2000 CÂU TRẮC NGHIỆM LUYỆN THI THPTQG TIẾNG ANH Collected by Mrs Trang Anh Facebook: Mrstranganh87 MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST 0001 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A hear B dear C pear D clear A punctual B rubbish C frustrate D furious A theatre B therefore C throughout D thunder A influenced B terrified C averaged D accompanied A hat B dangerous C battle D calculate II Choose the word whose stress is different A accurate B customer C computer D exercise A contaminate B supervisor C investigate D convenient A reduction B popular C financial D romantic A environmental B personality C representative D technological 10 A suffer B reduce C sanguine D intimacy III VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences 11 His _and bad work led to his dismissal from the firm A unpunctual B unpunctuality C in punctual D inpunctuality 12 What you think is more important in the person you marry _intelligence or A attractively B attraction C attractiveness D attracted 13 The peacocks roam within Whipsawed Wild Animal Park A free B leisurely C pleasant D comfortably 14 Doctors have accepted that acupuncture can work for pain _ A release B liberation C relief D killing 15 You cannot ski on those tracks any longer, for most of the snow has _ A broken B dissolved C melted D vaporized 16 I wanted to build a bookcase, but I couldn't make of the instructions A sense B understanding C sight D reality 17 The laser beam can make the birthmark less A remarkable B noticeable C conspicuous D significant 18 We the time: we ran out of time at last, and failed the race A outlasted B overwhelmed C underestimated D undercharged 19 It can _ from the passage that Mars may outshine Jupiter one day A be implied B refer C be inferred D indicate 20 A part-time job gives me the freedom to _ my own interests A pursue B seek C chase D run after 21 The Chinese printing A invented B discovered C found out D revealed 22 That English will become dominant in most scientific fields is _ A predicting B predictable C on predictions D to predict 23 Taxation has been used to increase the price and reduce the _ of cigarettes A consumer B consuming C consumed D consumption 24 She passed the exam with excellent results and was _ a scholarship A rewarded B presented C gave D granted 25 It is widely believed that human beings are descended from one common ancestor A every B all C every of D all of 26 In the ever _ world of computers it is necessary to be adaptable A advanced B advance C advancing D advances 27 I caught _ of to lion lying under the tree, and my heart jumped A view B sight C look D scene 28 What I like best of him is his A dependence B dependable C independence D dependency 29 In industrial cities, of smoke are the popular sight A column B pillars C stacks D tubes 30 It is a matter of to include pens and paper in the conference documents A convenience B advantage C benefit D profit 31 In the 1960s _was concerned about pollution A hardly everyone B rarely anyone C hardly anyone D rarely someone 32 We should impose restrictions _ media advertising of alcohol A in B with C from D on 33 After the war, many of us _ touch with our relatives A kept B lost C on D got 34 women, men are much more muscular A Comparison with B Comparing with C compared with D to compare 35 I hope I haven't got luggage A too many B so many C too much D so much 36 I am looking forward to on vacation A go B be going C going D having gone 37 The department store _ by the Johansson for many years A has been run B is run C runs D has run 38 People in my office exchange cards with _during the holidays A ourselves B themselves C try others D one another 39 It is years _ we moved to Chicago A when B that C since D after 40 The theatre failed _ a suitable play to appeal to audience A producing B to produce C to have produced D producing of 41 I wondered why he _ his job A has changed B changes C used to change D had changed 42 She _ to take her neighbor to court if he didn't stop making so much noise A threatened B offered C promised D suggested 43 I think he will join us, _ A doesn't he B won't he C will he D don't I 44 I was just about to ring up his office _ he arrived home A when B although C then D as 45 He put the two letters into the wrong envelopes _ mistake A on B by C with D in 46 Even though he was bored _ doing the same thing every day, he was nervous making a change A about/ at B with/ for C in/ about D with/ about 47 While Peter was driving home last night, he petrol A was running out B was running out of C ran out of D ran out 48 They gave me their address _ send them a brochure A so that I B in order to C so that I could D in order that I will 49 She wondered _ her father looked like now, after so many years away A how B whose C what D that 50 The police suggested that anyone who saw the accident _in touch with them A should get B got C had to get D would get IV Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given 51 I last saw him in 1998 A I didn't see him since 1998 B It is in 1998 that I saw him C I haven't seen him since 1998 D It has been 1998 since I saw him 52 They say that the doctor has made a serious mistake A The doctor is said that he has made a serious mistake B It is said that the doctor has been made a serious mistake C The doctor is said to have made a serious mistake D The doctor is said to make a serious mistake 53 My shoes need cleaning A I need to clean my shoes B I have to clean my shoes C Cleaning is needed for my shoes D I need to have my shoes cleaned 54 You ought to make up your mind now A It is time you made up your mind B Making up your mind is necessary C You should have made up your mind D It is possible to make up your mind 55 She is the most intelligent woman I have ever met A I have never met a more intelligent woman than her B She is not as intelligent as the women I have ever met C I have ever met such an intelligent woman D She is more intelligent than I 56 She says that it's good if I make my own decisions A She encourages me making my own decisions B She encourages me to make my own decisions C I was encouraged by her to make my own decisions D Making my own decisions is her encouraging 57 I am sure that Tina didn't steal the money A Tina couldn't steal the money B Tina couldn't have stolen the money C Tina mustn't have stolen the money D Tina shouldn't have stolen the money 58 It is worthiness to ask John for help A John is worthless to help B John is worth helping C It is no use to ask John for help D It is no good asking John to help 59 We prefer going by train because we can enjoy the sight A We would like to go by train or we will enjoy the sight B We enjoy the sight although we go by train C We prefer going by train to enjoying the sight D We would like to go by train so that we can enjoy the sight 60 We not need much furniture because the room is small A The smaller the room is the less furniture we need B The smaller the room, the fewer furniture we need C The small room makes the furniture less and less D Much furniture is needed for a small room 61 His behavior is understandable A We can understand what he behaves B We can understand why he behaves like that C It is difficult to understand his behavior D It is understood that he behaves 62 As the luggage was so heavy, we had to take a taxi A We had to take a taxi because of the heavy luggage B We had to take a taxi so that we can have heavy luggage C Although the luggage was heavy, we took a taxi D We had to take a taxi, so we had heavy luggage 63 Apples are usually cheaper than oranges A Oranges are usually the most expensive B Oranges are usually more expensive as apples C Apples are not usually as expensive as oranges D Apples are usually less cheap than oranges 64 I was offered to work for IBM, but I rejected A I turned down the offer to work for IBM B I rejected to offer to work for IBM C IBM refused my offer to work D I was refused by IBM at work 65 We could not handle the situation without you A You didn't help us handle the situation B If you had not helped us, we could not have handled the situation C If you did not help us, we could not handle the situation D We will handle the situation if you help V Identify the error in each sentence 66 We were sacked due to Bill's carelessly schedule, and we all blamed him for that A B C D 67 No sooner had the secretary hang up than phone rang again A B C D 68 If had finish a course on computer programming, I would have a better salary A B C D 69 I try hardly but I can never catch up with him, because he is so smart A B C D 70 I tried to make it clear to them that urgent action were required A B C D 71 At the moment the company is in the process of reorganizing their department A B C D 72 The government suggested that small businesses gave their own ideas on the bill A B C D 73 were at trouble because we had entered the building without permission A B C D 74 When they will pay me for the decoration, I will have enough money to buy a car A B C D 75 It's that we'll be able to afford it or not that I'm not sure about A B C D VI Choose the correct answer to complete the passage: Everyone can dream Indeed, everyone does dream Those who (76) _ that they never dream at all actually dream (77) as frequently as the rest of us, (78) _ they may not remember anything about it Even those of us who are perfectly (79) _ of dreaming night (80) _ night very seldom remember those dreams in (81) detail but merely retain an untidy mixture of seemingly unrelated impressions Dreams are not simply visual we dream with all our (82) _,so that we appear to experience sound, touch, smell, and taste One of the world's oldest (83) _ written documents is the Egyptian Book of Dreams This volume is about thousand years old, so you can (84) _ that dreams were believed to have a special significance even then Many ancient civilizations believed that you (85) _ never wake a sleeping person as, during sleep, the soul had left the body and might not be able to return (86) _ time if the sleeper were suddenly (87) From ancient times to the present (88) , people have been (89) attempts to interpret dreams and to explain their significance There are many books available on the subject of dream interpretation, although unfortunately there are almost as many meanings for a particular dream (90) _ there are books 76 A demand B promise C agree D claim 77 A also B just C only D quite 78 A though B besides C however D despite 79 A familiar B accustomed C aware D used 80 A after B on C through D over 81 A great B high C strong D deep 82 A feelings B emotions C impressions D senses 83 A considered B known C regarded D estimated 84 A see B feel C ensure D think 85 A would B ought C should D need 86 A by B in C with D for 87 A awoke B awoken C awake D awaken 88 A minute B hour C moment D day 89 A doing B putting C making D taking 90 A as B like C so D such VI Read the passage and choose the correct answers Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland or Ireland However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and diplomacy Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Twothirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users than any other language in the world 91 What is the main topic of the passage? A The number of nonnative users of English B The French influence on the English language C The expansion of English as an international language D The use of English for science and technology 92 The word 'emerged' means _ A appeared B failed C frequented D engaged 93 The word 'elements' is most similar to A declaration B features C curiosities D customs 94 Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A In 1066 B Around 1350 C Before 1600 D After 1600 95 According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world except _ A the slave trade B the Norman invasion C missionaries D colonization 96 The word 'enclaves' is closest in meaning to A communities B organizations C regions D countries 97 The word 'proliferated' is closest in meaning to organized A prospered B organized C disbanded D expanded 98 Which of the following is not mentioned as the field where English is the main language? A advertising B drama C air control D media 99 The word 'constituting' is closest in meaning to _ A looking over B setting down C doing in D making up 100 According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world today? A a quarter million B half a million C 350 million D 700 million MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST 0002 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A table B lazy C captain D favor A host B most C cost D post A there B than C theme D though A repeats B coughs C amuses D attacks A obey B pray C prayer D delay II Choose the word whose stress is different A village B begin C column D pity A theory B generate C delicious D confidence A computer B obvious C dependence D horizon A convenient B favorable C evaluate D relationship 10 A peculiar B appreciative C specific D militant III Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences 11 Last night, _nothing to watch on TV we went out A there being B there having C having had D being 12 We mustn't sit on _ chairs A breaking B break C broken D broke 13 Gold is in color to brass A same B similar C like D one 14 Be patient you won't succeed A because B or C though D when 15 I don't understand what _ by the word 'inflation' A is meant B is the meaning C means D mean 16 A log grabber has a long arm which stretches out to pick up logs A calls a jib B calling a jib C a jib called D called a jib 17 A home computer an opportunity for convenient and efficient work at home A provides B to be providing C which provides D providing it 18 Once an offending allergen has been identified _ tests, it is possible for the doctor to give specific desensitizing injections A means of B by means of C of the means by D by means 19 Sometime swears people out and is worse than the lack of sleep itself A to sleep the desire B the desire to sleep C to desire sleep is D the desire to sleep who 20 The wheel, has remained important for 4,000 years, is one of mankind's first inventions A how B when C which D about 21 _ children master the basics, advanced development becomes easier A The B Once C That D Even though 22 Perspiration increases _vigorous exercise or hot weather A during B when C at the time D for 23 Goddard developed the first rocket to fly faster _ A than sound is B as does sound C than sound D as sound is 24 Even if the unemployment rate _ sharply, the drop may still be temporary A dropped B drop C drops D have dropped 25 Herbs _ in soups and sauces A are used to B are often used C often use D get used to 26 Studies indicate _collecting art today than ever before A there more people B more people that are C that there are more people D people there are more 27 Susan couldn't help _ when I told her the joke A laughing B laugh C to laugh D laughed 28 You hair need You'd better have it done tomorrow A cut B to cut C being cut D cutting 29 I remember _him It was a five-dollar note A paid B to pay C paying D to be paid 30 They the bridge by the time you come back A will finish B will have finished C will be finished D have finished 31 I would rather Jane _my brother so much money I know for sure that I will have to pay his debt A not lend B did not lend C had not lent D would not lend 32 By 1890, there were over 60 steamboats on the Mississippi River, were quite luxurious A many of them B many of which C which many D many those 33 Copperplate, a highly ornate form of handwriting, is in common use A not longer B no more C no longer D not to mention 34 When _a fresco, an artist applies paint directly to the damp plaster of a wall A painting B painted C he painted D in painting 35 New words _ to describe new objects and concepts A are being constantly invented B has constantly been invented C constantly invented D are constantly being invented 36 Most teachers make for young student's mistakes A up B room C allowance D way 37 Claire complained that the medicine made her feel A hanging B overturning C dizzy D upturning 38 People who not smoke are likely to _ those who don't A outlive B live more longer C live longest D long live 39 One of the major causes heart disease is lack of exercise A for B to C of D by 40 John is not looking _ today Is he okay? A good B well C finely D best 41 I _ the impression that they would riot charge me A had B made C gave D took 42 Ever since Bert was to department manager, he has been unfriendly to us A advertised B encouraged C promoted D progressed 43 You should not be so about his behavior He is too young A subjective B sanguine C intimate D militant 44 The biggest bank in our city has bankruptcy A announced B declared C claimed D informed 45 My grandfather often _ of the Great Depression of the 1930's A speaks B tells C says D converses 46 Our parents often have a strong on our lives A impact B effect C result D influence 47 It is our to talk to you A pleases B pleasant C pleasantry D pleasure 48 I bought some jewelry for my sister but it was not the _she liked A kind B thing C which D ones 49 The passage _that the first settlers were Spanish A refers B instills C implies D infers 50 Conservation also deals with garbage _ A discard B throw-out C emission D disposal 51 Ships used to be equipped _ a fathometer A by B with C at D in 52 I know for sure that Tina opened my letters _ A deliberate B with aims C in intention D on purpose 53 On November 5, a lot of firework is _ off in England A set B gone C placed D burned 54 Too many exams and tests have put high school students pressure A in B on C under D into 55 After the conquest, Napoleon would put the law of driving on the right A into use B under rule C in effort D in force IV Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given 56 I am not sure, but perhaps he went to London A He might go to London B He must have gone to London C He might have gone to London D He could go to London 57 He has no cause to complain A There is no reason to complain about him B There is no reason why he complains C Why he complains is no reason D It is of no cause to complain 58 As a teacher, Kate understands the problem you have mentioned A Kate who understands the problem you have mentioned is a teacher B Because Kate is a teacher, she can understand the problem you have mentioned: C Because of a teacher, Kate can understand the problem you have mentioned D Kate, who a teacher, can understand the problem you have mentioned 59 Please don't talk with your mouth full of food! A I wish you wouldn't talk with your mouth full of food B I prefer you to talk when your mouth is not full of food C I would like you to talk when your mouth is not full of food D I would rather you didn't talk with your mouth full of food 60 Helen wrote a novel and made a cowboy film A Helen wrote not only a novel but also made a cowboy film B Helen both wrote a novel as well as made a cowboy film C Not only did Helen write a novel but she also made a cowboy film D Helen either wrote a novel or made a cowboy film 61 He is a reliable person, which is different from what people think A People think differently about the reliable person B Contrary to what people think, he is reliable C Contrary to what people think, he is unreliable D He, who is reliable, is not what people think 62 A computer can work much faster than a person A A person cannot work as fast as a computer B A computer can work less slowly than a person C A person cannot work faster than a computer D A person can work less faster than a computer 63 We should limit the pollution; otherwise we will die A We will die if we limit the pollution B Limit the pollution and we will die C We will die unless we don't limit the pollution D Limit the pollution or we will die 64 I regret selling the house in the suburb A I wish I didn't sell the house in the suburb B I hope I had not sold the house in the suburb C If only I had not sold the house in the suburb D Selling the house in the suburb is regretful 65 It has not rained for a fortnight A It is a fortnight since it last rained B It is a fortnight since it has rained C It rained for a fortnight D The last time it rained is a fortnight ago V Identify the error in each sentence 66 The surface of the tongue covered with tiny taste buds A B C D 67 Cosmic distance is measured on light-years A B C D 68 A million of tourists from an over the world visit New York every year A B C D 69 Whereas Earth has one moon the planet call Mars has two small ones A B C D 70 An ardent feminist, Margaret Fuller, through her literature, asked that women be given a fairly chance A B C D 71 No longer is scientific discovery a matter of one person alone working A B C D 72 The scientific method consists in forming hypotheses, collecting data, and testing results A B C D 73 All data in computer are changed into electronic pulses by an input unit A B C D 74 The basic law of addition, subtraction, mutilation and division are taught to all elementary school students A B 75 A large percent of Canadian export business is with the United States C D A B C D VI Choose the correct answer to complete the passage The tiger can live in almost (76) _ natural environment from hot, steamy low fields with sub-zero temperatures A female tiger has her first cubs when she is less than four years old About half usually die before they (77) _ a year old They kill their first small animals when they are about one and leave their mother a year (78) _ Tigers are good swimmers, can (79) trees and eat 23 kilos of meat in a night They can jump nearly nine meters, (80) _ is about the length of a double-decker bus A tiger depends on its sharp eyes and (81) _ ears it waits in cover and rushes at the animals it hunts, jumping on(82) _.If it fails, it often (83) up because it gets tired very easily It can go for more than a week (84) catching anything Tigers communicate by many sounds, including a roar that can be (85) _ over several miles Adult tigers usually live alone, (86) they are quite friendly with each other They mostly hunt at night They often meet while they (87) out hunting rub heads together and then part They have similar bodies (88) lions (89) _ they never mate together in the wild Occasionally they in zoos and (90) _ are called ‘ tiglons’ or 'tigons' 76 A any B all C none D some 77 A reaching B are C have D age 78 A afterwards B latter C later D before 79 A mount B upgrade C jump D climb 80 A what B which C that D then 81 A keen B bettered C sharp D active 82 A themselves B them C it D itself 83 A brings B picks C takes D gives 84 A after B instead of C without D being 85 A found B heard C sound D picked up 86 A although B because C nor D as 87 A set B go C make D work 88 A to B with C from D for 89 A Otherwise B As a result C Nevertheless D In addition 90 A offspring B children C toddlers D kids VII Read the passage and choose the correct answers For centuries, sky watchers have reported seeing mysterious flashes of light on the surface of the Moon Modern astronomers have observed the same phenomenon, but no one has been able to satisfactorily explain how or why the Moon sporadically sparks However, researchers now believe they have found the cause Researchers have examined the chemical content of Moon rocks retrieved by astronauts during the Apollo missions and have found that they contain volatile gases such as helium, hydrogen, and argon The researchers suggest that stray electrons, freed when the rock cracks, may ignite these gases Indeed, lunar rock samples, when fractured in the lab, throw off sparks What causes these rocks to crack on the lunar surface? The flashes are most often seen at the borders between sunlight and shade on the Moon, where the surface is being either intensely heated or cooled A sudden change in temperature may cause thermal cracking Another possibility is that meteors may strike the rocks and cause them to crack Finally, lunar rocks may be fractured by seismic events - in other words, by tiny moonquakes 91 Which of the following statements describes the organization of the passage? A popular notion is repeated B generalization is made, and examples are given C The significance of an experiment is explained D phenomenon is described, and a possible explanation is proposed 92 According to the passage, how long have people been aware of the mysterious lights on the moon? A For the last ten years B Since the Apollo moon missions C For hundreds of years D For thousands of years 93 The word 'sporadically' is closest in meaning to A reputedly B occasionally C mysteriously D constantly 94 The word 'retrieved' is closest in meaning to _ A invented B brought back C recovered D renewed 95 The word 'fractured' is closest in meaning to _ A produced B degraded C broken D analyzed 96 According to the passage, the theory that Moon rocks give off sparks when they crack is supported by A a telescopic study of the Moon B experiments conducted by astronauts C observations made centuries ago D an analysis of rocks from the moon 97 The word 'they' refers to _ A helium, hydrogen and argon B researchers C Apollo spacecrafts D lunar rocks 98 The word 'stray' is closest in meaning to A loose B speeding C fiery D spinning 99 Which of the following situations is an example of 'thermal cracking' as described in the passage? A A dam breaks when water rises behind it B A stone cracks open because of the pressure of tree roots C A cool glass breaks when it is filled with boiling water D An ice cube melts in the heat of the sun 100 All of the following are given as reasons for Moon rocks cracking EXCEPT…………………… A seismic actions B sudden temperature changes C the action of meteors D the pressure of gases MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST 0003 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A measure B leisure C ensure D pleasure A expression B division C decision D television A advance B advent C advice D adjustment A showered B linked C concerned D belonged A fever B example C ignore D ink II Choose the word whose stress is different A initial B inherit C occurrence D occupied A obstacle B intolerable C possess D secure A technical B teardrop C treatable D horrific A apprentice B construct C perverse D papal 10 A panel B label C realize D reality III Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences 11 A environnent B habitat C conservation D occupation 12 A brave B daring C risky D ashamed 13 A deny B claim C refuse D reject 14 A outside B external C fertile D superficial 15 A encourage B encounter C cope D confront IV Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences 16 The children like programs which can cater _ their taste They are not fascinated news bulletins A for/ of B for/ by C of/ with D about/ with 17 The bus was crammed students who were making the central park where the festival would take place A with/ into B of/ out C with/ for D in/ for 18 When abroad, it is advisable to carry your passport _ all times A for B at C in D on 19 know that person sight but not _ name A of/ of B at/ in C with/ with D by/ by 20 You need to book the tickets for such a popular show no less than months A at a loss B by the way C in advance D at a glance 21 Can I ask a favor _ you, Mark? Could you please move this sofa backwards? A for B of C with D to 22 I read the contract again and again avoiding making spelling mistakes A with a view to B in view of C by means of D in terms of 23 This kind of product has to be used _ days purchase A by/ of B within/ of C on/ on D on/ after 24 Although my gravid is over 70, she is young heart A at B in C by D of 25 The students put their name down for the course _admiration _ Professor Jenkins A in/ of B with/ of C at/ for D with/ for 26 The students are used to in the school library A work B working C worked D being worked 27 We tried a lot of hotels, but _ of them had any free rooms A neither B none C no D not 28 The teacher no less than his colleagues _ having a difficult time at the moment A is B are C was D were 29 Annette wanted to read the letter _ A to which I had written B that had written by me C I had written D which I have written 30 I'd rather _ until Jill comes back Let's go home A not to wait B not wait C have not waited D I didn't wait 31 The reason why I am writing _ to tell you about our plan A is B was C were D are 32 Show me the house A where they are living in B which they are living C where they are living there D where they are living 33 I _ him the truth, for he is telling it to everyone else A mustn't have told B cant have told C shouldn't have told D shouldn't to tell 34 Nobody knows the truth, _ A don't they B they C does he D will he 35 The room was too small and I felt as if I _ in a lift A were B am C had been D would be 36 He an overdose of morphine and died A used to B used C was used to D was used 37 I suggest the room before Christmas A is decorated B were decorated C should decorate D be decorated 38 Julie was regarded the group leader though she had never been appointed A as being B to being C was D as 39 when I the phone rang A Hardly I came into the room B No sooner had I come into the room C Not until I came into the room D Hardly had I come into the room 40 What are you at? Can you make it clearer? A making B putting C taking D getting 41 At college, she chose as her major subject A calculation B calculator C calculus D calculating 42 Our team has scored 26 so far A marks B numbers C grades D points 43 The audience when the singers bowed A cheer B applause C applauded D whistling 44 The worried man walked _ in the corridor waiting for the announcement A back and fro B to and forth C to and fro D to and back 45 We want to meet the _ of this institute A foundation B father C ancestor D founder 46 Our roles as boss and employee have now been _ A conserved B reserved C preserved D reversed 47 Can you give me the _ for tomato soup? A formula B recipe C order D method 48 There is always a that he will come back from abroad A permission B ability C might D possibility 49 Whooping cough _mainly in young children A appears B takes place C exists D occurs 50 Timber is one of the most valuable A resources B sources C minerals D quantities 51 You can get therapy in this center A occupation B occupied C occupant D occupational 52 People used to believe that oil and gas could never be A B C D 73 Many opinions have been voice on the likely effects of the computer A B C D 74 If it had not been my stubbornness, my mother would not have got so angry A B C D 75 Passive smoking is defined as the exposure of nonsmoker to environmental tobacco smoke A B C D 76 Until recently, I have trusted Jim with the most difficult jobs of the company A B C D 77 Most babies will grow up to be as cleverer as their parents A B C D 78 It should not be assumed that lower the price, the happier the buyer A B C D 79 Measles have not yet been eradicated because of controversially concerning immunization A B C D 80 The rings of Saturn are so distant to be seen from the Earth without a telescope A B C D V Read the following passage and choose the correct answers Over a period of time, many habitats change with respect to the types of plants and animals that live there This change is known as succession Succession occurs because plants and animals cause a change in the environment in which they live The first weeds and grasses that appear on a bare field, for example, change the environment by shielding the soil from the direct sunlight As these plants spread, the ground surface becomes cooler and moisture than it was originally Thus, the environment at the ground surface has been changed The new surface conditions favor the sprouting of shrubs As shrubs grow, they kill the grasses by preventing light from reaching them and also build up the soil in the area In addition, they attract animals that also enhance the soil Pine seedlings soon take hold and as they grow, they in turn shade out the shrubs They are not able to shade out oak and hickory seedlings, however, they have found the forest floor suitable These seedlings grow into that eventually shade out the pines 81 What is the best title of this passage? A The importance of weeds and grasses B How environmental habitats change C The success of oak and hickory D Animal and plant habitat 82 Which is the correct order of plant succession in the example in the passage? A.Weeds, pine, shrubs, oak B Oak, pines, shrubs, weeds C Weeds, shrubs, pines, oak D Shrubs, weeds, pines, oaks 83 According to the passage, how weeds and grasses affect the soil? A They make it cooler and wetter B They attract animals to it C They spread seeds on it D They add nutrients to it 84 It can be inferred from the passage that A oak and hickory trees grow taller than pines B weeds and grasses prefer cold climate C pines and grasses can exist together D birds discourage the growth of shrubs 85 Which of the following is a stage of succession as described in the passage? A A forest cut down to build an airport B A flood washing away a crop of wheat C Wildflowers growing in an unused parking lot D Animals being tamed by children 86 Which of the following encourages the life of animals? A large trees B pine seedlings C grasses D shrubs 87 The word 'originally' is closest in meaning to A specially B at the first source C in the first place D for a short time 88 The word 'sprouting' is closest in meaning to A blossoming B starting to grow C flourishing D nourishing 89 The word 'shielding' can be replaced by A protecting B hiding C exposing D changing 90 Compared to pines, hickories are A higher B shorter C as high D more suitable for the forest floor VI Choose the best word or phrase to fill in each blank English has for more than a century and a half (91) considered a world language The number of people who (92) it as their mother tongue has been estimated at (93) 300 million and 400 million It is (94) as an official language in countries where 1.5 billion people live In China, the importance of learning English is (95) that a televised teaching course drew audiences up to 100 million But this spread of English throughout the world is relatively recent (96) the late 16th century English was spoken by just under million people The arrival of English in North America was the (97) step in its world-wide expansion The US is a huge commercial market and this has tended to promote the English language in many other nations About 80 percent of the data (98) on the world's (99) is believed to be (100) English and nowadays insufficient knowledge of English can be a problem in business 91 A to be B been C is D well 92 A get B take C speak D make 93 A from B about C around D between 94 A recognized B realized C floured D received 95 A so B now C such D the fact 96 A Of B When C In D But 97 A personal B magnificent C spectacular D key 98 A stored B put C remained D controlled 99 A computers B computer C computations D computing 100 A by B of C with D in MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST 0018 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A subtle B climb C club D lamb A bury B said C helmet D helix A psyche B poll C pseudo D pneumonia A plus B stuff C skull D full A karate B hazard C glad D blanket II Choose the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the others A chameleon B recipe C belong D together A enough B engineering C laboratory D photography A denial B harvest C enjoyable D contribute A exclusive B secretary C harmony D decade 10 A dynamic B geneticist C police D television III Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences 11 A television company is looking for people who would be willing to spend months on a desert island with 20 A others B other C the others D more 12 We are producing a of reviews called 'The Funniest Films Ever Made' A group B sequence C series D sequel 13 He was urgent need of medical attention A for B in C at D within 14 I think that they may choose me out of the 12 candidates, but I don't out much hope A give B leave C hold D make 15 Some people believe that books are species, fighting for survival in competition with TV, film, the Internet and CD A danger B dangerous C endangered D dangerously 16 am asked to give comments the activities organized by the Student Social Committee A on B in C to D with 17 Some people removed to illegal dumping rather than pay to have their rubbish removed A succeed B suppose C resort D likely 18 It seems that no matter A how many possessions B how much possession C what many possessions D what much possession 19 If I had my credit card with me, I the coat A would have bought B will buy C would buy D have to buy 20.Don't believe what John says He always sets situations for himself and others A imaginative B imagining C imagination D imaginary 21 , I would try getting up earlier A If you need advice B Unless I were you C If I give you advice D If I were you 22.Tim told me that he that afternoon A would leaving B was leaving C will leave D would have let 23.The fields were after the river burst its hanks A flooding B flood C at flood D flooded 24.An enormous black spider is its web across the window A knitting B weaving C sewing D spinning 25.There was field after field of golden .waving in the wind A corn B bushes C grass D herbs 26.In autumn, these paths are in fallen leaves A hidden B covered C full D carpeted 27.Outside the hut, I saw a bird carrying a small to build its nest A tree B branch C trunk D twig 28.Many people are interested in watching A wildlife B wilds C wildness D wildly 29.Some wild animals will become if they get used to people A tame B peaceful C subtle D delicate 30 We all enjoyed the play so much that we .for ten minutes A booed B screamed C handed D applauded 31 All the members of the had a party after the play was over A cast B drama C circle D scene 32 Everyone enjoyed the effects in the Star Wars films A side B reality C special D main 33 Unfortunately, the boy upstairs is learning guitar and we have to with the noise A electricity B electric C electrical D electrified 34 I've been shopping all morning, and I feel A exhausting B tiring C worn-out D breathlessly 35 The shop opposite my house sells a variety of A productions B goods C objects D purchases 36 My cousin's car is new She must have spent a lot of money on it A total B perfectly C brand D trade-mark 37 Diana wants to get to the top in her company: she is very A grateful B ambitious C tolerant D proud 38 Our neighbors look down on us; they are a bit A stubborn B determined C greedy D snobbish 39 I don't your crazy hairstyle, boy How you work is more important A matter B member C gentleman D pensioner 40 In Asian, children are taught to .their teachers A give up B look up to C take in D get along 41 My father likes to be called a senior citizen, not an old age A person B member C gentleman D pensioner 42 The wedding was off when the bride failed to arrive A put B made C called D given 43 The three children after heir father who is very sociable A take B make C get D go 44 Edward after one of his father's distant relatives A names B is named C naming D has named 45 Not until everybody did he become calm A had been left B leaves C did leave D had left 46 have come this year's flower display than ever before A Few people B Less people C As many people D More people 47 My parents keep me as a child, but I am already 21 A to treat B being treated C treating D treat 48 When I met Jenny, she as a waitress at a restaurant A is working B has been working C was working D would work 49 Most famous people behave quite normally private A on B in C with D for 50 Suddenly the referee blew his whistle and pointed to the penalty A dot B stop C spot D mark IV Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given 51 Smoking has been made illegal in public places in some countries A In some countries, smokers have been illegal in public places B It has been made illegal whether to smoke or not in public places in some countries C There has been a ban on smoking in public places in some countries D In some countries, smoking has been ban in public places 52 Some countries are inhabited by too many people A Too many people are inhabited in some countries B The number of inhabitants in some countries are too many C Some countries have more people to inhabit D Some countries are overpopulated 53 The government does not know what to with household rubbish in large cities A Little does the government know what to with household rubbish in large cities B It is unknown what to with household rubbish in large cities by the government C Rarely the government knows what to with household rubbish in large cities D Hardly any government knows what to with household rubbish in large cities 54 More and more people go to work by bicycles A There are more and more people go to work by bicycle B The number of people go to work by bicycle is increasing C A greater number of people going to work by bicycle D There is an increased number of people going to work by bicycle 55 You should have sent me more information for the contest A More information for the contest should be sent to me B You are supposed to send me more information for the contest C It was wrong of you not to send me more information for the contest D You wrongly sent me more information for the contest 56 Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans A The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans B Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works C The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans D The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans 57 What a pity! He turned down my offer A He pitifully turned down my offer B He wrongly rejected my offer C If only he had not rejected my offer D I was turned down my offer 58 I had not expected the trip would be so long A The trip was longer than I had expected B The trip turned out to be not so long C The trip was not as long as I had expected D The trip would be longer than I expected 59 I haven't found time to fix your hike yet A Your bike has not been fixed because I don't have enough time B I haven't enough time to have your bike fixed C Your bike has been fixed when I have time D Unless I had time, I wouldn't fix your bike 60 Could you tell me when this train stops at Hatfield? A I want to know when does this train stop at Hatfield? B When does this train stop at Hatfield is what I want to know C When this train stops at Hatfield, I don't know D Excuse me, when does this train stop at Hatfield? V Read the following passage and choose the correct answers 61 Since plowing the field, the farmer uncovered a dinosaur jawbone A B C D 62 The caverns were more exciting before the guides came and took away the adventurously aspect A B C D 63 He had no intention in resigning from the local council A B C D 64 Unlike a tractor, a mule won't turn over on a steep hillside and crushes the driver A B C D 65 During the severe winter food became too scarce that starvation and famine were widespread A B C D 66 Some 2,300 years ago, Greek philosophers gave the name 'atom' to the smaller particle of matter in nature A B C D 67 Human beings who live longer than one hundred years are a rare A B C D 68 Scientists worry what the continued use of certain pollutants may damage the ozone layer A B C D 69 Small animals can survive the desert hot by finding shade during the daytime A B C D 70 A budget is a plan that estimates how much money will be spent, what it will be spent on, and how much money is A B C left over D VI Read the following passage and choose the correct answers Many rivers and lakes around the world are polluted The discharge of (71) materials by factories and households (72) pollution to rivers and lakes The Rhine River in Europe and the Great Lakes in North America (73) good examples of a river and lakes that are polluted Their water (74) The (75) thing is happening to the sea In (76) instance, certain refectories in Japan dumped industrial waste (77) in the sea Many people suffered (78 ) lead or mercury poisoning after eating fish (79) in such polluted waters Pollution in certain areas of the sea is now reaching dance.- (80) Many ships discharge their waste materials (81) unwanted engine oil into the sea These wastes (82) lead and mercury which are poisonous Sometimes, accidents of oil (83) .can cause oil to be discharged into the sea and (84) the beach In (85) to discharge from factories and sewers, pollution can also come about as a (86) of politics Individuals (87) want power deliberately place the living in the sea (88) risk In a recent, many barrels things of oil were deliberately (89) into the Gulf to (90) ships and soldiers from attacking the annexed shores of Kuwait 71 A exhaust B waste C disposal D rubbish 72 A leads B gives C causes D subjects 73 A were B set C take D mention 74 A cannot be drunk B cannot drink C is not to drunk D is not drunk 75 A one B more C such D same 76 A one B other C such D this 77 A on B into C for D at 78 A from B with C for D at 79 A being caught B catching C caught D to be caught 80 A grades B ladders C scales D levels 81 A with B which C from D or 82 A consist B contain C compose D comprise 83 A tanks B ships C cruises D tanker 84 A into B even C for D to 85 A respect B stead C regard D concern 86 A means B medium C way D method 87 A whose B which C who D to 88 A in B at C on D within 89 A dumped B threw C sent D released 90 A protect B preserve C reserve D prevent VII Read the following passage and choose the correct answers A pilot cannot fly a plane by sight alone In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second A radar sends out a short burst of radio waves Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off the objects By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and the objects The word 'radar', in fact, gets its name from the term 'radio detection and ranging' 'Ranging' is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms 91 What is the main topic of the passage? A the nature of radar B types of ranging C alternatives to radar D history of radar 92 The word 'dense' could be replaced by A cold B thick C wet D dark 93 Which of the following best describes the tone of this passage? A argumentative B Imaginative C explanatory D humorous 94 The phrase 'a burst' is closest in meaning to A an attachment B a discharge C a stream D a ray 95 The word 'it' refers to A a radar set B a short burst C a radio wave D light 96 Which types of waves does radar use? A sound B heat C radio D light 97 The word 'critical' is closest in meaning to A serious B severe C heavy D crucial 98 The way radar works is compared to A a burst of the river banks B the depth of a cave C the echo of sound against walls D the eyesight in dense fog 99 Which may be the topic of the next paragraph? A other uses of radar B uses of sonar technology C other technology used by pilots D a history of flying 100 What might be inferred about radar? A It takes the place of a radio B it gave birth to the invention of the airplane C It developed from a study of sound waves D It has improved navigational safety MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST 0019 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A debris B deny C deter D demand A sew B few C stew D steward A original B agree C algebra D aggressive A likes B tightens C heaps D fuss A squash B assure C shoulder D associate II Choose the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the others A composition B anniversary C celebration D television A argue B cater C ivory D severe A jacket B ingredient C favorite D notice A relatively B relevant C reliance D reconcile 10 A notably B mechanical C historian D domestic III Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences 11 You may be artistic, but I believe you are not cut the job at the theta A down for B in for C down to D out for 12 I knew he disagreed with my idea when I saw him A shake his head B blink C comb his hair D stretch his arm 13 In your revision, you should priority to tenses A take B give C have D bring 14 Dora in university when you come back in three years' time A will be studying B will have been studied C is studying D would study 15 I like babysitting, although the children always a mess A B produce C make D take 16 If only we a long time ago A met B did meet C were meeting D had met 17 The plants need before noon A watering B to water C be watered D being waters: 18 The school required that every student before September 1st A register B registered C registers D was register 19 She resented .waiting for hours in front of the cinema A to be kept B keeping C being kept D being keeping 20 Doctors always hope that there will be new cures some diseases A to B of C in D for 21 Small pox and diphtheria disappeared in Britain many years ago, cancer, AIDS and heart disease are now predominant A because B in the event that C in case D whereas 22 We haven't seen for ten years I did wonder where you were A one other B each other C together D the others 23 In 1997, the noise and pollution of the city, best-selling author Will Smith moved out to Chersey A tiring with B tire about C being tired from D tired of 24 I'd rather walk a bus A than catch B to catch C to catching D than catching 25 I three rooms of the house so far today; I'll the other two this afternoon A has been cleaning B Cleaned C are cleaning D have cleaned 26 Charlie Chaplin was of the silent movies A one of the great actor comics B the greatest comic actors C one of the greatest comic actors D a great comic actor one 27 Although we not live in the same town, my cousin and I still keep and often speak on the phone A up date B in touch C in hand D off work 28 I am looking for a friendly young person to help my elderly mother while I go out to work during the day A take after B give care of C put up with D look after 29 did you see such a good advertisement? A In which issue of which newspaper B In which newspaper of which issue C In which issue newspaper D What is the issue of which newspaper 30 my personal qualities, I have experience of working in a multi-national company for three years A Beside B In addition C Instead of D Apart from 31 I grateful if you could tell me what duties are involved in this job A was B were to be C would be D am 32 Sarah is a young girl with and a straight nose A almond-shaped eyes B almond-eyed shape C eyes shaped almond D almond-shape eyed 33 I have never been windsurfing, but I'd love to have at it A a trial B a look C a taste D a go 34 I don't think I have the strength to this table on my own A rise B arise C tow D lift 35 It's your own fault you've cut yourself: I have no .for you A word B sympathy C way D feelings 36 Come and have a at this insect It is strange, isn't it? A go B difficulty C look D try 37 Everybody should comply this rule There is no exception, I am afraid A to B for C with D in 38 She worries about details A so many B so less C too much D too many 39 I had understanding him He spoke too fast A difficulty B problems C trouble into D questions of 40 Nowadays, many people going to the cinema to reading the same in a book A would rather B like C would prefer D prefer 41 Traditional celebrations are a of great pleasure and interest A source B C origin 42 Sport is sometimes controlled by politicians, who use it to make their country look others A more than B less than C better than D more worse than 43 I gave up smoking, surprised all other members of my family A this B that C it D which 44 When young Americans first go to university many of them join a fraternity or sorority, social organizations for male and female students A respectively B certainly C orderly D consequently 45 I am never keen going out in the snow; I can't understand why people get so excited it A on / in B on / about C for / about D with / of 46 Gale-force winds caused destruction the buildings seafront A to I along B of / in C for / by D with / on 47 Can you give me advice about A to eat what B what should I eat C what for eating D what to eat 48 my complaint to the manager, the waiter was sacked A Thanks to B Despite C Without D Because of 49 My arm hurt so much I felt sure I it A should have broken B must have broken C was breaking D have broken 50 Parents should not let children whatever they want A to eat B eat C eating D to be eaten IV Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given 51 He started learning French six years ago A.He has learned French for years B It was six years ago did he start learning French C He hasn't learnt French for years D It is six years since he has learned French 52 People believe he won a lot of money on the lottery A.He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery B He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed C He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery D.He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery 53 Thieves stole all her priceless jewels A She was stolen all her priceless jewels B All her priceless jewels are stolen by thieves C All her priceless jewels were robbed away from her D She was robbed of all her priceless jewels 54 Susan said I ought to lie down for a while A Susan said that I should have lain for a while B Susan suggested that I lie down for a while C Susan suggested me to lie down for a while D Susan ought to have lain down for a while 55 My sister worries so much about fitness that she wastes a lot of time and money A.My sister wastes a lot of time and money though she worries so much about fitness B My sister worries about fitness so that she wastes a lot of time and money C Worrying too much about fitness, my sister wastes a lot of time and money D.Fitness worried, my sister wasted a lot of time and money 56 I forgot her birthday and she still hasn't forgiven me A She will not forgive me until I forget her birthday B She has not forgiven me for having forgotten her birthday C Forgetting her birthday, she has not forgiven me D She will not forgive me until I remember her birthday 57 The President offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup A The President congratulated that the players had won the cup B When they won the cup the players had been offered some congratulations the President C The President would offer the players congratulations if they won the match D The President congratulated the players on their winning the match V Choose the best answer to complete the sentences 58 Tony asked me _ A why I had quit the job B that I had quit the job C why did you quit your job? D if I have quit my job 59 Thanks to the British Channel, _ A they did not invade England for some time B England was not invaded for some time C which helped England not to be invaded for some time D it saved England from being invaded for some time 60 I had a strange haircut, _ A this surprised my friends B my friends were surprised C but I surprised my friends D which surprised my friends 61 I left all my books at home, A so the teacher was very angry with me B and I drive my teacher crazy C soon the teacher got angry with me D that made the teacher angry 62 Sarah wore sunglasses A.so that she will not be recognized B so everybody would not be recognized C so as not to be recognized D in order that she would be recognized 63 If met Jenny more frequently, A I would have been closer to her B I would be close to her C We will be close friends D We have become close friends 64 Paula is said A to be received an award B that she has received a reward C to receiving an award D to have received an award 65 I had no qualifications A Therefore, they gave me the job B That is why they gave me the job C Moreover, they gave me he job D However, they gave me the job VI Identify the error in each sentence 66 My father's been worked as a shop assistant for over 15 years A B C D 67 Peter has gone on a sailing course in spite being unable to swim A B C D 68 The Concord could fly across the Atlantic without refueling and carrying 11 tons of freight A B C D 69 Every country has their own traditions, some of which have existed for centuries A B C D 70 People tend to make a lot of shopping at Xmas time A B C D 71 When collected in large numbers money for charity could be of great use A B C D 72 You have unnecessary sent me the copies of the files which have been sorted out A B C D 73 Though Janet is talented, the boss always finds excuses to say that she does not deserve getting extra pay A B C D 74 Queen Elizabeth prefers what her jewels should be left in their original setting A B C D 75 When a human being walks, he or she exerts a certain number of force on the ground A B C D VII Read the following passage and choose the correct answers In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discover it new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products When lowquality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones –a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources 73 What is the main topic of the passage? A how to reduce garbage disposal B what people often understand about the term 'recycle' C what is involved in the recycling movement D how to live sensitively to the environment 77 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas? A Europe B Asia C Middle East D South America 78 What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' mean? A cautious B logical C friendly D responding 79 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A buy high-quality product B buy simply-wrapped things C reuse cups D buy fewer hamburgers 80 Why is it a waste and customers buy low-quality products? A Because people will soon throw them away B Because they have to be repaired many times C Because customers change their ideas all the time D Because they produce less energy 81 What does it mean 'Customers can vote with their wallets'? A they can choose the cheapest products B they can cast a lot to praise a producer C they can ask people to choose products with less packaging D they can tell the producers which products are good for environment by buying them 82 The word 'motto' is closest in meaning to A meaning B value C belief D reference 83 What best describes the process of reuse? A The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again B The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed C The bottles are washed, retuned, filled again and collected D The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed 84 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A people are ordered to return bottles B returned bottles are few C not many bottles are made of glass or plastic D each returned bottles is paid 85 The word 'practice' is closest in meaning to A drill B exercise C deed D belief 86 What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling? A Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings B Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil C Aluminum cans and spent motor oil D TV sets and aluminum cans 87 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours A as much as B less than C more than D not worth being compared to 88 The word 'precious' is closest in meaning to A natural B substantial C first D invaluable VIII Choose the best answers to fill in the blanks The mathematics of the Mayas of Mexico was (89) when compared to that of (90) cultures They were (91) with the idea zero near 1,000 years before anyone in Europe had (92) Arab traders opened up caravan routes (93) the desert of the Middle East and brought with them to Europe the (94) of zero as a number The Greek wrote numbers by using (95) of alphabet, and with the Roman number system, it was difficult to add or subtract (96) sometimes four figures (for example, VII) were needed to express one number (for example, 7) Neither the Greeks (97) the Romans could (98) with large numbers (99) contrast, the Mayas could express any number by using three symbols: the dot, the bar, and the dash For zero, they used a shell (100) 89 A over B super C superior D inferior 90 A the B others C another D other 91 A famous B familiar C coincident D annoyed 92 A them B done C it D ever 93 A through B throughout C across D along 94 A concept B viewpoint C understanding D learning 95 A characters B letters C numbers D lists 96 A although B because C even if D which 97 A nor B and C as well as D or 98 A acquaint B familiarize C deal D tamper 99 A On B For C From D In 100 A shape B size C form D picture MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST 0020 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A bury B cleanliness C plenty D dean A challenge B chameleon C chewing D chapter A blow B tomb C sew D dove A double B plough C tough D couple A nose B please C toes D taps II Choose the word whose stress is different A definite B belonging C organic D alternative A challenging B impervious C acceptable D advisable A activity B introduce C supervisor D approximate, A compound B triangle C advanced D pajamas 10 A agricultural B propose C opponent D conquer III Choose the right word or phrase to complete the sentences 11 The teacher asked us the essay we .the day before A to rewrite/ handed B rewriting / have handed C to rewrite / had handed D rewriting / had handed 12 Have you traveled to San Francisco?" – "Yes, A once I once B ever / once C never / never D yet / never 13 The government have tried to the price of petrol, but they failed A bring on B put in C bring down D get over 14 Sue has put her name the course in politics, though her major is fine arts A to B on with C in on D down for 15 Never such a magnificent firework display A have I seen before B have before seen C have before seen D before have I seen 16 It appears that we have A no bread left B no left bread C left not bread D bread not left 17 I couldn't .whether to take the green dress or the yellow one A make a fuss B give way to C make a choice D decide myself 18 Despite his disappointment, he remained A cheer B cheerful C cheerfully D cheering 19 The examiner asked me some further questions, led to a more interesting discussion A that B it then C which D so 20 The clear waters here .some of the world's best divers A draw attention B attract C appeal D provoke 21 The Golden Trident, the underwater equivalent of the Nobel Prizes, has been annually since 1960 A represented B rewarded C honored D awarded 22 A lot of people who live in the outskirts have to to work every day by train or tube A tour B commute C travel D Move 23 Ann was surprised her family's reaction her decision A at Ito B by / at C at / for D with / to 24 We, the local residents were asked to for the best activist of the local council A elect B shortlist C support D vote 25 Van Gogh's Sunflowers 39.9 million dollars, three times the previous record A once sold for B for sale once C selling for once D for once sold 26 About 20 miles from the station, a little inn called Violet which looked nice A had B there was C there were D where was 27 Total weight of all the ants in the world is much greater than A all human beings B total human beings C that of all human beings D those of all human beings 28 Recent technological such as the Internet are proving very useful for conservationists A advances B underachievement C successes D discoveries 29 You cannot me for the damage I am not responsible for that A apologize B blame C ask D mistake 30 The mother is very .about the health of her little son A concerned B confused C nervous D careful 31 I will never forget with Janet, who keeps all the time A working / to try B to work /to try C working / trying D to work / trying 32 After the accident, a lot of debris on the runway A was scattered B scatters C were scattered D were 33 Such that we all felt numb A a cold weather was it B was a cold weather C cold was the weather D was cold weather 34 I Katie, an old friend on the way home from the office yesterday A came into B broke into C ran into D went into 35 The man shouted loudly as if we all deaf A were B had been C are D would be 36 They walked along the promenade the waves at the rocks A listening / rushed B to listen / rushing C listened / to rush D listening / rushing 37 These sites need restoring and protecting A history B historical C historically D historic 38 When I told her the news, she laughing A broke out B burst out C burst into D uttered 39 When will you leave London? A in B at C to D for 40 Speak it again I can take notes A in order B in order that C in case D then 41 back to her hometown, Julia found everything new and attractive A When arrived B As she arrives C On arriving D On arrival 42 You too much emphasis on your academic success Be relaxed ! A offer B take C give D put 43 I have had such important decisions for the last three months A to B to make C to give D to put 44 By the time you the shopping, I'll be ready A did B will have done C have done D will 45 Guess who I saw the day Our old English teacher A next B last C very D other IV Choose the word or phrase which best replaces the underlined word 46 The situation seems to be changing minute by minute A from time to time B time after time C again and again D very rapidly 47 I think we have solved this problem once and for all A in the end B forever C temporarily D for everybody 48 I am looking for a dependable person who can stand out for me at the meeting A dependent B talented C energetic D reliable 49 My little boy Tom never screams though he is scared A in pain B frightened C embarrassed D confused 50 You can whatever you like, as far as I am concerned A mind out B actually C indeed D in my opinion 51 Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very miserable A confused B frightened C upset D disappointed 52 Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries A made illegal B limited C restricted D given way 53 I have to take up my dress I step on it all the time A make it longer B embellish C shorten D try on 54 The film is not worth seeing The plot is too dull A slow B simple C complicated D boring 55 Maria will take charge of the advertising for the play A spend time B be responsible for C account for D spend money on 56 Many areas in Africa are desperately short of food A unfortunately B widely C temporarily D badly 57 We now can find a wide range of ready-cooked food in supermarkets A variety B classification C small number D popularity 58 I sometimes give my friends a ride in my car A ask my friends drive for me B let my friends drive my car C hitch-hike my friends D give my friends a lift 59 A woman had a narrow escape when the car came round the corner A was hurt B was nearly hurt C ran away D bumped into the car 60 The old people in the neighborhood are constantly visiting each other A rarely B occasionally C continuously D quite often V Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given 61 Without your help, l couldn't have finished it on time A I couldn't finish it on time because you helped me B I couldn't finish it on time though you helped me C I could finish it on time because you helped me D You helped me finishing it on time 62 His daydreaming prevented him from becoming a good employee A If he daydreamed, he would become a better employee B He could become a better employee without his daydreaming C He daydreams, which makes him a good employee D As a daydreamer, he is a good employee 63 The children are looking forward to having a holiday on the beach A The children are considering having a holiday on the beach B The children want to put off having a holiday on the beach C Looking forward, the children are having a holiday on the beach D The children really expect to have a holiday on the beach 64 lan denied stealing the confidential files A Ian said that he had not stolen the confidential files B Ian's stealing the confidential files was not true C Ian said, 'I will not steal the confidential files' D Ian said that he would not steal the confidential files 65 I took Janet to the zoo so that she could see how big an elephant is A With a view to see how big an elephant is, I took Janet to the zoo B So as to see the elephant, I took Janet to the big zoo C Because Janet was big enough, I took her to the zoo to see the elephant D I took Janet to the zoo in order for her to see how big an elephant is 66 Despite his early retirement, he found no peace in life A Although he retired early, but he found no peace in life B His early retirement has brought him peace in life C He found no peace in life because he retired early D Early as he retired, he found no peace in life 67 I love walking in the rain, though it is not good for health A Walking in the rain, I am not healthy B It is not good for health to walk in the rain C Walking in the rain is not good for health, but I love it D I love walking in the rain despite of its bad effect on health 68 'Please not touch that wire!' the old man said to me A The old man told me not to touch that wire B The old man said that I didn't touch that wire C The old man asked me to not touch that wire D The old man said to me not to touch that wire 69 I remember giving you a five-pound note A Whether I gave you a five-pound note or not, I can remember B I can't remember whether I gave you a five-pound note or not C I did gave you a five-pound note, and I could remember it D I remember I have given you a five-pound note 70 The next door neighbor is a singer and he often comes home very late at night A The next door neighbor, a singer, come home very late at night B As a singer, next door neighbours often come home late at night C The next door neighbour who is a singer often comes home late at night D The next door neighbour comes home very late at night but he is a singer VI Identify the error in each sentence 71 She tapped her feet in time when listened to her favorite song broadcast on the radio A B C D 72 It was hot but we decided to walk in the shadow of the long wall A B C D 73 Those who have never been abroad is eager to see how different the other cultures are A B C D 74 Some of these plants are national rarity and should be well protected A B C D 75 I couldn't give the teacher the summary of the lesson until Julia whispered some words into his ears A B C D 76 Believed that Jack had got home safely, we felt relieved A B C D 77 We really enjoyed the children's imaginative and excited play last Saturday A B C D 78 I will have you to know how bad your behavior is A B C D 79 They promised that they would publish my article was sent in last week A B C D 80 Helen as well as her friends have never been out of town since they were five years old A B C D VII Read the passage and choose the correct answers History books recorded that the first film with sound was The Jazz Singer in 1927 But sound films, or talkies, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings From the earliest public performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects These were produced by a single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theatres could buy sound-effect machines Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly at the same time as the pictures - called 'synchronized sound’- began soon after the very first films were shown With synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could sing and speak As early as 1896, the newly invented gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed projector changed This system was only effective for a single song or dialogue sequence In the 'sound-on-film' system, sound was recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which could be read by an optical sensor These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image, guaranteeing synchronization Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922 This system eventually brought us 'talking pictures' 81 The passage is mainly about the A history of silent movies B disadvantages of synchronized sound C development of sound with movies D research into sound reproduction 82 According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened A before 1896 B as early as 1896 C as early as 1922 D in 1927 83 The word 'screenings' in is closest in meaning to A projections B revelations C demonstrations D diversions 84 Which of the following is not mentioned as a producer of sound to accompany movies? A a jazz singer B a single pianist C a small band D a gramophone 85 It can be inferred that A most movie theaters had a pianist B sound-effects machines were not common because they were expensive C orchestras couldn't synchronize sound with the pictures D gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures 86 According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they A got out of synchronization with the picture B were too large for most movie theaters C were newly invented and still had imperfections D changed speeds when the needle jumped 87 The word 'sequence' is closest in meaning to A interpretation B progression C distribution D organization 88 The phrase 'these signals' refers to A sounds B series C marks D sensors 89 According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the recording was A made during the film of the picture B read by an optical sensor C inserted beside the image on the film D marked on the gramophone 90 Short feature films produced as early as 1922 A were recorded by optical sensors B put musicians out of work C were only effective for dialogue sequence D preceding talking pictures VIII Choose the best answer to fill in each blank From the seeds themselves to the machinery, fertilizers and pesticides - The Green Revolution regimen depend heavily on technology One (91) , however, depends much (92) on technology – organic farming Many organic farmers use machinery, but (93) chemical fertilizers or pesticides (94) chemical soil enriches, they use animal manure and plant parts not used as food – natural, organic fertilizers that are clearly a renewable (95) Organic farmers also use alternatives (96) pesticides; for example they may rely on natural predators of certain insect pests (97) the need arises, they can buy the eggs and larvae of these natural predators and introduce them into their crop fields They use (98) techniques to control pests as well, like planting certain crops together because one crop repels the other's pests Organic farmers not need a lot of land; (99) , organic farming is perfectly (100) to small farms and is relatively inexpensive Finally, many organic farmers' average yields compare favorably with other farmers' yields 91 A alteration B alternate C alternative D alternation 92 A more B less C better D worse 93 A also B for C not D ail 94 A In spite of B On account of C In favor of D Instead of 95 A resource B source C matter D substance 96 A of B to C for D from 97 A Then B If C Because D Though 98 A others B another C the others D other 99 A instead B in one way C on one hand D in fact 100 A suitable B open C likely D suited ... is different from what people think A People think differently about the reliable person B Contrary to what people think, he is reliable C Contrary to what people think, he is unreliable D He,... 1950, California was admitted to the Union A being thirty-first state B the thirty-first state C for the thirty-first state D as the thirty-first state 50 _ the sense of smell can provide... Flooding in this region was the result of heavy rain A Heavy rain resulted in flooding in this region B Flooding in this region was the cause of the heavy rain C Heavy rain causes flooding in this region