HSG 2020 Level 2

PRACTICE TEST 17
Name : ……………………………………
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words whose pronunciation is different
from the others in each of the following questions
1: A. event B. prevent C. percent D. agent
2: A. gypsy B. huge C. piggy D. strange
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position
of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3: A. necessary B. benefit C. vulnerable D. parade
4: A. relationship B. equipment C. customer D. deliver
5 : A. concentrate B. eventual C. character D. optimism
Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts)
1: ___ ten people came forward of their own accord. Despite this, we decided not to recruit more participants.
A. As many as B. Even more than C. Not many as D. As few as
2: The storyline of Snow White was excellent, but the acting was _____ weak.
A. extremely B. completely C. absolutely D. utterly
3: The thieves may have made their _____ in a white Mercedes van.
A. get-together B. get-out C. get-up D. getaway
4: One of their two sons is studying to be a doctor; but_____ wants to be a musician.
A. other B. another C. the other D. others
5. It was not easy to understand her ______ to the situation .
A. feelings B. conduct C. outlook D. reaction
6. Never ______ till tomorrow what you can do today .
A. put out B. put off C. put away D. put down
7. John’s score on the test is the highest in the class;______ .
A. he should study last night B. he should have studied last night
C. he must have studied last night D. he must have to study last night
8. The company received______complaints about the quality of its products.
A. continual B. continued C. continuous D. continuing
9. Mai is______of the two sisters.
A. as beautiful as B. more beautiful C. the more beautiful D. the most beautiful
10. Many lists of “Wonders of the World” ______during the Middle Ages.
A. said to be existed B. are said to exist C. said to exist D. are said to have existed
11. The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my ______.
A. body B. legs C. skin D. bones
12.The workers have gone on strike. ______, all production has ceased.
A. So that B. Therefore C. Because D. Now that
13.Do you expect there will be a lot of _______ to the project from the local community?
A. rejections B. disapproval C. disagreement D. objections
14. _________ handball is fast becoming ________ popular sport worldwide.
A. The/ the B. Φ/ a C. A/ Φ D. Φ/ the
15. The size and shape of a nail depend primarily on the function ______ intended.
A. which it is B. for which it C. which it is for D. for which is
16. But for the fog, we_________ our destination ages ago.
A. would have reached B. would reach C. reached D. had reached
17. "This seems to be an important issue". " Oh, yes, it's a _____ topic"
A. hot debated B. hotly debated C. hotly debating D. hot debate
18. Don't worry. Keep at it and you'll _____ him _____ to your point of view.
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A. take/ out B. make/ out C. work /out D. bring/ out
19. Water polo is played in a pool. It is played ____a ball and people play it ___a team.
A. by/ in B. in/with C. within/ by D. with/in
20. I wonder if they have that dress in my size. I ______ a size 10.
A. make B. have C. take D. get
21: The reason for her late arrival at the meeting was _____ a traffic jam.
A. owing to B. due to C. a result of D. as to
22: The little boy did nothing but _____ during the party.
A. crying B. cry C. to cry D. for crying
23: Passengers are kindly requested to______smoking in the gangways.
A. refrain from B. put out their C. give up D. keep out of
24: Nobody has told Jack about his sack yet, ________ ?
A. hasn’t he B. have they C. haven’t they D. has he
25: When taking the exam, make sure you _____ the same amount of time to each question.
A. allocate B. appoint C. disperse D. distribute
26: _____ becoming more and more common in children.
A. The diabetes is B. Diabetes is C. The diabetes are D. Diabetes are
27: Her career really _____ after she was spotted by a talent scout.
A. came about B. fell through C. stretched out D. took off
28. He _______ me to believe that they had left the district.
A. made B. led C. assured D. confirmed
29. He didn’t know anyone at the wedding _____ than the bride and the groom.
A. except B. other C. apart D. rather
30. Any child has the right to an education _______ of sex, creed, race or nationality.
A. despite B. because C. regardless D. providing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Jennifer and Katherine are having a discussion about supermarkets or traditional markets.
- Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.”
- Katherine:“ . Each has its own features.”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more. B. That’s completely true.
C. I disagree with you. D. I can’t help thinking the same.
2. “Shall we have a drink when you finish your talk?” “…………..”
A. No,you can’t B.All right C.You’rewelcome D. You needn’t dothat
3. Mary and Anna are talking about marriage.
- Mary: In my opinion, It’s obvious a happy marriage should be based on lovve, only the true love
can bring about forgiveness and sacrifice.
- Anna: “ ______________ ” It’s love that joins a man with a woman together.
A. you must be kidding B. No, I’m afraid so C. That’s true D. Yes, I think
4:“Could you get to the park before 3 o‟clock?” “…………… I’m still at the meeting then”
A. Ithinkso B. Yes, Icould C. I’mafraidnot D. I’m afraidso
5. John and Peter are discussing about family.
- John: Now in a modern family, both husband and wife have to work to support the family.
- Peter: “ ______________.” Everyone in a family has his own responsibility.
A. That’s wrong B. Yes, I’d love C. No, I don’t D. I completely agree with you
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull.
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A. simple B. complicated C. boring D. slow
2. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies
in schools and churches.
A. concerts B. public libraries C. gatherings D. Prayer services
3. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
A. honor B. Advantage C. Favor D. Right
4. He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn’t want to see B. didn’t show surprise C. wasn’t happy D. didn’t care
5. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-informed.
A. easily seen B. beautiful C. popular D. suspicious

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the italic part in
each of the following questions.
1. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.
A. adequate B. unsatisfactory C. abundant D. dominant
2. Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects.
A. lesser and lesser B. fewer and fewer C. lesser and fewer D. less and less
3. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. lively B. frequented C. accessible D. revealed
4. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate B. Put together C. Separate D. Connect
5. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago.
A. monetary B. greedy C. spiritual D. object - oriented
Choose the underlined words or phrase-A, B, C or D- that needs correcting.
1. It is important that cancer is (A) diagnosed and treated (B) as early as possible (C) in order to assure (D) a
successful cure.
2. There are (A) more potatoes cultivated (B) than any the other (C) vegetable crop (D) worldwide.
3. Not one in a hundred (A) seeds develop (B) into (C) a healthy plant, even under (D) laboratory conditions.
4. None (A) two butterflies have exactly the same (B) design on (C) their wings (D).
5. The nitrogen (A) makes up over (B) 78 percent of (C) the Earth’s atmosphere, the gaseous mass surrounding
(D) the planet.
6. Not (A) woman held a presidential cabinet position (B) in the United States until (C) 1933, when Frances
Perkins became (D) secretary of labor.
7. He gave (A) me the pen which (B) I did (C) the test successfully (D) yesterday.
8. Too much (A) electric current may flow (B) into a circuit as a result either of a fault (C) in the circuit and (D) of
an outside event such as lightning.
9. The Appalachian Trail, extending (A) approximately 2,020 miles (B) from Maine to Georgia, is the longer (C)
continuous (D) marked footpath in the world.
10. For years, elephants were hunted (A) for food and ivory, and as a result theirs (B) numbers (C) have been
greatly (D) reduced.
Read the passage then choose the best answer for the questions
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying,
smoking, and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh

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milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810 a French inventor named Nicolas
Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And in the 1850's an American named Gail Borden
developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common
during the 1860's, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors
had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food
could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.
            Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets.
Growing urban populations created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more produce.
Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and to preserve
them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890's, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and
western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the
year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. An easy means of producing ice
commercially had been invented in the 1870's, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial
ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so
until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920's and 1930's. 
         Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods that were
heavy in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families could take
advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied fare.
 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
(A) Causes of food spoilage        (D) Population movements in the nineteenth century
(B) Commercial production of ice (C) Inventions that led to changes in the American diet 
2. The phrase “in season” in line 2 refers to
(A) a kind of weather              (B) a particular time of year
(C) an official schedule              (D) a method of flavoring food
3. The word “prevent” in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) estimate               (B) avoid               (C) correct               (D) confine
4. During the 1860's, canned food products were
(A) unavailable in rural areas                (B) shipped in refrigerator cars
(C) available in limited quantities                (D) a staple part of the American diet
5. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use
A) before 1860               (B) before 1890               (C) after 1900               (D) after 1920
6. The word “them ” in line 14 refers to
(A) refrigerator cars               (B) perishables               (C) growers               (D) distances
7. The word “fixture” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) luxury item               (B) substance               (C) commonplace object               (D) mechanical device
8. The author implies that in the 1920's and 1930's home deliveries of ice
(A) decreased in number (B) were on an irregular schedule
(C) increased in cost              (D) occurred only in the summer
9. The word “Nevertheless” in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) therefore               (B) because               (C) occasionally               (D) however
10. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
(A) Drying               (B) Canning               (C) Cold storage               (D) Chemical additives

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1: It is stated in the passage that ______.

A. critics of globalization say that the successful economies are all in Asia
B. the protests of globalization are directed against globalization itself
C. supporters of globalization stress the benefits of removing trade barriers
D. the United States, Germany, and Japan succeeded in helping infant industries
2: Supporters of free-market globalization point out that ______.
A. investment will be allocated only to rich countries
B. taxes that are paid on goods will be increased
C. there will be less competition among producers
D. consumers can benefit from cheaper products
3: The word “allocated” in the passage mostly means “______”.
A. distributed B. solved C. removed D. offered
4: The phrase “keeps sellers on their toes” in the passage mostly means “______”.
A. prevents sellers from selling new products B. forces sellers to go bare-footed
C. makes sellers responsive to any changes D. allows sellers to stand on their own feet
5: According to critics of globalization, several developed countries have become rich because of
______.
A. their help to developing countries B. their neo-liberal policies
C. their protectionism and subsidies D. their prevention of bubbles
6: The word “undermining” in the passage mostly means “______”.
A. obeying B. making less effective C. observing D. making more effective

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7: Infant industries mentioned in the passage are ______.
A. young companies B. development strategies C. young industries D. successful economies
8: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Critics believe the way globalization operates should be changed.
B. The anti-globalization movement was set up to end globalization.
C. Hardly anyone disapproves of globalization in its entirety.
D. Some Asian countries had strong state-led economic strategies.
9: The debate over globalization is about how ______.
A. to spread ideas and strategies for globalization
B. to govern the global economy for the benefit of the community
C. to use neo-liberal policies for the benefit of the rich countries
D. to terminate globalization in its entirety
10: The author seems to be ______ globalization that helps promote economy and raise living
standards globally.
A. supportive of B. pessimistic about C. indifferent to D. opposed to
Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (15pts)
Stressful atmosphere (1) ……………… of deadlines and long hours dominate office life, according to a
survey (2) ……………… recently.
The majority of those questioned said a good salary and career (3) …………… were their main reasons
for working. But (4) ………… numbers did not believe their employers offered either. In general the survey
found that most felt that (5)…………… of life was more important than (6) …………… and company perks.
Most would prefer employers to offer (7) ……………hours, challenging tasks and job (8) …………..rather than
perks such as company cars and private health care. Many employers’ (9) …………… to understand this meant
more than a third worried about their work on holiday, and 40 percent took days off (10) …………… when not
ill.
Workers were also (11) …………… by the conditions they had to work in. A fifth struggled with (12)
…………… technology, badly lit offices and chairs which caused backache. Half said their (13) ………………
would increase if their environment improved.
On the plus side, the biggest (14) ………… was the friendship offered by colleagues, and it appears that
the office also affords the chance to flirt with colleagues, make (15) …………… calls to friends abroad, steal
stationery and play computer games.

1. A. weight B. force C. heaviness D. pressure

2. A. published B. printed C. publicised D. proclaimed
3. A. outlooks B. odds C. prospects D. views
4. A. important B. impressive C. heavy D. significant
5. A. quality B. calibre C. excellence D. worth
6. A. rank B. status C. degree D. grade
7. A. pliable B. elastic C. amenable D. flexible
8. A. safety B. security C. sanctuary D. protection
9. A. failure B. defeat C. deficiency D. lack
10. A. indisposed B. unwell C. injured D. sick
11. A. pestered B. inflamed C. irritated D. ruffled
12. A. behind the times B. expired C. out-of-date D. invalid
13. A. fertility B. capacity C. value D. productivity
14. A. compensation B. damages C. reimbursement D. atonement
15. A. idiosyncratic B. unique C. personal D. individual

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Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics. (10 points)
1. The train came suddenly to a stop and some passengers were injured.
A. Coming suddenly to a stop, some passengers were injured.
B. Coming suddenly to a stop, the train made some passengers injured.
C. Suddenly stopping running, some passengers were injured.
D. Suddenly stopped, some passengers injured themselves.
2. No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship.
A. As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
B. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
C. Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship.
D. Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
3. No one but you and me knows who the robber was.
A. Only you know who the robber was. B. Only I know who the robber was.
C. Only one knows who the robber was. D. Only you and I know who the robber was.
4. The sport of skiing owes much development to the Norwegians.
A. The sport of skiing depends a lot on the Norwegians for it development.
B. The sport of skiing developed due to the Norwegians.
C. The sport of skiing owes much of its development to the Norwegians.
D. The sport of skiing is developed since the Norwegians.
5. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel.
A. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel does.
B. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than any hotel.
C. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the price of the hotel.
D. The fare which I paid for my airline ticket was more than the hotel.
6. The critics were bore with the play while I found it absorbing.
A. The critics were bored with the play which I found it absorbing.
B. The critics were bored with the play, therefore, I found it absorbing.
C. The critics were bored with the play so I found it absorbing.
D. The critics were bored with the play but I found it absorbing.
7. I wish my English were fluent enough to go for the interview.
A. My English were too fluent to go for the interview. B. My English is fluent enough to go for the
interview.
C. If only my English were fluent enough for me to go for the interview.
D. My English were fluent enough and I could go for the interview.
8. William runs faster than any boys in his class.
A. No one in William’s class can run as fast as him. B. William is the quickest boy in his class.
C. William is running faster than anyone else in his class. D. William runs the fastest in his school.
9. I’d prefer to go swimming rather than go surfing.
A. Swimming is more interesting. B. I like going swimming to going surfing.
C. I would like to go swimming, not go surfing. D. Swimming is better than surfing, in my opinion.
10. In order to settle the matter, I will accept their suggestion.
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A. To settle the matter, you should accept their suggestion.
B. Settling the matter, I accept their suggestion.
C. I will accept their suggestion in case the matter is settled.
D. I will accept their suggestion to settle the matter.
PART 2: Finish each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the sentences printed
before it, using the word given. DON’T CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between three and five
words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0).
1. I would like to be able to speak French. (HAD)
àI wish ________________________________________________________ speak French.
2. It was raining cats and dogs. (TORRENTS)
à The rain was ______________________________________________________________
3. It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (HAVE)
à You ____________________________________________before you borrowed my book.
4. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. (FAVOURITE)
à This record used ______________________________________ mine when I was younger.
5. The police arrived as the thieves were committing the crime. (RED-HANDED)
àThe police ________________________________________________________________

17. PRACTICE TEST 17

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Name : ……………………………………
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words whose pronunciation is different
from the others in each of the following questions
1: A. event B. prevent C. percent D. agent
2: A. gypsy B. huge C. piggy D. strange
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position
of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3: A. necessary B. benefit C. vulnerable D. parade
4: A. relationship B. equipment C. customer D. deliver
5 : A. concentrate B. eventual C. character D. optimism
Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (15 pts)
1: ___ ten people came forward of their own accord. Despite this, we decided not to recruit more participants.
A. As many as B. Even more than C. Not many as D. As few as
2: The storyline of Snow White was excellent, but the acting was _____ weak.
A. extremely B. completely C. absolutely D. utterly
3: The thieves may have made their _____ in a white Mercedes van.
A. get-together B. get-out C. get-up D. getaway
4: One of their two sons is studying to be a doctor; but_____ wants to be a musician.
A. other B. another C. the other D. others
5. It was not easy to understand her ______ to the situation .
A. feelings B. conduct C. outlook D. reaction
6. Never ______ till tomorrow what you can do today .
A. put out B. put off C. put away D. put down
7. John’s score on the test is the highest in the class;______ .
A. he should study last night B. he should have studied last night
C. he must have studied last night D. he must have to study last night
8. The company received______complaints about the quality of its products.
A. continual B. continued C. continuous D. continuing
9. Mai is______of the two sisters.
A. as beautiful as B. more beautiful C. the more beautiful D. the most beautiful
10. Many lists of “Wonders of the World” ______during the Middle Ages.
A. said to be existed B. are said to exist C. said to exist D. are said to have existed
11. The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my ______.
A. body B. legs C. skin D. bones
12.The workers have gone on strike. ______, all production has ceased.
A. So that B. Therefore C. Because D. Now that
13.Do you expect there will be a lot of _______ to the project from the local community?
A. rejections B. disapproval C. disagreement D. objections
14. _________ handball is fast becoming ________ popular sport worldwide.
A. The/ the B. Φ/ a C. A/ Φ D. Φ/ the
15. The size and shape of a nail depend primarily on the function ______ intended.
A. which it is B. for which it C. which it is for D. for which is
16. But for the fog, we_________ our destination ages ago.
A. would have reached B. would reach C. reached D. had reached
17. "This seems to be an important issue". " Oh, yes, it's a _____ topic"
A. hot debated B. hotly debated C. hotly debating D. hot debate
18. Don't worry. Keep at it and you'll _____ him _____ to your point of view.
A. take/ out B. make/ out C. work /out D. bring/ out
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19. Water polo is played in a pool. It is played ____a ball and people play it ___a team.
A. by/ in B. in/with C. within/ by D. with/in
20. I wonder if they have that dress in my size. I ______ a size 10.
A. make B. have C. take D. get
21: The reason for her late arrival at the meeting was _____ a traffic jam.
A. owing to B. due to C. a result of D. as to
22: The little boy did nothing but _____ during the party.
A. crying B. cry C. to cry D. for crying
23: Passengers are kindly requested to______smoking in the gangways.
A. refrain from B. put out their C. give up D. keep out of
24: Nobody has told Jack about his sack yet, ________ ?
A. hasn’t he B. have they C. haven’t they D. has he
25: When taking the exam, make sure you _____ the same amount of time to each question.
A. allocate B. appoint C. disperse D. distribute
26: _____ becoming more and more common in children.
A. The diabetes is B. Diabetes is C. The diabetes are D. Diabetes are
27: Her career really _____ after she was spotted by a talent scout.
A. came about B. fell through C. stretched out D. took off
28. He _______ me to believe that they had left the district.
A. made B. led C. assured D. confirmed
29. He didn’t know anyone at the wedding _____ than the bride and the groom.
A. except B. other C. apart D. rather
30. Any child has the right to an education _______ of sex, creed, race or nationality.
A. despite B. because C. regardless D. providing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Jennifer and Katherine are having a discussion about supermarkets or traditional markets.
- Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.”
- Katherine:“ . Each has its own features.”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more. B. That’s completely true.
C. I disagree with you. D. I can’t help thinking the same.
2. “Shall we have a drink when you finish your talk?” “…………..”
A. No,you can’t B.All right C.You’rewelcome D. You needn’t dothat
3. Mary and Anna are talking about marriage.
- Mary: In my opinion, It’s obvious a happy marriage should be based on lovve, only the true love
can bring about forgiveness and sacrifice.
- Anna: “ ______________ ” It’s love that joins a man with a woman together.
A. you must be kidding B. No, I’m afraid so C. That’s true D. Yes, I think
4:“Could you get to the park before 3 o‟clock?” “…………… I’m still at the meeting then”
A. Ithinkso B. Yes, Icould C. I’mafraidnot D. I’m afraidso
5. John and Peter are discussing about family.
- John: Now in a modern family, both husband and wife have to work to support the family.
- Peter: “ ______________.” Everyone in a family has his own responsibility.
A. That’s wrong B. Yes, I’d love C. No, I don’t D. I completely agree with you
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull.
A. simple B. complicated C. boring D. slow
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2. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies
in schools and churches.
A. concerts B. public libraries C. gatherings D. Prayer services
3. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
A. honor B. Advantage C. Favor D. Right
4. He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn’t want to see B. didn’t show surprise C. wasn’t happy D. didn’t care
5. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-informed.
A. easily seen B. beautiful C. popular D. suspicious

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the italic part in
each of the following questions.
1. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.
A. adequate B. unsatisfactory C. abundant D. dominant
2. Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects.
A. lesser and lesser B. fewer and fewer C. lesser and fewer D. less and less
3. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. lively B. frequented C. accessible D. revealed
4. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate B. Put together C. Separate D. Connect
5. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago.
A. monetary B. greedy C. spiritual D. object - oriented
Choose the underlined words or phrase-A, B, C or D- that needs correcting.
1. It is important that cancer is (A) diagnosed and treated (B) as early as possible (C) in order to assure (D) a
successful cure.
2. There are (A) more potatoes cultivated (B) than any the other (C) vegetable crop (D) worldwide.
3. Not one in a hundred (A) seeds develop (B) into (C) a healthy plant, even under (D) laboratory conditions.
4. None (A) two butterflies have exactly the same (B) design on (C) their wings (D).
5. The nitrogen (A) makes up over (B) 78 percent of (C) the Earth’s atmosphere, the gaseous mass surrounding
(D) the planet.
6. Not (A) woman held a presidential cabinet position (B) in the United States until (C) 1933, when Frances
Perkins became (D) secretary of labor.
7. He gave (A) me the pen which (B) I did (C) the test successfully (D) yesterday.
8. Too much (A) electric current may flow (B) into a circuit as a result either of a fault (C) in the circuit and (D) of
an outside event such as lightning.
9. The Appalachian Trail, extending (A) approximately 2,020 miles (B) from Maine to Georgia, is the longer (C)
continuous (D) marked footpath in the world.
10. For years, elephants were hunted (A) for food and ivory, and as a result theirs (B) numbers (C) have been
greatly (D) reduced.
Read the passage then choose the best answer for the questions
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying,
smoking, and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh
milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810 a French inventor named Nicolas

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Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And in the 1850's an American named Gail Borden
developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common
during the 1860's, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors
had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food
could be preserved and bought at all times of the year.
            Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets.
Growing urban populations created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more produce.
Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and to preserve
them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890's, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and
western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the
year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. An easy means of producing ice
commercially had been invented in the 1870's, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial
ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so
until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920's and 1930's. 
         Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods that were
heavy in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families could take
advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied fare.
 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
(A) Causes of food spoilage        (D) Population movements in the nineteenth century
(B) Commercial production of ice (C) Inventions that led to changes in the American diet 
2. The phrase “in season” in line 2 refers to
(A) a kind of weather              (B) a particular time of year
(C) an official schedule              (D) a method of flavoring food
3. The word “prevent” in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) estimate               (B) avoid               (C) correct               (D) confine
4. During the 1860's, canned food products were
(A) unavailable in rural areas                (B) shipped in refrigerator cars
(C) available in limited quantities                (D) a staple part of the American diet
5. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use
A) before 1860               (B) before 1890               (C) after 1900               (D) after 1920
6. The word “them ” in line 14 refers to
(A) refrigerator cars               (B) perishables               (C) growers               (D) distances
7. The word “fixture” in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) luxury item               (B) substance               (C) commonplace object               (D) mechanical device
8. The author implies that in the 1920's and 1930's home deliveries of ice
(A) decreased in number (B) were on an irregular schedule
(C) increased in cost              (D) occurred only in the summer
9. The word “Nevertheless” in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) therefore               (B) because               (C) occasionally               (D) however
10. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
(A) Drying               (B) Canning               (C) Cold storage               (D) Chemical additives

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1: It is stated in the passage that ______.

A. critics of globalization say that the successful economies are all in Asia
B. the protests of globalization are directed against globalization itself
C. supporters of globalization stress the benefits of removing trade barriers
D. the United States, Germany, and Japan succeeded in helping infant industries
2: Supporters of free-market globalization point out that ______.
A. investment will be allocated only to rich countries
B. taxes that are paid on goods will be increased
C. there will be less competition among producers
D. consumers can benefit from cheaper products
3: The word “allocated” in the passage mostly means “______”.
A. distributed B. solved C. removed D. offered
4: The phrase “keeps sellers on their toes” in the passage mostly means “______”.
A. prevents sellers from selling new products B. forces sellers to go bare-footed
C. makes sellers responsive to any changes D. allows sellers to stand on their own feet
5: According to critics of globalization, several developed countries have become rich because of
______.
A. their help to developing countries B. their neo-liberal policies
C. their protectionism and subsidies D. their prevention of bubbles
6: The word “undermining” in the passage mostly means “______”.
A. obeying B. making less effective C. observing D. making more effective

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7: Infant industries mentioned in the passage are ______.
A. young companies B. development strategies C. young industries D. successful economies
8: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Critics believe the way globalization operates should be changed.
B. The anti-globalization movement was set up to end globalization.
C. Hardly anyone disapproves of globalization in its entirety.
D. Some Asian countries had strong state-led economic strategies.
9: The debate over globalization is about how ______.
A. to spread ideas and strategies for globalization
B. to govern the global economy for the benefit of the community
C. to use neo-liberal policies for the benefit of the rich countries
D. to terminate globalization in its entirety
10: The author seems to be ______ globalization that helps promote economy and raise living
standards globally.
A. supportive of B. pessimistic about C. indifferent to D. opposed to
Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (15pts)
Stressful atmosphere (1) ……………… of deadlines and long hours dominate office life, according to a
survey (2) ……………… recently.
The majority of those questioned said a good salary and career (3) …………… were their main reasons
for working. But (4) ………… numbers did not believe their employers offered either. In general the survey
found that most felt that (5)…………… of life was more important than (6) …………… and company perks.
Most would prefer employers to offer (7) ……………hours, challenging tasks and job (8) …………..rather than
perks such as company cars and private health care. Many employers’ (9) …………… to understand this meant
more than a third worried about their work on holiday, and 40 percent took days off (10) …………… when not
ill.
Workers were also (11) …………… by the conditions they had to work in. A fifth struggled with (12)
…………… technology, badly lit offices and chairs which caused backache. Half said their (13) ………………
would increase if their environment improved.
On the plus side, the biggest (14) ………… was the friendship offered by colleagues, and it appears that
the office also affords the chance to flirt with colleagues, make (15) …………… calls to friends abroad, steal
stationery and play computer games.

1. A. weight B. force C. heaviness D. pressure

2. A. published B. printed C. publicised D. proclaimed
3. A. outlooks B. odds C. prospects D. views
4. A. important B. impressive C. heavy D. significant
5. A. quality B. calibre C. excellence D. worth
6. A. rank B. status C. degree D. grade
7. A. pliable B. elastic C. amenable D. flexible
8. A. safety B. security C. sanctuary D. protection
9. A. failure B. defeat C. deficiency D. lack
10. A. indisposed B. unwell C. injured D. sick
11. A. pestered B. inflamed C. irritated D. ruffled
12. A. behind the times B. expired C. out-of-date D. invalid
13. A. fertility B. capacity C. value D. productivity
14. A. compensation B. damages C. reimbursement D. atonement
15. A. idiosyncratic B. unique C. personal D. individual

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Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics. (10 points)
1. The train came suddenly to a stop and some passengers were injured.
A. Coming suddenly to a stop, some passengers were injured.
B. Coming suddenly to a stop, the train made some passengers injured.
C. Suddenly stopping running, some passengers were injured.
D. Suddenly stopped, some passengers injured themselves.
2. No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship.
A. As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
B. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
C. Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship.
D. Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
3. No one but you and me knows who the robber was.
A. Only you know who the robber was. B. Only I know who the robber was.
C. Only one knows who the robber was. D. Only you and I know who the robber was.
4. The sport of skiing owes much development to the Norwegians.
A. The sport of skiing depends a lot on the Norwegians for it development.
B. The sport of skiing developed due to the Norwegians.
C. The sport of skiing owes much of its development to the Norwegians.
D. The sport of skiing is developed since the Norwegians.
5. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel.
A. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel does.
B. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than any hotel.
C. The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the price of the hotel.
D. The fare which I paid for my airline ticket was more than the hotel.
6. The critics were bore with the play while I found it absorbing.
A. The critics were bored with the play which I found it absorbing.
B. The critics were bored with the play, therefore, I found it absorbing.
C. The critics were bored with the play so I found it absorbing.
D. The critics were bored with the play but I found it absorbing.
7. I wish my English were fluent enough to go for the interview.
A. My English were too fluent to go for the interview. B. My English is fluent enough to go for the
interview.
C. If only my English were fluent enough for me to go for the interview.
D. My English were fluent enough and I could go for the interview.
8. William runs faster than any boys in his class.
A. No one in William’s class can run as fast as him. B. William is the quickest boy in his class.
C. William is running faster than anyone else in his class. D. William runs the fastest in his school.
9. I’d prefer to go swimming rather than go surfing.
A. Swimming is more interesting. B. I like going swimming to going surfing.
C. I would like to go swimming, not go surfing. D. Swimming is better than surfing, in my opinion.
10. In order to settle the matter, I will accept their suggestion.
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A. To settle the matter, you should accept their suggestion.
B. Settling the matter, I accept their suggestion.
C. I will accept their suggestion in case the matter is settled.
D. I will accept their suggestion to settle the matter.
PART 2: Finish each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the sentences printed
before it, using the word given. DON’T CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between three and five
words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0).
1. I would like to be able to speak French. (HAD)
àI wish ________________________________________________________ speak French.
2. It was raining cats and dogs. (TORRENTS)
à The rain was ______________________________________________________________
3. It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking. (HAVE)
à You ____________________________________________before you borrowed my book.
4. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. (FAVOURITE)
à This record used ______________________________________ mine when I was younger.
5. The police arrived as the thieves were committing the crime. (RED-HANDED)
àThe police ________________________________________________________________
PART 2: (1,6 điểm) 0,2 điểm /1 câu
1. ….I had ability to……
2. …….was coming down in torrents.
3. ….have (got) nothing in common.
4. …..should have asked me/ for permission….
5. …..to be a favourite of ….
6. ……to put up with commuting ……….
7. ….caught the thieves red-handed…
8. ….nothing like as warm as ….. .

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