PRACTICE TEST

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. stamps B. plans C. films D. fields
Question 2: A. relevant B. energetic C. excellent D. examine
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. answer B. passion C. housework D. police
Question 4: A. determine B. interview C. graduate D. organize
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: If I had known you were ill, I ______ to visit you yesterday.
A. will come B. would come C. would have come D. have come
Question 6: When Carol called me last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. watched B. was watching C. am watching D. have watched
Question 7: The union members discussed ______the next meeting until next week.
A. postponing B. to postpone C. postpone D. to postponing
Question 8: Women no longer have to do hard work nowadays as they used to, ______?
A. are they B. aren’t they C. do they D. don’t they
Question 9: When the party was over, I realized that you ______cooked so much food as most
of it was untouched.
A. needn’t have B. mustn’t have C. can’t have D. couldn’t have
Question 10: Drastic measures should be taken to tackle the problems ______child abuse.
A. are involving B. to involve C. involving D. involved
Question 11: Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop
their______.
A. creative B. creativity C. create D. creatively
Question 12: Our local youth club tries to ______for all interests.
A. equip B. apply C. organize D. cater
Question 13: When I went to talk to the manager, he told me he could only_____ me a few minutes.
A. provide B. spare C. hear D. let
Question 14: I slept badly last night and am feeling particularly______this morning.
A. slow-witted B. far-reaching C. off-hand D. top-heavy
Question 15: I was glad when he said that his car was at my ______.
A. parking B. place C. disposal D. location
Question 16: When I got back from Tokyo I realized that I had _____ quite a few Japanese words.
A. got in B. put up C. took off D. picked up
Question 17: His boss asked him to take charge______the office for a few days while she was away.
A. of B. on C. in D. at
Question 18:______ the teacher explained the lesson several times, some of the students didn’t
understand it.
A. Because B. Since C. Although D. Despite
Question 19: Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ______.
A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm
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) in each of the following questions.
Question 20: In many countries in the world now, the research for a vaccine for Covid-19 is
taking priority over all other medical research.
A. less important thing B. difficult question to answer
C. big problem to solve D. more significant than others.
Question 21: The storm that hit Viet Nam last year had a catastrophic effect on several
provinces including Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Thua Thien – Hue.
A. serious B. unlucky C. beneficial D. disastrous
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: He was green with envy when he saw their expensive new car.
A. happy B. jealous C. satisfied D. contented
Question 23: Only when we have weighed all the factors involved can we decide when would
be the best time to start.
A. considered B. measured C. generated D. eliminated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
- Laura: "I think Art should be a compulsory subject."
- Mitchell: "______Art helps develop creativity."
A. No doubt! B. Nonsense!
C. That’d be great! But D. No way.
Question 25: Carol is wearing a new dress and Helen loves it.
- Helen: “__________________”
- Carol: “Thanks. I’m glad you like it. My sister gave it to me yesterday.”
A. What a fashionable dress you are wearing!
B. Oh! You look so old-fashionable.
C. I think your new dress needs fixing.
D. Your new dress must be expensive.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 26: Japanese initially used jeweled objects to decorate swords and ceremonial items.
A B C D
Question 27: The salad tasted so well that my brother returned to the salad bar for another helping.
 A B C D
Question 28: The judge said that the teacher had been negligible in allowing the children to
A B C
swim in dangerous water.
D
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 a year (29)________has largely been full of bad and tragic news because of COVID-
19, there is finally some good news. The scientists who are from the U.S. drug company Pfizer
and the German pharmaceutical company BioNTech have announced a (30)________in the
fight against the virus. Their researchers say they have developed a vaccine that has a 90 per
cent success rate in protecting against COVID-19.
Health experts say it will be months (31)________the vaccine is widely available for
people to take. Albert Bourla was upbeat about his company's achievement. He said “we are
(32)________this critical milestone in our vaccine development program at a time when the
world needs it most." He added: "Infection rates are setting new records, hospitals are nearing
over-capacity and economies are struggling to reopen. With today's news, we are a significant
step closer to providing people around the world (33)________a much-needed breakthrough to
help bring an end to this global health crisis."
Question 29. A. when B. that C. where D. who
Question 30. A. breakdown B. breakup C. breakpoint D. breakthrough
Question 31. A. after B. as C. but D. before
Question 32. A. reaching B. maintaining C. setting D. making
Question 33. A. for B. of C. with D. by
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.
Computers can do a lot of wonderful things, but they cannot understand how you are
feeling. That may soon change however. Computer engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (M.I.T) are working on the new field of “sensitive computing”. They are designing
computers and software that can identify your mood and emotions as you work on them. A
“virtual buddy” on the screen will then be able to respond appropriately. It will tell you a joke
if you are bored, cheer you up if you are sad, and offer help if you are having trouble with an
assignment.
To sense your feelings, a computer should be able to hear, see, and touch its users. So far,
the sensitive computers at M.I.T can do two out of three. The cameras watch your facial
expressions, eye movements and posture. Sensors on the mouse measure the pressure of your
hand and how much your palm is sweating.
Equipping computers with sensors is easy, but teaching them to interpret the information is
the real challenge. Clicking the mouse very hard several times probably indicates anger, but
other signals are difficult. While it may take years, the engineers are quite sure that they can
solve such problems.
 Moreover, virtual buddies may not be limited to computers. It is possible that someday,
your MP3 player will “know” when you are feeling worried and choose a relaxing song. Or,
perhaps your cell phone will sense that you are lonely and call your best friend for you.
Question 34: What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Recent Discoveries at M.I.T
B. Computers that act like friends
C. Computers that control your emotions
D. Sensors on computers, MP3 players and cell phones
Question 35: What is a “virtual buddy”?
A. An engineer who works in the field of sensitive computing.
B. A person who sends jokes and other messages to your computer.
C. An onscreen friend created by software on a sensitive computer.
D. A buddy you can meet regularly.
Question 36: The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to_______.
A. computers and software B. mood and emotions
C. engineers and emotions D. computers and engineers
Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. It is difficult to equip computers with sensors.
B. Engineers have already completed their work on sensitive computers.
C. Engineers have also made virtual buddies for MP3 players and cell phones.
D. Besides computers, MP3 players and cell phones may also become your virtual buddies.
Question 38: The word “indicates” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ______ .
A. conceals B. shows C. imitates D. illustrates
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.
The claim that machines or robots will steal your jobs has echoed through the decades
from the earliest science fiction stories to more realistic developments today in smart
electronics, artificial intelligence and automation. The claims that they will usurp millions of
jobs may only be partially true, while the exact numbers are something we cannot definitively
declare. In fact, the technological changes underway will create more jobs in different sectors if
history is any indication.
The question then becomes not whether a robot or AI system will render you obsolete, but
whether you will rise to the challenge of learning what it takes to stay relevant and employed.
When you become a lifelong learner and focus on continual learning of new, in-demand skills,
you claim the power to face the future of work successfully.
Abandon the commonly held notion that learning is not for children and young adults. You
graduate high school, get a university degree and consider yourself done with education. In the
past, this may have been sufficient to land and keep a great job until you retire. But the concept
of being a learner has shifted. No more is the concept learn, do, retire. To be agile and
adaptable, you need to learn, do, unlearn-learn, do, rest-learn, do, unlearn-repeat. This is the cycle of
a lifelong learner.
Modern careers are like nonstop conveyor belts – you need to keep moving and learning
no matter what the stage of your career. Being content is a mindset that puts us at risk.
Consider how quickly industry and technology evolve – this is how our employees get left
behind. Instilling lifelong learning ensures talent remains agile, adaptable and ready to fill the
next organizational gap.
In today work’s climate, lifelong learning paves the way for current and future success.
In the most basic terms, a lifelong learner is someone who keeps acquiring new skills and
capabilities well past their formal education years. It involves not only studying new topics but
also developing an open-minded, positive attitude about the dynamic nature of the world.
Personal development continues alongside professional development.
A lifelong learner looks for opportunities to expand their knowledge and understanding.
While qualifications help with a career, curiosity and a growth mindset invites future
possibilities.
Question 39: The purpose of the article is to_____.
A. discuss about how AI may replace people
B. discuss the way humans can keep their job
C. explain why lifelong learning is important
D. suggest different ways to educate people
Question 40: The world “usurp” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. take over B. set out C. kick off D. make up
Question 41: Which statement is NOT supported by the fourth paragraph?
A. Modern careers change so fast.
B. Being satisfied with the current situation is a good thing.
C. Employees are required to catch up with the changes of technology.
D. Lifelong learning ensures the adaptability.
Question 42: What does the phrase “paves the way for” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. creates a way B. makes it easier C. innovates D. eliminates obstacles
Question 43: According to the passage, what factors help people grow?
A. growth mindset and skills B. qualifications and knowledge
C. growth mindset and curiosity D. qualifications and opportunities
Question 44: According to the passage, what is NOT lifelong learning?
A. studying new topics B. being open minded
C. having a positive attitude D. changing your career
Question 45: What is the main conclusion in the last paragraph?
A. Qualifications are still the most important factor.
B. People should keep learning for the whole life.
C. People should be curious about other’s work.
D. It is important to look for new opportunities.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest
in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46: Anna’s IQ was so high that she got into university when she was only 15.
A. Anna got into university at only 15 years of age for a high IQ.
B. Anna’s IQ was too high to get into university when she was only 15.
 C. Anna got so high IQ that she got into university at the age of 15.
D. Anna’s IQ was higher enough for her to get a university degree at 15.
Question 47: “Get in my car. I’ll take you to the station.” He said to me.
A. He suggested going to the station by car.
B. He refused to take me to the station in his car.
C. He offered to take me to the station in his car.
D. He ordered me to get in his car, and took me to the station.
Question 48: It is believed that the murderer escaped in a stolen car.
A. The murderer is believed to escape in a stolen car.
B. They believed the man to escape in a stolen car.
C. The murderer is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.
D. They believed that the murderer stole the car.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: We chose to find a place for the night. We found the bad weather very inconvenient.
A. Bad weather was approaching, so we started to look for a place to stay.
B. The bad weather prevented us from driving any further.
C. Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night.
D. Because the climate was so severe, we were worried about what we’d do at night.
Question 50: The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
C. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
D. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract many customers.

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