FULL NAME: -------------------------------------- MOCK TEST 10.8.

2021
TOTAL CORRECT ANSWERS: -------------- TIME: 90 MINS

SECTION I. LISTENING. (3 points – 0.2/each)

There are two parts in this section. You will hear each part twice. After each part, you will have a
fifteen-second pause to do.
Part 1. Questions from 1 to 6. (1.2 points - 0.2/each)
You will hear a man called Simon Webster, talking about being a racing driver. Choose the
correct answer from A, B or C for each of the following questions.
1. Simon asks other drivers for advice when he ________.
A. has made a mistake on a racing track.
B. is unsure which racing track to use.
C. uses a racing track for the first time.
2. When do races take place?
A. during part of the year
B. on most days during the week
C. mainly on Fridays
3. What problem does Simon have?
A. He can’t stop training before a race.
B. He can’t improve any more.
C. He doesn’t ever have holidays.
4. What does he say is most important for a racing driver?
A. not getting frightened B. being able to concentrate C. knowing how a car works
5. How did he become interested in cars?
A. His friends were keen on motor-racing.
B. He enjoyed watching motor-racing on TV.
C. His father took him to races.
6. What advice does he give to young racing drivers?
A. They should do other sports too.
B. They should study hard.
C. They should get very fit.
Part 2. Questions from 7 to 15. (1.8 points - 0.2/ each)
You will hear a woman talking on the radio about a new sports centre. Fill in the missing
information in the numbered space with no more than two words or numbers.
New sports centre
It opens on (7) ……………………………………
The party will be on (8) ……………………………………14th May.
It is opposite the (9)) ……………………………………
The car park entrance is in (10) ……………………………………Road.
It costs (11) £ ……………………………………per week to be a member.
So you save money by paying for a (12) ……………………………………year
You need to wear (13) ……………………………………and suitable clothes
A (14) ……………………………………is provided.
You can learn to (15) ……………………………………at 5.30 each day.
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points-0.1/ each)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 18.
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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.
16. A. chamber B. ancient C. danger D. ancestor
17. A. smoothly B. southern C. breath D. airworthy
18. A. confine B. conceal C. convention D. concentrate
Part 2. Questions from 19 to 20.
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.
19. A. favorable B. allergic C. permanent D. supermarket
20. A. reinforcement B. abnormality C. supplementary D. confidence
Part 3. Questions from 21 to 23.
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.
21. These photos brought back many sweet memories of our trip to Hanoi last year.
A. revised B. released C. caught D. recalled
22. At first, John said he hadn’t broken the vase, but lour he accepted it.
A. denied B. admitted C. protected D. discussed
23. The young singer’s career took off after her latest album topped the charts.
A. remained unchanged B. became successful
C. ended in failure D. went unnoticed
Part 4. Questions from 24 to 25.
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.
24. School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended B. required C. divided D. optional
25. My only misgiving is that we might not have enough time to do the assigned job properly.
A. worry B. doubt C. apprehension D. assurance
Part 5. Questions from 26 to 55.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
26. The dying man’s speech was so________ that no one was able to interpret his last request.
A. incoherent B. indiscreet C. nonchalant D. impotent
27. I was prepared to lend my brother some money but he turned ________ my offer.
A. back B. up C. out D. down
28. ________ for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with the
project.
A. If it hadn’t been B. If it had been C. Had it been D. Hadn’t it been
29. Some animals are on the ________ of becoming extinct.
A. edge B. verge C. side D. tip
30. The play is very long but there are three ________
A. intervals B. breaks C. rests D. naps
31. In his anxiety to make himself________, he spoke too loudly and too slowly.
A. understand B. understanding C. understood D. to understand
32. The idea to ________ a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.
A. pay B. do C. go D. walk
33. Our country is rich ________ natural resources.
A. of B. with C. about D. in
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34. -Sarah: "I am terribly sorry, Mr. Johnson. I won't be able to come to the office tomorrow."
-Mr. Johnson: " __________ "
A. Oh, that's annoying. B. Sounds like fun. C. Well, never mind. D. Great, Sarah.
35. -Henry: " __________ " John: "Nothing."
A. What do you do? B. What's new? C. How are you? D. Are you a newcomer?
36. On __________ she had passed the exam, she jumped for joy.
A. having told B. he was told C. being told D. telling
37. The doctor gave the patient __________ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.
A. a thorough B. an exact C. a universal D. a whole
38. -Boy: “Would you say that English is a global language?” -Girl: "__________ "
A. Yes, it has. B. I like it.
C. I don’t understand the difference. D. Oh, absolutely.
39. There has been a great __________ in her English.
A. escalation B. rise C. increase D. improvement
40. Nowhere _______ delicious dishes like here.
A. can you enjoy B. you can enjoy C. you enjoy D. you do enjoy
41. We can enjoy live programmes through _______ satellites.
A. communicate B. communication C. communicative D. communicable
42. When the police investigate a crime, they ________evidence such as fingerprints, hair, or
clothing
A. look after B. look up to C. look for D. look into
43. A few years ago, a fire _____ much of an overcrowed part of the city.
A. battled B. devastated C. mopped D. developed
44. Environemental groups try to stop farmers from using harmful ________ on their crops.
A. economy B. agriculate C. investments D. chemicals
45. ________, they slept soundly.
A. Hot though was the night air B. Hot though the night air was
C. Hot as was the night air D. Hot although the night air was
46. If you would like to wait a moment, sir, I will just _____ your file on the computer screen.
A. bring in B. call up C. pull down D. pick up
47. She_____$ 20 out of the bank very Monday.
A. pulls B. extracts C. draws D. takes
48. The book is by a famous anthropologist. It’s about the people in Samoa _____ for two years.
A. that she lives B. that she lives among them
C. among whom she lived D. where she lived among them
49. We_____ natural resources or they will run out some day in the future.
A. had to better economize B. had better economize
C. had better to economize D. had to economize better
50. Mary was the last applicant _____ by that interviewer
A. to be interviewed B. to interview C. to be interviewing D. to have interviewed
51. Scientists have discovered a close _____ between smoking and several serious diseases.
A. connection B. action C. union D. combination
52. If I were you, I would regard their offer with considerable _____, because it seems too good to
be true.
A. doubt B. reservation C. suspicion D. disbelief
53. I can't bear thinking back of that time. I'd rather _____ equally.
A. treat B. be treated C. have treated D. have been treated
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54. He was looked _____ by others because of his poverty.
A. out for B. up to C. down upon D. into
55. Mary _____ lazy preparing her lesson last night.
A. should be B. shouldn't be C. should have been D. shouldn't have been
Part 6. Questions from 56 to 65.
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
56. The thing I hate about John is his ……………………………………. (reliable)
57. She runs so ……………………………as if it’s the easiest thing in the world. (effort)
58. The Thompsons have helped us a lot in these hard times. We do feel (debt)
……………………………………to them for their great support.
59. It is hard to make sense of your dreams if you lack the …………………………………… (able)
to remember them in the first place.
60. After a couple of weeks, the plaster cast on my leg became really (comfort)
……………………………………and I couldn’t wait to take it off.
61. My dad never has sugar in coffee or tea but he does sometimes like to add (sweet)
artificial ……………………………………
62. This dictionary has achieved international recognition as a(n) (dispense)
……………………………………practical reference book to English as a foreign language.
63. For years, Australia has had an ……………………………………pattern of population (regular)
distribution.
64. They will announce the …………………………………of the Presidentsoon. (arrive)
65. A team of ……………………………………, who have studied the subject of dreams, (science)
have come up with some interesting conclusions.
Part 7. Questions from 66 to 75.
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
66. It is imperative that a graduate student maintains a grade point average of "B" in his major field.
67. The woman had took the money from the cash register before she left for lunch.
68. Diamond itself is the only material hard enough to cut and polishes diamonds.
69. The masterpiece "A Christmas Carol" wrote by Charles Dickens in 1843.
70. The planning committee told Julie that they had decided hers proposal would be adopted.
71. The decathlon is a two-day athletic competition which consists of ten types track and field events.
72. Those of us who have a family history of heart disease should make yearly appointments with their doctors.
73. After the police hadn’t succeeded in determine to whom the car belonged, they towed it into the station.
74. The town we visited was a four-days journey from our hotel, so we took the train instead of the bus.
75. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today.
Part 8. Questions from 76 to 85.
Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
76. I’m unable to use my computer at present; it’s been __________ repair since last Monday.
77. She raised no objection __________putting off the meeting.
78. Her taste __________clothes is admirable, she’s very particular about what to wear.
79. This is none of my business. It’s __________to you to decide.
80. The matter ought to be dealt with __________delay.
81. He made a good impression __________his first day at work.
82. His mother can't put up __________ his terrible behavior anymore.
83. He dropped the glass and it broke __________pieces.
84. Is it possible to insure yourself __________nuclear attack?
85. It is vital that we bring __________a change in people's attitudes.
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SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS)
Part 1. Questions 86 to 95 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Students and jobseekers keen to get onto the course or into the workplace of their
(86)________ hope that voluntary work will help them stand out from the crowd. This chance to
(87)________ experience – personally and professionally – is (88)________ on the wish-list of
young people.
A survey carried out last year revealed that young and old (89)________ said volunteering
had improved their lives, particularly those (90)________in conservation or heritage work.
Businesses recognise its importance and get to (91)________their profile in the community, while
staff get a break from their daily routine to develop ‘soft skill’, (92)________initiative and decision-
making. One volunteering organisation is conducting another survey to find out if volunteering does
make a difference in the workplace, or if it is something businesses do simply to improve their
(93)________ .
Not (94)________are business-sponsored placements becoming more common, the
government is also investing money and aiming to recruit volunteers. The push is clearly on to make
volunteering as attractive as possible to everyone. And the more people who participate, the more
the act fulfils its (95) ________of making the world a better place.
86. A. alternative B. choice C. option D. election
87. A. win B. achieve C. collect D. gain
88. A. extreme B. high C. sharp D. strong
89. A. similar B. the same C. alike D. too
90. A. committed B. associate C. connected D. involved
91. A. raise B. increase C. arouse D. motivate
92. A. such B. such as C. such like D. such and such
93. A. representation B. look C. image D. figure
94. A. only B. just C. merely D. simply
95. A. aim B. direction C. mark D. design
Part 2. Questions 96 – 105 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe,
recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be
sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time. The
motto of the recycling movement is “ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.
The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs,
boxes and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of
packaging: usually paper, a box and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try
to buy things that are wrapped simply, and reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is
to buy high-quality products. When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away
and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys high-
quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the
same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important
message to manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop.
The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After
customers empty the bottles, they can return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks
collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new

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bottles is saved. In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In
those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles.
The third step is to recycle. Spent motor oil cans can be cleaned and used again. Aluminum cans
are costly to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a
color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help
save one of the world’s precious resources.
96. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. what is involved in the recycling movement.
B. what people often understand about the term “recycle”.
C. how to live sensitive to the environment.
D. how to reduce garbage disposal.
97. The word “sensitive” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.
A. responding B. logical C. cautious D. friendly
98. People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT_________.
A. buy high-quality product B. buy fewer hamburgers
C. buy simply-wrapped things D. reuse cups
99. Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products?
A. Because they have to be repaired many times
B. Because they produce less energy.
C. Because customers change their ideas all the time.
D. Because people will soon throw them away
100. What is the best description of the process of reuse?
A. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
B. The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed.
C. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
D. The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected.
101. The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because_________.
A. each returned bottle is paid B. people are ordered to return bottles
C. not many bottles are made of glass or plastic D. returned bottles are few
102. The word “practice” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to __________
A. drill B. exercise C. deed D. belief
103. The energy used to make a can is________ the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.
A. more than B. less than
C. as much as D. not worth being compared to
104. The word “precious” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to__________.
A. natural B. substantial C. first D. invaluable
105. Which statement is true according to the passage?
A. It's imppossible to recycle aluminum.
B. Aluminum is one resource that needs to be saved.
C. Aluminum is a lasting resource.
D. It's cheap to make aluminum cans.
Part 3: Questions 106 – 115. (2.0 points- 0.2/ each)
Look at the statements below aboutholidays in and around the city of Norwich in England.
Read the text below to decide if each statement is TRUE or FALSE.
A visit to the Ocean Centre
by Rebecca Hardy, aged 13

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 My family and I went to the Ocean Centre in my home town recently. It was one of the most
amazing places I've ever been. We don't live near the sea, so! don't get much chance to see living sea
creatures for myself.
Inside the Centre you go on what they call an ocean journey. It takes you from the smallest
stream, through rivers, and out into the deepest ocean. Along the way you meet fish and other
creatures that live in these places. And there are thousands of them - some pretty and peaceful, and
others frightening and deadly.
Our guide told us that the Centre was originally set up to help look after the seas and protect
the life within them. In fact, every entry ticket bought there helps the Centre to achieve this aim, so I
felt my visit was in a good cause.
By chance, we arrived just at feeding time and watched staff give food to hundreds of fish. I
wanted to do it too, but the staff wouldn't let me. But I'd still really recommend being there at
feeding time. You'll see feeding times advertised at the ticket desk, or you can telephone in advance
to find out when they are.
The most fascinating part of the visit for me was a new exhibition at the Centre that told the
story of seahorses across the world. It has the biggest collection of these magical creatures in
Europe, and almost as many as one in the USA. I found out about what they ate, and how a male
seahorse managed to give birth to 1500 babies! And although our guide told us it was hard to see the
young ones, we were lucky enough to catch sight of some in the tank!
We also went to one of the Centre's talks about the underwater world. Ours was called
'Sharks', and the one on the following day was called 'Creatures of the Deep'. There are talks on
other topics given on different days, so it's best to check which talk will take place on the day you
go.
Once we'd bought our ticket, we could go in and out of the Centre as many times as we liked
during the day. You can also buy an annual pass that gives you unlimited entry all year round. I'm
saving up for one!
106. Jake now wants to own a robot exactly like Gizmo. ____
107. Jake’s classmates thought that Gizmo was very polite. ____
108. The robot was developed very quickly by the company that created him. ____
109. Jake’s headmaster felt that the day achieved what he had hoped. ____
110. Jake and his classmates were surprised at the actions that Gizmo the robot could perform. ____
111. Jake and his classmates were told in advance that a robot was coming to the school. ____
112. Visitors from outside Jane’s school often talk to the students during Science Days. ____
113. Jake and his classmates were able to have a discussion with Gizmo. ____
114. The robot looked as if it realised when there was someone in front of it. ____
115. Jake says that people at the school he attends enjoy studying science. ____
SECTION IV. WRITITNG (4 points)
Part 1: Questions 116 – 125. (1 points- 0.2/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
116. Both of the lifts were out of order.
@ Neither ____________________________________________________________________
117. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
@ The operation left ___________________________________________________________
118. Would you mind not smoking in my house.
@ I’d _______________________________________________________________________
119. I wished I’d done more to help you.
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@ I regretted _________________________________________________________________
120. Experts believe that the landslides werecaused by recent floods.
@ The landslides ______________________________________________________________
121. Return the product to the shop if you have any complaints about it.
@ Should ____________________________________________________________________
122. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
@ I cancelled _________________________________________________________________
123. Her success went beyond her expectation.
@ Never _____________________________________________________________________
124. His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency.
@ The more __________________________________________________________________
125. They will not announce the findings until next week.
@ No announcement ___________________________________________________________
Part 2: Questions 126 – 135. (1 points - 0.2/ each)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the given
word. Do not change the given word.
126. My sister finds commuting every day annoying. (put)
@ It’s difficult for my sister ___________________________________ every day.
127. It’s not worth repairing this old television set. (point)
@ There’s ___________________________________this old television set.
128. My bank manager and I get on together very well. (terms)
@ I am ___________________________________my bank manager.
129. I don’t know what made her quit her job. (reason)
@ I don’t ___________________________________she quitted her job.
130. I would like to be able to speak French. (had)
@ I wish ___________________________________speak French.
131. It was raining cats and dogs. (torrents)
@ The rain was ___________________________________
132. The two theories appear to be completely different. (common)
@ The two theories ___________________________________
133. It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (have)
@ You ___________________________________before you borrowed my book.
134. Somebody should have told us that the date had been changed. (informed)
@ We should ___________________________________the change of the date.
135. Jane's family persuaded her to enter the competition. (talked)
@ Jane was ___________________________________the competition by her family.