PHẦN 3: ĐỀ ÔN LUYỆN THI PRACTICE TEST 8
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PART A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others'.
massive
artefact
craftsman
attraction
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others'.
frustrated
hatred
wretched
relaxed
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others'.
orchid
charcoal
chaos
psychiatrist
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others'.
illiterate
itinerary
stalagmite
textile
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others'.
tankard
dengue
conquer
bundle
Choose the word whose main stress is different from that of the others'.
multicultural
cooperative
metropolitan
geological
Choose the word whose main stress is different from that of the others'.
deficiency
individual
parabolic
cultivation
Choose the word whose main stress is different from that of the others'.
conspicuous
administer
hesitancy
imperial
Choose the word whose main stress is different from that of the others'.
astronomy
facilitate
spectacular
moisturizer
Choose the word whose main stress is different from that of the others'.
concentrate
contestant
authentic
compartment
PART B: LEXICON AND GRAMMAR (40 POINTS)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
.Low self-esteem is………….a huge amount of unhappiness and mental illness.
of
for
behind
with
People are much more likely to go………….you if you do things their way.
along with
together with
on with
away with
Has John decided whether he is going to accept or is he still sitting on the………….?
line
fence
border
edge
As living abroad, he can only afford to see his………….family once a year.
enlarged
expanded
excepted
extended
Children coming from a………….family tend to have emotional and mental problems.
spoiled
dysfunctional
destructive
malfunctional
Their phones look quite similar but one costs………….the other.
twice as much as
twice more than
twice as more as
twice higher than
To apply for U.S visa, you………….out the DS-160 application form and submit it online.
are filled
to fill
are filling
are to fill
Since Doi Moi in 1986, Vietnamese people have been optimistic about the………….for their economy.
future
perspective
prospect
potential
Many Asian families nowadays still give………….treatment to their sons and grandsons.
favourite
preferential
sensible
influential
Australia’s wildfires………….to be over now.
are appeared
appear
are appearing
have appeared
During the 2008 global financial crisis, thousands of companies went bankrupt or had to…………..
shrink
diminish
downsize
decrease
The show was successful mainly because they………….for months.
had rehearsed
have rehearsed
has been rehearsing
had been rehearsing
Mary’s brother: “Where have you been all day?”
Mary: "Curiosity killed the………….
cat
crab
cow
dog
Sharing a flat with her made me go through a………….of emotions as she was a drama queen.
swing
seesaw
roller coaster
slide
………….we haven’t spoken with each other since we left school.
Until then
Not yet
Recently
As yet
It was so rude of him to………….the door in our face the other day.
beat
slam
slap
shut
Gender equality and support for women have come………….in the past few decades.
a long way
into bloom
forward
towards light
Most flights to China were………….amid the coronavirus outbreak earlier this year.
dismissed
discharged
expelled
suspended
Although he is the breadwinner, his salary is………….inadequate for the needs of the whole family.
sadly
nearly
pitifully
regrettably
………….Emily better tell her father what happened?
Mustn’t
Oughtn’t
Shouldn't
Hadn't
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Because of a foolish mistake, she failed to meet the deadline.
blunder
haste
failure
misfortune
The scar on his forehead only made him look more distinguished.
distracted
injured
dignified
intelligent
They were paid a ridiculous amount of money for such a simple job.
contemptible
huge
reasonable
ludicrous
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
In 1991, the British government made it mandatory to wear rear seat belts in cars.
compulsory
optional
superior
imperative
Frequent facial massage can somehow stimulate collagen production in your skin.
hinder
stop
destroy
minimize
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Write the correction.
Many smokers are unwilling to (A) cease (B) smoking despite (C) they have knowledge of bad heath (D) effects.
Throughout (A) his presidency, Trump repeatedly pushed the limits (B) of social media companies’ policies when (C) it came to share (D) false information.
The importance of a (A) balance of trade to (B) a healthy (C) economy has been never (D) clearer than it is now.
The question remains whether (A) that (B) it was a serious love affair (C) or a passing (D) fancy.
Surgical (A) masks in the (B) community are only helpful in avoiding (C) people who have coronavirus diseases from spreading it (D) to others.
According to a (41. RECENT)………….published study
people who only get six or seven hours of sleep have longer life (42. EXPECT)………….than those who sleep eight or more hours.aa
The idea that we need eight hours of sleep is completely (43. SCIENCE)………….,” said Professor Daniel Kripke, who led the study.
The methods used, however, have been (44. CRITIC) ………….. Investigators relied on people’s own accounts of how long they slept
which could be rather (45. PRECISE)…………., as no one really knows when they fall asleep. Contrary to
Professor Kripke's findings, most experts believe that getting (46. SUFFICE)…………. sleep is a serious problem
Lack of sleep can be dangerous - for example, the risk of accidents is (47. GREAT)………….affected by a person’s level of alertness.
What all scientists agree on is that more research is needed to discover exactly what the (48. CONNECT)………….is between sleep and longevity.
This research is essential because with all the (49. DISTRACT)………….of modern life
such as cable TV and the Internet, it seems that a good night's rest is becoming (50. INCREASE)………….rare.
Throughout history we have wondered about the possibility (51)………….life beyond the Earth.
that advances in technology (52)…………. revealed the existence of extrasolar planets (or “exoplanets”)
(53)………….is to say, planets which orbit not our own Sun, but other stars in the universe
So (54)…………., astronomers have identified a few thousand exoplanets, but believe that billions more exist.
Although many astronomers believe that a large (55)………….of planets
the universe are capable of supporting (56)…………. kinds of living organism,
whether or not life has developed on any of them (57)………….not yet known.
An essential requirement for life is liquid water. (58)………….a planet is to have liquid water on its surface
its temperature must be (59)………….too hot nor too cold
However, (60)………….a planet, other than the Earth, has yet to be discovered.
In the sixteenth-century Italy and eighteenth-century France, the ruling families……….
tried to destroy the lower and middle classes using etiquette
discriminated against the lower classes using etiquette
tried to teach etiquette to the lower and middle-classes
put the middle and working classes into fenced enclosures
In England, the upper classes………..
have always followed the French attitude to the lower classes
accept the newly rich in spite of their lower-class manners
publish books on etiquette for the newly rich
seem to accept a newly rich person provided he makes some attempt to adjust to upper-class life
Every code of etiquette has contained three elements which are………...
practical rules, optional moral duties and formal compliment
formal compliments, basis moral duties and practical rules
optional moral duties, optional practical rules and artificial graces
rules, regulations and requirements
The custom of young men bowing to show respect when passing the dwellings of their elders was cited as a characteristic of………...
the ancient Egyptians
parts of Tanzania
England, about a century ago
all societies
The practical rules of etiquette, for example those governing table manners………..
are the same all over the world
sometimes vary according to time and circumstance
became unnecessary with the invention of the knife and fork
are not liable to change
Etiquette cultivated as an art gracious living…………..
has been typical of rich and leisured societies
advocates that women are the same as men
began in nineteenth-century Provence
looks down on extremely refined behaviour
The ideals of chivalry demanded that………...
a knight should never have physical relationships with women
a knight should inspire his lady to valiant deeds
a knight should dedicate his valiant deeds to a woman
romantic people should influence literature
The rules of etiquette in Renaissance Italy………...
were chiefly concerned with the correct use of one’s sword or handkerchief
were practised by the majority of society
did not apply to a large section of society
were fairly simple to follow
The average working man in fifteenth-century Italy……...
spent all his life outdoors
spent all his life in his own poor hut
had better social manners than workers today
was unlikely to have possessed a sword
Consideration for the old and weak and the avoidance of giving unnecessary offense to others are………..
the essential basis of all systems of good manners
not a universal feature of etiquette
taught to the lower classes by the upper classes
often neglected by polite society
(71)………….. It might be thought that jump racing would be considered the more important type of racing as horses not only have to run but also have to jump
In fact, the reserve is true, as flat racing is considered to be superior. (72)…………...
Jockeys in jump races risk injuries not only from hitting the ground if they fall off their horse but also from being hit by other horses if they fall at a fence. (73)…………...
(74)…………... Gee Armitage, one of the relatively few women jockeys,
is one who had a very serious fall some time ago and spent months in considerable pain. (75)…………...
PART D. WRITING (25 POINTS)
Rewrite the second sentence using the given word(s) so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between THREE and SIX words including the given words.
It seems like Justin and Selena might break up soon. (VERGE)
->Justin and Selena…………………………………..breaking up.
The movie ‘Forrest Gump’ was an adaption of a novel by Winston Groom. (BASED)->They…………………………………..a novel by Winston Groom.
Thinking of a new development plan for the company is the duty of the management team. (SUPPOSED)
->The management team………………………up with a new development plan for the company.
As soon as Lily graduated from Harvard, she was taken on by a big law firm. (LANDED)
->On graduation from Harvard, Lily…………………………………..with a big law firm.
Brian will do anything to get an A in this class. (LENGTHS)
->Brian will…………………………………..an A in this class.
Use the suggested words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.
If/ I/ be/ you/ I/ go/ ask/ her advice/ myself.
Camouflage/ be/ one/ most effective/ way/ animals/ avoid/ attack/ treeless Arctic.
Large numbers/ young people/ complete/ university/ last summer/ be/ still/ work.
The Faculty/ Education/ house/ the new building/ the main campus/ offer/ courses/ undergraduate/ postgraduate/ level.
There/ be/ growing concern/ people/ consumption/ wild animals/ and/ hidden dangers/ it/ bring/ public health security/ since/ novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)/ outbreak.
Write an essay (250 words) about how to prevent adverse effects of TV violence on children.
