PRACTICE TEST 1
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. original
B. collect
C. community
D. pottery
Question 2. A. artisans
B. skills
C. collections
D. handicrafts
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. assignment B. underground
C. importance
D. construction
Question 4. A. memorable B. historical
C. community
D. experience
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5. They are wondering __________ to go to buy traditional handicrafts.
A. what
B. where
C. how
D. if
Question 6. He could __________ all kinds of people because it was part of his job as a receptionist.
A. pass down B. deal with
C. take care
D. keep up with
Question 7. The more vehicles on the road, the __________ the traffic congestion becomes during peak
hours.
A. worse
B. best
C. worst
D. bad
Question 8. If you drink enough water, you __________ more energetic throughout the day.
A. can feel
B. will feel
C. might feel
D. would feel
Question 9. James is quite easy-going. He can __________ well with many types of people.
A. get on
B. take on
C. go on
D. come on
Question 10. Do you think she will __________ the truth about her husband?
A. find up
B. find out
C. come back D. look around
Question 11. Jane: “Do you have a minute, Dr. Smith?” - Dr. Smith: “__________”
A. Well, I'm not sure when.
B. Good, I hope so.
C. Sure. What's the problem?
D. Sorry, I haven't got it here.
Question 12. Tony: “Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?” - Cindy: “__________”
A. Thanks, but I'm afraid I've got something planned.
C. Thanks. And you?
B. I'm terribly sorry. But I have to disagree.
D. Sure. Go ahead.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 13 to 16.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT ANNOUNCEMENT
Welcome to City Bus Service! To have a safe trip, please (13) ....... these rules:
 Always have your (14) ........ ready for checking.
 (15) ......... to the announcements for important news.
 If you (16) ......... any bags left alone, tell the staff right away.
Question 13. A. ignore
B. follow
C. break
D. forget
Question 14. A. bag
B. money
C. ticket
D. map
Question 15. A. Shout
B. Listen
C. Speak
D. Turn
Question 16. A. see
B. hide
C. lose
D. forget
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet 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, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

We were excited about our annual school sports day. However, things didn't go exactly as
planned. ................
a. During the relay race, one of the runners tripped and fell, which caused a delay.
b. The events were well-organized, and everyone was ready to compete.
c. Despite the mishap, we managed to finish the races, and the day ended on a positive note.
A. b - a - c
B. a - b - c
C. c - b - a
D. b - c - a
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in Question 17).
A. The sports day was successful, and everyone had a lot of fun.
B. We had to postpone the sports day until the following week.
C. The relay race was canceled due to the accident.
D. We were disappointed, but we learned how to handle unexpected situations.
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.
Hi Elena,
How are you? In your last email, you asked me about places of interest in my community. Now I'll tell you
about them.
I live (19) _____ a suburb of Ha Noi. (20) _____ it's a small community, there are enough places of interest.
Near my house there are two parks with a lot of trees and (21) _____ facilities. People of all ages go there to
(22) _____ the fresh air, do exercise, and play badminton or basketball. I also go to these parks to play
badminton with my brother. (23) _____ place which people like in our community is the local library. It has
many new books of all kinds. In addition, it holds (24) _____ activities for book lovers, such as book review
competitions or meetings with famous authors. Therefore, it attracts a lot of readers each weekend. When you
visit Ha Noi, I'll take you to these places.
Tell me about the places of interest in your area in your next email.
Question 19. A. In
Question 20. A. But
Question 21. A. sporty
Question 22. A. take
Question 23. A. The others
Question 24. A. differ

B. On
B. however
B. sportsmen
B. enjoy
B. Others
B. different

C. Of
C. besides
C. sports
C. bring
C. Another
C. differently

D. with
D. although
D. sportingly
D. give
D. Other
D. differing

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 sentences.
Question 25. Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. enter
B. visit
C. arrive
D. return
Question 26. We should encourage students to join more social activities.
A. stimulate
B. permit
C. forbid
D. prevent
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 27. To an American, success is the result of hard-work and self-reliance.
A. devotion
B. enthusiasm C. laziness
D. industry
Question 28. Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.
A. refusal
B. admission
C. agree
D. confirmation

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?
A. Be careful as the road is narrow ahead.
B. Be careful as there is ice on the street.
C. Be careful when driving as the road is bumpy.
D. Be careful when driving as the road is slippery.

Question 30. What does the notice tell you to do?

A. Please visit the website and shop online.
B. This store will be moved to the nearest location.
C. You should pay attention when you find the nearest store.
D. You can visit the website to find the nearest location that is open.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 36.
Once upon a time in a small town, there was a community helper named Sam. Sam was a firefighter, and his
job was to take care of the town's safety. Every day, he would come back to the fire station, ready to respond
to any emergency.
One sunny afternoon, a fire broke out in a house near the town centre. Sam and his team quickly rushed to
the scene. They wore their protective gear and used their firefighting equipment to extinguish the flames.
Thanks to their swift action, everyone in the house was safe.
Another day, Sam noticed a delivery man struggling with a heavy package. Being a helpful person, Sam
offered his assistance. Together, they delivered the package to its destination, bringing a smile to the
recipient's face.
On a different occasion, Sam's neighbour had an electrical issue in their home. Sam, being a skilled
electrician as well, came to the rescue. He fixed the problem and ensured that the house had a safe and
functioning electrical system.
Sam's dedication and willingness to help made him a beloved member of the
community. People knew they could rely on him in times of need.
Question 31. What is the story about?
A. A delivery man
B. A firefighter
C. An electrician
D. All community helpers
Question 32. The word 'They' refers to __________
A. Sam and his children
B. Sam and the people in the house
C. Sam and his team
D. Sam and other helpers
Question 33. Who did Sam help with a heavy package?
A. A police officer
B. A teacher C. A delivery man
D. A mechanic

Question 34. What was Sam's additional skill?
A. Gardening
B. Cooking
C. Delivering things
D. Solving electric problems
Question 35. How did Sam help his neighbour?
A. He fixed an electrical problem. B. He delivered a package.
C. He fought a fire.
D. He taught a class.
Question 36. The word 'fixed' is closest in meaning to
A. applied
B. employed C. delivered
D. repaired
Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B,
C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that fits each of the numbered blanks from 37
to 40 the most.
A. They hop and run fast to escape from danger
B. can fly to find food and travel
C. They swim in the water and breathe with gills
D. They are slow but have strong protection
Animals are amazing creatures because they can do many things that help them survive. Birds, for example,
(37) ........... They have wings that allow them to fly high in the sky, and they can travel long distances when
they migrate. Some animals, like rabbits and kangaroos, are very fast and can jump high. (38) ........ They use
their strong legs to hop quickly away from danger, such as predators. Fish are different because they live in
water, like oceans, rivers, and lakes. (39) ........... They have scales to protect their bodies and fins that help
them swim smoothly. Finally, some animals, like turtles and snails, move very slowly. (40) .......... They have
shells on their backs, which act as a strong shield to keep them safe from harm.
Question 37. ..............

Question 38. ..............

Question 39. ..............

Question 40. ..............