1. A. prestige B. connect C. harvest D. congestion
C
2. A. infrastructure B. capture C. mature D. nature
C
3. A. slum B. result C. urbanization D. plumberC
3. A. slum B. result C. urbanization D. plumberC
4. A. resource B. mindset C. kidnapping D. prospect
A
5. A. transformation B. urbanization C. revolution D. populationB
environmental sustainability problems.A. in B. on C. with D. through
B
7. Drastic measures to boost housing development should be initiated to prevent properly market ____ becoming a boom.
A. from B. for C. against D. to
A
8. A smart sustainable city will meet the needs of present and future generations with respect to ____, social and environmental aspects. A. economy B. economic C. economize D. economizing
b
9. Since the renovation policy launched in 1986, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has experienced the fastest ____ process.
A. urbanization B. urban C. urbanize D. urbanized
A
10. A city that grows without these structures in place is at high risk for poverty and ________.
A. instability B. stability C. instable D. stable
a
11. Vietnam is facing numerous challenges caused by rapid urbanization, leaving burdens on its technical and social __. A. appliance B. facilities C. equipment D. infrastructure
d
12. ____ improve the urban transport situation in India, new metro rail networks have been developed.
A. In an effort to B. In addition to C. In terms of D. With the aim to
a
13. The foreign investors want to take full ____ of the available facilities that our country offers them.
A. use B. measures C. actions D. advantage
D
14. It is difficult to quantify the ____ that household waste has on the environment.
A. affect B. effort C. impact D. implication
C
15. He asked reporters to provide him with ____ numbers on urban percentages.
A. dated B. up-to-minute C. out-of-date D. up-to-date
D
16. Slums are urban areas that are ____ populated with substandard housing and very poor living conditions.
A. steadily B. heavily C. strongly D. generally
b
17. Although the UK is an urban society, more and more people are choosing to ____ to the countryside.
A. relocate B. illocate C. unlocate D. mislocate
a
18. Tom: "Can you make it at 3 p.m on Friday for our meeting?" - Tony: “____”
A. OK, that's fine. B. That's not true. I met him three days ago.
C. Very well, thanks. D. You have a point there, but I don't think so.
a
19. Student: "Could you help me to fax this report?" - Librarian: “____’
A. Sorry I have no idea. B. It's very kind of you to say so.
C. What rubbish! I don't think it's helpful. D. Certainly. What's the fax number?d
She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.
A. ambitious B. creative C. idealistic D. practical
d
21. Online Business School also offers interest free student loans to UK students.
A. no extra fee
B. no limited time
C. no repayment
D. no interest payments
d
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind-hearted boss.
A. ambitious and greedy
B. attentive and helpful
C. generous and gracious
D. polite and friendly
a
23. A cost-effective way to fight crime is that instead of making punishments more severe, the authorities should increase the odds that lawbreakers will be apprehended and punished quickly.
A. economical B. practical C. profitable D. worthlessd
24. Because of severe asthma attacks, the doctor suggested his patient to stop smoking.
to stop
25. It is argued that high costs of living and rising transport difficulties being two of the most serious problems brought about by overpopulation in cities.
is argued
26. The authorities recommend that the meeting is held next Wednesday.
is held
27. The monk insisted that the tourists not to enter the temple until they had removed their shoes.
nót to enter
IV. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
28. It was such a beautiful evening that one of us suggested we ____ the meeting outside.
A. could have B. had C. might have D. have
D
29. It is impolite that you ____ there when he gets off the plane.
A. be not standing B. been not standing C. not be standing D. not been standing
C
30. I requested that first-year students ____ to change their courses in the first two weeks.
A. would be permitted B. be permitted C. were permitted D. are permitted
B
31. His advisor recommended that he ____ at least three courses each semester
A. takes B. can take C. should take D. would take
C
32. It's important that they ____ to take her medicine twice a day.
A. remember B. remembering C. to remember D. remembers
A
33. Mrs. Smith demanded that the heater ____ immediately. Her apartment was freezing.
A. repaired B. be repaired C. repair D. to repair
B
34. It's vital that the United States ____ on improving its public education system.
A. focuses B. focus C. focusing D. focused
B
35. The monk insisted that the tourists ____ the temple until they had removed their shoes.
A. not entering B. not to enter C. not enter D. don't enter
C
36. To solve this problem, it is advisable _______.
A. that a drastic measure be adopted
B. that to adopt a drastic measure
C. a drastic measure to be adopted
D. that a drastic measure is adopted
A
37. It is essential that he _______. His illness seems worse.
A. need an operation B. needs an operation C. needed to operate D. needed operating
a
38. She must find it important to take two medicines every day.
A. It is important that she take two medicines every day.
B. It is important that she takes two medicines every day.
C. It is important that she took two medicines every day.
D. It is important that she be taken two medicines every day.
A
39. Every student must wear uniform. It is obligatory.
A. It is obligatory that every student wears uniform.
B. It is obligatory that every student wear uniform.
C. It is obligatory that every student wore uniform.
D. It is obligatory that every student be wear uniform.
B
40. They recommended her to go to the best doctor in town.
A. They recommended that she going to the best doctor in town.
B. They recommended that she went to the best doctor in town.
C. They recommended that she goes to the best doctor in town.
D. They recommended that she go to the best doctor in town.d
SUSTAINABLE CITIES: A CLEANER FUTURE
For the past few decades, there has been an urbanization trend around the world, (41) ___ more and more people are moving to cities. Since 2009, the UN Habitat estimates that over 3 million people are moving into cities every week. Urban areas have been an attractive destination for migrants in (42) ____ of finding a better job and a higher standard of living.
While migrants contribute immensely to the economies of cities, ever-increasing populations raise issues of congestion, distribution of resources, and increased (43) ____ on waste management infrastructure, healthcare, and education. By 2050, it is estimated that 70% of the world's population will live in cities which makes the concept of Sustainable Cities an efficient resolution (44) ____ the growing population.
(45) ____, Sustainable Cities have an essential role in the urbanization trend to improve residents lives by focusing on environmental initiatives and projects such as limiting CO2 gas emissions in the air, using renewable energy sources, or bringing awareness to environmental issues.
41. A. where B. which C. when D. that
42. A. anticipation B. hopes C. view D. possession
43. A garbage B. pressure C. demand D. dependence
44. A. with B. to C. on D. about
45. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. As regards D. However41A-42A-43B-44B-45A
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The increase in urbanization causes different problems. Air and water pollution are amongst the major issue we have to tackle.
In the first place, cars, factories and burning waste emit dangerous gases that change the air quality in our cities and pose threats to our health. Dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides cause respiratory diseases, for instant, bronchitis and asthma. Those are also proved to have long-term effects on the environment.
Furthermore, with the increased population, it becomes difficult to manage the waste generated in cities. Most of the waste is discharged or dumped into rivers or onto streets. The waste pollutes water and makes it unfit for human consumption. Subsequently, it becomes more and more difficult for city dwellers to get clean water. Some cities in Africa are unable to provide adequate water supply because most of the water is lost in pipe leakages. In fact, most city dwellers in developing countries are forced to boil their water or to buy bottled water, which is very expensive.
There are several actions that could be taken to eradicate the problems described above. Firstly, a simple solution would be joining community efforts to address problems affecting your city. Ask your parents, friends and relatives to join in as well. These efforts might include clean-up campaigns, recycling projects and a signature campaign to ask the government to do something about the situation. A second measure would be encouraging your teacher to talk about these problems and to discuss how young people can help to solve them. Finally, writing to local organizations working on these issues for ideas on how you can contribute to solve them.
46. The word tackle in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____. A. deal with B. make up C. try on D. turn down
a
47. The word those in paragraph 2 refers to ____.
A. bronchitis and asthma B. carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides C. dangerous gases D. respiratory diseases
c
48. According to the passage, in some cities in Africa ____.
A. people are allowed to dump waste into rivers and on streets
B. people aren't provided enough water due to leaking pipes
C. people have found some solutions to the problems
D. people would rather use boiling water and bottled water
b
49. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. City problems should be taught and be topic for students to discuss at school.
B. Children must ask for their parent's permission before joining community efforts.
C. Participators might take part in different kinds of projects and campaigns.
D. People can contribute in solving the problems by writing to local organizations working on these issues.
b
50. Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Environment degradation: Air and water pollution B. Environmental pollution: Problems and actions
C. Increasing urbanization: Causes and effects
D. Increasing urbanization: Effects and solutionsd
Question 5: We are having ___ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ______ weather in UK is not this bad.
A. the - a B. Ø- the C. a- the D. the the
b
Question 6: Students use the library's computers to get access _________ the Internet. A. with B. for C. by D. to
d
Question 7: The more you practice speaking in public, ________
A. the more confident you become
B. the greater confidence you become
C. the more you become confidently
D. the more you become confident
a
Question 8: The doctor has advised ___ less coffee
. A. me to drink B. me drink C. me drinking D. I will drink
a
Question 9: I suggest you _______ a list of things to be done. A. make up B. draw up C. do up D. put up
b
Question 10: True Blood is my favourite TV series, _______ I don't have much time to watch it often.
A. before B. if C. although D. yet
d
Question 11: Don't shut off my computer. It's in ___________.
A. working B. operating C. using D. use
b
Question 12: We _________ to the hospital to visit Mike when he _______ to say that he was fine.
A. were driving - called
B. drove - was calling
C. drove – called
D. were driving - was calling
a
Question 13: Most children enjoy ___ with their parents and siblings.
A. played B. playing C. play D. to play
b
Question 14: It took him a long time to come to __________ with the fact that he was homeless.
A. tabs B. agreement C. terms D. acceptance
c
Question 15: Tom invited us to come to his party, __________? A. hadn't he B. didn't he C. couldn't he D. wasn't he
b
Question 16: Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and ________ in China for thousands of years.
A. has using B. has been used C. has used D. has been using
b
Question 17: They ________ your money if you haven't kept your receipt.
A. no refund B. not refund C. didn't refund D. won't refund
d
Question 18: Since we came here, we ___ a lot of acquaintances. A. have B. have had C. had D. are having
b
Question 19: She finally achieved her _______ of visiting the USA. A. desires B. target C. objective D. ambition
c
Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the questions.
Question 20: Thanks for buying at Build - a - Monster, your product will be( shipped) in 1 to 2 business days. Have a nice day! A. withdrawn B. received C. purchased D. mailed
d
Question 21: Al. algorithms can also help to (detect) faces and other features in photo sent to social networking sites and automatically organize them. A. recognize B. connect C. categorize D. remind
a
Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the questions.
Question 22: There must be a mutual( trust) between friends.
A. reliance B. defendant C. belief D. suspicion
d
Question 23: They are going to have to (amputate) his left leg which was badly injured in the accident.
A. separate B. cut off C. mend D. remove
c
Question 24: A - Hello. May I speak to Fred, please? B - _____________
A. Just a minute. B. Fine, I'll be ready C. Good. I'll call you. D. Thanks, I'd love to.
a
Question 25: Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.
- Linda: "Thanks for the book. I've been looking it for months." - Daniel: " ____________
A. Thank you for looking for it. B. You can say that again. C. I'm glad you like it. D. I like reading books.
c
Question 26: I don't think that he has responsed to my email as I have received nothing.
reponsed to
Question 27: In order to build progress in speaking skill, you need to practice everyday.
build progress
Question 28: Fifty minutes are the maximum length of time allotted for the exam.are
1. A. prestige B. connect C. harvest D. congestion
C
2. A. infrastructure B. capture C. mature D. nature
C
3. A. slum B. result C. urbanization D. plumberC
3. A. slum B. result C. urbanization D. plumberC
4. A. resource B. mindset C. kidnapping D. prospect
A
5. A. transformation B. urbanization C. revolution D. populationB
environmental sustainability problems.A. in B. on C. with D. through
B
7. Drastic measures to boost housing development should be initiated to prevent properly market ____ becoming a boom.
A. from B. for C. against D. to
A
8. A smart sustainable city will meet the needs of present and future generations with respect to ____, social and environmental aspects. A. economy B. economic C. economize D. economizing
b
9. Since the renovation policy launched in 1986, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has experienced the fastest ____ process.
A. urbanization B. urban C. urbanize D. urbanized
A
10. A city that grows without these structures in place is at high risk for poverty and ________.
A. instability B. stability C. instable D. stable
a
11. Vietnam is facing numerous challenges caused by rapid urbanization, leaving burdens on its technical and social __. A. appliance B. facilities C. equipment D. infrastructure
d
12. ____ improve the urban transport situation in India, new metro rail networks have been developed.
A. In an effort to B. In addition to C. In terms of D. With the aim to
a
13. The foreign investors want to take full ____ of the available facilities that our country offers them.
A. use B. measures C. actions D. advantage
D
14. It is difficult to quantify the ____ that household waste has on the environment.
A. affect B. effort C. impact D. implication
C
15. He asked reporters to provide him with ____ numbers on urban percentages.
A. dated B. up-to-minute C. out-of-date D. up-to-date
D
16. Slums are urban areas that are ____ populated with substandard housing and very poor living conditions.
A. steadily B. heavily C. strongly D. generally
b
17. Although the UK is an urban society, more and more people are choosing to ____ to the countryside.
A. relocate B. illocate C. unlocate D. mislocate
a
18. Tom: "Can you make it at 3 p.m on Friday for our meeting?" - Tony: “____”
A. OK, that's fine. B. That's not true. I met him three days ago.
C. Very well, thanks. D. You have a point there, but I don't think so.
a
19. Student: "Could you help me to fax this report?" - Librarian: “____’
A. Sorry I have no idea. B. It's very kind of you to say so.
C. What rubbish! I don't think it's helpful. D. Certainly. What's the fax number?d
She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.
A. ambitious B. creative C. idealistic D. practical
d
21. Online Business School also offers interest free student loans to UK students.
A. no extra fee
B. no limited time
C. no repayment
D. no interest payments
d
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind-hearted boss.
A. ambitious and greedy
B. attentive and helpful
C. generous and gracious
D. polite and friendly
a
23. A cost-effective way to fight crime is that instead of making punishments more severe, the authorities should increase the odds that lawbreakers will be apprehended and punished quickly.
A. economical B. practical C. profitable D. worthlessd
24. Because of severe asthma attacks, the doctor suggested his patient to stop smoking.
to stop
25. It is argued that high costs of living and rising transport difficulties being two of the most serious problems brought about by overpopulation in cities.
is argued
26. The authorities recommend that the meeting is held next Wednesday.
is held
27. The monk insisted that the tourists not to enter the temple until they had removed their shoes.
nót to enter
IV. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
28. It was such a beautiful evening that one of us suggested we ____ the meeting outside.
A. could have B. had C. might have D. have
D
29. It is impolite that you ____ there when he gets off the plane.
A. be not standing B. been not standing C. not be standing D. not been standing
C
30. I requested that first-year students ____ to change their courses in the first two weeks.
A. would be permitted B. be permitted C. were permitted D. are permitted
B
31. His advisor recommended that he ____ at least three courses each semester
A. takes B. can take C. should take D. would take
C
32. It's important that they ____ to take her medicine twice a day.
A. remember B. remembering C. to remember D. remembers
A
33. Mrs. Smith demanded that the heater ____ immediately. Her apartment was freezing.
A. repaired B. be repaired C. repair D. to repair
B
34. It's vital that the United States ____ on improving its public education system.
A. focuses B. focus C. focusing D. focused
B
35. The monk insisted that the tourists ____ the temple until they had removed their shoes.
A. not entering B. not to enter C. not enter D. don't enter
C
36. To solve this problem, it is advisable _______.
A. that a drastic measure be adopted
B. that to adopt a drastic measure
C. a drastic measure to be adopted
D. that a drastic measure is adopted
A
37. It is essential that he _______. His illness seems worse.
A. need an operation B. needs an operation C. needed to operate D. needed operating
a
38. She must find it important to take two medicines every day.
A. It is important that she take two medicines every day.
B. It is important that she takes two medicines every day.
C. It is important that she took two medicines every day.
D. It is important that she be taken two medicines every day.
A
39. Every student must wear uniform. It is obligatory.
A. It is obligatory that every student wears uniform.
B. It is obligatory that every student wear uniform.
C. It is obligatory that every student wore uniform.
D. It is obligatory that every student be wear uniform.
B
40. They recommended her to go to the best doctor in town.
A. They recommended that she going to the best doctor in town.
B. They recommended that she went to the best doctor in town.
C. They recommended that she goes to the best doctor in town.
D. They recommended that she go to the best doctor in town.d
SUSTAINABLE CITIES: A CLEANER FUTURE
For the past few decades, there has been an urbanization trend around the world, (41) ___ more and more people are moving to cities. Since 2009, the UN Habitat estimates that over 3 million people are moving into cities every week. Urban areas have been an attractive destination for migrants in (42) ____ of finding a better job and a higher standard of living.
While migrants contribute immensely to the economies of cities, ever-increasing populations raise issues of congestion, distribution of resources, and increased (43) ____ on waste management infrastructure, healthcare, and education. By 2050, it is estimated that 70% of the world's population will live in cities which makes the concept of Sustainable Cities an efficient resolution (44) ____ the growing population.
(45) ____, Sustainable Cities have an essential role in the urbanization trend to improve residents lives by focusing on environmental initiatives and projects such as limiting CO2 gas emissions in the air, using renewable energy sources, or bringing awareness to environmental issues.
41. A. where B. which C. when D. that
42. A. anticipation B. hopes C. view D. possession
43. A garbage B. pressure C. demand D. dependence
44. A. with B. to C. on D. about
45. A. Therefore B. Moreover C. As regards D. However41A-42A-43B-44B-45A
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
The increase in urbanization causes different problems. Air and water pollution are amongst the major issue we have to tackle.
In the first place, cars, factories and burning waste emit dangerous gases that change the air quality in our cities and pose threats to our health. Dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides cause respiratory diseases, for instant, bronchitis and asthma. Those are also proved to have long-term effects on the environment.
Furthermore, with the increased population, it becomes difficult to manage the waste generated in cities. Most of the waste is discharged or dumped into rivers or onto streets. The waste pollutes water and makes it unfit for human consumption. Subsequently, it becomes more and more difficult for city dwellers to get clean water. Some cities in Africa are unable to provide adequate water supply because most of the water is lost in pipe leakages. In fact, most city dwellers in developing countries are forced to boil their water or to buy bottled water, which is very expensive.
There are several actions that could be taken to eradicate the problems described above. Firstly, a simple solution would be joining community efforts to address problems affecting your city. Ask your parents, friends and relatives to join in as well. These efforts might include clean-up campaigns, recycling projects and a signature campaign to ask the government to do something about the situation. A second measure would be encouraging your teacher to talk about these problems and to discuss how young people can help to solve them. Finally, writing to local organizations working on these issues for ideas on how you can contribute to solve them.
46. The word tackle in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____. A. deal with B. make up C. try on D. turn down
a
47. The word those in paragraph 2 refers to ____.
A. bronchitis and asthma B. carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides C. dangerous gases D. respiratory diseases
c
48. According to the passage, in some cities in Africa ____.
A. people are allowed to dump waste into rivers and on streets
B. people aren't provided enough water due to leaking pipes
C. people have found some solutions to the problems
D. people would rather use boiling water and bottled water
b
49. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. City problems should be taught and be topic for students to discuss at school.
B. Children must ask for their parent's permission before joining community efforts.
C. Participators might take part in different kinds of projects and campaigns.
D. People can contribute in solving the problems by writing to local organizations working on these issues.
b
50. Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Environment degradation: Air and water pollution B. Environmental pollution: Problems and actions
C. Increasing urbanization: Causes and effects
D. Increasing urbanization: Effects and solutionsd
Question 5: We are having ___ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ______ weather in UK is not this bad.
A. the - a B. Ø- the C. a- the D. the the
b
Question 6: Students use the library's computers to get access _________ the Internet. A. with B. for C. by D. to
d
Question 7: The more you practice speaking in public, ________
A. the more confident you become
B. the greater confidence you become
C. the more you become confidently
D. the more you become confident
a
Question 8: The doctor has advised ___ less coffee
. A. me to drink B. me drink C. me drinking D. I will drink
a
Question 9: I suggest you _______ a list of things to be done. A. make up B. draw up C. do up D. put up
b
Question 10: True Blood is my favourite TV series, _______ I don't have much time to watch it often.
A. before B. if C. although D. yet
d
Question 11: Don't shut off my computer. It's in ___________.
A. working B. operating C. using D. use
b
Question 12: We _________ to the hospital to visit Mike when he _______ to say that he was fine.
A. were driving - called
B. drove - was calling
C. drove – called
D. were driving - was calling
a
Question 13: Most children enjoy ___ with their parents and siblings.
A. played B. playing C. play D. to play
b
Question 14: It took him a long time to come to __________ with the fact that he was homeless.
A. tabs B. agreement C. terms D. acceptance
c
Question 15: Tom invited us to come to his party, __________? A. hadn't he B. didn't he C. couldn't he D. wasn't he
b
Question 16: Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and ________ in China for thousands of years.
A. has using B. has been used C. has used D. has been using
b
Question 17: They ________ your money if you haven't kept your receipt.
A. no refund B. not refund C. didn't refund D. won't refund
d
Question 18: Since we came here, we ___ a lot of acquaintances. A. have B. have had C. had D. are having
b
Question 19: She finally achieved her _______ of visiting the USA. A. desires B. target C. objective D. ambition
c
Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the questions.
Question 20: Thanks for buying at Build - a - Monster, your product will be( shipped) in 1 to 2 business days. Have a nice day! A. withdrawn B. received C. purchased D. mailed
d
Question 21: Al. algorithms can also help to (detect) faces and other features in photo sent to social networking sites and automatically organize them. A. recognize B. connect C. categorize D. remind
a
Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the questions.
Question 22: There must be a mutual( trust) between friends.
A. reliance B. defendant C. belief D. suspicion
d
Question 23: They are going to have to (amputate) his left leg which was badly injured in the accident.
A. separate B. cut off C. mend D. remove
c
Question 24: A - Hello. May I speak to Fred, please? B - _____________
A. Just a minute. B. Fine, I'll be ready C. Good. I'll call you. D. Thanks, I'd love to.
a
Question 25: Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.
- Linda: "Thanks for the book. I've been looking it for months." - Daniel: " ____________
A. Thank you for looking for it. B. You can say that again. C. I'm glad you like it. D. I like reading books.
c
Question 26: I don't think that he has responsed to my email as I have received nothing.
reponsed to
Question 27: In order to build progress in speaking skill, you need to practice everyday.
build progress
Question 28: Fifty minutes are the maximum length of time allotted for the exam.are