MOCK TEST 43

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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. positive B. enormous C. relevant D. typical
Question 2. A. comfort B. remain C. confide D. inflate

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.
In the past, cell phones were big and heavy. In the future, telephones will still be big. The good news
is that people will be able to fold them in half to make them smaller. The “foldable phone" is now in
development.
One company has come up with a smartphone and tablet in one. This device can fold down to the size
of a regular cellphone to make it “pocket-size.” The foldable phone has a larger screen, keyboard, and
high-quality speakers. This makes it easy to use. The flexible display can go from smartphone to tablet
just by unfolding it. The interior screen is so big that it can run three different apps at the same time.
People can watch a video, talk about it, and browse websites online. There are also two batteries inside
the phone - one on each side.
Many companies have been looking for ways to improve smartphones. The foldable phone is unlike
anything else that has come before it. This powerful machine is a smartphone, computer, and camera all
in one. There is a current race to get foldable phones on the market. But we’ll have to wait and see how
well these new smartphones work. If people like them, maybe one day we will be able to fold and even
stretch our phone.
Question 3. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Evolution of Cell Phones
B. The Superiority of Large Smartphones
C. The Features of Foldable Phones
D. The Future of Pocket-Sized Technology
Question 4. According to paragraph 2, why is the foldable phone user-friendly?
A. It is a regular cell phone with two batteries inside.
B. It has a larger screen, keyboard, and high-quality speakers.
C. It can run more than three different apps at the same time.
D. It can be folded or stretched at any time.
Question 5. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. keyboard B. device C. video D. screen
Question 6. The word “run” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.
A. download B. install C. operate D. move
Question 7. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The foldable phone is currently on the market.
B. A large number of companies have been searching for ways to upgrade smartphones.
C. The foldable phone is a combination of a smartphone, computer and camera.
D. Cell phones used to be big and heavy in the past.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8. Tessa was determined to become wealthy and to that ______ she started her own company.
A. view B. object C. end D. aim
Question 9. The new sports center ______ by the mayor as soon as it is completed.
A. was opening B. will be opened C. will open D. opens
Question 10. The students in our school only have to pay a nominal ______ to join the art club.
A. charge B. fare C. rent D. fee
Question 11. If you want to ______ your illness soon, you need to take in some vital vitamins.
A. take after B. look after C. go over D. get over
Question 12. Sally is a caring person. She often shows her ______ whenever I have troubles.
A. sympathize B. sympathetically C. sympathy D. sympathetic
Question 13. When I got home, I found that water _______ down the kitchen walls.
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 A. runs B. was running C. is running D. ran
Question 14. Life in mountainous areas is ______ than that in the city.
A. difficult B. more difficult
C. the most difficult D. most difficult
Question 15. I will start writing an essay ______.
A. by the time I collected enough information
B. after I will collect enough information
C. when I had collected enough information
D. as soon as I have collected enough information
Question 16. Environmentalists have ______ pressure on the government to find ways to cut carbon
emissions.
A. had B. put C. gone D. given
Question 17. Facing a challenging situation at work, Sarah knew she had to ______ and confront her
team about the project delays.
A. bite the cherry B. bite the lemon C. bite the bullet D. bite the apple
Question 18. The virus attacks the immune system, ______ your body vulnerable to infections.
A. leaves B. leaving C. left D. is leaving
Question 19. You have a ticket to the water puppetry, ______?
A. do you B. don’t you C. haven't you D. have you
Question 20. We regret ______ you that your flight has been delayed.
A. inform B. informed C. to inform D. informing
Question 21. His dream of becoming ______ doctor became true after seven years of learning hard.
A. Ø (no article) B. a C. the D. an
Question 22. He is capable ______ playing chess at an international level.
A. of B. at C. about D. to

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each the numbered blanks.
In recent years, the development of new technologies and the growth of social media sites have
helped rapidly progress the global citizenship movement. The impact of this growing phenomenon on
higher education is palpable, with more students than ever (23) ______ study abroad and strive to learn
more about the world around them. (24) ______ the concept of global citizenship is not a new one, it is
becoming ever more important in our expanding and increasingly interconnected world.
Though countless organizations and institutions of higher education cite global citizenship as one
of their primary missions, it is imperative that we think about what this term really means. Global
citizenship is (25) ______ of several elements, starting with a way of thinking across (26) ______
communities, cultures, and ways of life. While our national identities are assigned to us at birth, a global
citizenship takes time to develop, and can only be attained through life experiences. Our interpretation of
our experiences, as well as increasing self-awareness, ultimately shapes our ability to become global
citizens. This may (27) ______ through a number of activities, from volunteer work in the community to
traveling the world.
Question 23. A. when B. whose C. who D. which
Question 24. A. Unless B. But C. Because D. Although
Question 25. A. contained B. included C. comprised D. consisted
Question 26. A. much B. another C. many D. every
Question 27. A. befall B. extract C. cultivate D. transpire

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
Question 28. The athlete's bitter defeat in the match dealt a blow to his hopes of defending his title at the
championship.
A. destroyed B. expressed C. weakened D. raised
Question 29. The Internet has had an enormous impact on society, changing the way we live, work, and
learn.
A. huge B. massive C. tiny D. gigantic

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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. precious B. social C. ancient D. extinct
Question 31. A. stranger B. transfer C. nature D. ancient

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
Question 32. Peter and John are close friends. They are talking about a football match on TV.
Peter: "Do you think the match will be on TV later?"
John: " _______ ”
A. Yes, I'm a big fan of soap operas.
B. No, I don't mind watching it.
C. I can't agree with you. It's so dull.
D. Yes, of course. It's being shown live on BBC.
Question 33. Harry is telling his mom about his winning a scholarship.
- Harry: "Mom, I've been awarded a scholarship to study at Cambridge University."
- Mom: “_______”
A. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. B. Just kidding!
C. Really? Good luck! D. Congratulations, my dear!

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.
A large number of inventions require years of arduous research and development before they are
perfected. For instance, Thomas Edison had to make more than 1,000 attempts to invent the incandescent
light bulb before he finally succeeded. History is replete with numerous other examples of people trying,
yet failing to make inventions before they eventually succeeded. Yet some inventions have come about
not through hard work but simply by accident.
In most cases, when someone unintentionally invented something, the inventor was attempting to create
something else. For example, in the 1930s, chemist Roy Plunkett was attempting to make a new substance
that could be used to refrigerate items. He mixed some chemicals together. Then, he put them into a
pressurized container and cooled the mixture. By the time his experiment was complete, he had a new
invention. It was not a new substance that could be used for refrigeration though. Instead, he had invented
Teflon, which is today most commonly used to make nonstick pots and pans. Similarly, decades earlier,
John Pemberton was a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia. He was attempting to create a tonic that people
could use whenever they had headaches. While he was not successful in that endeavor, he managed to
invent Coca - Cola, the world - famous carbonated soft drink.
Scientists have also made crucial discoveries by accident when they were conducting experiments. In
1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, an antibiotic, in this manner. He discovered some mold
growing in a dish with some bacteria. He noticed that the bacteria seemed to be avoiding the mold. When
he investigated further, he determined some of the many useful properties of penicillin, which has saved
millions of lives over the past few decades. Likewise, in 1946, scientist Percy Spencer was conducting an
experiment with microwaves. He had a candy bar in his pocket, and he noticed that it suddenly melted.
He investigated and learned the reason why that had happened. Soon afterward, he built a device that
could utilize microwaves to heat food: the microwave oven.
Question 34. Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
A. How to Become a Great Inventor
B. History's Most Important Inventions
C. Accidental Inventions and Discoveries
D. You Don't Always Get What You Want
Question 35. In paragraph 1, the word arduous is closest in meaning to ______.
A. constant B. detailed C. tough D. specific
Question 36. In paragraph 2, the word endeavor is closest in meaning to ______.
A. research B. attempt C. request D. dream
Question 37. What does the author say about Teflon?

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 A. It is used for kitchenware nowadays
B. It was created many years before Coca-Cola
C. The man who made it was a pharmacist
D. People first used it as a refrigeration device
Question 38. Who was John Pemberton?
A. The person who made Teflon B. The creator of Coca-Cola
C. The man who discovered penicillin D. The inventor of the microwave
Question 39. The author uses Alexander Fleming as an example of ______.
A. one of the most famous inventors in history
B. someone who became a millionaire from his invention
C. a person who made an accidental scientific discovery
D. a man who dedicated his life to medical science
Question 40. What does the author imply about penicillin?
A. Doctors seldom use it nowadays.
B. Mold combines with bacteria to make it.
C. Some people are not affected by it.
D. It is an invaluable medical supply.

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 41. You’re not allowed to record the programme.
A. You mustn’t record the programme. B. You shouldn’t record the programme.
C. You can record the programme. D. You needn’t record the programme.
Question 42. “I had lunch with my friends last month”, Jean said.
A. Jean said that I had lunch with her friends last month.
B. Jean said that I had had lunch with my friends the previous month.
C. Jean said that she had had lunch with her friends the previous month.
D. Jean said that she would have lunch with her friends last month.
Question 43. He hasn’t changed his Facebook profile picture for 2 years.
A. The last time he changed his Facebook profile picture was 2 years ago.
B. He didn’t change his Facebook profile picture 2 years ago.
C. He had 2 years to change his Facebook profile picture.
D. He has changed his Facebook profile picture for 2 years.

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 44. The Vietnamese female athlete had just finished the race. All the spectators at the stadium
gave her a big round of applause.
A. Not until all the spectators at the stadium gave her a big round of applause did the Vietnamese
female athlete finish the race.
B. Had it not been for the big round of applause all the spectators at the stadium gave her, the
Vietnamese female athlete couldn’t have finished the race.
C. No matter when the Vietnamese female athlete finished the race did all the spectators at the stadium
give her a big round of applause.
D. Barely had the Vietnamese female athlete finished the race when all the spectators at the stadium
gave her a big round of applause.
Question 45. The AI apps were expensive. He couldn’t afford to buy them.
A. If the AI apps had been less expensive, he could have afforded to buy them.
B. If the AI apps had been cheaper, he can’t have afforded to buy them.
C. If the AI apps had been more expensive, he could have afforded to buy them.
D. If the Ai apps had been cheaper, he couldn’t have afforded to buy them.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 46. He was imprisoned because he disclosed secrets to the enemies.

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 A. covered B. revealed C. rejected D. concealed
Question 47. Children brought up in a caring environment tend to grow more sympathetic towards
others.
A. hateful B. healthy C. loving D. dishonest

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 48. Last Sunday is such a beautiful day that we took a drive in the country.
A. that B. a drive C. beautiful D. is
Question 49. I have every intention of taking an IT course because acquiring enhanced IT skills and
professional qualifications will boost my employment.
A. professional B. every C. employment D. enhanced
Question 50. It used to be assumed that jellyfish were among the simplest life forms, as it had no brain or
central nervous system.
A. among B. assumed C. it D. nervous

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