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PRACTICE TEST 2 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. impress B. inspire C. income D. identify Question 2. A. creature B. notice C. statue D. actual 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. parade B. freedom C. household D. forcast Question 4. A. tropical B. scenery C. embroider D. pesticide 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. Mark: “It’s so hot today. Why don’t we go to the swimming pool?” Peter: “..............” A. I hate the weather, too. B. I’m good at swimming. C. That’s a great idea. D. Thank you for inviting me. Question 6. Passover is a major Jewish ................ that occurs in spring. A. celebratory B. celebrated C. celebrate D. celebration Question 7. The .............. of living in big cities is usually higher than that in rural regions. A. price B. standard C. level D. value Question 8. Vietnamese Independence Day, which is celebrated annually ............... September 2nd, holds great significance for all Vietnamese people. A. in B. on C. at D. from Question 9. Not ................ another language might be the biggest mistake you ever make. A. learning B. to be learnt C. learn D. being learnt Question 10. .......... light bulbs can help you save money on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. A. Energy-consuming B. Energy-effective C. Energy-costing D. Energy-saving Question 11. We can help the environment by ................ the lights when we leave a room. A. turning on B. turning off C. to turn on D. to turn off Question 12. Heavy fines may ................ people from littering in public areas. A. refuse B. prevent C. persuade D. punish 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. Attention, students! This is a reminder that the English exam will (13) ......... on Monday, March 5th, at 9:00 AM in the main auditorium. Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes (14) ......... to find your seats and settle in. You are allowed to bring a pen, pencil, and an eraser. Please do not bring any (15) ......... devices or notes. Good luck with your preparations, and we look forward (16) .......... you on exam day! Thank you. Question 13. A. take part in B. take place C. take off D. take up Question 14. A. late B. in time C. early D. fast
Question 15. A. electronic B. electricity C. electric D. electrical Question 16. A. seeing B. see C. to see D. to seeing 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. Apple, cherry and apricot seeds are not considered to be edible. ............... a. It comes from a substance called amygdalin. b. This bitter taste is a defensive feature which the part produces to keep animals like us from destroying it. c. They are hard, bitter, and unpleasant. A. b - a - c B. c - b - a C. a - c - b D. b - c - a Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17). A. This chemical turns into cyanide when it comes into contact with acids in the human digestive system. B. However, some people enjoy using these seeds in cooking. C. Many fruits are actually safe to eat, unlike these seeds. D. Eating a few seeds occasionally is not harmful. 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. Mother’s Day is a special day to show our love and (19) ......... for our mothers. Although the dates and traditions may vary in different parts of the world, it is always a time to honour all the wonderful things mothers do for us. In the United States and Canada, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. There are many ways (20) ......... Mother's Day. Some people like to make breakfast in bed, or take their mothers out for brunch or lunch. (21) .......... like to give their mothers flowers, cards, or other gifts. Children often make handmade cards and crafts for their mothers at school. In Japan, it is traditional to give mothers red carnations, (22) ......... are a symbol of love and gratitude. (23) ........... biological mothers, Mother's Day is also a day to honour mother figures, such as grandmothers, aunts and other women who have played a significant role in one's life. No matter how you celebrate Mother's Day, make sure to (24) .......... your mother know how much you love her. Question 19. A. thanks B. appreciation C. attention D. regard Question 20. A. to celebrate B. celebrate C. celebrating D. celebrated Question 21. A. Another B. The other C. Others D. The others Question 22. A. who B. that C. which D. when Question 23. A. Additional B. Besides C. Despite D. Moreover Question 24. A. persuade B. let C. allow D. insist 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. Dr. Jane Goodall started to study wild chimpanzees when she was 26 years old. A. At the age of 26, Dr. Jane Goodall has began her research on wild chimpanzees. B. Dr. Jane Goodall has studied wild chimpanzees since she was 26. C. When Dr. Jane Goodall was 26, she stopped studying wild chimpanzees. D. Dr. Jane Goodall studied wild chimpanzees for many years after she turned 26. Question 26. You had better not use mobile phones during the workshop.