PRACTICE TEST 2

A. LISTENING.
I. There are FIVE short conversations and choose the correct answer to each question. (5.0 points)
1. What can't the woman find?
A. the knife B. the scissors C. the hammer D. the paintbrush
2. What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?
A. wet and cold B. hot and dry weather
C. sunshine and light shower D. heavy rain
3. What did the boy buy?
A. bread and orange juice B. bread, orange juice and newspaper
C. bread, orange juice and tomatoes D. bread, toothpaste and salad
4. Which present has the girl bought her mother?
A. earrings B. a gold-colored pen
C. a CD D. a necklace
5. Which TV program will they watch together?
A. a rock concert B. a football match
C. a wildlife program D. a basketball match

II. You will hear a radio announcer talking about activities at a museum called Science World.
Complete the with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. (5.0
points)

SCIENCE WORLD
Next week’s Special Events
TIME OF DAY:
EVENTS:
Monday afternoon
* Electricity workshop
(6) ____Wednesday
* Experiments with water
afternoon________
* Talk about (7) _____space travel_______ by well-known
scientist from the US:
Saturday evening
Science World entrance fees are: £3.00 Adults
£2.00 Children
Tickets for Special Events cost extra: (8) £ _____1.75________ Adults
Reduced prices for children
Get tickets direct from Science World on 284311, or from the (9) _______tourist office_______.
Newton Café is next to the (10) ____beach__________ (snacks available all day).
Phone Science World for free ticket to exhibition about computers.

III. You will hear a man talking about Tanya Perry's life. Complete the note below with NO MORE
THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. (5.0 points)
TANYA PERRY
Born in London in 1948
Her family moved to (11) ______north west__________ in 1952.
Tanya spent happy days at school where she began writing (12) ______short
stories___________.
During the early 1970s, she worked as a (13) ______waitress________.
In the year (14) _____1976_________, she gave up her day job to write full-time.
The film "City Life" directed by Robin won the prize for the (15) __best foreign
film____________ at a French Film Festival in 1984.

IV. Listen to Thomas Lambert talking about his life as a ballet dancer and choose the correct answer to
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Question 16. How did Thomas feel about doing performing arts?
A. It was important to maintain a family tradition.
B. It was something he was born to do.
C. He wasn't talented enough to become a pianist.
D. He found it interesting and important.
Question 17. Thomas went to different ballet schools because _________.
A. he liked performing in different places.
B. he enjoyed travelling to different countries.
C. he needed to find out what suited him best.
D. he wanted to get the widest range of experience.
Question 18. What does Thomas like best about ballet?
A. It's difficult to get it right. B. It involves more than movement.
C. Each ballet tells a story and it attracts him. D. It's fun performing in front of an audience.
Question 19. What does Thomas like best about awards?
A. Some of them are worth more than others.
B. It is very important to him.
C. Dancers have to win them while they are young.
D. It's difficult to win them because dancers have a short career.
Question 20. Thomas says that by the time he stops dancing he wants to have _________.
A. studied more about ballet. B. started to teach ballet to new students.
C. increased audiences for ballet. D. made the most of his time on stage.

B. GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

I. Choose the word, phrase or expression that best completes each sentence below. (10.0 points)
Question 21. Measles bệnh sởi is a highly contagious dễ lây viral disease _________ by a characteristic skin
rash phát ban.
A. accompany B. is accompanied C. accompanied D. that are accompanied
Question 22. _________ seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics chí tuyến, is winds that blow
in an opposite direction in winter than in summer.
A. That cause B. Causing C. What causes D. To cause
Question 23. Mrs. Smith has __________ painting since she retired two years ago.
A. taken up B. taken off C. taken over D. taken in
Question 24. __________ further rioting cuộc bạo loạn to occur, the government would be forced to use its
emergency powers.
A. Had B. Should C. Were D. If
Question 25. Global warming has progressed __________ glaciers sông băng everywhere are shrinking co lại,
nhỏ lại.
A. too much that B. to such an extent that
C. enough to cause D so great an extent that (extent : quy mô, mức độ)
Question 26. On returning home, John discovered __________ his horror that the pipes had burst and the
entire house was flooded.
A. by B. of C. to D. at
Question 27. Although _________ cold climates, they can thrive phát triển tốt in hot, dry climates as well.
A. sheep adapted well B. well-adapted sheep
C. sheep, well-adapted to D. sheep are well adapted to
Question 28. The automobile xe mô tô, along with several other important inventions, __________ an
incredibly complex world.
A. has been created B. have created C. have been created D. has created
Question 29. Perhaps the most dramatic changes in future robots will __________ from their increasing
ability to reason.
A. raise B. rise C. increase D. arise phát sinh, nảy sinh
Question 30. Insects are harmful to plants, but their existence contributes a great part to __________ which
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A. biology sinh vật học B. biophysics C. biochemistry khoa hóa sinh
D. Biodiversity đa dạng sinh học
Question 31. Mortgage văn tự thế chấp advisors urge thúc giục anyone on a ___________ budget to choose a
fixed rate so they know they can afford the repayments.
A. tight với ngân sách eo hẹp B. cheap C. close D. hard
Question 32. My mother often __________ our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for
even the slightest one.
A. passes B. neglects C. avoids D. overlooks ko chú ý tới
Question 33. My decision to leave university after two years is one I now _________ regret.
A. harshly B. Painfully cực kì hối hận C. keenly D. heavily
Question 34. Henry was badly depressed after the car accident. Now he is beginning to think that there could
be the light at the end of the ___________.
A. passage B. subway C. tunnel hạnh phúc ở cuối con đường D.
journey
Question 35. The university has ___________ a campus-wide campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags.
A. launched bắt đầu, phát động B. published C. made D. invented
Question 36. Jane and Cathy are in the classroom.
- Jane: "You must have found reading my essay very tiring."
- Cathy: "___________. I enjoyed it."
A. Not in the least ko hề B. Just in case
C. At all costs D. I couldn't agree with you more
Question 37. Nora and Peter are talking in the garden.
- Nora: "Can we meet this Saturday to discuss our plan for the graduation ceremony?"
- Peter: "___________.”
A. Yes, we did that. B. Saturday is the weekend.
C. Saturday suits me fine. D. Saturday is a great day.
Question 38. Lee and Mike are in the hall.
- Lee: "I'd like to hear your ideas on how to protect vulnerable species."
- Mike: “___________.”
A. I'd say people's awareness is very important.
B. You're always asking me for advice.
C. I like your ideas so much.
D. These animals are vulnerable.
Question 39. Laura is being interviewed by Mr. Johnson.
- Mr. Johnson: "What qualities do you have that make you a suitable candidate for this post?"
- Laura: “___________.”
A. Well, I have a lot of qualifications that match.
B. I'm highly qualified for the post.
C. I used to work in a similar position for two years.
D. I consider myself to be trustworthy đáng tin cậy, responsible trách nhiệm and punctual đúng h.
Question 40. Timothy and Carol, two students, are talking about studying abroad.
- Timothy: "I think studying abroad is the only way to get a well-paid job."
- Carol: "__________. There're still many different ways to get it."
A. You're exactly right B. That's what I think
C. I don't think so D. There's no doubt about it

II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (5.0 points)
Question 41. People judged to be functionally (LITERACY) ______illiterate mù chữ______ lack the basic
reading and writing skills.
Question 42. The newspapers provided very little (LIGHT) ____enlightenment sự khai sáng________ about
the cause of the President's death.
Question 43. The discussion was about whether the child was old enough to make an (INFORM)
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Question 44. Jack examined the parcel (SUSPECT) _______suspiciously___1 cách nghi ngờ___ as he had no
idea what it could be.
Question 45. Could you please help me (AMBIGUOUS) ____disambiguate phân biệt _________ the two
words "differ" khác and "differentiate” phân biệt?

III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence below that needs correcting. (5.0 points)
Question 46. Only when you have had a chance to know various occupations you will decide->will you decide
on your career.

Question 47. The ocean probably distinguishes the earth from other planets of the solar system, for scientists
believe that large bodies of water are not existing -> don’t exist on the other planets.

Question 48. That water has a very high specific heat means that, without a large temperature change, water
can absorb or release a large number -> amount of heat.

Question 49. Although pure diamond is colorless and transparent, when contaminated with other minerals it
may appear in variously->various colors, ranging from pastel to opaque black.

Question 50. The techniques of science and magic are quite different, but their basic aims - to understand and
control nature - they are->are very similar.

C. READING
I. Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Choose the correct explanation A, B, C or D. (5.0
points)

Question 51.
A. People will be asked to discuss their favorite
SWEET MEMORIES childhood sweets at the lecture.
Can you remember your candy store B. The lecture will be about how sweet shops have
favorites? changed over the last century.
Lecture by historical expert: C. The lecture will cover some surprising facts about
The unusual story behind candy sweets.
Everyone welcome! D. Customers are welcome to buy candy for historical
events.

Question 52.
A. The school secretary will post students their essays
To: All students on Thursday.
From: School secretary B. Students may hand in their essays after Thursday if
Monday, 8 January they can prove illness.
May I remind you that all essays are due this C. Unless students' essays are due by Thursday, they
Thursday. No late work will be accepted do not need to reply
unless accompanied by a doctor's letter. D. Students cannot hand in their essays after Thursday
if they are not accompanied by a doctor.

Question 53.
A. You shouldn't come into the café as all the tables
are reserved for the party.
TROPICAL CAFE B. Only people invited to the party can come into the
SORRY café.
Tables at the front of the café are reserved C. If you're coming to the party, you shouldn't use the
for a birthday party tables at the front.
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attending the party.

Question 54.
Mike should
A. remind Marta that someone is picking her up for
Mike, band practice
I'll be back late. Don't forget Marta needs a B. check Marta is dressed properly and take her to
lift to band practice at the stadium - please band practice
make sure she is in uniform. C. ask Marta to give him a lift to band practice at the
Jenny stadium
D. make Marta practice before she goes to band
meeting

Question 55.
A. Lily should join a different riding class because the
12 o'clock lesson is full
The riding school rang. Nobody from Lily's B. Lily would be the only rider at twelve today, so she
group has booked for the midday class. For should come later.
this week only, she'll have to ride at 2 o'clock C. Lily must change groups because riding classes will
instead. no longer take place at 12.
D. Lily won't be able to ride this week as nobody has
booked for classes.

II. Read the passage below and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. (5.0 points)
Air pollution is a cause of ill-health in human beings. In many countries, there are laws limiting the
amount of smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn't enough information on the (56)
_______effects ảnh hưởng, tác động___ of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution
causes lung diseases. Các bệnh về phổi
The (57) ____gases_______ from the exhausts of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities.
The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets (58)
___surrounded___________ by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the
atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children and are clumsy (59) ______when________ they use
their hands. There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase,
the (60) ______global_______ climate may become warmer. A lot of the ice near the poles may melt and may
cause serious floods.

III. Read the passage below and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space. (10.0 points)
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are scarcely
more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child could be (61)
___________ if she/ he isn't ready. Wise parents will have a (62) ____________ attitude and take the lead
from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (63) ____________ books and other activities.
Nowadays there is plenty of good material available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books
in use about the house will also (64) _____________ them to read.
Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information. There is also a huge range
of videos, which can (65) ______________ and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are equally
valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad (66) ______________ as
far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programs not intended
for their age group. Too many television programs induce an incurious, uncritical attitude (67)
_____________ is going to make learning much more difficult. (68) _____________, discriminating viewing
of programs designed for young children can be useful. Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it (69)
_____________ on television, so children will pounce on books which feature their favorite television
characters and videos can add a new (70) ______________ to a story known from a book.
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Question 61. A. useful B. unproductive C. counter-productive phản tác dụng D.
productive
Question 62. A. cheerful B. contented C. relaxed D. hopeful
Question 63. A. bright B. thrilling C. energetic D. stimulating kích thích
Question 64. A encourage B. cause C. make D. promote
Question 65. A. uphold B. found C. assist D. reinforce củng cố
Question 66. A. revision B. press C. criticism D. result
Question 67. A. it B. which C. what D. Ø
Question 68. A. Therefore B. However C. Furthermore D. Moreover
Question 69. A. serialized phát theo từng kì B. revised C. transfered D.
visualized
Question 70. A. revival B. dimension C. option D. existence

IV. Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question. (10.0 points)
By 1776 the fine art of painting as it had developed in western Europe up to this time had been
introduced into the American colonies though books and prints, European visitors and immigrants, and
traveling colonists who brought back copies (and a few original) of old master paintings and acquaintance
with European art institutions.
By the outbreak of the Revolution against British rule in 1776, the status of the artists had already
undergone change. In the mid-eighteenth century, painters had been willing to assume such artisan-related
tasks as varnishing, gilding teaching, keeping shops, and painting wheel carriages, houses, and signs. The
terminology by which artists were described at the time suggests their status: "limner" was usually applied to
the anonymous portrait painter up to the 1760's: "painter" characterized anyone who could paint a flat surface.
By the second half of the century, colonial artists who were trained in England or educated in the classics
rejected the status of laborer and thought of themselves as artists. Some colonial urban portraitists, such as
John Singleton Copley, Benjamin West, and Charles Wilson Peale, consorted with affluent patrons. Although
subject to fluctuations in their economic status, all three enjoyed sufficient patronages to allow them to
maintain an image of themselves as professional artists, an image indicated by their custom of signing their
paintings. A few art collectors James Bowdoin III of Boston, William Byrd of Virginian, and the Aliens and
Hamiltons of Philadelphia introduced European art traditions to those colonists privileged to visit their
galleries, especially aspiring artists, and established in their respective communities the idea of the value of art
and the need for institutions devoted to its encouragement.
Although the colonists tended to favor portraits, they also accepted landscapes, historical works, and
political engravings as appropriate artistic subjects. With the coming of independence from the British Crown,
a sufficient number of artists and their works were available to serve nationalistic purposes. The achievements
of the colonial artists, particularly those of Copley, West, and Peale, lent credence to the boast that the new
nation was capable of encouraging genius and that political liberty was congenial to the development of taste a
necessary step before art could assume an important role in the new republic.
Question 71. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. European influence on colonial American painting
B. The importance of patronage to artist
C. The changing status of artists in the American colonies in the eighteenth century
D. Subjects preferred by artists in the American colonies in the eighteenth century
Question 72. The word "undergone" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A. led to B. transformed C. preferred D. Experienced trải qua
Question 73. According to the passage, before the American Revolution the main task of limners was to
__________.
A. paint wheel carriages B. paint portraits
C. varnish furniture D. paint flat surfaces
Question 74. It can be inferred from the passage that artists who were trained in England __________.
A. considered artists to be superior to painters B. barely painted portraitists
C. were often very wealthy D. imitated English painters
Question 75. The word "consorted" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________.
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Question 76. The word "sufficient" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ___________. Đủ
A. adequate B. temporary C. friendly D. expensive
Question 77. According to the passage, artists such as Copley, West and Peal signed their paintings because it
__________.
A. increased the monetary value of the paintings
B. made it more difficult for other artists to copy the paintings
C. supported the artists' image of professionalism
D. distinguished colonial American artists from European artists
Question 78. The author mentions James Bowdoin IT and William Byrd in paragraph 2 as examples of which
of the following?
A. Art gallery owners who displayed only European art
B. Art collectors who had a profound influence on American attitudes toward art
C. Artists who gave financial support to other artists
D. Patrons who helped to encourage artisans to become artists
Question 79. With which of the following would the author be most likely to agree?
A. Countries that have not had a political revolution are unlikely to dev develop great art.
B. The most successful art collectors are usually artists themselves.
C. The value of colonial American paintings decreased after the Revolution.
D. Colonial artists made an important contribution to the evolving culture of the new nation.
Question 80. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?
A. argumentative B. humorous C. serious D. sarcastic

D. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
befor it. (5.0 points)
Question 81. The collision didn't damage his car much.
 Not a great damage was caused to his car by the collision................................................................
Question 82. You didn't think carefully enough before you applied for the job in Manchester.
 You ought to have thought more carefully before you applied for the job in Manchester................
Question 83. He would do almost anything to win the girl's heart.
 He would go to great length to win the girl’s heart............................................................................
Question 84. What Laura hates most about these school reunions is posing for photos.
 There is nothing Laura hates more about these school reunions than posing for photos .................
Question 85. It doesn't matter which chemical you put t in the mixture first.
 It makes no difference which chemical you put in the misture first..................................................

II. This is part of a letter you have received from Vera, your pen pal from New Zealand. In about 100-
120 words, write a letter to answer her questions. (10.0 points)

I have just been nominated as the head of the school music club. Everything is new to me. Could
you give me some advice? What qualities should I have? What should I do to make the club
successful?

NOTE: You are required to sign your name as Trung!

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III. Write a paragraph of about 140-160 words about the importance of discipline in a student's life.
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