PRACTICE TEST 4

Time allotted: 60 min.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. installed B. required C. confided D. blamed
Question 2. A. outskirt B. shoulder C. amount D. outstanding
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. unite B. digest C. swallow D. survive
Question 4. A. outstanding B. penalty C. vertical D. memory
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. lf I ______ his advice, things would be different now.
A. was taking B. took C. have taken D. had taken
Question 6. The Dallas Theater Center presents plays in two buildings ______ was designed by
the internationally renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
A. which B. which one C. one of that D. one of which
Question 7. I haven’t seen him again ______ he returned to Ho Chi Minh City.
A. until B. since C. when D. while
Question 8. Time ______ whether I have made the right choice or not.
A. told B. tells C. had told D. will tell
Question 9. ______ becoming one of the nation’s largest exporters of aluminum, the ABB
Aluminum Company has entered the international stock market.
A. Even though B. As a result of C. Instead of D. In relation to
Question 10. I’m ______ to you for getting the doctor in time. If you hadn’t,
I might have died.
A. more grateful B. most grateful C. the most grateful D. as grateful
Question 11. He’s a very ______ person because he can make other workers follow his advice.
A. influential B. creative C. deciding D. effective
Question 12. It’s a nuisance that my new flat is ______.
A. furnished B. unfurnished C. furniture D. non-furniture
Question 13. A part-time job give me the freedom to ______ my own interests.
A. chase B. seek C. pursue D. catch
Question 14. Wind and water cause the ______ of soil.
A. disappearance B. limitation C. erosion D. pollution
Question 15. You can ______ the packet; it’s empty now.
A. keep up B. turn out C. put down D. throw away
Question 16. It’s high time you decided you’ll ______ the post or not.
A. go in for B. put up with C. apply for D. make up
Question 17. Mothers love cuddling and admiring their ______ babies, and it's a lasting desire!
A. newborn B. born newly C. new-bearing D. bearing-new
Question 18. The professor said that __________.
A. the students can turn over their reports on the Monday
B. the reports on Monday could be received from the students by him
C. the students could hand in their reports on Monday
D. the students will turn in the reports on Monday
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.
Question 19. A major problem in the construction of new buildings is that windows have been
eliminated while air conditioning systems have not been perfected.
A. got rid of B. made use of C. shut up D. washed off
Question 20. The transmission of information occurs every time we send an
e-mail message or make a phone call.
A. way of sending news B. method of changing systems
C. process of printing a message D. process of sending a signal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21. I hope everything is true and that the salesman isn't trying to mislead anyone.
A. show the right way B. give true information
C. mistake for somebody else D. steal things from
Question 22. When I saw his new hairstyle with the red colour, I was at a loss for words.
A. moved to tears B. able to talk C. struck dumb D. likely to fall
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 23. – “Could you lend me your calculator for a minute?”
– “______”
A. Yes, I’ll buy a new one. B. Sorry, I’m using it now.
C. And could your take care of it? D. No, I couldn’t. Excuse me.
Question 24. – “______”
– “I’ve lost my passport.”
A. What’s the matter, Linda? B. What’s the news on TV?
C. How are you today? D. You look great.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that
best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
Do you know that your place on the family ladder may have certain effects on the sort of
person you grow up to be? You may be the only child, the eldest, youngest or (25) ______ one;
you may be the youngest of three boys or the eldest girl with a younger brother and sister. All the
different combinations of relationships will have helped to (26) ______ you the person you are.
The number of years between your siblings and you also helps to shape your character.
Knowing such details about your best friend or loved one (27) ______ also tell you about the
type of friend or partner he needs. For example, a boy with a younger sister would normally get
along much better (28) ______ a girl who has an older brother than with a girl who has a younger
brother. Similarly, if your girlfriend is the oldest in her family, she would probably be domineering.
Fortunately for all of us, family psychology is not (29) ______ accurate. There are always
exceptions to the rule. Most important of all, we should always judge people according to who
they are, not the relatives they have.
(Source: englishdaily626.com)
Question 25. A. central B. middle C. focal D. core
Question 26. A. get B. cause C. turn D. make
Question 27. A. could B. should C. must D. ought
Question 28. A. for B. to C. with D. toward
Question 29. A. extremely B. wholly C. utterly D. totally
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 30 to 34.
A recent study suggests that teens’ relationship with parents, friends and teachers may have a
lot to do with why they don’t get a good night’s sleep.
David Maume, a sociologist and sleep researcher, analyzed federal health data, which
interviewed 974 teenagers when they were 12, and then again at 15. He found that family dynamics
have much to do with how well kids sleep. Teens, who had warm relations with their parents and
felt like they could talk to them or their parents were supportive of them, tended to sleep better.
However, families that were going through a divorce or a remarriage tended to affect teens’ sleep.
And problems at school also affected teens’ sleep. Feeling safe at school and having good
relations with teachers tended to promote better sleep. As did good relationships with friends. Kids
who took part in sports or other positive social activities or shared similar academic goals with
their friends were also more likely to get a good night’s sleep.
These add up to what makes lots of sense: a general feeling of well-being helps teens sleep. If
we’re happy and contented, we’re much more likely to sleep better than if we’re sad and anxious.
Now, of course, teens can hardly resist being drawn to their computers and social networking.
Maume also found that when parents were strict not only about bedtime, but also about limiting
technology, kids slept better. It’s a finding that seems obvious, but parents really do matter when
it comes to health habits of their teenagers. Clearly, teenagers aren’t getting 9 to 10 hours a night,
which puts them at risk for all the consequences of lack of sleep, including poor academic
performance, colds and stress.
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Question 30. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Teens’ sleep is linked to their relationship with people around them.
B. Lack of adequate sleep puts teens at risk of many bad consequences.
C. Modern technology has something to do with teens’ sleep problems.
D. It is necessary for teens to join in sports and positive social activities.
Question 31. According to Maume’s analysis, who will probably have a poor night’s sleep?
A. Teens who feel like talking with their parents.
B. Teens who have friends sharing their dreams.
C. Teens who feel contented about themselves.
D. Teens who lack a sense of security at school.
Question 32. The word “resist” in paragraph 5 probably means ______.
A. have a wish for B. refuse to accept
C. want to stop D. increase their use
Question 33. Paragraph 5 of the passage functions as ______.
A. a comparison B. an introduction C. a conclusion D. an addition
Question 34. Parents are supposed to ______ when their kids are growing up.
A. continue their broken marriage
B. allow children to decide when to sleep
C. limit teens’ using new technology
D. force teens to have 10 hours’ sleep daily
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 35 to 42.
It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most
of the misunderstandings between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that
their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are possessive and dominant; that they
do not trust their children to deal with crises; that they talk too much about certain problems, and
that they have no sense of humor, at least in parent-child relationships. I think it is true that parents
often underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they themselves felt when they
were young.
Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in
entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which
they have not yet been accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns
out that their music or entertainers of vocabulary or clothes or hairstyles irritate their parents, this
gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they
are leaders in style and taste.
Sometimes you are resistant and proud because you do not want your parents to approve of
what you do. If they approve, it looks as if you are betraying your own age group. But in that case,
you are assuming that you are the underdog; you cannot win; but at least you keep your honor.
This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough after long years of childhood, when
you were completely under your parents’ control. But it ignores the fact that you are now beginning
to be responsible for yourself.
If you plan to control your life, cooperation can be part of that plan. You can charm others,
especially your parents, into doing things the way you want. You can impress others with your
sense of responsibility and initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want
to do.
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Question 35. The author of the passage is primarily addressing ______.
A. parents B. newspaper readers
C. teenagers’ advisors D. teenagers
Question 36. The first paragraph is mainly about ______.
A. the teenagers’ criticism of their parents
B. misunderstandings between teenagers and their parents
C. the dominance of the parents over their children
D. the teenagers’ ability to deal with crises
Question 37. Teenagers tend to have strange clothes and hairstyles mainly because they ______.
A. want to show their existence by creating a culture of their own
B. have a strong desire to be leaders in style and taste
C. have no other way to enjoy themselves better
D. just have a wish to irritate their parents and live on their own
Question 38. The word “which” in the passage refers to ______.
A. their motive B. adult world C. culture D. society
Question 39. Teenagers do not want their parents to approve of whatever they do because they
______.
A. have already been accepted into the adult world
B. feel that they are superior to the adults
C. are not likely to win over the adults
D. have a desire to be independent
Question 40. What does the phrase “the underdog” in the passage probably mean?
A. the victor B. the loser
 C. the inferior dog D. someone lying below
Question 41. To improve parent-child relationship, the author suggests ______.
A. children behave more responsibly
B. teenagers be persistent in having their own ways
C. parents learn modern styles and tastes
D. parents give children more autonomy
Question 42. In discussing parent-child relationships, the author seems ______.
A. supportive of the adult world
B. critical of the society
C. sympathetic with teenagers
D. pessimistic about any solution
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
Question 43. Anybody who plans to attend the meeting ought to send a note for the chairperson. A
B C D
Question 44. We thought our cameras were same, but his is different from the one that I bought.
A B C
D
Question 45. Artificial intelligence is concerned with designing computer systems
A B
that perform such tasks as reason and learning new skills.
C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 46. We have to delay our project due to lack of money.
A. We must postpone our project because we don't have money.
B. As we don't have money our project has to be stopped.
C. We have to cancel our project due to lack of money.
D. We have to call off our project because we lack money.
Question 47. “Shall I post the letter for you?”
A. He asked me if I should post the letter for him.
B. He offered to post the letter for me.
C. He wanted me to post the letter myself.
D. I wanted him to post the letter for me.
Question 48. The young couple spent a lot of money on food and clothes.
A. Generally a lot of money was spent on food and clothes.
 B. Much money was spent on food and clothes by the young couple.
C. The young couple earned a lot of money from food and clothes.
D. The young couple rarely spent much money on food and clothes.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 49. Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals. Grizzly bears are the same.
A. Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals, but Grizzly bears are the same.
B. Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals, so Grizzly bears are the same.
C. Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals, and Grizzly bears are the same.
D. Grizzly bears are fierce, territorial animals, yet Polar bears are the same.
Question 50. Petroleum is one of the most valuable resources. Some people refer to petroleum as
black gold.
A. Petroleum which some people refer to as black gold is one of the most valuable resources.
B. Some people refer to petroleum as black gold though it is one of the most valuable
resources.
C. Petroleum is one of the most valuable resources, but some people refer to it as black gold.
D. Petroleum, which some people refer to as black gold, is one of the most valuable resources.