PRACTICE TEST 5

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the space given in each
sentence or best answers the question. (3.5 pts)
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. commit B. compete C. consume D. cover
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
A. assisted B. damaged C. explored D. improved
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. common B. extinct C. fragile D. massive
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. anecdote B. annoyance C. luxury D. vehicle
5. Linda: Are you coming to the party tonight?
Tom: I’m not sure. It depends _____ the weather.
A. at B. in C. of D. on
6. Mary: Where is Tom?
Ben: He _____ home.
A. had gone B. has gone C. has been going D. was going
7. Susan: Did you see the movie last night?
Mai: Yes, I loved it! It was really _____.
A. cheering B. concerning C. interesting D. threatening
8. Sophia: I don't bring my umbrella.
Nhi: _____ it starts raining, we’ll just stay inside.
A. Although B. Because C. However D. If
9. Brian: Are you going to the party tonight?
Hoa: No, I have to _____ my little brother.
A. give up B. look after C. take off D. turn up
10. Minh: Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
Mike: Sorry, I _____ it right now.
A. can B. must C. need D. should
11. Oanh: Did you hear the news?
Lucy: Yes, it was a big _____.
A. event B. deal C. issue D. story
12. Bob: I’m really sorry I’m late.
Nam: _____. We haven’t started yet.
A. Don’t mention it B. No problem C. You’re welcome D. Take care
13. David: I got 10 marks on my math test.
Brad: Wow, that’s fantastic! _____!
A. Congratulations B. Good luck C. Never mind D. See you later
14. Linda: I’m really _____ today.
Veronica: You should go to bed early tonight.
A. bored B. tired C. late D. interesting
II. Look at the notice or the sign. Choose the best answers (A, B, C, or D) for questions 15 and
16. (0.5 pt)
15. What does this image mean?

A. You should apply lotion to your hands.

B. You should dry your hands with a towel.
C. You should use hand sanitizer.
D. You should wash your hands with soap.
16. What will happen at the library next week?

I computer system installed next

week. Some services may be
temporarily unavailable.

A. Some services will be provided.

B. A new computer system will be put in place.
C. The library will be renovated.
D. The library will host an event.
III. Choose the word I phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following
announcement. (1.5 pts)
Living a healthy lifestyle is important for feeling good and staying active. Many people eat a balanced
diet (17) _____ includes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. (18) _____, they try to exercise regularly
to keep their bodies fit. For example, walking, jogging, or cycling can help improve cardiovascular
health.
Sleep is another key part of a healthy lifestyle. Getting (19) _____ rest helps the body recover and stay
energized for daily activities. It is recommended that adults sleep between 7 and 9 hours each night.
Some people choose to join sports teams or fitness classes to stay motivated. Others might enjoy ( 20)
_____ yoga or meditation to reduce stress. A healthy lifestyle also includes avoiding harmful habits,
such as smoking or excessive drinking.
Making small changes, like drinking more water and cutting down on sugary snacks, can (21) _____
big improvements in overall health. By making these choices, individuals can enjoy a (22) _____
quality of life and feel more energetic.
17. A. which B. who C. whom D. whose
18. A. However B. Instead C. Moreover D. Therefore
19. A. any B. enough C. many D. some
20. A. choosing B. making C. playing D. practicing
21. A. get around B. invest in C. lead to D. rely on
22. A. best B. better C. worse D. worst
IV. Read the following article on a bulletin board. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26
are True or False and choose the correct answers (A, B, C, or D) for questions 27 and 28. (1.5
pts)
The environment is very important for all living things. We depend on the environment for clean air,
water, and food. Sadly, many people are harming the environment. For example, pollution from cars
and factories makes the air dirty. This can cause health problems for people and animals. Another
problem is deforestation. When trees are cut down, animals lose their homes, and the soil can become
less fertile.
To protect the environment, everyone can take small steps. One simple action is to recycle paper,
plastic, and glass. Recycling helps reduce waste and saves resources. Also, planting trees helps restore
forests and provides homes for animals. It is important to use energy wisely. Turning off lights when
they are not needed and using public transportation can help reduce pollution.
By working together, we can make a big difference in keeping our planet clean and healthy for future
generations.
23. Pollution from cars can cause health problems.
24. Deforestation helps animals by giving them more space.
25. Recycling paper, plastic, and glass reduce waste.
26. Turning off lights can increase pollution.
27. What is one way to protect the environment mentioned in the text?
A. Cutting down more trees B. Recycling materials
C. Using more electricity D. Using more plastic
28. Why is it important to use energy wisely?
A. To cut down more trees B. To increase waste
C. To make the air dirty D. To save resources and reduce pollution
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. This new programme will ________________ older people to study at college. (able)
30. Television and radio refused to carry out ________________ for the album. (advertise)
31. Carla smiled ________________ at the cameras. (confidence)
32. That’s what makes the game so ________________ for the fans. (excite)
33. Their music still enjoys widespread ________________ among teenagers. (popular)
34. Their most ________________ belongings were locked in a safe in the bedroom. (value)
VI. Look at the entry of the word “experiment” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the
entry to complete the sentences with two words. (0.5 pt)
experiment (noun) /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
1 [countable, uncountable] a scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new
knowledge
◦ to do / perform / conduct an experiment
◦ The results of the experiment were inconclusive.
◦ in an experiment The 30 subjects in each experiment were divided into two groups.
◦ during an experiment The temperature was kept constant during the experiment.
◦ experiment on somebody / something Many people do not like the idea of experiments on
animals.
(Source: Oxford Learner’s Dictionary)
35. Several unexpected results occurred ___________________ with the cells.
36. The idea of conducting ___________________ animals was rejected.
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as
the sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt)
37. His English is not good enough to study space science.
 He wishes
38. He wasn't wearing a coat although it was quite cold.
 Despite
39. Steven Spielberg directed Jurassic Park.
 Jurassic Park
40. Tim started taking piano lessons two years ago.
 Tim has
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
➡️B. extinct

 common, fragile, and massive are stressed on the first syllable.

 extinct is stressed on the second syllable.

4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
➡️B. annoyance

 anecdote, luxury, and vehicle have stress on the first syllable.

 annoyance is stressed on the second syllable.

5. Linda: Are you coming to the party tonight?

Tom: I’m not sure. It depends _____ the weather.
➡️D. on

 The correct preposition is depend on.

6. Mary: Where is Tom?

Ben: He _____ home.
➡️B. has gone

 has gone means he went and is still not back.

7. Susan: Did you see the movie last night?

Mai: Yes, I loved it! It was really _____.
➡️C. interesting

 Best fits the context of enjoyment.

8. Sophia: I don't bring my umbrella.

Nhi: _____ it starts raining, we’ll just stay inside.
➡️D. If

 This is a first conditional sentence.

9. Brian: Are you going to the party tonight?

Hoa: No, I have to _____ my little brother.
➡️B. look after

 Look after means to take care of someone.

10. Minh: Can I borrow your pen for a moment?

Mike: Sorry, I _____ it right now.
➡️C. need

 Need fits best as it shows necessity.

11. Oanh: Did you hear the news?

Lucy: Yes, it was a big _____.
➡️D. story
  Big story is a common expression in news.

12. Bob: I’m really sorry I’m late.

Nam: _____. We haven’t started yet.
➡️B. No problem

 A natural, polite response to an apology.

13. David: I got 10 marks on my math test.

Brad: Wow, that’s fantastic! _____!
➡️A. Congratulations

 Appropriate for acknowledging success.

14. Linda: I’m really _____ today.

Veronica: You should go to bed early tonight.
➡️B. tired

 Feeling tired fits the context of needing rest.

III. Choose the best option for each blank:

17. A. which
18. C. Moreover
19. B. enough
20. D. practicing
21. C. lead to
22. B. better

IV. Reading Comprehension:

23. ✅ True – “Pollution from cars… makes the air dirty. This can cause health problems…”
24. ❌ False – Deforestation harms animals by destroying their homes.
25. ✅ True – “Recycling… helps reduce waste…”
26. ❌ False – Turning off lights reduces pollution, not increases it.

27. B. Recycling materials

28. D. To save resources and reduce pollution

V. Word Form:
29. enable
30. advertisement
31. confidently
32. exciting
33. popularity
34. valuable

VI. Dictionary Use (complete with two words):

35. during an experiment
36. experiments on animals

VII. Sentence Rewriting:

37. He wishes his English were good enough to study space science.
38. Despite the cold, he wasn't wearing a coat.
39. Jurassic Park was directed by Steven Spielberg.
40. Tim has been taking piano lessons for two years.