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But the pollution problem is (381)______ complicated as it is serious.
as
more
less
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.
specific
for example
such as
like
Factories discharge much (383)______ the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
about
for
of
with
But pollution can be (384)______ reduced in several ways.
carefully
unexpectedly
gradually
little
Governments can pass and enforce laws that (385)______ businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities.
forbid
prevent
request
require
Sylvia Earle is a scientist who _______.
has done some unconventional things in her professional life.
has followed the traditional path of women in science.
has identified many new species of marine plants and animals.
currently works with the American government.
Which of the statements about Sylvia Earle is NOT true?
She’s an experienced expedition leader.
She holds a record for the longest time under water.
She does one of her favorite activities in her work.
The work that she is currently doing is based all over the world.
What started Earle’s interest in the ocean?
a National Geographic explorer
a childhood experience
her love of diving
her fear of the waves
The word “thrilling” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
exciting and enjoyable
tiring
horrible
scary
What percentage of animal life had disappeared from the Gulf of Mexico by the year 2000?
20 percent
50 percent
90 percent
70 percent
How does the article illustrate specific problems in the marine environment?
by describing the situation in the Gulf of Mexico
through a history of Earle’s work in different organisations
by giving details of what Earle plans to do
by giving examples of the problem in various pla
Which of these statements describes one of the main points of the article?
The marine environment is a key part of all life on Earth.
The oceans provide us with unlimited resources.
The sea is one of the most exciting places for science at the moment.
It is impossible to protect marine areas.
The city of Detroit _______.
has experienced many changes.
is like European city in many ways.
it’s one of the richest places in the USA.
is not able to recover from its past problems.
What was Detroit known as at the start of the 21st century?
the Paris of America
Motor City
the poorest city in America
the richest city in the world
According to the second paragraph, what interested journalists in Detroit?
the empty places
the number of poor people
problems of old people
small buildings
The word “ruined” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
be in bad condition
be in good condition
be in dry condition
be in humid condition
How many reasons are given for people leaving Detroit?
three
four
five
six
Bankruptcy meant that _______.
$20 billion was given back to Detroit.
Detroit could start again.
Everything was free in Detroit.
Detroit was heavily in debt.
Which statement is true?
30 businesses received money to help them develop.
About 30 businesses open every week now in Detroit.
There have been 30 new business ideas in Detroit.
$30 thousand was given to each of the new small business.
Detroit _______.
is having more problems than ever before.
seems to have a better future ahead.
will have to suffer more before things improve.
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?” _ “_______.”
I don’t like it
Very little
Well done
Very much
"Oops! I’m sorry for stepping on your foot" – “______.”
Never mind
You don't mind
You're welcome
That's fine
Dr. Sales is a person______.
in that I don’t have much confidence
whom I don’t have much confidence in him.
in whom I don’t have much confidence
I don’t have much confidence
A quick look would reveal that France has twice______computers.
more televisions than
many as televisions as
as many televisions as
as many as televisions
The instructor blew his whistle and______.
off the runners were running
off ran the runners
off were running the runners
the runners runs off
People have used coal and oil to______electricity for a long time.
bred
raise
cultivate
generate
In the early years of the 20th century, several rebellions______in the northern parts of the country.
turned out
rose up
broke out
came up
The festival has many attractions. It will include contemporary orchestra music and an opera.
____ , there will be poetry readings and theatrical presentations.
Otherwise
Furthermore
Nevertheless
On the other hand
When he started that company, he really went______. It might have been a disaster.
out on the limb
on and off
over the odds
once too often
We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are______.
out of stock
out of practice
out of reach
out of work
My sister is a woman of______age.
marriage
married
marrying
marriageable
The fire______to have started in the furnace under the house.
is believed
that is believed
they believed
that they believe
This is the latest news from earthquake site. Two- thirds of the city______in a fire.
has been destroyed
have been destroyed
were destroyed
was destroyed
There are many______in our library.
interesting American old history books
old American interesting history books.
interesting old American history books
American interesting old history books
………, no one was absent from the farewell party last night.
Heavily as it rained
As it rained heavily
Though it rains heavily
In spite of heavily rain
He had changed so much since the last time we met that I …….. him.
could recognize
could hardly recognize
wouldn’t have recognized
don’t recognize
Jane cooks well……..she hates washing up afterwards.
however
therefore
so
but
……..his brother, Peter is active and friendly.
Alike
Unlike
Dislike
Liking
Tom’s eyes were red ……..he had been swimming in a chlorinated pool.
so
but
because
in case
Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn’t ……..as usual.
ring off
get off
go off
take off
A sudden idea ……..to the cyclist that he might try the new method.
occurred
happened
took place
took part
She asked me …….. I was looking at.
when
if
what
why
We need to import……..from abroad.
a great deal of sports equipment
many sports equipments
a sports equipment
many pieces of sports equipment
…….. these books to the library, as they will soon overdue.
Bring
Take
Fetch
Leave
Larry was so……..in his novel that he forgot about his dinner cooking in the oven.
absorbed
attracted
drawn
obliged
Sorry for being late. I was …….. in the traffic for more than an hour.”
carried on
held up
put off
taken after
Excuse me. Where‟s the parking lot?" - “…………”
Why do you ask me? I don‟t know.
Do you get lost? I do too.
You missed the turn. It‟s back that way
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: “…………”
Not a chance.
That’s very kind of you.
I can’t agree more.
What a pity!
Last year, ABBA made a ____ of several million crowns.
win
gain
salary
profit
If you like asking, there's a ski ____ under an hour's driving from Madrid.
resort
station
place
port
He's very ____ about his private life. He's goy no secrets.
trustworthy
direct
open
sincere
Even though they don't agree with what's happening, they're too ____ to protest.
apathetic
subdued
quiet
outgoing
Though I didn't want my son to leave home since he was twenty-one, there was nothing I could do to ____ it.
hinder
resist
prevent
cease
She noticed ____ away from the house.
him to run
him running
his running
him run
George has ____; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice- cream- anything which is sweet.
a sweet mouth
sweet lips
a sweet tooth
a sweet tongue
She's so ____; you really have to watch you say or she'll walk out of the room.
high and dry
prim and proper
rough and ready
sick and tired
You've all ____ the point. The film itself is not racist – it simply tries to make us question our own often racist attitude.
mistaken
misunderstood
missed
lost
____ one or more units of living substance called protoplasm.
Although all living things that consist of
All living things consisting of
All living things consist of
In all living things consisting of
The production of tin ore in the United States is relatively insignificant, ____ less than one hundred tons annually.
amount to
in the amount
amount to it
It all happened so quickly, one minute I was making chips and the next the whole kitchen was ____ fire!
at
on
by
in
Anne: “ Fancy a bite to eat?”
Barbara: “_____”
No thanks, I've just had some.
No thanks, I've just had something.
No thanks, I'm not neatly very thirsty.
No thanks, I'm trying to give up.
Receptionist: “ Good morning.”
Chris: “ Good morning. I‟ve come to ____ Mrs. Dabria.”
see
visit
do business with
hold a talk with
- John: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school.”
- Laura: “______”.
Sorry to hear that.
I’m glad you like it.
Never mind.
Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging.
- Anne: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house”.
- John: “______”.
Nothing more to say
You can say that again.
Yes, I hope so.
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.
communicative
thoughtful
attentive
impolite
I’d rather you ______the kids drop bits of pizza all over my new sofa.
won’t let
didn’t let
don’t let
aren’t letting
“Why did you get the bus to work?” “I’m having my car______at the moment.”
serviced
to service
to be serviced
servicing
Gestures such as waving and handshaking are______forms of communication.
non-verbal
regular
direct
verbal
It is essential that every student______the exam before attending the course.
pass
passes
would pass
passed
If a boss wants to have a well-qualified staff, he should have to pay his employees______.
appropriate
appropriately
appropriation
appropriating
Ellie asked Stan______to look at the new catalogue.
that he wanted
whether he wants
if he wanted
did he want
I am sick of rain and bad weather! Hopefully, when we______up tomorrow morning, the sun______ .
wake / shines
wake / has been shining
wake / will be shining
will wake / will be shining
“Why were you so tired yesterday?” “Because I______all morning.”
jog
was jogged
had been jogging
had been jogged
These quick and easy______can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost.
solve
solutions
solvability
solvable
Don’t drop your sweet wrapper on the floor,______?
won’t you
do you
aren’t you
will you
We are a very close-knit family and very supportive______one another.
of
to
in
with
If you knew he was ill, why _________ you _________ to see him?
didn’t / come
wouldn’t / come
should / come
would / come
They _________ tired now because they _________ in the garden since 8 o’clock.
are / worked
were / were working
are / have been working
were / worked
I enjoy _________ busy. I don’t like it when there is nothing _________.
being / to do
to be / doing
to be / to do
being / doing
Women no longer have to do hard work nowadays as they used to, _________?
are they
aren’t they
do they
don’t they
You _________ Tom yesterday. He’s been away on business for a week now.
mustn’t have seen
could not have seen
may have not seen
can’t have seen
He was the last man _________ the ship.
who leave
to leave
leaving
left
No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _________.
expectation
expected
expectedly
unexpectedly
I must tell you about my _________ when I first arrived in London
incidents
happenings
experiences
events
The local were not very friendly towards us, in fact there was a distinctly _________ atmosphere.
hostile
offensive
rude
abrupt
We have bought some _________.
German lovely old glasses
German old lovely glasses
lovely old German glasses
old lovely German glasses
He sent his children to the park so that he could have some _________.
fresh and quiet
quiet and peace
peace and quiet
fresh and peace
I _________ to see Chris on my way home.
dropped back
dropped in
dropped out
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: “_______.”
No, I don’t think so
Oh, you don’t like it, do you?
Thanks, I bought it at Mike’s
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: “_______.”
Not way, sorry
Just round the corner over there
Look it up in a dictionary!
There’s no traffic near here
-Bill: “Let’s stop for a drink”.
-Bruce: “______”.
Long time no see.
Nice to meet you.
Sorry, we’ve got little time.
Your’re welcome.
-Jack: “I’m going to take a five-day trip to Rome.”
-Jill: “______”.
No, of course not.
Have a good time.
The same to you.
Yes, let’s.
County legislators called for an update of the safety______for the Darcy Power Plant.
regulate
regulative
regulatory
regulation
She has two brothers, ______ are engineer.
whom both
both who
both of whom
both whom
It was so foggy that the driver couldn’t ______ the traffic signs.
break out
make out
keep out
take out
In most ______ developed countries, up to 50% of ______ population enters higher education at some time in their life.
the- a
the-0
0- the
0-0
______ her inexperience, her failure to secure the contract was not surprising.
By virtue of
With regard to
In view of
In recognition of
George wouldn’t have met Mary______ to his brother’s graduation party.
if he has not gone
had not he gone
had he not gone
if he shouldn’t have gone
It was found that he lacked the ____ to pursue a difficult task to the very end.
obligation
engagement
commitment
persuasion
______, I decided to stop trading with them.
Despite of the fact that they were the biggest dealer
Though being the biggest dealer
Being the biggest dealer
Even though they were the biggest dealer
Mr Pike______ English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.
was teaching
has been teaching
is teaching
had been teaching
She has just bought______.
an interesting French old painting.
an old interesting French painting.
a French interesting old painting.
an interesting old French painting.
-“Jenny’s always wanted to get to the top of her career, ______?”
-“Yes, she’s an ambitious girl.”
isn’t she
hasn’t her
has she
hasn’t she
Not only ______ the exam but she also got a scholarship.
she passes
has she passed
she has passed
did she pass
Most people indulge _________ harmless fantasies to relieve the boredom of their lives.
of
in
to
for
_______ they've already made their decision, there's nothing much we can do.
Seeing that
On grounds that
Assuming that
For reason that
_________, the town does not get much of an ocean breeze.
Locating near the coast
Despite location near the coast
Though located near the coast
In spite having location near the coast
We missed the ferry yesterday morning. It _________ by the time we arrived at the pier.
has already gone
was already going
had already gone
already went
If the prisoners attempt to escape from prison, _________ immediately.
they will have caught
they will catch
they will be caught
they would be caught
With its thousands of rocks and caves _________ out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international recognition.
being emerged
emerged
emerging emerge
Is that the man _________.
whom you lent the money
whom did you lend the money
you lent the money
you lent the money to
His reply was so _________ that I didn't know how to interpret it
explicable
assertive
explanatory
ambiguous
Shelly disagreed with the board's decision. She _________ and went to work for another company.
pursued
resigned
abandoned
retained
As an ASEAN member, Vietnam has actively participated in the groups programs and has also created new _________ and cooperation mechanics.
initiatives
initiators
initiations
initiates
Archaeologists think that massive floods could have _________ the dinosaurs.
wiped out
laid off
put aside
taken down
I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything _________.
on your guards
up to your eyes
in your capable hands
under the care of you
- Mary: “_______.” - Jane: "All right, suit yourself."
What is your favorite starter?
I haven't been to such a nice place with you for a while.
Can you help me choose the main course?
I don't want t eat anything. I'm on diet.
- Peter: "My parents gave me no choice but to study business."
- Danny: “_______.”
Well, so be it
Of course not
Oh, by all means
No, I can’t get it
I’m afraid we no longer sell that model of laptop because we had_____a lot of complaints.
so
such
enough
too
Mrs. Jenkins was too ill to go out and pay her phone bill, and they’ve just cut her_____. She ought to complain!
out
off
down
up
There’s a lot______violent crime in this area than there used to be.
fewer
least
less
fewest
The move to a different environment had brought about a significant______in Mary’s state of mind.
impact
effect
influence
change
The party leader travelled the length and_____of the country in an attempt to spread his message.
width
distance
diameter
breadth
The amount Sarah earned was_______ on how much she sol d.
dependence
dependant
dependent
independent
They would ______ go by air than spend a week travelling by train.
always
rather
prefer
better
The party, _______ I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.
at that
at which
to that
to which
If only I_______play the guitar as well as you!
would
should
could
might
The windows are in ______ frames.
circular huge wooden
huge wooden circular
wooden huge circular
huge circular wooden
James was asking about a lot of personal things. I didn’t like______about my private life.
asking
being asked
to ask
to be asking
Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them. They _____ internationally.
have made headlines
had made headlines
have done headlines
did headlines
Arm and Mary are studying in their classroom.
Ann: “Can I borrow you dictionary?”
Mary: “______ ”
I’m afraid I can’t.
Here you are!
I think so.
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?
We could fry some onions with it too.
I’d rather just have some bread, thanks.
Let’s put some pieces of apple in the salad.
Good idea! I’ll go and make one.
He is sleeping in his mother’s house this week as he …..his house painted.
has
is having
had
has had
John and Karen persuaded me ….. the conference.
attending
attended
to attend
to have attended
I think it’s ….. to take a few more pictures.
enough light
lightly enough
light enough
enough as light
Flower oils are ….. of the ingredients used in making perfume
among expensive
among the most expensive
being most expensive
expensive
….I heard the phone ring, I didn’t answer it.
because
Only if
Even though
Provided that
Ann has a lot of books, …… she has never read.
most of that
most of these
most of which
which most of them
My first school day was a ….. event in my life.
memory
memorized
memorial
memorable
If we didn’t …. any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever.
use
make
take
do
People who take on a second job inevitably ….. themselves to greater stress.
offer
subject
field
place
One condition of this job is that you must be …… to work at weekends.
available
capable
acceptable
accessible
Could you lend me some money to ….. me over to the end of the month?
hand
tide
get
make
It is the …..of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather.
height
depth
source
matter
-“ Would you mind lending me you bike?” – “ ……”
Yes. Here it is
Not at all
Great
Yes, let’s
Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “……..
With all my heart
Never remind me
It’s my pleasure
Wish you
The world work is developing very quickly. If you don’t self-learn continuously, we will not_____social movements.
put up with
keep up with
get on with
deal with
She ______ on her computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a rest.
has worked
has been working
was working
had been working
The teacher recommended that Tom_____his composition as soon as possible.
finish writing
finished writing
should finish to write
finishes writing
He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at_______it has come.
the end
last
the moment
present
I’m sorry I haven’t got any money. I’ve______my wallet at home.
missed
let
left
forgotten
There’s a list of repairs as long as_______.
your arm
a pole
your arms
a mile
I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a______.
kite
house
sky
wall
Not only______to determine the depth of the ocean floor, but it is also used to locate oil.
seismology is used
using seismology
is seismology used
to use seismology
______advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the jo
Had he been
If he had
Unless he had been
Were he to be
The jury_____her compliments______her excellent knowledge of the subject.
returned/ to
paid/ to
returned/ on
paid / on
Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; ______,experts must perform detail tests to analyze soil specimens.
therefore
afterward
so that
however
John lost the______bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because
new beautiful blue Japanses
beautiful blue Japanese new
beautiful new blue Japanese
Japanese beautiful new blue
– “I passed the TOEFL test, Mom.” – “_______.”
All right
Well done
Good luck
Thank you
- Roger: “Wow! You look terrific in that new dress!” - Tina: “________”
Oh, what a pity!
I’m afraid so!
Thank you. I’m glad you think so.
Why dare you say so?
Steve______his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.
threw away
threw in
threw off
threw out
By the time Brown's daughter graduates,_______retired.
he'll have
he
he'll being
he has
Nobody likes his behavior,______?
doesn’t he
do they
don't they
does he
______ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
Were you arrived
If you arrived
If you hadn't arrived
Had you arrived
After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their ______ down for a while.
hearts
hair
souls
heads
Extinction means a situation ______ a plant, an animal or a way of life stops existing.
to which
for which
on which
in which
Making mistake is all ________ of growing up.
bits and bobs
odds and ends
part and parcel
top and bottom
The judge ______ murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
prosecuted
sentenced
convicted
accused
When my children _____ their toys, I donated them to a charity.
outnumbered
outworn
outlasted
outgrew
The song has______been selected for the 2018 World Cup, Russia.
office
officer
officially
official
Alice said: “That guy is______ gorgeous. I wish he would ask rne out.”
dead-centre
drop shot
jumped-up
drop-dead
This factory produced_______motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006.
as many as twice
as twice many
twice as many
as twice as many
Liz and Laura is going shopping together.
Liz: "Look! This sweater is beautiful."
Laura: “______?”
Why not trying it on
Why not trying on it
Why not try it on
Why not try on it
Anna is seeing Bill off at the airport.
Anna: "_______"
Bill: "I will."
I'll miss you much.
Give my best wishes to your parents.
Have a nice trip!
Wish you a happy journey.
There has been little rain in this area for too long, ______?
has it
has there
hasn’t it
hasn’t there
John was deported on account of his expired visa. He ______ it renewed.
must have had
should have had
can have had
might have had
Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their ______.
creative
creativity
create
creatively
Businesses will not survive ______ they satisfy their customers.
or else
in case
unless
if
The villagers are not sure how they are going to get ______ another hard and cold winter.
by
on
round
through
When I was small, my parents were often away; my grandmother ______ take care of me.
will
shall
would
should
______ humans, dolphins use a system of sounds and body language to communicate, but understanding their conversations is not easy for humans.
Alike
Unlike
Dislike
Like
The trainers encourage the animals ______, but the elephants make their own songs; they don’t just copy their trainers or other people.
to play
play
playing
that play
For those ______ in adventure and sport, there is a lot to do on Vanuatu’s islands in the South Pacifi
who interest
interesting
interested
which interests
This investigation is not only one that is continuing and worldwide ______ we expect to continue for quite some time.
but one also that
but one that also
but also one that
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.
can
will
must
may
She really treasures the ______ car that she inherits from her grandfather.
big old green antique
green old big antique
green big old antique
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: “______”
Not much, your notebook and color pencils.
We’ll start off very early, you know.
All the course books, of course.
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: “______”
Read the test questions carefully.
Go over all the review sections.
Come early on the test day.
Drink a little alcohol everyday
Who was the first person ______ the South Pole?
who reaches
reaching
to reach
reached
Thank you very much. I haven’t been to_______party for ages.
so enjoyable
the so enjoyable
so enjoyable a
a so enjoyable
A skilled_______will help candidates feel relaxed
interview
interviewing
interviewee
interviewer
The government devalued the currency to try to revive the ______ economy.
developed
stagnant
dynamic
stable
Terry______ in three movies already. I think he’ll be a star some day.
had appeared
has appeared
is appearing
was appearing
Narcissus bulbs_______at least three inches apart and covered with about four inches of well-drained soil.
should have been planted
should be planting
must plant
should be planted
An endangered species is a species______ population is so small that it is in danger of becoming extinct.
whose
which
what
who
With this type of insurance, you’re buying ______ of mind.
peace
satisfaction
calmness
contentment
There was hardly_______ money left in the bank account.
no more
some
no
any
Learning English isn’t so difficult, once you get______it.
down to
get off
get on
down with
Mary hardly ever cooks, ______?
did she
didn’t she
does she
doesn't she
She has made an ______ for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children.
application
applicating
apply
applicant
Tim: "Let me wash the vegetable while you're preparing the meat."
- Linda: “______.”
OK. Thank you very much.
Good idea. I'll do it for you.
Yes, please. But I can manage.
No problem.
Sara: "How do you feel about his comment?"
- Mary: “______.”
Yes, it's a very good idea.
I don't think he knew what he was saying.
I'm afraid I disagree with you.
If you ask me, I feel tired.
We’re over the _______! Who wouldn’t be? We’ve just won £1 million!
planet
clouds
stars
moon
It’s very cold in here. Do you mind if I _______ the heating?
put off
put on
put up with
put down with
Could you please _______ me to the nearest post office?
explain
point
indicate
direct
He is very ________ of his conduct and promises never to behave like that again.
sorry
miserable
ashamed
guilty
Noisy parties are really not my _______.
scene
liking
idea
preference
Of course you’ll pass. You write well and you have an excellent _______ of the subject.
grip
seizure
grasp
embrace
Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from one place to _______.
other
others
another
each other
Candles _______ from beeswax burn with a very clean flame.
are made
made
making
which made
A few natural elements exist in _______ that they are rarely seen in their natural environments.
such small quantities
so small quantities
very small quantities
small quantity
I’d rather you ________ anything about the garden until the weather improves.
don’t make
didn’t make
don’t do
didn’t do
The exhibition is free for all students. We ______ pay any fee.
must not
should not
had better not
haven’t got to
As towns grow, they tend to destroy the surrounding ______ areas.
rural
commercial
land
urban
A: “I’m very sorry for letting you wait for so long.” – B: “ _______”
Don’t apologize. I’ve just arrived here.
It doesn’t matter. Thank you.
You’ve welcome.
My pleasure. Don’t worry about it.
“Would you like me to send this package for you?” – B: “______”
That would be nice. Any problems?
Yes, please, if you don’t mind.
I’m sorry, but here you are.
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
was held
is held
is being held
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.
influenced
influencing
influence
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.
though positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
despite of positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
in spite positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
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.
latest
worst
best
fastest
Bob was absent; he _____ sick again.
shouldn’t have been
mustn’t have been
must have been
should have been
Could you ______ me a lift into town?
give
get
do
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.
breaking up
turning down
taking off
putting up
I think we’ve come in for a lot of _____ about the impatience of some shop assistants.
compliments
problems
complaints
criticism
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader ______ Trump at the White House after his inauguration last year.
visited
visiting
visit
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.
has been being
has been
was
had been
Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2018 with a penalty shootout win _________ Iraq on Saturday, January 20th , 2018.
over
with
against
in
He opened the letter without ______ to read the address on the envelope.
caring
worrying
concerning
bothering
Mai and Lan are talking about Mai’s new house.
- Lan: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Mai: “________________”
I’m glad you like it. Thanks.
Thanks. It must be very expensive.
You’re welcome.
Certainly!
Lora is talking to Maria about her failure at applying for a job.
- Lora: “__________”
- Maria: “Never mind, better luck next time”
I have a lot on my mind.
I’ve broken your precious vase.
I couldn’t keep my mind on work.
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.
Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal and marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.
Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal that it marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.
Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal then it marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history.
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.
If they had had the right visas, they could have re-entered Thailand legally.
Had they had the right visas, they couldn’t re-entered Thailand legally.
Were they to have the right visas, they could re-entered Thailand legally.
If they had the right visas, they could re-entere Thailand legally.
After running up the stairs, I was ______ breath.
away from
without
no
out of
Extinction means a situation _______ a plan, an animal or a way of life etc … stops existing.
to which
in which
on which
for which
As I was walking along the street, I saw _____ $10 note on _______ pavement.
a/the
the/the
a/a
the/a
I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my _______.
piece of cake
sweets and candy
biscuit
cup of tea
I will stand here and wait for you _______ you come back.
because
though
so
until
Let’s begin our discussion now, ________?
shall we
will we
don’t we
won’t we
Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one ______ the most.
that influences farmers
farmers that is influences
why farmers influence it
it influences farmers
_________, we tried our best to complete it.
Thanks to the difficult homework
Despite the homework was difficult
Difficult as the homework was
As though the homework was difficult
The twins look so much alike that almost no one can _______ them ________.
take/apart
tell/away
tell/apart
take/on
Tom looks so frightened and upset. He ________ something terrible.
must experience
can have experienced
should have experienced
must have experienced
Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked. She remembered _______ it before she left.
to lock
having locked
to have locked
she locks
Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night”
have nothing to tell you
Oh. Poor me!
Never mind!
You was absent- minded.
The players’ protests ________ no difference to the referee’s decision at all.
did
made
caused
created
In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _____ with the interviewers.
link
connection
touch
contact
Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then _______ Prince Rainier of Monaco.
to be the wife of
she was the wife of
the wife of
as the wife of
When he came to the counter of pay, he found that he had _______ cash _______ his credit card with him.
either/or
neither/nor
both/and
not/neither
The energy _______ from the sun is renewable and environmentally-friendly.
harnessing
is harnessed
which harnessed
harnessed
We truly respected our father and always _______ by his rule.
submitted
obeyed
complied
abode
The architects have made _______ use of glass and transparent plastic.
imaginative
imagine
imagination
imaginatively
Tom denied _______ part in the fighting at school.
to take
take
to taking
taking
Your brother hardly talks to anyone, _______?
does he
is he
doesn’t he
isn’t he
Pesticide residues in fruit and vegetable can be _______ to health.
crucial
supportive
receptive
destructive
You looked exhausted. I think you’ve _______ more than you can handle.
turned on
taken up
turned up
taken on
Only after she had finished the course did she realize she _____ a wrong choice.
had made
has made
had been making
was making
It ______ Sue that you saw last night. She’s abroad with her family.
should have been
must have been
can’t have been
needn’t have been
If Paul _______ a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.
has
has had
had
would have
The wine had made him a little _______ and couldn’t control his movement.
narrow-minded
light-headed
light-footed
light-hearted
You need to make ______ about what course to take at university.
a decision
a fortune
a guess
an impression
Mike an Joe are talking about transport in the future.
- Mike: “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?” – Joe: “_____”
I’m afraid I can’t.
What for? There are quite a few around.
Why not? There have been cars without drivers.
I’m glad you like it.
Julie and Ann are talking about their classmate.
- Julie: “_______” - Ann: “Yeah, not bad, I suppose.”
Do you see him often?
What are you thinking?
How did you meet him?
He is quite good-looking, isn’t he?
What were some of the things that brought ______ the Resolution?
around
up
on
about
Poor management brought the company to______ of collapse.
the ring
the edge
the brink
the foot
John ______ this task yesterday morning, but I did it for him. He owes me a thank-you.
must have completed
may have completed
should have completed
could have completed
I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am ______ awake.
broad
well
full
wide
I suggest the room ______ before Christmas.
should decorate
is decorated
were decorated
be decorated
It is time every student ______ harder for the coming exam.
worked
should work
works
work
Mr. Simpkims is the big ______ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.
bread
meat
cheese
apple
She is so ______ to her children that she has decided to quit her job to stay at home and look after Them.
persistent
kind
responsible
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.
supplies
facilities
categories
qualities
There ______ a number of reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire
are said being
are said to have been
said to be
was said being
It’s silly of him to spend a lot of money buying ______.
a thick old wooden table
a thick wooden old table
an old wooden thick table
a wooden thick old table
It’s important to project a(n) ______ image during the interview.
optimistic
cheerful
positive
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: “__________.”
Yes, I have just moved here
No, only three months
Yes, just a few days
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: “___________.”
It’s careless
Oh, what a pity
That’s nothing
Oh, be careful
Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will give you more information about it.
there will be
held
will give
about
Many of the important products obtained from trees, one of the most important is wood pulp, which is used in paper-making.
Many of the
obtained
the most
paper-making
It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
is believed
in the near future
be used to doing
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?”
I’d rather you didn’t
No, thank you
No, I couldn’t
Yes, you can.
Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”
-Jenifer: “_________.”
That’s nice of you to say so.
I’d love it.
Don’t mention it
I couldn’t agree more.
I know we had an argument, but I know I’d quite like to ______.
make up
look down
fall out
bring up
It is vital that everyone ______ aware of the protection of the environment.
is
be
are
were
My uncle was ______ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.
seriously
deeply
fatally
critically
All of her sons joined the army when the war broke ______.
out
off
over
up
This is the second time you ______ your door key.
are losing
lose
lost
have lost
Her fiance is said ______ from Harvard University five years ago.
having graduated
to have graduated
being graduated
to be graduated
This is ______ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do.
by chance
by myself
by far
by heart
The number of higher education ______ has risen this year for the first time in more than a decade.
applies
applications
applicable
applicants
Not until 1856 ______ across the Mississippi River.
the first bridge was built
was the first bridge built
the first bridge built
did the first bridge build
At first sight I met her, I was impressed with her ______ eyes.
big beautiful round black
beautiful big round black
beautiful black big round
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.
What
Due to
Although
That
I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful ______ smile.
childlike
childish
childhood
childless
Thomas knows Paris like the back of his_____. He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.
head
mind
hand
life
Despite playing under strength, our football team, U23 Viet Nam, _______ beat their rivals such as Qatar and Iraq
could
couldn't
weren't able to
were able to
Neil Armstrong was the first man _______ on the moon.
walking
has walked
to walk
walked
When the light _______, we couldn’t see anything.
came off
put out
switched off
went out
I will manage to _______ the problems and find the solution for you as soon as possible.
take out
bring out
get out
sort out
It was not until he took off his dark glasses _______ I realized he was a famous film star.
as
that
though
since
I only tell my secrets to my _______ friend as she never reveals them to anyone.
creative
enthusiastic
trustworthy
unrealizable
Everyone thinks that the concert last night was extremely successful, _______?
don’t they
doesn’t he
was it
wasn’t it
In developed world, there are hardly _______ jobs left which don’t use computers to carry out many daily tasks.
some
any
none
much
Graham was disappointed because he _______ for the bus for an hour.
was waiting
waited
has been waiting
had been waiting
Attempts must be made to _______ the barriers of fear and hostility which divide the two communities.
break down
set up
get off
pass over
Quang Hai’s _______ in the final match between Vietnam and Uzbekistan was voted the most beautiful goal on AFC’s website.
corner kick
free kick
penalty
goal kick
A: “Help yourselves to the beef and chicken, children!” – B: “______.”
Yes. Why not?
Yes, please
Oh. thank you!
Just feel at home
A: “Would you mind closing the window?” – B: “______.”
Yes, of course. Are you tired?
No, not at all. I'll do it now
Yes, I do. You can close it.
Don't worry. Go ahead!
He is coming _______ a cold after a night out in the rain.
down with
across with
up with
away from
New machinery has enhanced the company’s productivity and _______.
competition
competitiveness
competitive
competitor
In a formal interview, it is essential that the interviewee _______ good eye contact with the interviewers.
maintain
is maintained
must maintain
maintains
The bad weather caused serious damage to the crop. If only it _______ warmer.
had been
has been
were
was
The recent heavy rains have helped to ease the water _______.
poverty
shortage
plenty
abundance
As a(n) _______ girl, she found it difficult to socialize with other students in the class.
industrious
dynamic
reserved
ashamed
It is interesting to take _______ a new hobby such as collecting stamps or going fishing.
over
up
in
on
After the car crash last night, all the injuried _______ to the hospital in an ambulance.
were rushing
was rushing
was rushed
were rushed
Working as a volunteer gives her a chance to develop her interpersonal skills, promote friendship, and _______ her own talent.
discovering
discover
discovered
to discover
Scientists have _______ a lot of research into renewable energy sources.
carried
done
solved
made
Before going to bed, he wanted some tea but there was _______ left.
a few
no
nothing
any
When Peter was a child, there _______ a cinema near his house.
used to be
used to have been
used to have
used to be being
Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – Linda: “Me ______.”
so
either
too
neither
Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.” – John: “______.”
My excitement
My delight
My happiness
My pleasure
I haven’t read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I’m ________with recent developments.
out of reach
out of the condition
out of touch
out of the question
Kate didn’t enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was________ experience of her life.
the most terrifying
the most terrified
a most terrified
far more terrifying
I assume that you are acquainted ________this subject since you are responsible ________writing the accompanying materials.
to/for
with/for
to/to
with/with
Everyone in both cars________injured in the accident last night, ________?
was/weren’t they
were/ weren’t they
was/ wasn’t he
were/ were they
When the Titanic started sinking, the passengers were________.
horrifying
apprehensive
panic-stricken
weather-beaten
Jack has a collection of ________.
old valuable Japanese postage stamps
old Japanese valuable postage stamps
valuable Japanese old postage stamps
valuable old Japanese postage stamps
By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a ________ name.
housekeeper
housewife
household
house
Jenny: “Was Linda asleep when you came home?”
Jack: “No. She ________TV.”
watched
had watched
was watching
has been watching
This class,_____is a prerequisite for microbiology, is so difficult that I would rather drop it.
that
when
where
which
During the campaign when Lincoln was first a(n)________ for the Presidency, the slaves on the far-off plantations, miles from any railroad or large city or daily newspaper, knew what the issues involved were.
competitor
contestant
applicant
candidate
Peter: “What________ your flight?”
Mary: “There was a big snowstorm in Birmingham that delayed a lot of flights.”
held up
postponed up
delayed up
hung up
________ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.
Because
Even though
Because of
In spite of
Jane is talking to Billy about the meeting.
Jane: “Is everybody happy with the decision?”
Billy: “__________________”
That sounds like fun.
Yes, it is certainly.
No, have you?
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: “_________________”
Oh, I wish you wouldn’t.
Well, I’d rather not.
Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t.
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.
equipped
served
entitled
awarded
If some endangered species ______ in zoos, it would help to ensure their future survival.
will be kept
are kept
had been kept
were kept
My grandfather retired from work last month. He _______ for the same company for 40 years.
was working
had been working
has worked
had worked
This building _______ finished by the end of last year but there have been so many strikes that it isn’t finished yet.
will have been
should have been
was to have been
may not have been
Susan rarely stays up late, _______?
is she
isn’t she
does she
doesn’t she
Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the ______.
chin
collar
sleeves
vest
Florida, ______ the Sunshine state, attracts many tourists every year.
is known as
that is known as
which known as
known as
You look really tired. You could ______ a week’s holiday, I think.
do with
make for
pass for
make with
For Arabic speakers, more than two consonants together can be difficult to _______, so they often insert a short vowel between them.
announce
denounce
pronounce
renounce
Flat-roofed buildings are not very ______ in areas where there is a great deal of rain or snow.
severe
serious
suitable
sensitive
The local press has been pouring ______ on the mayor for dissolving the council.
scorn
blame
disapproval
hatred
As a small boy, he was used to ______ alone in the house for an hour or two.
being left
leaving
be left
leave
- Janet: “How did you get here?” - Susan: “_____.”
I came here last night.
The train was so crowded.
Is it far from here?
I came here by train.
- Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “_____.”
I don't agree. I’m afraid.
I feel very bored.
That would be great.
You’re welcome.
We've had _________ problems with our new computer that we had to send it back to the shop.
so
such
enough
too
Dawn's thinking of setting ________ a social club for local disabled people.
out
in
up
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.
an outcome
a turnup
a turnout
an output
His work ________ new ground in the treatment of cancer. It is now giving many cancer victims hope of complete recovery.
broke
found
dug
uncovered
We like ________ policies.
American recent economic
recent American economic
recent economic American
economic recent American
She worked here for a while then _________ afternoon she just quit and left.
an
one
the
Ø
DNA tests ________ accepted in court eases.
are known
were used
have been
will have
The disavantaged should be cared for by _______.
the wealth
wealth
the wealthy
wealthier
Why not ________ the meeting until Thursday morning?
postpone
postponing
you postpone
do you postpone
You're 18! You ________ to be able to look after yourself by now
are advisable
expect
suppose
will have
I was very sad when the vet said he'd have to ________ Gertie, our lapdog.
put down
feel up to
pull through
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.
vision
view
visibility
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: ___________.
I'm afraid he is not here.
He is taking a message now.
Yes, I'll make sure he gets it.
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: _________.
Yes, speak to you soon.
No, this is on me.
It's nothing.
Don't mention it.
I __________the garden. No sooner had I finished watering it than it came down in torrents.
shouldn’t have watered
mustn’t have watered
can’t have watered
needn’t have watered
A true relationship is thought to be a friendship that may__________through changes in the lives of the friends.
entail
remain
endure
continue
I’m not going to go ice skating! I’d only fall over and __________ a fool of myself.
create
show
do
make
Silence __________ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.
fell in with
came between
hung over
dropped out of
The scientists __________on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.
working
worked
are working
who working
Nam had passed the GCSE examination, he __________to take the entrance examination to the university.
would have been allowed
would have allowed
will have allowed
would allow
When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he’d go as red as a __________.
tomato
chili
strawberry
beetroot
My brothers are often very __________to what I say. They are really lovable.
obedience
obedient
obey
obstacle
I must warn you I am not used to __________so rudely
speak
be spoken
speak to me
being spoken to
He is tired now. He __________the gardening for hours.
has done
is doing
did
has been doing
Let me explain everything to you, __________?
shall we
will you
will we
do you
The trouble with James is that he never __________on time for a meeting.
turns up
takes off
takes up
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: “
No problem
Don’t worry about it!
Everything’s alright. Thank you.
I really appreciate you saying that.
Peter: “Could you fill it up, please?” Ivan: “
Sure. Shall I check the oil as well?
Not at all. I’ll fill the oil for you.
Certainly. My job is to fill in the application.
Where? Of course not.
Minh: “My first English test was not as good as I expected.” - Thomas: “_______.”
Good Heavens!
Never mind. Better job next time!
That‟s brilliant enough.
It‟s okay. Don‟t worry.
Susan: “_______.” - Peter: “No, thanks. I‟m not hungry.”
Do you like eating cookies?
Would you like some cookies?
Do you have any cookies?
Are cookies your favorite snacks?
If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city ______ so slippery now.
would not be
must not be
could not have been
would not have been
My dog as well as my cats ______ twice a day.
eat
eats
have eaten
has eaten
The doctor advised ______ late.
me not staying up
me not stay up
me not to stay up
not to stay up
It seems that you are right, ______?
doesn‟t it
do you
aren‟t you
are you
You ______ the locksmith to open the door for you last night before you tried to open it yourself.
have had to call
ought to have called
had better call
must call
Valentine‟s Day, ______ from Roman, is now celebrated all over the world.
originate
originating
to originate
originated
Until the situation has settled down, it is _____ to travel to that country.
well-advised
inadvisable
advisable
ill-advised
The ______ cheered when the final goal was scored in the match today.
spectators
audience
onlookers
viewers
The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspector with local conditions.
notify
instruct
acquaint
inform
If oil supplies run out in 2050 then we need to find ______ energy sources soon.
alternate
alternating
alternative
altering
William was 19 years old when he was _____ for war.
called up
made up
put up
brought up
I can‟t give you the answer on the _____; I‟ll have to think about it for a few days.
place
minute
scene
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.”
Could you please show me how to get the nearest post office?
Shall I take your hat off?
Can you help me with this decoration?
Can I help you?
Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?” - Mary: “____________________________”
What nonsense!
That’s very kind of you.
What a pity!
I can’t agree more.
________, we stay inside the house.
The storm day it was
It is a stormy day
It was a stormy day
It being a stormy day
Unless you _______ well-trained, you _______ to the company.
aren’t / will never be admitted
aren’t / will never admit
are / will never be admitted
are / will never admit
Fax transmission has now become a cheap and _______ way to transmit texts and graphics over distance.
convenient
inconvenient
uncomfortable
comfortable
________, we tried our best to complete it.
Difficult as the homework was
As though the homework was difficult
Thanks to the difficult homework
Despite the homework was difficult
That carcinogenic substances _______ in many common household items is well-known.
are contained
containing
are containing
contained
The second-hand car Patrick bought was almost new _______ it was made in the 1990s.
or
because
although
however
I like doing _______ such as cooking, washing and cleaning the house.
house-keeper
household chores
lord of house
white house
Unfortunately, some really ill animals have to be ________ by our center.
pass away
turned over
taken out
put down
I _______ Lan since she went abroad.
wasn’t met
hadn’t met
didn’t meet
haven’t met
“Did the minister approve the building plans?”
“Not really. He turned them down _______ that the costs were too high.”
in case
supposing
provided
on the grounds
Failing to submit the proposal on time was _____ for Tom.
a real kick in the pants
an open and shut case
a shot in the dark
a nail in the coffin
They always kept on good _______ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.
relations
terms
will
relationship
Caffeine is very ______, which is why people drink so much coffee.
addicting
addictive
addicted
addiction
Tom seldom drinks coffee, ______?
does he
does Tom
doesn’t he
doesn’t Tom
The diagrams ______ by young Faraday were sent to Sir Humphrey Davy at the end of the year 1812.
which made
made
making
were made
Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to ______?
foot the bill
carry the can
hatch the chicken
catch the worms
What noisy neighbors you’ve got! If my neighbors ______ as bad as yours, I ______ crazy.
are / will go
were / would go
had been / would have gone
are / would go
Apart from those three very cold weeks in January, it has been a very ______ winter.
pale
mild
calm
plain
The ______ of toothpaste are located in the health and beauty section of the supermarket.
quarts
pints
tubes
sticks
If orders keep coming in like this, I'll have to ______ more staff.
give up
add in
gain on
take on
You ______ for me; I could have found the way all right.
don’t have to wait
needn’t have waited
could have waited
didn’t need to wait
We've had to postpone ______ to France because the children are ill.
be gone
to go
going
go
In today’s paper, it ______ that there will be a new government soon.
writes
tells
states
records
His clothes are in a mess because he ______ the house all morning.
will have painted
will be painting
has been painting
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?”
Why do you think
How come
What is it
Why don’t you
Peter and Mike are talking during a class break.
Peter: “What are you doing this weekend?”
Mike: “______.”
I’m very busy now
I plan to visit my aunt
I think it will be interesting
I hope it isn’t raining
My friend is good at mimicking people. He ______ a great impression of Charlie Chaplin.
made
did
took
gave
You can ask Matin anything about history. He actually has quite a good _____ for facts.
head
understanding
knowledge
ability
His jokes seemed to ______ a treat with his audience, if their laughter was any indication.
go along
go by
go off
go down
It was such a sad film that we all were reduced_______ tears at the end.
with
onto
to
into
_______ an emergency arise, call 911.
Should
If
Will
Were
The baby can't even sit up yet, ______ stand and walk!
but for
let alone
all but
rather than
I don’t think that everyone likes the way he makes fun, ______?
don't I
do I
don’t they
do they
Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football _______. He may never play again.
for good
now and then
once in a while
every so often
The two cars for sale were in poor condition, so I didn't buy ______.
neither of them
either of them
each of them
none of them
I used to ______ reading comics, but now I've grown out of it.
take a fancy to
keep an eye on
get a kick out of
kick up a fuss about
The evidence suggests that single fathers ______ more likely to work than single mothers.
should be
must be
be
are
Little Deon: “This herb smells horrible, mommy!”
Mommy: “______, it will do you a power of good.”
Come what may
By the by
What is more
Be that as it may
- John: “Oh, I forgot my girlfriend's birthday last week.” - Anne: “______.”
Not on your life
So I guess you are in the doghouse again.
Sure, knock on wood.
You really should get a life.
- Porter: “I didn’t do too well on my final exams.” - Mary: “______.”
That's a shame!
Don’t mention it!
What a drag!
That will be the day!
Many citizens say that they are _____ of the political policies of the candidates in a local election.
ignorance
ignorantly
ignorant
ignoring
If he _____ the lesson yesterday, he could do the test better today.
has reviewed
had reviewed
will review
reviewed
Many people hate Mondays, saying that they really _____.
get over them
get down them
get them over
get them down
Their children _____ lots of new friends since they _____ to that town.
made/ have been moving
made/ are moving
have made/ moved
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”.
fish
duck
baby
child
There is no reason to _____ his honesty; he is absolutely sincere.
doubt
ask
inquire
search
Ann hoped _____ to join the private club. She could make important business contact here.
being invited
to invite
to be invited
inviting
Before I send this article to the editor, I’d be grateful if you could _____ it for me.
go through
break through
take over
look up
By next year, my son will have _____ his education at Cambridge University.
realized
completed
graduated
terminated
The problem needs to be _____ urgently, otherwise it will be too late.
addressed
focused
monitored
checked
Tom looks so frightened and upset. He _____ something terrible.
should have experienced
must experience
can have experienced
must have experienced
There are so many _____ names now that it is impossible to remember them all.
brand
model
trademark
logo
Daniel: “Do you think it’s bad to keep all the candy to yourself?”
Jacob: “____________________”
You are absolutely right. I’m crazy about candy.
I’m so sorry. Sometimes I’m too aggressive.
I’m sorry. I should not be so selfish.
You’re right. I’m a bit jealous.
Mary: “Let me bring something to your party, won’t you?”
Laura: “_______________________”
In my opinion, you’re right.
That really surprises me.
It’s enough, just to have you come.
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.
wrote
written
were written
be written
John's ______ and efficiency at the company led to his promotion to Sales Manager.
punctuality
punctual
punctuate
punctually
I am sure your sister will lend you a sympathetic_______when you explain the situation to her.
eye
ear
arm
finger
Mr. Pike is certainly a______writer; he has written quite a few books this year.
prolific
fruitful
fertile
successful
We were quite impressed by the ______ students who came up with the answer to our question almost instantly.
absent-minded
big-headed
quick-witted
bad-tempered
My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he ______ to the occasion wonderfully.
raised
rose
fell
faced
Daisy has spent the last two weekends _____ hundreds of photographs so that she can put them in separate albums.
playing at
sorting out
cutting off
filling up
I didn’t see the red light at the crossroads. Otherwise, I _____ my car.
stopped
had stopped
would have stopped
would stop
I much preferred it when we _____ to Wales every summer on holiday.
used to go
were used to going
had gone
have been going
The incident happening last week left her ______ confused and hurt.
feel
felt
feeling
to feel
We gave them the money yesterday, but we haven't received a receipt yet, ______?’’ she asked her husband.
didn't we
have we
did we
haven’t we
You and your big mouth! It was supposed to be a secret. You _____ her!
shouldn't have told
mightn’t have told
mustn't have told
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: “_______.”
It’s my pleasure
That’s out of this world
Never mention me
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.”
Is it wise to climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
What if weclimb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
How come will we climb Mount Everest when we are in India this summer?
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.
will go
will have gone
has gone
has been going
The man _______ his car outside hasn’t come back for it yet.
whom he left
who he left
who left
whose
She agreed that all the present paperwork ______ for everyone to have more time to socialize.
stopping
be stopped
to stop
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.
not lend
would not lend
had not lent
did not lend
You should take regular exercise _____ sitting in front of the television all day.
in spite of
instead of
without
even
I think almost everyone has heard the news from her, ________?
have they
hasn't he
haven't they
don't I
I remember ______ him tomorrow. It will be a big sum of money I’ve been saving so far.
paying
to pay
paid
to be paid
The lake had ice on it this morning. It ________ very cold last night.
must have gotten
could have gotten
would have gotten
should have gotten
The world-famous physicist and ______ Stephen Hawking published on important paper before he died at the age of 76
cosmologist
cosmologic
cosmonaut
cosmology
Because the waiter didn’t ______ what I ordered, he brought me a mutton steak instead of the chicken wings that I’d wanted.
call on
stay up
take down
check in
Italian TV has ______ a young composer to write an opera for the TV’s thirtieth anniversary.
appointed
ordered
consulted
commissioned
The acoustics in the concert hall were very poor and it was necessary to _____ performers’ voices.
increase
exaggerate
extend
amplify
Adela and Phuong are talking about her new friend.
Adela: “________?” – Phuong: He’s tall and thin with blue eyes.”
What does he look like
What is he like
How does he look like
How is he like
Fiana and Fallon are talking about the weather.
Fiana: “Isn’t it going to rain tonight?” – Fallon: “_________.”
Yes, it isn’t.
I hope not
I don’t hope so
No, it is
Her first flight as the captain of a plane was an important _____ in her professional life.
aftermath
shiftwork
milestone
cause
An inspiring speaker, Reverend Jackson always manages to _____ the best in his congregation.
bring up
bring out
bring over
bring across
The bed-ridden old man objected _____ as a burden on his family.
to being regarded
at his being regarded
with his regarding
for regarding
We are _____ considering having a swimming pool built as the summers are so long and hot.
seriously
thoughtfully
sincerely
responsibly
______ anything, she was unable to help the police.
While not seeing
Since not seen
Not having seen
As not seeing
Michelle is a(n) _____ worker who always takes great care not to make any mistakes.
conductive
meticulous
honorable
careless
The moment you _____ him, you’ll understand what I’m talking about.
see
are seeing
will see
saw
Why should I throw the milk away? It _____.
isn’t smelling so badly
isn’t smelling so bad
doesn’t smell so bad
doesn’t smell so badly
Mike has quickly established himself _____ the National Football League’s most valued players.
to be one of
as one of
as
to be
“Why did you waste your money on going to see that movie?” “I know. It’s the ____ film I’ve ever seen.”
worse
baddest
worst
bad
Danielle would still be our best defender _____ an accident.
if she didn’t have
if she hadn’t
had she not had
weren’t she to have
____ are poised to change the face of the construction industry in the coming year.
Designing buildings environmentally
Building environmentally designing
Environmentally designed buildings
Designed environmental building
“She is an excellent actress!” “You _____ again!”
can say that
may say it
say it
say that
“Do you know who else is going to be running for governor?” “_____ that Mr. Jones is planning to.”
Word is it
Word has it
Word has
The words are
Ensoleill and Sunny are talking about Ted’s accident last week. Ensoleill: “A motor bike knocked Ted down”. Sunny: “ ____________”
What it is now?
What a motor bike!
How terrific!
Poor Ted !
Mary and her friend, Ensoleill, are in a coffee shop. Mary: “Would you like Matcha ice–cream or Caramen with jam?” Ensoleill: “______________”.
I like eating them all.
Yes, I’d love two.
It doesn’t matter.
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.
or else
besides
unless
on account of
Many students prefer ______ assessment as an alternative to exams.
continuing
continued
continual
continuous
British Leyland is aiming to push ______ its share of UK car sale to 25% over the next two years.
on
up
through
out
The press thought the sale manager would be depressed by his dismissal but he just ______.
turned it down
called it off
spoke it out
laughed it off
Just as you arrived, I ______ ready to go out.
have got
was getting
would get
have been getting
Your sister has lost an awful lot of weight. She must have been on a diet, ______?
mustn’t she
needn’t she
haven’t she
hasn’t she
You should accept the Nokia mobile phone as a 16–birthday present from your parents delightedly. Don’t ______.
look gift horse in the mouth
buy it through the nose
pull my leg
take it for granted
______ irritating they are, you shouldn’t lose temper with small children.
No matter how much
As much as
However
Although
There are ______ that not only governments but also individuals should join hand to tackle.
too numerous environmental problems
such a lot of environmental problems
so fewer environmental problems
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.
I hadn’t had
I wouldn’t have had
I shouldn’t have had
I wouldn’t have
He built up a successful business but it was all done ______ of his health.
at the price
by the expense
at all cost
at the expense
______ is over your head is just an exaggeration because you have well prepared for it over the years.
This entrance exam
What this entrance exam
That this entrance exam
It is this entrance exam