Review U123 Hs
Review U123 Hs
I. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. architect B. cheese C. church D. chat
2. A. change B. mango C. again D. forget
3. A. house B. hot C. honest D. holiday
4. A. bank B. any C. now D. money
5. A. around B. sound C. only D. mouse
6. A. teacher B. other C. together D. term
7. A. Germany B. garden C. gate D. gas
8. A. scholarship B. Christ C. school D. chicken
9. A. house B. harm C. hour D. husband
10. A. sing B. morning C. any D. hang
11. A. hundred B. exhausted C. however D. heat
12. A. head B. ready C. mean D. weather
13. A. choir B. cheap C. child D. chair
14. A. charge B. child C. teacher D. champagne
15. A. reason B. clear C. mean D. each
16. A. motion B. question C. mention D. fiction
17. A. gather B. good C. large D. again
18. A. change B. children C. machine D. church
19. A. hand B. bank C. sand D. band
20. A. future B. mature C. pasture D. nature
21. A. invited B. attended C. celebrated D. displayed
22. A. removed B. washed C. hoped D. missed
23. A. looked B. laughed C. moved D. stepped
24. A. wanted B. parked C. stopped D. watched
25. A. laughed B. passed C. suggested D. placed
26. A. believed B. prepared C. involved D. liked
27. A. lifted B. lasted C. happened D. decided
28. A. collected B. changed C. formed D. viewed
29. A. walked B. entertained C. reached D. looked
30. A. watched B. stopped C. pushed D. improved
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Health Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is a healthy lifestyle. One of the benefits of yoga is that you can choose a yoga style that is
suitable for your lifestyle, such as hot yoga, power yoga, relaxation yoga, etc. If you are a yoga
beginner, Hatha Yoga, which focuses on basic postures at a comfortable pace, would be great for you.
If you want to increase strength through using more of your own body’s resistance, Power Yoga may
be right for you. Whether you prefer you're at home, in a private session, watching a DVD or at a studio
or gym, there are a huge variety of options available to suit your goals and needs.
Improved flexibility is one of the first and most obvious benefits of yoga. During your first
class, you probably won’t be able to touch your toes. But if you stick with it, you’ll notice a gradual
loosening, and eventually, seemingly impossible poses will become possible. Each of the yoga poses
is built to reinforce the muscles around the spine, the very center of your body, which is the core from
which everything else operates. When the core is working properly, posture is improved, thus
alleviating back, shoulder, and neck pain.
Strong muscles do more than look good. They also protect us from conditions like arthritis and
back pain, and help prevent falls in elderly people. And when you build strength through yoga, you
balance it with flexibility. If you just went to the gym and lifted weights, you might build strength at
the expense of flexibility.
Yoga gets your blood flowing. More specifically, the relaxation exercises you learn in yoga
can help your circulation, especially in your hands and feet. Yoga also gets more oxygen to your cells,
which function better as a result. Twisting poses are thought to wring out venous blood from internal
organs and allow oxygenated blood to flow in once the twist is released.
Many studies found that a consistent yoga practice improved depression and led to greater
levels of happiness and better immune function.
1. Yoga is a very convenient type of exercise because______ .
A. we can watch a DVD at a studio or gym and follow it
B. we can choose a yoga style that is suitable for our lifestyle
C. we can choose Hatha Yoga to focus on basic postures or to increase strength
D. there are a huge variety of options available for our private session
2. According to yoga’s principles, the spine is of great importance because______ .
A. when the spine is working properly, postures will become possible
B. seemingly impossible poses will become possible
C. it is the center o f your body, from which other muscles operate
D. we can avoid back, shoulder, and neck pain
3. In order to build strong muscles,______ .
A. we build strength with high expenses at the gym
B. we don’t pay any attention to our appearance
C. we should reinforce the muscles around the spine
D. we can have strength with flexibility through yoga
4. Yoga can improve our circulation because______ .
A. it helps to provide more oxygen to cells or internal organs
B. it helps us to perform twisting poses more easily
C. we can have more relaxation exercises
D. it helps to provide more blood to internal organs than others
5. The word “alleviating” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. keeping B. relieving C. worsening D. boostin
PRACTICE TEST 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from the others.
1. A. poverty B. convertion C. emergency D. assertion
2. A. sustainable B. maintenance C. mountainous D. mainly
3. A. prestigous B. source C. pouring D. mourning
4. A. insoluble B. development C. probable D. problematic
5. A. provable B. movement C. stove D. improvement
6. A. current B. sustainable C. infrastructure D. rubbish
7. A. climate B. liveable C. city D. discussion
8. A. solar B. infrastructure C. designer D. focus
9. A. chorus B. cheap C. child D. change
10. A. urban B. sustainable C. infrastructure D. inhabitant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. discuss B. solar C. explain D. decide
2. A. assignment B. renewable C. polluted D. energy
3. A. sustainable B. electricity C. presentation D. understand
4. A. impact B. future C. pollute D. lightning
5. A. environment B. generate C. familiar D. enjoyable
6-.A. predictable B. poverty C. present D. insoluble
7. A. sustainably B. detector C. harmony D. effectively
8. A. infrastructure B. sustainable C. inhabitant D. renewable
9. A. generate B. understand C. innovate D. maximize
10. A. stability B. responsible C. academic D. attendance
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Many city dwellers, especially those in developing countries, still live in poverty.
A. people B. migrants C. immigrants D. residents
2. If we have solar panels on our roofs, we'll be able to generate our own electricity.
A. afford B. produce C. manufacture D. light
3. I believe the government will use advanced technology to build faster trains and make people's life
more comfortable.
A. modern B. expensive C. public D. latest
4. Scientists hope that this new drug will be a major breakthrough in the fight against AIDS.
A. new cure B. important therapy C. sudden remedy D. dramatic development
5. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels
for public transport, and promote other clean air efforts.
A. inexhaustible B. recyclable C. green D. environmentally-friendly
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.
1. If I take the pessimistic viewpoint, Tokyo won't be a safe place to live in.
A. negative B. optimistic C. optical D. neutral
2. To reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, ways to limit the use of private cars must be
found.
A. public B. personal C. common D. shared
3. People who live in towns and cities live in an urban environment.
A. remote B. deserted C. suburban D. rural
4. There is pollution not only of the physical environment because the various pressure of urban life
causes cities to breed crime.
A. social B. mental C. moral D. manual
5. Governments have to join hands to solve the environmental problems on a global scale.
A. worldwide B. nationwide C. local D. international
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Local authorities should find ways to limit the use of private cars and encourage city ____ to use
public transport.
A. commuters B. planners C. dwellers D. people
2. Located about 60 km southwest of Seoul, this eco city has been planned around a central park and
designed so that every resident can walk to work in the business ____.
A. district B. area C. location D. organisation
3. The waste ____ system here is also innovative. There are no rubbish trucks or waste bins in the
street.
A. dump B. disposal C. landfill D. throwaway
4. London is a/an ____ city. It's a melting pot for people from all parts of the world.
A. international B. national C. metropolitan D. cosmopolitan
5. Cities in poorer countries often lack basic ____. Without it, they are unable to function properly as
cities.
A. structure B. construction C. infrastructure D. condition
6. Unlike the country where the day often ends quite early in the evening, the city offers its people
exciting ____.
A. activities B. performances C. nightlife D. night clubs
7. The roads are terrible. I'm always getting ____ in traffic.
A. stuck B. lost C. exhausted D. late
8. We will need new technologies to generate ______energy and use it in clean and safe ways, only
from fully sources.
A. replaced B. controlled C. renewable D. endurable
9. As we move toward 2050, we are facing the consequences of _____ urbanization and population
growth.
A. promoting B. improving C. moving D. accelerating
10. New York has invested substantially in improving the_____of its waterways in recent years.
A. quality B. quantity C. level D. feature
11. Last Sunday, the Youth Union ____ a campaign to help students with disabilities.
A. has launched B. launched C. was launched D. was launching
12. Recently, a gang of enterprising New Zealanders ____ an incredible scheme to raise awareness of
depression and mental health issues.
A. has introduced B. had introduced C. introduced D. was introduced
13. Last Sunday, Texas-based game-fans The Speed Gamers ____ in a charity activity to donate
money to relief organisations.
A. have participated B. participated C. had participated D. were participating
14. The Real Life Super Hero Project is a gathering of men and women who ____ forces to better
their community.
A. have joined B. are joining C. will join D. are joined
15. A group of young Vietnamese in the north-central province of Nghe An ____ a free bread box
dedicated to poor blue-collar workers.
A. have set up B. sets up C. had set up D. have been setting up
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
A NEW CAPITAL
When the new state of Pakistan was founded in 1947, Karachi acted as the capital city. However,
it was difficult for Karachi to remain in this role due to a number of drawbacks such as the climate and
the state of the existing buildings. Rather than try to overcome these drawbacks, the government
decided to create a new capital city. In 1959, a commission was established to investigate the possible
locations of this new city. The advisor appointed to the commission was Dr Doxiadis, a famous architect
and city planner.
Dr Doxiadis and his colleagues looked at the various locations. They then produced a report
suggesting two possible areas: one just outside Karachi and the other to the north of Rawalpindi. Both
locations had advantages as well as disadvantages. Which site was it to be?
The choice between these two options was made after consideration of many factors, such as
transportation, the availabilities of water, economic factors, and factors of national interest. Finally, the
site north of Rawalpindi was chosen and on the 24th February 1960, the new capital was given the
name of ‘Islamabad’ and a master plan was drawn up. This master plan divided the area into three
different sections: Islamabad itself, neighbouring Rawalpindi, and the national park.
Each of these three sections had a different role. Islamabad would act as the national's capital
and would serve its administrative and cultural needs, whereas Rawalpindi would remain the regional
centre with industry and commerce. The third piece of the plan, the national park, was planned to
provide space for education, recreation, and agriculture.
Today Islamabad is a thriving city of about 1 million people. It offers a healthy a pollution-free
atmosphere, plenty of water, and many green spaces. Guide tree-lined streets, elegant public buildings,
and well-organised bazaars and shopping centres. The new capital is a superb example of good urban
planning.
1. Why was a commission founded in 1959?
A. to overcome the drawbacks of Karachi as a capital city
B. to create a new capital city for Pakistan
C. to look into possibilities of the locations for a new capital city
D. to appoint an advisor for planning the new capital city
2. How many places were suggested for the new capital city in the initial reports?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
3. Which of the following factors was NOT considered when choosing the location for the new
capital city?
A. the climate and the state of the existing buildings
B. transportation and the availabilities of water
C. economic issues
D. issues of pational interest
4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Islamabad would serve cultural needs.
B. Rawalpindi would be the regional centre with industry and commerce.
C. The national park would provide space for agriculture.
D. Islamabad would play the most important role of all.
5. What does the passage primarily describe?
A. The history of the two capital cities of Pakistan.
B. The disappearance of the old capital city of Pakistan.
C. The reasons why Islamabad became the new capital city of Pakistan.
D. The choice and development of Islamabad as the modern capital of Pakistan.
PRACTICE TEST 3
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. question B. mutual C. situation D. action
2. A. honest B. honour C. honey D. ghost
3. A. rumour B. humour C. mutual D. duty
II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.
4. A. understanding B. anniversary C. experience D. celebration
5. A. invite B. intimate C. divorce D. imagine
III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
6. He seemed ________ a friendship to Joe.
A. beginning B. being begun C. to be begun D. to have begun
7. ________ happened, I didn't want to lose Sarah's friendship.
A. However B. Wherever C. Whatever D. Whenever
8. He had a portrait ________ as a birthday present for his daughter.
A. paint B. painting C. painted D. to be painted
9. We ________ friends even after we grew up and left home.
A. became B. made C. struck up D. remained
10. At first I found it difficult ________ on the other side of the road.
A. to get used to drive B. to get used to driving
C. being used to drive D. in getting used to driving
11. The factory is said ________ in a fire two years ago.
A. being destroyed B. to have been destroyed
C. to destroy D. to have destroyed
12. The party starts at 8 o'clock so I'll ________ at 7.45.
A. look for you B. pick you up C. bring you along D. take you out
13. She wants to look ________ in her wedding reception.
A. nature B. natured C. natural D. naturally
14. When will you have the dress made?' 'I expect ________ by Friday.
A. to finish B. finishing C. to be finished D. being finished
15. A selfish person is incapable ________ true friendship.
A. of B. with C. in D. for
16. ________ it was a formal dinner party, James wore his blue jeans.
A. Since B. Even though C. Until D. Only if
17. No sooner ________ the phone rang.
A. had they arrived home that B. they had arrived home than
C. did they arrive home that D. had they arrived home than
18. A number of Vietnamese ________ to that city recently.
A. moved B. has moved C. have moved D. was moved
19. I'm really ________ to the party. All my old friends will be there.
A. appreciating B. looking forward C. thinking about D. enjoyable
20. Mr. Lee was upset by ________ him the truth.
A. our not having told B. us not tell C. we didn't tell D. not to tell
21. Jean has a very easy-going ________, which is why she is so popular.
A. reputation B. personality C. characteristic D. sympathy
22. The examiner made us ________ our identification in order to be admitted to the test center.
A. show B. showing C. to show D. showed
23. As we entered the room, we saw a rat ________ towards a hole in the skirting board.
A. scamper B. to scamper C. scampering D. was scampering
24. I remember ________ to Paris when I was a very small child.
A. to be taken B. to take C. being taken D. taking
25. It was difficult to ________ a date which was convenient for everyone.
A. agree B. organize C. arrange D. provide
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
26. If one is invited out to a dinner, it is perfect proper to go either with or without a gift.
A B C D
27. His teacher encouraged him taking part in the international piano competition.
A B C D
28. Jane has not rarely missed a party since she was fifteen years old.
A B C D
29. Tina is always understanding, patient, and sensitive when helping her friends to their problems
A B C D
30. So far this term, the students in writing class have learned how to write thesis statements,
A B
organize their material, and summarizing their conclusion.
C D
* Read the passage and answer the questions, then choose the correct answer
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for polite
behavior. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect promptness. It will
be right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45 minutes late. When you are invited to someone’s home
for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers and candy are always appreciated. If you have
something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift.
What will you do if you are served some food that you cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a
fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and hope that no one notices it. Be sure to compliment the cook
on the food that you are enjoying. Do not leave immediately after dinner, but do not overstay your
welcome, either. The next day, call or write a thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
35. Which sentence is not true?
A. You should not compliment the cook on the food.
B. You should not leave immediately after the dinner.
C. You should not make someone notice that you do not like the food.
D. You should not overstay.
36. If you are invited to an American’s home, __________________
A. you should be late at least 45 minutes. B. you should go late a bit.
C. politeness is not necessary. D. punctuality is appreciated.
37. If there is some food that you cannot eat, ________________
A. make a fuss about it.
B. ask the host to cook you another dish.
C. do not eat anything.
D. do not make a fuss about it.
38. The next day, ________________
A. remember to thank the host for the dinner B. say nothing to the host
C. you needn’t say thank-you D. invite the host to your house
39. When you come to someone’s house for dinner, ________________
A. bring some flowers, candy or something made in your native country.
B. bring a lot of gifts.
C. you should never offer any gifts.
D. do not care about gifts.
VI. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that is nearest in meaning to the printed before it.
40. It's no use trying to make friends with him.
A. You should try to make friends with him.
B. I find it difficult to make friends with him.
C. There's no point in trying to make a friendship with him.
D. Making a friendship with him is worthless.
41. As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home.
A. No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home.
B. He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected.
C. Calling home, he said that he had arrived the airport.
D. Immediately after he called home, he arrived the airport.
42. We had our house decorated to celebrate our wedding anniversary.
A. We had to decorate our house.
B. We had someone decorate our house.
C. Our house needs to be decorated.
D. We helped my father decorate our house.
* Choose the best sentence (A, B, C, or D) made from the given cues.
43. Thank/ invitation/ silver anniversary/ beginning/ September//
A. Thank you for your invitation to your silver anniversary at the beginning of September.
B. Thanks for your invitation of the silver anniversary at the beginning of September.
C. Thank you for your invitation to your silver anniversary in the beginning of September.
D. Thank you for your invitation to your silver anniversary at the beginning in September.
44. When! I arrive/ lecture/ already start/ professor/ write/ overhead projector//
A. When I arrived the lecture already started and the professor wrote the overhead projector.
B. When I arrived lecture had already started 'and professor wrote the overhead projector.
C. When I arrived the lecture had already started and the professor was writing on the overhead
projector.
D. When I arrived the lecture had already started and the professor had writing on the overhead
projector.
45. Vietnam has become a significant source of international students for a number of countries
around the world.
A. Vietnam has a lot of international students from a number of countries around the world.
B. A number of countries around the world have international students coming from Vietnam.
C. Vietnam has provided a large number of students for many countries around the world.
D. A number of countries around the world receive a significant source of Vietnamese students
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