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TEST 2

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation.
Question 1: A. language

B. cultural

C. interact

D. landline

Question 2: A. private

B. communicate

C. classmate

D. translate

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress.
Question 3: A. holography

B. communicate

C. disadvantage

D. technology

Question 4: A. episode

B. addicted

C. excitement

D. assistant

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: We need _______ evidence to confirm the existence of aliens.
A. science

B. scientist

C. scientific

D. scientifically

C. then

D. than

Question 6: My sister asked me what I was doing _____ .
A. now

B. after

Question 7: These are the children's shoes. They're ______.
A. their

B. they

C. theirs

D. them

Question 8: The workers said that robots _______them on assembly lines.
A. were replacing

B. are replacing

C. have been replace

D. replace

Question 9: Fingerprint ____sometimes need more time than usual to read your fingerprints.
A. screens

B. computers

C. scanners

D. printers

Question 10: Sue wants to go to the supermarket to buy some _____bulbs.
A. precise

B. field

C. light

D. steam

Question 11: Mars is the most _______planet in our Solar System besides EARTH.
A. powerful

B. notable

C. appropriate

D. habitable

Question 12: He said that Emily was wearing a brown dress she'd bought ______.
A. yesterday

B. the previous day

C. the following day

D. tomorrow

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that
best fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16.
LIBRARY GUIDELINES
When using our library, please follow these guidelines to maintain a quiet and respectful environment:
* Always (13) ____ your books on time to avoid any late fees.
* Do not (14) ____ noise when others are studying.
* Remember to bring (15) ____ library card with you every time you visit.
* Please keep your mobile phones (16) ____ silent mode when inside the library.
Question 13: A. bring
Question 14: A. take

B. keep
B. make

C. borrow
C. create

D. return
D. give

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Question 15: A. the

B. an

C. your

D. a

Question 16: A. on

B. in

C. with

D. by

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17
to 18.
Question 17: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order to make a logical text.
a. Many people in the community have joined the program and are enjoying it.
b. The program includes book clubs and reading challenges for all ages.
c. Our local library started a new reading program this month. It is quite popular.
A. c - a - b

B. a - c - b

C. b - a - c

D. c - b - a

Question 18: Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text in Question 17.
A. The reading program has helped increase library visits significantly.
B. The library is planning to add more books to the collection.
C. Some participants have found the reading challenges difficult.
D. The program also includes author visits and book signings.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that best
fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.
Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information even (19)
____ than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at the same time. Third, they can
store information for a long time. They do not forget things that the common people do. (20)_____,
computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they usually do not make mistakes. Recently,
it is important (21) about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Many companies have
computers at work. (22) ____, most universities (23)____ day and night courses in Computer Science.
Another way to learn is from a book, or from a friend. After a few hours of practice, you can (24) ______
with computers.
Question 19: A. quickly

B. quicklier

C. more quickly

D. most quickly

Question 20: A. Finally

B. Finish

C. Final

D. Finishing

Question 21: A. know

B. knew

C. knowing

D. to know

Question 22: A. In addition

B. However

C. Therefore

D. So

Question 23: A. have

B. has

C. had

D. having

Question 24: A. do

B. play

C. get

D. work

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence.
Question 25: “I think there are 9 planets in the solar system,” David said.
A. David thought there are 9 planets in the solar system.
B. David thought there were 9 planets in the solar system.
C. David said he thought there are 9 planets in the solar system.
D. David said to be have 9 planets in the solar system.

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Question 26: Due to the supermarket's set prices, I am unable to bargain there.
A. Because the fixed prices at supermarkets, I can never haggle there.
B. Since grocery pricing are set, I can never haggle there.
C. I can never bargain at a supermarket because the prices is fixed.
D. Since grocery pricing are fixed, I never can haggle there.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues.
Question 27: Telepathy/ way/ communicate/ instantly/ thought
A. Telepathy is a way to communicate instantly by thought.
B. Telepathy is a way communicate instantly by thought.
C. Telepathy is a way communicate instantly through thought.
D. Telepathy is a way to communicate instantly thought.
Question 28: Schools/ use/ advanced technology/ monitor/ students/ better.
A. Schools use advanced technology to monitor students better.
B. Advanced technology uses schools to monitor better students.
C. Better schools use technology to monitor students advanced.
D. Students use advanced technology in schools to monitor better.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer.
Question 29:
A. You are required to stop walking immediately.
B. You must avoid stepping on fragile surfaces.
C. Be careful of tripping risks and watch your step.
D. Running is allowed in this area.
Question 30:
A. Conversations are encouraged in the library.
B. Visitors are not allowed to use the library.
C. Eating and drinking are allowed in the library.
D. Visitors must remain quiet in the library.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each
question from 31 to 36.
BENEFITS OF VIDEO CONFERENCING
Video conferencing is the technology that allows you to hold meetings with people who are in
different places while seeing them and talking to them in real time. It is different from simple video calling,
which is often one-to-one video communication. In the past, video conferencing needed complex and
expensive equipment. Today, it's easy to join in a video conference on your computer or smart phone with
Internet connectivity. Moreover, video conferencing is also an important tool for people who work away
from the office, often at home because it helps to save time and money for them.

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Video conferencing can help teachers in teaching, too. Video conferencing is a great way of learning
and sharing knowledge beyond distance. Courses can take place with the teacher and each different student
living in a different location. This will help education spread even to remote mountainous areas.
Question 31: Video conferencing helps people ____.
A. Send message

B. send snail mail

C. send snail mail

D. hold meetings

Question 32: How does video conferencing help people?
A. It helps connect people in different places in real time
B. It helps connect people in different places in future time
C. It helps connect people in same places in real time
D. It helps connect people in same places in future time
Question 33: What can people do with video conferencing?
A. People can see and touch each other
B. People can see and use telepathy
C. People can see and talk to each other
D. People can talk and touch each other.
Question 34: Which statement below is NOT TRUE?
A. Video calling is often one-to-one communication
B. Video conferencing can happen between many people
C. In the past, video conferencing needed simple equipment
D. Today, video conferencing only needs smartphone with Internet connectitvity.
Question 35: The word “allow” is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____.
A. enable

B. permit

C. let

D. prevent

Question 36: The word “expensive” is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. unaffordable

B. cheap

C. reasonable

D. consumable

Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the letter
A, B, C or D that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information even more
quickly than a person. (37) ______. Third, they can keep information for a long time. They do not forget
things that the common people do. (38) ______. They are not perfect, (39) _____. Recently, it is important to
know about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Some companies have classes at work. In
addition, most universities offer day and night course offers in Computer Science. Another way to learn is
from a book, or from a friend. After a few hours of practice, (40) _____. You may not be an expert, but you
can have fun.
A – Moreover, computers are almost always correct
B - Second, computers can work with a lot of information at the same time
C - but they usually do not make mistakes

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D - you can work with computers
Question 37. _____ Question 38. _____ Question 39. _____ Question 40. _____