PHẦN 3: ĐỀ ÔN LUYỆN THI PRACTICE TEST 10

Underline and correct ten mistakes in the following passage. Write the corrections in the space given below.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

In a decade of study on the subject, psychologist professor Leaf van Boven has concluded that material possessions do not provide with much enduring happiness as the pursuit of life experiences like travelling and going to concerts. A common belief that acquiring more material possessions earns us the esteem and admiration of others appear to be the exact opposite of the truth. Van Boven found that material people are more isolated. They have fewer friends and poorer quality friendships. In one experiment, strangers were paired for randomly and asked to have a conversation either about their possessions or their experiences. They who talked about which they had done warmed each other quickly while those who discussed the things they had went across as more selfish.

So, if you are stuck deciding between spending your hard-earned cash on a new car and a summer on travel, you now know which option to choose!

(adapted from On Screen – C1)

For example: 0. In → After

Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following passage. MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE

The (36. DECIDE)……………..as to which university to apply to is often taken on the (37. BASE)……………..of a university's position on the world rankings table. Yet, other considerations, such as whether the course is (38. THEORY)……………..or offers

hands-on experience and the amount of time that students will need to work (39. DEPEND)…………….. should be taken into account. The fact is that some  undergraduates who express their (40. SATISFY)…………….. with their university

experience base their (41. COMPAIN) ……………..on poor organization, the lack of support received and on having fewer contact hours than expected. As higher education (42. PROVIDE)……………..come under increasing pressure to meet established targets and to maintain or improve their status, course guidelines should (43. CLEAR)……………..what participants can expect from the course and what the course expects from them. This should (44. SURE) …………….. a reduction in student drop-out rates. Inevitably, though, no matter how much the content and structure is spelt out, some students will turn up with (45. REAL)…………….. expectations that can never be met.

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The (36. DECIDE)……………..as to which university to apply to is often taken on

Yet, other considerations, such as whether the course is (38. THEORY)……………..or offers

The fact is that some  undergraduates who express their (40. SATISFY)…………….. with their university

experience base their (41. COMPAIN) ……………..on poor organization, the lack of support received and on having fewer contact hours than expected.

some students will turn up with (45. REAL)…………….. expectations that can never be met.

Find one word that can fill in the blank of the three given sentences.

Example:

0….mouth…..

a.     In small villages news travels fast. It is spread by word of……………...

b.      Their house was built near the……………..of the river.

c.      The bad smell that was coming from his……………..put off all the girls in our class.

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a. It came as a shock to his family when he tested……………for the coronavirus.

b. Our teacher always emphasizes the power of……………thinking, saying it helps to overcome problems.

c. They are absolutely……………their daughter will win the contest. There’s no doubt about it.

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a. Louis’ family were unaware that he was leading a double……………. Actually, nobody knew he dropped out of college after his first year.

b. Moving to the south gave me a new lease of……………. The climate was better and the food was nicer.

c. Once the long cold winter is gone, plants come to……………again, being covered with buds and beautiful flowers.

a. We didn’t know about his difficulties. They never came to our…………….

b. It is almost impossible to organize that big event at such short……………. We do

need more time to prepare for it.

c. The……………on the door of the room said “Do Not Disturb”.

.……………_

a. You should check carefully whether the new……………system will support all

the apps you want on your phone.

b.Policemen working on the case of the rapist were convinced that he was……………in the vicinity of the cinema.

c. Dr. Smith can't see anyone now because he’s……………on a patient.

a. It’s not true that only poets or writers can……………new phrases. Some words are also invented by ordinary people.

b. Studying in most German universities is free for international students. The other side of the……………, though, is that it's really difficult for them to graduate and earn their degrees.

c. He picked up the phone, put a……………into the slot and dialed the number.

PART C: READING (30 POINTS)

Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. NEWS SHARING

The way we obtain our news coverage is always (51)…………… The public can gain information on current events from a wide variety of (52)……………. Centuries ago, news was obtained either by word of mouth, with town criers (53)……………citizens of news and by­laws, or from print, with notices posted on doors of local inn. With the (54)……………of radio, whole families could (55)……………together in the living room to listen to the daily news bulletin. Even today, when TV sets occupy a prime (56)……………in the most used rooms in our house, some listeners remain faithful to their radio stations. Except, of course, for the fact that many will (57)……………______________ in to them on their computer or tablet instead of turning their radio dial. With the (58)……………use of social media, news travels faster than ever before. Minute-by-minute coverage of news no longer relies on TV networks. Increased internet access (59)……………individuals to share photos, opinions and even live videos with one sharp (60)……………on the screen.

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Read the following passage and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

TOO MUCH ON OUR PLATES

An increasing proportion of the population are overweight, probably (61)…………to increased prosperity, cheaper food and changing dietary habits. One noticeable example of (62)…………is that portion sizes have increased dramatically over the last thirty years. What’s (63)…………, we are losing the ability to judge how large an “appropriate portion” should be. There is now so much food on our plates (64)…………if we eat up everything that is put in front of us, as our parents taught us to do, the chances are we will put on (65)…………. Researchers at Pennsylvania State University investigating the factors that lead to obesity looked at the role portion size (66)…………in determining how much people eat. In order to test this, researchers set the lunch table (67)…………four days for two groups of men and women. One group was given a plate that already contained a pre-measured portion. The (68)…………were handed an empty plate and allowed to serve themselves from the same-sized portions presented in a dish. (69)…………the participants put the food on their own plates or not, the larger portion in front of them, the more they ate. Even if we think we are in control of what we eat, we all have the (70)…………innate reaction to portion size. No matter how hungry we are, we eat more if we are given more.

we all have the (70)…………innate reaction to portion size. No matter how hungry we are, we eat more if we are given more.

Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question.

Alternative Medicine Practices in Twenty-first-century United States

Once people wore garlic around their necks to ward off disease. Today, most Americans would scoff at the idea of wearing a necklace of garlic cloves to enhance their well-being. However, you might find a number of Americans willing to ingest capsules of pulverized garlic or other herbal supplements in the name of health.

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), which includes a range of practices outside of conventional medicine such as herbs, homeopathy, massage, yoga, and acupuncture, holds increasing appeal for Americans. In fact, according to one estimate, 42% of Americans have used alternative therapies. A Harvard Medical School survey found that young adults (those born between 1965 and 1979) are the most likely to use alternative treatments, whereas people born before 1945 are the least likely to use these therapies. Nonetheless, in all age groups, the use of unconventional healthcare practices has steadily increased since the 1950s, and the trend is likely to continue.

CAM has become a big business as Americans dip into their wallets to pay for alternative treatments. A 1997 American Medical Association study estimated that the public spent $21.2 billion for alternative medicine therapies in that year, more than half of which were out-of-pocket expenditures, meaning they were not covered by health insurance. Indeed, Americans made more out-of-pocket expenditures for alternative services than out-of-pocket payments for hospital stays in 1997. In addition, the number of total visits to alternative medicine providers (about 629 million) exceeded the tally of visits to primary care physicians (386 million) in that year.

However, the public has not abandoned conventional medicine for alternative healthcare. Most Americans seek out alternative therapies as a complement to their conventional healthcare, whereas only a small percentage of Americans rely primarily on alternative care. Why have so many patients turned to alternative therapies? Frustrated by the time constraints of managed care and alienated by conventional medicine’s focus on technology, some feel that a holistic approach to healthcare better reflects their beliefs and values. Others seek therapies that will relieve symptoms associated with chronic disease, symptoms that mainstream medicine cannot treat.

Some alternative therapies have crossed the line into mainstream medicine as scientific investigation has confirmed their safety and efficacy. For example, today physicians many prescribe acupuncture for pain management or to control the nausea associated with chemotherapy. Most U.S. medical schools teach courses in alternative therapies, and many health insurance companies offer some alternative medicine benefits. Yet, despite their gaining acceptance, the majority of alternative therapies have not been researched in controlled studies. New research efforts aim at testing alternative methods and providing the public with information about which are safe and effective and which are a waste of money, or possibly dangerous.

So, what about those who swear by the health benefits of the “smelly rose”, garlic?

Observational studies that track disease incidence in different populations suggest that garlic use in the diet may act as a cancer-fighting agent, particularly for prostate and stomach cancer. However, these findings have not been confirmed in clinical studies. And yes, reported side effects include garlic odor.

PART D: WRITING (20 POINTS)

Rewrite the second sentence using the given word(s) so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.

Suddenly, the young actress became famous. (BLUE)

The researcher supported his claims with scientific evidence. (BACKED)

We have never thought that our world would face a pandemic in 2020. (CROSSED)

Being in the military for two years seems to have changed my brother for the better.(NEW LEAF)

Use the suggested words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.

 Those / overweight / or / indulge / unhealthy diet / candidate / heart attack.

Although / crime rate / falling / many parts/ the world, / violent crime / constantly / rampant.

Many people / now / would prefer / spend time / computer / rather / family.

Study / reveal / young people / expose / advertisement / alcohol / likely / drink more.