PRACTICE TEST 17
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. relax
B. temple
C. rely
D.
depend
Question 2. A. started
B. divided
C. educated
D. described
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. ancient
B. reader
C. abrupt
D.
joyful
Question 4. A. disagree
B. uniform
C. practical
D. countryside
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. Mark: “I’m so worried about my exam tomorrow.” Tina: “............”
A. That’s all right, never mind.
B.
I’m sure you’ll do well.
C. Better luck next time.
D. Not at all.
Question 6. Last night, I ............ a book when I heard a strange noise outside.
A. read
B. have read
C. had read
D. was reading
Question 7. Our plane arrives .......... 10:00 a.m. ........... London Heathrow Airport.
A. in / at
B. at / at
C. on / in
D. at / on
Question 8. Nam suggested ......... in groups to improve our understanding of the subject.
A. study
B. studying
C. to study
D. studies
Question 9. I will lend you the book ........... you promise to return it on Friday.
A. as well as
B. but
C. if
D. unless
Question 10. You ........... eat too much chocolate. It’s not good for your health.
A. shouldn’t
B. needn’t
C. don’t have to
D. couldn’t
Question 11. Don't forget to ........... your jacket before you go out; it’s very windy outside.
A. put off
B. put on
C. turn on
D. switch off
Question 12. On my next vacation, my family will visit Hoi An, ........ we can enjoy the local food and relax
on the beautiful beaches.
A. where
B. which
C. that
D. when
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.
KITCHEN ORGANIZATION TIPS
To keep your kitchen clean and organized, follow these tips:
•
Store dry foods (13) ........ airtight containers to keep them fresh.
•
(14) ........... your pantry regularly and remove expired items.
•
Make sure all knives and sharp objects are (15) ............ out of reach of children.
•
(16) ........... a weekly schedule to clean the fridge and cabinets.
Question 13. A. in
B. on
C. with
D. over
Question 14. A. Check
B. Buy
C. Make
D. Fill
Question 15. A. placed
B. hidden
C. kept
D. found
Question 16. A. Write
B. Create
C. Forget
D. Lose
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.
Video games are a popular form of entertainment for many people. Here’s some information about
them ............
a. Video games can be played on different platforms, such as computers and consoles.
b. Playing video games can be a fun way to spend free time and challenge yourself.
c. They come in various genres, including action, adventure, and simulation.
A. a - c - b
B. c - a - b
C. b - a - c
D. a - b - c
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).
A. Many people enjoy playing video games with friends or family.
B. Video games can also be educational and help with problem-solving skills.
C. The graphics and technology used in video games have improved greatly over the years.
D. Some games offer online multiplayer modes for a more interactive experience.
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.
Dear student,
Local area studies
This term, you will do a project about a building in our local area. It can be somewhere famous, (19) ...... a
castle, or it can be a factory, a hotel, a shop or even a private house. You can choose anywhere, but it must be
somewhere which has a long (20) ......, not something which was built in the last 50 years. You must get
photographs or drawings which show the building at different times in the past. You must make notes of the
different ways in which the building was used. You should also take your (21) ...... photographs of the
building today.
You can work by yourself if you want to, but it is probably better if you work in a small group, (22) ...... you
often get better ideas if you talk to other people.
At the end of the project, you must (23) ...... a poster, which your teacher will put up in your classroom. You
will then talk about your building to the (24) ........ of the students in the class for 20 minutes and be ready to
answer any questions.
Question 19. A. as
B. like
C. including
D. such
Question 20. A. time
B. history
C. age
D. ago
Question 21. A. self
B. alone
C. one
D. own
Question 22. A. because
B. so
C. if
D. when
Question 23. A. do
B. write
C. make
D. give
Question 24. A. other
B. rest
C. others
D. whole
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. If we want to save the environment, we need to stop using so much energy.
A. We won’t save the environment unless we stop using so much energy.
B. We want to save the environment if we need to stop using so much energy.
C. Using so much energy, we want to save the environment.
D. We need to stop using so much energy when we can save the environment.
Question 26. “You will like science after you read this book”, our teacher said.
A. Our teacher said we will like science after we read this book.
B. Our teacher said we would like science after we read this book.
C. Our teacher said we would like science after we read that book.
D. Our teacher said you would like science after you read that book.
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. Feed / pigs / and / milk / cows / her / daily / activity.
A. To feed pigs and milk cows are her daily
activity.
B. Feeding pigs and milking cows are her daily activity.
C. Feed pigs and milk cows are her daily activities.
D. Feeding pigs and milking cows are her daily activities.
Question 28. I / would like / try / shop / an / open-air market / and / learn / how / bargain.
A. I’d like to try shopping at open-air market and learn how bargain.
B. I’d like to try to shop at an open-air market and learn how to bargain.
C. I’d like to try shopping at an open-air market and learn how to bargain.
D. I’d like to try to shop at open-air market and learn how bargain.
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. Anyone can park their car here.
B. You can park your car here unless you are visitors.
C. People can only park their car here after their visit.
D. This parking space is only for visitors.
Question 30. What does the notice say?
A.
People can have more apple juice at the same price.
B. People can have free apple juice.
C. There is 10% of extra apple in this juice.
D. The apple juice is 10% free.
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.
Inventing a Capital City
The capital of a country is where the government of that country is located. In most countries, the capital is
the city with the biggest population. However, in 35 countries out of 195, this is not the case. In some cases,
this is because another city is growing faster. But more often, it is because the capital was moved from the
largest city to a smaller one due to a political decision.
For example, the largest city in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City, with one million more people than Hanoi, the
capital. In 1976, Hanoi became the capital of the united North and South Vietnam.
The reason for moving has often been that there are just too many people in the capital. This was why the
government of Brazil built a new capital, Brasilia, in the centre of the country, to replace Rio de Janeiro,
which is on the coast, in 1960. It was also one of the reasons for moving the capital of Nigeria from Lagos to
Abuja in 1991. However, in both cases, there were other reasons. The government of Brazil felt that moving
the capital would encourage growth in areas away from the coast. In Nigeria, after a lot of problems between
the three main ethnic groups, the government wanted the capital in an area not controlled by any one group.
Question 31. What is NOT true regarding Vietnam’s capital?
A. Ho Chi Minh City is larger than Hanoi.
B. Hanoi became the capital in 1976.
C. The capital was moved for economic reasons only.
D. The population difference between the two cities is significant.
Question 32. Why was Brasilia built as Brazil's capital?
A. To replace a capital that was too small.
B. To move the capital away from the coast and encourage growth in the interior.
C. Because it was the largest city in the country.
D. To reduce the population of Rio de Janeiro.
Question 33. What was one reason for moving Nigeria’s capital from Lagos to Abuja?
A. To make it easier to access the coast.
B. To ensure it was in an area not controlled by any ethnic group.
C. To increase tourism in Lagos.
D. To improve transportation links.
Question 34. The writer makes a link between Brazil and Nigeria because .............
A. the capitals were moved for the same reasons
B. the movement of capitals happened in the same year
C. both original capitals are on the coast
D. there were too many people in both capitals
Question 35. What was one reason for moving Nigeria’s capital from Lagos to Abuja?
A. To make it easier to access the coast.
B. To ensure it was in an area not controlled by any ethnic group
C. To increase tourism in Lagos.
D. To improve transportation links.
Question 36. What is the closest meaning of "political decision" in the context of the passage?
A. an economic choice
B. a personal choice
C. a social choice
D. a governmental choice
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. of the atmosphere and excitement
B. cinemas remain popular nowadays
C. This makes the movie feel more special
D. Watching at home is a more comfortable choice
Going to the cinema is a popular way for people to relax and enjoy movies on the big screen. Many people
like to watch new films as soon as they are released. (37) ....... The sound and picture quality in a cinema are
better than at home. Watching a movie with a crowd can also be a fun experience (38) ........ People enjoy the
snacks, such as popcorn and soft drinks, which add to the experience. However, ticket prices can be high, and
it might not be affordable for everyone. (39) ........ Some people choose to wait for the movie to be available
online or on DVD. Despite this, (40) ...........
Question 37. ..............
Question 38. ..............
Question 39. ..............
Question 40. ..............
