PRACTICE TEST 12

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from

the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1. A. yogurt

B. everyday

C. friendly

D. sympathy

Question 2. A. question

B. suggestion

C. congestion

D. congratulations

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in

the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. planet

B. infant

C. abroad

D. funnel

Question 4. A. pollution

B. designer

C. important

D. newspaper

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

questions.

Question 5. Freya: “What’s the weather like in Ha Noi today?” Liam: “..........”

A. It’s summer.

B. It was rainy.

C. It’s hot and sunny.

D. I like the weather here.

Question 6. Whenever you find a new word, try to predict the meaning first, then look it ......... in a

dictionary.

A. up

B. on

C. after

D. into

Question 7. Learning a new language can be a ............ but rewarding experience.

A. time-saving

B. time-sharing

C. time-consuming

D. time-managing

Question 8. The accident was caused ........... the driver's carelessness.

A. since

B. because of

C. so as to

D. although

Question 9. I saw a beautiful bird while I ............... in the park this morning.

A. walked

B. have walked

C. had walked

D. was walking

Question 10. We should take action to prevent climate change .............. getting worse.

A. from

B. by

C. with

D. about

Question 11. Harper doesn’t have ............... vocabulary to express her thoughts and feelings.

A. plenty

B. too much

C. enough

D. so much

Question 12. Mothers are appreciated and loved every day of the year, whether or not there is ............

holiday for them.

A. a custom

B. a normal

C. a common

D. an official

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16.

FIRST AID BASICS

Knowing basic first aid can help in emergencies. Here’s what you should do:

•

(13) ......... calm and assess the situation before acting.

•

If someone is bleeding, (14) ............ a clean cloth to the wound.

•

Make sure (15) ............ is nearby to call for help if needed.

•

(16) ........... any medical conditions to the emergency team when they arrive.

Question 13. A. Feel

B. Move

C. Run

D. Stay

Question 14. A. remove

B. apply

C. take

D. use

Question 15. A. anyone

B. someone

C. no one

D. anywhere

Question 16. A. Forget

B. Hide

C. Mention

D. Change

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

questions from 17 to 18.

Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

Our school held a special art exhibition last week. Everyone was keen to see the artworks. ..................

a. The students created amazing pieces, and we were proud of their creativity.

b. The exhibition was a great success, and many parents came to see the art.

c. Each class contributed their best artworks, and they were displayed in the school hall.

A. a - c - b

B. c - a - b

C. b - c - a

D. c - b - a

Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).

A. We all enjoyed seeing the artworks and had a wonderful time at the exhibition.

B. The art exhibition was canceled due to a scheduling conflict.

C. The students were excited to receive awards for their work.

D. The hall was decorated with colourful banners and ballons.

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.

Video games addiction, (19) ......... is also called internet gaming disorder, is a growing problem among

teenagers. Studies have shown that up to 10% of teenagers may be addicted to video games. This condition

can (20) ......... gaming on the internet or any electronic device, but most people who develop significant

gaming issues (21) ......... play on the internet. The negative effects of gaming disorder can range from poor

physical and mental health to lack (22) .......... sleep, poor academic performance, as well as social isolation

and depression. However, there are possible solutions to this problem. One solution is that parents can set

limits on the (23) .......... of time their children spend playing video games and encourage them to participate

in other activities such as sports or reading. (24) ........... solution is to encourage teenagers to play video

games that promote learning and problem-solving skills. If a teenager's addiction is serious, parents may need

to seek professional help.

Question 19. A. that

B. what

C. which

D. who

Question 20. A. include

B. consist

C. have

D. divide

Question 21. A. most

B. casually

C. overall

D. mainly

Question 22. A. in

B. of

C. on

D. for

Question 23. A. amount

B. number

C. total

D. measure

Question 24. A. Other

B. The others

C. Others

D. Another

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

Question 25. I suggest having chicken and waffles tonight.

A. Let’s to have chicken and waffles tonight.

B. Let’s have some chicken and waffles tonight.

C. How about have some chicken and waffles tonight?

D. We really like chicken and waffles tonight.

Question 26. The students are always talking too much in class.

A. I wish theses students didn’t talk too much in class.

B. I wish these students not talk too much in class.

C. I wish these students wouldn’t talk too much in class.

D. I wish these students not to talk too much in class.

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.

Question 27. If / I / have / enough / money / me / now / I / buy / that / coat.

A. If I has had enough money with me now, I would buy that coat.

B. If I had enough money with me now, I will buy that coat.

C. If I had enough money with me now, I would have bought that coat.

D. If I had enough money with me now, I would buy that coat.

Question 28. I haven't gone on an excursion since 2020.

A. The last time I went on an excursion was in

2020.

B. I haven't gone on an excursion for a year now.

C. I first went on an excursion in 2020.

D. 2020 was the first time I went on an excursion.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 29. What does the sign say?

A. You need to think about the gap.

B. You need to remember the gap.

C. You need to stay away from the gap.

D. You need to be careful about the gap.

Question 30. What does the notice say?

A. Anyone who visits must go to the site office and check in.

B. Guests are reported to visit the site office.

C. The site office is for everyone to make a report.

D. All visitors can enter the place through the site office.

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 from 31 to 36.

India is currently experiencing a heat wave, with temperatures in some parts of the country reaching as high

as 46 degrees Celsius (114.8 degrees Fahrenheit). The heat wave is having a disastrous impact on people

across India. Thousands of people have been hospitalized with heat-related illnesses, and at least 170 people

have died. The boiling heat is especially hard on old adults and young children. Hospitals are complaining

about overcrowding, exhausted medical staff, and frequent power cuts. The heat wave is also disrupting daily

life, with schools and businesses being closed in some areas. Moreover, the heat causes stress for animals and

has a negative impact on their health and milk production in cows. Climate experts expect the weather

extremes to continue in India. The government of India is taking steps to minimize the impact of the heat

wave. These measures include providing drinking water to people in affected areas and setting up cooling

centers. People are advised to stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces, drink plenty of water, dress in loose-

fitting and light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities that require a lot of strength during the hottest

part of the day. However, more needs to be done to help people cope with the heat wave.

Question 31. Because of the heat wave, ............

A. hospitals have been full of patients

B. cows produce more milk

C. all of the schools have been shut

D. medical staff has quit

Question 32. Who is especially affected by the heat wave?

A. Teenagers

B. Old adults and young children

C. Athletes

D. Tourists

Question 33. What negative effect does the heat wave have on animals?

A. increased energy

B. stress and reduced milk production

C. better health

D. more food production

Question 34. What is one measure the government is taking to help?

A. Closing all business

B. Reducing school hours

C. Banning outdoor activities

D. Providing drinking water and setting up cooling

centres

Question 35. In order to stay safe during the heat wave, people should ...........

A. turn up air conditioners

B. put on clothes that don’t fit closely to the body

C. avoid any kinds of physical activities during the hottest part of the day

D. provide drinking water to other people.

Question 36. What is the closest meaning of "reaching" in the context of the passage?

A. Falling down

B. Spreading out

C. Staying the same

D. Rising to a higher level

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B,

C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 37

to 40 the most.

A. but it can also be done at home

B. which allows them to stay active and healthy

C. People can choose from different genres

D. Spending time doing something fun is a great way to relax

People have different hobbies and ways to relax in their free time. Some enjoy outdoor activities like hiking

and cycling, (37) ............... Reading books is another popular hobby because it helps people relax and learn

new things. (38) .............. For example, some people love fiction, while others prefer non-fiction or

magazines. Watching movies and playing games are also common pastimes. Many enjoy going to the

cinema, (39) ............ In addition, some people like to play board games with friends or family. (40) .......... It

is important to find a hobby that you enjoy, as it helps you feel happy and relaxed.

Question 37. ..............

Question 38. ..............

Question 39. ..............

Question 40. ..............