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The sentence 1, 2, 3, 4 in the following paragraph are in the wrong order. Choose the correct order to make a good paragraph.
(1) Therefore, anyone who wants to drive must carry a driver’s license. (2) It’s divided into four steps: studying the traffic laws, taking the written test, learning to drive and taking the driving test. (3) Getting a driver’s license is a complicated process. (4) Driving a car is a necessity in today’s busy society, and it is also a special privilege.
A. 2, 4, 3, 1
B. 4, 1, 2, 3
C. 4, 1, 3, 2
D. 3, 4, 2, 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best made up from the prompts.
Darwin/ who/ be/ famous/ English/ scientist/ develop/theory/ evolution/ .
A. Darwin who is a famous English scientist developed a theory of evolution.
B. Darwin who was the famous English scientist develops the theory for evolution.
C. Darwin, who is a famous English scientist, has developed a theory on evolution.
D. Darwin, who was a famous English scientist, developed the theory of evolution.
They/ not answer/phone/ this morning, so/ must/ out/.
A. They hasn't answered the phone this morning so they must have been out.
B. They didn't answer the phone this morning so they must be out.
C. They didn't answer the phone this morning so they must have gone out.
D. They hasn't answered the phone this morning so they must go out.
Left-handers are the odd ones out. Sure, lefties (31) ______up about 10 percent of the population - but, frankly, it seems like society has forgotten about them
A. consist
B. account
C. hold
D. make
What (32) ______someone to become a lefthand?
A. causes
B. makes
C. gets
D. does
Scientists aren’t exactly sure, but research points to a complex (33) ______between genes and environment While no exact set of “leftie genes” have been discovered, people who dominantly use their left hands do have more left-handed family members.
A. collaborate
B. collaboration
C. collaborating
D. collaborated
But no matter (34) ______it is that drives someone to use their antipodal paw, science has also uncovered a particular set of personality traits that left-handed people tend to have.
A. which
B. who
C. what
D. that
So for all of you lefties, leftie-loving righties, and ambidextrous folks out there - it’s time to brush up on your left-handed knowledge and help (35) ______an end to leftie discrimination once and for all.
A. put
B. bring
C. make
D. take
People can live only a few days (44) _____ it.
A. in
B. without
C. for
D. with
Both industrial nations and less-developed countries are worried about the (45) ______ and quantity of water in the world.
A. quality
B. condition
C. situation
D. characteristics
Most of the water we use (46) _____ from rivers, lakes, and the atmosphere.
A. gets
B. arrives
C. goes
D. comes
One of the (47) ______ about water is distribution.
A. facts
B. things
C. problems
D. cases
Water is not always distributed where the large (48) ______ centers are.
A. population
B. men
C. women
D. people
In much of the world, a handshake is the (38) __________ form of welcoming and greeting someone.
A. different
B. unique
C. common
D. same
In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a (39) ___________ kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family.
A. light
B. superficial
C. fast
D. heavy
It can be a very (40) __________ surprise if you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead.
A. huge
B. large
C. big
D. great
At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting (41) ___________ is followed.
A. habit
B. routine
C. custom
D. tradition
Most people in the world are tolerant of visitors and don’t mind what travellers do that seems wrong as long as the visitors are (42)__________.
A. sincere
B. truthful
C. faithful
D. hopeful
Some changes ____(46)___ ecosystems.
A. harms
B. harmful
C. harmless
D. harm
If a kind of plant dies off, the animals____(47)___feed on it may also die or move away.
A. who
B. where
C. that
D. when
Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds ____(48)___.
A. out
B. in
C. go
D. fly
Building dams on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems ____(49)___ the rivers.
A. on
B. around
C. over
D. under
Ecologists are working with companies and governments to find better ways of ___(50)____ fish, cutting down trees, and building dams.
A. catching
B. holding
C. carrying
D. taking
__( 44 )__ of the largest lakes in the world; it is also one of the youngest.
A. Not only is it
B. One is it only not
C. Is it one not only
D. It not only one is
Estimated to be about 15,000 years old, it is a relative baby compared with Earth’s other very large lakes, __( 45 )__ more than two million years old.
A. are
B. which can be
C. they are
D. which being
Yet judging by the variety of life in it, Lake Victoria __( 46 )__ a much older body of water.
A. views
B. likes
C. portrays
D. resembles
Usually, lakes need a much longer time __( 47 )__ by a diverse array of life-forms.
A. they are populated
B. is populated
C. to become populated
D. becoming populated
There are __( 48 )__ 500 different species of just this one type of fish.
A. as many as
B. as many
C. many
D. too many
Researchers in communication show that more feelings and intentions are (1) _______ and received nonverbally than verbally.
A. mailed
B. posted
C. sent
D. thrown
Mehrabian and Wienerfollowing have stated that only 7% (2) _______ message is sent through words,
A. through
B. off
C. in
D. for
with remaining 93% sent nonverbal (3) _______.
A. effect
B. effectiveness
C. effectively
D. effective
Words have limitations: There are (4) _______ areas
A. sum
B. great deal
C. numerous
D. amount
where nonverbal communication is more (5) v than verbal, especially when we explain the shape, directions, personalities which are expressed nonverbally.
A. effect
B. effectiveness
C. effectively
D. effective
Nonverbal signal are powerful: Nonverbal cues primarily express inner (6) _______ while verbal messages deal basically with outside world.
A. words
B. feelings
C. shows
D. sorrows
Nonverbal message are likely (7) _______ more genuine: because nonverbal behaviors cannot be controlled as easily as spoken words.
A. be
B. being
C. been
D. to be
Nonverbal signals can express feelings inappropriate to state: Social etiquette limits (8) _______ can be said, but nonverbal cues can communicate thoughts.
A. why
B. that
C. what
D. when
A separate communication channel is necessary to (9) _______ send complex messages:
A. help
B. have
C. make
D. get
A speaker can add enormously to the complexity of the verbal message through simple nonverbal (10) _______.
A. signs
B. sight
C. signals
D. signatures
We can (29) _______ other people in many different ways
A. talk to
B. talk with
C. communicate to
D. communicate with
Bees dance and tell other bees where (30) _______ food. Elephants make sounds that humans can’t hear.
A. finding
B. found
C. to find
D. they find
But this is nothing (31) _______ to what people can do.
A. compare
B. comparing
C. is compared
D. compared
Radio, film, and television (32) _______ a huge influence on society in the last hundred years.
A. have
B. have had
C. are having
D. had
But there is (33) _______ information that it is difficult to know what is important and what isn’t. Modem media is changing our world every minute of every day.
A. so much
B. such much
C. so many
D. too much
During our lifetime most of us have some experience of either owning a pet or being in (7) _______ contact with someone who does.
A. near
B. close
C. narrow
D. tight
Various (8) _______ influence one’s choice of pet, from your reasons for getting a pet to your lifestyle.
A. facets
B. elements
C. factors
D. points
Everything must be (9) _______ into account, from food and bedding, to vaccinations and veterinary bills.
A. considering
B. held
C. taken
D. kept
You must be prepared to (10) _______ time on your pet, which involves shopping for it, cleaning and feeling it.
A. take
B. waste
C. occupy
D. spend
Pets such as turtles and goldfish can be cheap and convenient, but if you prefer affectionate pets, a friendly cat or dog would be more (11)
A. suited
B. appropriate
C. likely
D. good
Most Americans eat three meals (10) ______ the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
A. in
B. for
C. on
D. during
On Sundays "brunch" is a (11) ______ of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 am.
A. addition
B. connection
C. combination
D. attachment
For breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (12) ______ in a bowl, a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine.
A. each other
B. together
C. one another
D. others
Lunch and dinner are more (13) ______.
A. vary
B. variety
C. varied
D. various
How do you (14) ______ the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork, and a dessert fork?
A. say
B. talk
C. speak
D. tell
We (15)___ well over three million tons of the stuff in Japan each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away.
A. consign
B. import
C. consume
D. remove
A high proportion of our animal consumption is in the (16)____ of packaging
A. form
B. way
C. type
D. kind
and this constitutes about seven percent by weight, of our domestic(17) ____ .
A. goods
B. refuse
C. rubble
D. requirements
The plastics themselves are extremely energy - rich – they have a higher calorific(18) ____ than coal
A. effect
B. degree
C. value
D. demand
and one methodn of “recovery” strongly (19)____ by plastic manufacturers if the conversion of waste plastic into a fuel.
A. argued
B. presented
C. desired
D. favored
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Tet marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar calendar to manage their crops, the start of the year.
A. traditional ones
B. minority people
C. farmers
D. old people
The government decided to pull down the old building adter asking for the ideas from the local resident.
A. renovate
B. purchase
C. maintain
D. demolish
Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth.
A. instant
B. available
C. direct
D. facial
With so many daily design resources, how do you stay-up-date with technology without spending too much time on it?
A. connect to the Internet all day
B. update new status
C. use social network daily
D. get latest information
I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. being considerate of things
B. remembering to do right things.
C. forgetful of one’s past
D. often forgetting things.
Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.
A. informative
B. delighted
C. exciting
D. essential
We can use either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication.
A. using gesture
B. using speech
C. using verbs
D. using facial expressions
We are a very close- knit family.
A. need each other.
B. are close to each other.
C. have very close relationship with each other.
D. are polite to each other.
Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so
finely that she could identify friends by their personal odors.
A. classify
B. communicate with
C. describe
D. recognize
The device is very sophisticated and should only be operated by someone who
is familiar with it.
A. delicate
B. complex
C. fragile
D. resilient
Since the death of Laura's father, her mother has become a breadwinner to support the family.
A. a person who bakes bread every morning
B. a bakery-owner
C. a person who delivers bread to make money
D. a person who goes out to work to earn money
Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there.
A. a beloved member
B. a bad and embarrassing member
C. the only child
D. the eldest child
A living cell is a marvel of detailed and complex structure.
A. magnification
B. invention
C. swiftness
D. wonder
A striking example of a successful multiethnic country is Switzerland, where French, German, and Italian speakers from diverse religious groups live and work harmony and prosperity.
A. remarkable
B. legitimate
C. spontaneous
D. characteristic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions.
The shop assistants: "This is my last portable CD player. I'll let you have it for fifty dollars."
Stevenson: " _____________?"
A. Could you give me your last CD
B. Could you give me a disccount
C. Could you possibly give me fifty dollars
D. Can you tell me your favourite type of music
Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?"
Salesgirl: "_____"
A. No, the shop is closed in half an hour
B. Sorry, only cash is accepted here
C. Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars
D. Sure, the changing rooms are over there
Hoa is asking Hai, who is sitting at a corner of the room, seeming too shy.
-Hoa: “Why aren’t you taking part in our activities? ______”
-Hai: “ Yes, I can. Certainly”
A. Can you help me with this decorations?.
B. Can I help you?
C. Shall I take your hat off?
D. Could you please show me how to get the nearest post office?
Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
-Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?”
-Mary: “______”
A. That’s very kind of you.
B. What a pity!.
C. I can’t agree more.
D. Not a chance
John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer-by the way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
-John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?”
-Passer-by: “______”.
A. Not way, sorry.
B. Just round the comer over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary!
D. There’s no traffic near here.
Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
-Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!”
-Lora: “______”.
A. No, I don't think so.
D. Thanks, my mum bought it.
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s.
D. Thanks, my mum bought it.
Two friends Diana and Anne are talking with each other about their shopping.
-Diana: “Look at this catalog, Anne. I think l want to get this red blouse”.
-Anne: “______”.
A. Don't you have one like this in blue?
B. That's a long way to go, dear.
C. No, thank you
D. I'll go myself, then.
Henry is talking to his mother.
-Henry: “ I've passed my driving test”.
-His mother: “______”.
A. All right.
B. That's too bad.
C. That's a good idea.
D. Congratulations!
Jane: “Would you rather have coffee or orange juice?”
Susan: “______”.
A. I like both
B. I have either
C. Either, please
D. I’d rather to have coffee
Khanh: “I’d like the blue jacket, please! Can I try it on?”
Tien: “Yes, ______”.
A. you would
B. you must
C. certainly
D. you do
Tung: “Your shoes are terrific, Tuan. The colour quite suits you.”
Tuan: “______”
A. Really?
B. Do you like them?
C. You must be kidding. My shirt is nice, isn’t it?
D. I’m glad you like them.
Lan: “Would you say the Great Wall is among the seven man-made wonders of the world?”
Trang: “_______”
A. That’s the least I could do.
B. Do you think so, too?
C. There’s no doubt about that.
D. It was created by ancient Chinese people, wasn’t it?
Interviewer: "What sort of job are you looking for?" - Curtis: "_______."
A. No, I don't think so. I'd really prefer something outdoors.
B. Oh, for me the most important is job satisfaction and I can have some work experience.
C. As a student, the most interesting thing about the job is working with people.
D. Well, I'm still in school, so I want something either in the evening or on the weekend.
Peter: "Hi, David, do you think it's possible for you to have a talk sometime today?" - David: "_____."
A. I'd love to, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today.
B. No more time for me. I have to work with my boss.
C. I wish I had been free yesterday to have time with you.
D. Excuse me; however, I'm so busy all day from morning
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. attempts
B. conserves
C. obeys
D. studies
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. vacation
B. nation
C. question
D. exhibition
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. campus
B. plane
C. game
D. base
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. enjoyed
B. loved
C. joined
D. helped
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. subscribed
B. launched
C. inspired
D. welcomed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. sour
B. hour
C. pour
D. flour
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. finished
B. escaped
C. damaged
D. promised
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. clothes
B. couches
C. bosses
D. boxes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. advises
B. raises
C. devises
D. goes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. example
B. exotic
C. excellent
D. exhaust
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. volunteer
B. trust
C. fuss
D. judge
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. houses
B. services
C. passages
D. techniques
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. average
B. natural
C. family
D. already
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. breakfast
B. feature
C. peasant
D. pleasure
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate their position accurately.
A. carelessly
B. imprecisely
C. uneasily
D. untruthfully
He is very absent – minded . He is likely to forget things or to think about something different from what he should be thinking about.
A. retentive
B. unforgettable
C. old – fashioned
D. easy – going
This boy is poorly-educated and doesn’t know how to behave properly.
A. ignorant
B. uneducated
C. knowledgeable
D. rude
Urbanization is the shift of people moving from rural to urban areas, and the result is the growth of cities.
A. transposition
B. maintenance
C. variation
D. movement
Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested
B. dissatisfied
C. excited
D. shocked
I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently
B. cleverly
C. reasonably
D. brutally
They believe that life will be far better than it is today, so they tend to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be confident
B. be smart
C. be optimistic
D. be pessimistic
English is a compulsory. subject in most of the schools in Vietnam.
A. required
B. optional
C. paid
D. dependent
I prefer secure jobs because I don’t like keeping on moving and changing all the time.
A. challenging
B. demanding
C. safe
D. stable
The format allowed me to offer constructive criticism and ensure that their conversation remained on track during the project.
A. useful
B. negative
C. meaningful
D. positive
His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist. He has won a lot of prizes.
A. difficulty
B. barrier
C. advantage
D. disadvantage
Both universities speak highly of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the future.
A. express disapproval of
B. voice opinions on
C. find favor with
D. resolve a conflict over
Organized research may discourage novel approaches and inhibit creativity, so seminal discoveries are still likely to be made by inventors in the classic individualistic tradition.
A. common
B. coherent
C. varied
D. unbiased
In the Egyptian calendar, the first practical calendar created, the advent of Sirius in the morning sky before sunrise marked the beginning of the annual flooding of the Nile.
A. functional
B. inefficient
C. accurate
D. standard
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. decent
B. reserve
C. confide
D. appeal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. stimulate
B. sacrifice
C. devastate
D. determine
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. parent
B. attempt
C. women
D. dinner
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. assistance
B. appearance
C. position
D. confidence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. conserve
B. achieve
C. employ
D. waver
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. perseverance
B. application
C. agriculture
D. dedication
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. signal
B. instance
C. airport
D. mistake
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. chemistry
B. decision
C. statistics
D. attention
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. preparation
B. transportation
C. diagnostic
D. technology
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. summer
B. carpet
C. visit
D. include
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. polite
B. roommate
C. diverse
D. apply
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. interfere
B. athletics
C. agrarian
D. available
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. enterprise
B. category
C. vacancy
D. contribute
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. present
B. appeal
C. dissolve
D. eject
“How do you like your steak done?” - “_______.”
A. I don’t like it
B. Very little
C. Well done
D. Very much
"Oops! I’m sorry for stepping on your foot" – “______.”
A. Never mind
B. You don't mind
C. You're welcome
D. That's fine
Jack is going to London to study next week.
- Betty: “____________”
- Jack: “Thanks. I will write to you when I come to London.”
A. Better luck next time!
B. Have a go!
C. God bless you!
D. Have a nice trip!
After finishing the duty at the company at 6 p.m.
- Anna: “Shall we eat out tonight?”
- Jane: “___________”
A. It is very kind of you to invite me.
B. You are very welcome.
C. That’s a great idea.
D. That’s understandable.
"Excuse me. Where’s the parking lot?" - “___________”
A. Why do you ask me? I don’t know.
B. Do you get lost? I do too.
C. You missed the turn. It’s back that way
D. You are going the wrong way. It’s not here.
Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: "Shall I help you with your suitcase?” - Mary: “___________”
A. Not a chance.
B. That’s very kind of you.
C. I can’t agree more.
D. What a pity!
- Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?” - Gina: “____________”
A. That’s no approval
B. Yes, I’ve known him for years
C. No, the line is busy
D. It’s much too high
- “Would you bother if I had a look at your paper?” - “____________”
A. You’re welcome
B. Well, actually I’d rather you didn’t
C. That’s a good idea
D. Oh, I didn’t realize that
Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Thang: "What do you think about the novel?"
Huong: "_______"
A. I wish I could buy one.
B. I can't agree with you more.
C. Yes, let's read it so many times.
D. The best I've ever read!
An old gentleman, who is not sure where to go for the summer holiday, is asking a travel agent for advice. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Gentleman: “Can you recommend any places for this summer holiday?”
Agent: "_______"
A. Yes, please go to other agencies
B. A package tour to the Spratly Islands would be perfect, sir
C. I don’t think you could afford a tour to Singapore, sir
D. No, you cannot recommend any places
– “Would you like some more tea?” – “_______”
A. Yes, please
B. Yes, thanks
C. No, thank
D. No, please
“That’s a nice dress you are wearing” – “_______”
A. I’m glad you like it
B. That’s alright
C. That’s nice
D. You’re quite right
Tom: I thought your tennis game was a lot better today, Tony.
Johny: _______ ! I thought it was terrible.
A. No, I don’t think so
B. You can say that again
C. Thanks! Same to you
D. You’ve got to be kidding
John: “I think that a happy marriage should be based on love.”
- Rachel: “ _______ .”
A. Yes. I completely agree with you
B. Thank you.
C. No, it shouldn’t.
D. You think so?
- Jack: “Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?”
- Alex: “ _______ . Will pennies do?”'
A. I know
B. Never mind
C. I am sure
D. Let me see
Waiter: “May I take your order now, sir?”
- Mr. Smith: “ _______ .”'
A. Thanks, I’ve really had enough
B. Ok, here is my bill
C. Yes, I’d like some fish and chips
D. Sure, it’s delicious
Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”
- Jenifer: “_________ .
A.I’d love it
B.That’s nice of you to say so
C. I couldn’t agree with you more
D. Don’t mention it
Anne: “ Fancy a bite to eat?”
Barbara: “_____”
A. No thanks, I've just had some.
B. No thanks, I've just had something.
C. No thanks, I'm not neatly very thirsty.
D. No thanks, I'm trying to give up.
Receptionist: “ Good morning.”
Chris: “ Good morning. I’ve come to ____ Mrs. Dabria.”
A.see
B. visit
C.do business with
D.hold a talk with
Mike an Joe are talking about transport in the future.
- Mike: “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?”
- Joe: “_____
A.I’m afraid I can’t.
B. What for? There are quite a few around.
C. Why not? There have been cars without drivers.
D. I’m glad you like it.
John is in Hanoi and wants to change some money. He asks the local passer-by the way to the bank. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest bank, please?” - Passer-by: “_______.”
A. Not way, sorry
B. Just round the corner over there
C. Look it up in a dictionary!
D. There’s no traffic near here
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Fifty minutes are the maximum length of time allotted for the exam.
A. are
B. length
C. maximum
D. allotted
For its establishment, ASEAN Tourism Association has played an important role in promoting and developing ASEAN Tourism services.
A. Tourism Association
B. played
C. in promoting and developing
D. For its
The occean probably distinguishes the earth from other planets of the solar system, for scientists believe that large bodies of water are not existing on the other planets.
A. probably
B. for
C. are not existing
D. from
Our teacher encourages us using a dictionary whenever we are unsure of the meaning of a word.
A. of
B. using
C. meaning of a word
D. whenever
The number of students attending universities to study economics have increased steadily in the last few years.
A. economics
B. of students
C. have
D. attending
I am not fond of reading fiction books as they are imaginable ones which are not real.
A. imaginable
B. as
C. fond of
D. are
It is (A) recommended that (B) people (C) to take regular (D) exercise.
A. recommended
B. people
C. to take regular
D. exercise
(A) More than ten students (B) have failed the exam, (C) that surprised (D) the class teacher.
A. More than
B. have failed
C. that
D. the
The world is becoming more (A) industrialized and the number of animal (B) species that have become (C) extinct (D) have increased.
A. industrialized
B. species
C. extinct
D. have
Today the (A) number of people (B) whom enjoy winter sports (C) is almost double (D) that of twenty years ago.
A. number
B. whom
C. is
D. that
There (A) are probably (B) around 3,000 languages (C) speaking in (D) the world.
A. are
B. around
C. speaking
D. the world
A) The novelist Shirley Hazzard is noted (B) for the insight, poetic style, and (C) sensitive she (D) demonstrates in her works.
A. The
B. for
C. sensitive
D. demonstrates
(A) A person's body postures, movements (B) but positions more often tell us (C) exactly (D) what they mean.
A. A person's
B. but
C. exactly
D. what
I believe that (A) only very self-confident, (B) knowledge and attentive students (C) will prefer 100% of (D) eye contact time.
A. only very
B. knowledge
C. will prefer
D. eye contact time.
(A)The major goals of primary education is (B) to achieve basic literacy (C) and numeracy (D) among all students.
A. The major goals
B. to achieve
C. and
D. among all students
Children are expected to make the right thing both at school and at home.
A. to make
B. the
C. are expected
D. both
We will have a fund-raising dinner at Rex Hotel tonight.
A. at
B. will have
C. a
D. fund-raising
It was on 12th April, 1961 when the first human, a Soviet cosmonaut, flew into space.
A. a Soviet cosmonaut
B. when
C. flew
D. into space
In many places in the world, social or religious restrictions which prevent women from travelling freely.
A. in
B. religious
C. which
D. freely
Exceeding speed limits and fail to wear safety belts are two common causes of automobile death.
A. Exceeding
B. fail
C. safety belts
D. causes
If you have some sufficient knowledge of English, you can make yourself understand almost everywhere.
A. some
B. of
C. understand
D. almost
A. production B. propaganda C. promotion D. proceed
A. production
B. propaganda
C. promotion
D. proceed
A. express B. exciting C. expensive D. exhibition
A. express
B. exciting
C. expensive
D. exhibition
A. mended B. faced C. objected D. waited
A. mended
B. faced
C. objected
D. waited
A. buses B. charges C. lorries D. bushes
A. buses
B. charges
C. lorries
D. bushes
A. fossil B. session C. discuss D. progress
A. fossil
B. session
C. discuss
D. progress
A. talked B. naked C. liked D. asked
A. talked
B. naked
C. liked
D. asked
A. machine B. change C. chalk D. chocolate
A. machine
B. change
C. chalk
D. chocolate
A. maps B. laughs C. calls D. costs
A. maps
B. laughs
C. calls
D. costs
A. species B. themes C. medicines D. plates
A. species
B. themes
C. medicines
D. plates
A. explored B. named C. travelled D. separated
A. explored
B. named
C. travelled
D. separated
A. depends B. years C. temples D. parents
A. depends
B. years
C. temples
D. parents
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
A. filled
B. missed
C. ploughed
D. watched
A. bride B. obliged C. determine D. require
A. bride
B. obliged
C. determine
D. require
A. speaks B. photographs C. halves D. bats
A. speaks
B. photographs
C. halves
D. bats
A. laughed B. sacrificedC. cooked D. explained
A. laughed
B. sacrificed
C. cooked
D. explained
A. airports B. ways C. questionsD. pictures
A. airports
B. ways
C. questions
D. pictures
A. conditionB. option C. suggestion D. relation
A. condition
B. option
C. suggestion
D. relation
A. acquaintance B. acquire C. admirable D. arrival
A. acquaintance
B. acquire
C. admirable
D. arrival
A. moment B. monument C. slogan D. quotient
A. moment
B. monument
C. slogan
D. quotient
A. bother B. worthy C. weather D. wealthy
A. bother
B. worthy
C. weather
D. wealthy
A. coach B. goat C. toad D. broad
A. coach
B. goat
C. toad
D. broad
A. laughs B. mouths C. slopes D. presidents
A. laughs
B. mouths
C. slopes
D. presidents
She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor
B. broke
C. wealthy
D. kind
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. relaxed
B. comfortable
C. possessive
D. busy
I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. Unsuccessful
B. hopeful
C. successful
D. hopeless
School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. paid
B. required
C.divided.
D. depended
Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A. question
B. violate
C. disregard
D. follow
A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for the underprivileged in the remote areas of the country.
A. rich citizens
B. active members
C. poor inhabitants
D. enthusiastic people
His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.
A. showy
B. expensive
C. large
D. ossified
After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.
A. requesting
B. trying
C. offering
D. deciding
The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
A. taken off
B. went off
C. put on
D. hold up
In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.
A. initiated
B. appalled
C. devoted
D. mounted
School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended
B. required
C. divided
D. paid
Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. clean
B. encounter
C. arrive
D. happen
Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society
A. informative
B. delighted
C. important
D. exciting
Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help
B. prepared
C. attempt
D. be busy
It takes me 15 minutes to get ready.
A. to prepare
B. to wake up
C. to go
D. to get
Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off
B. setting up
C. growing well
D. closing down
It’s a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it twice
A. to think it over
B. to make it better
C. to make up for it
D. to think out of time
He insisted on listening to the entire story.”
A. part
B. funny
C. whole
D. interesting
Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area.
A. durable
B. ongoing
C. temporary
D. enduring
Before you begin the exam paper, always read the instructions carefully.
A. orders
B. answers
C. rules
D. direction
The way the care-taker treated those little children was deplorable. She must be punished for what she did.
A. respectable
B. unacceptable
C. mischievous
D. satisfactory
At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on his mind.
A.Never
B. Always
C. Hardly
D. Sometimes
There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and fanners are having trouble.
A. abundant
B. adequate
C. unsatisfactory
D. dominant
We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime. We do not think that he did it.
A. crimeless
B. skillful
C. clean
D. guilty
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity
B. excess
C. small quantity
D. sufficiency
During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding back
B. holding at
C. holding by
D. holding to
Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.
A. easy to find
B. difficult to access
C. unlikely to happen
D. impossible to reach
We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment
B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something
D. as long as expected
The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
A. associate
B. separate
C. cooperate
D. assemble
In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
The United States is a major influence in the United Nations
A. main
B. real
C. minor
D. true
More people are now employed in service industries than in manufacturing.
A. jobless
B. having jobs
C. trained
D. vulnerable
Fill each of the blank below with a suitable word from the reading passage.
A. unimportant
B. irrelevant
C. uninteresting
D. impossible
Why did parents oppose to the ideas of sending their children to the special class at first?
A. unlimited
B. everyday
C. normal
D. undefined
That is a well-hehaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about.”
A. behaving nice
B. good behavior
C. behaving improperly
D. behaving cleverly
It's not polite to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. unfriendly
B. discourteous
C. unacceptable
D. nice
We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint.
A. explicable
B. unintelligible
C. clear
D. ambiguous
I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently
B. cleverly
C. reasonably
D. brutally
The news has been greeted with dismay by local business leaders.
A. disappoinment
B. depression
C. happiness
D. pessimism
Allow me to fill your glass
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
He is over the moon about his examination result.
A.stressed
B. very sad
C.very happy
D.satisfied
The only means of access to the station is through a dark subway.
A.arrival
B. admission
C. outlet
D.output
At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her
statements.
A. provided evidence for
B. got information from
C. borrowed color from
D. gave no proof of
The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.
A. privately
B. safely
C. publicly
D. dangerously
A. geographical B. economics C. compulsory D. education
A. geographical
B. economics
C. compulsory
D. education
A. comfortable B. excellent C. communicate D. confident
A. comfortable
B. excellent
C. communicate
D. confident
A. employerB. reunite C. understand D. recommend
A. employer
B. reunite
C. understand
D. recommend
A. study B. compare C. eastward D. frighten
A. study
B. compare
C. eastward
D. frighten
A. catastropic B. preservation C. fertilizer D. electronic
A. catastropic
B. preservation
C. fertilizer
D. electronic
A. participant B. individual C. publicity D. competitive
A. participant
B. individual
C. publicity
D. competitive
A. manage B. shortage C. village D. encourage
A. manage
B. shortage
C. village
D. encourage
A. provide B. machine C. lesson D. important
A. provide
B. machine
C. lesson
D. important
A. newspaper B. dedicate C. timetable D. commercial
A. newspaper
B. dedicate
C. timetable
D. commercial
A. between B. working C. teacher D. lovely
A. between
B. working
C. teacher
D. lovely
A. holiday B. adventure C. industry D. certainly
A. holiday
B. adventure
C. industry
D. certainly
A. finish B. pastime C. summe D. begin
A. finish
B. pastime
C. summe
D. begin
A. possible B. attention C. responsible D. supportive
A. possible
B. attention
C. responsible
D. supportive
A. household B. secure C. arrive D. attract
A. household
B. secure
C. arrive
D. attract
A. verbal B. signal C. common D. attract
A. verbal
B. signal
C. common
D. attract
A. biologist B. certificate C. academicD. curriculum
A. biologist
B. certificate
C. academic
D. curriculum
A. economics B. regulation C. individual D. inspection
A. economics
B. regulation
C. individual
D. inspection
A. evolutionB. comprehend C. speculation D. explosive
A. evolution
B. comprehend
C. speculation
D. explosive
A. rhetoric B. dynamic C. climatic D. phonetic
A. rhetoric
B. dynamic
C. climatic
D. phonetic
A. medievalB. malarial C. mediocreD. magnificent
A. medieval
B. malarial
C. mediocre
D. magnificent
A. stagnant B. tableland C. survive D. swallow
A. stagnant
B. tableland
C. survive
D. swallow
A. quality B. solution C. compliment D. energy
A. quality
B. solution
C. compliment
D. energy
Peter: “……………………………………”
Tim: “What happened?”
A. What did you do today?
B. I had a bad day.
C. How was your day?
D. Have a nice day.
“Don’t fail to look after yourself, Mary!” – “…………………………………”
A. Of course, you’re an adult.
B. Oh, I knew about that.
C. Thanks, me too.
D. Thanks, I will.
Let’s meet outside the theatre.
………………….
A. Yes, let us do it.
B. What about?
C. Is 6.30 all right?
D. I’d like to go to the concert.
- Laura: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Maria: “ ___.”
A. No problem
B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. Of course not, it’s not costly
D. I think so
- Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?"
- Susan: " ___."
A. I don't agree, I'm afraid
B. That would be great
C. You’re welcome
D. I feel very bored
Peter: “……………………………………”
Tim: “What happened?”
A. What did you do to day?
B. I had a bad day.
C. How was your day?
D. Have a nice day.
Don’t fail to look after yourself, Mary!” – “…………………………………”
A. Of course, you’re an adult.
B. Oh, I knew about that.
C. Thanks, me too.
D. Thanks, I will
– Sorry, do I know you? _____?
A. Fine, thanks. And you
B. How do you do
C. We’ve met before, haven’t we
D. Are your luggages these ones
– _____?
– No, that’s Helen’s.
A. Is this your luggage
B. Are these your luggages
C. Is your luggage red
D. Are your luggages these ones
Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!”
John: “______”
A. In fact, I myself don’t like it
B. You’re welcomed.
C. I’m glad you like it.
D. But do you know how much it costs?
“Would you like something to eat?” –
“______.I’m not hungry now”
A. Yes, I would
B. No, no problem
C. No, thanks
D. Yes, it is
– “How do you like your steak done?”
– “ ______.”
A. Very much
B. Well done
C. Very little
D. I don’t like it much
John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “______”
A. There’s no doubt about it
B. Well, that’s very surprising.
C. Of course not. Youbet!
D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea
– Jones: “It seems to me that the summer is nice here.”
– Tam: “_____. It’s really lovely.”
A. You’re exactly right
B. You’re dead wrong
C. I couldn’t agree less
D. You could be right
– Anna: “In my opinion, children always watch too much TV.”
– Tom: “_____.”
A. Completely
B. Of course
C. Totally
D. Absolutely
Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
- Susan: “Oops! I’m sorry, Denise.”
- Denise: “ ”
A. You shouldn’t do that.
B. It’s alright.
C. You are welcome.
D. It’s nonsense.
Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”
- Jenifer: “ ”
A. I’d love it.
B. That’s nice of you to say so.
C. I couldn’t agree more.
D. Don’t mention it.
– “Have you _____ traveled to New York?”
– “Yes, _____.
A. once/ once
B. yet/ never
C. never/ never
D. ever/ once
– David: “Thanks for your help, Mary.”
– Mary: “_____.”
A. With you
B. It’s my pleasure
C. Never remind me
D. With all my heart
– Mr. Black: “What shall I do when I want to call you?”
– Nurse: “_____.”
A. You shall find the red button.
B. Press the red button on the left.
C. I’d come every ten minutes
D. Stay here and enjoy yourself.
– Customer: “Can I have a look at that pullover, please?”
– Salesgirl: “_____.”
A. It’s much cheaper.
B. Which one? This one?
C. Sorry, it is out of stock.
D. Can I help you?
– “What do you do for a living?”
– “_____”
A. I work in a bank
B. I want to be a doctor, I guess
C. It’s hard work, you know
D. I get a high salary, you know
–: “Excuse me. I’m your new neighbor. I just moved in.”
– “_____”
A. Sorry, I don’t know
B. I’m afraid not.
C. Where to, sir?
D. Oh, I don’t think so
A. chamber B. ancient C. danger D. ancestor
A. chamber
B. ancient
C. danger
D. ancestor
A. smoothlyB. southern C. breath D. airworthy
A. smoothly
B. southern
C. breath
D. airworthy
A. builds B. destroys C. occurs D. prevents
A. builds
B. destroys
C. occurs
D. prevents
A. drought B. fought C. bought D. brought
A. drought
B. fought
C. bought
D. brought
A. reliable B. liquid C. revival D. final
A. reliable
B. liquid
C. revival
D. final
A. measure B. pleasure C. treasure D. ensure
A. measure
B. pleasure
C. treasure
D. ensure
A. university B. understand C. discussion D. industrial
A. university
B. understand
C. discussion
D. industrial
A. sort B. seem C. sun D. sure
A. sort
B. seem
C. sun
D. sure
A. chamber B. ancient C. danger D. ancestor
A. chamber
B. ancient
C. danger
D. ancestor
A. smoothly B. southern C. breath D. airworthy
A. smoothly
B. southern
C. breath
D. airworthy
A. meat B. team C. seaD. clear
A. meat
B. team
C. sea
D. clear
A. laid B. fairC. repair D. pair
A. laid
B. fair
C. repair
D. pair
A. practicedB. stamped C. indulged D. accomplished
A. practiced
B. stamped
C. indulged
D. accomplished
A. friends B. tunes C. clubs D. stamps
A. friends
B. tunes
C. clubs
D. stamps
A. comfortable B. syllable C. able D. capable
A. comfortable
B. syllable
C. able
D. capable
A. habitat B. protection C. essential D. priority
A. habitat
B. protection
C. essential
D. priority
A. finished B. developed C. defeated D. looked
A. finished
B. developed
C. defeated
D. looked
A. hesitate B. reserve C. physics D. basic
A. hesitate
B. reserve
C. physics
D. basic
A. countryman B. postman C. policeman D. commander
A. countryman
B. postman
C. policeman
D. commander
A. boats B. speaks C. beliefs D. leaves
A. boats
B. speaks
C. beliefs
D. leaves
A. attract B. across C. actor D. factor
A. attract
B. across
C. actor
D. factor
A. collect B. concept C. conceal D. consume
A. collect
B. concept
C. conceal
D. consume
A. accompany B. category C. shortcoming D. newcomer
A. accompany
B. category
C. shortcoming
D. newcomer
A. caring B. sacrifice C. hand D. panda
A. caring
B. sacrifice
C. hand
D. panda
When you cross the street, be careful and be on the alert for the bus.
A. Look for
B. watch out for
C. search for
D. watch for
He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime
A. complain
B. exchange
C. explain
D. arrange
When you cross the street, be careful and be on the alert for the bus
A. Look for
B. watch out for
C. search for
D. watch for
He seems to make the same mistake over and over again.
A. for good
B. by the way
C. repeatedly
D. in vain
In many countries people who are jobless get unemployment benefit
A. dole
B. pension
C. fee
D. scholarship
Computers are recent accomplishments in our time
A. structures
B. achievements
C. calculations
D. documents
When you cross the street, be careful and be on the alert for the bus.
A. Look for
B. watch out for
C. search for
D. watch for
He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime
A. complain
B. exchange
C. explain
D. arrange
Because the jury had reached a deadlock, the judge called for a retrial.
A. reduction
B. disagreement
C. impasse
D. verdict
His tenacious personality made him top salesperson in the company.
A. explosive
B. charming
C. tenable
D. persistent
She had no qualms about lying to the police
A. distress
B. impunity
C. persevere
D. scruple
We admired the expertise with which he prepared the meal
A. activity
B. courage
C. mastery
D. effort
I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic
A. reasonable
B. wonderful
C. pretty high
D. accept
I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry
A. successful
B. hopeless
C. hopeful
D. unsuccessful
The pilot miraculously serviced the crash unscathed.
A. unsurprised
B. unhurt
C. unhappy
D. undeterred
Ponce de Leon searched in vain for a means of rejuvenating the aged.
A. making weary again
B. making wealthy again
C. making young again
D. making merry again
The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
A. help
B. allow
C. make
D. employ
My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject.
A. clever
B. practical
C. studious
D. helpful
The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.
A. revived
B. surprised
C. connived
D. survived
She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. wealthy
B. kind
C. broke
D. poor
We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
A. monthly payment
B. cash and carry
C. credit card
D. piece by piece
The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking examinations, making applications to the University, and extending their visas
A. hectic
B. eccentric
C. fanatic
D. prolific
Mr. Young, general manager of the emergency response division of AMSA, said that the debris was spotted along a busy shipping route and could be containers that had fallen off cargo vessels
A. seen
B. collected
C. shot
D. analyzed
Ten years ago the Republic of Ireland became the first country in the world to lay down a workplace smoking ban.
A. expose
B. suggest
C. introduce
D. purpose
In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear
B. obvious
C. thin
D. insignificant
Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court
A. failed to pay
B. paid in full
C. had a bad personality
D. was paid much money
In the final match between Liverpool and Manchester United, viewers witnessed the deadly strike’s 11th goal of the season.
A. mortal
B. unhealthy
C. lethal
D. immortal
Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court
A. failed to pay
B. paid in full
C. had a bad personality
D. was paid much money
His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
A. elicited
B. irregular
C. secret
D. legal
Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court
A. failed to pay
B. paid in full
C. had a bad personality
D. was paid much money
His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
A. elicited
B. irregular
C. secret
D. legal
In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear
B. obvious
C. thin
D. insignificant
These investments have remained dormant for several years
A. clever
B. active
C. energetic
D. invisible
It was not for his friend to abate the confidence
A. free
B. augment
C. provoke
D. wane
I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer
A. unplanned
B. intention
C. deliberate
D. odd
The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country
A. soak
B. permanent
C. complicated
D. guest
Friendship changed to antipathy when the settlers took the Indian’s land.
A. fright
B. hatred
C. amity
D. hostility
During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding back
B. holding to
C. holding by
D. holding at
Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. busy with
B. free from
C. relaxed about
D. interested in
Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. big
B. sudden
C. gradual
D. small
Henry has found a temporary job in a factory.
A. eternal
B. genuine
C. permanent
D. satisfactory
Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. amicable
B. inapplicable
C. hostile
D. futile
At school, people always used to take the mickey out of him for having red hair.
A. to say he is like Mickey Mouse
B. to tease or make fun of
C. to hurt someone badly
D. to give a compliment
The girl has a bazillion clothes already, she does not need to buy any more.
A. a great deal of
B. a heap of
C. a good number
D. a small amount
He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week
A. fresh
B. disobedient
C. obedient
D. understanding
I am afraid t haven’t allowed him enough initiative, said Father Payne; that’s a bad habit of mine.
A. determination
B. encouragement
C. beginning
D. cowardice
A. operationB. supervision C. reinforce D. committee
A. operation
B. supervision
C. reinforce
D. committee
A. overlookB. influential C. furniture D. oceanic
A. overlook
B. influential
C. furniture
D. oceanic
A. buffalo B. dinosaur C. elephant D. mosquito
A. buffalo
B. dinosaur
C. elephant
D. mosquito
A. apply B. anthem C. appear D. attend
A. apply
B. anthem
C. appear
D. attend
A. reduce B. offer C. apply D. persuade
A. reduce
B. offer
C. apply
D. persuade
A. inventor B. physicist C. president D. property
A. inventor
B. physicist
C. president
D. property
A. mysterious B. historicalC. particular D. heritage
A. mysterious
B. historical
C. particular
D. heritage
A. scenery B. festival C. atmosphere D. location
A. scenery
B. festival
C. atmosphere
D. location
A. operation B. supervision C. reinforce D. committee
A. operation
B. supervision
C. reinforce
D. committee
A. overlook B. influential C. furniture D. oceanic
A. overlook
B. influential
C. furniture
D. oceanic
A. considerate B. photographer C. community D. circumstance
A. considerate
B. photographer
C. community
D. circumstance
A. apply B. anthem C. appear D. attend
A. apply
B. anthem
C. appear
D. attend
A. buffalo B. dinosaur C. elephant D. mosquito
A. buffalo
B. dinosaur
C. elephant
D. mosquito
A. relate B. protect C. compose D. settle
A. relate
B. protect
C. compose
D. settle
A. community B. emotional C. conversion D. element
A. community
B. emotional
C. conversion
D. element
A. pedestrian B. incredible C. vegetarian D. associate
A. pedestrian
B. incredible
C. vegetarian
D. associate
A. bamboo B. forget C. deserve D. channel
A. bamboo
B. forget
C. deserve
D. channel
A. endanger B. furniture C. determine D. departure
A. endanger
B. furniture
C. determine
D. departure
A. relation B. arrange C. summary D. eliminate
A. relation
B. arrange
C. summary
D. eliminate
A. different B. important C. essential D. negation
A. different
B. important
C. essential
D. negation
A. introduce B. volunteer C. understand D. mechanized
A. introduce
B. volunteer
C. understand
D. mechanized
A. mushroom B. mountain C. movement D. moustache
A. mushroom
B. mountain
C. movement
D. moustache
A. architect B. electric C. mineral D. luxury
A. architect
B. electric
C. mineral
D. luxury
A. imagine B. horizon C. property D. computer
A. imagine
B. horizon
C. property
D. computer
- David: “Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?”
- Lisa: “ ___________ ”
A. I’m sorry. I don’t know that.
B. Not at all. Go ahead.
C. Not so bad. And you?
D. That would be nice.
- John : “What kind of job would you like?
- Tim: “___________”.
A. No, thanks
B. I heard it was very good
C. Anything to do with computers
D. Anytime after next week
David: “________” Mike: “I won’t say no!”
A. How are things with you, Mike?
B. What about playing badminton this afternoon?
C. Mike, do you know where the scissors are?
D. What’s your favourite drink, tea or coffee?
John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer-by the way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?”
- Passer-by: “_______”
A. No way! I hate him
B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary!
D. There’s no traffic near here
Sarah has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much.
- Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Sarah!”
- Sarah: “_______”
A. No, I don’t think so,
B. Oh, you don’t like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s
D. I like it.
Ken and Laura are saying goodbye to each other after going to LOTTE Center. And they are going to have a date with each other later.
- Laura: “Well, it’s getting late. Maybe we could get together sometime.”
- Ken: “..................... “
A. Nice to see back you
B. Take it easy
C. Sounds good. I’ll give you a call
D. Yes, I’ve enjoyed it
Mrs. Smith: “__________”. - Mr. Brown: “Thank you. We are proud of him.”
A. Youi kid is naughty
B. Can we ask your child to take a photo?
C. Your child is just adorable
D. I can give your kid a lift to school
-“-“We’ll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time.” – “________”
A. OK. But I’ll call you later
B. I’ll say we will
C. I’m tired. I’ll go home early
D. What a wonderful idea!
Kate: “Thank you for the lovely present”. - Peter: “____________”
A. I’m pleased you like it
B. No, thanks
C. Go ahead
D. Come on
Sarah: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!” - Mary: - “_____________”
A. Never mention it.
B. Thanks, Sarah. I had it done yesterday
C. Thanks, but I’m afrai
D. Yes, all right.
“Has an annoucement been made about the nine o’clock flight to Paris”
-“______________”.
A. Not yet
B. Yes, it is nine o’clock
C. I don’t think so
D. Sorry, I don’t
“I can speak English well enough to apply for that post.”
-“______________”.
A. Me neither
B. Me too
C. Me either
D. Me also
John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Linda: “___________”
A. Of course not. You bet
B. There is no doubt about it
C. Well, that’s very surprising
D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea
Alice: “How about having a drive to the countryside this weekend?”
Mary: “___________”
A. That’s a good idea
B. Not at all
C. No, thanks
D. Never mind
- Mark: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Phil: “ _______________
A. No problem
B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. I think so.
D. Of course not, it’s not costly.
John: “I didn’t pass my driving test.” - Anna: “__________!”
A. Better luck next time
B. So poor
C. Congratulations
D. That was nice of them
Mary: “It’s a nice day today. Let’s play a game of tennis.”
Linda: “________________”
A. Will we not play?
B. Why not do we play?
C. Why not?
D. Shall not we play?
- Tom: “Would you mind holding the door open for me, please?”
- Mary: “_________.”
A. Oh, with pleasure
B. Ready
C. You’re welcome
D. I can do
Mary is talking to her professor in his office.
- Mary: “Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?”
- Professor: “___________”
A. I like it that you understand.
B. Try your best, Mary.
C. You can borrow books from the library.
D. You mean the podcasts from other students?
Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their upcoming exams.
Diana: “Our midterm exams will start next Tuesday, are you ready?”
Anne: “____________”
A. I’m half ready.
B. God save you.
C. Thank you so much.
D. Don’t mention it!
- “You look beautiful with your new hairstyle!”
- “___________”.
A. Not at all
B. It’s kind of you to say so.
C. Very kind of your part
D. Willingly
Mr John: “What do you do for a living?” Mr Mike: “___________”.
A. I work in a bank
B. I want to be a doctor, I guess
C. It’s hard work, you know
D. I get a high salary, you know
- “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.”
- “_______.”
A. Nothing more to say
B. You can say that again
C. Yes, I hope so
D. No, dogs are very good, too
Hung: “ Thank you very much for a lovely party.”
Hoa : “__________”
A. Have a good day.
B. Thanks.
C. You are welcome.
D. Cheers!
Mike:“A motorbike knocked Tim down” - Mary: “______________”
A. How terrific!
B. Poor him!
C. Why do you say so?
D. What a cheap motorbike!
“Can I get you something to drink?”
A. I’d like some Coke, thanks.
B. Thank you. You’re welcome.
C. Yes, why not?
D. Yes, you can, of course.
Mike: “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise”
Mary: “______________”
A. Well, that’s out of question
B. Your apology is accepted.
C. I am grateful to that.
D. That was very sweet of you.
A. busy B. answer C. person D. basic
A. busy
B. answer
C. person
D. basic
A. laughed B. sacrificedC. cooked D. explained
A. laughed
B. sacrificed
C. cooked
D. explained
A. thanked B. belongedC. cooked D. laughed
A. thanked
B. belonged
C. cooked
D. laughed
A. sour B. hour C. pour D. flour
A. sour
B. hour
C. pour
D. flour
A. takes B. develops C. burns D. laughs
A. takes
B. develops
C. burns
D. laughs
A. century B. culture C. secure D. applicant
A. century
B. culture
C. secure
D. applicant
A. element B. dedicate C. event D. devote
A. element
B. dedicate
C. event
D. devote
A. chemical B. approachC. achieve D. challenge
A. chemical
B. approach
C. achieve
D. challenge
A. expand B. vacancy C. applicant D. category
A. expand
B. vacancy
C. applicant
D. category
A. carpet B. school C. facial D. contact
A. carpet
B. school
C. facial
D. contact
A. contain B. feature C. picture D. culture
A. contain
B. feature
C. picture
D. culture
A. fare B. black C. match D. calcium
A. fare
B. black
C. match
D. calcium
A. future B. refuse C. abuse D. fuss
A. future
B. refuse
C. abuse
D. fuss
A. smoothlyB. southern C. breath D. airworthy
A. smoothly
B. southern
C. breath
D. airworthy
A. accurate B. account C. accept D. accuse
A. accurate
B. account
C. accept
D. accuse
A. predator B. restore C. recollect D. preface
A. predator
B. restore
C. recollect
D. preface
A. chamber B. ancient C. danger D. ancestor
A. chamber
B. ancient
C. danger
D. ancestor
A. choice B. chaos C. charge D. chase
A. choice
B. chaos
C. charge
D. chase
A. sugar B. season C. serious D. secret
A. sugar
B. season
C. serious
D. secret
A. amuse B. purse C. blouse D. please
A. amuse
B. purse
C. blouse
D. please
A. catB. flatC. mate D. spat
A. cat
B. flat
C. mate
D. spat
A. scissors B. sugar C. sense D. soft
A. scissors
B. sugar
C. sense
D. soft
A. entrance B. paddy C. bamboo D. banyan
A. entrance
B. paddy
C. bamboo
D. banyan
A. shortage B. storage C. garage D. encourage
A. shortage
B. storage
C. garage
D. encourage
A. fame B. baby C. plane D. many
A. fame
B. baby
C. plane
D. many
A. mother B. thunder C. within D. wither
A. mother
B. thunder
C. within
D. wither
A. confine B. conceal C. convention D. concentrate
A. confine
B. conceal
C. convention
D. concentrate
A. question B. presentation C. industrializationD. modernization
A. question
B. presentation
C. industrialization
D. modernization
It was relativelyeasy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.
A. approximately
B. comparatively
C. nearly
D. essentially
You have to be on your toesif you want to beat her.
A. pay all your attention to what you are doing
B. upset her in what she is doing
C. get involved in what she is doing
D. make her comply with your order
School uniform is compulsoryin most of Vietnamese schools
A. depended
B. paid
C. required
D. divided
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated
A. significant
B. unclear
C. evident
D. frank
The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. absolutely
B. relevantly
C. comparatively
D. almost
From an airplane, the grasslands of the western prairie appear almost as uniform as a placid sea.
A. hilly
B. calm
C. seedy
D. fake
Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. arrive
B. encounter
C. happen
D. dean
I just want to stay at home to watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep
B. sit down
C. eat
D. relax
I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. being considerate of things
B. remembering to do right things
C. forgetful of one’s past
D. often forgetting things
Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.
A. Informative
B. delighted
C. exciting
D. essential
The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects
B. symptoms
C. hints
D. demonstrations
Today’s scientists have overcome many of the challenges of the depth by using more sophisticated tools.
A. complicated
B. worldly
C. experienced
D. aware
He sounded panic-stricken on the phone.
A. terrified
B. troubled
C. happy
D. disappointed
Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off
B. setting up
C. growing well
D. closing down
In 1985, the Coca-Cola Company altered the secret formula of the drink’s ingredients.
A. modified
B. proposed
C. enriched
D. restored
Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting his foot in his mouth.
A. saying embarrassing things
B. making a mistake
C. doing things in the wrong order
D. speaking indirectly
The conference is governed by its newly elected board.
A. watched
B. chosen
C. ruled
D. advised
After a long lunch hour, business resumes as usual.
A.continues
B. resurfaces
C. delays
D. responds
The weather is horrible at the moment, isn’t it? I hope it clears up later.
A. becomes brighter
B. shines
C. is not cloudy
D. clean
There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago.
A. closed up
B. closed
C. closed down
D. closed into
He makes money by raising poultry and cattle.
A. spends
B. produces
C. earns
D. creates
She was born and grown up in a picturesque fishing village in Ha Long Bay.
A. dangerous
B. pretty
C. wealthy
D. poor
My wife was so keen on the picture that she paid through her nose for it.
A. paid nothing
B. turned a deaf car
C. was offered
D. paid much more than usual
My hard-working students expected a good fortune to come in addition to their intelligence.
A. thoughtful
B. dilligent
C. courteous
D. bright
The Civil War in 1863 cut the United States into two nations - a southern Confederacy and a northern Union.
A. acknowledged
B. alienated
C. severed
D. integrated
Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship
A. important part
B. difficult part
C. romantic part
D. interesting part
It was boiling yesterday. We have a very humid and dry summer this year.
A. very hot
B. cooking
C. dry
D. cooked
It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger one.
A. vital
B. unnecessary
C. urgent
D. unavoidable
It was necessary to divide the movie “Roots” into five parts in order to show it on television.
A. adapt
B. merge
C. segment
D. transact
With the final examinations coming very soon his anxietywas rising to almost unbearable limits.
A. joy
B. confidence
C. boredom
D. apprehension
In most countries, mandatory military service does not apply to women
A. optional
B. compulsory
C. beneficial
D. constructive
I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my new job.
A. Being courteous
B. Being cheerful
C. Being efficient
D. Being late
We should keep these proposals secretfrom the chairman for the time being
A. revealed
B. frequent
C. lively
D. accessible
1 didn’t think his comments were very appropriateat that time
A. unsuitable
B. right
C. exact
D. correct
She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans
A. divorced
B. separated
C. single
D. married
In Western culture, it is polite to maintain eye contact during conversation
A. irresponsible
B. discourteous
C. insecure
D. informal
I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently
B. cleverly
C. reasonably
D. brutally
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy
B. comfortable
C. free
D. relaxed
They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate
B. put together
C. separate
D. connect
There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.
A. adequate
B. unsatisfactory
C. abundant
D. dominant
“Please speak up a bit more, Jack. You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher said.
A. visible
B. edible
C. eligible
D. inaudible
The funny story told by the man amused all the children.
A. pleased
B. entertained
C. saddened
D. frightened
During the five – decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at
B. holding back
C. holding to
D. holding by
Some vegetables are grown without soil and artificial flight
A. real
B. natural
C. genuine
D. true
The relationship between structure, process and outcome is very unclear.
A. disappear
B. external
C. apparent
D. uncertain
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now.
A.constant
B. changable
C. objective
D. ignorant
People in Vietnam nod their head to show thatt they agree with something.
A. blink
B. shake
C. wave
D. slump
It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.
A.wise
B. modest
C. arrogant
D. generous
They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate
B. put together
C. separate
D. connect
This new washing machine is not a patch on our old one. These clothes are still dirty.
A. to be expensive
B. to be strange
C. to be broken
D. to be better
She lived with a rich family in London during her childhood.
A. selfish
B. well-off
C. famous
D. penniless
There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear
B. obvious
C. thin
D. insignificant
Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year’s harvest.
A. hungry
B. poor
C. rich
D. full
Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. amicable
B. inapplicable
C. hostile
D. futile
Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. reveal
B. conserve
C. cover
D. presume
In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. empty
B. refill
C. repeat
D. remake
A. verbal B. signal C. common D. attract
A. verbal
B. signal
C. common
D. attract
A. academicB. inorganicC.understanding D. uncertainty
A. academic
B. inorganic
C.understanding
D. uncertainty
A. partnership B. romantic C. actually D. attitude
A. partnership
B. romantic
C. actually
D. attitude
A. obedient B. Decision C. Mischievous D. biologist
A. obedient
B. Decision
C. Mischievous
D. biologist
A. economyB. certificate C. graduate D. semester
A. economy
B. certificate
C. graduate
D. semester
A. enthusiastic B. durabilityC. civilization D. humanitarian
A. enthusiastic
B. durability
C. civilization
D. humanitarian
A. engineering B. economics C. recommend D. curriculum
A. engineering
B. economics
C. recommend
D. curriculum
A. perseverance B. application C. agriculture D. dedication
A. perseverance
B. application
C. agriculture
D. dedication
A. marriage B. response C. maintain D. believe
A. marriage
B. response
C. maintain
D. believe
A. certain B. equal C. decide D. couple
A. certain
B. equal
C. decide
D. couple
A. magnificent B. appliances C. potentially D. preservation
A. magnificent
B. appliances
C. potentially
D. preservation
A. architect B. electric C. mineral D. luxury
A. architect
B. electric
C. mineral
D. luxury
A. generation B. situation C. educationD. examination
A. generation
B. situation
C. education
D. examination
A. photography B. minority C. heroic D. amateur
A. photography
B. minority
C. heroic
D. amateur
A. approachB. leftover C. supportive D. biologist
A. approach
B. leftover
C. supportive
D. biologist
A. associate B. dioxide C. dedicate D. Cosmetic
A. associate
B. dioxide
C. dedicate
D. Cosmetic
A. politicianB. genetics C. artificial D. controversial
A. politician
B. genetics
C. artificial
D. controversial
A. delegate B. fabulous C. external D. slippery
A. delegate
B. fabulous
C. external
D. slippery
A. maximum B. vacancy C. terrorist D. investment
A. maximum
B. vacancy
C. terrorist
D. investment
A. vertical B. contractual C. domestic D. outstanding
A. vertical
B. contractual
C. domestic
D. outstanding
A. punctuality B. technological C. characteristic D. representative
A. punctuality
B. technological
C. characteristic
D. representative
A. injection B. diminish C. successful D. benefit
A. injection
B. diminish
C. successful
D. benefit
A. imagine B. horizon C. property D. computer
A. imagine
B. horizon
C. property
D. computer
A. equip B. vacant C. secure D. oblige
A. equip
B. vacant
C. secure
D. oblige
A. luxuriousB. conservative C. necessaryD. dependant
A. luxurious
B. conservative
C. necessary
D. dependant
A. primitiveB. particularC. continuous D. connected
A. primitive
B. particular
C. continuous
D. connected
A. convenience B. mechanicC. preference D. official
A. convenience
B. mechanic
C. preference
D. official
A. recently B. attitude C. octopus D. proposal
A. recently
B. attitude
C. octopus
D. proposal
Thanks for all your help. "________________"
A. Don't mention it.
B. I don't think so
C. I’m sorry to hear that
D. It's nice of you
I'm sorry. I've broken a glass. "_____________"
A. Why don't you try again?
B. That’s quite all right
C. I can't do that
D. I don't have it
Let's chat on line”. – “___________________”
A. Not at all
B. thank you
C. good luck.
D. good idea.
“Would you like to have dinner with me?” – “______________.”
A. Yes, I’d love to.
B. Yes, so do I.
C. I’m very happy.
D. Yes, it is.
“Mum! I’ve got 10 point on the test.” “________”
A. Good way!
B. You are right
C. Good job!
D. Oh, hard luck!
Would you like me to get a taxi?” “________”
A. Yes, please, if it’s no bother.
B. Well, let’s see.
C. That would be delightful. Thanks.
D. Yes, I see.
Have a nice weekend!” – “Thank you. ________________.”
A. Me too
B. same to you
C. The same to you
D. The same with you
“Could you bring me some water?” – “________________.”
A. Certainly, sir
B. No, I can't
C. Yes, I can
D. I don't want to
- Charles. “ Do you fancy going to a movie this evening ? ”
- Lisa. “ ____________”
A. I’m sorry. I don’t know that.
B. Not at all. Go ahead.
C. Not so bad. And you ?
D. That would be nice.
- Duong. “ My first English test was not as good as I expected.”
- Thomas “ __________”
A. Good Heavens !
B. That’s brilliant enough !
C. It’s okay, don’t worry
D. Never mind, better job next time !
Mary. “Would you mind if I use your computer for an hour?” Tony."_____”
A. Not at all. I've finished my job
B. Yes, you can use it
C. Of course not. I still need it now
D. Yes. It’s all right.
- Kathy. “Make yourself at home” – Jim. “ ______”
A. Yes. Can I help you?
B. Not at all. Don’t mention it.
C. That’s very kind. Thank you.
D. Thanks! Same to you.
Cynthia. “Hi, Victor. Do you think it’s possible for us to have a talk sometime today?" Victor. “I’d love to, but______."
A. it's pretty tight schedule today.
B. I'm pretty tight schedule today.
C. it has a pretty tight schedule today.
D. I’ve got a pretty tight schedule today.
John. “What time did the meeting end?'' Laura. “_______."
A. As soon as possible.
B. For half an hour.
C. In a minute.
D. Just before lunch.
“ What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” -“ “
A.You are telling a lie.
B. I don’t like your saying
C. Thank you very much. I’m afraid
D. Thank you for your compliment.
Kate. “Thank you for the lovely present. ” – Peter. “ ____________ ”
A. I’m pleased you like it
B. Not at all
C. Go ahead
D. come on
“ Has an annoucement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?”
- “___________________.”
A. Not yet
B. Yes, it was
C. I don’t think that
D. Sorry, I don’t
“ I can speak English well enough to apply for that post.”
- “___________________.”
A. Me neither
B. Me too
C. Me either
D. Me also
Peter and Bob are talking about the plan for tonight.
Peter. “_________________.”
Bob. “I’d love to. Thank you.”
A. Would you like to go to the new coffee shop with me?
B. What would you do if you can afford a new car?
C. Would you like a cake?
D. Why do you spend so much time playing games?
Two people are talking on the phone.
A. “Could I speak to Alex, please?”
B. “___________________.”
A. Can I take the message?
B. I’m sorry. Alex is not in.
C. Just a moment. I’m coming.
D. This is Joe speaking.
Jim invited Helen to visit his gardens.
- Helen. "I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!"
- Jim. “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I've always ____.
A. had green fingers
B. let nature take its course
C. made it down on my luck
D. drawn the short straw
Mrs. Skate’s in a fashion store. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Mrs. Skate. “How can this dress can be so expensive?”
- The shop assistant. “________.”
A. Yes, it’s the most expensive
B. You’re paying for the brand
C. What an expensive dress
D. That’s a good idea
Tung. “Your shoes are terrific, Tuan. The colour quite suits you.”
Tuan. “ ___________”
A. Really?
B. Do you like them?
C. You must be kidding. My shirt is nice, isn’t it?
D. I’m glad you like them.
Lan. “Would you say the Great Wall is among the seven man-made wonders of the world?”
Trang. “___________”
A. That’s the least I could do.
B. Do you think so, too?
C. There’s no doubt about that.
D. It was created by ancient Chinese people, wasn’t it?
Bill. “ Let’s stop for a drink.” - Bruce. “ ___________”
A. Long time no see.
B. Nice to meet you.
C. Sorry, we’ve got little time.
D. You’ve welcome.
Jack. “I’m going to take a five-day trip to Rome.” - Jill. “_________”
A. No, of course not.
B. Have a good time.
C. The same to you
D. Yes, let’s.
Peter and Mary are friends. They have just finished lunch in a restaurant.
Mary. The food is great. I'll get the bill.
Peter. _________.
A. Yes, speak to you soon
B. No, this is on me.
C. I'm afraid he is not here.
D. Don't mention it.
Sue is phoning Mr. Black but his secretary tells her that he is on vacation.
Ann. May I leave a message for Mr. Black, please?
Secretary. ___________.
A. He is taking a message now.
B. Yes, I'll make sure he gets it.
C. I'm afraid he is not here.
D. No, you can't tell him.
Mike an Joe are talking about transport in the future.
- Mike. “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?”.
- Joe. “______”.
A. I’m afraid I can’t.
B. What for? There are quite a few around.
C. Why not? There have been cars without drivers.
D. I’m glad you like it.
Julie and Ann are talking about their classmate. - Julie. “______”.
- Ann. “Yeah, not bad, I suppose.”
A. Do you see him often?
B. What are you thinking?
C. How did you meet him?
D. He is quite good-looking, isn’t he?
A. scar B. pace C. shade D. brave
A. scar
B. pace
C. shade
D. brave
A. shame B. drank C. blaze D. cable
A. shame
B. drank
C. blaze
D. cable
A. wicked B. wanted C. stopped D. cooked
A. wicked
B. wanted
C. stopped
D. cooked
A. serves B. hopes C. likes D. writes
A. serves
B. hopes
C. likes
D. writes
A. purity B. burning C. cure D. durable
A. purity
B. burning
C. cure
D. durable
A. seeB. seen C. sportsman D. sure
A. see
B. seen
C. sportsman
D. sure
A. soon B. flood C. pool D. fool
A. soon
B. flood
C. pool
D. fool
A. center B. carry C. score D. cake
A. center
B. carry
C. score
D. cake
A. laughed B. sacrificed C. cooked D. explained
A. laughed
B. sacrificed
C. cooked
D. explained
A. airports B. ways C. questions D. pictures
A. airports
B. ways
C. questions
D. pictures
A. kite B. bite C. favorite D. quite
A. kite
B. bite
C. favorite
D. quite
A. coached B. needed C. wanted D. beloved
A. coached
B. needed
C. wanted
D. beloved
A. traveled B. stared C. landed D. seemed
A. traveled
B. stared
C. landed
D. seemed
A. effective B. eradicate C. enthusiastic D. effort
A. effective
B. eradicate
C. enthusiastic
D. effort
A. carpet B. school C. facial D. contact
A. carpet
B. school
C. facial
D. contact
A. takes B. develops C. volumes D. laughs
A. takes
B. develops
C. volumes
D. laughs
A. accurate B. account C. accept D. accuse
A. accurate
B. account
C. accept
D. accuse
A. talks B. takes C. decides D. completes
A. talks
B. takes
C. decides
D. completes
A. economy B. society C. necessity D. facility
A. economy
B. society
C. necessity
D. facility
A. technology B. chores C. schooling D. chemistry
A. technology
B. chores
C. schooling
D. chemistry
A. educate B. eliminate C. certificate D. dedicate
A. educate
B. eliminate
C. certificate
D. dedicate
A. initiate B. substantial C. indicate D. particular
A. initiate
B. substantial
C. indicate
D. particular
A. volunteerB. trust C. fuss D. judge
A. volunteer
B. trust
C. fuss
D. judge
A. houses B. services C. passages D. techniques
A. houses
B. services
C. passages
D. techniques
A. exhaust B. exam C. exact D. excellent
A. exhaust
B. exam
C. exact
D. excellent
A. command B. community C. complete D. common
A. command
B. community
C. complete
D. common
A. extended B. skipped C. looked D. watched
A. extended
B. skipped
C. looked
D. watched
A. suggest B. support C. summer D. survive
A. suggest
B. support
C. summer
D. survive
A. visits B. destroys C. believes D. depends
A. visits
B. destroys
C. believes
D. depends
A. floor B. door C. noodle D. board
A. floor
B. door
C. noodle
D. board
They have a good relationship.
A. harmonious
B. failed
C. broken
D. fragile
They have a poor relationship.
A. friendly
B. difficult
C. healthy
D. strong
They have a good relationship.
A. harmonious
B. failed
C. broken
D. fragile
They have a poor relationship
A. friendly
B. difficult
C. healthy
D. strong
In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior
B. mandatory
C. beneficial
D. constructive
Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.
A. inevitable
B. imminent
C. controversial
D. absolute
You will need a sound understanding of basic teaching skills if you want to enter the classroom with great confidence
A. defensive
B. inadequate
C. thorough
D. sufficient
I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable
B. acceptable
C. pretty high
D. wonderful
Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off
B. setting up
C. growing well
D. closing down
The people interviewed for the survey were randomly selected.
A. thoughtfully
B. carefully
C. indiscriminately
D. carelessly
An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross Societies in 1991.
A. treated
B. dedicated
C. helped
D. started
He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
A. at the target
B. in accident
C. at stake
D. in comfort
We decided to pay for the car on the installment plan.
A. cash and carry
B. monthly payment
C. credit card
D. piece by piece
I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Smith!
A. altogether
B. specifically
C. thoroughly
D. considerably
Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. arrive
B. encounter
C. happen
D. clean
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated.
A. significant
B. unclear
C. evident
D. frank
It was relatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.
A. approximately
B. comparatively
C. nearly
D. essentially
You have to be on your toes if you want to beat her.
A. pay all your attention to what you are doing
B. upset her in what she is doing
C. get involved in what she is doing
D. make her comply with your orders
In daily communication, you should know how to interpret other people’s body language.
A. Understand
B. answer
C. respond
D. notice
The purpose of this survey is to determine students’ attitudes toward love and marriage.
A. Find out
B. develop
C. concern
D. build
Adding a garage will enhance the value of the house.
A. stabilize
B. alter
C. increase
D. diminish
You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
A. keeps going
B. keeps taking things
C. keeps changing her mood
D. keeps testing
Since the death of Laura's father, her mother has become a breadwinner to support the family.
A. a person who bakes bread every morning
B. a bakery-owner
C. a person who delivers bread to make money
D. a person who goes out to work to earn money
Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there.
A. a beloved member
B. a bad and embarrassing member
C. the only child
D. the eldest child
Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day
B. every other day
C. every tow days
D. every second day
The government has passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.
A. enforced
B. enabled
C. ensured
D. enacted
When posed with a complicated mathematical equation, some students seek the assistance of a teacher.
A. solved
B. presented
C. informed
D. spaced
At the advent of his speech, he told a joke but the audience failed to laugh.
A. creation
B. end
C. climax
D. commencement
The way the care-taker treated those little children was deplorable. She must be punished for what she did.
A. respectable
B. unacceptable
C. mischievous
D. satisfactory
My parent’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dreams.
A. influence
B. discourage
C. reassure
D. inspire
The place has rapidly evolved from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort.
A. developed
B. generated
C. created
D. increased
I'm sure he will be home and dry in the interview because he has good qualifications and wide experience.
A. be unsuccessful
B. be satisfied
C. be successful
D. be unsatisfied
There is no alternative. The president must approve the bill if the Congress passes it
A. possible agreement
B. improvement
C. other choice
D. change
The guards were ordered to get to the king's room on the double.
A. in a larger number
B. very quickly
C. on the second floor
D. every two hours
John wants to buy a new car, so he starts setting aside a small part of his monthly earnings.
A. using up
B. putting out
C. spending on
D. saving up
The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. terminate
B. prevent
C. initiate
D. lighten
In that organization, they put emphasis on mutual aid and cooperation
A. reward
B. work
C. stress
D. pressure
His new million-dollar luxury car is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.
A. showy
B. expensive
C. large
D. admirable
As all of us cannot be available today, let's put off the discussion till later.
A. present for the event
B. scheduled for the event
C. arranged for the event
D. appointed for the event
The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer
A. treat bettet
B. expect more
C. do better
D. speed
Do you know that Jim has started painting as a hobby?
A. taken on
B. taken off
C. taken up
D. taken in
He single-handedly solved the problem for the company and was named Employee of the Month.
A. easily
B. lonely
C. effectively
D. by himself
The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted came up with a good answer
A. gave
B. responded to
C. put up with
D. arrived at
You may find that jogging is detrimental to your health rather than beneficial
A. helpful
B. facile
C. depressing
D. harmful
The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
A. changed completely
B. cleaned well
C. destroyed completely
D. removed quickly
Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order
A. as well as
B. instead of
C. restricted
D. unless
I wanted to prove to my family that I could make something of myself.
A. get through the difficult times by myself
B. make up my mind without any help
C. become successful through my own efforts
D. put my back into studying
The students have to sift through all the journals in the library to find the information their professor want them to find.
A. sort and select from
B. immaculately tidy up
C. read carefully
D. go over
You can safely cross out your old reminders once you have achieved your tasks.
A. remember
B. forget
C. erase
D. collect
Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitutes Niagara falls.
A. come without knowing what they’ll see
B. come in large numbers
C. come out of boredom
D. come by plane
Unless I miss my guess, your computer needs a new hard drive.
A. I break the soft drive
B. you lack money
C. you are my guess
D. I make a mistake
They are going to undergo a lot of criticism for increasing bus fare by so much
A. suffer
B. get out
C. go for
D. take
I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. being considerate of things
B. remembering to do right things
C. forgetful of one’s past
D. often forgetting things
Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.
A. Informative
B. delighted
C. exciting
D. essential
When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A.be related to
B. be interested in
C.pay all attention to
D. express interest in
Our science teacher always reminds us to be succinct when writing down data so that only the important information is recorded
A.verbose
B. brief
C.descriptive
D. honest
Any students who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school.
A.puts off
B.takes out
C.attends to
D.puts over
Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A.changed his decision
B.refused to change his decision
C.felt sorry for us
D.wanted to continue
Do you know that Jim has started painting as a hobby?
A. taken on
B. taken off
C. taken up
D. taken in
He single-handedly solved the problem for the company and was named Employee of the Month
A. easily
B. lonely
C. effectively
D. by himself
Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel.
Liz. "Guess what? My first novel has just been published.
" Andrew. "____________"
A. It's my pleasure.
B. Congratulations!
C. Better luck next time!
D. It's very kind of you.
Mrs. Smith and her students are visiting the zoo.
Mike. "Can I feed the gorilla, Mrs. Smith?"
Mrs. Smith. "______”.The sign says 'No feeding the animals'."
A. Of course you can
B. I don't think it works
C. I'm sure about that
D. I'm afraid not
Ann: “More coffee? Anybody?”
Brian: “_________________”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid.
B. It’s right I think.
C. I’d love to.
D. Yes, please.
- Trang: “Thank you very much for inviting me to your house."
- Susan: "__________________"
A. It’s my pleasure.
B. Take a seat.
C. The food is ready
D. Not now.
“Let me drive you home.” “ ___________”
A. No problem.
B. Don’t worry. I’m all right.
C. I usually drive home at five.
D. It’s me.
When you see your friend off, you say ‘ _______ !’
A. Lucky you
B. Have a good journey
C. Good night
D. See you later
Tom. "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come".
- Mary _______
A. Great!
B. Oh, that's annoying
C. Well, never mind
D. Sounds likes fun
Tom:” Can you make it at 3 p.m, on Friday for our meeting? ”
- Tony: ”__________”
A. OK, that’s fine
B. Very well, thanks.
C. That’s not true. I met him three days ago
D. You have a point there, but I don’t think so.
Hung was invited to Hoa’s party. He wants to thank her for the lovely party. Choose the most
suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.”
- Hoa: “________”.
A. Thanks
B. Have a good day
C. You are welcome
D. Cheers
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?
- "Aren't you afraid of what people will say?" - "________ .
A. Of course not
B. Yes, I do
C. No, I am
D. Sure, I am
Do you mind if I switch the light off?” - “________.”
A. Yes, I mind it sorry
B. What if I do not mind it?
C. Yes, please do it
D. I’d rather you didn’t, if you don’t mind.
- Don’t forget to do as I have told you.
- “_________”
A. Yes, I won’t
B. No, I will remember
C. Yes, I will
D. No, I won’t
Maria: “Can I borrow your umbrella for a day?”
Ann: “________”
A. With pleasure
B. Ready
C. Welcome
D. Yes, I can.
Jane: "It's going to rain."
Mary: "___________"
A. I hope not so
B. I don't hope either
C. I don't hope so
D. I hope not
"Our team has just won the last football match." - "______"
A. Good idea. Thanks for the news
B. Yes. I guess it's very good
C. Well, that's very surprising!
D. Yes, it's our pleasure
Two friends Peter and Linda are talking about pet.
- Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.”
- Linda: “______.”
A. Nothing more to say
B. You can say that again
C. Yes, I hope so
D. No, dogs are very good, too
- "Guess what! I’ve just got invited to my teacher's house for dinner!"
- “ __________”
A. Oh, how nice
B. Really? I don't think so
C. Well done
D. What's that?
Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your party?” – Mary: “________________”.
A. The more the merrier
B. That’s right
C. Beggars can’t be choosers
D. Straight away
“How would you like your coffee?” – “______.
A. It’s well done.
B. Very nice, thank you.
C. One cup. That’s enough
D. The stronger, the better.
- Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.”
- Hoa: “________”.
A. Thanks
B. Have a good day
C. You are welcome
D. Cheers
Mary has a special meal tonight. She has just made friend with Steven, so she wants to invite him to have dinner with her. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Mary: “ Would you like to have dinner with me?”
- Steven: “ _______”
A. Yes, it is. Isn’t it?
B. Yes, I’d love to
C. Yes, so do I
D. I’ve had enough
John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer-by the way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?”
- Passer-by: “_______”
A. Not way, sorry.
B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary!
D. There’s no traffic near here.
Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!”
- Lora: “_______”
A. No, I don't think so.
B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s.
D. Thanks, my mum bought it.
Two friends Peter and Linda are talking about pet.
- Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.”
- Linda: “______.”
A. Nothing more to say.
B. You can say that again
C. Yes, I hope so.
D. No, dogs are very good, too.
“ What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - “________________”
A. You are telling a lie.
B. I don’t like your saying
C. Thank you very much. I’m afraid
D. Thank you for your compliment.
"A motorbike knocked Ted down" - "_________"
A.How terrific!
B. Poor him!
C.What a motorbike!
D. What is it now?
Waiter: “__________”
Customer: “Yes, I’ll have a potato soup, and chicken rice.”
A.Are you ready to eat?
B. Are you ready to order?
C.Could you bring me some dishes?
D. What do you think of our menu
Jeff: “May I borrow your dictionary for a while?”
Bloom: “__________”
A.You’re welcome.
B.I’m sorry. I’m using it.
C.Never mind.
D.Take care.
Anne: “I can’t really stand the noise from the next-door house, especially after 10 p.m.”
Mary: “__________. You should talk to your neighbor.”
A.Calm down, Anne.
B.I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that
C.I know what you mean
D.What a girl
A. easy B. creature C. create D. increase
A. easy
B. creature
C. create
D. increase
A. photographs B. ploughs C. gas D. laughs
A. photographs
B. ploughs
C. gas
D. laughs
A. misses B. hates C. messages D. closes
A. misses
B. hates
C. messages
D. closes
A. shown B. flown C. grown D. crown
A. shown
B. flown
C. grown
D. crown
A. sacred B. hatred C. celebrated D. prepared
A. sacred
B. hatred
C. celebrated
D. prepared
A. escape B. special C. island D. isolate
A. escape
B. special
C. island
D. isolate
A. fundamental B. unhappy C. lunar D. mundane
A. fundamental
B. unhappy
C. lunar
D. mundane
A. drought B. group C. fountain D. resounding
A. drought
B. group
C. fountain
D. resounding
A. assault B. possession C. aggressive D. tasteless
A. assault
B. possession
C. aggressive
D. tasteless
A. through B. enough C. rough D. tough
A. through
B. enough
C. rough
D. tough
. A. choose B. children C. character D. teacher
A. choose
B. children
C. character
D. teacher
A. volunteerB. province C. population D. provide
A. volunteer
B. province
C. population
D. provide
A. carriage B. voyage C. massage D. cabbage
A. carriage
B. voyage
C. massage
D. cabbage
A. feather B. breather C. heather D. leather
A. feather
B. breather
C. heather
D. leather
A. offB. of C. safe D. knife
A. off
B. of
C. safe
D. knife
A. sacred B. decided C. cooked D. contaminated
A. sacred
B. decided
C. cooked
D. contaminated
A. diving B. discover C. discipline D. divide
A. diving
B. discover
C. discipline
D. divide
A. raise B. plays C. days D. says
A. raise
B. plays
C. days
D. says
A. forged B. appalled C. composed D. noticed
A. forged
B. appalled
C. composed
D. noticed
A. resort B. aisle C. hesitate D. desert
A. resort
B. aisle
C. hesitate
D. desert
A. achieves B. shakes C. draws D. plans
A. achieves
B. shakes
C. draws
D. plans
A. approached B. sacrificed C. unwrapped D. obliged
A. approached
B. sacrificed
C. unwrapped
D. obliged
A. stopped B. cooked C. crooked D. pushed
A. stopped
B. cooked
C. crooked
D. pushed
A. misses B. goes C. leaves D. potatoes
A. misses
B. goes
C. leaves
D. potatoes
A. subscribed B. launched C. inspired D. welcomed
A. subscribed
B. launched
C. inspired
D. welcomed
A. roofs B. cloths C. books D. clothes
A. roofs
B. cloths
C. books
D. clothes
A. humour B. honest C. honour D. hour
A. humour
B. honest
C. honour
D. hour
A. earthquakes B. countries C. epidemics D. delegates
A. earthquakes
B. countries
C. epidemics
D. delegates
A. southern B. athlete C. healthy D. enthusiast
A. southern
B. athlete
C. healthy
D. enthusiast
A. bride B. confide C. determine D. oblige
A. bride
B. confide
C. determine
D. oblige
Mark the letter A, B, C orr D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
There is a lesson for all teachers in this tragic accident.
A. boring
B. mysterious
C. comic
D. incredible
A test must be fair and impartial.
A. Hostile
B. biased
C. unprejudiced
D. apprehensive
It was a heartfelt confession
A. loving
B. insincere
C. unhealthy
D. humorous
Is he looking for a temporary or a permanent contract?
A. fleeting
B. fieree
C. stable
D. loose
Her imagination was kindled by the exciting stories her grandmother told her.
A. smother
B. detest
C. enemy
D. discourage
It was not for his friend to abate that confidence.
A. free
B. augment
C. provoke
D. wane
“I was not lying," I shouted, for her brazen coolness provoked me.
A. bashful
B. overexcited
C. noisy
D. heated
Without demur, he accompanied the bad robber toward the harbour.
A. embrace
B. crude
C. boisterous
D. falter
"Don't be such a pessimist. There's always a rainbow after the storm. Cheer up!"
A. activist
B. feminist
C. optimist
D. fighter
Rare flowers grew in abundance on the island. The aborigines even exported the surplus.
A. spare
B. small quantity
C. plenty
D. large quantity
The book is about his sickness and subsequent resignation from his position as the C.E.O of the company.
A. aloof
B. previous
C. following
D. dismissive
These companies have remained dormant for several months
A. clever
B. active
C. energetic
D. invisible
Severe pain in his back made him so uncomfortable.
A. lenient
B. cautious
C. serious
D. minor
Jack rarely goes to see movie, which he regarded as extravagant.
A. unknown
B. costly
C. punctual
D. moderate
Rose clearly remembers talking to Jack in a chance conference last year.
A. unplanned
B. deliberate
C. accidental
D. unintentional
In remote societies, it’s essential to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
She came for Christmas laden with gifts for everyone
A. later
B. provided
C. unloaded
D. lifted
Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain
B. stay unchanged
C. remain unstable
D. fluctuate
In the middle of the field stood a colossal wooden house, decorated in ivory and gold
A. gigantic
B. tiny
C. graceful
D. big
The novel was abridged for children.
A. shortened
B. extended
C. stressed
D. easy
The town is built on a tainted swamp.
A. sweet
B. odorous
C. ugly
D. delicious
There has been a significant shortage of new homes in the region
A. lack
B. poverty
C. abundance
D. fall
The director’s madidea lead the company follow the wrong way.
A. crafty
B. simple
C. sensible
D. insane
He's a great reputation, but he doesn't show off it.
A. regard
B. let down
C. hide
D. propose
Her doctor was a little rude to me.
A. cold
B. trivial
C. gracious
D. suspicious
The police department have assured the community that the escaped prisoners will not evade recapture for long.
A. alarmed
B. reassured
C. showed
D. investigated
People in Vietnam nod their head to show that they agree with something.
A. blink
B. shake
C. wave
D. slump
The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is very important.
A. odd
B. implicit
C. obscure
D. explicit
Ha had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in June.
A. politeness
B. rudeness
C. measurement
D. encouragement
About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs, live in the ocean
A. with backbones
B. with ribs
C. without ribs
D. without backbones
Don't tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack. She has got a big mouth.
A. can't eat a lot
B. hates parties
C. talks too much
D. can keep secrets
He usually stays in peace in stressful situations but this time he really lost his head.
A. kept calm
B. excited
C. lost his temper
D. lost touch
You should praise yourself for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.
A. criticize yourself
B. love yourself
C. be proud
D. check yourself
The machine has been out of order since last month.
A. under repair
B. functioning well
C. sold out
D. refusing orders
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island.The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. excess
B. large quantity
C. small quantity
D. sufficiency
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms
A. abnormal
B. common
C. customary
D. typical
The spy used a fictitious name while dealing with the enemy
A. . funny
B. false
C. foreign
D. authentic
Nothing could efface the people’s memory of their former leader’s cruelty although many years had elapsed.
A. broaden
B. erase
C. maintain
D. prove
There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble
A. adequate
B. unsatisfactory
C. abundant
D. dominant
They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. put together
B. connect
C. cooperate
D. separate
We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being
A. revealed
B. frequented
C. accessible
D. lively
We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being
A. revealed
B. frequented
C. accessible
D. lively
They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
A. vicious
B. warmhearted
C. callous
D. coldblooded
Most students detest the idea of examinations, but they are a crucial part of any education system.
A. hate
B. are fond of
C. are scared of
D. deter
If no specific measures are taken, what is occurring to the Earth will cause all species including human race to vanish.
A. devastate
B. attack
C. appear
D. prosper
Dr. Jones suggested that final examinations should be discontinued, an innovation I heartily support
A. deleted
B. kept
C. terminated
D. changed
He luckily inherited a lucrative business from his father
A. loss- making
B. losing
C. Wealthy
D. profitable
In just four short years, his company has made phenomenal progress in delivering great market success
A. impeccable
B. unremarkable
C. impressive
D. inadequate
Because we know nothing, in this view, we should treat all things with indifference and make no judgments.
A. reconciling ourself to something
B. becoming annoyed very easily
C. feeling totally different from other people
D. showing interest in something
A deficiency of vitamin D can lead to permanent bone deformities.
A. irreparable
B. infinite
C. serious
D. temporary
Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional
A. required
B. free
C. pressure
D. voluntary
I’d like to pay some money into my bank account
A. put some money into
B. withdraw some money from
C. give some money out
D. leave some money aside
Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. hungry
B. poor
C. full
D. rich
Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested
B. dissatisfied
C. excited
D. shocked
I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly
A. gently
B. cleverly
C. reasonably
D. brutally
We have to husband our resources to make sure we make it through these hard times
A.spend
B. manage
C.use up
D. marry
They are fighting to eradicate the legacy of starvation caused by the civil war.
A.get rid of
B. indicate
C.distinguish
D. create
Charles W.Eliot, the president of Harvard in 1869, initiated a system under which most required courses were dropped in favor of elective courses
A.initiated
B.compulsory
C.optional
D.necessary
He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A.cheers me up
B.irritates me
C.moves me
D.frightens me
We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being
A. revealed
B. frequented
C. accessible
D. lively
They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
A. vicious
B. warmhearted
C. callous
D. coldblooded
A. struggle B. certain C. action D. police
A. struggle
B. certain
C. action
D. police
A. considerate B. continental C. territorial D. economic
A. considerate
B. continental
C. territorial
D. economic
A. adapt B. conference C. reserve D. prefer
A. adapt
B. conference
C. reserve
D. prefer
A. authorityB. associate C. television D. essential
A. authority
B. associate
C. television
D. essential
A. influential B. creative C. introduction D. university
A. influential
B. creative
C. introduction
D. university
A. aesthetic B. particular C. disease D. acceptability
A. aesthetic
B. particular
C. disease
D. acceptability
A. tonight B. reason C. promise D. furnish
A. tonight
B. reason
C. promise
D. furnish
A. interpreter B. internal C. interior D. infinite
A. interpreter
B. internal
C. interior
D. infinite
A. appear B. version C. tradition D. perhaps
A. appear
B. version
C. tradition
D. perhaps
A. government B. employment C. refusal D. redundant
A. government
B. employment
C. refusal
D. redundant
A. difficultyB. simplicity C. discovery D. commodity
A. difficulty
B. simplicity
C. discovery
D. commodity
A. international B. geographical C. obligatory D. undergraduate
A. international
B. geographical
C. obligatory
D. undergraduate
A. archeology B. individual C. accuracy D. independent
A. archeology
B. individual
C. accuracy
D. independent
A. ordinary B. excellent C. instrument D. dramatic
A. ordinary
B. excellent
C. instrument
D. dramatic
A. humanitarian B. durability C. individual D. economical
A. humanitarian
B. durability
C. individual
D. economical
A. achievement B. machinery C. apparent D. interfere
A. achievement
B. machinery
C. apparent
D. interfere
A. appointment B. strawberry C. powerful D. cucumber
A. appointment
B. strawberry
C. powerful
D. cucumber
A. vacancy B. calculate C. delicious D. furniture
A. vacancy
B. calculate
C. delicious
D. furniture
A. conscious B. engage C. resolve D. conceit
A. conscious
B. engage
C. resolve
D. conceit
A. eternal B. malignant C. territorial D. inquisitive
A. eternal
B. malignant
C. territorial
D. inquisitive
A. couple B. secure C. across D. attack
A. couple
B. secure
C. across
D. attack
A. equivalent B. contractual C. inheritor D. mischievous
A. equivalent
B. contractual
C. inheritor
D. mischievous
A. lemon B. physics C. decay D. decade
A. lemon
B. physics
C. decay
D. decade
A. satisfactory B. alternative C. evaluate D. generously
A. satisfactory
B. alternative
C. evaluate
D. generously
A. waver B. achieve C. employ D. conserve
A. waver
B. achieve
C. employ
D. conserve
A. perseverance B. application C. agriculture D. dedication
A. perseverance
B. application
C. agriculture
D. dedication
A. police B. spirit C. banquet D. culture
A. police
B. spirit
C. banquet
D. culture
A. overwhelming B. intellectual C. interesting D. economic
A. overwhelming
B. intellectual
C. interesting
D. economic
A. swallow B. survive C. digest D. finish
A. swallow
B. survive
C. digest
D. finish
A. necessary B. extremely C. necessity D. co-operate
A. necessary
B. extremely
C. necessity
D. co-operate
A. offer B. attempt C. advise D. achieve
A. offer
B. attempt
C. advise
D. achieve
A. admire B. happen C. complain D. complete
A. admire
B. happen
C. complain
D. complete
A. importantB. impatient C. uncertain D. arrogant
A. important
B. impatient
C. uncertain
D. arrogant
A. comfortable B. necessary C. community D. memorable
A. comfortable
B. necessary
C. community
D. memorable
A. humorous B. educator C. organism D. contaminate
A. humorous
B. educator
C. organism
D. contaminate
A. contrary B. graduate C. document D. attendance
A. contrary
B. graduate
C. document
D. attendance
A. opponentB. habitat C. contribute D. eternal
A. opponent
B. habitat
C. contribute
D. eternal
A. cognitionB. position C. recommend D. commitment
A. cognition
B. position
C. recommend
D. commitment
A. express B. effort C. employ D. reduce
A. express
B. effort
C. employ
D. reduce
A. preference B. attraction C. advantage D. infinitive
A. preference
B. attraction
C. advantage
D. infinitive
A. realistic B. oceanic C. economy D. biology
A. realistic
B. oceanic
C. economy
D. biology
A. prediction B. rehearsal C. essential D. industry
A. prediction
B. rehearsal
C. essential
D. industry
A. geographical B. environmental C. agricultural D. biological
A. geographical
B. environmental
C. agricultural
D. biological
A. ordinary B. decompose C. emphasis D. calendar
A. ordinary
B. decompose
C. emphasis
D. calendar
A. marriage B. response C. maintain D. believe
A. marriage
B. response
C. maintain
D. believe
A. obedient B. decision C. mischievous D. biologist
A. obedient
B. decision
C. mischievous
D. biologist
A. rapidly B. comfortably C. fluently D. necessarily
A. rapidly
B. comfortably
C. fluently
D. necessarily
A. politician B. genetics C. artificial D. controversial
A. politician
B. genetics
C. artificial
D. controversial
A. compulsory B. certificate C. significant D. category
A. compulsory
B. certificate
C. significant
D. category
A. history B. confide C. result D. suggest
A. history
B. confide
C. result
D. suggest
A. represented B. biography C. indirectly D. entertainment
A. represented
B. biography
C. indirectly
D. entertainment
A. obligatory B. geographical C. international D. undergraduate
A. obligatory
B. geographical
C. international
D. undergraduate
A. polite B. roommate C. diverse D. apply
A. polite
B. roommate
C. diverse
D. apply
A. interfere B. athletics C. agrarian D. available
A. interfere
B. athletics
C. agrarian
D. available
A. document B. development C. improvement D. environment
A. document
B. development
C. improvement
D. environment
A. comfortable B. dynasty C. literature D. Engineering
A. comfortable
B. dynasty
C. literature
D. Engineering
A. occur B. prefer C. apply D. surface
A. occur
B. prefer
C. apply
D. surface
A. dramatic B. employee C. musician D. entertain
A. dramatic
B. employee
C. musician
D. entertain
A. quality B. solution C. compliment D. energy
A. quality
B. solution
C. compliment
D. energy
A. angry B. complete C. polite D. secure
A. angry
B. complete
C. polite
D. secure
That is a rich family.
A. hard-up
B. wealthy
C. well-to-do
D. land-owning
These boys are mischievous.
A. well-behaved
B. naughty
C. fractious
D. disobedient
She was the child of a broken marriage
A. broken
B. disastrous
C. happy
D. failed
She seems to have the right attitude for the job.
A. favorable
B. aggressive
C. positive
D. responsible
There is a lesson for all parents in this tragic accident.
A. boring
B. mysterious
C. comic
D. incredible
Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?
A. fleeting
B. fierce
C. stable
D. loose
I could only propose a partial solution to the crisis in the company.
A. half
B. halfway
C. effective
D. complete
The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it.
A. exhausting
B. forceful
C. energetic
D. half-hearted
I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently
B. cleverly
C. reasonably
D. brutally
Many people oppose corporal punishment when educating young children though several of them are naughty.
A. appreciate
B. agree with
C. are in favor of
D. disapprove of
Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight”
A. put forward
B. look up
C. slow down
D. turn down
Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do
A. interested
B. dissatisfied
C. excited
D. shocked
These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A. strongly condemned
B. publicly said
C. openly criticized
D. publicly supported
Names of the people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. reveal
B. cover
C. presume
D. conserve
She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorced
B. separated
C. single
D. married
In Western culture, it is polite to maintain eye contact during conversation
A. irresponsible
B. discourteous
C. insecure
D. informal
I’m sorry to say that it seems you’ve been shirking your responsibilities.
A. going along
B. standing up to
C. taking on
D. refraining from
She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata and had the audience on their feet.
A. suspicious
B. unqualified
C. negative
D. imperfect
My younger brothers are obedient most of the time, but they are quite mischievous sometimes.
A. Naughty
B. hard-working
C. well-behaved
D. disruptive
You should not wear casual clothes to the interview. The first impression is very important.
A. New
B. informal
C. neat
D. formal
She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
A. lost control of
B. got in touch with
C. made room for
D. put in charge of
Constant correction of speaking ‘errors’ by a teacher is often counter- productive, as student may become afraid to speak at all.
A. desolate
B. fruitless
C. barren
D. effective
His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist. He has won a lot of prizes
A. difficulty
B. barrier
C. advantage
D. disadvantage
Both universities speak highly of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the future
A. express disapproval of
B. voice opinions on
C. find favor with
D. resolve a conflict over
School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese school.
A. depended
B. optional
C. obligatory
D. required
I am sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.
A. very scared
B.very bored
C.very idle
D. very busy
Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man wore jeans and a T-shirt; he was later identified as a high school teacher
A. unsophisticatedly
B. decently
C. gaudily
D. gracefully
He revealed his intentions of leaving the company to the manager during the office dinner party.
A. concealed
B. disclosed
C. misled
D. influenced
I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate students’ progress
A. stop
B. extinguish
C. continue
D. organize
At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements
A. provided evidence for
B. got information from
C. borrowed colour from
D. gave no proof of
Mrs Mai: “ ……………………” -> Mr. Brown: “ Thank you. We are proud of him.”
A. Your kid is naughty.
B. Can we ask your child to take a photo?
C. Your child is just adirable.
D. I can give your kid a lift to school.
Ken and Laura are saying goodbye to each other after going to LOTTE Center. And they are going to have a date with each other later.
Laura: “ Well, it’s getting late. May be we could get together sometime.”
Ken: “………………………”
A. Nice to see back you.
B. Take it easy.
C. Sounds good. I’ll give you a call.
D. Yes, I’ve enjoyed it.
- Anne: “Make yourself at home”.
- John: “ _______”
A. That’s very kind of you. Thank you
B. Thanks! The same to you!
C. Not at all. Don’t mention it
D. Yes, can I help you?
Kate: “Thank you for the lovely present. ” – Peter: “ ____________ ”
A. I’m pleased you like it
B. Not at all
C. Go ahead
D. come on
Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about Anne’s new blouse.
- Diana: - That blouse suits you perfectly, Anne.
- Anne: - _________.
A. Never mind.
B. Don’t mention it.
C. Thank you.
D. You’re welcome.
Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: - Shall I help you with your suitcase?
- Mary: - __________
A. Not a chance.
B. That’s very kind of you.
C. I can’t agree more.
D. What a pity!
“ I like yourcoat,Helen.” -“_______.”
A.Really,I’mnot.
B.Do you?
C. Ithinkso
D.I’msorry.
“ What an attractive hair style you havegot,Mary!” -“_______”
A.You are tellinga lie.
B. I don’t like yoursaying
C. Thank you very much.I’mafraid
D. Thank you for yourcompliment.
Peter and Bob are talking about the plan for tonight.
- Peter: “_________________.”
- Bob: “I’d love to. Thank you.”
A. Would you like to go to the new coffee shop with me?
B. What would you do if you can afford a new car?
C. Would you like a cake?
D. Why do you spend so much time playing games?
Two people are talking on the phone.
- A: “Could I speak to Alex, please?”
- B: “___________________.
A. Can I take the message?
B. I’m sorry. Alex is not in.
C. Just a moment. I’m coming.
D. This is Joe speaking.
Tom: “_________” Mike: “I won’t say no!”
A. How are things with you, Mike?
B. What about playing badminton this afternoon?
C. Mike, do you know where the scissors are?
D. What’s your favourite, tea or coffee?
Cindy: "Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!" - Mary: - " ______________”
A. Never mention it.
B. Thanks, Cindy. I had it done yesterday
C. Thanks, but I'm afraid
D. Yes, all right.
"Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" - "______"
A. Certainly. Do you like it, too?
B. Thanks. My mother bought it for me.
C. I like you to say that.
D. Yes, of course. It's expensive.
"Our team has just won the last football match." - "______"
A. Good idea. Thanks for the news.
B. Yes. I guess it's very good.
C. Well, that's very surprising!
D. Yes, it's our pleasure.
John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer-by the way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?”
- Passer-by: “_______”
A. Not way, sorry.
B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary!
D. There’s no traffic near here.
Lora has just bought a new skirt that she likes very much. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Jane: “You look great in that red skirt, Lora!”
- Lora: “_______”
A. No, I don't think so
B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s
D. Thanks, my mum bought it.
Hoa is asking Hai, who is sitting at a corner of the room, seeming too shy.
- Hoa: Why aren’t you taking part in our activities?
- Hai: Yes. I can. Certainly."
A. Could you please show me how to get to the nearest post office?
B. Shall I take your hat off?
C. Can I help you?
D. Can you help me with these decorations
Long is looking at Linh’s mark 10 in her paper and said to her.
Long: - _________ - Linh: - Thank you. That’s a nice compliment."
A. What a mark 10!
B. You are so skilful!
C. If only I had such a good mark
D. No matter how good the mark is!
- Charles : “ Do you fancy going to a movie this evening ? ”
- Lisa: “ ____________”
A. I’m sorry. I don’t know that.
B. Not at all. Go ahead.
C. Not so bad. And you ?
D. That would be nice.
- John : “ What kind of job would you like ?
- Tim : “ __________ “
A. All of them are
B. I heard it was very good
C. Anything to do with computers
D. Anytime after next week
What a great haircut, Lucy!"________-"________"
A. It's my pleasure.
B. Oh, yes. That's right.
C. Thanks. It's very kind of you to do this
D. Thank you. That's a nice compliment.
"A motorbike knocked Ted down". -"________"
A. How terrific!
B. Poor him!
C. What is it now?
D. What a motorbike!
- Marie: “ what a lovely house you have !”
- Phil : “
A. No problem.
B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. I think so.
D. Of course not, it’s not costly.
- Duong : “ My first English test was not as good as I expected.”
- Thomas “ __________”
A. Good Heavens !
B. That’s brilliant enough !
C. It’s okay, don’t worry
D. Never mind, better job next time !
Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their upcoming exams.
- Diana:” Our midterm exams will start next Tuesday, are you ready?”
- Anne:” ___________”
A. I’m half ready.
B. God save you.
C. Thank you so much
D. Don’t mention it!
Mary is talking to her professor in his office.
- Mary:” Can you tell me how to find material for my science report, professor?”
- Professor:” ___________”
A. I like it that you understand.
B. Try your best, Mary.
C. You can borrow books from the library.
D. You mean the podcasts from other students?
John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
- Laura: “________________.”
A. Of course not. You bet.
B. There is no doubt about it.
C. Well, that’s very surprising
D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea
- Alice: “How about having a drive to the countryside this weekend?”
- Mary: “________________. ”
A. That’s a good idea
B. Not at all
C. No, thanks
D. Let’s go
- Ivan: I have stacks of homework to do.
- Kyle: _________________ !
A. Congratulations
B. Poor you
C. Cheers
D. Oh bother
- Tom: I'm going on holiday tomorrow.
- Jerry: _________ !
A. Congratulations
B. Sorry to here that
C. Have a nice time
D. Watch out
Which expression is used to start a conversation?
A. Well, it’s been nice meeting you
B. How’s everything at school?
C. Catch you later.
D. Sorry, I’ve got to go. Talk to you later.
Hoa: “Are you going to buy a new computer or just continue using the old one?”
- Mary: “___________”
A. Neither. I’m going to lease one.
B. That’s impossible. I can’t afford a new one
C. Yes, I’d like one. Thank you.
D. Yes, I am.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:
Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. clean
B. encounter
C. arrive
D. happen
When I mentioned the party, he was all ears.
A. partially deaf
B. listening attentively
C. listening neglectfully
D. deaf
When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you
A. pay all attention to
B. be interested in
C.be related to
D. express interest to
John wants to buy a new car, so he starts setting aside a small part of his monthly earnings
A. putting out
B. saving up
C. spending on
D. using up
In most cities, compulsory military service does not apply to every one.
A. Superior
B. mandarory
C. beneficial
D. constructive
The use of lasers in operation has become relatively common in recent years.
A. absolutely
B. relevantly
C. almost
D. comparatively
The helicopter carrier is indispensable in marine operations against sea or enemies.
A. unique
B. novel
C. exotic
D. ital
Researchers warns of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.
A. inevitable
B. imminent
C. formidable
D. absolute
My original statement has been completely distorted by the media
A. wrong
B. corrupt
C. deform
D. harm
With a wonderful memory for detail, this woman-who my father said never forgets anything - became truly loquacious.
A. talkative
B. thirsty
C. beautiful
D. complicated.
Rose had no qualms about lying to her mother.
A. distress
B. respect
C. information
D. scruple
His impersonations were a source of considerable mirth.
A. annoyance
B. glee
C. irony
D. mistrust
At school, please concentrate on what the teacher is saying or asking you.
A. pay all attention to
B. be interested in
C. be related to
D. express interest to
We really appreciate your assistance, without which we couldn't have got our job done in time.
A. devalue
B. are proud of
C. feel thankful for
D. have need of
I admired the expertise with which she prepared the lesson.
A. activity of
B. courage of
C. mastery of
D. effort to
The CEO would do well to heed this recommendation.
A. trek
B. consider
C. consolidate
D. bound
We found enormous hoard of canned food on the floor.
A. stockpile
B. burrow
C. mine
D. dessert
It howled through the swaying branches of the trees, and swept our house in fitful gusts.
A. erratic
B. angry
C. tired
D. pronounced
Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.
A. important part
B. difficult part
C. romantic part
D. interesting part
Why don’t you vote – how can you be so indifferent!
A. neutral
B. unkind
C. precious
D. mean
The introduction of credit cards radically modified North Americans’ spending habits.
A. reduced
B. altered
C. resolved
D. devoted
The bread has become stale and I cannot swallow it.
A. gone away
B. gone down
C. gone up
D. gone off
The Aborigional set off a flare to help guide our rescuers
A. lamp
B. temper
C. style
D. blaze
We were having difficulties finishing the research in such a short period of timed so that we decided to prolong our stay by another week.
A. extend
B. inquire
C. relax
D. stop
I love to ramble through the fields and lanes in this part of the country.
A. knot
B. confuse
C. wander
D. wonder
They fought fearlessly against the invading armies.
A. powerfully
B. cowardly
C. bravely
D. carefully
The critic believed that the instructor had been negligentin allowing the kids to swim in dangerous water.
A. benevolent
B. morbid
C. careless
D. dark
The alteration between the two versions is minor.
A. insignificant
B. arguable
C. careless
D. astonishing
Numerous problems have immingled together.
A. fixed
B. extinguished
C. combined
D. hold
Being a single mother no longer carries the social stigma that it used to.
A. stain
B. trial
C. difficulty
D. holiness
My wife was so keen on the picture that she paid through her nose for it.
A. paid nothing
B. turned a deaf ear
C. was offered
D. paid much more than usual
In order to better understand English, the students incorporated grammar, vocabulary, and speaking in their studies
A. combined
B. granted
C. scrutinized
D. skipped
I think we can safely say now that we have ot our money back, we are home and dry.
A. have been successful
B. have not got well
C. have got no water
D. have got home dry
A nuclear station may take risk going off due to unexpected incidents.
A. demolishing
B. running
C. developing
D. exploding
New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease.
A. sources of energy
B. been looking
C. number
D. continues
For such a demanding job, you will need qualifications, soft skills and having full commitment.
A. such
B. will need
C. qualifications
D.having full commitment
Antarctic blue whales can be 100 foot long and weigh more than any dinosaur that ever lived.
A. can be
B. 100 foot long
C. more than
D. any dinosaur
It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam.
A. studies
B. more
C. attempting
D. to pass
Excavations in some villages on the east bank of the Euphrates River have revealed an ancient community that had been laying under later reconstructions of the city of Babylon.
A. on the east bank
B. revealed
C. had been laying
D. later
The puppy stood up slowly, wagged its tail, blinking its eyes, and barked.
A. slowly
B. its
C. blinking
D. and
Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A. exports
B. is grown
C. in
D. of
He passed the exam with high scores, that made his parents happy.
A. passed
B. with
C. that
D. happy
To attract someone’s attention, we can use either verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.
A. attract
B. can use
C. and non-verbal
D. communication
He takes four paracetamol everyday, not knowing that will seriously damage his liver
A. four paracetamol
B. everyday
C. not knowing
D. that
Caroline has worn her new yellow dress only once since she buys it
A. has worn
B. yellow
C. once
D. buys
Ancient people made a clay pottery because they needed it for their survival.
A. a clay
B. because
C. it
D. their survival
Much people agree that we should protect the environment.
A. Much
B. agree that
C. protect
D. environment
What are the differences between women in old times with women in modern times?
A. What
B. the differences
C. with
D. in
He failed the final exam last year because his laziness.
A. failed
B. the final exam
C. because
D. laziness
While the Brows were away on holiday, their house was broke into.
A. the
B. were
C. away
D. broke into
Difference conversation efforts have been made in order to saving endangered species.
A. Difference
B. have been made
C. saving
D. endangered species
There have been a report of several bombings by terrorist group.
A. have been
B. several
C. bombings
D. terrorist
According to geological discoveries. 4.6-billion-vears life span of our planet is divided into four time intervals called eras.
A. geological discoveries
B. 4.6-billion-vears
C. is
D. into
They are planning on attending the convention _______ next month, and so I am.
A. so I am
B. and
C. planning
D. on attending
Air pollution, together with littering, have been causing many problems in our large, industrial cities in the last few years.
A. with
B. in our large
C. many
D. have been
Because the highway system was built 40 years ago , most of the roads now need to repair.
A. Because
B. was built
C. most of
D. to repair
Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class.
A. Pointing in
B. impolite
C. when
D. to get
It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning.
A. vitally
B. that
C. takes
D. medication
Alike other forms of energy, natural gas may be used to heat homes, cook food, and even run automobiles.
A. Alike
B. may be used
C. heat homes
D. run
The federal government recommends that all expectant women will avoid place where other people smoke.
A. recommends that
B. expectant
C. will avoid
D. smoke
The United States come top of the list of countries ranked by economic performances.
A. come
B. the list
C. ranked
D. economic
The man, of whom the red car is parked in front of our house, is a prominent physician in this town.
A. of whom the
B. is parked
C. of our house
D. is a
Almost poetry is more enjoyable when it is read aloud.
A. Almos
B. is more
C. enjoyable
D. it is
The doctor's records must be kept thorough and neatly so as to insure good book – keeping.
A. thorough
B. neatly
C. so as to
D. good
Rabbit and hares look much like and are often mistaken for each other
A. look
B. like
C. mistaken for
D. each other
In the United States among 60 percent of the space on the pages of newspapers is reserved for advertising.
A. among
B. of the space
C. is reserved
D. advertising
Tom’s jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he’s the boss.
A. inappropriate
B. it
C. because
D. the
We always have believed that honesty is the best policy in personal as well
as professional matters
A. always have believed
B. best policy
C. personal
D. professional
Sometimes all it take is a few minutes to help you and your family
members feel more in touch with each other.
A. all it take
B. to help
C. feel
D. in touch with
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Our products are environmentally- friendly. We package all of them in recyclable materials.
A. Packing our products in recyclable materials, we made them environmentally - friendly.
B. Our products are packaged in recycled materials to be environmentally-friendly.
C. The recyclable package of our products makes them look environmentally-friendly.
D. Packed in recyclable materials, our products are environmentally-friendly.
Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of car. However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution.
A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air
pollution.
B. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that among the greatest contributors of air pollution.
C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution of air.
D. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air.
We couldn't solve the problem until our teacher arrived.
A. Not until we solved the problem could our teacher arrive.
B. When our teacher arrived, we solved the problem.
C. Until our teacher arrived, we were able to solve the problem.
D. Not until our teacher arrived could we solve the problem.
I don't find it difficult to get up early in the morning.
A. It's difficult for me to get up early in the morning.
B. I'm used to getting up early in the morning.
C. I hate getting up early in the morning.
D. I used to get up early in the morning.
I thought she was the right person for the position, yet it turned put that she was quite useless.
A. Because I was expecting her to be competent, I was shocked to see her perform rather badly.
B. I was mistaken about her suitability for the position since she proved rather incompetent.
C. Contrary to my initial impression, she was not totally unsuitable for the position.
D. I was right in thinking that she was totally useless for the job.
Mr. George is a famous author. Mr. George is also an influential speaker.
A. Mr. George is neither a famous author nor an influential speaker.
B. Mr. George likes writing famous books and making speechers.
C. Mr. George is a famous author, and he is also an influential speaker.
D. Mr. George writes famous books, but he doesn’t know much about speeches.
I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.
A. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
B. Inspite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
C. Despite I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
D. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money
“ I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number”, said Paul to Susan.
A. Paul denied giving Susan the wrong number.
B. Paul apologized to Susan for giving the wrong number.
C. Paul thanked to Susan for giving the wrong number.
D. Paul accused Susan of giving him the wrong number.
She has known how to play the piano for 5 years.
A. She didn’t play the piano 5 years ago.
B. She started to play the piano 5 years ago.
C. She played the piano 5 years ago.
D. The last time she played the piano was 5 years ago.
Without my teacher’s advice, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition
A. If it hadn’t been for my teacher’s advice, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition.
B. If my tutor hadn’t advised me, I would have participated in the competition.
C. Had my teacher not advised me, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition.
D. If my teacher didn’t advised me, I wouldn’t have participated in the competition.
However old and worn his clothes were, they look clean and of good quality.
A. His clothes looked clean and of good quality but they were old and worn.
B. His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality.
C. He was fond of wearing such old and worn clothes because they were of good quality.
D. No matter what good quality his clothes had, they looked old and worn.
In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
A. He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty.
B. If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause.
C. Poor as he was, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
D. He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor.
I thought Ỉ should not stay at home yesterday.
A. I regretted staying at home yesterday.
B. I regretted for staying at home yesterday,
C. I regret for staying at home yesterday.
D. I regret to stay at home yesterday.
People should not throw rubbish in the park. People should not cut down the trees in the park.
A. People should either throw rubbish or cut down the trees in the park.
B. People should neither throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
C. People should either throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
D. People should neither throw rubbish or cut down the trees in the park
Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn’t come.
B. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
“Sorry, we're late. It took us ages to look for a parking place” said John.
A. John said that he was late because he had spent a lot of time finding a parking place.
B. John finally found a parking place after a long time searching even though they were late.
C. John apologized for being late because it took them much time to find a parking place.
D. John said sorry for being late because he had to try his best to look for a parking place.
People say that he won a lot of money on the Vietlott.
A. He was said that he won a lot of money on the Vietlott.
B. He is said to win a lot of money on the Vietlott.
C. He won a lot of money on the Vietlott as people said.
D. He is said to have won a lot of money on the Vietlott.
I have never played golf before
A. This is the first time I have ever played golf.
B. I used to play golf but I gave it up already.
C. It is the last time l played golf.
D. It is the first time I had played golf.
My grandparents’ lake house was built in 1953. It was completely destroyed by the forest fire.
A. My grandparents’ lake house was built in 1953; however, completely destroying the forest fire.
B. My grandparents’ lake house, which was built in 1953, was completely destroyed by the forest fire.
C. My grandparents’ lake house was built in 1953, so it was completely destroyed by the forest fire.
D. The forest fire destroyed my grandparents’ lake house was built in 1953.
Her living conditions were difficult. However, she studied very well.
A. Difficult as her living conditions, she studied very well.
B. She studied very well thanks to the fact that she lived in difficult conditions.
C. She studied very well in spite of her difficult living conditions.
D. Although she lived in difficult conditions, but she studied very well.
The history of the United States is not long. It is interesting.
A. The history of the United States is too long to be interesting.
B. The history of the United States is not long enough to be interesting.
C. The history of the United States is interesting whereas not long.
D. The history of the United States is not long but interesting.
Some economists argue that new technology cause unemployment. Others feel that it allows more jobs to be created.
A. Some economists argue that new technology causes unemployment, so others feel that it allows more jobs to be created.
B. Arguing that new technology causes unemployment, other economists feel that it allows more jobs to be created.
C. Besides the argument that new technology causes unemployment, some economists feel that it allows more jobs to be created.
D. Some economists argue that new technology causes unemployment whereas others feel that it allows more jobs to be created.
It was careless of you to leave the windows open last night.
A. You shouldn’t leave the windows open last night.
B. You are so careless that you left the windows open last night.
C. You shouldn’t have left the windows open last night.
D. You might have been careless because you left the windows open last night.
Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy.
A. They were as wealthy as they were happy.
B. They were not happy as they were wealthy.
C. Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy.
D. Although they were wealthy, they were not happy.
The boy was too fat to run far.
A. The boy was very fat and couldn’t run far.
B. The boy’s fatness didn’t stop him running far.
C. The boy had to run a lot because he was too fat.
D. The boy became ill because he was too fat.
She didn’t understand the benefits of volunteering until she joined this club.
A. Not until she joined this club did she understand the benefits of volunteering.
B. It was not until she joined this club did she understand the benefits of volunteering.
C. Not until did she join this club, she understood the benefits of volunteering.
D. Not until she joined this club that she understood the benefits of volunteering.
He didn’t prepare well for his GCSE examination and he regrets it now.
A. Unless he had prepared well for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
B. But for his ill preparation for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
C. If it hadn’t been for his good preparation for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
D. If he had prepared well for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t have regretted it now.
People believe that Chinese people invented paper.
A. Paper is believed to have been invented by Chinese people.
B. Paper is believed to be invented by Chinese people.
C. It was believed that Chinese people invent paper.
D. Chinese people are believed to invent paper.
Alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages. It’s not easy to make full use of them.
A. Because alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages, it’s not easy to make full use of them.
B. Alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages, so it’s not easy to make full use of them.
C. Despite their environmental advantages, it’s not easy to make full use of alternative sources of energy.
D. Although alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages, but it’s not easy to make full use of them.
Human beings have destroyed the environment for a long time. They are now paying a high price for this.
A. Because having destroyed the environment for a long time, human beings are now paying a high price for this.
B. Having destroyed the environment for a long time, human beings are now paying a high price for this.
C. On destroying the environment for a long time, they are now paying a high price for this.
D. After being destroyed for a long time, the environment is now paying a high price.
He was such a wet blanket at the party tonight!
A. He made people at the party wet through.
B. He spoiled other people's pleasure at the party.
C. He bought a wet blanket to the party.
D. He was wet through when going home from the party.
The journey will be about nine hours, whichever route you take
A. The journey will not last nine hours no matter which route you take.
B. No matter which means you takes, it will take about nine hours.
C. You can take the route you like, and it doesn’t take as long as nine hours.
D. It doesn't matter which route you take, the journey will be about nine hours.
They advised locking the doors carefully at night
A. They advised that the doors should be locked carefully at night.
B. The doors were advised to be locked carefully at night.
C. They advised the doors being locked carefully at night.
D. They advised to lock the doors carefully at night.
The leader failed to explain the cause of the problem. He did not offer any solutions
A. Though the leader failed to explain the cause of the problem, he did not offer any solutions.
B. The leader failed to explain the cause of the problem so he did not offer any solutions.
C. The leader failed to explain the cause of the problem nor did he offer any solutions.
D. The leader failed to explain the cause of the problem because he did not offer any solutions.
She is intelligent. She can sing very well
A. Intelligent as she is, she also can sing very well.
B. Not only is she intelligent but she can also sing very well.
C. She is intelligent, so she can sing very well.
D. Not only intelligent is she but she also can sing very well.
A. thanked B. belongedC. cooked D. laughed
A. thanked
B. belonged
C. cooked
D. laughed
A. chemical B. approachC. achieve D. challenge
A. chemical
B. approach
C. achieve
D. challenge
A. carpet B. school C. facial D. contact
A. carpet
B. school
C. facial
D. contact
A. takes B. develops C. volumes D. laughs
A. takes
B. develops
C. volumes
D. laughs
A. wanted B. stopped C. decided D. hated
A. wanted
B. stopped
C. decided
D. hated
A. century B. culture C. secure D. applicant
A. century
B. culture
C. secure
D. applicant
A. tomorrow B. slowly C. below D. allow
A. tomorrow
B. slowly
C. below
D. allow
A. roofs B. cloths C. books D. clothes
A. roofs
B. cloths
C. books
D. clothes
A. imports B. groups C. techniques D. computers
A. imports
B. groups
C. techniques
D. computers
A. technology B. chores C. schoolingD. chemistry
A. technology
B. chores
C. schooling
D. chemistry
A. interviewB. minute C. question D. suitable
A. interview
B. minute
C. question
D. suitable
A. expand B. vacancy C. applicant D. category
A. expand
B. vacancy
C. applicant
D. category
A. blamed B. misused C. dissolvedD. increased
A. blamed
B. misused
C. dissolved
D. increased
A. blouses B. amuses C. purses D. pleases
A. blouses
B. amuses
C. purses
D. pleases
A. recite B. reconcile C. refund D. reproduce
A. recite
B. reconcile
C. refund
D. reproduce
A. pitch B. watch C. butcher D. architect
A. pitch
B. watch
C. butcher
D. architect
A. subscribed B. launched C. inspired D. welcomed
A. subscribed
B. launched
C. inspired
D. welcomed
A. sour B. hour C. pour D. flour
A. sour
B. hour
C. pour
D. flour
A. performed B. impaired C. designed D. produced
A. performed
B. impaired
C. designed
D. produced
A. destroys B. cells C. affects D. stipends
A. destroys
B. cells
C. affects
D. stipends
A. laughed B. sacrificed C. cooked D. explained
A. laughed
B. sacrificed
C. cooked
D. explained
A. airports B. ways C. questions D. pictures
A. airports
B. ways
C. questions
D. pictures
A. lives B. plays C. works D. buys
A. lives
B. plays
C. works
D. buys
A. picked B. worked C. naked D. booked
A. picked
B. worked
C. naked
D. booked
A. motorbikes B. determines C. involves D. cultures
A. motorbikes
B. determines
C. involves
D. cultures
A. contain B. feature C. picture D. culture
A. contain
B. feature
C. picture
D. culture
A. rhinoceros B. biologist C. reserve D. digest
A. rhinoceros
B. biologist
C. reserve
D. digest
A. form B. shortcoming C. chore D. sector
A. form
B. shortcoming
C. chore
D. sector
A. formed B. naked C. recorded D. trusted
A. formed
B. naked
C. recorded
D. trusted
A. busy B. answer C. person D. basic
A. busy
B. answer
C. person
D. basic
A. likes B. tightens C. heaps D. fuss
A. likes
B. tightens
C. heaps
D. fuss
A. demand B. deny C. deter D. debris
A. demand
B. deny
C. deter
D. debris
A. meat B. breakfast C. heat D. beat
A. meat
B. breakfast
C. heat
D. beat
A. picture B. mature C. future D. adventure
A. picture
B. mature
C. future
D. adventure
A. confided B. touched C. rejected D. preceded
A. confided
B. touched
C. rejected
D. preceded
A. cooks B. loves C. joins D. spends
A. cooks
B. loves
C. joins
D. spends
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy
B. comfortable
C. free
D. relaxed
in most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. Optional
B. mandatory
C. beneficial
D. constructive
She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorced
B. separated
C. single
D. married
In Western culture, it is polite to maintain eye contact during conversation.
A. irresponsible
B. discourteous
C. insecure
D. informal
Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.
A. easy to find
B. difficult to access
C. unlikely to happen
D. impossible to reach
We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain
A. earlier than a particular moment
B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something
D. as long as expected
We should keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. revealed
B.frequented
C. lively
D.accessible
I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. unsuitable
B. right
C.exact
D.correct
My younger brothers are obedient most of the time, but they are quite mischievous sometimes.
A. Naughty
B. hard-working
C. well-behaved
D. disruptive
You should not wear casual clothes to the interview. The first impression is very important.
A. New
B. informal
C. neat
D. formal
A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work
A. calm
B. miserable
C. responsive
D. uncomfortable
I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my new job.
A. Being courteous
B. Being cheerful
C. Being efficient
D. Being late
The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
A. associate
B. cooperate
C. assemble
D. separate
He had never experienced such rudeness towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. impoliteness
B. encouragement
C. politeness
D. measurement
It was necessary to divide the movie 'Roots' into five parts in order to show it on television.
A.adapt
B. merge
C.segment
D.transact
With the final examinations coming very soon his anxiety was rising to almost unbearable limits
A.joy
B.confidence
C. studying
D.apprehension
Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested
B. dissatisfied
C. excited
D. shocked
I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently
B. cleverly
C. reasonably
D. brutally
People in Vietnam nod their head to show that they agree with something
A. blink
B. shake
C. wave
D. slump
It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.
A.wise
B.modest
C.arrogant
D.generous
Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested
B. dissatisfied
C. excited
D. shocked
I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently
B. cleverly
C. reasonably
D. brutally
A trial must be fair and impartial.
A. apprehensive
B. hostile
C. biased
D. unprejudiced
After her husband's tragic accident, she took up his position at the university.
A. incredible
B. boring
C. mysterious
D. comic
“ Please speak up a bit more, Jason. You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher said.
A. visible
B. edible
C. eligible
D. inaudible
The funny story told by the man amused all the children.
A. pleased
B. entertained
C. saddened
D. frightened
Language teaching in the United State is base on the idea that the goal of language acquisition is communicative complete.
A. not good at socializing.
B. unable to understand
C. excellent in orating in front of others
D. incapable of working with words
This is new washing machine is not a patch on our old one. These clothes are still dirty.
A. to be expensive
B. to be strange
C. to be broken
D. to be better
I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. reasonably
B. gently
C. brutally
D. cleverly
About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs, live in the ocean
A. with ribs
B. without backbones
C. without ribs
D. with backbones
A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. calm
B. responsive
C. uncomfortable
D. miserable
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity
B. small quantity
C. excess
D. sufficiency
A calculating machine can do calculations with lightning speed.
A. very quickly
B. incorrectly
C. perfectly
D. very slowly
Many people oppose corporal punishment when educating young children though several of them are naughty.
A. appreciate
B. agree with
C. are in favor of
D. disapprove of
Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested
B. dissatisfied
C. excited
D. shocked
I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly
A. gently
B. cleverly
C. reasonably
D. brutally
The skin receives nearly (A) the (B) third of the blood pumped out (C) by (D) the heart.
(A) the
(B) third of the blood pumped out
(C) by
(D) the heart
Salt was once (A) too (B) scare and (C) precious that it was used as money. (D)
(A) too
(B) scare and
(C) precious
as money. (D)
There being (A) no evidence (B) against himself (C) , Slade was released. (D)
There being (A)
no evidence (B)
himself (C)
was released. (D)
Upon reaching (A) the destination, a number of personnel is (B) expected to change (C) their reservations and proceed (D) to Hawaii.
reaching (A)
is (B)
to change (C)
proceed (D)
The attribution (A) of human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects appears (B) in the mythologies of many cultures (C) is a literary device called (D) anthropomorphism
The attribution (A)
appears (B)
many cultures (C)
called (D)
That inventors in the stock market enjoys (A) increases and suffer declines (B) is simply a fact of the financial market, and a small inventor is not too excited about the former (C) or crestfallen (D) about the latter.
enjoys (A)
declines (B)
former (C)
crestfallen (D)
Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are explaining the children the rules of the game.
A. both Mr. and Mrs. Smith
B. are
C. explaining
D. the children the rules of the game
A child of noble birth, his name was famous among the children in that school.
A. of
B. his name
C. among
D. in that
Unlike many writings of her time, she was not preoccupied with morality.
A. writings
B. of her time
C. preoccupied
D. with morality
The skin receives nearly (A) the (B) third of the blood pumped out (C) by (D) the heart.
A. nearly
B. the
C. pumped out
D. by
Salt was once (A) too (B) scare and (C) precious that it was used as money. (D)
A. once
B. too
C. and
D. as money
There being (A) no evidence (B) against himself (C) , Slade was released. (D)
A. There being
B. no evidence
C. himself
D. was released
The foreign (A) student advisor recommended that she studied (B) more English before enrolling (C) at the (D) university.
foreign (A)
studied (B)
enrolling (C)
the (D)
Tourists (A) are not permitted entering (B) the park after (C) twenty-four hundred hours for security (D).
Tourists (A)
entering (B)
after (C)
for security (D)
In (A) a hot, sunny climate, man acclimatizes by eating (B) less, drinking more liquids (C), wearing lighter clothing, and experience (D) a darkening of the skin.
In (A)
by eating (B)
more liquids (C)
experience (D)
Educated in the UK (A), his qualifications are (B) widely recognized (C) in the world of professionals. (D)
the UK (A)
his qualifications are (B)
recognized (C)
world of professionals. (D)
Many successful (A) film directions (B) are former (C) actors who desire to expand (D) their experience in the film industry.
successful (A)
film directions (B)
former (C)
expand (D)
We admire Lucy for (A) her intelligence (B), cheerful disposition (C) and she is honest. (D)
for (A)
intelligence (B)
disposition (C)
she is honest. (D)
Although smokers are aware that smoking is harmful to their health, they can’t get rid it.
A. Although
B. are aware
C. to
D. get rid it
Even though the extremely bad weather in the mountains, the climbers decided not to cancel their climb.
A. Even though
B. extremely
C. not to cancel
D. climb
Bill was about average in performance in comparison with other students in his class.
A. about average
B. in
C. with other students
D. his
Of the more than 1,300 volcanoes (A) in the world, only (B) about 600 can classify (C) as active (D) ones.
volcanoes (A)
only (B)
classify (C)
active (D)
When I got to (A) the passport control, there was a long line (B) of people waited (C) show (D) their passport.
got to (A)
a long line (B)
waited (C)
show (D)
Finished (A) her household chores (B), Mary decided to do (C) some shopping (D)
Finished (A)
household chores (B),
to do (C)
shopping (D).
The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
A. students
B. attending
C. at
D. are
Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater world.
A. is
B. out
C. that
D. explore
To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on the interviewer.
A. successful
B. control
C. making
D. on
Cortes, who conquered (A) Mexico city and destroyed it lately (B), considered Mexico City to be (C) the most beautiful city he had ever seen (D).
who conquered (A)
destroyed it lately (B)
to be (C)
he had ever seen (D)
There are vast, open grazing (A) lands, an area (B) that receives little rain (C) than the farming region west of (D) the Missouri River.
vast, open grazing (A)
an area (B)
little rain (C)
west of (D)
Although the Indians lacked animals (A) they had the ability (B) to cultivate plants suitably (C) for daily use (D).
lacked animals (A)
had the ability (B)
plants suitably (C)
daily use (D)
It was not until (A) the late 1970s when (B) these country people could enjoy (C) the benefits (D) of electricity.
A. not until
B. when
C. these country people could enjoy
D. benefits
Neither (A) the director nor any (B) members of the staff is (C) working overtime (D) today.
A. Neither
B. nor any
C. is
D. overtime
A big wedding requires (A) a lot of preparation (B), such as sending invitations (C), hiring costumes and choose (D) dishes.
A. requires
B. preparation
C. sending invitations
D. choose
Assessment instruments in nursery schools they feature (A) items and other materials (B) different from those (C) on elementary school tests (D)
A. they feature
B. other materials
C. from those
D. school tests
Migrant workers live (A) in substandard (B) unsanitary (C), and dilapidated housing and often are lacking (D) medical care.
A. workers live
B. substandard
C. unsanitary
D. are lacking
For thousands of years, man (A) has created sweet-smelling (B) substances from wood, herbs, and flowers and using them (C) for perfume or (D) medicine
A. man
B. sweet-smelling
C. using them
D. or
A. marriage B. response C. maintain D. believe
A. marriage
B. response
C. maintain
D. believe
A. obedient B. decision C. mischievous D. biologist
A. obedient
B. decision
C. mischievous
D. biologist
A. economics B. conquerable C. capabilityD. optimistic
A. economics
B. conquerable
C. capability
D. optimistic
A. enthusiastic B. durabilityC. civilization D. humanitarian
A. enthusiastic
B. durability
C. civilization
D. humanitarian
A. offer B. canoe C. country D. standard
A. offer
B. canoe
C. country
D. standard
A. pollution B. computer C. currency D. allowance
A. pollution
B. computer
C. currency
D. allowance
A. partnership B. romantic C. actually D. attitude
A. partnership
B. romantic
C. actually
D. attitude
A. certain B. equal C. decide D. couple
A. certain
B. equal
C. decide
D. couple
A. compulsory B. certificate C. significant D. category
A. compulsory
B. certificate
C. significant
D. category
A. history B. confide C. result D. suggest
A. history
B. confide
C. result
D. suggest
A. engineering B. economics C. recommend D. curriculum
A. engineering
B. economics
C. recommend
D. curriculum
A. economyB. certificate C. graduate D. semester
A. economy
B. certificate
C. graduate
D. semester
A. particularB. circumstances C. environment D. advertisement
A. particular
B. circumstances
C. environment
D. advertisement
A. pleasure B. capture C. picture D. ensure
A. pleasure
B. capture
C. picture
D. ensure
A. photography B. minority C. heroic D. amateur
A. photography
B. minority
C. heroic
D. amateur
A. power B. permission C. permanent D. carpe
A. power
B. permission
C. permanent
D. carpe
A. comfortable B. uncontrollable C. politician D. practicalit
A. comfortable
B. uncontrollable
C. politician
D. practicalit
A. conserveB. achieve C. employ D. waver
A. conserve
B. achieve
C. employ
D. waver
A. perseverance B. application C. agriculture D. dedication
A. perseverance
B. application
C. agriculture
D. dedication
A. designed B. factor C. recent D. distant
A. designed
B. factor
C. recent
D. distant
A. injection B. diminish C. successful D. benefit
A. injection
B. diminish
C. successful
D. benefit
A. verbal B. signal C. common D. attract
A. verbal
B. signal
C. common
D. attract
A. historian B. certificate C. academicD. curriculum
A. historian
B. certificate
C. academic
D. curriculum
A. cosmetics B. fertility C. experience D. economics
A. cosmetics
B. fertility
C. experience
D. economics
A. informality B. appropriate C. situation D. entertainment
A. informality
B. appropriate
C. situation
D. entertainment
A. overwhelming B. intellectual C. incredible D. optimistic
A. overwhelming
B. intellectual
C. incredible
D. optimistic
A. academicB. inorganic C. understanding D. uncertainty
A. academic
B. inorganic
C. understanding
D. uncertainty
A. maximum B. vacancy C. terrorist D. investment
A. maximum
B. vacancy
C. terrorist
D. investment
A. vertical B. contractual C. domestic D. outstanding
A. vertical
B. contractual
C. domestic
D. outstanding
A. generation B. situation C. educationD. examination
A. generation
B. situation
C. education
D. examination
A. approachB. leftovers C. supportive D. biologist
A. approach
B. leftovers
C. supportive
D. biologist
A. improve B. farmer C. parents D. bumper
A. improve
B. farmer
C. parents
D. bumper
A. gymnastic B. adjective C. difference D. frequently
A. gymnastic
B. adjective
C. difference
D. frequently
A. investigate B. determine C. convenient D. sacrifice
A. investigate
B. determine
C. convenient
D. sacrifice
A. certificate B. diversity C. occupation D. miraculous
A. certificate
B. diversity
C. occupation
D. miraculous
The use of lasers in surgery has become relativelycommonplace in recent years.
A. absolutely
B. relevantly
C. comparatively
D. almost
From an airplane, the grasslands of the western prairie appear almost as uniform as a placid sea
A. noisy
B. calm
C. seedy
D. fake
Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. arrive
B. encounter
C. happen
D. clean
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated.
A. significant
B. unclear
C. evident
D. frank
Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby
A. question
B. violate
C. disregard
D. follow
A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for the underprivileged in the remote areas of the country.
A. rich citizens
B. active members
C. poor inhabitants
D. enthusiastic people
School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnmaese schools.
A. depended
B.paid
C.required
D.divided
Bill, come and give me a hand withcooking.
A.attemp
B.prepare
C.bebusy
D. help
In daily communication, you should know how to interpret other people’s body language.
A. Understand
B. answer
C. respond
D. notice
The purpose of this survey is to determine students’ attitudes toward love and marriage.
A. Find out
B. develop
C. concern
D. build
The students are advised to concentrate on their studying.
A. remember
B. pay attention to
C. be interested in
D. resemble
In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. mandatory
B. superior
C. beneficial
D. constructive
We spent the entire day looking for a new house
A. all long day
B. day after day
C. all day long
D. the long day
I used to meet him occasionally on Avenue
A. one time
B. sometimes
C. in one occasion
D. none is correct
The conference is governed by its newly elected board.
A. watched
B. chosen
C. ruled
D. advised
After a long lunch hour, business resumes as usual.
A. continues
B. resurfaces
C. delays
D. responds
The people interviewed for the survey were randomly selected.
A. thoughtfully
B. carefully
C. indiscriminately
D. carelessly
I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice
A. being considerate of things
B. remembering to do right things
C. forgetful of one’s past
D. often forgetting things
Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.
A. Informative
B. delighted
C. exciting
D. essential
My wife was so keen on the picture that she paid through her nose for it.
A. paidnothing
B. turned a deaf ear
C. was offered
D. paid much more than usual
My hard-working students expected a good fortune to come in addition to their intelligence.
A. thoughtful
B. diligent
C. courteous
D. bright
He sounded panic-stricken on the phone.
A. terrified
B. troubled
C. happy
D. disappointed
Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off
B. setting up
C. growing well
D. closing down
When I mentioned the party, he was all ears
A. using both ears
B. listening neglectfully
C. listening attentively
D. partially deaf
John wants to buy a new car, so he starts setting aside a small part of his monthly earnings.
A. spending on
B. putting out
C. using up
D. saving up
The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plant pollens and dust.
A. polluted
B. occupied
C. filled
D. concentrated
Over a long time, customs can erode. They are gradually replaced by newer customs.
A. grow stronger
B. grow weaker
C. develop rapidly
D. disappear completely
Today, American English is particularly influential, due to the USA’s dominance of cinema, television, popular music, trade and technology (including the Internet)
A. complete mastery
B. overwhelming superiority
C. complete control
D. profound effect
Students ‘motivation’ for learning a language increase when they see connection between what they do in classroom and what they hope to do with the language in the future.
A. the reason for which someone does something
B. the action that someone takes to deal with something
C. the eagerness that someone has to do something
D. the excitement with which one is filled when doing something.
The sales of drugs is controlled by law in most of countries
A. permitted
B. restricted
C. illegal
D. binding
Gradually more children were sent to the class as their parents realized that the young teacher was trying her best to help their poor kids.
A. Weakly
B. Progressively
C. Slowly
D. Firstly
I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable
B. acceptable
C. pretty high
D. wonderful
He makes money by raising poultry and cattle.
A. spends
B. produces
C. earns
D. creates
She was born and grown up in a picturesque fishing village in Ha Long Bay.
A. dangerous
B. pretty
C. wealthy
D. poor
The weather is horrible at the moment, isn’t it? I hope it clears up later.
A. becomes brighter
B. shines
C. is not cloudy
D. clean
There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago.
A. closed up
B. closed
C. closed down
D. closed into
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined sound that is pronounced differently from the rest:
A. explosionB. conversion C. precisionD. expansion
A. explosion
B. conversion
C. precision
D. expansion
A. malaria B. eradicate C. character D. spectacular
A. malaria
B. eradicate
C. character
D. spectacular
A. drought B. fought C. brought D. bought
A. drought
B. fought
C. brought
D. bought
A. builds. B. destroys C. occurs D. prevents
A. builds.
B. destroys
C. occurs
D. prevents
A. mate B. mat C. cram D. spectacular
A. mate
B. mat
C. cram
D. spectacular
A. examine B. imagine C. disciplineD. magazine
A. examine
B. imagine
C. discipline
D. magazine
A. funny B. rubbish C. upper D. student
A. funny
B. rubbish
C. upper
D. student
A. purity B. burning C. cure D. durable
A. purity
B. burning
C. cure
D. durable
A. bear B. hear C. pear D. share
A. bear
B. hear
C. pear
D. share
A. clown B. cow C. plough D. tough
A. clown
B. cow
C. plough
D. tough
A. seeB. seen C. sportsman D. sure
A. see
B. seen
C. sportsman
D. sure
A. chorus B. cherish C. chaos D. scholarship
A. chorus
B. cherish
C. chaos
D. scholarship
A. plumber B. doubt C. debt D. herbage
A. plumber
B. doubt
C. debt
D. herbage
A. slaughterB. draught C. naughty D. author
A. slaughter
B. draught
C. naughty
D. author
A. butB. bury C. cutD. young
A. but
B. bury
C. cut
D. young
A. catB. hatC. sadD. men
A. cat
B. hat
C. sad
D. men
A. care B. black C. and D. sand
A. care
B. black
C. and
D. sand
A. nature B. change C. sandwichD. basic
A. nature
B. change
C. sandwich
D. basic
A. darkness B. author C. market D. remark
A. darkness
B. author
C. market
D. remark
A. creature B. decent C. menace D. league
A. creature
B. decent
C. menace
D. league
A. beard B. heard C. word D. third
A. beard
B. heard
C. word
D. third
A. niece B. piece C. pieD. pity
A. niece
B. piece
C. pie
D. pity
A. boat B. bone C. postponeD. lose
A. boat
B. bone
C. postpone
D. lose
A. pressure B. assure C. assist D. possession
A. pressure
B. assure
C. assist
D. possession
A. look B. moon C. shoot D. lagoon
A. look
B. moon
C. shoot
D. lagoon
A. universalB. uniform C. ultraviolet D. unit
A. universal
B. uniform
C. ultraviolet
D. unit
A. entry B. ready C. comfy D. occupy
A. entry
B. ready
C. comfy
D. occupy
A. creature B. equal C. league D. menace
A. creature
B. equal
C. league
D. menace
A. nostril B. chose C. soap D. dose
A. nostril
B. chose
C. soap
D. dose
A. accident B. jazz C. stamina D. aviation
A. accident
B. jazz
C. stamina
D. aviation
A. crooked B. wanted C. intended D. laughed
A. crooked
B. wanted
C. intended
D. laughed
A. temptation B. sacrifice C. dimension D. feather
A. temptation
B. sacrifice
C. dimension
D. feather
A. part B. superstar C. harvest D. particular
A. part
B. superstar
C. harvest
D. particular
A. reliable B. liquid C. vital D. suicidal
A. reliable
B. liquid
C. vital
D. suicidal
A. lives B. plays C. works D. buys
A. lives
B. plays
C. works
D. buys
A. picked B. worked C. naked D. booked
A. picked
B. worked
C. naked
D. booked
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress:
A. dangerous B. conspicuous C. marvelous D. numerous
A. dangerous
B. conspicuous
C. marvelous
D. numerous
A. pioneer B. engineer C. reindeer D. Referee
A. pioneer
B. engineer
C. reindeer
D. Referee
A. establish B. intimidate C. inheritance D. illustration
A. establish
B. intimidate
C. inheritance
D. illustration
A. situation B. entertainment C. informality D. appropriate
A. situation
B. entertainment
C. informality
D. appropriate
A. pioneer B. engineer C. reindeer D. referee
A. pioneer
B. engineer
C. reindeer
D. referee
A. establish B. intimidate C. inheritance D. user
A. establish
B. intimidate
C. inheritance
D. user
A. cosmetics B. fertility C. economics D. experience
A. cosmetics
B. fertility
C. economics
D. experience
A. familier B. impatientC. uncertainD. arrogant
A. familier
B. impatient
C. uncertain
D. arrogant
A. argumentB. different C. employeeD. tired
A. argument
B. different
C. employee
D. tired
A. contaminate B. novel C. intelligent D. encouragement
A. contaminate
B. novel
C. intelligent
D. encouragement
A. contrary B. graduate C. documentD. attendance
A. contrary
B. graduate
C. document
D. attendance
A. tendencyB. difference C. importance D. incidence
A. tendency
B. difference
C. importance
D. incidence
A. diverse B. current C. justice D. series
A. diverse
B. current
C. justice
D. series
A. vocabulary B. influential C. engineering D. biological
A. vocabulary
B. influential
C. engineering
D. biological
A. referee B. available C. additional D. majority
A. referee
B. available
C. additional
D. majority
A. sedentaryB. available C. additional D. majority
A. sedentary
B. available
C. additional
D. majority
A. prevent B. receive C. recent D. remote
A. prevent
B. receive
C. recent
D. remote
A. presidentB. physicist C. inventor D. property
A. president
B. physicist
C. inventor
D. property
A. economyB. unemployment C. communicate D. particular
A. economy
B. unemployment
C. communicate
D. particular
A. customerB. stationeryC. furniture D. deliver
A. customer
B. stationery
C. furniture
D. deliver
A. ambulance B. injection C. minimizeD. handkerchief
A. ambulance
B. injection
C. minimize
D. handkerchief
A. oceanic B. advantageous C. compulsory D. influential
A. oceanic
B. advantageous
C. compulsory
D. influential
A. curriculum B. indication C. information D. invitation
A. curriculum
B. indication
C. information
D. invitation
A. reductionB. popular C. romantic D. financial
A. reduction
B. popular
C. romantic
D. financial
A. concentrate B. eventual C. character D. transcript
A. concentrate
B. eventual
C. character
D. transcript
A. secure B. oblige C. vacant D. equip
A. secure
B. oblige
C. vacant
D. equip
A. accompany B. comfortable C. interviewD. unique
A. accompany
B. comfortable
C. interview
D. unique
A. conquer B. award C. regard D. control
A. conquer
B. award
C. regard
D. control
A. neighbour B. career C. colleagueD. classmate
A. neighbour
B. career
C. colleague
D. classmate
A. exclude B. escape C. expert D. expire
A. exclude
B. escape
C. expert
D. expire
A. surprising B. astonishing C. amazing D. interesting
A. surprising
B. astonishing
C. amazing
D. interesting
A. dinosaur B. organismC. dictionary D. engagement
A. dinosaur
B. organism
C. dictionary
D. engagement
A. facilities B. characterize C. irrational D. immediately
A. facilities
B. characterize
C. irrational
D. immediately
A. future B. involve C. prospect D. guidance
A. future
B. involve
C. prospect
D. guidance
A. laptop B. mobile C. engine D. device
A. laptop
B. mobile
C. engine
D. device
A. reserve B. vulnerable C. commotion D. initiative
A. reserve
B. vulnerable
C. commotion
D. initiative
A. photocopy B. particularC. enthusiasm D. economy
A. photocopy
B. particular
C. enthusiasm
D. economy
Mrs Quyen: “Word hard! Otherwise, you may fail the exam”
Anna: “__________________”
A. Ok, I will
B. I think you have to
C. I can’t fail it
D. I see
Teddy: “I’m very sorry for letting you wait for so long”
Maria: “_______________”
A. Don’t apologize. I’ve just arrived here.
B. You’re welcome
C. It doesn’t matter. Thank you
D. My pleasure. Don’t worry about it
Mrs Mai: “ ……………………” -> Mr. Brown: “ Thank you. We are proud of him.”
A. Your kid is naughty.
B. Can we ask your child to take a photo?
C. Your child is just adorable.
D. I can give your kid a lift to school.
Ken and Laura are saying goodbye to each other after going to LOTTE Center. And they are going to have a date with each other later.
Laura: “ Well, it’s getting late. May be we could get together sometime.”
Ken: “………………………”
A. Nice to see back you.
B. Take it easy.
C. Sounds good. I’ll give you a call.
D. Yes, I’ve enjoyed it.
Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night” - Marry: “____________”
A. I have nothing to tell you
B. Oh, poor me
C. Never mind
D. You are absent-minded
Andy: “Let me drive you home” – Mrs Phuong: “______________”
A. No problem
B. It’s me
C. No, don’t worry. I ‘m alright
D. No, I usually drive home at 5
Mr Tan: “Why did you ride your bike today?”
Anna: “__________________”
A. I am so busy
B. Don’t mention it
C. It’s more economical than driving my car
D. Don’t worry
Bara: “There is a big event in our school at weekend”
Harry: “_______________”
A. I’m looking forward it
B. I couldn’t agree with you more
C. How much?
D. It’s terrible
Laura: “I’ve got two tickets for the exhibition.” - Mary: “______”
A. Oh, let’s go and get the tickets.
B. That’s great! When is it?
C. Oh, anything else?
D. Thanks, I can’t afford the tickets.
Host: “I’m terribly sorry for this inconvenience.” Guests: -"_______"
A. It’s mine. I came late
B. It’s not your fault
C. I’ll do better next time
D. Fine, thanks
Charles: “Thanks so much for looking after the children!”
Lisa: “__________________”
A. That’s all right. Anytime
B. I’m fine, thanks
C. Of course, not
D. That sounds nice
Jane: “I think I am going to miss the train”
Jenny: “_________ you to the station if you like”
A. I would take
B. I am taking
C. I’ll take
D. I’m going to take
Jack: “I’d rather stay at home”
Gina: “__________________”
A. Had you?
B. Wouldn’t you?
C. Hadn’t you?
D. Would you?
Peter: “Would you like a beer?”
Maria: “Not while I’m _______________”
A. on duty B. in order C. in the act D. under control
A. on duty
B. in order
C. in the act
D. under control
“Hello, I would like to speak to Mr Green, please!”
“_____________________”
A. I’m sorry, I’ll call again later.
B. I’m afraid I don’t know
C. Sorry. Can you take the message?
D. Sorry, Can you say that again?
“Anything else?”
“_________”
A. No, it isn’t
B. Right now
C. Not at all
D. Not today, thanks.
What a great hair cut, Lucy!” - “ ______________”
A. It’s my pleasure.
B. Oh, yes. That’s right.
C. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to do this.
D. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment
“A motorbike knocked Ted down” - “ ______________”
A. How terrific!
B. Poor him!
C. What is it now?
D. What a motorbike!
Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at school.
- Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school!”
-Mary: “_______.”
A. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging
B. I’m glad you like it
C. Sorry to hear that
D. Of course
Laura and David are talking about the benefits of swimming.
- Laura: “I think swimming helps us exercise all our muscles.”
- David: “_______.”
A. You can do it. Thanks anyway
B. There is no doubt about it
C. Not at all. You can make it
D. Yes, swimming does, too
Anne: “Fancy a bite to eat.” Barbara: “_______.”
A. No thanks, I’ve just had some
B. No thanks, I’ve just had something
C. No thanks, I’m not really thirsty
D. No thanks, I’m trying to give up
Receptionist: “Good morning.” Chris: “Good morning. I have come to _______ Mrs Dabria.”
A. see
B. visit
C. do business with
D. hold a talk with
Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at school.
- Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school!”
- Mary: “_______.”
A. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging
B. I’m glad you like it
C. Sorry to hear that
D. Of course
Laura and David are talking about the benefits of swimming.
- Laura: “I think swimming helps us exercise all our muscles.”
- David: “_______.”
A. You can do it. Thanks anyway
B. There is no doubt about it
C. Not at all. You can make it
D. Yes, swimming does, too
Carol is wearing a new dress and Helen loves it.
- Helen: “_______”
- Carol: “Thanks. I’m glad you like it. My sister give it to me yesterday.”
A. What a fashionable dress you are wearing!
B. Oh! I like your fashionable dress
C. I think you have a fashionable dress.
D. Your fashionable must be expensive
Harry and Mai are talking about their plan for the weekend.
Harry: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this weekend?”
Mai: “_______”
A. You’re welcome
B. That would be great
C. I don’t agree, I’m afraid
D. I feel very bored
-Bill: “Let’s stop for a drink”.
-Bruce: “______”.
A. Long time no see.
B. Nice to meet you.
C. Sorry, we’ve got little time.
D. Your’re welcome.
-Jack: “I’m going to take a five-day trip to Rome.”
-Jill: “______”.
A. No, of course not.
B. Have a good time.
C. The same to you.
D. Yes, let’s.
John: “You’re already leaving? The ball is only starting.”
Mary: “But it is very late, so ______.”
A. it’s great fun
B. take care
C. goodbye for now
D. have a good day
Daisy: “______?”
Mary: “No, that’s about it for now.”
A. Nothing to declare
B. When can we stop
C. Anything else
D. What’s on your mind
Ann and Mary are studying in their classroom.
-Ann: “Can I borrow your dictionary?”.
-Mary: “______”.
A. I’m afraid I can’t
B. Here you are!
C. I think so
D. It doesn’t matter
Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner.
-Jack: “______”.
-Joe: “How about putting some grapes in it, instead?”.
A. We could fry some onions with it too.
B. I’d rather just have some bread, thanks
C. Let’s put some pieces of apple in the salad.
D. Good idea! I’ll go and make one.
Mike an Joe are talking about transport in the future.
- Mike: “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?”.
- Joe: “______”.
A. I’m afraid I can’t.
B. What for? There are quite a few around.
C. Why not? There have been cars without drivers.
D. I’m glad you like it.
Julie and Ann are talking about their classmate.
- Julie: “______” .
- Ann: “Yeah, not bad, I suppose.”
A. Do you see him often?
B. What are you thinking?
C. How did you meet him?
D. He is quite good-looking, isn’t he?
-The shop assistant: “This is my last portable CD player. I’ll let you have it for fifty dollars”.
-Stevenson: “______?”.
A. Could you give me your last CD?
B. Can you tell me your favourite type of music?
C. Could you give me a discount?
D. Could you possibly give me fifty dollars?
-Customer: “Can I try this jumper on?”.
-Salesgirl: “______?”.
A. Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars.
B. No, the shop is closed in half an hour.
C. Sorry, only cash is accepted here.
D. Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
Jane is talking to Billy about the meeting.
-Jane: “Is everybody happy with the decision?”.
-Billy: “______”.
A. That sounds like fun.
B. Yes, it is certainly.
C. No, have you?
D. Not really.
Lucy is asking for permission to play the guitar at Pete’s home.
-Lucy: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”.
-Pete: “______”.
A. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t
B. Well, I’d rather not.
C. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t.
D. Well, if only you didn’t.
“Your dress is lovely. I like it” “______”
A. Oh, it’s just an old dress
B. Thanks anyway. I think it makes me look older
C. You must be kidding. I think it’s terrible
D. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment
Happy Christmas” “______”
A. The same to you!
B. Happy Christmas!
C. You are the same
D. Same for you!
Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.”
- Mr. Robinson: “________________________”
A. You can say that again.
B. I see
C. You are right.
D. Delighted I was able to help.
John: “Well it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.”
- Jane: “____________”
A. Well, another time.
B. Yes, I enjoyed talking to you, too.
C. OK, see you.
D. That's nice.
Single or double?’ ‘_______’.
A. Yes, it’s single.
.B. No, it’s not single.
C. No, it’s double.
D. Single, please.
When will they get here?’ ‘_______’.
A. By bus
B. They got here yesterday.
C. Over there.
D. I expect them before lunch.
Would you like to meet Mrs. Bruce?” “Yes, ____”
A. I can make an appointment with her
B. I’d love to
C. I find it very interesting
D. I don’t know where she living
“Would you like a Coke?” “_____”
A. Yes, I’d like
B. Yes, please
C. Yes, I do
D. Yes, I like
Would you mind closing the window please?
A. Yes of course. Are you cold?
B. No, not at all. I will close it now.
C. Yes I do. You can close it.
D. Yes of course you can do it.
Do you have the time please?
A. I am very sorry. I am already late
B. I am busy right now. I am afraid.
C. I am sorry I don’t have a watch here.
D. Yes I have some time for you.
Tom: “I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.”
Laura: “________________________”
A. Don’t tell a lie. I thought it was terrible.
B. You must be kidding. It was not as good as I had expected.
C. I completely agree with you. It was terrific.
D. No doubt!
Boy: “What is your greatest phobia?”
Girl: “________________________”
A. I'm afraid not.
B. Worms, definitely!
C. Probably people who smoke.
D. I haven't made up my mind.
Didn’t you go to the cinema last night?” “____”
A. Yes, I lost the ticket
B. No. It was too cold to go out
C. Ok. That was a good idea
D. Yes, I stayed at home
“Today is my 18th birthday” “______”
A. Many happy returns!
B. I don’t understand
C. Take care
D. Have a good time
Daisy: “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - Mary: “_______”
A. Thank you very much! I am afraid
B. You are telling a lie.
C. Thank you for your compliment!
D. I don't like your sayings.
Dick: “Sorry, Brian is not here.” - Peter: “_________”
A. Would you like to leave a message?
B. Can I take a message then?
C. Can I speak to Brian, please?
D. Can I leave a message then?
Can I give you a little more coffee?’ ‘_______’.
A. No, you’re welcome.
B. Yes, you’re right.
C. No, thank you.
D. Yes, I’m Ok.
This suitcase s really heavy, and my back is killing me!’ ‘_______’.
A. I sometimes have a backache.
B. Oh, thanks for your help.
C. It’s very good of you to do that.
D. Shall I carry it?
“_______” “Oh, but it’s boring”
A. Would you prefer news to films?
B. I often watch the news at night
C. Don’t you like the news
D. I think you should watch the news
Thanks a lot for you help” “______”
A. Don’t mention it
B. Oh, that’s too bad
C. Oh, I’m sorry to hear that
D. Of course
- Can I get you another drink?
“___________”.
A. Forget it
B. No, it isn’t
C. No, I’ll think it over
D. Not just now
“___________”.
- Never mind!
A. Thank you for being honest to me
B. Would you mind going out for dinner next Saturday?
C. Congratulations! How wonderful!
D. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned
‘‘I’m not sure what to do this evening. Any ideas?’’
‘‘_______________________’’.
A. Why don’t we go to the cinema?
B. You will go to the cinema, perhaps?
C. Do you go to the cinema?
D. Why shouldn’t we go to the cinema?
‘‘Do you know how to start this computer?’’
‘‘_______________________’’.
A. Just press the green button.
B. These computers are good.
C. Sure, go ahead.
D. You know, yeah.
Sarah: “Oh my God, I’ve missed my bus.”
Christ: “_____. Another will come here in ten minutes.”
A. Thank you
B. Don’t mention it
C. I hope so
D. Don’t worry
Jack : “What’s wrong with you?” Jill: “______.”
A. I’m having a slight headache
B. No, I don’t care
C. Yes, I was tired yesterday
D. Thank you very much
Son: “What is the process of ________________, Dad?”
Father: “Well, it involves the heating of liquid such as milk in order to kill harmful bacteria.”
A. industrialization
B. pasteurization
C. commercialization
D. globalization
‘‘Well it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.’’
‘‘_______________________’’.
A. Ok, see you.
B. Yes, I enjoyed talking to you, too.
C. Well, another time.
D. That’s nice.
Where can I get a cup of coffee?’ ‘_______’.
A. No sugar, please.
B. I’d like coffee.
C. There’s a cafeteria downstairs
D. I’m thirsty.
‘Could you tell me how to get to the post office?’ ‘_______’.
A. Excuse me. Is it easy to get there?
B. Yes, I could.
C. It’s at the end of this street, opposite the church.
D. Sorry, it’s not very far
John: “Could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?”
Peter: “________”
A. Sorry for this inconvenience
B. I have no clue
C. Not at all
D. Sorry, I’m a new comer here
Janet: "My parents got divorced when I was 5." _ Jean: " "
A. They shouldn't do that.
B. How did it happen?
C. You must have been shocked
D. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that
Didn’t you watch Frankenstein last night?’ ‘_______, I hate horror films’.
A. Yes
B. No
C. Of course
D. Sure
‘_______’. ‘This one, please.’
A. Do you like these magazines?
B. Are these magazines interesting?
C. Which of these magazines, don’t you?
D. You like these magazines, don’t you?
‘I feel a bit cold, actually.’ ‘_______’.
A. Neither do I.
B. So do I.
C. I don’t, either.
D. I feel so.
‘I can’t thank you enough for your help.’ ‘_______’.
A. I’d rather not.
B. My pleasure.
C. I don’t mind.
D. My goodness.
Peter: "I've been awarded a scholarship to study in America." ~ Kate: "Uh, really? "
A. Take care of yourself
B. Congratulations
C. You are always lucky
D. Lucky as you are
- John: "I can't see the stage very well from here." - Jack: " "
A. Neither can't I.
B. So do I
C. Neither I can
D. I can't, either
‘Do you think you’d enjoy spending a month in the rainforest?’ ‘_______’.
A. I’m not sure.
B. Oh, thank you.
C. Really? That’s great!
D. Sometimes it bothers me.
‘Could I have a table for two, please?’ ‘_______’.
A. No, thank you.
B. Sorry, we’ve fully booked.
C. The one over there.
D. This table, please.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions.
A salesgirl is talking to a customer in a clothes shop.
Salesgirl: “Can I help you, madam?”
Customer: “______”
A. Yes, it’s in our summer sale.
B. It’s very cheap.
C. No, thanks. I’m just looking
D. Right. It looks a bit small
Cairo and Roma are talking in the living room.
Cairo: “______?”
Roma: “I’d rather you didn’t, if you don’t mind.”
A. Would you do me a favour
B. Would you mind if I opened the door
C. Will you please open the window
D. Do you mind helping me with my work
Harry and Kate are talking in Harry’s office.
Kate: “May I open the window?”
Harry: “________”
A. What suits you?
B. You are free.
C. Accommodate yourself!
D. Go ahead!
Maria is talking to Ann after work.
Maria: “________?”
Ann: “With pleasure.”
A. Could you give me a lift
B. Would you mind if I smoked
C. What do you plan to do
D. Would you like a cup of tea
A salesclerk is talking to a customer in an Apple Store.
Salesclerk: “________”
Customer: “Yes. I’d like to buy a MacBook Air.
A. Do you look for something?
B. Good morning. Can I help you?
C. Excure me. Do you want to buy it?
D. Can you help me buy something?
Nadir is telling Kate about his scholarship.
Nadir: “I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study in America.”
Kate: “Oh, really? ________?”
A. Take care of yourself
B. Congratulations
C. You are always lucky
D. Lucky as you are
A high school teacher is talking to her colleague.
Teacher: “I’ve been working at this school for 35 years.”
Colleague: “_______”
A. Why did you leave?
B. Are you going to retire soon?
C. Why had you left?
D. Will you retire?
Two university students Lando and Larry are talking while doing their practice test.
Lando: “______?”
Larry: “Well, actually I’d rather you didn’t.”
A. Would you bother if I had a look at your paper
B. Would you mind giving me a hand
C. Can I help you
D. May I go out
Ms. Black and Ms. White are talking about Mr. Brown’s upcoming retirement.
Ms. Black: “Mr. Brown is going to retire next month.”
Ms. White: “_______”.
A. Oh, I have no idea
B. You don't say!
C. Right, you'd probably be the next.
D. Congratulations!
Mandy has got a bad news. She is talking to Mano about it.
Mandy: “ .”
Mano: "Never mind, better luck next time.”
A. I've broken your precious vase.
B. I have a lot on my mind.
C. I couldn't keep my mind on work.
D. I didn't get the vacant position.
Laura start a conversation with Maya-Jane’s sister.
Laura: “You must be Jane’s sister. Glad to meet you.”
Maya: “________”
A. I am, either.
B. So I am. I’m glad
C. What do you do?
D. Me too.
Lien was walking her dogs in the park, she met Lan accidentally.
Lan: “How lovely you pets are!”
Lien: “________”
A. Thank you, it’s nice of you to say so
B. Really? They are
C. Can you say that again
D. I love them, too
Jane and Mary are going out.
Jane: "It's going to rain".
Mary: "________."
A. I hope not so
B. I hope not
C. I don't hope so
D. I don't hope either
Jordan and Jim are in a pub.
- Jordan: "________"
- Jim: "No, thanks."
A. Would you want another drink?
B. Would you care for another drink?
C. Can you help me with this?
D. Come in, please!
Emma is clling to Mrs. White’s home.
Ema: “Hello, may I speak to Mrs. White, please?”
Call receiver: “________.”
A. Of course, not
B. Yes, please
C. Hold on, please
D. Wait here
Lucia wants to borrow his friend’s bike.
Lucia: “Is it all right if I use your bike?”
Friend: “________.”
A. I don’t want to use your bike
B. Sure, go ahead
C. Sorry, no, I won’t do it
D. Please accept it with may best wishes
Lien and Loan are planning for their weekend.
Lien: “________”
Loan: “Not really.”
A. I don’ like that new movie
B. Would you like to watch a cartoon or a documentary?
C. Would you recommend the new movie at the Odeon?
D. How often do you go to the movies?
Mary is going shopping with her friend.
Mary: “What do you think of fashion?”
Mary’s friend: “________”
A. I am crazy about it.
B. Of course the fashion show is excellent.
C. Well, it’s beyond my expectation.
D. It’s none of my business.
Peter and Thomas are talking about their mission.
Peter: “Is it important?”
Thomas: “________”
A. Not on your life!
B. It’s a matter of life and death!
C. No worry, that’s nothing
D. It’s ridiculous.
Ann is asking Mathew’s opinion after biology class.
Ann: “Does the global warming worry you?”
Mathew: “________”
A. What a shame!
B. Oh, it’s hotter and hotter.
C. I can’t bear to think about it.
D. I don’t like hot weather.
Luca is at Noi Bai Airport. She wants to exchange some money, she is talking to Paula – a clerk at a currency exchange kiosk.
Luca: “I’d like to change some money.”
Paula: “________”
A. Five tens, please
B. Which currency?
C. You haven’t signed it.
D. What’s your account number?
Mrs. Wheaton is shopping in Trang Tien Plaza. She is talking to a salesgirl.
Mrs. Wheaton: “Can I have a look at that pullover, please?”
Salesgirl: “________”.
A. It’s much cheaper
B. Which one? This one?
C. Sorry, it is out of stock.
D. Can I help you?
Judie performed very well in writing lesson. Her teacher is paying her a compliment.
Teacher: “Judie, you’ve written a much better essay this time.”
Judie: “________.”
A. Writing? Why?
B. Thank you. It’s really encouraging.
C. Youre welcome.
D. What did you say? I’m so shy.
Yuki and Hana are having a free afternoon. Yuki is inviting Hana to see a new movie with him.
Yuki: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this afternoon?”
Hana: : ________.”
A. I don’t agree. I’m afraid
B. I feel very bored
C. You’re welcome
D. That would be great
Mary invites Malik to her birthday party but Malik refuses to come.
Malik: “I’m sorry. I won’t be able to come.”
Mary: “________”.
A. Great
B. Oh, that’s annoying
C. Well, never mind
D. Sounds like fun
Two friends are having a conversation in a restaurant.
Peter: “________”
Jane: “All right. Suit yourself.”
A. I don’t want to eat anything. I am on a diet.
B. I haven’t been to such a nice place with you for a while.
C. Can you help me choose the main course?
D. What is your favourite starter?
Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about Anne’s new blouse.
Diana: “That blouse suits you perfectly”
Anne: “ “
A. Never mind
B. Don’t mention it
C. Thank you
D. You’re welcome
Ballot invites a friend to her new apartment. She is offering him some drink.
Ballot: “More coffee? Anybody? ”
Friend: “________”
A. I don’t agree. I’m afraid
B. I’d love to
C. Yes, please
D. It’s right, I think
Tom and Tim are meeting at school canteen.
Tom: “Would you like to have a drink?”
Tim: “________.”
A. Yes, I am
B. Sure
C. I really like it
D. No, I don’t like
Two friends Stephanie and Scott are revising Math lesson in the school study room.
Stephanie: “Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?”
Scott: “________”
A. No, not at all!
B. No, thanks.
C. Yes, I do too.
D. Yes, sure!
Lora is talking to Paula about her dancing competition.
Lora:” ________”
Paula: “Nerver mind, better luck next time”.
A. I have a lot on my mind.
B. I didn’t get any prize.
C. I’ve broken your record.
D. I couldn’t keep my cup.
Anne is talking to John when he visits her home.
Anne: “Make yourself at home.”
John: “________”
A. Yes, can I help you?
B. Not at all. Don’t mention it.
C. Thanks! The same to you
D. That’s very kind. Thank you.
Thorny enters the meeting room and sees a lot of men. He is asking one of the men near the door.
Thorny: “Excuse me. I don’t want to interrupt you but...”
The man: “________”
A. What can I do for you
B. Certainly. How dare you!
C. I quite agree
D. I have no idea
Olga and her mother are standing on the balcony on a wet day.
Mother: “Oh, how I hate this weather!”
Olga: “________”.
A. I agree
B. I do too
C. So am I
D. I think so
Husha and Honish are talking about Trishie after watching her music performance.
Husha: ‘Trishie's the best singer in our school."
Honish: “________"
A. Yes, please
B. I couldn't agree with you more.
C. That's OK!
D. Yea. tell me about it.
A teacher is talking to the principal about their school plan.
The teacher. “Why are the renovations being delayed?"
The principal. “________"
A. Yes, but it should be changed
B. We must get a permit first
C. It was delayed over two hours
D. The building really needs renovating
Rico is seeing his close friend – Rosa off at the railway station.
Rosa: “Ok. I must be going now. I’ll be in touch.”
Rico: “________”
A. Right. See you
B. Ok. I’ll ring you.
C. I must be going, too
D. No, you can’t go now.
A shop assistant is talking to a customer.
Shop assistant: “________?”
Customer: “Ok, thanks. I am just looking.”
A. Can I help you? We’ve got some new shoes.
B. Which tie do you want, the blue one or the pink one?
C. Why don’t you like this type of T shirt?
D. Do you want to have a look?
Cannon is telling Callie a bad news.
Cannon: “Mrs. Brown passed away yesterday.”
Callie: “David has told me that ________ .”
A. God bless
B. God save the Queen
C. By God
D. God rest her
Alice and Ann are preparing for their presentation at school.
Alice: “________.”
Ann: “Take it easy! We still have 15 minutes.”
A. Try better. We are going to have an exam
B. You can say that again
C. Nothing more to say
D. Hurry up! We don’t have much time left
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. decides
B. combines
C. lives
D. appoints
A. picture B. culture C. pure D. nature
A. picture
B. culture
C. pure
D. nature
A. great B. bean C. teacher D. means
A. great
B. bean
C. teacher
D. means
A. removed B. approvedC. beloved D. relieved
A. removed
B. approved
C. beloved
D. relieved
A. middle B. mile C. kind D. time
A. middle
B. mile
C. kind
D. time
A. marbles B. classes C. teaches D. changes
A. marbles
B. classes
C. teaches
D. changes
A. supportive B. substantial C. compulsory D. curriculum
A. supportive
B. substantial
C. compulsory
D. curriculum
A. campaigns B. wonders C. ecologists D. captions
A. campaigns
B. wonders
C. ecologists
D. captions
A. supports B. computers C. machinesD. armchairs
A. supports
B. computers
C. machines
D. armchairs
A. famous B. nervous C. loud D. serious
A. famous
B. nervous
C. loud
D. serious
A. expand B. stagnant C. vacancy D. applicant
A. expand
B. stagnant
C. vacancy
D. applicant
A. attained B. resolved C. disused D. decreased
A. attained
B. resolved
C. disused
D. decreased
A. heard B. early C. learn D. near
A. heard
B. early
C. learn
D. near
A. theaters B. authors C. clothes D. shifts
A. theaters
B. authors
C. clothes
D. shifts
A. candidates B. caves C. methods D. novels
A. candidates
B. caves
C. methods
D. novels
A. chemistry B. children C. schoolingD. character
A. chemistry
B. children
C. schooling
D. character
A. skating B. status C. stadium D. statue
A. skating
B. status
C. stadium
D. statue
A. definitions B. documents C. combs D. doors
A. definitions
B. documents
C. combs
D. doors
A. spear B. gear C. fear D. pear
A. spear
B. gear
C. fear
D. pear
A. performed B. finished C. interviewed D. delivered
A. performed
B. finished
C. interviewed
D. delivered
A. nourish B. flourish C. courageous D. courage
A. nourish
B. flourish
C. courageous
D. courage
A. promisesB. likes C. houses D. doses
A. promises
B. likes
C. houses
D. doses
A. shown B. flown C. grown D. crown
A. shown
B. flown
C. grown
D. crown
A. embracedB. enforced C. composed D. approached
A. embraced
B. enforced
C. composed
D. approached
A. voyage B. village C. passage D. massage
A. voyage
B. village
C. passage
D. massage
A. fool B. boot C. foot D. cool
A. fool
B. boot
C. foot
D. cool
A. mouths B. cloths C. booths D. months
A. mouths
B. cloths
C. booths
D. months
A. retain B. mountainC. painting D. chain
A. retain
B. mountain
C. painting
D. chain
A. recovery B. holiday C. problem D. occupant
A. recovery
B. holiday
C. problem
D. occupant
A. months B. paths C. wreaths D. youths
A. months
B. paths
C. wreaths
D. youths
A. infamousB. fame C. stranger D. danger
A. infamous
B. fame
C. stranger
D. danger
A. melancholy B. chase C. charity D. charge
A. melancholy
B. chase
C. charity
D. charge
A. solutionsB. hospitals C. families D. projects
A. solutions
B. hospitals
C. families
D. projects
A. accountant B. amount C. foundingD. country
A. accountant
B. amount
C. founding
D. country
A. subsidy B. substantial C. undergraduate D. drugstore
A. subsidy
B. substantial
C. undergraduate
D. drugstore
A. preface B. gazelle C. surface D. flamingo
A. preface
B. gazelle
C. surface
D. flamingo
A. understated B. washed C. producedD. confessed
A. understated
B. washed
C. produced
D. confessed
A. eternal B. energy C. eradicate D. eliminate
A. eternal
B. energy
C. eradicate
D. eliminate
A. bushes B. wishes C. researches D. headaches
A. bushes
B. wishes
C. researches
D. headaches
A. tool B. spoon C. foot D. noon
A. tool
B. spoon
C. foot
D. noon
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of following questions.
The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.
A. revived
B. surprised
C. connived
D. survived
Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. earn money
B. save money
C. sit still
D. economize
He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain
B. exchange
C. explain
D. arrange
Pop music is not my cup of tea; I prefer classical music.
A. doesn’t suit my taste
B. is not my favourite drink
C. is something I enjoy most
D. is an object I don’t need
The government must be able to prevent an deter threats to our homeland as well as detect impending danger before attacks or incidents occur.
A. irrefutable
B. imminent
C. formidable
D. absolute
Although Facebook is still relatively popular among teenagers, they don’t have the cool facter they once had
A. absolutely
B. relevantly
C. almost
D. comparatively
Polio is one of the top ten incurable diseases that modern medicine has failed to eradicate.
A. disabling
B. vexatious
C. dangerous
D. irreparable
Jane and Fed are both in their forties so they’re going into marriage with their eyes wide open.
A. wide awake
B. with great surprise
C. fully aware of what they are doing
D. with people’s admiration
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, measured 9.1 on the Richter scale, occurring on 26 December wiped out a large number of residential coastal areas.
A. eradicated
B. paid off
C. bumped off
D. gave up
The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting far-reaching research to determine the psychological effects of using drugs
A. refined
B. extensive
C. prevalent
D. tentative
The Chernobyl disaster occurred on 26 April 1986 when the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant near Pripyat, a town in northern Ukraine, went off.
A. demolished
B. ran
C. developed
D. exploded
Prior to its evacuation Chernobyl was inhabited by 16,000 people but is now populated only by Zone administrative personnel and a number of residents who refused to leave their homes or subsequently returned.
A. after
B. while
C. when
D. before
The Australian Open is a tennis tournament held annually over the last fortnight of January in Melbourne, Australia.
A. two days
B. four days
C. two weeks
D. two months
One of the biggest issues that many victims of negligent behavior encounter is difficulty in determining whether or not an action had foreseeable consequences.
A. predictable
B. unpredictable
C. ascertainable
D. computable
Today, Amur leopard, one of the world’s most endangered wild cats, is found only in the Amur River basin of eastern Russia, having already gone extinct from China and the Korean Peninsula.
A. died for
B. died from
C. died of
D. died out
The students got high marks in the test but Mary stood out.
A. got very good marks
B. got a lot of marks
C. got higher marks than someone
D. got the most marks of all
We’re really close friends but we just can not see eye to eye on politics.
A. not see well
B. not share the same views about
C. not understand
D. not care for
The changes in a person’s physical and emotional state caused by drinking alcohol are known as intoxication.
A. drunkenness
B. poison
C. sleepiness
D. excitement
Nowadays, there have still been some decisions by sports referees which are likely to be either unsatisfactory or problematic.
A. strict
B. arguable
C. tactful
D. firm
Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000
A. fortune
B. prize
C. heritage
D. bequest
Adversely affected by the Embargo act of 1808 western farmers directed their anger at the British.
A. negatively
B. quickly
C. admittedly
D. considerably
Microscopic organisms settle to the seafloor and accumulate in marine mud.
A. grow up
B. build up
C. spread out
D. break apart
Woman lierated from child care can pursue their own interest.
A. separated from
B. burdened with
C. having fun with
D. freed from
Excessive amounts of lead in the air can decrease a child’s intelligence.
A. boom
B. diminish
C. abate
D. swamp
The young team received widespread support throughout the country
A. narrow
B. limited
C. popular
D. scattered
Suddenly, in the twinkling of an eye, her whole life had been turned upside down.
A. very quickly
B. gradually
C. over a long period of time
D. unfortunately
We’ll have to call the barbecue off. It’s going to rain.
A. delay
B. cancel
C. plan
D. compensate for
I admire people with a lot of inner strength.
A. full
B. mental
C. limited
D. indisputable
The pensioner was taken in by a thief posing as a telephone engineer.
A. persuaded
B. deceived
C. fascinated
D. shocked
The government came in for a lot of criticism after the revelations.
A. gave
B. was subject to
C. did not like
D. listen to
The museum was overrun with tourists, so we decided to go back another day.
A. crowded with tourists
B. having no tourist
C. having tourists running
D. not having enough tourists
The victim of the racial discrimination settled for the apology from the company.
A. made
B. accepted
C. offered
D. issued
Nobody owned up to breaking the window.
A. objected to
B. decided on
C. confessed to
D. allowed for
I don’t really go in for winter sports very much.
A. am not good at
B. do not hate
C. do not practice
D. am not keen on
One of the fundamentals of education. mathematics is taught from the earliest grades in school.
A. basics
B. understandings
C. needs
D. points
In 1969, the Beatles officially broke up after playing together as a band for more than a decade.
A. separated
B. united
C. worked together
D. cooperated
Are you certain that you are cut out for that kind of job?
A. are determined to take
B. don’t want to take
C. are offered
D. have the necessary skills for
His physical conditions were no impediment to his career as a violinist.
A. help
B. impotence
C. hindrance
D. impossibility
One of the aims of most Lay Organizations is to disseminate knowledge about Huntington’s disease to local doctors, social workers and nursing homes.
A. dedicate
B. compile
C. condense
D. disperse
Cynthia was one edge all day about the important presentation she had to give to the local citizens group.
A. nervous and excited
B. doing well
C. satisfied
D. working hard
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of following questions.
Henry has found a temporary job in a factory.
A. eternal
B. genuine
C. permanent
D. satisfactory
We had a whale of time as everything was quite fantastic.
A. had a little time to play
B. had a lot of time to play
C. felt happy
D. felt disappointed.
In 1864 George Pullman designed a sleeping car that eventually saw widespread use.
A. previously
B. ultimately
C. familiarly
D. simultaneously
Why are you so arrogant?
A. snooty
B. stupid
C. humble
D. cunning
Punctuality is a necessary habit in all public affairs in civilized society.
A. Being in time
B. Lateness
C. Being on time
D. Time-keeping
When U23 Vietnam went to the final versus U23 Uzbekistan, all the nation was walking on air.
A. extremely happy
B. very disappointed
C. very perplexed
D. extremely light
In order to pass all exam with flying colours, you should concentrate on your study as well as take some useful tips to reduce stress and anxiety.
A. be related
B. be interested in
C. pay no attention to
D. express interest to
He was found guilty of bribery. Now his reputation is under a cloud.
A. a glow of pride
B. a shame
C. out of reach
D. open to doubt
Experts say that another outbreak of flu epidemic is on the cards.
A. likely to happen
B. unlikely to occur
C. to be prevented
D. on the increase
We have known each other long enough that I will forgive you this discourtesy.
A. politeness
B. rudeness
C. measurement
D. encouragement
The Democratic Party now have 59.9% of the votes, so they’re home and dry.
A. returning home
B. safe and successful
C. disappointed
D. at risk of losing
Having served in the White House for 34 years and assisted 8 presidents, Eugene Allen experienced crucial moment in American history during his time here.
A. unimportant
B. special
C. diverse
D. complex
Africa's farmland is rapidly becoming barren and incapable of sustaining the continent's already hungry population, according to a report.
A. poor
B. fruitful
C. arid
D. desert
Recent archaeological studies have shown that the first inhabitants of Russell Caverns were Paleo Indians, who used the most rudimentary tools and objects for their survival.
A. technical
B. basic
C. superior
D. original
We do not know precisely what caused the destruction of Sodom an Gomorrah, the cities on the Jordan River planin in the southern region of the land of Canaan
A. casually
B. flexibly
C. wrongly
D. informally
South Korea carried out a simulated attack on North Korea’s nuclear test site in a huge show of force in response to Pyongyang’s detonation of what it claims is a hydrogen bomb.
A. put up
B. put in
C. put off
D. put on
Everyone at her housewarming was very friendly towards me.
A. amicable
B. inapplicable
C. hostile
D. futile
The clubs meet on the last Thursda of every moth in a dilapidated palace.
A. renovated
B. regenerated
C. furnished
D. neglected
His physical condition was not an impediment to his carrer as a violinist.
A. hindrance
B. obstruction
C. furtherance
D. setback
The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it.
A. exhausting
B. forceful
C. energetic
D. half-hearted
Certain types of bacteria that grow on decomposing plants produce a shimmering luminescence, an eerie light called “foxfire”.
A. strange
B. dim
C. steady
D. familiar
Rooftop green space in cities also helps mitigate what scientists call the urban heat island effect.
A. intensify
B. cause
C. prevent
D. weaken
What were the key elements of American foreign policy prior to World War II?
A. before
B. during
C. after
D. despite
The flowerig pebble is a plant that looks like a stone and grows in arid areas.
A. deserted
B. damp
C. dry
D. barren
They were not prepared for the humid heat of the tropical forest.
A. arid
B. watery
C. soaked
D. moist
Many California mining towns prospered until the gold ran out and prospectors moved on to new areas, leaving boom towns to become ghost towns.
A. declined
B. assembled
C. employed
D. thrived
To work with your partner on this dialogue, sit in chairs that are face to face or in ones that are adjacent so that you can communicate easily.
A. next to each other
B. away from the door
C. far from each other
D. behind each other
1 have heard anecdotal evidence that vitamin E helps cut heal faster, but I have never read any research that supports that.
A. scientific proof
B. personal reports
C. individual observation
D. oral stories
If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city.
A. confident
B. free
C. occupied
D. reluctant
Learning a language is a very complicated process, all human beings are born with a language ability.
A. sophisticated
B. simple
C. complex
D. plain
As you can see, my father does a lot of gardening and those rose bushes are the apples of his eve. He’s so proud of them.
A. the things that he likes very much
B. the apples that he prefers
C. the things that is very important to him
D. the things that he dislikes
Laura loves to talk to anyone. Sometimes her chatter really gets on my nerves.
A. annoys me
B. disturbs me
C. pleases me
D. encourages me
The exercise was a piece of cake; I can do it with my eyes closed.
A. challenging
B. easy
C. boring
D. understandable
Research has shown that sending young offenders to prison can be counterproductive.
A. achieving good results
B. achieving bad results
C. achieving unfortunate results
D. achieving indirect result
One of our group's main goals is to discourage the use of chemical fertilizers.
A. prevent
B. encourage
C. avoiding
D. expect
Many people lost out when the new regulations were enforced.
A. were at an advantage
B. were at a disadvantage
C. lost their jobs
D. became fainted
I’d love to come, but I am snowed under at the moment.
A. am busy
B. have free time
C. have a bad cold
D. am on the move
Ill-gotten wealth is disgusting.
A. admiring
B. distasteful
C. worthless
D. admirable
To preserve anonymity, the contributors’s names were removed.
A. conserve
B. cover
C. presume
D. reveal
Keeping animals in these conditions is unbelievably cruel. The farmer ought to prosecuted.
A. clever
B. reasonable
C. gentle
D. brutal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. equip
B. vacant
C. secure
D. oblige
A. effectiveness B. accountancy C. satisfaction D. appropriate
A. effectiveness
B. accountancy
C. satisfaction
D. appropriate
A. statisticalB. solidarityC. sociology D. managerial
A. statistical
B. solidarity
C. sociology
D. managerial
A. familiar B. redundant C. customary D. reluctant
A. familiar
B. redundant
C. customary
D. reluctant
A. support B. confide C. precede D. swallow
A. support
B. confide
C. precede
D. swallow
A. forgettable B. philosophy C. humanism D. objectively
A. forgettable
B. philosophy
C. humanism
D. objectively
A. limit B. capture C. advance D. double
A. limit
B. capture
C. advance
D. double
A. respectable B. affectionate C. occasional D. kindergarten
A. respectable
B. affectionate
C. occasional
D. kindergarten
A. entrance B. handle C. demand D. measure
A. entrance
B. handle
C. demand
D. measure
A. photocopy B. particularC. enthusiasm D. economy
A. photocopy
B. particular
C. enthusiasm
D. economy
A. flourish B. season C. product D. today
A. flourish
B. season
C. product
D. today
A. attitude B. infamously C. geneticistD. socialist
A. attitude
B. infamously
C. geneticist
D. socialist
A. component B. habitat C. contribute D. eternal
A. component
B. habitat
C. contribute
D. eternal
A. museum B. location C. recommend D. commitment
A. museum
B. location
C. recommend
D. commitment
A. political B. furniture C. yesterdayD. ambulance
A. political
B. furniture
C. yesterday
D. ambulance
A. humorous B. educator C. organismD. contaminate
A. humorous
B. educator
C. organism
D. contaminate
A. populartity B. conscientious C. appenticeship D. personality
A. populartity
B. conscientious
C. appenticeship
D. personality
A. relax B. wonder C. problem D. special
A. relax
B. wonder
C. problem
D. special
A. mutually B. apologizeC. permission D. reaction
A. mutually
B. apologize
C. permission
D. reaction
A. survival B. industry C. endangered D. commercial
A. survival
B. industry
C. endangered
D. commercial
A. captain B. belong C. respect D. avoid
A. captain
B. belong
C. respect
D. avoid
A. popularity B. personality C. hospitality D. apprentice
A. popularity
B. personality
C. hospitality
D. apprentice
A. environment B. philosophy C. medicine D. attenuate
A. environment
B. philosophy
C. medicine
D. attenuate
A. technology B. audience C. territory D. commerce
A. technology
B. audience
C. territory
D. commerce
A. economics B. inspection C. regulation D. individual
A. economics
B. inspection
C. regulation
D. individual
A. colony B. assistant C. possible D. holiday
A. colony
B. assistant
C. possible
D. holiday
A. accompany B. comfortable C. interviewD. dynamism
A. accompany
B. comfortable
C. interview
D. dynamism
A. effectiveness B. satisfaction C. accountancy D. appropriate
A. effectiveness
B. satisfaction
C. accountancy
D. appropriate
A. languageB. frequent C. impress D. backpack
A. language
B. frequent
C. impress
D. backpack
A. diplomatic B. appreciation C. information D. independent
A. diplomatic
B. appreciation
C. information
D. independent
A. lecture B. inspire C. figure D. wonder
A. lecture
B. inspire
C. figure
D. wonder
A. triangularB. variety C. simplicity D. interviewer
A. triangular
B. variety
C. simplicity
D. interviewer
A. environment B. philosophy C. medicine D. attenuate
A. environment
B. philosophy
C. medicine
D. attenuate
A. technology B. audience C. territory D. commerce
A. technology
B. audience
C. territory
D. commerce
A. interestingly B. surprisingly C. provincially D. annoyingly
A. interestingly
B. surprisingly
C. provincially
D. annoyingly
A. mislead B. cover C. correct D. involve
A. mislead
B. cover
C. correct
D. involve
A. criteria B. mechanize C. industry D. elephant
A. criteria
B. mechanize
C. industry
D. elephant
A. peninsulaB. professional C. curriculum D. auditorium
A. peninsula
B. professional
C. curriculum
D. auditorium
A. particularly B. photocopy C. enthusiasm D.economy
A. particularly
B. photocopy
C. enthusiasm
D.economy
A. computerB. property C. horizon D. imagine
A. computer
B. property
C. horizon
D. imagine
A. woundedB. combinedC. considered D. believed
A. wounded
B. combined
C. considered
D. believed
A. research B. resent C. resemble D. resist
A. research
B. resent
C. resemble
D. resist
A. angle B. capable C. ancient D. danger
A. angle
B. capable
C. ancient
D. danger
A. goose B. horse C. oases D. crisis
A. goose
B. horse
C. oases
D. crisis
A. killed B. cured C. crashed D. waived
A. killed
B. cured
C. crashed
D. waived
A. bush B. rush C. pull D. lunar
A. bush
B. rush
C. pull
D. lunar
A. naked B. learned C. beloved D. studied
A. naked
B. learned
C. beloved
D. studied
A. ought B. fought C. plough D. bought
A. ought
B. fought
C. plough
D. bought
A. material B. crucial C. partial D. financial
A. material
B. crucial
C. partial
D. financial
A. reign B. leisure C. neighbor D. vein
A. reign
B. leisure
C. neighbor
D. vein
A. plays B. says C. receives D. students
A. plays
B. says
C. receives
D. students
A. attach B. alternative C. attendance D. again
A. attach
B. alternative
C. attendance
D. again
A. aboard B. keyboard C. cupboard D. overboard
A. aboard
B. keyboard
C. cupboard
D. overboard
A. pressure B. assure C. assist D. possession
A. pressure
B. assure
C. assist
D. possession
A. wicked B. hatred C. sacred D. hooked
A. wicked
B. hatred
C. sacred
D. hooked
A. telecast B. telemetry C. telescope D. teleology
A. telecast
B. telemetry
C. telescope
D. teleology
A. doctrine B. dolphin C. domino D. docile
A. doctrine
B. dolphin
C. domino
D. docile
A. canary B. share C. baron D. pharaoh
A. canary
B. share
C. baron
D. pharaoh
A. wood B. good C. food D. childhood
A. wood
B. good
C. food
D. childhood
A. watched B. aged C. beloved D. naked
A. watched
B. aged
C. beloved
D. naked
A. moment B. monument C. slogan D. quotient
A. moment
B. monument
C. slogan
D. quotient
A. bother B. worthy C. weather D. wealthy
A. bother
B. worthy
C. weather
D. wealthy
A. disappointed B. interviewed C. recorded D. graduated
A. disappointed
B. interviewed
C. recorded
D. graduated
A. technology B. chores C. exchange D. choice
A. technology
B. chores
C. exchange
D. choice
A. bats B. dates C. days D. speaks
A. bats
B. dates
C. days
D. speaks
A. confide B. install C. kidding D. rim
A. confide
B. install
C. kidding
D. rim
A. exhaust B. exam C. exact D. excellent
A. exhaust
B. exam
C. exact
D. excellent
A. command B. community C. completeD. common
A. command
B. community
C. complete
D. common
A. research B. resent C. resemble D. resist
A. research
B. resent
C. resemble
D. resist
A. jumped B. traveled C. stared D. seemed
A. jumped
B. traveled
C. stared
D. seemed
A. derived B. required C. blamed D. coughed
A. derived
B. required
C. blamed
D. coughed
A. islander B. alive C. vacancy D. habitat
A. islander
B. alive
C. vacancy
D. habitat
A. visits B. destroys C. believes D. depends
A. visits
B. destroys
C. believes
D. depends
A. floor B. door C. noodle D. board
A. floor
B. door
C. noodle
D. board
A. crucial B. partial C. material D. financial
A. crucial
B. partial
C. material
D. financial
A. land B. sandy C. many D. candy
A. land
B. sandy
C. many
D. candy
A. attempts B. obeys C. studies D. conserves
A. attempts
B. obeys
C. studies
D. conserves
A. question B. nation C. vacation D. exhibition
A. question
B. nation
C. vacation
D. exhibition
A. change B. champagne C. channel D. choice
A. change
B. champagne
C. channel
D. choice
A. cities B. areas C. envelops D. days
A. cities
B. areas
C. envelops
D. days
A. easy B. sea C. learn D. eat
A. easy
B. sea
C. learn
D. eat
A. park B. yard C. card D. carry
A. park
B. yard
C. card
D. carry
A. machine B. suggestion C. shouting D. emotion
A. machine
B. suggestion
C. shouting
D. emotion
A. broadened B. used to C. cried D. smiled
A. broadened
B. used to
C. cried
D. smiled
A. applicant B. vacant C. apply D. passion
A. applicant
B. vacant
C. apply
D. passion
A life B. tight C. child D. children
A life
B. tight
C. child
D. children
A. failure B. pleasure C. leisure D. measure
A. failure
B. pleasure
C. leisure
D. measure
A. increase B. meant C. flea D. lease
A. increase
B. meant
C. flea
D. lease
A. uniform B. situation C. unemployment D. amusing
A. uniform
B. situation
C. unemployment
D. amusing
A. benefit B. every C. bed D. enjoy
A. benefit
B. every
C. bed
D. enjoy
A. situation B. story C. sugar D. station
A. situation
B. story
C. sugar
D. station
A. hate B. hat C. bad D. dad
A. hate
B. hat
C. bad
D. dad
A. seizure B. measure C. confusion D. tension
A. seizure
B. measure
C. confusion
D. tension
A. whole B. whoop C. whose D. white
A. whole
B. whoop
C. whose
D. white
A. change B. generousC. gear D. jealous
A. change
B. generous
C. gear
D. jealous
A. lost B. post C. loan D. pole
A. lost
B. post
C. loan
D. pole
A. hidden B. minor C. written D. kitten
A. hidden
B. minor
C. written
D. kitten
A. studio B study C. stupid D. student
A. studio
B study
C. stupid
D. student
A. vertical B. water C. vulnerable D. wilderness
A. vertical
B. water
C. vulnerable
D. wilderness
A. succeed B. accept C. account D. accident
A. succeed
B. accept
C. account
D. accident
A. raised B. talked C. watched D. laughed
A. raised
B. talked
C. watched
D. laughed
A. women B. bench C. lend D. spend
A. women
B. bench
C. lend
D. spend
A. money B. story C. morning D. sorry
A. money
B. story
C. morning
D. sorry
A. situation B. story C. sugar D. sand
A. situation
B. story
C. sugar
D. sand
A. examine B. determine C. airline D. vitamin
A. examine
B. determine
C. airline
D. vitamin
A. chief B. moustache C. machine D. chef
A. chief
B. moustache
C. machine
D. chef
A. column B. stupid C. situation D. studio
A. column
B. stupid
C. situation
D. studio
A. like B. find C. mind D. film
A. like
B. find
C. mind
D. film
A. benefit B. sentence C. get D. bed
A. benefit
B. sentence
C. get
D. bed
A. fat B. date C. dad D. flat
A. fat
B. date
C. dad
D. flat
A. ChemicalB. ApproachC. Achieve D. Challenge
A. Chemical
B. Approach
C. Achieve
D. Challenge
A. linked B. declared C. finished D. developed
A. linked
B. declared
C. finished
D. developed
A. study B. success C. surprise D. sugar
A. study
B. success
C. surprise
D. sugar
A. yacht B. watch C. wash D. wall
A. yacht
B. watch
C. wash
D. wall
A. weather B. hearty C. meadow D. breath
A. weather
B. hearty
C. meadow
D. breath
A. ruin B. fruit C. cruise D. juice
A. ruin
B. fruit
C. cruise
D. juice
A. butter B. gum C. butcher D. summer
A. butter
B. gum
C. butcher
D. summer
A. hall B. salt C. drawn D. roll
A. hall
B. salt
C. drawn
D. roll
A. aspect B. apple C. basic D. imagine
A. aspect
B. apple
C. basic
D. imagine
A. mile B. militant C. smile D. kind
A. mile
B. militant
C. smile
D. kind
My mother always get up early to prepare breakfast for everyone in the family.
A. get
B. to prepare
C. everyone
D. the family
I prefer living in a nuclear family than a joint one.
A. living
B. nuclear
C. than
D. one
He comes from a large family, all of them now live in Australia.
A. comes
B. large
C. them
D. live
The man for who the police are looking robbed the bank yesterday.
A. who
B. are
C. robbed
D. the
The man that you are looking for living next door.
A. The
B. that
C. are
D. living
It is complicated because pollution is caused by things when benefit people.
A. complicated
B. because
C. is caused
D. when
Ancient people made a clay pottery because they needed it for their survival.
A. a clay
B. because
C. it
D. their survival
Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics.
A. on
B. principles
C. chemists
D. mathematics
The passengers, tired after a very long trip, was relaxing in every available seat in the airport lobby.
A. The
B. very
C. was relaxing
D. available
If we had more time last week, we would certainly have finished the project on time.
A. had
B. certainly
C. the
D. on time
Because the highway system was built 40 years ago , most of the roads now need to repair.
A. Because
B. was built
C. most of
D. to repair
Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class.
A. Pointing in
B. impolite
C. when
D. to get
If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course.
A. If
B. takes a course
C. take
D. doing
After the police had tried unsuccessfully to determine to who the car belonged, they towed it to the station.
A. the police
B. unsuccessfully
C. who
D. it to
Thosewho had already purchased tickets were instructed to go to gate first immediately.
A. Those
B. had already purchased
C. gate first
D. immediately
For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs and flowers and using them for perfumes or medicine.
A. man
B. sweet-smelling
C. using them
D. or
The basic elements of public-opinion research are interviewers, questionnaires, tabulating equipment, and to sample population.
A. basic elements
B. are
C. tabulating
D. and to sample
She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole.
A. why
B. did Mathew look
C. so embarrassed
D. saw
Higher education is very importance to national economies and it is also a source of trained and educated personnel for the whole country
A. importance
B. economies
C. educated
D. the whole country
Foreign students who are doing a decision about which school to attend may not know exactly where the choices are located.
A. doing
B. about which
C. to attend
D. the choices
It is a good idea to be careful in buying or purchasing magazines from salespersons who may come to your door.
A. It is
B. to be
C. or purchasing
D. from salespersons
In that age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious work of accountants and clerks must have been in the past.
A. that age
B. it is
C. work
D. have been
If you take the train, it would be much more convenient
A. If
B. the train
C. would be
D. much
Some of his favourite subjects at school are Maths, English and Geographical.
A. Some
B. subjects
C. are
D. Geographical
Could you tell me how can I get to the city library, please?
A. Could
B. me
C. how can I get
D. the city
Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to alter their eating habits.
A. have raised
B. rapidly
C. that
D. their eating habits
Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before the class.
A. Having finished
B. before the
C. it was delivered
D. professor before
Since vitamins are contained in a wide variety of foods, people seldom lack of most of them.
A. are
B. in a
C. variety of
D. lack of
Children are expected to make the right thing both at school and at home.
A. to make
B. the
C. are expected
D. both
We will have a fund-raising dinner at Rex Hotel tonight.
A. at
B. will have
C. a
D. fund-raising
It was on 12th April, 1961 when the first human, a Soviet cosmonaut, flew into space.
A. a Soviet cosmonaut
B. when
C. flew
D. into space
While working as a travel agency, my elder brother specialized in arranging tours of the Mekong Delta for foreign tourists.
A. a travel agency
B. While
C. specialized in
D. tours of
A lot of athletic and non-athletic extracurricular activities are available in Vietnamese highschools, either public and private.
A. available in
B. non- athletic
C. either public and private
D. A lot of
In a restaurant, if we want to call the water, we can raise our hand and wave it slight to signal that we need assistance.
A. slight to signal
B. if we
C. assistance
D. wave it
Her weigh has increased remarkably since she began receiving treatment.
A. Her
B. receiving
C. weigh
D. remarkably
Upon reaching the destination, a number of personnel is expected to change their reservations and proceed to Hawaii.
A. reaching
B. proceed to
C. is
D. to change
The University of Kentucky has held this prestigious title until 1989, when it was granted to the University of Georgia.
A. was granted
B. it
C. has held
D. to
Tom’s jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he’s the boss.
A. inappropriate
B. it
C. because
D. the
There were inconsiderate amounts of money wasted on large building projects.
A. inconsiderate
B. amounts
C. wasted
D. building
As far as I’m concerned, it was the year 2007 that Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization
A. concerned
B. the year 2007
C. that
D. the
During their five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. going off
B. going over
C. going by
D. going ahead
The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List is a comprehensivecatalogue of the conservation status of species.
A. complete
B. rational
C. understandable
D. valuable
Old buildings should be razed to make space for new and modern ones.
A. renovated
B. demolished
C. remodeled
D. built
This special offer is exclusive to readers of this magazine.
A. presentable
B. rewarding
C. attractive
D. limited
I used to meet him occasionally on Fifth Avenue.
A. in one occasion
B. once in a while
C. one time
D. none is correct
Dissemination of information is frequently carried out via satellite through local or national TV network.
A. compilation
B. condensing
C. collection
D. dispersal
The cultural life of New Orleans is a synthesis of contributions by both black and white.
A. product
B. demonstration
C. reflection
D. combination
Marry is always making a mountain out of the molehill.
A. exaggerating
B. extravagant
C. squandering
D. overextending
In astronomy, a scale of magnitude from one to six denotes the brightness of a star.
A. predicts
B. examines
C. contrasts
D. signifies
A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job.
A. impediment
B. encouragement
C. impetus
D. assistance
E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-starved
B. cash-strapped
C. cash-in-hand
D. cash-free
The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.
A. advertisements
B. contests
C. businesses
D. economics
A friend in need is a friend indeed”: Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of China’s escalation of tension on our continental shelf.
A. facing the reality
B. worsening the situation
C. easing the tension
D. improving the condition
Those children who stay longer hours at school than at home tend to spend their formative years in the company of others with similar aims and interests.
A. being separated
B. forming a new business company
C. being together with friends
D. enjoying the care of parents
Relaxation therapy teaches one not to fret over small problems.
A. worry about
B. look for
C. get involved in
D. get angry about
Unless I miss my guess, your computer needs a new hard drive.
A. you are my guess
B. I break the sort drive
C. I make a mistake
D. you lack money.
The education system is a mirror that reflects the culture.
A. points
B. explains
C. shows
D. gets
Lucky will be like a dog with two tails if she gets into the team.
A. very proud
B. very exhausted
C. extremely pleased
D. extremely dazed
By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted their emergency stores.
A. lost
B. greatly dropped
C. destroyed
D. used almost all of
Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices.
A. Official
B. Household
C. Foreign
D. Schooling
Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area.
A. durable
B. ongoing
C. temporary
D. enduring
Before you begin the exam paper, always read instructions carefully.
A. orders
B. answers
C. rules
D. directions
My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be confident
B. be optimistic
C. be pessimistic
D. be smart
Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices.
A. Official
B. Household
C. Foreign
D. Schooling
That is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate
A. matter
B. place
C. attention
D. situation
My close friend, Lan, helps me when I am in need
A. sends money
B. gives a hand
C. buys a book
D. gives care
Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day
B. every other day
C. every two days.
D. every second day.
The government has passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.
A. enforced
B. enabled
C. ensured
D. enacted
Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked
B. hidden
C. shared
D. separated
I stayed there with her for a while before I left.
A. in the difficult time
B. whenever she needed me
C. for relaxation
D. for a short period of time
A US man with a large online following in Vietnam has caused widespread anger, and faces possible criminal charges, over a Facebook post thought to have insulted a minitary hero.
A. embarrassed
B. offended
C. confused
D. depressed
Jack persisted in attempting to convince his employers to use more technology and fewer people.
A. endured
B. remained
C. repeated
D. insisted
The way the care-taker treated those little children was deplorable. She must be punished for what she did.
A. respectable
B. unacceptable
C. mischievous
D. satisfactory
My parent’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dreams.
A. influence
B. discourage
C. reassure
D. inspire
When the protester entered the meeting clad in a beach tower, the audience was dumbfounded.
A. speechless
B. excited
C. content
D. applauding
She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict
B. outspoken
C. tactful
D. firm
The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water.
A. imagination
B. bone
C. leash
D. image
The government decided to pull down the old building after asking for the ideas from the local residents.
A. demolish
B. purchase
C. maintain
D. renovate
Tet marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar calendar to manage their crops, the start of the year.
A. farmers
B. old people
C. traditional ones
D. minority people
Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.
A. remains for good
B. is still in good condition
C. stands in life
D. remains in effect
The expression “out of the frying pan and into the fire” means to go from one dilemma to a worse one.
A. situation
B. predicament
C. solution
D. embarrassment
The sailor is suffering from a deficiency of Vitamin C
A. lack
B. short
C. shortage
D. lacking
The nurse told her that she would have to wait for a few days for the outcome of the medical check-up
A. putting
B. payment
C. result
D. coming
I am glad I was able to be there for my friend when her mom died..
A. to offer support in time of need for
B. to cry with
C. to travel with
D. to visit
The sign indicates the correct direction to the store.
A. looks
B. shows
C. says
D. needs
There was always sufficient money to go out for dinner.
A. not enough
B. too much
C. enough
D. none
Parents usually want their children to go to prestigious colleges.
A, low-level
B. cheap
C. new
D. highly respected
He was sacked from his job after the manager discovered that he had stolen some money from his colleagues
A. dismissed
B. dropped
C. ejected
D. evicted
The detective was asked to probe into the mysterious disappearance of the painting
A. investigate
B. procure
C. recover
D. relinquish
The people of the province wanted to become a sovereign state.
A. rich
B. self-ruling
C. new
D. colonized
The prince was next in the order of succession.
A. death
B. eating
C. height
D. replacement
The government initiative to clean up the beaches was a success.
A. higher taxes
B. organized effort
C. introduction
D. time period
His new degree opened up many avenues of opportunity for him.
A. channels
B. streets
C. names
D. problems
Although the prank was meant in fun, the man became very angry
A. remark
B. praise
C. trick
D. game
It was impossible to know how precariousthe situation was
A. hazardous
B. ludicrous
C. facetious
D. marvelous
By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted even their emergency stores.
A. greatly dropped
B. lost
C. destroyed
D. used almost all of
Originally the builders have me a price of $5,000, but now they say they underestimated it, and now it’s going to be at least $8,000.
A. misjudged
B. underrated
C. undervalued
D. outnumbered
The computer was experiencing an internal problem.
A. international
B. inner
C. outside
D. lasting forever
His job was to splice electrical wires inside houses
A. destroy
B. remove
C. connect
D. buy
This is a difficult topic. Please explain it in plain language
A. easy
B. new
C. different
D. detailed
He claimed that the car belonged to him
A. knew
B. thought
C. suspected
D. declared
The impact of the tidal wave on the coastal people was terrible.
A. time
B. cost
C. effect
D. use
If you look at the watch, you can tell it is exotic.
A. sharp
B. normal
C. original
D. unusual
The decline of the African elephant can be linked to poaching.
A. decrease
B. change
C. growth
D. limitation
Because of his hard work, he was able to recover his losses from the accident.
A. find
B. sell
C. take back
D. escape
Stay away from someone who always feels superior to you!
A. friendly with
B. better than
C. worse than
D. pity on
The neighbors' constant wrangles with each other shattered our tranquility.
A. wrecks
B. wraths
C. quarrels
D. conversations
This dinosaur was known to be carnivorous.
A. vegetative
B. nocturnal
C. tardy
D. flesh-eating
His approach was so stealthy that no one noticed him coming.
A. fast
B. secretive
C. expected
D. noisy
Many people enrich themselves by taking educational classes.
A. damage
B. improve
C. help
D. research
His business specialized in manufacturing vacuum cleaners.
A. selling
B. buying
C. making
D. fixing
The new cow boy-film catches the fancy of the children.
A. attracts
B. Satisfies
C. surprises
D. amuses
The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water.
A. imagination
B. bone
C. leash
D. image
The filmmaker tried to depict the lives of the early colonists in his movie
A. laugh at
B. destroy
C. name
D. show
He spent many months working on his car to modify its fuel injection system.
A. change
B. remove
C. transfer
D. resell
The group had an ideology that many other people found offensive.
A. vehicle
B. smell
C. haircut
D. way of thinking
The citizens protested until the unfair law was repeated.
A. canceled
B. noticed
C. joined
D. doubled
The actress fell into disfavor when she changed her style.
A. fame
B. unpopularity
C. wealth
D. debt
The park was unveiled to commemorate the veterans of World War I.
A. remember
B. scold
C. thank
D. show
The newscaster gave a concise account of the tragedy.
A. long and detailed
B. complicated and intricate
C. sad and depressing
D. short and clear
There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned.
A. apposed
B. insisted
C. invited
D. opposed
The policemen broke upthe fight between the two teenagers
A. started
B. stopped off
C. called off
D. canceled
He has a good memory to retain facts easily
A. remember
B. forget
C. understand
D. know
It is relatively easy to identify the symptoms of the peculiar disease.
A. evidently
B. absolutely
C. comparatively
D. obviously
When you consider all the advantages you've gained I think you'll admit you had a good run for your money.
A. a lot of loss from your money
B. a lot of benefits from your money
C. a lot of advantages from your money
D. a lot of failures in making your money
I have a vaguerecollection of meeting him when I was a child. I can‟t recall much about that.
A.indistinct
B.notclear
C.imprecise
D.apparent
I told her I understood exactly what she was feeling as we were both after all in the same boat.
A. in ahardersituation
B. in the samesituations
C. indifferentsituations
D. in an easiersituation
The piece of work is urgent and must be done without delay
A. gradually
B. immediately
C. efficiency
D. previously
These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand
A. mechanically
B. manually
C. automatically
D. spiritually
Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay
B. paid in full
C. had a bad personality
D. was paid much money
His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .
A. elicited
B. irregular
C. secret
D. legal
I’ve become a bit of a couch potato since I stopped playing football.
A. a kind person
B. a lazy person
C. a nice person
D. a live wire
That last comment of yours won the day because nobody could possibly argue with you after that.
A. wasasuccess
B. was abighit
C. was a break-through
D. was failure
He was not a good father. He neglected his children
A. blamed
B. took care of
C. disregarded
D. punished
Mr. Armstrong is said to be a fairly well-to-do man
A. big
B. important
C. wealthy
D. poor
Why are you being so arrogant?
A. humble
B. cunning
C. naive
D. snooty
Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
A. denying
B. impugning
C. supporting
D. advising
It was a very wonderful opportunity for us to catch, so we should take advantage of it.
A. destroy
B. break
C. hold
D. miss
I need everybody's help. The wedding is tomorrow and we haven't even started with the decorations yet. We have no time to lose.
A. a long time
B. almost no time
C. very little time
D.a lot of time to spare
The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. absolutely
B. relevantly
C. virtually
D. comparatively
A deficiency of vitamin D can lead to permanent bone deformities.
A. irreparable
B. infinite
C. temporary
D. occasional
The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer.
A. look down on
B. put up with
C. take away from
D. give on to
I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A. unplanned
B. deliberate
C. accidental
D. unintentional
I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. hopeless
B. hopeful
C. successful
D. unsuccessful
A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable
B. responsive
C. calm
D. miserable
A good dictionary is indispensable for learning a foreign language.
A. essential
B. understandable
C. remarkable
D. unnecessary
Within hours of the tragedy happening, an emergency rescue team had been assembled.
A. dismissed
B. gathered
C. restored
D. congregated
The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. soak
B. permanent
C. complicated
D. guess
The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive
B. complicated
C. simple and easy to use
D. difficult to operate
She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable
B. warm
C. lazy
D. dirty
He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh
B. disobedient
C. obedient
D. understanding
I have a vague recollection of meeting him when I was a child.
A. clear
B. indistinct
C. imprecise
D. ill-defined
The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.
A. neglected
B. regenerated
C. furnished
D. renovated
In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear
B. obvious
C. thin
D. insignificant
There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease
B. attraction
C. consideration
D. speculation
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity
B. small quantity
C. excess
D. sufficiency
During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at
B. holding back
C. holding to
D. holding by
The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. explicit
B. implicit
C. obscure
D. odd
It gives out light, but not heat and so is safe to use near inflammable liquids.
A. difficult to burn
B. easy to burn
C. sunburnt
D. semi-burnt
Experts hope that the vaccine will be mass-produced soon.
A. produced in great numbers
B. produced in small numbers
C. produced cheaply
D. produced with high cost
Tom: “I won the gold medal in the race.” You: “________________”
A. Cheers! All the best.
B. That’s all right. Don’t mention it.
C. Well done! I knew you could do it.
D. Good luck! Better luck next time.
Tom: “________ the film we watched last night?” Mary: “It is very interesting.”
A. How do you think of
B. What is your opinion about
C. How about your thoughts on
D. What about your feelings with
Cynthia: "Hi, Victor. Do you think it's possible for us to have a talk sometime today?" Victor: "I'd love to, but_________"
A. I've got a pretty tight schedule today.
B. I'm fine now
C. is tomorrow OK.
D. I'm pretty tight schedule today.
– Kate: “ How lovely your cats are!” – David: “__________________”
A. Thank you, it is nice of you to say so.
B. Really? They are.
C. Can you say it again?
D. I love them, too.
Kelly: “I think that people are buying more than they actually need. What do you think?”Jack: ________, especially in this time of economic crises.”
A. I don’t think so.
B. I think the other way
C. I don’t, either.
D. I think opposite.
Peter: "Is it important? " Tom: ________
A. not on your life
B. It's a matter of life and death
C. No worry, that's nothing
D. It's ridiculous
Hoang: “Let’s go to my place for a coffee." Nam: “________”
A. Done!
B. It’s fine.
C. Can’t be better
D. Sounds great.
Jack: “I think the food in the restaurant is really delicious.” Janny: “________”
A. Neither do I
B. You can say that again
C. You’re welcome.
D. That's why I am here
Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier flight!” Alex: “___________”
A. Why not?
B. Yes. I did.
C. Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
D. It was fully booked.
Stephanie: “Huong, this is Nick.” Huong: “___________”
A. Really?
B. Nice to meet you
C. An honour
D. My dear
Nicole: “It was wonderful evening. Thank you so much for your meal.” Pitt: “_____________”
A. Yes, it’s really good
B. All right
C. I’m glad you enjoyed it
D. No, it’s very kind of you
Hue: “Sorry to keep you waiting.” John: “_____________”
A. No problem.
B. Don’t mention it.
C. You’re welcome
D. I’m glad you apologized
“ Would you like ti have noodles, spaghetti, or something different?”
“____________”
A. I’m afraid not.
B. Yes, please.
C. Never mind.
D. Anything will do.
A: “How many people do you want to invite to your graduation party?” B: “____________”
A. The most, the best.
B. The more, the merrier.
C. The many, the merrier.
D. The more, the more happily.
Nam: “How about meeting for a coffee next week?” Hai: “____________”
A. Good idea. Let’s do that
B. No, thanks.
C. Thank you. D
D. Well-done
Laurence : “I don’t think Tim should go” Alex: ““____________”
A. Why not? He’s old enough
B. Areyou ? Well, I’m not
C. Should he then?
D. No, he wouldn’t
A: “I have passed my driving test.” B: “_____________”
A. No worries
B. Good luck
C. Bad luck
D. Congratulations
A: Anything else? B: __________________
A. Right now.
B. Not today, thanks.
C. No, it isn’t.
D. Not at all.
Teacher: “It’s so far away. How do you get to school?” Boy: “_________”
A. I have no idea.
B. In my neighbour’s van.
C. Nothing special.
D. About 7 kilometers, I think
Host: “I’m terribly sorry for this inconvenience.” Guest: “_________”
A. It’s mine. I came late
B. It’s not your fault
C. I’ll do better next time
D. Fine, thanks
Mai: “We’re going to have a few friends over on Wednesday and I’d love you to come.”
A. Not Wednesday again.
B. Sorry. I’ve already made plans for Wednesday.
C. I’m busy on Wednesday.
D. Can I come another day?
Alice: “Well, the chicken is delicious.” Nike: “________”
A. I cooked it.
B. The chicken is mine.
C. Thank you. I’m glad you like it
D. You’re go nice.
Mike : “I still can’t get used to it” Jane: “_________”
A. You’re hopeless.
B. You’re welcome.
C. It was nice of you.
D. Sounds easy enough.
Jack accidentally spilt coffee over Jenny’s dress in a buffet.Jack: “Forgive me. I’m terribly sorry about the dress.”Janny: “_________”
A. I see what you mean.
B. That’s quite all right.
C. You’re welcome.
D. Don’t mention it.
Good bye, Susie!" “___________”
A. So so
B. The same
C. Yeah
D. So long
Jack: “I think listening to music while learning is good.” Janny: “_______”
A. Sorry, but I am not in agreement with you
B. I'm sorry I couldn't agree more
C. Me neither
D. I don't agree. You can say that again.
Ann: “How well you are playing!” Peter: “_________”
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words.
B. I think so. I’m proud of myself.
C. Thank you so much. I’m always the best.
D. Many thanks. That’s a nice compliment.
A: “Thanks for helping me out.” B: “_________”
A. It’s kind of you to say so.
B. That’s right.
C. You bet.
D. Don’t mention it.
Lan: "That millions of people attended General Vo Nguyen Giap's funeral made a special impression on almost every foreigner."Nga: “__________”
A. My pleasure
B. Me neither
C. I'm afraid I can't
D. I'll say
"Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti, or something different!" “________”
A. I'm afraid not
B. Yes, please
C. Never mind
D. Anything will do
Annie: ‘Do you prefer traveling by plane or by train? Peter: '_______'
A. I don't really use either
B. No, not at all.
C. Sometimes.
D. It terrifies me.
Tom: "What would you like to do at the weekend?" Lisa: “_______”
A. I like to do a lot
B. I'd like to see a football match.
C. I can't stand it
D. I don't like to see a football match.
Henry : “ do you think they will lose ? ” Kathy : “Oh ! _______.”
A. It’s hopeless
B. I don’t hope so
C. I don’t hope
D. I hope not
–“If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” –“_______”
A. Well, it’s no use crying over spilt milk.
B. All right. You’ll be OK soon.
C. Sorry, I can’t help.
D. I’m afraid. That’s what you did.
- “ Would you mind if I borrowed your dictionary?” – “_________”
A. I’m sorry
B. Not at all
C. Yes, I would
D. Yes, ok
- “ I’ve never seen eyeglass frames like that. Where did you find them?” -____________
A. There’s a new optical store at the mall.
B. While I was on vacation.
C. It’s so nice that you noticed. I bought them at the mall.
D. Thanks. I got it at the mall.
Mr Black: “ I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” Salesgirl: “__________”
A. That’s right, sir.
B. Why not?
C. Me too.
D. By all means, sir.
Susan: “I had a really good weekend at my uncle’s.” Peter: “__________”
A. Oh, that’s very nice of you.
B. Congratulations.
C. It’s pleasure.
D. Oh, I’m glad to hear that.
A: Shouldn't we pay before we leave? B: “________________”
A. No, I don't like to pray.
B. I'm not sure.
C. No, they'll bill us later.
D. Yes, we should have paid.
Bill:"I like your bike, Helen." Helen: “________________”
A. Just kidding
B. I wish I could afford it.
C. Thanks, but it isn't new
D. I don't wear it very often
“Would you mind turning down the TV? I’m working!”
“__________________________.”
A. Yes, I’m working, too.
B. Not at all. I’ll do it now.
C. Thank you. I’m pleased.
D. No, I wouldn’t be working.
“Please, lock the door carefully before you leave the room.”
“__________________________.”
A. I won’t tell you when I do it.
B. I’m thinking of selling the house.
C. That’s for sure.
D. I’m sorry. I did it last night.
“Hello, I’d like to speak to Mr. Green, please.”
“________________________________.”
A. I’m afraid I don’t know
B. I’m sorry. I’ll call again later
C. Sorry. Can you take a message?
D. Sure, I’ll put you through
“It’s going to rain.”
“________________.”
A. I hope not so
B. I don’t hope either
C. I don’t hope so
D. I hope not
Can I have a look at that pullover, please?”
“________________________.”
A. Sorry, it is out of stock
B. Which one? This one?
C. It’s much cheaper
D. Can I help you?
“Thanks for helping me with my homework, John.”
“________________________.”
A. Don’t mention it
B. Please, don’t blame yourself
C. No harm done
D. I don’t mean so.
“How would you like your tea?”
“___________________________.”
A. Yes, please. Thanks
B. With milk, please
C. Thank you very much
D. It’s fantastic. Thank you
Don’t forget to drop me a line when you settle down.”
“Trust me, ____________________.”
A. I will. I’ll keep you in touch
B. I won’t. I’ll keep you posted
C. I don’t. I’ll keep you in touch
D. I drop you a line when I settle dow
“Is it alright if I use your bike?”
“________________.”
A. Please accept it with my best wishes
B. Sorry, no, I won’t do it
C. I don’t want to use your bike
D. Sure, go ahead
I think listening to music while learning is good.”
“________________________.”
A. Sorry, but I’m not in agreement with you
B. I’m sorry I couldn’t agree more
C. Me neither
D. I don’t agree. You can say that again
“You’re late again, Michael.”
“________________.”
A. Never mind. I stayed up too late last night
B. I’m sorry. The traffic was terrible
C. It’s OK. Thanks for telling me
D. That’s alright. It’s my fault anyway
Do you want to join us for a cup of coffee after work?”
“________________.”
A. Sounds good, but I can do it myself
B. Sorry, but I have to finish my presentation for tomorrow
C. No problem. What’s wrong with the coffee?
D. Thanks. You can make it
“Make yourself at home.”
________________________”
A. Not at all. Don’t mention it
B. Yes. Can I help you?
C. That’s very kind. Thank you
D. Thanks! Same to you
“I got 8.0/9.0 for the IELTS test!” “ .”
A. Good for you. Thank you
B. It’s OK. I’m proud of you
C. You can do it
D. Well done, son! I’m very proud of you
“___________________________.”
“ I have a terrible headache.”
A. What’s the problem to you?
B. What’s the matter with you?
C. What happens with you?
D. What causes you?
Teacher: “ John, you’ve written a much better essay this time.”
John: “_______________________.”
A. Writing? Why?
B. You’re welcome.
C. Thank you. It’s really encouraging.
D. What did you say? I’m so shy.
The test result will be released at 9 a.m tomorrow.”
“Will it? ________________.”
A. Can I wait for it?
B. Could it wait?
C. Yes, please.
D. I can’t wait!
“ I don’t think I can do this.”
“_______________________.”
A. Oh, come on. Give it a try.
B. Yeah, it’s not easy.
C. No, I hope not.
D. Sure, no way!
“I wonder if you could help me?”
“______________”
A. No, what is it?
B. Really? How nice.
C. Don‟t mention it.
D. I‟ll do my best. What‟s the problem?
“ Don‟t stay anywhere near the railway station at night. It‟s dangerous.”
“_______________________.”
A. Ok. That will do.
B. They won‟t like it, I bet.
C. I definitely won‟t. Thank you.
D. Where on Earth have you been?
“I’m so upset. Everyone seems to betray me.”
“ ________________________”
A. Relax. It’s not that bad
B. Yeah. I think you can do it.
C. Oh, I’m sorry
D. Don’t apologize them.
“Let me pay for the meal. It’s my turn to shout”
“ _________________________”
A. You’d better shout louder in case that they can’t hear you
B. Don’t turn back like that. They may see you
C. Certainly not! I will pay.
D. How often do you eat out?
“Do you mind if I watch TV late tonight?”
“______________”
A. I’d rather not. I have to get up early tomorrow.
B. Please, don’t. I can’t sleep with a TV on.
C. Yes. You can watch it as long as you want.
D. Yes, you mind. I also want to watch the football match tonight.
“ How about coming to my English class tonight?”
“_______________________.”
A. Sounds like fun! What time?
B. English is my favourite subject.
C. Don’t worry. Thanks.
D. Thanks. But what’s the problem?
“My mother is very good at cooking.”
“______________”
A. She must be very proud of it.
B. Do you enjoy it?
C. How long has she been cooking?
D. You must have good taste!
How do you do?”
“_______________________.”
A. How are you?
B. How do you do?
C. I’m doing well.
D. I’m a teacher.
“More peas?”
“______ ________”
A. Help yourself to them.
B. My honor.
C. No, that’ll do. Thank you.
D. No more available.
Thank you for driving me home tonight.”
“__________________”
A. Forget about it. I didn’t mean so
B. I highly appreciate what you did
C. It doesn’t matter anyway
D. It’s nothing.
Ann: “Do you need any help?”
Kate: “______.”
A. That’s fine by me
B. No, thanks. I can manage
C. I haven’t got a clue
D. That’s all for now
Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?”
Christy: “______.”
A. Be yourself.
B. Do it yourself.
C. Allow yourself.
D. Help yourself.
Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school.” Nadia: “______”
A. Yes, tell me about it!
B. . I can’t agree with you more!
C. That’s OK!
D. Yes, please.
Mai: “Do you want another serving of chicken soup?”
Scott: “______.”
A. No way
B. No comment
C. No thanks
D. No longer
Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?”
Maria: “______”
A. Not for me
B. Not at all
C. Never mind
D. Not enough
Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!”
Sue: “______.”
A. I’m afraid so.
B. How dare you
C. Don’t mention it.
D. Thank you.
Jack: “What’s wrong with you?”
Jill: “______.”
A. Thank you very much
B. I’m having a slight headache
C. No, I don’t care
D. Yes, I was tired yesterday
Sarah: “Oh my God, I’ve missed my bus.”
Christ: “______. Another will come here in ten minutes.”
A. I hope so
B. Don’t mention it
C. Don’t worry
D. Thank you
- "Our team has just won the last football match."
- "______"
A. Good idea. Thanks for the news.
B. Yes. I guess it's very good.
C. Well, that's very surprising!
D. Yes, it's our pleasure.
- "I can't speak English well enough to apply for that post."
- "______."
A. Me neither
B. Me too
C. Me either
D. Me also
Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?"
Susan: "______."
A. I don't agree, I'm afraid.
B. You‟re welcome.
C. I feel very bored.
D. That would be great.
A: “________ detective stories?”
B: “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”
A. What do you think about
B. Are you fond of
C. How about
D. What do people feel about
A. tiny B. island C. river D. wind
A. tiny
B. island
C. river
D. wind
A. removed B. washed C. hoped D. missed
A. removed
B. washed
C. hoped
D. missed
A. follows B. titles C. writers D. snacks
A. follows
B. titles
C. writers
D. snacks
A. terror B. lecturer C. occur D. factor
A. terror
B. lecturer
C. occur
D. factor
A. nasty B. hasty C. tasty D. wastage
A. nasty
B. hasty
C. tasty
D. wastage
A. prose B. whose C. disclose D. chosen
A. prose
B. whose
C. disclose
D. chosen
A. shrug B. once C. console D. result
A. shrug
B. once
C. console
D. result
A. thread B. breath C. break D. tread
A. thread
B. breath
C. break
D. tread
A. stopped B. laughed C. realized D. produced
A. stopped
B. laughed
C. realized
D. produced
A. cool B. food C. boom D. took
A. cool
B. food
C. boom
D. took
A. pleasure B. treasure C. leap D. head
A. pleasure
B. treasure
C. leap
D. head
A. children B. schedule C. watch D. match
A. children
B. schedule
C. watch
D. match
A. stretch B. natural C. ancient D. question
A. stretch
B. natural
C. ancient
D. question
A. decent B. recent C. celebrate D. even
A. decent
B. recent
C. celebrate
D. even
A. treasure B. jealous C. clean D. cleanse
A. treasure
B. jealous
C. clean
D. cleanse
A. launch B. fortnight C. haughty D. draughty
A. launch
B. fortnight
C. haughty
D. draughty
A. barred B. car C. charter D. back
A. barred
B. car
C. charter
D. back
A. disastrous B. association C. devastate D. cause
A. disastrous
B. association
C. devastate
D. cause
A. bury B. fury C. pure D. secure
A. bury
B. fury
C. pure
D. secure
A. sodium B. solid C. solitude D. solvent
A. sodium
B. solid
C. solitude
D. solvent
A. sorry B. correct C. commit D. corrupt
A. sorry
B. correct
C. commit
D. corrupt
A. dessert B. dissolve C. possess D. assist
A. dessert
B. dissolve
C. possess
D. assist
A. cholera B. character C. charcoal D. mechanic
A. cholera
B. character
C. charcoal
D. mechanic
A. apple B. any C. applicant D. absent
A. apple
B. any
C. applicant
D. absent
A. flown B. brown C. crown D. frown
A. flown
B. brown
C. crown
D. frown
A. swear B. spear C. hare D. bear
A. swear
B. spear
C. hare
D. bear
A. what B. where C. why D. who
A. what
B. where
C. why
D. who
A. laughter B. bought C. brought D. fought
A. laughter
B. bought
C. brought
D. fought
A. attach B. alternative C. attendance D. again
A. attach
B. alternative
C. attendance
D. again
A. illegal B. islander C. inflation D. intervention
A. illegal
B. islander
C. inflation
D. intervention
A. favour B. harbor C. flour D. vapor
A. favour
B. harbor
C. flour
D. vapor
A. bull B. dull C. full D. put
A. bull
B. dull
C. full
D. put
A. decent B. recent C. celebrate D. even
A. decent
B. recent
C. celebrate
D. even
A. begged B. canned C. booked D. buttoned
A. begged
B. canned
C. booked
D. buttoned
A. teenager B. genius C. cacti D. technique
A. teenager
B. genius
C. cacti
D. technique
A. assume B. bullet C. dubious D. huge
A. assume
B. bullet
C. dubious
D. huge
A. invited B. attended C. celebrated D. displayed
A. invited
B. attended
C. celebrated
D. displayed
A. war B. water C. warm D. bank
A. war
B. water
C. warm
D. bank
A. stretch B. natural C. ancient D. question
A. stretch
B. natural
C. ancient
D. question
A. land B. stable C. stab D. exam
A. land
B. stable
C. stab
D. exam
A. serves B. hopes C. likes D. writes
A. serves
B. hopes
C. likes
D. writes
A. substantial B. initiate C. particularD. attention
A. substantial
B. initiate
C. particular
D. attention
A. wanted B. developed C. needed D. included
A. wanted
B. developed
C. needed
D. included
A. fare B. black C. match D. calcium
A. fare
B. black
C. match
D. calcium
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. chorus
B. children
C. changeable
D. chore
A. entrance B. circus C. official D. certain
A. entrance
B. circus
C. official
D. certain
A. kidney B. knowledge C. killer D. kite
A. kidney
B. knowledge
C. killer
D. kite
A. ought B. brought C. fought D. drought
A. ought
B. brought
C. fought
D. drought
A. completeB. commandC. common D. community
A. complete
B. command
C. common
D. community
A. smooth B. path C. month D. depth
A. smooth
B. path
C. month
D. depth
A. frustrate B. furious C. punctual D. rubbish
A. frustrate
B. furious
C. punctual
D. rubbish
A. leisure B. pressure C. treasure D. pleasure
A. leisure
B. pressure
C. treasure
D. pleasure
A. species B. specify C. spectrumD. special
A. species
B. specify
C. spectrum
D. special
A. wrong B. wrist C. windy D. two
A. wrong
B. wrist
C. windy
D. two
A. interviewB. minute C. question D. suitable
A. interview
B. minute
C. question
D. suitable
A. garbage B. subtle C. climbing D. debtor
A. garbage
B. subtle
C. climbing
D. debtor
A. exhibition B. childhood C. holiday D. hilarious
A. exhibition
B. childhood
C. holiday
D. hilarious
A. tough B. rough C. enough D. through
A. tough
B. rough
C. enough
D. through
A. superstarB. harvest C. particularD. part
A. superstar
B. harvest
C. particular
D. part
A. sword B. swim C. swallow D. sweet
A. sword
B. swim
C. swallow
D. sweet
A. yield B. community C. misty D. nursery
A. yield
B. community
C. misty
D. nursery
A. milk B. yolk C. walk D. folk
A. milk
B. yolk
C. walk
D. folk
A. chopstickB. pork C. moderateD. common
A. chopstick
B. pork
C. moderate
D. common
A. sign B. resign C. foreign D. signature
A. sign
B. resign
C. foreign
D. signature
A. low B. comb C. tomb D. row
A. low
B. comb
C. tomb
D. row
A. choir B. chocolateC. choleta D. stomach
A. choir
B. chocolate
C. choleta
D. stomach
A. suitable B. biscuit C. guilty D. building
A. suitable
B. biscuit
C. guilty
D. building
A. chooses B. houses C. rises D. horses
A. chooses
B. houses
C. rises
D. horses
A. aboard B. keyboardC. cupboardD. overboard
A. aboard
B. keyboard
C. cupboard
D. overboard
A. coached B. needed C. wanted D. beloved
A. coached
B. needed
C. wanted
D. beloved
A. work B. pork C. force D. form
A. work
B. pork
C. force
D. form
A. breathe B. bathe C. theater D. clothes
A. breathe
B. bathe
C. theater
D. clothes
A. visible B. decision C. disease D. design
A. visible
B. decision
C. disease
D. design
A. chin B. chaos C. child D. charge
A. chin
B. chaos
C. child
D. charge
A. believes B. parents C. things D. girls
A. believes
B. parents
C. things
D. girls
A. educationB. repetitionC. pronunciation D. question
A. education
B. repetition
C. pronunciation
D. question
A. established B. reserved C. designed D. organized
A. established
B. reserved
C. designed
D. organized
A. danger B. educate C. strange D. applicant
A. danger
B. educate
C. strange
D. applicant
A. gesture B. surgery C. engine D. regard
A. gesture
B. surgery
C. engine
D. regard
A. flour B. pour C. hour D. sour
A. flour
B. pour
C. hour
D. sour
Before the match, the team has been stretching to prevent injury.
A. Conversely
B. In advance
C. Beginning with
D. Prior to
The newspaper reporters bear out what the Minister told yesterday.
A. define
B. confirm
C. support
D. complain
It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship each year.
A. have the right to refuse
B. are refused the right to
C. are given the right to
D. have the obligation to
She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech.
A. aiming at
B. intentionally
C. reasonably
D. with a goal
The difference between British and American English are comparatively small.
A. extremely
B. relatively
C. surprisingly
D. straightly
The Present is taking deliberate steps to balance the federal budget
A. thoroughly planned
B. intentional
C. purposeful
D. accidental
Students are expected to be quiet and compliant in the classroom.
A. recalcitrant
B. obedient
C. compatible
D. friendly
After many years of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.
A. requesting
B. trying
C. offering
D. deciding
When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to
B. be interested in
C. pay all attention to
D. express interest to
The vaccine provides longer immunityagainst flu.
A. protection
B. safety
C. effect
D. fighting
Intermarriages between the noble families were very popular in the part.
A. honorable
B. hatred
C. acquainted
D. Familiar
The father has lost his job, so we'll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. earn money
B. save money
C. sit still
D. economize
I couldn’t help laughing when he fell in the pool with all his clothes on; it was so funny!
A. couldn't assist
B. couldn't resist
C. couldn't face
D. couldn’t stand
Though they were almost identical, a slight differencewas noticeable.
A. similarity B. variety C. distinction D. diversity
A. similarity
B. variety
C. distinction
D. diversity
Reading a daily newspaper will make you aware of what is going on in the world.
A. knowledgeable about
B. ignorant about
C. dependent on
D. blind to
The same questions repeated over and over soon made them weary.
A. suspicious
B. tired
C. worried
D. annoyed
Jim's decided to buy a phonograph even though they are now redundant.
A. old-fashioned
B. reproduced
C. unnecessary
D. expensive
If you build a structure next to this river, you must be sure it is safe against floods.
A. hut
B. sentence
C. pattern
D. building
Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A. an expensive work of art
B. a down-to-earth work of art
C. an excellent work of art
D. a large work of art
Earthquakes are regarded as one of most devastatingforces known to man.
A. terrifying
B. mysterious
C. fascinating
D. destructive
The recycling of aluminum converses ninety percent of the energy needed to make new metal.
A. cleaning
B. crushing
C. reselling
D. reprocessing
It has rained so much, the ground is now saturated with water.
A. drained
B. soaked
C. empty of
D. absorbed
The two scientists are contemporaries. Both of them are in their late 40s.
A. familiar with each other
B. equally capable
C. defeated to each other
D. living in the same time period
Every time he opens his mouth, he immedieately regrets what he said. He's always putting his foot in his mouth.
A. speaking indirectly
B. making a mistake
C. doing things in the wrong order
D. saying embarrassing things
Petra had to abandon the idea of completing her university degree in two years instead of four.
A. return to often
B. give up
C. approve of
D. transform quickly
He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain
B. exchange
C. explain
D. arrange
American children customarily go trick-or-treating on Halloween.
A. inevitably
B. readily
C. happily
D. traditionally
Workers tried to extinguished the flames. Their efforts proved futile, as piles of fabric ignitedall over the eighth floor.
A. became wet
B. caught fire
C. exploded
D. spread
In my experience, freshmentoday are different from those I knew two years ago.
A. new counselors
B. first-year students
C. new students
D. young professors
Teachers must enforcecertain rules in the classroom to ensure the safety and fair- treatment of all students.
A. impose
B. obtain
C. overlook
D. derive
Proximity to the court house makes an office building more valuable
A. interest in
B. nearness to
C. similarity to
D. usefulness for
As children we were very close, but as we grew up we just drifted apart.
A. Not as friendly as before
B. Not as serious as before
C. Not as sympathetic as before
D. Not as childlike as before
The newly-weds agreed to be very frugal in their shopping because they wanted to save enough money to buy a house.
A. interested
B. economical
C. wasteful
D. careless
He insisted on listening to the entire story.
A. part
B. funny
C. whole
D. interesting
Tryouts for community orchestras are frequently judged by committees.
A. Advertisements
B. Performances
C. Auditions
D. Novelties
Drivers who break traffic rules will be photographed.
A. destroy
B. hit
C. violate
D. assault
The students came up with some novelideas for fund-raising.
A. unique
B. bookish
C. educational
D. radical
When she fell ill, her daughter took over the business
A. took a chance
B. took control of
C. took a loss
D. lost control of
Biogas can be utilized for electricity production, cooking, space heating, water heating and process heating
A. sparing
B. generation
C. increase
D. reformation
Mr. Gerstein was particularly taken aback to hear that sleeping problems are often linked to physical problems.
A. surprised
B. intended
C. determined
D. relieved
I shouldn’t go outside without a raincoat because it’s raining cats and dogs.
A. it’s just started to rain
B. it’s raining very heavily
C. it’s going to rain
D. it’s drizzling
The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years
A. absolutely
B. relevantly
C. comparatively
D. almost
The US Congress office is adjacent to the Capitol building
A. far from
B. behind
C. next to
D. within
In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women
A. mandatory
B. beneficial
C. constructive
D. superior
Every time he opens his mouth, he immediately regrets what he said. He’s always putting his foot in his mouth
A. speaking indirectly
B. saying something upsetting
C. doing things in the wrong order
D. talking too much
Setting off on an expedition without thorough preparation and with inadequate equipment is tempting fate
A. taking a risk
B. going round in circles
C. losing heart
D. having panic
Peter didn’t mean to be disrespectful to his teacher. He just couldn’t control his
temper
A. showing lack of trust
B. showing nervousness
C. showing impolite behaviour
D. showing lack of attention
Some people think their abilities have limitations, but with encouragement they can perform much better than expected.
A. possibilities
B. certainties
C. boundaries
D. promises
It is vital to recognize that emotions trigger physiological reactions – and vice versa
A. activate
B. blunt
C. mask
D. encounter
The ostrich egg is the largest egg of any non-extinct bird, while the smallest egg is the egg of the hummingbird.
A. living
B. dead
C. flying
D. vanished
The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior
A. disgusted
B. upset
C. angry
D. puzzled
I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry
A. hopeless
B. hopeful
C. unsuccessful
D. successful
Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls
A. come without knowing what they will see
B. come in large numbers
C. come out of boredom
D. come by plane
It is common practice to look at the person you are talking to.
A. exercise
B. policy
C. skill
D. habit
Our new teacher has a good sense of humor.
A. ability to amuse people
B. ability to frighten people
C. responsibility
D. commitment
For a decade, that scientist has studied centenarians, looking for genes that contribute to longevity.
A. people who live to be 100 or older
B. people who are vegetarians
C. people who want to be fruitarians
D. people who are extraordinary
We went away on holiday last week but it rained day in, day out.
A. every other day
B. every single day
C. every second day
D. every two days
The activists were accused of contaminating the minds of our young people.
A. providing healthy ideas
B. nurturing
C. harming
D. keeping in the dark
As a newspaper reporter she always wants to get information at first hand.
A. quickly
B. slowly
C. easily
D. directly
Thanks to the invention of microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the human cell.
A. deep understanding
B. in-depth studies
C. spectacular sightings
D. far-sighted views
To get the best deal on a new car, you need to know what a car is really worth.
A. get the highest quality
B. pay the lowest price
C. save the most amount of petrol
D. reach the fastest agreement
Linda is very amiable and gregarious. She makes friends with whoever she meets.
A. introvert
B. optimistic
C. irritated
D. sociable
Jane is very upset. I’d like you to try and smooth things over if you can.
A. tidy the place up for her
B. calm her down
C. tell her to go
D. hide the truth from her
Some studies have shown a strong association between pesticide and certain diseases.
A. cooperation
B. collaboration
C. consequence
D. connection
Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.
A. minor comparison
B. interesting resemblance
C. significant discrepancy
D. complete coincidence
He is an honest man. You can rely on him to do a good job.
A. count on
B. take in
C. base on
D. put up with
The school orchestra played so many wrong notes that I had trouble keeping a straight face.
A. try not to show that you are unhappy
B. protect yourself from being embarrassed
C. do your best not to smile or laugh
D. show dislike or disgust
Just like hearing infants who start first with simple syllable babbling, then put more syllables together to sound like real sentences and questions, deaf babies follow the same pattern
A. able to hear
B. obedient to parents
C. physically abnormal
D. hard of hearing
Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview
A. small number
B. hand
C. class
D. small amount
Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A. a large work of art
B. an expensive work of art
C. an excellent work of art
D. a down-to-earth work of art
These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence
A. publicly said
B. publicly supported
C. strongly condemned
D. openly criticized
Sand is found in abundance on the seashore and is often blown inland to form sand hills and dunes.
A. at random
B. at high tide
C. in dry mounds
D. in great quantities
The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. very rapidly
B. time after time
C. from time to time
D. again and again
A special exhibition of Indian art will be opened at the National Museum next month.
A. painting
B. programme
C. music
D. show
Traffic began to flow normally again after the accident.
A. with the same speed
B. in the usual or ordinary way
C. strangely and irregularly
D. repeatedly in different modes
Other experiments were undertaken in Europe and America, but the arc light eventually proved impractical because it burned out too quickly.
A. funded
B. discovered
C. failed
D. carried out
He surprised me in a later conversation by mentioning he was taking steps to remedy the problem.
A. understand
B. improve
C. face
D. encounter
We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame. But it was not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters.
A. a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light
B. a small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc.
C. the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things
D. a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire
The downside of this approach is that it is difficult to measure its efficacy.
A. negative aspect
B. positive aspect
C. advantage
D. strength
The jeans are over there. I told you about them last week.
A. The jeans about whom I told you about last week are over there.
B. The jeans which I told you about them last week are over there.
C. The jeans which I told you about last week are over there.
D. The jeans about that I told you about last week are over there.
The government plans to help poorer countries. It plans to cancel all third world debt.
A. The government plans to help poorer countries so that it cancels all third world debt.
B. The government plans to help poorer countries by cancelling all third world debt.
C. The government plans to cancel all third world debt in case it helps poorer countries.
D. The government plans to help poorer countries with a view to cancelling all third world debt.
The local residents have protested against the plan to build a textile factory in their neighborhood. However, the building work will go ahead.
A. The construction of the textile factory has been stopped by the protests from the local residents.
B. The textile factory will be built as planned despite the local residents' protests.
C. Protests from the local residents have prevented the construction of the textile factory.
D. Due to protests from the locals, the textile factory construction will not go ahead as planned.
"The blouse is too loose. You'd better ask your tailor to take it in."
A. Your tailor is asked to take your blouse in a little.
B. You'd better have the blouse taken in as it is too loose.
C. The blouse is lost as you didn't ask your tailor to take it in.
D. The blouse is little as you asked your tailor to take it in.
Jane is too short. She can’t apply for the job.
A. Jane is short of money, so she can’t apply for the job
B. Jane could apply for the job if she were taller.
C. If Jane could apply for the job, she wouldn’t be short.
D. Jane would be taller if she could apply for the job
Mike has expertise in gardening. Mike is an accomplished carpenter.
A. Beside gardening, Mike is an accomplished carpenter as well
B. Despite his expertise in gardening, Mike is an accomplished carpenter.
C. Due to his expertise in gardening, Mike is an accomplished carpenter.
D. Besides his expertise in gardening, Mike is also an accomplished carpenter.
My friends are good at drawing. I am good at drawing.
A. My friends are good at drawing, and I do, too.
B. Both my friends and I am good at drawing.
C. My friends are good at drawing and so I am.
D. Neither my friend nor I am good at drawing.
We breathe much polluted air. We get weaker
A. Much polluted air is breathed as we get weaker
B. The more polluted air we breathe, the weaker we get
C. The weaker we get, the more polluted air we breathe
D. Polluted air is responsible for out bad health.
We missed class several times. This was the cause of our poor grades.
A. Having missed class several times, our poor grades were anticipated.
B. Having missed class several times, our poor grades were anticipated.
C. We received poor grades missing class several time.
D. Receiving poor grades, we missed class several times.
Alex bought the big house. He wanted to open a restaurant
A. Alex bought the big house although he wanted to open a restaurant
B. Alex bought the big house with a view to opening a restaurant
C. Alex bought the big house in order to want to open a restaurant
D. Alex bought the house as long as he wanted to open a restaurant
Chemical engineers earn a BC degree. Chemical engineers are almost guaranteed a job with a BC.
A. Whether they earn a BC degree, chemical engineers are almost guaranteed a job.
B. If they earn a BC degree, chemical engineers are almost guaranteed a job
C. To have a BC degree, chemical engineers are almost guaranteed a job
D. Since earning a BC degree, chemical engineers are almost guaranteed a job.
The Chinese bicycle is $100. The Japanese one is $250.
A. The Chinese bicycle is more expensive than the Japanese one.
B. The Japanese bicycle is more expensive than the Chinese one.
C. The Japanese bicycle costs less than the Chinese one.
D. The Chinese bicycle has the same price as the Japanese one.
Tom wore so many warm clothes. This was not necessary.
A. Tom did not need to wear so many warm clothes.
B. Tom needn’t wear so many warm clothes.
C. Tom needn’t have worn so many warm clothes.
D. Tom wore so many warm clothes which was not necessary
Every day the diversity of life on Earth gets poorer. We are overusing resources and disregarding the riches of nature.
A. The diversity of life on Earth gets poorer every day because of our overuse of resources and disregard for the riches of nature
B. Every day the diversity of life on Earth gets poorer, leading to overusing resources and disregarding the riches of nature.
C. Every day the diversity of life on Earth gets poorer, in return for overusing resources and disregarding the riches of nature.
D. Although we are overusing resources and disregarding the riches of nature, the diversity of life on Earth gets poorer every day.
Many people criticized me yesterday. I objected to this.
A. I objected to many people criticized me yesterday.
B. I objected to many people being criticized yesterday.
C. I did not approve of many people criticized yesterday.
D. I objected to being criticized by many people yesterday.
My parents like eating at home. They like eating out even more.
A. My parents prefer eating out to eating at home.
B. My parents prefer to eat at home to eating out.
C. My parents would rather eating at home than eating out.
D. My parents would rather eat at home than eat out.
Laura didn’t come to the class yesterday. This made me surprised
A. Laura didn’t come to the class yesterday, that made me surprised.
B. Laura didn’t come to the class yesterday, which made me surprised.
C. Laura didn’t come to the class yesterday which made me surprised.
D. Laura didn’t come to the class yesterday when made me surprised.
Our car broke down. We missed our plane because of this.
A. It was due to the car broke down that we missed our plane.
B. It was because the car broke down that we missed our plane.
C. It is the car broke down that we missed our plane.
D. It is due to the car that broke down that we missed our plane.
I don’t know what to do about this problem. It is a pity!
A. I wish I know what to do about this problem.
B. I wish I can solve this problem.
C. I wish I could know what to do about this problem.
D. I wish I knew what to do about this problem.
It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it.
A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting.
B. Unless it was an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it.
C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.
D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.
I understand why you detest her. I’ve finally met her.
A. I understand why you don’t like her due to I’ve lastly met her.
B. Now that I have finally met her, I understand why you hate her.
C. I met her and I know your feeling.
D. Since I finally met her, I understand why you like her.
Sam was all ready to leave the office. The phone rang.
A. Sam was on the point of leaving the office when the phone rang.
B. Sam was bound to leave the office when the phone rang.
C. Sam was about to leave the office then the phone rang.
D. Sam was leaving the office as soon as the phone rang.
She keeps disagreeing with her boss. She’s likely to lose her job
A. When she keeps disagreeing with her boss, she may get sacked from her job.
B. Although she keeps disagreeing with her boss, she’s in danger of being fired from her job.
C. She may have lost her job if she keeps disagreeing with her boss.
D. If she keeps disagreeing with her boss, she’s in danger of getting dismissed from her job.
Alex bought the big house. He wanted to open a restaurant
A. Alex bought the big house although he wanted to open a restaurant.
B. Alex bought the big house with a view to opening a restaurant.
C. Alex bought the big house in order to want to open a restaurant.
D. Alex bought the house as long as he wanted to open a restaurant.
The artist attempted to vivify the painting. The artist added people dressed in bright colors in the foreground.
A. Vivifying the painting, the artist added people dressed in bright colors in the foreground.
B. The artist attempted to vivify the painting because he added people dressed in bright colors in the foreground.
C. The artist attempted to vivify the painting by adding people dressed in bright colors in the foreground.
D. Whereas the artist attempted to vivify the painting, he added people dressed in bright colors in the foreground.
We never eat candy or ice cream. We do drink soda
A. Although we never eat candy or ice cream, we do drink soda
B. Because we never eat candy or ice cream, we drink soda
C. We never eat candy or ice cream if we do drink soda
D. We never eat candy or ice cream and drink soda
She didn’t want to leave the room. She was afraid that she would miss the beginning of the film.
A. She didn’t want to leave the room because she missed the beginning of the film.
B. She didn’t want to leave the room for fear that missing the beginning of the film
C. She didn’t want to leave the room for fear of missing the beginning of the film
D. She didn’t want to leave the room so that she would miss the beginning of the film
He cannot lend me the book now. He has not finished reading it yet.
A. Having finished reading the book, he cannot lend it to me.
B. He cannot lend me the book until he has finished reading it.
C. As long as he cannot finish reading the book, he will lend it to me.
D. Not having finished reading the book, he will lend it to me.
He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.
A. His behaviour was a very strange thing, that surprised me most.
B. He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much.
C. What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved.
D. I was almost not surprised by his strange behaviour.
Jim is my best friend. I borrowed his car yesterday.
A. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday, is my best friend.
B. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday is my best friend.
C. Jim, who is my best friend, borrowed my car yesterday.
D. Jim, whose car I lent yesterday, is my best friend.
Joe does a lot of exercise. He’s still very fat.
A. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, Joe’s still very fat.
B. Joe does a lot of exercise, so he’s very fat.
C. Even though Joe does a lot of exercise, he’s very fat.
D. Joe’s very fat, but he does a lot of exercise.
Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It's in the Himalayas.
A. Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is in the Himalayas.
B. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, it's in the Himalayas.
C. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, is in the Himalayas.
D. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, in the Himalayas.
He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work.
A. If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work.
B. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
C. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work.
D. If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work
Most scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary people have heard of him.
A. He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public.
B. Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name.
C. Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public.
D. Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists do
We stayed out all night. We wanted to watch a meteor storm.
A. We stayed out all night in order to watching a meteor storm.
B. We stayed out all night because we had been able to watch a meteor storm.
C. We stayed out all night in order for watching a meteor storm.
D. We stayed out all night so that we could watch a meteor storm.
“I spoke slowly. The foreigner could understand me.”
A. I spoke slowly so that the foreigner could understand me.
B. I spoke slowly in order to the foreigner could understand me.
C. I spoke slowly that the foreigner could understand me.
D. I spoke slowly to make the foreigner could understand me.
I had never seen her before. However, I recognized her from a photograph.
A. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
B. I recognized her from a photograph before I had never seen her.
C. Although I had never seen her before but I recognized her from a photograph.
D. After I had seen her, I recognized her from a photograph.
She doesn’t have a car. She doesn’t go out in the evening.
A. If she had a car, she would go out in the evening.
B. If she had a car, she will go out in the evening.
C. If she has a car, she would go out in the evening.
D. If she had had a car, she would go out in the evening.
What was the name of the man? You met and talked to him this morning.
A. What was the name of the man who you met and talked to him this morning?
B. What was the name of the man you met and talked to this morning?
C. What was the name of the man you met and talked to whom this morning?
D. What was the name of the man whose you met and talked to this morning?
Joan broke her right leg in the accident last week. Her parents worried a lot.
A. If Joan didn’t broke her leg last week, her parents wouldn’t worry a lot.
B. If Joan doesn’t broke her leg last week, her parents will not worry a lot.
C. Joan’s parents worried because of her broken leg.
D. The fact that Joan broke her leg made her parents worry.
The box was too heavy. John could not move it.
A. The box was too heavy that John could not move it.
B. The box was such heavy that John could not move it.
C. The box was so heavy that John could not move it.
D. The box was heavy that John could not move it.
Developments in micro–technology– computers and telecommunication are bound to have a huge influence on various aspects of our lives.
A. rarely
B. somehow
C. uncertain
D. likely
The kidneys play a vital role in maintaining health by removing impurities from the bloodstream.
A. viable
B. vivid
C. trivial
D. essential
I glanced at the article, but I haven't read it yet
A. stared
B. had swift look
C. glimpsed
D. had furtive look
Mr, Mora told his son, “Stop fighting with your sister. If you don’t behave, you will have to go to bed right now.”
A. stop immediately
B. slow down
C. act incorrectly
D. act correctly
The principal objectives of ASEAN, outlined in the Bangkok Declaration (1976), were to accelerate economic growth and promote peace and stability.
A. maintain
B. predict
C. speed up
D. slow down
They are going to demolish the old theater to make way for the new apartment complex.
A. pull down
B. throw away
C. rebuild
D. decorate
The sophisticated design of the vase made it a valuable piece or her collection
A. functional
B. simple
C. accurate
D. complex
Having spent all my money on tuition, I’m not affluent enough even to go to the cinema.
A. arrogant
B. wealthy
C. afraid
D. poor
The environment was nourishing to the young girl’s developing personality.
A. beneficial
B. harmful
C. cheap
D. good
The birthday gift Bet’s grandmother gave her is irreplaceable.
A. Possible to replace
B. Unable to buy
C. Impossible to find another
D. Quite easily found
Fallout from nuclear power station damaged in the tsunami may endanger the vegetation .
A. stimulate
B. harm
C. inhibit
D. benefit
The Egyptians used a primitive form of distillation to extractthe essential oils from plants
A. fill
B. remove
C. insert
D. express
I used to meet him regularly on Fifth Avenue.
A. one time
B. in one occasion
C. once in a blue moon
D. normally
According to a local newspaper, within a year the party had drastically overhauled its structure.
A. devalued
B. established
C. appreciated
D. improved
Water supply to the city and several adjacentareas remains affected by the earthquake.
A. remote
B. surrounding
C. suburban
D. neighboring
Computers in classrooms can have a positiveimpact on a child’s educational experience
A. considerable
B. beneficial
C. major
D. harmful
The change in population distribution was barelynoticeable to the demographers conducting the study.
A. often
B. hardly
C. never
D. softly
The cake was heavenlyso I asked for more.
A. terrible
B. edible
C. in the sky
D. cheap
As all of us cannot be available today , let’s put off the discussion till later.
A. absent for the event
B. scheduled for the event
C. arranged for the event
D. appointed for the event
When the rent increased from 200to200to400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous increase.
A. slight
B. difficult
C. huge
D. numerous
Harry displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
A. eagerness
B. weakness
C. indifference
D. softness
The Civil War created feverish manufacturing activity to supply crucial material, especially in the North.
A. extremely rapid
B. slow
C. very dangerous
D. understandable
In about one-third of all cases of hepatitis B, it is unknown how the patient contractedthe virus
A. .became smaller with
B. Spread
C. got rid of
D. became infected with
If we met a man in a courthouse who was wearing exoticclothes, speaking a language other than ours, and carrying food that looked strange, we would not assume that we understood his thoughts.
A. improper
B. familiar
C. outdoor
D. formal
Physical and mental strength must be the decisive factors in the success of any sportsmen.
A. main
B. unimportant
C. initiative
D. last
Ten prisoners were released last week after their 5-year imprisonment.
A. killed
B. arrested
C. freed
D. jailed
The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof disease.
A. disabling
B. vexatious
C. dangerous
D. reparable
Charles W. Eliot, the president of Harvard in 1869, initiated a system under which most required courses were dropped in favor of elective courses.
A. initial
B. compulsory
C. optional
D. necessary
The coach takes every opportunity to censure his players, yet he ignores every opportunity to praise them.
A. criticise
B. praise
C. approve of
D. choose
Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year’s harvest.
A. hungry
B. rich
C. poor
D. full
Video cameras attached to sea turtles and sharks reveal an underwater world hidden to humans.
A. exposed
B. unrelated
C. invisible
D. phenomenal
We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment
B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something
D. as long as expected
As a newspaper reporter she always wanted to get information at first hand.
A. indirectly
B. directly
C. easily
D. slowly
Swallows are among the most agilepasserine birds.
A. idle
B. swift
C. fragile
D. slow
You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.
A. criticize yourself
B. wear a backpack
C. praise yourself
D. check up your back
Alaska boasts of several climates due to its lofty mountains, warm ocean currents, and frozen seas.
A. towering
B. rocky
C. ageless
D. low
A tangerine, which is flatter than an orange, peels and separates more readily.
A. daintly
B. tastefully
C. easily
D. difficultly
Catherine made a negligible effort to extend the freedoms of most Russians.
A. marginal
B. ignorant
C. significant
D. accidental
In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. shortly
B. sluggishly
C. leisurely
D. weakly
I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions.
A. attentions
B. unawareness
C. unconcern
D. carelessness
I could only propose a partial solution to the crisis in the company.
A. half
B. halfway
C. effective
D. complete
Inadequate supply of oxygen to the blood can cause death within minutes.
A. Sufficient
B. Nonexistent
C. Rich
D. Useful
“I’m sorry, madam. This is the fixed price and there is no discount.”
A. negotiable
B. discounted
C. unchanged
D. discussed
In common with many mothers, she feels torn between her family and her work.
A. In association with
B. In imitation of
C. Ignoring
D. Unlike
Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court
A. was paid much money
B. paid in full
C. had a bad personality
D. failed to pay
The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East
A. expensive
B. complicated
C. difficult to operate
D. simple and easy to use
Nancyconcurredwith her boss about the new direction the company was taking
A. disagreed
B. agreed
C. surrendered
D. confessed
“We strongly believe that he’sinnocentof the crime. We do not think that he did it.
A. clean
B. guilty
C. faultless
D. crimeless
Mr. Jones is a man of affability
A. caution
B. passion
C. warmth
D. hostility
This is a difficult topic. Please, explain it in plain language
A. easy
B. complicated
C. different
D. detailed
I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer
A. deliberate
B. unplanned
C. accidental
D. unintentional
We offer a speedy and secure service of transfering money in less than 24 hours
A. uninterested
B. unsure
C. slow
D. open
Her father likes the cabbage rare
A. over-boiled
B. precious
C. scarce
D. scare
My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance
A. be optimistic
B. be pessimistic
C. be confident
D. be smart
Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
A. supporting
B. impugning
C. advising
D. denying
I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.
A. very busy
B. very bored
C. very scared
D. very idle
Because she usually behaves in a very weird way, people think that she’s rather strange.
A. usual
B. average
C. conventional
D. standard
I’m really feeling under the weather today; I have a terrible cold.
A. diseased
B. indisposed
C. ailing
D. well
There are several different kinds of faults in reading which are usually more exaggerated with foreign learners.
A. overestimated
B. understated
C. overemphasized
D. undertaken
We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint.
A. explicable
B. unintelligible
C. clear
D. ambiguous
My friend and his soccer coach are incompatible. They are always arguing.
A. too different to work together
B. almost exactly the same type
C. really disliking each other
D. getting on very well
People sometimes choose partners who compensate for their own shortcomings.
A. disadvantages
B. benefits
C. flaws
D. strengths
3 year-olds enjoy some make-believe games and are able to play out little stories such as bath the doll, then feed it and put it to bed.
A. imagining that something is real
B. forming a religious belief
C. role-playing
D. relating to something real
I think it’s time we did away with the obsolete policies.
A. maintained
B. wiped out
C. abolished
D. looked out
The research, contrary to common belief, revealed some rather unexpected results.
A. impressive
B. predictable
C. surprising
D. positive
I tried to patch things up after the argument, but they wouldn't speak to me.
A. fall out with
B. make up with
C. spice up
D. straighten out
Moving all the heavy cinder blocks by hand from the driveway to the backyard seemed like an onerous task.
A. easy
B. tedious
C. interesting
D. demanding
I can’t understand why she did that. It really doesn’t add up.
A. makes the wrong addition
B. doesn’t make sense
C. seem reasonable
D. is not mathematics
Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview
A. small number
B. hand
C. class
D. small amount
She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. mean
B. amicable
C. kind
D. hospitable
Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade relations with other countries.
A. balanced
B. restricted
C. expanded
D. boosted
The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. physical
B. severe
C. beneficial
D. damaging
Her thoughtless comments made him very angry.
A. honest
B. kind
C. pleasant
D. thoughtful
A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable
B. responsive
C. calm
D. miserable
That afternoon at the railway station I was surprised and made happy by the unexpected arrival of Miss Margaret and her mother, from Oakland.
A. presumed
B. supposed
C. informed
D. anticipated
Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain
B. stay unchanged
C. remain unstable
D. fluctuate
I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. admire
B. congratulate
C. treasure
D. disregard
This flat is a far cry from the house they had before.
A. be completely different
B. be exactly the same
C. be better than
D. be worse than
Don‟t take it as a piece of cake, hiking is very tiring task.
A. something that is easy to do
B. something that is very challenging to do
C. something that is rewarding to do
D. something that is dangerous to do
Her husband, who had died three years previously, had left her well-off.
A. wealthy
B. miserable
C. better off
D. penniless
A. escape B. before C. enough D. welfare
A. escape
B. before
C. enough
D. welfare
A. determine B. encounterC. consonant D. disaster
A. determine
B. encounter
C. consonant
D. disaster
A. secure B. prepare C. equal D. progress
A. secure
B. prepare
C. equal
D. progress
A. endangered B. relevant C. quantity D. mineral
A. endangered
B. relevant
C. quantity
D. mineral
A. attract B. marry C. demand D. connect
A. attract
B. marry
C. demand
D. connect
A. independence B. experiment C. individual D. reputation
A. independence
B. experiment
C. individual
D. reputation
A. considerate B. cooperate C. knowledgeable D. inhabitant
A. considerate
B. cooperate
C. knowledgeable
D. inhabitant
A. dedicate B. cosmonaut C. undertake D. gravity
A. dedicate
B. cosmonaut
C. undertake
D. gravity
A. psychology B. speculate C. pedestrian D. preservative
A. psychology
B. speculate
C. pedestrian
D. preservative
A. consistent B. advocate C. apparent D. admission
A. consistent
B. advocate
C. apparent
D. admission
A. hopeful B. compose C. eject D. admire
A. hopeful
B. compose
C. eject
D. admire
A. community B. characterize C. negotiate D. identity
A. community
B. characterize
C. negotiate
D. identity
A. marvelous B. courageous C. delicious D. religious
A. marvelous
B. courageous
C. delicious
D. religious
A. milkmaid B. rival C. title D. defend
A. milkmaid
B. rival
C. title
D. defend
A. tomorrow B. spectator C. accomplish D. overwhelm
A. tomorrow
B. spectator
C. accomplish
D. overwhelm
A. mausoleum B. coincide C. petroleum D. employee
A. mausoleum
B. coincide
C. petroleum
D. employee
A. justice B. diverse C. women D. public
A. justice
B. diverse
C. women
D. public
A. establish B. domestic C. activity D. education
A. establish
B. domestic
C. activity
D. education
A. submissive B. deductiveC. attentive D. relative
A. submissive
B. deductive
C. attentive
D. relative
A. attract B. marry C. demand D. connect
A. attract
B. marry
C. demand
D. connect
A. physical B. musical C. possible D. domestic
A. physical
B. musical
C. possible
D. domestic
A. alive B. ancient C. central D. vacant
A. alive
B. ancient
C. central
D. vacant
A. expression B. vegetable C. instruction D. promotion
A. expression
B. vegetable
C. instruction
D. promotion
A. discard B. suspect C. accuse D. sentence
A. discard
B. suspect
C. accuse
D. sentence
A. machine B. memory C. ceiling D. cottage
A. machine
B. memory
C. ceiling
D. cottage
A. attack B. forever C. supply D. military
A. attack
B. forever
C. supply
D. military
A. artificial B. inhabitant C. mausoleum D. integration
A. artificial
B. inhabitant
C. mausoleum
D. integration
A. energy B. applicable C. household D. appliance
A. energy
B. applicable
C. household
D. appliance
A. scientific B. biology C. geography D. activity
A. scientific
B. biology
C. geography
D. activity
A. passionate B. magnetic C. luxurious D. majority
A. passionate
B. magnetic
C. luxurious
D. majority
A. harbor B. mature C. enable D. container
A. harbor
B. mature
C. enable
D. container
A. domestic B. applicant C. wilderness D. heritage
A. domestic
B. applicant
C. wilderness
D. heritage
A. possible B. excellent C. industrial D. attitude
A. possible
B. excellent
C. industrial
D. attitude
A. prohibit B. discover C. determine D. interrupt
A. prohibit
B. discover
C. determine
D. interrupt
A. commentary B. voluntary C. compensate D. preparatory
A. commentary
B. voluntary
C. compensate
D. preparatory
A. realize B. reside C. argue D. access
A. realize
B. reside
C. argue
D. access
A. forest B. argue C. unless D. index
A. forest
B. argue
C. unless
D. index
A. deposit B. aquatic C. abolish D. souvenir
A. deposit
B. aquatic
C. abolish
D. souvenir
A. justice B. workforce C. compete D. capture
A. justice
B. workforce
C. compete
D. capture
A. hopeful B. compose C. eject D. admire
A. hopeful
B. compose
C. eject
D. admire
A. express B. effort C. employ D. reduce
A. express
B. effort
C. employ
D. reduce
A. preference B. attractionC. advantage D. infinitive
A. preference
B. attraction
C. advantage
D. infinitive
A. parallel B. society C. enormousD. Australia
A. parallel
B. society
C. enormous
D. Australia
A. weather B. flower C. human D. canteen
A. weather
B. flower
C. human
D. canteen
A. techniqueB. advance C. challengeD. attempt
A. technique
B. advance
C. challenge
D. attempt
A. interviewB. essential C. comfortable D. industry
A. interview
B. essential
C. comfortable
D. industry
A. problem B. village C. police D. worker
A. problem
B. village
C. police
D. worker
A.effectiveness B. satisfaction C. curriculum D. appropriate
A.effectiveness
B. satisfaction
C. curriculum
D. appropriate
A. enter B. enlarge C. enhance D. ensure
A. enter
B. enlarge
C. enhance
D. ensure
A. bachelor B. chemistryC. compliment D. refugee
A. bachelor
B. chemistry
C. compliment
D. refugee
A. response B. relate C. rescue D. rehearse
A. response
B. relate
C. rescue
D. rehearse
A. national B. beautiful C. chemical D. disaster
A. national
B. beautiful
C. chemical
D. disaster
A. religious B. librarian C. commercial D. Japanese
A. religious
B. librarian
C. commercial
D. Japanese
A. technology B. activity C. experience D. presentation
A. technology
B. activity
C. experience
D. presentation
A. unselfishB. sympathyC. quality D. principle
A. unselfish
B. sympathy
C. quality
D. principle
A. introduceB. entertain C. successfuD. millionaire
A. introduce
B. entertain
C. successfu
D. millionaire
A. gorilla B. panda C. parrot D. leopard
A. gorilla
B. panda
C. parrot
D. leopard
A. considerate B. photographer C. community D. residental
A. considerate
B. photographer
C. community
D. residental
A. compulsory B. biography C. curriculum D. admirable
A. compulsory
B. biography
C. curriculum
D. admirable
A. difficult B. simplicity C. discoveryD. commodity
A. difficult
B. simplicity
C. discovery
D. commodity
A. genuine B. kangarooC. generousD. fortunate
A. genuine
B. kangaroo
C. generous
D. fortunate
A. techniqueB. regional C. satellite D. interesting
A. technique
B. regional
C. satellite
D. interesting
A. companyB. employment C. atmosphere D. miracle
A. company
B. employment
C. atmosphere
D. miracle
A. attitude B. infamousC. envelop D. regularly
A. attitude
B. infamous
C. envelop
D. regularly
A. manner B. surface C. mailbox D. mature
A. manner
B. surface
C. mailbox
D. mature
A. fascimileB. punctuality C. recipent D. appreciate
A. fascimile
B. punctuality
C. recipent
D. appreciate
A. fertilizer B. intensify C. ambiguous D. courageous
A. fertilizer
B. intensify
C. ambiguous
D. courageous
A. interrupt B. mausoleum C. herbicideD. submarine
A. interrupt
B. mausoleum
C. herbicide
D. submarine
A. struggle B. enlarge C. occur D. survive
A. struggle
B. enlarge
C. occur
D. survive
A.predominance B. environment C. technology D. superstition
A.predominance
B. environment
C. technology
D. superstition
A. release B. offer C. amaze D. believe
A. release
B. offer
C. amaze
D. believe
A. tradition B. memory C. socialise D. animal
A. tradition
B. memory
C. socialise
D. animal
A. rubbish B. career C. actor D. cocktail
A. rubbish
B. career
C. actor
D. cocktail
A. biology B. inaccurate C. ability D. interactive
A. biology
B. inaccurate
C. ability
D. interactive
A. future B. prospect C. guidance D. involve
A. future
B. prospect
C. guidance
D. involve
A. mechanism B. minority C. eradicate D. alternative
A. mechanism
B. minority
C. eradicate
D. alternative
A. moment B. event C. cancer D. offer
A. moment
B. event
C. cancer
D. offer
A. participate B. psychology C. ability D. temporary
A. participate
B. psychology
C. ability
D. temporary
A. possession B. politics C. refusal D. decision
A. possession
B. politics
C. refusal
D. decision
A. development B. preservative C. congratulate D. preferential
A. development
B. preservative
C. congratulate
D. preferential
A. describe B. descent C. design D. descant
A. describe
B. descent
C. design
D. descant
A. disappearB. recommend C. understand D. volunteer
A. disappear
B. recommend
C. understand
D. volunteer
A. admirable B. televisionC. advantageous D. vegetable
A. admirable
B. television
C. advantageous
D. vegetable
A. eschar B. escape C. eschew D. escheat
A. eschar
B. escape
C. eschew
D. escheat
A. conserveB. conquer C. conceal D. contain
A. conserve
B. conquer
C. conceal
D. contain
A. compulsory B. influential C. oceanic D. advantageous
A. compulsory
B. influential
C. oceanic
D. advantageous
A. resource B. sensible C. treatmentD. vapour
A. resource
B. sensible
C. treatment
D. vapour
A. perversity B. supervisor C. miraculous D. conventional
A. perversity
B. supervisor
C. miraculous
D. conventional
A. equip B. vacantC. secure D. oblige
A. equip
B. vacant
C. secure
D. oblige
A. prevention B. implement C. fertilize D. enterprise
A. prevention
B. implement
C. fertilize
D. enterprise
A. documentary B. occupation C. competitive D. individual
A. documentary
B. occupation
C. competitive
D. individual
A. apparatus B. prosperity C. participant D. peninsula
A. apparatus
B. prosperity
C. participant
D. peninsula
A. adventure B. advantage C. advertise D. adverbial
A. adventure
B. advantage
C. advertise
D. adverbial
A. periodic B. electric C. contagious D. suspicious
A. periodic
B. electric
C. contagious
D. suspicious
A. garment B. comment C. cement D. even
A. garment
B. comment
C. cement
D. even
A. contemporary B. geometry C. trigonometry D. succession
A. contemporary
B. geometry
C. trigonometry
D. succession
A. forgettable B. philosophy C. humanism D. objectively
A. forgettable
B. philosophy
C. humanism
D. objectively
A. horizon B. ignorant C. determinedly D. librarian
A. horizon
B. ignorant
C. determinedly
D. librarian
A. analysis B. atmosphere C. attorney D. inebriated
A. analysis
B. atmosphere
C. attorney
D. inebriated
A. hygiene B. hyperlink C. supermarket D. humane
A. hygiene
B. hyperlink
C. supermarket
D. humane
A. rhetoric B. dynamic C. climatic D. phonetic
A. rhetoric
B. dynamic
C. climatic
D. phonetic
A. medieval B. malarial C. mediocre D. magnificent
A. medieval
B. malarial
C. mediocre
D. magnificent
A. entertain B. similar C. carefully D. history
A. entertain
B. similar
C. carefully
D. history
A. pressure B. achieve C. nation D. future
A. pressure
B. achieve
C. nation
D. future
A. romantic B. attitude C. important D. attractive
A. romantic
B. attitude
C. important
D. attractive
A. attract B. polite C. promise D. approach
A. attract
B. polite
C. promise
D. approach
A. document B. development C. improvement D. environment
A. document
B. development
C. improvement
D. environment
A. comfortable B. dynasty C. literature D. engineering
A. comfortable
B. dynasty
C. literature
D. engineering
A. economy B. presentation C. accompany D. successfully
A. economy
B. presentation
C. accompany
D. successfully
A. deliver B. promotion C. average D. essential
A. deliver
B. promotion
C. average
D. essential
A. substantia B. applicant C. terrorist D. industry
A. substantia
B. applicant
C. terrorist
D. industry
A. stagnant B. tableland C. survive D. swallow
A. stagnant
B. tableland
C. survive
D. swallow
A. quality B. solution C. compliment D. energy
A. quality
B. solution
C. compliment
D. energy
A. angry B. complete C. polite D. secure
A. angry
B. complete
C. polite
D. secure
A. familiar B. impatient C. uncertain D. arrogant
A. familiar
B. impatient
C. uncertain
D. arrogant
A. disappear B. arrangement C. opponent D. contractual
A. disappear
B. arrangement
C. opponent
D. contractual
A. devastateB. determine C. stimulate D. sacrifice
A. devastate
B. determine
C. stimulate
D. sacrifice
A. appeal B. reserve C. confide D. decent
A. appeal
B. reserve
C. confide
D. decent
A. ornamental B. computer C. courageous D. industrial
A. ornamental
B. computer
C. courageous
D. industrial
A. identity B. modernize C. impressive D. emotion
A. identity
B. modernize
C. impressive
D. emotion
A. documentary B. occurrence C. competition D. individual
A. documentary
B. occurrence
C. competition
D. individual
A. relationship B. arrangement C. challenging D. eliminate
A. relationship
B. arrangement
C. challenging
D. eliminate
A. community B. particular C. mathematics D. authority
A. community
B. particular
C. mathematics
D. authority
A. explanation B. experiment C. accomplishment D. discovery
A. explanation
B. experiment
C. accomplishment
D. discovery
A. discover B. difficult C. invention D. important
A. discover
B. difficult
C. invention
D. important
A. acceptance B. explorer C. possibly D. refusal
A. acceptance
B. explorer
C. possibly
D. refusal
A. deception B. recipient C. receding D. recipe
A. deception
B. recipient
C. receding
D. recipe
A. arrival B. technical C. proposal D. approval
A. arrival
B. technical
C. proposal
D. approval
A. suspicion B. telephone C. relation D. direction
A. suspicion
B. telephone
C. relation
D. direction
A. reduction B. popular C. financial D. romantic
A. reduction
B. popular
C. financial
D. romantic
A. report B. master C. foreign D. private
A. report
B. master
C. foreign
D. private
A. automatic B. conversation C. disadvantage
D. reasonable
A. automatic
B. conversation
C. disadvantage
D. reasonable
A. important B. informal C. intention D. impolite
A. important
B. informal
C. intention
D. impolite
A. demand B. desert C. decide D. defend
A. demand
B. desert
C. decide
D. defend
A. contain B. purchase C. reflect D. suggest
A. contain
B. purchase
C. reflect
D. suggest
A. facilitate B. dimensional C. historicalD. instrumental
A. facilitate
B. dimensional
C. historical
D. instrumental
A. attractive B. sociable C. dynamic D.conservative
A. attractive
B. sociable
C. dynamic
D.conservative
A. entertain B. enjoyable C. anniversary D. introduce
A. entertain
B. enjoyable
C. anniversary
D. introduce
A. information B. decoration C. considerate D.confidential
A. information
B. decoration
C. considerate
D.confidential
A. ensure B. result C. museum D. follow
A. ensure
B. result
C. museum
D. follow
A. memorable B. experience C. selfish D. confidence
A. memorable
B. experience
C. selfish
D. confidence
A. intelligent B. comfortable C. necessary D. secretary
A. intelligent
B. comfortable
C. necessary
D. secretary
A. expression B. decisive C. dependent D. independent
A. expression
B. decisive
C. dependent
D. independent
A. decision B. reference C. refusal D. important
A. decision
B. reference
C. refusal
D. important
A. ostentatious B. controversial C. uncontrollable D. competitively
A. ostentatious
B. controversial
C. uncontrollable
D. competitively
A. delicacy B. predominate C. testimony D. eloquence
A. delicacy
B. predominate
C. testimony
D. eloquence
A. generation B. American C. preparation D.independent
A. generation
B. American
C. preparation
D.independent
A. recently B. conduct C. attitude D. marriage
A. recently
B. conduct
C. attitude
D. marriage
A. contractual B. significant C. Asian D.demanding
A. contractual
B. significant
C. Asian
D.demanding
A. majority B. minority C. partnership D. enjoyable
A. majority
B. minority
C. partnership
D. enjoyable
A. Company B. Atmosphere C. Customer D. Employment
A. Company
B. Atmosphere
C. Customer
D. Employment
A. Institution B. University C. Preferential D. Indicative
A. Institution
B. University
C. Preferential
D. Indicative
A. preserve B. addition C. routine D. business
A. preserve
B. addition
C. routine
D. business
A. scientist B. engineer C. confidence D. serious
A. scientist
B. engineer
C. confidence
D. serious
A. equipment B. retirement C. technical D. attention
A. equipment
B. retirement
C. technical
D. attention
A. support B. satisfied C. concern D. religious
A. support
B. satisfied
C. concern
D. religious
A. decimal B. emperor C. memorise D. intervene
A. decimal
B. emperor
C. memorise
D. intervene
A. specific B. admirable C. animate D. realize
A. specific
B. admirable
C. animate
D. realize
A. chemical B. comfortable C. resistant D. champion
A. chemical
B. comfortable
C. resistant
D. champion
A. effective B. impressive C. luxury D. foundation
A. effective
B. impressive
C. luxury
D. foundation
Your experience with oil well fires will be invaluable to the company in case of trouble
A. precious
B. priceless
C. important
D. worthless
A thrifty buyer chases fruits and vegetables in season
A. professional
B. economical
C. careful
D. extravagant
An employer must be very careful in dealing with subordinates and documenting their files in order to avoid complaints.
A. bosses
B. coordinators
C. outside help
D. employees
My friend and his soccer coach are incompatible. They are always arguing.
A. too different to work together
B. almost exactly the same type
C. really disliking each other
D. getting on very well
She wrote me a vicious letter.
A. healthy
B. helpful
C. dangerous
D. gentle
Mr Mickey is a man of affability.
A. warm B. caution C. hostility D. passion
A. warm
B. caution
C. hostility
D. passion
The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. damaging
B. severe
C. physical
D. beneficial
The motorist felt that the ticket for infraction was unwarranted.
A. conscientious
B. justified
C. inadvertent
D. inevitable
His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
A. irregular
B. legal
C. elicited
D. secret
Lakes occupy less than two percent of the Earth’s surface, yet they help sustain life.
A. prolong
B. obstruct
C. support
D. destroy
His boss has had enough of his impudence, and doesn’t want to hire him any more.
A. respect
B. agreement
C. obedience
D. rudeness
It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the local groundwater.
A. useless
B. harmless
C. fundamental
D. damaging
Tim was so insubordinate that he lost his job in one week.
A. understanding
B. fresh
C. obedient
D. disobedient
No one knew precisely what would happen to a human being in space.
A. wrongly
B. casually
C. flexibly
D. informally
A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable
B. responsive
C. calm
D. miserable
After a grueling and busy week at work, the stillness of the river reminded Lara of the silence she’s been searching for since Monday.
A. uproar
B. tranquility
C. serenity
D. tameness
But what the most prevents women from reaching the boardroom, say bosses and headhunters, is lack of hands-on experience of a firm’s core business.
A. unavailable
B. untested
C. impractical
D. insignificant
Nowadays, it was rather easy to buy a modern TV, and it does pack a punch to bring to life some really awesome visuals.
A. have little effect on something.
B. make bad things happen.
C. prevent something from coming into use
D. produce the results that aren’t intended
After her husband's tragic accident, she took up his position at the university.
A. incredible
B. boring
C. mysterious
D. comic
Doctors have criticized the government for failing to invest enough in the health service.
A. praised
B. blamed
C. accused
D. commented
He is over the moon about his examination results.
A. stressed
B. very sad
C. very happy
D. satisfied
The only means of access to the station is through a dark subway.
A. arrival
B. admission
C. outlet
D. output
Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient
B. Being courteous
C. Being cheerful
D. Being late
Travel insurance is sometimes mistaken for temporary health insurance, but the two are actually different.
A. mutable
B. permanent
C. passing
D. transitory
The Vietnamese consider it rude to interrupt a person while he is talking
A. bad mannered
B. polite
C. uneducated
D. ignorant
Differently from English taught to all Vietnamese students, Chinese and Russian have been made optional languages taught at secondary schools in Vietnam.
A. compulsory
B. important
C. comfortable
D. necessary
School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended
B. optional
C. obligatory
D. required
Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. cover
B. conserve
C. presume
D. reveal
I am glad that we see eye to eye on the matter of the conference location.
A. dislike
B. agree
C. disagree
D. approve
I don’t want to live in this filthy colony.
A. dirty
B. nice
C. pretty
D. clean
The doctor asked John to exhale slowly
A. inhale
B. move in
C. enter
D. breathe in
The soldier was demoted for improper behavior.
A. promoted
B. lowered
C. resigned
D. let off
I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate students’ progress.
A. stop
B. extinguish
C. continue
D. organize
At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements.
A. provided evidence for
B. got information from
C. borrowed colour from
D. gave no proof of
This speedy and secure service of transferring money can be useful.
A. slow
B. rapid
C. careful
D. hurried
Our well-trained staff are always courteous to customers.
A. helpful
B. friendly
C. help
D. polite
Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate their position accurately.
A. uneasily
B. imprecisely
C. carelessly
D. untruthfully
He is very absent-minded. He is likely to forget things or to think about something different from what he should be thinking about.
A. easy-going
B. retentive
C. old-fashioned
D. unforgettable
Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.
A. defeat
B. nourish
C. help
D. treat
Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.
A. favorable
B. bad
C. comfortable
D. severe
(A) The shopkeeper warned the boys (B) don’t lean (C) their bicycles (D) against his windows.
A. The
B. don’t
C. their
D. against
(A) The people who (B) they hadn't seen the weather forecast (C) were caught (D) unaware by the hurricane
A. The
B. they
C. were
D. unaware
No longer (A) satisfied with the (B) emphasis ot the Denishawn school, Martha (C) has moved to (D) the staff of the Eastman school in 1925
A. satisfied
B. emphasis
C. has
D. the staff of
My mother (A) told me to (B) watch the milk and (C) don’t let it boil (D) over.
A. told
B. watch
C. don’t
D. over
Fertilizer, (A) which is added to the soil to replace or (B) increase plant nutrients, (C) include animal and green manure, fish and bone meal and (D) compost.
A. which is
B. increase
C. include
D. compost
Foreign students who (A) are doing a decision (B) about which school (C) to attend may not know exactly where (D) the choices are located
A. are doing
B. about which
C. to attend
D. the choices
A) Body language is quiet and (B) secret, but (C) most powerful language (D) of all.
A. Body language
B. secret
C. most
D. of all
(A) Stayed (B) strong, family members (C) have to (D) be engaged in each other’s lives.
A. Stayed
B. strong
C. have
D. be engaged
A) Once you can (B) overcome your difficulty, the problem (C) may well become a source of (P) strengthen to your marriage and your faith.
A. Once
B. overcome
C. may well become
D. strengthen
It is (A) recommended that (B) people (C) to take regular (D) exercise.
A. recommended
B. people
C. to take
D. exercise
(A) More than ten students (B) have tailed the exam,(C) that surprised (D) the class teacher.
A. More than
B. have tailed
C. that
D. the
The world is becoming more (A) industrialized and the number of animal (B) species that have become (C) extinct (D) have increased.
A. industrialized
B. species
C. extinct
D. have
The (A) basic elements of public-opinion research (B) are interviewers, questionnaires, (C) tabulating equipment, and (D) to sample population.
A. basic elements
B. are
C. tabulating
D. to sample
She asked (A) why (B) did Mark look (C) so embarrassed when he (D) saw Carole.
A. why
B. did Mark look
C. did Mark look
D. saw
Higher education is very (A) importance to national (B) economies and it is also a source of trained and (C) educated personnel for (D) the whole country.
A. importance
B. economies
C. educated
D. the whole country
Buying clothes (A) are often (B) a very time-consuming practice (C) because those clothes that a person likes (D) are rarely the ones that fit him or her.
A. are
B. a very time-consuming
C. because those
D. are rarely the ones
The British (A) national anthem. (B) calling “ God Save the Queen”, (C) was a (D) traditional song in the 18th century.
A. national anthem
B. calling
C. was
D. traditional song
Maryland, (A) leven though a southern state, (B) remained (C) loyalty to The Union (D) during the Civil War.
A. leven though
B. remained
C. loyalty
D. during
The exam to (A) become a lawyer is (B) on far the (C) most difficult he (D) has taken.
A. become
B. on
C. most
D. has
No one in our office (A) wants to drive to work (B) because of there (C) are always traffic jams (D) at rush hour.
A. wants
B. because of
C. are
D. at rush hour
Mrs. Steven, (A) along with her cousins (B) from New Mexico, (C) are planning (D) to attend the festivities.
A. along with
B. from
C. are
D. to attend
Because the highway system was built 40 years ago, most of the roads now need to repair.
A. Because
B. was built
C. most of
D. to repair
Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class.
A. Pointing in
B. impolite
C. when
D. to get
If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four yearsdoing the course.
A. If
B. takes a course
C. take
D. doing
The museum contains sixth century sculptures, eighteenth century swords and the dress worn by nineteenth century royal family.
A. contains
B. eighteenth
C. the dress worn by nineteenth century
D. royal
When the children realized that they were by themselves in the dark, they became really frightening.
A. by themselves
B. the dark
C. became
D. frightening
The foreign student advisor recommended that she studied more English before enrolling at the university.
A. foreign
B. studied
C. enrolling
D. the
Helen Killer, who was both blind and deafness, overcame her inabilitites with the help of her teacher, Ann Sulivan
A. who
B. blind
C. deafness
D. inabilities
Education, whether it happens at school or anywhere else, is a important part in our life.
A. Education
B. whether
C. or
D. a important part
I can’t go out tonight because I have too many work to do.
A. can’t
B. because
C. too many
D. to do
The wooden fence surrounded the factory is beginning to fall down because of the rain.
A. wooden
B. surrounded
C. is beginning
D. because of
The amounts of oxygen and nitrogen in the air almost always remain stable, but the amount of water vapor vary considerably.
A. The amount of
B. almost always
C. stable
D. vary
Quinine, cinnamon, and other useful substances are all derived of the bark of trees.
A. other useful substances
B. are
C. derived of
D. bark of trees
United Nations is aimed at develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples.
A. develop
B. based
C. principle
D. self-determination
All members shall give the United Nations every assistance in any action it does in accordance with the present Charter.
A. shall
B. every
C. it does
D. the
Cutural diversity is important because out country, workplaces, and schools increasingly consist of various culture, racial and ethnic groups.
A. is
B. increasingly consist
C. culture
D. groups
An increased number of city dwellers has made the obsolete infrastructure worse and required a lot of repairs in these days.
A. has made
B. obsolete infrastructure
C. required
D. repairs
The elderly are concerning about the city’s hygienic conditions, natural resource, and elite class.
A. about
B. hygienic conditions
C. natural resource
D. elite
In conclusion, plenty of money should, to sum up, be invested to repair the kilometer-long tube in near future.
A. plenty of
B. to sum up
C. kilometer
D. near future
If you take the train, it would be much more convenient.
A. If
B. the train
C. would be
D. much
Some of his favourite subjects at school are Maths, English and Geographical.
A. Some
B. subjects
C. are
D. Geographical
Could you tell me how can I get to the city library, please?
A. Could
B. me
C. how can I get
D. the
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Harry:" ________"
Kate: "Yes. I'd like to buy a computer."
A. Do you look for something?
B. Good morning. Can I help you?
C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it?
D. Can you help me buy something?
Peter: “I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study in America.”
Kate: “Uh, really? ________!”
A. Take care of yourself
B. Congratulations
C. You are always lucky
D. Lucky as you are
Tom:" Would you take this along to the office for me?"
Jerry:" ________"
A. Never mind
B. Yes, with pleasure
C. Yes, that's right
D. Not at all
Adam: "It was very kind of you to help me out, Anna?"
Anna: “________”
A. I'm glad you like it
B. Thanksamillion
C. That was the least I could do
D. You can say that again.
A: I had a really good weekend at my uncle’s.
B: “________”.
A. Oh, that’s very nice of you
B. Congratulations
C. It’s pleasure
D. Oh, I’m glad to hear that
“What a great haircut, Lucy!” - “________”
A. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to do this.
B. It’s my pleasure
C. Oh, yes. That’s right
D. You think so? I think it’s a bit too short
James: “What’s the matter?” - Anne: “________”
A. That’s all right
B. Not at all
C. Nothing
D. It’s no trouble
Bob: “Thank you very much for a lovely party” – Bill: “______!”
A. Have a good day
B. You are welcome
C. Thanks
D.cheers
John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer-by the way to the post-office. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?”
Passer-by: “________”
A. Not way, sorry
B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary!
D. There’s no traffic near here.
- I can’t see the view very well from here.
-____________.
A. Neither can’t I
B. So do I
C. Neither I can
D. I can’t, either.
- Don’t forget to do as I have told you.
-____________.
A. Sure, I won’t
B. Yes, I will
C. Not at all
D. No, I will remember
“Mum! I’ve got 7 on the IELTS test.”
“________”
A. Good way!
B. You are right
C. Good job!
D. Oh, hard luck!
“Would you like me to get a cab?”
“________"
A. Yes, please, if it’s no bother.
B. Well, let’s see.
C. That would be delightful. Thanks
D. Yes, I see.
– “ Sorry, I’m late” - “______________________”
A. You are welcome
B. No, I don’t mind
C. All right. Well done
D. Not to worry. Better late than never
“ If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” –“____________________”
A. Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over spilt milk.
B. All right. You will be OK.
C. Sorry, I have no idea.
D. I’m afraid you will have to do it..
“ Would you like another coffee?” -“___________________________”
A. I’d love one
B. Willingly
C. Very kind of your part
D. It’s a pleasure
Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?” -“_______________________”
A. Well, I’m not sure when
B. Good, I hope so
C. Sure. What’s the problem?
D. Sorry, I haven’t got it here.
– “ Would you mind lending me your bike?”
- “___________________________.”
A. Yes, Here it is
B. Not at all
C. Great
D. Yes, let’s
– “ Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?”
-“_____________.”
A. Not yet
B. Yes, it was
C. I don’t think that
D. Sorry, I don’t
– “Thanks for the lovely party.” – “_______.”
A. Yes, it's really great
B. No, it's not good
C. Oh, that's right
D. I'm glad you enjoyed it
– “What do you usually do at weekend?” – “_______.”
A. I usually drive to work
B. I will sleep all day
C. I usually do not much
D. Nothing much. I always sleep until noon
"________." - "Never mind, better luck next time."
A. I've broken your precious vase
B. I have a lot on my mind
C. I couldn't keep my mind off work
D. I didn't get the vacant position
“What’s date is your wedding anniversary, Rose?” – “It’s________.”
A. on the thirty-one of June
B. on June the thirty-one
C. on the thirty-first on June
D. in June the thirty-one
“Sugar?”
A. No, no me!
B. No, I don’t
C. Thanks, I’d like
D. Yes, please.
“Do you agree that our natural resources will soon end?” – “________”.
A. No, I don’t.
B. Yes, I think so.
C. Yes, we do.
D. Yes, it might.
“ Have a nice day.” – “________”.
A. Thank you. Hope you are well
B. Not bad what about you?
C. Thanks. The same to you!
D. Sorry, I’m at home.
“I wouldn’t do that if I were you.” – “________”
A. Wouldn’t you? Why?
B. It’s out of the question.
C. I’d rather you didn’t.
D. Would you, really?
- Assistant: “Is there anything I can do for you, sir?”
- Customer: “________”
A. Yes, you are welcome
B. Not now. Thanks away.
C. Sure. Go ahead, please.
D. Ok! Your time.
Bob: “Our team has just won the last football match.”
Michael: “_______!”
A. Good idea. Thanks for the news
B. Yes. I guess it’s very good
C. Well, that’s very surprising
D. Yes, it’s our pleasure
“_______” - “Oh, it’s great!”
A. How is the English competition like?
B. Would you like the English competition?
C. What do you like about the English competition?
D. What do you think of the English competition?
Sue: “These cakes are so delious! Thank you very much, Bill.”
- Bill: “_______!”
A. Don’t mention it
B. Good job
C. Don’t worry
D. That’s right
Thang: “What do you think about the movie?” – Huong: “_______.”
A. Yes, let’s see
B. I can’t agree with you more
C. The best I’ve ever seen
D. I wish I could
I don’t think I can do this.” – “_______”
A. Sure, no way!
B. Yeah. It’s not easy.
C. Oh, come on! Give it a try!
D. No, I hope not.
Peter: “Is it important?” - Thomas: “_______”
A. Not on your life!
B. It’s matter of life and death!
C. No worry, that’s nothing.
D. It’s ridiculous.
-“You look lovely today. Ilike your new dress.” – “________”
A. It’s nice of you to say so.
B. Shall I? Thanks.
C. Oh, well done.
D. I feel interesting to hear that.
Where are we going to see him? – “ ________ the lecture room?”
A. How about
B. How is about
C. What is about
D. What about is
“Do you think it will rain?” – “________”
A. I hope not.
B. I don’t hope so.
C. I don’t care.
D. I not hope that.
“Would you mind helping me carry these bags?” – “________”
A. Yes, I would mind.
B. Well, fine.
C. No, not at all.
D. Yes, of course.
Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?” - Mary: “_______”
A. Not a chance.
B. That's very kind of you.
C. I can’t agree more.
D. What a pity!
Hoa is asking Hai, who is sitting at a corner of the room, seeming too shy.
Hoa: “Why aren’t you taking part in our activities? _______” - Hai: “Yes. I can. Certainly.”
A. Could you please show me how to get to the nearest post office?
B. Shall I take your hat off?
C. Can I help you?
D. Can you help me with these decorations?
Jack: “____________” – Rose: “No, thanks.”
A. Would you want another drink?
B. Would you care for another drink?
C. Can you help me with this?
D. Come in, please!
“ How well you are playing!” –“______________”
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words.
B. Many thanks! That’s a nice compliment.
C. I think so. I am proud of myself!
D. Thank you too much!
All the judges paid the dancer compliments on their excellent performance in the
A. All
B. paid
C. their
D. in
Overpopulation is a short way to lead to poor, illiteracy and social evils.
A. Overpopulation
B. short way
C. poor
D. illiteracy
To save energy, all the lights should be turned off before going out.
A. To save
B. should
C. turned off
D. going out
Mathematics is such important field and serves so many of the sciences that it is a prerequisite for studying every scientific discipline.
A. is
B. such important
C. it
D. for studying
The visual nerves of the brain interprets wave-lengths of light as perceptions of color.
A. nerves of
B. interprets
C. wave-lengths
D. light as
Prevented the soil from erosion, the trees planted by the farmer many years before were what stopped the flood from reaching his house.
A. Prevented
B. before
C. what
D. from reaching
American painter Georgia O’Keeffe is well known as her large paintings of flowers in which single blossoms are presented as if in close-up.
A. as
B. in which
C. blossoms
D. close-up
Although this car appears to be manufactured by a different company, it has the same body style, size, and perform as that one.
A. appears
B. to be
C. different
D. perform
Card Anderson discovered two atomic particles that he identified while studied cosmic rays
A. discovered
B. that
C. studied
D. cosmic rays
In the last two decades, Bombay and Madras are developed in the centers of the Indian film industry.
A. last two
B. are developed
C. of the
D. film
If drivers do not observe the traffic regulations, they will stop and get fined.
A. do not
B. the traffic
C. stop
D. get fined
Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities
A. with littering
B. are causing
C. many problems
D. industrial cities
All nations have to make fundamental changes in their economic, political, and the technological institutions if they are to preserve environment.
A. have to make
B. changes in
C. the technological institutions
D. to preserve
It is important that the patient stays in bed until he fully recovers from the operation.
A. important
B. stays
C. until
D. operation
Liquid lubricants contrast widely in weighing, thickness, and boiling point.
A. contrast
B. widely
C. weighing
D. boiling
Peacocks are among the most exotic birds in nature; its long tail feathers fan out to reveal a profusion of vivid colors.
A. among
B. in nature
C. its
D. fan out
He had just been operated and I think he will get well soon.
A. had just
B. operated
C. think
D. get well
The political candidate talked as if he has already been elected to the presidency.
A. The
B. has
C. been elected
D. to the
A number of people still wants to apply for the position of accountant in that company.
A. A number
B. wants
C. the position
D. in
Often the bottom of a pan or skillet becomes black when it is placed among a fire .
A. of a pan
B. becomes black
C. among
D. a fire
My grandfather had been looking for his newspaper for almost half an hour until finally he found it lying on his bed.
A. for
B. until
C. finally he found it
D. lying
Farm animals have been regardless by nearly all societies as a valuable economic resource
A. animals
B. regardless
C. valuable
D. resource
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high quality protein, eggs contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major cause of heart disease.
A. Although
B. an
C. contain
D. cause
Most bacteria have strong cell walls much like that of plants.
A.have
B. much
C. like
D. that
I invited 20 people to my party, some of them are my former classmates.
A. invited
B. to
C. them
D. former
The influence of the nation’s literature, art, and science have captured widespread attention.
A. nation’s
B. science
C. have
D. widespread
Americans have begin leaning toward the idea that marriage is more of an option, rather than a milestone on the path to adulthood.
A. have begin
B. toward
C. is
D. on the path
Rainforests are being cut and burning at such a speed that they will disappear from the earth in the near future.
A. are being cut
B. burning
C. such a speed
D. from
Our brains are incredibly agile machines, and it’s hard to think of anything they do more efficient than recognize face.
A. are
B. anything
C. efficient
D. recognize
We got used to travel on the left hand side after a year or so.
A. to travel
B. on
C. side
D. or so
There were too many books on the shelves that I didn’t know which one to choose.
A. there were
B. too
C. that
D. to choose
Ann finds her present job really boring. She wants to look for something more challenge.
A. finds
B. boring
C. look for
D. challenge
It is recommended that people to take regular exercise.
A. recommended
B. people
C. to take
D. exercise.
More than ten students have failed the exam, that surprised the class teacher.
A. more than
B. have failed
C. that
D. the
The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that have become extinct have increased.
A. industrialized
B. species
C. extinct
D. have
One of the majority causes of tides is the gravitational attraction of the Moon.
A.majority
B. tides
C.gravitational
D. attraction
From bones finding in the United States, we have learned that many animals which no longer existed in the world once made their homes there.
A.finding
B. have learned
C.no longer
D. made their homes
All of my students are longing for having a nice summer holiday at the seaside.
A.all of my students
B. for having
C.holiday
D. at the seaside
Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them
A. suppose
B. all the questions
C. out
D. them
Although not widely sold, that book is considered to be best book on the subject.
A. not
B. sold
C. best
D. the
I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end.
A. my new
B. strangely
C. got used
D. in the end
Liquid lubricants contrast widely in weighing, thickness, and boiling point.
A. contrast
B. widely
C. weighing
D. boiling
Peacocks are among the most exotic birds in nature; its long tail feathers fan out to reveal a profusion of vivid colors.
A. among
B. in nature
C. its
D. fan out
He had just been operated and I think he will get well soon.
A. had just
B. operated
C. think
D. get well
Mark the letter A ,B ,C ,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Jack is going to London to study next week.
- Betty: “____________”
- Jack: “Thanks. I will write to you when I come to London.”
A. Better luck next time!
B. Have a go!
C. God bless you!
D. Have a nice trip!
After finishing the duty at the company at 6 p.m.
- Anna: “Shall we eat out tonight?”
- Jane: “___________”
A. It is very kind of you to invite me.
B. You are very welcome.
C. That‟s a great idea.
D. That‟s understandable.
- Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?” - Gina: “……………”
A. That’s no approval
B. Yes, I’ve known him for years
C. No, the line is busy
D. It’s much too high
- “Would you bother if I had a look at your paper?” - “……………”
A. You’re welcome
B. Well, actually I’d rather you didn’t
C. That’s a good idea
D. Oh, I didn’t realize that
Thang was asking Huong, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent her. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Thang: "What do you think about the novel?"
Huong: "………………..."
A. I wish I could buy one.
B. I can't agree with you more.
C. Yes, let's read it so many times.
D. The best I've ever read!
An old gentleman, who is not sure where to go for the summer holiday, is asking a travel agent for advice. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Gentleman: “Can you recommend any places for this summer holiday?”
Agent: "………………..."
A. Yes, please go to other agencies
B. A package tour to the Spratly Islands would be perfect, sir
C. I don’t think you could afford a tour to Singapore, sir
D. No, you cannot recommend any places
– “Would you like some more tea?” – “_______”
A. Yes, please
B. Yes, thanks
C. No, thank
D. No, please
That’s a nice dress you are wearing” – “_______”
A. I’m glad you like it
B. That’s alright
C. That’s nice
D. You’re quite right
Tom: I thought your tennis game was a lot better today, Tony.
Johny: _______ ! I thought it was terrible.
A. No, I don’t think so
B. You can say that again
C. Thanks! Same to you
D. You’ve got to be kidding
John:“I think that a happy marriage should be based on love.”
Rachel: “ _______ .”
A. Yes. I completely agree with you
B. Thank you.
C. No, it shouldn’t.
D. You think so?
- Jack: “Excuse me, but could I trouble you for some change?”
- Alex: “ _______ . Will pennies do?”'
A. I know
B. Never mind
C. I am sure
D. Let me see
- Waiter: “May I take your order now, sir?”
- Mr. Smith: “ _______ .”'
A. Thanks, I’ve really had enough
B. Ok, here is my bill
C. Yes, I’d like some fish and chips
D. Sure, it’s delicious
I think that the youth are high-flying but inexperienced” - “ _______”
A. There’s no doubt about it.
B. Certainly
C. Are you kidding me?
D. It’s nice of you to say so
- Janet: “_______”
- Ellen: “Thanks. I will write to you when I come to London.”
A. Better luck next time
B. God bless you
C. Have a nice trip
D. Have a go
- Mai: You look great in this new dress, An!
- An: _______ .
A. With pleasure.
B. Not at all.
C. I am glad you like it
D. Do not say anything about it.
Ken and Tom are high - school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet.
- Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?”
- Tom: “ _______”
A. Studying in a group is great fun.
C. We are too busy on weekdays.
B. Why don’t you look at the atlas?
D. The library would be best
- “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” - “_______”
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid
B. I don't like your sayings
C. You are telling a lie
D. Thank you for your compliment
John: “Can you tell me the way to the nearest post office?” àNam: “_______”.
A. It opens at nine o'clock.
B. Turn left and then right.
C. You can walk or go there by taxi
D. It's about two kilometers.
- Mai: You look great in this new dress, An! - An: _______
A. With pleasure.
C. I am glad you like it.
B. Not at all.
D. Do not say anything about it.
Ken and Tom are high – school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet.
- Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?”
– Tom: “_________”.
A. Studying in a group is great fun.
B. Why don’t you look at the atlas?
C. We are too busy on weekdays.
D. The library would be best.
Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their friend Bob’s new hairstyle.
- Diana: “Bob looks so impressive with his new hairstyle, Anne.”
- Anne: “______”
A. Thank you so much
B. You can’t believe it!
C. Yes, he looks so different
D. Fine. I guess
Mary is talking to her professor in his office.
- Professor: “Congratulations on your award.”
- Mary: “_______”
A. I can’t agree more with yours
B. I like it that you understand
C. I do appreciate your supervision
D. I feel so sorry for you, professor.
Mary: "I had a really good time. Thank for the lovely party"
Jane: " ."
A. Yes, it's really good
B. Oh that's right
C. No,it's very kind of you
D. I'm glad you enjoyed it
Jim: “ This dictionary is for you. I hope you will find it useful.” Mai : " ______________."
A. Thanks. I’ll do it
B. No problem!
C. Thanks. It’s very kind of you
D. Yes, please
Simon: "Do you mind if I use your phone?"
Durex: "________________ "
A. Sorry. I have no idea.
B. Yes, certainly.
C. You can say that again.
D. Not at all. Help yourself.
Wendy: "Would you like to have coffee, lemonade, or something different?"
Cindy: "________________ ".
A. I'm afraid not
B. Yes, please.
C. Anything will do.
D. Never mind.
Mr Smith is having lunch in a restaurant.
~ Mr Smith "Could you bring me some water?"
~ Waiter: "_______"
A. No, thanks.
B. Of course you can.
C. I'm afraid not.
D. Certainly, sir.
Mary and John are talking about John's new house.
~ Mary: "What a lovely house you have"
~ John: "_______"
A. Thanks. Hope you will drop in.
B. I think so.
C. No problem.
D. Of course, thanks.
Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”
- Jenifer: “_________ .”
A. I’d love it
B. That’s nice of you to say so
C. I couldn’t agree with you more
D. Don’t mention it
Tom: “I’m sorry. I won’t be able to come.” Jerry: “____________________________”
A Great!
B: Oh, that’s annoying!
C: Sounds like fun!
D: Well, never mind!
Lan: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.” Mai: “___________”
A No, dogs are very good, too.
B: Yes, I hope so.
C: You can say that again
D: Nothing more to say.
- Huong: “That millions of people attended General Vo Nguyen Giap’s funeral made a special impression on almost every foreigner.”
- Lan: “___________.”
A. My pleasure
B. Me neither
C. I’m afraid I can’t
D. I’ll say
- David: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school.”
- Kathy: “_________.”
A. Sorry to hear that
B. I am glad you like it
C. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging
D. Of course
- Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?”
- Gina: “……………”'
A That’s no approval
B: Yes, I’ve known him for years
C: No, the line is busy
D: It’s much too high
- “Would you bother if I had a look at your paper?”
- “……………”'
A You’re welcome
B: Well, actually I’d rather you didn’t
C: That’s a good idea
D: Oh, I didn’t realize that
– John: “How about giving me a hand?”
- Tom: “_____________”
A. I promise.
B. No, not yet.
C. Sure, I’d be glad to help.
D. You’re welcome!
Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!”
- Jennifer: “___________”
A. Alright. Do you know how much it costs?
B. Not at all. Don’t mention it.
C. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it
D. Welcome! It’s very nice of you.
Peter: “Do you like going to the cinema this evening, Susan?”
Susan: “_______.”
A. I feel very bored
B. That would be great
C. You’re welcome
D. I don’t agree, I’m afraid.
Peter: “Oops, I’m terribly sorry!?”
Susan: “_______.”
A. You’re welcome
B. That’s OK
C. That’s right
D. You’re right
Ann: “ Thank you for the nice gift you brought to us”
–Daisy: “___________”
A. Yes, you’re welcome!
B. Not at all. Don’t mention it
C. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it
D. All right. Do you know how much it costs
Laura: “ What a lovely house you have”
–Mary: “___________”
A. I think so
B. Of course not, It’s not costly
C. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
D. No problem
Carol is wearing a new dress and Helen loves it.
- Helen: “_______”
- Carol: “Thanks. I’m glad you like it. My sister give it to me yesterday.”
A. What a fashionable dress you are wearing!
B. Oh! I like your fashionable dress.
C. I think you have a fashionable dress.
D. Your fashionable must be expensive.
Harry and Mai are talking about their plan for the weekend.
Harry: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this weekend?”
Mai: “_______”
A. You’re welcome
B. That would be great
C. I don’t agree, I’m afraid
D. I feel very bored
– Dylan: “I’m thinking of doing some shopping today. Can you recommend anywhere?”
- Steward: “________________”
A. That’s OK. In that case, how about going to the Roman ruins down by the lake?
B. Well, you should try the local museum. That’s quite close to here.
C. To be honest, I’m not really a big fan of department stores.
D. Well, you could try Oxford Street. There are lots of big department stores there.
– John: “You have a good voice! You sang so beautifully!”
- Linda: “____________”
A. Don’t joke me.
B. Your compliment isn’t correct.
C. Your compliment is encouraging.
D. Better than you are thinking.
Mai: “ What are you going to do this weekend, Lan?”
-Lan: “___________”
A. I don’t feel like going out
B. What a great idea!
C. I haven’t planned yet.
D. I went to the beach with my dad
-Uncle Tom: “ Remember to give my best regards to your parents, Bob.”
-Bob: “___________”
A. That’s very kind of you to say so.
B. That was at least I could do.
C. Sure, I will.
D. Yes, let’s.
Two friends Diana and Anne are talking to each other about their shopping.
- Diana: “Look at this catalog, Anne. I think I want to get this red blouse.”
- Anne: “_________”
A. Don’t you have one like this in blue?
B. That’s a long way to go, dear.
C. No, thank you.
D. I’ll go myself, then.
Henry is talking to his mother.
- Henry: “I’ve passed my driving test.”
- His mother: “________”
A. All right
B. That’s too bad.
C. That’s a good idea
D. Congratulations!
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. Unsuccessful
B. hopeful
C. successful
D. hopeless
School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A.paid
B. required
C.divided.
D. depended
His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.
A. showy
B. expensive
C. large
D. ossified
After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.
A. requesting
B. trying
C. offering
D. deciding
The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
A. taken off
B. went off
C. put on
D. hold up
In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.
A. initiated
B. appalled
C. devoted
D. mounted
School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended
B. required
C. divided
D. paid
Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
A. clean
B. encounter
C. arrive
D. happen
Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.
A. informative
B. delighted
C. important
D. exciting
Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help
B. prepared
C. attempt
D. be busy
It takes me 15 minutes to get ready.
A. to prepare
B. to wake up
C. to go
D. to get
Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off
B. setting up
C. growing well
D. closing down
The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plant pollens and dust.
A. polluted
B. occupied
C. filled
D. concentrated
John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute.
A. take part in
B. take over
C. take place
D. take care of
We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to leave.
A. Loved the surroundings
B. Possessed by the surroundings
C. Planted many trees in the surroundings
D. Hauted by the surroundings
I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. Correct
B. Right
C. Exact
D. Suitable
We do not whistle or clap our hands to get the person’s attention. That is considered impolite and even rude.
A. offensive
B. polite
C. informal
D. terrific
Could you take care of our children while I go away?
A. look like
B. look after
C. look for
D. look at
We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we
do not want to leave.
A. loved the surroundings
B. possessed by the surroundings
C. planted many trees in the surroundings
D. hauted by the surrroundings
I didn’t think his the comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. correct
B. right
C. exact
D. suitable
English language proficiency requirements for undergraduate courses are considerably demanding.
A. fitness
B. competence
C. understanding
D. applicability
Mobile libraries brings books to children in many small communities. These libraries travel from towns to towns in cars, vans, or trucks.
A. Moving from place to place
B. Changing shape or expression easily and frequently
C. Being bent easily and quickly
D. Staying in one place
There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.
A. drought
B. epidemic
C. flood
D. famine.
He insisted on listening to the entire story".
A. part
B. interesting
C. funny
D. whole
Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
A. conservation
B. changes
C. number
D. variety
I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. suitable
B. correct
C. exact
D. right
Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more welfair.
A. rejected
B. sacked
C. reviewed
D. detected
If the manager were here, he would sign your paper immediately
A. right ahead
B. currently
C. formally
D. right away
It’s a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it twice
A. to think it over
B. to make it better
C. to make up for it
D. to think out of time
“He insisted on listening to the entire story.”
A. part
B. funny
C. whole
D. interesting
It is believed that the plane crash was caused by electrical malfunction of its navigation system.
A breaking through
B: breaking in
C: breaking down
D: breaking up
Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A be busy
B: attempt
C: prepare
D: help
I strongly recommend that you should take out an insurance policy in the house for your own peace of mind.
A. to stop your sleeping
B. to stop your worrying
C. to stop your thinking
D. to stop your believing
Every year this charity organization takes on volunteers to support the needy and the poor.
A. dismisses
B. creates
C. recruits
D. interviews
His new yacht is certainly an ostentatious display of his wealth.
A showy
B: expensive
C: large
D: ossified
After many year of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.'
A requesting
B: trying
C: offering
D: deciding
Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off
B. setting up
C. growing well
D. closing down
The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water.
A. imagination
B. bone
C. leash
D. image
The education system is a mirror that reflects the culture.
A. points
B. explains
C. shows
D. gets
It is an occasion when strength and sports are tested, friendship and solidarity was built and deepened.
A. practice
B. power
C. will
D. competence
My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. famous
B. modest
C. skillful
D. perfect
I received housing benefit when I was unemployed
A. out of practice
B. out of order
C. out of fashion
D. out of work
That is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
A. matter
B. place
C. attention
D. situation
My close friend, Lan, helps me when I am in need.
A. sends money
B. gives a hand
C. buys a book
D. gives care
When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.
A. looking up to
B. catching sight of
C. pointing at
D. coming nearer to
John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute.
A. take over
B. take care of
C. take part in
D. take place
GCSE are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by students.
A. required
B. applied
C. fulfilled
D. specialized
I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of order
B. out of fashion
C. out of work
D. out of practice
We can use either verbal or nonverbal forms of communication.
A. using gesture
B. using speech
C. using verbs
D. using facial expressions
We are a very close-knit family.
A. need each other
B. are close to each other
C. have very close relationship with each other
D. are polite to each other
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in menaing to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
They believe that life will be far better than it is today, so they tend to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be confident
B. be smart
C. be optimistic
D. be pessimistic
English is a compulsory subject in most of the schools in Vietnam.
A. required
B. optional
C. paid
D. dependent
His rude comments made other Facebookers very angry.
A. pleasant
B. honest
C. polite
D. kind
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus
A. small quantity
B. large quantity
C. excess
D. sufficiency
Remember not to show your nervousness during a job interview.
A. confidence
B. anxiety
C. challenge
D. creativeness
She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study
A. lost control of
B. put in charge of
C. made room for
D. got in touch with
The Vietnamese consider it rude to interrupt a person while he is talking.
A. bad mannered
B. polite
C. uneducated
D. ignorant
Differently from English taught to all Vietnamese students, Chinese and Russian have been made optional languages taught at secondary schools in Vietnam.
A. compulsory
B. important
C. comfortable
D. necessary
She performed all her duties conscientiously . She didn’t give enough care to her work.
A. irresponsibly
B. liberally
C. responsibly
D. insensitively
Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.
A. agree
B. confirmation
C. refusal
D. admission
Doctors have criticized the government for failing to invest enough in the health service.
A. praised
B. blamed
C. accused
D. commented
The company will only employ competent engineers, so they want to see evidence of their work as well the references from previous employers.
A. proficient
B. inconvenient
C. ambitious
D. unqualified
We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
A. revealed
B. frequented
C. accessible
D. lively
They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
A. vicious
B. warm-hearted
C. callous
D. cold-blooded
The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
A associate
B: separate
C: cooperate
D: assemble
In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A remake
B: empty
C: refill
D: repeat
I must have a watch since punctuality is imperative in my new job.
A. being on time
B. being cheerful
C. being efficient
D. being late
It’s discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. impolite
B. polite
C. unacceptable
D. rude
John was so insubordinate that he lost his job in one week.
A understanding
B: fresh
C: obedient
D: disobedient
He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A rudeness
B: measurement
C: encouragement
D: politeness
The news has been greeted with dismay by local business leaders.
A. disappoinment
B. depression
C. happiness
D. pessimism
Allow me to fill your glass.
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
You will be home and dry in the interview if you have good qualifications and wide experience.
A. be successful
B. be unsuccessful
C. be satisfied
D. be unsatisfied
She denied having stolen his mother's money.
A. refused
B. admitted
C. insisted on
D. reminded
The passengers had to wait because the plane took off one hour late.
A. made
B. landed
C. turned
D. cut
Johnny used to be one of the best athletes in my country.
A. easy
B. successful
C. worst
D. lazy
Johnny used to be one of the best athletes in my country.
A. easy
B. successful
C. worst
D. lazy
The manager in this company is always courteous to customers.
A. disappointed
B. optimistic
C. gentle
D. impolite
I am at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All you do is to play video games all day.
A. try to understand
B. lose the game
C. feel like a stranger
D. know a lot
A lot of people think that Angelina Jolie is really hot.
A. cool
B. unattractive
C. memorable
D. beautiful
When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attension is appropiate.
A. coming nearer to
B. leaving
C. pointing at
D. looking up to
You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the
graduation exam.
A. criticize yourself
B. wear a backpack
C. praise yourself
D. check up your back
When being interviewed, you should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. to pay no attention to
B. be interested in
C. be related
D. express interested in
They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.
A. unpardoned
B. misconstrue
C. discouraged
D. impaired
When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.
A. Coming nearer to
B. Leaving
C. Pointing at
D. Looking up to
You should put yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.
A. Criticize yourself
B. Wear a backpack
C. Praise yourself
D. Check up your back
The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad
A. done
B. made
C. defended
D. varied
Traffic congestion in large cities seems to be a problem that is insoluble.
A. easily seen
B. easily experienced
C. easily found
D. easily solved
We left New York when I was six, so my recollections of it are rather faint.
A. explicable
B. unintelligible
C. clear
D. ambiguous
I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently
B. cleverly
C. reasonably
D. brutally
That is a well-hehaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about.”
A. behaving nice
B. good behavior
C. behaving improperly
D. behaving cleverly
It's not polite to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. unfriendly
B. discourteous
C. unacceptable
D. nice
Fill each of the blank below with a suitable word from the reading passage.
A. unimportant
B. irrelevant
C. uninteresting
D. impossible
Why did parents oppose to the ideas of sending their children to the special class at first?
A. unlimited
B. everyday
C. normal
D. undefined
The United States is a major influence in the United Nations.
A. main
B. real
C. minor
D. true
More people are now employed in service industries than in manufacturing.
A. jobless
B. having jobs
C. trained
D. vulnerable
The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
A. associate
B. separate
C. cooperate
D. assemble
In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity
B. excess
C. small quantity
D. sufficiency
During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding back
B. holding at
C. holding by
D. holding to
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. employer
B. reunite
C. understand
D. recommend
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. study
B. compare
C. eastward
D. frighten
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. manage
B. shortage
C. village
D. encourage
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. provide
B. machine
C. lesson
D. important
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. newspaper
B. dedicate
C. timetable
D. commercial
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. between
B. working
C. teacher
D. lovely
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. holiday
B. adventure
C. industry
D. certainly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. finish
B. pastime
C. summer
D. begin
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. possible
B. attention
C. responsible
D. supportive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. household
B. secure
C. arrive
D. attract
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A.verbal
B. signal
C. common
D. attract
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A.biologist
B. certificate
C. academic
D. curriculum
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. comfortable B. confidentC. excellent D. communicate
B. confident
C. excellent
D. communicate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. geographical
B. economics
C. compulsory
D. education
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. Restaurant
B. Assistance
C. Usually
D. Compliment
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. Suppose
B. Problem
C. Minute
D. Dinner
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. category
B. accompany
C. experience
D. compulsory
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. attract
B. verbal
C. signal
D. social
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. restaurant
B. assistance
C. usually
D. compliment
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. suppose
B. problem
C. minute
D. dinner
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. drawback
B. greenhouse
C. overload
D. mindset
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. confide
B. maintain
C. reject
D. gather
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. enthusiasm
B. experience
C. certificate
D. concentrate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. industry
B. interview
C. interviewer
D. interviewee
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. education
B. beautiful
C. popular
D. dangerous
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. revise
B. provide
C. listen
D. machine
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. interesting
B. photocopy
C. difficult
D. effective
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. singer
B. future
C. reply
D. answer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. economics
B. regulation
C. individual
D. inspection
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. evolution
B. comprehend
C. speculation
D. explosive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A counterpart
B: communicate
C: attention
D: appropriate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A reply
B: appear
C: protect
D: order
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. enter
B. comment
C. chemist
D. proceed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. communicate
B. impossible
C. intervention
D. activity
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A manage
B: shortage
C: village
D: encourage
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A provide
B: machine
C: lesson
D: important
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. measurement
B. information
C. economic
D. engineer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. facilities
B. particular
C. inhabitant
D. governmental
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. voluntary
B. necessary
C. compulsory
D. stationary
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. advent
B. pizza
C. survive
D. rescue
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. capture
B. picture
C. ensure
D. pleasure
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. overwhelming
B. personality
C. stability
D. application
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. romantic
B. attitude
C. important
D. attractive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. attract
B. polite
C. promise
D. approach
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. opposite
B. technology
C. economic
D. appropriate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. stopped
B. watched
C. decided
D. cooked
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. interview
B. intellectual
C. similarity
D. engineer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. attitide
B. partnership
C. romantic
D. actually
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. signal
B. instance
C. airport
D. mistake
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. chemistry
B. decision
C. statistics
D. attention
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. mended
B. faced
C. objected
D. waited
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. buses
B. charges
C. lorries
D. bushes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. machine
B. change
C. chalk
D. chocolate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. maps
B. laughs
C. calls
D. costs
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. species
B. themes
C. medicines
D. plates
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. explored
B. named
C. travelled
D. separated
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. depends
B. years
C. temples
D. parents
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. filled
B. missed
C. ploughed
D. watched
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. bride
B. obliged
C. determine
D. require
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. speaks
B. photographs
C. halves
D. bats
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. speaks
B. photographs
C. halves
D. bats
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. airports
B. ways
C. questions
D. pictures
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. business
B. shut
C. summer
D. sunrise
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
A. talked
B. passed
C. called
D. watched
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
A. concerned
B. raised
C. developed
D. maintained
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. hurry
B. under
C. pressure
D. rush
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. days
B. speaks
C. dates
D. kits
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. involved
B. organized
C. impressed
D. carried
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. concerned
B. raised
C. developed
D. maintained
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. hurry
B. under
C. pressure
D. rush
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. ancient
B. educate
C. stranger
D. transfer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. none
B. phone
C. zone
D. stone
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. question
B. education
C. addition
D. application
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. allowed
B. passed
C. argued
D. raised
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. decide
B. ready
C. education
D. bedroom
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. played
B. cooked
C. cleaned
D. opened
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. visitors
B. plays
C. students
D. holidays
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. hated
B. watched
C. decided
D. wanted
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. group
B. couple
C. double
D. trouble
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. condition
B. option
C. suggestion
D. relation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. acquaintance
B. acquire
C. admirable
D. arrival
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A house
B: cloud
C: blouse
D: coupon
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A chores
B: halves
C: becomes
D: minutes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. studied
B. approved
C. reminded
D. returned
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. survive
B. prohibit
C. fertilizer
D. environment
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A machine
B: change
C: chalk
D: chocolate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A maps
B: laughs
C: calls
D: costs
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. advanced
B. surprised
C. orphaned
D. weighed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. thereupon
B. thrill
C. through
D. throne
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. promise
B. devise
C. surprise
D. realise
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. comment
B. development
C. confedince
D. reference
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. finished
B. raised
C. cooked
D. stopped
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. occasion
B. explosion
C. provision
D. inversion
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. bats
B. dates
C. days
D. speaks
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. confide
B. install
C. kidding
D. rim
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. opposite
B. technology
C. economic
D. appropriate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. stopped
B. watched
C. decided
D. cooked
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. allow
B. below
C. slowly
D. tomorrow
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. considerable
B. represent
C. atmosphere
D. customer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. finished
B. escaped
C. damaged
D. promised
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheets to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. clothes
B. couches
C. bosses
D. boxes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word of phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following question.
Billy attempted to win a place at university.
A. enjoyed
B. tried
C. felt like
D. wanted
Love is supposed to follow marriage, not precede it.
A. come late
B. come before
C. come later
D. come after
When you are at restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance
A. bill
B. food
C. menu
D. help
I’m afraid I’m getting cold feet about this scheme as I’m not sure it’s such a good idea.
A. happy about
B. worried about
C. calm about
D. confident of
The place has rapidly evolved from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort.
A. developed
B. generated
C. created
D. increased
Many people left early because the film was uninterseting.
A. exciting
B. informative
C. attractive
D. boring
Lucky will be like a dog with two tails if she gets into the team.
A. very proud
B. very exhausted
C. extremely pleased
D. extremely dazed
Some workers were inhibited from speaking by the presence of their managers.
A. deferred
B. discharged
C. triggered
D. prevented
It is believed that the plane crash was caused by electrical malfunction of its navigation system.
A. breaking through
B. breaking in
C. breaking down
D. breaking up
Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. be busy
B. attempt
C. prepare
D. help
Talks on climate change resumed in the German city of Bonn on July 16 to combat global warming.
A. focus on
B. settle down
C. fight against
D. sum up
You must apply yourself to your work more.
A. improve
B. carry out
C. do quickly
D. concentrate on
Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. restricted
B. as well as
C. unless
D. instead of
With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened
A. out come
B. continuation
C. beginning
D. expansion
As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.
A. overseas
B. alone
C. widely
D. secretly
It is required for all students to take the entrance examination in order to attend the university.
A. useful
B. compulsory
C. optional
D. important
By the end of the storm, the hikers had depleted their emergency stores.
A. lost
B. greatly dropped
C. destroyed
D. used almost all
School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. divided
B. paid
C. required
D. depended
When I mentioned the party, he was all ears.
A. using both ears
B. listening neglectfully
C. listening attentively
D. partially deaf
John wants to buy a new car, so he starts setting aside a small part of his monthly earnings.
A. spending on
B. putting out
C. using up
D. saving up
Water and fresh air are very necessary for every living thing.
A. different
B. essential
C. successful
D. expensive
Too many people were unemployed, and the economy got into trouble.
A. out of sight
B. out of question
C. out of work
D. out of order
The teacher gave some suggestions on what would come out for the examination.
A. symptoms
B. demonstrations
C. effects
D. hints
When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. relate on
B. be interested in
C. impress on
D. pay attention to
You shouldn’t wear casual clothes to an interview.
A. formal
B. untidy
C. informal
D. elegant
Remember to bring letters of recommendation from your teachers.
A. suggestion
B. introduction
C. advice
D. reference
My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be confident
B. be optimistic
C. be pessimistic
D. be smart
Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices.
A. Official
B. Household
C. Schooling
D. Foreign
In 2012, 9% of the energy consumed in the USA came from the renewable sources. Out of this, hydro-power accounted for 16%.
A. produced
B. utilized
C. costumed
D. recycled
The high mountain climate is cold and inhospitable.
A. uninviting
B. rainy
C. dull
D. stormy
The train departed the railway station at 8 o’clock.
A. arrived
B. stopped
C. waited
D. left
Special education is intended to both handicapped and gifted children to reach their learning potentials.
A. untalented
B. disabled
C. disadvantaged
D. unskilled
New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the store.
A. noticeable
B. memorable
C. incredible
D. enjoyable
He's really delighted with his success.
A. pleased
B. angry
C. entertained
D. annoyed
Try to eliminate fatty foods from your diet.
A. limit
B. move
C. add
D. get rid of
Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
A. marked
B. hidden
C. shared
D. separated
I stayed there with her for a while before I left.
A. in the difficult time
B. whenever she needed me
C. for relaxation
D. for a short period of time
Lack of water and nutrients has impeded the growth of these cherry tomato plants
A. promoted
B. assisted
C. realized
D. prevented
It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
A. a subject that I don’t understand
B. a theme that I like to discuss
C. a book that is never opened
D. an object that I really love
Adding a garage will enhance the value of the house.
A. stabilize
B. alter
C. increase
D. diminish
You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
A. keeps going
B. keeps taking things
C. keeps changing her mood
D. keeps testing
When we were children we were very close, but as we grew up we just drifted apart.
A. became less hospitable
B. became less generous
C. became less friendly
D. became less serious
The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
A. make
B. provide
C. allow
D. help
“Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.” – “Haven‟t you hear the news? His wife gave birth a baby boy early this morning.”
A. extremely happy
B. exhausted
C. extremely disappointed
D. very proud
The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
A. cleaned well
B. removed quickly
C. changed completely
D. destroyed completely
Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help
B. prepare
C. be busy
D. attempt
Pollution will increase to catastrophic levels unless we develop cleaner power sources.
A. low
B. disastrous
C. advanced
D. elementary
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?
A. participated
B. succeeded
C. hosted
D. performed
The trouble with Frank is that he never turns up on time for a meeting.
A. get out
B. turn on
C. arrives
D. get over
Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.
A. give a thought about
B. Pay attention to
C. prepare a plan for
D. make a decision on
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?
A. participated
B. performed
C. succeeded
D. hosted
When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a feast - a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.
A. having to do with food and cooking
B. relating to medical knowledge
C. involving hygienic conditions and diseases
D. concerning nutrition and health
The works of the English theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking helped pave the way for the framework of general relativity and theoretical prediction of black holes dynamics and mechanics.
A. terminate
B. lighten
C. initiate
D. prevent
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word of phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following question.
Schooling is compulsory for all English children from the age of 5 to 16.
A. optional
B. required
C. difficult
D. cheap
The people at the party were busy playing some games.
A. doing something
B. free
C. eager
D. making something
The first year at university was probably the best and most challenging year of my life. It caused me plenty of troubles.
A. tricky
B. tough
C. easy
D. difficult
Wearing school uniform is compulsory for students in most school in Vietnam.
A. required
B. dependent
C. optional
D. divided
Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectation from their parents and teachers.
A. nervousness
B. emotion
C. stress
D. relaxation
Don’t tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack. She has got a big mouth.
A. can’t eat a lot
B. hates parties
C. talks too much
D. can keep secrets
But what the most prevents women from reaching the boardroom, say bosses and headhunters, is lack of hands-on experience of a firm’s core business.
A. unavailable
B. untested
C. impractical
D. insignificant
Nowadays, it was rather easy to buy a modern TV, and it does pack a punch to bring to life some really awesome visuals.
A. have little effect on something.
B. make bad things happen.
C. prevent something from coming into use
D. produce the results that aren’t intended
John was so insubordinate that he lost his job in one week.
A. understanding
B. fresh
C. obedient
D. disobedient
He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. rudeness
B. measurement
C. encouragement
D. politeness
A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League College.
A. excellent
B. lazy
C. average
D. moronic
The shop assistant has to break off the conversation to serve a customer.
A. interrupt
B. hurry
C. continue
D. begin
Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain
B. stay unchanged
C. remain unstable
D. fluctuate
Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. similar
B. different
C. fake
D. genuine
All children can attend without paying fees at state schools.
A. primary schools
B. secondary schools
C. high schools
D. independent schools
We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
A. a physical society
B. an inactive society
C. a working society
D. an active society
The dim lights made it hard to see, so Ben squinted to make out the stranger’s face in the distance.
A. faint
B. muted
C. strong
D. weak
There was an abrupt change in the weather.
A. gradual
B. strong
C. extreme
D. sudden
A trial must be fair and impartial.
A. apprehensive
B. hostile
C. biased
D. unprejudiced
After her husband's tragic accident, she took up his position at the university.
A. incredible
B. boring
C. mysterious
D. comic
When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air.
A. extremely happy
B. extremely light
C. feeling extremely unhappy
D. feeling extremely airy
We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. put down
B. turn down
C. slown down
D. lie down
A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduce our motivation to work.
A. calm
B. uncomfortable
C. miserable
D. responsive
He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at annual meeting in May.
A. encouragement
B. rudeness
C. measurement
D. politeness
In most countries, compulsory military service doesn’t apply to women.
A. mandatory
B. essential
C. optional
D. required
During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding to
B. holding at
C. holding back
D. holding by
Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient
B. Being courteous
C. Being cheerful
D. Being late
Travel insurance is sometimes mistaken for temporary health insurance, but the two are actually different.
A. mutable
B. permanent
C. passing
D. transitory
A loss of social values means our society is deteriorating.
A. improving
B. expanding
C. existing
D. changing
The guests at the party last night refused to eat the raw fish.
A. fresh
B. cooked
C. rotten
D. well- done
He seems to ignore whatever we say to him, which is rather annoying.
A. to take no notice of
B. to pay attention to
C. to make a fuss about
D. to make sure of
The competition was aimed to stimulate the learning spirit among students.
A. improve
B. announce
C. represent
D. discourage
Those clothes are inappropriate for this morning.
A. improper
B. attractive
C. suitable
D. available
She is a very. generous woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. mean
B. amicable
C. kind
D. hospitable
I am glad that we see eye to eye on the matter of the conference location.
A. dislike
B. agree
C. disagree
D. approve
I don’t want to live in this filthy colony.
A. dirty
B. pretty
C. nice
D. clean
For most male spiders courtship is a perilous procedure, for they may be eaten by females.
A. complicated
B. dangerous
C. safe
D. peculiar
A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable
B. responsive
C. miserable
D. calm
Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?
A. fierce
B. stable
C. fleeting
D. loose
Constant correction of speaking ‘errors’ by a teacher is often counter-productive, as student may become afraid to speak at all.
A. desolate
B. fruitless
C. barren
D. effective
Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. relaxed about
B. busy with
C. interested in
D. free from
He found the course difficult so he had to spend most of his time on study.
A. memorable
B. easy
C. interesting
D. hard
The president expressed his deep sorrow over the bombing deaths.
A. regret
B. happiness
C. sadness
D. passion
Ann has always made good in everything she has done.
A. succeeded
B. achieved
C. failed
D. won
“Mary, I think these clothes are inappropriate for this important celebration.”
A. suitable
B. improper
C. attractive
D. available
This puzzle is a piece of cake; I can do it with my eyes closed.
A. very difficult
B. easy enough
C. rather boring
D.quite understandable
That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about”.
A. behaving cleverly
B. good behavior
C. behaving nice.
D. behaving improperly
“It is a really difficult matter for pessimists to decide how to solve now”.
A. operators
B. optimists
C. opportunists
D. opponents
Why do you join those wires? I think by contrast, you have to split them up
A. paste
B. separate
C. gather
D. unite
His career advancement was slow and he did not gain any promotion until he was 40, when he won the position of the company’s Chief Executive.
A. progress
B. elevation
C. decrease
D. rise
The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.
A. novel
B. unnecessary
C. exotic
D. vital
People are now far more materialistic than their predecessors years ago.
A. monetary
B. greedy
C. object-oriented
D. spiritual
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. support
B. project
C. believe
D. secure
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. physical
B. cinema
C. September
D. carefully
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. communication
B. situation
C. information
D. education
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress
A. teacher
B. pressure
C. effort
D. maintain
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress
A. yesterday
B. applicant
C. employment
D. uniform
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. river
B. result
C. rewrite
D. reuse
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. apply
B. persuade
C. reduce
D. offer
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. achievement
B. calculate
C. attitude
D. voluntary
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. dictation
B. communicate
C. occasion
D. reservation
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. counterpart
B. communicate
C. attention
D. appropriate
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. reply
B. appear
C. protect
D. order
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. solidarity
B. organize
C. represent
D. academic
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. successfully
B. defensive
C. curriculum
D. calculation
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. commercial
B. impolite
C. regretful
D. successful
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. conservation
B. compulsory
C. optimistic
D. independent
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. attention
B. difficult
C. romantic
D. society
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. invite
B. happen
C. finish
D. follow
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. preparation
B. combination
C. excellently
D. energetic
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. medical
B. rapidly
C. possible
D. interrupt
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. cosmetics
B. fertility
C. experience
D. economics
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress
A. informality
B. appropriate
C. situation
D. entertainment
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress
A. calculation
B. photography
C. economics
D. conservation
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. doctor
B. birthday
C. concert
D. address
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. physical
B. mischievous
C. romantic
D. suitable
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. contribute
B. accompany
C. volunteer
D. eliminate
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. decree
B. atmosphere
C. discard
D. disposal
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. Russian
B. property
C. lecture
D. necessity
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. entertain
B. similar
C. carefully
D. history
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. pressure
B. achieve
C. nation
D. future
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. media
B. belief
C. culture
D. newspaper
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. preservation
B. development
C. computer
D. communicate
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. conventional
B. accessible
C. miraculous
D. testimony
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. surgery
B. discover
C. irrigate
D. vaporize
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. habitat
B. inflation
C. disease
D. remove
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. complete
B. command
C. common
D. D.community
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. economy
B. presentation
C. accompany
D. successfully
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. deliver
B. promotion
C. average
D. essential
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. weather
B. police
C. divide
D. attract
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. comfortable
B. employment
C. important
D. surprising
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. represented
B. biography
C. indirectly
D. entertainment
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. obligatory
B. geographical
C. international
D. undergraduate
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. social
B. signal
C. teacher
D. suppose
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. social
B. beautiful
C. determine
D. similar
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. advise
B. parent
C. apply
D. attract
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. academic
B. necessity
C. authority
D. commercially
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. combination
B. understand
C. scientific
D. astronomy
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. attract
B. labor
C. sociable
D. wildlife
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. inhabitant
B. interpreter
C. imitation
D. initiate
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. office
B. demand
C. complain
D. begin
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. commercial
B. essential
C. national
D. constructive
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. appearance
B. leadership
C. telephone
D. government
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. suspicious
B. marvelous
C. physical
D. argument
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
A. spaciousness
B. solicitor
C. consequence
D. separately
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
A: “Congratulations! You did great.” B: “_____________”
A. You are welcome.
B. It’s my pleasure.
C. It’s nice of you to say so.
D. That’s OK.
Would you like to go to the movie tonight?” - “_____________”
A. Yes, I like it.
B. I’d love to
C. Of course
D. No, I don’t like it.
Hoa and Lan are at the party.
-Hoa: “You look very beautiful in that dress, Lan”.
-Lan: “______”
A. I don’t mind
B. Thanks for your compliment
C. You tell a lie
D. I’m sorry
David is talking to his friend, Monica.
-David: “______”
-Monica: “Good luck for you”.
A. I don’t like rock music
B. Have a nice day
C. I’m taking a test this afternoon
D. How do you do?
Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.
Linda: “Thanks for the book. I’ve been looking for it for months.”
Daniel: “_______.”
A. You can say thay again
B. Thank you for looking for it
C. I love reading books
D. I’m glad you like it
David and his teacher are meeting at the school gate.
David: “Good morning, Mr Dakin. How are you?
Mr Dakin: “_______.”
A. I’m busy now
B. I’m fine. Thank you
C. I’m going to home
D. I’m having a class now
The teacher asked students to discuss the situation “ Which is better, supermarkets and traditional markets”.
-Jennifer: “ I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets”.
-Katherine: “______. Each has its own features”.
A. I can’t help thinking the same.
B. I couldn’t agree with you more.
C. . I disagree with you.
D. That’s completely true.
Ann and Matthew are talking about the effects of global warming.
-Ann: “Does global warming worry you?”
-Matthew: “___________”
A. I can’t bear to think about it.
B. What a shame!
C. I don’t like hot weather.
D. Oh, it’s hotter and hotter.
Tom: “I’m sorry. I won’t be able to come.”
-Jerry: “____________________________”
A. Great!
B. Oh, that’s annoying!
C. Sounds like fun!
D. Well, never mind!
-Lan: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.”
-Mai: “___________”
A. No, dogs are very good, too.
B. Yes, I hope so.
C. You can say that again.
D. Nothing more to say
"Your parents must be proud of your result at school".
A. Sorry to hear that
B. I am glad you like it.
C. Thanks. It's certainly encouraging
D. Of course
Peter: Do you have a minute please?
- Tim: “______”.
A. Yes. But you should be brief.
B. That’s just fantastic. Thank.
C. Sorry, I left my watch at home.
D. Well, it is not as good as I think.
-Jane: “Thank you for your lovely evening”.
-Barbara: “______”
A. Thanks!
B. Cheer!
C. Have a good day.
D. You’re welcome
-Ann: “Make yourself at home”.
-John: “______”.
A. Thanks! Same to you.
B. That’s very kind of you. Thank you.
C. Not at all. Don’t mention it.
D. Yes, Can I help you?
-"What a great haircut, Lucy!"
-" ______ "
A. Thank you. That's a nice compliment.
B. It's my pleasure.
C. Thanks. It's very kind of you to do this.
D. Oh, yes. That's right.
James : "Where will you go on vacation?"
-Thomson " ______ "
A. The beach is nice, isn't it?
B. Probably I won't think of.
C. Probably to the beach.
D. I have a four-day vacation.
Henry is talking to his mother.
- Henry: “I’ve passed my driving test.”
- His mother: “________”
A. All right.
B. That’s too bad.
C. That’s a good idea.
D. Congratulations!
Tom and Linda are talking about jobs they would like to choose.
- Tom: “I think working as a doctor is a challenging job.”
- Linda: “________.”
A. That’s exactly what I think
B. It’s a good idea
C. I’m sorry, but I agree with you
D. Not at all
“What a great hair cut, Lucy!” - “ ______________”
A. It’s my pleasure.
B. Oh, yes. That’s right.
C. Thanks. It’s very kind of you to do this.
D. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment
A motorbike knocked Ted down” - “ ______________”
A. How terrific!
B. Poor him!
C. What is it now?
D. What a motorbike!
- Anne: “Do you like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “_______.”
A. That would be great
B. You’re welcome
C. I feel very bored
D. I don’t agree. I’m afraid
“What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary.” - “_______.”
A. Thank you for your compliment
B. Thank you very much. I’m afraid
C. You’re telling a lie
D. I don’t like your sayings
Ann: “Passing a university entrance exam is not difficult.”
John: “_______.”
A. I couldn’t agree more. It is not easy at all.
B. But I don’t. I failed it last year.
C. I do, too. I passed it last year.
D. You must be kidding. It’s not easy.
Mary: “Our team has just won that English Competition.”
Anne: “_______.”
A. Good ideas. Thanks for the news.
B. Well, that’s very surprising.
C. Yes, I guess it’s very good
D. Yes, it’s our pleasure
- Tom: “How are you feeling today?” - Mary: “_________.”
A. I’m sorry
B. Thank you
C. Not too bad
D. Yes
- John: “Could I use your dictionary?” – Daisy: “_________.”
A. Sure. That’s a good idea
B. Yes, of course
C. I’m sorry to hear that
D. Yes, you do
Helen and Mary are talking about Mary’s result at school.
- Helen: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school!”
-Mary: “_______.”
A. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging
B. I’m glad you like it
C. Sorry to hear that
D. Of course
Laura and David are talking about the benefits of swimming.
- Laura: “I think swimming helps us exercise all our muscles.”
- David: “_______.”
A. You can do it. Thanks anyway
B. There is no doubt about it
C. Not at all.You can make it
D. Yes, swimming does, too
Mum and Ron are in the living room
-Mum: “Would you like a cheese cake I just made, darling”
-Ron: “______”
A. That would be lovely.
B. Either, I don’t mind.
C. I could help you make it.
D. I’m having a test tomorrow
Debbie and Mary are in the canteen.
-Debbie: “Here’s a small gift for your birthday. It’s something I know you like”
-Mary: “______”
A. You are absent-minded but how can you know the gift I like?
B. So did you remember my birthday! Thank you so much!
C. You may be right but I don’t like it much.
D. Unbelievable! How much did you pay for it?
John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Mary: “____________”
A. Well, that’s very surprising.
B. Yes, it’s an absurd idea.
C. Of course not. You bet!
D. There’s no doubt about it.
Linda: "Could you turn down the radio, please?"
Henry: “________________."
A. I feel sorry
B. I am, of course
C. Yes, with pleasure
D. Yes, I can
“Happy anniversary”
- “___________”
A. You’re welcome
B. Thanks
C. Many happy returns
D. My pleasure
– “Why don’t we send them some textbooks, newspapers and picture books?”
- “___________”
A. No, they’re available
B. Great idea! What meaningful gifts!
C. It’s my pleasure.
D. We’re sorry to hear this.
- Tim: “Let's go to Fuji for our summer holiday!”.
- Tom:“______”.
A. How about you?
B. What's the matter
C. Not at all
D. OK. It sounds good
- Lora.: “Sorry, the manager is not here”.
-Jane:“______”.
A. Can I take a message then.
B. Can I speak to the manager, please?
C. Would you like to leave a message.
D. Can I leave a message then.
John: “You’re already leaving? The ball is only starting.”
Mary: “But it is very late, so ______.”
A. it’s great fun
B. take care
C. goodbye for now
D. have a good day
Daisy: “______?”
Mary: “No, that’s about it for now.”
A. Nothing to declare
B. When can we stop
C. Anything else
D. What’s on your mind
- Cindy: “Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!”
- Mary: “………..”
A. Yes, all right.
B. Thanks, Cindy. I had it done yesterday.
C. Never mention it
D. Thanks, but I’m afraid
Two students Peter and Anny are talking about women’s role.
- Peter: “ In my opinion, women would not go to work.” - Anny: “.........................”
A. Yes, I don’t agree
B. What nonsense !
C. Yes, I do
D. Yes, it was ever
: Jim invited Helen to visit his gardens:
- Helen: "I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!"
- Jim : “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I've always ____.”
A. had green fingers
B. let nature take its course
C. made it down on my luck
D. drawn the short straw
Mrs. Skate’s in a fashion store. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange:
- Mrs. Skate: “How can this dress can be so expensive?”
- The shop assistant: “________.”
A. Yes, it’s the most expensive
B. You’re paying for the brand
C. What an expensive dress
D. That’s a good idea
David: "Good morning, Mr Deakin. How are you?"
- Mr Deakin: " ___________ . And you?"
A. I'm busy now
B. I'm fine. Thank you
C. I'm going home
D. I'm having a class now
- Anna: Congratulations! You did great. - Susan: _________________.
A. Thank you. That’s a nice compliment.
B. It’s my pleasure
C. You’re welcome
D. That’s okay
– Kate: “How lovely your cats are.” – David: “ ___________ .”
A. Really? They are.
B. Thank you, it is nice of you to say so.
C. Can you say that again.
D. I love them, too.
– Geogre: “In my opinion, action films are exciting.” – Frankie: “________ .”
A. There‟s no doubt about it
B. Yes, congratulations.
C. You shouldn‟t have said that.
D. What an opinion!
- Louisa: “Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?”
- Will: “ _________________ .”
A. Yes, I do too
B. No, thanks
C. No, not at all
D. Yes, sure!
Mary: “Your new hairstyle is quite attractive!”
- Sheila: “ ____________. I think it makes me look 10 years older.”
A. Yes, I’m proud of myself
B. Say it again. I like to hear your words
C. That’s a good idea
D. You’ve got be kidding
-“How do you get to work?”.
-“ ______”.
A. About two kilometers
B. I was taken there.
C. It is very far
D. I walk, of course
-David : “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!”.
- Helen : “______”.
A. Thanks for your compliment
B. Don’t mention it
C. You,too
D. Never mind
A - “Would you mind lending me your bike?”
B - “______”.
A. Yes, let’s
B. Not at all
C. Great
D. Yes. Here it is
-John: “ Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?”
- Mike: “______”.
A. I wouldn’t like. Thank you
B. Do you think I would?
C. Yes, you’re a good friend.
D. Yes, I’d love to. Thanks.
Ken and Tom are high-school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet.
Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?”
Tom: “___________.”
A. Studying in a group is great fun.
B. We are too busy on weekdays.
C. Why don’t you look at the atlas?
D. The library would be best.
Peter: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Jerry: “__________.”
A. Yes, it’s an absurd idea.
B. There’s no doubt about it.
C. Of course not. You bet.
D. Well, that’s very surprising!
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that have become extinct have increased.
A. industrialized
B. species
C. extinct
D. have
Hardly had he entered the room than all the lights went out.
A. had he entered
B. than
C. the lights
D. went
Mrs. Steven, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivals.
A. with
B. her cousins
C. are
D. to attend
If they took their language lesson seriously they would be able to communicate with the locals now.
A. took
B. seriously
C. would be
D. with the locals
It announced today that an enquiry would be held into the collapse of a high-rise apartment block in Kuala Lumpur last week.
A. announced
B. would be held
C. high-rise
D. block
I strongly object the idea of students in the final year working part-time jobs.
A. object the idea
B. in the final year
C. working
D. jobs
A new school with more than 50 classrooms have just been built in our local area.
A. more than
B. have
C. built
D. local
Some underground water is enough safe to drink, but all the surface water must be treated.
A. some
B. enough safe
C. must be
D. treated
The wooden fence surrounded the factory is beginning to fall down because of the rain.
A. wooden
B. surrounded
C. fall down
D. the rain
A clay pottery was made because they needed it for their party
A. clay
B. because
C. it
D. their party
This theory is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics.
A. On
B. principles
C. chemists
D. mathematics
Many practical theories used around the world they do not have a form of writing.
A. Used
B. around
C. they
D. a form of writing
It is time the management do something to support the unemployed to find some jobs.
A. time
B. do
C. the unemployed
D. some
I enjoy reading the editorial that you told me about it yesterday.
A. reading
B. that
C. told
D. it
Students suppose to read all the problems carefully and find out the solution to them.
A. suppose
B. all the problems
C. out
D. them
It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A. Itis believed
B. in the near future
C. be used to doing
D. such as
John announced that he could not longer tolerate the conditions of the contract under which he was working.
A. announced that
B. not longer toler
C. of
D. under which he
After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realised that he has been driving in the wrong direction
A. After driving
B. suddenly realised
C. has been driving
D. in the wrong direction
A paragraph is a portion of a text consists of one or more sentences related to the same idea.
A. paragraph
B. consists
C. sentences
D. related to
Tim and Tam should be encouraged to discuss analytically with the project that they are given.
A. should be
B. to discuss
C. with
D. are given
Neither of the students know how to trap wild birds or how to cook them in the rainforest.
A. of the
B. know
C. o
D. cook
For eras, musics have performed string violins, which (produce sounds from the vibration of the strings.
A. musics
B. which
C. sounds
D. vibration
The head teacher emphasized the need for fairness and equality between the teachers of the school.
A. the need
B. for fairness
C. between
D. teachers
Rose is not confident enough to enter a beautiful contest.
A. is
B. confident
C. to enter
D. beautiful
The Best Creative Ideal Prize is one of the three prizes awarded annually by the Literature Foundation for outstanding achievement in the field for Literature.
A. three prizes
B. annually
C. achievement
D. for
Ashman was an Italian composer whose concert works joined the sounds of jazz with them of traditional orchestration.
A. whose
B. works joined
C. with
D. them
Early physicians in Italy medicines made from plants native to treat colds, pneumonia, and an illness similar to malaria.
A. physicians
B. medicines
C. plants native
D. an
Though Jack was absolutely blind in one eye and had only slight (vision in another, he became an globally well-known jazz musician.
A. Though
B. only slight
C. another
D. he became
She wondered why did Jack so nervous when he saw Mary.
A. wondered
B. why did Jack
C. nervous
D. saw
Supposed that you failed your driving test, would you take its again?
A. Supposed that
B. failed
C. driving test
D. would you take
Rose made a decision to join (A) the (B) military after the final year at university (C) and she was (D) in it ever since.
A. to join
B. the
C. at university
D. was
What Jack told her (A) a few weeks ago were (B) actually the same thing that (C) I wanted to tell her as well (D)
A. What Jack told her
B. were
C. same thing that
D. as well
In 1934, a group of experts (A) in Italy accidentally found that dogs could not precisely (B) see color with its (C) own eyes when they were born (D).
A. experts
B. precisely
C. its
D. were born
Looking from afar, the village resembles a small green spot dotted with tiny fireballs.
A. Looking
B. resembles
C. green
D. with
When the chemicals inside a cell no longer produce ions, the cell stops to function.
A. When
B. inside
C. no longer
D. to function
I can’t stand make noise in class. Would you please do something more useful?
A. make
B. Would
C. something
D. useful
Rose didn’t mean insulting Jack, but he took her comments amiss and now will no longer talk to her.
A. insulting
B. took
C. amiss
D. talk to
Soil temperatures in Royal River, Matana, near the Nevada border, have been known to reach 45 of degrees Celsius.
A. Soil
B. near
C. have been known
D. of degrees
Tenant taxi driver are those they either rent a car and work it for themselves or work for the owner and receive payment.
A. they
B. it
C. or
D. the owner
By measuring the color of a star, astronomers can tell how hot is it.
A. measuring the
B. can tell
C. how
D. is it
I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are making to the environment.
A. depressed
B. about
C. damage
D. making to
Aloha is a Hawaiian word meaning “love”, that can be used to say hello or goodbye.
A. is a
B. meaning
C. that
D. to say
Since stealing is becoming more seriously, the administration has imposed stricter rules to prevent it.
A. stealing
B. seriously
C. stricter rules
D. it
Reminding not to miss the 15:20 train, the manager set out for the station in a hurry.
A. Reminding
B. the 15:20 train
C. for
D. in a hurry
Small town newspapers often urge readers to make business with local merchants.
A. newspapers
B. urge
C. make
D. local
If it will rain this morning, they will have to delay the outdoor performance.
A. If
B. will rain
C. will
D. delay
The Rose’s kids had such difficult time when they began going to kindergarten in their new region that she decided never to move again.
A. such difficult time
B. began
C. never
D. to move
People who had already bought tickets were instructed to go to gate first straightaway.
A. People
B. had already bought
C. first
D. straightaway
A huge amount (A) of tourists (B) come (C) to this city (D) every year.
A. A huge amount
B. tourists
C. come
D. to this city
Of (A) all seashore plants, seaweeds are best (B) able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by (C) long periods covering (D) by water.
A. Of
B. best
C. by
D. covering
Lack of (A) animal protein in (B) the human diet is a serious (C) cause of the (D) malnutrition.
A. Lack of
B. in
C. serious
D. of the
Many flowering plants benefit of pollination by adult butterflies and moths.
A. flowering
B. of
C. adult
D. and
A number of the American Indian languages spoken at the time of the European arrival in the New World in the late fifteen century have become extinct.
A. A number of
B. spoken
C. time
D. fifteen
One of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the UK is the wildly and lovely Mary Gardens near the South.
A. most beautiful
B. gardens
C. wildly
D. near
Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live.
A. Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in.
B. Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world in which we live.
C. Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully.
D. We can protect the world we live in only with careful environmental planning.
You should take regular exercises instead of sitting in front of the television all day.
A. Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day.
B. Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises.
C. Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable.
D. Don’t take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day.
It was not until after I got home that I realized I had not set the burglar alarm in the office.
A. On the way home, I suddenly realized that I had forgotten to turn on the burglar alarm in the office.
B. Fortunately, I realized that I hadn't set the burglar alarm just before I left for home; otherwise, I would have had to travel all the way back to the office.
C. I didn’t turn the burglar alarm on before I left the office, but I only became aware of this after I'd arrived
home.
D. I wish I had realized before I arrived home that I hadn't turned on the burglar alarm in the office, then it would have been easier to go and set it.
He did not remember the meeting. He went out for a coffee with his friends then.
A. Not remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
B. Not to remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
C. Not remembered the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
D. Not remembering the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
They left their home early. They didn’t want to miss the first train.
A. They left their home early so as to not miss the first train.
B. They left their home early for fear that they wouldn’t miss the first train.
C. They left their home early so as not to miss the first train.
D. They left their home early in order that not to miss the first train.
No one has seen Linda since the day of the party.
A. The party is going on without Linda.
B. No one has seen Linda for ages.
C. Linda has not been seen since the day of the party.
D. Linda is nowhere to be seen at the party.
I should have finished my work last night but I was exhausted.
A. I did finished my work last night thought I was exhausted.
B. I was exhausted so I didn’t finish my work yesterday as planned.
C. Last night I was exhausted but I tried to finish my work.
D. My work was finished last night but I was exhausted.
Never have people been so well informed as they are now, thanks to TV news programs.
A. Thanks to TV news programs, people are now too well informed.
B. People have been so informative thanks to TV news programs.
C. TV news programs are very informative than before and people are better informed.
D. People are better informed than they have been, thanks to TV news programs.
My friend Albert as decided to buy a motorbike. His car was stolen last week.
A. My friend Albert, whose car was stolen last week, has decided to buy a motorbike.
B. My friend Albert whose car was stolen last week has decided to buy a motorbike.
C. My friend Albert has decided to buy a motorbike which car stolen last week.
D. My friend Albert has decided to buy a motorbike has his car stolen last week.
The children ran to the field to see the dragon, but it was no longer there.
A. The dragon went by the time the children ran to the filed.
B. The dragon had gone by the time the children ran to the filed.
C. The dragon had gone after the children ran to the filed.
D. When the children ran to the filed, the dragon went.
I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam
A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
“You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up.” she said to me.
A. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
C. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up.
D. She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
Without her teacher’s advice, she would never have written such a good essay
A. Her teacher advised him and she didn't write a good essay.
B. Her teacher didn't advise her and she didn't write a good essay.
C. She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice.
D. If her teacher didn't advise her, she wouldnt write such a good essay.
She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.
A. Although she didn't try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it.
C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
Mary loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.
A. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it.
B. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep without it.
C. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it.
D. As Mary couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when Mary was young, she loved it.
It started to rain at 2 o’clock and it is still raining.
A. It has been raining at 2 o’clock.
B. It has been raining since 2 o’clock
C. It has been raining for 2 o’clock.
D. It has been raining in 2 o’clock.
I will pay back the money, Gloria.” Said Ivan.
A. Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money.
B. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.
C. Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money.
D. Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria.
Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.
A. If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test.
B. Not having read the reference books, she couldn’t finish the test.
C. Although she didn’t read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
D. Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
People think the Samba is the most popular dance in Brazil.
A. The Samba is thought to be the most popular dance in Brazil.
B. It is thought that the Samba was the most popular dance in Brazil.
C. It is thought that the Samba is among the most popular dances in Brazil.
D. In Brazil, the Samba is thought to be one of the most popular dances.
Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
A. Our parents give hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
B. Our parents hold hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
C. Our parents work together to give us a nice house and a happy home.
D. Our parents shake hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom.
A. She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results.
B. No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom.
C. No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results.
D. She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom.
The weather was very hot. The boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
A. Because of the weather was hot, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
B. Because the hot weather, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
C. In spite of the hot weather, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
D. Despite the weather was hot, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
She helped us a lot with our project. We couldn’t continue without her.
A. Unless we had her contribution, we could continue with the project.
B. But for her contribution, we could have continued with the project.
C. If she hadn’t contributed positively, we couldn’t have continued with the project.
D. Provided her contribution wouldn’t come, we couldn’t continue with the project.
The USA is a country of high youth unemployment.
A. We find high youth unemployment a problem in the USA.
B. It is the USE that has a great number of young people.
C. High youth unemployment is found in the USA.
D. The USA is a country of young people.
My mother is very busy at work but she takes good care of her children.
A. In spite of being busy at work, my mother takes good care of her children.
B. My mother takes good care of her children but she is very busy at work.
C. Though my mother was very busy at work my mother took good care of her children.
D. Although my mother was very busy at work she did not take good care of her children.
“You’d better think carefully before applying for that job.” She said to me.
A. She said me to think carefully before applying for that job.
B. She says me to think carefully before applying for that job.
C. She advise me to think carefully before applying for that job.
D. She advised me to think carefully before applying that job.
The plants may develop differently. The plants live on that island.
A. The plants which live on that island may develop differently.
B. The plants live on that island may develop differently.
C. The plants which lives on that island may develop differently.
D. The plants which live that island may develop differently.
Some kinds of fish live in fresh water. Others live in sea water.
A. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, for others live in sea water.
B. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, and others live in sea water.
C. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, or others live in sea water.
D. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, so others live in sea water.
The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
A. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped.
B. Not until after midnight did the noise next door stopped.
C. The noise next door stopped at midnight.
D. It was midnight that the noise next door stopped.
This is the first time I have ever gone out for a picnic.
A. I have gone out for a picnic this time.
B. I have ever gone out for a picnic.
C. I have never gone out for a picnic before.
D. I had never gone out for a picnic before.
He started working as an engineer 5 years ago.
A. He has worked as an engineer for 5 years.
B. He was working as an engineer 5 years ago.
C. He didn’t work as an engineer any more.
D. He has started working as an engineer since 5 years ago.
Anna jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
A. Anna jogs every morning that is very good for her health.
B. Anna jogs every morning, which is very good for her health
C. Anna jogs every morning and then it is good for her health
D. Anna jogs every morning and is good for her health.
Jack took a taxi. However, he still arrived late for class.
A. Although Jack took a taxi, but he still arrived late for class.
B. Taking a taxi, Jack arrived late for class.
C. Because Jack took a taxi, he arrived late for class.
D. In spite of taking a taxi, Jack still arrived late for class.
If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work.
B. If her were careful, we would finish the work.
C. If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work.
D. Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.
Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday.
A. At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday.
B. Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday.
C. Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday.
D. Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time.
“I'll drop you from the team if you don't train harder,” said the captain to John.
A. The captain urged that John should train harder in order not to drop out.
B. The captain threatened to drop John from the team unless he trained harder.
C. John was reminded to train harder so as not to dropping from the team.
D. The captain promised to drop John from the team in case he trains harder.
He was exhausted after a long trip. However, he helped me to repair my broken chair.
A. Although he helped me to repair my broken chair, he was exhausted after a long trip.
B. Exhausted after a long trip as he was, he helped me to repair my broken chair.
C. Because he helped me to repair my broken chair after a long trip, he was exhausted.
D. Exhausted after a long trip though he helped me to repair my broken chair.
She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt. She was injured.
A. If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
B. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured.
C. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured.
D. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
It isn't just that the level of education of this school is high. It's that it's also been consistent for years.
A. The standard of education is not high in this school, but at least all the students are at the same level.
B. Not only are the standards of education good in this school, but it has maintained those standards over the years.
C. It isn't fair to deny that this school is successful, as it has had the same high standards for many years now.
D. The level of education in this school, which is usually quite high, shows only slight variations from year to year.
She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.
A. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it.
B. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
C. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
D. Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up”, she said to me.
A. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
B. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up.
C. She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
D. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
Without her teacher‘s advice, she would never have written such a good essay.
A. Her teacher didn‘t advise her and she didn‘t write a good essay.
B. If her teacher didn‘t advise her, she wouldn‘t write such a good essay.
C. If her teacher didn‘t advise her, she wouldn‘t write such a good essay.
D. Her teacher advised him and she didn‘t write a good essay.
He shouldn't have forgotten that yesterday was his wife’s birthday.
A. He had a birthday which his wife forgot.
B. Yesterday, he remembered when his wife's birthday was.
C. He failed to remember the date of his wife's birthday.
D. His wife forgot her own birthday.
Wouldn't it better to let them know about the alternations to the plan?
A.Why haven't they have been informed about the new development?
B. Shouldn't they have been consulted before the scheme was changed?
C. Don't they think they should be informed about the changes in the plan?
D. We'd better ask them to change the plan, hadn't we?
Don't take any notice of all his complaints about his health; there's nothing wrong with him.
A.You can ignore all his talk of being ill; he's actually perfectly healthy.
B. Try to avoid the subject of his health as I am tired of hearing all about his complaints.
C. Don't listen to him talking about his health; it's his favorite subject.
D. If you let him, he would talk only about his ill- health though actually he is quite healthy.
We had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible.
A.In spite of the heavy rain we managed to walk half way round the lake as planned.
B. The heavy rain nearly prevented us from walking right round the lake.
C. We would have walked right round the lake even if it had rained heavily.
D. If it hadn’t rained so heavily, we would have walked right round the lake
The traffic is so heavy. It will take us at least an hour to get there.
A. Unless the traffic is heavy, it will take us at least an hour to get there.
B. As the traffic is so heavy, it will take us at least an hour to get there,
C. The traffic was so heavy that it took us an hour to get there.
D. We will spend more than an hour to get there to avoid heavy traffic.
There were no poor performance. Moreover, that of the Russian dancers was certainly the best.
A. The best performance was the one of the Russians while some of the others were poor.
B. The Russian dancers were well- worth watching but the others weren’t.
C. All the dancers but the Russian performed poorly.
D. They all danced well, but the Russian did the best.
The car was very expensive and he couldn’t afford it.
A.The car was very expensive so that he couldn’t buy it.
B. The car was too expensive for him to buy.
C. He was rich enough to buy the car.
D. He was so poor but he bought the car.
“Please send me to a warm climate” Tom said.
A.Tom pleaded with the boss to send him to a warm climate.
B. Tom begged the boss to send him to a warm climate.
C. Tom would rather went to a warm climate.
D. Tom asked his boss to go to a warm climate.
He expected us to offer him the job.
A.We were expected to be offered him the job.
B. He expected to be offered the job.
C. He is expected that we should offer him the job.
D. He was offered the job without expectation.
Julie had a training course in alternative medicine. She was able to help the man out of danger.
A.Much as Julie had a training course in alternative medicine, she was able to help the man out of danger.
B. Having trained in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.
C. But for a training course in alternative medicine, Julie could have helped the man out of danger.
D. Despite training in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.
The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A.Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
D. The plan is as impractical as it is genius.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. books
B. roots
C. tables
D. roofs
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. stopped
B. played
C. packed
D. parked
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. question
B. minute
C. disruptive
D. suitable
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. systems
B. interviews
C. letters
D. interests
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. unity
B. university
C. umbrella
D. unit
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest
A. feat
B. seat
C. beat
D. great
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest
A. theme
B. ethnic
C. thunder
D. honey-mouthed
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. levels
B. requirements
C. subject
D. secondary
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. house
B. cloud
C. blouse
D. coupon
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. chores
B. halves
C. becomes
D. minutes
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. explained
B. disappointed
C. prepared
D. followed
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. escape
B. especial
C. island
D. isolate
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. house
B. heat
C. honest
D. healthy
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. autumn
B. summer
C. public
D. struggle.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. washed
B. needed
C. stopped
D. linked.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. succeed
B. accept
C. account
D. accident.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. country
B. counter
C. amount
D. around
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. loves
B. spends
C. cooks
D. songs
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. legend
B. category
C. manage
D. digest
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. impartial
B. plentiful
C. initiative
D. tertiary
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. lives
B. plays
C. works
D. buys
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. picked
B. worked
C. naked
D. booked
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. home
B. vehicles
C. honest
D. hour
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. finished
B. played
C. influenced
D. helped
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. return
B. human
C. university
D. future
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. looked
B. stopped
C. stopped
D. watched
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. escape
B. slave
C. hat
D. gave
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. lemon
B. lend
C. legal
D. leg
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. disappointed
B. disappointed
C. recorded
D. graduated
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. technology
B. chores
C. exchange
D. choice
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. hydro
B. lifestyle
C. environment
D. immigrant
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. developed
B. addicted
C. influenced
D. distinguished
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. combustion
B. cheap
C. education
D. congestion
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. breakfast
B. many
C. carry
D. any
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. promote
B. psychology
C. campaign
D. participant.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. rhythm
B. exhibition
C. vehicle
D. childhood.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. celebrate
B. co-operate
C. passionate
D. participate.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. solution
B. suspicion
C. volunteer
D. suggestion.
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. educate
B. engineer
C. acceptable
D. department
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. future
B. picture
C. culture
D. turn
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. research
B. resent
C. resemble
D. resist
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest
A. jumped
B. traveled
C. stared
D. seemed
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest
A. flour
B. hour
C. pour
D. sour
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. kites
B. catches
C. oranges
D. buzzes
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. educate
B. eliminate
C. certificate
D. dedicate
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. initiate
B. substantial
C. attention
D. particular
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. needed
B. formed
C. trusted
D. recorded
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. hope
B. hour
C. home
D. holiday
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. deleted
B. started
C. retarded
D. stopped
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. think
B. thank
C. that
D. three
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. programs
B. individuals
C. subjects
D. celebrations
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. delivered
B. visited
C. crooked
D. recommended
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. lunch
B. country
C. structure
D. unique
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. worked
B. stopped
C. washed
D. opened
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. encourage
B. entertain
C. endanger
D. envelop
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. medicine
B. tennis
C. species
D. invent
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. kissed
B. washed
C. advertised
D. slipped
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline is pronounced differently from the rest.
A. casebook
B. briefcase
C. suitcase
D. purchase
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
The woman is famous not only for her beauty, intelligent but also for her hardworking.
A. not only
B. intelligent
C. for
D. hardworking
Among the world’s 44 richest countries, there has been not war since 1945.
A. world’s
B. richest
C. there
D. been not
What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading easily among the population.
A. What we know about
B. are
C. from spreading
D. among
Gilbert Newton Lewis, a chemist, helped to develop the modern electron theory
of valence, a theory what explains the forces holding atoms together in molecules.
A. a
B. develop
C. what
D. together
Carnegie Hall was the first building in New York designing specially for
orchestral music.
A. the
B. designing
C. specially
D. orchestral music
Lady Liberty has long been a symbol of free and hope to people all over the
world, but have you ever wondered where she came from?
A. long
B. a
C. free
D. where she came
All nations may have to make fundamental changes in their economic, politics and technological institutions if they are to preserve the environment.
A. have to make
B. economic
C. politics
D. to preserve
Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them.
A. suppose
B. all the questions
C. out
D. them
Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to alter their eating habits.
A. raised so rapidly
B. that
C. forced to
D. alter their eating habits
To avoid confusion, the two twins never wear the same clothes.
A. To avoid
B. two twins
C. wear
D. same
If one has a special medical condition such as diabetes, epilepsy, or allergy, it is advisable that they carry some kind of identification in order to avoid being given improper medication in an emergency.
A. has
B. they
C. carry
D. being
To remove strains from permanent press clothing, carefully soaking in cold water before washing with a regular detergent.
A. from
B. carefully soaking
C. before washing
D. a
An important factor should be considered is Mr. Lopez's ability to keep the new restaurant going for several months with limited revenue.
A. should be considered
B. ability
C. for several
D. with limited revenue
I think we have sufficient enough information to write the report.
A. sufficient enough
B. information
C. write
D. the report
Transplanting organs such hearts and kidneys had proved easier than transplanting muscles.
A. such
B. proved
C. easier
D. muscles
On the floor of the Pacific Ocean is hundreds of flat-tipped mountains more than a mile beneath sea level.
A. On
B. is hundreds of
C. more than
D. beneath sea level
Paint must bestirred and sometimes dilution before it is applied.
A. must
B. bestirred
C. dilution
D. applied
For thousands of years, man has used rocks as main materials for building
houses, made fences, pavements or even roofs for houses.
A. man
B. rocks
C. made
D. roofs
I think I can reach your requirements so I am writing to apply for the position
of English-speaking local guide.
A. reach
B. am writing
C. to apply
D. position
According to statistics, the number of young people who actively uses
Instagram and and Snapchat has increased sharply in recent years.
A. the number
B. who actively uses
C. has increased
D. in recent years
The mountain climbers proceeded forward on their long trk up the side of the mountain.
A. The
B. proceeded forward
C. on
D. side
The nests of most bird species are strategic placed to camouflage them against preators.
A. most
B. species
C. strategic
D. against
Rocks have forming, wearing away and re-forming ever since the Earth took shape
A. have forming
B. wearing away
C. ever since
D. took
After the social science lecture all students are invited to take part in a
discussion of the issues which were risen in the talk.
A. social science lecture
B. to take part
C. the issues
D. risen in
A football match begins with the ball kicking forwards from a spot in the centre of the field.
A. begins with
B. kicking forwards
C. forwards
D. in the centre
The salary of a professor is higher than a secretary.
A. The salary of
B. is
C. higher
D. a secretary
The composer Verdi has written the opera Aida to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal, but the opera was not performed until 1871.
A. has written
B. to celebrate
C. opening of
D. was not performed
Wealthy people have always desired and wear precious stones because their beauty is lasting.
A. Wealthy
B. wear
C. their beauty is
D. lasting
It was not until she could read and write when she was allowed to use smartphone.
A. not until
B. when
C. allowed
D. use
Income from dancing is unstable so Giang popper also works as a director, performance event organizer, coach and dance instructor at home.
A. from
B. unstable
C. works
D. performance
MPs have urged the UK government to launch a major publicity campaign to help people protect themselves against online crime.
A. have urged
B. to launch
C. campaign
D. protect themselves against
Little House on the Prairie, a successful televion program, was adapted from a series of book by a women whose life was similar to that of the character called by name Laura.
A. series
B. whose
C. that of
D. by name
Alike oxygen, which is chemically changed by our bodies into carbon dioxide, nitrogen is merely exhaled back into the air.
A. alike
B. chemically
C. merely
D. into
Working like a police officier means earning a good salary, excellent retirement benefits, and great health insurance for you and your family.
A. working like
B. means
C. earning
D. benefits
Lasers are of great value in areas such as communication, industry, medicines and scientific research.
A. lasers
B. of
C. industry
D. medicines
Almost all the students were confusing because Ms. Kelly’s explanation was unclear.
A. Almost
B. the
C. confusing
D. unclear
The Netherland, with much of its land lying lower than sea level, have system of dikes and canals for controlling water.
A. much
B. lying
C. have
D. controlling
With the victory over Germany in the final match, Brazil became the first team won the trophy five times.
A. over
B. final match
C. won
D. five times
Fruit and vegetables should be carefully washed whether eaten fresh or cook.
A. carefully
B. whether
C. fresh
D. cook
She had to leave because she didn't see eyes to eyes with her boss.
A. to leave
B. because
C. didn't
D. eyes to eyes
With the development of the Internet and the World Wide Web, businessmen do not hardly have as much traveling as they used to.
A. development of
B. businessmen
C. hardly have
D. they used to
10 Breakthrough Technologies 2017, such as reversing paralysis, self-driving trucks, the 360-degree selfie, .., will effect the economy and our politics, improve medicine, or influence our culture.
A. self-driving
B. 360-degree
C. effect
D. improve
There are more than eight four million specimens in the National Museum of Natural History’s collection of biological, geological, anthropology treasures.
A. specimens
B. collection
C. anthropology
D. treasures
Up the World War II almost all important research in physics had made in universities, with only university funds for support.
A. almost all
B. research
C. made in
D. for support
The tongue is the principle organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking.
A. the principle
B. taste
C. for
D. swallowed
The man, together with his family, were invited to the Clambake last night.
A. The
B. together with
C. were
D. to the
Hardly he had graduated from Vietnam Naval Academy when he joined Vietnam Coast Guard.
A. he had
B. graduated from
C. when
D. joined
It is essential that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.
A. that
B. is
C. treated
D. to assure
One of the features of London is the number of big stores, most of them are to be found in or near the West End.
A. One of the features
B. number
C. most of them
D. to be found
The painting was so beautiful that I stood there admired it for a long time.
A. painting was so beautiful
B. stood
C. admired
D. for a long time
If carefully doing. the experiment will be successful.
A. If
B. doing
C. will
D. successful
The new computer chip is the smallest one than has ever been developed
A. the smallest
B. than
C. ever been
D. developed
Although this car appears to be manufactured by a different company, it has the same body style, size, and perform as that one.
A. appears
B. to be
C. different
D. perform
I invited 20 people to my party, some of them are my former classmates.
A. invited
B. to
C. them
D. former
They received such a good advice from their teachers that they all studied very well
A. They
B. a good advice
C. all
D. well
Peacocks are among the most exotic birds in nature; its long tail feathers fan out to reveal a profusion of vivid colors.
A. among
B. in nature
C. its
D. fan out
Man is superior than the animals in that he uses language to communicate
A. Man
B. than
C. in that
D. communicate
Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood home resembled that of many other mid-western
Pioneers, with its dirt floor, sleeping loft, and crude fireplace.
A. boyhood home
B. that
C. dirt floor
D. crude
The basic elements of public-opinion research are interviewers, questionnaires, tabulating equipment, and to sample population.
A. basic elements
B. are
C. tabulating
D. to sample
Mrs Phuong, along with her students from Ha Noi, are planning to take part in charity in remote areas
A. along with
B. from
C. are
D. remote areas
Thai Nguyen High School is a place in that I used to study when I was a child.
A. in that
B. to study
C. when
D. a child
Helen Killer, who was both blind and deafness, overcame her inabilities with the help of her teacher, Ann Sulivan
A. who
B. blind
C. deafness
D. inabilities
What I told her a few days ago were not the solutions to most of her problems.
A. What I told
B. were
C. to
D. most of
Some of the agricultural practices used today is responsible for fostering desertification.
A. of
B. used
C. is
D. fostering
The air that surrounds our planet is both odourless, colourless, and invisible.
A. The air
B. our planet
C. both odourless
D. invisible
Because of approaching storm, the wind began to blow hard and the sky became dark as evening.
A. Because of
B. to blow hard
C. became
D. as
All of the cities in Texas, San Antonio is probably the most picturesque.
A. All of
B. in Texas
C. is probably
D. most picturesque
A beaver uses its strong front teeth to cur down trees and peel off its bark.
A. its strong
B. teeth
C. peel off
D. its
Woman were denied the right to own property and participate in public life.
A. Woman
B. the right
C. and
D. in public life
Mined over 2,000 years ago, copper is one of the earliest know metals.
A. Mined
B. ago
C. the
D. know
The average adult has got from two to five colds each year.
A. The
B. has got
C. to
D. colds
It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A. It
B. the near future
C. be used to doing
D. such as
It is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the worlds rapidly increased population
A. It
B. extremely difficult
C. to feed
D. increased population
Jack had to skip breakfast; otherwise, he will be late for class.
A. skip breakfast
B. otherwise
C. will be
D. for class
Good clerks are happy to wait for their customers.
A. Good clerks
B. happy
C. wait for
D. customers
Tony has not rarely missed a play or concert since he was seventeen years old.
A. has not
B. a play
C. concert
D. years
No matter what different, various music types have one thing in common: touching the hearts of listeners.
A. what different,
B. various music
C. in common
D. touching
In order no money would be wasted, we had to account for every penny we spent
A. In order
B. be wasted,
C. account for
D. we
Being that he was a good swimmer, Tom managed to rescue the child.
A. that he was
B. swimmer,
C. rescue
D. child.
Passengers are required to arrive to the gate fifteen minutes before departure time.
A. are required
B. arrive to
C. before
D. departure time.
The pilot and the crew divided the life preservers between the twenty frantic passengers.
A. and the crew
B. divided
C. between
D. passengers.
Even on the most careful prepared trip, problems will sometimes happen.
A. Even
B. on the
C. careful
D. will sometimes
Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm.
A. Dogs that
B. trained
C. the
D. loyalty
Slightly over half of the population of El Paso, Texas, says both English and Spanish.
A. Slightly
B. half
C. population
D. says
Those who had already purchased tickets were instructed to go to gate first immediately.
A. Those
B. had already purchased
C. first
D. immediately.
Mirrors done of shiny metal were used by the Egyptians in ancient times.
A. done
B. were used
C. in
D. times
She wishes that we (A) didn’t send (B) her the candy yesterday (C) because she’s (D) on a diet.
(A) didn’t send
(B) her the candy
(C) because
(D) on
The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is (A) the name of (B) a set of English qualifications, generally (C) taking by secondary students (D) at the age of 15-16 in England.
(A) the name
(B) a set of
(C) taking
D) at the age
The world is becoming more (A) industrialized and the number of animal (B) species that have becoming (C) extinct (D) have increased
A) industrialized
B) species
(C) extinct
(D) have
The doctor’s records must be kept (A) thorough and (B) neatly (C) so as to insure (D) good book-keeping.
(A) thorough
(B) neatly
(C) so as to
D) good
Rabbits and hares (A) look much (B) like and are often (C) mistaken for (D) each other.
(A) look
(B) like
(C) mistaken for
(D) each other.
In the United States (A) among 60 percent (B) of the space on the pages of newspaper (C) is reserved for (D) advertising.
(A) among
(B) of the space
(C) is
(D) advertising.
She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet.
A. didn’t send
B. because
C. on
D. her the candy
He used to smoking a cigar after meal but now he quit smoking because he has got some respiratory problem.
A. after
B. used to smoking
C. because
D. smoking
It is such difficult a lesson that we can’t understand it.
A. such
B. it
C. a
D. can’t
The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that have becoming extinct have increased.
A. industrialized
B. species
C. extinct
D. have
Caroline refuse taking the job given to her because the salary was not good
A. taking
B. given
C. because
D. was
The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English qualifications, generally taking by secondary students at the age of 15-16 in England
A. the name
B. a set of
C. taking
D. at the age
While working as a travel agency, my elder brother specialized in arranging tours of the Mekong Delta for foreign tourists.
A. a travel agency
B. While
C. specialized in
D. tours of
A lot of athletic and non-athletic extracurricular activities are available in Vietnamese high-schools, either public and private.
A. available in
B. non-athletic
C. either public and private
D. A lot of
In a restaurant, if we want to call the waiter, we can raise our hand and wave it slight to signal that we need assistance.
A. slight to signal
B. if we
C. assistance
D. wave it
Drying food by means of solar energy is an ancient process applying wherever climatic conditions make it possible.
A. means of
B. applying
C. Drying
D. make it possible
More and 90 percent of the calcium in the human body is in the skeleton.
A. the
B. human
C. is
D. and
Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should be for the students to practice speaking words.
A. objective of any
B. speaking words
C. should be
D. Regardless of
The school officials are considering comprehensive planning to alleviate the problem of overcrowding in the dormitories.
A. are
B. planning
C. alleviate
D. overcrowding
Spanish is the only course that it is not offered in the summer term, but there are several classes offered in the fall.
A. the only course
B. it
C. several
D. offered
Sarah was not best speaker in the class, but her personality and ability to convey her feelings helped her become the most requested.
A. not best
B. ability
C. feelings
D. requested
Tom’s jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he’s the boss.
A. inappropriate
B. it
C. because
D. the
There were inconsiderate amounts of money wasted on large building projects.
A. inconsiderate
B. amounts
C. wasted
D. building
As far as I’m concerned, it was the year 2007 that Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization
A. concerned
B. the year 2007
C. that
D. the
Publishing in the UK, the book has won a number of awards in recent regional book fairs.
A. Publsihing in the UK
B. has won
C. in
D. book fairs
Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out.
A. did he enter
B. when
C. the lights
D. went
Fifty minutes are the maximum length of time allotted for the exam
A. are
B. maximum
C. length
D. allotted
The ocean probably distinguishes the earth from other planets of the solar system, for scientists believe that large bodies of water are not existing on the other planets.
A. from
B. probably
C. for
D. are not existing
For its establishment, ASEAN Tourism Association has played an important role in promoting and developing ASEAN Tourism services.
A. Tourism Association.
B. in promoting and developing.
C. For its.
D. played.
A) Once you have finished an article and (B) identified its main ideas, it may not (C) be necessary to reread it (D) again.
A) Once
(B) identified
C) be necessary
(D) again.
An ambitious person (A) is committed to (B) improve his or her (C) status (D) at work.
(A) is
(B) improve
C) status
(D) at
(A) Generally, Europe and Asia (B) are regarded as being distinct continents, but they are simply (C) vast geography divisions of the larger lad mass (D) known as Eurasia.
(A) Generally
(B) are regarded
(C) vast geography
D) known as Eurasia.
The wooden fence surrounded the factory is begining to fall down because of the rain
A. wooden
B. surrounded
C. o fall down
D. the
A turtle differs from other reptiles in that its body is encased in a protecive shell of their own
A. from
B. other
C. in that
D. their
It is a good idea to be careful in buying or purchasing magazines from salespersons who may come to your door
A. It is
B. to be careful
C. buying or purchasing
D. who
The basic elements of public-opinion research are interviewers, questionnaires, tabulating equipment, and to sample population.
A. basic elements
B. are
C. tabulating
D. and to sample
She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole.
A. why
B. did Mathew look
C. so embarrassed
D. saw
Higher education is very importance to national economies and it is also a source of trained and educated personnel for the whole country
A. importance
B. economies
C. educated
D. the whole country
The basic elements of public-opinion research are interviewers, questionnaires, tabulating equipment, and to sample population.
A. basic elements
B. are
C. tabulating
D. and to sample
She asked why did Mathew look so embarrassed when he saw Carole.
A. why
B. did Mathew look
C. so embarrassed
D. saw
Higher education is very importance to national economies and it is also a source of trained and educated personnel for the whole country
A. importance
B. economies
C. educated
D. the whole country
Measles are an infectious disease that causes fever and small red spots.
A. Measles
B. are
C. infectious
D. and
He passed the exams with high scores, that made his parents happy.
A. passed
B. with
C. that
D. happy
For such a demanding job, you will need qualifications, soft skills and having full commitment.
A. such
B. will need
C. qualifications
D. having
Body language is quiet and secret, but most powerful language of all.
A.Bodylanguage
B.secret
C. most
D. ofall
Stayed strong, family members have to be engaged in each other’s lives
A. Stayed
B.strong
C. have
D. beengaged
Once you can overcome your difficulty, the problem may well become a source of strengthen to your marriage and your faith.
A. Once
B.overcome
C. maywellbecome
D.strengthen
If you take the train, it would be much more convenient.
A. If
B. the train
C. would be
D. much
Some of his favourite subjects at school are Maths, English and Geographical.
A. Some
B. subjects
C. are
D. Geographical
Could you tell me how can I get to the city library, please?
A. Could
B. me
C. how can I get
D. the
My mother told me to watch the milk and don’t let it boil over.
A. told
B. watch
C. don’t let
D. over
Fertilizer, which is added to the soil to replace or increase plant nutrients, include animal and green manure, fish and bone meal and compost.
A. which is
B. increase
C. include
D. compost
Foreign students who are doing a decision about which school to attend may not know exactly where the choices are located.
A. are doing
B. about which
C. to attend
D. the choices
Ancient people used pot for cooking, storing food, and carrying things from place to place.
A. pot
B. cooking
C. carrying
D. from
Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics.
A. on
B. principles
C. chemists
D. mathematics
David is particularly fond of cooking, and he often cooks really delicious meals
A. particularly
B. cooking
C. often
D. really
The exam to become a lawyer is on far the most difficult he has taken.
A. become
B. on
C. most
D. has
No one in our office wants to drive to work because of there are always traffic jams at rush hour.
A. wants
B. because of
C. are
D. at rush hour
Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities.
A. along with
B. from
C. are
D. to attend
The computer-based tests will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read nontechnical language, and writing correctly
A. will test
B. spoken
C. writing
D. correctly
In 1960 John F. Kennedy became the youngest man ever to elect president of the US.
A. In 1960
B. became
C. ever
D. elect
It is recommended that people to take regular exercise.
A. recommended
B. people
C. to take
D. exercise
More than ten students have failed the exam, that surprised the class teacher.
A. More than
B. have failed
C. that
D. the
The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that have become extinct have increased.
A. industrialized
B. species
C. extinct
D. have
An increased number of city dwellers has made the obsolete infrastructure worse and required a lot of repairs in these days.
A.obsoleteinfrastructure
B. hasmade
C. required
D.repairs
The elderly are concerning about the city’s hygienic conditions, natural resource, and elite class.
A.naturalresource
B.about
C.hygienicconditions
D.elite
In conclusion, plenty of money should, to sum up, be invested to repair the kilometer-long tube in nearfuture.
A.plentyof
B.nearfuture
C.kilometer-long
D. to sumup
Because the highway system was built 40 years ago , most of the roads now need to repair.
A. Because
B. was built
C. most of
D. to repair
Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class.
A. Pointing in
B. impolite
C. when
D. to get
If a student takes a course on Computer Science, it will take him four years doing the course.
A. If
B. takes a course
C. take
D. doing
My mother as well as my sisters like going shopping.
A. mother
B. well
C. like
D. shopping
The amounts of oxygen and nitrogen in the air almost always remain stable, but the amount of water vapor vary considerably.
A. vary
B. almost always
C. The amount of
D. stable
Quinine, cinnamon, and other useful substances are all derived of the bark of trees.
A. are
B. bark of trees
C. derived of
D. other useful substances
Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a person likes are rarely the ones that fit him or her.
A. are
B. a very time-consuming
C. because those
D. are rarely the ones
The British national anthem, calling “ God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in the 18th century.
A. national anthem
B. calling
C. was
D. traditional song
Maryland, even though a southern state, remained loyalty to The Union during the Civil War.
A. even though
B. remained
C. loyalty
D. during
United Nations iss aimed at develop friendly relations among nations based on
respect for the principle of equal rights ans sefl-determination of peoples
A. develop
B. based
C. principle
D. peoples
All members shall give the United Nations every assistance in any action it does in accordance with the present Charter.
A. shall
B. every
C. it does
D. the
Cutural diversity is important because most countries, workplaces, and schools
increasingly consist of various culture, racial and ethnic group.
A. countries
B. increasingly consist
C. various culture
D. ethnic group
The shopkeeper warned the boys don't learn their bicycles against his windows.
A. The
B. don't
C. their
D. against
The people who they hadn't seen the weather forecast were caught unaware by the hurricane.
A. The
B. they
C. were
D. unaware
No longer satisfied with the emphasis of the Denishawn school, Martha has moved to the staff of the Eastman school in 1925.
A. satisfied
B. emphasis
C. has
D. the staff of
Both bowling and ice-skating was introduced by the Dutch who colonized the New World in the 1600's.
A. Both
B. was introduced
C. who
D. colonized
There are a large supply of pens and notebooks in the storeroom to the left of the library entrance.
A. are
B. of pens
C. in the storeroom
D. to the left of
There are many ways to preserve fruit, for example freezing, canning and to dry.
A. There are
B. to
C. fruit
D. dry
Helen Killer, who was both blind and deafness, overcame her inabilities with the help of her teacher, Ann Sulivan.
A. who
B. blind
C. deafness
D. inabilities
Education, whether it happens at school or anywhere else, is a important part in our life.
A. Education
B. whether
C. or
D. a important part
I can’t go out tonight because I have too many work to do.
A. can’t
B. because
C. too many
D. to do
Students advise to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them.
A. advise
B. all the questions
C. out
D. them
My father used to give me a good advice whenever I had a problem.
A. give
B. a good advice
C. whenever
D. a problem
Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport at home.
A. until
B. on my way
C. that I realized
D. at home
Our children allowed to have two days off at weekends.
A. Our
B. allowed
C. two days
D. at weekends
I will take up golf this year.
A. I will begin to play golf this year
B. I will build a golf court this year.
C. I will enter a golf competition this year
D. I will stop playing golf this year.
I didn’t know that Joe had to get up early, so I didn’t wake him up.
A. If I had known that Joe had to get up early, I would have woken him up.
B. Provided that I had woken Joe up, I would know that he had to get up early
C. Much as Joe had been woken up, he would have to get up early.
D. Unless I had known that Joe had to get up early, I would have woken him up.
John speaks Chinese fluently because he used to live in China for ten years.
A. Suppose John has lived in China for ten years, he can speak Chinese fluently.
B. Provided that John lived in China for ten years, he could speak Chinese fluently.
C. Unless John had lived in China for ten years, he could not have spoken Chinese fluently.
D. John could not speak Chinese fluently if he had not lived in China for ten years.
David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chance of becoming a champion.
A. But for his title as the former champion, David would not have defeated his rivals.
B. In spite of the narrow defeat, David won the championship.
C. As a result of his narrow defeat, David did not win the championship.
D. Losing the championship came as a terrible blow to David.
They don’t let anyone enter the area.
A. Nobody is let to enter the area.
B. Nobody is allowed to enter the area
C. Nobody is allowed entering the area.
D. The area is not allowed entering.
Tom would sooner do without a car than pay all that money for one.
A. Tom thinks the price is right, but he can’t afford it.
B. Tom thinks the price is too high, but he must have the car.
C. Tom is soon going to buy a car.
D. Tom would never buy a car costs so much.
It’s no use trying to persuade Tom to change his mind
A. There’s no point to try to persuade Tom to change his mind
B. It’s worth trying to persuade Tom to change his mind
C. It’s useful trying to persuade Tom change his mind
D. It’s a waste of time trying to persuade Tom to change his mind
His story was so funny that it made us all laugh.
A. His story was too funny to laugh.
B. His story couldn’t make us laugh.
C. His story was very funny and we couldn’t help laughing.
D. We all laughed at him for his story.
The newspaper reports that James was awarded the first prize.
A. It is reported that James wins the first prize.
B. It is reported that James to be awarded the first prize.
C. James is reported to have been awarded the first prize.
D. The first prize is reported to award to James.
It is possible that we won’t have to take an entrance exam this year.
A. Perhaps we don’t have to take an entrance exam this year.
B. We mustn’t take an entrance exam this year.
C. We mightn’t take an entrance exam this year.
D. It is very likely that we will take an entrance exam this year.
In spite of his tiredness, Joe managed to finish his work.
A. Although he is tired, Joe managed to finish his work.
B. Joe managed to finish his work but he was tired
C. Despite he was tired, Joe managed to finish his work.
D. Tired as he seemed to be, Joe managed to finish his work.
If only I had taken his advice
A. I wish I followed his advice
B. I wish I have taken his advice
C. I regret not having taken his advice
D. I regret not to take his advice
James blamed his younger brother for the damage.
A. James punished his younger brother for the damage.
B. James was responsible for his younger brother’s damge.
C. James said his younger brother had caused the damage.
D. James blamed the damage for his younger brother.
If only you had told me the truth about the theft.
A. You should have told me the truth about the theft.
B. Only if you had told me the truth about the theft.
C. Had you told me the truth, there wouldn’t have been the theft.
D. You only told me the truth if there was a theft.
He put on a mask to avoid being recognized by his friends.
A. He put on a mask to prevent his friends recognise him
B. He put on a mask for fear that his friends might recognise him
C. He put on a mask so that his friends would recognize him
D. He put on a mask because he doesn’t want his friends to recognize him
It rained heavily, so the football match was cancelled
A. The match was cancelled because of the heavy rain.
B. If it didn’t rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
C. Despite the heavy rain the match was cancelled
D. If it hadn’t been for the heavy rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
Monica won’t tell lie for any reason
A. There’s no reason for Monica to tell lies
B. On no account will Monica tell lies
C. Monica rarely tells lies for any reason
D. Never has Monica told lies for any reason
They haven’t finished the final test yet
A. The final test hasn’t been finished yet.
B. They are not doing the final test
C. The final test will never be finished
D. The final test has just been started
I advise you to send her a postcard
A. Her postcard should be sent to you.
B. You’d rather I sent her a postcard
C. You’d better send her a postcard
D. I am advised to send you her postcard.
If I lived in the city, I would go to the cinema every Saturday.
A. I live in the city, but I don’t go to the cinema every Saturday.
B. I don’t live in the city, but I go to the cinema every Saturday.
C. I live in the city, so I go to the cinema every Saturday.
D. I don’t live in the city; that’s why I can’t go to the cinema every Saturday.
My father hasn’t smoked for two years.
A. My father started smoking two years ago.
B. It’s two years since my father started smoking
C. My father gave up smoking two years ago.
D. The first time my father smoked was two years ago.
The weather is not nice today, so we will not go to the park.
A. If the weather were nice today, we’d go to the park.
B. We wouldn’t go to the park if the weather were so nice today
C. We would go to the park even if the weather were not nice today
D. The weather is bad today, but we will still go to the park
Workers are not allowed to use the office phone for personal calls.
A. They don’t let workers use the office phone.
B. Workers are not permitted to use the office phone for personal purpose.
C. The office phone is supposed to be used by workers only.
D. They don’t allow workers to make phone calls personally.
The way he kept clicking his fingers was very irritating.
A. How he clicked his fingers made me irritated.
B. I found it irritating to keep on clicking his fingers.
C. I was very irritated by the way he kept clicking his fingers.
D. His clicking fingers made me irritated.
You can try as hard as you like but you won’t succeed.
A. However hard you try, you won’t succeed.
B. You can hardly try as you like, but you won’t succeed
C. You won’t succeed because you can’t try as hard.
D. Although you won’t succeed, you can try as hard as you like.
If we had lost the map, we would never have found our way.
A. We will find our way unless we lose the map.
B. We didn’t lose our way because we didn’t lose the map.
C. We would have lost our way provided we had lost the map.
D. Supposing we lose the map, we would not find our way
He didn’t hurry so he missed the plane.
A. If he hurried he wouldn’t miss the plane.
B. If he had hurried he might catch the plane.
C. If he had hurried he could have caught the plane.
D. He didn’t miss the plane because he hurried.
They are building a new school in the village.
A. A new school has been built in the village.
B. The building of a new school in the village has just finished.
C. A new school is built in the village.
D. A new school is being built in the village.
This conference wouldn’t have been possible without your organization
A. If you didn’t organize, this conference wouldn’t have been possible.
B. If it had been for your organization, this conference wouldn’t have been possible.
C. Your organization made it possible for this conference to take place.
D. It’s possible that your organization made this conference impossible.
The concert wasn’t as good as we had expected.
A. The concert was as good as we had thought.
B. We expected the concert to be worse.
C. We thought the concert would be much better.
D. The concert was thought to be good.
Please don’t ask her to the party.
A. I’d rather you didn’t invite her to the party.
B. I’d rather not ask her to the party.
C. Please don’t ask her about the party.
D. You ask her to the party, don’t you?
She broke down the moment she heard the news.
A. She was broken for a moment when she heard the news.
B. On hearing the news, she broke down.
C. She broke her leg when hearing the news.
D. When she heard the news, she was sick.
That smoking has a bad effect on our health has been proved.
A. That smoking, which has bad effect on our health, has been proved.
B. It has been proved that smoking is harmful for our health.
C. Smoking badly affects our health is true.
D. That bad effect of smoking on our health has been proved.
It’s the first time I’ve been to a flower show.
A. I haven’t been to a flower show for years.
B. It’s the first time I’ve seen so many flowers.
C. I haven’t been to a flower show before.
D. This is the first flower show I know.
His comment bears little relation to the topic
A. His comment is close to the topic
B. His comment is directly to the point.
C. His comment and the topic are not the same.
D. What he said is irrelevant to the topic.
We don’t care whether Nick leaves or stays
A. We don’t want Nick to leave or stay
B. Whether Nick leaves or stays is important to us
C. We don’t know whether Nick wants to leave or stay
D. It makes no difference to us whether Nick leaves or stays
Tim never considered the possibility of studying abroad
A. Tim never thought he couldn’t study abroad
B. It occurred to Tim that he would think of studying abroad
C. It never crossed Tim’s mind that he could study abroad
D. There was no possibility of Tim studying abroad
Please don’t say things like that.
A. Stop saying things like that.
B. I wish you wouldn’t say things like that.
C. I would rather not say things like that.
D. You mightn’t say things like that.
If Janet had checked her purse, she wouldn’t have forgotten her license at home.
A. Janet forgot her purse and her license.
B. Janet forgot her license but not her purse.
C. Janet forgot her purse but not her license.
D. Janet forgot neither her license nor her purse.
She reminded her daughters of theirs table manners.
A. She wanted her daughters to be more polite while eating.
B. She wanted her daughters to leave the dinner table.
C. She wanted her daughters to eat a little more slowly.
D. She wanted her daughters to remember all meal time.
We hoped Rick would tell us what his new house was like.
A. We wanted to know the directions to Rick’s new house.
B. We wanted Rick to describe his new house for us.
C. We wanted Rick to tell us if he liked his new house.
D. We wanted Rick to tell us the price of his new house.
He would never agree to sell his business, even if he received a very tempting offer.
A. He wanted to sell his business although the offer was tempting.
B. He would never agree to sell his business unless the offer was tempting.
C. However tempting the offer, he would never agree to sell his business.
D. Although he’d never agree to sell his business, the offer was very tempting.
I was shocked that John stole the car.
A. John’s stolen car was very shocking.
B. John was shocked that he could not take the car.
C. My car was stolen, and John was shocked.
D. That John stole the car shocked me.
Scarcely had he got out of the house when it started raining.
A. He was getting out of the house when it started raining.
B. He had no sooner got out of the house when it started raining.
C. He got out of the house after it started raining.
D. It started raining right after he got out of the house.
Only their own mother can tell Simon and Mike apart.
A. It’s very difficult to distinguish Simon and Mike.
B. Except for their own mother, no one can talk to Simon and Mike.
C. No one other than their mother can separate Simon and Mike.
D. Simon and Mike bear some resemblance to each other.
You can cancel your ticket with a full refund only if you do so one week before your scheduled departure.
A. In order to get all the money you’ve paid for the ticket back , the cancellation has to be done seven days prior to your plane’s scheduled take-off.
B. When you purchase a ticket for a flight , it’s impossible to get a refund on it in advance of the date that your flight will be leaving.
C. You can apply for a full refund for your ticket within a week if you’ve had a change of plans and can’t make the flight.
D. When a flight has been cancelled by the airlines, you must asks for a full refund within one week of the date of departure.
This medicine will relieve the pain, but it will not cure everything.
A. Although this medicine will relieve the pain, but it cannot cure everything.
B. Only if this medicine works as a painkiller, it will cure everything.
C. While relieve the pain, this medicine will not cure everything.
D. Although this medicine will bring some pain relief, it will not work miracles.
As I didn’t want to disappoint my parents, I agreed to go to medical school.
A. Not wanting to let down my parents, I agreed to go to medical school.
B. To my disappointment, my parents made me go to medical school.
C. My parents are no longer disappointed in me now that I have agreed to go to medical school.
D. If I didn’t agree to go to medical school, my parents would be disappointed.
Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night.
A. The bad weather prevented us from driving any further.
B. Because the climate was so severe, we were worried about what we’d do at night.
C. Bad weather was approaching, so we started to look for a place to stay.
D. We chose to find a place for the night once the bad weather had really begun.
She forgot about the money until she got home.
A. Not until she got home was the money forgotten.
B. Not until she got home did she forget about the money.
C. Not until she got home did she remember about the money.
D. Not until she forgot about the money did she get home.
They didn’t discover that the picture had been stolen until they came back home.
A. Until they came back home that they discovered that the picture had been stolen.
B. It is not until they came back home that they discovered that the picture had been stolen.
C. Not until they came back home had the picture been stolen.
D. Only after they came back home did they discover that the picture had been stolen.
“Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer?" said Sophie.
A. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
B. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
C. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
D. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
The manager contributes generously, so I can continue my plan.
A. Had it not been for the manager’s generous contribution, I couldn’t continue my plan.
B. The manager’s generous contribution gets my plan continue.
C. But for the manager’s generous contribution, I couldn’t continue my plan.
D. Should the manager contribute generously, I could continue my plan
You are obliged to stop when the lights turn red.
A. You must stop when the lights turn red.
B. You have to stop when the lights turn red.
C. You should stop when the lights turn red.
D. You are allowed to stop when the lights turn red.
If he had known the road was icy, he wouldn’t have been driving very fast.
A. He was driving very fast because he didn’t know the road was icy.
B. He has been driving very fast because he doesn’t know the road was icy.
C. If only he knew the road was icy, he wouldn’t be driving very fast.
D. He had been driving very fast because he didn’t know the road was icy.
In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club.
A. I had no regrets about leaving the club in the end.
B. I regretted to leave the club in the end.
C. It’s a pity that I had left the club in the end.
D. I don’t regret to leave the club in the end.
It’s your duty to finish your homework before you go to school.
A. You were supposed to finish your homework before you go to school.
B. Your homework is supposed to be finished before going to school.
C. That your homework is finished before you go to school is your duty.
D. Your duty finishing your homework before you go to school is necessary.
The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.
A. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
B. The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
C. It’s likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
D. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election.
What the politician was saying fell on deaf ears last night.
A. The politician fell deaf when he was speaking last night.
B. What the politician was saying deafened the listeners last night.
C. No one took notice of what the politician was saying last night.
D. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night because they had deaf ears.
You mustn’t have seen Linda , for she has left for Australia for almost 2 months.
A. mustn’t have seen
B. for
C. for
D. almost
It was the invention of the assembly line instead than the increase in the average pay of workers that allowed automobiles to be purchased by so many in the early years of the twentieth century.
A. instead
B. purchased
C. so
D. twentieth century
For thousands of years, man has created sweet–smelling substances from wood, herbs, and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine.
A. man
B. sweet–smelling
C. using them
D. or
John used to working in Leeds, but his company had him transfer to a better position in London.
A. working
B. but
C. transfer
D. better
All almost the electricity for industrial use comes from large generators driven by steam turbines.
A. All almost
B. industrial use
C. from
D. driven
This recipe, is an old family secret, is an especially important part of our holiday celebrations.
A. is an
B. especially
C. part
D. celebrations
Ernest Hemingway wrote The Old Man and the Sea, in addition to a number of the other work.
A. wrote
B. in addition
C. other
D. work
Don’t get angry with me for your failure. You are yourself to blame by it and it is nobody else’s fault.
A. get angry
B. yourself
C. by
D. else's fault
In my country we have to do nine core subjects and then we can choose several other.
A. to do
B. core
C. and then
D. other
The two coaches collided, but luckily no one was wounded.
A. collided
B. but
C. luckily
D. wounded
By itself, technology can be either good nor bad, depends on how people use it.
A. By
B. can be
C. nor
D. depends
Having watered the flowers in the rooms, she went on watering those in the kitchen.
A. Having watered
B. in the
C. watering
D. those
Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen.
A. Several
B. apparent
C. man's mind
D. to listen
Lara is a very bright student who learns quickly and do all her course work very well.
A. very bright
B. who learns
C. do all
D. work
After being questioned for a few minutes, John finally admitted to steal his friend’s money.
A . being
B. admitted
C. steal
D. friend’s
TheQuestion master tells you three things, and you have to say which are the odd one out.
A. tells
B. and you
C. are
D. out
Have I to tell them that you have come?
A. Have I to
B. them
C. that
D. have come
Physical therapists help patients relearn how to use their bodies after disease or injure.
A. relearn
B. to use
C. bodies
D. injure
Many of the population in the rural areas is composed of manual labors.
A. Many
B. rural areas
C. composed of
D. labors
During the school year, I am not allowed to watch television when I have finished my homewok.
A. During
B. to watch
C. when
D. homework
We have postponed to tell anyone the news until after Christmas.
A. have
B. to tell
C. the
D. until after
It is generally believed that high level of carbon emissions lead to climate change.
A. generally believed
B. high level
C. emissions
D. to
I was in disguise when I met them ; as the result, of course they didn’t recognise me.
A. in disguise
B. as the result
C. of course
D. recognise
I was discouraged to swim when I put my feet in the ice-cold water.
A. to swim
B. put
C. in
D. ice-cold
Killer whales tend to wander in family clusters that hunt,play and resting together.
A. Killer whales
B. to wander
C. clusters
D. resting
Prior to an extermination programe early in the last century, alive wolves roamed across nearly all of North America.
A. Prior to
B. early
C. alive
D. nearly
The remains of Homo erectus, an extinct species of early man, was first discovered on the island of Java by Dutch physician Eugene Debois.
A. an
B. early man
C. species
D. was
We should also take into account a fact that unemployment causes poverty.
A. also
B. a
C. that
D. causes
Whoever said this he must have been a liar because it is something that even a child knows to be true.
A. he must
B. something
C. that
D. be true
Your brother spoke in a more interesting way, even though he mentioned less details.
A. in a more
B. way
C. even
D. less
I’d like to see him in my office the moment he will arrive.
A. to see
B. in
C. office
D. will arrive
She wishes we didn't send her the candy yesterday because she's on a diet
A. didn't send
B. candy
C. because
D. on a
You needn’t give me any more advices because, from now on, I can cope with it on my own.
A. needn't
B. advices
C. now on
D. with it
Had I been interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it.
A. Had I
B. in
C. try to learn
D. about
Tim is different from John in that the first is smart and the latter rather unintelligent.
A. from
B. the first
C. and
D. latter rather
Because the high risk of the fire during the drought, the officials ordered that no outside fire of any sort could be set.
A. Because
B. during
C. ordered
D. be set
A schedule of the day’s events can obtain at the front desk.
A. A schedule
B. day’s
C. obtain
D. the front desk
Medical research indicates that large amount of histamine can be responsible for colds, hay fever, and other respiratory reactions.
A. amount
B. can
C. colds
D. respiratory
A lot of ancient paintings and sculptures can be found in this museum but there are a few works of Hugo because he is relatively unknown in this country.
A. ancient
B. sculptures
C. a few
D. he is
Most of the guests turned up two hours early, that took us by surprise.
A. of the
B. up
C. that
D. by
When I got to the cinema Jack had been waiting for me.
A. to
B. the
C. had been
D. for
All applications ask for your address, telephone number and the title of the job for whom you are applying.
A. ask for
B. and
C. the title
D. for whom
Hardly had we arrived at the hotel, that there was a power cut.
A. had we
B. at
C. that
D. a
Not until the office phoned me had I found out about the meeting.
A. Not
B. phoned
C. had I found
D. about
I tried to convince him several times but I failed because he was unwilling to consider what I have said.
A. him
B. failed
C. to consider
D. have said
From the monitoring of earthquake waves it is evidence that the Earth’s outer core is liquid, whereas the inner core is solid.
A. From
B. earthquake
C. evidence
D. whereas
In nowadays, commercial breakeries use complex, automated machines, but the basic principles of baking have changed little for thousands of years.
A. In nowadays
B. of baking
C. little
D. for thousands
Philosopher Theodore A. Langerman was interested in the fields of literary and music.
A. Philosopher
B. interested
C. literary
D. music
Trung wishes that he can have a chance to visit Singapore.
A. that
B. can
C. a chance
D. visit
The manager told me you could give me an information about the new toys you will be selling in the new year.
A. The manager
B. an information
C. new toys
D. in the new year
Chocolate is prepared by a complexity process of cleaning, blending, and roasting cocoa beans, which must be ground and mixed with sugar.
A. a complexity
B. blending
C. which
D. mixed with
The destructive force of runningwater depends entirely almost on the velocity of its flow.
A. destructive force
B. running
C. entirely almost
D. of its flow
It was suggested that he thoughttwice before giving up the previousjob.
A. thought
B. before
C. giving up
D. previous
Asparagus grows well in soil that is too much salty for most crops to grow.
A. grows well
B. in
C. too much
D. most crops
A beaver uses its strong front teeth to cut down trees and peel off its bark.
A. its
B. front teeth
C. peel off
D. its
The clerks who are happy to wait for their customers will get promoted soon.
A. clerks
B. wait for
C. customers
D. get promoted
Although lacking in calcium and vitamin A, grains have most carbohydrates than any other food.
A. Although
B. in
C. grains
D. most
I have never dived in a twenty-metre-deep lake before, so I’m a bit afraid of doing it.
A. in
B. before
C. a bit
D. of doing
You have little to boast about, haven’t you?
A. have
B. little
C. about
D. haven't you
Not surprisingly, poverty is a problem worth of concern in every country.
A. surprisingly
B. poverty
C. worth
D. every country
The passengers, tired after a very long trip, was relaxing in every availableseat in the airport lobby.
A. the
B. very
C. was relaxing
D. available
If we hadmore time last week, we would certainlyhave finished the project on time.
A. had
B. certainly
C. the
D. on time
Sleeping, resting, and to drink fruit juice are the best ways to care for a cold.
A. sleeping
B. to drink
C. juice
D. best ways
Despite the time of the year, yesterday’s temperature was enough hot to turn on the air conditioning
A. despite
B. yesterday’s
C. enough hot
D. to turn on
This concert is more worse than I expected it to be
A. this
B. is
C. more worse
D. to be
As I was driving south I could see that the old road was rebuilding
A. driving
B. see
C. that
D. was rebuilding
By measuring the color of a star, astronomers can tell how hot is it.
A. measuring
B. the
C. how
D. is it
The next host for the SEA Games is Laos. It is Laos’ the first time as the hostfor the biannual- games
A. the next
B. it is
C. the first
D. the host
After teaching English in Vietnam for ten years, Nicolas decided to buy a house and spending the rest of his life there
A. teaching
B. to buy
C. spending
D. rest of his
Althoughit wasthe first timeVietnam hostedsoa big sports event, theGames were a great success.
A. although
B. the first time
C. so
D. were
Do not start a bookunlessyou can seefromthe first few pages thatit is oneyou caneasyread and understand.
A. unless
B. from
C. it is one
D. easy
One of the most importantmeasuresto be taken to promote thedevelopof acountry is to constantly carry out economic reforms.
A. measures
B. develop
C. constantly
D. carry out
For most of their history, especially since the 1860’s New York City has been undergoing major population changes
A. their
B. especially
C. the 1860’s
D. has been undergoing
If the maid comes today, please have her washed all ofmy shirts
A. if
B. comes
C. washed
D. all of
Many young people lack skills, good education, and financial to settle in the urbanareas where many jobs are found.
A. lack
B. financial
C. urbanareas
D. are found
I like lyingon the beach, so I always spend my holiday to sunbathe
A. lyinh
B. on the beach
C. always
D. to sunbathe
We do not know of how the general employment situation is likely to develop in the future.
A. do not
B. of how
C. employment situation
D. likely to develop
A lot of discoveries have made in the fields of chemistry and physics.
A. a lot of
B. have made
C. in
D. fields of
It would be much better if everyone were charge for the amount of rubbish one produced.
A. much better
B. were
C. amount
D. one
Finished her household chores, Mary decided to do some shopping
A. finished
B. household chores
C. to do
D. shopping
Not long after Galileo’s time, Sir Isaac Newton invented another kind of telescope which he used mirrors instead of lenses.
A. not long after
B. another kind of
C. which he used
D. intead
What I love most about the book that was the close-knit friendship of the three friends.
A. What
B. about
C. that was
D.close-knit friendship
However well my sister made at school, she never seems to be satisfied with the results.
A. However
B. made
C. to be satisfied
D. the results
Some studies show that young babies prefer the smell of milk to those of other liquids.
A. young babies
B. smell
C. smell
D. other liquids
The Earth is the only planet with a large number of oxygen in its atmosphere.
A. the
B. a large number
C. oxygen
D. its
Robert Frost was not well known as a poet until he reached the forties.
A. as
B. a poet
C. reached
D. the
A five-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped criminals.
A. a
B. dollars
C. offered
D. for the cature of
She is among the few who wants to quit smoking instead of cutting down.
A. among
B. wants
C. smoking
D. cutting down
We felt asleep at the meeting because the speaker had such a monotonous voice.
A. felt
B. asleep
C. because
D.such a monotonous
The development of transistors made possible it to reduce the size of many electronic devices.
A. development of
B. possible it
C. of many
D. electronic devices
During the Middle Ages, handwriting notices kept groups of nobles informed of important events.
A. During
B. handwriting
C. kept
D. informed of
Those who had already purchased tickets were instructed to go to gate first immediately.
A. Those
B.had already purchased
C. first
D. immediately
The woman of whom the red car is parked in front of the bank is a famous pop star.
A. of whom the
B. parked
C. in front of the bank
D. famous pop star
Being that he was a good swimmer, John managed to rescue the child.
A. that he was
B. swimmer
C. rescue
D. child
Each of the beautiful cars in the shop was quickly sold to their owner.
A. Each of
B. cars
C. quickly
D. their
In my judgement, I think Hem is the best physicist among the scientists of the SEA region.
A. I think
B. the best
C. among
D. the SEA region
Many people have found the monotonous buzzing of the vuvuzela in the 2010-World-Cup matches so annoyed.
A. Many
B. monotonous
C. 2010-World-Cup
D. so annoyed
Life insurance, before available only to young, healthy persons, can now be obtained for old people and even for pets.
A. before
B. only to
C. be
D. even
Even though the extremely bad weather in the mountains, the climbers decided not to cancel their climb .
A. Even though
B. extremely
C. not to cancel
D. climb
Bill was about average in performance in comparison with other students in his class.
A. about average
B. in
C. with other students
D. his
When I got home, Irene was lying in bed thinking about what a wonderful time she’s had.
A. got
B. was lying
C. thinking
D. she’s had
I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year.
A. the fresh
B. green trees
C. which
D. vacation
In the early 1900's, Pennsylvania's industries grew rapidly, a growth sometimes accompanied by disputes labor .
A. industries
B. growth sometimes
C. accompanied
D. disputes labor
Some people often say that using cars is not as convenient than using motorbikes.
A. often say
B. using cars
C. than
D. using motorbikes
These exercises look easy, but they are very relatively difficult for us.
A. These exercises
B. easy
C. very relatively
D. for
It was not until the end of prehistoric times that the first wheeled vehicles appearing .
A. until the end
B. prehistoric
C. the first
D. appearing
As the old one, this new copier can perform its functions in half the time.
A. As
B. can perform
C. its functions
D. in half the time
Our astronauts chosen for fly spacecraft were selected from military test pilots.
A. chosen for fly
B. spacecraft
C. were
D. pilots
Looking from afar, the village resembles a small green spot dotted with tiny fireballs.
A. Looking
B. resembles
C. green spot
D. with
There wasa very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Italy.
A. There was
B. a
C. on
D. about
In spite ofthe heavy rain, all we enjoyed the excursion
A. In spite of
B. heavy
C. all we
D. excursion
A dolphin can communicate with other by making distinctive sounds.
A. communicate
B. other
C. making
D. sounds
Opened the letter from her boyfriend, she feltextremely excited.
A. Opened
B. from
C. felt
D. excited
The office furniture that was ordered last month have just arrived, but we‟re not sure whether the manager will like it.
A. was ordered
B. have just arrived
C. whether
D. will like
The first nationalknown male singers ofpopular music appeared
during the 1920s.
A. The
B. national
C. of
D. appeared
Dreaming, like all other mental processes, it is a product of the brainand its activity.
A. like all
B. it is
C. of the brain
D. its activity
Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments.
A. hardly never
B. an
C. to play
D. in
Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are explaining children the rules of the game.
A. Both
B. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
C. are
D. children the rules of the game
Were it not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile
A. This job is not rewarding at all.
B. This job offers a poor salary.
C. Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile.
D. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement
A. The two sides had no time to reach an agreement.
B. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement
C. If the two sides had had time, they would have reached an agreement
D. The two sides never look like each other
No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed.
A. Fred tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded.
B. However hard Fred tried, he couldn’t start the car.
C. It’s hard for Fred to start the car because he never succeeded.
D. Fred tried hard to start the car, and with success.
The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers
A. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
C. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
D. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.
No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled the original.
A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
B. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily.
C. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t genuine.
D. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one.
"Leave my house now or I'll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house
B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house
C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house
He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months before.
B. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
C. He hasn't had his eyes tested for ten
D. He didn't have any test on his eyes from ten months.
"You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary.
A. John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B. John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
D. John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report.
Ben made all attempts to carry out the project. Finally, he completed it with satisfactory result
A. But for his attempts, the project could not have been completed with satisfactory result
B. If he had not attempted to carry out the project, it wouldn’t have been completed
C. His attempts made the project complete
D. He did not make any attempt because he knew that the project could never be completed
We should quickly find the solution to the problem. Otherwise, its impact on those concerned will increase
A. If we can solve this problem soon, we’ll lower the impact on all of our concerns
B. By the time we solve this problem, the impact on those concerned will have been lowered
C. If all those concerned lower their impact, the problem will be better solved
D. The sooner we find the solution to the problem, the lower the impact it has on those concerned
"I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Tom said to Janet.
A. Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
B. Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week.
C. Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week.
D. Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week.
"Why don’t we go out for dinner?” said Mary.
A. Mary suggested a dinner out.
B. Mary requested a dinner out.
C. Mary ordered a dinner out.
D. Mary demanded a dinner out.
We've run out of tea.
A. We didn’t have any tea.
B. We have to run out to buy some tea.
C. There's not much more tea left
D. There's no tea left.
The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned.
A. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon.
B. It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon.
C. If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned.
D. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
My friend told me, “If I were you, I would not smoke so much.”
A. My friend prohibited me from smoking so much.
B. My friend warned me against smoking so much.
C. My friend advised me not to smoke so much.
D. My friend suggested not smoking so much.
"If I were you, I would take the job," said my room-mate.
A. My room-mate was thinking about taking the job.
B. My room-mate advised me to take the job.
C. My room-mate introduced the idea of taking the job to me.
D. My room-mate insisted on taking the job for me.
"It's too stuffy in this room, isn't it?" said the guest.
A. The guest suggested that the room should be aired.
B. The guest remarked that the room should be aired.
C. The guest said that the room was too crowded.
D. The guest said that there was too much stuff in the room.
Cigarette?" he asked. "No, thanks." I said.
A. He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused.
B. He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him.
C. He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined.
D. He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once.
She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.
A. Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it.
C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
We didn’t want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.
A. Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
B. In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
C. We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money.
D. We didn’t stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend.
Were it not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile
A. This job is not rewarding at all.
B. This job offers a poor salary.
C. Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile.
D. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement
A. The two sides had no time to reach an agreement.
B. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement
B. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement
C. If the two sides had had time, they would have reached an agreement
D. The two sides never look like each other
No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed.
A. Fred tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded.
B. However hard Fred tried, he couldn’t start the car.
C. It’s hard for Fred to start the car because he never succeeded.
D. Fred tried hard to start the car, and with success.
The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers
A. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
C. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
D. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.
No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled the original.
A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
B. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily.
C. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t genuine.
D. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one.
David drove so fast; it was very dangerous.
A. David drove so fast, which was very dangerous.
B. David drove so fast and was very dangerous.
C. David drove so fast, then was very dangerous.
D. David drove so fast that was very dangerous.
The captain to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!”
A. The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately.
B. The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately.
C. The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately.
D. The captain requested his men to abandon the ship immediately.
The critics undervalued his new book.
A. The critics rejected his new book.
B. The critics were fed up with his new book.
C. The critics had a low opinion of his new book.
D. The critics turned down his new book.
Shall I make you a coffee?” the girl said to the lady.
A. The girl wanted to make a coffee for the lady.
B. The girl offered to make a coffee for the lady.
C. The girl refused to make a coffee for the lady.
D. The girl promised to make a coffee for the lady.
No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back.
A. As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone.
B. Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back.
C. Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately.
D. She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back
Why don’t you reply to the President’s offer right now?” said Mary to her husband.
A. Mary ordered her husband to reply to the President’s offer right now.
B. Mary suggested that her husband should reply to the President’s offer without delay.
C. Mary told her husband why he didn’t reply to the President’s offer then.
D. Mary wondered why her husband didn’t reply to the President’s offer then.
She said, “John, I’ll show you round my city when you’re here.”
A. She organized a trip round her city for John.
B. She planned to show John round her city.
C. She made a trip round her city with John.
D. She promised to show John round her city.
The film didn’t come up to my expectations.
A. The film was as good as I expected.
B. I expected the film to end more abruptly.
C. The film fell short of my expectations.
D. I expected the film to be more boring.
He talked about nothing except the weather.
A. His sole topic of conversation was the weather.
B. He had nothing to say about the weather.
C. He said that he had no interest in the weather.
D. He talked about everything including the weather.
It doesn’t matter to them which film they go to.
A. Whatever films are shown, they never see.
B. They don’t care about the cost of the films they see.
C. Which film they go to matters more than the cost.
D. They don’t mind which film they go to.
I will only work extra hours if I get paid at a higher rate.
A. I will not work extra hours even if I get paid at a higher rate.
B. Unless I get paid at a higher rate, I won’t work extra hours.
C. Working extra hours means I won’t get paid at a higher rate.
D. I get paid at a higher rate because I will work extra hours.
Mr. Kha remembered to take everything except his front door key.
A. The only thing which Mr. Kha forgot was his front door key.
B. Mr. Kha remembered to take everything including his front door key.
C. The only thing that Mr. Kha remembered was his front door key.
D. Except his front door key, Mr. Kha forgot everything.
Mrs. Gibson expressed her thanks for all the help she’d received.
A. Mrs. Gibson stated that she was happy for all the help she’d received.
B. Mrs. Gibson expressed she was surprised at all the help she’d received.
C. Mrs. Gibson reported she was amused at all the help she’d received.
D. Mrs. Gibson said that she was grateful for all the help she’d received.
They finished one project. They started working on the next.
A. Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next.
B. Only if they had finished one project did they start working on the next.
C. Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next.
D. Not until did they start working on the next project then they finished one.
The proposal seemed like a good idea. The manager refused it.
A. The manager refused the proposal though it seemed like a good idea.
B. Since the proposal seemed like a good idea, the manager refused it.
C. The manager didn’t like to proposal because it didn’t seem a good idea.
D. The proposal didn’t seem like a good idea, so the manager didn’t accept it.
I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A. John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
B. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
C. John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
D. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
“Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?” said Jim.
A. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
B. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
C. Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
D. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
B. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
C. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
D. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
B. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
C. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
D. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson.
A. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
B. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
C. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
D. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
If they had arrived a moment later, they would have missed the start of the film.
A. They arrived just in time for the start of the film.
B. They missed the start of the film because they arrived late.
C. They didn’t arrive early enough for the start of the film.
D. They wouldn’t have missed the start of the film if they had arrived earlier.
Thanh suggested going to the park the following Sunday.
A. “Why don’t we go to for the park next Sunday?” Thanh said.
B. “Shall I go to the park next Sunday?” Thanh said.
C. “Let us go to the park next Sunday?” Thanh said.
D. “How about going to the park next Sunday?” Thanh said.
The firemen had to break the door down.
A. The firemen shouldn’t have broken the door down.
B. It was necessary for the firemen to break the door down.
C. Breaking the door down required the help of the firemen.
D. It was against the law that the firemen broke the door down.
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors.
A. Even though the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors.
B. It never occurs to us that we could discover some errors in the figures unexpectedly.
C. Although we thought the figures were correct, we have now discovered some errors.
D. Due to some errors we have discovered in the figures, we think they are incorrect.
The students presented a strong argument at the meeting. They represented their classes.
A. The students, representing their classes, presented a strong argument at the meeting.
B. The students, presenting a strong argument at the meeting, represented their classes.
C. The students represented their classes as they presented a strong argument at the meeting.
D. The students represented by their classes presented a strong argument at the meeting.
“We lost the last game because of the referee”, said the team captain.
A. The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game.
B. The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game.
C. The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game.
D. The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game.
For a cold, doctors often recommend that you rest and drink lots of fluids
A. The doctors recommend that you have cold soft drinks.
B. Doctors would rather give advice about colds than about fluids
C. Rest and liquids are frequently advised for treatment of colds.
D. You were told to come in out of the cold and rest.
You shouldn’t sit up until you feel better.” the doctor said to me.
A. The doctor ordered me to sit up if I wanted to feel better
B. The doctor advised me not to sit up until I feel better.
C. The doctor told me that if I wanted to feel better, I should sit up.
D. The doctor suggested I should sit up until I feel better.
I didn’t know that you were at home. I didn’t drop in.
A. I didn’t know you were at home although I didn’t drop in.
B. Not knowing that you were at home, I didn’t drop in.
C. If I knew that you were at home, I would drop in.
D. Not knowing that you were at home, but I still dropped in.
We spray pesticides and fertilizers on our crops. Some pesticides and fertilizers are found dangerous.
A. We spray pesticides and fertilizers, which are found dangerous, on our crops.
B. The pesticides and fertilizers we spray on our crops are to be found dangerous.
C. We spray pesticides and fertilizers on our crops, which is found dangerous.
D. Some of the pesticides and fertilizers we spray on our crops are found dangerous.
My cousin shows a desire to put aside the status of the school child.
A. The status of the school child makes my cousin happy
B. My cousin is determined to put up with the other school children.
C. My cousin decides to play down the status of the school child
D. My cousin doesn’t want to be a school child any more
It appears that the harvest workers think they were maltreated.
A. The harvest workers seem to think they were maltreated
B. The harvest workers claim to have been maltreated.
C. It is thought that the harvest workers were maltreated.
D. It appears that the harvest workers think of being maltreated
A simplified edition is easier to read than the original: it’s shorter
A. A simplified edition which is shorter than the original is easier to read.
B. A simplified edition, which is shorter than the original, is easier to read
C. The original, which is shorter, is easier to read than a simplified edition
D. The original is longer than a simplified edition, and it is difficult to read
The flood may rise higher. We have to move upstairs.
A. We’ll have to move upstairs soon if the flood rises any higher
B. Unless the flood rises any higher we won’t have to move upstairs
C. If we don’t move upstairs, the flood may rise higher
D. We have to move upstairs in case the flood rises any higher
People live together in one place. They form a community.
A. When people form a community, they live together in one place
B. In order to live together in one place, people form a community
C. People form a community when living together in one place
D. Forming a community, people live together in one place
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. production
B. propaganda
C. promotion
D. proceed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. express
B. exciting
C. expensive
D. exhibition
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. fossil
B. session
C. discuss
D. progress
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. talked
B. naked
C. liked
D. asked
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. moment
B. monument
C. slogan
D. quotient
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. bother
B. worthy
C. weather
D. wealthy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. decreased
B. composed
C. knocked
D. fixed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. comprise
B. communicate
C. company
D. compete
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. coach
B. goat
C. toad
D. broad
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. laughs
B. mouths
C. slopes
D. presidents
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. exhaust
B. exam
C. exact
D. excellent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. command
B. community
C. complete
D. common
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. approached
B. enforced
C. composed
D. embraced
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. sculpture
B. result
C. justice
D. figure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. derived
B. required
C. blamed
D. coughed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. islander
B. alive
C. vacancy
D. habitat
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. enjoyed
B. ironed
C. picked
D. serve
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. stone
B. top
C. pocket
D. modern
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. finished
B. promised
C. escaped
D. followed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. gossip
B. gentle
C. gamble
D. garage
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. promised
B. conserved
C. destroyed
D. proposed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. champagne
B. chaos
C. scheme
D. chemist
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. daunt
B. astronaut
C. vaulting
D. aunt
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. clear
B. treasure
C. spread
D. dread
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. about
B. shout
C. wounded
D. count
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. houses
B. brushes
C. hates
D. places
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. none
B. dozen
C. youngster
D. home
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. derived
B. faced
C. inclined
D. hired
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. major
B. native
C. sailor
D. applicant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. circles
B. symptoms
C. areas
D. complaints
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. crucial
B. partial
C. material
D. financial
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. land
B. sandy
C. many
D. candy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. visits
B. destroys
C. believes
D. depends
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. floor
B. door
C. noodle
D. board
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. opponent
B. compose
C. podium
D. advocate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. competitor
B. illegal
C. epidemic
D. education
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. approached
B. sacrificed
C. unwrapped
D. obliged
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. private
B. marriage
C. romantic
D. attract
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. towed
B. towel
C. vowel
D. crowded
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. ocean
B. commercial
C. necessary
D. technician
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. matched
B. worked
C. cleaned
D. stepped
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. digestion
B. suggestion
C. question
D. perfection
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. change
B. champagne
C. channel
D. choice
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. cities
B. areas
C. envelops
D. days
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. buttons
B. books
C. begs
D. cans
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. family
B. famine
C. famous
D. fabricate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. suggest
B. survive
C. support
D. summer
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. extended
B. skipped
C. looked
D. watched
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. expands
B. installs
C. swallows
D. rejects
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. purpose
B. compose
C. suppose
D. propose
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. area
B. arrange
C. arrive
D. arise
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. reduced
B. caused
C. damaged
D. preserved
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. kites
B. hopes
C. balls
D. kicks
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. hire
B. hour
C. hair
D. hi
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. hear
B. pear
C. clear
D. near
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. attacked
B. stopped
C. decided
D. searched
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. smooth
B. sunbath
C. youth
D. cloth
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. rough
B. touchy
C. southern
D. coup
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. pedal
B. petrol
C. pretty
D. petty
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. around
B. south
C. souvenir
D. thousand
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. custom
B. cushion
C. mushroom
D. culture
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. presses
B. precedes
C. judges
D. catches
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. eventually
B. shore
C. proficient
D. assure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. begged
B. dogged
C. buttoned
D. blamed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. possesses
B. brushes
C. watches
D. indicates
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. passionate
B. pessimism
C. assessment
D. passages
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. preparation
B. susceptible
C. experiment
D. genetically
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. hesitate
B. excessive
C. saturate
D. restrict
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. geographical
B. economics
C. compulsory
D. education
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. comfortable
B. excellent
C. communicate
D. confident
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. catastrophic
B. preservation
C. fertilize
D. electronic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. participant
B. individual
C. publicity
D. competitive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. rhetoric
B. dynamic
C. climatic
D. phonetic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. medieval
B. malarial
C. mediocre
D. magnificent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. courteous
B. decent
C. attract
D. signal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. attitude
B. summary
C. partnership
D. terrific
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. reduce
B. impress
C. technique
D. finish
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. enthusiast
B. preferential
C. participant
D. particular
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. document
B. development
C. improvement
D. environment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. comfortable
B. dynasty
C. literature
D. engineering
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. commerce
B. reserve
C. burden
D. comment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. accomplish
B. embarrass
C. interpret
D. volunteer
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. substantial
B. applicant
C. terrorist
D. industry
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. stagnant
B. tableland
C. survive
D. swallow
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. return
B. market
C. process
D. office
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. abandon
B. benefit
C. constitute
D. dialect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. solidarity
B. effectively
C. documentary
D. dedication
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. emerge
B. organic
C. belief
D. medium
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. energetic
B. epidemic
C. initiative
D. economic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. expert
B. mature
C. channel
D. secret
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. leftover
B. conical
C. sacrifice
D. supportive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. swallow
B. confide
C. maintain
D. install
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. danger
B. invite
C. enact
D. enjoy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. available
B. depression
C. education
D. majority
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. employ
B. immune
C. powder
D. evoke
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. competent
B. computer
C. compliance
D. commute
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. author
B. electronics
C. exercise
D. candidate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. maintain
B. disturb
C. offer
D. announcement
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. familiar
B. impatient
C. uncertain
D. arrogant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. disappear
B. arrangement
C. opponent
D. contractual
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. quality
B. solution
C. compliment
D. energy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. angry
B. complete
C. polite
D. secure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. critical
B. solution
C. perform
D. reaction
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. alteration
B. observe
C. achievement
D. specific
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. suburb
B. support
C. prefer
D. canoe
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. attitude
B. instinctive
C. continent
D. applicant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. invention
B. obstacle
C. discover
D. bacteria
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. continental
B. alternative
C. revolution
D. explanation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. ability
B. sympathetic
C. political
D. significant
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. postpone
B. specialize
C. purpose
D. summarize
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. ornamental
B. computer
C. courageous
D. industrial
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. identity
B. modernize
C. impressive
D. emotion
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. instruction
B. intelligent
C. comprehend
D. inflation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. reveal
B. offer
C. provide
D. collapse
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. dramatic
B. entertain
C. employee
D. musician
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A. occur
B. prefer
C. apply
D. surface
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A. compulsory
B. certificate
C. category
D. accompany
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. decent
B. secure
C. maintain
D. confide
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. household
B. concern
C. garbage
D. conflict
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. confidence
B. maximum
C. applicant
D. computer
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. answer
B. destroy
C. allow
D. complain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. twenty
B. reporter
C. notebook
D. poverty
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. individual
B. reputation
C. experience
D. scientific
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. improve
B. possible
C. comfortable
D. realize
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
A. technique
B. gazelle
C. canal
D. compass
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
A. informative
B. preservative
C. mandatory
D. compulsory
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
A. postpone
B. product
C. postcard
D. purpose
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
A. economics
B. material
C. unpopular
D. delicious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
A. notify
B. advocate
C. influence
D. interfere
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
A. royal
B. unique
C. remote
D. extreme
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
A. compile
B. compose
C. compete
D. complex
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
A. expectation
B. opportunity
C. temperament
D. decoration
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
A. celebrate
B. occupy
C. festivity
D. atmosphere
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
A. approximately
B. considerable
C. environmental
D. conservation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
A. certainly
B. marvelous
C. counseling
D. persuasive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
A. represent
B. systematic
C. detrimental
D. fulfillment
Mark letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and fanners are having trouble.
A. abundant
B. adequate
C. unsatisfactory
D. dominant
We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime. We do not think that he did it.
A. crimeless
B. skillful
C. clean
D. guilty
Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.
A. easy to find
B. difficult to access
C. unlikely to happen
D. impossible to reach
We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment
B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something
D. as long as expected
He is over the moon about his examination result.
A. stressed
B. very sad
C. very happy
D. satisfied
The only means of access to the station is through a dark subway.
A. arrival
B. admission
C. outlet
D. output
Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. hostile
B. inapplicable
C. futile
D. amicable
My first impression of her was her impassive face
A. respectful
B. emotional
C. solid
D. fractious
The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.
A. privately
B. safely
C. publicly
D. dangerously
She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends went she went abroad to study.
A. made room for
B. put in charge of
C. got in touch of
D. lost control of
School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended
B. optional
C. obligatory
D. required
Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. cover
B. conserve
C. presume
D. reveal
The police have concluded tentatively that the explosion was caused by a bom
A. differently
B. hesitantly
C. certainly
D. temporarily
The palace was badly damaged by fire, but was eventually restored to its original spiendor.
A. refurbished
B. devastated
C. strengthened
D. renovated
The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.
A. inhale
B. move in
C. enter
D. breathe in
The soldier was demoted for improper behavior.
A. promoted
B. lowered
C. resigned
D. let off
The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive
B. complicate
C. simple and easy to use
D. difficult to operate
His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.
A. contradicted
B. compatible
C. enhanced
D. incorporated
The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. happiness
B. loss
C. sadness
D. pain and sorrow
They are launching a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues.
A. encourage
B. publicize
C. hinder
D. strengthen
The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. from time to time
B. time after time
C. again and again
D. very slowly
Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.
A. containing too many technical details
B. very similar
C. completely different
D. very complicated
My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at restaurant, and always try to find the best price.
A. to spend money too easily
B. to not like spending money
C. to not know the value of money
D. to save as much money as possible
We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday the next day.
A. relaxed and comfortable
B. at ease and refreshed
C. upset and disappointed
D. sad and depressed
On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed.
A. In fact
B. In particular
C. At once
D. In general
It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.
A. wise
B. generous
C. modest
D. arrogant
The loss of his journals had cuased him even more sorrow than his retirement form the military six years earlier.
A. grief
B. joy
C. comfort
D. sympathy
As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand.
A. indirectly
B. directly
C. easily
D. slowly
As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand.
A. indirectly
B. directly
C. easily
D. slowly
If we use robots instead of humans, many people may be out of work
A. employed
B. jobless
C. unemployed
D. unemployed
This speedy and secure service of transferring money can be useful.
A. slow
B. rapid
C. careful
D. hurried
Our well- trained staff are always courteous to customers.
A. helpful
B. friendly
C. rude
D. polite
I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate students’ progress.
A. stop
B. extinguish
C. continue
D. organize
At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements.
A. provided evidence for
B. got information from
C. borrowed color from
D. gave no proof of
This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
A. superficial
B. indifferent
C. casual
D. inadequate
James could not tell his parents about his many animal friends in the forest and the exciting things that he saw, but he found another way to express himself.
A. speak with voice
B. keep silent
C. write his thoughts
D. communicate
Marco Polo’s account of his travels has been invaluable to historians.
A. valuable
B. important
C. worthless
D. priceless
Satish’s point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.
A. healthy
B. smooth
C. inadequate
D. respectful
The mountainous region of the country is thinly populated. It has only 300 inhabitants.
A. sparsely
B. greatly
C. densely
D. largely
Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
A. get into trouble
B. stay safe
C. fall into disuse
D. remain calm
In some societies, language is associated with social class and education. People judge one’s level in society by the kind of language used.
A. connected with
B. not allowed by
C. separated from
D. dissimilar to
There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.
A. epidemic
B. drought
C. famine
D. flood
Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.
A. defeat
B. nourish
C. help
D. treat
Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.
A. favorable
B. bad
C. comfortable
D. severe
If one fails to achieve a goal, his or her efforts are fruitless.
A. profitable
B. futile
C. purposeful
D. useless
Hazardous waste is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.
A. vivid
B. risky
C. dangerous
D. secure
He revealed his intentions of leaving the company to the manager during the office dinner party.
A. disclosed
B. concealed
C. misled
D. influenced
Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man wore jeans and a T-shirt; he was later identified as a high school teacher.
A. unsophisticatedly
B. decently
C. gaudily
D. gracefully
The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
A. was dismissed
B. was acclaimed
C. was criticized
D. was penalized
Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer.
A. support
B. oppose
C. annul
D. convict
What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,’ said the government official to the reporter.
A. already official
B. beside the point
C. not popular
D. not recorded
These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A. publicly said
B. openly criticized
C. publicly supported
D. strongly condemned
The presentation by Dr. Dineen was self-explanatory.
A. bright
B. discouraging
C. confusing
D. enlightening
She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata and had the audience on their feet.
A. unqualified
B. imperfect
C. suspicious
D. negative
I didn't take a deliberate decision to lose weight. It just happened.
A. calculated
B. planned
C. accidental
D. intentional
The position fell vacant when Rodman was promoted.
A. bright
B. obscure
C. worthless
D. occupied
The device is very sophisticated and should only be operated by someone who is familiar with it.
A. crude
B. advanced
C. makeshift
D. archaic
Relations between the two countries have improved considerably in the last few years.
A. abolis
B. demolish
C. diminish
D. deteriorated
In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake
B. refill
C. repeat
D. empty
Friendship changed to antipathy when the settlers took the Indian’s land.
A. hostility
B. amity
C. hatred
D. fright
If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed immediately.
A. coincidentally
B. deliberately
C. instinctively
D. accidentally
Wendy is on the horns of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her friends or to stay at home with her family.
A. unwilling to make a decision
B. able to make a choice
C. eager to make a plan
D. unready to make up her mind
One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other
A. supportive
B. tired
C. intolerant
D. unawar
My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. ill-educated
B. qualified
C. unskilled
D. unimpaired
If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
A. free
B. confident
C. occupied
D. reluctant
The problem is due to discipline, or, more precisely, the lack of discipline, in school.
A. informally
B. flexible
C. casually
D. wrongly
Golf wear has become a very lucrative business for both the manufacturers and golf stars.
A. unprofitable
B. impoverished
C. inexpensive
D. unfavorable
Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the veracity of the facts until you have confirmed them else where.
A. inexactness
B. falsehoodness
C. unaccuracy
D. unfairness
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the under lined word in each of the following questions
She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor
B. broke
C. wealth
D. kind
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. relaxed
B. comfortable
C. possessive
D. busy
Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A. question
B. violate
C. disregard
D. follow
A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for the underprivileged in the remote areas of the country.
A. rich citizens
B. active members
C. poor inhabitants
D. enthusiastic people
Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area.
A. durable
B. ongoing
C. temporary
D. enduring
Before you begin the exam paper, always read the instructions carefully.
A. orders
B. answers
C. rules
D. direction
Computer models help to determine whether a particular area is likely to flood.
A. make up
B. take over
C. put up
D. find out
Let’s wait for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. enter
B. arrive
C. visit
D. return
At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on his mind.
A. Never
B. Always
C. Hardly
D. Sometimes
We went away on holiday last week, but in rained day in day out.
A. every other day
B. every single day
C. every second day
D. every two days
Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day.
B. every other day.
C. every two days.
D. every second day.
The government has passed laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade.
A. enforced
B. enabled
C. ensured
D. enacted
He was attentive as Betsy and I talked about our charity concert to help the victims of the recent floods.
A. perceptive
B. indifferent
C. interested
D. negligent
My father hit the roof when he found that I'd damaged the car.
A. was over the moon
B. burst with anger
C. went with the flow
D. kept his shirt on
A US man with a large online following in Vietnam has caused widespread anger, and faces possible criminal charges, over a Facebook post thought to have insulted a military hero.
A. embarrassed
B. offended
C. confused
D. depressed
Jack persisted in attempting to convince his employers to use more technology and fewer people.
A. endured
B. remained
C. repeated
D. insisted
The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.
A. disgusted
B. puzzled
C. angry
D. upset
The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. terminate
B. prevented
C. enhanced
D. incorporated
After many years of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader.
A. offering
B. deciding
C. requesting
D. trying
My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful
B. perfect
C. modest
D. famous
Exemplification is always necessary when you are addressing a younger audience.
A. illustration
B. variation
C. simplification
D. exaggeration
When heated to temperatures above 1250 degrees Centigrade, clay fuses and becomes pottery or stoneware.
A. melts together
B. steams up
C. breaks down
D. burns off
The restaurant entices more and more customers with its cozy interior and special daily events.
A. attract
B. free
C. refuse
D. convince
My head teacher has grave doubts as to whether I would pass my university entrance examination. I myself feel so worried.
A. personal
B. serious
C. private
D. specific
You may note down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job.
A. put down
B. hold down
C. draw down
D. jot down
Many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
A. escalated
B. erased
C. threatened
D. eradicated
I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Tom!
A. considerably
B. thoroughly
C. altogether
D. specifically
The washing machine I have just bought is very simple to use.
A. boring
B. interesting
C. easy
D. difficult
No vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons is allowed on this bridge, according to traffic signs placed at both ends of the structure
A. corruption
B. construction
C. connection
D. confusion
The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. comparatively
B. absolutely
C. relevantly
D. almost
When the protestor entered the meeting clad only in a beach tower, the audience was dumbfounded.
A. speechless
B. excited
C. content
D. applauding
She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict
B. outspoken
C. tactful
D. firm
The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water.
A. imagination
B. bone
C. leash
D. image
The way the care-taker treated those little children was deplorable. She must be punished for what she did.
A. respectable
B. unacceptable
C. mischievous
D. satisfactory
My parent’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dreams.
A. influence
B. discourage
C. reassure
D. inspire
Pitchforks were once carved entirely from wood, but today the have steel tines and wooden handle.
A. in the meantime
B. in one area
C. formerly
D. sometimes
Her style of dress accentuated her extreme slenderness.
A. betrayed
B. emphasized
C. revealed
D. disfigured
She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it.
A. permitted it
B. accepted it without investigation
C. objected to it
D. looked it over
Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2016 for his resolute efforts to bring the country’s more than 50-year-long civil war to an end.
A. determined
B. sure
C. original
D. certain
The experimented vaccine seems to have both desirable and detrimental effects on the subject’s immune system.
A. beneficial
B. neutral
C. needy
D. harmful
The fact that space exploration has increased dramatically in the past thirty years indicates that we are very eager to learn all we can about our solar system
A. seriously
B. gradually
C. significantly
D. doubtfully
It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship each year.
A. have the right to refuse
B. are given the right to
C. are refused the right to
D. have the obligation to
The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favorite films.
A. economics
B. businesses
C. contests
D. advertisements
Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.
A. remains for good
B. is still in good condition
C. stands in life
D. remains in effect
The expression “out of the frying pan and into the fire” means to go from one dilemma to a worse one.
A. situation
B. predicament
C. solution
D. embarrassment
The maintenance of these old castles must cost a lot of money.
A. building
B. foundation
C. destruction
D. preservation
People in the mountainous areas are still in the habit of destroying forests for cultivation.
A. planting
B. farming
C. industry
D. wood
When posed with a complicated mathematical equation, some students seek the assistance of a teacher.
A. spaced
B. informed
C. solved
D. presented
At the advent of his speech, he told a joke but the audience failed to laugh.
A. end
B. commencement
C. creation
D. climax
As orders are becoming more and more, we’ve been rushed off our feet all week.
A. very angry
B. very busy
C. very worried
D. very happy
The atomic bomb annihilated the whole city, so nothing was left standing.
A. disturbed
B. constructed
C. converted
D. destroyed
Important features of dehydrated foods are their lightness in weight and their compactness.
A. organic
B. dried
C. frozen
D. healthy
Many people criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of some high-ranked officials.
A. debauched
B. immoral
C. showy
D. extravagant
I am gripped with a fever whenever a new year is coming.
A. I feel disappointed
B. I am excited
C. I get upset
D. I have got a temperature
It was relatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.
A. nearly
B. essentially
C. comparatively
D. approximately
When the police arrived the thieves took to flight leaving all the stolen things behinD.
A. did away
B. climbed on
C. took away
D. ran away
Please, you are so nervous, do try to contain your anger.
A. hold back
B. consult
C. consume
D. contact
The appeal was rejected by the committee, despite the fact that it had been signed by over 5,000 people.
A. application
B. petition
C. permit
D. form
The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot
B. hyperactive
C. melancholy
D. lively and in high spirits
Talking about your feeling can help you get clear about what you feel.
A. control
B. banish
C. get rid of
D. figure out
The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an attempt to reduce the number of road accidents.
A. to try to
B. to aim to
C. to intend to
D. to plan to
Many organizations have been involved in drawing up the report on environmental campaigns.
A. concerned about
B. confined in
C. enquired about
D. engaged in
His girlfriend’s behavior at the party was unacceptable, which made everyone there shocked.
A. out of practice
B. out of line
C. out of the habit
D. out of sight
American children customarily go trick-or-treating on Halloween.
A. inevitably
B. happily
C. traditionally
D. readily
At every faculty meeting, Ms. Volatie always manages to put her foot in her mouth.
A. move rapidly
B. trip over her big feet
C. fall asleep
D. say the wrong thing
The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.
A. releasing
B. increasing
C. decreasing
D. keeping
Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
A. in absolute health
B. in good health
C. in clear health
D. in extreme health
When two people get married, it is with the assumption that their feelings for each other are immutable and will never alter.
A. constantly
B. alterable
C. unchangeable
D. everlasting
That the genetic differences make one race superior to another is nothing but a tall story.
A. cynical
B. unbelievable
C. untrue
D. exaggeration
It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb.
A. They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship
B. The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb
C. It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb
D. The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb
Nick always forgets his wife’s birthday.
A. At no time Nick remembers his wife's birthday.
B. Nick never remembers his wife’s birthday.
C. Nick sometimes remembers his wife's birthday.
D. Nick remembers his wife’s birthday all the time.
If you practise harder, you will have better results.
A. The harder you practise, the best results vou will have.
B. The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have.
C. The hardest you practise, the most results vou will have
D. The harder you practise, the better results vou will have.
Linda lives in a house. The house is opposite my house.
A. Linda lives in a house where is opposite my house.
B. Linda lives in a house which is opposite my house.
C. Linda lives in a house who is opposite my house.
D. Linda lives in a house and which is opposite my house.
He turned the radio on at 7.30. He was still listening to it when his mother came home at 9.00
A. He has been listening to the radio at 7.30.
B. He had been listening to the radio since 7.30.
C. He has been listening to the radio after 7.30.
D. He had been listening to the radio by 7.30.
No one has seen Linda since the day of the party
A. Linda has not been seen since the day of the part
B. Linda is nowhere to be seen at the party
C. The party is going on without Linda
D. No one has seen Linda for ages
He talked about nothing except the weather
A. He talked about everything including weather
B. His sole topic of conversation was the weather
C. He had nothing to say about the weather
D. He said he had no interest in the weather
He doesn’t study hard, so he can fail the exam
A. If he studies hard, he won’t fail the exam
B. If he didn’t study hard, he wouldn’t fail the exam
C. It he studied hard, he wouldn’t fail the exam
D. If he hadn’t studied hard, he wouldn’t have failed the exam
The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.
A. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.
B. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.
C. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.
D. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.
The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
D. The plan is impractical as it is ingenious.
However old and worn his clothes were, they looked clean and of good quality.
A. His clothes looked clean and of good quality because they were old and worn.
B. His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality.
C. He was fond of wearing such old and worn clothes because they were of good quality.
D. No matter what good quality his clothes had, they looked old and worn.
She usually spends one hour driving to work every day.
A. She usually works one hour every day.
B. It usually takes her one hour to drive to work every day.
C. She usually goes to work by car once a day.
D. It usually takes her one hour to work on her car every day.
I thought I shouldn’t have stayed at home yesterday.
A. I regretted staying at home yesterday.
B. I regretted for staying at home yesterday.
C. 1 regret for staying at home yesterday.
D. I regret to stay at home yesterday.
People should not throw rubbish in the park. People should not cut down the trees in the park.
A. People should either throw rubbish in the park or cut down the trees in the park.
B. People should neither throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
C. People should either throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
D. People should neither throw rubbish or cut down the trees in the park
Most of the classmates couldn’t come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn’t come.
B. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn’t come.
C. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn’t come.
D. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn’t come.
They believe a single gunman carried out the attack.
A. The attack’s is believed to have carried out a single gunman
B. A single gunman is believed to have carried out the attack
C. It is believed to be carried out the attack by a single gunman.
D. it is believed that the attack has been carried out by a single gunman.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t do the homework.” said the boy.
A. The boy admitted not doing the homework.
B. The boy said that he was sorry and he wouldn’t do the homework.
C. The boy denied not doing the homework.
D. The boy refused to do the homework.
You can stay in the flat for free as long as you pay the bills.
A. Whether you pay the bills or stay in the flat, it is tree.
B. Without the bills paid, you can stay in the free tlat.
C. Unless the Hat is free of bills, you cannot stay in it.
D. Provided you pay the bills, you can stay in the tlat for free.
I strongly disapproved of your behavior. However, I will help you this time.
A. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
B. Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
C. Because of your behavior, I will help you this time.
D. Although I strongly disapproved of your behavior, but I will help you this time.
He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
The review overvalued his latest film.
A. The review overvalued his latest film.
B. The review turned down his latest film.
C. The review rejected his latest film.
D. The review gave his latest film a moderate appreciation.
They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them.
A. So fierce was their dog that nobody would visit them.
B. Their dog was fierce enough for anybody to visit them.
C. If their dog weren’t fierce, somebody would visit them.
D. So fierce a dog did they had that nobody would visit them.
The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday
B. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
C. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
Mary doesn’t like sports. Her brother doesn’t, either.
A. Neither Mary or her brother likes sports.
B. Either Mary or her brother likes sports.
C. Neither Mary nor her brother likes sports.
D. Both Mary and her brother like sports.
When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
B. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
C. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
It can’t be Mike who leaked the document; it might be Tom.”, said our manager.
A. Our manager blamed Tom for having leaked the document instead of Mike.
B. Our manager showed his uncertainty about who leaked the document: Mike or Tom.
C. Our manager suspected Tom of having leaked the document, not Mike.
D. Our manager made it clear that Tom was the one who leaked the document, not Mike.
He took the food eagerly because he had eaten nothing since dawn.
A. He had eaten nothing since dawn although he took the food eagerly.
B. The food was taken at dawn and he had nothing to eat then.
C. He had eaten something before but he took the food eagerly.
D. Having eaten nothing since dawn, he took the food eagerly.
The soccer teant knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Not only did the soccer team lose the match but they blamed each other as well
B. No sooner had the soccer team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the
B. No sooner had the soccer team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the
match.
D. Hardly had the soccer team known they lost the match when they started to blame each
other.
She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt. She was injured.
A. It she hadnt been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
B. It she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured.
C. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured.
D. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
I got the impression that the boys were not enjoying themselves.
A. The boys impressed me that they were not enjoying themselves.
B. The boys didn't seem to be enjoying themselves.
C. The boys seemed not to enjoying themselves.
D. It seemed to me the boys were enjoying themselves.
The children ran to the yard to see the dragon, but it was no longer there.
A. The dragon had gone by the time the children ran to the yard.
B. The dragon went by the time the children ran to the yard.
C. When the children ran to the yard, the dragon was going.
D. The dragon had gone alter the children ran to the yard.
The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
A. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped.
B. It was midnight and the noise next door stopped.
C. The noise next door stopped at midnight
D. Not until after midnight the noise next door stopped.
You’d better take the keys. Its possible I’ll come home late.
A. You’d better take the keys as I must come home late.
B. I’ll probably come home late so that you’d better take the keys.
C. If I come home late, you’d better take the keys.
D. You’d better take the keys in case I come home late.
The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot
The gate was closed to stop the children running into the road.
A. The gate was closed so the children can’t run into the road.
B. The gate is closed so that the children don’t run into the road.
C. The gate was closed so that the children couldn’t run into the road.
D. The gate is closed so that the children couldn’t to run into the road.
If it hadn’t been for the wind, the fire would never have spread so fast
A. Even without the wind, the fire would have spread just as fast.
B. It was the wind that caused the fire to spread at such a speed.
C. Had there been a wind, the fire to spread even faster.
D. The force of the wind affected the way the fire spread.
Don’t forget to hand in the report, Peter !” said Kate
A. Kate reminded Peter of handing in the report.
B. Kate said that Peter had forgotten to hand in the report.
C. Kate forgot to hand in the report to Peter.
D. Kate reminded Peter to hand in the report.
Ann jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
A. Ann jogs every morning and is very good for her health.
B. Ann jogs every morning, which is very good for her health.
C. Ann jogs every morning and then it is very good for her health.
D. Ann jogs every morning that it is very good for her health.
The student was very bright. He could solve all the math problems.
A. He was such bright student that he could solve all the math problem.
B. The student was very bright that he could solve all the math problem.
C. He was so bright a student that he could solve all the math problem.
D. Such bright was the student that he could solve all the math problem.
The situation was so embarrassing that she did not know what to do.
A. So embarrassing was the situation that she did not know what to do.
B. It was such an embarrassing situation; however, she did not know what to do.
C. So embarrassing the situation was that she did not know what to do.
D. She did not know what to do, though it was not an embarrassing situation.
It is expected that tax increases will be announced in tomorrow’s budget statement.
A. Tax increases are expected to be announced in tomorrow’s budget statement.
B. It is expected that people will announce in tomorrow budget tax increases.
C. In tomorrow’s budget statement tax increases are expected to announce.
D. Hope that they will announce tax increases in tomorrow’s budget statement.
Fiona has been typing the report for an hour.
A. It took Fiona an hour to type the report.
B. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report.
C. Fiona finished the report an hour ago.
D. Fiona will finish typing the report in an hour.
My motorbike cannot start in the mornings. I think I will get the garage to repair it.
A. My motorbike cannot start in the mornings. I think I will get the garage to repair it.
B. My motorbike which I will have it repaired cannot start in the mornings.
C. My motorbike which I will get it repaired cannot start in the mornings.
D. My motorbike I will get it repaired which cannot start in the mornings.
Phillip snored all night. I didn’t sleep a wink.
A. I didn't sleep a wink , which made Phillip snore all night.
B. Phillip snored all night as a result of a my sleeplessness.
C. What with Phillip snoring all night , I didn't sleep a wink.
D. What made Phillip snore all night was my sleeplessness.
I would rather you wore something more formal to work.
A. I’d prefer you wearing something more formal to work.
B. I’d prefer you to wear something more formal to work.
C. I’d prefer you will wear something more formal to work.
D. I’d prefer you wear something more formal to work.
Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A. We didn't miss the train because it left late.
B. We left too late to catch the train.
C. Because the train was late, we missed it.
D. We almost missed the train.
Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” said Henry’s boss.
A. Henry's boss criticized him for doing his job carelessly.
B. Henry's boss asked him not to do his job with care.
C. Henry's boss suggested doing the job more carefully.
D. Henry's boss warned him to to the job carefully.
Computer is a miraculous device. It is capable of doing almost anything you ask it to.
A. Computer can’t do anything you ask it to because it is a miraculous device.
B. Computer is unable to do almost anything you ask it to so it is a miraculous device.
C. Computer is a miraculous device since it is possible for doing anything you ask it to.
D. Computer is a miraculous device because it is impossible for doing almost anything you ask it to.
The house is very beautiful. Its gate was painted blue.
A. The house, which is very beautiful, was painted blue.
B. The house, the gate of whom was painted blue, is very beautiful.
C. The house, the gate of which was painted blue, is very beautiful.
D. The house, the gate of that was painted blue, is very beautiful.
“ The purpose of any invention is to make our lives better, so good or bad, it depends on the way by which we use these inventions.
A. Whether an invention is good or bad depends on the way by which we use it because the purpose of any invention is to make our lives better.
B. We can use either good or bad inventions to make our lives better.
C. The purpose of any invention, whether good or bad, is to make our lives better. This depends on the way by which we use these inventions.
D. Good or bad as they are, all inventions have the same purpose to make our lives better.
California attracted people from many countries when gold was discovered in 1848.
A. Discovered in 1848, gold was attractive to people in California.
B. Discovered in California in 1848, gold attracted people from many countries there.
C. Gold in California was discovered in 1848 after many people came here.
D. When people are attracted to California, they discovered gold in 1848.
I travel by bus only when I have no alternative.
A. I travel by bus only as a last resort.
B. It’s my only alternative to travel by bus.
C. I resort to travel by bus only when I have no alternative.
D. Travelling by bus is my only alternative.
He has been studying for many years. He should have realized sooner that his grammar was incorrect.
A. He has been studying for many years to have soon realized that his grammar was incorrect.
B. He has been studying for many years that he should have realized sooner that his grammar was incorrect.
C. No sooner has he been studying for many years than he should have realized that his grammar was incorrect.
D. Though he has been studying for many years, he did not realize sooner that his grammar was incorrect.
Colour is an important facet of nature. It influences the life of almost every creature.
A. Influencing the life of almost every creature in nature, colour is important.
B. Colour influencing the life of almost every creature being an important facet of nature.
C. Colour, which is an important facet of nature, influencing the life of almost every creature.
D. Colour, which is an important facet of nature, influences the life of almost every creature.
It is not until the sun is shining brightly that the little girl woke up.
A. No sooner is the sun shining brightly than the little girl woke up.
B. Not until the little girl woke up is the sun shining brightly.
C. Not until the sun is shining brightly did the little girl wake up.
D. As soon as the little girl woke up, the sun hasn’t shone brightly yet.
“What language do you find the most difficult to learn of all?”, Mary asked Tim.
A. Mary asked Tim what language Tim found the most difficult to learn of all.
B. Mary wanted to know what language they founded the most difficult to learn of all.
C. Mary asked Tim what language did you find the most difficult to learn of all.
D. Mary asked Tim what language you found the most difficult to learn of all.
Calling Jim is pointless because his phone is out of order.
A. It's worth not calling Jim because his phone is out of order.
B. It's no use to call Jim because his phone is out of order.
C. It's useless calling Jim because his phone is out of order.
D. There's no point calling Jim because his phone is out of order.
The teacher has done his best to help all students. However, none of them made any effort on their part.
A. The teacher has done his best to help all student, or none of them made any effort on their part.
B. Although the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part.
C. Because the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part.
D. When the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part.
Finish your work. And then you can go home.
A. You can’t go home until you finish your work.
B. You finish your work to go home as early as you can.
C. When you go home, finish your work then.
D. Because you have finished your work, you can go home.
Jane finds it difficult to drive on the left.
A. Jane is used to drive on the left.
B. Jane is not used to drive on the left.
C. Jane is not used to driving on the left.
D. It’s difficult for Jane to driving on the left.
“No, I didn’t come to see her that night!”
A. He denied having come to see her that night.
B. He denied to have come to see her that night.
C. He denied not having come to see her that night.
D. He refused to have come to see her that night.
Sarah goes to the theater once in a blue moon.
A. Sarah goes to the theater when the moon is full.
B. Sarah rarely goes to the theater.
C. Sarah goes to the theater when the blue moon is on.
D. Sarah goes to the theater only once a month.
They were rich; they didn’t have a happy family, though.
A. Although they were rich, but they didn’t have a happy family.
B. Rich though they were, they didn’t have a happy family.
C. They were rich although they didn’t have a happy family.
D. However they were rich, they didn’t have a happy family.
You don’t try to work hard. You will fail in the exam.
A. Unless you don’t try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
B. Unless you try to work hard, you won’t fail in the exam.
C. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
D. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!”, shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady said she will call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady told the man that she would call the police he didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months before.
B. He didn’t have any test on his eyes ten months before.
C. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
D. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.
He survived the operation thanks to the skillful surgeon.
A. He survived because he was a skillful surgeon.
B. He wouldn’t have survived the operation without the skillful surgeon.
C. There was no skillful surgeon, so he died.
D. Though the surgeon was skillful, he couldn’t survive the operation.
John is studying hard. He doesn’t want to fail the next exam.
A. John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam
B. John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam
C. John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam
D. John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam
Joe does a lot of exercise. He’s still very fat.
A. Despite the tact that doing a lot of exercise, Joe’s still very fat.
B. Joe does a lot of exercise, so he’s very fat.
C. Even though Joe does a lot of exercise, he’s very fat.
D. Joes very fat, but he does a lot of exercise.
“It was your fault. You broke my windows,” said the woman to him.
A. The woman insisted him on breaking her windows.
B. The woman advised him to break her windows.
C. The woman told him to break her windows.
D. The woman blamed him for having broken her windows.
After I had written my composition, I handed it to my teacher.
A. Writing the composition, I handed it to my teacher.
B. Having written my composition, I handed it to my teacher.
C. Handing the composition, I had written my composition
D. Handed the composition to my teacher, I wrote it.
They were late for the meeting because of the heavy snow.
A. If it snowed heavily, they would be late for the meeting.
B. Had it not snowed heavily, they would have been late for the meeting.
C. But for the heavy snow, they wouldn't have been late for the meeting.
D. If it didn't snow heavily, they wouldn't be late for the meeting.
The government have established some wildlife reserves. They want to protect endangered species.
A. Whether the government have established some wildlife reserves or not, endangered species are still protected.
B. Endangered species can't be protected although the government have established some wildlife reserves.
C. The government have established some wildlife reserves so that endangered species can be protected.
D. If the government established some wildlife reserves, they would be able to protect endangered species.
He was suspected of stealing credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
C. Having suspected of stealing credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
D. Suspected of stealing credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
Do you believe in what the boy says, Mary?" said Tom.
A. Tom asked Mary if she believed in what the boy said.
B. Tom asked Mary to believe in what the boy said.
C. Tom asked Mary whether she believes in what the boy says.
D. Tom said that Mary believed in what the boy said.
John is fat because he eats so many chips.
A. If John didn’t eat so many chips, he would not be fat.
B. John is fat though he eats so many chips.
C. Being fat, John eats so many chips.
D. If John doesn’t eat so many chips, he will not be fat.
People say he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery.
C. He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said.
We were all surprised when she suddenly came back.
A. All of us found it surprising that she suddenly came back.
B. The fact that we were surprised made her come back.
C. All of us were amazing to see her come back.
D. She was surprised, coming back suddenly.
"I am sorry, I forgot our appointment yesterday," said Jean to the dentist.
A. Jean apologized the dentist for having forgotten our appointment the day before.
B. Jean apologized to the dentist for having forgotten their appointment the day before.
C. Jean apologized the dentist having forgotten their appointment the day before.
D. Jean apologized to the dentist for having forgotten our appointment the day before.
She said it had nothing to do with me.
A. She told me that it was none of my business.
B. She told me that it had done nothing for me.
C. She said I did nothing about it.
D. She said she had done nothing for me.
Members are reminded that they are responsible for any damage caused by their guests.
A. If your guests break anything, you’ll have to pay.
B. If guests are hurt, members have to look after them.
C. Please don’t let guests make too much noise.
D. Please remember to look after guests very politely.
This material is suitable for students of eighteen years and up.
A. The material may be suitable for students of over eighteen years of age.
B. This material is suitable for students who are over eighteen.
C. Only 18-year-old students will find this material suitable.
D. Students of eighteen years and over can use this material.
There is an important difference between humans and chimpanzees. Chimpanzees walk on four legs.
A. There is an important difference between humans and chimpanzees that walk on four legs.
B. Chimpanzees walk on four legs, so they are importantly different from humans.
C. An important difference between humans and chimpanzees is that chimpanzees walk on four legs.
D. There are important differences between humans and chimpanzees one of which is that chimpanzees walk on four legs.
There were over two hundred people at Carl's trial, most of whom believed that he was not guilty of the crime.
A. Carl had not committed the crime, and so more than 200 people came to his trial to show their support.
B. The majority of more than 200 people at Carl's trial didn't think that he had committed the crime.
C. Over 200 people coming to Carl's trial must have influenced the fact that he was not found guilty of the crime.
D. When it was announced that Carl had been found not guilty of the crime, there were over 200 people in the audience at his trial.
He has a box. He plans to put his savings in it
A. He has a box putting his savings in.
B. He has a box to put his savings in.
C. He has a box to put his savings in it.
D. He has a box planning to put his savings in.
Do you realize that I would have been given that job if you had not been silent?
A. As you did not talk, I did not get the job.
B. Because you asked, I did not get the job.
C. Although you asked, I got the job.
D. Although you did not talk, I got the job.
I regret not visiting Washington when I was in America.
A. I regret to say that I didn’t like to visit Washington when I was in America.
B. I now wish I had visited Washington when I was in America
C. I don’t regret visiting Washington when I was in America.
D. I visited Washington when I was in America but now I regret it
For fear of waking up the family, Trung tiptoed upstairs.
A. Trung tiptoed upstairs because he didn’t want to wake up the family.
B. Trung tiptoed upstairs so as not to wake up the family.
C. The family feared when Trung tiptoed upstairs.
D. Trung tiptoed upstairs lest the family should be woken up.
The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum, bothering me a lot.
“Congratulations! You’ve won the scholarship,” he said .
A. He said that congratulations! I had won the scholarship.
B. He said I had won the scholarship and he congratulated
C. He congratulated me on having won the scholarship.
D. He congratulated me of winning the scholarship.
He dislikes people asking him about his job.
A. Asking him about his job is disliked.
B. He dislikes being asked about his job.
C. His job is disliked asking about.
D. People are disliked asking about his job.
Let’s start our journey or we’ll be late.
A. If we start our journey, we won’t be late.
B. Unless we start our journey, we won’t be late.
C. If we don’t start our journey, we’ll be late.
D. We would be late if we didn’t start our journey.
Mary knew how busy I was. She offered to help me.
A. Because Mary knew my business, she offered to help me.
B. Knowing how busy I was, Mary offered to help me.
C. Mary knew how I was busy and offered to help me.
D. Having known how busy I was, Mary offered to help me.
Animals can’t speak our language. They can’t tell us when they are unhappy or annoyed.
A. If animals could speak, they would be able to tell us when they are unhappy or annoyed.
B. One day we could speak animals’ language and know when they are happy or annoyed.
C. We don’t know when animals are unhappy or annoyed because we don’t know their language.
D. We don’t understand animals because we can’t speak their language.
You can enrich your knowledge by listening to the radio
A. You can be rich if you listen to the radio
B. Listening to the radio makes you know less.
C. Listening to the radio enables you to be rich
D. Listening to the radio can make you know more.
I only recognized him when he came into the light
A. Not until he came into the light that I recognized him.
B. Not until did he come into the light that I recognized him.
C. Not until he came into the light did I recognize him.
D. Only when he came into the light that I recognized him.
The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.
A. There was not enough time to hold the meeting.
B. People wanted to get away, so the meeting began early.
C. The meeting is planned to start in a short time.
D. The meeting lasted much longer than usual.
She phoned him early in the morning. She wanted to make sure she caught him before he left for work.
A. She phoned him early in the morning so as to want to catch him before he left home.
B. She phoned him early in the morning lest she should catch him before he left for work.
C. She phoned him early in the morning because she wanted to make sure she caught him before he left for work.
D. She phoned him early in the morning so that she wanted to make sure she caught him before he left to work.
I’ve been out of the country for nearly a year, so I’m out of touch with everything here.
A. A year or so abroad will make you feel different about your own country.
B. On my return after almost a year, I was touched to find so few changes here.
C. I feel quite like a stranger now that I’m back after almost a year abroad.
D. The year abroad has estranged me, so I don’t want to go back to my own country
What are you going to do with such a long list of books, Dane?” asked Sarah
A. Sarah was curious why Dane had such a long list of books
B. Sarah asked Dane what he was going to do with such a long list of books
C. Sarah could not understand why Dane was borrowing such a long list of books
D. Sarah warned Dane not to borrow such a long list of books
When I picked up my book I found that the cover had been torn
A. Picking up my book, the cover had been torn
B. On picking up the book, I saw that the cover had been torn
C. Picked up, I saw that the cover of the book was torn
D. The cover had been torn when my book picked up
The Internet has enabled most people to get contact in a matter of moments
A. Most people have been able to get in contact by the Internet in a matter of moments.
B. Most people have got in contact as enabled in a matter of moments by the Internet
C. On the Internet, most people are able to get in contact in a matter of moments
D. On the Internet, most people can find their contacts in a matter of moments.
The teacher has done his best to help all students. However, none of them made any effort on their part.
A. The teacher has done his best to help all students, then, none of them made any effort on their part
B. Although the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part
C. Because the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part
D. If the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part
“Finish your work. And then you can go home.”
A. “You can’t go home until you finish your work.”
B. “You finish your work to go home as early as you can.”
C. “When you go home, finish your work then.”
D. “Because you have finished your work, you can go home.”
He behaved so recklessly, so he would be disqualified from keeping his last job
A. If he hadn’t behaved so recklessly, he hadn’t quit his last job
B. Without his reckless behavior, he would have lost his last job
C. Had he not behaved so recklessly, he wouldn’t have been fired from his last job
D. He didn’t quit his job because he knew that he had behaved so recklessly
I can’t stand his talking foolishly when everybody talks about something in a serious way.
A. Everybody talks seriously when he talks foolishly
B. I don’t mind his talking foolishly when everybody talks seriously
C. I can’t understand what he talks when people talk foolishly
D. I hate him talking foolishly when people talk seriously
If I were you, I wouldn’t read the job advertisement and position description carelessly.” Helen said.
A. Helen recommended that I take no notice of the job advertisement and position description
B. Helen advised me on reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly.
C. Helen advised me against reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly
D. I was blamed for not reading the job advertisement and position description carefully by Helen.
The holiday was so expensive. We could only afford five days.
A. It was such an expensive holiday that we could only afford five days.
B. The holiday was dirt cheap, so we could afford more than five days.
C. So expensive was a five-day holiday that we could hardly afford it.
D. A five-day holiday wasn’t cheap, so we couldn’t afford it.
The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match.
B. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
C. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.
D. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other
Due to the fact that the demand for tea was very high in the 19th century, its price was astronomical.
A. It was not until the 19th century that the demand for tea started to increase.
B. It was its astronomical price which decreased the demand for tea in the 19th century.
C. In the 19th century the price for tea didn’t increase despite the demand.
D. The demand for tea was so high in the 19th century that its price was enormous.
“You should have finished the report by now”, John told his secretary.
A. John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B. John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
D. John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report.
He is an authority on primitive religion.
A. He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion
B. He has authority over the people who practise primitive religion.
C. He has a great influence on the people who practise primitive religion.
D. He has official permission to practice primitive religion.
Her living conditions were not good. However, she studied very well.
A. Living in difficult conditions forced she to study very well.
B. She studied very well just because she lived in difficult conditions.
C. Difficult as her living conditions were, she studied very well.
D. Living in difficult conditions, she had no choice but to study well.
His wife phoned him early in the morning. She didn’t want him to forget to bring along the document.
A. His wife phoned him early in the morning lest he would forget to bring along the document.
B. His wife phoned him early in the morning so that she wanted him to bring along the document.
C. His wife phoned him early in the morning when she didn’t want him to bring along the document.
D. His wife phoned him early in the morning though she didn’t want him to forget to bring along the document.
If you touch my bike again, I’ll tell mother”, said my elder brother.
A. My elder brother threatened to tell mother if I touched his bike again.
B. My elder brother said that he would not tell mother if I touched his bike again.
C. My elder brother advised me to tell mother if I touched his bike again.
D. My elder brother tried to convince me that touching his bike again is unallowed.
Lucy always reminds me of my youngest sister.
A. My youngest sister’s name is Lucy.
B. I always think of Lucy, my youngest sister.
C. Whenever I see Lucy, I think of my youngest sister.
D. It is Lucy who is my youngest sister.
They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them.
A. So fierce was their dog that nobody would visit them.
B. Their dog was fierce enough for anybody to visit them.
C. If their dog weren’t fierce, somebody would visit them.
D. So fierce a dog did they had that nobody would visit them
I think my hair looks fine. My mother believes it needs a little more brushing.
A. Not only do I think my hair looks fine, but my mother also believes it needs a little more brushing.
B. Either my mother believes it needs a little more brushing or I think my hair looks fine.
C. I think my hair looks so fine that my mother believes it needs a little more brushing.
D. I think my hair looks fine, but my mother believes it needs a little more brushing.
We can protect the world in which we live. We, for example, can grow more trees and recycle rubbish.
A. We can protect the world in which we live by growing more trees and recycling rubbish.
B. We can protect the world in which we live as well as we can grow more trees and recycle rubbish.
C. We can protect the world in which we live, growing more trees and recycle rubbish.
D. We can protect the world in which we live such as growing more trees and recycling rubbish
Mr. Smith is very interested in our plan. I spoke to him on the phone last night.
A. Mr. Smith is very interested in our plan to whom I spoke on the phone last night.
B. Mr. Smith, who is very interested in our plan, I spoke to on the phone last night.
C. Mr. Smith, who I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan.
D. Mr. Smith, to whom I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan.
When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
B. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
C. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
"It can't be Mike who leaked the document, it might be Tom." said our manager.
A. Our manager made it clear that Tom was the one who leaked the document, not Mike.
B. Our manager blamed Tom for having leaked the document instead of Mike.
C. Our manager showed his uncertainty about who leaked the document: Mike or Tom.
D. Our manager suspected Tom of having leaked the document, not Mike.
The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot.
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.
You’d better take the keys. It’s possible I’ll come home late.
A. You’d better take the keys as I possibly come home late.
B. If I come home late, you’d better take the keys.
C. I’ll probably come home late so that you’d better take the keys.
D. You’d better take the keys in case I come home late.
In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
A. He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty.
B. If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause.
C. Poor as he was, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
D. He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor.
I thought I should not stay at home yesterday.
A. I regretted staying at home yesterday.
B. I regretted for staying at home yesterday.
C. I regret for staying at home yesterday.
D. I regret to stay at home yesterday.
People should not throw rubbish in the park. People should not cut down the trees in the park.
A. People should either throw rubbish in the park or cut down the trees in the park.
B. People should neither throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
C. People should either throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
D. People should neither throw rubbish or cut down the trees in the park
Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come
You shouldn't have allowed them to watch too much TV.
A.You were wrong to let them watch too much TV.
B. You allowed them to watch too much TV which is wrong.
C.It was not necessary to allow them to watch too much TV.
D. Watching too much TV is not good for them
I didn’t break the window” Jim said.
A.Jim refused to break the window.
B. Jim denied breaking the window.
C.Jim admitted breaking the window.
D. Jim told he didn’t break the window.
We had spent nearly all our money. So we couldn’t afford to stay in a hotel.
A.Having spent nearly all our money, so we couldn’t afford to stay in a hotel.
B. Spent nearly all our money, we couldn’t afford to stay in a hotel.
C.Having spent nearly all our money, we couldn’t afford to stay in a hotel.
D. After having spent nearly our all money, we couldn’t afford to stay in a hotel.
Venus is always seen near the sun just before sunrise and soon after sunset. It is called the morning or evening star.
A.Venus which is always seen near the sun just before sunrise and soon after sunset is called the morning or evening star.
B. Venus, that is always seen near the sun just before sunrise and soon after sunset, is called the morning or evening star.
C.Venus is always seen near the sun just before sunrise and soon after sunset which is called the morning or evening star.
D. Venus, which is always seen near the sun just before sunrise and soon after sunset, is called the morning or evening star.
There was no need for you to have left the house in such weather.
A.You shouldn’t leave the house in such weather.
B.You didn’t have to leave the house in such weather.
C.You didn’t need to leave the house in such weather.
D.You needn’t have left the house in such weather.
If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
A.He was careless because we hadn’t finished the work.
B.If he were careful, we would finish the work.
C.If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work.
D.Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.
It's thought that the accident was caused by human error.
A.The accident took place because of thoughtlessness.
B.Humans' thoughtlessness caused the accident.
C.The accident is thought to have been caused by human error.
D.The accident is thought to cause human error.
I thought they might be hungry. I offered them something to eat.
A.Thinking they might be hungry, I offered them something to eat.
B.Thought they might be hungry, I offered them something to eat.
C.I thought they might be hungry, offering them something to eat.
D.Having thought they might be hungry, I offered them something to eat.
He wore glasses and a false beard. He wanted nobody to recognize him.
A.He wore glasses and a false beard in order to avoid being recognizing.
B.He wore glasses and a false beard in order to avoid recognizing.
C.He wore glasses and a false beard in order that avoid being recognized.
D.He wore glasses and a false beard in order to avoid being recognized
“Can I sit beside you, Jean?” Tom asked.
A. Tom asked Jean to sit beside him.
B. Tom invited Jean to sit beside him.
C. Tom requested Jean if he could sit beside Jean.
D. Tom asked Jean if he could sit beside her.
They let us play in the garden.
A. They allow to play in the garden.
B. We are allowed to play in the garden.
C. They allow us playing in the garden.
D. We are let to play in the garden.
I haven’t seen either James or his sister for a very long time now.
A. It has been a long time since I saw either James or his sister.
B. I know I’ve met James, but I don’t think I’ve met his sister before.
C. Neither James nor his sister has been seen by anyone for ages.
D. I’ve met both James and his sister before, but it was a long time ago.
Until I saw her for myself, I didn’t think that Naomi had been badly wounded.
A. As soon as I saw Naomi, I knew that her injuries were very serious.
B. Naomi hadn’t been hurt very badly, and I became aware of that at the time that I saw her.
C. It was only when I saw Naomi that I realized how seriously she had been injured.
D. Before I had seen Naomi’s wounds, I had supposed that they were extremely bad.
John has no intention of coming to the party, so we may as well not invite him.
A. None of us wants John to be at the party, so we may as well not invite him.
B. Let’s not invite John to the party unless he promises to come.
C. As he doesn’t mean to come anyway, we needn’t ask John to the party.
D. Because he never wants to come, we never ask John to parties with us
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that need correction in each of the following sentences.
Today the number (A) of people whom (B) enjoy winter sports is (C) almost double that (D) of twenty years ago.
A. the number
B. whom
C. is
D. that
There are (A) probably around (B) 3,000 languages speaking (C) in the world(D).
A. are
B. around
C. speaking
D. the world
The (A) novelist Shirley Hazzard is noted for (B) the insight, poetic style, and sensitive (C) she demonstrates (D) in her works.
A. The
B. for
C. sensitive
D. demonstrates
Having not been to the sea before, the children couldn’t fall asleep due to their excitement.
A. Having not been
B. to
C. fall asleep
D. due to
The food that my mom is cooking in the kitchen smells deliciously.
A. that
B. is cooking
C. smells
D. deliciously
If he paid a little more attention to his accounting work in the first place, he wouldn’t be in the red now.
A. paid
B. a little
C. to
D. wouldn’t be
Food prices have raised (A) so rapidly (B) in the past few months that (C) some families have been forced to alter their eating habits (D).
A. have raised
B. rapidly
C. that
D. their eating habits
Below are (A) some pieces of advice that can help you reduce (B) the feeling of pressure and creating (C) a good impression on (D) your interviewer.
A. Below are
B. help you reduce
C. pressure and creating
D. impression on
A number (A) of large insurance companies has (B) their headquarters (C) in the capital city (D).
A. A number
B. has
C. their headquarters
D. the capital city
The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that have becoming extinct have increased.
A. industrialized
B. species
C. extinct
D. have
Caroline refuse taking the job given to her because the salary was not good
A. taking
B. given
C. because
D. was
The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English qualifications, generally taking by secondary students at the age of 15-16 in England
A. the name
B. a set of
C. taking
D. at the age
No one has known anything about my promotion, haven’t they?
A. about
B. promotion
C. has known
D. haven’t they
It was suggested that your father gave up smoking for the sake himself.
A. himself.
B. smoking
C. gave up
D. was suggested
Only when I am hungry I like eating rice and fish.
A. when
B. I like
C. fish
D. eating
Works are written by Vladimir Nabokov often contain heroes and heroines who have lived in many places.
A. are written
B. often
C. who
D. have lived
Mostly medical doctors have had some training in psychology and psychiatry.
A. Mostly
B. have had
C. training
D. in
Sandara has not rarely missed a play or concert since she was seventeen years old.
A. not rarely
B. a play
C. since
D. seventeen years old
Several (A) people have apparent (B) tried to change the man’s mind (C), but he refuses to listen (D).
A. Several
B. apparent
C. mind
D. listen
Students suppose (A) to read all the questions (B) carefully and find out (C) the answer to them (D).
A. suppose
B. all the questions
C. out
D. them
Public health (A) experts say that the money one spends avoiding illness (B) is less than the cost (C) of to treat (D) sickness.
A. Public health
B. illness
C. cost
D. to treat
He takes four paracetamol everyday, not knowing that will seriously damage his liver'
A. four paracetamol
B. everyday
C. not knowing
D. that
Caroline has worn her new yellow dress only once since she buys it.'
A. has worn
B. yellow
C. once
D. buys
Ancient people made a clay pottery because they needed it for their survival.'
A. a clay
B. because
C. it
D. their survival.
Establishing (A) in 1984 for students (B) who wanted to study art and music subjects, LaGuardia was (C) the first public school of its kind (D).
A. Establishing
B. for students
C. was
D. of its kind
A recent research shows that walking (A) for even (B) twenty minutes a day (C) can have significance (D) health benefits.
A. walking
B. even
C. a day
D. significance
U.S President Donald Trump, accompanied by (A) hundreds of (B) bodyguards, have (C) paid a visit (D) to Vietnam for the APEC Summit this year.
A. accompanied by
B. of
C. have
D. a visit
They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A asked
B: did happen
C: but
D: to tell
Last year, my little brother got lost when we had gone shopping.
A when
B: Last year
C: lost
D: had gone
There are more than eight four million specimens in the National Museum of Natural History’s collection of biological, geological, anthropology treasures.
A collection
B: specimens
C: anthropology
D: treasures
Alike other forms of energy, natural gas may be used to heat homes, cook food, and even run automobiles
A. Alike
B. may be used
C. heat homes
D. run
The federal government recommends that all expectant women will avoid place
where other people smoke.
A. recommends that
B. expectant
C. will avoid
D. smoke
The United States come top of the list of countries ranked by economic performances.
A. come
B. the list
C. ranked
D. economic
The man, of whom the red car is parked in front of our house, is a prominent physician in this town.
A. of whom the
B. is parked
C. of our house
D. is a
Almost poetry is more enjoyable when it is read aloud.
A. Almost
B.
is more
C. enjoyable
D. it is
Their children learn primarily by directly experiencing the world around it.
A. it
B. world
C. experiencing
D. primarily
The number of wildlife habitat reserves have been established in order to save endangered species from extinction.
A. save
B. established
C. have
D. species
Her husband asked her son what did he want for his birthday.
A. asked
B. son
C. his birthday
D. did he want
The place which he was born is now a big city.
A. which
B. he was born
C. The place
D. now
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
A new bridge will be build over this river
A. build
B. will
C. over this river
D. A
It was a nice day, so we decided going for a walk.
A. so
B. going
C. walk
D. It
Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source of trained and educated personnel for the whole country.
A. economies
B. educated
C. the whole country
D. importance
The students are going to hearing three short conversations about food.
A. The students
B. going
C. hearing three short
D. about food
I feel both excited and nervously because I have an interview tomorrow.
A. have
B. nervously
C. excited
D. feel
Industrial emissions, together with littering, is causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today.
A. with
B. is
C. many
D. large, industrial cities
Few of us would deny that we like to get things for free, or most people don’t cross the line and steal the items.
A. for free
B. Few
C. the line
D. or
Climbing down the tree, one of the eggs was broken so he decided to throw it away.
A. it
B. so
C. one
D. Climbing down
The effects of cigarette (A) moking has (B) been proven to be (C) extremely (D) harmful.
A. cigarette
B. has
C. to be
D. extremely
Only (A) after food has been dried (B) or canned it should (C) be stored for future use.(D)
A. Only
B. dried
C. it should
D. use
Hoa’s (A) parents didn’t (B) allow her going (C) to the cinema with (D) her friends yesterday.
A. Hoa’s
B. didn’t
C. going
D. with
You must find a more efficiently way of organizing your time.
A. efficiently
B. must
C. a more
D. organizing
We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle.
A. in
B. the water
C. drinking
D. advised
After John eaten dinner, he wrote several letters and went to bed.
A. eaten
B. went
C. letters
D. he wrote
The effects of cigarette smoking has been proven to be extremely harmful.
A. The
B. cigarette
C. has
D. extremely
Only after food has been dried or canned it should be stored for future use.
A. Only
B. dried
C. it should
D. use
Hoa’s parents didn’t allow her going to the cinema with her friends yesterday.
A. Hoa’s
B. didn’t
C. going
D. with
The man whom is standing over there is my teacher
A. The man
B. whom
C. over
D. there
We are going to visit our grandparents when we will finish our final exams
A. are going to
B. our
C. when
D. will finish
He comes from a large family, all of them now live in Australia.
A. comes
B. large family
C. them
D. live in
Because the highway system was built 40 years ago , most of the roads now need to repair.
A. Because
B. was built
C. most of
D. to repair
Pointing in someone is usually considered impolite but it is acceptable when a teacher wants to get someone’s attention in class.
A. Pointing in
B. impolite
C. when
D. to get
It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning.
A. vitally
B. that
C. takes
D. medication
According to geological discoveries. 4.6-billion-vears life span of our planet is divided into four time intervals called eras.
A. geological discoveries
B. 4.6-billion-years
C. is
D.into
They are planning on attending the convention _______ next month, and so I am.
A. so I am
B. and
C. planning
D. on attending
Air pollution, together with littering, have been causing many problems in our large, industrial cities in the last few years.
A. with
B. in our large
C. many
D. have been
While the Brows were away on holiday, their house was broke into.
A. the
B. were
C. away
D. broke into
Difference conversation efforts have been made in order to saving endangered species.
A. Difference
B. have been made
C. saving
D. endangered species
There have been a report of several bombings by terrorist group.
A. have been
B. several
C. bombings
D. terrorist
Much people agree that we should protect the environment .
A. Much
B. agree that
C. protect
D. environment
What are the differences between women in old times with women in modern times?
A. What
B. the differences
C. with
D. in
He failed the final exam last year because his laziness
A. failed
B. final exam
C. because
D. laziness
He takes four paracetamol everyday, not knowing that will seriously damage his liver
A. four paracetamol
B. everyday,
C. not knowing
D. that
Caroline has worn her new yellow dress only once since she buys it.
A. has worn
B. yellow
C. once
D. buys
Ancient people made a clay pottery because they needed it for their survival.
A. a clay
B. because
C. it
D. their survival
It was suggested that Pedro studies (A) the material more (B) thoroughly before attempting (C) to pass (D) the exam.
A. studies
B. more
C. attempting
D. to pass
Excavations in some villages on the east bank (A) of the Euphrates River have revealed (B) an ancient community that had been laying (C) under later (D) reconstructions of the city of Babylon.
A. on the east bank
B. revealed
C. had been laying
D. later
The puppy stood up slowly (A), wagged its (B) tail, blinking (C) its eyes, and (D) barked.
A. slowly
B. its
C. blinking
D. and
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
I said (A) when Mary went (B) to (C) live in the capital (D).
A. said
B. went
C. to
D. the capital
My new student (A) is being (B) interviewing (C) by a foreigner (D).
A. new student
B. being
C. interviewing
D. foreigner
They worked (A) as receptionists (B) in this hotel since they graduated (C) from university in 2009 (D).
A. worked
B. as receptionists
C. graduated
D. in 2009
If you wanted to be chosen for the job, you’ll have to be experienced in the field.
A. in
B. experienced
C. wanted
D. chosen for
Before the interview, candidates should find out as much as possibility about the job and the vacancy.
A. about
B. find out
C. as possibility
D. interview
Mr.Merlin, that dies at the end of the film Kingsman, is really good at computing and technology.
A. computing
B. is
C. at
D. that
(A) What we know about certain diseases (B) are still not sufficient to prevent them (C) from spreading easily (D) among the population.
A. What we know about
B. are
C. from spreading
D. among
Meal time (A) also gives children a chance (B) to learn (C) how some of their favorite dishes (D) making.
A. also gives
B. to learn
C. how
D. making
(A) The food that Mark (B) is cooking in the kitchen (C) is smelling (D) delicious.
A. The food
B. is cooking
C. is smelling
D. delicious
They asked me what did happen the night before, but I was unable to tell them.
A. asked
B. did happen
C. but
D. to tell
Last year, my little brother got lost when we had gone shopping.
A. Last year
B. lost
C. when
D. had gone
There are more than eighty four million specimens in the National Museum of Natural History’s collection of biological, geological, anthropology treasures.
A. specimens
B. collection
C. anthropology
D. treasures
The number of wild condors, an endangered species of bird, have been increasing steadily because of the work of scientists and environmentalists.
A. species of
B. have been
C. steadily
D. because of
If a person really wants to succeed, they must always work hard.
A. person
B. really wants
C. they
D. work hard
Many meteorite falls go unnoticed because they either happen at night nor they hit the earth in uninhabited areas.
A. Many
B. because
C. at night
D. nor they
The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to the recent severe earthquake.
A. homeless people
B. have increased
C. due to
D. severe
In the end of the story, Cinderella and the prince get married and live happily together.
A. In the end
B. the prince
C. get married
D. happily
Rattan, a close relative of bamboo, is often used to make tables, chairs, and other furnitures.
A. a close
B. is often
C. to make
D. other furnitures
(A) Japanese initially (B) used jeweled objects to (C) decorate swords and ceremonial (D) items.
A. Japanese
B. used
C. decorate
D. items
Last week Mark (A) told me that he (B) got very bored with his present job and (C) is looking for a (D) new one.
A. told
B. got
C. is looking
D. new one.
There (A) are (B) many single mothers and single fathers (C) which are raising children by (D) themselves.
A. are
B. many
C. which
D. themselves
You’ll be able to hold the audience’s attention if your speech is live enough .
A. to hold
B. the audience’s
C. if
D. live enough
The audience was enjoying every minute of the performance
A. The
B. was
C. every
D. performance
The photograph of the race’s final moments have been awarded the first place.
A. The photograph
B. final
C. have been awarded
D. first place
The wooden fence surrounded the factory is beginning to fall down because of the rain.
A. is beginning
B. wooden
C. surrounded
D. because of
The amount of oxygen and nitrogen in the air almost always remain stable, but the amount of water vapor vary considerably.
A. vary
B. almost always
C. The amount of
D. stable
Quinine, cinnamon, and other useful substances are all derived of the bark of trees.
A. are
B. bark of trees
C. derived of
D. other useful substances
Bill is often late for class, which makes his teachers angrily.
A. Bill is often
B. for
C. which
D. angrily
If you work hard, you would be successful in anything you do.
A. hard
B. would be
C. in
D. anything
Manufacturers may use food additives for preserving, to color, or to flavor, or to fortify foods.
A. may use
B. for preserving
C. to flavor
D. to fortify foods
A lot of rice were exported to France last year.
A. were
B. to
C. A lot of
D. exported
If you think carefully before making your decision, you will avoid to get into trouble later.
A. to get
B. later
C. carefully
D. making
The books writing by Mark Twain are very popular in the world.
A. very
B. by
C. in
D. writing
There are also many single mothers and single fathers which are raising children by themselves.
A. are
B. many
C. which
D. by
In spite of my father is old , he still goes to work .
A. In spite of
B. old
C. goes
D. work
He is believed be the best player in our team.
A. is believed
B. be
C. best
D. in
The result of that test must be inform before August.
A. result
B. must be
C. inform
D. before
Many people have complain about the dirty smoke from the factory.
A. Many
B. complain
C. dirty
D. from
She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet.
A. didn’t send
B. because
C. on
D. her the candy
He used to smoking a cigar after meal but now he quit smoking because he has got some respiratory problem
A. after
B. used to smoking
C. because
D. smoking
It is such difficult a lesson that we can’t understand it.
A. such
B. it
C. a
D. can’t
Local people are advised to use economic boxes and reuse container such as glass jars and cartons instead of wrapping food in plastic
A. economic
B. and reuse
C. cartons
D. instead of
When we arrived her house, I found she has been out with her new friend without leaving me a note.
A. arrived
B. has been
C. leaving
D. a note
Clean Up Australia Day welcomes more than half a million volunteers who help to clear thousand of tons garbage from beaches, parks, streets and waterway.
A. welcomes
B. half a million
C. garbage
D. waterway
Bacteria lived in the soil play a vital role in recycling the carbon and nitrogen needed by plants.
A. lived
B. vital role
C. recycling
D. needed
A) Not knowing the language and (B) had no friends in the area, she found (C) it difficult to (D) get by.
A. Not knowing
B. had
C. it difficult
D. get by
On (A) asked about the strike, (B) the Minister (C) declined (D) to comment.
(A) asked
(B) the
(C) declined
(D) to comment
Richart (A) said the play (B) was very (C) entertaining and he recommended (D) to see it.
(A) said
(B) was
(C) entertaining
D) to see
They asked me (A)how long (B) did it take to (C) get to Paris (D) by train.
A. how long
B. did it take
C. get to
D. by train
(A) After driving for twenty miles., he (B) suddenly realized that he (C) has been driving (D) in the wrong direction.
A. After driving
B. suddenly realized
C. has been driving
D. in the wrong direction
(A)Because the Red Cross (B) accepts blood from most donors, the nurses will not let you (C) give blood if you have just (D) had a cold.
A. Because
B. accepts
C. give
D. had
Drying food by means of solar energy is an ancient process applying wherever climatic conditions make it possible
A. means of
B. applying
C. Drying
D. make it possible
More and 90 percent of the calcium in the human body is in the skeleton.
A. the
B. human
C. is
D. and
Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should be for the students to practice speaking words.
A. objective of any
B. speaking words
C. should be
D. Regardless of
When precipitation occurs, some of it evaporates, some runs off the surface it strikes, and some sinking into the ground.
A. When
B. some
C. the
D. sinking
What happened in that city were a reaction from city workers, including firemen and policemen who had been laid off from their jobs.
A. What happened
B. were
C. including
D. their
Opened the letter from her boyfriend, she felt extremely excited.
A. Opened
B. from
C. felt
D. excited.
Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to alter their eating habits.
A. have raised
B. rapidly
C. that
D. their eating habits
Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before the class.
A. Having finished
B. before the
C. it was delivered
D. professor before
Since vitamins are contained in a wide variety of foods, people seldom lack of most of them.
A. are
B. in a
C. variety of
D. lack of
Mr. Ha is very interested in working as a teacher because he enjoy teaching children.
A. enjoy
B. teaching
C. working
D. is
Many living organisms depend largely on the environment for the satisfaction of its needs.
A. Many
B. on
C. satisfaction
D. its
Her fiancé is said to graduate from Harvard University five years ago
A. fiances
B. is
C. to graduate
D. years
Halley‟s comet, viewing through a telescope, was quite impressive.
A. viewing
B. through
C. quite
D. impressive
There are a car and two vans in front of my house.
A. are
B. a car
C. two vans
D. in front of
All her children have graduated from university, that is the reason for her to be prou D.
A. All her
B. from
C. that
D. for her
A conductor uses signals and gestures to let the musicians to know when to play various parts of composition.
A. the musicians
B. to play
C. uses
D. to know
Communication is the act of transferring information through neither verbal messages or non-verbal signals.
A. through
B. neither
C. transferring
D. Communication
From the documents, the interviewer will have some insight into your social skills, work motivation, and keen for the job.
A. documents
B. into
C. motivation
D. keen
The house was very quiet when I got home because of everyone had gone to bed.
A. was
B. when
C. because of
D. had gone
Today the number of people whom enjoy winter sports is almost double that of twenty years ago.
A. the number
B. whom
C. is
D. that
William Samuel Johnson, who helped write the Constitution, become the first president of Columbia University in 1787.
A. who
B. write
C. become
D. the first
According to most doctors, massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and speeding up recovery from illnesses.
A. most doctors
B. illnesses
C. speeding up
D. relieves
Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what theirnationalities are.
A. with
B. their
C. always
D. others
Diana would rather that her husband doesn’t work so hard.
A. her husband
B. doesn’t work
C. Diana
D. would rather
A professor of economy and history at our university developed a new theory of the relationship between historical events and financial crises.
A. economy
B. developed
C. between
D. financial crises
The Mediterranean, a large sea surrounded by land, is a mile depth on the average and more than 2000 miles long.
A. surrounded by land
B. depth
C. on the average
D. 2000 miles long
If you record people spoke a disappearing language, you can keep important information about both the language and its speaker.
A. spoke
B. disappearing
C. keep
D. about
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to intricate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Paul is a very _______ character, he is never relaxed with strangers.
A. self-conscious
B. self-satisfied
C. self-directed
D. self-confident
Mary’s lawyer advised her_______ anything further about the accident.
A. not saying
B. telling
C. not to say
D. not tell
Many of the pictures_______ from outer space are presently on display in the public library
A. sending
B. sent
C. having sent
D. were sent
The authorities _______ actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and their associated products effectively. However, they didn’t do so.
A. must have taken
B. had to take
C. needed have taken
D. should have taken
Although he is my friend, I find it hard to _______ his selfishness
A. put up with
B. catch up with
C. keep up with
D. come down with
The U23 Vietnamese football team’s performnce has garnered _____ from around the world and shown promise for Vietnam’s soccer horizon.
A. attentive
B. attention
C. attend
D. attentively
The joke would not be funny if it _______ into French.
A. has been translated
B. be translated
C. was be translated
D. were translated
John congratulated us _____ our exam with high marks.
A. on passing
B. for passing
C. to pass
D. on pass
We expected him at eight, but he finally _______at midnight.
A. turned up
B. came off
C. came to
D. turned in
Everybody is tired of watching the same comercials on TV every night,_______?
A. are they
B. aren’t they
C. haven’t they
D. don’t they
The 1st week of classes at university is a little ______ because so many students get lost, change classes or go to the wrong place.
A. uncontrolled
B. arranged
C. chaotic
D. notorious
After he _____ his work, he went straight home.
A. would finish
B. has finished
C. had finished
D. has been finishing
In 1959, the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first women ______ a full professor at Princeton University.
A. to appoint
B. who be appointed as
C. to be appointed
D. was appointed
______ you like what I want to do or not, you won’t make me change my mind.
A. Because
B. Whatever
C. If
D. When
Do you think doing the household chores is the ______ of the women city?.
A. responsible
B. responsive
C. responsibility
D. responsibly
Peter has been studying for almost three years and he will have this degree and return to his country in ______ six months.
A. others
B. the other
C. other
D. another
You will have to ______ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. put aside
B. call off
C. back out
D. cut down
Never before ______ such a severe flood in this mountainous area.
A. do I see
B. I have seen
C. I had seen
D. have I seen
With what my parents prepare for me in terms of education. I am ______ about my future.
A. confide
B. confident
C. confidence
D. confidential
The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is will and capable ______ his financial situation.
A. regardless of
B. owing to
C. in terms of
D. with reference to
______ number of boys were swimming in the lake, but I didn’t know ______ exact number of them.
A. A/the
B. A/an
C. The/the
D. The/an
The course was so difficult that I didn’t ______ any progress at all.
A. do
B. make
C. produce
D. create
Oxfam tries to send food to countries where people are suffering ______ malnutrition.
A. by
B. of
C. for
D. from
______ the table, Mr.Robert called the family for support.
A. Being laid
B. Having laid
C. Have laid
D. Having lying
He is exhausted. He ______ around the whole afternoon trying to clean the house before the guests arrive.
A. has been running
B. has run
C. be running
D. was running
Barack Obama is ______ President of ______ United States.
A. the/ the
B. a/ 0
C. the/ 0
D. the/ an
John would like to specialize______computer science.
A. of
B. to
C. in
D. at
______he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.
A. Hardly had
B. No sooner had
C. No longer has
D. Not until had
Many young people in rural areas don’t want to spend their lives on the farm like their ______ parents. So they leave their home villages to find well-paid jobs in the fast-growing industrial zones.
A. long-term
B. up-to-date
C. weather-beaten
D. wide-ranging
If she had known how awful this job was going to be, she______ it.
A. would accept
B. wouldn't accept
C. wouldn’t have accepted
D. would have accepted
John asked me ______that film the night before.
A. that I saw
B. had I seen
C. if I had seen
D. if had I seen
Remember that things such as language, food and clothing are simply expressions of our cultural______.
A. solidarity
B. identity
C. assimilation
D. celebration
Waste paper can be used again after being ______.
A. produced
B. recycled
C. wasted
D. preserved
- “Your parents must be proud of your results at school".
- “______”
A. Sorry to hear that
B. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging.
C. Of course
D. I am glad you like it.
The government is aiming______50 % reduction______ unemployment.
A. to/in
B. at/in
C. at/of
D. for/of
No one enjoys ______ in public.
A. being made fun of
B. to be made fun of
C. making fun of
D. to make fun of
In many families, the most important decisions are______by many women.
A. done
B. made
C. arrived
D. given
Each of us must take______for our own actions.
A. ability
B. responsibility
C. possibility
D. probability
Thanks to the women's liberation, women can take part in______activities.
A. social
B. society
C. socially
D. socialize
I know you feel bad now, Tommy, but try to put it out of your mind. By the time you're an adult, you______all about it.
A. are forgetting
B. will have forgotten
C. forget
D. will be forgetting
______, Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories.
A. On my part
B. On the whole
C. On the contrary
D. On the other hand
Kate asked Janet where______the previous Sunday.
A. has she been
B. had she been
C. she had been
D. she has been
We live in a large house in______middle of the village.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. No article
If Tom______an alarm, the thieves wouldn't have broken into his house.
A. installs
B. had installed
C. have installed
D. installed
My English teacher, Mrs.Jane, was the person______I had great respect.
A. for whom
B. whom
C. for who
D. that
Whole villages were______by the floods last year.
A. come up
B. looked after
C. taken out
D. wiped out
When my mother is busy preparing dinner, my father often gives her a hand______the housework.
A. on
B. with
C. for
D. about
UNESCO was established to encourage collaboration______nations in the areas______education, science, culture, and communication.
A. between - in
B. among – of
C. between - of
D. among – in
We should participate in the movement _____ to conserve the natural environment.
A. to organize
B. organized
C. organizing
D. which organized
Some snakes lay eggs, but ______ give birth to live offspring.
A. others
B. the other
C. other
D. the others
A number of prisoners ______ on the occasion of the Independence Day this year.
A. have been released
B. has been released
C. were released
D. was released
Jack found it hard to ______ the loss of his little dog.
A. get over
B. put off
C. get along
D. turn over
Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of ______ devices.+
A. labor-saving
B. environment-friendly
C. pollution-free
D. time-consuming
The more ______ and positive you look, the better you will feel.
A. confidence
B. confident
C. confide
D. confidently
They'll be able to walk across the river______.
A. if the ice is thick enough
B. if the ice will be thick enough
C. when the ice will be thick enough
D. unless the ice is thick enough
Granny is completely deaf. You will have to ______ allowances for her.
A. bring
B. find
C. give
D. make
Many people are still in ____ habit of writing silly things in ____ public places.
A. the – the
B. the - 0
C. 0 - the
D. 0 - 0
Since 1950 the world ______ nearly one-fifth of the soil from its agricultural land and one-fifth of its tropical forests.
A. has lost
B. lost
C. was losing
D. had been lost
_____the distance was too far and the time was short, we decided to fly there instead of going there by train.
A. To discover
B. Discovered
C. To have discovered
D. Discovering
Students are______less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.
A. under
B. above
C. out of
D. upon
On hearing that she failed the entrance exam, Trang couldn’t help ____ into tears.
A. bursting
B. burst
C. to bursting
D. to burst
Arranging flowers _____ among my mother’s hobbies.
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. have been
She didn’t enjoy her first year at college because she failed to _____ her new friends.
A. come in for
B. look down on
C. go down with
D. get on with
Peter has a separate room for his musical ______.
A. instruments
B. equipment
C. tools
D. facilities
We have just visited disadvantaged children in an orphanage ______ in Bac Ninh Province.
A. located
B. locating
C. which locates
D. to locate
Most people believe that school days are the _____ days of their life.
A. better
B. best
C. more best
D. good
My aunt gave me a ______ hat on my 16th birthday.
A. nice yellow new cotton
B. new nice cotton yellow
C. new nice yellow cotton
D. nice new yellow cotton
The interviewer asked me what experience _____ for the jo
A. do you get
B. did I get
C. I got
D. you got
He is a good team leader who always acts ______ in case of emergency.
A. decisively
B. decisive
C. decision
D. decide
They have just set off. They _____ on their way there.
A. can’t be
B. must have been
C. should have been
D. must be
Vietnamese students are forced to take _____ entrance examination before being admitted to _____ entrance examination.
A. an/the
B. an/ a
C. the/ the
D. Ø/ a
Today, the old couple has their family and friends _____ their golden wedding anniversary.
A. attend
B. to attend
C. attended
D. attending
Pumpkin seeds, ______ protein and iron, are a popular snack.
A. that
B. provide
C. which
D. which provide
The pair of jeans I bought for my son didn't fit him, so I went to the store and asked for ______.
A. the other ones
B. others ones
C. another pair
D. another jeans
Billy was the youngest boy ______.
A. joining the club
B. that was joined the dub
C. to be admitted to the club
D. admitted to the club
By half past ten tomorrow morning I _______ along the motorway.
A. will be driving
B. will drive
C. am driving
D. drive
We intend to _____ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one.
A. do in
B. do down
C. do up
D. do away
The house that we used to live in is in a very ______ state.
A. negligent
B. neglected
C. negligible
D. neglectful
The Louisiana Territory, an area ______ the size of France, was bought by the United States from France for $15,000,000 in 1803.
A. is four times as large as
B. more than four times
C. than more four times
D. four times as large as
You haven't eaten anything since yesterday afternoon. You ______ be really hungry!
A. can
B. will
C. must
D. might
The cosmopolitan flavor of San Francisco is enhanced by ______ shops and restaurants.
A. its many ethnic
B. its ethnicity
C. ethnicity
D. an ethnic
______ through a telescope, Venus appears to go through changes in size and shape.
A. It has seen
B. It is seen
C. When seen
D. Seeing
Nowhere in the northern section of the United States ________ for growing citrus crops.
A. is there suitability of the climate
B. where the climate is suitable
C. the climate is suitable
D. is the climate suitable
Beavers have been known to use logs, branches, rocks, and mud to build dams that are more than a thousand _______.
A. lengthy feet
B. feet long
C. long feet
D. foot in length
I haven't met my grandparents for five years.
A. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
B. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
C. I have met my grandparents for five years.
D. I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago.
We survived that accident because we were wearing our seat belts.
A. But for our seat belts, we would have survived that accident.
B. Had we not been wearing our seat belts, we wouldn't have survived that accident.
C. Without our seat belts, we could have survived that accident.
D. If we weren't wearing our seat belts, we couldn't have survived that accident.
No, I won't go to work at the weekend," said Sally.
A. Sally refused to go to work at the weekend.
B. Sally promised to go to work at the weekend.
C. Sally apologized for not going to work at the weekend.
D. Sally regretted not going to work at the weekend.
Some kinds of fish live in fresh water. Others live in sea water.
A. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, for others live in sea water.
B. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, and others live in sea water.
C. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, or others live in sea water.
D. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, so others live in sea water.
My mother is very busy with her work at the office. She still takes good care of us.
A. In spite of being very busy with her work at the office, my mother takes good care of us.
B. Because my mother is very busy with her work at the office, she takes good care of us.
C. My mother is so busy with her work at the office that she cannot take good care of us.
D. My mother is too busy with her work at the office to take good care of us.
“I will help you with the housework”, Mai said.
A. Mai promised to help me with the housework.
B. Mai asked me to help her with the housework.
C. Mai begged to help me with the housework.
D. Mai insisted on helping me with the housework.
There is not a single corner of Hue that my friend hasn't visited.
A. My friend has visited only a single part of Hue.
B. My friend has visited every part of Hue already.
C. My friend hasn't visited most parts of Hue.
D. My friend hasn't visited any parts of Hue.
This is the first time I have gone out for a picnic.
A. I have ever gone out for a picnic.
B. I have never gone out for a picnic before.
C. I had never gone out for a picnic before.
D. All are correct.
Although he was able to do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
A. The position wasn’t given to him in spite of his ability to do the job.
B. He was given neither the job nor the position.
C. Because he couldn’t do the job, he wasn’t given the position.
D. He got the position despite being unable to do the job.
A waitress served us. She was very impolite and impatient.
A. A waitress, who served us, was very impolite and impatient.
B. A waitress, which served us, was very impolite and impatient.
C. A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient.
D. A waitress whom served us, was very impolite and impatient.
He was suspected of stealing credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
C. Having suspected of stealing credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
D. Suspected of stealing credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
The girl packed the vase in polyester foam. She didn’t want it to get broken in the post.
A. The girl packed the vase in polyester foam so that it wouldn’t get broken in the post.
B. The girl packed the vase in polyester foam so it didn’t get broken in the post.
C. The girl packed the vase in polyester foam so as it wouldn’t get broken in the post.
D. The girl packed the vase in polyester foam for it didn’t get broken in the post.
Considering that we travelled right across the country, the bus ticket was surprisingly reasonable.
A. Because we were able to move right through the country, the price of the bus ticket didn't bother us.
B. The ticket for the bus, which took us from one side of the country to the other, was the cheapest that we could find.
C. The most reasonable way to go right across the country was by bus, so we bought ourselves a ticket.
D. As the bus brought us right across the country, we found the price of the ticket to be cheaper than its value to us.
I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour.
A. It is completely exhausting after half-an-hour I listening to Marion.
B. Half-an-hour listening to Marion leaves me feeling completely exhausted.
C. Feeling completely exhausted, I spent half-an-hour listening to Marion.
D. When I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour, she feels exhausting completely.
Joe does a lot of exercise. He’s still very fat.
A. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, Joe’s still very fat.
B. Joe does a lot of exercise, so he’s very fat.
C. Even though joe does a lot of exercise, he’s very fat.
D. Joe’s very fat, but he does a lot of exercise.
Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country.
Mexico does not require US citizens to do the same.
A. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does either
B. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does not, either
C. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and neither Mexico does
D. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country while Mexico does
He decided not to go to university and went to work in a restaurant.
A. Despite of going to university he went to work in a restaurant.
B. He went to work in a restaurant instead of going to university.
C. Instead of working in a restaurant, he went to university.
D. He decided to go to work in a restaurant because he liked it.
Had he known more about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies
A. Knowing about the internet help him invest in some computer company
B. He didn’t know much about the internet and he didn’t invest in any computer companies
C. Knowing about the internet , he would have invested in some computer companies
D. He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the internet
We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes,
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
Home schooling is apparently very successful. Many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling.
A. Because home schooling is apparently very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling.
B. As long as home schooling is apparently very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling.
C. Even though home schooling is apparently very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling.
D. In spite of home schooling is apparently very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling.
The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few costumers.
A. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.
B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
C. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
D. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
The gate was closed to stop the children running into the road.
A. The gate was closed so the children can’t run into the road.
B. The gate is closed so that the children don’t run into the road.
C. The gate was closed so that the children couldn’t run into the road.
D. The gate is closed so that the children couldn’t to run into the road.
If it hadn’t been for the wind, the fire would never have spread so fast
A. Even without the wind, the fire would have spread just as fast.
B. It was the wind that caused the fire to spread at such a speed.
C. Had there been a wind, the wind would have spread even faster.
D. The force of the wind affected the way the fire spread.
“ Don’t forget to hand in the report, Pete !” said Kate.
A. Kate reminded Pete of handing in the report.
B. Kate said that Pete Had forgotten to hand in the report.
C. Kate forgot to hand in the report to Pete.
D. Kate reminded Pete to hand in the report.
She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt. She was injured.
A. If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
B. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured.
C. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured.
D. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
Anne jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
A. Anne jogs every morning and is very good for her health.
B. Anne jogs every morning, which is very good for her health.
C. Anne jogs every morning and then it is very good for her health.
D. Anne jogs every morning that it is very good for her health.
The student was very bright. He could solve all the math problems.
A. He was such bright student that he could solve all the math problems.
B. The student was very bright that he could solve all the math problems.
C. He was so bright a student that he could solve all the math problems.
D. Such bright was the student that he could solve all the math problems.
The doctor said, “You really ought to rest for a few days. Jasmine."
A. The doctor strongly advised Jasmine to take a few days' rest.
B. The doctor suggested that Jasmine should take a short rest.
C. Jasmine's doctor told that she should rest for a few days.
D. It is the doctor's recommendation that Jasmine should take a short rest.
He is an authority on primitive religion
A. He has official permission to practise primitive religion.
B. He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion.
C. He has authority over the people who practise primitive religion.
D. He has a great influence on the people who practise primitive religion.
He failed his driving test the first time. As a result, he took it again.
A. He failed his driving test the first time and so he therefore took it again.
B. He failed his driving test the first time and he therefore took it again.
C. He failed his driving test the first time which he took it again.
D. Failing his driving test the first time and he therefore took it again.
You’d better take the keys. It’s possible I’ll come home late.
A. If I come home late, you’d better take the keys.
B. You’d better take the keys in case I come home late.
C. You'd better take the keys as I possibly come home late.
D. I'll probably come home late so that you’d better take the keys.
They believe a single gunman carried out the attack
A. The attack’s is believed to have carried out a single gunman
B. A single gunman is believed to have carried out the attack
C. It is believed to be carried out the attack by a single gunman.
D. It is believed that the attack has been carried out by a single gunman.
"I'm sorry. I didn’t do the homework." said the boy.
A. The boy admitted not doing the homework.
B. The boy said that he was sorry and he wouldn’t do the homework.
C. The boy denied not doing the homework.
D. The boy refused to do the homework.
You can stay in the flat for free as long as you pay the bills.
A. Whether you pay the bills or stay in the flat, it is free.
B. Without the bills paid, you can stay in the free flat.
C. Unless the flat is free of bills, you cannot stay in it.
D. Provided you pay the bills, you can stay in the flat for free.
He was able to finish his book. It was because his wife helped him.
A. If only he had been able to finish his book.
B. If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
C. Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
D. But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finish his book.
The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
B. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.
C. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
D. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match.
I got the impression that the boys were not enjoying themselves.
A. The boys impressed me that they were not enjoying themselves.
B. The boys didn’t seem to be enjoying themselves.
C. The boys seemed not to enjoying themselves.
D. It seemed to me the boys were enjoying themselves.
The children ran to the field to see the dragon, but it was no longer there.
A. The dragon had gone by the time the children ran to the filed.
B. The dragon went by the time the children ran to the filed.
C. When the children ran to the filed, the dragon went.
D. The dragon had gone after the children ran to the filed.
The boy became so confused and worried that he left home.
A. The boy became too confused and worried to leave home.
B. So confued and worried that the boy left home.
C. So confused and worried, the boy left home.
D. The boy was not confused and worried enough to leave home.
Sue lives in a house. The house is opposite my house.
A. Sue lives in a house where is opposite my house.
B. Sue lives in a house which is opposite my house.
C. Sue lives in a house who is opposite my house.
D. Sue lives in a house and which is opposite my house.
She turned the radio on at 7.30. She was still listening to it when her mother came home at 9.00.
A. She has been listening to the radio at 7.30.
B. She had been listening to the radio since 7.30.
C. She has been listening to the radio after 7.30.
D. She had been listening to the radio by 7.30.
“Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady said she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady told the man that she would call the police he didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
He last has his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months before.
B. He didn’t have any test on his eyes ten months before.
C. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
D. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.
He survived the operation thanks to the skillful surgeon.
A. He survived because he was a skillful surgeon.
B. He wouldn’t have survived the operation without the skillful surgeon.
C. There was no skillful surgeon, so he died.
D. Though the surgeon was skillful, he couldn’t survive the operation.
They were rich; they didn’t have a happy family, though.
A. Although they were rich, but they didn’t have a happy family.
B. Rich though they were, they didn’t have a happy family.
C. They were rich although they didn’t have a happy family.
D. However they were rich, they didn’t have a happy family.
One student failed because he completely ignored the instruction on the paper. The
instructions appeared on the top of every page.
A. One student failed because he completely ignored the instructions appearing on the top of every page on the paper.
B. Even though one student ignored the instructions printed on the top of every paper, he failed.
C. One student failed to ignore the instructions printed on the top of every page of paper.
D. No matter how completely one student ignored the instructions printed on the top of every page of the paper, he failed.
I whispered as I didn't want anybody to hear our conversation.
A. Since nobody wanted to hear our conversation, I whispered.
B. So as not to hear our conversation, I whispered.
C. Because I whispered, anybody heard our conversation.
D. I lowered my voice in order that our conversation couldn't be heard.
Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.
A. If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test.
B. Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
C. Although she didn't read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
D. Not having read the reference books, she couldn't finish the test.
My advice is that you get straight to the point in the next report.
A. If I were you, I would go straight to the bush in the next report.
B. If I were you, I would not beat around the bush in the next report.
C. If I were you, I would not point out the next report.
Jack has won a jackpot prize. 10% of it was donated to flooded areas.
A. Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% which half was donated to flooded areas.
B. Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% of which was donated to flooded areas.
C. Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% of that was donated to flooded areas.
D. Jack has won a jackpot prize, which was donated to flooded areas
Tim graduated with a good degree. He joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A. Tim joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree.
B. If Tim graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.
C. Though Tim graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
D. That Tim graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed
She didn’t understand the benefits of volunteering until she joined this club.
A. Not until she joined this club did she understand the benefits of volunteering.
B. It was not until she joined this club did she understand the benefits of volunteering.
C. Not until did she join this club, she understood the benefits of volunteering.
D. Not until she joined this club that she understood the benefits of volunteering.
He didn’t prepare well for his GCSE examination and he regrets it now.
A. Unless he had prepared well for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
B. But for his ill preparation for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
C. If it hadn’t been for his good preparation for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t regret it now.
D. If he had prepared well for his GCSE examination, he wouldn’t have regretted it now.
People believe that Chinese people invented paper.
A. Paper is believed to have been invented by Chinese people.
B. Paper is believed to be invented by Chinese people.
C. It was believed that Chinese people invent paper.
D. Chinese people are believed to invent paper.
For a cold, doctors often recommend that you rest and drink lots of fluids.
A. Doctors would rather give advice about colds than about fluids.
B. Rest and liquids are frequently advised for treatment of colds.
C. The doctors recommend that you have cold soft drinks.
D. You were told to come in out of the cold and rest.
If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work.
B. If he were careful, we would finish the work.
C. If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work.
D. Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.
I haven't gone to the cinema for ten years.
A. It's ten years I haven't gone to the cinema.
B. I last went to the cinema ten years ago.
C. It was ten years ago I went to the cinema.
D. The last time I went to the cinema was ten years.
I didn’t know that you were at home. I didn’t drop in.
A. Not knowing that you were at home, but I still dropped in.
B. I didn’t know you were at home although I didn’t drop in
C. Not knowing that you were at home, I didn’t drop in.
D. If I knew that you were at home, I would drop in.
My sisters used to get on with each other. Now they hardly speak.
A. My sisters were once close, but they rarely speak to each other now.
B. My sisters do not speak to each other much, but they are good friends.
C. My sisters rarely speak because they have never liked each other.
D. Because they have never got on, my sisters do not speak to each other.
"Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist
guide?" said my friend.
A. My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
B. In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English.
C. In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
D. My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
He smokes too much; perhaps that's why he can't get rid of his cough.
A. If he didn't smoke so much, he may get rid of his cough.
B. If he smoked less, he might be able to get rid of his cough.
B. If he smoked less, he might be able to get rid of his cough.
D. If he does not smoke, he may not have his cough.
There is no point in your phoning Jane - she's away.
A. Jane is very difficult to phone - she's always away.
B. Don't spend your valuable time phoning Jane -- she's out.
C. You waste your time if you insist on phoning Jane - she's away.
D. It would be a waste of time phoning Jane - she's away.
They/ not answer/phone/ this morning, so/ must/ out/.
A. They hasn't answered the phone this morning so they must have been out.
B. They didn't answer the phone this morning so they must be out.
C. They didn't answer the phone this morning so they must have gone out.
D. They hasn't answered the phone this morning so they must go out.
Darwin/ who/ be/ famous/ English/ scientist/ develop/theory/ evolution/.
A. Darwin who was the famous English scientist develops the theory for evolution.
B. Darwin, who is a famous English scientist, has developed a theory on evolution.
C. Darwin, who was a famous English scientist, developed the theory of evolution.
D. Darwin who is a famous English scientist developed a theory of evolution.
“I haven’t been very open-minded,” said the manager.
A. The manager promised to be very open-minded.
B. The manager admitted not having been very open-minded.
C. The manager denied having been very open-minded.
D. The manager refused to have been very open-minded.
They believe that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution.
A. It is believed that burning fossil fuels is held responsible for air pollution.
B. Burning fossil fuels is believed to result from air pollution.
C. Burning fossil fuels is believed to have caused high levels of air pollution.
D. It is believed that air pollution is mainly to blame for burning fossil fuels.
Peter used to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
A. Peter enjoyed working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
B. Peter no longer likes the job as a journalist for a local newspaper.
C. Peter has stopped working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
D. Peter refused to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
He missed the opportunity to study abroad. He didn’t realize the importance of English.
A. He hadn’t realized the importance of English until he missed the opportunity to study abroad.
B. Had he missed the opportunity to study abroad, he wouldn’t have realized the importance of English.
C. It was only after he realized the importance of English that he missed the opportunity to study abroad.
D. Not until he realized the importance of English did he miss the opportunity to study abroad.
Julie had a training course in alternative medicine. She was able to help the man out of danger.
A. Much as Julie had a training course in alternative medicine, she was able to help the man out of danger.
B. Having trained in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.
C. But for a training course in alternative medicine, Julie could have helped the man out of danger.
D. Despite training in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
The President offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup.
A. The President congratulated that the players had won the cup.
B. When they won the cup, the players had been offered some congratulations from the President.
C. The President would offer the players congratulations if they won the match.
D. The President congratulated the players on their winning the match.
My father couldn’t stand Tom’s behavior.
A. My father found Tom’s behavior intolerant.
B. My father found Tom’s behavior intolerable.
C. My father was tolerant towards Tom’s behavior
D. Tom’s behavior was not tolerable.
A house in that district will cost at least $ 100,000.
A. If you have $ 100,000, you can buy a house in that district.
B. $ 100,000 is the maximum price for a house in that district.
C. You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for more than $ 100,000.
D. You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for less than $ 100,000.
By being absent so often Paul failed the examination.
A. Paul’s frequent absences cost him his chance of passing the examination.
B. Being absent so often caused Paul fail his examination.
C. Paul failed his examination although he was absent quite often.
D. Paul’s failure in his examination accounted for his frequent absences.
Even if the job market is not stable, those who persist will be able to land jobs eventually.
A. When it’s hard to find a job, jobs on land are even harder.
B. Patient people will secure jobs even in an instable job market.
C. Only persistent job seekers can find jobs.
D. In land jobs are only available to persistent jobs applicants.
Once the airline announced its ticket sale, the telephone in the main office would not stop ringing.
A. People kept calling the airline main office since its announced of ticker sale.
B. If the airline didn’t announce a ticket sale, its telephone would stop ringing.
C. The airline telephone was ringing because they announced a ticket sale.
D. Nobody called the airline until it announced its ticket sale.
“I’m sorry for what happened but you will just have to accept the truth”, Laura said to her friend.
A. Laura took the responsibility for what happened.
B. Laura didn’t mean to tell the truth.
C. Laura apologized to her friend for what had happened.
D. Laura consoled her friend..
It is widely believed that hard work makes success.
A. People think that success is when you work hard.
B. Believers of success think that we would hard work.
C. Many people think that success at work is hard.
D. Many people believe that if you want to succeed, you should work hard.
To get to work on time, they have to leave at 6.00 a.m.
A. They always leave for work at 6.00 a.m.
B. Getting to work on time, they have to leave at 6.00 a.m.
C. They have to leave very early to catch as bus to work.
D. Leaving at 6.00 am, they have never been late for work..
Bali has far better beaches than Java, which make it more attractive.
A. Bali is more popular with tourists because it has more beaches than Java.
B. Bali attracted more tourists than Java because its beaches are much farther.
C. Tourists prefer the beaches in Bali to those in Java because they are far better.
D. Bali is more popular with tourists because its beaches are much better than those of Java.
Both of the lifts were out of order.
A. Either of the lifts was not in right order.
B. The order of the two lifts was wrong
C. Neither of the lifts was working.
D. Neither of the lifts was in order.
The crowd became increasingly angry at the long delay.
A. The crowd became very angry because the delay was so long.
B. The more increasingly the crowd became, the longer the delay was.
C. The longer the delay was, the angrier the crowd became.
D. The more the crowd became angry at the delay, the longer they feel
Madeleine wears high heels to look taller.
A. In order to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels.
B. So that to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels.
C. Madeleine wants high heels to make her taller.
D. Madeleine buys high heels to look taller.
That T.V is badly damaged. It cannot be repaired.
A. That T.V is so badly damaged that is cannot be repaired.
B. That T.V is too badly damaged to be repaired.
C. That T.V is so badly damaged that nobody can repair it.
D. All are correct.
We cut down many forests. The earth becomes hot.
A. The more we cut forests, the hotter the earth becomes.
B. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the earth becomes.
C. The more we cut forests, the earth becomes hotter.
D. The more forests we cut down, the earth becomes hotter..
Mike graduated with a good degree. However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A. Mike joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree.
B. If Mike graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.
C. Although Mike graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
D. That Mike graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed.
Put your coat on. You will get cold.
A. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on.
B. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold.
C. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold.
D. You not only put your coat on but also get cold.
Without skillful surgery he would not have survived the operation.
A. Had it been for skillful surgery he would not have survived the operation.
B. He wouldn’t have survived the operation if he hadn’t had skillful surgery.
C. But for skillful surgery he would not have survived the operation.
D. With skillful surgery he would have survived the operation.
What Rachael does in her freetime doesn’t concern me.
A. What Rachael does in her freetime is none of my business.
B. What Rachael does in her freetime is not my concern.
C. I don’t know what Rachael does in her free time.
D. What Rachael does in her freetime is not concerned by me.
We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
A. Hadn’t it been for my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed.
B. We could have managed with my father’s money.
C. If we could managed, my father’s money would be there.
D. If we couldn’t have managed, we would have had my father’s money.
Considering that we travelled right across the country, the bus ticket was surprisingly affordable.
A. Because we were able to move right through the country, the price of the bus ticket didn’t bother us.
B. The ticket for the bus, which took us from one side of the country to the other, was the cheapest that we could find.
C. The most reasonable way to go right across the country was by bus, so we bought ourselves a ticket.
D. As the bus brought us right across the country, we found the price of the ticket to be cheaper than its value to us.
When he called to tell me that he was learning, I didn’t trust him because I could hear the noise of a party in the background.
A. I didn’t have faith in that he could study appropriately with the noise of a party in the background and I told him that when he telephoned.
B. Although he rang me to tell me that he was learning, I couldn’t hear what he was saying properly because of my unbelievably noisy party.
C. Because of the sounds of a party I heard in the background when he called, I didn’t believe his claim that he was stydying.
D. Though he was learning when he called, I believe he was lying because in the background there were party-like sounds.
The youngsters couldn’t go swimming because the sea was too rough.
A. The youngsters were not calm enough to swim in the sea
B. The sea was rough enough for the youngsters to swim in.
C. The sea was too rough for the youngsters to go swimming.
D. The sea was too rough to the children’s swimming.
“Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leaver her house.
C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
She last had his eyes tested five months ago.
A. She had tested his eyes five months before.
B. She had not tested his eyes for five months then.
C. She hasn’t had his eyes tested for five months.
D. She didn’t have any test on his eyes in five months.
I feel absolutely exhausted when I’ve listened to Rose for hours.
A. It is completely exhausting after-hours I listening to Rose.
B. Hours listening to Rose leaves me feeling completely exhausted.
C. Feeling completed exhausted, I spent hours listening to Rose.
D. When I’ve listened to Rose hours, she feels exhausting completely.
Once the airline announced its ticket sale, the telephone in the main office would not stop ringing.
A. People kept calling the airline main office since its announcement of ticket sale.
B. If the airline didn’t announce a ticket sale, its telephone would stop ringing.
C. The airline telephone was ringing because they announced a ticket sale.
D. Nobody callde the airline until it announced its ticket sale.
“ I’m sorry for what happende but you will just have to accept the truth”, Laura said to her friend.
A. Laura took the responsibility for what happened.
B. Laura didn’t mean to tell the truth.
C. Laura apologized to her friend for what had happened.
D. Laura consoled her friend.
It is widely believed that hard work makes success.
A. People think that success is when you work hard
B. Believers of success think that we should work hard.
C. Many people think that success at work is hard.
D. Many people believe that if you want to succeed, you should work hard.
I had never met Rose before. However, I recognized her from a picture.
A. Although I had never met Rose before, I recognized her from a picture.
B. I recognized her from a picture before I had never met Rose.
C. Although I had never met Rose before but I recognized her from a picture.
D. After I had met Rose, I recognized her from a picture.
The human brain is 8 times the size of a monkey’s. It weighs about 1,400 grams.
A. The size of human brain is 8 times that of a monkey’s which is about 1,400 grams weigh.
B. The human brain, which weighs about 1,400 grams, is 8 times the size of a monkey’s.
C. The size of a monkey’s brain is 1,400 grams, 8 times that of the human one.
D. The weight of a monkey’s brain is 1,400 grams, 8-fold than that of the human one.
Tom has the ability to be a professional musician, but he’s too lazy to practice.
A. He is talented but he’ll never be a professional musician as he doesn’t practice.
B. As a professional musician Tom is not lazy to practice music lessons.
C. Tom is able to practice music lessons professionally though he is lazy.
D. Though practicing lazily, Tom is a professional musician.
Tim broke his arm and couldn’t battle in the final.
A. Tim couldn’t battle in the final due to his broken arm.
B. If Tim hadn’t broken his arm, he could battle in the final now
C. If Tim didn’t break his arm, he could battle in the final.
D. But for his broken arm, Tim couldn’t have played in the final.
The teacher couldn’t stand my brother’s manner.
A. The teacher found my brother’s manner intolerant
B. The teacher found my brother’s manner intolerable
C. The teacher was tolerant towards my brother’s manner
D. My brother’s behavior was not manner
Cultural values vary from regions to regions.
A. Cultural values are diverse in different regions.
B. There are different cultural values in one region
C. Cultural value modifications are based on regions
D. Cultural values move from one region to another.
The request was so great that they had to reprint the manuscript instantly.
A. So great was the request that they had to reprint the manuscript instantly.
B. So great the request was that they had to reprint the manuscript instantly.
C. So great was the request so they had to reprint the manuscript instantly.
D. So great the request was, they had to reprint the manuscript instantly.
My workmate said to me, "If I were you, I would tell them the reality.
A. My workmate said me to tell the reality.
B. My workmate advised me to tell the reality.
C. My workmate felt sorry for me and asked me to tell the reality.
D. My workmate advised me not to tell the reality.
People believe that 13 is an unlucky digit.
A. People are believed that 13 is an unlucky digit.
B. 13 has been believed to be an unlucky digit.
C. It's believed that 13 is an unlucky digit.
D. It's believed 13 to be an unlucky digit.
The gentleman wanted to get some fresh air in the chamber. He opened the window.
A. The gentleman wanted to get some fresh air in the chamber because he opened the window.
B. The gentleman opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the chamber.
C. The gentleman got some fresh air in the chamber, even though he opened the window.
D. Having opened the window, the chamber could get some fresh air.
She turned the TV at 7:30. She was still listening to it when her mama came home at 9:00.
A. She has been listening to the TV at 7:70
B. She has been listening to the TV since 7:30.
C. She has been listening to the TV after 7:30.
D. She has been listening to the TV by 7:30.
Although he was very exhausted, he agreed to help his kid with his assignment.
A. Despite of his exhaustion, he was enthusiastic to help his kid with his assignment.
B. Exhausted as he was, he agree to help his kid with his assignment.
C. Even if feeling very exhausted, he agree to help his kid with his assignment.
D. He would have helped his kid with his assignment if he hadn’t been exhausted.
It’s Mark’s job to look after the tender plants in the garden.
A. Mark enjoys looking after the tender plants in the garden.
B. Mark is responsible for looking after the tender plants in the garden.
C. Looking after the tender plants in the garden is liable for Mark.
D. The tender plants in the garden give Mark opportunity to work.
My uniform needs to be washed before the meeting but I’m too busy to do that.
A. I must have my uniform washed before the meeting.
B. I must have my uniform to be washed before the meeting.
C. I must have my uniform before the meeting.
D. I must get my mum to wash my uniform before the meeting.
He had completed the report. He submitted it to the manager.
A. Completing the report, it was submitted to the manager.
B. Have completed the report, it was submitted to the manager.
C. Having completed the report, he submitted to the manager.
D. Having completed the report, he submitted it to the manager.
The proposal may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the proposal will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the proposal, it will never work in practice.
C. The proposal may be too ingenious to work in practice.
D. The proposal is as impractical as it is ingenious.
Jim shouldn’t expect to know everything on the test.
A. Jim should have studied every woed that was on the test.
B. Jim shouldn’t take the test because he didn’t study well enough.
C. Jim test will seem easy if he studies more
D. The test will probably ask some question that are difficult for Jim.
By the time Jack got the bravery to ask her to get married with him, she was engaged to someone else.
A. At the moment Jack felt brave enough to propose to her, he learnt that she had already promised to marry another man.
B. Before Jack felt brave enough to propose to her, she had agreed to marry another man.
C. Just when Jack asked her to marry him, she accepted an engagement to another man.
D. Jack offered her a proposal of marriage, but she said she was already engaged to someone else.
When Jack questioned which one I needed, I said I didn’t mind.
A. Jack said I could choose between them, but I said it didn’t matter to me.
B. It was up to me to choose between them, but I really didn’t want to.
C. I would have done the choosing if they had asked me to.
D. Jack wanted me to choose for him and I agreed to do so.
Jack was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, Jack has been investigated for days.
B. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, Jack has been investigated for days.
C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, Jack has been investigated for days.
D. Jack has investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
He ate all his food. He even ate some of mine.
A. As soon as he ate some food of mine, he ate all his food.
B. Hardly had he ate some food of mine when he ate all his food.
C. Not only did he ate all his food but also he ate some of mine.
D. Not only did he ate all his food but he ate some of mine as well.
It doesn’t matter to them which movie they go to.
A. Whatever movies are shown, they never see.
B. They don’t mind which movie they go to.
C. They don’t care about the cost of the movies they see.
D. Which movie they go to matters more than the cost.
The judge was being escorted from the court by strong police guards.
A. Strong police guards were escorting the judge at the court.
B. Strong police guards were escorting the judge into the court.
C. Strong police guards were escorting the judge from the court.
D. Strong police guards were escorting the judge towards the court.
The trainer’s strategies were directly responsible for the team’s defeat.
A. The team lost because the trainer had no direct strategies.
B. The team’s responsibility is to defeat the trainer’s strategies.
C. The trainer directly guided the team, but had no responsibility.
D. The team lost as a direct consequence of the trainer’s strategies.
The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
B. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
C. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
D. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
Jack wanted to get some fresh air in the apartment. He opened the window.
A. Jack wanted to get some fresh air in the apartment because he opened the window.
B. Having opened the window, the apartment could get some fresh air by Jack.
C. Jack got some fresh air in the apartment, even though he opened the window.
D. Jack opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the apartment.
While I strongly disapproved of your behavior, I will help you this time.
A. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
B. Although I strongly disapproved of your behavior, but I will help you this time.
C. Because of your behavior, I will help you this time.
D. Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
Nothing but the whole story would satisfy Jane.
A. Jane wouldn’t be satisfied with anything.
B. Jane insisted on being told the complete story.
C. On the whole, Jane was satisfied with the story.
D. Jane wanted to know just the end of the story.
Mary might have phoned while we were out.
A. Possibly Mary phoned while we were out.
B. Unfortunately we were out while Mary phoned.
C. We were sure Mary had phoned while we were out.
D. Mary ought to have phoned while we were out.
The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot.
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.
The police issued a warning on the radio. A dangerous man had escaped from hospital.
A. A dangerous man had escaped from hospital, so the police issued a warning on the radio.
B. The police issued a warning on the radio about a dangerous man had escaped from hospital.
C. The police issued a warning on the radio, namely, a dangerous man had escaped from hospital.
D. A dangerous man had escaped from hospital where the police issued a warning on the radio.
Rose must have been sleeping; otherwise, she would have heard the telephone ring.
A. I’m pretty sure that Rose was asleep at the time, because she didn’t heard the telephone ring.
B. Rose was sleeping so deeply that she wouldn’t even have heard telephone ring.
C. If she had been sleeping, Rose would have missed the sound of telephone.
D. The telephone rang while Rose was about to fall asleep, but she wasn’t aware of it.
It is said that two men were arrested after the robbery.
A. People said two men be arrested after the robbery.
B. Two men are said to be arrested after the robbery.
C. Two men are said to have been arrested after the robbery.
D. Two men were said to be arrested after the robbery.
Jack didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is in prison.
A. If Jack had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been in prison.
B. If Jack took his father’s advice, he would not be in prison.
C. If Jack had taken his father’s advice, he would not be in prison.
D. If Jack takes his father’s advice, he will not be in prison.
Tourists are advised to take out insurance. Their baggage may go astray.
A. Tourists should take out insurance if their baggage goes astray.
B. Tourists should get insurance, or else their baggage may go astray.
C. Tourists are advised to take out insurance in case their baggage goes astray.
D. Tourists had better buy insurance as a precaution against their luggage go astray.
We intended ti visit Rome in the afternoon. We could not afford the fee, however.
A. As intended, we could not afford the visit to Rome in the afternoon because of the fee.
B. We visited Rome in the afternoon though the fee was too high for us.
C. We were going to visit Rome in the afternoon but the fee was too high for us.
D. The fee was, however, high enough for us to plan a visit to Rome in the afternoon.
I would rather you wore something more formal to work.
A. I’d prefer you wearing something more formal to work.
B. I’d prefer you should wear something more formal to work.
C. I’d prefer you to wear something more formal to work.
D. I’d prefer you wear something more formal to work.
Diana ran into her former teacher on the way to the stadium yesterday.
A. Diana caused an accident to her teacher while she was going to the stadium.
B. Diana’s car ran over her teacher on the way to the stadium.
C. Diana happened to meet her teacher while she was going to the stadium.
D. Diana’s teacher got run over whole she was going to the stadium.
"You’re always making terrible mistakes", said the teacher.
A. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher complained about his student making terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
We chose to find a place for the night. We found the bad weather very inconvenient.
A. Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night.
B. The bad weather prevented us from driving any further.
C. Bad weather was approaching, so we started to look for a place to stay.
D. Because the climate was so severe, we were worried about what we'd do at night.
It isn't just that the level of education of this school is high. It's that it's also been consistent for years.
A. The level of education in this school, which is usually quite high, shows only slight variations from year to year.
B. The standard of education is not high in this school, but at least all the students are at the same level.
C. Not only are the standards of education good in this school, but it has also maintained those standards over the years.
D. It isn't fair to deny that this school is successful, as it has had the same high standards for many years now.
“We lost the last battle because of the player 11.” Said the team captain.
A. The team captain refused to tell the player 11 about their loss in the last battle.
B. The team captain admitted to the player 11 that they had lost the last battle.
C. The team captain blamed the player 11 for their loss in the last battle.
D. The team captain said that without the player 11, they might have lost the battle.
The gentleman wore gloves in order not to leave any fingerprints.
A. In order to leave some fingerprints the man took off his gloves.
B. His fingerprints would not be left unless the gentleman wore gloves.
C. The gentleman wore gloves so that he would not leave any fingerprints.
D. The gentleman wore gloves in order that his fingerprints would be taken.
I was surprised that he knew a lot about Vietnamese culture.
A. I was surprised at his poor knowledge of Vietnamese culture.
B. That he knew a lot about Vietnamese culture amazed me.
C. I knew very little about Vietnamese culture, which surprised him.
D. It astonished me that Vietnamese culture was what he liked most.
Jack graduated with good marks. However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A. Although Jack graduated with good marks, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
B. Jack joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with good marks
C. Jack graduated with good marks, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.
D. That Jack graduated with a good marks he helped him join the ranks of the unemployed.
Put your glove on. You will get cold.
A. Put your glove on, otherwise you will get cold.
B. You will not get cold unless you put your glove on.
C. You not only put your glove on but also get cold.
D. It is not until you put your glove t on that you will get cold.
He never suspected that she was a theft.
A. Never has he suspected that she was a theft.
B. He used to think she was not a theft.
C. At no time did he suspect that she was a theft.
D. What he thought was she was not a theft.
Some experts think that a meteor impact, which occurred around 65 million years ago, may have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.
A. The extinction of the dinosaurs could only have been caused by a meteor impact that occurred some 65 million years ago.
B. According to some experts, the extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by a meteor that struck Earth 65 million or so years ago.
C. Some experts reckon that the impact of a meteor that struck Earth some 65 million years ago need not haave caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.
D. In the opinion of some experts, the extinction of the dinosaurs could have been the result of the impact of a meteor which occurred roughly 65 million years ago.
Rose knows a lot more about science than I do.
A. I don’t know as much about science as Rose does.
B. I don’t know as much about science as Rose did.
C. I didn’t know as much about science as Rose does.
D. I didn’t know as much about science as Rose did.
A flight attendant served us. She was very polite and patient.
A. A flight attendant, who served us, was very polite and patient.
B. A flight attendant which served us, was very polite and patient.
C. A flight attendant who served us was very polite and patient.
D. A flight attendant whom served us, was very polite and patient.
She wasn’t wearing a helmet. She was injured.
A. If she hadn’t been wearing a helmet, she wouldn’t have been injured.
B. If she had been wearing a helmet, she would have been injured.
C. If she had been wearing a helmet, she wouldn’t be injured.
D. If she had been wearing a helmet, she wouldn’t have been injured.
It is a pity that I can’t speak English as a native speaker.
A. I wish I could speak English as a native speaker.
B. I wish I couldn’t speak English as a native speaker.
C. I wish I can speak English as a native speaker.
D. I wish I have spoken English as a native speaker.
“What language do you find the most difficult to learn of all?” Nhung asked Ha.
A. Nhung asked Ha what language Ha found the most difficult to learn of all.
B. Nhung wanted to know what language they founded the most difficult to learn of all.
C. Nhung asked Ha what language did you find the most difficult to learn of all.
D. Nhung asked Ha what language you found the most difficult to learn of all.
The music was so loud that we had to shout to each other.
A. We didn’t say loud enough for us to hear each other.
B. The music was too loud that we had to shout to each other.
C. We didn’t say loud enough to hear each other.
D. Because of loud music, we had to shout to each other.
She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.
A. Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it.
C. Hard as she tried, she could hardly hard pass the driving test.
D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
We didn’t want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.
A. In stead of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
B. In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
C. We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money.
D. We didn’t want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in the cheap hotel.
Had the announcement been made earlier, more people would have attended the lecture.
A. The lecure was held so late that a few people attended it.
B. More people came late to the lecture because of the late announcement.
C. The late announcement helped make the lecture well – attended
D. Few people came to thie lecture because the announcement was not made earlier.
She raised her hand high so that she could attract the teacher’s attention.
A. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand again
B. Though she raised her hand high, she couldn’t attract her teacher’s attention.
C. To attract her teacher’s attention, she raised her hand high.
D. She had such a high raising of hand that she failed to attract her teacher’s attention.
Anyone who misses more than fifty percent of the classes deserves to fail.
A. Those who are absent more than half the time should fail.
B. Fifty percent of classes have failed the exams.
C. More than fifty percent is too much for one class.
D. People who fail must make up fifty percent of the classwork.
They were rich; they didn’t have a happy family, though.
A. Although they were rich, but they didn’t have a happy family.
B. Rich though they were, they didn’t have a happy family.
C. They were rich although they didn’t have a happy family.
D. However they were rich, they didn’t have a happy family.
One student failed because he completely ignored the instruction on the paper. The instructions appeared on the top of every page.
A. One student failed because he completely ignored the instructions appearing on the top of every page on the paper.
B. Even though one student ignored the instructions printed on the top of every paper, he failed.
C. One student failed to ignore the instructions printed on the top of every page of paper.
D. No matter how completely one student ignored the instructions printed on the top of every page of the paper, he failed.
No one has seen Linda since the day of the party.
A. Linda has not been seen since the day of the party.
B. Linda is nowhere to be seen at the party.
C. The party is going on without Linda.
D. No one has seen Linda for ages.
He talked about nothing except the weather.
A. He talked about everything including weather.
B. His sole topic of conversation was the weather.
C. He had nothing to say about the weather.
D. He said he had no interest in the weather.
He doesn’t study hard, so he can fail the exam.
A. If he studies hard, he won’t fail the exam.
B. If ha didn’t study hard, he wouldn’t fail the exam.
C. If he studied hard, he wouldn’t fail the exam.
D. If he hadn’t studied hard, he wouldn’t have failed the exam.
The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window
A. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window
B. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room
C. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window
D. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air
The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice
D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.
He was able to finish his book. It was because his wife helped him.
A. If only he had been able to finish his book.
B. If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
C. Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
D. But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finish his book.
The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
B. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.
C. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
D. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match.
They believe a single gunman carried out the attack.
A. The attack’s is believed to have carried out a single gunman
B. A single gunman is believed to have carried out the attack
C. It is believed to be carried out the attack by a single gunman.
D. It is believed that the attack has been carried out by a single gunman.
"I'm sorry. I didn’t do the homework." said the boy.
A. The boy admitted not doing the homework.
B. The boy said that he was sorry and he wouldn’t do the homework.
C. The boy denied not doing the homework.
D. The boy refused to do the homework.
You can stay in the flat for free as long as you pay the bills.
A. Whether you pay the bills or stay in the flat, it is free.
B. Without the bills paid, you can stay in the free flat.
C. Unless the flat is free of bills, you cannot stay in it.
D. Provided you pay the bills, you can stay in the flat for free.
I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam.
A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
- “You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up,” she said to me.
A. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
C. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up.
D. She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
Without her teacher’s advice, she would never have written such a good essay.
A. Her teacher advised him and she didn’t write a good essay.
B. Her teacher didn’t advise her and she didn’t write a good essay.
C. She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice.
D. If her teacher didn’t advise her, she wouldn’t write such a good essay.
She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.
A. Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it.
C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
We didn’t want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.
A. Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
B. In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
C. We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money.
D. We didn’t stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend.
Had the announcement been made earlier, more people wouls have attended the lecture.
A. The lecture was held so late thet a few people attended it.
B. More people came late to the lecture because of the late announcement.
C. The late announcement helped make the lecture well- attended.
D. Few people came to the lecture because the announcement was not made earlier.
She raised her hand high so that she could attract the teacher’s attention.
A. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand again.
B. Though she raised her hand high, she couldn’t attract her teacher’s attention.
C. To attract her teacher’s attention, she raised her hand high.
D. She had such a high raising of hand that she failed to attract her teacher’s attention.
Anyone who misses more than fifty percent of the classes deserves to fail.
A. Those who are absent more than half the time shouls fail.
B. Fifty percent of classes have failed the exams.
C. More than fifty percent is too much for one class.
D. People who fail must make up fifty percent of the classwork.
The old man is workign in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man is workign in this factory which I borrowed his bycicle yesterday.
B. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
C. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The old man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
Mary doesn’t like sports. Her brother doesn’t, either.
A. Neither Mary or her brother likes sports.
B. either Mary or her brotehr loikes sports.
C.Neither Mary nor her brother likes sports.
D. both Mary and her brother like sports.
“Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady said she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady told the man that she would call the police he didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
He last has his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months before.
B. He didn’t have any test on his eyes ten months before.
C. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
D. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.
He survived the operation thanks to the skillful surgeon.
A. He survived because he was a skillful surgeon.
B. He wouldn’t have survived the operation without the skillful surgeon.
C. There was no skillful surgeon, so he died.
D. Though the surgeon was skillful, he couldn’t survive the operation.
They were rich; they didn’t have a happy family, though.
A. Although they were rich, but they didn’t have a happy family.
B. Rich though they were, they didn’t have a happy family.
C. They were rich although they didn’t have a happy family.
D. However they were rich, they didn’t have a happy family.
One student failed because he completely ignored the instruction on the paper. The instructions appeared on the top of every page.
A. One student failed because he completely ignored the instructions appearing on the top of every page on the paper.
B. Even though one student ignored the instructions printed on the top of every paper, he failed.
C. One student failed to ignore the instructions printed on the top of every page of paper.
D. No matter how completely one student ignored the instructions printed on the top of every page of the paper, he failed.
The soccer team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Not only did the soccer team lose the match but they blamed each other as well
B. No sooner had the soccer team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
C. As soon as they blamed each other, the soccer team knew they lost the match.
D. Hardly had the soccer team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
Lucy always reminds me of my youngest sister.
A. My youngest sister’s name is Lucy.
B. I always think of Lucy, my youngest sister.
C. Whenever I see Lucy, I think of my youngest sister.
D. It is Lucy who is my youngest sister.
They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them.
A. So fierce was their dog that nobody would visit them.
B. Their dog was fierce enough for anybody to visit them.
C. If their dog weren’t fierce, somebody would visit them.
D. So fierce a dog did they had that nobody would visit them.
They are my two sisters. They aren’t teachers like me.
A. They are my two sisters, that are teachers like me.
B. They are my two sisters, neither of whom are teachers like me.
C. They are my two sisters, both of those are teachers like me.
D. Unlike me, neither of my two sisters aren’t teachers.
“Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer?" said Sophie.
A. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
B. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
C. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
D. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive.
A. The new cinema was more expensive than we expected.
B. The new cinema impressed us because it was rather expensive.
C. We were very impressed by the new cinema, but we found it rather expensive.
D. We were not impressed by the new cinema at all because it looked rather expensive.
“You should have finished the report by now,” John told his secretary.
A. John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B. John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
D. John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report.
When I picked up my book I found that the cover had been torn.
A. Picking up my book, the cover had been torn.
B. On picking up the book, I saw that the cover had been torn.
C. Picked up, I saw that the cover of the book was torn.
D. The cover had been torn when my book picked up.
“Make good use of your time. You won’t get such an opportunity again” said he to me.
A. He let me make use of my time because I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
B. He advised me to make use of my time as I wouldn’t get an opportunity again.
C. He ordered me to make use of my time saying that I wouldn’t get an opportunity again
D. He offered me such an opportunity so that I could make good use of my time.
Her living conditions were difficult. However, she studied very well.
A. Although she lived in difficult conditions, but she studied very well.
B. She studied very well thanks to the fact that she lived in difficult conditions.
C. Difficult as her living conditions, she studied very well.
D. She studied very well in spite of her difficult living conditions.
The situation was so embarrassing that she did not know what to do.
A. So embarrassing was the situation that she did not know what to do.
B. It was such an embarrassing situation; however, she did not know what to do.
C. So embarrassing the situation was that she did not know what to do.
D. She did not know what to do, though it was not an embarrassing situation.
It is expected that tax increases will be announced in tomorrow’s budget statement.
A. Tax increases are expected to be announced in tomorrow’s budget statement.
B. It is expected that people will announce in tomorrow budget tax increases.
C. In tomorrow’s budget statement tax increases are expected to announce.
D. Hope that they will announce tax increases in tomorrow’s budget statement.
Fiona has been typing the report for anhour.
A. It took Fiona an hour to type the report.
B. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report.
C. Fiona finished the report an hour ago.
D. Fiona will finish typing the report in an hour.
I can’t do the test because it is toodifficult.
A. If the test isn’t too difficult, I can do it.
B. If the test weren’t too difficult, I could do it.
C. If the test weren’t too difficult, I can do it.
D. If the test hadn’t been too difficult, I could do it.
The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough.
A. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.
B. The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in.
C. The sea was too rough to the children's swimming.
D. The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.
However old and worn his clothes were, they look clean and of good quality.
A. His clothes looked clean and of good quality but they were old and worn.
B. His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality.
C. He was fond of wearing such old and worn clothes because they were of good quality.
D. No matter what good quality his clothes had, they looked old and worn.
In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
A. He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty.
B. If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause.
C. Poor as he was, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
D. He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor.
I thought I should not stay at home yesterday.
A. I regretted staying at home yesterday.
B. I regretted for staying at home yesterday.
C. I regret for staying at home yesterday.
D. I regret to stay at home yesterday.
People should not throw rubbish in the park. People should not cut down the trees in the park.
A. People should either throw rubbish in the park or cut down the trees in the park.
B. People should neither throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
C. People should either throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
D. People should neither throw rubbish or cut down the trees in the park
Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
It is not until the sun is shining brightly that the little girl woke up.
A. No sooner is the sun shining brightly than the little girl wokeup.
B. Not until the little girl woke up is the sun shining brightly.
C. Not until the sun is shining brightly did the little girl wake up.
D. As soon as the little girl woke up, the sun hasn’t shone brightly yet.
"What language do you find the most difficult to learn of all?" Nhung asked Ha.
A. Nhung asked Ha what language Ha found the most difficult to learn of all.
B. Nhung wanted to know what language they founded the most difficult to learn of all.
C. Nhung asked Ha what language did you find the most difficult to learn of all.
D. Nhung asked Ha what language you found the most difficult to learn of all.
They reported that the teachers expected more.
A. The teachers were reported to have been expected of more.
B. The teachers were expected more.
C. The teachers were reported to have expected more.
D. The teachers were reported to expect more.
It is possible that the fire in the ship was started by a bomb.
A. They say that a bomb started the fire in the ship.
B. The fire in the ship might have been started by a bomb.
C. It shall be said the fire in the ship had been started by a bomb.
D. The fire in the ship is known to have been started by a bomb.
Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday.
A. At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday.
B. Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday.
C. Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday.
D. Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time.
If you practise harder you will have better results.
A. The harder you practise, the best results you will have.
B. The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have.
C. The hardest you practise, the most results you will have.
D. The harder you practise, the better results you will have.
A waitress served us. She was very impolite and impatient.
A. A waitress who served us , was very impolite and impatient.
B. A waitress which served us., was very impolite and impatient.
C. A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient.
D. A waitress whom served us , was very impolite and impatient.
She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt. She was injured.
A. If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
B. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured.
C. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured.
D. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
I would rather you wore something more formal to work.
A. I'd prefer you wearing something more formal to work.
B. I'd prefer you to wear something more formal to work.
C. I'd prefer you should wear something more formal to work.
D. I'd prefer you wear something more formal to work.
Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A. We didn't miss the train because it left late.
B. We left too late to catch the train.
C. Because the train was late, we missed it.
D. We almost missed the train.
Why can't you do your work more carefully? " said Henry's boss.
A. Henry's boss criticized him for doing his job carelessly.
B. Henry's boss asked him not to do his job with care.
C. Henry's boss suggested doing the job more carefully.
D. Henry's boss warned him to do the job carefully.
He felt tired. However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
A. Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain
B. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
C. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
D. As a result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
B. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
C. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
D. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
The gate was closed to stop the children running into the road.
A. The gate was closed so the children can’t run into the road.
B. The gate is closed so that the children don’t run into the road.
C. The gate was closed so that the children couldn’t run into the road.
D. The gate is closed so that the children couldn’t to run into the road.
If it hadn’t been for the wind, the fire would never have spread so fast
A. Even without the wind, the fire would have spread just as fast.
B. It was the wind that caused the fire to spread at such a speed.
C. Had there been a wind, the wind would have spread even faster.
D. The force of the wind affected the way the fire spread.
“ Don’t forget to hand in the report, Pete !” said Kate.
A. Kate reminded Pete of handing in the report.
B. Kate said that Pete Had forgotten to hand in the report.
C. Kate forgot to hand in the report to Pete.
D. Kate reminded Pete to hand in the report.
Anne jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
A. Anne jogs every morning and is very good for her health.
B. Anne jogs every morning, which is very good for her health.
C. Anne jogs every morning and then it is very good for her health.
D. Anne jogs every morning that it is very good for her health.
The student was very bright. He could solve all the math problems.
A. He was such bright student that he could solve all the math problems.
B. The student was very bright that he could solve all the math problems.
C. He was so bright a student that he could solve all the math problems.
D. Such bright was the student that he could solve all the math problems.
“What are you going to do with such a long list of books, Dane?” asked Sarah
A. Sarah was curious why Dane had such a long list of books.
B. Sarah asked Dane what he was going to do with such a long list of books.
C. Sarah could not understand why Dane was borrowing such a long list of books.
D. Sarah warned Dane not to borrow such a long list of books.
“Are you going to the cinema with us tonight, Susan?” asks her friends.
A. Susan’s friend asked her whether she went to the cinema with them that night
B. Susan’s friend asked her if she was going to the cinema with them that night
C. Susan’s friend would like to invite her to go to the cinema with them that night
D. Susan’s friend would rather her went to the cinema with them that night.
The Internet has enabled most people to get contact in a matter of moment
A. Most of people have been able to get in contact by the Internet in a matter of moments.
B. Most of people have got in contact as enable in a matter of moments by the Internet
C. On the Internet, most of people are able to get in contact a matter of moments.
D. On the Internet, most of people can find their contact a matter of moments
The teacher has done his best to help all students. However, none of them made any effort on their part
A. The teacher has done his best to help all student, then, none of them made any effort on their part
B. Although the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part
C. Because the teacher has done his best to help all students, , none of them made any effort on their part
D. If the teacher has done his best to help all students, , none of them made any effort on their part
“ Finish your work. And then you can go home”.
A. “ You can’t go home until you finish your work”
B. “ You finish your work to go home as early as you can”
C. “ When you go home, finish your work then”
D. “ Because you have finished your work, you can go home”.
When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
B. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
C. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
"It can't be Mike who leaked the document, it might be Tom." said our manager.
A. Our manager blamed Tom for having leaked the document instead of Mike.
B. Our manager showed his uncertainty about who leaked the document: Mike or Tom.
C. Our manager suspected Tom of having leaked the document, not Mike.
D. Our manager made it clear that Tom was the one who leaked the document, not Mike.
Mr. Smith is very interested in our plan. I spoke to him on the phone last night.
A. Mr. Smith is very interested in our plan to whom I spoke on the phone last night.
B. Mr. Smith, who is very interested in our plan, I spoke to on the phone last night.
C. Mr. Smith, who I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan.
D. Mr. Smith, to whom I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan.
You’d better take the keys. It’s possible I’ll come home late.
A. You’d better take the keys as I possibly come home late.
B. I’ll probably come home late so that you’d better take the keys.
C. If I come home late, you’d better take the keys.
D. You’d better take the keys in case I come home late.
person’s choice / occupations / probably / most important / have / made.
A. A person’s choice of occupation is probably the most important one that has to be made.
B. A person’s choice about occupation is probably most important one to have made.
C. A person’s choice from occupation is probably the most important one has to be made.
D. A person’s choice among occupation is probably most important having made.
The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot.
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.
my opinion / unfair / women / more duties / husbands.
A. According to my opinion it is unfair when women have more duties than their husbands.
B. My opinion is unfair for women to have more duties than their husbands.
C. In my opinion it is unfair that women have more duties than their husbands.
D. My opinion, which seems to be unfair, is that women should have more duties than their husbands.
Their chances of success are small.
A. It’s very likely that they will succeed
B. They will definitely be successful
C. It’s not very likely that they will succeed
D. They won’t have any chances of being successful
“Would you like something to drink?” he asked.
A. He asked me would like something to drink.
B. He wanted to invite me for something to drink.
C. He asked me if I wanted something to drink.
D. He offered me something to drink.
Public education is so good in European countries that there is almost no demand for private schools
A. Even the excellence of public education in Europe does not stop people from sending their children to private schools.
B. Hardly anyone sends their children to private schools in Europe because state schools are excellent.
C. People still send their children to private schools in Europe although the public education system is excellent.
D. In Europe, there is no reason for parents to send their children to private schools because state schools are so good.
Jane finds it difficult to drive on the left.
A. Jane is used to drive on the left
B. Jane is not used to drive on the left
C. Jane is not used to driving on the left
D. It’s difficult for Jane to driving on the left
No one has told me about the change of plan.
A. I have not been told about the change of plan.
B. I have not told about the change of plan.
C. The change of plan has been told about
D. I have been told about the change of plan.
We last went to cinema two months ago.
A. We have been to the cinema for two months
B. We haven’t been to the cinema for two months
C. We didn’t want to go to the cinema anymore.
D. We didn’t go to the cinema for two months
Computer is a miraculous device. It is capable of doing almost anything you ask it to.
A. Computer can’t do anything you ask it to because it is a miraculous device.
B. Computer is unable to do almost anything you ask it to so it is a miraculous device.
C. Computer is a miraculous device since it is possible for doing anything you ask it to.
D. Computer is a miraculous device because it is impossible for doing almost anything you ask it to.
The house is very beautiful. Its gate was painted blue.
A. The house, which is very beautiful, was painted blue.
B. The house, the gate of whom was painted blue, is very beautiful.
C. The house, the gate of which was painted blue, is very beautiful.
D. The house, the gate of that was painted blue, is very beautiful.
I have never tasted this kind of food before.
A. I have tasted this kind of food.
B. I tasted this kind of food long time ago.
C. It is the first time I tasted this kind of food.
D. It is the first time I have ever tasted this kind of food.
No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back.
A. Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately.
B. As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone.
C. She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back.
D. Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back
John is studying hard. He doesn't want to fail the next exam.
A. John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam
B. John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam
C. John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam
D. John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam
He was suspected of having stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. Suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days
B. Suspecting of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days
C. He has been investigated for days, suspecting of having stolen credit cards
D. Having suspected of having stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days
I strongly disapproved of your behavior. However, I will help you this time.
A. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
B. Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
C. Because of your behavior, I will help you this time.
D. Although I strongly disapproved of your behavior, but I will help you this time.
He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. He is so an intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. He is so intelligent a boy that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. He is such intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
Mark the letter A, B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease.
A. sources of energy
B. been looking
C. number
D. continues
For such a demanding job, you will need qualifications, soft skills and having full commitment.
A. such
B. will need
C. qualifications
D. having full commitment
Antarctic blue whales can be 100 foot long and weigh more than any dinosaur that ever lived.
A. can be
B. 100 foot long
C. more than
D. any dinosaur
Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A. exports
B. is grown
C. in
D. of
He passed the exam with high scores, that made his parents happy.
A. passed
B. with
C. that
D. happy
The doctor's records must be kept (A) thorough and (B) neatly (C) so as to insure (D) good book – keeping.
(A) thorough
(B) neatly
(C) so as to
(D) good
Rabbit and hares (A) look much (B) like and are often (C) mistaken for (D) each other.
(A) look
(B) like
(C) mistaken for
(D) each other
In the United States (A) among 60 percent (B) of the space on the pages of newspapers (C) is reserved for (D) advertising.
(A) among
(B) of the space
(C) is reserved
(D) advertising
My mother reminded me to remember to water her house plants.
A. to water
B. to remember
C. house plants
D. reminded
Bill is often late for class, which makes his teachers angrily.
A. for
B. angrily
C. which
D. is
Mumps are a very common disease which usually affects children.
A. which
B. are
C. usually
D. common disease
Sometimes all it take is a few minutes to help you and your family members feel more in touch with each other.
A. all it take
B. to help
C. feel
D. in touch with
The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read non technical language, and writing correctly.
A. will test
B. spoken
C. writing
D. correctly
We always have believed that honesty is the best policy in personal as well as professional matters.
A. always have believed
B. best policy
C. personal
D. professional
While working as a travel agency, my elder brother specialized in arranging tours of the Mekong Delta for foreign tourists.
A. a travel agency
B. While
C. specialized in
D. tours of
A lot of athletic and non-athletic extracurricular activities are available in Vietnamese high-schools, either public and private.
A. available in
B. non-athletic
C. either public and private
D. A lot of
In a restaurant, if we want to call the waiter, we can raise our hand and wave it slight to signal that we need assistance.
A. slight to signal
B. if we
C. assistance
D. wave it
Fruit and vegetables should be carefully washed whether eaten fresh or cook.
A. carefully
B. whether
C. fresh
D. cook
The Netherlands, with much of its land lying lower than sea level, have a system of dikes and canals for controlling water.
A. much
B. lying
C. have
D. controlling
The symptoms of diabetes in the early stages are too slight that people do not notice them.
A. The
B. too
C. do not
D. them
The school officials are considering a comprehensive planning to alleviate the problem of overcrowding in the dormitories.
A. are
B. planning
C. alleviate
D. overcrowding
Spanish is the only course that it is not offered in the summer term, but there are several classes offered in the fall.
A. the only course
B. it
C. several
D. offered
Sarah was not best speaker in the class, but her personality and ability to convey her feelings helped her become the most requested.
A. not best
B. ability
C. feelings
D. requested
The nitrogen makes up over 78 percent of the Earth’s atmosphere, the gaseous mass surrounding the planet.
A. The nitrogen
B. over
C. percent of
D. surrounding
Pateurization is the process of the heatingmilk to destroy disease-caused organisms and bacteria.
A. the heating
B. to destroy
C. disease-caused
D. bacteria.
Miranda still has trauma from the tragic accident, that took away her closest friend.
A. has
B. tragic
C. that
D. closest
The office furniture that was ordered last month have just arrived, but we’re not sure whether the manager likes it.
A. that
B. have just arrived
C. whether
D. likes
Don’t go up to your hotel room because the maid is making the beds, cleaning the bathroom, and vacuum the carpet.
A. Don’t go
B. because
C. cleaning
D. vacuum
The continental shelf is the shadow area of the ocean floor that is closest to the continents.
A. The continental shelf
B. the shadow area
C. ocean floor
D. closest to
She had so many luggage that there was not enough room in the car for it.
A. so many
B. was
C. enough room
D. it
Her application for a visa was turned down not only because it was incomplete and incorrectly filled out but also because it was written in pencil.
A. for a visa
B. down
C. incomplete
D. pencil
The movie tried something new, combining ruthless violence and quick-witted humor and philosophy reflection.
A. something new
B. ruthless
C. and
D. philosophy
Historically, it was the 3rd Asian Games in Japan that tennis, volleyball, table tennis and hockey were added.
A. Historically
B. was the 3rd Asian Games
C.that
D. were
Though formally close friends, they have now been estranged from each other due to some regrettable misunderstandings.
A.formally
B. have now been estranged
C.each other
D. regrettable misunderstandings
What happened in that city were a reaction from city workers, including firemen and policemen who had been laid off from their jobs.
A. What happened
B. were
C. including
D. their
The Alaskan malamute, used extensively for pulling sleds, is closely related about the wolf.
A. used
B. for pulling
C. closely
D. about
In order to avoid to make mistakes, take your time and work carefully.
A. In order to
B. to make
C. take
D. carefully
That these students have improved their grades because of their participation inthe test review class.
A. That
B. have improved
C. because of
D. their participation in
Pure sodium immediately combines with oxygen when is exposed to air.
A. immediately
B. combines
C. is exposed
D. to air.
The progress made in spacetravel for the early 1960s is remarkable.
A. progress
B. made
C. in space
D. for
Many hundred years ago , there were many villages and little towns in England.
A. ago
B. were
C. little
D. in
Alike light waves , microwaves may be reflected and concentrated elements.
A. Alike
B. waves
C. may be
D. concentrated
Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in the film industry.
A. successful
B. film directions
C. former
D. expand
Publishing in the UK, the book has won a number of awards in recent regional book fairs.
A. publishing in the
B. has won
C. in
D. book fairs
Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out.
A. did he enter
B. when
C. the lights
D. went
Tom’s jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he’s the boss.
A. inappropriate
B. it
C. because
D. the
There were inconsiderate amounts of money wasted on large building projects.
A. inconsiderate
B. amounts
C. wasted
D. building
As far as I’m concerned, it was the year 2007 that Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization.
A. concerned
B. the year 2007
C. that
D. the
A smile can be observed, described, and reliably identify ; it can also be elicited and manipulated under experimental conditions.
A. smile
B. identify
C. can also
D. experimental
It was suggested that he studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam.
A. was suggested
B. studies
C. more thoroughly
D. attempting
Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on unproductive land, and rotating crops
A. Some
B. to prevent
C. are
D. to plant
Diamonds are graded according to weigh, color, and cut.
A. Diamonds
B. are graded
C. weigh
D. color
Almost medical doctors have had some training in psychology and psychiatry.
A. Almost
B. have had
C. training
D. and
In a process called as photosynthesis, plants use the sunlight energy to produce nutrients.
A. In
B. as
C. the
D. produce
He was so intelligent a student that he could pass the final exam easy.
A. was
B. so intelligent
C. could
D. easy
Hadn’t you informed of the change in the timetable, I would have rushed to the office yesterday.
A. Hadn’t you
B. of
C. have
D. the
I’d prefer to do it on myself because other people make me nervous.
A. I’d prefer
B. on myself
C. other
D. make
Once you have finished an article and identified its main ideas, it may not be necessary to reread it again.
A. Once
B. identified
C. be necessary
D. again
An ambitious person is committed to improve his or her status at work.
A. is
B. improve
C. status
D. at
(A) Generally, Europe and Asia (B) are regarded as being distinct continents, but they are simply (C) vast geography divisions of the larger land mass (D) known as Eurasia
A. Generally
B. are regarded
C. vast geography
D. known as Eurasia
In early days, hydrochloric acid was done by heating a mixture of sodium chloride with iron sulfate.
A. In early days
B. done
C. heating
D. with
Never in the history of humanity has there been more people living on this relatively small planet.
A. humanity
B. has
C. living
D. relatively
The number of wild horses on Assateague is increasing, resulted in overgrazed marsh and dune grasses.
A. number
B. is
C. resulted
D. grasses
Her weigh has increased remarkably since she began receiving treatment.
A. Her
B. weigh
C. remarkably
D. receiving
Upon reaching the destination, a number of personnel is expected to change their reservations and proceed to Hawaii.
A. reaching
B. is
C. to change
D. proceed to
The University of Kentucky has held this prestigious title until 1989, when it was granted to the University of Georgia.
A. has held
B. it
C. was granted
D. to
Thomas refused to join the school basketball team, this was not good news at all.
A. to join
B. school
C. this
D. good
I am now in my attempt winning a place at the same university to my brother.
A. now in
B. winning
C. at the same
D. to
However type of raw materials is used in making paper, the process is essentially the same.
A. However
B. is used
C. paper
D. essentially
Our Spanish teacher would prefer us spending more time in the laboratory practicing our pronunciation.
A. us
B. spending
C. in the
D. practicing
When eggs of some species of insects hatch, the newly bom insects look almost like its adult counterparts.
A. When
B. species
C. look
D. its
For thousands of years, people have used some kind of refrigeration cooling beverages and preserve edibles
A. have used
B. kind
C. cooling
D. edibles
Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating electricity for the surrounding area.
A. to control flooding
B. irrigation
C. generating
D. surrounding area
Weather and geography conditions may determine the type of transportation used in a region.
A. Weather
B. geography
C. type
D. used
Geothermal energy is energy to obtain by using heat from the Earth’s interior.
A. energy
B. to obtain
C. using
D. the Earth’s
The more tired you are, the least hard you concentrate
A. more tired
B. you are
C. least hard
D. concentrate
We had about ten people helping us carry our belongings to a van parking outside when there was a sudden crash which made us turn round to find the big mirror lying in pieces on the ground.
A. ten people helping
B. van parking
C. which made us turn round
D. lying in pieces
You should take out insurance for your house from any possible damage. Earthquakes sometimes occur here.
A. take out
B. for
C. from
D. occur
In a famous experiment conducted at University of Chicago in 1983, rats kept from sleeping died after two and a half weeks.
A. conducted
B. University of Chicago
C. rats kept
D. half weeks
The Oxford Dictionary is well known for including many different meanings of words and to give real examples.
A. The
B. well known
C. meanings
D. to give
All the candidates for the scholarship will be equally treated regarding of their sex, age, or nationality.
A. candidates
B. scholarship
C. regarding
D. nationality
The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved.
A. The
B. that
C. effects on
D. have
Many people who live near the ocean depend on it as a source of food, recreation, and to have economic opportunities.
A. depend on
B. food
C. recreation
D. to have economic
The techniques of science and magic are quite different, but their basic aims – to understand and control nature, they are very similar
A. magic
B. different
C. to understand
D. they are
The various parts of the body require so different surgical skills that many surgical specialties have developed.
A. they are
B. so
C. surgical
D. many
Neither the Minister nor his colleagues has given an explanation for the chaos in the financial market last week.
A. Neither
B. has given
C. for
D. the financial market
To everyone's surprise, it wasn't in Bristol which he made his fortune, although that’s where he was born.
A. To
B. surprise
C. which
D. made
This might not matter with you, but some people are going to be negatively affected by this decision.
A. might not
B. with
C. are
D. negatively
Prevented the soil from erosion, the trees planted by the fanner many years before were what stopped the flood from reaching his house.
A. Prevented
B. before
C. what
D. reaching
The medical problems of parents and their children tend to be very similar to because of the hereditary nature of many diseases.
A. their
B. tend to
C. similar to
D. because
Neither of the two candidates who had applied for admission to the Industrial Engineering epartment were eligible for admission.
A. who
B. had applied
C. to
D. were
The Dutch are playing the Italian first, and then the Spanish and the Portuguese play.
A. Dutch
B. Italian
C. Spanish
D. Portuguese
So extensive the lakes are that they are viewed as the largest bodies of fresh water in the world.
A. the lakes are
B. are viewed
C. largest
D. of fresh water
Each of the musicians in the orchestra were rehearsing daily before the concert tour began.
A. musicians
B. were
C. daily before
D. began
It is unclear which agency will be responsible for cleaning the canal if it will become polluted again in the near future.
A. which agency
B. responsible
C. if it will become
D. polluted
Perfume tends to be lost its flavor when it has not been properly sealed.
A. Perfume
B. tends to be lost
C. when it
D. properly sealed
Water environment in the world–renowned Ha Long bay has been under tremendous pressure from the socio–economic activities in the area.
A. Water environment
B. has been
C. pressure from
D. socio–economic activities
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
John was not here yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.
A. John needn’t be here yesterday because he was ill.
B. Because of his illness, John shouldn’t have been here yesterday.
C. John might have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
D. John must have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
“Cigarette?”, he said. “No, thanks.”, I said.
A. He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused.
B. He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him.
C. He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined.
D. He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once.
They started the meal after they had reached an agreement.
A. Reaching an agreement, they started the meal.
B. Having reached an agreement, they started the meal.
C. Having had the meal, they reached an agreement.
D. Having the meal, they reached an agreement.
It had been snowing all day. A great many people managed to get to the end-of-term concert.
A. Very few people indeed were prevented from getting to the end-of-term concert by the heavy snow.
B. Since there had been snow all day long, it wasn’t easy for people to get to the end-of-term concert.
C. As it had been snowing heavily all day, a great many people just could not get to the end-of-term concert.
D. A lot of people did get to the end-of-term concert in spite of the snow that fell all day.
People said that the manager would return next Monday.
A. The manger was said to have returned on Monday.
B. The manager was said to return next Monday.
C. The manager is said to return next Monday.
D. The manager is said to have returned on Monday.
“Never borrow money from friends”, my father said.
A. My father advised me to borrow money from friends.
B. My father told me not to borrow money from friends.
C. My father suggested me that I should borrow money from friends.
D. My father advised me not to lend my friends money.
They were exposed to biased information, so they didn’t know the true story.
A. If they got unbiased information, they could know the true story.
B. If they had unbiased the information, they could have known the true story.
C. If they had been exposed to unbiased information, they would have known the true story.
D. . If they have exposed to the unbiased information, they could have seen the true story.
People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.
A. 13 is believed to have been an unlucky number.
B. 13 is believed to be an unlucky number.
C. It was believed that 13 was an unlucky number.
D. It is believed that 13 has been an unlucky number.
He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
We had had very salty food. We were all dying of thirst.
A. Having very salty food, we were all dying of thirst.
B. Having had very salty food, we were all dying of thirst.
C. Dying of thirst, we had very salty food.
D. Having died of thirst, we had very salty food.
People said they had demolished the building.
A. The building was said to have demolished.
B. The building was said to have been demolishing.
C. The building was said to be demolished.
D. The building was said to have been demolished.
We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realize our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.
C. Not until had we arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home.
D. Not until we arrived at the airport, did we realize that our passports were still at home.
He was driving so fast that he could have had an accident.
A. He wasn’t driving fast enough to avoid an accident.
B. He did’t have an accident although he was driving very fast.
C. If he had been driving very fast, he would have had an accident.
D. An accident happended, and it was caused by his very fast driving.
I said to her “If you let your son do whatever he wants, you will spoil him.”
A. I said if she lets her son do whatever he wants, she will spoil him.
B. I warned her that if she let her son do whatever he wanted, she would spoil him.
C. I warned her that if she let her son do whatever she wanted, she would spoil him.
D. I told her if her son did whatever she wanted, she would spoil him.
No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed.
A. Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded.
B. Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success.
C. However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car.
D. It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded.
I did not read his book. I did not understand what the lecturer was saying.
A. What the lecturer wrote and said was too difficult for me to understand.
B. I found it very difficult to understand what the lecturer said in his book.
C. I would have understood what the lecturer was saying if I had read his book.
D. The lecturer’s book which I had not read was difficult to understand.
When I had finished the report, I went out for a cup of coffee.
A. Finishing the report, I went out for a cup of coffee.
B. Having finished the report, i went out for a cup of coffee.
C. Going out for a cup of coffee, I finished my report.
D. To finish the report, I went out for a cup of coffee.
People believe that the weather is changing dramatically.
A. The weather is believed to be changing dramatically.
B. The weather is believed to have changed dramatically.
C. The weather is believed to change dramatically.
D. The weather is believed to have been changing dramatically.
“Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” said Adam.
A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair.
B. Gavin was suggested to have a haircut.
C. It was suggested that Adam get Gavin’s hair cut.
D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his hair cut.
The plane had taken off. Paul realized he was on the wrong flight.
A. Hardly had Paul realized he was on the wrong flight when the plane took off.
B. It was not until the plane had taken off, did Paul realize he was on the wrong flight.
C. Not until the plane had taken off, did Paul realize he was on the wrong flight.
D. No sooner had the plane taken off than Paul had realized he was on the wrong flight.
John is studying hard. He doesn’t want to fail the next exam.
A. John is studying hard in order not to fail the next exam.
B. John is studying hard in order that he not fail the next exam.
C. John is studying hard so as to fail the next exam.
D. John is studying hard in order to not to fail the next exam.
She gave in her notice. She planned to start her new job in January.
A. She gave in her notice, plan to start her new job in January.
B. She gave in her notice with a view to starting her new job in January.
C. Her notice was given in with an aim to start her new job in January.
D. Her notice was given in order for her to start her new job in January.
He might have forgotten the place you’d arranged to meet at.
A. Perhaps he didn’t remember where you were going to meet.
B. You planned to meet him at a place that he’d forgotten about
C. He didn’t remember meeting you at that time.
D. He couldn’t remember where the meeting place was.
They recommend that the hotel should be redecorated.
A. The hotel should be recommended to be redecorated.
B. The hotel is recommended to be redecorated.
C. The hotel is recommended to have redecorated.
D. The hotel was recommended to be redecorated.
“You're always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher.
A. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
Many doctors and nurses on duty during holidays don’t have time to relax. They don’t have time to meet up with their families.
A. Many doctors and nurses on duty during holidays have time neither to relax nor to meet up with their families.
B. Many doctors and nurses on duty during holidays have time neither to relax or to meet up with their families.
C. Many doctors and nurses on duty during holidays have time either to relax or to meet up with their families.
D. Many doctors and nurses on duty during holidays have time not only to relax but also to meet up with their families.
The boy lost several of his fingers because of firecrackers. The doctors are operating on him.
A. The boy who lost several of his fingers because of firecrackers is being operating on.
B. The boy whom the doctors are operating on him lost several of his fingers because of firecrackers.
C. The boy was whom the doctors are operating on him lost several of his fingers because of firecrackers.
D. The doctors are operating on the boy who lost several of his fingers because of firecrackers.
Father said “Albert, if you break your promise, nobody will respect you.”
A. Father said that if Albert broke his promise, nobody would respect him.
B. Father warned Albert that if he broke his promise, nobody would respect him.
C. Father told that if Albert broke his promise, nobody would respect him.
D. Father said to Albert if he breaks his promise, nobody will respect him.
People say that products are sold in this market at suitable prices.
A. Products are said to be selling in this market at suitable prices.
B. Products are said to have sold in this market at suitable prices.
C. This market is said to have sold products at suitable prices.
D. This market is said to sell products at suitable prices.
We couldn’t have been to go to the final match without the coach’s flexible strategies.
A. We could have been able to go to the final match with the coach’s flexible strategies.
B. If we could be able to go to the final match, the coach would have flexible strategies.
C. If we couldn’t have been able to go to the final match, we would have had the coach’s flexible strategies.
D. Had it not been for the coach’s flexible strategies, we couldn’t have been able to go to the final match
Joe does a lot of exercise. He's still very fat.
A. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, Joe's still very fat
B. Joe does a lot of exercise, so he's vey fat.
C. Even though Joe does a lot of exercise, he's very fat.
D. Joe's very fat, but he does a lot of exercise.
Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country. Mexico does not require US citizens to do the same.
A. Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does, either.
B. Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does not, either.
C. Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and neither Mexico does.
D. Canada does not require US citizens to obtain passports to enter the country while Mexico does.
"It can't be Mike who leaked the document, it might be Tom" said our manager.
A. Our manager suspected Tom of having leaked the document, not Mike.
B. Our manager blame Tom for having leaked the document instead of Mike.
C. Our manager showed his uncertainty about who leaked the document: Mike or Tom.
D. Our manager made it clear that Tom was the one who leaked the document, not Mike.
Their holiday plans fell through because there was a shooting at their school on Valentine's Day.
A. They couldn't go on holiday as planned as a result of shooting at their school on Valentine's Day.
B. They failed to go on the holiday like they had planned because a shooting tool place at their school on Valentine's Day.
C. A shooting at their school on Valentine's day almost put a stop to their holiday plans.
D. Disappointingly, a shooting at their school on Valentine's Day forced their holiday plans to nothing.
She finished her driving lesson. Her father allowed her to use his car
A. Having finished her driving lesson, her father allowed her to use his car.
B. Having finished her driving lesson, she was allowed to use her father's car.
C. To be allowed to use her father's car, she tried to finish her driving lesson.
D. Being allowed to use her father's car, she tried to finish her driving lesson.
It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it.
A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting.
B. Unless it were an interesting novel. I would not stay up all night to finish it.
C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.
D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.
The child gave some instructions. I don’t understand any of them
A. The instructions the child gave are not understanding to me.
B. It was the instructions the child gave that confused me.
C. It hasn’t been clear to me about the instructions given by the child.
D. I’m fiding it difficult to figure out what the child required according to his instructions.
You should have made your children do housework as soon as they were able to do so.
A. It was essential to make your children do housework as soon as they were able to do so but you didn’t.
B. You didn’t make your children do housework as they were able to do so
C. You should make your children do housework as soon as they are able to do so
D. You made your children do housework but they weren’t able to do so.
When the birth rate is high, the expectation of life is low
A. The birth rate and the expectation of life are high and low respectively.
B. The higher the birth rate, the lower the expectation of life
C. The birth rat is as high sa the expectation of life.
D. The high rate of giving birth dends on the low rate of expectation of life.
Richard said “Thanks, Bob. You were very kind to me yesterday”.
A. Richard thanked to Bob as he had been very kind to him the day before
B. Richard thanked to Bob as he had been very kind to him yesterday.
C. Richard thanked Bob for he had been very kind to him the day before.
D. Richard said thanks to Bob as he was very kind to him yesterday.
It is difficult to get tickets for 2018 World Cup. It was wise of him to buy the tickets for 2018 World Cup advance.
A. Since they are difficult to get, he should have brought the tickets for 2018 World Cup beforehand.
B. Although he bought the tickets for 2018 World Cup in advance, he wasn’t wise enough to do so.
C. Such is the difficulty in getting the tickets for 2018 World Cup that it was wise of him to buy them beforehand.
D. The tickets for 2018 World Cup is so difficult to get that he had enough wisdom to buy them.
We arrived at airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realize our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.
C. Not until had we arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home.
D. Not until we arrived at the airport, did we realize that our passports were still at home.
Intelligent though she may seem, she’s not to be relied on.
A. She’s too intelligent to be relied on.
B. However she seems intelligent, she’s not to be relied on.
C. She may be intelligent, but she’s not to be relied on.
D. However intelligent she seems, she’s not to be relied on.
“You’re always cheating on exams, An”, said the teacher.
A. The teacher asked his student why they always cheated on exams.
B. The teacher realized that his student always cheated on exams.
C. The teacher complained about his student cheating on exams.
D. The teacher made his student not always cheat on exams.
Israel, India and Pakistan are generally believed to have nuclear weapons that use only nuclear fission.
A. There’s a general belief that that Israel, India, and Pakistan should have nuclear weapons that use only nuclear fission.
B. It is generally believed that Israel, India and Pakistan have nuclear weapons that use only nuclear fission.
C. The general belief is that Israel, India and Pakistan should have nuclear weapons that use only nuclear fission.
D. It generally believes that Israel, India and Pakistan have nuclear weapons that use only fission.
We gain more knowledge about how to stay safe online. We worry about the threats of cybercrime less.
A. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the less we worry about the threats of cybercrime.
B. The more we stay online to gain safety knowledge, the less we worry about the threats of cybercrime.
C. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the more we worry about the threats of cybercrime.
D. The more we know about how to stay safe online, we worry about the threats of cybercrime less.
The new contract sounds good. However, it seems to have some problems.
A. In spite of the fact that the new contract sounds good, it appears to have some problems.
B. In spite of it sound, the new contract appears to have many problems.
C. In order to get less problems, the new contract should improve its sound.
D. If it had much less problems, the new contract would sound better.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our group’s scheduled visit to the museum has been called off.
A. The trip to the museum that we’d planned is now cancelled because something unexpected has happened.
B. Something happened at the museum, so they cancelled our visit.
C. We are no longer going to the museum because there is no time our schedule.
D. We can’t go to see the museum at the arranged time because it will be closed.
The little girl said “Will you help me open the parcel? I can’t do it alone”.
A. The little girl asked me if I would help her open the parcel as she couldn’t do it alone.
B. The little girl asked me if I will help her open the parcel as she can’t do it alone.
C. The little girl asked me to open the parcel because she couldn’t do it.
D. The little girl asked me to help her open the parcel because she couldn’t do it alone.
They said that “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December went like a bombs.
A. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December was complained to have gone like a disaster.
B. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December is said to go like a bomb.
C. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December was complained to be very violent.
D. “IZZI GALA EVENT” on 23 December was praised to be very successful.
No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled the original.
A. It was hard for the ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the experts.
B. It in obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
C. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily.
D. The painting looked so much like the authentic to one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t genuine.
He failed to enter college for two consecutive years. He was finally able to attend FPT Arena University.
A. Because he failed to enter college for two consecutive years, he was finally able to attend FPT Arena University.
B. Failing to enter college for two consecutive years prevented him from attending FPT Arena University.
C. Not being admitted to college for two consecutive years, he was finally able to enter FPT Arena University.
D. Being finally able to attend FPT Arena University., he faile to enter college for two consecutive year
“Don’t make nois, girls!” said Dean.
A. The Dean asked the girls to make noise.
B. The Dean didn’t allowed the girls to make noise
C. The Dean told the girls not to make noise
D. The Dean required the girl to be noisy.
The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was inposed.
A. There has been a steady decline in the number of accidents since the speed limit was imposed
B. It in the speed limit that reduces steadily the number of accidents.
C. The imposing of speed limit has resulted from the number of accidents.
D. The have been few accidents than before since they used the speed limit.
It was wrong of you to criticize your son before his friends left.
A. If you had criticzed your son after his friends had left, he wouldn’t be so upset now.
B. Your son must have been embarrassed when you criticized him in front of his friend.
C. You should have delayed criticizing your son until after his friends had gone.
D. You must be careful not to embarrass your son when he is with his friends
I’d suggest that we avoid telling any scary story stories with Janet around. She’ a bit unstable and could get hysterical.
A. It is no fun to tell frightening stories to Janet, who is not very stable mentally, because she only laughs instead of getting scared.
B. Janet has trouble keeping her emtions under control, especially when she is told frightening stories.
C. Since Janet is somewhat unbalanced, the only way to make her laugh is by telling stories, but we should avoid scary ones as they might cause her to panic.
D. Janet is somewhat mentally unbalanced and might easily become uncontrollably emotional, so let’s not tell frightening stories in her presence.
They were suspected to have robbed the bank. The police have investigated them for days.
A. Suspected to have robbed the bank, they have been investigated for days.
B. Suspecting to have robbed the bank, they have been investigated for days.
C. Having suspected to have robbed the bank, they have been investigated for days.
D. They have investigated for days, suspected to have robbed the bank.
Had I known how crowded it’s be, I’d have never moved to Madrid.
A. I moved to Madrid only because I was unaware of how many people were there.
B. Since it was so crowded in Madrid, I decided that I would never move there.
C. In the end, Madrid turned out to be far more crowded than I’d thought before moving there.
D. I would have had a better time living in Madrid if only there hadn’t been so many people.
Their parents gave them permission to get married.
A. “You must get married”, their parents told them.
B. “You ought to get married”, their parents told them.
C. “I give you permission to get married”, their parents told them.
D. “You may get married”, their parents told them.
After the operation, she recovered far quicker than any of us had expected her to.
A. She recovered from the operation just as quickly as anybody could have hoped.
B. Once the operation was over, her recovery was as fast as it could be expected.
C. To our great surprise, she was back to normal again as soon as the operation was over
D. We were all surprised at how fast her health returned after the operation
Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions. She works for a famous fashion house.
A. Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions so as not to work for a famous fashion house.
B. Ann works for a famous fashion house, so she always keeps up with the latest fashions.
C. Not working for a famous fashion house, Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions.
D. Despite working for a famous fashion house, Ann hardly keeps up with the latest fashions
Put your coat on. You will get cold.
A. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on.
B. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold.
C. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold.
D. You not only put your coat on but also get cold.
Not until after I’d given my report did I realize I hadn’t mentioned all of the points I’d wanted to.
A. In my report, I’d intended to bring up more points than I actually did, though I only noticed this after I’d finished.
B. I had carefully planned all the points I would be mentioning in my report, but in the end I forgot some of them.
C. My report turned out not very well as I was unable to bring up all the points I had been planning to.
D. Once the report had finished, it was pointed out to me that I hadn’t brought up all the topics that I should have.
The sooner we solve the problem with controlling weapons, the better it will be for all.
A. If we could solve the problem with controlling weapons, the better it will be for all.
B. If would be better for all if we can solve the problem with controlling weapons soon.
C. If all are better, we can solve the problem with controlling weapons.
D. If we can solve the problem with controlling weapons soon, it will be better for all.
My friend told me, “If I were you, I would give up smoking.”
A. My friend advised me to give up smoking.
B. My friend warned me to give up smoking.
C. My friend prohibited me from giving up smoking.
D. My friend suggested giving up smoking
I had to do my homework. I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
A. Because I was busy doing my homework, I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
B. It was impossible for me to do my homework although my mother helped me with the washing-up.
C. I could not help my mother with the washing-up until I finished my homework.
D. I could not do my homework because I had to help my mother with the washing-up.
We arrived at the cinema. Then we realized our tickets were still at home.
A. No sooner had we realized that our tickets were still at home than we arrived at the cinema.
B. Not until we arrived at the cinema that we realized that our tickets were still at home.
C. Only after we arrived at the cinema did we realize that our tickets were at home.
D. Hardly had we arrived at the cinema than we realized that our tickets were still at home
“You must wear the seat belt when driving!” she said to him.
A. She told him to wear the seat belt when he drove.
B. She confirmed that he wore the seat belt when driving.
C. She complained that he wore the seat belt as he drove.
D. She encouraged him to wear the seat belt when driving.
People say that Mr. Goldman gave nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
A. Nearly a million pounds is said to be given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.
B. Mr. Goldman was said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
C. Mr. Goldman is said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
D. Nearly a million pounds was said to have been given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.
The gardens are open each day for visitors to enjoy the flower displays.
A. In order to enjoy the flowers each day, visitors open their own displays.
B. There are too many flower displays for visitors to enjoy each day.
C. As long as visitors enjoy the flower displays, the gardens are still open each day.
D. The gardens are open each day so that visitors can enjoy the flower display
Mike graduated from The University of Melbourne with flying colours. However, he chose to work for volunteer programs in Africa.
A. Mike chose to work for volunteer programs in Africa because he graduated from The University of Melbourne with flying colours.
B. If Mike graduated from The University of Melbourne with flying colours, he would work for volunteer programs in Africa.
C. Although Mike graduated from The University of Melbourne with flying colours helped him a lot with his volunteer work in Africa.
D. That Mike graduated from The University of Melbourne with flying colours helped him a lot with his volunteer work in Africa.
Almost every Vietnamese people watched U23 Asian Cup Final. They were somewhat satisfied with it.
A. Almost every Vietnamese people were somewhat statisfied when watched U23 Asian Cup Final.
B. U23 Asian Cup Final was somewhat satisfying almost every Vietnamese people.
C. Almost every Vietnamese people, who watched U23 Asian Cup Final, were somewhat statisfied with it.
D. U23 Asian Cup Final was somewhat satisfying by the way Vietnamese people watched it.
Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly.
A. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion
B. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly.
C. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly.
D. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion.
Mr. Brown said to me "Make good use of your time. You wont get such an opportunity again."
A. Mr. Brown offered me such an opportunity so that I could make good use of my time.
B. Mr Brown advised me to make good use of my time as I wouldn't get such an opportunity again.
C. Mr. Brown ordered me to make good use of my time, said that I wouldn't get such an opportunity again.
D. Mr. Brown let me make use of my time, knowing that I wouldn't get such an opportunity again.
People said she did not study hard enough to win the scholarship.
A. It was said she studied hard but she could not win the scholarship.
B. She was said to have studied hard enough to win the scholarship.
C. She was said not to have studied hard enough to win the scholarship.
D. It was said she won the scholarship though she didn’t study hard enough
The woman wanted to have more time for her new-born grand-daughter. She left her job as an accountant.
A. The woman wanted to have more time for her new-born grand-daughter because she left her job as an accountant.
B. The woman left her job as an accountant in order to have more time for her new-born grand-daughter.
C. The woman had more time for her new-born grand-daughter, even though she left her job as an accountant.
D. Having left her job as an accountant, her new-born grand-daughter could have more time.
The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.
The students complained that the teacher was inexperienced.
A. The students praised the teacher for his experience.
B. The teacher was favored because of his inexperience.
C. The teacher was not supported for his inexperience.
D. The teacher was popular despite his inexperience.
Right after the police had arrived at the scene, the situation was settled.
A. The police did not arrive at the scene until the situation had been settled
B. If the police had arrived at the scene, the situation would have been settled.
C. The police had no sooner arrived at the scene than the situation was settled.
D. The situation had been settled just before the police arrived at the scene.
“You didn’t lock the door this morning as I found the keys on the table when I got home!” the woman told her son.
A. The woman scolded her son with unlocking the door that morning as she found the key on the table.
B. The woman criticized her son for not locking the door that morning, adding that she saw the keys on the table.
C. The woman blamed her son for not unlocking the door that morning as she found the key on the table.
D. The woman reproached her son of not locking the door that morning, emphasizing that she saw the keys on the table
We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about our sleep.
A. We shall know more about our sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping.
B. We know relatively little about our sleep; as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
C. Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about our sleep.
D. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about our sleep.
He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented.
A. His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals.
B. In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals.
C. It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success.
D. His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented.
Peter’s main subjects at university is electronics.
A. The university lets Peter major in electronics.
B. Peter thinks electronics is a special subject.
C. Peter majors in electronics at university.
D. Electronics is among the subjects that Peter likes.
People say that the tulip originated from Constantinople.
A. The tulip is said to originate from Constantinople.
B. The tulip was said to have originated from Constantinople.
C. The tulip is said to have originated from Constantinople.
D. The tulip was said to originate from Constantinople.
“How brave you are!” he said to the firemen.
A. He asked how brave the firemen were.
B. He blamed the firemen for their discouragement.
C. He criticized the firemen for their discouragement.
D. He praised the firemen for their courage
You need not have washed the sheets. The hotel staff does the cleaning.
A. it is good that you washed the sheets.
B. It was not necessary to wash the sheets, even though you did.
C. it was necessary to wash the sheets. but you did not do it.
D. t was necessary to wash the sheets. and you did not do it.
You'd better take the keys. It‘s possible I‘ll come home late.
A. You’d better take the keys as 1 possibly come home late.
B. You‘d better take the keys in case 1 come home late.
C. P" probably come home late so that you‘d better take the keys.
D. if i come home late, you'd better take the keys.
He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work.
A. His secretary came late to work made him annoyed.
B. His secretary‘s coming late to work made him annoying.
C. He objected to his secretary’s coming late to work.
D. He objected to that his secretary came to work late.
I don’t think Janet will win this time" – said Tony.
A. Tony wondered if Janet would win this time.
B. Tony believed that Janet would win that time.
C. Tony doubted whether Janet would win that time.
D. Tony suggested that Janet should try to win that time.
l have learnt never to take sides in any arguments between my close friends
A. I support neither side in my close friends‘ arguments
B. I don’t encourage my close friends to argue
C. If i support one side in arguments, the other will be upset.
D. I don't support any of my close friends
He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work.
A. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work.
B. If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
C. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
D. If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work.
The coffee was not strong. It didn’t keep us awake
A. The coffee was not very strong, but it couldn’t keep us awake
B. We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.
C. The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake
D. The coffee was so hot that it didn’t keep us awake.
Without your help, I couldn’t have succeeded.
A. You didn’t help me and I didn’t succeed
B. I succeeded even you didn’t help me
C. In spite of your help, I wasn’t successful.
D. I was successful due to your help.
Lucy always reminds me of my youngest sister.
A. When ever I see Lucy, I think of my youngest sister.
B. I always thinks of Lucty, my youngest sister
C. It is Lucy who is my youngest sister
D. My youngest sister’s name is Lucy.
“I didn’t take your money” he said to her.
A. He doubted whether she had taken his money.
B. He denied talking her money
C. He admitted taking her money
D. He warned her to take his money
It’s cold outside and my leg hurts. I haven't been out for weeks.
A. I haven't been out for weeks, which makes the weather cold and my leg bad.
B. The weather is cold and my leg is bad as a result of my stay indoors for weeks.
C. What with the cold weather and my bad leg, I haven't been out for weeks.
D. What makes the weather cold and my leg bad is my stay indoors for weeks.
Leaders are not allowed to attend festivals. Also, they are not allowed to use office cars, except for performing assigned tasks.
A. Leaders are not allowed to attend festivals until they use office cars for performing assigned tasks.
B. Leaders are not allowed to both attend festivals and use office cars, except for performing assigned tasks.
C. Leaders are allowed to either attend festivals or use office cars, except for performing assigned tasks.
D. Leaders are allowed to neither attend festivals nor use office cars, except for performing assigned tasks.
We missed the turning because we forgot to take the map with us.
A. Without the right map with us, we missed the turning.
B. If we were taking the map with us, we did not miss the turning.
C. Without the map with us, we missed the turning.
D. Had we taken the map with us, we would not have missed the turning.
They rumour that she will get married to a foreign man
A. She is rumoured to get married to a foreign man.
B. She is rumoured to have got married to a foreign man.
C. It is rumoured that she would have got married to a foreign man.
D. It will be rumoured that she has got married to a foreign man.
I’m sorry I interrupted your speech in the middle.
A. Your speech is very sorry for being interrupted in the middle.
B. I’m sorry to interrupt your speech in the middle.
C. It’s my pity to interrupt your speech in the middle.
D. I apologized for having interrupted your speech in the middle
It would be both noticed and appreciating if you could finish the work before you leave
A. both
B. the work
C. leave
D. appreciating
A calorie is the quantity of heat required to rise on gallon of water on degree centigrade at one atmospheric pressure
A. to rise
B. A calorie
C. quantity
D. required
Harry, alike his colleagues, is trying hard to finish hart work early
A. alike
B. hard
C. is trying
D. early
If you want to borrow my car, promise to drive careful.
A. you
B. borrow
C. promise
D. careful
It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order toassure a successful cure.
A. is
B. as early as possible
C. assure
D. cure
Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and
wonderful restaurants for over 100 years.
A. has
B. well-known about
C. beautiful
D. for over
The rings of Saturn are so distant to be seen from the Earth without a telescope.
A. of
B. so
C. be
D. without
Stand up straight, breathe deeply, hold your head up, and no look down!
A.
straight
B.
deeply
C.
head up
D.
no look
Everybody in class has to choose a topic of your own to write an essay of 500 words.
A.
has
B.
topic
C.
your own
D.
of
Psychological experiment indicate that people remember more math problems that they can’t solve than those they are able to solve
A. those
B. solve
C. to solve
D. experiment
Salmon lay their eggs, and die in freshwater although they live in salt water when most of their adults lives
A. although
B. lay
C. adult lives
D. when
In order to survive, trees rely to the amount of annual rainfall they receive as well as the seasonal distribution of the rain
A. of
B. rely to
C. as well
D. seasonal
Dictionaries frequently explain the origin of the defined word, state its part of speech and
indication its correct use.
A.
frequently
B.
the origin
C.
defined
D.
indication
Tom said that if he had to do another homework tonight, he would not be able to attend the concert.
A. if he had to
B. another
C. would not be able
D. to attend
The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now they are worried.
A.
picking
B.
note
C.
now
D.
are
Children subjected to violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect are in risk of death,
poor physical and mental health, HIV/AIDS infection, and educational problems.
A. subjected to
B. abuse
C. in
D. HIV/AIDS infection,
It spent a long time to travel to the skiing resort but in the end, we got there.
A. spent
B. travel
C. skiing resort
D. in the end
Helen has never met such good person who is ready to help others
A.
has
B.
such
C.
who
D.
to help
Mrs. Steven, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities
A. with
B. her cousins from
C. are
D. to attend
The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel
A. The
B. long
C. a
D. it is very cruel
The function of pain is to warn the individual of danger so he can take action to avoid more serious damage
A. to warn
B. so
C. he
D. serious
Economists have tried to discourage the use of the phrase “underdeveloped nationand encouraging the more accurate phase “developing nation” in order to suggest an ongoing process.
A.
to discourage
B.
the use
C.
encouraging
D.
the more
Being the biggest expanse of brackish water in the world, the Baltic Sea is of specialinteresting to scientists.
A.
Being
B.
in the
C.
is of
D.
interesting
It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs.
A.
time
B.
helped
C.
unemployment
D.
some
Adult humans have more than a trillion cells in his bodies.
A.
Adult
B.
than
C.
cells
D.
his
Rumors began circulating that the Prime Minister was seriously illness.
A.
began
B.
circulating
C.
was
D.
illness
A ten-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped prisoner.
A.
A
B.
ten-thousand-dollars
C.
was offered
D.
escaped
A paragraph is a portion of text consists of some sentences related to the same idea
A. A paragraph
B. a portion
C. consists of
D. related to
The measurement unit known as a “foot” has originally based on the size of the human foot
A. measurement
B. has
C. size
D. foot
Many animals have become extinction due to the interference of human beings
A. have
B. extinction
C. due to
D. human beings
A prism is used to refract light so as it spreads out in a continuous spectrum of colors.
A.
to refract
B.
so as
C.
spreads out
D.
of colors
There are more potatoes cultivated than any the other vegetable crop worldwide.
A.
There are
B.
cultivated
C.
the other
D.
vegetable crop
Not one in a hundred seeds develop into a healthy plant, even under laboratory conditions.
A.
in a hundred
B.
develop
C.
into
D.
under
Had the committee members considered the alternatives more carefully, they
would have realized that the second was better as the first.
A.
Had the committee members
B.
more carefully,
C.
the second was
D.
as the first.
It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order
to assure a successful cure.
A.
is
B.
treated
C.
as early as possible
D.
to assure
The old and the new in transportation also contrast sharply in Middle East.
A.
The old and the new
B.
also contrast
C.
sharply
D.
Middle East
A lot of people stop smoking because they are afraid their health will be affected and early death.
A.
A lot of
B.
smoking
C.
are
D.
early death
A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events are usually imaginary.
A.
long enough
B.
complete
C.
that
D.
are usually
Globally and internationally, the 1990's stood out as the warmest decade in the
history of weather records.
A.
Globally and internationally
B.
out
C.
warmest
D.
weather records
The more I got to know them, the fewer I liked them
A.
The more
B.
to know
C.
the fewer
D.
them
The rings of Saturn are so distant to be seen from Earth without a telescope.
A.
of
B.
so
C.
be
D.
without
Do you know how much Vitamin C does an onion have? As much as two apples do.
A.
Do you know
B.
how much
C.
does an onion have
D.
As much as
My father has a mechanic to repair his motorbike monthly.
A.
My father has
B.
a
C.
to repair
D.
monthly
Weather and geography conditions may determine the type of transportation
used in a region.
A.
Weather
B.
geography
C.
type
D.
used
There always is one wise woman who is both feared and respected by her
people.
A.
always
B.
wise
C.
who is
D.
by her
people.
The governor, with his wife and children, are at home watching the election returns on TV.
A.
his
B.
are
C.
watching
D.
returns
She was used to do shopping on Sunday but now she doesn’t have time.
A.
was used
B.
do
C.
on
D.
doesn’t
A cure for the common cold, causing by a virus, has not been found.
A.
for
B.
causing
C.
a virus,
D.
has not been found
They are very pleasant to travel by steamer down the Thames from Westminster to Tower Bridge.
A.
They are
B.
pleasant
C.
down
D.
to
Studying the science of logic is one way to cultivate one’s reason skills.
A.
Studying
B.
science of
C.
way to
D.
reason
One day a fame singer was invited by a rich lady to her house.
A.
One day
B.
fame
C.
was
D.
by
Doing too much too quickly can damage muscles that aren't used to work.
A.
Doing
B.
quickly
C.
aren't
D.
to work.
The root of the trees allow the water to go into the soil, that gradually releases it
to flow down rivers.
A.
go into
B.
that
C
releases
D.
flow down
If you have any doubts about taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your
doctor and ask his or her advice.
A.
have
B.
about
C.
talk
D.
ask
Not until he got home he realised he had forgotten to give her the present.
A.
got
B.
he realised
C.
her
D.
the present.
He has hardly never given a more impressive performance than this.
A.
has hardly
B.
more
C.
performance
D.
this.
The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam
A.
must have
B.
fill in
C.
during
D.
oral exam
In Canada much people speak English because they also came from
England many years ago.
A.
much
B.
because
C.
also
D.
many
When men lived in caves and hunt animals for food, strength of body was
the most important thing.
A.
lived
B.
hunt
C.
strength
D.
most
Holiday towns and fishing villages in the South - West are prepared to
fight the oil pollution which is threatening local beaches.
A.
fishing
B.
prepared
C.
which
D.
local
You ought to make up your mind now.
A. It is high time you made up your mind.
B. Making up your mind is necessary.
C. It is possible to make up your mind
D. You should have made up your mind.
No, no, you really must stay a bit longer!” said the boys.
A. The boys denied my staying a bit longer.
B. The boys refused to let me stay a bit longer.
C. The boys didn’t agree to let stay a bit longer.
D. The boys insisted on my staying a bit longer.
My uncle didn’t recognize me until I spoke.
A. My uncle recognized me not until I spoke.
B. Only when my uncle recognized me did I speak.
C. Not until I spoke did my uncle recognize me.
D. When I spoke, my uncle didn’t recognize me.
I picked up my book. I found that the cover had been torn
A. When picking up my book, the cover had been torn
B. On picking up my book, I saw that the cover had been torn
C. The cover had been torn when my book picked up
D. Picked up, the book was torn
Home schooling is apparently very successful. Many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling
A. Because home schooling is apparently very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling
B. As long as home schooling is apparently very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling
C. Even though home schooling is apparently very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling
D. In spite of home schooling is apparently very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling
He knew little about the world nature
A. He had a little knowledge about the world nature
B. He had little knowledge of the world nature
C. He knew little knowledge according to the world nature
D. He rarely knew of the little world nature
I can’t agree with you more
A. I absolutely agree with you
B. I absolutely can’t agree with you
C. I partly agree with you
D. We have completely different ideas.
We prefer going by train because we can enjoy the sight.
A. We would like to go by train, or we will enjoy the sight.
B. We enjoy the sight although we go by train
C. We prefer going by train to enjoying the sight
D. We would like to go by train so that we can enjoy the sight
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.
We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot
A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter
A thermometer is an instrument. We use it to measure the temperature
A. We use it to measure the temperature which is a thermometer.
B. A thermometer is an instrument which is used to measure the temperature
C. We use thermometer which measure the temperature
D. A thermometer is an instrument which we use it to measure the temperature
“Why I haven’t thought of this before?” Tony said to himself.
A. Tony advised himself not to have thought of that before
B. Tony suggested himself not thinking of that before
C. Tony said that why he hasn’t thought of that before
D. Tony wondered why he hadn’t thought of that before.
She is the most intelligent woman I have ever met
A. I have never met a more intelligent woman than her
B. She is not as intelligent as the women I have ever met
C. I have ever met such an intelligent woman
D. She is more intelligent than I am
She broke down the moment she heard the news
A. She was broken for a moment when she heard the news
B. She broke her leg when hearing the news
C. On hearing the news, she broke down
D. When she heard the news, she was sick.
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
The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
B. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match
C. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match
D. Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.
We chose to find a place for the night. We found the bad weather very inconvenient.
A. Bad weather was approaching, so we started to look for a place to stay.
B. The bad weather prevented us from driving any further
C. Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night
D. Because the climate was so severe, we were worried about what we'd do at night
He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart
A. The fact that he has a weak heart cannot stop him practicing scuba diving.
B. Scuba diving makes him suffer from having a weak heart
C. The reason why he cannot practice scuba diving is that he has a weak heart
D. He has a weak heart but he continues to practice scuba diving
People believe that neither side wanted war
A. Neither side is believed to have wanted war
B. Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war
C. War is believed to be wanted by either side
D. It is believed that war broke out from both sides
Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school
A. In spite ofintelligent, she doesn’t do well at school
B. Despite being intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school
C. Even though her intelligence, she doesn’t do well at school
D. In spite the fact that she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that bestcombines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot
A. The students next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
B. The students next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
C. The students next to me kept chewing gum, bothering me a lot.
D. The students next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot
I write tomy friends overseas regularly. I don’t want to lose touch with them
A. It is important for me to send letters to my friends abroad to keep them up to date on events in mylife
B. I keep in touch with my friends in foreign countries by writing to them from time to time
C. My friends try not to lose contact with me by writing very often
D. In order to not lose touch with my friends abroad, I write to them on a regular basis
You are in this mess right now because you didn’t listen to my advice in the first place
A. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t have been in this mess right now
B. If you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now
C. If you listen to my advice in the first place, you will not be in this mess right now
D. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now
“I was not there at the time”, he said
A. He denied to have been there at the time
B. He denied to be there at the time
C. He denied having been there at the time
D. He denied that he hadn’t been there at the time
It’s no use asking her for help
A. There’s no point in asking her for help
B. It’s not worth asking her for help
C. It’s no good to ask her for help
D. We have no trouble asking her for help
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.
No member in the team came to his birthday party. But Julia did come
A. Every member in the team came to his birthday party
B. Not only did Julia come to his birthday party but also other members did
C. Julia was the only member in the team to come to his birthday party
D. Julia was one of the members who came to his birthday party
I had never seen her before. However, I recognized her from a photograph
A. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph
B. I recognized her from a photograph before I had never seen her
C. Although I had never seen her before but I recognized her from a photograph
D. After I had seen her, I recognized her from a photograph
Large cars use more gas than smaller ones
A. If you own a small car, it uses more gas.
B. The smaller the car, the more gas it uses
C. The larger the car, the more gas it uses
D. Large cars don’t use as much gas as smaller ones
Mary is crazy about her new puppy
A. Mary’s new puppy drives her crazy
B. Marry really likes her new puppy
C. Mary’s new puppy is crazy
D. Mary has a crazy dog
Did you happen to run into George last week?
A. Was it a week ago that you last saw George?
B. Where do you think George was all last week?
C. Have you got any idea what happened to George last week?
D. Did you, by any chance, see George last week?
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.
Nam defeated the former champion in three sets. He finally won the inter-school table tennis championship
A. Having defeated the former champion in the inter-school table tennis, Nam did not hold the title of champion
B. Although Nam defeated the former champion in three sets, he did not win the title of inter-school table tennis champion
C. Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam won the inter-school table tennis championship
D. Being defeated by the former champion, Nam lost the chance to play the final game of inter-school table tennis champion
She wrote the text. She selected the illustration as well
A. She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustration.
B. The text she wrote was not as good as the illustration she selected
C. In order to select the illustration, she had to write the text
D. If she had written the text, she would have selected the illustration
My cousin was named after his grandfather.
A. They named his grandfather before they named him
B. My cousin’s grandfather gave him a name.
C. My cousin has the same name as his grandfather’s
D. My cousin was renamed as requested by his grandfather
To some people, the sinking of the Titanic was the captain's fault
A. To some people, the captain was to blame for the sinking of the Titanic
B. Some people were blamed for the sinking of the Titanic
C. The Titanic sank due to the captain’s fault
D. Some people put the blame to the captain about the sinking of the Titanic
It’s likely that John will be late for the meeting.
A. John likes the meeting although he can be late
B. John is probably late for the meeting
C. The meeting is likely to be late because of John
D. John is often late for the meeting, so we don’t like it
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
Most scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary people have heard of him.
A. He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public
B. Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name
C. Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public
D. Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists do
I think my hair looks fine. My mother believes it needs a little more brushing
A. Not only do I think my hair looks fine, but my mother also believes it needs a little more brushing
B. I think my hair looks so fine that my mother believes it needs a little more brushing
C. I think my hair looks fine, but my mother believes it needs a little more brushing
D. Either my mother believes it needs a little more brushing or I think my hair looks fine
Scarcely had he got out of the house when it started raining.
A. He got out of the house after it started raining.
B. He had no sooner got out of the house when it started raining.
C. He was getting out of the house when it started raining.
D. It started raining right after he got out of the house.
Most students are aware of the importance of English.
A. Not every student is aware of the importance of English.
B. Not a single student is unaware of the importance of English.
C. All students are aware of the importance of English.
D. Almost all students are aware of the importance of English.
The airport taxes are included in the ticket price.
A. You need to pay for ticket and airport taxes.
B. The ticket is included in the airport taxes.
C. The ticket price covers the airport taxes.
D. The airport taxes and ticket price should be paid separately.
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.
We didn’t want to spend a lot of money. We stayed in a cheap hotel.
A. In spite of spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
B. Rather than spending a lot of money, we stayed in a cheap hotel.
C. We stayed in a cheap hotel, but we had to spend a lot of money.
D. We didn’t stay in a cheap hotel as we had a lot of money to spend.
Everyone expected Clement‟s party to be a disaster. It was exactly the opposite.
A. Clement didn’t expect his party to go badly, but everybody else did.
B. Completely contrary to everyone’s expectations, Clement’s party was really good.
C. The expectation was that Clement‟s party wouldn’t be successful, and it wasn’t.
D. Just as everyone had predicted, Clement’s party was not a disaster.
You have just got a promotion, haven’t you? Congratulations!” Peter said to his friend.
A. Peter dream of getting promotion.
B. Peter told his friend if his friend getting a promotion.
C. Peter asked his friend on getting a promotion.
D. Peter congratulated his friend on getting a promotion.
He couldn’t retake the exam because he missed too many lessons.
A. He would retake the exam if he didn’t miss too many lessons.
B. He could have retaken the exam if he hadn’t missed too many lessons.
C. If he missed too many lessons, he wouldn’t retake the exam.
D. If he had missed too many lessons, he wouldn’t have retaken the exam.
Start at once or you will be late.
A. Unless you start immediately, you won’t be late.
B. You would be late if you didn’t start at once.
C. If you don’t start immediately, you will be late.
D. If you started at once, you wouldn’t be late.
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James did not come. He did not call either.
A. James did not come, so he did not call.
B. James did not come and he did not call, too.
C. James did not came but he called afterwards.
D. James neither came nor called.
They couldn’t think of anything better to do. They decided to baby-sit for the family.
A. As long as they couldn’t think of anything better to do, they decided to baby-sit for the family.
B. They couldn’t think of anything better to do, yet they decided to baby-sit for the family.
C. Since they couldn’t think of anything better to do, they decided to baby-sit for the family.
D. As soon as they couldn’t think of anything better to do, they decided to baby-sit for the family.
What he did came as no surprise to me.
A. He told me that he was not surprised
B. His behaviour surprised me.
C. I was not surprised by his actions.
D. He was surprised when I came.
You are all welcome to take any food you like.
A. Any food welcome to take if you like.
B. Please help yourself to any food that you like.
C.You don‟t have to pay for any food that you like.
D. It‟s my pleasure to take any food you like.
The firemen were in time to save the people but not the house.
A. The house was saved but the people were lost.
B.The people were saved and so was the house.
C. Both the people and the house were lost in the fire.
D.The people were saved but the house was lost.
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They are my two sisters. They aren‟t teachers like me.
A. They are my two sisters, both of those are teachers like me.
B. They are my two sisters, neither of whom are teachers like me.
C. Unlike me, neither of my two sisters aren‟t teachers.
D. They are my two sisters who neither are teachers like me.
The human brain is ten times the size of a baboon‟s. It weighs about 1,400 grams.
A. The size of human brain is ten times that of a baboon‟s which is about 1,400 grams weigh.
B. The size of a baboon‟s brain is 1,400 grams, ten times that of the human one.
C. The human brain, which weighs about 1,400 grams, is ten times the size of a baboon’s.
D. The weight of a baboon‟s brain is 1,400 grams, ten-fold than that of the human one.
There is nothing new in the use of herbs and spices.
A. Herbs and spices have been used for a long time.
B. The use of herbs and spices is no longer difficult.
C.People used to use herbs and spices as a source of medicine.
D.People are no longer interested in using herbs and spices.
It’s undeniable that the Internet plays a vital role in our life nowadays.
A. Nowadays our life without the Internet is deniable.
B. The Internet’s vital role is denied in our modern life
C.That the Internet is important to modern life is obvious.
D.The Internet is hardly undeniable in our life nowadays.
If they eat fast food too frequently, they will soon have their waistline increased.
A. When eating fast food, people would loosen their waistline.
B. Fast food eaters will soon have their waistline fastened.
C.Eating fast food makes people get fat quickly.
D.People should loosen their belt when they eat fast.
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He wore glasses and a false beard. He wanted nobody to recognize him.
A. He wore glasses and a false beard lest anybody could recognize him.
B. He wore glasses and a false beard, and so nobody could recognize him.
C. So as not to meet anyone who recognize him, he wore glasses and a false beard.
D. He could avoid being recognized because he wore glasses and a false beard.
He has retired. He watches football every afternoon on cable TV.
A. Although he’s retired, he watches football every afternoon on cable
B. Now that he’s retired, he watches football every afternoon on cable TV
C. When he’s retired, he watches football every afternoon on cable TV
D. He’s retired, so that he watches football every afternoon on cable TV.
Astronomy greatly interests him.
A. He takes a keen interest in astronomy.
B.He finds astronomy very interested.
C.He is very interesting in astronomy.
D.Astronomy is the subject he enjoys themost.
It was such a touching book that almost half of the readers cried
A. Half of the readers almost cried for the touching book.
B.Almost half of the readers touched the book and cried.
C.Nearly half of the readers found the book touching.
D.Nearly half of the readers cried because of the moving book.
The doctor was supposed to tell the patient about the operation procedures.
A. The procedures of the operation were told to the patient by the doctor as supposed.
B.Although the doctor should inform the patient of the procedures of the operation, he didn’t.
C.The doctor is going to advise the patient of the operation.
D.The patient supposes that the doctor will tell him about the procedures of the operation.
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Who served the royalty in the palaces? People often say the Hakka did.
A. People often say the Hakka were those who served the royalty in the palaces.
B.It is often said who served the royalty were the Hakka in the palaces.
C.People often say that the Hakka knew who served the royalty in the palaces.
D.The Hakka often said to those who served the royalty in the palaces.
My father complained frequently. He seldom blamed anything on his children.
A. My father complained as frequently as he blame things on his children.
B.My father complained more frequently than did he blame anything on his children.
C.My father complained frequently but seldom blamed anything on his children.
D.My father never ever complained or blamed anything on his children.
Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet.
A. Peter could hardly live on little money.
B. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet.
C. Peter found it hard to live on very little money.
D. Peter got by on very little money.
“You’d better apologize for being late,” said my mother.
A. My mother advised me to apologize for being late.
B. My mother suggested me to apologize for being late.
C. My mother suggested apologizing for being late.
D. My mother warned me to apologize for being late.
The friends promised to stand by each other through thick and thin.
A. The friends promised to stand together all their life.
B. The friends promised to work together in spite of all difficulties.
C. The friends promised to be faithful to each other whatever happened.
D. The friends promised to hold on together if at all feasible.
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He felt too ill. He was unable to get up.
A. He was such that ill that he was unable to get up.
B. He felt too ill because he was unable to get up.
C. He was ill, as the matter of fact, he was unable to get up.
D. He was so ill that he was unable to get up.
Priya seems to be a workaholic. She spent the holiday in her office finishing the report.
A. Since Priya looks like a workaholic, she spent the holiday in her office finishing the report.
B. Priya seems to be a workaholic; nevertheless, she spent the holiday in her office finishing the report.
C. Priya seems to be a workaholic; in fact, she spent the holiday in her office finishing the report.
D. Being a workaholic, Priya spent the holiday in her office finishing the report.
In order to stay open, the charity shop needs at least four helpers.
A. Four helpers are needed because the charity shop stays open.
B. No fewer than four helpers can enable the charity shop to stay open.
C. Staying open means that the charity shop has the maximum of four helpers.
D. The charity shop needs more than four helpers to stay open.
There is no doubt that the tickets will be more expensive next month.
A. Next month the tickets will undoubtedly be not as cheap as they are now.
B. It is doubtful about the tickets’ price next month.
C. The tickets are not bound to be more expensive next month.
D. Next month maybe they will increase the price of the tickets.
James could have been a classical musician if he’d continued his cello lessons.
A. It was only because James stopped taking lessons on the cello that he was unable to become a classical musician.
B. Originally, James had wanted to become a classical musician, and so he took cello lessons for a time.
C. It was the cello lessons that he took for a long time that enabled James to become a classical musician.
D. James never became a classical musician, but he did continue taking cello lessons nonetheless.
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He felt very tired. However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
A. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
B. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
C. As a result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
D. Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
Access to the library computer facilities is open to all students
A. Computers in the library are not used for students.
B. Students can freely assess the library computer service.
C. Students are not allowed to use library computers.
D. The library computer facilities are accessible to students
There is no question of changing my mind about resigning.
A. Nobody knows about my decision on resigning.
B. They asked me no question about resigning.
C. I should have changed my mind about resigning.
D. I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning.
I forgot to lock the door before leaving.
A. I remembered that I left the door locked before going out.
B. I didn’t remember whether I locked the door before leaving.
C. I left without remembering to lock the door.
D. I locked the door before leaving, but I forgot about it.
When there is so much traffic on the roads, it is sometimes quicker to walk than to go by car.
A.During rush hours, walking gives me much more pleasure than driving in the heavy traffic.
B. It is faster to walk than to drive in the heavy traffic at certain time of the day.
C. The traffic is always so heavy that you’d better walk to work; it’s quicker.
D. There is so much traffic these days that it is more pleasant to walk than to drive
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People should not throw rubbish in the park. People should not cut down the trees in the park.
A. People should both cut down the trees and throw rubbish in the park.
B. People should neither throw rubbish nor cut down the trees in the park.
C. People should throw rubbish and cut down the trees in the park.
D. People should either throw rubbish or cut down the trees in the park.
The team reached the top of the mountain. The team spent a night there.
A. The team had not only reached the top of the mountain, but they spend a night there as well.
B. Not only did the team reach the top of the mountain but they also spent a night there.
C. only did the team reach the top of the mountain but they also spent a night there well.
D. The team both reach the top of the mountain but they also spent a night there.
Thanks to the efforts of environmentalists, people are becoming better aware of the problems of endangered species.
A. Environmentalists are expressing their gratitude towards people who are better aware of the problems of endangered species.
B. People owe their growing awareness of the problems of endangered species to the efforts of environmentalists.
C. People have no idea about the problems of endangered species in spite of the efforts of environmentalists.
D. Environmentalists are doing their best to make people aware of the problems of endangered species.
Peter’s main subject at university is electronics.
A. The university lets Peter major in electronics.
B. Electronics is among the subjects that Peter likes.
C. Peter thinks electronics is a special subject.
D. Peter majors in electronics at university.
I could not get the job because I did not speak English well.
A. I would have spoken English well if I could get that job.
B. I wish I had got the job so that I could speak English well.
C. Despite my poor English, I was successful in the job.
D. I failed to get the job because of my poor English.
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The demand was so great. They had to reprint the book immediately.
A. They demanded that the book be reprinted immediately.
B. So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
C. The book would be reprinted immediately since the demand was great.
D. They demanded to reprint the book immediately.
He did not work hard. He failed the exam.
A. Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard.
B. Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam.
C. If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam.
D. However hard he worked, he failed the exam.
Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly.
A. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion.
B. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly.
C. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly.
D. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion.
“I will not leave until I see the manager,” said the customer.
A. The customer was persuaded to see the manager before leaving.
B. The customer said he would leave before he saw the manager.
C. The customer refused to leave until he saw the manager.
D. The customer decided to leave because he did not see the manager.
She prefers going to the library to staying at home.
A. She would rather go to the library than stay at home.
B. She likes nothing better than going to the library.
C. She does not like either going to the library or staying at home.
D. She stays at home instead of going to the library.
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combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Laura didn’t come to the conference. This made me annoyed.
A. Laura didn’t come to the conference, that made me annoyed.
B. That Laura didn’t come to the conference made me annoyed.
C. Laura didn’t come to the conference which made me annoyed.
D. Laura didn’t come to the conference when this made me annoyed.
His speech was boring. Everyone got up and left.
A. He got up and left because everyone was talking.
B. No one stayed to listen to him because his speech was so boring.
C. Every one stood up so that they could hear his speech.
D. His speech was interesting enough for everyone to listen.
“May I see your passport, Mrs Scott?” said the customs officer.
A. The customs officer asked to see Mrs Scott’s passport.
B. The customs officer suggested seeing Mrs Scott’s passport.
C. The customs officer asked Mrs Scott to see his passport.
D. The customs officer promised to show Mrs Scott his passport.
My friend finds driving on the left difficult.
A. My friend didn’t use to drive on the left.
B. My friend used to drive on the left.
C. My friend isn’t used to driving on the left.
D. My friend didn’t get used to driving on the left.
I think it is more enjoyable to play a sport than to watch it on TV.
A. In my view, playing a sport is as enjoyable as watching it on TV.
B. As far as I know, more people watch a sport on TV than they play it.
C. In my opinion, to play a sport is more enjoyable than to watch it on TV.
D. I think watching a sport on TV is more enjoyable than playing it.
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combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
We can get a wonderful meal at a restaurant. I know it.
A. We can get a wonderful meal which I know at a restaurant.
B. I know a restaurant at where we can get a wonderful meal.
C. The restaurant which I know is where we get a wonderful meal.
D. I know a restaurant where we can get a wonderful meal.
He had just entered the house. The police arrested him at once.
A. Hardly that he had entered the house when the police arrested him.
B. No sooner had he entered the house than the police arrested him.
C. Immediately had he entered the house when the police arrested him.
D. The police immediately arrested him as soon as he’s just entered the house.e
“It’s not true! I have never been arrested.”
A. Harry denied ever having been arrested.
B. Harry denied not having been arrested.
C. Harry said that it was not true to have been arrested.
D. Harry refused having been arrested.
There’s no point in phoning Caroline – she’s away.
A. Don’t waste your time if you phone Caroline.
B. It would be a waste of time phoning Caroline.
C. Don’t save your time to phone Caroline because she’s away.
D. It isn’t a waste of time to phone Caroline.
Under no circumstances should you press both buttons at once.
A. Neither of the buttons shouldn’t be pressed at once under any circumstances.
B. Both buttons should’t be pressed at once under no circumstances.
C. You should not press both buttons at once under any circumstances.
D. Pressing both buttons at once should be performed under any circumstances.
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combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
We couldn’t squeeze through the door. It was very narrow.
A. We couldn’t squeeze through the door, which it was very narrow.
B. Since the door was very narrow, that we couldn’t squeeze through it.
C. The door was so narrow for us to squeeze through.
D. So narrow was the door that we couldn’t squeeze through.
You must read the instructions. You won’t know how to use this machine without reading them.
A. Reading the instructions, so you will know how to use this machine.
B. Without reading the instructions, the use of this machine won’t be known.
C. Unless you read the instructions, you won’t know how to use this machine.
D. You will know how to use this machine unless you read the instructions
We were all surprised when she suddenly came back.
A. All of us found it surprising that she suddenly came back.
B. The fact that we were surprised made her come back.
C. All of us were amazing to see her come back.
D. She was surprised, coming back suddenly.
Because she was irritated by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him.
A. Irritating with her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him.
B. Being irritating by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him.
C. She left her husband because of her irritation with his lack of punctuality.
D. Irritated by her husband, she punctually left him.
I can’t help feeling worried about Tom.
A. I find it impossible not to worry about Tom.
B. I don‟t worry about Tom.
C. I can do nothing to help Tom.
D. I cannot help Tom stop worrying.
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Put your coat on. You will get cold.
A. You will not get cold unless you put your coat on.
B. Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold.
C. It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold.
D. You not only put your coat on but also get cold.
Flora was alone again in her tiny room. She couldn’t help crying a little.
A. Flora couldn’t help crying a little as to be alone again in her tiny room.
B. Flora couldn’t help crying a little during being alone in her tiny room.
C. Alone again in her tiny room, Flora couldn’t help crying a little.
D. Being alone again in her tiny room, and then Flora couldn’t help crying a little.
Were it not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile.
A. This job offers a poor salary.
B. This job is rewarding at all.
C. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
D. Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile.
John was not here yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.
A. John needn’t be here yesterday because he was ill.
B. Because of his illness, John shouldn’t have been here yesterday.
C. John might have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
D. John must have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
If I were you, I would go to the doctor.” David said to Claudia.
A. David advised Claudia not to go to the doctor.
B. David told Claudia that he would go to see the doctor.
C. David advised Claudia to go to the doctor.
D. David told Claudia to become a doctor.
He did not work hard. He failed the exam.
A. Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam.
B. Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard.
C. If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam.
D. However hard he worked, he failed the exam.
She doesn’t want to go to their party. We don't want to go either.
A. Neither she nor we don’t want to go to their party.
B. Neither we nor she wants to go to their party.
C. Either we or she doesn't want to go to their party.
D. Neither we nor she want to go to their party.
Had the announcement been made earlier, more people wouls have attended the lecture.
A. The lecture was held so late that a few people attended it.
B. More people came late to the lecture because of the late announcement.
C. The late announcement helped make the lecture well- attended.
D. Few people came to the lecture because the announcement was not made earlier.
Anyone who misses more than fifty percent of the classes deserves to fail.
A. Those who are absent more than half the time should fail.
B. Fifty percent of classes have failed the exams.
C. More than fifty percent is too much for one class.
D. People who fail must make up fifty percent of the classwork.
She raised her hand high so that she could attract the teacher’s attention.
A. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand again.
B. Though she raised her hand high, she couldn’t attract her teacher’s attention.
C. To attract her teacher’s attention, she raised her hand high.
D. She had such a high raising of hand that she failed to attract her teacher’s attention
She turned the radio on at 7.30. She was still listening to it when her mother came home at 9.00.
A. She has been listening to the radio at 7.30.
B. She had been listening to the radio since 7.30.
C. She has been listening to the radio after 7.30.
D. She had been listening to the radio by 7.30.
They were rich; they didn’t have a happy family, though.
A. Although they were rich, but they didn’t have a happy family.
B. Rich though they were, they didn’t have a happy family.
C. They were rich although they didn’t have a happy family.
D. However they were rich, they didn’t have a happy family.
Sorry, Madam. Looking after the garden is not my duty.”
A. He apologized for not looking after the garden.
B. He not promised to look after the garden.
C. He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden.
D. He asked if looking after the garden was his duty.
Scientist says forests are being destroyed by air pollution.
A. Forests are said to be destroyed scientists.
B. Scientists blame air pollution for the destruction of forests.
C. Scientists are blamed for destroying forests.
D. Scientists say there’s much air pollution in the forests.
I feel sorry for Jack because he has failed all his exams.
A. I am upset with Jack because he always fails his exams.
B. Jack has not passed any of his exams, so I feel bad for him.
C. Jack is unhappy because he couldn’t pass any of his exams.
D. Jack has failed all of his exams, and so we are both very sad.
No, it’s not true. I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said.
A. Jean refused to steal the money.
B. Jean did not intend to steal the money.
C. Jean admitted stealing the money.
D. Jean denied having stolen the money.
I had just come home. Then I heard the phone ringing.
A. No sooner had I come home then I heard the phone ringing.
B. Scarcely had I come home when I heard the phone ringing.
C. I had barely come home than I heard the phone ringing.
D. Hardly barely come home did I hear the phone ringing.
You must have boiled the potatoes too long.
A. The potatoes were not boiled long enough.
B. It was not long before the potatoes were boiled.
C. It was not necessary to boil the potatoes too long.
D. You had to boil the potatoes too long
The secret to success is hard work.
A. One must work hard to keep secrets.
B. Working hard ensures success.
C. One cannot succeed if he has secrets
D. If you keep your work secret, you will succeed
Hardly are appeals allowed against the council’s decision.
A. The council always allows appeals against its decisions.
B. It’s too hard for the council to allow appeals against its decisions.
C. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions.
D. Allowing appeals against its decisions is not good
Bill, not his roommate, wrote that paper.
A. Bill wrote the paper without help from his roommate.
B. Bill’s roommate wrote the paper.
C. Neither Bill nor his roommate wrote the paper.
D. Bill wrote the paper with his roommate.
Henry should have done his homework last night, but he watched TV instead.
A. Henry did not do his homework last night because he was busy fixing the television set
B. Henry watched TV last night instead of doing his homework.
C. Henry did not watch TV last night because he had to do his homework.
D. Henry did his homework while watching TV.
I wish we had gone somewhere else for the holiday.
A. If only we went somewhere else for the holiday.
B. It's a pity we didn't go there for the holiday.
C. If we had gone for a holiday, I would have gone somewhere else.
D. I regret not having gone somewhere else for the holiday.
It's ages since I last saw a Hollywood film.
A. I saw a last Hollywood film since ages ago.
B. I haven't seen a Hollywood film for a long time.
C. I haven't seen any Hollywood films before.
D. It's ages because I last saw a Hollywood film.
"Why didn't you join your friends on the trip?" she asked
A. She asked me why I didn't join her friends on the trip.
B. She wanted to know why I hadn't joined my friends on the trip.
C. She asked for the reason I hadn't joined my friends on the trip.
D. She asked me why didn't I join my friends on the trip.
If he could speak French, he would be able to get a job there.
A. He couldn't speak French so he wasn't given the job there.
B. He can't speak French, so he won't be able to get a job there.
C. He can't speak French because he won't get a job there.
D. He wishes he can speak French and worked there.
People say that Carter was the best director of his time.
A. Carter is said to have been the best director of his time.
B. Carter is said to be the best director of his time.
C. Carter was said to be the best director of his time.
D. It was said that Carter was the best director of his time.
“Why don’t you ask your boss for a rise?” he asked me
A. He advised me to ask my boss for a rise
B. He suggested asking my boss for a rise
C. He asked me why I didn’t ask my boss for a rise
D. He wanted to know whether I wished for a rise from my boss
Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me cook dinner.
A. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my cook.
B. He agreed to help me cook dinner, so he got tired.
C. He was too tired to help me cook dinner.
D. I wanted him to help me cook dinner as I was tired.
I’m sure it wasn’t Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi.
A. It couldn’t be Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi.
B. You mustn’t have seen Mr Phong because he’s in Ha Noi.
C. It can’t have been Mr Phong because he’s in Ha Noi.
D. Mr Phong is in Ha Noi, so you might have seen him.
I didn’t know that you were at home. I didn’t drop in.
A. I didn’t know you were at home although I didn’t drop in
B. Not knowing that you were at home, I didn’t drop in
C. If I knew you were at home, I would drop in
D. Not knowing that you were at home, but I still dropped in
Christmas has become too commercialized. Most people agree on that.
A. Christmas has become too commercialized, so most people agree on that.
B. Most people agree on Christmas, which has become too commercialized.
C. Christmas has become too commercialized, just as most people agree.
D. Most people agree that Christmas has become too commercialized
Twice as many men as women are insurance agents.
A. Women are twice as likely as men to have insurance.
B. More men than women have insurance.
C. Insurance is twice as difficult to sell to women as to men.
D. Male insurance agents outnumber female agents.
You need not to have washed the sheets. The hotel staff does the cleaning.
A. It is good that you washed the sheets.
B. It was not necessary to wash the sheets, even though you did.
C. It was necessary to wash the sheets, but you did not do it.
D. It was necessary to wash the sheets, and you did not do it.
They believe a single gunman carried out the attack.
A. The attack’s is believed to have carried out a single gunman
B. A single gunman is believed to have carried out the attack
C. It is believed to be carried out the attack by a single gunman.
D. It is believed that the attack has been carried out by a single gunman.
The soccer team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Not only did the soccer team lose the match but they blamed each other as well
B. No sooner had the soccer team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
C. As soon as they blamed each other, the soccer team knew they lost the match.
D. Hardly had the soccer team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
“Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer?" said Sophie.
A. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
B. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
C. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
D. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
Kevin put a fence so that people didn’t walk on his garden.
A. Kevin put a fence because he wants to remind people to walk on his garden.
B. Kevin put a fence to prevent people from walking in his garden.
C. In order to tell people to walk on his garden, Kevin put a fence.
D. So as to encourage people to walk on his garden, Kevin put a fence.
He didn’t pay attention to what I said.
A. He took no notice of my words.
B. He didn’t hear me even though I was saying to him.
C. He had no intention to talk to me.
D. He took my advice.
John doesn't play basketball. Jack doesn't play basketball.
A. Neither John nor Jack plays basketball.
B. Not either John or Jack plays basketball.
C. Not only John but also Jack plays basketball.
D. Both John and Jack doesn't play basketball.
I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam.
A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam
Mr. Smith first met his partner in 2011.
A. Mr. Smith has known his partner since 2011.
B. Mr. Smith hasn’t known his partner before.
C. Mr. Smith hasn’t met his partner for 6 years.
D. Mr. Smith has met his partner for 6 years.
We had no time. Thus, we didn’t visit the museum.
A. If we had time, we would visit the museum.
B. If we have time, we will visit the museum.
C. If we had had time, we will visit the museum.
D. If we had had time, we would have visited the museum.
The waiter said, “Would you mind moving to another table?”
A. The waiter asked me to move to another table.
B. The waiter advised me to move to another table.
C. The waiter insisted me to move to another table.
D. The waiter told me not to move to another table.
The movie bears little resemblance to the original novel.
A. The movie and the original novel resemble in many ways.
B. The movie is very similar to the original novel.
C. The movie and the original novel differ in some ways.
D. The movie is completely different from the original novel.
My grandparents’ lake house was built in 1953. It was completely destroyed by the forest fire.
A. My grandparents’ lake house was built in 1953; however, completely destroying the forest fire.
B. My grandparents’ lake house, which was built in 1953, was completely destroyed by the forest fire.
C. My grandparent’s lake house was built in 1953, so it was completely destroyed by the forest fire.
D. The forest fire destroyed my grandparent’s lake house was built in 1953.
Her living conditions were difficult. However, she studied very well.
A. Difficult as her living condition, she studied very well.
B. She studied very well thanks to the fact that she lived in difficult conditions.
C. She studied very well in spite of her difficult living conditions.
D. Although she lived in difficult conditions, but she studied very well..
Due to the fact that the demand for tea was very high in the 19th century, its price increased much.
A. It was not until the 19th century that the demand for tea started to increase.
B. In the 19th century the price for tea didn’t increase despite the demand.
C. The demand for tea was so high in the 19th century that its price increased much.
D. It was its price that decreased the demand for tea in the 19th century.
He started to study at 2 o’clock. He is still studying now.
A. He has been studying since 2 o’clock.
B. He has been studying for 2 hours.
C. He was studying since 2 o’clock.
D. He usually studies for 2 hours.
“It’s a surprising gift. Thank you very much, Mary.” said Mr Pike.
A. Mr Pike promised to give Mary a surprising gift.
B. Mr Pike congratulated Mary on a surprising gift.
C. Mr Pike thanked Mary though he did not really like gift.
D. Mr Pike thanked Mary for the surprising gift.
Mr Andy is repairing the refrigerator in the kitchen at the moment.
A. The refrigerator is being repaired in the kitchen at the moment by Mr Andy.
B. The refrigerator is repaired in the kitchen by Mr Andy at the moment.
C. The refrigerator is being repaired in the kitchen by Mr Andy at the moment.
D. The refrigerator is being repaired at the moment by Mr Andy in the kitchen.
Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiner will accept your answer.
A. Although the examiner cannot read your handwriting, he will accept your answer.
B. Whatever your handwriting, the examiner will accept your answer.
C. The examiner will accept your answer if your handwriting is beautiful.
D. So long as the examiner can read your handwriting, he will accept your answer.
Wouldn’t it better to let them know about the alterations to the plan.
A. Why haven’t they been informed about the new development?
B. Shouldn’t they have been consulted before the scheme was changed?
C. Don’t you think they should be informed about the changes in the plans?
D. We’d better ask them to change the plan, hadn’t we?
Don’t take any notice of all his complaints about his health; there’s nothing wrong with him.
A. You can ignore all his talking of being ill; he’s actually perfectly healthy.
B. Try to avoid the subject of his health as I am tired of hearing all about his complaints.
C. Don’t listen to him telling about his health; it’s his favorite subject.
D. If you let him, he would talk only about his ill-health though actually he is quite healthy.
We had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible.
A. In spite of the heavy rain we managed to walk half way round the lake as planned.
B. The heavy rain nearly prevented us from walking right round the lake.
C. We wouldn’t have walked right round the lake even if it had rained heavily.
D. If it hadn’t rained so heavily, we would have walked right round the lake.
The traffic is so heavy. It will take us at least an hour to get there.
A. Unless the traffic is so heavy, it will take us at least an hour to get there.
B. As the traffic is so heavy, it will take us at least an hour to get there.
C. The traffic was so heavy that it took us an hour to get there.
D. We will spend more than an hour to get there to avoid heavy traffic.
There were no poor performances. Moreover that of the Russian dancers was certainly the best.
A. The best performance was the one of the Russians while some of the others were poor.
B. The Russians dancer were well-worth watching but the others weren’t.
C. All the dancers but the Russian performed poorly.
D. They all danced well, but the Russian did the best.
The coffee was very strong. He couldn’t drink it.
A. The coffee was so strong that he could drink it.
B. He couldn’t drink the strong coffee before.
C. The coffee was not weak enough for him to drink.
D. The coffee was too strong for him to drink.
I met the workers. Reporters interviewed them last week.
A. I met the workers because reporters interviewed them last week.
B. I met the workers who interviewed reporters last week.
C. I met the workers who were interviewed by reporters last week.
D. I met reporters who interviewed workers last week.
Thanks to your support, I was able to complete the task successfully.
A. If you didn’t support me, I would not be able to complete the task successfully.
B. If you had not supported me, I could have completed the task successfully.
C. Had it not been for your support, I could not have completed the task successfully.
D. Were it not for your support. I would not be able to complete the task successfully.
As soon as he arrived home, it started to rain.
A. Arriving home, he said that it would start to rain.
B. Hardly had it started to rain when he arrived home.
C. It started to rain and then he arrived home.
D. No sooner had he arrived home than it started to rain.
“Would you mind turning down the TV, Tom? I have a headache.” said Jane.
A. Jane has a headache and she would mind Tom turning down the TV.
B. Jane asked Tom turn down the TV and she had a headache.
C. Jane advised Tom to turn down the TV because she had a headache.
D. Jane asked Tom to turn down the TV as she had a headache.
People say that he was born in London
A. That is said he was born in London.
B. He was said to be born in London
C. He is said to have been born in London
D. It was said that he was born in London
We started working here three years ago
A. We have worked here for three years
B. We worked here for three years
C. We will work here for three years.
D. We have no longer worked here for three years.
Kevin put a fence so that people didn’t walk on his garden
A. Kevin put a fence because he wants to remind people to walk on his garden.
B. Kevin put a fence to prevent people from walking on his garden
C. In order to tell people to walk on his garden, Kevin put a fence
D. So as to encourage people to walk on his garden, Kevin put a fence
The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man whom is working in this factory, I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
B. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory
C. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory
D. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday
The film was not interesting. However, he tried to watch the whole film
A. In spite of the film uninteresting, he tried to watch the whole film
B. Uninteresting as the film was, he tried to watch the whole film
C. Despite of uninteresting film, he tried to watch the whole film.
D. Uninteresting as was the film, he tried to watch the whole film
For a cold, doctors often recommend that you rest and drink lot of fluids.
A. Doctors would rather give advice about cold than about fluids.
B. Rest and liquids are frequently advised for treatment of colds
C. The doctors recommend that you have a cold soft drinks
D. You were told to come out of the cold and rest
“Absence makes the heart grow fonder”.
A. Being apart from someone you love makes you love them more.
B. Our heart needs absence to grow
C. Being apart from someone you love makes you love them less.
D. Absence makes us grow older.
My cousin shows a desire to put aside the status of the school child.
A. The status of the school child makes my cousin happy.
B. My cousin doesn’t want to be a school child anymore.
C. My cousin is determined to put up with the other school children.
D. My cousin decides to play down the status of the school child.
I didn’t know that you were at home. I didn’t drop in.
A. Not knowing that you were at home, but I still dropped in.
B. I didn’t know you were at home although I didn’t drop in.
C. Not knowing that you were at home, I didn’t drop in.
D. If I knew that you were at home, I would drop in.
My sisters used to get on with each other. Now they hardly speak.
A. My sisters were once close, but they rarely speak to each other now.
B. My sisters do not speak to each other much, but they’re good friends.
C. My sisters rarely speak because they have never liked each other.
D. Because they have never got on, my sisters do not speak to each other.
Apart from being conveniently located near the beach, that hotel has nothing about it to make me recommend it to you.
A. The only feature of that hotel that I can recommend to you is that it’s close to the beach.
B. The hotel I’ve recommended to you is very comfortable as it is near the beach.
C. The beach near that hotel doesn’t have anything special that I can recommend to you.
D. As regards a hotel, nothing is more important for me than its being close to the beach.
Although she was very old, she looked very grateful.
A. In spite of very old, she looked very grateful.
B. Despite she was very old, she looked very grateful.
C. Despite her old age, she looked very grateful
D. In spite her being old, she looked very grateful
“Why don’t you ask your parents for advice?” said Tom.
A. Tom advised me asking my parents for advice.
B. Tom said to me to ask my parents for advice.
C. Tom wanted to know the reason why I don’t ask my parents for advice.
D. Tom suggested that I ask my parents for advice.
Farmers depend on meteorologists. They need meteorologists’ accurate forecasts for successful agricultural planning.
A. Due to meteorologists’ accurate forecasts, farmers depend on them for successful agricultural planning.
B. Farmers depend on meteorologists who need their accurate forecasts for successful agricultural planning.
C. Farmers need meteorologists’ accurate forecasts for successful agricultural planning and so they depend on you.
D. Farmers depend on meteorologists, whose accurate forecasts they need for successful agricultural planning.
Sports clear my mind. They also help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
A. My mind is cleared so is the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle
B. Not only do sports clear my mind, but they also help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
C. Sports clear my mind so that I can maintain a healthy lifestyle.
D. All that sports can do is to clear my mind instead of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
There won’t be peace in the conflict if both sides do not really desire it.
A. It is only if both sides actually want the conflict to end peacefully that it will happen.
B. As both sides in the conflict apparently desire peace, it is likely that there will be peace soon.
C. The main problem in the conflict seems to be that neither side really desires peace.
D. There has been a lot of fighting in the conflict because both sides seem to want it that way.
The accident happened as the result of the driver’s not paying attention to the road.
A. If the driver would have paid attention to the road, the accident hadn’t happened.
B. Had the driver been paid attention to the road, the accident wouldn’t have happened.
C. If the driver would had been paying attention to the road, the accident wouldn’t have happened
D. Had the accident not happened, the drive would not have had to pay attention to the road.
“Shall I help you do the dishes, Carlot?” said Robert.
A. Robert suggested helping Carlot do the dishes.
B. Robert suggested to help Carlot do the dishes.
C. Robert offered Carlot to help do the dishes.
D. Robert offered to help Carlot do the dishes.
I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go, then I have to take exams.
A. By the time I’ve taken my exams, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time I take my exams, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exams, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exams, I will be training for a year.
Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon? Danny totally unfit.
A. Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon who’s totally unfit?
B. Why did Danny, whose totally unfit, decide to enter the marathon?
C. Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon, who’s totally unfit?
D. Why did Danny, who’s totally unfit, decide to enter the marathon?
“I haven’t been very open-minded,” said the manager.
A. The manager promised to be very open-minded.
B. The manager admitted not having been very open-minded.
C. The manager denied having been very open-minded.
D. The manager refused to have been very open-minded.
They believe that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution.
A. It is believed that burning fossil fuels is held responsible for air pollution.
B. Burning fossil fuels is believed to result from air pollution.
C. Burning fossil fuels is believed to have caused high levels of air pollution.
D. It is believed that air pollution is mainly to blame for burning fossil fuels.
Peter used to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
A. Peter enjoyed working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
B. Peter no longer likes the job as a journalist for a local newspaper.
C. Peter has stopped working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
D. Peter refused to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
He missed the opportunity to study abroad. He didn’t realize the importance of English.
A. He hadn’t realized the importance of English until he missed the opportunity to study abroad.
B. Had he missed the opportunity to study abroad, he wouldn’t have realized the importance of English.
C. It was only after he realized the importance of English that he missed the opportunity to study abroad.
D. Not until he realized the importance of English did he miss the opportunity to study abroad.
Julie had a training course in alternative medicine. She was able to help the man out of danger.
A. Much as Julie had a training course in alternative medicine, she was able to help the man out of danger.
B. Having trained in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.
C. But for a training course in alternative medicine, Julie could have helped the man out of danger.
D. Despite training in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.
“You shouldn’t have leaked out our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane.
A. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press.
B. Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press.
C. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report.
D. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report.
Don’t forget to tidy up the final draft before submission.” the team leader told us.
A. The team leader ordered us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
B. The team leader reminded us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
C. The team leader asked us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
D. The team leader simply wanted us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
“If you don’t pay the ransom, I will kill your boy.” the kidnappers told us.
A. The kidnappers ordered to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
B. The kidnappers pledged to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
C. The kidnappers threatened to kill our boy if we refused to pay the ransom.
D. The kidnappers promised to kill our boy if we refused to pay the ransom.
Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution.
A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution.
B. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest contributors of air pollution.
C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution.
D. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air.
Our products are environmentally-friendly. We package all of them in recyclable materials.
A. The recyclable package of our products makes them look environmentally-friendly.
B. Our products are packaged in recycled materials to be environmentally-friendly.
C. Packing our products in recyclable materials, we made them environmentally-friendly.
D. Packed in recyclable materials, our products are environmentally-friendly.
I don’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning.
A. It’s difficult for me to get up early in the morning.
B. I hate getting up early in the morning.
C. I used to get up early in the morning.
D. I’m used to getting up early in the morning.
I thought she was the right person for the position, yet it turned out that she was quite useless.
A. I was mistaken about her suitability for the position since she proved rather incompetent.
B. Because I was expecting her to be competent, I was shocked to see her perform rather badly
C. I was right in thinking that she was totally useless for the job.
D. Contrary to my initial impression, she was totally for the position.
We couldn’t solve the problem until our teacher arrived.
A. When our teacher arrived, we solved the problem.
B. Until our teacher arrived, we were able to solve the problem.
C. Not until we solved the problem could our teacher arrive.
D. Not until our teacher arrive could we solve the problem.
I have never been to Russia. I think I shall go there next year.” said Bill.
A. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thought he would go there the next year.
B. Bill said that he would have never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.
C. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thinks he will go there the next year.
D. Bill said that he has never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.
People believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
A. Jane is believed to have retired because of her poor health.
B. Jane was believed to have retired because of her poor health.
C. It is believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
D. Jane retired because of her poor health was believed.
Charles would have won the essay contest if he had typed his paper.
A. Charles won the essay contest in spite of not typing his paper.
B. Charles did not win the essay contest because he did not type his paper.
C. Typing his paper made Charles win the essay contest.
D. Charles did not win the essay contest even though he typed his paper.
The government knows the extent of the problem. The government needs to take action soon.
A. The government knows the extent of the problem whereas it needs to take action soon.
B. The government knows the extent of the problem so that it needs to take action soon.
C. Knowing the extent of the problem, the government needs to take action soon.
D. The government knows the extent of the problem, or else it needs to take action soon.
The substance is very toxic. Protective clothing must be worn at all times.
A. Since the substance is very toxic, so protective clothing must be worn at all times.
B. So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
C. The substance is such toxic that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
D. The substance is too toxic to wear protective clothing at all times.
She gets up early to prepare breakfast so that her children can come to school on time.
A. Despite her getting up early to prepare breakfast, her children cannot come to school on time.
B. Because she wanted her children to come to school on time, she gets up early to prepare breakfast.
C. If she does not get up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on time.
D. Unless she gets up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on.
The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for a year.
B. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted a year.
D. At last I went to the museum after a year.
I think you should stop smoking.
A. If I am you, I will stop smoking.
B. If I had been you, I would stop smoking.
C. If I were you, I would stop smoking.
D. If I were you, I will stop smoking.
John was not here yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.
A. John needn't be here yesterday because he was ill.
B. Because of his illness, John should have been here yesterday.
C. John might have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
D. John must have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
It doesn’t make any difference if it rain. They will still go.
A. The difference is their going in the rain.
B. Whether it rains or not, they will still go.
C. But for the rain, they would have gone.
D. But for the rain, we would not have gone.
I whispered as I didn’t want anybody to hear our conversation.
A. So as not to hear our conversation I whispered.
B. Since nobody wanted to hear our conversation I whispered.
C. Because I whispered, nobody heard our conversation.
D. I lowered my voice in order that our conversation couldn’t be heard.
Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
A. However he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
B. However hard he tried, he didn’t succeed.
C. However he didn’t succeed hard, he tried hard.
D. However he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.
“If you keep eating so much fat, you’ll gain weight.” said his mother.
A. His mother suggested him gaining weight if he kept eating so much fat.
B. His mother warned him that he would gain weight if he kept eating so much fat.
C. His mother threatened him to gain weight if he kept eating so much fat
D. His mother complained about his gaining weight if he kept eating so much fat.
He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
D. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
Crazianna is a big country. Unfortunately, it has never received respect from its neighbours.
A. Though Crazianna is a big country, it has never received respect from its neighbours.
B. Crazianna has never received respect from its neighbours because it is a big country.
C. It is Crazianna, a big country, that has never received respect from its neighbours.
D. Crazianna is such a big country that it has never received respect from its neighbours.
Payment must be made at the time of booking.
A. You must pay before you book
B. You are not allowed to pay when you book.
C. You must pay when you book.
D. Payment in advance is acceptable if you want to book.
The team is being sponsored by a local sport wares company.
A. The team is part of the company.
B. The team is a local one.
C. The company is giving money to support the team’s activities.
D. The company used to sponsor the team.
She would eat nothing but small pieces of bread and butter.
This sentence means that she
A. ate small pieces of bread and butter but didn’t like them.
B. ate only some small pieces of bread and butter.
C. didn’t eat anything, not even the bread and butter.
D. wouldn’t touch the bread and butter, but she ate other things.
The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot.
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.
Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution.
A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution.
B. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air.
C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution.
D. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest contributors of air pollution.
“I have found a new flat,” said Ann.
A. Ann told that she had found a new flat.
B. Ann said to me that she had found a new flat.
C. Ann said that she has found a new flat.
D. Ann said me that she had found a new flat
I have never played golf before.
A. This is the first time I have played golf.
B. I used to play golf but I gave it up already
C. It’s the last time I played golf.
D. It is the first time I had played golf.
They cancelled all flights because of fog.
A. All flights were cancelled by them of fog.
B. All flights were because of fog were cancelled.
C. All flights were because of fog cancelled.
D. All flights were cancelled because of fog.
We arrived at the conference. We realized our reports were still at home.
A. We arrived at the conference and realized that our reports are still at home.
B. It was until we arrived at the conference that we realize our reports were still at home.
C. Not until we arrived at the conference, did we realize that our reports were still at home
D. Not until had we arrived at the conference, we realized our reports were still at home.
I should have studied last night. However, I was too tired.
A. I couldn't study last night because I was very tired.
B. I studied last night because I was bored.
C. I studied last night because I had to.
D. I tried to study last night, but the homework was too hard.
Slippery as the roads were, they managed to complete the race.
A. The roads were so slippery that they could hardly complete the race.
B. The roads were slippery but they managed to complete the race.
C. The roads were slippery so they could hardly complete the race.
D. The roads were so slippery; therefore, they could hardly complete the race.
They decided to go for a picnic though it was very cold.
A. Because it was very cold, they decided to go for a picnic.
B. However cold it was, they decided to go for a picnic.
C. If it had been cold, they would not have gone for a picnic.
D. It was very cold so they decided to go for a picnic.
Both Peter and Mary enjoy scientific expedition.
A. It is not Peter, but Mary, that enjoys scientific expedition.
B. Peter enjoys scientific expedition. Therefore, does Mary.
C. However Peter enjoys scientific expedition and Mary does.
D. Peter enjoys scientific expedition, and so does Mary.
Henry should have done his homework last night, but he watched TV instead.
A. Henry did not do his homework last night because he was busy with the television set.
B. Henry watched TV last night instead of doing his homework.
C. Henry did not watch TV last night because he had to do his homework.
D. Henry did his homework while watching TV.
Seeing that he was angry, she left the office.
A. She didn't want to make him angry, so she left.
B. He wouldn't have been so angry if she hadn't been there.
C. He grew very angry when he saw her leaving the office.
D. She left the office when she saw how angry he was.
Seeing that he was so angry, she left the office
A. She left the office when she saw how angry he was
B. She didn’t want to make him angry, so she left the office
C. He grew very angry when he saw her leaving the office
D. He wouldn’t have been so angry if she hadn’t left
When I was younger I used to go climbing more than I do now
A. Now I don’t go climbing anymore
B. I used to go climbing when I was younger
C. I don’t like going climbing anymore
D. Now I don’t go climbing as much as I did
The more money Dane makes, the more his wife spends.
A. Dane spends more money than his wife.
B. Dane's wife keeps spending more money.
C. Dane spends the money his wife makes
D. Dane and his wife both make money.
The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.
A. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.
B. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.
C. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.
D. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.
The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.
They say that the doctor has made a serious mistake.
A. The doctor is said that he has made a serious mistake.
B. It is said that the doctor has been made a serious mistake.
C. The doctor is said to have made a serious mistake.
D. The doctor is said to make a serious mistake.
My shoes need cleaning.
A. I need to clean my shoes.
B. I have to clean my shoes.
C. Cleaning is needed for my shoes.
D. I need to have my shoes cleaned.
She is the most intelligent woman I have ever met.
A. I have never met a more intelligent woman than her.
B. She is not as intelligent as the women I have ever met.
C. I have ever met such an intelligent woman.
D. She is more intelligent than I.
As the luggage was so heavy, we had to take a taxi.
A. We had to take a taxi because of the heavy luggage.
B. We had to take a taxi so that we can have heavy luggage.
C. Although the luggage was heavy, we took a taxi.
D. We had to take a taxi, so we had heavy luggage.
I was offered to work for IBM, but I rejected.
A. I turned down the offer to work for IBM.
B. I rejected to offer to work for IBM.
C. IBM refused my offer to work.
D. I was refused by IBM at work
Nobody is helping me, so I can’t finish my science project on time.
A. I could finish my science project on time if I were being helped by someone.
B. I needed help with my science project, but everyone just ignored me.
C. My science project will be difficult to do alone, so I should ask someone for help.
D. No one had time to help me, so I couldn’t finish my science project on time.
Although they taste nearly the same, both Sprite and Mountain Dew are two separate citrus – flavoured soft drinks made by different companies.
A. Although Sprite has a stronger citrus taste than Mountain Dew, basically they are the same soft drink, though made by different companies.
B. Sprite and Mountain Dew are both manufactured by the same company, though they are similarly tasting citrus – flavoured soft drinks.
C. Produced by two different companies, Sprite and Mountain Dew, which are both citrus – flavoured soft drinks, taste practically no different.
D. Not made by the same company, Sprite and Mountain Dew are different from one another in the amount of their citrus flavouring.
I had no idea Clark spoke French until we went to Bordeaux.
A. I first realized that Clark knew French when we were in Bordeaux.
B. Before we went to Bordeaux, Clark had never tried to speak French.
C. While we were traveling to Bordeaux, Clark suddenly started to speak French.
D. It was difficult to understand the French that Clark was speaking in Bordeaux.
One of the things I hate is noisy children.
A. I hate being in a place where there are noisy kids.
B. Children who make a lot of noise are terrible.
C. Among other things, I can’t stand children who make noise.
D. I hate both children and the noise they make.
People who are unhappy sometimes try to compensate by eating too much.
A. Unhappy people are usually overweight because they tend to eat too much.
B. Eating too much occasionally makes people unhappy and depressed.
C. For some people, eating too much is a reason to be miserable.
D. When depressed, people occasionally attempt to offset their misery by overeating.
Be he rich or poor, she will marry him.
A. She doesn’t want to marry him because he is poor.
B. She wants to marry him if he is rich.
C. She will marry him whether he is rich or poor.
D. She will marry him however poor he may be.
When I met my long-lost brother, I was at a loss for words.
A. When the speaker met his brother, he was puzzled about what to say.
B. When the speaker met his brother, he had much to say.
C. When the speaker met his brother, he refused to say anything.
D. When the speaker met his brother, he had nothing pleasant to say.
Donald could not help weeping when he heard the bad news.
A. Donald could not stop himself from weeping at the bad news.
B. Donald could not allow himself to weep at the bad news.
C. Donald could not help himself and so he wept.
D. Donald could not help himself because he was weeping.
He cannot lend me the book now. He has not finished reading it yet.
A. As long as he cannot finish reading the book, he will lend it to me.
B. Having finished reading the book, he cannot lend it to me.
C. He cannot lend me the book until he has finished reading it.
D. Not having finished reading the book, he will lend it to me.
His academic record at high school was poor. He failed to apply to that prestigious institution.
A. His academic record at high school was poor as a result of his failure to apply to that prestigious institution.
B. His academic record at high school was poor because he didn’t apply to that prestigious institution.
C. Failing to apply to that prestigious institution, his academic record at high school was poor.
D. His academic record at high school was poor; as a result, he failed to apply to that prestigious institution.
Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
A. Oranges are usually the most expensive.
B. Oranges are usually more expensive as apples.
C. Apples are not usually as expensive as oranges.
D. Apples are usually less cheap than oranges.
We do not need much furniture because the room is small.
A. The smaller the room is, the less furniture we need.
B. The smaller the room, the fewer furniture we need.
C. The small room makes the furniture less and less.
D. Much furniture is needed for a small room.
I am not sure, but perhaps he went to London.
A. He might go to London.
B. He must have gone to London.
C. He might have gone to London.
D. He could go to London.
He is a reliable person, which is different from what people think.
A. People think differently about the reliable person.
B. Contrary to what people think, he is reliable.
C. Contrary to what people think, he is unreliable.
D. He, who is reliable, is not what people think.
He makes a better husband than father.
A. Fathers are usually good husbands.
B. He is more successful as a husband than as a father.
C. His father is better than her husband.
D. He tries to be a good husband and father.
“If I were you, I’d rather go by train than by bus.’’
A. She said that if she had been me, she would have gone by train than by bus.
B. She advised me to go by train rather than by bus.
C. She meant going by train was more interesting than going by bus.
D. Wherever she went, she always travelled by train.
The more money Dane makes, the more his wife spends.
A. Dane spends more money than his wife.
B. Dane and his wife both make money.
C. Dane spends the money his wife makes.
D. Dane's wife keeps spending more money.
He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.
A. What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved.
B. He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much.
C. His behaviour was a very strange thing, that surprised me most.
D. I was almost not surprised by his strange behaviour.
Smoking is an extremely harmful habit. You should give it up immediately.
A. When you give up smoking immediately, you will affect your health with this harmful habit.
B. Stop your smoking immediately so it will become one of your extremely harmful habits.
C. You should give up smoking immediately and you will fall into an extremely harmful habit.
D. As smoking is an extremely harmful habit, you should give it up immediately.
Some people will go any length to lose weight.
A. Some people will do anything to lose weight.
B. Some people haven’t lost any weight for a long time.
C. Losing weight is a long way for some people.
D. Some people find it hard to lose weight.
Much as I admire her achievements, I don’t really like her.
A. I don’t really like her even though I admire her achievements.
B. I don’t really like her because I don’t admire her achievements.
C. Whatever her achievements, I don’t really like her.
D. I like her achievements, so I admire her.
He can hardly understand this matter because he is too young.
A. This matter is too hard to understand.
B. Hardly can he understand this matter because he is too young.
C. The matter is difficult but he can understand it.
D. He is young but he can understand this matter.
We’d better leave them a note. It’s possible they’ll arrive later.
A. If they arrive late, we’d better leave them a note.
B. We’d better leave them a note as they arrive late.
C. They’ll probably arrive later so that we’d better leave them a note.
D. We’d better leave them a note in case they arrive later.
Father has been working all day. He must be tired now.
A. Father must work all day and is tired now.
B. Father thinks he is tired now because he has been working all day.
C. I’m sure that father is tired after working all day.
D. I think father was tired after all day working.
We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep.
A. We know relatively little about sleep; as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
B. We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping.
C. Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep.
D. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep.
Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of several deadly diseases.
A. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.
B. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.
C. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.
D. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.
"Why don't we wear sunglasses?" our grandpa would say when we went out on bright sunny days.
A. Our grandpa used to suggest wearing sunglasses when we went out on bright sunny days.
B. Our grandpa would warn us against wearing sunglasses on bright sunny days.
C. Our grandpa asked us why we did not wear sunglasses when going out on bright sunny days.
D. Our grandpa reminded us of going out with sunglasses on bright sunny days.
I am sure he did not know that his brother graduated with flying colors.
A. He should not have been envious of his brother's achievement.
B. He cannot have known that his brother graduated with very high marks.
C. That his brother graduated with flying colors must have been appreciated by him.
D. He may not know that his brother is flying gradually up in a colorful balloon.
People say that Mr. Goldman gave nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
A. Mr. Goldman is said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
B. Mr. Goldman was said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
C. Nearly a million pounds was said to have been given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.
D. Nearly a million pounds is said to be given to charity by Mr. Goldman last year.
It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.
A. He surprised me by his lack of confidence.
B. That his lack of confidence surprised me.
C. That he lacked of confidence surprised me.
D. What surprised me was his lack of confidence.
I read two books, but I didn’t find them interesting.
A. None of the two books I read was interesting.
B. Either of the books I read weren’t interesting.
C. Neither of the books I read was interesting.
D. The two books I read wasn’t interesting.
I didn’t break the window,” Jim said.
A. Jim refused to break the window.
B. Jim denied breaking the window.
C. Jim admitted breaking the window.
D. Jim told he didn’t break the window.
Calling Jim is pointless. His phone is out of order.
A. It is useless calling Jim because his phone is out of order.
B. It’s no use to call Jim because his phone is out of order.
C. There’s no point in calling Jim because his phone is out of order.
D. It’s worth calling Jim because his phone is out of order.
His wife helped him. He was able to finish his book.
A. Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
B. If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
C. But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finish his book.
D. Hadn’t it been for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
“That’s a lovely new dress, Jane,” said her mother.
A. Jane’s mother said that she liked her lovely dress.
B. Jane’s mother wanted to buy a lovely new dress.
C. Jane’s mother complimented her on the lovely new dress.
D. Jane’s mother told her to buy that lovely new dress.
We have run out of the items you want.
A. We have to run out to buy the items you want.
B. The items you want are out of our shop.
C. For the items you want, we must run out.
D. The items you want have been out of stock.
Be sure to get me some newspapers.
A. I’m not sure about some newspapers.
B. I certainly will get you some newspapers.
C. Surely I’m going to get some newspapers.
D. Remember to get me some newspapers.
You should listen to the radio. You can be kept informed about current affairs.
A. Only by listening to the radio you can keep yourself informed current affairs.
B. Listening to the radio and you will be kept informed about current affairs.
C. A good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs is listen to the radio.
D. Listening to the radio is a good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs.
You didn’t listen to me in the first place. You are in trouble right now.
A. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t have been in trouble right now.
B. Had you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in trouble right now.
C. If you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in trouble right now.
D. Were you to listen to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in trouble right now.
On account of Stella’s excellent work at the main branch of the bank, she is going to take over the branch in Leeds.
A. At the main branch of the bank, Stella has done a fantastic job; moreover, she will continue to do so as manager of the Leeds branch.
B. In order that she will be transferred to head the bank’s branch in Leeds, Stella has been doing amazing work at the main branch.
C. Stella is going to be moved to the bank’s branch in Leeds, even though her duties at the main branch have been performed extremely well.
D. Stella is going to become manager of the bank’s Leeds branch because she has worked so well at the main branch.
Ever since he moved there at nineteen, Daniel Tsui has lived in the US.
A. Daniel Tsui went to live in US at the age of nineteen, and he is still there.
B. Daniel Tsui has stayed in the US ever since he went there nineteen years ago.
C. Daniel Tsui was about nineteen years old when he first went to the US.
D. Daniel Tsui settled in the US when he was nineteen years old.
Would you mind if I went to the florist’s now?
A. I would rather you went to the florist’s now.
B. Why won’t you allow me to go to the florist’s now?
C. Would you mind getting off to the florist’s now?
D. I’ll go to the florist’s now, if it is all right with you.
No sooner had gold been discovered in California than thousands of people set out for the west coast of North America.
A. Thousands of people had already begun their journey to the west coast of North America by the time gold was found in California.
B. Thousands of people were heading for California on the west coast of North America when the news of discovery of gold there reached them.
C. The west coast of North America became the destination of thousands of people the moment that gold was found in California.
D. It was not soon after the time that gold had been uncovered in California that thousands of people departed for North America’s west coast.
The rain was too heavy for the umbrella we opened to have much effect.
A. As soon as we opened our umbrella, we realized that the rain was too heavy for it.
B. We needn’t have opened our umbrella, since it was raining too heavily for it anyway.
C. In heavy rains, the umbrella we used to own didn’t actually protect us at all.
D. We opened the umbrella, but the rain wasn’t light enough for it to protect us much.
The children pestered us for sweets.
A. The children kept asking us for sweets.
B. The children gave us all their sweets.
C. The children confided in us for giving them the sweets.
D. The children disturbed us by asking for sweets.
They will soon find out what she’s been doing.
A. It won’t be long since they find out what she has been doing.
B. It won’t take them a long time to find what she’s done.
C. It won’t be long before they find out what she’s been doing.
D. It’s won’t be long before they find out what’s she’s been doing.
You should wash your shirt right now before that stain dries.
A. You should wash your shirt in order for the stain to dry right now.
B. B. Before that stain dry, don’t wash your shirt right now.
C. No sooner does the stain dry so you should wash the shirt before it dry.
D. Your shirt needs washing right now before that stain dries.
Your handwriting is legible. The test scorer will accept your answer.
A. Providing with your legible handwriting, the test scorer will accept your answer.
B. Providing your handwriting is legible, the test scorer won’t accept your answer.
C. Provided that your handwriting is legible, the test scorer will accept your answer.
D. Provided for your legible handwriting, the test scorer won’t accept your answer.
The unemployment rate is high. The crime rate is usually also high.
A. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
B. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
C. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
D. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back.
A. As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone.
B. Scarely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back.
C. Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately.
D. She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back.
More petrol is consumed nowadays than ten years ago.
A. Not so much petrol was consumed ten years ago as nowadays.
B. Petrol consumption is going down nowadays.
C. We had more petrol ten years ago than we do nowadays.
D. We should consume as much petrol as possible.
He delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research.
A. Only after he had done a lot of research did he begin to write the book.
B. He did a lot of research after he finished writing the book.
C. He delayed writing the book as he had already done any research.
D. It was only when he had written the book that he did a lot of research.
People make wine to enjoy themselves. It is wine that has bad effects on their mental and physical health.
A. Despite making wine to enjoy themselves, it is wine that has bad effects on their mental and physical health.
B. Despite having bad effects on their mental and physical health, people make wine to enjoy themselves.
C. Although people make wine to enjoy themselves but it is wine that has bad effects on their mental and physical health.
D. Although people make wine to enjoy themselves, it is wine that has bad effects on their mental and physical health.
They were buying a cup of coffee. They public address system called out Nigel’s name.
A. Just as they were buying a cup of coffee when the public address system called out Nigel’s name.
B. As they were buying a cup of coffee then the public address system called out Nigel’s name.
C. They were buying a cup of coffee when the public address called out Nigel’s name.
D. Just as the public address system called out Nigel’s name, they were buying a cup of coffee.
Had the advertisement for our product been better, more people would have bought it.
A. Not many people bought our product because it was so bad.
B. Our product was of better quality so that more people would buy it.
C. Fewer people bought our product due to its bad quality.
D. Since our advertisement for our product was so bad, fewer people bought it
Bill was on the verge of speeding when he saw the patrolman.
A. Bill was given a speeding ticket by the patrolman.
B. Bill was speeding when he saw the patrolman.
C. Bill was about to speed when he saw the patrolman.
D. Bill told the patrolman that he had not been speeding.
Lan didn't apply for the job in the library and regrets it now.
A. Lan wishes she had applied for the job in the library.
B. Lan wishes she hadn’t applied for the job in the library.
C. Lan wishes she would apply for the job in the library.
D. Lan wishes she applies for the job in the library
Very few students understand his lecture. The subject of his lecture is very confusing.
A. Very few students understand his lecture, the subject of which is very confusing.
B. Very few students understand his lecture, of which subject is very confusing.
C. The subject of his lecture, which very few students understand, is very confusing.
D. The subject of his lecture, which is very confusing, very few students understand.
I didn’t know that you were at home. I didn’t visit you.
A. If I knew that you were at home, I would visit you.
B. If I had known that you were at home, I would have visited you.
C. If I knew that you had been at home, I would have visited you.
D. If I would know that you were at home, I visited you.
He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented.
A. His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals.
B. In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals.
C. His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented.
I did not arrive in time. I was not able to see her off.
A. She had left because I was not on time.
B. I did not go there, so I could not see her off.
C. I was not early enough to see her off.
D. I arrived very late to say goodbye to her.
David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chance of becoming a champion.
A. Losing the championship came as a terrible blow to David.
B. In spite of the narrow defeat, David won the championship.
C. As a result of his narrow defeat, David did not win the championship.
D. But for his title as the former champion, David would not have defeated his rivals.
If you had stuck to what we originally agreed on, everything would have been fine.
A. If you had not kept to what was originally agreed on, ever/thing would have been fine.
B. Things went wrong because you violated our original agreement.
C. If you had changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine.
D. As you fulfilled the original contract, things went wrong.
I would be grateful if you could send me further details of the job," he said to me.
A. He flattered me because I sent him further details of the job.
B. He felt great because further details of the job had been sent to him.
C. He thanked me for sending him further details of the job.
D. He politely asked me to send him further details of the job.
Dr. Sales is a person______.
A. in that I don’t have much confidence
B. whom I don’t have much confidence in Him.
C. in whom I don’t have much confidence
D. I don’t have much confidence
A quick look would reveal that France has twice______computers.
A. more televisions than
B. many as televisions as
C. as many televisions as
D. as many as televisions
The instructor blew his whistle and______.
A. off the runners were running B. off ran the runners
C. off were running the runners D. the runners runs off
A. off the runners were running
B. off ran the runners
C. off were running the runners
D. the runners runs off
People have used coal and oil to______electricity for a long time.
A. bred
B. raise
C. cultivate
D. generate
In the early years of the 20th century, several rebellions______in the northern parts of the country.
A. turned out
B. rose up
C. broke out
D. came up
The festival has many attractions. It will include contemporary orchestra music and an opera.
____ , there will be poetry readings and theatrical presentations.
A. Otherwise
B. Furthermore
C. Nevertheless
D. On the other hand
When he started that company, he really went______. It might have been a disaster.
A. out on the limb
B. on and off
C. over the odds
D. once too often
We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are______.
A. out of stock
B. out of practice
C. out of reach
D. out of work
My sister is a woman of______age.
A. marriage
B. married
C. marrying
D.marriageable
The fire______to have started in the furnace under the house.
A. is believed
B. that is believed
C. they believed
D. that they believe
This is the latest news from earthquake site. Two- thirds of the city______in a fire.
A. has been destroyed
B. have been destroyed
C. were destroyed
D. was destroyed
There are many______in our library.
A. interesting American old history books
B. old American interesting history books.
C. interesting old American history books
D. American interesting old history books
– I have gone to the doctor’s to have a checkup.
- You _______ You just had your check-up last week!
A. don’t need to go.
B. needn’t go.
C. didn’t need to go.
D. needn’t have gone.
But for your support, we couldn’t _______ this plan.
A. have been completed
B. be completed
C. have completed
D. complete
______ here for hours and I feel tired.
A. I had been standing
B. I have been standing
C. I have stood
D. I’m standing
Many African and Asian nations have set aside land called _____ to protects the habitats of elephants and other wild animals.
A. reserves
B. wildlife
C. species
D. forest
Despite many recent _____ advances, there are parts where schools are not equipped with computers
A. technologist
B. technologically
C. technological
D. technology
I have asked my boss _____ me one day- off to see the doctor.
A. to give
B. that he give
C. giving
D. if could he give
Due to severe weather condition, we had to wait long hours _____ the airport.
A. in
B. at
C. from
D. on
1/4 of my income _____ to pay for my university debts.
A. has been used
B. were used
C. has used
D. are used
The clown was wearing a _____ wig and red nose.
A. red funny plastic
B. red plastic funny
C. funny red nose
D. funny plastic red
Benald wanted to know _____.
A. where I have been those days.
B. where I had been those day.
C. where had I been those days.
D. where I had been those days.
Not only _____ the exam but she also got a scholarship.
A. has she passed
B. she has passed
C. she passed
D. did she passed
_____ long _____ his brother was at the party last night. They were both busy.
A. Neither/ nor
B. Both/ and
C. Either/ or
D. Neither/ or
___________, no one was absent from the farewell party last night.
A. Heavily as it rained
B. As it rained heavily
C. Though it rains heavily
D. In spite of heavily rain
He had changed so much since the last time we met that I ___________ him.
A. could recognize
B. could hardly recognize
C. wouldn’t have recognized
D. don’t recognize
Jane cooks well___________she hates washing up afterwards.
A. however
B. therefore
C. so
D. but
___________his brother, Petter is active and friendly.
A. Alike
B. Unlike
C. Dislike
D. Liking
Tom’s eyes were red ___________he had been swimming in a chlorinated pool.
A. so
B. but
C. because
D. in case
Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn’t ___________as usual.
A. ring off
B. get off
C. go off
D. take off
A sudden idea ___________to the cyclist that he might try the new method.
A. occurred
B. happened
C. took place
D. took part
She asked me ___________ I was looking at.
A. when
B. if
C. what
D. why
We need to import___________from abroad.
A. a great deal of sports equipment
B. many sports equipments
C. a sports equipment
D. many pieces of sports equipment
___________ these books to the library, as they will soon overdue.
A. Bring
B. Take
C. Fetch
D. Leave
Larry was so___________in his novel that he forgot about his dinner cooking in the oven.
A. absorbed
B. attracted
C. drawn
D. obliged
“Sorry for being late. I was ___________ in the traffic for more than an hour.”
A. carried on
B. held up
C. put off
D. taken after
Up to now, the teacher _______ our class five tests.
A. gives
B. is giving
C. has given
D. had given
Christine ...... have arrived by now, she _______ have missed the bus.
A. can’t / might
B. must/ can’t
C. may/ should
D. should / must
What did you have for ______ breakfast this morning?
A. x
B. a
C. an
D. the
Stress and tiredness often lead to lack of _______.
A. concentrate
B. concentration
C. concentrated
D. concentrator
Sam’s uncle, ______ is very rich, came to visit our orphanage.
A. that
B. who
C. whom
D. whose
Do you know that beautiful lady over there?” - “Yes, that’s Victoria. She’s ____ in her group.”
A. more beautiful than any girl
B. more beautiful than any other girl
C. so beautiful as other girl
D. beautiful more than another girl
It was ____ easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.
A. purposefully
B. exceedingly
C. relatively
D. normally
It was found that he lacked the ________ to pursue a difficult task to the very end.
A. persuasion
B. commitment
C. engagement
D. obligation
Could you stand_________ for me and teach my English class tomorrow morning, John?
A. up
B. down
C. out
D. in
Where’s that _________ dress that your boyfriend gave you?
A. lovely long pink silk
B. lovely pink long silk
C. long pink silk lovely
D. pink long lovely silk
I went to a restaurant last night. I was the ten thousandth customer, so my dinner was on the _________
A. holiday
B. house
C. free
D. decrease
I can’t stand the car ____________ Therefore, I hate traveling by car.
A. illness
B. sickness
C. ailment
D. disease
_______, she received a big applause.
A. Finished her lecture
B. Speaking has finished
C. After she finishes speaking
D. When the speaker finished
Investors were seriously _______ when the stock market began to crash.
A. worried
B. worry
C. worrying
D. worriedly
I have been to Ho Chi Minh City_______ of times.
A. a great deal
B. much
C. a lot
D. little
I gave him my e-mail address _______ he could keep in touch with me.
A. in order
B. so as
C. that
D. so that
The Spratly Islands and the Paracel Islands _______ Vietnam.
A. stand for
B. name after
C. consist of
D. belong to
It was in this house _______ I spent my childhood.
A. when
B. where
C. which
D. that
The more you work, _______ you can earn.
A. the less promotion
B. the experience
C. the more money
D. the most tired
Sarah: Your pictures are beautiful.
Brendon: We _______ more if we had not run out of film.
A. would have taken
B. would take
C. will have taken
D. had taken
Researchers are making enormous progress in understanding _______
A. a tsunami is what and what causes it
B. what a tsunami is and what causes it
C. what is a tsunami and what causes it
D. is what a tsunami and what causes it
I can't let you in _______ you me give the password.
A. unless
B. in case
C. if
D. as
It was _______ an interesting speech that everyone stayed till the end.
A. too
B. very
C. such
D. so
During the flood, army helicopters came and tried to evacuate _______ injured.
A. an
B. a
C. the
D. Ø
My mother always tells me _______ .
A. not to leaves your shoes on the carpet
B. don’t leave my shoes on the carpet
C. not leave my shoes on the carpet
D. not to leave my shoes on the carpet
The people who _______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents.
A. proceed
B. gave
C. set
D. conducted
If you had taken my advice, you _______ _______ in such difficulties now.
A. wouldn't be
B. hadn't been
C. won't be
D. wouldn't have been
I think your mother should let you _______ your own mind.
A. to make up
B. make up
C. making up
D. made up
She is looking _______ a new place to live because she does not want to depend on her parents anymore.
A. up
B. at
C. for
D. after
Ask her to come and see me as soon as she _______ her work.
A. finished
B. finish
C. has finished
D. finishing
You are old enough to take _______ for what you have done.
A. irresponsible
B. responsible
C. responsibility
D. responsibly
He asked his sister _______ .
A. where she would go the following day
B. where she will go tomorrow
C. where would she go the next day
D. where will she go the next day
Families in the Western world _______ very much in the last 100 years.
A. has changed
B. have changed
C. changed
D. had changed
By the end of this year, my father _______ in this company for 12 years.
A. has been working
B. will have been working
C. will work
D. has worked
Many young people have objected to _______ marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom.
A. sacrificed
B. contractual
C. agreed
D. shared
_______ large number of teachers agree that daily homework is necessary for students.
A. An
B. 0
C. The
D. A
Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and _______
A. communicate
B. communication
C. communicative
D. communicato
He managed to win the race _______ hurting his foot before the race.
A. in spite of
B. despite of
C. although
D. because of
Only when you become a real parent _______ the real responsibility.
A. will you understand
B. you will understand
C. you can understand
D. you understand
Mrs. Pike was so angry that she made a gesture at the driver.
A. rude
B. rudeness
C. rudely
D. rudest
By the end of the 21st century, scientists _______ a cure for the common cold.
A. will find
B. will have found
C. will be finding
D. will have been finding
Why are you still here? You _______ been helping Dianne in the yard.
A. must have
B. would have
C. Might have
D. should have
More than ten victims _______ missing in the severe storm last week.
A. are reported to be
B. are reported to have been
C. are reporting to have been
D. are reporting to be
The greater the demand, _______ the price.
A. the highest
B. the high
C. higher
D. the higher
A.lot of different conservation efforts have been made to _______ endangered species
A. save
B. kills
C. make
D. do
This woman has _______ her whole life to helping others.
A. spent
B. dedicated
C. used
D. contributed
He asked me _______.
A. since when I’m waiting
B. how long I have been waiting
C. how long I had been waiting
D. since when I waited
_______ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
A. Had you arrived
B. If you arrived
C. Were you arrived
D. If you hadn’t arrived
Tom looks so frightened and upset. He _________ something terrible.
A. must experience
B.can have experienced
C. should have experienced
D. must have experienced
The job requires certain _________ . You have to be good at operating computers and dealing with people.
A. qualificatons
B. knowledge
C. techniques
D. skills
Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”
- Jenifer: “_________ .
A.I’d love it
B.That’s nice of you to say so
C. I couldn’t agree with you more
D. Don’t mention it
Excuse me. Where is the _________ office of UNICEF Vietnam located?”
A. leading
B. head
C. summit
D. central
He really deserved the award because he performed _________ what was expected of him.
A. much better which
B. the most that
C. much more as
D. much better than
If you _________ less last night, you _________ so bad today.
A. had drunk - would not have felt
B. drank - would not felt
C. had drunk - would not feel
D. Don’t mention it
After his illness, Robert had to work hard to _________ his classmates
A. catch sight of
B. keep pace with
C. get in touch with
D. make allowance for
Do you know the woman who is wearing the _________ ?
A. gold watch very old valuable
B. very valuable old gold watch
C. old gold watch very valuable
D. very old gold valuable watch
The accident is believed _________ 2 years ago.
A. to be investigated
B. to have investigted
C. to investigate
D. to have been investigated
_________ our children may be, we can not go picnic in this weather
A. Though excited
B. Excited as
C. Because of excitement
D. Exciting
_________ our children may be, we can not go picnic in this weather
A. had
B. have
C. has
D. to have
We went away on holiday last week , but it rained _________ .
A. every other day
B. every single day
C. every two days
D. every second day
I felt over when I was riding and my sister had to _________ a doctor.
A. call on
B. bring
C. take
D. fetch
Long lost his job _________ no fault of his own.
A. through
B. by
C. it
D. over
_________ that she stormed out of the house.
A. Such was angry girl
B. So angry was she
C. She was angry so
D. Her anger was so
_________ over long distances is a fact that everyone knows.
A. That electricity transmitting
B. That electricity can be transmitted
C. That electricity
D. That can be transmitted
Last year, ABBA made a ____ of seberal million crowns.
A. win
B. gain
C. salary
D. profit
If you like asking, there's a ski ____ under an hour's driving from Madrid.
A. resort
B. station
C. place
D. port
He's very ____ about his private life. He's goy no secrets.
A. trustworthy
B. direct
C. open
D. sincere
Even though they don't agree with what's happening, they're too ____ to protest.
A. apathetic
B. subdued
C. quiet
D. outgoing
Though I didn't want my son to leave home since he was twenty-one, there was nothing I could do to ____ it.
A. hinder
B. resist
C. prevent
D. cease
She noticed ____ away from the house.
A.him to run
B. him running
C.his running
D. him run
George has ____; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice- cream- anything which is sweet.
A.a sweet mouth
B. sweet lips
C.a sweet tooth
D. a sweet tongue
She's so ____; you really have to watch you say or she'll walk out of the room.
A.high and dry
B. prim and proper
C.rough and ready
D. sick and tired
You've all ____ the point. The film itself is not racist – it simply tries to make us question our own often racist attitude.
A.mistaken
B. misunderstood
C.missed
D. lost
____ one or more units of living substance called protoplasm.
A. Although all living things that consist of
B. All living things consisting of
C. All living things consist of
D. In all living things consisting of
The production of tin ore in the United States is relatively insignificant, ____ less than one hundred tons annually.
A.amount to
B. in the amount
C.amount to it
D. to the amount of
It all happened so quickly, one minute I was making chips and the next the whole kitchen was ____ fire!
A. at
B. on
C. by
D. in
The architects have made _______ use of glass and transparent plastic.
A. imaginative
B. imagine
C. imagination
D. imaginatively
Your brother hardly talks to anyone, _______?
A. does he
B. is he
C. doesn’t he
D. isn’t he
Only after she had finished the course did she realize she _____ a wrong choice.
A. had made
B. has made
C. had been making
D. was making
You looked exhausted. I think you’ve _______ more than you can handle.
A. turned on
B. taken up
C. turned up
D. taken on
You need to make ______ about what course to take at university.
A. a decision
B. a fortune
C. a guess
D. an impression
They _________ tired now because they _________ in the garden since 8 o’clock.
A. are / worked
B. were / were working
C. are / have been working
D. were / worked
We have bought some _________.
A. German lovely old glasses
B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses
D. old lovely German glasses
I enjoy _________ busy. I don’t like it when there is nothing _________.
A. being / to do
B. to be / doing
C. to be / to do
D. being / doing
He sent his children to the park so that he could have some _________.
A. fresh and quiet
B. quiet and peace
C. peace and quiet
D. fresh and peace
He was the last man _________ the ship.
A. who leave
B. to leave
C. leaving
D. left
The local were not very friendly towards us, in fact there was a distinctly
_________ atmosphere.
A. hostile
B. offensive
C. rude
D. abrupt
I _________ to see Chris on my way home.
A. dropped back
B. dropped in
C. dropped out
D. dropped off
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
No one has seen Linda since the day of the party.
A. The party is going on without Linda.
B. No one has seen Linda for ages.
C. Linda has not been seen since the day of the party.
D. Linda is nowhere to be seen at the party.
I should have finished my work last night but I was exhausted.
A. I did finished my work last night thought I was exhausted.
B. I was exhausted so I didn‟t finish my work yesterday as planned.
C. Last night I was exhausted but I tried to finish my work.
D. My work was finished last night but I was exhausted.
Never have people been so well informed as they are now, thanks to TV news programs.
A. Thanks to TV news programs, people are now too well informed.
B. People have been so informative thanks to TV news programs.
C. TV news programs are very informative than before and people are better informed.
D. People are better informed than they have been, thanks to TV news programs.
My friend Albert as decided to buy a motorbike. His car was stolen last week.
A. My friend Albert, whose car was stolen last week, has decided to buy a motorbike.
B. My friend Albert whose car was stolen last week has decided to buy a motorbike.
C. My friend Albert has decided to buy a motorbike which car stolen last week.
D. My friend Albert has decided to buy a motorbike has his car stolen last week.
The children ran to the field to see the dragon, but it was no longer there.
A. The dragon went by the time the children ran to the filed.
B. The dragon had gone by the time the children ran to the filed.
C. The dragon had gone after the children ran to the filed.
D. When the children ran to the filed, the dragon went.
It started to rain at 2 o’clock and it is still raining.
A. It has been raining at 2 o’clock.
B. It has been raining since 2 o’clock
C. It has been raining for 2 o’clock.
D. It has been raining in 2 o’clock.
I will pay back the money, Gloria.” Said Ivan.
A. Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money.
B. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.
C. Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money.
D. Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria.
Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.
A. If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test.
B. Not having read the reference books, she couldn’t finish the test.
C. Although she didn’t read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
D. Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
People think the Samba is the most popular dance in Brazil.
A. The Samba is thought to be the most popular dance in Brazil.
B. It is thought that the Samba was the most popular dance in Brazil.
C. It is thought that the Samba is among the most popular dances in Brazil.
D. In Brazil, the Samba is thought to be one of the most popular dances.
Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
A. Our parents give hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
B. Our parents hold hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
C. Our parents work together to give us a nice house and a happy home.
D. Our parents shake hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
When she received the exam results, she immediately phoned her mom.
A. She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results.
B. No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom.
C. No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results.
D. She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom.
The weather was very hot. The boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
A. Because of the weather was hot, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
B. Because the hot weather, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
C. In spite of the hot weather, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
D. Despite the weather was hot, the boys continued playing football in the schoolyard.
She helped us a lot with our project. We couldn’t continue without her.
A. Unless we had her contribution, we could continue with the project.
B. But for her contribution, we could have continued with the project.
C. If she hadn’t contributed positively, we couldn’t have continued with the project.
D. Provided her contribution wouldn’t come, we couldn’t continue with the project.
The USA is a country of high youth unemployment.
A. We find high youth unemployment a problem in the USA.
B. It is the USE that has a great number of young people.
C. High youth unemployment is found in the USA.
D. The USA is a country of young people.
My mother is very busy at work but she takes good care of her children.
A. In spite of being busy at work, my mother takes good care of her children.
B. My mother takes good care of her children but she is very busy at work.
C. Though my mother was very busy at work my mother took good care of her children.
D. Although my mother was very busy at work she did not take good care of her children.
“You’d better think carefully before applying for that job.” She said to me.
A. She said me to think carefully before applying for that job.
B. She says me to think carefully before applying for that job.
C. She advise me to think carefully before applying for that job.
D. She advised me to think carefully before applying that job.
The plants may develop differently. The plants live on that island.
A. The plants which live on that island may develop differently.
B. The plants live on that island may develop differently.
C. The plants which lives on that island may develop differently.
D. The plants which live that island may develop differently.
Some kinds of fish live in fresh water. Others live in sea water.
A. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, for others live in sea water.
B. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, and others live in sea water.
C. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, or others live in sea water.
D. Some kinds of fish live in fresh water, so others live in sea water.
The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
A. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped.
B. Not until after midnight did the noise next door stopped.
C. The noise next door stopped at midnight.
D. It was midnight that the noise next door stopped.
This is the first time I have ever gone out for a picnic.
A. I have gone out for a picnic this time
B. I have ever gone out for a picnic.
C. I have never gone out for a picnic before.
D. I had never gone out for a picnic before.
He started working as an engineer 5 years ago.
A. He has worked as an engineer for 5 years.
B. He was working as an engineer 5 years ago.
C. He didn’t work as an engineer any more.
D. He has started working as an engineer since 5 years ago.
Anna jogs every morning. It is very good for her health.
A. Anna jogs every morning that is very good for her health.
B. Anna jogs every morning, which is very good for her health
C. Anna jogs every morning and then it is good for her health.
D. Anna jogs every morning and is good for her health.
Jack took a taxi. However, he still arrived late for class.
A. Although Jack took a taxi, but he still arrived late for class.
B. Taking a taxi, Jack arrived late for class.
C. Because Jack took a taxi, he arrived late for class.
D. In spite of taking a taxi, Jack still arrived late for class.
If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work.
B. If her were careful, we would finish the work.
C. If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work.
D. Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.
Neil always forgets his wife’s birthday.
A. At no time Neil remembers his wife’s birthday.
B. Neil never remembers his wife’s birthday.
C. Neil sometimes remembers his wife’s birthday.
D. Neil remembers his wife’s birthday all the time.
I'll drop you from the team if you don't train harder,” said the captain to John.
A. The captain urged that John should train harder in order not to drop out.
B. The captain threatened to drop John from the team unless he trained harder.
C. John was reminded to train harder so as not to dropping from the team.
D. The captain promised to drop John from the team in case he trains harder.
He was exhausted after a long trip. However, he helped me to repair my broken chair.
A. Although he helped me to repair my broken chair, he was exhausted after a long trip.
B. Exhausted after a long trip as he was, he helped me to repair my broken chair.
C. Because he helped me to repair my broken chair after a long trip, he was exhausted.
D. Exhausted after a long trip though he helped me to repair my broken chair.
She wasn’t wearing a seat-belt. She was injured.
A. If she hadn’t been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
B. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she would have been injured.
C. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t be injured.
D. If she had been wearing a seat-belt, she wouldn’t have been injured.
The college was closed for a month. It was the summer holidays.
A. The college was closed for a month as a result of the summer holidays.
B. The college was closed for a month as a result of that it was the summer holidays
C. The college was closed for a month owing the fact of the summer holidays.
D. The college was closed for a month because the summer holidays.
I did not dare to turn on television. I was afraid of waking the baby up
A. Waking the baby up, I could not continue watching the television.
B. I decided to turn the television down to avoid waking the baby up.
C. I decided not to turn the television down in order to wake the baby up.
D. I did not dare to turn on the television for fear of waking up the baby.
Would you like to come to my birthday party, Sarha?” asked Frederic.
A. Frederic invited Sarha to his birthday party.
B. Frederic asked if Sarha was able to come to his birthday party.
C. Frederic asked Sarha if she likes his birthday party or not.
D. Frederic reminded Sarha of his coming birthday party.
The last person who leaves the room must turn off the lights.
A. The last person to leave the room must turn off the lights.
B. The last person to turn off the lights must leave the room.
C. The last person to be left the room must turn off the lights.
D. The last person leave the room must turn off the lights.
If you practise harder you will have better results
A. The harder you practise, the best results you will have.
B. The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have.
C. The hardest you practise, the most results you will have.
D. The harder you practise, the better results you will have
She raised her hand high. She wanted to attract her teacher’s attention.
A. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand high.
B. To attract her teacher’s attention, she raised her hand high.
C. Though she raised her hand high, she could not attract her teacher’s attention.
D. She had such a high raising of hand that she failed to attract her teacher’s attention.
My brother isn’t good at English. I’m not either.
A. Neither my brother nor I am not good at English.
B. Neither my brother nor I am good at English.
C. Not only my brother but I am good at English as well.
D. Both my brother and I are good at English
I haven’t met my grandparents for five years.
A. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
B. I have met my grandparents for five years.
C. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
D. I didn’t meet my grandparents five years ago.
I could not get the job because I did not speak English well.
A. I failed to get the job because of my poor English
B. Despite my poor English, I was successful in the j ob
C. I wish I had got the job so that I could speak English well
D. I would have spoken English well if I could get the job
“Yes, I stolen your purse” The boy said to the young woman.
A. The boy denied stealing the young man’s purse.
B. The young woman thanked the boy for stealing her purse.
C. The boy admitted stealing the woman’s purse.
D. The young woman accused the boy of stealing her purse.
“Could you wait a second while I get dressed, Tom?” Jane said.
A. Jane said to Tom to wait a second while she got dressed.
B. Jane asked Tom to get her dressed for a while waiting.
C. Jane asked Tom to wait a second while she got dressed.
D. Jane said to Tom he should wait a second while she got dressed.
How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!” Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
C. Peter promised to say thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
D. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
The last time I saw Rose was three years ago.
A. I haven’t seen Rose since three years.
B. I haven’t seen Rose three years ago.
C. I didn’t see Rose for three years.
D. I haven’t seen Rose for three years.
The doctor told me ________________________
A. to not stay in bed for a few days.
B. to stay in bed for a few days.
C. I stay in bed for a few days.
D. I have to stay in bed for a few days
John doesn't play basketball. Jack doesn't play basketball.
A. Neither John nor Jack plays basketball.
B. Not either John or Jack plays basketball.
C. Not only John but also Jack plays basketball.
D. Both John and Jack doesn't play basketball.
She raised her hand high. She wanted to attract her teacher’s attention.
A. Because her teacher attracted her, she raised her hand high.
B. To attract her teacher’s attention, she raised her hand high.
C. Though she raised her hand high, she could not attract her teacher’s attention.
D. She had such a high raising of hand that she failed to attract her teacher’s attention.
My brother isn’t good at English. I’m not either.
A. Neither my brother nor I am not good at English.
B. Neither my brother nor I am good at English.
C. Not only my brother but I am good at English as well.
D. Both my brother and I are good at English.
I haven’t met my grandparents for five years.
A. I last met my grandparents five years ago.
B. I have met my grandparents for five years.
C. I often met my grandparents five years ago.
D. I didn’t meet my grandparents five years ago.
I could not get the job because I did not speak English well.
A. I failed to get the job because of my poor English
B. Despite my poor English, I was successfull in the job
C. I wish I had got the job so that I could speak English well
D. I would have spoken English well if I could get the job
Yes, I stole your purse”, the boy said to the young woman.
A. The boy denied stealing the young man’s purse.
B. The young woman thanked the boy for stealing her purse.
C. The boy admitted stealing the woman’s purse.
D. The young woman accused the boy of stealing her purse.
Mr. Smith first met his partner in 2011.
A. Mr. Smith has known his partner since 2011.
B. Mr. Smith hasn’t known his partner before.
C. Mr. Smith hasn’t met his partner for 6 years.
D. Mr. Smith has met his partner for 6 years.
“Congratulations, you’ve been offered the job,” Mr. Jones said.
A. Mr. Jones congratulated me on getting the job offer.
B. Mr. Jones said his congratulations because he offered me a job.
C. Mr. Jones wanted me to get the job and congratulated me.
D. Mr. Jones congratulated me for my job offer.
I should have finished the essay last night, but I was exhausted.
A. I finished the essay last night because I was extremely bored.
B. I finished the essay last night because there was nothing else to do.
C. I couldn't finish the essay last night because I was very tired.
D. I tried to finish it last night, but the essay was too tiring.
Her living conditions were not good. However, she studied very well.
A. She studied very well just because she lived in difficult conditions.
B. Difficult as her living conditions were, she studied very well.
C. Living in difficult conditions forced she to study very well.
D. Living in difficult conditions, she had no choice but to study well.
Most of the people recovered quickly. They were injured in the crash.
A. The people who were injured in the crash, most of them recovered quickly.
B. Most of the people who recovered quickly were injured in the crash.
C. Most of the people recovered quickly after the crash.
D. Most of the people injured in the crash recovered quickly.
Laser / device / concentrate / light waves / intense beam.
A. Laser is a device which concentrates light waves into an intense light beam.
B. The laser is a device which concentrates light waves and an intense light beam.
C. Laser is a device concentrates light waves into an intense light beam.
D. The laser is a device to concentrate light waves to an intense light beam.
He / suffer / rare tropical disease / which / contracted / while / Africa
A. He still suffers from a rare tropical disease which contracted while he was in Africa.
B. He still suffers from a rare tropical disease which he contracted while he was in Africa.
C. He suffers from a rare tropical disease which he contracts while in Africa.
D. He suffers from a rare tropical disease which was contracted while he is in Africa.
I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.
A. If I had known you were coming, I would wait for you.
B. Had I know you were coming, I would have waited for you.
C. I would have waited for you if I knew you were coming.
D. If I had known you were coming, I would have waited for you.
“ Do you watch television every evening, Jane?”, said Peter.
A. Peter asked Jane if she watched TV every evening.
B. Peter asks Jane if does she watch TV every evening.
C. Peter asked Jane if she’d watched TV every evening.
D. Peter asked Jane did she watch TV every evening.
I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.
A. Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door.
B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door.
C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.
D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend.
They didn’t offer Ann the job.
A. Ann wasn’t offered them the job.
B. Ann wasn’t offered the job.
C. Ann was offered the job by them
D. The job wasn’t offered Ann by them.
The car was so expensive that I didn’t buy it.
A. The car was too expensive for me to buy.
B. The car was not so cheap that I couldn’t buy it.
C. The car was cheap enough for me to buy.
D. The car was such expensive that I didn’t buy it.
She started working as a secretary 5 years ago.
A. She worked as a secretary for 5 years.
B. She has been working as a secretary for 5 years.
C. She has been starting working as a secretary for years.
D. She is a secretary for 5 years.
You have just passed your exam. This makes your parents happy.
A. Having just passed your exam making your parents happy.
B. You have just passed your exam makes your parents happy.
C. That you have just passed your exam makes your parents happy.
D. You have just passed your exam which it makes your parents happy.
You cannot completely avoid stress in your life. You need to find ways to cope with it.
A. After you can completely avoid stress in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it.
B. As long as you can completely avoid stress in your lives, you need to find ways to cope with it.
C. As you cannot completely avoid stress in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it.
D. Because stress can completely be avoided in your life, you need to find ways to cope with it.
"If I were you, I'd ask the teacher for help" he said.
A. He suggested asking the teacher for help.
B. He said if he was me, he would ask the teacher for help.
C. He advised me to ask the teacher for help.
D. He told me that he'd ask the teacher for help.
Is it necessary to meet the manager at the airport?
A. Did the manager have to be met at the airport?.
B. Does the manager have to be met at the airport?
C. Is the manager had to be met at the airport?
D. Does the manager have to meet at the airport?
He was successful in his career thanks to his parents' support.
A. But for his parents' support, he wouldn't have been successful in his career.
B. If his parents hadn't supported him, he would have been successful in his career.
C. Had it not been for his parents' support, he wouldn't be successful in his career.
D. Had his parents supported him, he wouldn't be successful in his career.
It isn't just that the level of education of this school is high. It's that it's also been consistent for years.
A. The standard of education is not high in this school, but at least all the students are at the same level.
B. Not only are the standards of education good in this school, but it has maintained those standards over the years.
C. It isn't fair to deny that this school is successful, as it has had the same high standards for many years now.
D. The level of education in this school, which is usually quite high, shows only slight variations from year to year.
She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.
A. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it.
B. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
C. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
D. Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up”, she said to me.
A. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
B. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up.
C. She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
D. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
Without her teacher‘s advice, she would never have written such a good essay.
A. Her teacher didn‘t advise her and she didn‘t write a good essay.
B. She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice.
C. If her teacher didn‘t advise her, she wouldn‘t write such a good essay.
D. Her teacher advised him and she didn‘t write a good essay.
He shouldn't have forgotten that yesterday was his wife’s birthday.
A. He had a birthday which his wife forgot.
B. Yesterday, he remembered when his wife's birthday was.
C. He failed to remember the date of his wife's birthday.
D. His wife forgot her own birthday.
We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
B: The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C: The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
D: The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
I listen to Joe patiently until he started insulting me. At this point, I told him a few home truths.
A I listened to Joe patiently until he started insulting me, at which point I told him a few home truths.
B: I told Joe a few home truths, by which time he started insulting me patiently.
C: I told Joe a few home truths after listening to him insulting me patiently.
D: I listened to Joe patiently until he started insulting me, in this case I told him a few home truths.
Eight years ago, we started writing to each other.
A We have rarely written to each other for eight years.
B: Eight years is a long time for us to write to each other.
C: We have been writing to each other for eight years.
D: We wrote to each other eight year ago.
Keeping calm is the secret of passing the driving test.
A Keep calm or you will pass the driving test.
B: As long as you keep calm, you will pass the driving test.
C: Unless you keep calm, you will pass the driving test.
D: Pass the driving test is without keeping calm.
Why don’t you complain to the company, John?” said Peter.
A Peter suggested John to complain to the company.
B: Peter advised John complaining to the company.
C: Peter suggested that John should complain to the company.
D: Peter asked John why he doesn’t complain to the company.
“Why don’t you participate in the volunteer work in summer?” said Sophie.
A. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer.
B. Sophie made me participate in the volunteer work in summer.
C. Sophie asked me why not participate in the volunteer work in summer.
D. Sophie suggested me to participate in the volunteer work in summer.
If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work.
B. If he were careful, we would finish the work.
C. If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work.
D. Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.
I can’t stand his talking foolishly when everybody talks about something in a serious ways.
A. Everybody talks seriously when he talks foolishly.
B. I don’t mind his talking foolishly when everybody talks seriously.
C. I can’t understand what he talks when people talk foolishly.
D. I hate him talking foolishly when people talk seriously.
He showed himself a good student. He proved himself a good athlete.
A. Not only he showed himself a good student but he also proved himself a good athlete.
B. He did not show himself a good student but he proved himself a good athlete.
C. A good student not only showed him but he also proved himself a good athlete.
D. Not only did he show himself a good student but he also proved himself a good athlete.
Corazon Aquino was the first woman in the Philippines. She was elected as the president of the country.
A. Corazon Aquino was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines.
B. Corazon Aquino was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines.
C. Corazon Aquino was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines.
D. Corazon Aquino was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines.
It started to rain at 2 o’clock and it is still raining.'
A It has been raining at 2 o’clock.
B: It has been raining since 2 o’clock.
C: It has been raining for 2 o’clock.
D: It has been raining in 2 o’clock.
“I will pay back the money, Gloria.” Said Ivan.'
A: Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money.
B: Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.
C: Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money.
D: Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria.
Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.'
A If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test.
B: Not having read the reference books, she couldn’t finish the test.
C: Although she didn’t read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
D: Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.'
A So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B: He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C: An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D: So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.'
A The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B: The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C: The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
D: The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
It is English pronunciation that puzzles me most.
A. Pronouncing English is not complicated.
B. I was not quick at English pronunciation at school.
C. Puzzling me most is how to pronounce English.
D. English pronunciation is difficult for me.
The woman was too weak to lift the suitcase.
A. The woman wasn’t able to lift the suitcase, so she was very weak.
B. The woman, though weak, could lift the suitcase.
C. So weak was the woman that she couldn’t lift the suitcase.
D. The woman shouldn’t have lifted the suitcase as she was weak.
“Would you like some more beer?” he asked.
A. He asked me if I liked some more beer.
B. He wanted to invite me for a glass of beer.
C. He offered me some more beer.
D. He asked me would I like some more beer.
My Tam is a pop star. She has many famous songs.
A. My Tam, who has many famous songs, is a pop star.
B. My Tam, that has many famous songs, is a pop star.
C. My Tam, whose has many famous songs, is a pop star.
D. My Tam, which has many famous songs, is a pop star.
I’m not rich. I can’t help other people.
A. If I am rich, I can help other people.
B. If I were rich, I can help other people.
C. If I am rich, I could help other people
D. If I were rich, I could help other people.
I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating.
A. Not until had I cleared the spare room I could start decorating.
B. Before I cleared the spare room I could start decorating.
C. Only when I had cleared the spare room could I start decorating.
D. Only when I had finished clearing the spare room, I could start decorating.
He didn’t pay attention to what I said.
A. He took no notice of my words.
B. He didn’t hear me even though I was saying to him.
C. He had no intention to talk to me.
D. He took my advice.
You’re always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher.
A. The teacher asked his students why they always make terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
Most students was struggling with exams. He was enjoying the fresh air on the beach.
A. Most students was struggling with exams while he was enjoying the fresh air on the beach.
B. While most students was struggling with exams, he was enjoying the fresh air on the beach.
C. Most students was struggling with exams; meanwhile, he was enjoying the fresh air on the beach.
D. All are correct.
We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realized our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.
C. Not until had we arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home.
D. Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home.
In spite of his poorness, he is honest.
A. Although he is poor, but he is honest.
B. Despite he is poor, he is honest.
C. Although he is poor, he is honest.
D. In spite of he is poor, he is honest.
These people started working for this company in 1986.
A. These people have been working for this company since 1986
B. These people haven’t worked for this company in 1986.
C. These people worked for this company since 1986.
D. These people have been working for this company in 1986.
We got wet yesterday because we didn’t remember to bring our raincoats.
A. If we had remembered to bring our raincoats, we wouldn’t have got wet yesterday.
B. We would get wet yesterday if we didn’t remember to bring our raincoats.
C. If we remembered to bring our raincoats, we wouldn’t get wet yesterday.
D. If we had remembered to bring our raincoats, we wouldn’t get wet yesterday.
don’t really like the car. Mary has just bought it.
A. I don’t really like the car which Mary has just bought.
B. I don’t really like the car Mary has just bought which.
C. I don’t really like which Mary has just bought
D. I don’t really like the car which Mary has just bought it.
Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework.
A. Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
B. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
C. As tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
D. Tired though was he, he agreed to help me with my homework.
People say that he was born in London.
A. That is said he was born in London.
B. He was said to be born in London.
C. He is said to have been born in London.
D. It was said that he was born in London.
We started working here three years ago.
A. We have worked here for three years.
B. We worked here for three years.
C. We will work here for three years.
D. We have no longer worked here for three years.
Kevin put a fence so that people didn’t walk on his garden
A. Kevin put a fence because he wants to remind people to walk on his garden.
B. Kevin put a fence to prevent people from walking on his garden.
C. In order to tell people to walk on his garden, Kevin put a fence.
D. So as to encourage people to walk on his garden, Kevin put a fence.
The old man is working in this factory. I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
A. The old man whom is working in this factory, I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
B. The old man whom I borrowed his bicycle yesterday is working in this factory.
C. The old man whose bicycle I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The old man is working in this factory which I borrowed his bicycle yesterday.
The film was not interesting. However, he tried to watch the whole film.
A. In spite of the film uninteresting, he tried to watch the whole film.
B. Uninteresting as the film was, he tried to watch the whole film.
C. Despite of uninteresting film, he tried to watch the whole film.
D. Uninteresting as was the film, he tried to watch the whole film.
He started studying physics five years ago.
A. He has not studied physics for five years.
B. He has studied physics for five years.
C. It was five years ago did he start studying physics.
D. It is five years since he has studied physics.
The president was reported to have had a heart attack.
A. The president was reported to suffer a heart attack.
B. People say that the president had suffered a heart attack.
C. It was reported that the president had suffered a heart attack.
D. People reported the president to suffer a heart attack.
My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise.
A. If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick.
B. If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would do sick.
C. If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick.
D. If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick.
He had just finished eating his breakfast. Then he fell down.
A. Hardly did he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.
B. Hardly he had finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.
C. Hardly had he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.
D. Hardly have he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down.
He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.
A. What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved.
B. His behavior was a very strange thing, that surprised me the most.
C. I was almost surprised by his strange behavior.
D. He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much.
As soon as she approached the house, the policemen stopped him.
A. No sooner had he approached the house that the policemen stopped him.
B. Hardly he had approached the house that the policemen stopped him.
C. No sooner had he approached the when the policemen stopped him.
D. Hardly had he approached the house when the policemen stopped him.
Sarah doesn’t like the new neighbor. Peter doesn’t like the new neighbor, either.
A. Either Sarah or Peter don’t like the new neighbor.
B. Both Sarah and Peter don’t like the new neighbor.
C. Neither Sarah nor Peter likes the new neighbor.
D. Either Sarah or Peter likes the new neighbor.
“ I will give you the answer by the end of the lesson.”. Tom said to Janet.
A. Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the lesson.
B. Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the lesson.
C. Tom insisted on giving Janet the answer by the end of the lesson.
D. Tom primised to give Janet the answer by the end of the lesson.
The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot.
My father regrets taking up smoking. He can’t give it up now.
A. Regretful as my father is, there might be a chance for him to stop smoking.
B. My father can’t give up smoking now and feels regret about it.
C. My father regrets having taken up smoking because he’s not able to give it up now
D. My father wishes he hadn’t taken up smoking since he can’t cut down it now.
“Sorry, we’re late. It took us ages to look for a parking place,” said John.
A. John said that he was late because he had spent a lot of time finding a parking place.
B. John finally found a parking place after a long time searching even though they were late.
C. John apologized for being late because it took them too much time to find a parking place.
D. John say sorry for being late because he had to try his best to look for a parking place.
People say that he won a lot of money on the Vietlott.
A. He was said that he won a lot of money on the Vietlott.
B. He is said to win a lot of money on the Vietlott.
C. He won a lot of money on the Vietlott as people said.
D. He is said to have won a lot of money on the Vietlott.
I have never played golf before.
A. This is the first time I have ever played golf.
B. I used to played golf but I gave it up already.
C. It is the last time I played golf.
D. It is the first time I had played golf.
My grandparents’ lake house was built in 1953. It was completely destroyed by the forest fire.
A. My grandparents’ lake house was built in 1953; however, completely destroying the forest fire.
B. My grandparents’ lake house, which was built in 1953, was completely destroyed by the forest fire.
C. My grandparent’s lake house was built in 1953, so it was completely destroyed by the forest fire.
D. The forest fire destroyed my grandparent’s lake house was built in 1953.
Her living conditions were difficult. However, she studied very well.
A. Difficult as her living condition, she studied very well.
B. She studied very well thanks to the fact that she lived in difficult conditions.
C. She studied very well in spite of her difficult living conditions.
D. Although she lived in difficult conditions, but she studied very well.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
“We’ll go camping as long as the weather is good.”
A. If the weather is fine, we will go camping.
B. The weather is good when we will go camping.
C. If the weather is better, we will go camping.
D. We’ll go camping immediately the weather is good.
They could have taken the car to the garage today.
A. The car have been taken to the garage today.
B. The car could have been taken to the garage today.
C. The car could have been took to the garage today.
D. The car could be have taken to the garage today.
“Where were you last night, Mr. Jenkins?” he said.
A. . He wanted to know where Mr. Jenkins was the night before.
B. He asked Mr. Jenkins where was he last night.
C. He wanted to know where Mr. Jenkins had been the following night.
D. He asked Mr. Jenkins where he had been the previous night.
Jim is my best friend. I borrowed his car yesterday.
A. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday, is my best friend.
B. Jim, who is my best friend, borrowed my car yesterday.
C. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday is my best friend.
D. Jim, whose car I lent yesterday, is my best friend.
The room is cold. They leave the door open.
A. If they didn’t leave the door open, the room would be cold.
B. If they closed the door, the room will be hot.
C. If they close the door, the room will be cold.
D. If they closed the door, the room wouldn’t be cold.
I haven’t tried this kind of food before.
A. It’s a long time since I tried this kind of food.
B. I have tried this kind of food many times.
C. This is the first time I had tried this kind of food.
D. This is the first time I have tried this kind of food.
“You can trust me, I won’t let you down”, Tom said to me.
A. Tom ordered me to trust him and promise not to let me down.
B. Tom promised not to let me down.
C. Tom advised me to trust him and not to let me down.
D. Tom insisted on not letting me down.
Somebody broke into our cottage last Saturday.
A. Our cottage was broken into last Saturday.
B. Our cottage was being broken into last Saturday.
C. Our cottage has been broken into last Saturday.
D. Our cottage had broken into last Saturday.
Binh Thuan province is famous for its scenery and beaches. It is located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam.
A. Binh Thuan province, which is located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, is famous for its scenery and beaches.
B. Binh Thuan province, that is located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, is famous for its scenery and beaches.
C. Binh Thuan province which is located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam is famous for its scenery and beaches.
D. Binh Thuan province, where is located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam, is famous for its scenery and beaches.
She didn’t know the whole story, so she was angry.
A. She wouldn’t be angry if she had known the whole story.
B. If she hadn’t been angry, she would have known the whole story.
C. If she knew the whole story, she wouldn’t be angry.
D. If she had known the whole story, she wouldn’t have been angry.
heavy/ London/ fog/ cleared/ banning/ cars/ from/ city centre.
A. Heavy fog in London was cleared banning cars from city centre.
B. The heavy fog London was cleared by banning cars from city centre.
C. The heavy fog in London was cleared by banning cars from city centre.
D. The fog in London was cleared by ban cars from city centre.
Exhaust fumes/ motor/ vehicles/ pollute/ air.
A. Exhaust fumes from motor vehicles pollutes air.
B. Exhaust fumes motor vehicles pollute air.
C. Exhaust fumes from motor vehicles pollute air.
D. Exhaust fumes from motor vehicles pollute the air.
What/ you/ use/ Internet/ for?
A. What do you use the Internet for
B. What do you use Internet for?
C. What do you do the Internet for?
D. What do you use the Internet?
Shall we go for a walk?
A. What about go for a walk?
B. What about going for walk?
C. What about going for a walk?
D. What about going a walk?
He thinks learning English is easy.
A. He thinks it is not easy learning English
B. He thinks it is easy to learn English.
C. He thinks it is easy learning English.
D. He thinks it is easy learn English.
His parents advised him to study hard for his exam.
A. He was advised to study hard for his exam.
B. He was advised study hard for his exam.
C. He was advised to study hard his exam.
D. He is advised to study hard for his exam.
They have just stolen his car.
A. His car have just been stolen
B. His car has just stolen.
C. His car has just been stole.
D. His car has just been stolen.
The car is too expensive for him to buy.
A. He is not rich enough to buy a car.
B. He is not rich enough to buy the car.
C. He is not rich enough to buy car.
D. He is poor enough to buy the car.
I’ll let you borrow the book but you must promise to return it next week.
A. If you promise to return the book, I let you borrow it.
B. If you promised to return the book, I’ll let you borrow it.
C. If you promise to return the book next week, I’ll let you borrow it.
D. If you promise to return the book next week, I won’t let you borrow it.
It is raining cats and dogs outside. I want to climb the mountain today but I can’t.
A. I can’t carry out my mountain climbing because there are many cats and dogs falling out the sky.
B. It is the heavy rain that prevents me from climbing the mountain today.
C. I find it rather hard to climb the mountain despite a heavy downpour outside.
D. The heavy rain makes it possible for me to continue going climbing today.
The most successful candidates are not always the best educated. They are the best trained in the technique.
A. The most successful candidates are the best at training in the technique, if not they will need education.
B. The most successful candidates are the people who are trained well in the technique, although well educated.
C. The most successful candidates are not always the best educated, but the best trained in the technique.
D. The most successful candidates are not only the best educated but also the best trained in the technique.
Maria says she’d like to have been put in a higher class.
A. Maria wishes she is put in a higher class.
B. Maria wishes she were put in a higher class.
C. Maria wishes she had been put in a higher class.
D. Maria wishes she will be put in a higher class.
His parents made him study for his exams.
A. He was obliged to study for the exam by his parents.
B. He was made to study for the exam by his parents.
C. He is made to study for the exam by his parents.
D. He was made study for the exam by his parents.
We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
D. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
I listen to Joe patiently until he started insulting me. At this point, I told him a few home truths.
A. I listened to Joe patiently until he started insulting me, at which point I told him a few home truths.
B. I told Joe a few home truths, by which time he started insulting me patiently.
C. I told Joe a few home truths after listening to him insulting me patiently.
D. I listened to Joe patiently until he started insulting me, in this case I told him a few home truths.
Eight years ago, we started writing to each other.
A. We have rarely written to each other for eight years
B. Eight years is a long time for us to write to each other.
C. We have been writing to each other for eight years.
D. We wrote to each other eight year ago.
Keeping calm is the secret of passing the driving test.
A. Keep calm or you will pass the driving test.
B. As long as you keep calm, you will pass the driving test.
C. Unless you keep calm, you will pass the driving test.
D. Passing the driving test is without keeping calm.
“Why don’t you complain to the company, John?” said Peter.
A. Peter suggested John to complain to the company.
B. Peter advised John complaining to the company.
C. Peter suggested that John should complain to the company.
D. Peter asked John why he doesn’t complain to the company.
However old and worn his clothes were, they look clean and of good quality.
A. His clothes looked clean and of good quality but they were old and worn.
B.His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality.
C.He was fond of wearing such old and worn clothes because they were of good quality.
D.No matter what good quality his clothes had, they looked old and worn.
I remember doing this assignment before.
A. I remembered I had already done this assignment.
B. I try to remember to do this assignment.
C. I don’t forget to do this assignment.
D. I remember that I have done this assignment before.
Most of the classmates couldn't come. He invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
Sue lives in a house. The house is opposite my house.
A. Sue lives in a house where is opposite my house.
B. Sue lives in a house which is opposite my house.
C. Sue lives in a house who is opposite my house.
D. Sue lives in a house and which is opposite my house.
The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.
A. There was not enough time to hold the meeting.
B. The meeting was planned to start late because of time pressure.
C. The meeting started earlier because people wanted to leave early.
D. The meeting lasted much longer than usual.
It was not only cold but it also snowed a few days ago.
A. Was it not only cold but it also snowed a few days ago.
B. It was not only cold but did it also snow a few days ago.
C. Not only it was cold but did it also snow a few days ago.
D. Not only was it cold but it also snowed a few days ago.
Wild dogs are found in different parts of the world. Wild dogs, domestic dogs, wolves, jackals and foxes have the same ancestors.
A. Wild dogs whose ancestors are the same as domestic dogs, wolves, jackals and foxes are found in different parts of the world.
B. Wild dogs are found in different parts of the world where they share ancestors with wild dogs, domestic dogs, wolves, jackals and
C. Wild dogs, domestic dogs that are found in different parts of the world and also wolves, jackals and foxes have the same ancestors.
D. In different parts of the world, wild dogs and domestic dogs share ancestors with wolves, jackals and foxes.
Vietnamese culture is dynamic and expressed in various ways. This is due to individual life experience and personality.
A. Vietnamese culture is dynamic and expressed in various ways, according to individual life experience and personality.
B. Vietnamese culture is dynamic and expressed in various ways, owing to individual life experience and personality.
C. Vietnamese culture through individual life experience and personality is dynamic and expressed in various ways.
D. Vietnamese culture is dynamic and expressed in various in individual life experience and personality.
" If I were you, I wouldn't make a fuss, " he said.
A. He accused me of making a fuss.
B. He advised me not to make a fuss.
C. He refused to make a fuss.
D. He denied making a fuss.
The burglar was caught red- handed by the police when he broke into the flat.
A. The police caught the burglar to break into the flat .
B. The police caught the burglar when breaking into the flat,
C. When the burglar had broken into the flat, the police caught him at once.
D. The police caught the burglar breaking into the flat.
It is reported that the prisoners escaped by means of a helicopter.
A. The prisoners is reported to have escaped by means of a helicopter.
B. The prisoners are reported to have escaped by means of a helicopter.
C. The prisoners are reported to escape by means of a helicopter.
D. The prisoners are reported to have been escaped by means of a helicopter.
You don't try to work hard. You will fail in the exam.
A. Unless you try to work hard, you won't fail in the exam.
B. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
C. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
D. Unless you don't try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
My brother can't find a job. He is very well-qualified.
A. My brother can't find a job in spite of he is very well-qualified.
B. My brother can't find a job even though he is very well-qualified.
C. My brother can't find a job despite he is very well-qualified
D. My brother can't find a job, but he is very well-qualified.
The waiter said, “Would you mind moving to another table?”
A. The waiter asked me to move to another table.
B. The waiter advised me to move to another table.
C. The waiter insisted me to move to another table.
D. The waiter told me not to move to another table.
At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement.
A. The two sides had no time to reach an agreement.
B. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
C. The two sides would never like to reach an agreement.
D. If the two sides had had more time, they would have reached an agreement.
The movie bears little resemblance to the original novel.
A. The movie and the original novel resemble in many ways.
B. The movie is very similar to the original novel.
C. The movie and the original novel differ in some ways.
D. The movie is completely different from the original novel.
Jim is my best friend. I borrowed his car yesterday.
A. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday, is my best friend.
B. Jim, who is my best friend, borrowed my car yesterday.
C. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday is my best friend.
D. Jim, whose car I lent yesterday, is my best friend.
Joe does a lot of exercise. He’s still very fat.
A. Joe’s very fat, but he does a lot of exercise.
B. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, Joe’s still very fat.
C. Even though Joe does a lot of exercise, he’s very fat.
D. Joe does a lot of exercise, so he’s very fat.
I would rather you wore something more formal to work.
A. I’d prefer you wearing something more formal to work.
B. I’d prefer you to wear something more formal to work.
C. I’d prefer you should wear something more formal to work.
D. I’d prefer you wear something more formal to work.
Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A. We didn’t miss the train because it left later.
B. We left too late to catch the train.
C. Because the train was late, we missed it.
D. We almost missed the train.
“Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” said Henry’s boss.
A. Henry’s boss criticized him for doing his job carelessly.
B. Henry’s boss asked him not to do his job with care.
C. Henry’s boss suggested doing the job more carefully.
D. Henry’s boss warned him to do the job carefully.
He felt tired. However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
A. Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
B. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
C. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
D. As a result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
B. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
C. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
D. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
The book is very interesting. My brother bought it yesterday.
A. The book which is very interesting my brother bought yesterday.
B. The book which my brother bought it yesterday is not interesting.
C. The book my brother bought it yesterday is very interesting.
D. The book which my brother bought yesterday is very interesting.
Although she couldn’t speak English, Ngoc decided to settle in Manchester.
A. Despite of speaking no English, Ngoc decided to settle in Manchester.
B. In spite of the inability to speak English, Ngoc decided to settle in Manchester.
C. Ngoc decided to settle in Manchester even she didn’t speak English.
D. Although no speaking English, Ngoc decided to settle in Manchester.
Due to the fact that the demand for tea was very high in the 19th century, its price increased much.
A. It was not until the 19th century that the demand for tea started to increase.
B. In the 19th century the price for tea didn’t increase despite the demand.
C. The demand for tea was so high in the 19th century that its price increased much.
D. It was its price that decreased the demand for tea in the 19th century.
He started to study at 2 o’clock. He is still studying now.
A. He has been studying since 2 o’clock.
B. He has been studying for 2 hours.
C. He was studying since 2 o’clock.
D. He usually studies for 2 hours.
“It’s a surprising gift. Thank you very much, Mary.” said Mr Pike.
A. Mr Pike promised to give Mary a surprising gift.
B. Mr Pike congratulated Mary on a surprising gift.
C. Mr Pike thanked Mary though he did not really like gift.
D. Mr Pike thanked Mary for the surprising gift.
You stole my best cassette, Bob.” said Willy.
A. Willy accused Bob on stealing his best cassette.
B. Willy accused Bob for stealing his best cassette.
C. Willy accused Bob at stealing his best cassette.
D. Willy accused Bob of stealing his best cassette.
If you don’t have his number, you can’t phone him.
A. You can phone him unless you have his number.
B. You can’t phone him unless you have his number.
C. You can phone him unless you don’t have his number.
D. You can’t phone him unless you don’t have his number.
There are many things I want for Christmas. Some are clothes, toys and money.
A. Clothes, toys and money are all the things I want for Christmas.
B. If there are clothes, toys and money, I want them for Christmas.
C. Although I want many things for Christmas, I have clothes, toys and money.
D. There are many things I want for Christmas, including clothes, toys and money.
Tom and May never help at home. The reason is because their mother never asks to.
A. Tom and May never help at home and their mother never asks to.
B. Tom and May never help at home because their mother never asks to.
C. Tom and May never help at home so their mother never asks to.
D. In order not to help at home by Tom and May, their mother never asks.
Mr Pike is repairing the refrigerator in the kitchen at the moment.
A. The refrigerator is being repaired in the kitchen at the moment by Mr Pike.
B. The refrigerator is repaired in the kitchen by Mr Pike at the moment.
C. The refrigerator is being repaired in the kitchen by Mr Pike at the moment.
D. The refrigerator is being repaired at the moment by Mr Pike in the kitchen.
We had no time. Thus, we didn’t visit the museum
A. If we had time, we would visit the museum.
B. If we have time, we will visit the museum.
C. If we had had time, we will visit the museum.
D. If we had had time, we would have visited the museum.
The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
B. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
C. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
D. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
He found a job nowhere after he had graduated from college.
A. Nowhere he finds a job after he had graduated from college.
B. Nowhere did he find a job after he had graduated from college.
C. Nowhere does he find a job after he had graduated from college.
D. Nowhere he found a job after he had graduated from college.
Mary didn’t wear the raincoat, so she got cold.
A. If Mary wore the raincoat, she wouldn’t get a cold.
B. If Mary had worn the raincoat, she didn’t get a cold.
C. If Mary had worn the raincoat, she wouldn’t have got a cold.
D. If Mary has worn the raincoat, she wouldn’t have got a cold.
The coffee was very strong. He couldn’t drink it.
A. The coffee was so strong that he could drink it.
B. He couldn’t drink the strong coffee before.
C. The coffee was not weak enough for him to drink.
D. The coffee was too strong for him to drink.
I met the workers. Reporters interviewed them last week.
A. I met the workers because reporters interviewed them last week
B. I met the workers who interviewed reporters last week.
C. I met the workers who were interviewed by reporters last week.
D. I met reporters who interviewed workers last week.
Thanks to your support, I was able to complete the task successfully.
A. If you didn’t support me, I would not be able to complete the task successfully.
B. If you had not supported me, I could have completed the task successfully.
C. Had it not been for your support, I could not have completed the task successfully.
D. Were it not for your support. I would not be able to complete the task successfully.
As soon as he arrived home, it started to rain.
A. Arriving home, he said that it would start to rain.
B. Hardly had it started to rain when he arrived home.
C. It started to rain and then he arrived home.
D. No sooner had he arrived home than it started to rain.
“Would you mind turning down the TV, Tom? I have a headache.” said Jane.
A. Jane has a headache and she would mind Tom turning down the TV.
B. Jane asked Tom turn down the TV and she had a headache.
C. Jane advised Tom to turn down the TV because she had a headache.
D. Jane asked Tom to turn down the TV as she had a headache.
My sister and I dressed as quickly as we could, but we missed the school bus and we late for school.
A. My sister and I could dress quickly but could not be in time for school.
B. My sister and I missed the school bus, so we were late for school.
C. My sister and I dressed quickly but we were late for school because we missed the school bus.
D. My sister and I were late for school because we dressed so quickly
I last heard this song 10 years ago.
A. It has been 10 years when I have heard this song.
B. It was 10 years since I last heard this song.
C. It is 10 years since I last heard this song.
D. It is 10 years when I have heard this song.
He now goes to work on his bicycle instead of by car.
A. Since he bought the car, he has never used the bicycle to go to work
B. He has now stopped driving to work and goes by bicycle.
C. He still goes to work by car but more often on his bicycle.
D. He has never gone to work in his car but always on his bicycle.
Peter had very little money. He managed to make ends meet.
A. Peter found it hard to live on very little money.
B. Having a little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet.
C. Peter could hardly live on little money.
D. Peter got by on very little money.
I have never seen such beautiful pictures before.
A. They are the most beautiful pictures that I have ever seen.
B. This is the first time I saw beautiful pictures.
C. This is the first time I have never seen beautiful pictures
D. These picture are the most beautiful I have never seen.
The train came suddenly to a stop and some passengers were injured.
A. Coming suddenly a stop, some passengers were injured.
B. Coming suddenly a stop, the train made some passengers injured.
C. Suddenly stopping running, some passengers were injured.
D. Suddenly stopped, some passengers injured themselves.
Dr Smith is now the fifth wealthiest man in this city.
A. Dr Smith is the wealthiest one in this city.
B. Only four people in this city are wealthier than Dr Smith.
C. Dr Smith is wealthier than five people in this city.
D. No one in this city has more wealth than Dr Smith.
It was only when I left home that I realized how much my father meant to me.
A. Not until I had left home did I realize how much my father meant to me.
B. Not until I had left home that I realized how much my father meant to me.
C. Not until had I left home that I realized how much my father meant to me.
D. Not until after I left home did I realize how much my father meant to me.
It’s possible that he didn’t hear what I said.
A. She may not hear what I said.
B. She might not hear what I said.
C. She might have heard what I said.
D. She may not have heard what I said.
I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. I left without saying goodbye.
A. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
B. I disturbed the meeting because I said goodbye.
C. I would rather disturb the meeting than leaving without saying goodbye.
D. The meeting was disturbed as I left saying goodbye.
The director guided us through the museum. He gave us a specific explanation.
A. While the director was guiding us through the museum, he gave us a specific explanation.
B. The director guided us through the museum and was giving us a specific explanation.
C. Guiding us through the museum, a specific explanation was given to us by the director.
D. The director guided us through the museum while a specific explanation was given to us.
Having spent all his money, Daniel couldn’t afford a new watch.
A. As Daniel had bought a new watch, he spent all his money.
B. Danile didn’t buy a new watch although he had a lot of money.
C. Because he had spent all the money, Daniel couldn’t afford a new watch.
D. Daniel couldn’t get a new watch because he didn’t have much money.
Loyalty and trust are two importance qualities good friends must have.
A. Good friends must have the two importance qualities of loyalty and trust.
B. Good friends must be loyal and trusty because of their qualities.
C. Good friends are important because they must have qualities of loyalty and trust.
D. The two good qualities of loyalty and trust make friends important.
“Why don’t we wear sunglasses” our granpa would say when we went out on bright sunny days.
A. Our granpa would warn us against wearing sunglasses on bright sunny days.
B. Our granpa never reminded us of going out with sunglasses on bright sunny days.
C. Our granpa asked us why we did not wear sunglasses when going out on bright sunny days.
D. Our granpa used to suggest wearing sunglasses when we were out on bright sunny days.
People say that he gets a high salary.
A. It is said that he gets a high salary.
B. It is said for him to get high salary.
C. He is said that he gets a high salary.
D. That he gets a high salary is said.
It’s high time you started revising for the coming exam.
A. I think you should start revising for the coming exam right now.
B. Revising for the coming exam takes your time.
C. It’s time to come to the exam after revising.
D. The time is high because you started revising for the coming exam.
This film is interesting but the film we saw last week was more interesting.
A. The film we saw last week was as interesting as this one.
B. The film we saw last week was less interesting than this one.
C. The film we saw last week was more interesting as this one.
D. The film we saw last week was more interesting than this one.
The weather was very hot. They continued playing football.
A. Although the hot weather, they continued playing football.
B. In spite of the hot weather, they continued playing football.
C. In spite of the weather was hot, they continued playing football.
D. Despite the weather was hot, they continued playing football.
She helped us a lot with our project. We couldn't continue without her.
A. Provided her contribution wouldn't come, we couldn't have continued with the project.
B. Unless we had her contribution, we couldn't have continued with the project.
C. If she hadn't contributed positively, we couldn't have continued with the project.
D. But for her contribution, we could have continued with the project.
Apart from being conveniently located near the beach, that hotel has nothing about it to make me recommend it to you.
A. The only feature of that hotel that I can recommend to you is that it’s close to the beach.
B. The hotel I’ve recommended to you is very comfortable as it is near the beach.
C. The beach near that hotel doesn’t have anything special that I can recommend to you.
D. As regards a hotel, nothing is more important for me than its being close to the beach.
Although she was very old, she looked very grateful.
A. In spite of very old, she looked very grateful.
B. Despite she was very old, she looked very grateful.
C. Despite her old age, she looked very grateful.
D. In spite her being old, she looked very grateful.
“Why don’t you ask your parents for advice?” said Tom.
A. Tom advised me asking my parents for advice.
B. Tom said to me to ask my parents for advice.
C. Tom wanted to know the reason why I don’t ask my parents for advice.
D. Tom suggested that I ask my parents for advice.
Farmers depend on meteorologists. They need meteorologists’ accurate forecasts for successful agricultural planning.
A. Due to meteorologists’ accurate forecasts, farmers depend on them for successful agricultural planning.
B. Farmers depend on meteorologists who need their accurate forecasts for successful agricultural planning.
C. Farmers need meteorologists’ accurate forecasts for successful agricultural planning and so they depend on you.
D. Farmers depend on meteorologists, whose accurate forecasts they need for successful agricultural planning.
Sports clear my mind. They also help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
A. My mind is cleared so is the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.
B. Not only do sports clear my mind, but they also help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.
C. Sports clear my mind so that I can maintain a healthy lifestyle.
D. All that sports can do is to clear my mind instead of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
You are in this mess right now because you didn’t listen to me in the first place.
A. If you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now.
B. If you listen to my advice in the first place, you will not be in this mess right now.
C. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now.
D. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t have been in this mess right now.
She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. She was very busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. She was too busy to answer the phone.
C. She was too busy not to answer the phone.
D. She was very busy so that she couldn’t answer the phone
It’s no use reading that book.
A. You should read that book.
B. That book has not been used.
C. That book is not worth reading.
D. I have used the book for a long time.
He had just finished eating his breakfast. Then he fell down
A. Hardly did he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
B. Hardly he had finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
C. Hardly have he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
D. Hardly had he finished eating his breakfast when he fell down
She was the first woman in the Philippines. She was elected as the president of the country.
A. She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines.
B. She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines.
C. She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines.
D. She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines.
Jack has won a jackpot prize. 10% of it was donated to flooded areas.
A. Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% which half was donated to flooded areas.
B. Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% of which was donated to flooded areas.
C. Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% of that was donated to flooded areas.
D. Jack has won a jackpot prize, which was donated to flooded areas.
Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.
A. If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test.
B. Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
C. Although she didn't read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
D. Not having read the reference books, she couldn't finish the test.
My advice is that you get straight to the point in the next report.
A. If I were you, I would go straight to the bush in the next report.
B. If I were you, I would have the next report got started.
C. If I were you, I would not beat around the bush in the next report.
D. If I were you, I would not point out the next report.
I whispered as I didn't want anybody to hear our conversation.
A. Since nobody wanted to hear our conversation, I whispered.
B. So as not to hear our conversation, I whispered.
C. Because I whispered, anybody heard our conversation.
D. I lowered my voice in order that our conversation couldn't be heard.
Tim graduated with a good degree. He joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A. Tim joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree.
B. If Tim graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.
C. Though Tim graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
D. That Tim graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed.
“It’s nice of you to put me up for the night. Thank you,” Jane said to Mrs. Brown.
A. Jane thanks Mrs. Brown for put her up for the night.
B. Jane thanked Mrs. Brown for put her up for the night.
C. Jane thanks Mrs. Brown for putting her up for the night.
D. Jane thanked Mrs. Brown for putting her up for the night.
Somebody will call Mr. Watson tonight.
A. Mr. Watson will be called tonight.
B. Mr. Watson will be call tonight.
C. Mr. Watson tonight will call somebody.
D. Mr. Watson will call somebody tonight.
David last visited Paris five years ago.
A. David has been in Paris for five years.
B. David hasn't visited Paris for five years.
C. David didn't visit Paris five years ago.
D. David was in Paris for five years.
My mother is good at dancing. My father is bad at it.
A. My mother is good at dancing, but my father is bad at it.
B. My mother is good at dancing, for my father is bad at it.
C. My mother is good at dancing, or my father is bad at it.
D. My mother is good at dancing, so my father is bad at it.
Joe does a lot of exercise. He’s still very fat.
A. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, Joe’s still very fat.
B. Joe does a lot of exercise, so he’s very fat.
C. Even though Joe does a lot of exercise, he’s very fat.
D. Joe’s very fat, but he does a lot of exercise.
“It was nice of you to give me the present. Thank you.” Mary said to Helen.
A. Mary thanked Helen for the present.
B. Mary asked Helen for the present.
C. Mary was happy to give Helen the present.
D. Mary was sorry to receive the present for Helen.
We last went to that cinema 2 months ago.
A. We have been to the cinema for 2 months.
B. We haven‟t been to the cinema for 2 months.
C. We didn‟t want to go to the cinema anymore.
D. We didn‟t go to the cinema for 2 months.
In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
A. He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty.
B. Although he was poor, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause.
C. If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause.
D. He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor.
The song says about the love of two young students. She is studying the song.
A. The song which she is singing it says about the love of two young students.
B. The song she is singing says about the love of two young students.
C. The song says about the love of two young students which she is singing.
D. The song says about the love of two young students that she is singing.
He didn‟t hurry. Therefore, he missed the plane.
A. If he hurried, he wouldn‟t miss the plane.
B. Had he hurried, he might catch the plane.
C. Had he hurried, he could have caught the plane.
D. He didn‟t miss the plane because he hurried..
This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party.
A. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
B. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
C. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
D. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiner will accept your answer.
A. Although the examiner cannot read your handwriting, he will accept your answer.
B. Whatever your handwriting, the examiner will accept your answer.
C. The examiner will accept your answer if your handwriting is beautiful.
D. So long as the examiner can read your handwriting, he will accept your answer.
“Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” Said Adam .
A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair.
B. Gavin was suggested to have a haircut.
C. It was suggestible that Adam get Gavin’s haircut.
D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his haircut.
He had saved a lot of money. He travelled to Australia.
A. Travelling to Australia needs a lot of money.
B. Having saved a lot of money, he travelled to Australia.
C. To save a lot of money, he travelled to Australia.
D. Travelling to Australia costs him a lot of money.
The situation was embarrassing. She did not know what to do.
A. It was such an embarrassing situation; however, she did not know what to do.
B. So embarrassing the situation was that she did not know what to do.
C. She did not know what to do, though it was not an embarrassing situation.
D. So embarrassing was the situation that she did not know what to do.
Your coffee is not as good as mine.
A. Mine is better than yours.
B. My coffee is more good than yours.
C. My coffee is better than yours.
D. My coffee is better than your.
She didn’t stop her car because she didn’t see the signal.
A. If she saw the signal, she would have stopped her car.
B. If she had seen the signal, she would have stopped her car.
C. If she saw the signal, she would stop her car.
D. If she had seen the signal, she would stop her car.
He broke my watch.
A. My watch were broken.
B. My watch be broken.
C. My watch is broken.
D. My watch was broken.
Hemingway developed a very concise writing style. His name is well- known
throughout the world.
A. Hemingway, whose name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style.
B. Hemingway, whose is name well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style.
C. Hemingway, his name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style.
D. Hemingway, who developed a very concise writing style, his name is well- known throughout the world.
Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.
A. Despite of the heavy rain, we still went to school.
B. In spite of the heavy rain, we still went to school.
C. Because of the heavy rain, we still went to school.
D. In spite the heavy rain, we still went to school.
I didn’t arrive in time. I was not able to see her off.
A. I arrived very late to say goodbye to her.
B. She had left because I was not on time.
C. I was not early enough to see her off.
D. I didn’t go there , so I could not see her off.
We spent about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep.
A. We know relatively little about sleep, as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
B. We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping.
C. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep.
D. Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep.
I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.
A. If I had known you were coming, I wouldn’t have waited for you.
B. I would have waited for you if I knew you were coming.
C. If I had know you were coming, I would wait for you.
D. Had I known you were coming, I would have waited for you.
No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back.
A. Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back.
B. She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back.
C. Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately.
D. As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone.
Unless we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
A. If our life is badly affected, we will protect the environment.
B. If we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
C. If we don’t protect the environment, our life won’t be badly affected.
D. If we don’t protect the environment, our life will be badly affected.
He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented
A. In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals.
B. His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented.
C. It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success.
D. His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals.
There was a serious flood. All local pupils couldn’t go to school on that day.
A. The serious flood prevented all local pupils not go to school on that day.
B. The serious flood hindered all local pupils from going to school on that day.
C. The serious flood made all pupils from not going to school on that day.
D. The serious flood caused all local pupils not go to school on that day.
I would willingly have lent you the money myself if only I’d known you needed it.
A. I would lend you the money willingly if I were convinced that you really required it.
B. As I realized just how necessary the loan was to you, I naturally lent you what you needed.
C. Had I realized that you were in need of such a loan, I would gladly have lent it to you myself.
D. I was under no obligation to offer you a loan, but nevertheless did so gladly.
The scene is set in Normandy, but most of the characters in this novel are Londoners.
A. In the novel, the action moves backwards and forwards between Normandy and London.
B. The story is about Normandy, but the leading characters are all Londoners.
C. The main characters in the novel are Londoners on a sightseeing holiday in Normandy.
D. In this novel, the story takes place in Normandy but the majority of the characters are from London.
We got caught in a traffic jam so we were among the last to arrive.
A. Most people got there before us as we were held up by the traffic.
B. The late arrivers all put the blame on the heavy traffic.
C. The traffic was so heavy that nearly everyone arrived late.
D. There was such a congestion on the roads that I thought we never would get there.
Are there any household chores for …………………. men are better …………….. than women?
A. whose/suited
B. which/suit
C. that/suit
D. which/suited
Too many factories dispose ……………… their waste by pumping it into rivers and the sea.
A. out
B. of
C. away
D. off
Why did Berth ask you ……………….. a bicycle?
A. that if you had
B. do you have
C. that you had
D. if you had
She wondered if they ……………………. her jeweler and rather hoped that they had.
A. find
B. have found
C. had found
D. would find
I cannot bear the noise of my brother’s radio; it ………………. me from my work.
A. distracts
B. perturbs
C. interrupts
D. disturbs
-“Is swimming under water very difficult?”
-“No, it’s just a matter …………………… able to control your breathing.”
A. to be
B. of being
C. that you are
D. being
I am going to the dentist’s tomorrow. I hope I don’t need to …………………..
A. have anything done
B. have nothing done
C. be done anything
D. get him do anything
A young girl came on to the stage with a bouquet …………………… to the conductor.
A. Presented
B. and presented
C. for presenting
D. to present
…………………….. I love you, I can’t let you do whatever you like.
A. Whatever
B. Whether
C. Despite
D. Much as
He ……………………. alone a month ago, and …………………… of since.
A. set off/hasn’t been heard
B. setted off/hasn’t heard
C. set on/hasn’t heard
D. setted on/hadn’t been heard
His ……………….. of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. carelessness
B. inattention
C. unfamiliarity
D. disregard
Beaches were ………………….. as police searched for canisters of toxic waste from the damaged ship.
A. sealed off
B. cut off
C. washed up
D. kept out
Hurry up, or they ……………… serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant.
A. stop
B. will have stopped
C. are stopping
D. will stop
Whatever we expect from………………future, it is noted that progress has never moved in straight lines.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. some
The more challenging the exercises are,……………….we feel
A. the less bored
B. the least bored
C. the less boring
D. the least boring
3 August 1998, the day on ………… my sister was born, is the first day I remember.
A. when
B. which
C. that
D. it
If your mobile phone ………………… to get water in it, it’ll stop working.
A. will happen
B. should happen
C. would happen
D. happen
It was lovely ………………… you to invite me to your birthday meal.
A. for
B. of
C. to
D. through to
Does Mr.Ba bring his farm……………. to the local market every day?
A. product
B. productivity
C. production
D. produce
It’s a good idea in theory, but it’s going to be hard to put it into ………………….
A. practice
B. trial
C. test
D. examination
A number of young teachers nowadays………themselves to teaching disadvantaged children.
A. Offer
B. stick
C. give
D. devote
Before you started cooking, you should gather together all the necessary…………
A. ingredients
B. substances
C. elements
D. factors
At first he didn’t agree, but in the end we managed to bring him …… to out point view.
A. up
B. over
C. round
D. back
His business is growing so fast that he must take ………………… more workers.
A. up
B. over
C. on
D. out
I'm sure you'll have no _____ the exam.
A. difficulties of passing
B. difficulty passing
C. difficulties to pass
D. difficulty to pass
The________ referee the coin to decide which team would kick the ball first.
A. caught
B. threw
C. cast
D. tossed
Increasing_________ of fruit in the diet may help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. the amount
B. an amount
C. the number
D. a number
- "Why wasn't your boyfriend at the party last night?"
- "He___ the lecture at Shaw Hall. I know he very much wanted to hear the speaker."
A. was to attend
B. can have attended
C. may have attended
D. should have attended
I am considering ___ my job. Can you recommend a good company?
A. changing
B. to move
C. to change
D. moving
The price of fruit has increased recently, ___ the price of vegetables has gone down.
A. whereas
B. whether
C. when
D. otherwise
I’m afraid I’m not really___ to comment on this matter.
A. qualitative
B. quality
C. qualified
D. qualifying
I accidentally___ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. kept an eye on
B. lost touch with
C. paid attention to
D. caught sight of
It is blowing so hard. We___ such a terrible storm.
A. never know
B. had never known
C. have never known
D. have never been knowing
My computer is not___ of running this software.
A. compatible
B. suitable
C. capable
D. able
The room needs ___for the wedding.
A. to decorate
B. be decorated
C. decorate
D. decorating
When the old school friends met, a lot of happy memories___ back.
A. were brought
B. had been brought
C. had brought
D. brought
Are there any household chores for …………………. men are better …………….. than women?
A. whose/suited
B. which/suit
C. that/suit
D. which/suited
Too many factories dispose ……………… their waste by pumping it into rivers and the sea.
A. out
B. of
C. away
D. off
Why did Berth ask you ……………….. a bicycle?
A. that if you had
B. do you have
C. that you had
D. if you had
She wondered if they ……………………. her jeweler and rather hoped that they had.
A. find
B. have found
C. had found
D. would find
I cannot bear the noise of my brother’s radio; it ………………. me from my work.
A. distracts
B. perturbs
C. interrupts
D. disturbs
-“Is swimming under water very difficult?”
-“No, it’s just a matter …………………… able to control your breathing.”
A. to be
B. of being
C. that you are
D. being
I am going to the dentist’s tomorrow. I hope I don’t need to ………………….
A. have anything done
B. have nothing done
C. be done anything
D. get him do anything
A young girl came on to the stage with a bouquet ………………… to the conductor.
A. Presented
B. and presented
C. for presenting
D. to present
…………………….. I love you, I can’t let you do whatever you like.
A. Whatever
B. Whether
C. Despite
D. Much as
He ……………………. alone a month ago, and …………………… of since.
A. set off/hasn’t been heard
B. setted off/hasn’t heard
C. set on/hasn’t heard
D. setted on/hadn’t been heard
His ……………….. of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. carelessness
B. inattention
C. unfamiliarity
D. disregard
Beaches were ……………….. as police searched for canisters of toxic waste from the damaged ship.
A. sealed off
B. cut off
C. washed up
D. kept out
I had to pay the fine, _____.
A. didn’t I
B. hadn’t I
C. wouldn’t I
D. don’t I
What a dangerous thing to do! You _____ have been killed.
A. may
B. can
C. must
D. might
Ludwig van Beethoven is considered one of the greatest composers _____.
A. to live
B. when living
C. who ever lived
D. while he was still living
Scarcely _____ when the fight broke out.
A. he arrived
B. he had arrived
C. did he arrive
D. had he arrived
Up _____ and the people cheered.
A. went the balloon
B. did the balloon go
C. had the balloon go
D. has the balloon gone
I’d love to try and make that cake. Have you got a(n) _____ for it?
A. receipt
B. prescription
C. ingredient
D. recipe
At first he didn’t agree, but in the end we managed to bring him _____ to our point of view.
A. up
B. over
C. round
D. back
You’ve got to be _____ certain before you decide.
A. deadly
B. deathly
C. dead
D. dearly
His business is growing so fast that he must take _____ more workers.
A. up
B. over
C. on
D. out
The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have _____ by 2015
A. taken over
B. caught up
C. used off
D. run out
She had to hand in her notice _____ advance when she decided to leave the job
A. with
B. from
C. in
D. to
If you have anything important to do, do it straight away. Don’t put it _____ .
A. on
B. off
C. over
D. up
If she ______ sick, she would have gone out with me to the party.
A. hasn’t been
B. wasn’t
C. weren’t
D. hadn’t been
Prizes are awarded ______ the number of points scored.
A. according to
B. because of
C. adding up
D. resulting in
While southern California is densely populated, _____ live in the northern part of the state.
A. a number people
B. many people
C. few people
D. a few of people
The building has a smoke detector ______ any fires can be detected immediately.
A. so that
B. if
C. such as
D. as if
It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver ______ in the crash.
A. were injured
B. are injured
C. was injured
C. was injured
The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as ________.
A. counterproductive
B. unproductive
C. productivity
D. productive
Anne persisted ______ her search for the truth about what had happened.
A. at
B. about
C. in
D. on
Ensure there is at least a 3cm space ______ allow adequate ventilation.
A. so as to
B. so that
C. in view of
D. with a view to
Why don’t you ask the man where ______ to stay?
A. he would rather
B. he feels like
C. would he like
D. he would like
My car is getting unreliable; I think I'll trade it ______ for a new one.
A. off
B. away
C. in
D. up
The old houses were ______ down to make way for a block of flats.
A. banged
B. hit
C. knocked
D. put
_______ that she burst into tears.
A. Her anger was such
B. So angry she was
C. She was so anger
D. Such her anger was
We couldn’t fly ______ because all the tickets had been sold out.
A. economics
B. economy
C. economical
D. economic
Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ______?”
A. will you
B. can’t you
C. do you
D. don’t you
My mother told me to ______ for an electrician when her fan was out of order.
A. turn
B. rent
C. send
D. write
Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!”
Helen: “______.”
A. It’s up to you
B. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s
C. I’d rather not
D. You can say that again
She had to hand in her notice ______ advance when she decided to leave the job.
A. in
B. from
C. with
D. to
There was nothing they could do ______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.
A. unless
B. instead of
C. than
D. but
Through an ______, your letter was left unanswered.
A. overcharge
B. overtime
C. oversight
D. overtone
There should be an international law against ______.
A. reforestation
B. forestry
C. afforestation
D. deforestation
Susan’s doctor insists ______ for a few days.
A. her resting
B. that she rest
C. her to rest
D. that she is resting
This library card will give you free access ______ the Internet eight hours a day.”
A. to
B. in
C. on
D. from
The United States consists of fifty states, ______ has its own government.
A. they each
B. each of which
C. hence each
D. each of that
The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have ______ by 2015.
A. run out
B. taken over
C. caught up
D. used off
No one knows exactly _____.
A. how did speech begin
B. how speech began
C. how the beginning of speech
D. of how beginning speech
The marathon, first staged in 1896, _____ the legendary feat of a Greek soldier who carried news of victory from the battle at Marathon to Athens.
A. commemorating
B. was commemorated
C. commemorated
D. commemorates
Neither my dad nor my mom _____ of the idea.
A. convinced
B. have convinced
C. was convinced
D. were convinced
Jacobson is often referred to _____ at the factory.
A. be the best engineer
B. as the best engineer
C. by the president to be the best engineer
D. as being the best engineer
He was brave, _____ soldier fought so bravely in that battle.
A. no others
B. no another
C. no other
D. no the others
Our teacher tends to _____ certain subjects which she finds difficult to talk about.
A. boil down
B. string along
C. skate over
D. track down
I took a course in shorthand and typing with a(n) _____ to applying for a secretarial job.
A. purpose
B. intention
C. view
D. project
Monica was so angry about the noise her neighbors were making that she refused to _____ it anymore.
A. get away with
B. run away with
C. put up with
D. cut down on
I _____ hope there won’t be a repetition of these unfortunate events.
A. bitterly
B. sincerely
C. unfailingly
D. completely
There was _____ evidence to bring charges against the man.
A. ineffective
B. inadvisable
C. interior
D. insufficient
If Michael _____ with his piano playing, he could eventually reach concert standard.
A. perseveres
B. maintains
C. survives
D. sustains
After you have finished the _, restart the computer to get it acquainted to the new program.
A. installation
B. install
C. installment
D. installing
For the last 20 years, we significant changes in the world of science and technology.
A. witness
B. have witnessed
C. witnessed
D. are witnessing
Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to _invention of labour-aving devices.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. some
Air pollution is getting serious in big cities in the world.
A. more and more
B. the more and the more
C. the most and the most
D. most and most
Ms Brown asked me in my class.
A. there were how many students
B. how many students there were
C. were there how many students
D. how many students were there
Her fiancé is said from Harvard University five years ago.
A. having graduated
B. to have graduated
C. being graduated
D. to be graduated
Many rare and precious species are now the verge of extinction.
A. in
B. from
C. on
D. by
They are always of what their children do.
A. support
B. supporting
C. supportive
D. supportively
Women in some parts of the world are still struggling for job opportunities to men.
A. equal
B. various
C. suitable
D. legal
The manager his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. had
B. lost
C. took
D. kept
All nations should hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A. join
B. hold
C. shake
D. lend
Garvin is a new computer application to see whether it works.
A. looking after
B. putting on
C. trying out
D. turning up
Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes interesting ideas.
A. out of
B. down on
C. up with
D. in for
_____ Mr. John Smith is old, he still goes jogging everyday.
A. So that
B. Although
C. In spite of
D. Because
She didn’t tell me why she _____ to school the day before.
A. didn’t come
B. doesn’t come
C. hadn’t come
D. hasn’t come
Never _____ such a magnificent firework display.
A. have I seen before
B. before have I seen
C. have before seen I
D. have before I seen
I have had such important decisions _____ for the last three months.
A. to make
B. to do
C. to give
D. to put
_____ back to her home town, Julia Robert found everything new and attractive.
A. On arriving
B. As she arrives
C. When arrived
D. On arrival
The city centre was crowed _____ tourists.
A. with
B. up
C. in
D. of
Jack London wrote several _____ novels on adventure.
A. interest
B. interesting
C. interested
D. interestingly
The government has tried to _____ the price of petro, but they failed.
A. get over
B. bring on
C. bring down
D. put in
The mother is very _____ about the health of her little son.
A. concerned
B. careful
C. nervous
D. confused
Mexico is the most popular vacation _____ for people from the United States.
A. destination
B. departure
C. target
D. connection
My uncle took _____ photography when he retired from work.
A. after
B. over
C. up
D. on
Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at first, she _____ to be a champion.
A. came out
B. turned out
C. turned up
D. came around
A : Do you mind if we schedule the meeting for 11 o’clock?
B : Well, actually, I _____ earlier.
A. will prefer it
B. would prefer it to be
C. am preferring
D. should prefer it will be
This statue is a lifelike _____ of Christ Jesus.
A. presentation
B. presenting
C. representation
D. representative
My brother had his camera _____ from his car in the office car-park.
A. lost
B. robbed
C. missed
D. stolen
The living conditions in the rural areas of the country _____ during the past five years.
A. have been improved
B. had improved
C. had been improved
D. were improved
ASEAN _____ Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a regional organization which promotes intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economic integration amongst its members.
A. takes over
B. stands for
C. represents as
D. replaces with
It is not _____ to be drunk in the street.
A. respecting
B. respectably
C. respectful
D. respectable
All his plans for starting his own business fell _____.
A. in
B. through
C. down
D. away
I had a_____, which I couldn’t explain, that something terrible was going to happen
A. feeling
B. view
C. sense
D. thought
He will do the work and then send you the _____ for it.
A. addition
B. sum
C. note
D. bill
The man who lives opposite us sometimes comes _____ for a cup of coffee.
A. over
B. off
C. on
D. to
Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good _____ on your interview.
A. effectiveness
B. pressure
C. employment
D. impression
_____ hard he has worked, he hardly supports his family of ten people.
A. However
B. Although
C. Despite
D. In spite
- “I’m going out now.”
- “_____ you happen to pass a chemist’s, would you get me more some aspirins?”
A. Should
B. Had
C. Were
D. Did
By the year 2050, many people currently employed _____ their jobs
A. have lost
B. will be losing
C. will have lost
D. are losing
Simple sails were make from canvas _____ over a frame
A. was stretched
B. a stretch
C. it was stretched
D. stretched
A cooperative program between China and Germany on building Yangshow, a famous ancient city, into a(n) _____ city has proceeded smoothly since it started in September last year
A. ecological-friendly
B. friendly ecology
C. ecology-friendly
D. friendly-ecological
I know you didn’t see me yesterday because I was in Hanoi. You _____ me.
A. may not have seen
B. mustn’t have seen
C. shouldn’t have seen
D. can’t have seen
Governments should _____ international laws against terrorism
A. bring up
B. bring about
C. bring in
D. bring back
She had just enough time to _____ the report before the meeting
A. dip into
B. go into
C. turn around
D. get through
Students can _____ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures
A. absorb
B. provide
C. read
D. transmit
“Have you _____ this contract yet?” – “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend.”
A. looked over
B. looked out
C. looked up
D. looked into
He left the country _____ arrest if he returned.
A. in fear of
B. under threat of
C. with fear of
D. with threat of
He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as _____.
A. a bell
B. a mirror
C. a waterfall
D. a lake
We never expected that we would come up _____ so many problems at the very start of our business
A. with
B. against
C. for
D. to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following question.
Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live.
A. Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in.
B. Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world in which we live.
C. Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully.
D. We can protect the world we live in only with careful environmental planning.
You should take regular exercises instead of sitting in front of the television all day.
A. Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day.
B. Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises.
C. Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable.
D. Don’t take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day.
It was not until after I got home that I realized I had not set the burglar alarm in the office.
A. On the way home, I suddenly realized that I had forgotten to turn on the burglar alarm in the office.
B. Fortunately, I realized that I hadn't set the burglar alarm just before I left for home; otherwise, I would have had to travel all the way back to the office.
C. I didn’t turn the burglar alarm on before I left the office, but I only became aware of this after I'd arrived home.
D. I wish I had realized before I arrived home that I hadn't turned on the burglar alarm in the office, then it would have been easier to go and set it.
He did not remember the meeting. He went out for a coffee with his friends then.
A. Not remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
B. Not to remember the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
C. Not remembered the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
D. Not remembering the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
They left their home early. They didn’t want to miss the first train.
A. They left their home early so as to not miss the first train.
B. They left their home early for fear that they wouldn’t miss the first train.
C. They left their home early so as not to miss the first train.
D. They left their home early in order that not to miss the first train
I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam
A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
“You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up.” she said to me.
A. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
C. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up.
D. She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.
Without her teacher’s advice, she would never have written such a good essay
A. Her teacher advised him and she didn't write a good essay.
B. Her teacher didn't advise her and she didn't write a good essay.
C. She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice.
D. If her teacher didn't advise her, she wouldnt write such a good essay.
She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.
A. Although she didn't try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‟t pass it.
C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
Mary loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.
A. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn‟t sleep without it.
B. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep without it.
C. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn‟t sleep without it.
D. As Mary couldn‟t sleep without her stuffed animal when Mary was young, she loved it.
Wouldn't it better to let them know about the alternations to the plan?
A. Why haven't they have been informed about the new development?
B. Shouldn't they have been consulted before the scheme was changed?
C. Don't they think they should be informed about the changes in the plan?
D. We'd better ask them to change the plan, hadn't we?
Don't take any notice of all his complaints about his health; there's nothing wrong with him.
A. You can ignore all his talk of being ill; he's actually perfectly healthy.
B. Try to avoid the subject of his health as I am tired of hearing all about his complaints.
C. Don't listen to him talking about his health; it's his favorite subject.
D. If you let him, he would talk only about his ill- health though actually he is quite healthy.
We had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible.
A. In spite of the heavy rain we managed to walk half way round the lake as planned.
B. The heavy rain nearly prevented us from walking right round the lake.
C. We would have walked right round the lake even if it had rained heavily.
D. If it hadn‟t rained so heavily, we would have walked right round the lake
The traffic is so heavy. It will take us at least an hour to get there.
A. Unless the traffic is heavy, it will take us at least an hour to get there.
B. As the traffic is so heavy, it will take us at least an hour to get there,
C. The traffic was so heavy that it took us an hour to get there.
D. We will spend more than an hour to get there to avoid heavy traffic.
There were no poor performance. Moreover, that of the Russian dancers was certainly the best.
A. The best performance was the one of the Russians while some of the others were poor.
B. The Russian dancers were well- worth watching but the others weren‟t.
C. All the dancers but the Russian performed poorly.
D. They all danced well, but the Russian did the best.
Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising. They want to increase their sale.
A. Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising so that they want to increase their sale.
B. Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising, but they want to increase their sale.
C. Companies spend millions of dollars on advertising with the aim of increasing their sale.
D. In order that they want to increase their sale, companies spend millions of dollars on advertising.
Joe does a lot of exercise. He’s still very fat.
A. Even though Joe does a lot of exercise, he’s still very fat.
B. Joe does a lot of exercise, so he’s still very fat
C. Joe’s very fat, but he does a lot of exercise.
D. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, he’s still very fat.
John told his brother “Report yourself to the police and you’ll get lighter penalty”.
A. John threatened his brother to report himself to the police.
B. John promised his brother a report of himself to the police.
C. John persuaded his brother to report himself to the police.
D. John asked his brother to give up himself to the police.
As soon as they arrived at the beach, it started to rain.
A. They had no sooner arrived at the beach, it started to rain.
B. No sooner had they arrived at the beach than it started to rain.
C. They had hardly arrived at the beach, it started to rain.
D. It started to rain when arriving at the beach.
You must clean the wall before you painted it.
A. The wall must be cleaned before you paint.
B. The wall must clean before you paint it.
C. The wall must be clean before you paint it.
D. The wall must be cleaned before being painted.
The car was very expensive and he couldn’t afford it.
A. The car was very expensive so that he couldn’t buy it.
B. The car was too expensive for him to buy.
C. He was rich enough to buy the car.
D. He was so poor but he bought the car.
“Please send me to a warm climate” Tom said.
A. Tom pleaded with the boss to send him to a warm climate.
B. Tom begged the boss to send him to a warm climate.
C. Tom would rather went to a warm climate.
D. Tom asked his boss to go to a warm climate.
He expected us to offer him the job.
A. We were expected to be offered him the job.
B. He expected to be offered the job.
C. He is expected that we should offer him the job.
D. He was offered the job without expectation.
He held the rope with one hand. He stretched it out.
A. The robe is held with one hand then he stretched it out.
B. Stretching the robe out, he holds it with one hand.
C. Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out.
D. He stretched the rope with one hand and held it.
The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
D. The plan is as impractical as it is genius.
For a cold, doctors often recommend that you rest and drink lot of fluids.
A. Doctors would rather give advice about cold than about fluids.
B. Rest and liquids are frequently advised for treatment of colds.
C. The doctors recommend that you have a cold soft drinks.
D. You were told to come out of the cold and rest.
“Absence makes the heart grow fonder”.
A. Being apart from someone you love makes you love them more.
B. Our heart needs absence to grow.
C. Being apart from someone you love makes you love them less.
D. Absence makes us grow older.
My cousin shows a desire to put aside the status of the school child.
A. The status of the school child makes my cousin happy.
B. My cousin doesn’t want to be a school child anymore.
C. My cousin is determined to put up with the other school children.
D. My cousin decides to play down the status of the school child.
I didn’t know that you were at home. I didn’t drop in.
A. Not knowing that you were at home, but I still dropped in.
B. I didn’t know you were at home although I didn’t drop in.
C. Not knowing that you were at home, I didn’t drop in.
D. If I knew that you were at home, I would drop in.
My sisters used to get on with each other. Now they hardly speak.
A. My sisters were once close, but they rarely speak to each other now.
B. My sisters do not speak to each other much, but they’re good friends.
C. My sisters rarely speak because they have never liked each other.
D. Because they have never got on, my sisters do not speak to each other.
The guest on our show who has won the Opera. He is the youngest professional golfer that has won this award so far.
A. The professional golfer who has won the Opera so far is the youngest guest on our show.
B. The youngest professional golfer won the Opera so far is the guest on our show.
C. The youngest guest on our show is the professional golfer winning the Opera so far.
D. The guest on our show is the youngest professional golfer to win the Opera so far.
We arrived at the conference. Then we realized that our reports were still at home.
A. No sooner had we realized that our reports were at home than we arrived at the conference.
B. Only after we arrived at the conference did we realize that our reports were still at home.
C. Not until we arrived at the conference that we realized that our reports were still at home.
D. Hardly had we arrived at the conference that we realized that our reports were still at home.
Mr. Brown said to me "Make good use of your time. You won’t get such an opportunity again."
A. Mr. Brown let me make use of my time, knowing that I wouldn't get such an opportunity again.
B. Mr. Brown ordered me to make good use of my time, said that I wouldn't get such an opportunity again.
C. Mr. Brown offered me such an opportunity so that I could make good use of my time.
D. Mr Brown advised me to make good use of my time as I wouldn't get such an opportunity again.
Perhaps, the violence was provoked by the fans of the visiting team.
A. It can have been the visiting team's fans that set off the violence.
B. The fans of the visiting team must have been the people who began the violence.
C. There might have been some violence caused by the visiting team's fans.
D. The fans of the visiting team should have brought about the violence.
People say that Mr Goldman gave nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
A. Mr Goldman is said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
B. Nearly a million pounds is said to be given to charity by Mr Goldman.
C. Mr Goldman was said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year.
D. Nearly a million pounds was said to have been given to charity by Mr Goldman.
There won’t be peace in the conflict if both sides do not really desire it.
A. It is only if both sides actually want the conflict to end peacefully that it will happen.
B. As both sides in the conflict apparently desire peace, it is likely that there will be peace soon.
C. The main problem in the conflict seems to be that neither side really desires peace.
D. There has been a lot of fighting in the conflict because both sides seem to want it that way.
The accident happened as a result of the driver’s not paying attention to the road.
A. If the driver would have paid attention to the road, the accident hadn’t happened.
B. Had the driver been paid attention to the road, the accident wouldn’t have happened.
C. If the driver had been paying attention to the road, the accident wouldn’t have happened.
D. Had the accident not happened, the driver would not have had to pay attention to the road.
“Shall I help you do the dishes, Carlo?” said Robert.
A. Robert suggested helping Carlo with the dishes.
B. Robert suggested to help Carlo do the dishes.
C. Robert offered Carlo to help do the dishes.
D. Robert offered to help Carlo do the dishes.
I started training to be an accountant six months ago. I’ve got more months to go and then I have to take exams.
A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year
B. By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon? Danny's totally unfit.
A. Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon who’s totally unfit?
B. Why did Danny, whose totally unfit, decide to enter the marathon?
C. Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon, who’s totally unfit?
D. Why did Danny, who’s totally unfit, decide to enter the marathon?
The soccer team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Not only did the soccer team lose the match but they blamed each other as well
B. No sooner had the soccer team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
C. As soon as they blamed each other, the soccer team knew they lost the match.
D. Hardly had the soccer team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
We have been friends for years. It is quite easy to share secrets between us.
A. Being friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets.
B. We find it quite easy to share secrets, being friends for years.
C. We have been friends so that it is quite easy to share secrets between us.
D. Having been friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets between us.
If I hadn’t had so much work to do I would have gone to the movies.
A. Because I had to do so much work I couldn’t go to the movies.
B. I would go to the movies when I had done so much work.
C. A lot of work couldn’t prevent me from going to the movies.
D. I never go to the movies if I have work to do.
“ Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” said Adam.
A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair.
B. Gavin was suggested to have a hair cut.
C. It was suggested that Adam get Gavin’s haircut.
D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his hair cut.
When the unemployment rale is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
B. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
C. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
D. The unemployment rate and crime rate are both higher.
Even if the job market is not stable, those who persist will be able to land jobs eventually.
A. When it’s hard to find a job, jobs on land are even harder.
B. Patient people will secure jobs even in an instable job market.
C. Only persistent job seekers can find jobs.
D. In land jobs are only available to persistent jobs applicants.
You will get a rise in salary after six months.
A. Your salary will be risen after you work six months
B. After six months your salary will be raised.
C. You'll get your salary after six months' work.
D. After six month your salary will be raised.
The captain said to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!”
A. The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately.
B. The captain threatened his men to abandon the ship immediately.
C. The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately.
D. The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately.
Mr.Smith is a professor. His car was stolen yesterday.
A. His car was stolen yesterday, he is a professor.
B. Mr.Smith, who his car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
C. Mr.Smith, who is a professor, his car was stolen yesterday.
D. Mr.Smith, whose car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
I never received the letter. It was sent to the wrong address.
A. Since it was sent to the wrong address, I have never received the letter.
B. I never received the letter because it was sent to the wrong address.
C. I never received the letter because of sending to the wrong address.
D. Sent to wrong address, I never received the letter.
Only their own mother can tell Simon and Mike apart.
A. No one other than their own mother can separate Simon and Mike.
B. Simon and Mike bear some resemblance to each other.
C. It's very difficult to distinguish Simon and Mike.
D. Except for their own mother, no one can talk to Simon and Mike.
"How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
C. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress.
D. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
Those who are riding a motorbike are not allowed to take off their helmet.
A. People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike.
B. Those who are wearing a helmet are not allowed to ride a motorbike.
C. It is the helmet that one needn't wear when he is riding a motorbike
D. You should not wear a helmet when you are riding a motorbike.
The government knows the extent of the problem. The government needs to take action soon.
A. Knowing the extent of the problem, the government needs to take action soon.
B. The government knows the extent of the problem whereas it needs to take action soon.
C. The government knows the extent of the problem so that it needs to take action soon.
D. The government knows the extent of the problem or else it needs to take action soon.
He didn't notice anything. We might have been in trouble otherwise.
A. If he noticed anything, we would be in trouble.
B. If he hadn't noticed anything, we couldn't have been in trouble.
C. If he had noticed anything, we could have been in trouble.
D. If he noticed anything, we could have been in trouble.
Harry does not eat like a horse anymore.
A. Harry used to eat like a horse.
B. Harry used to eat a horse.
C. Harry does not like a horse.
D. Harry has never eaten too much.
How long have you been in this job?” She asked him.
A. She asked him how long he has been in that job.
B. She asked him how long has he been in that job.
C. She asked him how long he had been in that job.
D. She asked him how long had he been in that job.
People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private cars.
A. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars.
B. The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the downtown area.
C. The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area.
D. Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars.
Hans told us about his investing in the company. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after investing in the company did Hans inform us of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Hans told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had he informed us about his investing in the company when Hans arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investing in the company.
William Clark was not granted the rank of captain. Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
A. William Clark was not granted the rank of captain because Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
B. William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, thus Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
C. Although William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
D. As William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank.
They bought a gift that was very expensive for their son.
A. They gave their son a gift that was very expensive.
B. Their son bought an expensive gift for his birthday.
C. The gift was so expensive that they didn’t buy it for their son.
D. Although the gift was inexpensive, they didn’t buy it for their son.
We couldn’t have managed our business successfully without my father’s money.
A. Had it not been for my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed our business successfully.
B. We could have managed our business successfully with my father’s money.
C. If we could manage our business successfully, my father would give us his money.
D. If we couldn’t have managed our business successfully, we would have had my father’s money.
He wants his wife to quit her job and look after their children.
A. He would like his wife to stop working and looking after their children.
B. He wants to quit his job and his wife look after their children.
C. He would like his wife to continue working in spite of looking after their children.
D. He would like his wife to stop working and look after their children.
I owed Bill a favor. I agreed to help him.
A. If I hadn’t owed Bill a favor, I would have agreed to help him.
B. It was only because I owed Bill a favor that I agreed to help him.
C. Although I owed Bill a favor, I agreed to help him.
D. I only agreed to help Bill because I owed him some money.
She doesn’t want to go to their party. We don’t want to go either.
A. Either we or she doesn’t want to go to their party.
B. Neither we nor she want to go to their party.
C. Neither we nor she wants to go to their party.
D. Neither she nor we don’t want to go to their party.
I really regert that you haven’t told me about her family.
A. If only you would tell me about her family.
B. If only I didn’t regret that you hadn’t told me about her family.
C. If only you had told me about her family.
D. If only you hadn’t told me about her family.
I don’t think Max broke your vase because he wasn’t here then.
A. Max wouldn’t have broken your vase because he wasn’t here then.
B. Max was likely to break your vase because he wasn’t here then.
C. Max can’t have broken your vase because he wasn’t here then.
D. Max wasn’t able to break your vase because he wasn’t here then.
“ I say again. This is the most important assignment of the semester”, the professor said.
A. The professor confirmed that that was the most important assighnment of the semester.
B. The professor informed that that was the most important assighnment of the semester.
C. The professor threatened that that was the most important assighnment of the semester.
D. The professor replied that that was the most important assighnment of the semester.
My uncle is a businessman. He was ranked the wealthiest of the country.
A. My uncle is a businessman., ranking the weathiest of the country.
B. A businessman, my uncle, was ranked the the weathiest of the country.
C. My uncle, a businessman, was ranked the weathiest of the country.
D. A businessman, who is my uncle, was ranked the weathiest of the country.
There were over two hundred people at Carl’s trial. Most of them believed that he was not guilty of the crime.
A. The majority of the more than 200 people at Carl’s trial didn’t think that he had committed the crime.
B. Carl had not committed the crime, and so more than 200 people came to the trail to show their support.
C. Over 200 people coming to Carl’s trial must have influenced the fact that he was not found guilty of the crime.
D. When it was announced that Carl had been found not guilty of the crime, there were over 200 people in the audience at his trial.
I have never listened to jazz music before
A. This is the first jazz music I listen to
B. This is the first time I listen to jazz music
C. This is the first time I have listened to jazz music
D. This is the first time I listened to jazz music
Noisy as the hotel was, they stayed there.
A. Much as the hotel was noisy, they stayed there
B. In spite of the noisy hotel and they liked it
C. Despite the hotel was noisy, they stayed there
D. Although the noisy hotel, they stayed there
“I’ll let you know the answer by the end of this week”, Tom said to Janet
A. Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week
B. Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week
C. Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week
D. Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week
“ You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane.
A. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press.
B. Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press.
C. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report.
D. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report.
“Don’t forget to tidy up the final draft before submission,” the team leaser told us.
A. The team leader ordered us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
B. The team leader reminded us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
C. The team leader asked us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
D. The team leader simply wanted us to tidy up the final draft before submission.
If you don’t pay the ransom, we’ll kill your boy,” the kidnappers told us.
A. The kidnappers ordered to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
B. The kidnappers pledged to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
C. The kidnappers threatened to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
D. The kidnappers promised to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom.
“I haven’t been very open-minded,” said the manager.
A. The manager promised to be very open-minded.
B. The manager admitted not having been very open-minded.
C. The manager denied having been very open-minded.
D. The manager refused to have been very open-minded.
They believe that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of air pollution.
A. It is believed that burning fossil fuels is held responsible for air pollution.
B. Burning fossil fuels is believed to result from air pollution.
C. Burning fossil fuels is believed to have caused high levels of air pollution.
D. It is believed that air pollution is mainly to blame for burning fossil fuels.
Peter used to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
A. Peter enjoyed working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
B. Peter no longer likes the job as a journalist for a local newspaper.
C. Peter has stopped working as a journalist for a local newspaper.
D. Peter refused to work as a journalist for a local newspaper.
He missed the opportunity to study abroad. He didn’t realize the importance of English.
A. He hadn’t realized the importance of English until he missed the opportunity to study abroad.
B. Had he missed the opportunity to study abroad, he wouldn’t have realized the importance of English.
C. It was only after he realized the importance of English that he missed the opportunity to study abroad.
D. Not until he realized the importance of English did he miss the opportunity to study abroad.
Julie had a training course in alternative medicine. She was able to help the man out of danger.
A. Much as Julie had a training course in alternative medicine, she was able to help the man out of danger.
B. Having trained in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.
C. But for a training course in alternative medicine, Julie could have helped the man out of danger.
D. Despite training in alternative medicine, Julie was able to help the man out of danger.
The president offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup.
A. The president congratulated the players on their winning the match.
B. When they won the cup, the players had been offered some congratulations from the president.
C. The president would offered the players congratulations if they won the match.
D. The president congratulated that the players had won the cup.
A house in that district will cost at least $100,000.
A. If you have $100,000, you can buy a house in that district.
B. You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for less than $100,000.
C. You won’t be able to buy a house in that district for more than $100,000.
D. $100,000 is the maximum price for a house in that district.
To get to work on time, they have to leave at 6.00am.
A. They always leave for work at 6.00am.
B. They have to leave very early to catch a bus to work.
C. Getting to work on time, for them, means leaving at 6.00am.
D. Leaving at 6.00am, they have never been late for work.
The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
C. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
D. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.
No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly resembled the original.
A. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the experts.
B. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the experts could judge it quite easily.
C. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wan’t genuine.
D. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
We found the bad weather very inconvenient. We chose to find a place for the night.
A. The bad weather prevented us from driving any further.
B. Bad weather was approaching, so we started to look for a place to stay.
C. Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night.
D. Because the climate was so severe, we were worried about what we’d do at night.
She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it
A. Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
B. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
D. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it.
Had the advertisement for our product been better, more people would have bought it.
A. Not many people bought our product because it was so bad.
B. Our product was of better quality so that more people would buy it.
C. Fewer people bought our product due to its bad quality.
D. Since the advertisement for our product was so bad, fewer people bought it.
How beautiful you are today!” he said.
A. He complimented her on being beautiful today.
B. He said to me that she was beautiful that day.
C. He complimented her on being beautiful that day.
D. He complemented her on being beautiful that day.
The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concernd.
A. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon.
B. If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned.
C. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
D. It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon.
This company's new products have tripled its profits in only one year.
A. The company has greatly increased the number of new products.
B. The company has increased its profits 100 percent
C. The company’s profits are three times higher this year than last year.
D. The company has had an unprofitable year.
Viet Nam carried out an intensive training program for its athletes, but the results were not as high as expected.
A. There is no expectation for Vietnamese athletes to win due to lack of training.
B. Whereas Vietnamese athletes were intensively trained, their performance was below expectation.
C. Vietnamese athletes were intensively trained carefully, and they won all the matches.
D. It might not be possible for Vietnamese athletes to get good results because their training was not careful.
Though he had known about it well in advance, he pretended to be surprised at having a birthday party.
A. He acted surprised about being given a birthday party, but he had known about it a long time before
B. Despite only pretending to be surprised at the birthday party, he had actually been completely unaware of it.
C. He knew about the birthday party a long time before, yet he wasn't pretending when he acted surprised.
D. He was quite surprised at their throwing him a birthday party, though he could have found out it well before.
Smallpox is a dangerous disease. Malaria is a dangerous disease.
A. Smallpox is a dangerous disease, and so is malaria.
B. Malaria is a dangerous disease, but smallpox is not.
C. Neither smallpox nor malaria is a dangerous disease.
D. Either smallpox or malaria is a dangerous disease.
The dogs watch the chicken coop. The dogs protect the chickens from wolves.
A. Protecting the chickens from wolves, the dogs watch the chicken coop from them.
B. They protect the chickens from wolves as the dogs watch the chicken coop.
C. The dogs watch the chicken coop to protect the chickens from wolves.
D. Watching the chicken coop because the dogs protect chickens from wolves.
“I was not there at the time” said he.
A. He denied that he was there at the time.
B. He denied that he wasn’t there at the time.
C. He denied being there at the time.
D. He denied not being there at the time.
I’m sure Jessica was very upset when you left.
A. Jessica could have been very upset when you left.
B. Jessica must be very upset when you left.
C. Jessica may be very upset when you left.
D. Jessica must have been very upset when you left.
Immediately, after his arrival, things went wrong.
A. When he was arriving, things went wrong.
B. No longer did he arrive, but things still went wrong.
C. No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong.
D. Because he arrived, things still went wrong.
Smoking is an extremely harmful habit. You should give it up immediately.
A. As smoking is an extremely harmful habit, you should give it up immediately.
B. When you give up smoking immediately, you will affect your health with this harmful habit.
C. Stop your smoking immediately so it will become one of your extremely harmful habits.
D. You should give up smoking immediately and you will fall into an extremely harmful habit.
We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep.
A. We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping.
B. Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep.
C. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep.
D. We know relatively little about sleep; as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
"I have never been to Russia. I think I shall go there next year.” said Bill.
A. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thought he would go there the next year.
B. Bill said that he would have never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.
C. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thinks he will go there the next year.
D. Bill said that he has never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.
People believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
A. Jane is believed to have retired because of her poor health.
B. Jane was believed to have retired because of her poor health.
C. It is believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
D. Jane retired because of her poor health was believed.
Charles would have won the essay contest if he had typed his paper.
A. Charles won the essay contest in spite of not typing his paper.
B. Charles did not win the essay contest because he did not type his paper.
C. Typing his paper made Charles win the essay contest.
D. Charles did not win the essay contest even though he typed his paper.
The government knows the extent of the problem. The government needs to take action soon.
A. The government knows the extent of the problem whereas it needs to take action soon.
B. The government knows the extent of the problem so that it needs to take action soon.
C. Knowing the extent of the problem, the government needs to take action soon.
D. The government knows the extent of the problem, or else it needs to take action soon.
The substance is very toxic. Protective clothing must be worn at all times.
A. Since the substance is very toxic, so protective clothing must be worn at all times.
B. So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
C. The substance is such toxic that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
D. The substance is too toxic to wear protective clothing at all times.
Mike graduated with a good degree. However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A. If Mike graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.
B. That Mike graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed.
C. Mike joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree.
D. Although Mike graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
Nam defeated the former champion in three sets. He finally won the inter-school table tennis championship.
A. Although Nam defeated the former champion in three sets, he did not win the title of inter- school table tennis championship.
B. Being defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam lost the chance to play the final games of inter-school table tennis championship.
C. Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam did not hold the title of champion.
D. Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam won the inter-school table tennis championship.
He was driving very fast because he didn’t know the road was icy.
A. If he knew the road was icy, he wouldn’t drive so fast.
B. He hadn’t been driving very fast if he would have known the road was icy.
C. If he had known the road was icy, he wouldn’t have been driving so fast.
D. He wasn’t driving very fast if he would know the road was icy.
It is difficult to start looking for a job at my age.
A. It is difficult for me to get employed at my age.
B. I’m young, so it is difficult to start looking for a job.
C. Getting employed at such ages is also difficult.
D. I don’t think I can start looking for a job now.
I spent more time on the last question than I did on the first four.
A. The last question was the most difficult for me.
B. I answered only the first four questions.
C. I found the last question easier than the other questions.
D. I failed to get to the last question.
There is no point in your phoning Jane - she's away.
A. It would be a waste of time phoning Jane - she's away.
B. You waste your time if you insist on phoning Jane - she's away.
C. Don't spend your valuable time phoning Jane -- she's out.
D. Jane is very difficult to phone - she's always away.
He smokes too much; perhaps that's why he can't get rid of his cough.
A. If he didn't smoke so much, he may get rid of his cough.
B. If he smoked less, he might be able to get rid of his cough.
C. If he smoked so much, he couldn't get rid of his cough.
D. If he does not smoke, he may not have his cough.
"Why don't you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist guide?" said my friend.
A. My friend advised me to take extra classes in English only if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
B. My friend suggested I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
C. In my friend's opinion, I will never become a tourist guide if I don't take extra classes in English.
D. In my friend's opinion, taking extra classes in English is necessary if I wanted to become a tourist guide.
People say that at least ten applicants have been selected for the job interview.
A. It is said that well over ten people are interested in having an interview for the job.
B. It is said that no fewer than ten people are going to be interviewed for the job.
C. People say that fewer than ten job interviews have been held so far.
D. I have heard that only ten people have been chosen to have the job interviewed.
Eating with chopsticks feels strange to Jonathan.
A. Eating with chopsticks isn’t what Jonathan used to
B. Jonathan is not used to eating with chopsticks.
C. Not feeling strange, Jonathan tries eating with chopsticks.
D. Jonathan didn’t use to eat with chopsticks.
Why don’t you have your room repainted?” said Robert to Lan.
A. Robert suggested having Lam’s room repainted.
B. Robert asked Lam why you didn’t have your room repainted.
C. Robert wanted to know why Lam doesn’t have his room repainted.
D. Robert suggested that Lam should have his room repainted.
In your country, schools are open to all. The accept children of any race, color or creed.
A. In our country, schools are open to all children irrespective of race, color or creed.
B. In our country, schools are open to all children except for race, color or creed.
C. Apart from race, color or creed, schools are open to all children in your country.
D. Children of any race, color or creed can be admitted to our schools when they are opened.
He felt very tired. He was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
A. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
B. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
C. Tired as he might, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
D. As result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
She received the exam results. She immediately phoned her mom.
A. She immediately phoned her mom that she would receive the exam results.
B. No sooner had she received the exam results than she phoned her mom.
C. No sooner had she phoned her mom than she received the exam results.
D. She received the exam results immediately after she phoned her mom.
She helped us a lot with our project. We couldn‟t continue without her.
A. Unless we had her contribution, we could continue with the project.
B. But for her contribution, we could have continued with the project.
C. If she hadn‟t contributed positively, we couldn‟t have continued with the project.
D. Provided her contribution wouldn‟t come, we couldn‟t continue with the project.
People think the Samba is the most popular dance in Brazil. .
A. The Samba is thought to be the most popular dance in Brazil.
B. It is thought that the Samba was the most popular dance in Brazil.
C. It is thought that the Samba is among the most popular dances in Brazil.
D. In Brazil, the Samba is thought to be one of the most popular dances.
I find myself at a loss to understand Harold‟s behavior.
A. I lost contact with Harold, so I couldn‟t understand his behavior.
B. I have to lose a lot to understand Harold‟s behavior.
C. I understood Harold‟s behavior completely.
D. I find Harold's behavior quite incomprehensible.
A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents.
A. Schooling doesn‟t influence a child as much as his parents do.
B. A child‟s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling.
C. A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling.
D. A child's schooling influences him as much as his parents do.
If I hadn’t had so much work to do, I would have gone to the movies.
A. I never go to the movies if I had work to do.
B. Because I had to do so much work, I couldn’t go to the movies.
C. I would go to the movies when I had done so much work.
D. A lot of work couldn’t prevent me from going to the movies.
It is an undeniable fact that children watch too much TV.
A. It’s undeniable that too many children watch TV.
B. It’s undeniable that children don’t watch too many TV programmes.
C. It can’t be denied that children watch too many TV programmes.
D. It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
You usually drive fast. You use more petrol than usual.
A. The faster you drive, the more you use petrol.
B. The more you drive fast, the more you use petrol.
C. The faster you drive, the more petrol you use.
D. The more fast you drive, the more petrol you use.
The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six-month.
B. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
C. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
D. The agreement which lasted six-month was signed yesterday.
It’s not fair to put all the blame on him. He’s not the only one at fault.
A. He doesn't deserve to be blamed for everything as there were others involved.
B. He deserved to be punished, but the others don’t.
C. It wouldn't be right to punish those who, like him, were not involved.
D. Only the one who were involved should be punished.
You will have to tell him about it in the end. The longer you put off doing so, the harder it’s going to be.
A. You can never keep things secret for long, so the best is to tell him about it soon.
B. Surely it’s better to let him know about it now than wait until he finds out for himself.
C. He will have to be notified about it, and the sooner the better.
D. You can’t keep him in the dark about it forever, and telling him will get harder the longer you wait.
However much effort he put into it, he will never make a go of the business.
A. He’s a failure as an a businessman even though he’s extremely hardworking.
B. No matter how hard he tries, he won’t ever turn that business into a going concern.
C. The success of the business will depend upon the amount of hard work he puts into it.
D. Unless he is willing to make more of an effort, the business is never likely to be a success.
The last time I saw Peter was when I ran into him at the station on my way to Glasgow.
A. I haven't seen Peter since a chance meeting with him at the station when I was setting off for Glasgow
B. The last time I went to Glasgow, I happened to meet Peter at the station.
C. When I last saw Peter at the station when I was on my way to Glasgow, I ran after him.
D. I finally saw Peter at the station when I was on my way to Glasgow.
We got caught in a traffic jam so we were among the last to arrive at the cinema.
A. The traffic jam prevented us from getting to the cinema.
B. The traffic was so heavy that everybody arrived at the cinema late.
C. There was such a congestion on the road that nobody arrived at the cinema on time.
D. Most people get to the cinema before us as we were held up by the traffic jam.
It was not until after I got home that I realized I had not set the burglar alarm in the office.
A. I didn’t turn the burglar alarm on before I left the office, but I only became aware of this after I’d arrive home.
B. On the way home, I suddenly realized that I had forgotten to turn on the burglar alarm in the office.
C. I wish I had realized before I arrived home that I hadn’t turn on the burglar alarm in the office, then it would have been easier to go and set it.
D. Fortunately, I realized that I hadn’t set the burglar alarm just before I left for home; otherwise, I would have had to travel all the way back to the office.
Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live.
A. Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world in which we live.
B. Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in.
C. We can protect the world we live in only with careful environment planning.
D. Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully.
The warning was ignored. It was given to the players about their behavior on the pitch.
A. The warning was ignored given the players about their behavior on the pitch.
B. The warning giving to the players about their behavior on the pitch was ignored.
C. The warning given to the players about their behavior on the pitch was ignored.
D. The warning it was given to the players about their behavior on the pitch was ignored.
The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.
B. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
C. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
D. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
He held the rope with one hand. He stretched it out.
A. Holding the rope with one hand, he stretched it out.
B. Stretching the rope out, he holds it with one hand.
C. He stretching the rope with one hand and held it.
D. The rope is held with one hand then he stretched it out.
It’s a waste of time asking Peter for help because he is too busy.
A. Peter is too busy that he can’t help anyone.
B. You shouldn’t ask Peter for help as he will refuse.
C. There’s no point asking Peter for help because he is too busy.
D. It takes your time when you ask Peter for help because he is too busy,
“I’m sorry for not keeping my promise, Mum!” said John.
A. John said he was sorry for not keeping his promise.
B. John apologised to his Mum for breaking his promise.
C. John apologised his Mum because he didn’t keep his promise.
D. John felt sorry for his mum’s not keeping her promise.
We’re still hesitating about which school our son ought to go to.
A. We had great difficulty deciding upon which school our son should attend.
B. We haven’t yet decided where we should send our son to school.
C. We are not sure whether we should let our son choose a school for himself.
D. We won’t send our son to any school unless we are certain that it is the one we want.
I’d like to blame you. However, I know I can’t.
A. Much as I’d like to blame you, I know I can’t.
B. However much would I like to blame you, I know I can’t.
C. Since I know I can’t, I’d like to blame you.
D. Though I wouldn’t like to blame you, I know I can’t
My brother couldn’t speak a word. He could do that when he turned three.
A. Not until my brother turned three he could speak a word.
B. It was before my brother turned three that he could speak a word.
C. Not until my brother turned three could he speak a word.
D. My brother couldn’t speak a word even after he turned three
Steve said to Mike, “Don’t touch the electric wires. It might be deadly.”
A. Steve advised Mike not to touch the electric wires as it might be deadly.
B. Steve warned Mike not to touch the wires as it might be deadly.
C. Steve suggested that Mike not touch the electric wires as it might be deadly.
D. Steve did not allow Mike to touch the electric wires as it might be deadly.
I did not see Susan off at the airport. I feel bad about it now.
A. I could have seen Susan off at the airport.
B. If only I had seen Susan off at the airport.
C. That I did not see Susan off at the airport escapes me now.
D. It suddenly dawns on me that I should have seen Susan off at the airport.
Sam doesn’t find it difficult to get up early in the morning.
A. Sam is in two minds about getting up early in the morning.
B. Sam is not hesitant to get up early in the morning.
C. Sam is accustomed to getting up early in the morning.
D. Sam is pleased with getting up early in the morning.
People rumour that the Prince secretly got married to an ordinary girl.
A. The Prince is rumoured to have secretly got married to an ordinary girl.
B. It was rumoured that the Prince secretly got married to an ordinary girl.
C. The Prince was rumoured to secretly get married to an ordinary girl.
D. The Prince had secretly got married to an ordinary girl, as it was rumoured.
There is no doubt that Martin is the best candidate for the job.
A. Martin is by all means the best candidate for the job.
B. Without question, Martin is the best candidate for the job.
C. In all likelihood, Martin is the best candidate for the job.
D. Quite by chance, Martin is the best candidate for the job.
There is no doubt that Martin is the best candidate for the job.
A. Martin is by all means the best candidate for the job.
B. Without question, Martin is the best candidate for the job.
C. In all likelihood, Martin is the best candidate for the job.
D. Quite by chance, Martin is the best candidate for the job.
He was able to finish his book. It was because his wife helped him.
A. If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
B. If only he had been able to finish his book.
C. Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
D. But for his wife’s help, he couldn't finish his book.
The weather was so dismal. They had to cancel the picnic immediately.
A. The weather was too dismal that the picnic was cancelled immediately.
B. The picnic would be cancelled immediately since the weather was dismal.
C. So dismal was the weather that they had to cancel the picnic immediately.
D. The weather was enough dismal for them to cancel the picnic immediately.
Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive.
A. We were not impressed by the new cinema at all because it looked rather expensive.
B. We weren’t as much impressed by the new cinema’s look as its cost.
C. The new cinema was more expensive than we expected.
D. We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive.
She said she would go to the police unless she was given her money back.
A. She went to the police because she hadn't got her money back.
B. She wasn’t given her money back because she had gone to the police.
C. She was given her money back and then went to the police.
D. She hasn't yet got her money back or gone to the police.
As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse.
A. The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem.
B. The most popular television programmes become, the worse they seem.
C. The popular television programmes, the worse they seem.
D. The more popular become television programmes, the worse they seem.
On her birthday she had only her cat for company.
A. The only thing she brought to the birthday party was her cat.
B. She came to the birthday party in company with her only cat.
C. The birthday present of the company for her was just a cat.
D. She was on her own except for her cat on her birthday.
I never thought that I could win a prize.
A. It never dawned in me that I could win a prize.
B. I was never put off from winning a prize.
C. It never crossed my mind that I could win a prize.
D. I never had full advantage of winning a prize.
The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked.
A. It was not until the mistake in the accounts was noticed that the figures were re-checked.
B. Once re-checking the figures, the mistake in the accounts was noticed.
C. The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the figures were re-checked.
D. When the figures were re-checked they came to light the mistake in the accounts.
Mr. Smith is very interested in our plan. I spoke to him on the phone last night.
A. Mr. Smith, who is very interested in our plan, I spoke to on the phone last night.
B. Mr. Smith, to whom I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan.
C. Mr. Smith is very interested in our plan to whom I spoke on the phone last night.
D. Mr. Smith, who I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan.
The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant dose not appear to attract much business.
C. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
D. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looks better.
Ha Long Bay, the global heritage recognized twice by the UNESCO, remains one of the country’s top attractions.
A. Ha Long Bay was recognized twice by the UNESCO, and as a consequence it remains one of the country’s top attractions.
B. Ha Long Bay, the global heritage which was recognized twice by the UNESCO, that remains one of the country’s top attractions.
C. Ha Long Bay, is the global heritage and was recognized twice by the UNESCO, remains one of the country’s top attractions.
D. It is Ha Long Bay, the global heritage recognized twice by the UNESCO, that remains one of the country’s top attractions.
“What a novel idea for the farewell party” said Nam to the monitor.
A. Nam exclaimed with admiration at the novel idea for the farewell party of the monitor.
B. Nam admired the novel idea for the farewell party.
C. Nam thought over the novel idea for the farewell party.
D. Nam said that it was a novel idea of the monitor for the farewell party.
We should have our school’s swimming pool cleaned before the summer begins because it is looking dirty.
A. Our school’s swimming pool should be cleaned regularly because of its dirtiness.
B. We should clean our school’s swimming pool at the beginning of the summer because it is looking dirty.
C. We had better get our school swimming pool cleaned before the summer begins because of its dirtiness.
D. Due to the impurity of our school swimming pool, we should have someone clean it as soon as possible.
I accepted the new job after all. It is making me feel exhausted.
A. Perhaps I shouldn’t have accepted this new job, as it’s making me feel exhausted.
B. Perhaps it would have been better if I hadn’t agreed to this new job since it is so boring.
C. It is of deep regret that I didn’t turn down the job offer due to its hardship and long hour work.
D. If it had not been for my acceptance the new job offer, I wouldn’t have felt exhausted.
Since 1970, the United Nations has been celebrating April 22nd as Earth Day. It attracts millions of people worldwide to join in to promote public awareness of environmental protection.
A. Since 1970, the UNs has been celebrating April 22nd as Earth Day because it attracts millions of people worldwide to join in to promote public awareness of environmental protection.
B. The UNs has been celebrating April 22nd as Earth Day, which millions of people worldwide are attracted to join in it to promote public awareness of environmental protection.
C. Since 1970, the UNs has been celebrating April 22nd as Earth Day, which attracts millions of people worldwide to join in to promote public awareness of environmental protection.
D. Since 1970, the UNs has been celebrating April 22nd as Earth Day so that more people join in to promote public awareness of environmental protection.
Since he failed his exam, he had to ____for it again
A. pass
B. make
C. take
D. sit
Is there _____at all I can help?
A. everything
B. anything
C. something
D. one thing
Don’t worry. He’ll do the job as__as possible
A. economizing
B. economic
C. economical
D. economically
They tell me about the film ____on TV last week
A. when they watched
B. which they watched it
C. which they watched
D. whom they watched
It’s important to know about how developed countries have solved the urbanization problems and ____some solutions to those in Viet Nam.
A. think
B. advise
C. expect
D. propose
Tim’s encouraging words gave me ____to undertake the task once again.
A. a point
B. an incentive
C. a resolution
D. a target
1 don’t suppose there is anyone there, ________?
A. do I
B. isn’t there
C. is there
D. don’t I
He wanted to know whose car I had borrowed _________
A. the last evening
B. last night
C. yesterday evening
D. the previous night
Are you taking _______ this semester?
A. house economics
B. home economic
C. house economic
D. home economics
We should participate in the movements ____the natural environment.
A. organizing to conserve
B. organized to conserve
C. organized conserving
D. which organize to conserve
He does not____his fellow-workers and there are often disagreements between them.
A. get on with
B. put up with
C. go on with
D. take to
Many applicants find a job interview _______ if they are not well-prepared for it.
A. impressive
B. stressful
C. threatening
D. time-consuming
We should make full use _________ the Internet as it is an endless source of information
A. of
B. in
C. with
D. from
He didn’t know _______ or stay until the end of the festival.
A. whether to go
B. if that he should go
C. to go
D. if to go
If ______, that tree would look more impressive
A. it is done carefully
B. being done careful
C. it were careful done
D. it were
Not only ______ the exam but she also got a scholarship
A. dis she pass
B. she passed
C. she has passed
D. has she passed
He was the first person __________.the room
A. entering
B. to enter
C. to be enter
D. having entered
Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep ________ with rapidly changing technology.
A. speed
B. time
C. fast
D. pace
The climate of China is similar in many ways to ………………
A. that of the United States
B. which of the United States
C. the United States
D. this of the United States
Western women are more _________ than Asian women.
A. depend
B. independent
C. independently
D. dependence
He is exhausted because he_______ around the whole afternoon trying to clean the house.
A.has been running
B. runs
C. is running
D. was running
Donald Trump is ________ president of __________United States.
A. the/ the
B. a / ∅
C. the / ∅
D. the/ an
John would like to specialize ___________ computer science.
A. of
B. to
C. in
D. at
_______he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came
A. Hardly had
B. No sooner had
C. No longer has
D. Not until had
Many young people in rural areas don’t want to spend their lives on the farm like their _________ parents. Therefore, they decide to leave their home villages to find well-paid jobs in the fast-growing industrial zones.
A. long-term
B. up-to-date
C. weather-beaten
D. wide-ranging
If she had known how awful this job was going to be, she_________it.
A. would accept
B. wouldn’t accept
C. wouldn’t have accepted
D. would have accepted
Tim asked me_______that film the night before.
A. that I saw
B. had I seen
C. if I had seen
D. if had I seen
The twins look so much alike that no one can ______ them _________
A. take/ apart
B. tell/ away
C. tell/ apart
D. take/ on
The teacher _______ that he make an outline before writing a complete essay.
A. reports
B. recommends
C. tells
D. says
1 have no patience with gossips. What I told Tom was a secret. He________it
to you.
A. mustn’t read
B. shouldn’t have repeated
C. mustn’t have repeated
D. shouldn’t read
_________-he was kidnapped by the kidnapper yesterday has been confirmed.
A. That
B. What
C. If
D. Unless
Air pollution poses a_______to both human health and our environment
A. jeopardy
B. difficulty
C. problem
D. threat
The people who__________the survey said that they had examined over 1,000
accidents
A. gave
B. proceed
C. set
D. conducted
My younger brother had his hair_______yesterday
A. be cut
B. to be cut
C. cut
D. being cut
Remember that things such as language, food and clothing are simply expressions of our cultural _________.
A. solidarity
B. identity
C. assimilation
D. celebration
Waste paper can be used again a tier being _________.
A. produced
B. recycled
C. wasted
D. preserved
The government is aiming _________50 % reduction ________unemployment.
A. to/in
B. at/in
C. at/of
D. for/of
No one enjoys __________ in public.
A. being made fun of
B. to be made fun of
C. making fun of
D. to make fun of
I believe that he was concerned ___________ all those matters which his wife metioned.
A. upon
B. over
C. above
D. with
I ________ very well with my roommate now. We never have arguments.
A. carry on
B. go on
C. put on
D. get on
Can you tell me who is responsible ____________ checking passports?
A. to
B. in
C. for
D. about
When may father was young, he ________ get up early to do the gardening.
A. used to
B. was used to
C. got used to
D. use to
The preparation __________ by the time the guest ___________
A. have finished- arrived
B. had been finished- arrived
C. had finished-were arriving
D. have been finished- were arrived
If he had known her address, he _________ her to his birthday party last week.
A. would have invited
B. would have invite
C. will invite
D. would invite
Bill asked his sister __________.
A. where would she go the following day
B. where you will go tomorrow
C. where you would go tomorrow
D. where she would go the following day
My boss asked his son ___________ impolitely.
A. didn’t behave
B. to behave
C. not behave
D. not to behave
Clark has a wide ___________ about cultures of many countries in the world
A. known
B. knowing
C. knowledge
D. know
Be careful with your gun! You __________ wound somebody.
A. must
B. need to
C. ought to
D. may
The marathon, first staged on 1896, _______ the legendary feat of a Greek soldier who carried news of victory from the battle at Marathon to Athens.
A. commemorates
B. commemorated
C. was commemorated
D. commemorating
Football is thought ________ in the world.
A. to have played the most popular sport
B. to be the most popular sport
C. to play the most popular sport
D. to have been the most popular sport
The number of unemployed people ________ recently.
A. is increasing
B. has increased
C. have increased
D. increase
Many people will be out of ________ if the factory is closed.
A. career
B. job
C. profession
D. work
Neither Bill nor his brothers _______ willing to help their mother with the housework
A. is
B. was
C. are
D. has
Do you know the person _________ next to you in the evening class?
A. whose sitting
B. whom sits
C. sitting
D. who sit
I can’t ________ of a word he is saying
A. make sense
B. grasp
C. comprehend
D. understand
Tony Blair is believed ________ for Liverpool last week
A. having left
B. to have left
C. to leave
D. leaving
________ is increasing, which results from economic crisis.
A. Employment
B. Unemployed
C. Unemployment
D. Employ
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
It is vital to create a good impression ________ your interviewer.
A. on
B. with
C. at
D. for
Geometry is the branch of mathematics _________ the properties of time, curves, shapes, and surfaces.
A. it is concerned with
B. that concerned with
C. concerned with
D. its concerned are
Ben went __________ the competition and won the first prize.
A. on
B. in for
C. away
D. through
While everybody else in our class prefers working in groups, Ann likes working _________
A. on herself
B. on her own
C. of her own
D. in herself
__________, the young mother appeared visibly very happy after the birth of her child.
A. Tired as she was
B. She was tired
C. As tired
D. Despite tired
Widespread forest destruction __________ in this particular area.
A. must have seen
B. ought to see
C. could have seen
D. can be seen
The greater the demand, __________ the price.
A. the highest
B. the high
C. higher
D. the higher
After twenty years collecting stamps, Tim _________ interested in them.
A. is not longer
B. no longer
C. no longer is
D. is no longer
You should concentrate on _________ the teacher is saying.
A. what
B. which
C. that
D. whom
Her family has gone to Edinburgh to pay their last _________ to uncle Bin who died last week.
A. sympathy
B. love
C. respects
D. honors
My sister and her husband ________ over to my house for dinner tomorrow evening.
A. came
B. come
C. going to come
D. are coming
Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, French and German will be taught at general schools in Hanoi and HCM City before being ________on a large scale throughout the country.
A. applied
B. provided
C. assessed
D. investigated
Remember to take ________ your shoes when you go into the temple.
A. up
B. in
C. with
D. off
_________ you study harder, you won’t pass the examination
A. Although
B. Despite
C. Unless
D. If
Housework is less tiring and boring thanks to the invention of _______devices.
A. environment-friendly
B. time-consuming
C. labor-saving
D. pollution-free
By the end of the 21st century, scientists ______ a cure for the common cold.
A. will find
B. will have found
C. will be finding
D. will have been found
Last Sunday was _________ that we took a drive in the country.
A. so beautiful day
B. such a beautiful day
C. so a beautiful day
D. such beautiful day
Most ________ understand that disciplinary actions do not always work with students.
A. educate
B. educating
C. education
D. educators
She _______ me a very charming compliment on my painting.
A. showed
B. paid
C. made
D. took
________ the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
A. Despite
B. Although
C. Because
D. Because of
He did not share his secrets with other people but he __________ in her.
A. confessed
B. concealed
C. confided
D. consented
Only when you grow up,__________ the truth.
A. you will know
B. you know
C. do you know
D. will you know
My brother left his job last week because he did not have any __________to travel.
A. position
B. chance
C. ability
D. location
John paid $2 for his meal, _________ he had thought it would cost
A. not as much
B. not so much as
C. less as
D. not so many as
He was given a medal in ________of his service to the country.
A. gratitude
B. knowledge
C. recognition
D. response
She ________ till the early hours listening to pop music.
A. took me up
B. kept me up
C. caught me up
D. held me up
He managed to win the race ____________ hurting his foot before the race.
A. in spite of
B. despite of
C. although
D. because of
I gave the waiter a $50 notes and waited for my ____________
A. change
B. supple
C. cash
D. cost
____________ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
A. Had you arrived
B. If you arrived
C. Were you arrived
D. If you hadn’t arrived
There is ____________ in my bedroom.
A. a square wooden old table
B. an old square wooden table
C. a wooden old square table
D. an old wooden square table
Sarah and I ____________ reserved the rooms in the same hotel. She was really surprised to see me there.
A. intentionally
B. practically
C. coincidentally
D. deliberately
My sister ____________ the responsibility for doing the housework.
A. bears
B. runs
C. holds
D. takes
It is not until December 25 ____________ the exam results will be announced.
A. which
B. what
C. that
D. when
Susan wasn’t in when I arrived. I suppose she ____________ I was coming.
A. must have forgotten
B. must forget
C. may forget
D. can’t have forgotten
The new manager laid down very strict rules as soon as he had ____________ the postion
A. taken over
B. come over
C. taken up
D. taken off
Vietnam’s rice export this year will decrease ____________ about 10%, compared with that of last year.
A. with
B. at
C. by
D. on
It is very important for a company to keep ____________ the changes in the market.
A. pace of
B. track about
C. touch with
D. up with
I’m sure you’ll have no ____________ the exam.
A. difficulty passing
B. difficulties to pass
C. difficulty to pass
D. difficulties of passing
Could you please tell me _________?
A. where does my uncle’s room
B. where is my uncle’s room
C. where my uncle’s room is
D. where my uncle’s room
Gordon wants to look his best at the wedding so he’s _________
A. make a suit
B. having a suit made
C. to get made a suit
D. having made a suit
This book provides students _________ useful tips that help them to pass the coming exam.
A. at
B. about
C. for
D. with
I won’t change my mind _________what you say.
A. whether
B. no matter
C. because
D. although
My car isn’t _________. It’s always letting me down.
A. believable
B. reliable
C. colorable
D. conceivable
Each of the guests _________ a bunch of flowers.
A. are given
B. is given
C. were given
D. give
Let’s go to the beach this weeken, _________?
A. do we
B. shall we
C. will we
D. don’t we
Peter _________ a book when I saw him.
A. is reading
B. reading
C. read
D. was reading
It is recommended that he _________ this course.
A. took
B. takes
C. take
D. taking
We need _________ information before we can decide.
A. further
B. farther
C. far
D. furthest
I was doing my homework _________ the light went out.
A. after
B. before
C. since
D. when
It gets _________ to understand what the professor has explained.
A. the more difficult
B. difficult more and more
C. more difficult than
D. more and more difficult
He was offered the job thanks to his _________ performance during his job interview.
A. impressive
B. impressively
C. impression
D. impress
Someone who is _______is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.
A. pessimist
B. optimistic
C. optimist
D. pessimistic
Ben went _______the competition and won the first prize.
A. on
B. in for
C. away
D. through
As an _______, Mr.Pike is very worried about the increasing of teenager crimes.
A. educational
B. education
C. educator
D. educate
I ________hurry. It’s nearly 8.00, and my first class starts at 8.15.
A. would prefer
B. can’t help
C. can’t
D. had better
He managed to keep his job ________ the manager had threatened to sack him.
A. although
B. despite
C. unless
D. therefore
Don’t touch that wire or you’ll get an electric __________.
A. shock
B. fire
C. charge
D. current
The car had a(n) _________tire, so we had to change the wheel.
A. bent
B. flat
C. cracked
D. injured
The children have every reason to be proud _________ their efforts.
A. at
B. to
C. in
D. of
As a famous person _______ many children admire, it is important for her to act responsibly.
A. whose
B. which
C. when
D. whom
A number of students _______ for a rise since last year.
A. ask
B. have asked
C. has asked
D. asked