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Last year, I (121)______ to Nepal for three months to work in hospital.
gone
have gone
go
went
I think it’s important (122)______ as much of a country as you can, but it is difficult to travel around Nepal.
seen
to see
seeing
saw
We started preparing for the trip at six in (123)______ morning,
no article
a
an
the
It was hot but Kamal made me (124)______ shoes and trousers to protect me from snakes.
wear
wearing
wore
to wear
We climbed onto the elephants’ backs to get better view, but it is unusual to find tigers in the afternoon (125)______ they sleep in the heat of the day.
because
although
so
but
Hypatia’s father was director of Alexadria University, and he (126) ______sure his daughter had the best education available.
said
could
put
made
This was unusual, as most women then had few (127)______to study.
teachers
classes
opportunities
customs
We have no copies of her books, (128) ______we know that she wrote several important mathematical works.
because
as
but
or
Hypatia was also interested in technology and (129) ______several scientific tools to help with her work.
learnt
invented
experimented
did
At the time many rulers were afraid of science, and (130) ______connected with it was in danger.
all
nobody
anyone
something
Think about how you want to present your (131)_______, experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals.
pressures
practices
promotions
strengths
Think about how you can answer difficult questions (132)_______ and positively, while keeping each answer brief.
accurately
hardly
rightly
sharply
An interview gives the employer a (133)_______ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest response.
change
way
chance
practice
You should also be (134)_______. If you are genuinely interested in the job, let the interviewer know that.
enthusiasm
enthusiastic
enthusiast
enthusiastically
You can also (135)_______ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products.
show
appear
conceal
cover
What might be the most suitable title for this reading passage?
The Hindu culture
The Hindu religion
The Hindu wedding
The Hindu tradition
What does the word “magni” stand for?
the wedding
the paste made from the leave of one another
the engagement
the gesture of acceptance oi one another
What do the Hindu people think about marriage?
It is entirely a spiritual traditional ritual allowing two individuals to live together
It is a belief in the growth of a family newly formed by two individuals
It is a wish of happiness and harmony to come to two individuals
It is just a living-together announcement of two individuals
What can the word adorning be best replaced by?
decorating
painting
repairing
dying
What can the word invokes be best replaced by?
tells
says
prays
talks
Why does the couple exchange garlands?
to do a ritual
to show both their acceptance of and the swear to respect the partner
to express their acceptance of one another and a wish of happiness
to express their vow to respect each other for the whole life
When is the wedding ceremony completed?
When the parents ot the bride and the groom give their blessings to the couple
When the couple touches their parents’ feet
When the couple makes seven steps together
When the groom applies a small dot of vermillion of the brides forehead
What does “they” refer to?
people
ages
sticks
trees
According to the passage the first fire used by people was probably obtained _______.
from the suns heat through glass
by rubbing wood together
from heat or fire caused by nature
by striking iron against flint
It is stated in the passage that torches for lighting were made from ______.
the wood of gum trees
iron bars dipped in melted resins
wooden poles dipped in oil
tree branches dipped in melted resins
It is mentioned in the passage that before the electric lamp was invented, ________.
oil lamps and then candles were used
candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time
candles and then oil lamps were used
people did not use any form of lighting in their houses
The word “splendors” in the passage could be best replaced by which of the following?
expensive object
places of scenic beauty
achievements
the beautiful and impressive features
According to the passage, which of the following sentence is NOT true?
We know exactly when and how people first used fire
Before gas lamps and electric lamps appeared, streets were lit by torches
We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder
Matches and lighters were invented not long ago
The word “gloomy” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________.
nearly dark
badly decorated
containing a lot of white
mysterious
What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there?
Gas lighting
No lighting at all
Electric lighting
Oil lighting
What topic is this passage primarily concerned?
Instruction in proper etiquette
Rules of etiquette
Variable and universal standards of etiquette
The importance of good manners
According to the passage, which of the following is a universal rule of etiquette?
reading a magazine at a coffee shop
not throwing food on the floor
eating in rustic settings
eating in rustic settings
What does the word “it” refer to?
learning the proper etiquette
clear instruction
knowing the type of restaurant
sensitivity
Which of the following words is most similar to the meaning of “rustic”?
urban
unsophisticated
agricultural
ancient
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “tuck”?
set
put
fold
hold
The word “indiscriminately” could best be replaced by which of the following?
random
angrily
noisily
destructively
The author uses the word “draw” in line 16 to mean
pick out
drag away
evoke
infer
We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because __________.
writing is secondary to language
human beings have been writing for at least 5000 years
it has become very important in our culture
people have been writing since there have been human beings
The author of the passage argues that ________.
speech is more basic to language than writing
writing has become too important in today’s society
everyone who learns to speak must learn to write
all languages should have a written form
According to the passage, writing ________.
is represented perfectly by speech
represents-speech, but not perfectly
developed from imperfect speech
is imperfect, but less so than speech
Normal human beings
learn to talk after learning to write
learn to write before learning to talk
learn to write and to talk at the same time
learn to talk before learning to write
Learning to write is __________.
easy
quick
not easy
very easy
In order to show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example of __________.
people who learn the rudiments of speech
severely handicapped children
intelligent people who couldn’t write
people who speak many languages
In the author’s judgment __________.
writing has more advantages than speech
writing is more real than speech
speech conveys ideas less accurately than writing does
speech is essential but writing has important benefits
The word “advantage” in the last paragraph most closely means
“rudiments”
“skill”
“domination”
“benefit”
Sixty years ago, most women________.
went out to work
had no children
did not do much housework
were housewives
Nowadays, there are __________.
more women going out to work than before.
more and more women staying with the children all day.
more work outside the home than before.
more housewives than before.
The word “laundry” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____________
tidying up
cooking and washing the dishes
washing and ironing
shopping
It can be inferred from paragraph 4 that__________.
couples with low-paid jobs can’t afford the cost of a babysitter or a day-care center.
grandparents can help care the children in a regular way.
all couples with jobs can pay for help from a babysitter or a day-care center.
in the past, grandparents did not help the couples with child care.
The word “they" in paragraph 5 refers to_________.
husbands who stop working to stay with the children
fathers who spend more time with their children
parents who work part-time
children who spend more time with fathers than mothers
The changes in the American home mentioned in this passage may __________.
help families
not happen
cause problems for a marriage
not change the children at all
This article is about__________.
American men as househusbands
housewives in America
how more American women are working
how family life in America is changing
What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?
Middle Earth was based on European folktales
Middle Earth was a fictional world
The good and evil kingdom fought for the power
People dominated Middle Earth
The word “scrutinized” in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by
examined
denied
enjoyed
criticized
According to the passage, when did “the Lord of the Rings” trilogy become popular with young people?
In the late 1960s
After World War II
In 1892
Between 1936 and 1946
When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy?
When he was a student
During World War I
When he was a professor
During World War II
What does the word “trilogy” in the first paragraph mean?
A specific type of fantasy novel
A long novel
A group of three literary books
An unrelated group of books
What is the setting of Tolkien’s trilogy?
Modern - day Greece
England in the 1800’s
Oxford University
Middle Earth
The word “fascinating” in the second paragraph could be replaced by
thrilling
extremely interesting
boring
terrifying
With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?
An overview of telecommuting.
The failure of telecommuting.
The advantages of telecommuting.
A definition of telecommuting.
How many Americans are involved in telecommuting?
More than predicted in Business Week.
More than 8 million.
Fewer than last year.
Fewer than last year.
The phrase “of no consequence” means
of no use
irrelevant
of no good
unimportant
The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT ___________.
the opportunities for advancement.
the different system of supervision.
the lack of interaction.
the work place is in the home.
The word “them” in the second paragraph refers to
telecommuters
systems
executives
responsibilities
The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees ____________
need regular interaction with their families.
arc worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office.
feel that a work area in their home is away from the office.
are ignorant of telecommuting.
The word “reluctant” in the third paragraph can best be replaced by
opposite
willing
hesitant
typical
The computer has had an enormous ______ on the way we work and enjoy life.
impression
influence
change
alternation
Hundreds of employees were made redundant when the company was ____ by another one.
taken over
taken on
taking in
being taken place
You are supposed _____ abroad more than three times so far.
to go
to be
to have gone
to have been
Making mistakes is all _______of growing up.
chalk and cheese
cats and dogs
part and parcel
Here and there
Most country music songs are deeply personal and deal with themes of love, _____ and separation.
lonely
alone
lonliness
aloneful
Tom and Jerry _____________us last night, so I had to quickly defrost a pizza.
turned up
dropped in on
came across
went through
After he ________ his homework, he went straight to bed.
has finished
was finished
finished
had finished
The girls and the flowers _______ he painted were vivid
who
which
that
whose
These chairs are ________ better than the others.
as
very
much
either
Malaria is a disease __________ by the anopheles.
transmit
transmitting
is transmitted
transmitted
Ceylon is _______ the South of India.
to
in
at
below
Today, women are increasingly involved _______ politics.
of
in
from
with
Let’s go to the library, __________?
would we
will we
should we
shall we
We haven’t reached the final _______ on the funding for scientific research yet.
decides
decision
deciding
decisive
So little _______ about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me.
did I know
I have known
do I know
knew
We have been working hard. Let’s ______ a break.
make
find
do
take
In life, _________ can make a mistake; we’re all human.
anyone
someone
some people
not anybody
The planes were delayed and the hotel was awful, but ______ we still had a good time.
on the top of all that
on the contrary
for all that
by the same token
By the year 2060, many people currently employed _________ the job.
have lost
will be losing
will have lost
are losing
______ Giraffe is the tallest of all ________ animals.
A/ no article
No article / the
The/ no article
A/ the
________ companies have announced economic losses recently.
A large number of
A several of
A great deal of
Plenty of the
“How come Chipu didn’t audition for the show?” – “I guess she ________ the notice”
didn’t have to see
needn’t have seen
might not have seen
shouldn’t have seen
Judie Foster _______ to be awarded the title “The Best Actress”
was worth
was worthy
was served
deserved
If ____________, the Xmas tree would look more impressive.
being done carefully
it were to be carefully done
done carefully
it is carefully done
Little _________ how important the responsibility was.
he realized
he realizes
did he realize
will he realize
____________ returns.
terrible
what a long time
so long
many happy
We received thousands of letters, ________ asked for an omnibus of the drama.
half of them
half of whom
half of which
half of that
Peter makes a good ________ from his freelance work.
profession
job
living
earnings
Marrying into such a rich family had always been _______ his wildest dreams.
under
above
over
beyond
Old Mr Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will ________ .
pull through
pull up
pull back
pull down
I decided to go to the library as soon as I _______.
would finish what I did
finished what I did
finished what I was doing
finish what I did
The restaurant has a very _______ menu. Every day there are several delicious dishes to choose from.
variable
variegated
various
varied
It seems that you have to cope with the stresses and strains of the job, ___________?
doesn’t it
don’t you
isn’t it
haven’t you
Do you know who ___________ the fact that sound travels in waves?
invented
discovered
developed
found
I always enjoy our school _______to France.
excursion
journey
trip
travel
Most people prefer ________ at home rather than ________out on rainy days.
stay - go
staying - go
to stay - go
staying – going
You can go to the party tonight _______ you are sober when you come home.
as long as
as far as
as soon as
as well as
________ wait for no man.
Tide and fire
Time and tide
Time and fire
Tide and time
I usually buy my clothes_____. It’s cheaper than going to the dress maker.
on the house
off the peg
in public
on the shelf
In most _____ developed countries, up to 50% of _____ population enters higher education at some time in their lives.
Ø / Ø
the / Ø
Ø / the
the / a
Prices quoted in this package include _____ hours of Internet access for one month.
unwarranted
uncontrolled
unlimited
unrecoverable
The school was closed for a month because of serious ………… of fever.
outcome
outburst
outbreak
outset
The existence of many stars in the sky _______ us to suspect that there may be life on another planet.
lead
leading
have led
leads
Most Americans don’t object _____ being called by their first names.
about
for
in
to
I had a red pen but I seem to have lost it; I think I’d better buy ______ one.
the other
another
others
the
Some 3000 people die a year in the United States _______ using cocaine, according to a survey.
because
therefore
during
after
With so much _______, I’m lucky to be in work.
employees
employers
employment
unemployment
_______ is a time that is supported to be free from worries.
child
childlike
childish
childhood
The new school complex cost ______ the city council had budgeted for.
just twice as much as
twice more by far than
twice much more than
almost twice as much as
For this recipe to be successful, you _____ cook the meat for at least two hours in a moderate oven.
needs
must
ought
will
I would be very rich now ________ working long ago.
If I gave up
If I wouldn’t give up
Were I to give up
had I not given up
Such ________________ that we didn’t want to go home.
was a beautiful flower display
beautiful flower display was
a beautiful flower display was
a beautiful flower display
There is a huge amount of _______ associated with children’s TV shows today.
merchandising
manufacturing
sales
produce
A good friend should _________ you whatever happens.
be in favor of
take after
stand by
bring around
He _______ on his computer for more than two hours when he decided to stop for a rest.
has worked
has been working
was working
had been working
______ a famous personality has its advantages and its disadvantages.
To be
Be
Been
Being
_______ he took off his dark glasses, I recognized him.
Whenever
As soon as
Then
While
I’d rather you ______ for me here.
wait
to wait
waiting
waited
His father is a bank manager, ______ makes him easy to have a good job.
whom
who
that
which
Maria has only one eye, she lost ______ 3 years ago after falling on some broken glass.
the other
other
other ones
another one
Helen has just bought ______________.
two new black wool scarves
some new black wool two scarves
two scarves new wool black
two black wool new scarves
He lost in the election because he is a weak and _________ leader.
undeciding
undecided
undecisive
indecisive
When we visit ____ South, we stopped at ____ Civil War Museum in ____ Atlanta.
the, the, O
the, O, O
the, the, the
O, the, O
This writer was also known as a _______ literary critic.
pointed
cute
sharpening
cutting
They’ve written to each other for years, but this is the first time they’ve met _______.
hand to hand
heart to heart
mind to mind
face to face
There is ______ to be a serious energy crisis in the next century.
reputed
known
foreseen
bound
The theory of relativity __________ by Einstein, who was a famous physicist.
was developed
is developed
develops
developed
The guidelines in this book can help you become a ________ speaker.
confide
confident
confidence
self-confidence
In England, English, Math and Science are ______ subjects at school.
more
store
score
core
It is desirable that the plane _________ as light as possible.
was
were
is
be
______ further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers.
should
if
were
did
Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been ________
broken into
taken out
touched up
tampered with
Is he guilty or innocent ________ the crime?
in
from
of
by
Long lost his job _________ no fault of his own.
through
by
with
over
We went away on holiday last week, but it rained _________ .
every other day
every single day
every two days
every second day
The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as ________.
productive
unproductive
productivity
counterproductive
People usually can get sufficient _________ of the calcium their bodies need from the food they consume.
variety
source
amount
number
Many Vietnamese families now own household _________ such as refrigerators, microwaves and cookers.
applicators
applications
applicants
appliances
Please _________ and see us when you have time. You are always welcome.
come away
come to
come in
come round
If you knew he was ill, why _________ you _________ to see him?
didn’t / come
wouldn’t / come
should / come
would / come
I enjoy _________ busy. I don’t like it when there is nothing _________.
being / to do
to be / doing
to be / to do
being / doing
Women no longer have to do hard work nowadays as they used to, _________?
are they
aren’t they
do they
don’t they
The local were not very friendly towards us, in fact there was a distinctly _________ atmosphere.
hostile
offensive
rude
abrupt
He sent his children to the park so that he could have some _________
fresh and quiet
quiet and peace
peace and quiet
fresh and peace
Peter has been studying for almost three years and he will have this degree and return to his country in ______ six months.
others
the other
other
another
Never before ______ such a severe flood in this mountainous area.
do I see
I have seen
I had seen
have I seen
The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is will and capable ______ his financial situation.
regardless of
owing to
in terms of
with reference to
______ the table, Mr. Robert called the family for support.
Being laid
Having laid
Have laid
Having lying
We needed some snow; so we _______ our minds to go abroad.
set in
made up
turned out
brought into
Many young people have objected to _________ marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom.
shared
agreed
sacrificed
contractual
Their efforts were much __________ when they won 2 medals in bodybuilding and billiards.
considered
required
expended
appreciated
Last year, ABBA made a _________ of several millions crowns.
win
gain
salary
profit
If you like skiing, there’s a ski _________ under an hour’s driving from Madrid.
resort
station
place
port
He’s very _________ about his private life. He’s got no secrets.
trustworthy
direct
open
sincere
Even though they don’t agree with what’s happening, they are too _____ to protest.
apathetic
subdued
quiet
outgoing
Though I didn’t want my son to leave home since he was twenty-one, there was nothing I could do to _________ it.
hinder
resist
prevent
cease
She noticed _________ away from the house.
him to run
him running
his running
he run
George has _________ ; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice-cream - anything which is sweet.
a sweet mouth
sweet lips
a sweet tooth
a sweet tongue
She’s so _________ ; you really have to watch what you say or she will walk out of the room.
high and dry
prim and proper
rough and ready
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.
mistaken
misunderstood
missed
lost
_________ one or more units of living substance called protoplasm.
Although all living things that consist of
All living things consisting of
All living things consist of
In all living things consist of
The production of tin ore in the United States is relatively insignificant, _________ less than one hundred tons anually.
amount to
in the amount
amount to it
to the amount of
It all happened so quickly, one minute I was making chips and the next the whole kitchen was _________ fire.
at
on
by
in
My teeth were a little yellow so I _________ by the dentist.
had had them cleaned
had cleaned them
had them cleaned
is cleaned
The old market is said _________ in a fire two years ago.
to be destroying
to be destroyed
to have destroyed
to have been destroyed
We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them _________ us.
impressed
impression
impressive
impressively
Strict _________ measures are in force in the capital to protect it from terrorism.
transportation
normal
security
scientific
Ellen didn’t get_________ very well _________ her roommate.
on/with
on/to
up/with
up/to
If he _________ the doctor last week, he wouldn’t be suffering now.
see
didn’t see
saw
had seen
Bill asked Tom where _________ .
he was going now
he was going then
is he going now
he is going then
Not all teenagers are well-_________ for their future job when they are at high school.
interested
concerned
prepared
satisfied
Some day of rest may help to _________ the pressure of work.
lower
increase
raise up
reduce
By the end of the 21th century, scientists _________ the cure for the common cold.
will have discovered
had discovered
will discover
are discovering
Parents have a great hope of _________ when they send their children to school.
expectations
obligations
plans
threat
Not only _________ the exam but she also got a scholarship.
she passed
did she pass
she had passed
has she passed
The old woman accused the boy _________ window
in breaking
on breaking
at breaking
of breaking
The more you study during semester, _________ the week before the exam.
you have to study the less
the less you have to study
the least you have to study
the study less you have
Neither the students nor their lecturer _________ English in the classroom
have used
use
are using
uses
In order to make the house more beautiful and newer, the Browns had it _________ yesterday.
to be repainted
repaint
repainted
to repaint
Last summer he _________ to Ha Long Bay
went
has been going
has gone
was going
Universities send letters of _________ to successful candidates by post
accept
acceptance
acceptably
acceptabe
Many people lost their homes in the earthquake. The government needs to establish more shelters to care for those _________ have homes
which doesn’t
who doesn’t
which don’t
who don’t
I love _________ films but I seldom find time to go to the cinema.
seeing
see
saw
seen
We’re going to freeze out here if you don’t let us _________ the bus
come up
go into
take off
get on
I saw him hiding something in a _________ bag
black small plastic
plastic small black
small plastic black
small black plastic
George won five medals at the competition. His parents _________ very proud of him.
could have been
can’t have
can’t be
must have been
She spent _________ her free time watching TV.
a few
most of
a lot
most
County legislators called for an update of the safety______for the Darcy Power Plant.
regulate
regulative
regulatory
regulation
She has two brothers, ______ are engineer.
whom both
both who
both of whom
both whom
It was so foggy that the driver couldn’t ______ the traffic signs.
break out
make out
keep out
take out
In most ______ developed countries, up to 50% of ______ population enters higher education at some time in their life.
the- a
the-0
0- the
0-0
______ her inexperience, her failure to secure the contract was not surprising.
By virtue of
With regard to
In view of
In recognition of
George wouldn’t have met Mary______ to his brother’s graduation party.
if he has not gone
had not he gone
had he not gone
if he shouldn’t have gone
It was found that he lacked the ______ to pursue a difficult task to the very end.
obligation
engagement
commitment
persuasion
______, I decided to stop trading with them.
Despite of the fact that they were the biggest dealer
Though being the biggest dealer
Being the biggest dealer
Even though they were the biggest dealer
Mr Pike______ English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.
was teaching
has been teaching
is teaching
had been teaching
She has just bought______.
an interesting French old painting.
an old interesting French painting.
a French interesting old painting.
an interesting old French painting.
-“Jenny’s always wanted to get to the top of her career, ______?”
-“Yes, she’s an ambitious girl.”
isn’t she
hasn’t her
has she
hasn’t she
Not only ______ the exam but she also got a scholarship.
she passes
has she passed
she has passed
did she pass
I regret going to the cinema. I wish I ______.
hadn’t gone there
haven’t gone there
didn’t go there
would not go there
He may be quick ______ understanding but he isn't capable ______ remembering anything
of/at
at/of
on/at
in/of
Vitamin D is necessary to aid the ______ of calcium from food.
absorption
absorbent
absorbance
absorbency
The ______ were told to fasten their seat belts as the plane began its descent.
flyers
customers
passengers
riders
I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are ______ to the environment.
having
taking
making
causing
Unfortunately, we’ve made ______.
little progress
a few progresses
little progresses
few progress
______, Mozart was an accomplished compose while still a child.
Remarkable as it seems
As it seems remarkable
No matter remarkable it seems
Remarkable however it seem
______ parents of Thomas claimed that he was at ______ the time of ______ robbery.
The-the-the
X-X-the
The-X-the
X-X-a
Like most marine mammals and land mammals, whales are ______ creatures
blood-warmed
warm-blood
warm-blooded
warm-blooding
We insist that more money ______ in education.
investing
invested
invests
be invested
Certainly, man must ______ the future, and find ways of providing for his need.
look for
put off
put on
look to
After I ______ from college, I ______ as a teacher.
had graduated/ worked
had graduated/ work
graduate/ work
graduated/ worked
I’m afraid we no longer sell that model of laptop because we had ______ a lot of complaints
so
such
enough
too
Mrs.Jekins was too ill to go out and pay her phone bill, and they’ve just cut ______. She ought to complain!.
out
off
down
up
There’s a lot ______ violent crime in this area than there used to be.
fewer
least
less
fewest
The move to a different environment had brought about a significant ______ in Mary’s state of mind.
impact
effect
influence
change
The party leader traveled the length and ______ of the country in an attempt to spread his message.
width
distance
diameter
breadth
The amount Sahra earned was ______ on how much she sold.
dependence
dependant
dependent
independent
They would ______ go by air than spend a week traveling by train
always
rather
prefer
better
The party, ______ I was the guest of honor, was extremely enjoyable.
at that
at which
to that
to which
If only I ______ play the guitar as well as you!
would
should
could
might
The windows are in ______ frames.
circular huge wooden
huge wooden circular
wooden huge circular
huge circular wooden
James was asking about a lot of personal things. I didn’t like ______ about my private life.
asking
being asked
to ask
to be asking
Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them. They ______ internationally.
have made headlines
had made headlines
have done headlines
did headlines
The energy ______ from the sun is renewable and environmentally-friendly.
harnessing
is harnessed
which harnessed
harnessed
We truly respected our father and always ______ by his rule.
submitted
complied
obeyed
abode
The architects have made ______ use of glass and transparent plastic.
imaginative
imagine
imagination
imaginatively
Tom denied ______ part in the fighting at school.
to take
take
to taking
taking
Your brother hardly talks to anyone, ______?
does he
is he
doesn’t he
isn’t he
Pesticide residues in fruit and vegetable can be ______ to health.
crucial
supportive
receptive
destructive
You looked exhausted. I think you’ve ______ more than you can handle.
turned on
taken up
turned up
taken on
Only after she had finished the course did she realize she ______ a wrong choice.
had made
has made
had been making
was making
It ______ Sue that you saw last night. She’s abroad with her family.
should have been
must have been
can’t have been
needn’t have been
If Paul ______ a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.
has
has had
had
would have
The wine had made him a little ______ and couldn’t control his movement.
narrow-minded
light-headed
light-footed
light-hearted
You need to make ______ about what course to take at university.
a decision
a fortune
a guess
an impression
After running up the stairs, I was _________ breath.
away from
without
no
out of
Extinction mean a situation _________ a plant, an animal or a way of life etc... stop existing.
to which
in which
on which
for which
As I was walking along the street, I saw _________ $10 note on _________ pavement.
a/the
the/the
a/a
the/a
I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet ỏ the opre; they’re not really my _________ .
piece of cake
sweets and candy
biscuit
cup of tea
I will stand here and wait for you _________ you come back.
because
though
so
until
Let’s begin our discussion now, _________ ?
shall we
will we
don’t we
won’t we
Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one _________ the most.
that influences farmers
farmers that is influences
why farmers influence it
it influences farmers
_________ , we tried our best to complete it.
Thanks to the difficult homework
Despite the homework was difficult
Difficult as the homework was
As though the homework was difficult
The twins look so much alike that almost no one can _________ them _________ .
take/apart
tell/away
tell/apart
take/on
Tom looks so frightened and upset. He _________ something terrible.
must experienced
can have experienced
should have experienced
must have experienced
Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked. She remembered _________ it before she left.
to lock
having locked
to have locked
she locks
Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” - Mary: “_________ .”
I have nothing to tell you!
Oh. Poor me!
Never mind!
You was absent-minded
The players’ protests _________ no difference to the referee’s decision at all.
did
made
caused
created
In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _________ with the interviewers.
link
connection
touch
contact
Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then _________ Prince Rainier of Monaco.
to be the wife of
she was a wife of
the wife of
as the wife of
When he came to the counter to pay, he found that he had _________ cash _________ his credit card.
either / or
neither / nor
both / and
not / neither
The U23 Vietnamese football team’s performance has garnered ______ from around the world and shown promise for Vietnam’s soccer horizon.
attentively
attend
attention
attentive
The joke would not be funny if it ______ into French.
be translated
was be translated
has been translated
were translated
Many of the pictures ______ from outer space are presently on display in the public library.
having sent
sent
sending
were sent
Everybody is tired of watching the same commercials on TV every night, ______?
are they
haven’t they
aren’t they
don’t they
After he ______ his work, he went straight home.
has finished
would finish
has been finishing
had finished
The authorities ______ actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and their associated products effectively. However, they didn’t do so.
needed have taken
should have taken
had to take
must have taken
Mary’s lawyer advised her ______ anything further about the accident.
not saying
not to say
not tell
telling
Although he is my friend, I find it hard to ______ his selfishness.
catch up with
come down with
put up with
keep up with
We expected him at eight, but he finally ______ at midnight.
came off
turned up
came to
turned in
John congratulated us ______our exam with high marks.
for passing
on passing
to pass
on pass
The first week of classes at university is a little ______because so many students get lost, change classes or go to the wrong place.
notorious
uncontrolled
chaotic
arranged
Paul is a very ______character, he is never relaxed with stranger.
self-satisfied
self-conscious
self-confident
self-directed
I haven’t read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I’m ______ with recent developments.
out of reach
out of the condition
out of touch
out of the question
Kate didn’t enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was ______ experience of her life.
the most terrifying
the most terrified
a most terrified
far more terrifying
I assume that you are acquainted ______ this subject since you are responsible
______ writing the accompanying materials.
to/for
with/for
to/to
with/with
Everyone in both cars ______ injured in the accident last night, ?
was/weren’t they
were/ weren’t they
was/ wasn’t he
were/ were they
When the Titanic started sinking, the passengers were ______.
horrifying
apprehensive
panic-stricken
weather-beaten
Jack has a collection of ______.
old valuable Japanese postage stamps
old Japanese valuable postage stamps
valuable Japanese old postage stamps
valuable old Japanese postage stamps
By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a ______ name.
housekeeper
housewife
household
house
Jenny: “Was Linda asleep when you came home?”
-Jack: “No. She ______ TV.”
watched
had watched
was watching
has been watching
This class, ______ is a prerequisite for microbiology, is so difficult that I would rather drop it.
that
when
where
which
During the campaign when Lincoln was first a(n) ______ for the Presidency, the slaves on the far-off plantations, miles from any railroad or large city or daily newspaper, knew what the issues involved were.
competitor
contestant
applicant
candidate
-Peter: “What ______ your flight?”
-Mary: “There was a big snowstorm in Birmingham that delayed a lot of flights.”
held up
postponed up
delayed up
hung up
______ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.
Because
Even though
Because of
In spite of