SAMPLE TEST

Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word which has a different sound in
the part underlined.

1. A. detect B. decide C. debate D. decade

2. A. introduced B. added C. participated D. appreciated

Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. disaster B. expression C. avoidable D. marvellous

4. A. scholar B. provide C. hygiene D. social

Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.

5. He created a website ________ more information about local historical sites to visitors.

A. give B. to give C. giving D. given

6. To encourage young people ________ our cultural heritage, we should have some
competitions about this topic.

A. to express B. to show C. to appreciate D. to present

7. ________ his school year, he started to find a part-time job.

A. Finish B. To finish C. Having finished D. Finished

8. She ________ him when he called her.

A. pretended not hear B. pretended she heard not

C. pretended not to hear D. did not pretend hear

9. ________ the hunting of wild animals is one way to protect the local biodiversity.

A. Promoting B. Planning C. Banning D. Increasing

10. ________ I was dead tired, I walked all the way home.
A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. Because

11. Some English words have the same pronunciation ________ they are spelled differently, for
example, dear and deer.

A. unless B. even though C. since D. only if

12. Countries are working ________ to improve ecosystems for both people and nature.

A. each other B. one another C. together D. another

Exercise 4: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
to each of the following questions.

California has 8 national parks and 20 national forests, more than any other state. Yosemite
National Park is one of the most visited parks. It is famous for its waterfalls and granite cliffs.
Many rock climbers go to Yosemite to climb a rock wall named El Capitan. Point Reyes National
Seashore is on a peninsula north of San Francisco. It is a good place to see harbour seals, sea lions,
and many kinds of birds. Disneyland in Anaheim is another California tourist attraction. This large
amusement park was created by cartoonist Walt Disney. It features a fairyland castle, a haunted
mansion, a jungle safari, and many other attractions and rides.

San Diego has a world-famous zoo. As you wander through its Rain Forest Aviary, brightly
coloured tropical birds fly by. You will think you are on safari in its outdoor Wild Animal Park,
north of San Diego. Sea World in San Diego is a great place to watch whales and dolphins perform.
California's sunny climate, long coastline, and natural beauty have made It the most popular tourist
state in the United States.

13. Yosemite National Park ________.

A. is famous for its kinds of birds
B. is one of the 20 national parks in California
C. interests rock climbers with its El Capitan, a rock wall
D. is created by a cartoonist
14. San Francisco ________.
A. is famous for its Point Reyes National Seashore
B. has its special waterfalls and granite cliffs
C. has more wildlife than anywhere else in California
D. attracts lots of young children
15. Anaheim attracts many tourists with its ________.
A. El Capitan B. Wild Animal Park C. Sea World D. Disneyland
16. San Diego is worth visiting if you are ________.
A. a newly-married couple
B. an animal lover
C. an enthusiastic rock climber
D. a movie fan
17. Which of the following statements is true about California?
A. It has the most national parks and forests of the US states.
B. Its Disneyland with the fairyland castle is the most famous national park.
C. It attracts lots of tourists with its modern life.
D. It is a peninsula north of the United States of America.

Exercise 5: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't
find the energy to get out of bed (18) ________ for school? According to a new report, today's
generation of children are in danger of getting so (19) ________ sleep that they are putting their
mental and physical health at (20) ________. Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours'
sleep a night, (21) ________ teenagers require nine or ten hours. According to medical experts,
one in five youngsters (22) ________ anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less than
their parents did at their age.

18. A. behind time B. about time C. in time D. at time

19. A. few B. less C. much D. little

20. A. jeopardy B. threat C. risk D. danger

21. A. or B. because C. whereas D. so

22. A. puts B. gets C. brings D. makes

Exercise 6: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
to each of the following questions.

During the 19th century, it was common to hear people in Europe and America say that the
resources of the sea were unlimited. For example, a noted biologist writing in mid-19th century
commented that none of the great sea fisheries is to be exhausted. Today though, there is evident
that the resources of the sea are as seriously endangered as those of the land and the air, and that
the endangered species include Herring and Crap as well as the African Eagle.

Furthermore, the threats to fish are more alarming in some ways than the threats to animals and
birds. This is because fishes are a much needed food resources and people throughout the world
depend on fish as an important part of their dish, and the decline in the fish supply could have
extensive effects on hunger and population. Fisher men in the North Atlantic alone annually
harvest 20 billion pounds of fish to satisfy food demands, but it is important to recognize that these
practices can not continue without depleting fish shortage within the next few years. Sea resources
are rapidly declining in many parts of the world, and the problem can not be ignored. We can
predict that food supplies in the sea can not last forever.

23. According to the author what was the attitude in the 19th century toward resources of the sea?

A. declined B. depleted C. limited D. unlimited

24. What is the range of the decline in fish supply?

A. Europe and Asia B. the whole world

C. America D. Asia and America

25. What purpose does the author mention the endangered species for?

A. environment protection B. the protection of African Elephant

C. the protection of Indian Tigers D. none of the above

26. What does the author believe about sea resources?

A. Sea resources can last forever.

B. None of the great sea fisheries is to be exhausted.

C. Fish supply has no effects on people.

D. Sea resources are important to people.

27. Which of the following titles best describes the purpose of the lecture?

A. Unlimited Sea Resources

B. Threats to Animals and Birds

C. Sea Resources on the Decline

D. Protection of Fish

Exercise 7: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph / letter in each of the following
questions.

28.

a. It is important for parents, educators, and society as a whole to pay attention to the needs of
teenagers and provide them with adequate support and resources to help them navigate these
challenges.

b. In addition to the problems mentioned, there may be other problems among teenagers in
Vietnam.

c. There are similarities between the problems facing teens in many countries, including
Vietnam.

d. For example, issues related to family relationships, dating and sexuality, career choices, and
cultural conflicts are also common.

e. Cyberbullying, academic pressure, social pressure, mental health issues, substance abuse, and
poverty are some of the issues that Vietnamese teens may face.

A. a – e – b – c – d B. d – e – b – c – a

C. a – b – e – c – d D. c – e – b – d – a
29.

Social media issues

a. Social media can also make teens feel less confident.

b. One of the risks is cyberbullying, especially body shaming.

c. It is hard to imagine a Gen Z teenager growing up without smartphones and social media.

d. As images of paper-thin models and glamorous 'influencers' with expensive cars and clothes
are everywhere teenagers start thinking that being slim and rich is the only way to be accepted in
society and become successful.

e. Social media users often hide their identities online, so it is easier for them to post offensive
comments images.

f. In addition, there is a risk that they meet bad people online, as well as come across harmful
content.

g. However, while these sites provide entertainment and ways to connect with people, they can
also harm young people.

A. c – g – b – e – a – d – f B. g – a – d – f – b – e – c

C. c – g – a – d – f – b – e D. c – g – a – d – f – e – b

Exercise 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

About 50 or so kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas, or coal-non-renewable natural
resources. We (30) ________ well over three million tons of the stuff in Japan each year and,
sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high proportion of our animal consumption is in the
(31) ________ of packaging and this constitutes about seven percent by weight, of our domestic
(32) ________. Almost all of it can be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic
recycling industry is growing fast. The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich - they have
a higher calorific (33) ________ than coal and one method of "recovery" strongly (34) ________
by plastic manufacturers is the conversion of waste plastic into fuel.
30. A. consign B. import C. consume D. remove

31. A. form B. way C. type D. kind

32. A. goods B. refuse C. rubble D. requirements

33. A. effect B. degree C. value D. demand

34. A. argued B. presented C. desired D. favored

Exercise 9: Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letters A, B,
C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks.

WANT TO BE A TOUR GUIDE?

Are you over 18? Are you interested (35) ________ traveling and exploring different cultures?

Apply to ABC Vocational School. We provide tour guide training courses all year round :

+ No (36) ________ qualifications needed

+ Low cost

+ Apprenticeships provided

Contact (37) ________

+ Email: abcxyz@web. mail

+ Address: 100 Olden street, Ballack Clava

35. A. in B. on C. at D. for

36. A. a B. an C. the D. no article

37. A. information B. inform C. informative D. informatively

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL YEAR-END PARTY

The School Youth Union would like to announce:

+ All student (38) ________ to be present at 19:00 on May 29

+ Each class is to prepare a performance for the Talent Show. Each performance should not
exceed 5 minutes.

+ Each class is to (39) ________ one student to take part in the " King and Queen of the Night "
event.

(40) ________ you have any questions, please contact your class monitor.

38. A. are required B. requiring C. requires D. have required

39. A. nominate B. dominate C. activate D. illustrate

40. A. Should B. Had C. Were D. Do