PRACTICE TEST 14

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. cruel

B. puzzle

C. muscle

D. unload

Question 2. A. join

B. noisy

C. point

D. tortoise

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. career

B. cashier

C. fabric

D. decide

Question 4. A. vocational

B. repetitive

C. academic

D. theoretical

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. Travis: “I’m really sorry I forgot your birthday.” Rachel: “............”

A. I’m not worried about it.

B. I don’t think so.

C. It’s okay. I know you are busy.

D. I appreciate it.

Question 6. Jenny has to .............. of her younger brother after school.

A. look after

B. take care

C. look for

D. protect

Question 7. ............ disasters, such as floods, storms, and droughts, are a serious threat to the livelihoods and

lives of millions of Vietnamese people every year.

A. National

B. Occasional

C. Natural

D. Global

Question 8. As a mental exercise, origami can help increase ............

A. health

B. stress

C. creativity

D. balence

Question 9. Alice likes playing chess because she thinks it can help her ............ better.

A. connect

B. show off

C. concentrate

D. keep fit

Question 10. During Tet holiday, many Vietnamese families visit pagodas ............ than on other occasions.

A. more frequent

B. more frequently

C. frequenter

D. as frequently

Question 11. What ...............at 9 p.m last night?

A. are you doing

B. were you doing

C. was you doing

D. did you do

Question 12. Her instructions are not clear enough. Do you understand .............. to do?

A. how

B. what

C. who

D. where

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.

HOME SAFETY TIPS

To keep your home safe, follow these easy tips:

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(13) ........ the doors and windows before going to bed.

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Do not (14) ........... keys under the doormat or in obvious places.

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Install smoke detectors (15) ......... every room to be alerted in case of a fire.

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If something looks suspicious, (16) ........... the police immediately.

Question 13. A. Lock

B. Open

C. Break

D. Wash

Question 14. A. hide

B. find

C. keep

D. throw

Question 15. A. on

B. at

C. in

D. with

Question 16. A. run

B. call

C. see

D. drive

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.

Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health. ................

a. It can help improve your mental health and mood.

b. Additionally, staying active can help you manage your weight.

c. Exercise strengthens your heart and lungs, reducing the risk of many diseases.

A. a - b - c

B. c - b - a

C. b - a - c

D. c - a - b

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

A. To sum up, exercise is not only good for your body but also for your mind.

B. It’s also a great way to make new friends if you join a class or a sports team.

C. You should consult a doctor before starting any new exercise routine.

D. Therefore, everyone should try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day.

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.

Do you like building blocks? Are you curious about how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity? Have you

wondered how planes stay (19) ........... the air? Do you like to design and create new things? If you do, a

career in mechanical engineering (20) ............ be right for you!

A mechanical engineer is responsible for coming up with and designing mechanical systems. Mechanical

systems can (21) ........... machine design, heating and cooling equipment, power generation, and product

design. Products like the latest cell phone begin with an engineer coming up with the idea.

Mechanical engineers are a popular job right now. (22) ........... means that there are a lot of jobs available for

mechanical engineers, but there aren't enough people to fill those jobs. Because there is a high need for

engineers, and the work requires specialised (23) ........... engineers often get higher salaries than some other

careers.

To be a mechanical engineer, you need to graduate from college with a bachelor's degree. During your years

in college, you will learn problem-solving and critical thinking (24) ............ that will help you to succeed as

an engineer.

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Question 19. A. on

B. through

C. in

D. with

Question 20. A. can

B. should

C. must

D. might

Question 21. A. have

B. include

C. form

D. engage

Question 22. A. What

B. That

C. Which

D. They

Question 23. A. lesson

B. background

C. knowledge

D. awareness

Question 24. A. tricks

B. strategies

C. techniques

D. skills

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 25. The city council will cut down on electricity used for public lighting.

A. According to the city council, there will soon be no public lighting in the city.

B. The city council intends to reduce energy used to light public places.

C. The city council will cut down on investment in public amenities.

D. Public lights use up much electricity so the city council will remove them.

Question 26. They should reduce the amount of fatty foods in their daily meals.

A. They should cut down on the amount of fatty foods in their daily meals.

B. They should eat more fatty foods in their daily meals.

C. They shouldn't cook fatty foods every day.

D. The more fatty foods they eat, the healthier they become.

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 27. The floodwaters / rise / rapidly / when / first / rescue boat / arrive.

A. The floodwaters rose rapidly when the first rescue boat was arriving.

B. The floodwaters rose rapidly when the first rescue boat arrived.

C. The floodwater were rising rapidly when the first rescue boat arrived.

D. The floodwaters rose rapidly when first rescue boat arrived.

Question 28. Let / stay / home / today / since / it / so cold / windy / outside.

A. Let's stay home today since it so cold and windy outside.

B. Let's stay home today since it is so cold and windy outside.

C. Let stay home today since it is so cold and windy outside.

D. Let stay home today since it is so cold windy outside.

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. Do not lean against the wall.

B. Leaning against the wall is possible.

C. Don’t stand near the wall because it’s leaning.

D. This is not a leaning wall.

Question 30. What does the notice say?

A. You can buy cheaper apples after 6 p.m.

B. You can only buy apples today.

C. Today you can buy apples at a cheaper price before 6 p.m.

D. You can’t buy any apples before 6 p.m.

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.

With approximately 2.96 billion users as of 2022, Facebook is undoubtedly one of the favoured social

networking sites in the globe. As for students, they use Facebook for different purposes, including

entertainment and academic learning. First, it is a relaxing channel where students comfortably tend to vent

their negative thoughts on their school life via a status, share unforgettable memories, or watch multiple

funny clips to relieve stress. Additionally, they can easily connect with those who have the same interests

through various Facebook pages, where they can enjoy reading top comments or discussing hot topics with

each other. Second, Facebook, regarded as the biggest knowledge platform, enables learners to get access to

an array of free learning materials and even ask for specialised knowledge from other friendly users. Besides,

it's very convenient for students to create a Facebook group chat on Facebook Messenger to upload and share

lectures, prepare for class presentations as well as do assignments together. In short, Facebook can contribute

to students' academic achievements if they take full advantage of it in an appropriate way.

Question 31. What is the passage mainly about?

A. The drawbacks of Facebook in student's

learning.

B. The benefits of Facebook in student's learning.

C. The history of Facebook.

D. The development of Facebook in student's learning.

Question 32. What does the word it in line 4 mean?

A. Facebook

B. entertainment

C. school life

D. purpose

Question 33. According to the passage, where can students find like-minded ones?

A. Facebook Messenger

B. Facebook comments

C. Facebook pages

D. Facebook videos

Question 34. Why is Facebook called the biggest knowledge platform?

A. Because students can gain a large number of free learning materials.

B. Because students can enjoy a large number of English videos.

C. Because students can talk to a large number of knowledgeable users there.

D. Because students can join groups related to their academic interests.

Question 35. Which of the following is NOT the main purpose when students form a learning group chat?

A. Preparing for class presentations.

B. Planning social events.

C. Discussing hot topics with each other.

D. Venting their negative thoughts on their school life.

Question 36. What is the author's perspective on the use of Facebook for students?

A. It is mostly harmful and should be avoided.

B. It can be beneficial if used appropriately for academic purposes.

C. It has no impact on students' lives.

D. It is only useful for social interactions.

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. Celebrations often include dragon dances and red envelopes

B. which is a time to give thanks for the harvest

C. Many people also attend church services

D. celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy

Many countries around the world have their own special holidays. In the United States, people celebrate

Thanksgiving in November, (37) ......... Families and friends gather to enjoy a big meal, often including

turkey and pumpkin pie. In China, the Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays, marked by

fireworks, family reunions, and special foods. (38) ........... In India, Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights,

and people celebrate it by lighting oil lamps, exchanging gifts, and enjoying sweets. (39) .......... Another

widely celebrated holiday is Christmas, which is observed in many countries. It is a time for giving gifts,

decorating trees, and spending time with loved ones. (40) ............ These holidays bring people together and

allow them to share joy and traditions.

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

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

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

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