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But the pollution problem is (381)______ complicated as it is serious.
A. as
B. more
C. less
D. like
It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people.(382)______, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution.
A. specific
B. for example
C. such as
D. like
Factories discharge much (383)______ the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
A. about
B. for
C. of
D. with
But pollution can be (384)______ reduced in several ways.
A. carefully
B. unexpectedly
C. gradually
D. little
Governments can pass and enforce laws that (385)______ businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities.
A. forbid
B. prevent
C. request
D. require
Sylvia Earle is a scientist who _______.
A. has done some unconventional things in her professional life.
B. has followed the traditional path of women in science.
C. has identified many new species of marine plants and animals.
D. currently works with the American government.
Which of the statements about Sylvia Earle is NOT true?
A. She’s an experienced expedition leader.
B. She holds a record for the longest time under water.
C. She does one of her favorite activities in her work.
D. The work that she is currently doing is based all over the world.
What started Earle’s interest in the ocean?
A. a National Geographic explorer
B. a childhood experience
C. her love of diving
D. her fear of the waves
The word “thrilling” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. exciting and enjoyable
B. tiring
C. horrible
D. scary
What percentage of animal life had disappeared from the Gulf of Mexico by the year 2000?
A. 20 percent
B. 50 percent
C. 90 percent
D. 70 percent
How does the article illustrate specific problems in the marine environment?
A. by describing the situation in the Gulf of Mexico
B. through a history of Earle’s work in different organisations
C. by giving details of what Earle plans to do
D. by giving examples of the problem in various pla
Which of these statements describes one of the main points of the article?
A. The marine environment is a key part of all life on Earth.
B. The oceans provide us with unlimited resources.
C. The sea is one of the most exciting places for science at the moment.
D. It is impossible to protect marine areas.
The city of Detroit _______.
A. has experienced many changes.
B. is like European city in many ways.
C. it’s one of the richest places in the USA.
D. is not able to recover from its past problems.
What was Detroit known as at the start of the 21st century?
A. the Paris of America
B. Motor City
C. the poorest city in America
D. the richest city in the world
According to the second paragraph, what interested journalists in Detroit?
A. the empty places
B. the number of poor people
C. problems of old people
D. small buildings
The word “ruined” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. be in bad condition
B. be in good condition
C. be in dry condition
D. be in humid condition
How many reasons are given for people leaving Detroit?
A. three
B. four
C. five
D. six
Bankruptcy meant that _______.
A. $20 billion was given back to Detroit.
B. Detroit could start again.
C. Everything was free in Detroit.
D. Detroit was heavily in debt.
Which statement is true?
A. 30 businesses received money to help them develop.
B. About 30 businesses open every week now in Detroit.
C. There have been 30 new business ideas in Detroit.
D. $30 thousand was given to each of the new small business.
Detroit _______.
A. is having more problems than ever before.
B. seems to have a better future ahead.
C. will have to suffer more before things improve.
D. can never be better.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following question.
“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
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
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
………, 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, Peter 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
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!
Last year, ABBA made a ____ of several 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
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
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
- John: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school.”
- Laura: “______”.
A. Sorry to hear that.
B. I’m glad you like it.
C. Never mind.
D. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging.
- Anne: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house”.
- John: “______”.
A. Nothing more to say
B. You can say that again.
C. Yes, I hope so.
D. No, dogs are very good, too.
He is one of the most______bosses I have ever worked with. He behaves rudely to not only me but also others in the staff.
A. communicative
B. thoughtful
C. attentive
D. impolite
I’d rather you ______the kids drop bits of pizza all over my new sofa.
A. won’t let
B. didn’t let
C. don’t let
D. aren’t letting
“Why did you get the bus to work?” “I’m having my car______at the moment.”
A. serviced
B. to service
C. to be serviced
D. servicing
Gestures such as waving and handshaking are______forms of communication.
A. non-verbal
B. regular
C. direct
D. verbal
It is essential that every student______the exam before attending the course.
A. pass
B. passes
C. would pass
D. passed
If a boss wants to have a well-qualified staff, he should have to pay his employees______.
A. appropriate
B. appropriately
C. appropriation
D. appropriating
Ellie asked Stan______to look at the new catalogue.
A. that he wanted
B. whether he wants
C. if he wanted
D. did he want
I am sick of rain and bad weather! Hopefully, when we______up tomorrow morning, the sun______ .
A. wake / shines
B. wake / has been shining
C. wake / will be shining
D. will wake / will be shining
“Why were you so tired yesterday?” “Because I______all morning.”
A. jog
B. was jogged
C. had been jogging
D. had been jogged
These quick and easy______can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost.
A. solve
B. solutions
C. solvability
D. solvable
Don’t drop your sweet wrapper on the floor,______?
A. won’t you
B. do you
C. aren’t you
D. will you
We are a very close-knit family and very supportive______one another.
A. of
B. to
C. in
D. with
If you knew he was ill, why _________ you _________ to see him?
A. didn’t / come
B. wouldn’t / come
C. should / come
D. would / come
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
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
Women no longer have to do hard work nowadays as they used to, _________?
A. are they
B. aren’t they
C. do they
D. don’t they
You _________ Tom yesterday. He’s been away on business for a week now.
A. mustn’t have seen
B. could not have seen
C. may have not seen
D. can’t have seen
He was the last man _________ the ship.
A. who leave
B. to leave
C. leaving
D. left
No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _________.
A. expectation
B. expected
C. expectedly
D. unexpectedly
I must tell you about my _________ when I first arrived in London
A. incidents
B. happenings
C. experiences
D. events
The local were not very friendly towards us, in fact there was a distinctly _________ atmosphere.
A. hostile
B. offensive
C. rude
D. abrupt
We have bought some _________.
A. German lovely old glasses
B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses
D. old lovely German glasses
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
I _________ to see Chris on my way home.
A. dropped back
B. dropped in
C. dropped out
D. dropped off
Denis has just bought a new suit that he likes very much. Choose the most
suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Tom: “You look very smart in that suit, Denis.” - Denis: “_______.”
A. No, I don’t think so
B. Oh, you don’t like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Mike’s
D. Thanks, my mum has bought 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
-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.
County legislators called for an update of the safety______for the Darcy Power Plant.
A. regulate
B. regulative
C. regulatory
D. regulation
She has two brothers, ______ are engineer.
A. whom both
B. both who
C. both of whom
D. both whom
It was so foggy that the driver couldn’t ______ the traffic signs.
A. break out
B. make out
C. keep out
D. take out
In most ______ developed countries, up to 50% of ______ population enters higher education at some time in their life.
A. the- a
B. the-0
C. 0- the
D. 0-0
______ her inexperience, her failure to secure the contract was not surprising.
A. By virtue of
B. With regard to
C. In view of
D. In recognition of
George wouldn’t have met Mary______ to his brother’s graduation party.
A. if he has not gone
B. had not he gone
C. had he not gone
D. if he shouldn’t have gone
It was found that he lacked the ____ to pursue a difficult task to the very end.
A. obligation
B. engagement
C. commitment
D. persuasion
______, I decided to stop trading with them.
A. Despite of the fact that they were the biggest dealer
B. Though being the biggest dealer
C. Being the biggest dealer
D. Even though they were the biggest dealer
Mr Pike______ English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.
A. was teaching
B. has been teaching
C. is teaching
D. had been teaching
She has just bought______.
A. an interesting French old painting.
B. an old interesting French painting.
C. a French interesting old painting.
D. an interesting old French painting.
-“Jenny’s always wanted to get to the top of her career, ______?”
-“Yes, she’s an ambitious girl.”
A. isn’t she
B. hasn’t her
C. has she
D. hasn’t she
Not only ______ the exam but she also got a scholarship.
A. she passes
B. has she passed
C. she has passed
D. did she pass
Most people indulge _________ harmless fantasies to relieve the boredom of their lives.
A. of
B. in
C. to
D. for
_______ they've already made their decision, there's nothing much we can do.
A. Seeing that
B. On grounds that
C. Assuming that
D. For reason that
_________, the town does not get much of an ocean breeze.
A. Locating near the coast
B. Despite location near the coast
C. Though located near the coast
D. In spite having location near the coast
We missed the ferry yesterday morning. It _________ by the time we arrived at the pier.
A. has already gone
B. was already going
C. had already gone
D. already went
If the prisoners attempt to escape from prison, _________ immediately.
A. they will have caught
B. they will catch
C. they will be caught
D. they would be caught
With its thousands of rocks and caves _________ out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international recognition.
A. being emerged
B. emerged
C. emerging emerge
Is that the man _________.
A. whom you lent the money
B. whom did you lend the money
C. you lent the money
D. you lent the money to
His reply was so _________ that I didn't know how to interpret it
A. explicable
B. assertive
C. explanatory
D. ambiguous
Shelly disagreed with the board's decision. She _________ and went to work for another company.
A. pursued
B. resigned
C. abandoned
D. retained
As an ASEAN member, Vietnam has actively participated in the groups programs and has also created new _________ and cooperation mechanics.
A. initiatives
B. initiators
C. initiations
D. initiates
Archaeologists think that massive floods could have _________ the dinosaurs.
A. wiped out
B. laid off
C. put aside
D. taken down
I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything _________.
A. on your guards
B. up to your eyes
C. in your capable hands
D. under the care of you
- Mary: “_______.” - Jane: "All right, suit yourself."
A. What is your favorite starter?
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. I don't want t eat anything. I'm on diet.
- Peter: "My parents gave me no choice but to study business."
- Danny: “_______.”
A. Well, so be it
B. Of course not
C. Oh, by all means
D. No, I can’t get it
I’m afraid we no longer sell that model of laptop because we had_____a lot of complaints.
A. so
B. such
C. enough
D. too
Mrs. Jenkins was too ill to go out and pay her phone bill, and they’ve just cut her_____. She ought to complain!
A. out
B. off
C. down
D. up
There’s a lot______violent crime in this area than there used to be.
A. fewer
B. least
C. less
D. fewest
The move to a different environment had brought about a significant______in Mary’s state of mind.
A. impact
B. effect
C. influence
D. change
The party leader travelled the length and_____of the country in an attempt to spread his message.
A. width
B. distance
C. diameter
D. breadth
The amount Sarah earned was_______ on how much she sol d.
A. dependence
B. dependant
C. dependent
D. independent
They would ______ go by air than spend a week travelling by train.
A. always
B. rather
C. prefer
D. better
The party, _______ I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.
A. at that
B. at which
C. to that
D. to which
If only I_______play the guitar as well as you!
A. would
B. should
C. could
D. might
The windows are in ______ frames.
A. circular huge wooden
B. huge wooden circular
C. wooden huge circular
D. huge circular wooden
James was asking about a lot of personal things. I didn’t like______about my private life.
A. asking
B. being asked
C. to ask
D. to be asking
Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them. They _____ internationally.
A. have made headlines
B. had made headlines
C. have done headlines
D. did headlines
Arm and Mary are studying in their classroom.
Ann: “Can I borrow you 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.
He is sleeping in his mother’s house this week as he …..his house painted.
A. has
B. is having
C. had
D. has had
John and Karen persuaded me ….. the conference.
A. attending
B. attended
C. to attend
D. to have attended
I think it’s ….. to take a few more pictures.
A. enough light
B. lightly enough
C. light enough
D. enough as light
Flower oils are ….. of the ingredients used in making perfume
A. among expensive
B. among the most expensive
C. being most expensive
D. expensive
….I heard the phone ring, I didn’t answer it.
A. because
B. Only if
C. Even though
D. Provided that
Ann has a lot of books, …… she has never read.
A. most of that
B. most of these
C. most of which
D. which most of them
My first school day was a ….. event in my life.
A. memory
B. memorized
C. memorial
D. memorable
If we didn’t …. any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever.
A. use
B. make
C. take
D. do
People who take on a second job inevitably ….. themselves to greater stress.
A. offer
B. subject
C. field
D. place
One condition of this job is that you must be …… to work at weekends.
A. available
B. capable
C. acceptable
D. accessible
Could you lend me some money to ….. me over to the end of the month?
A. hand
B. tide
C. get
D. make
It is the …..of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather.
A. height
B. depth
C. source
D. matter
-“ Would you mind lending me you bike?” – “ ……”
A. Yes. Here it is
B. Not at all
C. Great
D. Yes, let’s
Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “……..
A. With all my heart
B. Never remind me
C. It’s my pleasure
D. Wish you
The world work is developing very quickly. If you don’t self-learn continuously, we will not_____social movements.
A. put up with
B. keep up with
C. get on with
D. deal with
She ______ on her computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a rest.
A. has worked
B. has been working
C. was working
D. had been working
The teacher recommended that Tom_____his composition as soon as possible.
A. finish writing
B. finished writing
C. should finish to write
D. finishes writing
He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at_______it has come.
A. the end
B. last
C. the moment
D. present
I’m sorry I haven’t got any money. I’ve______my wallet at home.
A. missed
B. let
C. left
D. forgotten
There’s a list of repairs as long as_______.
A. your arm
B. a pole
C. your arms
D. a mile
I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a______.
A. kite
B. house
C. sky
D. wall
Not only______to determine the depth of the ocean floor, but it is also used to locate oil.
A. seismology is used
B. using seismology
C. is seismology used
D. to use seismology
______advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the jo
A. Had he been
B. If he had
C. Unless he had been
D. Were he to be
The jury_____her compliments______her excellent knowledge of the subject.
A. returned/ to
B. paid/ to
C. returned/ on
D. paid / on
Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; ______,experts must perform detail tests to analyze soil specimens.
A. therefore
B. afterward
C. so that
D. however
John lost the______bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because
A. new beautiful blue Japanses
B. beautiful blue Japanese new
C. beautiful new blue Japanese
D. Japanese beautiful new blue
– “I passed the TOEFL test, Mom.” – “_______.”
A. All right
B. Well done
C. Good luck
D. Thank you
- Roger: “Wow! You look terrific in that new dress!” - Tina: “________”
A. Oh, what a pity!
B. I’m afraid so!
C. Thank you. I’m glad you think so.
D. Why dare you say so?
Steve______his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.
A. threw away
B. threw in
C. threw off
D. threw out
By the time Brown's daughter graduates,_______retired.
A. he'll have
B. he
C. he'll being
D. he has
Nobody likes his behavior,______?
A. doesn’t he
B. do they
C. don't they
D. does he
______ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
A. Were you arrived
B. If you arrived
C. If you hadn't arrived
D. Had you arrived
After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their ______ down for a while.
A. hearts
B. hair
C. souls
D. heads
Extinction means a situation ______ a plant, an animal or a way of life stops existing.
A. to which
B. for which
C. on which
D. in which
Making mistake is all ________ of growing up.
A. bits and bobs
B. odds and ends
C. part and parcel
D. top and bottom
The judge ______ murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
A. prosecuted
B. sentenced
C. convicted
D. accused
When my children _____ their toys, I donated them to a charity.
A. outnumbered
B. outworn
C. outlasted
D. outgrew
The song has______been selected for the 2018 World Cup, Russia.
A. office
B. officer
C. officially
D. official
Alice said: “That guy is______ gorgeous. I wish he would ask rne out.”
A. dead-centre
B. drop shot
C. jumped-up
D. drop-dead
This factory produced_______motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006.
A. as many as twice
B. as twice many
C. twice as many
D. as twice as many
Liz and Laura is going shopping together.
Liz: "Look! This sweater is beautiful."
Laura: “______?”
A. Why not trying it on
B. Why not trying on it
C. Why not try it on
D. Why not try on it
Anna is seeing Bill off at the airport.
Anna: "_______"
Bill: "I will."
A. I'll miss you much.
B. Give my best wishes to your parents.
C. Have a nice trip!
D. Wish you a happy journey.
There has been little rain in this area for too long, ______?
A. has it
B. has there
C. hasn’t it
D. hasn’t there
John was deported on account of his expired visa. He ______ it renewed.
A. must have had
B. should have had
C. can have had
D. might have had
Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their ______.
A. creative
B. creativity
C. create
D. creatively
Businesses will not survive ______ they satisfy their customers.
A. or else
B. in case
C. unless
D. if
The villagers are not sure how they are going to get ______ another hard and cold winter.
A. by
B. on
C. round
D. through
When I was small, my parents were often away; my grandmother ______ take care of me.
A. will
B. shall
C. would
D. should
______ humans, dolphins use a system of sounds and body language to communicate, but understanding their conversations is not easy for humans.
A. Alike
B. Unlike
C. Dislike
D. Like
The trainers encourage the animals ______, but the elephants make their own songs; they don’t just copy their trainers or other people.
A. to play
B. play
C. playing
D. that play
For those ______ in adventure and sport, there is a lot to do on Vanuatu’s islands in the South Pacifi
A. who interest
B. interesting
C. interested
D. which interests
This investigation is not only one that is continuing and worldwide ______ we expect to continue for quite some time.
A. but one also that
B. but one that also
C. but also one that
D. but that also one
Despite a lot of concerns, sending people into space seems certain; we ______ see lunar cities and maybe even new human cultures on other planets.
A. can
B. will
C. must
D. may
She really treasures the ______ car that she inherits from her grandfather.
A. big old green antique
B. green old big antique
C. green big old antique
D. old big green antique
Wendy and Mark are university students. They are going on a field trip. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mark: “Hi, Wendy. What do we have to bring for the trip?”
Wendy: “______”
A. Not much, your notebook and color pencils.
B. We’ll start off very early, you know.
C. All the course books, of course.
D. Well, don’t make a fuss.
Mike is a university student. He comes to visit his professor, Mr. Brown, during office hours.
Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: “What should I do to prepare for the final test?”
Mr. Brown: “______”
A. Read the test questions carefully.
B. Go over all the review sections.
C. Come early on the test day.
D. Drink a little alcohol everyday
Who was the first person ______ the South Pole?
A. who reaches
B. reaching
C. to reach
D. reached
Thank you very much. I haven’t been to_______party for ages.
A. so enjoyable
B. the so enjoyable
C. so enjoyable a
D. a so enjoyable
A skilled_______will help candidates feel relaxed
A. interview
B. interviewing
C. interviewee
D. interviewer
The government devalued the currency to try to revive the ______ economy.
A. developed
B. stagnant
C. dynamic
D. stable
Terry______ in three movies already. I think he’ll be a star some day.
A. had appeared
B. has appeared
C. is appearing
D. was appearing
Narcissus bulbs_______at least three inches apart and covered with about four inches of well-drained soil.
A. should have been planted
B. should be planting
C. must plant
D. should be planted
An endangered species is a species______ population is so small that it is in danger of becoming extinct.
A. whose
B. which
C. what
D. who
With this type of insurance, you’re buying ______ of mind.
A. peace
B. satisfaction
C. calmness
D. contentment
There was hardly_______ money left in the bank account.
A. no more
B. some
C. no
D. any
Learning English isn’t so difficult, once you get______it.
A. down to
B. get off
C. get on
D. down with
Mary hardly ever cooks, ______?
A. did she
B. didn’t she
C. does she
D. doesn't she
She has made an ______ for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children.
A. application
B. applicating
C. apply
D. applicant
Tim: "Let me wash the vegetable while you're preparing the meat."
- Linda: “______.”
A. OK. Thank you very much.
B. Good idea. I'll do it for you.
C. Yes, please. But I can manage.
D. No problem.
Sara: "How do you feel about his comment?"
- Mary: “______.”
A. Yes, it's a very good idea.
B. I don't think he knew what he was saying.
C. I'm afraid I disagree with you.
D. If you ask me, I feel tired.
We’re over the _______! Who wouldn’t be? We’ve just won £1 million!
A. planet
B. clouds
C. stars
D. moon
It’s very cold in here. Do you mind if I _______ the heating?
A. put off
B. put on
C. put up with
D. put down with
Could you please _______ me to the nearest post office?
A. explain
B. point
C. indicate
D. direct
He is very ________ of his conduct and promises never to behave like that again.
A. sorry
B. miserable
C. ashamed
D. guilty
Noisy parties are really not my _______.
A. scene
B. liking
C. idea
D. preference
Of course you’ll pass. You write well and you have an excellent _______ of the subject.
A. grip
B. seizure
C. grasp
D. embrace
Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from one place to _______.
A. other
B. others
C. another
D. each other
Candles _______ from beeswax burn with a very clean flame.
A. are made
B. made
C. making
D. which made
A few natural elements exist in _______ that they are rarely seen in their natural environments.
A. such small quantities
B. so small quantities
C. very small quantities
D. small quantity
I’d rather you ________ anything about the garden until the weather improves.
A. don’t make
B. didn’t make
C. don’t do
D. didn’t do
The exhibition is free for all students. We ______ pay any fee.
A. must not
B. should not
C.had better not
D. haven’t got to
As towns grow, they tend to destroy the surrounding ______ areas.
A. rural
B. commercial
C. land
D. urban
A: “I’m very sorry for letting you wait for so long.” – B: “ _______”
A. Don’t apologize. I’ve just arrived here.
B. It doesn’t matter. Thank you.
C. You’ve welcome.
D. My pleasure. Don’t worry about it.
“Would you like me to send this package for you?” – B: “______”
A. That would be nice. Any problems?
B. Yes, please, if you don’t mind.
C. I’m sorry, but here you are.
D. No, thanks. I’m really busy.
The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) ______ in Hanoi, our beautiful and peaceful capital city, from January 18th to 21st, 2018
A. was held
B. is held
C. is being held
D. will be held
The Meeting of Women Parliamentarians, a part of APPF-26, contributed to strengthening the presence and ______ of women parliamentarians and helping to forge a network connecting them together.
A. influenced
B. influencing
C. influence
D. influential
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said that ______, a large number of women and girls in various areas in the world are being discriminated and subjected to violence.
A. though positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
B. despite of positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
C. in spite positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
D. in spite of positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
In the quarter-final showdown with Malaysia, Cho Jae-wan (Korea Republic) wrote himself into the history books when he found the back of the net just 11.35 seconds into the game – the second ______ goal in any AFC tournament.
A. latest
B. worst
C. best
D. fastest
Bob was absent; he _____ sick again.
A. shouldn’t have been
B. mustn’t have been
C. must have been
D. should have been
Could you ______ me a lift into town?
A. give
B. get
C. do
D. make
The lack of family support and the committee’s concerns around the design of the proposed statue of the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, outside UK Parliament were the key determining factors in ________ this application.
A. breaking up
B. turning down
C. taking off
D. putting up
I think we’ve come in for a lot of _____ about the impatience of some shop assistants.
A. compliments
B. problems
C. complaints
D. criticism
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader ______ Trump at the White House after his inauguration last year.
A. visited
B. visiting
C. visit
D. to visit
South African anti-apartheid veteran Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, ex-wife of late President Nelson Mandela, _______ in and out of hospital since 2016 for back and knee surgery.
A. has been being
B. has been
C. was
D. had been
Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2018 with a penalty shootout win _________ Iraq on Saturday, January 20th , 2018.
A. over
B. with
C. against
D. in
He opened the letter without ______ to read the address on the envelope.
A. caring
B. worrying
C. concerning
D. bothering
Mai and Lan are talking about Mai’s new house.
- Lan: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Mai: “________________”
A. I’m glad you like it. Thanks.
B. Thanks. It must be very expensive.
C. You’re welcome.
D. Certainly!
Lora is talking to Maria about her failure at applying for a job.
- Lora: “__________”
- Maria: “Never mind, better luck next time”
A. I have a lot on my mind.
B. I’ve broken your precious vase.
C. I couldn’t keep my mind on work.
D. I didn’t get the vacant position.
Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal. It marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.
A. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal and marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.
B. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal that it marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.
C. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal then it marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.
D. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal, which marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.
They didn’t have the right visas. They couldn’t legally re-enter Thailand.
A. If they had had the right visas, they could have re-entered Thailand legally.
B. Had they had the right visas, they couldn’t re-entered Thailand legally.
C. Were they to have the right visas, they could re-entered Thailand legally.
D. If they had the right visas, they could re-entere Thailand legally.
After running up the stairs, I was ______ breath.
A. away from
B. without
C. no
D. out of
Extinction means a situation _______ a plan, an animal or a way of life etc … stops existing.
A. to which
B. in which
C. on which
D. for which
As I was walking along the street, I saw _____ $10 note on _______ pavement.
A. a/the
B. the/the
C. a/a
D. the/a
I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my _______.
A. piece of cake
B. sweets and candy
C. biscuit
D. cup of tea
I will stand here and wait for you _______ you come back.
A. because
B. though
C. so
D. until
Let’s begin our discussion now, ________?
A. shall we
B. will we
C. don’t we
D. won’t we
Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one ______ the most.
A. that influences farmers
B. farmers that is influences
C. why farmers influence it
D. it influences farmers
_________, we tried our best to complete it.
A. Thanks to the difficult homework
B. Despite the homework was difficult
C. Difficult as the homework was
D. As though the homework was difficult
The twins look so much alike that almost no one can _______ them ________.
A. take/apart
B. tell/away
C. tell/apart
D. take/on
Tom looks so frightened and upset. He ________ something terrible.
A. must experience
B. can have experienced
C. should have experienced
D. must have experienced
Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked. She remembered _______ it before she left.
A. to lock
B. having locked
C. to have locked
D. she locks
Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night”
A. have nothing to tell you
B. Oh. Poor me!
C. Never mind!
D. You was absent- minded.
The players’ protests ________ no difference to the referee’s decision at all.
A. did
B. made
C. caused
D. created
In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _____ with the interviewers.
A. link
B. connection
C. touch
D. contact
Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then _______ Prince Rainier of Monaco.
A. to be the wife of
B. she was the wife of
C. the wife of
D. as the wife of
When he came to the counter of pay, he found that he had _______ cash _______ his credit card with him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. not/neither
The energy _______ from the sun is renewable and environmentally-friendly.
A. harnessing
B. is harnessed
C. which harnessed
D. harnessed
We truly respected our father and always _______ by his rule.
A. submitted
B. obeyed
C. complied
D. abode
The architects have made _______ use of glass and transparent plastic.
A. imaginative
B. imagine
C. imagination
D. imaginatively
Tom denied _______ part in the fighting at school.
A. to take
B. take
C. to taking
D. taking
Your brother hardly talks to anyone, _______?
A. does he
B. is he
C. doesn’t he
D. isn’t he
Pesticide residues in fruit and vegetable can be _______ to health.
A. crucial
B. supportive
C. receptive
D. destructive
You looked exhausted. I think you’ve _______ more than you can handle.
A. turned on
B. taken up
C. turned up
D. taken on
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
It ______ Sue that you saw last night. She’s abroad with her family.
A. should have been
B. must have been
C. can’t have been
D. needn’t have been
If Paul _______ a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.
A. has
B. has had
C. had
D. would have
The wine had made him a little _______ and couldn’t control his movement.
A. narrow-minded
B. light-headed
C. light-footed
D. light-hearted
You need to make ______ about what course to take at university.
A. a decision
B. a fortune
C. a guess
D. an impression
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?
What were some of the things that brought ______ the Resolution?
A. around
B. up
C. on
D. about
Poor management brought the company to______ of collapse.
A. the ring
B. the edge
C. the brink
D. the foot
John ______ this task yesterday morning, but I did it for him. He owes me a thank-you.
A. must have completed
B. may have completed
C. should have completed
D. could have completed
I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am ______ awake.
A. broad
B. well
C. full
D. wide
I suggest the room ______ before Christmas.
A. should decorate
B. is decorated
C. were decorated
D. be decorated
It is time every student ______ harder for the coming exam.
A. worked
B. should work
C. works
D. work
Mr. Simpkims is the big ______ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.
A. bread
B. meat
C. cheese
D. apple
She is so ______ to her children that she has decided to quit her job to stay at home and look after Them.
A. persistent
B. kind
C. responsible
D. devoted
The new sports complex ______ will accommodate an Olympic-sized swimming pool and others including fitness center, and a spa, to name just a few.
A. supplies
B. facilities
C. categories
D. qualities
There ______ a number of reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire
A. are said being
B. are said to have been
C. said to be
D. was said being
It’s silly of him to spend a lot of money buying ______.
A. a thick old wooden table
B. a thick wooden old table
C. an old wooden thick table
D. a wooden thick old table
It’s important to project a(n) ______ image during the interview.
A. optimistic
B. cheerful
C. positive
D. upbeat
A man is talking to Alex when he is on holiday in Paris,
The man: “You haven’t lived here long, have you?”
Alex: “__________.”
A. Yes, I have just moved here
B. No, only three months
C. Yes, just a few days
D. No, I live here for a long time
Susan shared with her friend about her losing purse.
Susan: “I have lost my purse.”
Her friend: “___________.”
A. It’s careless
B. Oh, what a pity
C. That’s nothing
D. Oh, be careful
Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will give you more information about it.
A. there will be
B. held
C. will give
D. about
Many of the important products obtained from trees, one of the most important is wood pulp, which is used in paper-making.
A. Many of the
B. obtained
C. the most
D. paper-making
It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A. is believed
B. in the near future
C. be used to doing
D.such as
Kenny asked for permission to smoke, but his colleague couldn’t put up with the smoke.
- Kenny: “Do you mind if I smoke in here?”
A. I’d rather you didn’t
B. No, thank you
C. No, I couldn’t
D. Yes, you can.
Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”
-Jenifer: “_________.”
A. That’s nice of you to say so.
B. I’d love it.
C. Don’t mention it
D. I couldn’t agree more.
I know we had an argument, but I know I’d quite like to ______.
A. make up
B. look down
C. fall out
D. bring up
It is vital that everyone ______ aware of the protection of the environment.
A. is
B. be
C. are
D. were
My uncle was ______ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.
A. seriously
B. deeply
C. fatally
D. critically
All of her sons joined the army when the war broke ______.
A. out
B. off
C. over
D. up
This is the second time you ______ your door key.
A. are losing
B. lose
C. lost
D. have lost
Her fiance is said ______ from Harvard University five years ago.
A. having graduated
B. to have graduated
C. being graduated
D. to be graduated
This is ______ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do.
A. by chance
B. by myself
C. by far
D. by heart
The number of higher education ______ has risen this year for the first time in more than a decade.
A. applies
B. applications
C. applicable
D. applicants
Not until 1856 ______ across the Mississippi River.
A. the first bridge was built
B. was the first bridge built
C. the first bridge built
D. did the first bridge build
At first sight I met her, I was impressed with her ______ eyes.
A. big beautiful round black
B. beautiful big round black
C. beautiful black big round
D. beautiful round big black
______ the film’s director, Ben Affleck, was famously left off the 85th Oscar’s Best Director list of nominees surprised everyone.
A. What
B. Due to
C. Although
D. That
I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful ______ smile.
A. childlike
B. childish
C. childhood
D. childless
Thomas knows Paris like the back of his_____. He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.
A. head
B. mind
C. hand
D. life
Despite playing under strength, our football team, U23 Viet Nam, _______ beat their rivals such as Qatar and Iraq
A. could
B. couldn't
C. weren't able to
D. were able to
Neil Armstrong was the first man _______ on the moon.
A. walking
B. has walked
C. to walk
D. walked
When the light _______, we couldn’t see anything.
A. came off
B. put out
C. switched off
D. went out
I will manage to _______ the problems and find the solution for you as soon as possible.
A. take out
B. bring out
C. get out
D. sort out
It was not until he took off his dark glasses _______ I realized he was a famous film star.
A. as
B. that
C. though
D. since
I only tell my secrets to my _______ friend as she never reveals them to anyone.
A. creative
B. enthusiastic
C. trustworthy
D. unrealizable
Everyone thinks that the concert last night was extremely successful, _______?
A. don’t they
B. doesn’t he
C. was it
D. wasn’t it
In developed world, there are hardly _______ jobs left which don’t use computers to carry out many daily tasks.
A. some
B. any
C. none
D. much
Graham was disappointed because he _______ for the bus for an hour.
A. was waiting
B. waited
C. has been waiting
D. had been waiting
Attempts must be made to _______ the barriers of fear and hostility which divide the two communities.
A. break down
B. set up
C. get off
D. pass over
Quang Hai’s _______ in the final match between Vietnam and Uzbekistan was voted the most beautiful goal on AFC’s website.
A. corner kick
B. free kick
C. penalty
D. goal kick
A: “Help yourselves to the beef and chicken, children!” – B: “______.”
A. Yes. Why not?
B. Yes, please
C. Oh. thank you!
D. Just feel at home
A: “Would you mind closing the window?” – B: “______.”
A. Yes, of course. Are you tired?
B. No, not at all. I'll do it now
C. Yes, I do. You can close it.
D. Don't worry. Go ahead!
He is coming _______ a cold after a night out in the rain.
A. down with
B. across with
C. up with
D. away from
New machinery has enhanced the company’s productivity and _______.
A. competition
B. competitiveness
C. competitive
D. competitor
In a formal interview, it is essential that the interviewee _______ good eye contact with the interviewers.
A. maintain
B. is maintained
C. must maintain
D. maintains
The bad weather caused serious damage to the crop. If only it _______ warmer.
A. had been
B. has been
C. were
D. was
The recent heavy rains have helped to ease the water _______.
A. poverty
B. shortage
C. plenty
D. abundance
As a(n) _______ girl, she found it difficult to socialize with other students in the class.
A. industrious
B. dynamic
C. reserved
D. ashamed
It is interesting to take _______ a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing.
A. over
B. up
C. in
D. on
After the car crash last night, all the injuried _______ to the hospital in an ambulance.
A. were rushing
B. was rushing
C. was rushed
D. were rushed
Working as a volunteer gives her a chance to develop her interpersonal skills, promote friendship, and _______ her own talent.
A. discovering
B. discover
C. discovered
D. to discover
Scientists have _______ a lot of research into renewable energy sources.
A. carried
B. done
C. solved
D. made
Before going to bed, he wanted some tea but there was _______ left.
A. a few
B. no
C. nothing
D. any
When Peter was a child, there _______ a cinema near his house.
A. used to be
B. used to have been
C. used to have
D. used to be being
Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – Linda: “Me ______.”
A. so
B. either
C. too
D. neither
Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.” – John: “______.”
A. My excitement
B. My delight
C. My happiness
D. My pleasure
I haven’t read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I’m ________with recent developments.
A. out of reach
B. out of the condition
C. out of touch
D. out of the question
Kate didn’t enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was________ experience of her life.
A. the most terrifying
B. the most terrified
C. a most terrified
D. far more terrifying
I assume that you are acquainted ________this subject since you are responsible ________writing the accompanying materials.
A. to/for
B. with/for
C. to/to
D. with/with
Everyone in both cars________injured in the accident last night, ________?
A. was/weren’t they
B. were/ weren’t they
C. was/ wasn’t he
D. were/ were they
When the Titanic started sinking, the passengers were________.
A. horrifying
B. apprehensive
C. panic-stricken
D. weather-beaten
Jack has a collection of ________.
A. old valuable Japanese postage stamps
B. old Japanese valuable postage stamps
C. valuable Japanese old postage stamps
D. valuable old Japanese postage stamps
By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a ________ name.
A. housekeeper
B. housewife
C. household
D. house
Jenny: “Was Linda asleep when you came home?”
Jack: “No. She ________TV.”
A. watched
B. had watched
C. was watching
D. has been watching
This class,_____is a prerequisite for microbiology, is so difficult that I would rather drop it.
A. that
B. when
C. where
D. 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.
A. competitor
B. contestant
C. applicant
D. candidate
Peter: “What________ your flight?”
Mary: “There was a big snowstorm in Birmingham that delayed a lot of flights.”
A. held up
B. postponed up
C. delayed up
D. hung up
________ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.
A. Because
B. Even though
C. Because of
D. In spite of
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.
Only one person who can provide the best solution to the question will be promoted and ______ a financial grant.
A. equipped
B. served
C. entitled
D. awarded
If some endangered species ______ in zoos, it would help to ensure their future survival.
A. will be kept
B. are kept
C. had been kept
D. were kept
My grandfather retired from work last month. He _______ for the same company for 40 years.
A. was working
B. had been working
C. has worked
D. had worked
This building _______ finished by the end of last year but there have been so many strikes that it isn’t finished yet.
A. will have been
B. should have been
C. was to have been
D. may not have been
Susan rarely stays up late, _______?
A. is she
B. isn’t she
C. does she
D. doesn’t she
Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the ______.
A. chin
B. collar
C. sleeves
D. vest
Florida, ______ the Sunshine state, attracts many tourists every year.
A. is known as
B. that is known as
C. which known as
D. known as
You look really tired. You could ______ a week’s holiday, I think.
A. do with
B. make for
C. pass for
D. make with
For Arabic speakers, more than two consonants together can be difficult to _______, so they often insert a short vowel between them.
A. announce
B. denounce
C. pronounce
D. renounce
Flat-roofed buildings are not very ______ in areas where there is a great deal of rain or snow.
A. severe
B. serious
C. suitable
D. sensitive
The local press has been pouring ______ on the mayor for dissolving the council.
A. scorn
B. blame
C. disapproval
D. hatred
As a small boy, he was used to ______ alone in the house for an hour or two.
A. being left
B. leaving
C. be left
D. leave
- Janet: “How did you get here?” - Susan: “_____.”
A. I came here last night.
B. The train was so crowded.
C. Is it far from here?
D. I came here by train.
- Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “_____.”
A. I don't agree. I’m afraid.
B. I feel very bored.
C. That would be great.
D. You’re welcome.
We've had _________ problems with our new computer that we had to send it back to the shop.
A. so
B. such
C. enough
D. too
Dawn's thinking of setting ________ a social club for local disabled people.
A. out
B. in
C. up
D. off
Mr. Putin won a fourth term as Russia's president, picking up more than three-quarters of the vote with _________ of more than 67 percent.
A. an outcome
B. a turnup
C. a turnout
D. an output
His work ________ new ground in the treatment of cancer. It is now giving many cancer victims hope of complete recovery.
A. broke
B. found
C. dug
D. uncovered
We like ________ policies.
A. American recent economic
B. recent American economic
C. recent economic American
D. economic recent American
She worked here for a while then _________ afternoon she just quit and left.
A. an
B. one
C. the
D. Ø
DNA tests ________ accepted in court eases.
A. are known
B. were used
C. have been
D. will have
The disavantaged should be cared for by _______.
A. the wealth
B. wealth
C. the wealthy
D. wealthier
Why not ________ the meeting until Thursday morning?
A. postpone
B. postponing
C. you postpone
D. do you postpone
You're 18! You ________ to be able to look after yourself by now
A. are advisable
B. expect
C. suppose
D. will have
I was very sad when the vet said he'd have to ________ Gertie, our lapdog.
A. put down
B. feel up to
C. pull through
D. wear off
It is said that a drizzle on the Phap Van - Cau Gie Expressway caused poor______ and slippery road surface, leading to the vehicles, traveling at high speed, unable to respond safely.
A. vision
B. view
C. visibility
D. visionary
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. I'm afraid he is not here.
B. He is taking a message now.
C. Yes, I'll make sure he gets it.
D. No, you can't tell him.
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. It's nothing.
D. Don't mention it.
I __________the garden. No sooner had I finished watering it than it came down in torrents.
A. shouldn’t have watered
B. mustn’t have watered
C. can’t have watered
D. needn’t have watered
A true relationship is thought to be a friendship that may__________through changes in the lives of the friends.
A. entail
B. remain
C. endure
D. continue
I’m not going to go ice skating! I’d only fall over and __________ a fool of myself.
A. create
B. show
C. do
D. make
Silence __________ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.
A. fell in with
B. came between
C. hung over
D. dropped out of
The scientists __________on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.
A. working
B. worked
C. are working
D. who working
Nam had passed the GCSE examination, he __________to take the entrance examination to the university.
A. would have been allowed
B. would have allowed
C. will have allowed
D. would allow
When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he’d go as red as a __________.
A. tomato
B. chili
C. strawberry
D. beetroot
My brothers are often very __________to what I say. They are really lovable.
A. obedience
B. obedient
C. obey
D. obstacle
I must warn you I am not used to __________so rudely
A. speak
B. be spoken
C. speak to me
D. being spoken to
He is tired now. He __________the gardening for hours.
A. has done
B. is doing
C. did
D. has been doing
Let me explain everything to you, __________?
A. shall we
B. will you
C. will we
D. do you
The trouble with James is that he never __________on time for a meeting.
A. turns up
B. takes off
C. takes up
D. turns down
Mr. Collin is speaking to his student, Brian.
Mr. Collin: “You’ve been making very good progress. I’m proud of you!” Brian: “
A. No problem
B. Don’t worry about it!
C. Everything’s alright. Thank you.
D. I really appreciate you saying that.
Peter: “Could you fill it up, please?” Ivan: “
A. Sure. Shall I check the oil as well?
B. Not at all. I’ll fill the oil for you.
C. Certainly. My job is to fill in the application.
D. Where? Of course not.
Minh: “My first English test was not as good as I expected.” - Thomas: “_______.”
A. Good Heavens!
B. Never mind. Better job next time!
C. That‟s brilliant enough.
D. It‟s okay. Don‟t worry.
Susan: “_______.” - Peter: “No, thanks. I‟m not hungry.”
A. Do you like eating cookies?
B. Would you like some cookies?
C. Do you have any cookies?
D. Are cookies your favorite snacks?
If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city ______ so slippery now.
A. would not be
B. must not be
C. could not have been
D. would not have been
My dog as well as my cats ______ twice a day.
A. eat
B. eats
C. have eaten
D. has eaten
The doctor advised ______ late.
A. me not staying up
B. me not stay up
C. me not to stay up
D. not to stay up
It seems that you are right, ______?
A. doesn‟t it
B. do you
C. aren‟t you
D. are you
You ______ the locksmith to open the door for you last night before you tried to open it yourself.
A. have had to call
B. ought to have called
C. had better call
D. must call
Valentine‟s Day, ______ from Roman, is now celebrated all over the world.
A. originate
B. originating
C. to originate
D. originated
Until the situation has settled down, it is _____ to travel to that country.
A. well-advised
B. inadvisable
C. advisable
D. ill-advised
The ______ cheered when the final goal was scored in the match today.
A. spectators
B. audience
C. onlookers
D. viewers
The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspector with local conditions.
A. notify
B. instruct
C. acquaint
D. inform
If oil supplies run out in 2050 then we need to find ______ energy sources soon.
A. alternate
B. alternating
C. alternative
D. altering
William was 19 years old when he was _____ for war.
A. called up
B. made up
C. put up
D. brought up
I can‟t give you the answer on the _____; I‟ll have to think about it for a few days.
A. place
B. minute
C. scene
D. spot
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 the nearest post office?
B. Shall I take your hat off?
C. Can you help me with this decoration?
D. Can I help you?
Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?” - Mary: “____________________________”
A. What nonsense!
B. That’s very kind of you.
C. What a pity!
D. I can’t agree more.
________, we stay inside the house.
A. The storm day it was
B. It is a stormy day
C. It was a stormy day
D. It being a stormy day
Unless you _______ well-trained, you _______ to the company.
A. aren’t / will never be admitted
B. aren’t / will never admit
C. are / will never be admitted
D. are / will never admit
Fax transmission has now become a cheap and _______ way to transmit texts and graphics over distance.
A. convenient
B. inconvenient
C. uncomfortable
D. comfortable
________, we tried our best to complete it.
A. Difficult as the homework was
B. As though the homework was difficult
C. Thanks to the difficult homework
D. Despite the homework was difficult
That carcinogenic substances _______ in many common household items is well-known.
A. are contained
B. containing
C. are containing
D. contained
The second-hand car Patrick bought was almost new _______ it was made in the 1990s.
A. or
B. because
C. although
D. however
I like doing _______ such as cooking, washing and cleaning the house.
A. house-keeper
B. household chores
C. lord of house
D. white house
Unfortunately, some really ill animals have to be ________ by our center.
A. pass away
B. turned over
C. taken out
D. put down
I _______ Lan since she went abroad.
A. wasn’t met
B. hadn’t met
C. didn’t meet
D. haven’t met
“Did the minister approve the building plans?”
“Not really. He turned them down _______ that the costs were too high.”
A. in case
B. supposing
C. provided
D. on the grounds
Failing to submit the proposal on time was _____ for Tom.
A. a real kick in the pants
B. an open and shut case
C. a shot in the dark
D. a nail in the coffin
They always kept on good _______ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.
A. relations
B. terms
C. will
D. relationship
Caffeine is very ______, which is why people drink so much coffee.
A. addicting
B. addictive
C. addicted
D. addiction
Tom seldom drinks coffee, ______?
A. does he
B. does Tom
C. doesn’t he
D. doesn’t Tom
The diagrams ______ by young Faraday were sent to Sir Humphrey Davy at the end of the year 1812.
A. which made
B. made
C. making
D. were made
Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to ______?
A. foot the bill
B. carry the can
C. hatch the chicken
D. catch the worms
What noisy neighbors you’ve got! If my neighbors ______ as bad as yours, I ______ crazy.
A. are / will go
B. were / would go
C. had been / would have gone
D. are / would go
Apart from those three very cold weeks in January, it has been a very ______ winter.
A. pale
B. mild
C. calm
D. plain
The ______ of toothpaste are located in the health and beauty section of the supermarket.
A. quarts
B. pints
C. tubes
D. sticks
If orders keep coming in like this, I'll have to ______ more staff.
A. give up
B. add in
C. gain on
D. take on
You ______ for me; I could have found the way all right.
A. don’t have to wait
B. needn’t have waited
C. could have waited
D. didn’t need to wait
We've had to postpone ______ to France because the children are ill.
A. be gone
B. to go
C. going
D. go
In today’s paper, it ______ that there will be a new government soon.
A. writes
B. tells
C. states
D. records
His clothes are in a mess because he ______ the house all morning.
A. will have painted
B. will be painting
C. has been painting
D. had been painting
Jane and Suzie are talking after school.
Tom: “I’m awfully sorry I can’t go with you.”
Mary: “______? Haven’t you agreed?”
A. Why do you think
B. How come
C. What is it
D. Why don’t you
Peter and Mike are talking during a class break.
Peter: “What are you doing this weekend?”
Mike: “______.”
A. I’m very busy now
B. I plan to visit my aunt
C. I think it will be interesting
D. I hope it isn’t raining
My friend is good at mimicking people. He ______ a great impression of Charlie Chaplin.
A. made
B. did
C. took
D. gave
You can ask Matin anything about history. He actually has quite a good _____ for facts.
A. head
B. understanding
C. knowledge
D. ability
His jokes seemed to ______ a treat with his audience, if their laughter was any indication.
A. go along
B. go by
C. go off
D. go down
It was such a sad film that we all were reduced_______ tears at the end.
A. with
B. onto
C. to
D. into
_______ an emergency arise, call 911.
A. Should
B. If
C. Will
D. Were
The baby can't even sit up yet, ______ stand and walk!
A. but for
B. let alone
C. all but
D. rather than
I don’t think that everyone likes the way he makes fun, ______?
A. don't I
B. do I
C. don’t they
D. do they
Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football _______. He may never play again.
A. for good
B. now and then
C. once in a while
D. every so often
The two cars for sale were in poor condition, so I didn't buy ______.
A. neither of them
B. either of them
C. each of them
D. none of them
I used to ______ reading comics, but now I've grown out of it.
A. take a fancy to
B. keep an eye on
C. get a kick out of
D. kick up a fuss about
The evidence suggests that single fathers ______ more likely to work than single mothers.
A. should be
B. must be
C. be
D. are
Little Deon: “This herb smells horrible, mommy!”
Mommy: “______, it will do you a power of good.”
A. Come what may
B. By the by
C. What is more
D. Be that as it may
- John: “Oh, I forgot my girlfriend's birthday last week.” - Anne: “______.”
A. Not on your life
B. So I guess you are in the doghouse again.
C. Sure, knock on wood.
D. You really should get a life.
- Porter: “I didn’t do too well on my final exams.” - Mary: “______.”
A. That's a shame!
B. Don’t mention it!
C. What a drag!
D. That will be the day!
Many citizens say that they are _____ of the political policies of the candidates in a local election.
A. ignorance
B. ignorantly
C. ignorant
D. ignoring
If he _____ the lesson yesterday, he could do the test better today.
A. has reviewed
B. had reviewed
C. will review
D. reviewed
Many people hate Mondays, saying that they really _____.
A. get over them
B. get down them
C. get them over
D. get them down
Their children _____ lots of new friends since they _____ to that town.
A. made/ have been moving
B. made/ are moving
C. have made/ moved
D. were making/ have moved
Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things. Try not to “throw out the _____ with the bathwater”.
A. fish
B. duck
C. baby
D. child
There is no reason to _____ his honesty; he is absolutely sincere.
A. doubt
B. ask
C. inquire
D. search
Ann hoped _____ to join the private club. She could make important business contact here.
A. being invited
B. to invite
C. to be invited
D. inviting
Before I send this article to the editor, I’d be grateful if you could _____ it for me.
A. go through
B. break through
C. take over
D. look up
By next year, my son will have _____ his education at Cambridge University.
A. realized
B. completed
C. graduated
D. terminated
The problem needs to be _____ urgently, otherwise it will be too late.
A. addressed
B. focused
C. monitored
D. checked
Tom looks so frightened and upset. He _____ something terrible.
A. should have experienced
B. must experience
C. can have experienced
D. must have experienced
There are so many _____ names now that it is impossible to remember them all.
A. brand
B. model
C. trademark
D. logo
Daniel: “Do you think it’s bad to keep all the candy to yourself?”
Jacob: “____________________”
A. You are absolutely right. I’m crazy about candy.
B. I’m so sorry. Sometimes I’m too aggressive.
C. I’m sorry. I should not be so selfish.
D. You’re right. I’m a bit jealous.
Mary: “Let me bring something to your party, won’t you?”
Laura: “_______________________”
A. In my opinion, you’re right.
B. That really surprises me.
C. It’s enough, just to have you come.
D. Sorry, I’ve ready had plan for tonight.
Despite their normal cylindrical form, some of the documents ______ on silk that were found at Mawangdui, an archaeological site in southeastern China, were folded into rectangles.
A. wrote
B. written
C. were written
D. be written
John's ______ and efficiency at the company led to his promotion to Sales Manager.
A. punctuality
B. punctual
C. punctuate
D. punctually
I am sure your sister will lend you a sympathetic_______when you explain the situation to her.
A. eye
B. ear
C. arm
D. finger
Mr. Pike is certainly a______writer; he has written quite a few books this year.
A. prolific
B. fruitful
C. fertile
D. successful
We were quite impressed by the ______ students who came up with the answer to our question almost instantly.
A. absent-minded
B. big-headed
C. quick-witted
D. bad-tempered
My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he ______ to the occasion wonderfully.
A. raised
B. rose
C. fell
D. faced
Daisy has spent the last two weekends _____ hundreds of photographs so that she can put them in separate albums.
A. playing at
B. sorting out
C. cutting off
D. filling up
I didn’t see the red light at the crossroads. Otherwise, I _____ my car.
A. stopped
B. had stopped
C. would have stopped
D. would stop
I much preferred it when we _____ to Wales every summer on holiday.
A. used to go
B. were used to going
C. had gone
D. have been going
The incident happening last week left her ______ confused and hurt.
A. feel
B. felt
C. feeling
D. to feel
We gave them the money yesterday, but we haven't received a receipt yet, ______?’’ she asked her husband.
A. didn't we
B. have we
C. did we
D. haven’t we
You and your big mouth! It was supposed to be a secret. You _____ her!
A. shouldn't have told
B. mightn’t have told
C. mustn't have told
D. couldn't have told
Harry is talking to Judy over the phone.
Harry: “Thank you for helping me prepare for my birthday party, Judy.”
Judy: “_______.”
A. It’s my pleasure
B. That’s out of this world
C. Never mention me
D. Of course not
Tom and Josh are discussing their summer vacation plan.
Tom: “ _______.”
Josh: “I don’t think that’s a good idea because it will be costly and strenuous.”
A. Is it wise to climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
B. What if weclimb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
C. How come will we climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
D. Why don’t we climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
By next Saturday, Tom ______ a whole month without smoking a cigarette.
A. will go
B. will have gone
C. has gone
D. has been going
The man _______ his car outside hasn’t come back for it yet.
A. whom he left
B. who he left
C. who left
D. whose
She agreed that all the present paperwork ______ for everyone to have more time to socialize.
A. stopping
B. be stopped
C. to stop
D. stopped
I would rather Jane ______ my brother so much money when he asked for. I know for sure that I will have to pay his debt.
A. not lend
B. would not lend
C. had not lent
D. did not lend
You should take regular exercise _____ sitting in front of the television all day.
A in spite of
B. instead of
C. without
D. even
I think almost everyone has heard the news from her, ________?
A. have they
B. hasn't he
C. haven't they
D. don't I
I remember ______ him tomorrow. It will be a big sum of money I’ve been saving so far.
A. paying
B. to pay
C. paid
D. to be paid
The lake had ice on it this morning. It ________ very cold last night.
A. must have gotten
B. could have gotten
C. would have gotten
D. should have gotten
The world-famous physicist and ______ Stephen Hawking published on important paper before he died at the age of 76
A. cosmologist
B. cosmologic
C. cosmonaut
D. cosmology
Because the waiter didn’t ______ what I ordered, he brought me a mutton steak instead of the chicken wings that I’d wanted.
A. call on
B. stay up
C. take down
D. check in
Italian TV has ______ a young composer to write an opera for the TV’s thirtieth anniversary.
A. appointed
B. ordered
C. consulted
D. commissioned
The acoustics in the concert hall were very poor and it was necessary to _____ performers’ voices.
A. increase
B. exaggerate
C. extend
D. amplify
Adela and Phuong are talking about her new friend.
Adela: “________?” – Phuong: He’s tall and thin with blue eyes.”
A. What does he look like
B. What is he like
C. How does he look like
D. How is he like
Fiana and Fallon are talking about the weather.
Fiana: “Isn’t it going to rain tonight?” – Fallon: “_________.”
A. Yes, it isn’t.
B. I hope not
C. I don’t hope so
D. No, it is
Her first flight as the captain of a plane was an important _____ in her professional life.
A. aftermath
B. shiftwork
C. milestone
D. cause
An inspiring speaker, Reverend Jackson always manages to _____ the best in his congregation.
A. bring up
B. bring out
C. bring over
D. bring across
The bed-ridden old man objected _____ as a burden on his family.
A. to being regarded
B. at his being regarded
C. with his regarding
D. for regarding
We are _____ considering having a swimming pool built as the summers are so long and hot.
A. seriously
B. thoughtfully
C. sincerely
D. responsibly
______ anything, she was unable to help the police.
A. While not seeing
B. Since not seen
C. Not having seen
D. As not seeing
Michelle is a(n) _____ worker who always takes great care not to make any mistakes.
A. conductive
B. meticulous
C. honorable
D. careless
The moment you _____ him, you’ll understand what I’m talking about.
A. see
B. are seeing
C. will see
D. saw
Why should I throw the milk away? It _____.
A. isn’t smelling so badly
B. isn’t smelling so bad
C. doesn’t smell so bad
D. doesn’t smell so badly
Mike has quickly established himself _____ the National Football League’s most valued players.
A. to be one of
B. as one of
C. as
D. to be
“Why did you waste your money on going to see that movie?” “I know. It’s the ____ film I’ve ever seen.”
A. worse
B. baddest
C. worst
D. bad
Danielle would still be our best defender _____ an accident.
A. if she didn’t have
B. if she hadn’t
C. had she not had
D. weren’t she to have
____ are poised to change the face of the construction industry in the coming year.
A. Designing buildings environmentally
B. Building environmentally designing
C. Environmentally designed buildings
D. Designed environmental building
“She is an excellent actress!” “You _____ again!”
A. can say that
B. may say it
C. say it
D. say that
“Do you know who else is going to be running for governor?” “_____ that Mr. Jones is planning to.”
A. Word is it
B. Word has it
C. Word has
D. The words are
Ensoleill and Sunny are talking about Ted’s accident last week. Ensoleill: “A motor bike knocked Ted down”. Sunny: “ ____________”
A. What it is now?
B. What a motor bike!
C. How terrific!
D. Poor Ted !
Mary and her friend, Ensoleill, are in a coffee shop. Mary: “Would you like Matcha ice–cream or Caramen with jam?” Ensoleill: “______________”.
A. I like eating them all.
B. Yes, I’d love two.
C. It doesn’t matter.
D. Neither is fine. They are good.
High–level sport people must maintain a high level of fitness ______ run the risk of suffering injuries that cause permanent damage.
A. or else
B. besides
C. unless
D. on account of
Many students prefer ______ assessment as an alternative to exams.
A. continuing
B. continued
C. continual
D. continuous
British Leyland is aiming to push ______ its share of UK car sale to 25% over the next two years.
A. on
B. up
C. through
D. out
The press thought the sale manager would be depressed by his dismissal but he just ______.
A. turned it down
B. called it off
C. spoke it out
D. laughed it off
Just as you arrived, I ______ ready to go out.
A. have got
B. was getting
C. would get
D. have been getting
Your sister has lost an awful lot of weight. She must have been on a diet, ______?
A. mustn’t she
B. needn’t she
C. haven’t she
D. hasn’t she
You should accept the Nokia mobile phone as a 16–birthday present from your parents delightedly. Don’t ______.
A. look gift horse in the mouth
B. buy it through the nose
C. pull my leg
D. take it for granted
______ irritating they are, you shouldn’t lose temper with small children.
A. No matter how much
B. As much as
C. However
D. Although
There are ______ that not only governments but also individuals should join hand to tackle.
A. too numerous environmental problems
B. such a lot of environmental problems
C. so fewer environmental problems
D. such many environmental problems
If I weren’t afraid of travelling by air, I ______ to go to American by ship, which took me much longer time.
A. I hadn’t had
B. I wouldn’t have had
C. I shouldn’t have had
D. I wouldn’t have
He built up a successful business but it was all done ______ of his health.
A. at the price
B. by the expense
C. at all cost
D. at the expense
______ is over your head is just an exaggeration because you have well prepared for it over the years.
A. This entrance exam
B. What this entrance exam
C. That this entrance exam
D. It is this entrance exam