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______________________________________________________________________________________________ I learn smart world 12 – Practice tests UNIT 1: PRACTICE TEST 1 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. hope B. score C. close D. own Question 2: A. surprise B. nervous C. pleasant D. sometimes 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 stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. almost B. mountain C. behave D. shyness Question 4: A. behavior B. sociable C. influence D. Italy 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: When we were on a voluntary tour, we __________to public places to collect rubbish every day. A. were going B. went C. have gone D. had gone Question 6: I __________about him when suddenly he came in. A. talk B. talked C. am talking D. was talking Question 7: While he __________some plants in the garden, his wife was preparing dinner. A. waters B. is watering C. would water D. was watering Question 8: She smiled __________she had just won the lottery. A. as if B. if only C. because D. although Question 9: I __________ to visiting my grandparents next summer. A. go on B. come over C. look forward D. fall into Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15. My Tam Live Concert in Ho Tram! �� Date: July 15, 2024 �� Time: 7:00 PM �� Venue: My Soul 1981, Hồ Tràm, Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu Get ready for a(n) (10) __________ night - My Tam Live Concert in Ho Tram! Enjoy her amazing voice and spectacular performance, (11) __________ a true superstar! Join us on July 15th for an evening filled (12) __________ incredible music and excitement. Don’t miss this chance to see My Tam live. Book your tickets now and be part of an extraordinary experience! Question 10: A. forget B. forgettable C. unforgettable D. forgotten Question 11: A. though B. like C. while D. when Question 12: A. by B. in C. out D. with Meeting with General Secretary We are pleased to announce that a meeting with General Secretary took place yesterday. During the event, he was speaking (13) __________ he knew each one of us personally, sharing his vision for the future. Attendees (14) __________ intently and asking questions, making it an engaging session. It was a remarkable opportunity to hear from our (15) __________ leader. Thank you to everyone who participated. Question 13: A. as though B. like C. if D. even though Question 14: A. listened B. will listen C. were listening D. listen


______________________________________________________________________________________________ I learn smart world 12 – Practice tests A. Sold their apartment B. Found new jobs C. Rented out air mattresses D. Moved to another city Question 32: What issue is NOT mentioned as a challenge faced by Airbnb, according to the passage? A. Slow initial growth B. Legal challenges from hotels C. Difficulty in raising funds D. Need for more hosts Question 33: What does the word "their" in paragraph 2 refer to? A. the customers B. the websites C. Chesky and Gebbia D. the air mattresses 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 questions from 34 to 40. We all go through experiences that teach us valuable life lessons. These lessons can come from our own journeys or from the inspiring stories of others. By learning from these stories, we can grow wiser and live better lives. One famous story is about a young girl named Anne Frank. During World War II, Anne's family had to hide in a small secret room for over two years to escape the Nazis. Despite the difficult conditions, Anne remained positive and hopeful. Her diary shows how she found beauty and meaning even in hard times. Anne's story teaches us to appreciate life and have courage, even when facing challenges. Another inspiring figure is Helen Keller, who became deaf and blind as a young child. With the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, Helen learned to communicate through touch. She worked hard and never gave up on her dreams. Helen went on to become a renowned author and speaker. Her life shows us the importance of perseverance, patience and making the most of our abilities. We can also learn from ordinary people who face struggles with grace. A story going viral online tells of a student who was caught napping in class because he had to work several jobs to pay tuition fees. Instead of punishing him, the professor showed compassion. This reminds us to have empathy and not judge others before knowing their full story. Stories of real people and their life lessons can motivate us to become better versions of ourselves. They show that our attitude makes a big difference, no matter what difficulties come our way. By taking inspiration from these narratives of resilience, hope and kindness, we too can positively impact those around us. Question 34: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? A. Stories of War and Peace B. The Power of Positive Thinking C. Life Lessons from Inspiring Stories D. Famous Authors and Their Works Question 35: The word “positive” in paragraph 2 is opposite in meaning to ________. A. angry B. negative C. confident D. excited Question 36: The word “perseverance” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A. achievement B. decision C. determination D. change Question 37: Which of the following is NOT stated in paragraph 3? A. Helen Keller became deaf and blind as a young child. B. Anne Sullivan helped Helen Keller learn to communicate. C. Helen Keller wrote many books. D. Helen Keller gave up on her dreams. Question 38: The word "This" in paragraph 4 refers to ________. A. The student napping in class B. The student working several jobs C. The professor showing compassion D. The professor punishing the student Question 39: According to the passage, Anne Frank's story teaches us ________. A. To avoid difficult situations B. To appreciate life and have courage C. To be wary of strangers D. To work hard in school Question 40: It can be inferred from the passage that ________. A. Life lessons only come from famous people B. Everyone has the ability to overcome challenges C. It's important to judge others quickly D. Only extraordinary stories can inspire us