PRACTICE 2 – ENGLISH 11

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.
1. A. athlete B. capital C. stalk D. talent
2. A. emblem B. member C. regret D. theme
Mark the letter A. B. C. or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. charter B. depict C. enter D. purchase
4. A. athlete B. continue C. principle D. regional
5. A. competition B. fundamental C. interference D. stability
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.
6. ASEAN organised different projects and activities to integrate its members.
A. combine B. interest C. separate D. upgrade
7. The major shortcoming of ASEAN as an organisation is the inability to go through many declarations,
agreements, and instruments that they have proliferated over the years.
A. advantage B. benefit C. drawback D. success
8. We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth, stability and
significant poverty alleviation over the past few years.
A. achievement B. development C.prevention D. reduction
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
9. All countries are obliged to maintain stability and peace in the world, because instability brings undesired
effects.
A. certain B. foreseen C. negative D. positive
10. Many people afraid that the victory of US president-elect Donald Trump might affect stability in Asia, more
specifically in the ASEAN region.
A. failure B. insecurity C. poverty D. weakness
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. Vietnamese athletes compete regionally and internationally and ____ high ranks in many sports.
A. hold B. keep C. mark D. score
12. Not all the winners will receive great prizes, but nobody leaves ____.
A. blank-handed B. clear-handed C. empty-handed D. white-handed
13. I ____ good about the race's outcome.
A. am B. feel C. look D. were
14. Do you ____ they will win?
A. believe B. involve C. promise D. suggest
15. I think the teacher was ____ with my speech.
 A. appreciated B. involved C. measured D. satisfied
16. I still ____ a lot of money on my student loans.
A. consist B. deserve C. involve D. owe
17. Lao PDR stands ____ Lao People's Democratic Republic.
A. by B. for C. on D. with
18. ASEAN ____ of ten Southeast Asian countries, namely: Brunei. Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
A. consists B. contains C. includes D. involves
19. The member states will act in accordance ____ the law to set out in various ASEAN instruments.
A. for B. of C. to D. with
20. The 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits will focus ____ efforts to build the ASEAN Community.
A. at B. for C. in D. on
Mark the letter A. B. C. or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
21. It is no use ____ a girl that she doesn't need to lose any weight.
A. convince B. convincing C. to convince D. to convincing
22. I have much homework that I ought ____.
A. do B. to doing C. doing D. to do
23. She did a funny little curtsy which Josh and Silver couldn't help ____ at.
A. laugh B. laughing C. to laugh D. to laughing
24. We are looking forward ____ out at the weekend.
A. go . B. going C. to go D. to going
25. You should give up ____ your sister.
A. being bullied B. bullied C. bullying D. to bully
26. The members meet once a week to develop and adopt proposals on new ____ and legislation.
A. policy B. politic C. political D . politician
27. She apologised ____ waiting so long.
A. for keeping me B. for me C. for me keeping D. to me for
28. Her mother prevented her ____ going out tonight.
A. about B. against C. at D. from
29. She insisted ____ talking to her lawyer.
A. in B. for C . on D. of
30. He is not good ____ maths. He is incapable ____ calculating.
A. at – of B. for – of C.on - for D. on - of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
31. ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, regional peace as well as provide opportunities for its
A B C D
members.
32. Being influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a wide diverse nation with
A B C
over 300 ethnic groups.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
33. "It's freezing outside! What happened to the weather report? I thought this cold front was supposed to pass.”
- “Yeah, ____”
A. I agreed with you. B. I thought so too. C. That's good point. D. You are right.
34. "Let's play Scrabble! I'm really good at spelling, too!" - "Oh, yeah? ____”
A. Does that make sense? B. I can't believe in that.
C. I worry about it. D. We'll see about that!
35. "I'm really excited for Aunt Mary's surprise birthday party this afternoon! Aren't you?" – “____”
A. Oh! I didn't know she was older. B. Really? What happened next?
C. Uh-huh! What then? D. Yeah! How old is she?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
Asia's economic, political and cultural importance is growing (36) ____ a never-before seen rate. Take
China, for example: In terms of purchasing power, China is now the largest (37) ____ of the world,
having recently (38) ____ over the crown from the long time leader United States. Understanding the
fundamental structural changes in the global economy and having studied abroad in Asia is a huge asset
on your (39) ____ when competing for jobs.
Due to the increasing importance of the continent, many international with experience in companies are
expanding to Asia and need (40) ____ with experience in Asian markets and culture. To get a glimpse
of the action and business ideas flowing from Asia, visit Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC)
website.
36. A. at B. by C. on D. with
37. A. economic B. economical C. economically D. economy
38. A. came B. passed C. kicked D. taken
39. A. summary B. profile C. resume D. requirement
40. A. employees B. employers C. employment D. unemployment
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Viet Nam from the 5th to 13th December, 2003. Although
it was the first time Viet Nam hosted such a big sports event, the Games were a great success. The
Games really became a festival that impressed sports enthusiasts with its spirit: solidarity, co-operation
for peace and development.
Athletes from 11 participating countries competed in 32 sports, and 444 gold medals were won. Some
teams such as table tennis, badminton, karate, volleyball, basketball and wrestling were composed of top
 competitors in the region. Many Games records were close to international levels. Viet Nam won 158
gold medals to finish at the top of the Southeast Asian Games medal standings. Thailand ranked second
with 90 golds, and Indonesia was third with only 55 golds. Singapore and Viet Nam were the two
nations which had participants who were presented with the Most Outstanding Athlete titles in the
Swimming and Shooting events. The Vietnamese Women's Football team successfully defended the
SEA Games title. Viet Nam and Thailand played in the Men's Football Final. The Thai Team won the
gold medal. In other sports such as karate, athletics, bodybuilding and wushu, the young and energetic
Vietnamese athletes performed excellently and won a lot of gold medals.
Viet Nam's first place finish was not surprising. Firstly, to prepare for the 22nd SEA Games, Viet Nam
carried out an intensive programme for its athletes, which included training in facilities, both home and
abroad. Secondly, with the strong support of their countrymen, the Vietnamese athletes competed in
high spirits. The country's success has proved that Viet Nam can organise sporting events on an
international level. A plan has been proposed for Viet Nam to host the Asia Sports Games at some point
in the future.
41. The word "title" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. power B. label C. headline D. trophy
42. According to the passage, what is NOT true about the 22nd Southeast Asian Games?
A. There were 11 countries participating in.
B. Many athletes had broken the world records.
C. Indonesia ranked higher than Singapore.
D. Vietnamese Women's Football team won gold medal.
43. The word "intensive” in paragraph 3 has OPPOSITE meaning to ____.
A. delicate B. flexible C. sensitive D. vigorous
44. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To explain the reasons why 22nd Sea Games was organised in Viet Nam.
B. To express the writer's love and how much he is proud of the country's success.
C. To introduce top competitors in the region and their ranking in the Games.
D. To show Vietnamese's ability in organising international sporting events.
45. It can be inferred from the passage that ____.
A. Viet Nam can organise sporting events better than other countries
B. Viet Nam had already planned for the next Sea Games in the future
C. Viet Nam prepared its athletes well for the 22nd SEA Games
D. Viet Nam protected its first place in SEA Games competition
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
46. Ireland doesn't allow people to smoke in bars.
A. Ireland doesn't enjoy smoking in bars. B. Ireland hates smoking in bars.
C. Smoking in bars is banned in Ireland. D. You should not smoke in bars in Ireland.
47. Working on the computer is not what she feels like.
A. She doesn't feel like work on the computer.
B. She doesn't feel like working on the computer.
C. She doesn't feel like to work on the computer.
D. She doesn't feel like to working on the computer.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
48. We cannot create a rule-based ASEAN. We don't have means of drafting, interpreting and enforcing rules.
A. Having means of drafting, interpreting and enforcing rules, it is impossible to create a rule-based
ASEAN.
B. It is impossible to create a rule-based ASEAN community with means of drafting, interpreting and
enforcing rules.
C. Not having means of drafting, interpreting and enforcing rules, we are unable to create a rule-based
ASEAN.
D. To have means of drafting, interpreting and enforcing rules, we are able to create a rule-based
ASEAN.
49. Indonesia was influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures. It is a widely diverse nation
with over 300 ethnic groups.
A. To influence by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a widely diverse nation
with over 300 ethnic groups.
B. To be influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a widely diverse
nation with over 300 ethnic groups.
C. Influencing by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a widely diverse nation
with over 300 ethnic groups.
D. Being influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures, Indonesia is a widely diverse
nation with over 300 ethnic groups.
50. There isn't a culture of respecting and following the rule. The ASEAN community's present goal cannot be
achieved.
A. Even though there isn't a culture of respecting and following the rule, the ASEAN community's
present goal cannot be achieved.
B. Not being a culture of respecting and following the rule, the ASEAN community's present goal
cannot be achieved.
C. Owing to the a culture of respecting and following the rule, the ASEAN community's present goal
cannot be achieved.
D. The ASEAN community's present goal cannot be achieved unless there is a culture of respecting and
following the rule.