PRACTICE TEST 7 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. university B. uniform C. universe D. unimportant Question 2. A. swing B. wind C. brown D. watermelon 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. delivery B. electrician C. relationship D. importantly Question 4. A. ancient B. royal C. standard D. alive 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. Kim: “Why don't we go to the cinema to watch The Little Mermaid?” Olivia: “..............” A. I like the cinema, too. B. I’m afraid I can go. C. Sure. But please be careful with it. D. That sounds like a good idea. Question 6. The staff in that clothes shop are really helpful and friendly to their ............ A. guests B. customers C. acquaintances D. clients Question 7. Physical education is .......... in my school. Every student has two P.E. lessons per week. A. compulsory B. effective C. optional D. traditional Question 8. Jane’s parents are proud .......... her academic achievements. A. with B. in C. on D. of Question 9. This exercise is really difficult; I wish I .......... someone to help me with it. A. have B. C. had D. am having Question 10. My aunt is rather __________ about flying because she has a fear of heights. A. afraid B. terrified C. scared D. nervous Question 11. Sophia, __________ parents are famous singers, is always surrounded by lots of people. A. whose B. whom C. who D. which Question 12. The librarian told us __________ reference books out of the library. A. not took B. not taking C. not take D. not to take 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. OFFICE STAFF RECRUITMENT Show your skills and apply (13) ........ our office staff position. Submit your (14) ......... by March 15 to
[email protected]. Interviews will be (15) ......... April. We look forward to meeting (16) ........... right people. Join us and be part of a great team. Question 13. A. to B. at C. for D. over Question 14. A. apply B. application C. applicable D. applied Question 15. A. on B. in C. at D. for Question 16. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
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 organized a barbecue party in our backyard. Everything was set up, and the guests started arriving. However, something unexpected happened. .............. a. We quickly moved everything indoors and continued the party inside. b. Suddenly, it started to rain heavily, and the wind blew out the fire. c. Everyone rushed to grab the food and drinks before they got wet. A. b - c - a B. c - a - b C. a - b - c D. b - a - c Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17). A. The rain didn’t stop us from having a great time with our friends. B. We had to cancel the party and send everyone home. C. The rain stopped soon, and we moved back outside. D. Despite the weather, the party was a success. 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. Reading books has many benefits that can help improve our lives. We can (19) ........... new knowledge while enjoying stories and interesting facts. It can also be a great way to improve our vocabulary and communication skills, as we learn new words, phrases and expressions. (20) .........., reading books is a calming and relaxing activity that helps to reduce stress levels. When we read books, we practise (21) ........... and it improves our thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, research has shown that reading books regularly can improve memory and brain function over time. It is important to choose the right book that is not (22) ......... difficult for our level, so we can really understand the story and learn from it. Before buying a book, you should read the first few pages. This will give you a good idea of the book's difficulty level. If you are not sure (23) level of book to choose, ask a librarian or teacher (24) ........... help. Question 19. A. gain B. use C. show D. apply Question 20. A. However B. Moreover C. Although D. While Question 21. A. focusing B. focus C. to focus D. focused Question 22. A. enough B. quite C. too D. much Question 23. A. which B. how C. why D. what Question 24. A. about B. for C. from D. with 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. She / not / take part / any camps / five years. A. She hasn’t took part in any camps for five years. B. She hasn’t taken part any camps in five years. C. She hasn’t taken part in any camps for five years. D. She hasn’t took part in any camps since five years. Question 26. Last time / they / visit / our campus / two years ago. A. The last time they visit our campus is two years ago. B. The last time they visited our campus was two years ago. C. The last time they visit our campus was two years ago.
D. The last time they visited our campus is two years ago. 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. Hoa hardly ever enjoys listening to folk music. A. Hoa fancies listening to folk music. B. Hoa is very fond of listening to folk music. C. Hoa seldom enjoys listening to folk music. D. Hoa loves folk music and often plays it. Question 28. I am sorry to inform you that your application has been refused. A. I regret to inform you that your application has been refused. B. I regret informing you that your application has been refused. C. So sad to inform you that your application has been refused. D. I regret that your application has been refused. 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. You have to wear shoes that can provide protection in this area. B. You are allowed to wear shoes in this area. C. You should wear shoes in this area because of safety. D. You have to keep your shoes safe in this area. Question 30. Which sentence is true? A. You must keep walking on the grass. B. You must walk on the grass. C. You can’t walk on the grass. D. You shouldn’t walk on the grass. 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. E-commerce, or buying and selling things on the internet, is becoming more and more common. The majority of the stores that you can find in towns and cities throughout the country also have an internet outlet. However, some stores are only available online. E-commerce provides a lot of benefits. The first advantage is convenience. Customers can shop at any time of the day from anywhere with an internet connection. They can look through different products and compare prices with a few clicks of the mouse or taps on their phone. Another advantage of e-commerce is the wide range of options available. In a traditional store, you are limited to the products that are available in that store. However, with e-commerce, you can buy products from all over the world. However, e-commerce also has some disadvantages. Firstly, it can be unsafe. If customers enter personal information like credit card numbers on an unsafe website, hackers can steal it. Another disadvantage is that customers cannot touch or try out the product before buying it, so it may leave them feeling unsatisfied. The cost of shipping and delays in delivery may be another disadvantage for some shoppers. Question 31. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How online shopping becomes more common B. How to shop online safely C. The good and bad things about online shopping D. The reasons why people shop online Question 32. What can customers do more easily with e-commerce? A. Try products before buying B. Compare prices from different stores C. Meet store staff D. Make payments in cash Question 33. What is one possible disadvantage of shopping online? A. You must have a credit card if you want to shop online. B. Your product can be stolen while it is being shipped. C. You may feel unsatisfied as you cannot see the product. D. You cannot test the product before buying it. Question 34. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage? A. Every store lets customers buy things online or in their shops. B. When shopping online, people have access to as many options as they do when shopping at physical stores. C. People may lose their personal information when shopping online. D. E-commerce doesn’t allow people to shop whenever they want. Question 35. What is a common issue with shipping in e-commerce? A. It is always free B. There are no delays C. Customers may experience delays in delivery D. Products arrive damaged Question 36. What is the CLOSEST meaning of “unsafe” in the context of the passage? A. secure B. risky C. protected D. safe 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. which add a new and exciting favour. B. make an effort to creat these dishes with them C. maintaining a recipe book D. There are few ways in which one can preserve their culinary heritage. Food is an important part of our culture, and each family has its own unique culinary heritage. (37) ....... You can use any of these or a combination of these ways to ensure that future generations stay in touch with recipes close to your family. Some of the popular ways to preserve your culinary heritage include the following: cooking with your family, (38) ........... and cooking often. The small differences in the way we cook and the ingredients we use make our family recipe special. These dishes are loved by everyone in the family and should be preserved for future generations. Some of these recipes might have regional specialities (39) .......... If you want your future generations to know and appreciate the food that has been passed down in your family, it’s important to teach them these recipes. Even if you can only find time on weekends or your days off, (40) ........... This will create lasting memories and ensure that your family’s legacy continues to live on. Question 37. .............. Question 38. .............. Question 39. .............. Question 40. ..............
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