Test 9 I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. 1. a. attract b. person c. signal d. instance 2. a. verbal b. either c. even d. suppose 3. a. example b. consider c. several d. attention 4. a. situation b. appropriate c. informality d. entertainment 5. a. across b. simply c. common d. brother II. Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each sentence. 6. In _______ most countries, it is compulsory for children to receive primary education. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø 7. Tommy left high school _______ the age _______ seventeen. a. at / of b. in / for c. on / with d. of / in 8. The academic year in Vietnam is over _______ the end _______ May. a. from / in b. for / on c. on / in d. at / of 9. In the US the first stage of compulsory education _______ as elementary education. a. to be generally known b. is generally known c. generally known d. is generally knowing 10. Deserts are often composed of ________ and rocky surfaces. a. water b. trees c. oil d. sand 11. Frank's wallet is lying on the coffee table. He _______ it here last night. a. must have left b. should have left c. must be leaving d. needn't leave 12. ASEAN also works for the _______ of peace and stability in the region. a. promote b. promotion c. promotional d. promoter 13. You are not allowed to use the club's facilities _____ you are a member. a. unless b. if c. provided d. supposed 14. Either you or your friend _______ on charge today. a. are b. is c. was d. were 15. We saw many beautiful birds _______ in the lake. a when we are fishing b. while fished c. while fishing d. fishing 16. Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures. a. same b. adopted c. respected d. various 17. Peter was _______ a hurry to go so he did not stop to greet me. a. in b. on c. with d. over 18. My father phoned me to say that he would come _______ home late. a. a b. an c. Ø d. the 19. I went to buy a Rolling Stones CD ________ the shop didn't have it. a. and b. but c. therefore d. so 20. The museum is open to everybody. It ________ between 9am and 5pm. a. visits b. visited c. can visit d. can be visited 21. In water polo, a shot is successful if the ball completely passes between the goal posts and underneath the _______. a. net b. crossbar c. ball d. goalie 22. I have never taken part in any water sports _______ I cannot swim. a. because b. because of c. due to d. partly because of 21. Either you or your friend _______ on charge today. a. are b. is c. was d. were 22. The passengers had to wait because the plane ______ off one hour late. a. took b. turned c. cut d. made 23. _______ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday: a. If Peter driven b. If had Peter driven c. Had Peter driven d. Unless Peter had driven 24. A child receives his early ________ from their parents. a. educate b. educative c. educator d. education 25. You should _______ more attention to what your teacher explains. a. make b. get d. pay d. set III. Identify the mistakes from the underlined parts that must be changed to be correct. 26. We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves and support the family. A B (hard) C D 27. Would you mind if I ask you a question? A B C D 28. Nam asked if there is anything wrong with the computer. A B C D 29. Why would you rather stay home to go out tonight? A B C D 30. Angkor Vat should really be known as a wonder because it is largest temple in the world. A B C D IV. Choose the correct word ( a, b, c or d) for each space. Some people believe that soon schools will no longer ------------ (31). These people say that because of the internet and other new technology, there is no longer any need for school buildings, formal classes, or -------- (32). Perhaps this will be true one day, but it is hard for me to imagine a world without schools .In fact, we need to look at how we can use new technology to make schools --------- (33), not to eliminate them. We should invent a new kind of school that is linked to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even companies. Experts could -------- (34) on video or over the Internet. TV networks and local stations could develop programming about things students are actually -------- (35) in school. 31. a, necessary b, necessarily c, need d, all are correct 32. a, lesson b, books c, teachers d, people 33. a, beautiful b, beautifully c, large d, better 34. a, make b, give c, have d, pay 35. a, making b, playing c, studying d, watching V. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 36. “Tom, please don’t tell anyone my new telephone number,” said Jane. A. Jane told Tom please don’t tell anyone my new telephone number. B. Jane asked Tom not to tell anyone her new telephone number. C. Jane said to Tom not tell anyone her new telephone number, please. D. Jane wanted Tom didn’t tell anyone my new telephone number. 37. People think that he was born in a rich family. A. That is thought he was born in a rich family. C. That he was born in a rich family is thought. B. He was thought to be born in a rich family. D. He is thought to have been born in a rich family. 38. It was not until 1992 that he returned to his homeland. A. He not return to his homeland until 1992. C. He didn’t return to his homeland until 1992. B. He not returned to his homeland until 1992. D. He didn’t return his homeland until 1992. 39.The noise kept me awake all the night. A. I slept well in spite of the noise. C. I couldn’t sleep because of the noise. B. I slept well although it was noisy. D. The noise didn’t make me awake all the night. 40. A mechanic is repairing my motorbike. A. A mechanic has repaired my motorbike. C. My motorbike was repaired by a mechanic. B. A mechanic is going to repair my motorbike. D. My motorbike is being repaired by a mechanic. V. Read the passage then choose the correct answer. Of all the natural wonders of the world, few are as spectacular as Niagara Falls. Located on the Niagara river along the border between the United States and Canada, Niagara actually consists of two falls, the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. The former is on the US side of the border, in the state of New York, while the latter is on the Canadian side. About 85% of the water in Niagara River flows over the Horseshoe Falls, which is the more impressive of the two falls. About10 million people visit the falls each year, most during the summer tourist season. Sightseers can ride steamers up close to the boiling water of the falls, or view them from parks on both sides of the river. Niagara Falls has long been a popular honeymoon destination for newlyweds. 41. Which of the following is entirely on the US side? a. Niagara River b. American Falls c. Niagara Falls d. Horseshoe Falls 42. It can be inferred from the passage that Horseshoe Falls --------------- a. is the larger of the two falls b. is the less impressive fall. c. is in the state of New York d. has 15% of the Niagara River flowing over it’s edge. 43. According to the passage, where can people watch the falls? a. From trains b. From airplanes c. From parks or boats d. From cars or buses 44. In line 5, the word “ them “ refers to -------------- a. steamers b. sightseers c. parks d. waterfalls 45. According to the passage, Niagara Falls ----------------- a. is a favorite spot of newlyweds c. can be viewed from only one side of Niagara Falls b. generates very hot water d. is only busy during the summer tourist season VI. Fill in the blank with one suitable preposition. 46. She has worked as a doctor ----- she graduated from the college. (since, before, for, from ) 47. In Vietnam children start school -------- the age of 6. ( from, at, in, with) 48. Could you turn the music ------ a little. It’s too loud! ( on, off, down, up) 49. He realized his alarm clock didn’t go ----. ( on, off, up, by) 50. In this respect, French differs ----- English. (in, off with, from,) . was not until 199 2 that he returned to his homeland. A. He not return to his homeland until 199 2. C. He didn’t return to his homeland until 199 2. B. He not. until 199 2. B. He not returned to his homeland until 199 2. D. He didn’t return his homeland until 199 2. 39. The noise kept me awake all the night. A. I slept