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What does “they” refer to?
people
ages
sticks
trees
According to the passage the first fire used by people was probably obtained ______.
from the sun’s 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
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 objects
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.
Why does the writer mention "John F. Kennedy" in line 3?
He was one of the inventors of the famous awards.
He was one of the winners of the Pulitzer Prize.
He was one of the people who selected the Pulitzer winners.
He was in one of the scandals reported on by Joseph Pulitzer.
According to the reading passage, why did Joseph Pulitzer invent the Pulitzer Prize?
to encourage people to remember his name and success
encourage writers to remember the importance of quality
to encourage journalism students to achieve their goals
to encourage work of the Pulitzer winners
The word “partial" in the passage is closest in meaning to_________.
in part only
brand new
one and only
very important
According the passage, who receives the Pulitzer Prize?
Columbia University graduates
journalism students
noted writers and composers
most newspaper reporters
According to the reading passage, how did Joseph Pulitzer appeal to the average reader?
He wrote about famous writers of journalism and literature
He wrote stories about the war
He produced his own newspaper
He produced exciting stories of scandal and intrigue
Which sentence about Joseph Pulitzer is true according to the reading passage?
He received a scholarship when he was a university student.
He was rich even when he was young
He was a reporter during the American Civil War
He immigrated to the United States from Hungary
Which sentence about Joseph Pulitzer is NOT true according to the reading passage?
Joseph Pulitzer was the first writer to the win the prize in 1917.
The prize is aimed at encouraging a writer’s career.
Joseph Pulitzer left money to award to the prizewinners.
Receiving the prize is one of the highest honors for writers.
According to the paragraph 1, which of the following is true of the young Barton Clara?
She helped her father when he was a soldier
She suffered from an accident when she was 11
She helped her brother who hurt in an accident
She made a decision to live with her brother for 2 years
The phrase broke out in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning ti
extended
broken down
closed
began
The word this in paragraph 2 refers to
recognized each soldier as a person
cooker for soldiers
took care of the sick and hurt
received permission
The word acknowledged in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
nursed
recognized
pleaded
believed
What can be inferred about the government?
It did not always agree with Clara barton
It did not have the money to help Clara Barton
It showed Clara Barton great empathy and kindness
It had respect for Clara Barton
What does the author mention about the American Red Cross?
It was disapproved again and again by the Geneva Convention
Barton tried to have it set up in America
The American people were not interested in the Red Cross
It was first established in the Unites States
What is the main idea of the passage?
Clara Barton helped wounded soldiers and she was the founder of the Red Cross
Clara Barton was a kind and strong woman who helped people in need
Clara Barton becam a nurse during the American Civil War
Clara Barton worked for disaster victims until she was old
What can be the best title of the reading passage?
The angel of the Battlefield
The American Red Cross
The American Civil War
The International Red Cross
According to the paragraph 1, which of the following is true of the young Barton Clara?
She helped her father when he was a soldier
She suffered from an accident when she was 11
She helped her brother who hurt in an accident
She made a decision to live with her brother for 2 years
The phrase broke out in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning ti
extended
broken down
closed
began
The word this in paragraph 2 refers to
recognized each soldier as a person
cooker for soldiers
took care of the sick and hurt
received permission
The word acknowledged in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by
nursed
recognized
pleaded
believed
What can be inferred about the government?
It did not always agree with Clara barton
It did not have the money to help Clara Barton
It showed Clara Barton great empathy and kindness
It had respect for Clara Barton
What does the author mention about the American Red Cross?
It was disapproved again and again by the Geneva Convention
Barton tried to have it set up in America
The American people were not interested in the Red Cross
It was first established in the Unites States
What is the main idea of the passage?
Clara Barton helped wounded soldiers and she was the founder of the Red Cross
Clara Barton was a kind and strong woman who helped people in need
Clara Barton becam a nurse during the American Civil War
Clara Barton worked for disaster victims until she was old
What can be the best title of the reading passage?
The angel of the Battlefield
The American Red Cross
The American Civil War
The International Red Cross
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 of 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 of 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 bride's forehead.
According to the text, Marrination, when built, will be a(an)__________ city.
underwater
underground
marine
legendary
The word ‘akin’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by __________.
likely
close
next
similar
Which of the following would NOT be a problem for the construction plan?
social
political
engineering
financial
Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?
Marinnation would have about one million inhabitants.
Marinnation will be built in a deep place in the Pacific Ocean.
Marinnation will be located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Marinnation could be served as home for international organisations.
The word ‘monumental’ in Paragraph 2 means __________.
important and difficult
like a large monument
important and historic
serving as a monument
The phrase ‘suck out’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
draw out
dry up
take out
pull out
According to the text, people could come to live in the future city in the year __________.
2002
2012
2010
2020
What does the author imply in the last sentence of the passage?
People will ask an open question about living in Marinnation.
The construction of Marinnation could never be completed in time.
People might not want to live in an isolated and artificial community.
People will ask how they can live in such an isolated and artificial city.
What is the author's main purpose?
To show what color algae is
To differentiate the various classifications of algae
To describe where algae is found
To clarify the appearance of different types of algae
Which of the following is NOT true about algae?
All types have one cell only.
It can be found out of water.
It can use photosynthesis.
It is not a relatively new form of life.
The word "pigment" at the end of the first paragraph means________.
size
shape
composition
color
Algae remnants found in Africa are________.
still flourishing
photogenic
extremely old
red in color
Green algae is generally found________.
on the ocean floor
on top of the water
throughout ponds and lakes
surrounding enclosed bodies of water
Brown algae would most likely be found________.
on trees
near green algae
on rocks
in the ocean
According to the passage, red algae is________.
sturdy
huge
fragile
found in shallow water
It can be inferred from the passage that limestone deposits serve as the basis of________.
coral reefs
red algae
subtropical seawater
secret passages
What is the main purpose of the passage?
To discuss a physical handicap
To warn about a growing danger
To describe the structure of the ear
To report on a new invention
The passage compares sound to_________.
the rising and falling of water in the ocean
the crests and valleys of mountain ranges
a flag waving in the air
a machine for gauging air pressure
The passage discusses a way to deal with an offensive noise by_________.
diverting people's attention from it
masking it with a louder noise
canceling it out electronically
removing its source
The microprocessor described in the passage will probably be used for_________.
composing music
repairing alarm systems
eliminating engine noises
intensifying for warning sounds
The researcher mentioned in the passage are concerned about unwanted noise because it can_________.
cause deafness
create hazardous working conditions
influence ocean waves
damage loudspeakers and sound equipment
According to the passage, what group of people will probably first from the use of the microprocessor?
Ship's crews
Research engineers
People with insomnia
Engine repair teams
A paragraph following the passage would most probably discuss_________.
the nature of fog
a way to improve alarm systems
other causes of fatigue
other uses for the microprocessor
According to the writer ________.
Americans have no vacations
Americans do not like travel.
it is impossible to have a day-off in the USA.
most Americans are fond of travelling
How many people travel abroad every year?
13 million people
66 million people
30 million people
55 million people
Which of the following is not mentioned in the text?
Travelling on Christmas and New Year holidays take much money.
Most American employees use their vacation to travel every year.
Most families use cars as an economical way to travel.
American people always choose to travel in autumn
There are many people travelling ______.
in the winter
on Women’s Day
on Christmas and New Year
on Thanksgiving
_______ are the most popular means of transport in the USA.
Buses
Cars
Ships
Planes
The word “It” in line 8 refers to ______.
destination
restaurant
vacation
car
In the USA, __________.
the high ways are not in good condition.
tourists cannot rent a car
there are not any highways.
along the highways there are motels and restaurants available for tourists.
All the children come to the Camp have to___________.
be only keen on adventure
be at the same age.
speak English
practise basketball.
How many kinds of sports can be played in the Camp?
2
3
4
5
All the statements are true except___________.
The parents can attend their children’sports contest.
The children will be busy taking part in the Camp’s programmed activities.
The camp is quite far from the Aegean Sea.
The children will take more chances of English practise.
The tond of the passage could best be described as___________.
supportive
negative
disbelieving
humorous.
What shoul be the best title for the passage?
Chalkidiki’s landscape – The Aegean Sea.
An international summer camp.
Children’s summer activities.
Advice on children caring in summer.
How long does it take the children to walk to the golden sandy beach on foot?
20 minutes
an hour
5 minutes
a day
Where is the camp located?
in Porland
in Greece
in the United States
Denmark
The word contest in the last sentence could be replaced by___________.
competition
runner
competitor
athlete
It's very easy to ________ over when the snow is hard.
slide
skid
skate
slip
All things ________, he is the best president we are likely to get.
considered
thought
taken
added
Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been ________
broken into
taken out
touched up
tampered with
Do you think Ms. Brown will ________ for Parliament in the next election?
run
walk
sit
stand
Nearly all of the reporters ________ the press conference had questions ________
attend / asked
attended / to ask
attending / to ask
would attend / to be asked
The general public ________ a large number of computers now, because prices are beginning to decrease.
must buy
must be buying
must have bought
must bought
I'm worried about ________ on so much work.
she taking
she takes
her to take
her taking
- Hieroglyphics ________on the walls of caves provide scientists with important details on prehistoric man.
Painted
were painted
have been painted
that they painted
If you ________ Peter, could you tell him to ring me up?
come into
come over
come across
come back
Where did you buy that ________ handbag?
funny leather purple
purple funny leather
funny purple leather
leather funny purple
To buy this type of product, you must pay half of the money ________, and pay the rest on the day of delivery.
in advance
in cheque
in cash
in charge
The boy was sent to the police because of several ________ that he had taken part in.
set-to
set-toes
sets-to
set-tos
________, the results couldn’t be better.
No matter what he tried hard
No matter how hard he tried
Although very hard he tried
Despite how hard he tried
From an early age, Wolfgang had a/an ________ for music.
interest
passion
involvement
tendency
Larry never spoke to anyone, and kept himself ________.
outside
withdrawn
superior
aloof
Sarah delivered a/an ________ appeal to the court and asked for mercy.
sensational
sentimental
emotional
affectionate
No sooner had we left the house, ________ it started snowing.
and
than
when
that
What ever Jane ________ to do, she finishes.
gets on
sees to
sets out
look for
Several cars, ________ owners had parked them under the trees, were damaged.
their
of which
whom
whose
I was very good ________ you to give up so much of your time.
of
for
with
to
The play was not ________ what we had expected.
just
absolutely
at all
very
We had to get the bank loan when the money finally ________.
gave in
gave off
gave over
gave out
The minister ________ to say whether all the coal mines would be closed.
refused
avoided
denied
bothered
Taking an exam ________ English always makes me nervous.
on
at
in
of
Rose tried to ________ herself with everyone by paying those praises.
gratify
content
ingratiate
applaud
Since they aren’t answering their email, they ________.
must have gone
should have gone
need have gone
can have gone
The book would have been perfect ________ the end.
had it not been for
it hadn’t been for
it had not been for
hadn’t it been for
It is ________ of businessmen to shake hands in formal meetings.
familiar
typical
ordinary
commons
Charles was wearing _________ at the party.
a funny wide yellow silk tie.
very funny wide yellow silk tie.
a yellow silk funny tie.
a tie yellow silk funny.
I asked him ________ he understood what I was saying.
if not
if only
even if
if
The more electricity you use, ________.
the more money you made
the more bill you are
the higher your bill is
the best money you pay
Although he claims to have left his job voluntarily, he was actually ________ for misconduct.
dismissed
dispelled
resigned
released
Books are no longer the only ________ of stories and information.
basis
site
source
style
They always kept on good ________ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.
will
interpersonal
terms
link
They stayed for hours, ________ my mother was very annoyed about.
that
which
this
whom
Ellen: “________?” – Tom: “He’s tall and thin with blue eyes.”
What does John look like
Who does John look like
How is John doing
What does John like
Offices, too, will go ________ with the result that paper will almost completely disappear.
well
wrong
electrified
electronic
In future, cars will still be ________ us, but, instead of petrol, they will run ________ anything from electricity to methane gas.
for/ on
with/ by
for/ by
with/ on
I wonder if you could ________ me a small favour, Tom?
bring
make
give
do
Can you take of the shop while Mr. Bontall is away?
management
running
charge
operation
They shifted economic priority from heavy industry to three major economic programmes, ________, production of food, production of consumer goods and production of exports.
as a result
namely
especially
accordingly
There is a very clear relationship ________ education and academic success.
between
for
in
on
Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good on your interviewer.
effectiveness
pressure
employment
impression
Any child has the right to an education ________ of sex, creed, race or nationality.
despite
regardless
because
providing
_________ her tears, she waved goodbye to her family from the station platform.
Filling out
Bringing in
Turning over
Fighting back
It is essential that Alice ________ Tom of the meeting tomorrow.
will remind
must remind
reminds
remind
If only we ________ more time, we could have seen more of the country.
had
have had
had had
would have had
He always did well at school ________ having his early education disrupted by illness.
in spite of
on account of
even though
in addition to
Developments in micro technology-computers and telecommunication are bound to have a huge influence on various ________ of our lives.
numbers
aspects
angles
results
Please ________ and see us some time. You’re always welcome.
come to
come around
come about
come away
The judge ________ the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
accused
convicted
sentenced
prosecuted
Only in the Civil War ________ killed or wounded.
soldiers in America were
so many American soldiers were
many in America were
were so many American soldiers
I have to assure myself that I ________ the best possible decision.
have leapt
have done
have made
have reached
If it ________ their encouragement, he could have given it up.
had been for
hadn’t been for
wouldn’t have been for
hadn’t been
It’s surprising that ex-smokers are less ________ smokers than non-smokers.
tolerant of
tolerable to
intolerant
tolerance towards
The criminal was sentenced to death because of ________ of his crime.
the severity
the complexity
a punishment
the importance
Tony often watches TV after his parents ________ to bed.
have gone
go
had gone
went
My brother has no ________ in football.
interestingly
interested
interest
interesting
My father has to work ________ a night shift once a week.
at
in
on
under
We expected him at eight but he finally ________ at midnight.
came off
turned out
came to
turned up
The computer’s memory is the place where information ________ and calculations are done.
keep
is kept
kept
are kept
Mary. ________ mother is a doctor, intends to choose medical career.
that
whose
whom
who
________ classical dance for five years, Akiko finally felt ready ________ in public.
Studying / to be performed
To study / performed
Being studied / having performed
Having studied / to perform
Last year Matt earned ________ his brother, who had a better position.
twice more than
twice as many as
twice as more as
twice as much as
Internet ________ has helped bloggers share their experiences and opinions ________ easily and quickly.
connector
connecting
connectivity
connection
It is raining hard. We had better ________ at home tonight.
to stay
to be staying
staying
stay
My mother advised me ________ an apple every day to stay healthy.
eat
ate
to eat
eating
Not only ________ to determine the depth of the ocean floor, but it is also used to locate oil.
to use seismology
is seismology used
seismology is used
using seismology
________ most student in the class, Terry never does homework before going to school.
Unlike
Like
Similiar
Different
Having been found guilty of theft, ________ to find work in his chosen field as an accountant.
was difficult for David
David found is difficult
found David difficult
it was found by David difficult
That can’t be a true story. He ________ it up.
can have made
must have made
would have made
should have made
In his official visit to Vietnam a few months ago, President Obama had the opportunity to try Bun Cha, a traditional ________ hailing from Hanoi.
meal
cuisine
dish
course
Nowadays, women have gained significant legal ________.
wrongs
works
responsibilities
rights
In my family, both my parents ________ to give us a nice house and a happy home.
deal with
get out
shake hands
join hands
Hurry up! They’ve only got ________ seats left.
a lot of
a little
a few
plenty of.
I ________ an old friend of mine in the street this morning. We haven’t seen each other for ages.
ran into
ran out
came over
came round
There are about 50 ________ for each vacancy.
competitors
attendants
applicants
interviewers
I am always under ________, and it is affecting my health.
work
pressure
study
relax
Hurry up, or they ________ serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant.
stopped
will have stopped
are stopping
would stop
Whenever I feel embarrassed, I always go red as a ________.
rose
lipstick
raspberry
beetroot
The new director of the company seems to be an intelligent and ________ man.
well-educated
well-educate
well-educational
well-education
Nowadays children prefer history ________ in more practical ways.
be taught
teach
to be taught
to be teaching
They have a mere_______________ of Vietnamese.
smattering
konwledge
acquaintance
command
Don’t_________a word of this to anyone else, it’s my top secret.
breathe
speak
pass
mutter
The gold bronze medalist was later____________for running outside his lane.
banned
disqualified
disallowed
outlawed
It’s tiny table lamp, so it doesn’t_____________off much light.
cast
give
shed
spend
The smokes were so thick that I was___________for breath.
suffocation
inhaling
gasging
wheezing
Jim_____________hope of any reconciliation.
departed
left
ceased
abandoned
The hurricane causing flooding and landslides in Hanoi prompted the government to ____________ hundreds from coastal towns.
evacuate
demolish
contribute
evaporate
She dropped it down the stairs? She is fortunate it is still in one__________!
full
piece
totally
part
Tim is conducting a wide________of serveys throughout schools in Hanoi.
pool
range
selection
set
Hey, will you stop_______in and let me finish my sentence!
butting
moving
forcing
plugging
__________with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn’t want to answer his message.
Having quarreled
Because having quarreled
Because of she quarreled
Had quarreled
Everyone in both cars___________injured in the accident last night,_______?
were/weren’t they
was/ weren’t they
was/wasn’t he
were/were they
Tim__________in trouble with the police department now if he had listened to me in the first place.
isn’t
won’t be
wouldn’t be
wouldn’t have been
Ros_____________the flowers. If she had, they wouldn’t have died.
may not have watered
shouldn’t have watered
can’t have watered
might not have watered
The woman____________down completely on hearing of her husband’s death.
broke
demolished
turned
went
The father_________her little daughter. She gives her whatever she wants.
spoils
harms
ruins
damages
Rapidly, the world is going to__________ natural resources.
run into
run out of
keep up with
come up
Is this the address____________you want the parcel sent?
that
where
to which
which
_____________, he couldn’t finish that test in 30 minutes.
As the boy was intelligent
Intelligent as the boy was
As intelligent the boy was
Intelligent as was the boy
Several picture sent from outer space are currently on___________in the public library.
duty
interchange
display
account
___________, Jim was an accomplished author while still a child.
Whatever it seems remarkable how
No matter how does it seemremarkable
No matter how it seems remarkable
No matter how remarkable it seems
You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to ________ is at the checking desk.
whoever
whom
who
that
Take the number 9 bus and get_______________at OX Road.
down
up
off
in
A trust worker was discovered to have ________ confidential information to a rival corporation.
stolen
spread
rumored
leaked
Poor supervision brought the firm to ________ of collapse.
the edge
the foot
the ring
the brink
It never ________ his mind that his badly behaved manner would be discovered.
crossed
came
spunk
passed
The clinicians are examining the dog ________ the child for rabies, which is a hazardous illness ________ immediate treatment.
biting/ required
bitten/ required
bitten/ requiring
biting/ requiring
Do you have any objections ________ this new plan?
at
with
to
for
Despite a lot of difficulties, the Star City Project will go ________.
backward
forward
advance
ahead
Gale-force winds caused destruction ________ the buildings ________ the seashore.
to/ along
of/ in
for/ by
with/ on
The reason why this game fascinates so many children is that ________ other video games, this one is far more exciting.
comparing to
in compared with
on comparison to
in comparison with
________ have made communication faster and easier through the use of email and the Internet is widely recognized.
It is that computers
That computers
Computers that
That it’s computers
A quick look would indicate that in Australia the number of computers, at 10 million, is ________ the number for TV.
almost as big as
almost many as
almost the same as
almost much as
Jim paid $40 for his meal, ________ he had thought it would cost.
not much as
not so much as
less as
not so many as
________ over long distance is a fact.
That electricity transmitting
That electricity can be transmitted
That electricity
That can be transmitted
The discovery was a huge ________ for experts.
breakthrough
breakdown
break-in
breakout
Jim ________ knowledge from many of his real life experiences in his work.
approved
accomplished
appreciated
applied
________, sheep were then used for wool.
Having first domesticated for milk production
Having been first domesticated for milk production
Because they had been first domesticated for milk production
Although they had first domesticated for milk production
Rose is very skinny, ________ her young brother, who is quite heavy.
unlike
dissimilar to
dislike
unlikely
Flooding in May is an unusual ________ in this area.
occurrence
occur
occurring
occurred
It is factual that _________ form of energy.
electricity being the most useful
electricity is the most useful
the most useful in electricity
electricity the most useful
You have a good feeling about yourself and ________ when you volunteer.
the others
other
the other
others
Prices of modern apartments ________ form a few thousand to millions of dollars
change
vary
differ
fluctuate
By the end of this year I ________ for this firm for a years.
have been working
will work
will have been working
will be working
The old man explained to us ________ get to the supermarket.
how
how could
how we could
how could we
Is this the school ________ you want the kid to be sent?
that
where
to which
which
In fact the criminals____________ into because the front door was wide open and so they just walked in.
needn’t have broken
didn’t need break
didn’t need to break
needn’t to have broken
The city libraries present a gloomy picure of the_______________ who used to flock the libraries every evening.
gradual reduction of readers
gradual readers reduction
gradual readers of reduction
reduction gradual readers
I have looked through the report, but I must admit, only_______________.
superficially
thoroughly
carefully
seriously
– “ Who wrote this poem?” – “ It’s said ________________ written by one of the Bronte sisters.”
to be
to have been
to being
to having been
After Jill had realized that the new computer was not what she really wanted, she _______ it for an other one.
dropped
traded
turned down
bought
The new campus parking rule______________ many sudents.
affects
effect
has an influence
effective
Human carelessness has been _____________ damaging marine life.
accused of
prevented
said to
warned against
Anne was not_______________to think that the test was too difficult.
who
the one who
the only one
among the people
The teacher always__________ that the students make an outline before writing the complete essay.
reports
tells
C. says
recommends
Only if you do what you tell others________________ as they are told.
will they do
they will do
they won’t do
won’t they
He had changed so much since the last time we met that I_______________ him.
could recognize
could hardly recognize
wouldn’t have recognized
D. don’t recognize
. _________ of transportation has given someone the idea for a new type of toy.
Mostly forms.
Most every form
Almost forms
Almost every form
Helen is ___________ seafood, so she never tries thesse delicious dishes.
allergic to
tired of
keen on
preferable to
. __________ one day by a passing car, the dog never walked proper again.
Having injured
Injuring
Injured
To be injured
_________ you to be offered that job, would you have to move to another city?
Should
Were
Had
Provided that
If too many species_________ out, it will upset the ecosystem.
disappear
die
go
extinct
They would ____________ go by air than travel by train.
always
always
prefer
rather
Don’t worry. He’ll do the job as__________as possible.
economizing
economic
economic
economically
_________ entering the hall, he found everyone waitiong for him.
With
On
At
During
The old lady ________ somebody in the factory had stolen her golden necklet, but although the police searched everyone in the factory, it wasn’t found.
impose
forced
claimed
warned
As Tim was ________ of the modification in the schedule, he arrived an hour late for the meeting.
unaware
unconscious
unable
unreasonable
The best invention ________ this year was given to Tim.
Reward
Brand
Factor
Award
On my Mum’s birthday, the ________ family gathers for lunch, usually at my mother's house.
mere
entire
total
complete
When the first Vietnamese restaurants opened in Italy, it was very difficult to get fresh _______ of Vietnamese vegetables.
Contribution
materials
supplies
ingredients
Tim finds mending old clothes incredibly _______, that's why he always asks his mother to do it for him.
hilarious
tedious
funny
recreational
Rose solved her financial problem quite _______ as she happened to mention it to a friend of hers who had had the same problem and told her what to do.
occasionally
Carefully
accidentally
attentively
Lary is probably the best known and most successful Italia _______ in painting.
pioneer
navigator
employer
volunteer
My father often _______ our mistakes, whereas my teacher is very strict and disciplines us for even the slightest one.
passes
abandon
escapes
overlooks
When Tim worked at the factory, he found it hard to _______ out orders from his boss, but he soon got used to it.
call
carry
miss
take
After a year without any rain, the nation was facing one of the worst _______ in the last 60 years.
draughts
floods
eruptions
droughts
What I like about this company is that there is _______ parking space right outside it.
plenty
ample
expanded
big
In an ________ to diffuse the tension, I suggest that we go to see a movie.
attempt
improvement
determination
capability
One man ________ outside his own nation is tipped to become the new President.
little knowing
to know little
little known
to be little known
We are surprised to hear that Rose and Jack have ________. They seemed very happy together when I saw them last in Hanoi.
ended up
been separating
split up
finished up
The serious issue ________ question made everyone in the meeting overstressed.
from
at
on
in
We really respect our teacher ________ her good teaching method.
by
about
with
for
It's too loud here. I would really like to go somewhere ________ so that we can talk.
the quietest
quieter
more quieter
quite
The profit has now ________ towards the point where it nearly doubled.
arrived
approached
advanced
reached
No matter how angry my mother was, she would never ________ to violence.
utilize
resolve
resort
resource
Whenever the boss does something, he should ________ for the sake of the company.
go down well with
turn over a new leaf
weigh up the pros and cons
get through
________ Rose likes to do something that she has never done before.
Very so often
Every so often
Very often so
Every often so
Hey, have you watched the extensive ________ of sporting events on Star Channel this afternoon?
broadcast
network
coverage
vision
Some researches believe that the________family is rapidly becoming common in recent years.
basic
closed
immediate
nuclear
Many people who attended Mr Jack’s performance________him for many years.
didn’t see
wouldn’t see
haven’t seen
hadn’t seen
________Jack got top grades at Vaucluse Hight School, he never went to university.
nevertheless
despite
although
meanwhile
The clinician asked Mr.Jack to keep________fried food for great amount of fat.
off
at
back
up
Rose is an expert________Music.
at
with
in
of
“These beers are________!” whispered the grinning tenant to his customers on Sunday morning.
on the shelf
on the house
on the rocks
on the carpet
Jack was looked________by others because he is so poor.
out for
up to
down on
into
The manager is determined to________bribery.
put the stop to
put stop to
put stops to
put a stop to
If Jack were here, he would accompany you on the keyboard.
Supposing he were here
Because he were here
Were he here
Both A and C
As soon as Mary________the zoo, it started to rain.
had been leaving
had left
left
was leaving
His financial problems________from the difficulties he encountered in the recession.
stem
flourish
root
sprout
Rose is said________her memory.
to have been lost
to be lost
to lose
to have lost
Rose is always trying ________ him.
to avoid to see
avoiding seeing
to avoid seeing
avoiding to see
Mr. Jack ________ for this company from 1980 to 1990.
had worked
has worked
had been working
worked
Would you please ________ him speak about the new plan?
let
allow
ask
tell
Although he is unfriendly, I can’t help ________ him.
like
liked
to like
liking
Although Rose looked the same after all those months, he noticed ________ changes which made her look even more beautiful than he remembered.
fair
sensitive
subtle
joint
After a long time bargaining with the merchant, Jack bought the raincoat for ________ of the original price.
fraction
piece
part
spot
The football match tomorrow evening will be broadcast ________ on TV and radio.
simultaneously
communally
uniformly
jointly
Please fill in your healthy history, including your ________ diseases as well as any previous ones you mighr have had.
private
daily
constant
current
Most cinemas in the city ________ Concession at special rates for both old people and students.
issue
transmit
project
My mother often ________ our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest one.
passes
neglects
avoids
overlooks
________ the lesson well, Adrian couldn’t answer the teacher’s question.
Didn’t prepare
Having prepared
Preparing not
Not preparing
She hates those who are not ________ for appointment. She doesn’t want to wait.
punctually
punctual
punctuality
punctuate
As the child ________, Jack decided to go out silently.
sleeps
has slept
sleep
was sleeping
I’m scared ________ snakes, they terrify me.
in
to
of
for
We’ve already bought the house but won’t ________ it until May, when the present occupants have moved out.
take possession of
catch sight of
keep tract of
gain recognition of
Whenever he had an important decision to make, he ________ a cigar to calm his nerves.
would light
would be lighting
would have lit
had lit
You can stay here until your visa runs ________.
up
out
off
away
Is he looking for anything in ________?
special
detail
peculiar
particular
________ more about her, you would never ask her to marry you.
If you know
If you did know
If you knew
If did you know
I got everyone in the company ________ my boss’s birthday card before I sent it to her.
sign
to sign
signing
signed
A number of deaths in the last 3 months ________ caused by car accidents.
were
have been
have
are
Rose shouted as if she ________ a ghost.
has seen
had seen
would see
see
Be sure not to rely too ________ on your mother tongue when you are learning a foreign language.
abundantly
severely
numerously
heavily
He never lets anything ________ him and his weekend fishing trip.
come among
come between
come up
come on
It is important that he ________ a gallon of water with him if he wants to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
taking
takes
took
take
The Lake District, _______ was made a national park in 1951, attracts a large number of tourists every year.
that
where
what
which
The _______ north we go, the less likely we are to meet high temperatures.
far
further
farther
farthest
_______ the weather forecast, it will rain heavily later this morning.
On account of
According to
Due to
Because of
I _______ the bell three times when he answered the door.
had rung
rang
would ring
was ringing
The ______ vegetation in the jungle made it difficult to spot snakes and lizards.
heavy
elaborate
thick
lush
“Do you like the weather here?” - “I wish it _______.”
doesn’t rain
didn’t rain
won’t rain
hadn’t rained
She should have been here but she’s _______ flu.
gone thought with
come in for
gone down with
come against
No sooner _______ my car than the alarm went off.
the thief had touched
had the thief touched
touched the thief
the thief touched
The doctor told him to keep _______ sweets and chocolate to lose weight.
off
up
at
back
You _______ that book last year - it only came out two weeks ago.
can’t have read
mustn’t have read
shouldn’t have red
needn’t have read
Are you having a _______ exam before you sit the actual exam in July?
fake
false
mock
counterfeit
There should be an international law against _______.
reforestation
forestry
deforestation
afforestation
Without the accident on the way this morning, Rose _______ late for class.
would be
would have been
hadn’t been
wouldn’t have been
It is important that every passenger o board _______ before the flight.
be checked
is checked
must be checked
were checked
Rose is visiting Vietnam tomorrow on her first business trip and she is very excited _______ it.
at
beside
about
with
Before cooking, Rose should buy all the necessary _______.
factors
ingredients
substances
elements
Not only _______, it also performs an crucial function in the reproduction of the plant.
the flower looks lovely
the flower is looking lovely
does the flower look lovely
the lovely flower
The _______ reason why she cannot love him is because he constantly treats her badly
big
great
main
large
While Jack was looking through his old albums the other day, he _______ this photograph of his parents’ wedding.
took after
made up
turned down
came across
My family gave me a surprising party, _______ was so kind of them.
which
this
that
what
In general, the South of Vietnam is as _______ as the North.
flat
less flat
flatter
the flattest
The person that you saw last night _______ have been Jack because he was here with me all that time.
shan’t
can’t
wouldn’t
oughtn’t.
No one will fly off the _______ for no reason.
rooftop
handles
needles
pate
Carbon dioxide _______ as one of the main contributors to the greenhouse effect.
had identified
has been identified
has identified
had been identified
Water volume in rivers in central Vietnam will decline by 30 to 50 percent, potentially leading to a _______ between April and June.
scarcity
scarce
scarify
scarcely
The number of working women _______ from 49% in 1980 to nearly 65% in China today.
is increasing
has increased
have increased
has been increased
The new manager _______ very strict rules as soon as he had taken over the position.
settled down
put down
laid down
wrote down
Learners of English as a foreign language often fail to_______ between unfamiliar sounds in that language.
distinguish
differ
separate
solve
“_______ you treat him, he’ll help you. He’s so tolerant.”
Even though
No matter how
As if
In addition to
William is an authority _______ medieval tapestries.
on
with
about
in
You _____ have cooked so many dishes. There are only three of us for lunch.”
couldn’t
wouldn’t
needn’t
oughtn’t
Everyone here has been to London, _______?
haven’t they
hasn’t he
hasn’t they
has he
Books and magazines _______ around made his room very untidy
that lie
laying
which lied
lying
He decided to make a claim _______ damages to his car.
for
in
about
on
Jane really loves the _______ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present.
nice brown wooden
brown wooden nice
nice wooden brown
wooden brown nice
The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a _______ of a doubt.
shade
shadow
benefit
hue
Aerodynamics is the study of the forces ________ on an object as it moves through the atmosphere.
acting
act
are acting
acted
I’m sure Mary will have no ________ the driving test.
difficulties of passing
difficulty passing
difficulties to pass
difficulty to pass
We’d better insure the jewelry ________ robbery.
in case of
but for
as a result of
in addition to
The Z-War ________ in 1979.
brought about
turned up
broke out
took out
He’d rather ________ a hot beverage during a meal.
me not to have
me did not have
I did not have
I do not have.
At first it was all silence. Then ________ that Iwas familiar with.
came a voice
a voice came
a voice is coming
a voice comes
The man ________ car is brown is my boyfriend.
which
whose
whom
who
Hurry up. Rose! They’ve only got ________ tickets left.
a lot of
a little
a few
plenty of
Being well-dress and punctual can help you make a good ________ on your audience.
effectiveness
pressure
employment
impression
The program “Rush Hours” is a project that uses short films to teach lessons in
traffic safety and ________.
protecting
protector
protective
protection
Her manager fired her, ________ made her so upset.
that
this
what
which
One thing seems rather certain. The battle ________ in a proper way.
hasn’t run
wasn’t run
hadn’t run
wouldn’t run
A motorbike helmet ________ protection for a driver’s head from accident and other hazards.
to provide
provides
providing
that provides
________ a stream on land, an underground current does not flow in a straight line.
Alike
Likewise
Like
Likely
Would it be possible to make an early ________ to have my car serviced tomorrow?
appoint
appointing
appointed
appointment
Power tools require careful handling ________ injuries.
by avoiding
they avoid
to avoid
that avoid
Green fountain is the most famous but ________ the most powerful geyser in National Park.
none of
no
nothing
not
Your grandmother is completely deaf. You’ll have to ________ allowance for her.
bring
take
make
find
________ that Rose was able to retire at the age of 40.
So successful her business was
So successful was her business
Her business was successful
So was her successful business
Jack refuses to even listen to anyone else’s advice. He is very ________.
open-minded
kind-hearted
narrow-minded
absent-minded
________ it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it.
Had I not seen
Unless I hah not seen
If I had seen
Provided I had seen
Rose ________ on our conservation to tell us that Jack had just been injured.
cut in
faced up
broke up
got ahead
Rose has never had the slightest disagreement ________him________anything.
with/about
with/in
on/about
on/at
Please look through our advertisement brochure________ your pleasure.
on
in
for
at
A recent survey has shown that supporters of equal partnership in marriage are in the _______.
crowd
particular
obligation
majority
John asked me _______ in English.
what that word means
what did this word mean
what does this word mean
what that word meant
“I have gone to the doctor's to have a check up.” – “You _______.You just had your check-up last week!”
didn't need to go
needn’t have gone
needn’t go
don’t need to go
Body language is a potent form of _______ communication.
verbal
oral
non-verbal
tongue
_______ we work with her, we get confused because of her fast speaking pace.
So that
Although
Whenever
Lest
_______ umbrella should not be used during _______ thunderstorm.
A/ a
The/a
An/a
No article/ a
Many people are trying their best to study and work in the hope that they will _______ fame and fortune in the near future.
lose
achieve
collect
remove
John proposed _______ Mary on a fine day at the crowded beach in their hometown.
that they married
getting married
to have married
to marry
The students in class were made _______ very hard.
learning
learn
to learn
having learnt
I don’t think T-shirts and jeans will ever go ____ of style among young people.
away
out
off
down
Her mother’s dream _______ a family doctor will be fulfilled in six years.
by
with
of
at
They _______ their service up to now.
didn’t do
haven’t done
don’t do
aren’t doing
____________ I like to do something completely spontaneous.
Very so often
Every so often
Very often so
Every often so
Taxis don’t follow any schedule; the come and go_______________.
chronological
punctually
in sequence
at random
The preparations __________ by the time the visitors__________.
have finished/ arrived
havebeen finished/ arrived
had been finished/ arrived
had finished/ arrived
The effect of the painkiller is____________ and Rose begins to feel the soreness again.
turing out
doing without
fading away
wearing off
_________ parents of Jack claimed that he was at___________ home at the time of _________ robbery.
Ø/Ø/the
The/Ø/the
The/the/the
Ø/Ø/a
When you use Internet, you have so much information at your________.
hands
fingures
fingertips
thumbs
Jack: “Which is more important? Luck or effort?”
Rose: “ Luck is_____________ effort.”
on the same importance
as the same importance as
the same importance as
of the same importance as
Jack would have studied medicine if he_________ to a medical school.
was admitted
has been admitted
had admitte
would be able to enter
It never________ my head that such a terrible thing would happen.
struck
dawned
occurred
entered
Rose and I ___________ reserved the rooms in the same hotel. She really surprised to see me there.
coincidentally
practically
intentionally
deliberately
__________ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth
Small as the stars
The stars as small
As the small stars
Despite of the small stars
It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for___________.
a revision
a check - up
an investigation
a control
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
I _______ there once a long time ago and ________ back since.
have gone/was
go/am not
was going/had not been
went/have not been
The students ________ by Mrs. Monty. However, this week they ________ by Mr. Tanzer.
have usually been taught / have been teaching
usually teach / are teaching
were usually teaching / are teaching
are usually taught / are being taught
Can you tell me who is responsible ________ checking passports?
at
for
about
to
It was ________ of you to leave the medicine where the children could get it.
caring
care
careless
careful
Most children would prefer _______ with their parents and siblings.
play
played
playing
to play
I will return Bob’s pen to him the next time I ______ him.
see
have seen
will see
will have seen
Many young people have objected to _________ marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom.
shared
agreed
sacrificed
contractual
We needed some snow; so we _______ our minds to go abroad.
set in
made up
turned out
brought into
If you heat water to 100˚C, it _______.
boil
boils
will boils
shall boil
Had they learnt English well, they _______ the scholarship to learn in England.
got
would get
would have got
will get
Ba said that he _______ early the next day.
will set off
set off
had set off
would set off
This is Henry, _________ works for your father.
who
A&D are correct
whom
that
Children in England don’t have to pay tuition fee when they go to ______ school
state
private
independent
public
Waving, nodding, pointing and hand raising are considered ______ forms of communication.
affective
unusual
verbal
non-verbal
Traditionally in Vietnam, the wedding ceremony starts in front of the ______.
house
guests
altar
church
If I had ______ her address now, I would send her an invitation to my birthday party next week.
had found
found
would find
find
I’m trying to win a place at university, so I am ______ a lot of study pressure.
for
at
under
in
As I am the oldest child, I have to ______ my three little mischievous brothers.
take off
look for
look after
take after
According on Tuoitre Online, more than 100 people ______ when Typhoon Damrey struck Vietnam last November.
had been killed
were killed
killed
must kill
My classmate was really happy when she received the letter of ______ from Ho Chi Minh city University of Education.
application
refusal
acceptance
entrance
You should make a(n) ______ to answer the questions the interviewer asks.
effort
impression
enthusiasm
confidence
In England, an academic year is divided ______ three terms. Spring term, Summer term and Autumn term.
into
with
from
to
According to a recent survey, most young people think that they are concerned with ______ attractiveness when choosing a husband or wife.
emotionless
physical
romantic
physics
Children in Vietnam and England have to take the ______ at the end of their secondary education.
semester
state school
GCSE examination
education system
In my family, my mother ______ running the household .
is willing to
joins hands with
comes up
takes the responsibility for
She asked me ______my holidays the previous year.
where I had spent
where I spend
where did I spend
where I spent
He was the only ______ that was offered the job.
applying
application
apply
applicant
Last month. Mr. Donald Trump, ______ is the president of the US, visited Vietnam and had a wonderful time in this country.
that
who
whose
which
My mother allowed me to go out with my friends after I ______ my housework.
had finished
have finish
would finish
finish
_________ in Shanghai than any other city in China.
More people live
More people living
It has more people
More living people
I can’t find my umbrella. I _________ it in the restaurant last night.
must have left
had left
left
might left
I wish everything _________ so expensive.
wouldn’t be
would be
won’t be
could be
The injured man couldn’t walk and had to _________ .
be carried
carry
being carry
be carrying