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22 PRACTICE TEST
A. LISTENING
SECTION 1
Section One - Questions 1-10
Questions 1-5  
Write NO MORE THAN One WORD
VIDEO LIBRARY APPLICATION FORM

EXAMPLE              ANSWER    
Surname                 Jones
First names:     Louise Cynthia       
Address:     Apartment 1,72 (1) ……….Street Highbridge     
Post code:    (2) ......................................
Telephone:    9835 6712 (home)            (3)......................... (work)
Driver's licence number:       (4) ...........................................
DOB: 25th Month:   (5)...............…Year: 1977
Questions 6—8                  
Circle THREE letters A-F.
What types of films does Louise like?
A   Action
B   Comedies
C   Musicals
D   Romance
E   Westerns
F   Wildlife
Questions 9 and 10 
Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS .
9.  How much does it cost to join the library?
10.  When will Louise's card be ready?
SECTION 2
Section Two - Questions 11-20
Questions 11-13 
Write NO MORE THAN T THREE WORDS for each answer
Expedition Across Attora Mountains

Leader:    Charles Owen

Prepared a     (11) ...........................................  for the trip
Total length of trip     (12) ................................
Climbed highest peak in      (13) ...................................
Questions 14 and 15     
Circle the correct letters A-C.     

14.   What took the group by surprise?

      A the amount of rain              
      B the number of possible routes                          
      C the length of the journey            
15.   How did Charles feel about having to change routes?
      A He reluctantly accepted it.                
      B He was irritated by the diversion.                     
      C It made no difference to enjoyment.
Questions 16—18
Circle THREE letters A-F.
What does Charles say about his friends?

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A   He met them at one stage on the trip.                               
B   They kept all their meeting arrangements.
C   One of them helped arrange the transport.                       
D   One of them owned the hotel they stayed in.
E   Some of them travelled with him.                                     
F   Only one group lasted the 96 days.
Questions 19 and 20           
Circle TWO letters A-E.
What does Charles say about the donkeys?
A   He rode them when he was tired                                      
B   He named them after places.            
C   One of them died.                                                              
D   They behaved unpredictably.                            
E   They were very small.      
SECTION 3
Section Three - Questions 21-30
Questions 21-25   
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

Tim Jane

Day of arrival Sunday (21) ...........................

Subject History (22) ...........................

Number of books to read (23)........................... (24) ...........................

Day of first lecture Tuesday (25) ...........................

 

Questions 26-30  
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
26.  What is Jane's study strategy in lectures?             
27.  What’s Tim's study strategy for reading?
28.  What is the subject of Tim's first lecture?         
29.  What’s  title of Tim's first essay?
30.  What is the subject of Jane's first essay?
SECTION 4
Section Four - Questions 31-40
Questions 31-35  
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
 
Course Type of course: duration & Entry requirements
level

Physical Fitness Instructor Example  Six-month None

certificate

Sports Administrator (31) ............................... (32) ............................... in

sports administration

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 Sports Psychologist (33) ............................... Degree in psychology

Physical Education 4 years degree in education (34) ...............................

Teacher

Recreation officer (35) ............................... None

Questions 36-40   
Write the appropriate letters A-G against question 36- 40 
MAIN ROLES
Job                                                                     Main Role
Physical Fitness Instructor                                    (36)
Sports Administrator                                             (37)
Sports Psychologist                                              (38)
Physical Education Teacher                                   (39)
Recreation Officer                                                  (40)
A   the coaching of teams       
B   the support of elite athletes
C   guidance of ordinary individuals
D   community health
E   the treatment of injuries
F   arranging matches and venues
G   the rounded development of children

B. GRAMMAR – VOCABULARY - LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which indicates the best option to complete each
of the following blanks. (8 pts.)
21. He has been unable to find a job _________ with his ability as an accountant.
A. commensurate B. suitable C. requisite D. appropriate
22. The number of working women in China _________ from 49% in 1980 to nearly 65% today.
A. increased B. has increased C. is increasing D. have increased
23. Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to _________ heart disease.
A. turn off B. put off C. ward off D. switch off
24. I like my new job, yet the only fly in the _________is the fact that I have to work every other
weekend.
A. fat B. porridge C. soup D. ointment
25. _________made him more admirable.
A. What he gained his control of the situation after lots of difficulties
B. That he gained his control of the situation after lots of difficulties
C. Although he gained his control of the situation after lots of difficulties
D. Because he gained his control of the situation after lots of difficulties
26. Our project was successful _________ its practicality.
A. with a view to B. on behalf of C. regardless of D. in terms of
27. Julia is chatting to her close friend, Sue.
Julia: “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” Sue: “________________”
A. Well, you did. So it’s no use crying over spilt milk.
B. All right. You will be OK.
C. I’m sorry to hear that. You owed him.
D. No problem. The more, the merrier.

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28. Mike and Joe are talking about transport in the future.
Mike: “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?” Joe: “________________”
A. Yes, of course. They were an innovation of the previous century.
B. What for? There are quite a few around.
C. Why not? There have been cars without drivers.
D. No, there’s nothing impossible with modern technology.

II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (5 pts.)

29. The search for a new vaccine will take ____________ over all (PRIORity)
other medical research.
30. The damage caused by the terrible storm two days ago was
_____________. The real figures go up every minute. (unESTIMATE)
31. That woman is _____________ pleasant, but her younger sister is
a little unfriendly. (CONSIDERably)
32. The policy is _____________ and will cost the government a lot
of money.
(unECONOMical)
33. Barrack Obama is the first President of the United States with
_____________ background.
(biRACial
II. Choose the underlined part in each of the following questions that needs correcting.
(3pts.)
34. Children who do not have normal living conditions as others are the disadvantaged ones.
A. Children B. normal living C. as others D. the disadvantaged
35. Vladimir Putin is a prominently political leader not only in Russia but in the world as well.
A. prominently B. leader C. but D. as well
36. You’d better not forget your documents at home in case the interviewer wants to see it.
A. not forget B. in case C. wants D. it
IV. Choose the word/ phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the
following sentences. (2 pts.)
37. We need a proper investigation to get to the bottom of things.
A. read bottom-up B. climb from the bottom to the top
C. drive up the street D. find the true explanation or the state of affairs
38. Phosphorus is used in paints for highway signs and markers because it is luminous at night.
A. intensive B. adequate C. bright D. attractive
V. Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the
following sentences. (2 pts.)
39. Music can also help you relax and feel rejuvenated.
A. bored B. aged C. tired D. saddened
40. There's a world of difference between being a teacher and a student.
A. a great similarity B. a yawning gap C. a radical change D. a great division
C. READING
I. There are FIVE blanks in the text below. From the options A, B, C, D, E and F in the
box, choose ONE suitable phrase for each blank. Each option is used ONCE only.(5 pts.)

A. the burial urn

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 B. the bones
C. an abandoned plantation
D. a team of researchers
E. a significant archaeological discovery
F. the proof

The Éfaté Burial Site

A 3,000-year-old burial ground of a seafaring people called the Lapita has been found on
(41) _________ on the Pacific island of Éfaté. The cemetery, which is (42) _________ was
uncovered accidentally by an agricultural worker.
The Lapita explored and colonized many Pacific islands over several centuries. They took
many things with them on their voyages including animals and tools.
The burial ground increases the amount of information about the Lapita available to
scientists. At present, (43)_________, led by Matthew Spriggs from the Australian National
University, are helping with the excavation of the site. Spriggs believes (44)_________ which
was found at the site is very important since it confirms that (45) _________ excavated inside
are Lapita.
II.Read the following text and choose the best heading among for each paragraph. (5 pts.)
List of Headings
A. Departure procedures
B. Observation area
C. Baggage services
D. Healthcare services
E. Departure fees
F. Tourist travel center
Auckland International Airport Services
46. [Paragraph 1: _______]
The second floor of the international terminal offers a view of the airfield and all incoming
and outgoing flights. There is a café situated here as well as a restaurant, which is available for
all airport visitors to use.
47. [Paragraph 2: _______]
We are open for all international flights and provide a comprehensive service for visitors to
the city. Brochures on a range of attractions are available, and we also offer a booking service for
accommodation and transport. Shuttle buses into the city centre are provided at a competitive
price.
48. [Paragraph 3: _______]
Passengers who require urgent medical attention should dial 9877 on any public telephone
in the terminal. The airport pharmacy is located on the ground floor near the departure lounge,
and stocks a comprehensive range of products.
49. [Paragraph 4: _______]
Departing passengers can completely seal their luggage or packages in recyclable
polythene to protect them from damage. Luggage storage, charged at $10 per hour, is available
on the first floor. Transit passengers have free access to storage facilities.
50. [Paragraph 5: _______]

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 Every international passenger, with the exception of children under 12 years of age and
transit passengers in Auckland for less than 24 hours, is required to make a payment of $25 when
leaving the country. This can be arranged at the National Bank on the ground floor.
III. Read the passage and decide which option A, or B, C, D best fits each space.(10 pts.)
Does the Moon Affect Your Behavior?
For thousands of years, the moon has caught our (51) _________ .It is widely believed to
be associated with things that (52)_________ out after dark like wolves and witches. The moon
has long been considered to have magical (53)_________, which places it in the list of
supernatural symbols. Despite moon-landings in the second half of this century, the idea that the
moon (54)_________ our minds and bodies remains popular. American studies have reported
more murders (55)_________ full moon, more bleeding during surgery, a greater (56)_________
of accidents and suicides, and more disturbed behaviour in psychiatric hospitals. This apparent
lunar influence has been called the “Transylvania effect”. In fact, there are at least two theories
put (57)_________ by scientists claiming to explain this effect. (58)_________, Ivan Kelly of
the University of Saskatchewan and James Rotton of Florida International University found that
the “Transylvania effect” did not actually exist at all. Furthermore, they (59)_________ the
“Transylvania effect” theories, saying they were scientifically incorrect. Kelly claims “moon
moods” are probably (60)_________ by psychological factors. “If you believe the moon affects
you, you may alter your behavior accordingly. There is no magic involved at all.”
51. A. breath B. thoughts C. imagination D. minds
52. A. take B. come C. give D. make
53. A. talents B. gifts C. strengths D. powers
54. A. affects B. reacts C. adopts D. moves
55. A. at B. on C. in D. before
56. A. amount B. number C. amounts D. numbers
57. A. on B. away C. forward D. up
58. A. However B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. Probably
59. A. sacked B. rejected C. dropped D. refused
60. A. thought B. made C. invented D. caused
IV. Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question. (10 pts.)
Albert Einstein, a German born in March, 1879, is probably the most famous physicist in
history. Einstein became interested in physics at an early age. When he was 5 years old, his
father showed him a compass. Even at that young age, Einstein comprehended that something in
space was making the needle move. From this early interest, Einstein would grow to become the
physicist that formulated the special and general theories of relativity. He also contributed to the
quantum theory and statistical mechanics. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his
explanation of the photoelectric effect and for his contributions to Theoretical Physics. However,
it was his Theory of Relativity that made Einstein a household name, and people associated
Einstein with the word “genius”.
When Einstein saw that Newtonian mechanics was insufficient, he first began his scientific
work. It could not make the laws of mechanics agree with the laws of the electromagnetic field.
Einstein theorized that a theory of relativity must take the theory of gravitation into
consideration. Therefore, Newton’s law of gravity was not completely accurate. Einstein’s
equation E=mc 2 replaced Newton’s law of gravity. Einstein’s theory was believed correct
because it took electromagnetic phenomena into consideration. It also made allowance for a
characteristic of gravitation specifically in that it curves over space and time. This meant that
matter such as a planet or a star could make space and time curve in response to the matter that
existed. This theory was important because it took into consideration the fact that the universe is
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 Einstein’s works formed an important part of the foundation of modern physics, and
brought great fame to Einstein. Nevertheless, they were completed without conferring with his
scientific colleagues and with very little reference to existing scientific reading materials. For
this reason, many scientists were resentful of him. However, Einstein truly deserved fame.
61. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Albert Einstein is the most famous genius in the field of physics.
B. Albert Einstein made great contributions to modern physics.
C. Einstein and Newton could not agree on what gravity is.
D. The Theory of Relativity is an improvement over Newton’s law of gravity.
62. The word “quantum” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. the smallest amount of something B. the moderate amount of something
C. the equivalent amount of something D. the largest amount of something
63. Which of the following can be inferred from the underlined sentence in paragraph 1?
A. Not many households knew the name Einstein and he was a genius.
B. The Theory of Relativity was introduced to households and applied to living life.
C. It was hard for people to understand the Theory of Relativity because Einstein was very brilliant.
D. The Theory of Relativity made Einstein known to everyone as a genius.
64. According to the passage, what stimulated Einstein’s interest in physics?
A. Planets and stars in outer space. B. The movement of a compass needle.
C. Physics literature. D. An error in Newton’s law of gravity.
65. According to the passage, what was the reason for the imprecision in Newton’s law of gravity?
A. It wasn’t in accordance with the law of electromagnetic field.
B. It connected to the fact that the universe is constantly changing and expanding.
C. It was replaced by Einstein’s equation E=mc2.
D. It took the theory of mechanics into consideration.
66. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. Einstein’s theory B. a characteristic of gravitation
C. electromagnetic phenomena D. Newton’s law of gravity
67. Why does the author mention a planet or a star in paragraph 2?
A. To suggest that matter is large in size.
B. To show that only stars and planets exist in space
C. To provide an example of matter
D. To support the idea that the universe is changing
68. All of the following were mentioned about Einstein’s works EXCEPT________.
A. they formed a significant part of modern physics’ framework
B. Einstein high reputation was built on them.
C. they were completed in the absence of consulting his scientific colleagues
D. existing scientific reading materials were a principal source of reference for them
69. The word “resentful” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. assured B. devoted C. irritated D. engrossed
70. Which of the following best describes the author’s opinion of Albert Einstein?
A. critical B. neutral C. indifferent D. appreciative

D. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it.(5 pts.)
71. He gradually became absent-minded as he grew old.
The older.............................................................................................................................................

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72. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor.
We have
73. Kate feels regretted now because she behaved badly towards the guests at the party.
Had......................................................................................................................................................
74. Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late.
Gary takes...........................................................................................................................................
75. Everyone must admit that prevention is better than cure.
There is no...........................................................................................................................................
II. (10 pts.) Below is a part of a letter you’ve received from an English friend, Sarah.

“… I’ve just seen an interesting programme about sea turtles on

television. Which programme have you enjoyed recently?...”

Write a letter of about 80 - 100 words, replying Sarah.

 In your letter, you should:
- give a brief description of the programme.
- explain why you find the programme interesting.
- state the positive effect(s) the programme has on you.
 You are required to sign your name as Mai Anh.
III. Some people believe that teenagers now suffer from various sources of pressures. Do
you agree or disagree with their view? In about 200 - 220 words, write an essay to express
your opinion. (15 pts.)

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