PRACTICE TEST 4 FOR GRADE 12

Mark the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
1 A forget B sporting C perform D. supportive
2 A facial B economic C oceanic D beneficiaI
Mark the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress.
3 A watercraft B jet-skiing C. committee D paralyze
4 A gymnasium B fertilizer C competitive D peninsula
5 A. overlook B. influential C. furniture D. oceanic
Mark the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6 I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year. We arc so out of _______.
A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath
7 I was talking to my aunt when suddenly my cousin George ______ in on our conversation.
A. went B. interrupted C. intervened D. broke
8. We wish that you __________ such a lot of work, because we know that you would have enjoyed the party.
A. hadn’t B. wouldn’t have C. didn’t have D. hadn’t had
9. I was glad when he said that his car was ______.
A. for me use B. at my use C. for my use D. at my disposal
10. It’s no use getting _____ him. He won’t change his mind.
A. on B. across C. off D. around
11. “Would you bother if I had a look at your paper?” — “_____”
A. Well, actually I’d rather you didn’t B. That’s a good idea
C. You’re welcome D. Oh, I didn’t realize it
12. The City Planning Department proposed that the new highway___________ in the fiscal year 2015.
A. would be built B. be built C. is to be built D. will be built
13. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon”
- “Good luck! I’ll keep my _____ crossed for you.”
A. fingers B. legs C. arms D. hands
14. In 1864, twelve nations signed the first Geneva Convention, _______ down rules for the treatment and protection
of the wounded.
A. lying B. lied C. laying D. laid
17. He blamed ____ me _____not explaining the lesson ______her carefully.
A. on/for/to B. ø/ about/ for C. for/ on/ for D. ø/ for/ to
18. _______, so we missed our plane.
A. As the train being late B. The train was late C. The train being late D. To be late
19. Beyond the mountains ___________ where you will live.
A. does the town lie B. lies the town C. which the town lies D. the town lies
20. He trained his muscles by _______ weightlifting and bodybuilding.
A. doing B. playing C. going D. taking
21. Many citizens say that they are of the _____ political policies of the candidates in a local election.
A. ignoring B. ignorance C. ignorant D. ignorantly
22. ______ you give the answer,_______ .
A. The quicker - the better you can get marks B. The more quickly - the better marks you can get
C. More quickly - better marks you can get D. ihe quickest - the best marks you can get
23. Tony and Nancy always kiss and make ______ after their argument.
A. up with B. clear C. up D. out
24. The player was ejected after committing 5 personal _______.
A. fault.s B. mistakes C. errors D. fouls
25. “Do you think it is bad to keep all the candy for yourself?
A. I’m sorry. Sometimcs I’m too aggressive B. You’re right. I’m a bit jealous.
C. You are absolutely right. I’m crazy about candy D. I’m sorry. I should not be so selfish
26. At the end of the nineteenth century, Alfred Binet developed a test for measuring intelligence ______ served as the
basis of modem IQ tests.
A. it has B. has C. which has D. and
27. Hundreds came to ______ their last respects to the dead president.
A. pay B. express C. have D. indicate
28. International Games themselves can help to solve the problem of _______ among countries.
A. takeoffs B. kickoffs C. standoffs D. warm-ups
29. _______ seasonal rainfall, especially in regions ncar the tropics, is winds that blow in at opposite direction in
winter than in summer.
A Causing B That cause C To cause D What causes
30. Only when air and water seep through its outer coat _______.
A does a seed germinate B to the germination of a seed
C a seed germinates D for a seed to germinate
31. Sam’s on his way, so make him a coffee _______ he arrives.
A if B until C while D when
32. The explosion was of such _______ that it was heard live miles away.
A intensiveness B intensity C intense D intensification
33. — “Where’s Phong” — “I’m not sure. He ______ lunch”.
A has to have B must have C might be having D may have had
34. You’ll get a better ______ of exchange at another bank.
A rate B value C worth D charge
35. Paul Samuelson revolutionized ______ by presenting his students with the most advanced economic thinking at an
introductory level.
A to teach economics B the teaching or economics C teaching that economics is D economics is taught
36. Is there anyone who _______ the plan put forward by the committee?
A differs B disagrees C objects D opposes
37. He would win the race if he ______ his brother’s example and trained harder.
A repeated B followed C answered D. took
38. OXFAM ______ the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief.
A refers to B works for C applies to D stands for
39. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as _______.
A cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C salt and pepper D here and there
40. She ______ when she heard the good news.
A let down B cheered up C got over D gave up

Mark the letter to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
41. — “Do you mind if I open the window?” —“_____”
A Yes. It’s my pleasure B No. I don’t C No, I hope not D Yes, I do
42. — “Please accept my apology for disturbing you” —“_____”
A I’m really sorry, too B That’s all right, don’t worry
C No, I don’t accept that D Yes, why don’t I?
43. “Haven’t you put an ad in the paper yet?” “_______ .“
A. I can get a paper for you B. I’m not sure
C. I’m wiSh you there D. I will, first thing in the morning

Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
44. Scientists warn about the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals if we don’t take urgent
action to save them.
A absolute B imminent C formidable D improbable
45. I vant you to weigh his words carefully. He seems sincere and presents his arguments well. There is, however,
something that doesn’t quite ring true about the candidate
A measure the mass B put pressure on a scale C think about D be important
Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the undeilined word(s) in each of the following questions.
46. Helen’s attitude toward dealing with criminals has changed over the years. She now believes that some crimes are
so heinous that those responsible should be shown no mercy.
A guilty B terrible C. impressive D wonderful
47. Don’t feel stupid. Yes, you thought this worthless replica was a valuable work of art. But it even fooled a lot of
experts. It certainly looked like the real thing!
A a dishonest act B something genuine C. something valuable D an imitation
48. Some vegetables are grown without soil and artificial light.
A. real B. natural C. true D. genuine
49. Mutualism is a type of symbiosis that occurs when two unlike organisms live together in a state that is mutually
beneficial.
A. alike B. likely C. similar D. dislike
Mark the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
50. In a restaurant, if we want to call the waiter, we can raise our hand and wave it slight to signal that we need
assistance.
51. While working as a travel agency my elder brother specialized in arranging tour of the Mekong Delta for foreign
tourists.
52. Irrigation often studied together with drainage, which is the natural or artificial removal of the surface and sub-
surface water from a given area.

Mark the the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
53. Choosing a suitable job is really important to adolescents.
A. It is really important to choose a suitable job for adolescents.
B. It is of great importance for adolescents to choose a suitable job.
C. Choosing a suitable job for adolescents is a really important affair.
D. The choice of a suitable job for adolescents is really important.
54. The purpose of any invention is to make our lives belter. So good or bad, it depends on the way by which we use
these inventions.
A. We can use either good or bad inventions to make our lives better.
B. Whether an invention is good or bad depends on the way by which we use it because the purpose of any
invention is to make our lives better.
C. The purpose of any invention, whether good or bad, is to make o lives better. This depends on the way by which we
use these inventions.
D. Good or bad as they are, all inventions have the same purpose: to make our lives better.
55. It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic.
A. Vietnam is acknowledged to have completely controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic.
B. Vietnam is acknowledged to have controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic.
C. Vietnam was acknowledged to have had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic.
D. Vietnam is acknowledged to have a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic.
56. My cousin shows a desire to put aside the status of the school child.
A The status of the school child makes my cousin happy.
B My cousin is determined to put up with the other school children.
C My cousin decides to play down the status of the school child.
D. My cousin doesn’t want to be a school child any more.
57. It appears that the harvest workers think they were maltreated.
A The harvest workers seem to think they were maltreated.
B The harvest workers ctarn to have been maltreated.
C It is thought that the harvest workeis were maltreated.
D It appears that the harvest workers think of being maltreated.
58. A simplified edition is casier to read than the original: it’s shorter.
A A simplified edition which is shorter than the original is easier to read.
B A simplified edition, which is shorter than the original, is easier to read.
C The original, which is shorter, is casier to read than a simplified edition.
D The original is longer than a simplified edition, and it is difficult to read.
59. The flood may rise higher. We have to move upstairs.
A We’ll have to move upstairs soon il the flood rises any higher.
B Unless the flood rises any higher we won’t have to move upstairs.
C If we don’t move upstairs, the flood may rise higher.
D We have to move upstairs in case the flood rises any higher.
60. People live together in one place. They form a community.
A When people form a community, they live together in one place.
B In order to live together in one place, people form a community.
C. People form a community when living together in one place.
D Forming a community, people live together in one place.

Read the following passage and mark the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
After a busy day of work and play, the body needs to rest. Sleep is necessary for good health. During this time,
the body recovers from the (61) _____ of the previous day. The rest that you get while sleeping enables your body to
prepare itself for the next day. There are four levels of sleep, each being a little (62) ______ than the one before. As
you sleep, your muscles relax little by little. Your heart beats more slowly, and your brain slows down. After you (63)
________ the fourth level, your body shifts back and forth from one level of sleep to the other
Although your mind slows down, from time to time you will dream. Scientists who study sleep state that when
dreaming (64)______ , your eyeballs begin to move more quickly This stage ot sleep is called REM, which stands for
Rapid Eye Movement
If you have trouble falling asleep, some people recommend breathing vey deeply. Other people believe that
drinking warm milk will help make you (65) ______ there is also an old suggestion that counting sheep will put you
to sleep!
31 A acts B actions C activities D activeness
32 A deeper B lighter C shoiter D higher
33 A reach B arrive C attain D achieve
34 A exists B appeats C survives D occurs
35 A tired B drowsy C dizzy D awake

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to (1) ______ to your education or your
work, try reading more books. (2) ______ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well-
researched material that can help you grow.
We should (3) ______ our children to read more books and (4) ______ less time watching TV. Some people have
commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get information than television?" That
is (5) ______ interesting point of view worth further (6) ______. Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand
than the demand for watching TV. There are no jobs that (7) ______ a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an
integral part of many jobs. The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication. You can
write something down and, in no time, it can be (8) ______ to many different people. Not only that, we can (9)
______ vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time. A good reader can acquire more information
in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a full day. You are able to gain a lot of information
quickly because you are a fast reader with good (10) ______ skills. It will save you massive amounts of time and you
will be able to assimilate vast quantities of information.
1. a. contribute b. gather c. collect d. gain
2. a. Make b. Set c. Take d. Pick
3. a. discuss b. encourage c. suggest d. define
4. a. spend b. apply c. train d. waste
5. a. a b. an c. the d. no article
6. a. explore b. explorer c. exploration d. explorative
7. a. inquire b. tell c. require d. ask
8. a. submitted b. handed c. sent d. communicated
9. a. inhale b. breathe c. eat d. digest
10. a. apprehension b. enjoyment c. comprehension d. entertainment

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Making time to read is something we all know we (1) ______ do, but who schedules book reading time every
day? There are very few. That is why adding book reading to your daily schedule and sticking to it can improve
discipline.
Books are (2) ______. You can take them almost anywhere. As such, you can learn almost anywhere too.
By reading more books and exposing yourself (3) ______ new and more complete information, you will also be
able to come up with more (4) ______ ideas. When you have read so many books on the subject, you can combine
lessons from all of them into new (5) ______.
Reading gives you something to talk about. Have you ever (6) ______ out of things to talk about with your best
friend, wife or husband? This can be uncomfortable. It (7) ______ even make married couples wonder if their
marriage is in trouble. (8) ______, if you read a lot of books, you will always have something to talk about. You can
discuss various plots in the novels you read, you can discuss the things you are learning in the business books you are
reading as well. The possibilities of sharing are endless.
Bocks are inexpensive (9) ______ to help you reduces stress. Many readers relax by reading. Compared with the
person who gets home from work and immediately (10) ______ on the TV news, you are going from work stress to
crime stress. TV as a source of relaxation is too full of loud commercials and fast moving violent images. If relaxation
is something you want, turn off the TV or computer and pick up a book.
1. a. should b. mustn't c. needn't d. might
2. a. durable b. portable c. changeable d. capable
3. a. for b. with c. on d. to
4. a. disapproved b. dull c. creative d. required
5. a. solutions b. problems c. troubles d. difficulties
6. a. put b. had c. walked d. run
7. a. should b. might c. need d. must
8. a. So b. Therefore c. However d. Although
9. a. entertainment b. tension c. machinery d. media
10. a. gets b. turns c. takes d. makes