PRACTICE TEST 1

A. PHONETICS
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. (0.8 points)
1. A. danger B. angry C. language D. passage
2. A. character B. children C. teacher D. change
3. A. picnic B. bite C. like D. exercise
4. A. unite B. underline C. university D. uniform

B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
(2.2 points)
5. How much __________ do you want?
A. milk B. apples C. plums D. peaches
6. There is ______ to eat in the refrigerator.
A. nothing B. nobody C. nowhere D. no one
7. He goes to school ______ five o’clock ______ the morning.
A. on/in B. for/at C. in/on D. at/in
8. We're going to buy ______ new computer next week.
A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
9. Jenny ______ this diamond necklace two weeks ago.
A. buys B. bought C. will buy D. buy
10. My new school ______ a large ______.
A. has - playground B. have - playground
C. has - playgrounds D. have - playgrounds
11. You don’t live in San Francisco, __________?
A. do you B. don’t you C. does you D. doesn’t you
12. The mayor’s ______ made phone calls for the mayor.
A. volunteer B. assistant
C. garbage collectors D. president
13. The students are excited ______ the school trip tomorrow.
A. at B. about C. with D. in

14. ______ don’t you come to my house? - OK. Let’s go.

A. Why B. Let’s C. When D. What
15. Do you collect stamps or other things ? - Yes, I am a stamp ______.
A. collecting B. collector C. collect D. collection
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in bracket. (0.4 points)
16. Our ________________ resources are limited so we should recycle all used things
(NATURE)
17. Although he tried his best to do it, he was ________________ (SUCCESS)
Supply the correct form or tense of the verbs in the brackets. (0.4 points)
18. He _______________ (not play) chess every weekend.

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19. It (rain) _______________ I hard. We can't do anything until it (stop) _______________.
Identify one mistake in each sentence and correct it. (0.6 points)
20. Pop music are popular with young people all over the world.
A B C D
Correction: _______________
21. How many orange juice do you drink every day?
A B C D
Correction: _______________
22. I am interesting in the history of Hue Imperial City.
A B C D
Correction: _______________
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges. (0.4 points)
23. Jane: “Hi Tom. How’s everything?
Tom: “_____________________”
A. Not bad. How are you? B. Hi. How do you do?
C. Not really. I’m on vacation. D. I’m a student here.
24. Mai: “Would you like something to eat?”
Lam: “_____________________. I’m not hungry now.”
A. Yes, I would. B. No, no problem.
C. No, thanks. D. Yes, it is.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. (0.6 points)
25. His uncle brought a birthday present wrapped in red paper.
A. bag B. past C. loan D. gift
26. My brother and I always have a bath before dinner.
A. take a shower B. wash the dishes C. clean the furniture D. wash the clothes
27. My friend is very clever. He can do all the difficult exercises.
A. stupid B. intelligent C. helpful D. generous

Mark the letter A, B, C, or to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions. (0.6 points)
28. Carlos was happy when he got his new bike from his parents.
A. glad B. excited C. sad D. joyful
29. Life in the countryside is boring. There aren’t many things to do there.
A. convenient B. exciting C. peaceful D. uncomfortable
30. Don’t stand in front of the TV, I’m trying to watch this programme.
A. next to B. between C. behind D. near

C. READING
Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
(1 point)

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 San Francisco, a very hilly city, is in the San Francisco Bay. Although there are many
modern skyscrapers in the city center, houses in the suburbs are in the styles of the 19th century.
The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco’s Chinatown is one thing that
you should not miss.
You can find the best food from around the world: Brazilian, Indian, Japanese, Korean,
Mexican, Russian, Thai, Chinese and much more. Don’t forget to visit a jazz club or an
outdoor coffee shop to enjoy good coffee and fresh air. You should visit Mission Dolores, an
old church built by the Spanish in the 18th century.

31. Which of the following sentences is true about San Francisco?

A. San Francisco is not a very hilly city.
B. San Francisco is not in the San Francisco Bay.
C. San Francisco has only old houses.
D. San Francisco is a city with modern skyscrapers in the city centre.

32. What is second paragraph about?

A. nightlife B. festivals C. scenery D. architecture
33. Where can we have coffee and enjoy fresh air?
A. Chinatown B. Old houses
C. Churches D. Outdoor coffee shops

34. Which of the following sentences is NOT true about San Francisco?
A. San Francisco is in the San Francisco Bay.
B. The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco’s Chinatown is very interesting.
C. You can only enjoy American and Chinese food in San Francisco.
D. You should enjoy jazz at a jazz club in San Francisco.

35. By whom was Mission Dolores built in the 18th century?

A. By people from Germany. B. By people from Spain.
C. By people from Brazil. D. By people from Europe.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 36 to 40. (1 point)
Our teacher always motivates us to take (36) _______ in the sports activity, quiz competitions,
oral and written activities, debates, scouting, group discussion and (37) _______ activities in
the school. Our class teacher teaches us to maintain discipline of the school and keeps the
school compound clean (38) _______ tidy. Our principal (39) _______ us motivational
messages daily on the stage of prayer. We learn to be honest, truthful, obedient and sincere in
our whole life. We learn (40) _______ to concentrate on the study in the class room. Our
school organizes a quiz competition, dance competition and sports competition annually
which is compulsory for us to participate.
36. A. piece B. part C. sort D. type
37. A. same B. similar C. another D. other
38. A. what B. if C. and D. or

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39. A. tell B. tells C. told D. telling
40. A. what B. when C. how D. why

D. WRITING
Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first. (1 point)
41. How much is the t-shirt? (COST)
 _____________________________________________________________________
42. The bookstore is to the left of the school (RIGHT)
 _____________________________________________________________________
43. I like watching action and romantic films. (ENJOY)
 _____________________________________________________________________
44. The lessons start at eight fifteen. (QUARTER)
 _____________________________________________________________________
45. I have a desktop and a bookcase in my classroom. (THERE)
 _____________________________________________________________________
Complete the following sentences based on the given clues. (0.6 points)
46. These exercises/too difficult/ students/do/without/mistakes.
_____________________________________________________________________
47. It / difficult / learn / two languages / same time.
_____________________________________________________________________
48. Last month / we /spend / four days / Da Nang / and / I not want / leave.
_____________________________________________________________________
Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences. (0.4 points)
49. like / Would / bacon / to / try / a / sandwich? / you /
_____________________________________________________________________
50. free / She / most / time / badminton. / spends / of / her / playing /
____________________________ _______________________________________
__ THE END__

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