PRACTICE TEST

I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.
1. A. fought B. bought C . nought D.drought
2. A. benevolent B. content C. molecules D. technique
3. A. advantage B. adventure C. addition D. advertise
4. A. terrific B. terrace C. territory D. terror
5.A. imagine B. valentine C. discipline D. magazine
II. Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress.
6. A. relationship B. equipment C. customer D. deliberate
7. A. distinguish B. satisfy C. evidence D. readable
8. A. definition B. humidity C. necessity D. incredible
9. A. performances B. dictionary C. contemporary D. encouragement
10.A. international B. similarity C. agricultural D. veterinary
SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the space
provided.
1. Let’s _____ a glass and drink to the happy couple!
A. raise B. tinkle C. toast D. cheer
2. I have stored up so many memories over the years. Each picture is _____ with one incident in my life.
A. combined B. faced C. associated D. coincided
3. Please don’t talk about that day - I want to _____ it all behind me.
A. put B. make C. drop D. leave
4. Earthquakes sometimes come so soon _____.
A. one and another B. one after another C. one after the others D. one or
another
5. I do hope that the crisis will _____ out the best in our team.
A. get B. try C. make D. bring
6. If you _____ the speed limit, you will be fined.
A. pass B. overtake C. spoil D. break
7. If I had remembered _____ the window, the thief would not have got in.
A. to close B. closing C. to have closed D. having
closed
8. It goes without _____ that you’ll be paid for all this extra time you’re spending on this project.
A. telling B. saying C. mentioning D. wondering
9. _____ that you can get some kind of grant for your studies.
A. There are little chances B. The chances are few C. The chance is little D. There is
little chance
10. Have you ever experienced your mind _____ blank during an exam?
A. going B. go C. to go D. gone
11. _____ I could not put it down until I finished it.
A. The article was such interesting that C. So interesting the article was that
B. It was so interesting article D. Such was an interesting article that
12. If we had speculated how difficult the situation would be, things _____ different now.
A. would have been B. will be C. are D. would be
13. A. Though she was a young infant C. She is a young infant
B. Young infant as she is D. Though a young infant
14. All of the senses………..must pass through intermediate gateways to be processed before they are
registered in the brain.
A. but smell B. until smell C. to smell D. for smell
15. The government has made no _____ in the fight against inflation, indeed, the situation has worsened
recently.
A. headway B. effect C. avail D. triumph
16. They managed to free him from the burning car in the ______ of time.
A. tick B. wink C. nick D. brink
17. Why not buy the dress on -____ then you can take it back if it doesn’t fit your mother.
A. agreement B. approval C. affirmation D. affection
18. Excuse me, I wonder if you could help me? Do you _____ Business English courses at your school?
A. arrange B. give C. study D. run
19. is a general category that includes all mental states and activities.
A. What do psychologists call cognition. B. Psychologists call it cognition.
C. What psychologists call cognition. D. Cognition, as it is called by psychologists, which
20. After the accident, there was considerable doubt ____ exactly what had happened.
A. in the question of B. as to C. in the shape of D. for

II. WORD FORM

1. He insisted that his project be __________ by the Council thought it was costly and impractical. (PRIOR)
2. Though she tried to keep calm, I noticed some __________ in her voice. (URGE)
3. Compared to foreign universities, Vietnamese universities are still __________ to meet a great number of
students. (EQUIP)
4. Michael Jackson’s first two music videos were __________ effort with the Hollywood director John
Landis. (JOIN)
5. I am afraid that you have been __________ about the schedule. The key speech will be on Friday, not
today. (INFORM)
6. Unicorns and dragons are just Asian __________ and legendary animals. (IMAGINE)
7. A popular type of vaccine contains living __________ that have been caused harmless. (ORGANIC)
8. The suspect was questioned why there was no __________ in his diary that day. (ENTER)
9. Peter’s ____________ got worse as he returned to wear glasses. (eye)
10. Low _______ of animal fats generally means a low risk of heart disease. (consume)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
51. Evidently, the increasing popularity of internet share has led to further investment out of this sector and
there are persistent rumors of takeovers.
52. In the United States among 60 percent of the space on the pages of newspapers is reserved for
advertising.
53. Recently in the automobile industry, multinational companies have developed to the point where such
few cars can be described as having been made entirely in one country.
54. What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading easily
among the population.
55. The vitamin content of fish may be considered as similar as beef .

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION

I.Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap.

Why do we smile?
Every human (0)__________is born with the ability to smile. We know this because even children who are
(1)
..........to see can still grin. A smile is a natural reaction (2)........., a positive moment, like a friendly face or a
clever joke. But this isn’t the first reason we smile. Most babies first smile when they (3) ............the age of
six to eight weeks. It’s usually an accident: an expression (4).........when exercising their facial muscles (or
passing wind!). But once they realise a smile (5)................them a lot of attention- huge smiles and happy
noises
in return- they learn to try it again. And it doesn’t (6)...............too much effort either- we need 43 muscles to
frown but only 17 smile.
But not every creature can smile. Although your pet dog may sometimes (7)............like it’s smiling back at
you, it’s not. Animals do (8)...........some of the same emotions as us, but they don’t smile. A dog’s cheerftil
face is more (9)............to be a sign of confusion, while dolphins (10)............the muscles for facial
expressions
(their mouths are permanently turned upwards which makes them appear to be smiling). Animals express
their joy through other movements, like a (11).............tail or a backwards flip. Some, (12) ..............as
chimpanzees
and rats, can even laugh.
0. A. person B. creature C. creation D. being
1. A. incapable B. useless C. unable D. helpless
2. A. of B. for C. with D. to
3. A. reach B. make C. achieve D.
4. A. done B. given C. made accomplish
D. pushed
5. A. gets B.pays . C. draws D. points
6 A. use B. cost C. take D. make
7. A.show B. look C. suggest D, appear
8. A.sense B. experiment C. release D.
9. A. possible B. probable C. likely experience
D. kindly
10. A. lose B. lack C. miss D. need
11. A. waging B. revolving C. shifting D. stirring
12. A. so B.such C, therefore D. much

II. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided.
Simply being bilingual doesn’t qualify someone to interpret. Interpreting is not only a mechanical process
of converting one sentence in language A into the same sentence in language B. (1)..............., its a complex
art in which thoughts and idioms that have no obvious counterparts from (2)......................... to tongue _ or
words that have several (3).................... must be quickly transformed in such a way that the message is
clearly and accurately expressed(4)..........................the listener.
At one international conference, an American speaker said, “You cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear”,
which meant (5)....................... to the Spanish audience. The interpretation was, “A monkey in a silk dress is
still a monkey” _ an idiom the Spanish (6)......................... and that expressed the same idea.
There are 2 kinds of interpreters, simultaneous and consecutive. The former, (7)..................... in a separated
booth, usually at a large multilingual conference, speaks to listeners wearing headphones, interpreting what
a foreign language speaker says - actually a sentence behind. Consecutive interpreters are the ones most
international negotiations use. They are employed for smaller meetings (8)..................... sound booths and
headphones. Consecutive interpretation also requires two-person teams. A (9).................... speaker says his
piece while the interpreter, using a special shorthand, takes (10)..................... and during a pause, tells the
client what was said.

III. III. Choose the item (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the unfinished statement about the passage.

Recent technological advances in manned and unmanned vehicles, along with breakthroughs in satellite
technology and computer equipment, have overcome some of the limitations of divers and diving equipment
for scientists doing research on the great oceans of the world. Without a vehicle, divers often became
sluggish, and their mental concentration was severely limited. Because undersea pressure affects their
speech organs, communication among divers has always been difficult or impossible. But today, most
oceanographers avoid the use of vulnerable human divers, preferring to reduce the risk to human life and
make direct observations by means of instruments that are lowered into the ocean, from samples taken from
the water, or from photographs made by orbiting satellites. Direct observations of the ocean floor can be
made not only by divers but also by deep-diving submarines in the water and even by the technology of
sophisticated aerial photography from vantage points above the surface of more than seven miles and cruise
at depths of fifteen thousand feet. In addition, radio-equipped buoys can be operated by remote control in
order to transmit information back to land-based laboratories via satellite. Particularly important for ocean
study are data about water temperature, currents, and weather. Satellite photographs can show the
distribution of sea ice, oil slicks, and cloud formations over the ocean. Maps created from satellite pictures
can represent the temperature and the color of the ocean's surface, enabling researchers to study the ocean
currents from laboratories on dry land. Furthermore, computers help oceanographers to collect, organize,
and analyze data from submarines and satellites. By creating a model of the ocean's movement and
characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns and possible effects of the ocean on the environment.
 Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites and computers than on research
ships or even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of information more quickly and
more effectively. Some of humankind's most serious problems, especially those concerning energy and
food, may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology.
1. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. Communication among drivers B. Direct observation of the ocean floor
C. Undersea vehicles D. Technological advances in oceanography
2. The word "sluggish" is closest in meaning to ______.
A. very weak B. nervous C. confused D. slow moving
3. This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon _____________.
A. vehicles as well as divers B. controlling currents and the weather
C. radios that divers use to communicate D. the limitations of diving equipment
4. Drives have had problems in communicating underwater because ___________.
A. they did not pronounce clearly
B. the water destroyed their speech organs
C. the pressure affected their speech organs
D. the vehicles they used have not been perfected
5. The word "cruise" could best be replaced by _________.
A. travel at a constant speed B. function without problems
C. stay in communication D. remain still
6. Undersea vehicles ______.
A. have the same limitations that divers have
B. are too small for a man to fit inside
C. make direct observations of the ocean floor
D. are very slow to respond
7. The word “information” is closest in meaning to _______.
A. samples B. photographs C. data D. articles
8. How is a radio-equipped buoy operated?
A. By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform
B. By operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore
C. By operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater
D. By operators outside the vehicle on a ship
9. Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs?
A. The location of sea ice B. Cloud formations over the ocean
C. The temperature of the ocean's surface D. A model of the ocean's movements
10. The words “those” refers to _____.
A. vehicles B. problems C. ships D. computers
IV. Read the passage below and answer Questions 28-35. The following text has eight sections, A-H.
Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings below.
List of Headings

i. Why Perriss chose a career in supermarkets 28. Section A

ii. Preparing for customers to arrive 29. Section B
iii. Helping staff to develop 30. Section C
iv. Demonstrating a different way of organising a 31. Section D
store 32. Section E
v. The benefit of accurate forecasting 33. Section F
vi. Keeping everything running as smoothly as 34. Section G
possible 35. Section H
vii. Making sure the items on sale are good enough
viii. Noticing when customers need assistance
ix. How do staff feel about Perriss?
x. Perriss’s early career
What is it like to run a large supermarket?
Jill Insley finds out
A: You can’t beat really good service. I’ve been shopping in the Thamesmead branch of supermarket chain
Morrisons, in south-east London, and I’ve experienced at first hand, the store’s latest maxim for improving
the shopping experience – help, offer, thank. This involves identifying customers who might need help,
greeting them, asking what they need, providing it, thanking them and leaving them in peace. If they don’t
look like they want help, they’ll be left alone. But if they’re standing looking lost and perplexed, a member
of staff will approach them. Staff are expected to be friendly to everyone. My checkout assistant has
certainly said something to amuse the woman in front of me, she’s smiling as she leaves. Adrian Perriss,
manager of the branch, has discussed the approach with each of his 387 staff. He says it’s about recognising
that someone needs help, not being a nuisance to them. When he’s in another store, he’s irritated by
someone saying, ‘Can I help you?’ when he’s only just walked in to have a quick look at the products.

B: How anyone can be friendly and enthusiastic when they start work at dawn beats me. The store opens at
7 am, Monday to Saturday, meaning that some staff, including Perriss, have to be here at 6 am to make sure
it’s clean, safe and stocked up for the morning rush. Sometimes he walks in at 6 am and thinks they’re never
going to be ready on time, but they always are. There’s so much going on overnight – 20 people working on
unloading three enormous trailers full of groceries.

C: Perriss has worked in supermarkets since 1982, when he became a trolley boy on a weekly salary of £76.
‘It was less money than my previous job, but I loved it. It was different and diverse. I was doing trolleys,
portering, bread, cakes, dairy and general maintenance.’ After a period in the produce department looking
after the fruit and vegetables, he was made produce manager, then assistant store manager before reaching
the top job in 1998. This involved intensive training and assessment through the company’s future store
manager programme, learning how to analyse and prioritise sales, wastage, recruitment and many other
issues. Perriss’ first stop as the store manager was at a store which was closed soon afterwards, though he
was not to blame.

D: Despite the disappointing start, his career went from strength to strength and he was put in charge of
launching new stores and heading up a ‘concept’ store, where the then new ideas of preparing and cooking
pizzas in store, having a proper florist and fruit and vegetable ‘markets’ were trialled. All Morrisons’
managers from the whole country spent three days there to see the new concept. That was hard work,’ he
says, ‘long days, seven days a week, for about a year.’

E: Although he oversees a store with a large turnover, there is a strong practical aspect to Perriss’s job. As
we walk around, he chats to all the staff while checking the layout of their counters and the quality of the
produce. He examines the baking potato shelf and rejects three, one that has split virtually in half and two
that are beginning to go green. He then pulls out a lemon that looks fine to me. When I ask why, he picks up
a second lemon and says: ‘Close your eyes and just feel and tell me which you would keep.’ I do and realise
that while one is firm and hard, the other is going a bit squashy.

F: Despite eagle-eyed Perriss pulling out fruit and vegetable that most of us would buy without a second
thought, the wastage each week is tiny: produce worth £4,200 is marked down for a quick sale, and only
£400-worth is scrapped. This, he explains, is down to Morrisons’ method of ordering, still done manually
rather than by computer. Department heads know exactly how much they’ve sold that day and how much
they’re likely to sell the next, based on sales records and allowing for influences such as the weather.

G: Perriss is in charge of 1,000 man-hours a week across the store. To help him, he has a key team of four,
who each have direct responsibility for different departments. He is keen to hear what staff think. He
recently held a ‘talent’ day, inviting employees interested in moving to a new job within the store to come
and talk to him about why they thought they should be promoted, and discuss how to go about it. ‘We had
twenty- three people come through the door, people wanting to talk about progression,’ he says. ‘What do
they need to do to become a supervisor? Twenty-three people will be better members of staff as a result of
that talk.’

H: His favourite department is fish, which has a four-meter-long run by Debbie and Angela, who are busy
having a discussion about how to cook a particular fish with a customer. But it is one of just 20 or so
departments around the store and Perriss admits the pressure of making sure he knows what’s happening on
them all can be intense. ‘You have to do so much and there could be something wrong with every single
one, every day,’ he says. ‘You’ve got to minimise those things and shrink them into perspective. You’ve got
to love the job.’ This is what Perriss certainly does.
Questions 36-40
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text above?

In boxes 36-40 on your answer sheet, write

TRUE if the statement agrees with the information

FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this

36. Perriss encourages staff to offer help to all customers.

37. Perriss is sometimes worried that customers will arrive before the store is ready for them.
38. When Perriss first became a store manager, he knew the store was going to close.
39. On average, produce worth £4,200 is thrown away every week.
40. Perriss was surprised how many staff asked about promotion on the ‘talent’ day.

SECTION D: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. Jane was coming this evening but she has apparently changed her mind.
Jane seems………………………………………………………………….
2. People who haven’t been abroad shouldn’t criticize foreign customs.
Nobody……………
3. It’s up to you to decide the way you want to live your life. (DEPENDS)
How ________________________________________________________________________________
4. You’ve got to accept that you are too old for that sort of activity. (GROWN)
It’s time you __________________________________________________________________________
5. Only a week later did we realize what had happened. (FOLLOWING)
It wasn’t ___________________________________________________________________________
6. I have never seen a dancer as talented as Helena. (FAR)
Helena is ________________________________________________________________________
7. I didn’t know who painted this, but he was a genius. (ARTIST)
Whoever the
8. If only I had told the star how much I enjoyed meeting him. (PLEASURE)
I regret ______________________________________________________________________________
9. The young girl stopped working though the salary was very high. (GAVE)
No matter how ___________________________________________________________________
10. After he had sent me the note, he left the town forever. (GOOD)
Having ___________________________________________________________________