Preparation for the university entrance exam

PRACTICE 1- ADVANCED LEVEL

I. Find the word that has its underlined part pronounced differently from the other three in each question.
1. A. brought B. thought C. bought D. drought
2. A. advent B. adverb C. adventure D. advocate:ng biện hộ
3. A. plough B. tough C. enough D. rough
4. A. south B. southern C. scout:hướng đạo sinh D. drought
5. A. dome B. comb C. home D. tomb

II. Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.
6. A. minority B. monument C. Europe D. province
7. A. neglect B. appointment C. remember D. hygiene
8. A. literature B. preventive C. measurement D. temperature
9. A. example B. continue C. sensible D. contestant
10. A. document B. product C. lifestyle D. Canadian

III. From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct.

11. In order to survive, trees (A) rely to the amount (B) of annual rainfall they receive, (C) as well as the (D) seasonal
distribution of the rain. -rely on
12. A future system of (A) solid waste (B) managements:bỏ s should begin with (C) reduction in the (D) amount of
waste.
13. The tongue is the (A) principle organ (B) of taste, and (C) is crucial for chewing, (D) swallowed-swallowing and
speaking.
14. If (A) one is invited (B) out to a dinner, it is perfectly proper (C) to go either with or without (D) no-bỏ a gift.
15. (A) In 1961, (B) America's first (C) manned spacecraft was (D) launched out.-bỏ out
16. Fireflies (A) product-produce light through a (B) complex chemical reaction (C) that takes place within (D) their
(abdominal cells:tế bào trong ổ bụng).
17. Wind is the motion (A) that occurs when (B) lighter air rises and (C) cools-bỏ s heavier air replaces (D) it.
18. Oceans of the world (A) exerts-bỏ s strong influences (B) on the weather (C) over the Earth's (D) surface.
19. In 1903, (A) when the Wright brothers announced they (B) had invented a flying machine, (C) his-their news was
(D) generally ignored.
20. Alexander Calder, who was (A) originally interested (B) in mechanical engineering, (C) later became a (D)
sculpture:bức điêu khắc-sculptor:nhà điêu khắc.
21. (A) The first national park (B) in world-in the world, Yellowstone National Park, (C) was established (D) in 1872.
22. Magnificent (A) mountains and (B) coastal scenery (C) is-are British Columbia's (D) chief tourist attractions.
23. Scientists at (A) universities are often more (B) involved in theoretical research (C) than in (D) practically-practical
research.
24. Nylon, a synthetic (A) done-made from a (B) combination of water, air, and a by-product (C) of coal, was first (D)
introduced in 1938.
25. Animation is a (A) technique for (B) creativity-creating the illusion (C) of life in inanimate (D) things.

IV. From the four words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), choose the one that best completes the sentence.

26. Tuna, _______, may weigh up to 1,000 pounds. A. one of the sea giants
B. can be giants of the sea C. is the sea giant D. the sea of the giant
27. The major forms of three-dimensional art include architecture, jewellery, and _______.
A. making sculptures B. sculpture C. sculptures are made D. sculpture making
28. Don't _______! They can be recycled.
A. throw your empty wine bottles down B. put your empty wine bottles out
C. put your empty wine bottles down D. throw your empty wine bottles away
29. Rarely _______ succeed in ballet if they start after the age of 12.
A. do children B. children have C. children D. are children
30. Radiocarbon dating is still the most common way of determining the age of human remains, _______ it is not
always accurate. A. in that B. even though C. when D. that
31. Eugene O'Neill, a famous American dramatist, _______ the theatre by using controversial themes and new stage
techniques. A. he revolutionized
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B. there was a revolution in C. revolutionized D. in revolutionizing
32. Most metals are rigid, _______ others are quite pliable.
A. but B. there are C. like D. which
33. Some animals, like the opossum, protect themselves from their enemies _______ to be dead.
A. their pretending B. that they pretend C. by pretending D. the pretence
34. _______ was an attempt to renew the classic architectural style of Greece and Rome.
A. It was the Gothic movement B. While the Gothic movement
C. The Gothic movement D. For the Gothic movement
35. Alcohol, long known to be a depressant drug, _______ activity in the central nervous system.
A. and lowers B. lowers it C. by lowering D. lowers

V. Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.

36. "Robert is going to be famous one day. He _______ in three movies already." "I'm sure he'll be a star."
A. has been appearing B. had appeared C. has appeared D. appeared
37. From an early age, Wolfgang had a (n) _______ for music.
A. interest B. passion C. involvement D. tendency
38. Only the highest standards of conduct are _______ for a man in his position.
A. admissible B. accessible C. approving D. favourable
39. The most important _______ that he was responsible for was the use of video in teaching.
A. novelty B. introduction C. reformation D. innovation
40. You are under no obligation to help as assistance is purely _______.
A. free B. voluntary C. charitable D. donated
41. After the revolution, the ex-president eventually found a safe _______ is the Far East.
A. refuge B. sanctuary C. haven D. asylum
42. In my opinion, it's only common _______ to wear a seat belt in a car.
A. sense B. judgement C. intelligence D. wit
43. Union leaders called for _______ between themselves and the government.
A. speeches B. elections C. debates D. consultations
44. Scientists _______ a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus.
A. carried over B. measured out C. carried out D. put up
45. When her parents died, Brenda _______ of the house and all its contents.
A. discarded B. disposed C. dispensed D. discharged
46. The tabloid newspapers which are engaged in a _______ war are all trying to print the most sensational stories to
improve sales.
A. press B. paper C. trading D. circulation
47. The child's arm was swollen because he _______ by a bee.
A. stung B. had stung C. had been stung D. had being stung
48. There's nothing we can do to change their decision. Well just have to _______ the best of the situation.
A. have B. make C. give D. take
49. From the cliff top it was a(n) _______ drop to the beach below.
A. sheer B. straight C. upright D. erect
50. Whenever my parents went out in the evening, I _______ the job of taking care of my younger brother.
A. must have gotten B. should get C. would get D. had better get
51. Financial help from his parents _______ James to complete his studies.
A. granted B. provided C. eased D. enabled
52. One _______ adults takes physical exercise at least once a week.
A. from four B. in four C. at four D. with four
53. In some nations coffee is the favourite beverage, while _______.
A. I like tea B. it has caffeine C. in others it is tea D. tea has caffeine too
54. I don't take _______ to being disobeyed. That's a warning!
A. well B. kindly C. gently D. nicely
55. I like that photo very much. Could you make an _______ for me?
A. increase B. enlargement C. extension D. expansion
56. Today, many serious childhood diseases _______ by early immunization.
A. can be prevented B. can prevent C. prevent D. are preventing
57. She _______ her daughter's boyfriend up and down, and then asked him in.

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A. watched B. observed C. noticed D. eyed
58. I thought I saw water in the distance but it must have been an optical _______.
A error B. illusion C. delusion D. deception
59. I'm becoming increasingly _______. Last week I locked myself out of the house twice.
A. oblivious B. mindless C. absent D. forgetful
60. He _______ some unusual educational beliefs.
A. keeps B. carries C. holds D. takes
61. How do you _______ these latest instructions? I can't make any sense of them at all.
A. interpret B. clarify C. solve D. deduce
62. As darkness fell, there was nothing for it but to _______ for the nearest village.
A. call B. go C. make D. stand
63. To all intents and _______, the matter has been settled.
A. purposes B. reasons C. statements D. proposals
64. I've tried _______ with the knobs on the television but I can't get the picture back.
A. juggling B. fiddling C. shuffling D. tampering
65. He was caught using forged bank notes to pay for goods and charged with _______.
A. deception B. fraud C. embezzlement D. theft
66. Media reports on the outcome of military intervention often _______ the true facts.
A. divert B. detract C. depose D. distort
67. If Harold _______ with his piano playing, he could eventually reach concert standard.
A. sustains B. perseveres C. maintains D. survives
68. The saucepans fell onto the floor with a great _______.
A. squeak B. whoosh C. crunch D. clatter
69. Despite playing under strength, the village team _______ beat the rivals.
A. could B. were able to C. couldn't D. weren't able to
70. Anna is a very nervous child and she's very _______ of strangers.
A. terrified B. frightened C. petrified D. horrified
71. Shortly after receiving her gold medal, the Olympic champion answered questions at a press _______.
A. discussion B. assembly C. conference D. seminar
72. We'll come and _______ your new central heating system on Monday.
A. install B. lay C. establish D. setup
73. We were all rather in awe _______ the new computers when they arrived.
A. about B. before C. by D. of
74. The police could not persuade the man to _______ the source of his information.
A. uncover B. divulge C. discover D. concede
75. You'll lose marks if you don't _______ in all the gaps.
A. send B. join C. fit D. fill
76. She _______ agreed to go with him to the football match although she had no interest in the game at all.
A. apologetically B. shamefacedly C. grudgingly D. discreetly
77. The only means of _______ to the station is through a dark subway.
A. arrival B. admission C. access D. approaching
78. According to the latest _______ poll, the government is more popular now than at any time since the election.
A. opinion B. conviction C. belief D. opinionated
79. Before he got married, Danny always went out on Saturday nights. He never _______ stay in.
A. would B. use to C. is used to D. used to
80. If you like skiing, there's a ski _______ under an hour's driving from Madrid.
A. station B. resort C. place D. port

VI. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space.

TIME OFF IN MEXICO

Mexico is a country of contrasts: the stunning beauty of its beaches and jungle against the endlessly fascinating
capital. Mexico City is polluted and overcrowded on the one (81)_______ but also alive with art and music on the other.
The buses play (82)_______ music continuously and the local bands play in the (83)_______ square at night. In the market
during the day, you will (84)_______ across beautiful local crafts at remarkably low (85)_______.

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A trip to the cinema or on the underground during the rush (86)_______ are both unforgettable experiences. Most
entertainment centres in the city are built for the masses, so sitting in the cinema is like being in a huge football
(87)_______. Away from the capital, many year-round resorts have (88)_______ up along the coasts. Hotels line the
beach, most with (89)_______ swimming pools, and there are facilities for (90)_______ part in most water sports.

Inland, the scenery is (91)_______ and the wildlife is amazing. The butterflies are the (92)_______ of your hand and
the (93)_______ colours of the birds will remain in your (94)_______ long after you have returned home. (95)_______; if
you have the opportunity to spend time in Mexico, take it!

81. A. side B. hand C. part D. view

82. A. habitual B. customary C. historical D. traditional
83. A. main. B. important C. major D. primary
84. A. take B. bring C. come D. go
85. A. costs B. fees C. fares D. prices
86. A. time B. hour C. period D. stage
87. A. park B. court C. pitch D. ground
88. A. sprung B. jumped C risen D. mounted
89. A. peculiar B. particular C. private D. personal
90. A. playing B. making C. doing D. taking
91. A. breathless B. breathtaking C. out of breath D. breathable
92. A. size B. measure C. volume D. depth
93. A. brilliant B. polished C. shiny D. reflective
94. A. souvenir B. remembrance C. memory D. reminder
95. A. In contrast B. To sum up C. By the way D. In addition

VII. Read the passage and the questions or unfinished sentences. Then choose the answer - A, B, C, or D – that you
think fits best.

Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth's history called the Mesozoic Era, which is also known as
the Age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared more than 200 million years ago. For many millions of years, they
dominated the land with their huge size and strength. Then about 65 million years ago, they died out rather suddenly,
never to re-emerge.

The word "dinosaurs" comes from two Greek words meaning "terrible lizard". Dinosaurs were not lizards, but their
appearance could be truly terrifying. The biggest ones weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and
nearly equalled the size of most modern-day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs, including the brontosaur and
tyrannosaurus rex, reached 80 to 90 feet in length. Not all dinosaurs were giants, however, some were actually not larger
than a chicken.

Scientists still do not know what caused dinosaurs to disappear. One theory involves a change in the earth's climate. It
is believed that temperatures dropped significantly towards the end of the Cretaceous Period. Too large to hibernate and
not having fur or feathers for protection, it is possible that the climate became too chilly for dinosaurs. In contrast, other
species having protection, such as the mammals and birds, were able to survive.

96. What is the best title for this passage?

A. The History of Earth B. Earth's Largest Reptiles
C. The Metabolism of Dinosaurs D. The Domination of the hand
97. It can be inferred from the passage that the Age of Reptiles lasted about ...............................................
A. 135 million years B. 200 million years C. 80 million years D. 65 million years
98. In line 4 the author uses the phrase "never to re-emerge" to indicate that the dinosaurs ...............................................
A. went into hiding B. became extinct C. lost their way D. never died out
99. According to the passage, what is true about the size of dinosaurs?
A. It was rather uniform. B. It guaranteed their survival.
C. It made them the largest creatures ever on earth. D. It varied quite greatly.
100. The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses ...............................................
A. the ability of mammals to survive B. other changes in the- climate
C. another theory about the disappearance of dinosaurs D. the protection of other species

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ANSWER KEY
1. D 11. A 21. B 31. C 41. D 51. D 61. A
2. C 12. B 22. C 32. A 42. A 52. B 62. C
3. A 13. D 23. D 33. C 43. C 53. C 63. A
4. B 14. D 24. A 34. C 44. C 54. B 64. B
5. D 15. D 25. B 35. D 45. B 55. B 65. B
6. A 16. A 26. A 36. C 46. D 56. A 66. D
7. D 17. C 27. B 37. B 47. C 57. D 67. B
8. B 18. A 28. D 38. A 48. B 58. B 68. D
9. C 19. C 29. A 39. D 49. A 59. D 69. B
10. D 20. D 30. B 40. B 50. C 60. C 70. A

11.A → (should be) rely on 18. A → exert

12.B → management 19. C → their
13.D → swallowing 20. D → sculptor
14.D → Ø (should be deleted) 21. B → in the world
15.D → launched 22. C → are
16. A → produce 23. D → practical
17. C → cool 24. A → made
25. B → creating

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