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PROGRESS TEST 11
Choose the word whose underlined is pronounced differently:
1.
A. chair
B. child
C. cheap
D. chemist
2.
A. business
B. service
C. summer
D. sunrise
3.
A. women
B. movie
C. lose
D. prove
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different:
4.
A. exhibition B. ingredient
C. methodology
D. satisfactory
5.
A. accessible B. ancestry
C. apprentice
D. attendance
Identify the error:
6.
The girl whom he fell in love with her left him after a few months.
7.
There is a hostel at the bottom of the canyon where we can stay there.
8.
The ship was colliding by another one during a sudden storm last week.
9.
If you left the milk out of the fridge in this weather, it’ll go off.
10.
The mother asked the little boy whether he was sorry for what he has done.
Choose the word to complete the passage:
The world’s first film was shown in 1895 by two French brothers. Although it only (11) ______ of short, simple
scenes, people loved it, and films have been popular ever since. The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to explain
the story.
Soon the public had (12)________ favourite actors and actresses and, in this way, the first film stars appeared. In
1927, the first “talkie”, a film with sound, was shown and from then on, the public would only accept this kind of film.
Further improvements continued, particularly in America, (13)________ most of the world’s films were produced. With
the arrival of television in the 1950s, (14) _______people went to see films, but in recent years cinema audiences have
grown again. More countries have started to produce films that influence film making and there are currently
(15)________national film industries.
11.
A. consisted
B. considered
C. held
D. belonged
12.
A. his
B. your
C. their
D. our
13.
A. when
B. who
C. which
D. where
14.
A. each
B. other
C. any
D. fewer
15.
A. lots
B. many
C. plenty
D. much
Read the passage and choose the best answer:
MARS
According to the best evidence gathered by space probes and astronomers, Mars is an inhospitable planet; more
similar to Earth’s moon than Earth itself. It is frozen solid, blanketed by the mere wisp of an atmosphere – a dry, stark,
seemingly lifeless world. However, certain scientists believe that these conditions could be changed. They have begun
seriously investigate the possibility of transforming Mars into a more Earth-like planet: enriching the atmosphere with
oxygen, obtaining water from the polar ice caps, seeding the planet with plant and animal life from Earth, and eventually
establishing permanent human colonies. “It was once thought to be so far in the future as to be irrelevant,” said
Christopher McKay, a research scientist at the National Aeronautics and space Administration. “But now it is starting to
look practical. We could do it in four or five decades.” The idea of “terra-forming” Mars, as enthusiasts call it, has it
roots in science fiction. But as researchers develop a more profound understanding of how Earth’s ecology supports life,
they have begun to see that it may be possible to create similar conditions on Mars.
16.
With which of the following is the passage primarily concerned?
A. The possibility of changing the Martian environment. B. The challenge of interplanetary travel.
C. The advantage of establishing colonies on Mars.
D. The need to study the Martian ecology.
17.
Which of the following does the author NOT give as a characteristic of the planet Mars?
A. It is cold and dry. B. It is quite similar to Earth’s moon. C. It apparently has no life. D. It has a rich atmosphere.
18.
According to Christopher McKay, the possibility of transforming Mars ______.
A. could only occur in science fiction stories
B. will take place in the next few years
C. is completely impractical
D. could be accomplished in 40 to 50 years
19.
As used in the passage, the term “terra-forming” refers to ______.
A. a process for adapting plants to live on Mars
B. a means of transporting materials through space
C. a method of building housing for colonists on Mars
D. a system of creating Earth-like conditions on other
planets
20.
According to the article, the basic knowledge needed to transform Mars comes from ______.
A. the science of astronomy
B. a knowledge of Earth’s ecology
C. data from space probes
D. science fiction stories
Choose the best answer:
21.
Arthur Conan Doyle is the ___________ who writes many exciting stories about Sherlock Holmes.
A. teller
B. author
C. editor
D. publisher
22.
What are the ____________ between women’s in old times and women in modern times?
A. differs
B. different
C. difference
D. differences
23.
In the past people believed that women’s ___________ roles were as mothers and wives.
A. nature
B. natural
C. naturism
D. naturalist
24.
She hasn’t received a single letter from him _______ they both left school.
A. as
B. because
C. since
D. now that
25.
_______ I am aware, this is the last talk on the topic.
A. Where
B. As long as
C. Since
D. As far as

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26.
He wouldn’t have failed his exams _______ he hadn’t been ill.
A. unless
B. in case
C. if
D. although
27.
The idea for the new routing system wasn't Patterson's; it was_____
A. me
B. mine
C. my
D. I
28.
_________ you change your mind, I won’t be able to help you.
A. If only
B. Because
C. Unless
D. Provided
29.
If I saw a tiger walking past me, I _________ a tree.
A. climb
B. will climb
C. would climb
D. had to climb
30.
It is such an important matter _______ I can’t decide anything about it myself.
A. so
B. because
C. that
D. if
31.
He hid that letter in a drawer _______ no one could read it.
A. so that
B. although
C. because
D. than
32.
_______ Tom was unable to see anything, he knew someone was in his room.
A. Because
B. In case
C. If
D. Even though
33.
_______ other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker.
A. Because
B. Because of
C. Although
D. In spite of
34.
No one else in the class plays the guitar _______ John.
A. as well
B. as far as
C. so well as
D. as soon as
35.
The town was nearer _______ we thought it would be.
A. then
B. that
C. as
D. than
36.
_______ some scientists use lasers for military purposes, others use them in medicine.
A. When
B. While
C. Until
D. However
37.
He doesn’t seem to be successful _______ hard he works.
A. whatever
B. although
C. because
D. however
38.
I had no qualifications; _________
A. therefore, they gave me the job.
B. that is why they gave me the job.
C. moreover, they gave me the job.
D. however, they gave me the job.
39.
_________ west of the Rocky Mountains.
a. Tornadoes almost occur never
b. Tornadoes never almost occur
c. Never tornadoes almost occur
d. Tornadoes almost never occur
40.
___________ the surface of metal, but also weakens it.
a. Rust, which not only corrodes
b. Not only rust corrodes
c. Not only does rust corrode
d. Rust not only corrodes
41.
If there is a fire, you should phone number 114.
A. The phone number of the fire brigade is 114 if necessary. B. In case of fire, phone number 114.
C. You should phone number 114 in case there is a fire. D. Please, phone number 114 because there is a fire.
42.
He is poor, but he leads a dignified life.
A. Being poor, he must lead a dignified life.
B. He lives a dignified life despite his poverty.
C. His poverty leads to a dignified life.
D. He leads the poor to a dignified life.
43.
The tennis racquet was more expensive than I had expected.
A. I hadn’t expected the tennis racquet to be so expensive.
B. I had expected the tennis racquet was more expensive.
C. My expectation was to buy a more expensive tennis racquet.
D. The tennis racquet was not so expensive as I had expected.
44.
She wasn’t paying attention; that was why she burnt her finger.
A. If she had been paying no attention, she might not have burnt her finger.
B. Because she had been paying attention, she might not have burnt her finger.
C. Had she been paying attention, she might not have burnt her finger.
D. If she had been paying attention, she wouldn’t burn her finger.
45.
You can use my car, but return it to me before 8 this evening.
A. You can return my car when you finish using it at 8 this evening.
B. If you return the car to me before 8, you can’t use it.
C. You and I can take turns to use my car before 8 this evening.
D. Provided that you return my car before 8 this evening, you can use it.
Transformation:
46.
When are you leaving for Rome, Maria?” asked Diana. Diana asked Maria......................................................
47.
“Don’t forget to buy some bread, Mum,” said Pauline. Pauline reminded .........................................................
48.
“It’s not true, I didn’t make any long-distance calls,” said Sue. Sue denied .......................................................
49.
My parents let me go abroad alone for the first time last year. I was ..................................................................
50.
I’m certainly not going to give you any more money. I have no .......................................................................
PROGRESS TEST 12
Identify the error:
1.
I wanted to know his address so that to contact him easily.
2.
Is there any interested game to watch on TV tonight?

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3.
Millions of dollars in trade was used to be carried over the Santa Fe Trail by wheeled wagons.
4.
Ever since the world began, nations have difficulty in keeping peace with their neighbours.
5.
I walked along the street when I suddenly heard footsteps behind me.
Choose the best answer
6.
The teacher explained the lesson twice _______ the students understood it clearly.
A. as long as
B. so that
C. because
D. as if
7.
Peter looks _______ he hasn’t been able to sleep for some time.
A. as though
B. as for
C. as well as
D. as far as
8.
Huong didn’t participate in the contest _______ her lack of confidence.
A. because
B. because of
C. since
D. despite
9.
_________ you keep it in good condition, I’ll lend you my car.
A. So long as
B. Although
C. Because
D. While
10.
If a driver _________ suddenly on a wet road, he will skid.
A. braked
B. braking
C. brakes
D. will brake
11.
English _______ in many countries in Africa.
A. speaks
B. is speaking
C. is spoken
D. has spoken
12.
A new bridge over the river _______ at present.
A. constructed
B. is constructed
C. is constructing
D. is being constructed
13.
The school boy _______ in the accident.
A. seriously injured
B. seriously was injured C. was seriously injuredD. injured seriously
14.
The house really needs _______.
A. for repainted
B. to be repainting
C. being repainted
D. repainting
15.
She is learning English because she wants to get a better job.
A. She is learning English so that she gets a better job. B. She is learning English so as she gets a better job.
C. She is learning English in order she can get a better job. D. She is learning English so that she can get a better job.
16.
Nothing _______ about it.
A. can do
B. can be done
C. can’t be done
D. be able to do
17.
_______ that the earth is round.
A. It is believed
B. The belief
C. People are believed D. There is believed
18.
Five people _______ injured in the traffic accident.
A. reported to be
B. are reporting
C. are to be reported
D. are reported to be
19.
I will have my brother _______ the motor-bike for me.
A. repair
B. to repair
C. repairing
D. repaired
20.
She was made _______ over the passport.
A. hand
B. to hand
C. handing
D. handed
21.
She was born _______ April 15, 1986.
A. at
B. in
C. since
D. on
22.
They will have built this road _______ the end of the year.
A. since
B. until
C. after
D. by
23.
Motor vehicles account _______ 75% of air pollution in the major cities.
A. of
B. in
C. on
D. for
24.
Several rare species are dying _______ owing to human beings’ deforestation and careless hunting.
A. up
B. out
C. away
D. down
25.
She was able to carry _______ all the tasks assigned to her.
A. away
B. out
C. on
D. off
26.
Does he tell you how he is getting _______ his new colleagues?
A. on with
B. on of
C. away with
D. out of
27.
Smoking and drinking bring _______ a quick decline in health and fitness.
A. up
B. about
C. in
D. off
28.
I missed the train _______ catch to work.
A. which usually
B. that usually
C. usually for me
D. I usually
29.
I’ll get my brother ________ the heating.
A. fixed
B. to fix
C. for fixing
D. fixing
30.
________ difficult a test is given, that brilliant pupil succeeds in getting good scores.
A. Whenever
B. Whatever
C. However
D. Wherever
31.
A lot of information we need ________ in a minute chip in the computer.
A. stores
B. store
C. is stored
D. are stored
32.
About fifty percent of all milk ______ from dairy cows is used to make cheese.
A. is obtained
B. will be obtained
C. obtained
D. when it is obtaining
33.
You’d better reduce the amount of fat you take in every day.
A. You should eat more fat every day.
B. You ought to cut down on the amount of your everyday fat intake.
C. The amount of fat you take in is reduced well. D. It is better for you to eat as much fat as you can every day.
34.
He received good education from an early age.
A. When he was young he carried on with good education. B. He was well brought up when he was young.
C. The younger he was the better educated he was.
D. Good education resulted in his active youth.

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35.
Don’t you think you have gained some weight?
A. Are you getting on well with your weight?
B. You have put on some weight, haven’t you?
C. You shouldn’t think about your weight, OK?
D. Don’t you think weight is something you have
gained?
Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.
May 7th 1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century: Peter Ilyich
Tchaikovsky, the son of a mining inspector. Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St.
Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he
enjoyed patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a yearly living stipend. Madame von
Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she, herself, was facing
financial difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von Meck’s patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the
music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty”.
Tchaikovsky’s music, well-known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that
brought serious dramatic music to dance. Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance.
Tchaikovsky died ostensibly of cholera on November 6 th 1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he
committed suicide.
36.
The best title for this passage could be ______.
A. “The Life and Music of Tchaikovsky”
B. “Development of Tchaikovsky’s Music for Ballets”
C. “The Cause of Tchaikovsky’s Death”
D. “Tchaikovsky’s Relationship with Madame von Meck”
37.
According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT ______.
A. she had economic troubles
B. she was generous
C. she was never introduced to Tchaikovsky
D. she enjoyed Tchaikovsky’s music
38.
According to the passage, Tchaikovsky’s music is most well-known for ______.
A. its repetitive and monotonous tones
B. the ballet-like quality of music
C. the richness and melodic drama of the music D. its lively, capricious melodies
39.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Tchaikovsky’s influence on ballet music.
B. Tchaikovsky’s unhappiness leading to suicide.
C. The patronage of Madame von Meck.
D. Tchaikovsky’s productivity in composing.
40.
It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky famous
B. there is suspicion on the cause of Tchaikovsky’s death
C. Madame von Meck was one of the most famous Russian composers
D. Madame von Meck was one of Tchaikovsky’s girlfriends
Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap.
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your
(41)______. An employer will consider you seriously for a (42)______ when you can show them that you know who you
are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly
not everyone is equally good (43)______ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (44)______ courses in
that field could turn a weakness into strength.
You will need to (45)______ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for selfimprovement will lead to (46)______ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know
yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests
and your needs.
Ask (47)______ if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a
job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (48)______ if necessary. Make a list of these things.
It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends.
If you are considering a career that (49)______ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music,
discuss your aptitudes with (50)______ expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation.
41.
A. strong
B. strength
C. strengthen
D. strengthened
42.
A. position
B. location
C. spot
D. room
43.
A. upon
B. in
C. at
D. for
44.
A. meeting
B. taking
C. making
D. interviewing
45.
A. use
B. make
C. lose
D. spend
46.
A. success
B. successful
C. successfully
D. succeed
47.
A. you
B. your
C. yours
D. yourself
48.
A. interests
B. fields
C. opinions
D. attendances
49.
A. requires
B. asks
C. tells
D. urges
50.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. this
PROGRESS TEST 13
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently:
1.
A. special
B. specialist
C. spectacle
2.
A. occasion
B. erosion
C. decision
3.
A. ink
B. income
C. independent
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other.
4.
A. design
B. aspect
C. disease
5.
A. patient
B. cosmetic
C. contaminate
Choose the correct answer to complete the passage:
D. species
D. expansion
D. interview
D. moustache
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Gift giving is very important in the business world. For this reason, you should always ask yourself several things
before you give a business associate a gift. What is the purpose of giving a gift? Remember that the real reason for giving
anyone a present is (6) …………. or thank the receiver of the gift. What’s your budget? If you can't afford an expensive
gift, buy an expensive card instead. Many people are buying group gifts, (7) …………gift baskets that may contain a
variety of food, small gifts or flowers. What would the person like? When companies want to thank someone, but don't
know what the person wants, they should get generic gifts. Mixes for soup, cookies, and bread are very popular these
days. (8) ………… gifts include gift certificates or movie, theater, or sports tickets.
How is your gift packaged and presented? The (9) ………… of a gift is essential. If you wrap a gift well, you can
make an expensive gift look wonderful. Finally, it is usually better to deliver the gift and present it to the receiver
yourself. This (10)………… special importance to your gift.
6.
A. honor
B. to honor
C. honors
D. honored
7.
A. as
B. so
C. like
D. such as
8.
A. Another
B. The other
C. Some
D. Other
9.
A. presentation
B. preparation
C. buying
D. giving
10.
A. makes
B. helps
C. leads
D. adds
Choose the best option to complete the sentences:
11.
I remember …………him say that he ………… on time.
A. hear – would be
B. hearing – would be C. hearing – will be
D. hear – be
12.
To make greater progress, …………..
A. it is important to work hard
B. to work hard is necessary
C. one must work hard
D. working hard is important
13.
…………that morning that we couldn’t go out.
A. So heavy the rain was B. So heavy was the rain C. Was the rain so heavy D. So was the rain heavy
14.
Unfortunately, Tom’s illness turned out to be extremely ………so he was kept in isolation.
A. personal
B. effective
C. influential
D. infectious
15.
…………tobacco and …………alcohol are not necessary to life.
A. the - ∅
B. ∅ - ∅
C. a – a
D. the – the
16.
A surgeon is a doctor who performs an operation. The underlined means………
A. researches
B. is interested in
C. carries out
D. studies
17.
The first computer is universally thought …………by Charcles Babbage.
A. to invent
B. to have been invented C. to be invented
D. having been invented
18.
In Vietnam, kissing and hugging are not ………….forms of greeting.
A. common
B. acceptable
C. good
D. extraordinary
19.
Have you ever …………to the zoo…………we paid a visit last year.
A. been –which
B. gone – to which
C. been – to which
D. gone – which
20.
* I hear it’s a very good play. * ……….
A. No, I don’t hear that B. Yes, it’s very interesting C. Yes, it’s boring D. No. I hear it, too
21.
I’ve no idea _______ he behaved strangely at the meeting.
A. when
B. where
C. which
D. why
22.
They did everything possible to ________ the police force.
A. strengthen
B. strengthening
C. strength
D. stronger
23.
The problem of ________ among young people is hard to solve.
A. employment
B. employers
C. employees
D. unemployment
24.
Man has witnessed a great many significant _________ of science and technology in the past few decades.
A. accomplishes
B. accomplished
C. accomplishments
D. accomplishers
25.
He has failed the test again. He _______ be very sad.
A. can
B. will
C. would
D. must
26.
As students, you _______ show your disrespect to your teachers.
A. must
B. should
C. mustn’t
D. needn’t
27.
The firemen _______ put out the fire in just half an hour.
A. could
B. needn’t have
C. would
D. were able to
28.
A lot of things ________ to the house before we can move in.
A. need be doing
B. need to be done
C. need being done
D. need to do
29.
The computer, the memory capacity ________has just been upgraded, is among the latest generations.
A. that
B. whose
C. of which
D. which of
30.
Excuse me! I’m doing my homework. ________ turning down your radio a bit?
A. Would you please B. Can you
C. Could you
D. Would you mind
31.
Jeff wanted to know______
A. that why were his friends laughing
B. why were his friends laughing
C. why his friends were laughing
D. the reason why his friends laughing
32.
_______ , you pass by the industrial estate.
A. For reaching the town center
B. To reach the town center
C. You want to reach the town center
D. You reach the town center
33.
We can’t put up with the noise any longer.
A. We really can’t tolerate the noise any longer. B. The noise is longer than what we can think about.
C. We can’t make noise much longer.
D. We are not able to stop the noise any longer.
34.
Tom was not only bad-tempered but very lazy
A. Tom was lazy in spite of being bad-tempered. B. Not only bad-tempered but also lazy was Tom.

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C. Tom was very lazy, but not bad-tempered.
D. As well as being bad-tempered, Tom’s very lazy.
I am sorry I have made you so disappointed.
A. I apologize having made you so disappointed.B. I apologize disappointing you.
C. I regret to make you so disappointed.
D. I regret having made you so disappointed
Read the passage and choose the correct answer:
If you look closely at some of the early copies of the Declaration of Independence, beyond the flourished
signature of John Hancock and the other 55 men who signed it, you will also find the name of one woman, Mary
Katherine Goddard. It was she, a Baltimore printer, who published the first official copies of the Declaration, the first
copies that included the names of its signers and therefore heralded the support of all thirteen colonies.
Mary Goddard first got into printing at the age of twenty-four when her brother opened a printing shop in
Providence, Rhode Island, in 1762. When he proceeded to get into trouble with his partners and creditors, it was Mary
Goddard and her mother who were left to run the shop. In 1765 they began publishing the Providence Gazette, a weekly
newspaper. Similar problems seemed to follow her brother as he opened businesses in Philadelphia and again in
Baltimore. Each time Ms. Goddard was brought in to run the newspapers. After starting Baltimore's first newspaper, The
Maryland Jounal, in 1773, her brother went broke trying to organize a colonial postal service. While he was in debtor's
prison, Mary Katherine Goddard's name appeared on the newspaper's masthead for the first time.
When the Continental Congress fled there from Philadelphia in 1776, it commissioned Ms. Goddard to print the
first official version of the Declaration of Independence in January 1777. After printing the documents, she herself paid
the post riders to deliver the Declaration throughout the colonies.
During the American Revolution, Mary Goddard continued to publish Baltimore's only newspaper, which one
historian claimed was "second to none among the colonies." She was also the city's postmaster from 1775 to 1789
-appointed by Benjamin Franklin - and is considered to be the first woman to hold a federal position.
36.
With which of the following subjects is the passage mainly concerned?
(A) The accomplishments of a female publisher
(B) The weaknesses of the newspaper industry
(C) The rights of a female publisher
(D) The publishing system in colonial America
37.
Mary Goddard's name appears on the Declaration of Independence because __
(A) she helped write the original document
(B) she published the document
(C) she paid to have the document printed
(D) her brother was in prison
38.
According to the passage, Mary Goddard first became involved in publishing when she ____
(A) was appointed by Benjamin Franklin
(B) signed the Declaration of Independence
(C) took over her brother's printing shop
(D) moved to Baltimore
39.
It can be inferred from the passage that Mary Goddard was ___
(A) an accomplished businesswoman
(B) extremely wealthy
(C) a member of the Continental Congress
(D) a famous writer
40.
The word "position" in line 24 is closest in meaning to___
(A) job
(B) election
(C) document
(D) location
Choose the sentence that has the nearest meaning to the given one:
41.
Almost all life depends to chemical reactions with oxygen to produce
energy
42.
World hunger it is one of the most urgent problems that we face today.
43.
If children are healthy, they learn to walk at about 18 months age.
44.
The most American would benefit by doing more walking.
45.
Children enjoy telling and listening to ghost story, especially at night.
Transformation:
46.
You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches. -> In case…………………………………….
47.
He grows not only rice but vegetables as well. -> Not only ………………………………………………..
48.
That old house is not worth being redecorated. It is no …………………………………………………..
49.
If you worry, you’ll find it difficult to get to sleep. -> The more ……………………………………………
50.
My son didn’t leave the car keys, so I couldn’t pick him up at the station. -> If my son ……………………
35.
PROGRESS TEST 14
Choose the correct answer to complete the passage:
Society does not (1) ………crying as a form of self - relief. The shedding of tears tends to make people feel
uncomfortable and embarrassed. The human race is the only species
that sheds emotional tears. What purpose does
crying serve?
It has been suggested that emotional tears (2) ……… a role in the treatment or stress. Scientific studies have (3)
……… that emotional tears contain a chemical which is one of the body's effective pain-killers. The chemical is not found
in tears shed as a response to a slicing onions. Scientists think that tears may tend to remove substances that accumulate in
the body under stress, this would explain why many people feel much (4)……after crying. As a result of the view that it is
not many to cry, men tend to hold back their tears. This may explain why men develop more stress related (5) ……than
women.
1.
A. want
B. ask
C. encourage
D. advise
2.
A. have
B. play
C. get
D. make
3.
A. said
B. thought
C. knew
D. revealed
4.
A. ashamed
B. better
C. worse
D. miserable
5.
A. marriage
B. work
C. divorce
D. diseases

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Choose the best answer:
6.
_______ such a good chance, my sister tried hard and _______ good preparations.
A. Having not missed /made B. Not having missed/ make B. Not missing / make D. Not to miss/made
7.
Asia _______ by most experts to be the cradle of human civilization.
A. always has been considered
B. has been considered always
C. has been always considered
D. has always been considered
8.
My grandparent doesn’t allow _______ the garden to prevent the flowers from _______
A. to enter - to destroy B. to enter - being destroyed C. entering – destroying D. entering - being destroyed
9.
We like the school library because it is _______ furnished.
A. comfortable
B. uncomfortable
C. comfortably
D. uncomfortably
10.
_______ little we may like it, old age comes to most of us.
A. However
B. So
C. As
D. Despite
11.
On the whole, Americans tend to be informal.
A. Generally speaking B. Completely
C. Sincerely spoken
D. Generally
12.
* Do you fancy a coffee?
*_______
A. Oh, yes. I'd love one B. Not at all
C. Why not
D. Everything is OK
13.
* I regret to have to trouble you again, Mary.
* ______
A. I'm afraid not
B. I don't think so
C. I'd love to
D. I'll be glad to be of any help
14.
You _______ explain that again because I understand everything now.
A. needn’t
B. can’t
C. would rather
D. mustn’t
15.
Take this umbrella with you because it _______ rain this evening.
A. must
B. may
C. can
D. shall
16.
Although some societies are ___ undeveloped, their languages, from a linguist’s point of view, are very complex.
A. technology
B. technologically
C. technological
D. technologist
17.
Your friendly attitude makes ________ for you to socialize.
A. its easy
B. easier it
C. it easier
D. it more easily
18.
………..you come up with a better idea, let's try out my suggestion.
A. If
B. After
C. Neither
D. Unless
19.
When I come into the class I realized I knew ______.
A. them all
B. all of they
C. they all
D. all them
20.
To most of the American, time is very important because time means money; they are _______all the time.
A. in danger
B. in confliction
C. in a hurry
D. into anxiety
21.
Some of the milk turned sour before reaching the market and _______ away.
A. must be thrown
B. had to be thrown
C. must throw
D. had to throw
22.
The hurricane caused terrible_______along the coast.
A. destroy
B. destruction
C. destroying
D. destroys
23.
_______you feel thirsty, please help yourself to the drinks over there.
A. Do
B. Shall
C. Should
D. Would
24.
I suggested _______ to the cinema.
A. him to go
B. that he goes
C. that he went
D. that he go
25.
Don't leave the classroom until you_______ the books back on the shelves
A. had put
B. will have put
C. have put
D. put
26.
When I have to wait a long time to be served, I start to feel_______
A. impatient
B. patient
C. impatiently
D. impatience
27.
_______ tobacco and _______ alcohol are not necessary to life.
A. the - ∅
B. ∅ - ∅
C. a – a
D. the – the
28.
The lack of orders from potential customers resulted in the closure of the firm.
A. They had to close the firm in spite of lack of orders from potential customers.
B. As a result of the lack of orders from potential customers, they had to close the firm.
C. The closure of the firm resulted in lack of orders from potential customers.
D. The firm had to close with a view to attracting orders from potential customers.
29.
He never has any successful results, even though he tries hard.
A. However successful he is, he never tries hard. B. He never tries hard, so he never has any successful results.
C. His hard work results in his successful result. D. He doesn’t seem to succeed in anything however hard
he tries
30.
The teacher made his students work hard for the exam.
A. The students worked hard for the exam thanks to the teacher. B. The teacher examined his students before the exam.
C. The teacher as well as his students worked hard for the exam. D. The students were made to work hard for the exam.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently:
31.
A. waste
B. husband
C. whisper
D. inspiration
32.
A. public
B. pub
C. debt
D. blow
33.
A. cloth
B. with
C. wealth
D. marathon
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different:
34.
A. application B. competition C. construction D. generation
35.
A. understand B. invitation
C. industry
D. computation

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Identify the error:
36.
She asked me what had I thought of the performance the previous day
37.
In the end of the dinner, Linda found herself doing the washing-up again, as usual.
38.
It was difficult to distinguish what was in sale and what was on display.
39.
Though was surprised at the result, she was pleased with what she had done.
40.
The lifeguard will warn you for danger, or she may require you to get outof water.
Read the passage and choose the best answer:
Coal, oil and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of it power. However, not only are supplies of
these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. If the energy demands of the future are to be met without
seriously harming the environment, existing alternative energy sources must be improved or further explored and
developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, wind, and geothermal power, as well as energy from new, nonpolluting
types of fuels. Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages.
Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts electricity without polluting the atmosphere, however,
they are costly to build and maintain, and they pose the daunting problem of what to do with nuclear wastes.
Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from moving
water. Harnessing energy from tides and waves has similar drawbacks. Solar power holds great promise for the future but
methods of collecting and contrasting sunlight are as yet inefficient, as are methods of harnessing wind power.
Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy. Conservation
efforts coupled with renewable energy resources, such as a combination of solar, water, wind, and geothermal energy and
alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen, will ensure supplies of clean, affordable energy for humanity's future.
41.
Which of the sentences is NOT correct?
A. The problem of nuclear waste is serious.
B. Nuclear power plants hardly produce electricity.
C. Nuclear power does not pollute the environment.
D. Nuclear power is expensive
42.
Which of the sentences is correct?
A. Solar power is not yet enough for the whole society. B. Solar power does not make any promise for the future.
C. Methods of wind power are also efficient
D. Methods of collecting and concentrating sunlight are efficient.
43.
It can be implied from the passage that………
A. All alternative energy sources are very dangerous B. Nuclear power solves one problem while creating others
C. Solar and wind are not promising for the future. D. Most alternative energy sources have been proven to be
impractical
44.
The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ..............
A. every source of energy's advantages.
B. energy resources.
C. every source of energy's disadvantages.
D. renewable energy resources.
45.
Which of the sentences can be inferred from the passage?
A. Alternative sources of energy are very limited. B. Our present resources must be replaced with alternative sources
C. Demands for energy are likely to decrease.
D. The research for alternative energy sources is not over.
Transformation:
46.
Tom is a more careful driver than Tim.  Tim drives…………………………………………
47.
In spite of their poverty, the Pikes lead an honest life.  No matter …………………………
48.
Peter regretted not attending the lecture.  Peter wished…………………………
49.
Daisy went home before I arrived.  By the time ……………
50.
"How pretty your house is, Mary!" her friend said.  Mary's friend complimented…………………………
PROGRESS TEST 15
Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest.
1.
A. writer
B. baker
C. builder
D. career
2.
A. provide
B. inspire
C. realize
D. adopt
3.
A. gardener
B. president
C. mountain
D. inventor
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
4.
A. hear
B. spear
C. dear
D. swear
5.
A. promise
B. devise
C. surprise
D. realize
Choose the word or phrase from the list that best completes each sentences.
6.
His business is growing so fast that he must ..................... more workers.
A. take over
B. take on
C. take out
D. take up
7.
My neighbors made .................... noise last night that I couldn't get to sleep.
A. so much
B. so many
C. so
D. such
8.
She demanded that she ................... allowed to meet her son in prison.
A. was
B. would be
C. has been
D. be
9.
Where are the envelopes ? They are ................... the shelf.
A. in
B. above
C. on
D. at

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10.
That pop star, .................... name is on everyone's lip, is organizing an international charity concert.
A. whose
B. whom
C. that
D. which
11.
It was only ..................... he told me his surname that I realized we had been to the same school.
A. as soon as
B. then
C. until
D. when
12.
I noticed that the house needed ....................
A. cleaned
B. to clean
C. cleaning
D. be cleaned
13.
It's no ......................... waiting for a bus; they don't run in public holiday.
A. good
B. point
C. worth
D. reason
14.
He has recently got an interesting .............. in a textile factory.
A. employment
B. job
C. occupation
D. work
15.
As we can wait no longer for the delivery of your order we have to ............. it.
A. cancel
B. delay
C. postpone
D. refuse
16.
The football match was televised ................... from the National Stadium.
A. live
B. living
C. alive
D. life
17.
He got an excellent grade in his exam ...................... the fact that he had not worked particularly hard.
A. on account of
B. because of
C. although
D. in spite of
18.
The story wasn't true; she'd .................. it up.
A. make
B. take
C. taken
D. made
19.
The train was ..................... up by problems on the line.
A. bold
B. held
C. brought
D. stopped
20.
The child really ............... after her mother.
A. made
B. makes
C. takes
D. took
21.
He used to be an active person, but now he has to limit his activities ................ problems with his health.
A. although
B. in spite of
C. nevertheless
D. because of
22.
It should be easy for Bob to find more time to spend with his children ................. he no longer has to work in the
evenings and on weekends.
A. due to
B. even though
C. now that
D. but
23.
The prisoner .................. that he had assaulted a policeman.
A. rejected
B. refused
C. declined
D. denied
24.
* Tom: I saw you studying at the library last night. * Mary: You ________; I wasn’t there
A. wouldn’t have
B. can’t have
C. might have
D. have
25.
The boy decided to go out _______ it was raining very heavily outside.
A. because
B. despite
C. even if
D. although
26.
* Your house looks so new and strange, doesn’t it? * Well, ________.
A. it’s being painted
B. it’s just been painted C. it’s painted
D. it was painted recently
27.
My father is not interested in tennis and ______.
A. I don’t, either
B. so am I
C. neither do I
D. neither am I
28.
Sally spent six months out of _____.
A. work
B. a work
C. the work
D. some work
29.
I had a strange haircut, _________
A. this surprised my friends.
B. my friends were surprised.
C. but I surprised my friends.
D. which surprised my friends.
30.
________ the surface of metal but also weakens it.
A. Rust, which not only corrodes
B. Not only rust corrodes
C. Not only does rust corrode
D. Rust not only corrodes
Read the passage and choose the correct answers.
A pilot cannot fly a plane by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a
pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating. Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of
approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving. The basic principle of radar is exemplified
by what happens when one shouts in a cave. The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of
the cave. With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of
light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second. A radar sends out a short burst of radio waves. Then it receives the echoes
produced when the waves bounce off the objects. By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set,
a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and the objects. The word 'radar', in fact, gets its
name from the term 'radio detection and ranging'. 'Ranging' is the term for detection of the distance between an object and
the radar set. Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea,
and for tracking weather systems and storms.

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31.
What is the main topic of the passage?
A. the nature of radar B. types of ranging
C. alternatives to radar D. history of radar
32.
The word 'it' refers to ………
A. a radar set
B. a short burst
C. a radio wave
D. light
33.
The word 'critical' is closest in meaning to
A. serious
B. severe
C. heavy
D. crucial
34.
The way radar works is compared to …………
A. a burst of the river banks
B. the depth of a cave
C. the echo of sound against walls
D. the eyesight in dense fog
35.
What might be inferred about radar?
A. It takes the place of a radio.
B. It gave birth to the invention of the airplane.
C. It developed from a study of sound waves. D. It has improved navigational safety.
Choose the best answers to fill in the blanks.
Nowadays there is a (36) …………of career opportunities in the media. It is possible to study journalism at most
universities, (37) ………… offer optional courses in reporting on sports and entertainment. Newer degrees in media
studies, which were unavailable as recently as ten years ago, attract enthusiastic students from all over the country. Some
graduates prefer to work in advertising as it allows them to use their (38) …………in the production of increasingly
sophisticated TV and press advertisements. Unfortunately, (39) ………… graduates find work easily as there is still a lot
of unemployment in the media industry, (40)…………things are improving.
36.
A. variety
B. variation
C. variability
D. variant
37.
A. many
B. many of them
C. many of which
D. who
38.
A. creator
B. creativity
C. creation
D. recreation
39.
A. not all
B. not
C. not any
D. none
40.
A. otherwise
B. or
C. though
D. but
Identify the error:
41.
He has been hoped for a raise for the last four months, but his boss is reluctant to give him one.
42.
Trees are designed as neither hardwoods or softwoods.
43.
The speed of light varies considerably, depending on the medium through which it is moved.
44.
Magnesium is much lighter than steel, so it is wide used in space vehicles and aircraft.
45.
Dislike the gorilla, the male adult chimpanzee weighs under 200 pounds.
Transformation:
46.
No one has used this sewing machine for years. -> This sewing machine ___________
47.
Their baby is nine months old. -> They have _____________________________
48.
I was surprised to find that there was a stranger in my house. -> To my ________________________
49.
His classmates did not like him because of his bad behavior. -> If____________________________
50.
What a beautiful collection of stamps you have! -> How _____________________________