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This ring is only made of plastic so it’s quite ............. .
worthless
priceless
valuable
invaluable
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Every (A) teacher I've spoken to tell (B) me that standard of spelling (C) are in (D) decline.
Every
to tell
of spelling
in
I applied for a part-time job at the supermarket. They are going to _________.
hold me on
carry me on
put me on
take me on
Rachel is mad .............. the Eurovision Song Contest.
from
against
about
for
“He’s not interested in physics, is he?” – “______”
No problem.
Yes, he is not at all.
I promise he isn’t.
No, he isn’t. I’m afraid.
How very lucky you you were! You ________ in the crowd.
could get lost
could have lost
could have got lost
didn’t lose
People he ________ turned out to be only fair-weather friends.
trusted
has trusted
was trusting
had trusted
He never suspected that she was a witch.
At no time did he suspect that she was a witch.
Never did he suspect that a witch she was.
Never a witch did he suspect that she was.
No before did he suspect was she a witch.
You can use my bicycle______________________ you bring it back tomorrow.
as long as
although
nevertheless
in spite of
It was ................ an interesting books that he couldn't put it down.
so
such
too
very
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Since the time of Nostradamus, meteorologists have been trying to decipher the mystery of climatic changes. Their objective has been to be able to precisely (1)______ the weather for the days to come. In the past, meteorologists looked skywards to find hints in the clouds. At present, their eyes are directed at the spots (2)______the most intriguing climatic transformations (3)______about, namely, the ultimate depths of the oceans where swirls, whirlpools and waves generate the patterns for the future weather.The most efficient way of (4)_____ hold of the ever changing map of the swirling currents circulating their heat around the planet is from space. Weather satellites equipped (5)_____ complicated instruments examine the surface and the bottom of the oceans and determine the exact height of water. The impressive advantage offered by satellite scanning is that measurements can be (6)_____ even in the most inaccessible parts of the oceans and can provide daily pictures of the water surface together with the calculated wave height and wind speed.
Their objective has been to be able to precisely (1)______ the weather for the days to come.
unravel
perceive
forecast
explore
At present, their eyes are directed at the spots (2)______the most intriguing climatic
when
where
what
why
transformations (3)______about, namely, the ultimate depths of the oceans where swirls, whirlpools and waves generate the patterns for the future weather
come
turn
bring
get
The most efficient way of (4)_____ hold of the ever changing map of the swirling currents circulating their heat around the planet is from space.
getting
coming
finding
making
Weather satellites equipped (5)_____ complicated instruments examine the surface and the bottom of the oceans and determine the exact height of water
by
with
in
of
The impressive advantage offered by satellite scanning is that measurements can be (6)_____ even in the most inaccessible parts of the oceans and can provide daily pictures of the water surface together
done
formed
fulfilled
taken
Identify the one underlined word or phrase. A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
The highway patrol advises to take (A) the old route through (B) the city because the interstate highway is under (C) major repairs (D).
to take
through
is under
repairs
“I’d like to be in one of that ___”, Paul said.
teacher’s classes
teacher classes
teacher’s class
teachers classes
Their wedding will be held in a lovely church.
The church where their wedding will be held is lovely there.
The church which their wedding will be held is lovely.
The church where their wedding will be held is lovely.
The church where their wedding will hold is lovely.
You really saw a UFO, _________?
aren’t you
don’t you
didn’t you
weren’t you
Find the mistake in the sentence
They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
what did happen
last night
unable
to tell them
Imagine the Internet ___________ created, our lives would be so different, don’t you think?
to not have been
not being
weren’t
hadn’t been
Shall I phone you this evening?
Do you want me phoning you this evening?
Do you want to phone you this evening for me?
Do you want me to phone you this evening?
Do you want me to phoned you this evening?
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
As they grow older, children in many cultures taught not to rely on their parents.
grow older
taught
not to rely
on their parents
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your strength. An employer will consider you seriously for a (1) _____ when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good at everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (2) _____ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to spend some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-improvement will lead to (3) _____ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs. Ask yourself if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (4) _____ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends;If you are considering a career that (5) _____ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with an expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation.
An employer will consider you seriously for a (1) _____ when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied.
position
location
spot
room
You may need to improve yourself and so (2) _____ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength
meeting
taking
choosing
interviewing
Your honesty and the desire for self-improvement will lead to (3) _____ in getting the right job
success
successful
successfully
succeed
Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (4) _____ if necessary
interests
fields
opinions
attendances
If you are considering a career that (5) _____ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with an expert
requires
asks
tells
urges
I can’t believe how cheap these shorts were. They were a real............... !
bargain
sale
discount
offer
The film lasted every three hours with … of 15 minutes between part one and part two.
a pause
an interruption
an interval
a stop
Most important, I can quickly either start or end an online relationship whenever I want.
quickly
Most important
whenever
start or end
"Be careful! The paint is wet", she shouted.
She said be careful because the paint was wet.
She told me be careful because the paint was wet.
She asked me to be careful because the paint is wet.
She told me to be careful because the paint was wet.
It’s a shame they didn’t pick you, but it doesn’t ________ out the possibility that you might get a job in a different department.
cancel
strike
rule
draw
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
The purpose of the examination was to test the students' knowing of the subject.
purpose
to test
knowing
the subject
We all wish to create a friendly and supportive environment ________ to learning.
liable
accommodating
conducive
detrimental
It is unlikely that he will come on time.
He is unlikely to come early.
It is likely that he will not come too late.
It seems that he will come lately.
It looks as if he will come late.
There is a fault at our television station. Please do not ................. your television set.
change
adjust
repair
switch
Paul did so well in his speech today that he should have rehearsed it many times this past week.
so
that
should have rehearsed
this past week
Were it not for the money, this job wouldn't be worthwhile.
This job is not rewarding at all.
This job offers a poor salary.
Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile.
The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
A: “Would you mind opening the door?” B: “_____”
Yes, certainly
No, thanks
Not at all
Yes, of course
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Every candidate under considering for a federal job must undergo a thorough medical examination.
under
considering
undergo
medical
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Don't expect to learn all words in a day. Learning languages is time-consumed work.
to learn
in a day
is
time-consumed
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In the 1960s, The Beatles were probably the most famous pop group in the whole world. Since then, there have been a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame, so it is perhaps difficult now to imagine how sensational The Beatles were at that time. They were four boys from the north of England and none of them had any training in music. They started by performing and recording songs by black Americans and they had some success with these songs. Then they started writing their own songs and that was when they became really popular. The Beatles changed pop music. They were the first pop group to achieve great success from songs they had written themselves. After that it became common for groups and singers to write their own songs. The Beatles did not have a long career. Their first hit record was in 1963 and they split up in 1970. They stopped doing live performances in 1966 because it had become too dangerous for them – their fans were so excited that they surrounded them and tried to take their clothes as souvenirs! However, today some of their songs remain as famous as they were when they first came out. Throughout the world many people The passage is mainly about
How the Beatles became more successful than other groups
Why the Beatles split up after 7 years
The Beatles’ fame and success
Many people’s ability to sing a Beatles song
The four boys of the Beatles
Came from the same family
Came from a town in the north of England
Were at the same age
Received good training in music
The word “sensational” is closest in meaning to
Notorious
Bad
Shocking
Popular
The first songs of the Beatles were
Written by themselves
Broadcast on the radio
Paid a lot of money
Written by black Americans
What is not true about the Beatles?
The members had no training in music
They had a long stable career
They became famous when they wrote their own songs
They were afraid of being hurt by fans
The Beatles stopped their live performances because
They had earned enough money
They did not want to work with each other
They spent more time writing their own songs
They were afraid of being hurt by fans.
The word “they” is closest in meaning to
The Beatles
the fans
the songs
the performances
What word might describes the attitudes of the writer?
admiration
criticism
neutral
sarcasm
The US president Barack Obama ______ an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
delivered
paid
offered
gave
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer to indicaretha correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 5.
Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was actually more popular during his lifetime for some of his other works. He traveled extensively and used the knowledge gained during his travels as the basis for his early novels. In 1837, at the age of eighteen, Melville signed as a cabin boy on a merchant ship that was to sail from his Massachusetts home to Liverpool, England. His experiences on this trip served as a basis for the novel Redburn (1849). In 1841 Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the South Seas. After jumping ship in Tahiti, he wandered around the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. This South Sea island sojourn was a backdrop to the novel Omoo (1847). After three years away from home, Melville joined up with a U.S. naval frigate that was returning to the eastern United States around Cape Horn. The novel White-Jacket (1850) describes this lengthy voyage as a navy seaman. With the publication of these early adventure novels, Melville developed a strong and loyal following among readers eager for his tales of exotic places and situations. However, in 1851, with the publication of Moby Dick, Melville's popularity started to diminish. Moby Dick, on one level the saga of the hunt for the great white whale, was also a heavily symbolic allegory of the heroic struggle The main subject of the passage is _______.
Melville's travels
Melville's personal background
the popularity of Melville's novels
Moby Dick
The passage implies that Melville stayed in Tahiti because __________ .
he had unofficially left his ship
he was on leave while his ship was in port
he had finished his term of duty
he had received permission to take a vacation in Tahiti
How did the publication of Moby Dick affect Melville's popularity?
His popularity increased immediately.
It had no effect on his popularity.
It caused his popularity to decrease.
His popularity remained as strong as ever.
According to the passage, Moby Dick is _________ .
a romantic adventure
a single-faceted work
short story about a whale
symbolic of humanity fighting the environment
The word "metamorphosis" is closest in meaning to ________ .
change
circle
mysticism
descent
Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets. Do not alter the words given.
The last Olympics Games were held in Seoul. (TOOK)
The last Olympic Games had took place in Seoul.
The last Olympic Games had been took place in Seoul.
The last Olympic Games took place in Seoul.
The last Olympic Games took location in Seoul.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Belgium is a very old country, with a fascinating mixture of old customs and modern laws. Belgium weddings may be performed as a civil ceremony or as a religious ceremony.Traditionally, when a couple in Belgium wishes to announce their marriage, the wedding invitations are printed on two sheets of paper, one from the bride's family and one sheet from the groom's family. These wedding invitations symbolize the union of the two families and the partnership of the new union.An ancient Belgium custom that is designed to unite the two families calls for the bride to stop as she walks up the isle and to hand her mother a single flower. The two then embrace. Then, during the recessional, the bride and groom walk to the groom's mother and the new bride hands her new mother-in-law a single flower and the two of them embrace, symbolizing the bride's acceptance of her new mother.One of the most important and enduring traditions of the Belgium wedding is for the bride to carry a specially embroidered handkerchief that has her name embroidered on it. After the wedding this handkerchief is framed and hung on the wall in a place of honor. When the next female member of the bride's family is to be wed, the handkerchief is removed from its frame, the new bride's name is embroidered onto it, and it is passed down. The wedding handkerchief is passed from generation to generation, and is considered an important family heirloom.During the wedding mass, the bride and the groom are enthroned in two large chairs placed near the altar, symbolizing that on this day and in this place they are the king and the queen. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the groom slips the wedding ring onto the third finger of his bride's left hand. The ring, being an endless circle, symbolizes never-ending love, and the third finger of the left hand is believed to hold the vein that travels to the heart, symbolizing love. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and wife. The kiss is considered a symbolic act of sharing each other's spirit as the couple each breathes in a portion of their new mate's soul.The bridesmaids traditionally take up a collection of coins and as the bride and groom exit the church, the bridesmaids toss the coins to the poor outside the church. Giving gifts of money to the poor helps to insure prosperity for the new bride and groom.Following the wedding the bride and groom are off on their honeymoon. In ancient times the honeymoon, which was celebrated by the drinking of mead, or honey wine, would last 28 days, one complete cycle of the moon. This was to make sure that the Which of the following could be the best title of this passage?
Belgium's wedding ceremony
Belgium's wedding customs and traditions
The bride's and groom's traditional activities in their wedding day
The differences between an ancient wedding and a modern one in Belgium
What does the word "them" in the third paragraph refer to?
the bride and her mother
the bride and the groom
the bride and her mother-in-law
the groom and his mother-in-law
The following is true about Belgium's wedding, EXCEPT _______ .
The weddings in Belgium are not only a civil event but also a religious one
The wedding invitations are the symbol of both the bride's and the groom's families
Each mother of the couple is given a single flower in their children's wedding
The bride often hugs her mother-in-law before embracing her mother
It can be inferred from the passage that the wedding handkerchief _______ .
is prepared for the bride by her mother before the wedding
is highly appreciated in the home of Belgian people
is only replaced by another person in their house
is embroidered in most important occasions in Belgium
The word "heirloom" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______ .
dowry
inheritance
representation
pride
According to paragraph 5, what is CORRECT about the wedding ring?
It is worn onto the third finger of the bride's right hand.
The groom wears the ring for his mate at the beginning of the ceremony.
The ring represents the boundless love of the couple.
The ring is presented by the queen and the king of their country.
The word "insure" in the paragraph 6 could be best replaced by _______ .
determine
indemnify
express
affirm
The author mentioned honeymoon in the past in the last paragraph as a period that ________
the bride and the groom live far from each other
lasts for a fortnight after wedding
protects the new bride from her family's effort to take her back
the new couple serves the guests honey wine
I don't really want to visit the museum.
I’d rather not visit the museum.
I wish not to visit the museum.
I'd better not visiting the museum.
I suppose not to visit thc museum.
In water polo, a player is ejected after committing five personal fouls.
punished
criticized
thrown out
defeated
He argued ……………in favor of the proposal.
forcefully
heavily
hardly
severely
Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
This is the best essay I have ever written.
A. Never have I written such a good essay before.
B. Never had I written such a good essay before.
C. Never have I written such a good essay.
D. Never have I written as a good essay before.
Never have I written such a good essay before.
Never had I written such a good essay before.
Never have I written such a good essay.
Never have I written as a good essay before.
Fiona loves reading ________ novels in her leisure time to help her unwind from her hectic life.
escapism
escaping
escapist
escapable
Overpopulation and negative effect of it ____ major concerns in cities all around the globe.
is
was
has been
have been
Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.
As long as you keep calm, you will pass your driving test.
As long as do you keep calm, you will pass your driving test.
As long as you have kept calm, you will pass your driving test.
As long as you keep calm, you pass your driving test.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Choosing clothes can be difficult. Some people want to be fashionable, but they don't want to look exactly __(1)__ everybody else. Not all clothes are suitable for work or school, perhaps because they are not formal enough, or simply not comfortable. It is easy to buy the __(2)__ size, and find that your trousers are too tight, especially if you are a little bit overweight. Very __(3)__ clothes make you feel slim, but when they have __(4)__ in the washing machine, then you have the same problem! If you buy light cotton clothes, then they might not be __(5)__ enough for winter. If your shoes are not waterproof, and if you aren't dressed for the cold, you might look good, but feel terrible!
but they don't want to look exactly __(1)__ everybody else
similar
same
like
alike
It is easy to buy the __(2)__ size, and find that your trousers are too tight
wrong
mistake
error
false
Very __(3)__ clothes make you feel slim
lost
loosened
lose
loose
but when they have __(4)__ in the washing machine, then you have the same problem
reduced
decreased
lessened
shrunk
then they might not be __(5)__ enough for winter.
cool
hot
warm
cold
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Culture is a word in common use with complex meanings, and is derived, like the term broadcasting, from the treatment and care of the soil and of what grows on it. It is directly related to cultivation and the adjectives cultural and cultured are part of the same verbal complex. A person of culture has identifiable attributes, among them a knowledge of and interest in the arts, literature, and music. Yet the word culture does not refer solely to such knowledge and interest nor, indeed, to education. At least from the 19th century onwards, under the influence of anthropologists and sociologists, the word culture has come to be used generally both in the singular and the plural (cultures) to refer to a whole way of life of people, including their customs, laws, conventions, and values. Distinctions have consequently been drawn between primitive and advanced culture and cultures, between elite and popular culture, between popular and mass culture, and most recently between national and global cultures. Distinctions have been drawn too between culture and civilization; the latter is a word derived not, like culture or agriculture, from the soil, but from the city. The two words are sometimes treated as synonymous. Yet this is misleading. While civilization and barbarism are pitted against each other in what seems to be a perpetual behavioural pattern, the use of the word culture has been strongly influenced by conceptions of evolution in the 19th century and of development in the 20th century. Cultures evolve or develop. They are not static. They have twists and turns. Styles change. So do fashions. There are cultural processes. What, for example, the word cultured means has changed substantially since the study of classical (that is, Greek and Roman) literature, philosophy, and history ceased in the 20th century to be central to school and university education. No single alternative focus emerged, although with computers has come electronic culture, affecting kinds of study, and most recently digital culture. As cultures express themselves in new forms not everything gets better or more civilized.The multiplicity of meanings attached to the word made and will make it difficult to define. There is no single, unproblematic definition, although many attempts have been made to establish one. The only non-problematic definitions go back to agricultural meaning (for example, cereal culture or strawberry culture) and medical meaning (for example, bacterial culture or penicillin culture). Since in anthropology and sociology we also acknowledge culture clashes, culture shock, and counter-culture, the range of reference is extremely wide.
It is stated in paragraph 1 that a cultured person ______.
has a job related to cultivation
does a job relevant to education
takes care of the soil and what grows on it
has knowledge of arts, literature, and music
The author remarks that culture and civilization are the two words that ______.
share the same word formation pattern
have nearly the same meaning
are both related to agriculture and cultivation
do not develop from the same meaning
It can be inferred from the passage that since the 20th century ______.
schools and universities have not taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
classical literature, philosophy, and history have been considered as core subjects
classical literature, philosophy, and history have not been taught as compulsory subjects
all schools and universities have taught classical literature, philosophy, and history
The word “attributes” in paragraph 1 most likely means ______.
fields
qualities
aspects
skills
The word “static” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by “______”.
unchanged
balanced
regular
dense
Which of the following is NOT true about the word culture?
It differs from the word civilization.
It evolves from agriculture.
Its use has been considerably changed.
It is a word that cannot be defined.
The passage mainly discusses ______.
the multiplicity of meanings of the word culture
the distinction between culture and civilization
the figurative meanings of the word culture
the derivatives of the word culture
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I have never seen such a mess in my life.
Never in my life have I not seen such a mess.
Never in my life have I see such a mess.
Never in my life have I seen such a mess
Never in my life I have seen such a mess.
I now regret spending too much money on clothes.
I wish I hadn't spent so much money on clothes.
I wish I didn't spent so much money on clothes.
I wish I wouldn't spend so much money on clothes.
I wish I hadn't been spent so much money on clothes.
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
Lack of sanitation in restaurants are a major cause of disease in some areas of the country.
of sanitation
are
cause of
in some areas
Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (mind)
Sandra said not to mind working late.
Sandra said that she didn’t mind to work late.
Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late.
Sandra said that she hadn't minded working late.
hope/ improve/ my English/ end/ course.
I hope I will improve my English at the end in the course.
I hope to improve my English in the end of the course.
I hope I will improve my English at the end of the course.
I hope to improve my English in the end of the course.
The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing. (DIFFICULT)
The accident victim was found it increasingly difficult to breath.
The accident victim was finding it increasingly difficultly to breath.
The accident victim was finding it increasingly difficult to breath.
The accident victim has been finding it increasingly difficult to breath.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks
The United States has many different types of families. While most American families are traditional, (1) a father, mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families in 1998 were headed by one parent, usually a woman. In a few families in the United States, there are no children. These childish couples may believe that they would not make good parents; they may want freedom from the (2) of childbearing; or, perhaps they (3) physically able to have children. Other families in the United States have one adult (4) a stepparent. A stepmother or stepfather is a person who joins a family by marrying a father or mother Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families. In the United States, people have the right to privacy and Americans do not believe in telling other Americans what type of family group they must belong to. They respect each other’s (5) regarding family groups. Families are very important to Americans.
While most American families are traditional, (1) a father, mother and one or more children
consisting
consisting of
consist of
including of
they (3) physically able to have children
couldn’t
weren’t
are not
can’t
Other families in the United States have one adult (4) a stepparent.
whom
which is
who is
is
They respect each other’s (5) regarding family groups. Families are very important to Americans.
ideal
choices
feeling
chance
________ sure that you follow the instructions carefully.
Believe
Try
Do
Make
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Birds have evolved many physical attributes that contribute to their flying ability. Wings are important, but adjustable tails, large hearts and light bones play critical roles. To fly, birds, like airplanes, move air across their wings. Wings are designed so that air above the wings is forced to move faster than air below the wing. This creates higher pressure under the wings, called lift, which pushes the bird up. Different wing types evolved for different ways of flying. Prolonged flight requires long wings and an ability to soar. Other birds need superior maneuverability. Finches and sparrows have short, broad wings. Faster birds, like hawks, have built-in spoilers that reduce turbulence while flying. This allows a steeper angle of attack without stalling.
Tails have evolved for specialized use. The tail acts like a rudder helping birds steer. Birds brake by spreading out their tails as they land. This adaptation allows them to make sudden, controlled stops-an essential skill, since most birds need to land on individual branches or on prey.
Flight takes muscle strength. If body builders has wings, they still could not flap hard enough to leave the ground. Birds have large, specialized hearts that beat much faster than the human heart and provide the necessary oxygen to the muscles. The breast muscle accounts for 15 percent of the bird’s body weight. On pigeons, it accounts for a third of their total body weight.
Birds carry no excess baggage; they have hollow feathers and hollow bones with struts inside to maintain strength, like cross beams in a bridge. Birds fly to find prey, escape predators, and attract mates-in other words, to survive.
What does the author imply about the body builders having wings?
If they flapped their wings, they could fly a little.
If they had wings, their muscles would be strong enough for flight.
If they had wings, their hearts would still not be large for flight.
Their wings would total 15 percent of their body weight.
What is the main idea of the passage?
Wings are the most important physical attribute of birds.
Different wing styles evolved for different types of flight.
Birds have many specialized features that aid in their survival.
Birds fly for many reasons.
According to the passage, what causes birds to rise when they start flying?
Long wings with hollow feathers
Higher air pressure below than above the wings
Spreading out their tails
Superior muscle strength
The phrase “finches and sparrows” in paragraph 2 refers to_________.
wings
maneuvers
ways of flying
birds
According to the passage, what benefit comes from having built-in spoilers?
an ability to fly faster
a steeper angle of diving for prey
prolonged fight
superior maneuverability when climbing
It has become necessary ________ water in the metropolitan area because of the severe drought.
rationing
ration
to ration
to have rationed
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
All men should study, we have to study to (1)_____ our knowledge and develop our intelligence. An educated man can only utilize his bodily strength to work and live. An educated man, (2)_____this strength, still has the faculty of his intelligent brain and good reflection. This intelligence and thought (3)_____ him to help his physical strength to act more quickly and cleverly. In a same profession or work, the educated man differs (4)______ the uneducated considerably. Therefore, intellectual workers have to study, this is a matter of course but manual workers must also again an education. In civilized countries compulsory education has been applied. Everyone must spend seven or eight years to study. From ploughmen to laborers in these (5)_____, no one is unable to read a book or a paper fluently.
All men should study, we have to study to (1)_____ our knowledge and develop our intelligence.
wide
widely
widen
broad
An educated man, (2)_____this strength, still has the faculty of his intelligent brain and good reflection
besides
without
none
no
This intelligence and thought (3)_____ him to help his physical strength to act more quickly and cleverly
make
enable
allow
decide
In a same profession or work, the educated man differs (4)______ the uneducated considerably.
than
with
from
apart
From ploughmen to laborers in these (5)_____, no one is unable to read a book or a paper fluently.
parts
regions
fields
nations
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
This TV series has different versions all over the world.
kinds
originals
categories
copies
The sentence has one mistake, find it by circling the letter A, B, C or D.
People respected him because he was a honest man.
respected
because
a
man
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases. One egg yolk, in fact, contains a little more than two- thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has driven egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These eggs substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in banking. One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called “designer” eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low- flat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran. In spite of their diet, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Eggs producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought mixed results. It may be that is not the type of eggs that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people. In fact, What is the main purpose of the passage?
To introduce the idea that dietary at increases the blood cholesterol level.
To make people know about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol.
To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten.
To convince people to eat “designer” eggs and egg substitutes.
According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?
Minerals
Cholesterol
Canola oil
Vitamins
What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
Increasing price
Decreased production
Dietary changes in hens
Concerns about cholesterol
What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
Increasing price
Decreased production
Dietary changes in hens
Concerns about cholesterol
What is meant by the phrase “mixed results” ?
The results are blended
The results are a composite of things
The results are inconclusive
The results are mingled together
According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
Reducing egg intake but not fat intake
Increasing egg intake and fat intake
Decreasing egg intake and fat intake
Increasing egg intake but not fat intake
Which of the following could best replace the word “somewhat”?
in fact
a little
indefinitely
a lot
According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
3/4
2/3
1/2
1/3
The word “portrayed” could best be replaced by which of the following?
studied
destroyed
tested
described
What is the meaning of “back up”?
reverse
advance
block
support
According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of the following types of eggs EXCEPT.................... .
boiled
poached
scrambled
fried
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Ms Stanford is an unusually prolific author. She has written a large number of books these years, some of which are best-sellers.
reflective
productive
exhausted
critical
Margaret: “Could you open the window, please?” - Henry: “_______”
l feel sorry
Yes, I can
I am, of course
Yes, with pleasure
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
Their problems are all self-inflicted.
All of their problems are well worth considering.
They don't cause their own problems.
They are thinking about their problems.
Their problems are of their own making.
Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one.
The flight to Moscow lasted three and half hours.
It took three and half hours flied to Moscow.
It took three and half hours to fly to Moscow.
It took three and half hours flying to Moscow.
It took three and half hours fly to Moscow.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Global Forest Watch has also initiated a project to counteract deforestation through awareness.
introduced
commenced
launched
completed
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
It is true that keeping fit will benefit a person’s health in many ways. It has become clear in recent years, that a large number of people are doing less and less exercise and this is now causing many serious illnesses, putting a strain on doctors and hospitals. However, some experts believe that too much exercise can do just as much (44)________. Although it is true that moderate exercise such as walking can be very beneficial to a person’s health, it is not the only one factor (45)_______ keeps us healthy. Diet is also extremely important and I would argue that it is probably even more important than exercise, although the ideal is for both of these factors to work together. It seems to me that many people are unwilling to put in the effort required to become fitter. (46)_______, too much exercise can also cause problems. So people are urged to take moderate exercise and eat moderately healthily rather than embarking on extreme diets and training. In too many instances, ultra-fit people have had heart attacks or dropped down dead.In all, governments need to find ways of (47)________ people to take responsibility for their own health. People need to realize that eating healthy food does not have to cost a (48)________, nor is it difficult to prepare healthy meals themselves. People need to be better educated about their health.
However, some experts believe that too much exercise can do just as much (44)________.
. do damage: gây thiệt hại
ruin
destruction
damage
hurt
it is not the only one factor (45)_______ keeps us healthy
who
when
which
what
(46)_______, too much exercise can also cause problems
For example
However
Therefore
In fact
In all, governments need to find ways of (47)________ people to take responsibility for their own health
motivating
motivational
motivate
motivation
People need to realize that eating healthy food does not have to cost a (48)________, nor is it difficult to prepare
benefit
wealth
treasure
fortune
The grass was yellow because it _______ all summer.
does not rain
has not rained
had not rained
would not rain
The lights _______ out because we _______ the electricity bill.
have gone / did not pay
will go / did not paid
go / would not pay
went / had not paid
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child's baby teeth fall out. In Korea, for example, they have the custom of throwing lost teeth up on the roof of a house. According to tradition, a magpie will come and take the tooth. Later, the magpie will return with a new tooth for the child. In other Asian countries, such as Japan and Vietnam, children follow a similar tradition of throwing their lost teeth onto the roofs of houses.Birds aren't the only animals thought to take lost teeth. In Mexico and Spain, tradition says a mouse takes a lost tooth and leaves some money. However, in Mongolia, dogs are responsible for taking teeth away. Dogs are highly respected in Mongolian culture and are considered guardian angels of the people. Tradition says that the new tooth will grow good and strong if the baby tooth is fed to a guardian angel. Accordingly, parents in Mongolia will put their child's lost tooth in a piece of meat and feed it to a dog.The idea of giving lost teeth to an angel or fairy is also a tradition in the West. Many children in Western countries count on the Tooth Fairy to leave money or presents in exchange for a tooth. The exact origins of the Tooth Fairy are a mystery, although the story probably began in England or Ireland centuries ago. According to tradition, a child puts a lost tooth under his or her pillow before going to bed. In the wee hours, while the child is sleeping, the Tooth Fairy takes the tooth and leaves something else under the pillow. In France, the Tooth Fairy leaves a small gift. In the United States, however, the Tooth Fairy usually leaves money. These days, the rate is 1 to 5 per tooth, adding up to a lot of money from the Tooth Fairy!
What is the passage mainly about?
Traditions concerning children's lost teeth
Animals eating children's lost teeth
Customs concerning children's new teeth
Presents for young children's lost teeth
The word "their" in paragraph 1 refers to
houses'
countries'
children's
roofs'
According to the passage, where is a child's lost tooth thought to be taken away by a mouse?
In Japan and Vietnam
In Mongolia
In Mexico and Spain
In Korea
According to paragraph 2, parents in Mongolia feed their child's lost tooth to a dog because
they believe that this will make their child's new tooth good and strong
they hope that their child will get some gifts for his or her tooth
they think dogs like eating children's teeth
they know that dogs are very responsible animals
The word "origins" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _
beginning
stories
countries
families
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the tradition of tooth giving in the West?
Children give money to the Tooth Fairy.
Children put their lost teeth under their pillows.
Children hope to get money or gifts from the Tooth Fairy.
Lost teeth are traditionally given to an angel or fairy.
The phrase "the wee hours" in paragraph 3 probably refers to the period of time
soon after midnight
late in the morning
long before bedtime
early in the evening
He kindly offered to_______________________ me the way to the station.
explain
direct
describe
show
The ………… arises when Jack and his parents have considerable disagreement on his choice of university.
discrimination
conflict
agreement
gap
The stolen jewels were ....................... a lot of money.
priced
worth
cost
valued
We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn’t turn up.
The pop star that we invited onto the chat show didn’t turn up.
The pop star, who we invited onto the chat show didn’t turn up
The pop star that we invited onto the chat show not to turn up.
The pop star that we invited onto the chat show not turning up.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
It is such a pity that your sister can’t come as well.
If only your sister could come as well.
I wish your sister can come as well.
But for your sister can come as well.
Your sister not coming as well is such a pity.
Every week, there are two ...........from Ha Noi to Nha Trang. (fly)
flying
flights
flied
fly
_______, the meeting stops now. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions later.
Without any question, so
There being no question
If no question asked
With no questions to ask
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question
Without this treatment, the patient would have died.
If it hadn’t been for this treatment, the patient would have died.
Unless the patient hadn’t had this treatment, he would have died.
Had not the patient had this treatment, he would have died.
But for the patient had had this treatment, he would have died.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchange.
“Make yourself at home.” - “_____________________”
Not at all. Don’t mention it.
Yes. Can I help you?
That’s very kind. Thank you.
Thanks! Same to you.