PRACTICE TEST 11

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from

the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1. A. account

B. encourage

C. household

D. amount

Question 2. A. leaves

B. introduces

C. produces

D. wishes

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in

the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. planet

B. despite

C. precious

D. infant

Question 4. A. evidence

B. battery

C. thunderstorm

D. extensive

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

questions.

Question 5. Charlotte: “Thank you for the delicious dinner.” Olivia: “............”

A. I like cooking dinner.

B. Have a good time!

C. I’m sure it was delicious.

D. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

Question 6. Every year, heavy rains affect the central-eastern provinces of Vietnam and cause ...........

A. floods

B. droughts

C. earthquakes

D. eruptions

Question 7. I think you should turn ............. the computer and go to bed now; it’s very late.

A. on

B. off

C. down

D. into

Question 8. I had a big breakfast this morning ........... I didn’t feel hungry during my maths test.

A. so

B. but

C. although

D. so that

Question 9. Talking to ........... speaker is one of the best ways to improve your English pronunciation.

A. a native

B. an outsider

C. a traditional

D. an original

Question 10. ........... is the process of cutting down trees for human activities.

A. Pollution

B. Deforestation

C. Natural disaster

D. Destruction

Question 11. Solar energy has a lot of ............ for example, it doesn’t produce greenhouse gases.

A. dangers

B. disadvantages

C. products

D. benefits

Question 12. Minh asked me if I ........... Mount Fansipan.

A. knew

B. know

C. would know

D. will know

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16.

ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS FOR HOME

Here are some tips to make your home more eco-friendly:

•

Use (13) ........ bags when shopping instead of plastic ones.

•

(14) ........... the lights when you leave a room to save energy.

•

Reduce water waste by fixing any (15) ........ leaks.

•

Reuse old clothes and items by donating or (16) ............ them.

Question 13. A. reusable

B. old

C. large

D. paper

Question 14. A. Keep

B. Turn off

C. Take

D. Leave

Question 15. A. big

B. small

C. water

D. warm

Question 16. A. reducing

B. washing

C. losing

D. recycling

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

questions from 17 to 18.

Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

We had planned a field trip to the science museum. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as expected. ................

a. When we arrived, we found out that the museum was closed for maintenance that day.

b. We had all been looking forward to the trip and were excited to explore the exhibits.

c. After some quick thinking, our teacher arranged an alternative visit to a local library.

A. b - a - c

B. a - b - c

C. c - b - a

D. b - c - a

Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).

A. We enjoyed the library visit and learned a lot from the books and resources there.

B. We were disappointed and decided to go back to school.

C. The museum visit was postponed until the next month.

D. We had to cancel the field trip and return home.

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.

The computer age has brought about a significant change in the way young people communicate (19) ........

each other. While children would go home after school and watch TV years ago, they are now more

(20) ........ to engage in activities such as chatting online with their friends or (21) ......... information on social

networking sites like Facebook or Instagram. About 76 percent of parents are concerned about their

children’s online (22) ........ Parents believe online access comes with risks, such as unsuitable content or

cyberbullying. They also worry that their kids may make online ‘friends’ with people (23) ........ they have

never met and give out personal information. Although it is impractical for adults to constantly monitor their

children’s online activities, parents can (24) ........ them to be careful when they contact strangers and to avoid

sharing personal information such as their phone number or home address online.

Question 19. A. in

B. about

C. with

D. for

Question 20. A. likely

B. certainly

C. probably

D. possibly

Question 21. A. bringing

B. exchanging

C. taking

D. mentioning

Question 22. A. safe

B. safely

C. unsafe

D. safety

Question 23. A. whom

B. what

C. whose

D. which

Question 24. A. suggest

B. advise

C. make

D. let

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.

Question 25. ‘Do you always have lunch at the school canteen?’, Susan asked her friend.

A. Susan asked her friend did he always have lunch at the school canteen.

B. Susan asked her friend if he always has lunch at the school canteen.

C. Susan asked her friend if he always had lunch at the school canteen.

D. Susan asked her friend whether did he always have lunch at the school canteen.

Question 26. It / rain / hard / that / the / farmer / not / work / fields.

A. It is raining so hard that the farmers cannnot work in the fields.

B. It was raining so hard that the farmers could work in the fields.

C. It was raining so hard that the farmers could not work in the fields.

D. It is raining hard that the farmers cannnot work in the fields.

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

Question 27. Snorkelling is so exciting that we all have decided to try it.

A. Snorkelling is very exciting, but we have decided not to have a try.

B. We haven't tried snorkelling because it is so exciting.

C. As snorkelling is so exciting, we all have decided to have a try.

D. Although snorkelling is so exciting, we all have decided not to have a try.

Question 28. I have never gone bird-watching before.

A. That was the last time I went bird-watching.

B. This is the first time I have gone bird-watching.

C. That was the first time I went bird-watching.

D. This is the first time I went bird-watching.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 29. What does the sign say?

A. There may be children in the area, so drive slowly.

B. Kids should play slowly in the area.

C. Slow down and play with the kids in the area.

D. It’s slow because the kids are playing.

Question 30. What does the sign tell us to do?

A. You mustn’t drink anything while you are driving.

B. You are not allowed to drink alcohol before and while driving.

C. You cannot use glasses in the car.

D. You should stop driving if you want to drink water.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36.

Hurricanes are one of nature’s most powerful storms that can cause disastrous effects when they hit land.

Hurricanes can produce strong winds, reaching speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. These storms often bring

with them heavy rain, storm surges, landslides, and flooding. Depending on the location of the storm, it has

different names. In places like the USA or the Caribbean, it is known as a hurricane. In countries near the

Indian Ocean like India, Australia, Bangladesh, etc., it is referred to as cyclones. In the western Pacific

Ocean, near the Philippines, Japan, China, and other parts of east Asia, the storm is called a typhoon. When a

hurricane strikes, it is important to listen to weather reports and follow the instructions of emergency

officials. If you live in a coastal area, leave your house whenever you are advised to do so. If you stay home,

make sure your home is well-prepared for a hurricane. Create an emergency kit that has a flashlight, first aid

kit, food, and bottled water in it. Stay away from windows and doors during a hurricane, and do not go

outside until you are absolutely certain it is safe.

Question 31. What speed can hurricane winds reach?

A. 50 miles per hour

B. 100 miles per hour

C. 150 miles per hour

D. up to 200 miles per hour

Question 32. In which area are hurricanes called cyclones?

A. the Caribbean

B. Australia

C. the Philippines

D. China

Question 33. According to the passage, during a hurricane, people should ..........

A. return to their home immediately

B. move into the coastal areas

C. stay indoors and away from windows and doors

D. go outside and prepare an emergency kit

Question 34. What should you include in an emergency kit?

A. Toys and games

B. Books and magazines

C. Furniture

D.

Flashlight

and

bottled

water

Question 35. What is the CLOSEST meaning of "disastrous" as used in the passage?

A. beneficial

B. harmful

C. uncertain

D. minor

Question 36. What is the OPPOSITE meaning of "certain" in the context of the passage?

A. doubtful

B. sure

C. clear

D. obvious

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B,

C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 37

to 40 the most.

A. but they need care and attention

B. help keep the balance of nature

C. Some animals can be trained to help people

D. Many wild animals face threats from human activities

Animals are an important part of our world. They come in many shapes and sizes. Some animals live in the

wild, while others are kept as pets. For example, a dog is a common pet, (37) ........... Cats are also popular

pets because they are independent and can take care of themselves. (38) .......... They often stay close to their

owners and provide companionship. In the wild, animals like lions and elephants (39) ........... Lions are

known as the kings of the jungle, and they are strong and powerful. Elephants are the largest land animals,

and they are known for their intelligence and memory. (40) ........... It is important to protect them and their

habitats.

Question 37. ..............

Question 38. ..............

Question 39. ..............

Question 40. ..............