PRACTICE 8
Time allotted: 60 min.
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.
1. A. pro'nounce

B. di'vide

C. re'duce

D. 'widen

2. A. con'testant

B. des'truction

C. 'paradise

D. ap'pearance

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.
3. A. passion

B. nation

C. statement

D. patient

4. A. closure

B. pleasure

C. ensure

D. leisure

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable answer to each of the following questions.
5. I've made an appointment at the dentist's. I ______________ her on Tuesday.
A. see

B. saw

C. will see

D. have seen

6. "We wish we ______________ have to do tests," said one boy.
A. don't

B. won't

C. didn't

D. mayn't

7. Artworks at the art gallery are often for sale ______________ at museums there is nothing for sale.
A. where

B. while

C. and

D. so

8. - “______________ do you like classical music?" - "Because it helps me relax."
A. How

B. What

C. Which

D. Why

9. Hoi An ______________ an important trading centre in Southeast Asia.
A. used to be

B. used to being

C. was used to be

D. use to be

10. He is very stubborn, so it is very difficult to ______________ him to go.
A. persuade

B. suggest

C. make

D. prevent

11. We can go to a national park to learn about the different ______________ of animals and plants.
A. means

B. sorts

C. classes

D. species

12. All of us were very ______________ at his early success.
A. surprised

B. interested

C. keen

D. fond

13. The road through our village is so narrow that the local government have decided to ________ it.
A. increase

B. extend

C. widen

D. lengthen

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14. When you finish eating, remember to put the dirty plates in the ______________.
A. cupboard

B. dishwasher

C. fridge

D. drawers

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.
15. Michael's leg is better now. He is relieved that he can play football again.
A. hurt

B. pleased

C. amused

D. bored

16. Remember to drop me a line while you are away on holiday.
A. give me a ring

B. take me with you

C. come and visit me

D. write to me

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.
17. The doctor said that my father was obese and that he had to go on a diet to correct the problem.
A. tired

B. too fat

C. very weak

D. underweight

18. My mother was frightened and worried when my brother did not come home after school.
A. comfortable

B. amused

C. nervous

D. terrified

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
19. - "I'm crazy about the new song by this band." - "_____________"
A. I am too.

B. I am either.

C. I do too.

D. I do either.

20. - "_____________" - "To sing Chinese songs."
A. How are you learning Chinese?

B. When are you learning Chinese?

C. What are you learning Chinese for?

D. Where are you learning Chinese?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
Located in Ninh Binh Province, Trang An ecotourism area belongs to Trang An Scenic
Landscape Complex. UNESCO recognised Trang An (21) _____________ a Natural Heritage Site in
2014. Trang An is not too far from Ha Noi, only about 90 km.
Trang An has a system of limestone mountains 250 million years old. It has an attractive
beauty with a series of valleys, lakes, caves, flooded forests, and limestone mountains. The area also
(22) __________ temples, pagodas, paddy fields, and small villages.

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The natural vegetation in Trang An Complex is very (23) _____________. According to
statistics, Trang An ecosystem has more than 600 species of plants, 200 species of animals, many of
which are in Viet Nam's red list. The aquatic ecosystem (24) _____________ about 70 species,
including many rare species, especially striped neck turtles that need to be protected.
Trang An offers three boat routes around the beautiful scenery. Each route presents you with
different experiences, scenic (25) _____________, and places to visit.
21. A. like

B. as

C. with

D. for

22. A. contains

B. controls

C. preserves

D. Occupies

23. A. wealthy

B. poor

C. nutritious

D. rich

24. A. finds out

B. hands down

C. consists of

D. looks into

25. A. scenes

B. landscapes

C. places

D. backdrops

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
In Britain people celebrate Harvest Festival by singing, praying, and decorating churches with
baskets of fruit and food, usually during the month of September. Harvest Festival reminds Christians
of all the good things God gives them. This makes them want to share with others who are not so
fortunate. In schools and in churches, people bring food from home to a Harvest Festival Service.
After the service, the food that has been put on display is usually made into parcels and given to
people in need.
In early times, Harvest Festival used to be celebrated at the beginning of the harvest season on
1 August and was called Lammas, meaning "loaf Mass". Farmers made loaves of bread from the new
wheat crop and gave them to their local church. They were used as the Communion bread during a
special mass thanking God for the harvest. The end of the harvest was celebrated with a big meal
called a Harvest Supper. The "Lord of the Harvest" sat at the head of the table. A goose stuffed with
apples was eaten along with a variety of vegetables. Goose Fairs were and still are held in English
towns today.
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26. After the Harvest Festival Service, the food is ______________.
A. put on display

B. put into parcels for display

C. given to people in need

D. brought to people's home

27. The word "fortunate" in the passage is closest in meaning to ______________.

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A. lucky

B. successful

C. wealthy

D. local

28. In early times, Harvest Festival was ______________.
A. celebrated in September

B. called Lammas

C. for local farmers

D. used as a Harvest Supper

29. Which of the statements is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. People decorate churches with baskets of fruit and food.
B. Food is brought home from schools and churches.
C. Farmers made loaves of bread from the new wheat crop.
D. People ate a goose along with a variety of vegetables.
30. The text is mainly about ______________.
A. Harvest Festival in early times

B. the "Lord of the Harvest"

C. the celebration of Thanksgiving Day

D. one of the festivals celebrated in Britain

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
31. He said that the lifestyle of his village has changed a lot for the last five years.
A. of

B. has changed

C. for

D. last five years

32. When readers contribute fund to private libraries, they are used the libraries without charge.
A. contribute

B. to private

C. are used

D. without charge

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
33. If my homework is difficult, I will ask you for help.
A. Unless my homework is difficult, I will ask you for help.
B. Unless my homework is easy, I will ask you for help.
C. I won't ask you for help because my homework is easy.
D. I won't ask you for help as my homework is difficult.
34. You watched the match on TV last night, didn't you?
A. Was the match on TV last night exciting?
B. Did you watch the match on TV last night?
C. Who watched the match on TV last night with you?
D. Do you want to watch the match on TV again?
35. "I'm coming back to my home town tomorrow," Phuong said.

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A. Phuong asked if I was coming back to my home town tomorrow.
B. Phuong said that she is coming back to her home town the next day.
C. Phuong wanted to be coming back to her home town the following day.
D. Phuong said that she was coming back to her home town the next day.
36. It's the first time I've used the Internet.
A. I have never used the Internet before.
B. I first used the Internet a long time ago.
C. It's the first time I've found the Internet useful.
D. I haven't used the Internet for a long time.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases
given.
37. he/born/1925/family/a doctor
A. He was born in 1925 into the family of a doctor.
B. He is born in 1925 into the family of a doctor.
C. It was said he born in 1925 in the family of a doctor.
D. He was said to born in 1925 in the family of a doctor.
38. not have/credit card/ find/difficult/book/airline ticket/online
A. Although I didn't have credit card, I found difficult to book an airline ticket online.
B. I don't have a credit card, I found it difficult to book an airline ticket online.
C. Not having a credit card, I found it difficult to book an airline ticket online.
D. As I don't have a credit card, so I found it difficult to book an airline ticket online.
39. If/look after/carefully/plant/survive/summer
A. If it looks after carefully, the plant can survive the summer.
B. If it is looked after carefully, the plant can survive the summer.
C. If it is looking after carefully, the plant can survive the summer.
D. If it is looked after carefully, the plant can survive from the summer.
40. Some students/volunteer/work/remote areas/provide education/children
A. Some students are volunteering work in remote areas provide education for children.
B. Some students volunteer working from remote areas to provide education for children.
C. Some students volunteer working in remote areas to provide education with children.
D. Some students volunteer to work in remote areas to provide education for children.

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