Đề luyện thi ĐH

practice test for entrance exam
time allowed : 90 minutes


I. Choose the most appropriate option
1. The blue curtains began to ................... after they had been hanging in the sun for two months.
a. fade b. die c. dissolve d. melt
2. Learners of English as a foreign language often fail to .................... between unfamiliar sounds in that language.
a. separate b. differ c. distinguish `d. solve
3. The wind blew so hard and so strongly that the windows .................... in their frames.
a. rattled b. slapped c. flapped d. shocked
4. I have lived near the railway for so long now that I`ve grown ................ to the noise of the train. a. accustomed b. familiar c. unconcious d. aware
5. In spite of her protests, her father .................... her train for race three hours a day.
a. let b. made c. insisted d. caused
6. It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to .................... a story.
a. invent b. combine c. manager d. lie
7. The car had a ................. tyre, so we had to change the wheel.
a. broken b. cracked c. bent d. flat
8. She applied for training as a pilot but they turned her .................. because of her poor eyesight.
a. back b. up c. over d. down
9. The only feature .................. to these two flowers is their preference for sandy soil.
a. similar b. same c. shared d. common
10. the play was very long, but there were two ..................
a. intervals b. rests c. interruptions d. gaps
11. These old houses are going to be ................... soon.
a. laid down b. run down c. pulled down d. knocked out
12. She rang to make an early ..................... at the hairdresser`s
a. order b. date c. assignment d. appointment
13. The law states that heavy good delivery vehicles may not carry .................... of more than fifty pounds.
a. masses b. sizes c. measures d. loads
14. The young soldier ...................... a dangerous mission across the desert, although he knew that he might be killed.
a. undertook b. agreed c. promised d. entered
15. You must ................ that your safety belt is fastened.
a. examine b. secure c. check d. guarantee
16. He .................... a rare disease when he was working in the hospital.
a. took b. suffered c. infected d. caught
17. My sister had a baby daughter yeasterday, and she is my first ..................
a. nephew b. cousin c. niece d. relation
18. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud ...................
a. smiles b. laughter c. amusement d. enjoyment
19. The traffic lights ................... to green and the cars drove on .
a. exchanged b. turned c. removed d. shone
20. It`s a good idea to be ..................... dressed when you go for an interview.
a. finely b. boldly c. smartly d. clearly
21. If we go to the market we might find a ........................
a. trade b. shopping c. chance d. bargain
22. If he drinks any more beer, I don`t think he`ll be ........................ to play this afternoon.
a. skilled b. capable c. possible d. fit
23. That`s a nice coat, and the colour ................. you well.
a. fits b. matches c. show d. suits
24. Many accidents in the home could be ..................... if householders gave more thought to safety in their houses.
a. avoided b. excluded c. protected d. preserved
25. Smoking is a vry bad habit which many people find difficult to .............
a. break b. beat c. breathe d. cough

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