PRACTICE TEST 3

I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the
space given in each sentence or best answers the question. (3.5 pts)
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. increases B. advertises C. enterprises D. comprises
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others?
A. homework B. lonely C. frosty D. decode
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. afford B. lifestyle C. advance D. refer
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. officer B. popular C. interesting D. museum
5. Minh: Why do you look so worried?
Hoa: I’m still thinking about the way to deal _______ this problem most
effectively.
A. on B. about C. with D. in
6. Mary: Has the invitation been sent to your clients?
An: Yes, it _______ yesterday.
A. was being sent B. had been sent C. was sent D. has been sent
7. Fred: Why did the singer _______ his jacket on stage?
Olivia: It was getting too hot under the lights.
A. take off B. put off C. get off D. go off
8. Peter: Why do scientists usually use English in communication?
Ann: Because English enables them _______ on new ideas.
A. to collaborating B. collaborating C. collaborate D. to collaborate
9. Alex: What do you think of my latest assignment?
Teacher: Much better. There _______ lots of grammatical mistakes in your
previous one.
A. used to being B. used to be C. are used to be D. are used to being
10. Mom: How was the workshop?
Linh: It went _______ that everybody didn’t leave until 11.30.
s B. so well C. too good D. too well
11. Loan: Why is your little sister crying?
Nam: She’s _______ her finger.
A. cut B. sprained C. broken D. injured
12. Lan: I think your upcoming report is on recycling, _______?
Mai: Yes, I’m really into it, because recycling helps reduce waste and keeps
our environment clean.
A. do I B. is it C. don’t I D. isn’t it
13. Josh: I’m feeling really fed up.
Mark: _______
A. Oh, it serves you right.
B. Just calm down.
C. I’m really amazed to hear that.
D. Hey, look on the bright side.
14. Daniel: _______
Lan: Sorry to hear that.
A. I've just got engaged. B. I've been promoted.
C. I failed the history test again. D. I'm now on cloud nine.
II. Look at the notice or the sign. Choose the best answers (A, B, C, or
D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)
15. What does the sign say?

A. You mustn't use your hands here.

B. Gloves are required here to prevent injuries.
C. Only one glove is necessary here.
D. Both hands must be washed here.
16. When does the gym membership I offer end?

New Gym Membership Offer

We are excited to announce a new gym
membership offer! Sign up before the end of
the month and get a 20% discount on your
first three months. Visit the front desk for
more details. Don’t miss out on this limited-
time offer!
A. At the end of the month
B. Next week
C. In three months’
D. At the end of next month
III. Choose the word I phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in
the following announcement. (1.5 pts)
School Library Regulations
• The library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Please
respect these hours.
• (17) _______ noise to a minimum. Speak quietly (18) _______ others can read
and study without being disturbed.
• Eating and drinking are not allowed in the library, (19) _______ helps keep the
books and environment clean.
• Students can borrow up to three books at a time for a period of two weeks.
Books can be renewed (20) _______ no one else has reserved them.
• Return all borrowed books (21) _______ the due date to avoid late fees. Late
returns can affect other students.
• Do not write in, tear, or damage library books. Treat them with (22) _______.
17. A. Get B. Make C. Keep D. Manage
18. A. in spite of B. because C. so D. so that
19. A. it B. this C. which D. that
20. A. unless B. supposing C. as soon as D.
providing
21. A. in B. by C. within D. at
22. A. careful B. carefully C. carefulness D. care
IV. Read the following article on a bulletin board. Decide whether the
statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and choose the correct
answers (A, B, C, or D) for questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)
There are lots of benefits of reading. Firstly, reading is an active mental process
that requires the use of your brain. Engaging in reading helps you think more,
thereby making you smarter. It takes mental effort and, as a result, enhances
your concentration and focus. Unlike other forms of media, such as magazines,
Internet posts, or emails, which provide only brief bits of information, books
present complete narratives that require sustained attention. This process of
prolonged concentration can help improve your ability to focus.
Additionally, reading books exposes you to lots of new and comprehensive
information, which can lead to the development of more creative ideas. It also
makes you more knowledgeable and skilled in the subjects you read about,
boosting your self-esteem.
Lastly, reading books, especially challenging ones, helps expand your
vocabulary, as you encounter new words whose meanings are essential for
understanding the story or context.
23. Magazines, Internet posts, and emails provide complete narratives. False
24. Reading books can help improve your concentration and focus. True
25. Reading books does not contribute to creative thinking. False
26. Reading only familiar and easy books is the best way to expand your
vocabulary. False
27. Why does reading books improve concentration?
A. Because books are usually short and easy to read.
B. Because reading requires you to focus on complete narratives for
long periods.
C. Because you can read books while doing other activities.
D. Because books contain pictures and visuals that capture attention.
28. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Reading is more enjoyable than other forms of entertainment.
B. Reading improves brain function, focus, knowledge, and vocabulary.
C. Only challenging books are worth reading.
D. Reading books is the best way to relax.
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. Clean water and food are basic _______necessities_____________ for man.
(necessary)
30. Ms Linh trained hard to outperform her main _____competitor_______________
in the race. (compete)
31. After the pandemic, many of his stocks unfortunately became almost
______valueless______________. (value)
32. He is known to be _______unreliable_____________, often missing deadlines
and being late for meetings. (rely)
33. John ________ hesitantly ____________ agreed to try the new dish although he
wasn’t sure he would like it. (hesitate)
34. The teacher spent the first 15 minutes _______describing_____________ the
assignment in detail. (describe)
VI. Look at the entry of the word “species” in a dictionary. Use what you
can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two words. (0.5
pt)
species (noun) /ˈspiːʃiːz/ /ˈspiːʃiːz/
a group into which animals, plants, etc. that are able to have sex with each other
and produce healthy young are divided, smaller than a genus, and identified by a
Latin name
◦ a conservation area for endangered species
◦ plant / animal / bird / fish species
◦ Nearly 850 species of birds have been identified within the country's
borders.
◦ a rare species of beetle
◦ There are many species of dog(s).
◦ The effect of climate change on species richness was evaluated.
(Source: Oxford Learner’s Dictionary)
35. It’s not easy for scientists to catch sight of this ____rare
species_____________ of butterflies.
36. Cat Tien National Park with its incredible _____species richness____________
is home to thousands of different plants and animals.
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it
means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt)
37. “Come here tomorrow”, he said.
 He told the children to come there the next day.
38. The man started investigating the case two weeks ago.
 The man has investigated the case for two weeks.
39. His parents made him run around the schoolyard.
 He was made run around the schoolyard by his parents.
40. I’m afraid I don’t have time to talk to you.
 I wish I had time to talk with you.