Practice test for national examination No58

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1. PRACTICE TEST FOR NATIONAL EXAMINATION No58 Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation 1. A. nourish B. flourish C. courageous D. courage 2. A. tickled B. published C. produced D. replaced Identify the word whose main stress is different from that of the others in each group. 3. A. eternal B. essential C. immoral D. practical 4. A. popularity B. investigate C. university D. similarity Indicate the best option to complete the sentences 5. Every time the government meets their demands, the union leaders shift the . A. goalposts: thay đổi mục tiêu B. lampposts C. bus stops D. roadblocks 6. We all wished to be treated A. as equals B. as equally C. as equals D. equals 7. The great French novelist Honor de Balzac would make revision when he was proofreading his work that was left of the original text in the end. A. too many / not enough B. such a lot of / a few C. plenty of / not many D. so much / little 8. She fainted when she heard that her son had died. A. rather than B. nothing but C. all but=almost D. near 9. I'll be kind to her she decides to leave me. A. in case B. whereas C. so as not D. lest 10. Jasmine's parents died when she was just a baby, so I .family she ever had. A. was all the B. was the whole C. have the whole D. have all the 11.He’s a tough politician - he knows how to .the storm. A. run down B. keep up C. push hack D. ride out 12. Don't take your bad friends any more or you'll regret it. A. up with B. in for C. down at D. for 13. He was unaware that he was being with out-of-date stock. A. faded away B. clamped down C. petered out D. fobbed off 14. I was so tired that I just in the armchair. A. flaked out B. broke up C. dropped out D. fell over 15. I thought she was being serious, but she was only having me A. up B. on C. over D. round 16. The y worked from dawn to dusk with such that they felt exhausted A. boredom B. zeal C. crack D. debility 17. The Prime Minister will decide whether to release the prisoner or not; that’s his . A. prerogative B. contortion C. derogatory D. abdication 18. The sheep were huddled into a to protect them from overnight frosts. A. pen B. hutch C. kennel D. barn 19. That human rights are is unacceptable in a civilized society. A. infringed B. impeached D. abrogated D. quashed 20. I overslept this morning and caught the last bus to school by . A. the hair of my head B. the skin of my teeth C. the nail of my finger D. the skin of my heels 21. Since he is too old to be a porter, they have decided to put him out to . A. the door B. grounds C. grass D. the kerb 22. Andrew Johnson was the first president of the US ever to be primarily because of his violent temper and unyielding stubbornness. A. impeached B. overthrown C. overpowered D. dethroned Indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Oxbridge is a word made from the names Oxford and Cambridge and is used to refer (23) to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge together, especially when they are being distinguished from other universities.
2. Oxford and Cambridge are the oldest universities in Britain. They are generally also thought to be the best universities to get a place at. An Oxbridge degree (24) .a good impression on many employers, and graduates of these universities may have an advantage when applying for jobs. The upper class has traditionally sent their children to Oxbridge, and many prime ministers and politicians went there. To many people, Oxford and Cambridge seem very remote places (25) only the very privileged can go. The teaching system is different from that at most other universities. Students have tutorials, called supervisions at Cambridge, (26) which they read their essays to their tutor. Terms are short and intense, and students are expected to prepare for them in the vacations. Final examinations at Oxford are called schools, and at Cambridge the trips. Undergraduates at Oxford and Cambridge study for a BA degree, but after a period of time graduates can (27) . their BA to an MA without doing any further study. 23. A. formally B. informally C. formality D. informal 24. A. makes B. does C. gives D. has 25 A where B. which C. that D. who 26. A. on B. during C. in D. at 27. A. convert B. alter C. transmit D. transfer Indicate the underlined part that needs correction 28. Gilbert Newton Lewis, a chemist, helped to develop the modern electron theory of valence, a theory explains -> explaining the forces holding atoms together in molecules. 29. For most of their history, especially since the 1860’s the New York city has been undergoing region ethnic population changes 30. Because of a high birthrate and considered immigration, the United States population in the late nineteenth century increased tremendously from 31million in 1860 to 76 million in 1900 Indicate the word/phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the one in BOLD 31.Even the most social butterfly sometimes needs to flutter away from the public gaze. A. introvert B. extrovert C. scrumptious D. absent-minded 32.That last comment of yours won the day because nobody could possibly argue with you after that. A. was a big hit B. was a break-through C. was a success D. was a failure Indicate the word/phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the one in BOLD 33.Unless I miss my guess, your computer needs a new hard drive.' A. you are my guess B. I break the soft drive C. I make a mistake D. you lack money 34.We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to leave. A. planted many trees in the surroundings B. haunted by the surroundings C. loved the surroundings D. possessed by the surroundings Read the following passage and choose the correct answer Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying, smoking, and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810 a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And in the 1850's an American named Gail Borden developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860's, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the year. Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets. Growing urban populations created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more
3. produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890's, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. An easy means of producing ice commercially had been invented in the 1870's, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the 1920's and 1930's. Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods that were heavy in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more varied fare. 35.What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Causes of food spoilage. B. Commercial production of ice. C. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet. D. Population movements in the nineteenth century. 36.During the 1860's, canned food products were . . A. unavailable in rural areas B. shipped in refrigerator cars C. available in limited quantities D. a staple part of the American diet 37.The word them refers to . A. refrigerator cars B. perishables C. growers D. distances 38.The word fixture is closest in meaning to A. luxury item B. substance C. commonplace object D. mechanical device 39.The author implies that in the 1920's and 1930's home deliveries of ice . A. decreased in number B. were on an irregular schedule C. increased in cost D. occurred only in the summer 40.The word Nevertheless is closest in meaning to . A. Therefore B. Because C. Occasionally D. However 41.Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Drying. B. Canning. C. Cold storage. D. Chemical additives. 42.Which of the following statements is supported by the passage? A. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available. B. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners. C. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables. D. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods. Read the passage and indicate the answer to the questions David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase the profile of football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide celebrity, an advertising brand and a fashion icon. Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters. His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday. He helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team debut in 1995. He helped his team achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them. Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies with Manchester United, including the Champions League; and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also captained his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the
4. 1998 World Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honor for services to football from Britain's Queen. Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London. In 2006 he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are best buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. 43. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The life and career of David Beckham B. Beckham's family background C. Beckham’s life before and after getting married D. Beckham's marriage with a Spice Girl’s member 44. According to the passage, Beckham has played 100 times for A. Real Madrid B. Manchester United C. the national team of America D. The national team of England 45. The word "fanatical" is closest in meaning to , A. inspired B. enthusiastic C. realistic D. idealistic 46. When did Beckham receive the royal award for his contribution to football? A. In 1995 B. in 1998 C. In 2003 D. In 2006 47. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Beckham? A. He contributed to the success of the youth team of the Manchester United. B. He made England lose the match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. C. He was voted one of the best football players of the world more than once. D. Some of Beckham's interests are not related to football. Indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original sentence 48. They believe a single gunman carried out the attack. A. The attack's is believed to have carried put a single gunman. B. A single gunman is believed to have carried out the attack C. It is believed to be carried out the attack by a single gunman. D. It is believed that the attack has been carried out by a single gunman. 49. Linda's final exam is important; she realizes little of it. A. Under no circumstances does Linda realize how important her final exam is. B. Rarely does Linda realize how important her final exam is. C. Little does Linda realize how important her final exam is. D. Never does Linda realize how important her final exam is. 50. You can stay in the flat for free as long as you pay the bills. A. Whether you pay the bills or stay in the flat, it is free. B. Without the bills paid, you can stay in the free flat. G. Unless the flat is free of bills; you cannot stay in it. D. Provided you pay the bills; you can stay in the flat for free. 51.she was the first woman in the Philippines. she was elected as the president of the country. A. She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines. B. She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines. G. She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines. D. She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines. 52. The two sides were discussing. They weren't likely to reach an agreement A. At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement. B. Seldom did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement. C. Not until the two sides discussed did they likely to reach an agreement. D. Had the two sides discussed the agreement, they wouldn’t have reached