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Practice TEST A12 - i need free trial PRACTICE TEST A12
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1. Many parents are worried that the singer is a bad influence _______ their children. A. of B. with C. on D. in
Question 2. Traffic congestion is getting _______ serious in many cities in the world.
A. the more and the more B. most and most
C. the most and the most D. more and more
Question 3. High schools across the country should _______ hands to address the problem of cyberbullying. A. hold B. shake C. lend D. join
Question 4. Her brother is said _______ his own company five years ago. A. having established B. to be established C. to have established D. being established
Question 5. He wanted to get a better job so that he could _______ himself and his family. A. hold B. carry C. keep D. store
Question 6. _______ the parcel sent to her this morning, she looked extremely happy. A. Have been opening B. Has opened C. Having been opened D. Having opened
Question 7. Candidates applying for this position must have a master’s _______ in science. A. diploma B. degree C. licence D. certificate
Question 8. Those people managed to survive _______ being injured in the earthquake. A. despite B. although C. because of D. because
Question 9. The firefighters arrived at the scene just in time to _______ the fire. A. call back B. stand up C. count on D. put out
Question 10. He just ran round like a headless _______ when he tried to work on too
many projects but ended up not achieving anything. A. snake B. horse C. chicken D. duck
Question 11. She will find a bunch of flowers in front of her house _______.
A. once she opened the door
B. after she had opened the door
C. as soon as she opened the door
D. when she opens the door
Question 12. Parents should be _______ of their children’s decisions on future career. A. support B. supporting C. supportively D. supportive
Question 13. Hoang gave me a(n) _______ pen as a Christmas gift yesterday afternoon.
A. expensive black Vietnamese
B. black expensive Vietnamese
C. Vietnamese black expensive
D. expensive Vietnamese black
Question 14. Laura _______ her bedroom when she found her missing diary. A. cleans B. has cleaned C. was cleaning D. is cleaning
Question 15. The library is very quiet, _______? A. wasn’t it B. isn’t it C. has it D. is it
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most
suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 16. Tim and David are at the zoo.
- Tim: “Can I touch the monkey?” 1 about:blank 1/9 00:02 1/8/24
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- David: “_______. It warns ‘No touching animals’.”
A. I’m quite sure about that
B. I don’t think you’re right C. Of course you can D. I’m afraid not
Question 17. Hoa is talking to Nam at her birthday party.
- Hoa: “Thanks for the bag. I’ve been looking for it for months.” - Nam: “ ” _______ A. I like your bag.
B. You can say that again.
C. I’m glad you like it. D. Thank you for looking for it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 18. Her reputation as a top actress was damaged when she was caught causing an accident. A. fame B. interest C. blame D. support
Question 19. With an increasing number of people vaccinated against coronavirus,
another wave of infection can be prevented. A. built B. opened C. explored D. stopped
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 20. lik Thomas was
e a bear with a sore head when he wasn’t chosen for the football team. A. totally disappointed B. in a bad mood C. in an angry state D. extremely delighted
Question 21. The heavy storm that hit the city last night caused serious damage to
property estimated at $5 million. A. extreme B. slight C. slow D. quick
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined
part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 22. Thanks to the municipal authority’s endeavours to combat crime, the city’s incident A B C
of juvenile delinquency has been falling. D
Question 23. Tiana forgets to bring her notebook to the biology class yesterday morning. A B C D
Question 24. Her laptop crashed ten minutes ago and she still hasn’t been able to turn them on. A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence
that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 25. There were too many requests for the updated version of the novel.
The publishing company decided to print 5000 copies.
A. Hardly had the publishing company decided to print 5000 copies when readers
started to send their requests for the updated version of the novel.
B. It was the publishing company’s decision to print 5000 copies that urged readers
to send their requests for the updated version of the novel.
C. Not until readers had sent their requests for the updated version of the novel did
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D. Such were the requests for the updated version of the novel that the publishing
company made a decision to print 5000 copies.
Question 26. You can go out with your friends tonight. Make sure to come home by 10 P.M.
A. I wish you came home by 10 P.M. so that you couldn’t go out with your friends tonight.
B. You can go out with your friends tonight so long as you come home by 10 P.M.
C. If only you came home by 10 P.M., you could go out with your friends tonight.
D. Unless you go out with your friends tonight, you can’t come home by 10 P.M.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence
that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 27. Passengers are not permitted to use their mobile phones during the flight.
A. Passengers needn’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
B. Passengers mustn’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
C. Passengers shouldn’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
D. Passengers wouldn’t use their mobile phones during the flight.
Question 28. Tony started working as a volunteer in 2010.
A. Tony hasn’t been working as a volunteer since 2010.
B. Tony didn’t get used to working as a volunteer in 2010.
C. Tony used to work as a volunteer in 2010.
D. Tony has worked as a volunteer since 2010.
Question 29. “You’ve got a 10 in the English test. Congratulations!” Tung said to his classmate.
A. Tung persuaded his classmate to get a 10 in the English test.
B. Tung congratulated his classmate on getting a 10 in the English test.
C. Tung insisted on getting a 10 in the English test for his classmate.
D. Tung advised his classmate to get a 10 in the English test.
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 30. A. talk B. name C. cake D. page Question 31. A. rained B. smiled C. loved D. tasted
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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 32. A. approve B. perform C. finish D. believe
Question 33. A. assignment B. library C. paragraph D. sympathy
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38. COPING WITH TRAFFIC
Many large cities around the world have struggled to keep up with the increase in
traffic in recent times. Densely populated areas, growing car ownership, as well as
narrow roads brought for much lower volumes of traffic all (34) _______ to this. In 1975,
Singapore decided to introduce a congestion charge - a (35) _______ paid by drivers
entering the most traffic-heavy zones of the city. London introduced a congestion charge in 2003.
Public opinion was initially opposed to the idea, (36) _______ people soon became
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and the (37) _______ of cars in the city fell by only 10%. However, the scheme proved
massively profitable, (38) _______ allowed the city council to invest in other measures
aimed at improving traffic conditions in London. These included cycle lanes,
pedestrianized areas and better road surfaces.
(Adapted from Oxford Exam Trainer by Helen Weale) Question 34. A. result B. cause C. induce D. contribute Question 35. A. fine B. fee C. pension D. wage Question 36. A. or B. but C. so D. and
Question 37. A. number B. amount C. other C. little Question 38. A. that B. whose C. who D. which
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 questions from 39 to 42.
Have you ever felt that there aren’t enough hours in the day? These days we have
to do our jobs, look after our homes, save energy to help the environment, and do
exercise to stay healthy! Like many of us, Alex Gadsden never had enough time. He
ran a business and a home and needed to lose weight. So he decided to do something
about it. He invented the cycle washer. The 29-year-old now starts each day with a 45-
minute cycle ride. He not only feels healthier but he saves on his energy bills and does the washing too.
He said, “It gives the user a good workout. I’ve only used it for two weeks but I’ve
already noticed a difference.” “I tend to get up at around six-thirty now and get
straight on the cycle washer. I keep it in the garden, so it’s nice to get out in the fresh
air. Afterwards, I feel full of energy. Then I generally have breakfast and a shower and I
really feel ready to start the day.” The green washing machine uses 25 litres of water
a wash, and takes enough clothes to fill a carrier bag. He normally cycles for 25
minutes to wash the clothes, and then for another 20 minutes to dry them. And it
doesn’t use any electricity, of course.
Mr Gadsden, the boss of a cleaning company, believes his machine could become
very popular. With an invention which cleans your clothes, keeps you fit and reduces
your electricity bill, he may well be right.
(Adapted from English Unlimited by Alex Tilbury et al.)
Question 39. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The importance of daily exercise
B. Ways to do the washing properly
C. Cycling makes you healthier
D. A fascinating invention
Question 40. The word ran in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______. A. moved B. allowed C. managed D. changed
Question 41. According to paragraph 1, what does Alex Gadsden achieve with the invention of the cycle washer?
A. His electricity bills are reduced. B. He puts on weight.
C. He helps his wife with the washing-up. D. He becomes more involved in recycling.
Question 42. The word in paragraph 2 r it efers to _______. A. difference
B. the cycle washer C. the fresh air D. workout
Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Alex Gadsden is positive about the success of the cycle washer.
B. The cycle washer can help you to remain strong and healthy.
C. It doesn’t require any electricity to run the cycle washer.
D. Alex’s machine isn’t effective in terms of cleaning the clothes.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
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In 1994, Los Angeles had an earthquake that caused a power cut; suddenly the
city was in complete darkness. Some residents phoned the emergency services in a
panic and said that they had seen a giant silvery cloud in the sky. The authorities explained that were looki they
ng at the Milky Way galaxy - it was usually hidden
because of the city’s lights!
Next time you get the chance, look up into the night sky. What do you see?
Probably not much. Even in the countryside, the stars are harder to now spot . It’s all
because of light pollution from our towns and cities. Streetlights shine onto empty
roads and car parks; shop fronts and office blocks are lit up after everyone has gone
home, and security lights flash on and off as stray cats wander through gardens. Most
cities and towns are so bright at night that they can be seen from space!
This is not only wasting energy, but it seriously affects wildlife and the ecosystem.
After hatching on the beach, for instance, baby turtles use the sun going down on the
horizon to get back to the sea. But they get confused by the bright lights of seafront
hotels and can’t find their way. Flying insects also swarm around streetlights and birds
sing at midnight, becoming too exhausted to feed and reproduce. This causes their numbers to decline.
Light pollution is affecting us, too. When street light creeps in through the curtains,
our sleep patterns get disrupted. This isn’t just making us tired; lack of sleep can
lead to serious illnesses such as depression, heart disease and even cancer.
Fortunately, many towns and cities are starting to dim their streetlights and switch off
unnecessary lighting. Also, once a year during ‘Earth Hour’, people in more than 7,000
cities and towns in over 150 countries switch off their lights for an hour. Why not take
part next year? You can also use low-energy bulbs and switch off lights when you
aren’t using them. All of this will help! From the beginning of time, man has marvelled
at the night sky. Let’s work together to reduce light pollution and protect our beautiful starry skies!
(Adapted from On Screen by Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley)
Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Earth Hour: A Significant Event
B. A Society that Can’t Switch on C. Brighter, Safer?
D. Electric Light Overload Question 45. The word in paragraph 1 r they efers to _______. A. lights B. residents C. authorities D. services
Question 46. According to paragraph 1, people in Los Angeles feel frightened when _______.
A. there was a sudden power cut in the city B. a huge
earthquake hit the city suddenly
C. they couldn’t reach the local authorities D. they saw
something strange in the dark sky
Question 47. The word spot in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by _______. A. count B. affect C. clear D. notice
Question 48. The word disrupted in paragraph 4 mostly means _______. A. offered B. interrupted C. transformed D. carried
Question 49. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Some big cities and towns in the world are lit up at night to combat crime.
B. Baby turtles have difficulty in finding their back to the sea due to some predators.
C. The excessive use of artificial outdoor light can badly affect our sleep quality.
D. It’s quite difficult to see stars at night in large cities because of skyscrapers.
Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Dimming the streetlights at night is likely to save some animals.
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C. Turning off the lights while not in use will certainly help us avoid some diseases.
D. Humans have recently been very impressed by the starry sky at night. THE END BẢNG TỪ VỰNG STT Từ vựng Từ Phiên âm Nghĩa loại 1 congestion n /kən'ʤestʃən/ sự tắc nghẽn 2 serious adj /'sɪriəs/ nghiêm trọng 3 cyberbullying n /'saɪbərbʊliɪŋ/ bắt nạt qua mạng 4 establish v /ɪ'stæblɪʃ/ thành lập 5 carry v /'kæri/ gánh vác 6 parcel n /'pɑ:rsl/ bưu kiện 7 candidate n /'kændɪdeɪt/ ứng viên 8 diploma n /dɪ'pləʊmə/
bằng trung học phổ thông 9 degree n /dɪ'gri:/ bằng đại học 10 license n /'laɪsns/ giấy phép 11 certificate n /sə'tɪfɪkət/ chứng nhận, chứng chỉ 12 survive v /sə'vaɪv/ sống sót 13 injure v /'ɪnʤə(r)/ làm bị thương 14 earthquake n /'ɜ:θkweɪk/ động đất 15 firefighter n /'faɪəfaɪtə(r)/ lính cứu hỏa 16 diary n /'daɪəri/ nhật ký 17 quiet adj /'kwaɪət/ yên tĩnh 18 reputation n /,repju'teɪʃn/ danh tiếng 19 fame n /feɪm/ danh tiếng 20 interest n /'ɪntrest/ sự thích thú 21 blame n /bleɪm/ sự khiển trách 22 vaccinate v /'væksɪneɪt/ tiêm ngừa 23 infection n /ɪn'fekʃn/ sự lây nhiễm 24 explore v /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/ khám phá 25 property n /'prɒpəti/ tài sản 26 estimate v /'estɪmeɪt/ ước tính 27 extreme adj /ɪk'stri:m/ khắc nghiệt 28 municipal adj /mju: 'nɪsɪpl/ thuộc thành phố 29 endeavour n /ɪn'devə(r)/ sự cố gắng, nỗ lực 30 incident n /'ɪnsɪdənt/ việc xảy ra, sự cố 31 incidence n /'ɪnsɪdəns/ tỷ lệ, mức độ 32 update v /,ʌp'deɪt/ cập nhật 33 version n /'vɜ:ʃn/ phiên bản 6 about:blank 6/9 00:02 1/8/24
Practice TEST A12 - i need free trial 34 passenger n /'pæsɪnʤə(r)/ hành khách 35 assignment n /ə'saɪnmənt/ bài tập 36 sympathy n /'sɪmpəθi/ sự đồng cảm 37 densely adv /'densli/ dày đặc 38 populate v /'pɒpjuleɪt/ ở, cư trú 39 traffic n /'træfɪk/ giao thông 40 ownership n /'əʊnəʃɪp/ sự sở hữu 41 narrow adj /'nærəʊ/ hẹp 42 charge n /tʃɑ:ʤ/ phí tổn 43 zone n /zəʊn/ khu vực 44 scheme n /ski:m/ kế hoạch 45 massively adv /'mæsɪvli/ một cách khống lồ 46 profitable adj /'prɒfɪtəbl/ có lợi nhuận 47 invest v /invest/ đầu tư 48 measure n /'meʒə(r)/ biện pháp 49 lane n /leɪn/ làn đường 50 pedestrianize v /pə'
biến đường xe chạy thành đường đi destriənaɪz/ bộ 51 surface n /'sɜ:fɪs/ bề mặt 52 result v /rɪ'zʌlt/ dẫn đến 53 induce v /ɪn'dju:s/ xúi giục 54 pension n /'penʃn/ lương hưu 55 wage n /weɪʤ/ tiền công 56 fine n /faɪn/ tiền phạt 57 influence n /'ɪnfluəns/ sự ảnh hưởng 58 lend v /lend/ cho mượn 59 store v /stɔ:(r)/ dự trữ, lưu trữ 60 scene n /si:n/ hiện trường 61 project n /'prɒʤekt/ dự án 62 achieve v /ə' tʃi:v/
gặt hái được, đạt được 63 career n /kə'rɪə(r)/ sự nghiệp 64 damage v /'dæmɪʤ/ làm tổn hại 65 prevent v /prɪ'vent/ phòng ngừa 66 publish v /'pʌblɪʃ/ xuất bản 67 urge v /ɜ:dʒ/ thúc giục 68 flight n /flaɪt/ chuyến bay 69 volunteer n /,vɒlən'tɪə(r)/ tình nguyện viên 70 approve v /ə'pru:v/ tán thành BẢNG CẤU TRÚC STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa 7 about:blank 7/9 00:02 1/8/24
Practice TEST A12 - i need free trial 1 to be a good/bad influence on
có ảnh hưởng tốt/xấu đến ai somebody 2 address the problem giải quyết vấn đề 3 hold hands cầm tay 4 shake hands with somebody bắt tay với ai 5 lend a hand giúp đỡ 6
join hands (with somebody) to do
chung tay với ai để làm gì something 7 apply for something ứng tuyển cái gì 8 call back gọi lại cho ai 9 count on somebody dựa dẫm vào ai 10 put out something dập/tắt cái gì 11
run round like a headless chicken
rất bận rộn làm điều gì nhưng lại không hiệu quả 12 to be supportive of something ủng hộ cái gì 13 look for something tìm kiếm cái gì 14 cause an accident gây tai nạn 15
to be like a bear with a sore head
trong tâm trạng bực dọc, khó chịu 16 cause damage to something gây tổn hại đến hại 17 combat crime chống lại tội phạm 18 juvenile delinquency
phạm tội tuổi vị thành niên 19 turn something on bật cái gì lên 20 request for something yêu cầu cái gì 21 make a decision đưa ra quyết định 22
congratulate somebody on something chúc mừng ai về cái gì 23
persuade somebody to do something thuyết phục ai làm gì 24 insist on something nằng nặc làm gì 25
advise somebody to do something khuyên ai làm gì 26 struggle to do something
vật lộn để làm cái gì 27 keep up with something theo kịp cái gì 28 contribute to something góp phần vào cái gì 29 oppose to something phản đối cái gì 30 feel full of energy
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