PRACTICE TEST 3

(REVIEW – THE 2 nd SEMESTER – ENGLISH 10)

A. Multiple Choice

Part 1 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from other three in

pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. soaked B. defeated C. danced D. stopped

2. A. celebrate B. decorate C. never D. exchange

3. A. drink B. spill C. since D. spicy

4. A. lantern B. local C. splash D. family

5. A. gathering B. background C. hammer D. parade

6. A. stands B. locals C. fireworks D. grounds

Part 2 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. Barbecue B. Encourage C. Decorate D. Celebrate

2. A. Parade B. Costume C. Delay D. Attend

3. A. Background B. Bucket C. Ahead D. Bonfire

4. A. Paddle B. Spirit C. Return D. Follow

5. A. Holiday B. Tradition C. Extremely D. Important

6. A. Season B. Attract C. Kayak D. Water

Part 3 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. They _________ to the Glastonbury Festival and they’re still there.

A. Have gone B. Have been C. are going D. went

2. Margaret _______ and fell into the pool. She was very embarrassed!

A. slipped B. is slipping C. has slipped D. slips

3. The film festival _________ and it was amazing!

A. just finished B. is just finishing C. just finishes D. has just finished

4. John has _______ attended the Cinco de Mayo Festival, so he isn’t coming with us.

A. already B. yet C. so far D. never

5. I ________ any fruitcakes for our New Year’s Eve dinner yet.

A. haven’t prepared B. didn’t prepare C. am not preparing D. have prepared

6. Almost 100 students _________ part in the writing competition since it started last year.

A. took B. are taking C. take D. have taken

7. I have just _______ my costume for the parade. It’s really nice.

A. chose B. chosen C. choosed D. choose

8. The fireworks we ________ last night were great!

A. have watched B. watched C. watch D. watching

9. I would love________ a chef one day.

A. be B. to be C. being D. to being

10. Have you ever ______ to Scotland at New Year?

A. gone B. went C. travel D. been

Part 4 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. Biltong has lots of spices, so it is very tasty.

A. delicious B. horrible C. yucky D. unsavory

2. Paul asked the street vendor for some extra ketchup.

A. customer B. buyer C. perchaser D. seller

3. At the festival, people take part in a rowing competition.

A. prevent B. participate C. observe D. stop

4. I’ve just returned home, and I feel exhausted.

A. happy B. small C. tired D. fresh

5. A statue has been built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the poet's birthday.

A. show sympathy to a person

B. show no respect for someonehorrible

C. respect someone or something

D. remind people of an event from the past

6. Simon always beats me at tennis.

A. better B. defeats C. surprises D. obtains

7. Our parents always encourage us to ask questions.

A. Give much money

B. Show their ability

C. Give someone advice

D. Help to feel more confident

8. Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works.

A. Enjoyment B. Decision C. pleasure D. Presentation

9. They made huge profits in real estate.

A. Good B. Enormous C. Not real D. very famous

10. The café is popular with both locals and visitors.

A. People who live in the same country.

B. People who live in the big houses

C. People who live abroad

D. People who live in a particular place

Part 5 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. Fish and chips is a common dish in the UK.

A. ordinary B. daily C. regular D. unusual

2. This building was built to commemorate the Fire of London.

A. celebrate B. remember C. admire D. ignore

3. I got soaked when an elephant splashed me with water.

A. very wet B. very big C. very dried D. very hard

4. We had a minor problem with the sound during the concert.

A. small B. pretty C. ugly D. big

5. She left South Africa at the age of 15 and has never returned.

A. departed B. gone back C. set up D. come home

6. You don't need to dress up to go to the mall - jeans and a T-shirt are fine.

A. dress normally B. dress smartly

C. dress in a special costume for fun D. dress casually

7. Every center was encouraged to strengthen its social science research, to address particular themes and

overall staff numbers.

A. Given courage B. persuaded C. given support D. discouraged

8. She kept on asking me questions the whole time.

A. Continued B. gave up C. came back D. tried out

9. Every month the group meets so its members can exchange their opinions.

A. Replace B. keep C. barter D. switch

10. What time do we set off tomorrow?

A. Start journey B. arrive C. set out D. strenghthen

Part 6 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. We decided to ___________ the house with balloons for Kelly’s party.

A. celebrate B. exchange C. return D. decorate

2. In February children in Greece ___________ in carnival costumes.

A. set up B. put up C. dress up D. make up

3. The celebrations usually_______ for five days.

A. lasts B. keep C. date back D. represent

4. Cinco De Mayo festival is celebrated to __________ the Battle when the Mexican army defeated the French.

A. prepare B. take place C. commemorate D. participate

5. The Mexican army _________ against the French at the Battle of Puebla.

A. beat B. fought C. defeated D. reenacted

6. There were thousands of people taking part in the _________dressed in colorful costumes.

A. match B. parade C. marriage D. highlight

7. My_________ has many different festivals and celebrations.

A. roots B. background C. tradition D. culture

8. The ceremony__________ back to the 18th century.

A. moves B. comes C. dates D. represents

9. Many people call Songkran the Water festival because it _______________ the dry season.

A. puts an end of B. marks the end of

C. calls it a day of D. puts a stop of

10. Last year, we___________ presents with each other around the Christmas tree.

A. exchange B. sent C. wrote D. chose

11. The holiday in Thailand was fantastic and I have already ______to go back next year.

A. make plan B. made plans C. made a wish D. had a wish

12. I hope I don’t _________ anything on my new dress.

A. slip B. tear C. spill D. grab

13. In the Carnival festival last year, people dressed up in costumes that __________characters in Harry Potter

movie.

A. looked like B. similar C. the same D. like

14. We went for a ride across the snow on a(n) _________ pulled by dogs when we were in Canada.

A. kayak B. igloo C. sledge D. throne

15. She hopes her wish ________ true.

A. comes B. brings C. turns D. returns

16. Mike ________his shirt while he was climbing a tree.

A. broke B. tore C. wore D. dressed up

17. Last weekend, I_________ my brother’s graduation.

A. attended B. visited C. went D. joined

18. I am very excited to _________ out more about my roots.

A. look B. know C. find D. make

19. New Year’s Eve is a very important__________ in Scotland.

A. Parade B. trip C. celebration D. procession

20. Every year, they ______a barbecue to celebrate the New Year’s Eve.

A. make B. have C. enter D. participate

Part 7 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following

exchanges.

1. Waiter: “What can I get you?”

Customer: “____________”

A. Yes, I’m ready. B. Okie, I’m fine. C. You are welcome. D. I’ll try the chicken.

2. Nadine: “What was your weekend like”

Monica: “__________”

A. It was great. B. I liked the fireworks

C. There were a lot of people. D. I went to the party.

3. Linda: “Did you do anything special at the weekend?”

Mary: “ ____________.”

A. Yes, it was special.

B. Yes, I went to a party.

C. Yes, I enjoyed it.

D. Yes, it was fun.

4. Customer: “Can you tell me what the dish of the day is, please?”

Waiter: “______________”

A. Certainly. Thank you.

B. An excellent choice, sir.

C. It’s chicken curry and rice.

D. The chocolate cake is delicious.

5. Katie: “Were there a lot of people at the wedding?”

Patty: “_____________”

A. We played games and danced.

B. All my friends and family were there.

C. Yes, thanks for asking.

D. We had a great time.

Part 8 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. I love to go to the concerts and listen ______ bands playing live.

A. with B. for C. at D. to

2. At the festival we all dress up _____ costumes and dance.

A. up B. in C. on D. out

3. I just want to say congratulations ______ your exam results!

A. at B. from C. on D. with

4. The firework display is ______5th November _____8pm. Don’t be late!

A. at/at B. on/in C. in/for D. on/at

5. Sophie spent all night dancing _____ the rhythm ____the music.

A. in/of B. on/of C. from/in D. by/of

Part 9 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. It was fun when elephants splashed people with water as they _________ the new year.

A. celebration B. celebrated C. celebrate D. celebrity

2. Valentine Day is a ________celebration when people send cards to the ones they love and buy them gifts.

A. specially B. speciality C. special D. specialize

3. During the festival, people __________the streets with colorful lanterns.

A. decorate B. decoration C. decorative D. decorator

4. The ____________ roles of men and women have changed in the last decades.

A. Tradition B. Traditional C. Traditionally D. Traditionalist

5. Everywhere I went, locals were having __________water fight, using bottles and buckets.

A. playing B. playable C. playfully D. playful

6. Visiting the Christmas food markets in Vienna Ishai introduces us the Austrian cuisine, which is known for its

_______, accuracy and quality.

A. simplify B. simplicity C. simple D. simply

7. Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring ________ that is observed in different forms throughout the world.

A. motherlike B. motherless C. motherly D. motherhood

8. On Christmas day, people usually put ________ on Christmas trees.

A. decorations B. decorate C. decoration D. decorator

9. I asked the ______________ about the book festival.

A. receptionist B. reception C. receipt D. receptive

10. Mother’s Day most commonly falls on the second Sunday in May and _________ involves presenting mothers

with flowers, cards and other gifts.

A. traditionalism B. traditionally C. tradition D. traditional

11. We were all happy to __________ different dishes for Thanksgiving dinner.

A. Preparation B. preparing C. prepared D. prepare

12. People wear costumes at the festival to _____________ the seasons.

A. Representative B. representatives C. represent D. representing

13. We had to ____________ from our holidays after my brother broke his leg skiing.

A. Returning B. returns C. return D. returned

14. We decided to ______________ the house with balloons for Kelly’s party.

A. Decoration B. decorating C. decorations D. decorate

15. The Mexican army managed to _____________ the French at the Battle of Puebla.

A. Defeating B. defeated C. defeats D. defeat

Part 10 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the sentences

below

1. He wants to go to the party and_________.

A. she wants too

B. she does, too

C. she wants also

D. she does either

2. _________________ the singing competition since it started last year.

A. Almost 100 students have taken part in

B. Almost 100 students took part in

C. Almost 100 students take part in

D. Almost 100 students are taking part in

3. I’m not used_____________.

A. studying all night

B. study all night

C. to study all night

D. to studying all night

4. We took many pictures_____________.

A. despite the cloudy sky

B. though the cloudy sky

C. in spite of the sky was cloudy

D. although the cloudy sky

Part 11 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each

pair of sentences in the following questions.

1. I can’t drive on the left. I’m not used to it.

A. I used to drive on the left.

B. I’m used to driving on the left.

C. I’m not used to drive on the left.

D. I’m not used to driving on the left.

2. Mary looks happy. She has just got good marks.

A. Mary looks happy because she has just got good marks.

B. Mary looks happy because of she has just got good marks.

C. Mary looks happy and she has just got good marks.

D. Mary looks happy although she has just got good marks.

3. He is intelligent. He can understand the problem.

A. He is intelligent enough so that he can’t understand the problem.

B. He is intelligent enough to understand the problem.

C. He is intelligent enough for him to understand the problem.

D. He is too intelligent to understand the problem.

4. Tom collects antique coins. He gets interested in it.

A. Tom isn’t interested in collecting antique coins.

B. Tom got interested in collecting antique coins.

C. Tom gets interested in collecting antique coins.

D. Tom gets interested in collect antique coins.

Part 12 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the

following questions.

1. I would love making strawberry milkshakes for the birthday party tomorrow.

A. for B. making C. the D. tomorrow

2. There are a lot of games and competitions to participate on today.

A. and B. a lot of C. on D. competitions

3. There is only one carton of cola in the fridge. We should buy some more.

A. is B. carton C. buy D. some

4. John has learnt English for five years ago.

A. John B. ago C. has learnt D. English

5. A lot needs be done to the house before anyone can start living in.

A. needs B. before C. be done D. start living

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following

questions.

1. The last time Mary saw her mother was last December.

A. Mary hasn’t seen her mother since last December.

B. Mary saw her mother since last December.

C. It’s been a year since Mary saw her mother.

D. Mary didn’t see her mother last December.

2. They have never been to a book fair before.

A. This is the first time they went to a book fair.

B. They went to a book fair long ago.

C. They used to go to a book fair before.

D. This is the first time they have been to a book fair.

3. It’s years since Mike had a holiday.

A. Mike has had holiday regularly.

B. Mike hadn’t had a holiday for years.

C. Mike hasn’t had a holiday for years.

D. Mike didn’t have a holiday many years ago.

4. Nobody has told Linda the news yet.

A. Linda didn’t hear the news.

B. Linda hasn’t heard the news yet.

C. Linda has already heard the news.

D. This is the first time Linda has heard the news.

5. If the global warming doesn’t stop, the ice cap will melt.

A. Unless the global warming doesn’t stop, the ice cap will melt.

B. The global warming stops and the ice cap will melt.

C. The ice cap will melt unless the global warming stops.

D. The global warming stops and the ice cap will melt.

B.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits

each of the numbered blanks and translate into Vietnamese

King Hung Temple Festival is a traditional festival which honors the first King of Vietnam - King Hung.

It's occasion for every Vietnamese to remember their origin and express their respect as well as gratitude to ancestor

of Vietnamese people (1), _________, it's considered as national festival of Vietnam.

King Hung Temple Festival takes place yearly at King Hung Temple from the 8th to 11th day of the third lunar

month in the year. According to the legend, the 10th day of that month is the death anniversary of King Hung.

During the festival, Vietnamese people from all over the country as well as Vietnamese people living abroad head

for King Hung Temple on Nghia Linh Mountain, Phu Tho Province to take part in this (2) __________ and

meaningful festival.

The festival is featured with many folk games such as “danh du” (bamboo swings), “nem con” (game of throwing

a sacred ball through the ring), rice cooking competitions, lion dance, human chess, water puppet performance,

wrestling, crossbow shooting, etc. All folk games contribute a bustling ambiance to the festival and attract

participation of various people. Besides, “xoan” singing and “gheo” singing are also performed at the festival by

local residents. Coming to the festival, tourists can enjoy these unique art performances, (3) __________ were

recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, on stage.

On the 10th day, the spotlight is on bronze drum performance and competition of procession with participation of

about 40 villages. After that, a solemn national ceremony is held with incense-offering liturgy. Governmental

leaders will lead the procession up to Upper Temple (“Den Thuong”) – the highest temple of King Hung Temple

Complex on Nghia Linh Mountain. Sacrifice involves five-fruit trays, specialties from all regions in the country

and indispensably a couple of “chung” cakes and “day” cakes, which are two traditional foods of Vietnam. Legend

has it that King Hung VI chose the next king by asking each of his princes to offer him a dish and he would give

the throne to the son who could satisfy him. The 18th prince named Lang Lieu offered the King with “chung” cake

and “day” cake. Lang Lieu explained to King Hung that “chung” cake has the shape of square and (4) __________

the Earth; “day” cake has the shape of circle and represents the Sky. Both cakes are made from rice, which is the

major (5) __________ product in Vietnam, with green bean paste inside. This arrangement refers to close

relationship between parents and children. Impressed by those cakes, King Hung VI decided to declare Lang Lieu

as the next King of Van Lang (the former Vietnam in 7th century BC). Since then, “chung” cake and “day” cake

have become traditional dishes of Vietnam.

Joining the pilgrimage to ancestral land of King Hung Temple on these days has become a beautiful tradition of

Vietnamese people.

1. A. but B. although C. however D. therefore

2. A. History B. Historical C. historic D. historian

3. A. where B. which C. where D. who

4. A. calls B. symbolizes C. considers D. regards

5. A. agriculture B. urban C. rural D. national

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the

questions and translate into Vietnamese

CARNIVAL

Carnival in the Caribbean has a complicated birthright. It's tied to colonialism, religious conversion, and

ultimately freedom and celebration. The festival originated with Italian Catholics in Europe, and it later spread to

the French and Spanish, who brought the pre-Lenten tradition with them when they settled (and brought slaves to)

Trinidad, Dominica, Haiti, Martinique, and other Caribbean islands.

The word "carnival" itself is thought to mean "farewell to meat" or "farewell to flesh," the former referencing

the Catholic practice of abstaining from red meat from Ash Wednesday until Easter. The latter explanation, while

possibly apocryphal, is said to be emblematic of the sensuous abandon that came to define the Caribbean celebration

of the holiday.

Historians say they believe the first "modern" Caribbean Carnival originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the late

18th century when a flood of French settlers brought the Fat Tuesday masquerade party tradition with them to the

island, although Fat Tuesday celebrations were almost certainly taking place at least a century before that. By the

beginning of the 18th century, there were already a large number of free blacks in Trinidad mixed with French

immigrants, earlier Spanish settlers, and British nationals (the island came under British control in 1797). This

resulted in Carnival's transformation from an implanted European celebration to a more heterogeneous cultural froth

that includes traditions from all ethnic groups. With the end of slavery in 1834, the now completely free populace

could outwardly celebrate their native culture and their emancipation through dress, music, and dancing. These

three elements, dressing in masquerade, music, and dancing, remain central to Carnival celebrations. It happens at

elaborate balls (the European tradition) and in the streets (the African tradition), with costumes, masks, feathers,

headdresses, dancing, music, steel bands, and drums all part of the scene, along with raucous behavior. From

Trinidad and Tobago, Carnival spread to many other islands, where the tradition fused with unique local cultures,

salsa showcases on Antigua, for instance, and calypso in Dominica. Some celebrations have moved off the Easter

calendar and are celebrated in the late spring or summer.

In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, there is Vincy Mas, a carnival initially held in the days before Lent but now a

summer celebration. Vincy Mas includes street festivals, calypso, and steel drum performances, and most famously,

Mardi Gras and J'Ouvert street parties and parades. It's the same Carnival tradition but held at a different time.

In Martinique, travelers can check out Martinique Carnival, which takes place in the days leading up to Lent

and consists of both local and tourist events. Particular to Martinique is the "King Carnival" celebration on Ash

Wednesday that includes a massive bonfire in which "King Vaval," the "king of Carnival," is made out of reeds,

wood, and other burnable material and then burned as an effigy in celebration.

In Haiti, locals and visitors alike can celebrate "Haitian Defile Kanaval," one of the larger carnivals in the

Caribbean islands that extends across multiple Haitian cities. This Carnival celebration takes its Fat Tuesday

celebrations seriously, with feasts, costumes, music, and all kinds of frenzied fun.

In the Cayman Islands, Batabano, one of the youngest Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean, is a popular May

event that celebrates African history in the Caribbean, as well as the success of the present and future Cayman

Islanders. "Batabano," interestingly, is a nod to the tracks that local sea turtles leave in the sand when they move

from their nests to the beach, a term some speculate was chosen to represent the growth of the Cayman Islands over

generations.

1. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. The brief history of Carnival

B. The origin of the word “Carnival”

C. Three main elements make up Carnival festival.

D. Some typical Carnival celebrations around the world.

2. According to the passage the word “’ abstaining’ is closest in meaning to

A. avoid

B. starve

C. decline

D. refuse

3. The word “this” in second paragraph refers to.

A. The reason of Carnival transformation in the 17th century in Europe from an implanted European celebration

to a more heterogeneous cultural froth

B. The origin of modern carnival

C. The end of slavery

D. Tradition of Caribbean people

4. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Historically, modern Carnival originated from Italian Catholics in Europe

B. Dress, music, and dancing are three basic elements of a Carnival

C. Carnivals are held at the same time around the world.

D. Carnivals mark the end of slavery

5. The word “fused with” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to.

A. went off

B. dissolved

C. combined

D. triggered

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