SAMPLE TEST Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words A extinction B animal C classify D primary A biologist B seriously C commercial D identify Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions We are talking about the writer latest book is one of the best-sellers this year A who B whom C which D whose He is disappointed at not being offered the job, but I think he will it A turn off B get over C fill in D take after Had he known more about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies A Knowing about the internet help him invest in some computer company B He didn’t know much about the internet and he didn’t invest in any computer companies C Knowing about the internet , he would have invested in some computer companies D He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the internet You should have persuaded him to change his mind A It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t B You should persuade him to change his mind C You persuade him to change his mind but he didn’t D You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind 7: It would have been better if he had told us his new address A He might have told us his new address B He should have told us his new address C He should have told us his new address D It doesn’t matter that he didn’t tell us his new address Tom regrets to say that he has left his tickets at home A Tom regrets leaving the tickets at home B Tom was sorry that he has left the tickets at home C Tom wishes he hadn’t left the ticket at home D Tom regrets to leave the ticket at home It is such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn’t miss it A It is too wonderful an opportunity for us to miss B The opportunity is wonderful enough for us to miss C It is a wonderful opportunity so that we can’t miss it D The opportunity is so wonderful that we are not able to afford it 10 Many people homeless after the earthquake in Haiti a few months ago A become B will become C became D are becoming 11 He has made so many mistakes in his essay that he it all again A needs B ought C used to D has to 12 Unless we can find new sources of energy, our life will certainly _ A affected B be affecting C affect D be affected 13 the salary meets my expectations, I will accept the job offer A So B Therefore C If D Although 14 Despite its successful reforms, this country is still a developing one A economic B economics C economizing D economical 15 The police ordered people to leave the building a bomb threat A in case B because of C because D since 16 The government has _ measures to promote the development of the economy A achieved B made C carried D taken 17 Mr Minh _wearing a crash helmet when he goes somewhere on his motorbike A is used to B is using C used toD used Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning 18 The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country A soak B permanent C complicated D.guess 19 The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East A expensive B complicated C.simple and easy to use D.difficult to operate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning 20 I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic A reasonable B acceptable C pretty high D wonderful 21 I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry A hopeless B hopeful C successful D unsuccessful 22 Some fish can survive only in salt water, others can live only in fresh water A whereas B even if C so that D since 23 Henry “Do you find it very interesting to travel alone?” -Maria “ ” A Yes, you’re welcome B Never mind C What a pity! D No, not at all 24 John “Will you be able to come to the meeting?” -Jack “ .” A Of course you will B I’m afraid not C I’m sorry not D You must be kidding 25 It was being able to fly space that attracted Sally Ride to the job of an astronaut A to B towards C on D into Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions Will people still read books 100 years from now? A few years ago, many people would have said no It seemed likely that computers and the Internet would replace books Now, however, most experts think that books are here to stay There are a number of reasons why computers will not replace books entirely One reason is that books on paper are much cheaper than computers And books not need a power source You can read a book for as long as you want and wherever you want You never have to worry about losing power Also, many people feel more comfortable reading words in a book than reading words on a computer screen because it is less tiring to the eyes Will books in the future be exactly the same as the books you can buy today? The answer to that is no In the future, you may only need to buy one book With this one book, you will be able to read novels, plays, and newspapers It will look like today's books, but it will be electronic One of the people working on the book of the future is Professor Joseph Jacobson from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Jacobson's electronic book will have a small button on the side When you press the button, words will instantly appear on the page When you want to read a different story, you can push the button again and a new story will quickly appear 26 The phrase “are here to stay” in the first paragraph mostly means A “won’t come” B “are nearby” C “won't disappear” D “are useless” 27 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A Reading today’s books needs a power source B Reading words on computer screens is tiring to the eyes C In the future, computers will replace paper books completely D Books will disappear completely sooner or later 28 What will the book of the future look like? A It will look like a book you buy today B It will look like a computer C It will look different from today's books D We don't know what it will look like 29 The button on the side of the electronic book is used A to turn a light on and off B to change what you read C to turn the power on and off D to make the book more beautiful 30 What is the main topic of the passage? A The decline of today's books B How to use an electronic book C The book of the future D Why a power source is important Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest 31 A accompany B simplify C supply D qualify 32 A reformed B appointed C stayed D installed Choose show the underlined part that needs correction 33 People respected him because he was a honest man 34 Today the number of people whom enjoy winter sports is almost double that of twenty years ago 35 My uncle has just bought some expensive furnitures for his new house Read the following passage and choose the correct word(s) for each of the blanks There are several things to remember if you are applying for a new job Most companies (36) their vacancies in the newspapers, and there are normally a lot of applicants for each post (37) , a good letter of application is very important You should enclose with it your curriculum vitae so that the employer knows about your (38) and experience If you are applying (39) a large company, address your letter to the personnel manager, who deals with appointing new staff If you are invited to an interview, make (40) you are suitably dressed and on time You may ask about promotion prospects as well as further training, the salary and holiday arrangements {personnel/‚pə:sə’nel/n.: staff} 36 A write B market C make D advertise 37 A So that B Therefore C Nevertheless D So as 38 A schools B forms C licences D qualifications 39 A in B with C to D for 40 A sure B clear C good D right Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C, D on your answer sheet Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England As early as the American Revolution It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers’ version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers – you’re – out , batter out on a caught ball , three outs per inning , a nine man team “The New York Game” spread rapidly , replacing earlier localized forms From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban – industrial society At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen A club might consists of 40 members The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening’s entertainments for the winners During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under – the – table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine , and their” muffins “ (the gently duffers who once ran the game) Beginning with the first openly all – salaried team (Cincinnati’s Red Stocking Club) in 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871 The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business-minded invertors in joint-stock company clubs The 1880s has been called Major League Baseball’s “Golden Age” Profits soared, player’s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “ The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open fields, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League 41: What is the passage mainly about?A the origin of baseball B the commercialization of baseball C the influence of the “New York Game” on baseball D the development of baseball in the nineteenth century 42: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A the wealthy gentlemen who first played baseball, later needed to find another recreational opportunity if they did not want to mix with other or become a “muffin” B hot dogs would not have become as popular as they did, without the professionalism and commercialism that develop in baseball C the “New York “spread rapidly because it was better formalized D business – minded investors were only interested in profits 43: The word “ inception” is closest in meaning to .A requirements B beginning C insistence D rules 44: The word “ lavish “is closest in meaning to A prolonged B very generous C grand D extensive 45: Which of the following is true of the way the game was played by wealthy gentlemen at its inception? A a team might consist of 40 members B the president would choose teams from among the members C they didn’t play on weekend D they might be called “duffers” if they didn’t make the first nine 46 : According to the second paragraph , all of the following are true except A commercialism became more prosperous B the clubs are smaller C outstanding players got extra income D people gamed on the outcome of games 47: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the 1880s “ Golden Age”? A wooden stadiums replaced open fields B a weekly periodical commenced C the National Association of Professional Baseball Players was formed D profits soared 48: The word” somewhat” in line 21 is closest in meaning to A to a significant extent B to a minor extent C to not the same extent D to some extent 49: The word “itself” in line 24 refers to A the Western League B growing cities C the Midwest D the American League 50: Where in the passage does the author first mention payments to players?A lines 4-7 B lines 8-10 C lines 11-14 D 15- ... very important You should enclose with it your curriculum vitae so that the employer knows about your (38) and experience If you are applying (39) a large company, address your letter to the... passage? A The decline of today's books B How to use an electronic book C The book of the future D Why a power source is important Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently... of people whom enjoy winter sports is almost double that of twenty years ago 35 My uncle has just bought some expensive furnitures for his new house Read the following passage and choose the correct