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Q / Advanced Class (L29) / 14th Dec 2017

PRACTICE TEST
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others:
1. A. hobby B. honest C. humor D. hole
2. A. flood B. typhoon C. groom D. balloon
3. A. fly B. hobby C. energy D. ordinary
4. A. garbage B. garage C. sewage D. carriage
5. A. exchange B. champagne C. teacher D. children
II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from others:
1. A. appliance B. activity C. adventure D. average
2. A. favorite B. government C. influence D. identify
3. A. economic B. volcanic C. disappointed D. scientific
4. A. reputation B. description C. suggestion D. pollution
5. A. magazine B. pictures C. documentary D. entertain
III. Choose the word or phrase which best complete the sentences:
1. Jim ……………… go fishing with his uncle when he lived in the countryside.
A. used to B. is used to C. has used to D. who used to
2. If I ……………… you, I’d take some rest before the game tomorrow.
A. am B. could be C. were D. would be
3. You have never been to Ha Long Bay, ………………?
A. have you B. haven’t you C. you have D. you haven’t
4. If only I ……………… play the guitar as well as you.
A. would B. shall C. could D. might
5. There’s no need to be nervous. You’re quite capable ……………… your final exam.
A. of passing B. passing C. to pass D. pass
6. As she arrived at the theatre, she remembered that she ……………… to meet a friend somewhere else.
A. promises B. had promised C. has promised D. promised
7. “Does Jack know about your project?” – “Yes, I told him ……………… to do”.
A. what was I planning B. what I have planned C. what did I plan D. what I was planning
8. If you have finished the test, you ……………… the room.
A. would leave B. may leave C. may be leaving D. could leave
9. I wish you ……………… me how to do this exercise.
A. can help B. will help C. could help D. should help
10. The children ……………… to the zoo.
A. were enjoyed taken B. enjoyed being taken C. were enjoyed taking D. enjoyed taking
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting:
1. They asked me what did happen (A) last night (B), but I was unable (C) to tell them (D).
2. Air pollution, together with (A) littering, are (B) causing many problems (C) in our large (D), industrial cities
today.
3. These televisions are quite (A) popular in (B) Europe, but those ones (C) are not (D).
4. Nora hardly never (A) misses an (B) opportunity to play (C) in (D) the tennis tournaments.
5. Many (A) people believe that New York is (B) the most great (C) city in (D) America.
6. Each year (A) people around the world spending (B) billions of dollars buying (C) goods on the Internet (D).
7. Children enjoy telling and listening (A) to ghosts stories (B), especially (C) on Halloween night (D).
8. One of the (A) most urgent problem (B) facing us now is (C) the need to control (D) population growth.
9. I’d lost my front door (A) key and I had to (B) smash a window by (C) a brick to get in (D).
10. Despite of (A) the heavily (B) snow (C), she went out (D).
V. Give the correct form of the words in brackets:
1. He’s interested in the (preserve) …………………………….. of old building.
2. There should be a law to prevent (cruel) …………………… to animals
3. Are you sure, you have cleaned the kitchen? There is still a pretty (please) ……………… smell coming from it.
4. Pain or (tight) ………………… in the chest are symptoms of heart disease.
5. It’s no use waiting here. He’s not (avail) ………………… till the end of the week.
6. Teaching and medicine are more than (occupy) …………………., they're professions.
7. Eddie just can't stop working and relax any more, he's turning into a real (work) ……………………………..
8. We can take buses and trains to northern (destine) ……………………….. from Nha Trang.
9. The talks were totally (produce) ……………………….. We didn’t reach agreement on anything.
10. Please dry the bowls (complete) ……………………….. before laying the table.
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VI. Read the following passage and choose the correct option to complete the passage:
Have you ever stopped (1) …………… why people give each (2) …………… eggs at Easter? – The Christian
festival of Easter celebrates the return of Christ from the dead, but the festival is actually named (3) …………… the
goddess of the sun, Oster, whose name is taken from the East where she (4) …………… In very ancient times, Easter
was a celebration that winter was (5) …………… and that a new life was about to begin. The rabbit, (6) …………… to
the number of young it produces, is the symbol of life. In some parts of the world, the rabbit leaves large (7)
…………… of eggs (another symbol of new life) in the garden and children have to find as many eggs as they can.
This is very (8) …………… Christmas when Santa Claus leave presents for individual children. At Easter children
have to be independent and (9) …………… after themselves. In this (10) …………… the hunt for Easter eggs
presents the need for young people to go out into the world and make their own fortune.
1. A. to wonder B. wondering C. wonder D. wander
2. A. else B. person C. others D. other
3. A. for B. about C. after D. with
4. A. goes B. sets C. rises D. raises
5. A. finish B. conclusion C. up D. over
6. A. as B. since C. due D. because
7. A. numbers B. sums C. figures D. totals
8. A. like B. unlike C. different D. similar
9. A. take B. get C. look D. carry
10. A. day B. way C. habit D. time
VII. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word:
BI RAIN TO RETURN TO VIETNAM
Two famous Korean singers – Bi Rain and Park Hyo Shin – are expected to be in Hanoi (1)
……………………….. March 17 to 23, to perform in the meeting between officials of the Vietnamese (2)
……………………….. South Korean Ministries of Defense at the Hanoi Opera House on March 21. The two (3)
……………………….. will go to Vietnam with a company of 97 officers and soldiers from the theatrical wing of the
Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Army, at the invitation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense. The tour is a part of
a series of events to (4) ……………………….. the 20th anniversary of Vietnamese-RoK diplomatic ties. (5)
……………………….. the tour, the couple will visit the popular tourist destinations of Hanoi and Ha long Bay. Since
joining the army last October, Bi Rain (6) ……………………….. nearly disappeared from the stage. (7)
……………………….. in 1982, Bi Rain is a highly accomplished dancer, singer and actor (8) ………………………..
acting and music career has expanded beyond Asian boundaries. In 2006, Bi Rain was named by Times magazine
as (9) ……………………….. of the "100 Most Influential People Who Shape Our World." Bi Rain's concert will be (10)
……………………….. on March 21st at the Hanoi Opera House at 1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
VIII. Read the passage then choose the correct option for each question:
Diamond value is based on four characteristics: Carat, colour, clarity, and cut. A diamond’s size is measured by
carat weight. There are 100 points in a carat and 142 carats in an ounce. Each point above 1 – carat is more valuable
than each point below 1 – carat. Thus, a stone that weights more than 1 – carat is more valuable per point than a
stone that is smaller than 1 carat.
The scale used for rating a diamond’s color begins with “D”, which means the stone is absolutely colorless and
therefore most valuable. “E” and “F” are almost colorless. All three are good for investments. A stone rated between
“G” and “J” is good for jewelry. After that, the stones take on a slightly yellowish color, which gets deeper as the grade
declines.
The clarity of a stone is determined by its lack of carbon spots, inner flaws and surface blemishes. While most
of these are invisible to the unaided eye, they do affect the diamond’s brilliance. For jewelry, a diamond rated VVS I
(Very Very Slight Imperfections) is as close to the flawless as one will find. After that the scale goes to VVS2, VSI,
VS2, SII, SI2, I1, I2, and so on.
The final characteristic is cut. When shaped (round, oval, emerald, marquise, pear, or heart), the diamond
should be faceted so that light is directed into depths of the prism and then reflected outward again. A well-cut
diamond will separate the light into different colors when the light is reflected. Only stones of similar shape should
have their reflective qualities compared, as some shapes are more reflective than others are. For example, the round
shape is the most reflective.
1. The passage is mainly about …………………….
A. the cost of diamond B. qualities affecting diamond values
C. how to judge an expensive diamond D. buying diamond for jewelry
2. What can be said about a 1-carat diamond?
A. It has 100 points B. It weights an ounce
C. It costs twice as much as a smaller one
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3.A stone that has no color at all is rated ……………………………
A. A B. Z C. D D. J
4. It can be inferred from the passage that a stone rated “H” is………………………..
A. good for jewelry B. good for investment C. very colorful D. deep yellow
5. Clarity of a stone……………………………..
A. is invisible to the unaided eye B. affects the diamond’s brilliance
C. has spots, flaws, and blemishes D. is determined by imperfections
6. All the following ratings refer to the clarity of a stone EXCEPT ………………………..
A. perfection B. very slight imperfection C. slight imperfection D. imperfection
7. It can be referred from the passage that a diamond which is perfect is …………………..
A. not used for jewelry B. rated VVSI C. very large D. invisible to the unaided eye
8. Diamonds reflect …………………………
A. the prism B. the depths C. facets D. light
9. Two diamonds of the same shape…………………………..
A. have the same value B. can be compared for reflective quality
C. are usually the same weight D. are equally brilliant
IX. Complete the following sentences by choosing the best option A, B, C, or D:
1. Can you tell me ………………………..
A. what time arrives the next bus B. when arrives the next bus
C. what time the next bus arrives D. when arrives the bus
2. I think you should ………………………
A. have your hair be cut B. cut your hair C. have your hair cut D. have your hair been cut
3. He wanted to win the race. He ran …………………………
A. faster than he can B. as fast as he could C. fast as he could D. so fast as he can
4. The problem ……………………… never occurred.
A. I had expected it B. who I had expected C. that I had expected it D. I had expected
5. Does anybody know ……………………… on the ground.
A. how long this plane will be B. how long will be this plane
C. how long will this plane be D. that how long this plane will be
6. All the students ……………………… do well in writing.
A. Mr. David teaches them B. Mr. David teaches
C. which Mr. David teaches D. whom Mr. David teaches them
7. “I don’t like your attitude” – “I don’t care ………………………”
A. if or not you like it B. whether you like it or not C. do you like it or not D. you like it or not
8. “What do you think about Maria?” – “………………………”.
A. I forget all about her B. She’s sweet and gentle C. She went to New York D. No, I don’t
9. Mr. John forgot ……………………… he was supposed to go to.
A. which the room B. which room C. which was the room D. what room was it
10. “When did you get the bike?”. – “My father gave ………………………”.
A. to me the bike last week B. me the bike last night C. to me the bike last night D. last night the bike to me
X. Choose the sentence has the same meaning as the root one:
1. “Where does your father work?” he asked me.
A. He asked me to find where my father works B. He asked me to find where my father worked
C. He asked me where my father works D. He asked me where my father worked
2. Although he is strong, he can’t lift the box.
A. As he strong, he can lift the box B. Even though he is not strong, he can’t lift the box
C. In spite of his strength, he can’t lift the box D. He can’t lift that box because is not strong
3. How old do you think this house is?
A. Do you know when the house is built? B. When do you think the house was built?
C. When do you think the house is built? D. When is the house built?
4. The cakes were stale to eat.
A. The cakes were so stale in order to eat B. The cakes were very stale to be eaten
C. The cakes weren’t fresh enough to eat D. The cakes weren’t enough fresh to eat
5. They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic.
A. They left early so that not to get caught in the traffic
B. They left early so to avoid getting caught in the traffic
C. They left early so as not to get caught in the traffic
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6.
They last visited me five years ago.
A. They haven’t visited me for a long time B. I haven’t been visited me for a long time
C. They haven’t visited me for five years D. They have known me for five years
7. As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home.
A. No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home
B. He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected
C. Calling home, he said that he had arrived at the airport
D. He arrived at the airport and called me to take him home
8. Your refusal to attend the party made everyone feel sad.
A. Everyone felt sad when you refused to attend the party
B. Your attendance at the party made everyone feel sad
C. Everyone felt sad attending the party
D. You made everyone sad about your refusal to throw the party
9. “Let’s invite Tom to the party this Sunday” Mark said.
A. Mark suggested us to invite Tom to the party on Sunday
B. Mark suggested inviting Tom to the party on Sunday
C. Mark said that we should invite Tom the party on Sunday
D. Mark told us to invite Tom to the party on Sunday
10. Anne worked too hard at the office, and this led to her illness.
A. Anne’s illness was the result of his working hard at the office
B. If Anne didn’t work too hard at the office, he is ill
C. Every time Anne works hard at the office, he is ill
D. Anne’s illness prevented her from working hard at the office
XI. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it is almost the same meaning as the first:
1. If someone understands this book, they are more intelligent than I am.
Anyone …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. It was only when I left home that I realized how much my family meant to me.
Not until ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
So ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. We can’t afford to buy the house.
The house ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Harry?” said John.
John suggested …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. I am sure he didn’t know that his mother was seriously ill.
He couldn’t possibly ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...
7. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past weeks.
There has ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Even though the old woman’s memory was poor, she told interesting stories to the children.
Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
9. I’m having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.
If I …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. I wasn't a bit surprised to hear that Ashaha had failed the test.
It came ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………