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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
We decided to spend ______ summer in ______ seaside town.
a/the
the/ 0
the/a
0/a
If you don’t try to study harder, you _____ the next exam.
will pass
can’t fail
will fail
would fail
Thanks to lifelong learning, people's level of awareness _______ significantly.
has improved
have improved
has been improved
have been improved
She walked home by herself _______ she knew that it was dangerous.
because of
because
despite
although
_______ for 4 hours, they decided to stop to have lunch at a cheap restaurant.
Having been walked
Having walked
Walking
Walked
Thuy Duong appreciated ______ for her excellent study results.
praising
being praised
to praise
to be praised
A skilled population is the key ______ a country's sustainable development and stability.
for
to
by
in
Two ground-breaking reports on lifelong learning by UNESCO _____ in 1972 and 1996 articulated fundamental principles of lifelong learning.
having published
publishing
published
to published
Don't you think you should apply for the job _____ writing?
with
for
at
in
They stood for _____ moment, then all together slowly moved towards _____ church.
0/the
a/the
a/0
0/0
If she had known how awful this job was going to be, she _____ it.
wouldn't have accepted
would have accepted
would accept
wouldn't accept
Mary demanded that the heater _____ immediately. Her apartment was freezing.
repaired
be repaired
being repaired
been repaired
True Blood is my favourite TV series, _____ I don't have much time to watch it often.
although
before
if
yet
The marathon, first staged in 1896, _____ the legendary feat of a Greek soldier who carried news of victory from the battle at Marathon to Athens.
commemorates
commemorated
was commemorated
commemorating
Despite recent attempts to prove _____ did indeed reach the North Pole in 1909, the evidence still remains questionable.
what Robert Peary
that Robert Peary
Robert Peary, who
which Robert Peary
The local residents suspected the authorities ______ having kept thepollution level secret from the local people.
about
on
of
for
The Real Life Super Hero Project is a gathering of men and women who ______forces to better their community.
have joined
are joining
will join
are joined
Not until we ______ the school for children with disabilities ______ how they overcome difficulties.
had visited/did we know
visited/had we known
visited/did we know
have visited/did we know
I feel very proud_____an important part of the English club.
to be
of be
being
is
______ Gordons is a very interesting family. They like to travel around world
A - the
The - the
A - a
A-
The more invaluable world heritages are to humanity, __________.
the more protected and preserving they are
the more they are protected and preserved
the more they have people protect and preserve
the more people make them protect and preserve
Education is the process ______ we discover that learning adds quality to our lives. Learning must be experienced.
which
in which
that
by which
If he had not spent his youth not learning anything, he ______ himself for his lack of knowledge now.
will not blame
would not blame
would not have blamed
would blame
He took one of______ books at _____random.
0/0
the/0
0/the
0/a
I _____the book about artificial intelligence by tomorrow, then you can borrow it.
will finish
will be finishing
will have finished
finish
The government ordered the military ______ robots to access remote areas that are dangerous to the lives of militants.
to designing
Design
to design
design
It is unquestionable that the incorporation of artificial intelligence in computer revolution has brought _____ greater impacts into people's lives.
in
out
over
about
It is important to keep ourselves clean______ germs can cause infections in parts of our body.
although
unless
While
because
The relative size of an insect's wing is much greater than_____
of a bird's wing
that of a bird's wing
a wing of a bird is
that wing of a bird
If his family had not been so poor that he did several part-time jobs when he was at university, ______now.
he would not be so experienced
he will not be so experienced
he would not have been so experienced
he would be so experienced
It is recommended that proper actions_______ to protect wildlife and wild places.
to be taken
be taken
to be done
be done
To absorb more oil from spring rolls, we can use materials like _____ newspaper to wrap them after frying.
the
any
a
I ______ in terrible trouble right now if you hadn't helped me.
would have been
will be
would be
am
_________ to the South in the winter is a popular fact.
where birds migrate
Bird migratings
When birds migrate
That birds migrate
The first self-sufficient village in Britain _______ the Norman's idea. Theywere some strange invaders who ______ to change the country in a better way.
was - hoped
is - have hoped
have been - were hoping
was being - had hoped
The issue ________ question is more complex than you think.
in
from
on
at
You have to take the full course of your antibioties even if you feel better, ____ your illness will simply return.
otherwise
so that
such as
whereas
We appreciated _________ more opportunities ______ part in the story - telling contest.
giving/to take
to give/taking
given/to take
being giveri/to take
In The Sociology of Science, _____ a classic, Robert Merton discusses cultural, economic and social forces that contributed to the development of modern science.
now considering
now considered
which considers
which considered
They attributed the increase in workforce productivity _____ the adoption of Al technologies.
in
to
of
for
In the UK approximately 40% of school leavers go on _____ at university, compared with 8% in the early 19805.
studying
to study
to studying
study
If your last writing _____ 7, you _____ yourself a place at a university of business administration now.
was marked / would secure
had marked / would be secured
had been marked / would-secure
marked / would be secured
_____ UNESCO criteria for outstanding universal value to humanity, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was added to the World Heritage List in 2014.
Meeting
Met
To meet
Having met
I _____ my parents at the weekend. I already bought a train ticket.
visit
am going to visit
visited
will visit
Smoking is extremely detrimental to health, _____ many people continue to smoke anyway.
nor
so
yet
then
We are big fans of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, so not a match of theirs _____.
we had missed
did we miss
we didn't miss
we missed
If Tim _______ so fast, his car wouldn't have crashed into a tree.
haven't driven
didn't drive
drives
hadn't driven
________ the distance was too far and the time was short, we decided to fly there instead of going there by train.
To discover
Discovered
To have discovered
Discovering
Our teacher encourages us _____ a dictionary whenever we are unsure of the meaning of a word.
to use
using
use
being used
1/4 of my income _____ to pay for my university debts.
has been used
were used
has used
are used
What did you have for _______ breakfast this morning?
x
a
an
the
Oxfam tries to send food to countries where people are suffering _______ malnutrition.
by
of
for
from
Only after she _________ from a severe illness did she realise the importance of good health.
would recover
has recovered
had recovered
was recovering
The doctor said to Mr. Black that if he ate lots of fatty food, he _____ increase his chance of developing heart disease.
will be
will
would be
would
Sarah will be very annoyed if Dave _____ her this evening.
won't call
not call
doesn't call
will call
With its thousands of rocks and caves _____ out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won international recognition.
emerge
to emerge
emerging
emerged
_____ the email - supposedly from Boyd's Bank - to be genuine, she was tricked into disclosing her credit card details.
Believe
Being believed
To believe
Believing
Yesterday, we had a discussion _____ different cultures.
about
around
for
from
It is said the Robinhood robbed _____ rich and gave the money to _____ poop.
a/ a
a/ the
the/ the
the/ a
He forgot ______ promised to cut down on the carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere.
to have
have
having
had
New York is not the capital of the USA, _____ is the home of the United Nations.
Because
Although
Otherwise
In spite of
Chosen as the nation's capital at the end of the American Civil War, ________ thecity of over a million people.
Washington, DC is now
for Washington, DC,
Washington, DC,
now in Washington, DC
Anna thinks she ought to go to the university, _______ she wants to get qualifications for her dream job.
and
yet
for
so
Everyone in this company would like _______ to a higher position.
to be promoted
promote
to promote
promoting
_______ difficult exercises, Lan always manages to complete them without any help from her teacher.
When being assigned
Assigning
On assignment
Having assigned
Recently, a gang of enterprising New Zealanders _______ an incredible scheme to raise awareness of depression and mental health issues.
has introduced
had introduced
introduced
was introduced
Our car _____ because it's not where it’s normally parked in the parking lot.
should have been stolen
would have been stolen
must have been stolen
need have been stolen
Every year, millions of people descend _____ protected and pristine natural areas to observe rare species.
on
at
in
to
Last Sunday, Texas-based game-fans The Speed Gamers _____ in a charity activity to donate money to relief organisations.
have participated
participated
had participated
were participating
If our team _____ U23 Uzbekistan in the final match, we _____ the champion now.
have defeated/ would be
defeats/ will be
defeated / would be
had defeated/ would be
I told myself that in wartime _____ letters must have been lost.
0
the
a
some
_____ he only started learning English last year, Henry can now speak it like a native.
Although
Despite
Because of
Because
The president doesn’t mind _____ by the press.
having been attacked
being attacked
having attacked
attacking
English teaching is considered a good example of a volunteer job which often turns ______ a career.
off
up
on
into
I ______ for my math textbook all day,but I ______ it yet.
have been looking/haven't found
have looked/haven't found
have been looking/haven't been finding
have looked/haven't been finding
There's a pretty little fishing village ______.
by the sea
on the sand
on the beach
by the shore
We can also see the stone dragons of Kinh Thien Palace and relics associated with many Vietnamese royal families, ______ during archaeological excav ations.
discovered
being discovered
to discover
discovering
The parcel is supposed ______ this evening.
being delivered
to deliver
to be delivered
delivering
If I ______ the same problem you had as a child, I might not have succeededin life as you have.
have
would have had
had had
had
Businesses will not survive ______they satisfy their customers.
or else
in case
unless
if
Joe and I took ______ lunch together once ______week, every Friday;unless he was out of ______town.
0/a/0
a/a/the
0/a/the
a/a/0
Her husband is very kind. He always cares _____ her and never puts all of the housework her.
about - in
for - in
about - on
with - on
Fish, poultry, beans or nuts _____ half of their dinner plate.
make of
make out
make up
make up of
People in _____ Western countries are often surprised to learn that _____ Japanese celebrate Christinas.
0-0
the-the
the-0
0-the
The Complex of Hue Monuments was the first site in Viet Nam _____ to the World Heritage List.
adding
to add
to be added
added
If you inherited a million pounds, what _____ with the money?
would you do
will you do
do you do
are you going to do
_____ the food before, Tom didn't want to eat it again.
Having eaten
To eat
Eaten
Eating
It _____ last night because the ground is really wet.
might have rained
can have rained
should have rained
must have rained
_____ of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.
Instead
In place
On behalf
On account
In Japan, ______ most important holiday of ______ season is New Year’s Day, which comes one week after Christmas.
the-the
– the
the –
the - a
The travel industry should work with local councils and government agencies to agree ____________ realistic standards for planning and development in tourist areas.
upon
with
at
for
In Viet Nam, you shouldn't ________ at somebody's house on the first day of the New Year unless you have been invited by the house owner.
show up
get up
put up
go up
I _______ for the information about the differences between further education and higher education all this morning.
had searched
have been searched
have been searching
have searched
______ interested in Curling, I would try to learn more about this sport
Were I
If I am
Should I
I was
After seeing the film Memoir of a Geisha, ____________.
the book was read by many people
the book made many people want to read it
many people wanted to read the book
the reading of the book interested people
_____ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded.
So
While
Unless
Even though
We take _____ in doing the washing-up, cleaning the floor and watering the flowers.
turn
out
around
turns
Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and _____ in China for thousands of years.
has been used
has using
has used
has been using
In India, in the old days, _____ girl’s family used to give _____ boy's family a gift like money or jewellery.
a-a
a-the
the-a
the-the
The archaeological excavation _____ to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years.
led
leading
to lead
being led
If Mr. David _____ at the meeting, he would make a speech.
were
had been
was
has been
Australia is the greenest country in the world _____ the people are environmentally friendly.
because
therefore
however
yet
I wanted to say goodbye to Jerry, but he _______.
was already left
already left
had already been leaving
had already left
Since moving to another country, some people decide to follow the customs of the new country, while _____ prefer to keep their own customs.
another
other
others
the other
My mother said that she would rather ______ to Hoi An than Nha Trang.
to travel
travelling
not to travel
travel
Whenever I set out for ______ examination, I always try to avoid crossing ______ path of ______ woman.
an - the - a
an - a - the
an - the - the
the - the - a
Most of the air pollution results ______ the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories, aircraft and rockets.
in
to
on
from
It is no use ______ a girl that she doesn't need to lose any weight.
convince
convincing
to convince
to convincing
______ in all parts of the state, pines are the most common trees in Georgia.
Found
Finding
To find
Having found
If the primary candidates _____ more on the issue, the results of the election would have been quite different.
have focused
had focused
focused
were focused
When I met Walters about two years before his death he didn’t seem satisfied. He _____no major book since he settled in Uganda.
has published
could have published
published
had published
You should stop working too hard _____ you'll get sick,
or else
if
in case
whereas
We expect Linh _____ to the airport late as the plane will take off in 15 minutes.
to come
not to come
not coming
coming
Befriending can offer volunteers the opportunity to provide support and friendship to a person who may be going _____ a difficult period.
up
on
off
through
Christmas Eve is _____ best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for _____ special, romantic evening.
a-a
the-a
the-the
a-the
Though _____ many centuries ago, the palace remains practically intact.
building
to build
built
people built
I didn't know you were asleep. Otherwise, I _____ so much noise when I came in.
didn't make
wouldn't have made
won‘t make
don't make
The little girl started crying. She _____ her doll, and no one was able to find it for her.
has lost
had lost
was losing
was lost
The house was empty when I arrived. They ______.
must have gone to bed
should have gone to bed
would have gone to bed
need have gone to bed
If the bride's father _____ the car for the wrong time, she _____ at the Church by now.
hadn‘t booked/would have been
didn't book/would have been
hadn't booked/would be
hadn’t booked/had been
Study much harder ________.
if you will pass the exam
unless you pass the exam
or you won't pass the exam
and you pass the exam
______ being the CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is also one of the world's greatest philanthropists.
Aside from
But for
Except for
In addition
In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ______ their choice.
to
for
against
with
Southern Spain's Costa del Sol, ______ from Nerja in the east to Manilva in the west, is one of the most fascinating tourist areas in the world.
stretches
being stretched
stretched
stretching
Next week when there ______ a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher.
will be
will have been
is being
is
I have visited ______ Portugal but I have never been to ______ Netherlands.
the-the
- the
a - the
a - a
______ irritating they are, you shouldn't lose temper with small children.
No matter how much
As much as
However
Although
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
______ 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
Their massive salaries let them afford to give _____ huge amounts to Charities.
off
up
away
back
As well as its beautiful sun-soaked beaches and excellent gastronomy, the region boasts no fewer than thirty golf courses, _____ amateurs and professionals alike with year-round golfing opportunities.
provides
provided
providing
to provide
I _____ a bike to school every day but today I _____ to school by bus because it was stolen yesterday.
rode - went
ride - am going
ride - go
is riding - am going
She did a funny little curtsy which Josh and Silver couldn't help _____ at.
laugh .
laughing
to laugh
to laughing
Every week, his mother goes to _____ university to visit him while my mother has never come to visit me since I went to _____ university.
the-0
the-the
0-0
a-the
Many of the people who attended Major Gordon's funeral _____ him for many years.
didn't see
wouldn't see
haven't seen
hadn't seen
Out _____ from its tiny cage.
does the bird fly
flew the bird
did the bird fly
fly the bird
______ Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass person who they are speaking with.
A - the
A - a
The - the
The a
______ a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner.
Finding
After finding
Having found
We found
Nowadays, people ______ social networks with more and more caution.
uses
are using
used
use
It is predicted that over the next few decades many species will die ______ as once fertile areas turn to desert,
off
out
up
down
The lottery winner was willing to spend a considerable sum of money to ______ to charity to help those in need.
give away
give in
give back
give up
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
We ______ today and I got into trouble because l hadn't done it.
were checked our homework
had our homework checked
have our homework checking
had checked our homework
______ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.
Because
Even though
Because of
In spite of
Tom looks so frightened and upset. He ______ something terrible.
must experienced
can have experienced
should have experienced
must have experienced
Hoang ______ his email four times a week in order not to miss anything important.
checks
will check
is checking
check
However, some scientists argue that the historical evidence shows that over time the Earth heats ______ and cools ______ naturally.
up - away
away – down
up - down
down - up
They ______ your money if you haven't kept your receipt.
won't refund
didn’t refund
no refund
not refund
The second-hand car Patrick bought was almost new ______ it was made in the 19905.
or
because
although
however
He left on ______ 10 o'clock train yesterday to see his father who was taken to ______ hospital last week when he broke his right leg.
the-the
the-a
a-a
the-0
Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked. She remembered ______ it before she left.
to lock
having locked
to have locked
she locks
Mary expected ______ to her dreamy university, but she wasn't.
to admit
admitting
to be admitted
being admitted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
If we really _____ to succeed, we must have to work hard.
want
wants
wanted
had wanted
My responsibility is to wash the dishes and take ______ the garbage every day.
up
in
on
out
The problems of the past few months have _______ their toll on her health and there are shadows under her eyes.
taken
effected
had
changed
Most children enjoy _______ with their parents and s iblirigs.
play
to play
playing
played
At this time last night She ________and he _______ the newspaper.
is cooking / is reading
was cooking / was reading
has cooked / is reading
was cooking /read
The party, ______ I was the guest of honor, was extremely enjoyable.
at that
at which
to that
to which
You always share everything with Lan, so she _______ your best friend.
must be
must have been
may be
might have been
People believe that men make build the house and women make it home, ______ ?
do they
don't they
will they
will you
To show the differences, a survey was among American, Chinese and Indian students to determine their attitudes toward love and marriage.
carried on
carried out
carried away
carried off
Affected by the Western cultures, Vietnamese young people’s attitudes _____ love and marriage have dramatically changed.
for
with
through
to
We have bought extra food__ our friends stay to dinner.
if only
whether
in case
only when
The young are ______ ____ more concerned with physical attractiveness than elderly people.
much
as
many
as much as
Celebrities get tired of _____ everywhere they go.
recognizing
having recognized
having been recognized
being recognized
I have never seen such a beautiful dress ______ you before.
of
on
for
in
The teacher recommended that Torn _____ his composition as soon as possible.
finish writing
finished writing
should finish to write
finishes writing
_____advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the job.
Had he been
If he had
Unless he had been
Were he to be
John lost the______bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with
his carelessness.
new beautiful blue japanses
beautiful blue Japanese new
beautiful new blue Japanese
Japanese beautiful new blue
Each of the guests ______ a bunch of flowers.
are given
is given
were given
give
Let's go to the beach this weekend, ______?
do we
shall we
will we
don't we
For many years people have wondered _____ exists elsewhere in the universe.
that life
life which
whether life
life as it
_____ the phone rang later that night did Anna remember the appointment.
No sooner
Only
Not until
Just before
Jeremy's friends were fond of him_____because of his generosity.
at least
still less
even less
not least
The use of computer aids in teaching,_____the role of teachers is still very important.
yet
unless
despite
where
After leaving high school, a student can apply for a position either university_____a vocational school.
with
and
nor
or
She frequently volunteers_____extra work because she really likes her job.
to
for
with
in
Tom looks so frightened and upset. He_____something terrible.
may have experienced
could have experienced
should have experienced
must have experienced
Dr. Sales is a person____ .
in that I don’t have much confidence
whom I don’t have much confidence in
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
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
_________ anyone call, please ask them to call back later?
If
Should
When
Unless
The plane would have landed easily___________ the thick fog.
unless
but for
because of
due to
The academic year in Vietnam is over________________________ the end_______________________ May.
from / in
for / on
on / in
at / of
In ______ most countries, it is compulsory for children to receive primary education.
a
an
the
As it was getting late, the boys decided to the_____ campfire and crept into their sleeping bags.
put up
put off
put out
put on
Your brother hardly talks to anyone,___________________ ?
does he
is he
doesn't he
isn't he
Unless youwell-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
I____ Lan since she went abroad.
wasn't met
hadn't met
didn't meet
haven't met
It is of great importance to create a good impression ______ your interviewer.
on
about
for
at
People are not aware ______ the problem of overpopulation.
for
of
at
in
______ the flood has receded, people can move back into their homes.
Now that
Due to
Although
So that
John and Karen persuaded me ________ the conference.
attending
attended
to attend
to have attended
I wish you ______ me a new one instead of having it _______ as you did.
had given/repaired
gave/to repair
would give/to repair
had given/to be repaired
The more you practise your English, _________.
Faster you learn.
the faster will you learn.
You will learn faster.
the faster you will learn.
If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city _____ so slippery now.
would not be
must not he
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
Valentine's Day, ____ from Roman, is now celebrated all over the world.
originate
originating
to originate
originated
Mare and more investors are pouring _____ money into food and beverage start-ups.
an
the
a
The better the weather is, ______.
the most crowded the beaches get
the most the beaches get crowded
the more crowded the beaches get
the more the beaches get crowded
I my old school teacher last week.
visited
visit
am visiting
have visited
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
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
She agreed that all the present paperwork _____ for everyone to have more time to
socialize.
stopping
be stopped
to stop
stopped
The speaker fails to get his message _______to his audience.
around
in
across
out
Air pollution is getting _______ serious in big cities in the world.
more and more
the more and the more
the most and the most
most and most
The authorities _______ actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and theirassociated products effectively. However, they didn't do so.
needed have taken
should have taken
had to take
must have taken
The scientists _______ on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.
working
worked
are working
who working
if some endangered species ______ in zoos, it would help to ensure their future survival.
will be kept
are kept
had been kept
were kept
Susan rarely stays up late,______?
is she
isn't she
does she
doesn't she
It is vital that everyone ______ aware of the protection of the environment.
is
be
are
were
This is the second time you ______ your door key.
are losing
lose
lost
have lost
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
George wouldn't have met Mary ______ to his brother's graduation party.
had he not gone
hadn't he gone
if he has not gone
if he shouldn't have gone
“_______ badly you treat him, he'll help you. He's so tolerant.”
Even though
No matter how
As if
In addition to
William is an authority ______ medieval tapestries.
on
with
about
in
“You _____ have cooked so many dishes. There are only three of us for lunch.”
couldn't
wouldn't
needn't
oughtn't
Everyone here has been to London, _____ ?
haven't they
hasn't he
hasn't they
has he
Books and magazines _____ around made his room very untidy.
that lie
laying
which lied
lying
He decided to make a claim ____ damages to his car.
for
in
about
on
I don't think that everyone likes the way he makes fun, _____?
don't I
do I
don't they
do they
_____ broken several world records in swimming.
She is said to have
People say she had
It is said to have
She is said that she has
Jake, the boy who sat beside me in class, used to wear _____ shirt to school.
an old cotton white
an old white cotton
a white cotton old
a cotton old white
_____ 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
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
We arrived home late last night. We _____ to wait half an hour for a taxi.
have
had
ought
must
______, 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
I'm not sure, but Tony _____ probably get that demanding job.
must
need
ought
might
Such _____ that we didn't want to go home.
was a beautiful flower display
beautiful flower display was
a beautiful flower display was
a beautiful flower display
I would be very rich now ________ working long ago.
If I gave up
If I wouldn't give up
Were I to give up
had I not given up
She has just bought _____
a Swiss beautiful brand-new watch
a Swiss brand-new beautiful watch
a brand-new beautiful Swiss watch
a beautiful brand-new Swiss watch
Everybody is tired of watching the same commercials on TV every night, _____?
are they
haven't they
aren't they
don't they
I regret going to the cinema. I wish I _____.
hadn't gone there
haven't gone there
didn't go there
would not go there
She spent _____ her free time watching TV.
a few
most of
a lot
most
You should take regular exercise _____ sitting in front of the television all day.
in spite of
instead of
without
even
They asked me whether I was working _____.
next day afternoon
the afternoon followed
the following afternoon
tomorrow afternoon
She played _____ confidently, but her timing was not good.
a piano
piano
the piano
an piano
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
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
According to FAO, Vietnam is ___ second largest coffee producer in the world after Brazil.
a
0
an
the
When she came home from school yesterday, her mother _____ in the kitchen.
cooked
was cooking
is cooking
cooks
We were made _____ hard when we were at school.
to study
study
studying
studied
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
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
Many of the pictures _____ from outer space are presently on display in the public library.
having sent
sent
sending
were sent
_____ through a telescope, Venus appears to go through changes in size and shape.
It has seen
It is seen
When seen
Seeing
The evidence suggests that single fathers _____ more likely to work than single mothers.
should be
must be
be
are
Neil Armstrong was the first man _____ on the moon.
walking
has walked
to walk
walked
We need to import _____ from abroad.
a great deal of sports equipment
a great deal of sport equipment
a large number of sports equipment
a great deal of sports equipments
Nowhere in the northern section of the United States _____ for growing citrus crops.
is there suitability of the climate
where the climate is suitable
the climate is suitable
is the climate suitable
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
Florida, _____ the Sunshine state, attracts many tourists every year.
is known as
that is known as
which known as
known as
He will take the dog out for a walk as soon as he _____ dinner.
finishes
finish
will finish
shall have finished
Researchers have discovered 2,000 types of new plants but also say _____ are at risk.
many
much
the other
variety
Only three of students in my class are girls, _____ are all boys.
the other
others
other student
the others
As we wanted to be close to ______ nature, we moved to the countryside.
a
an
the
He is going to marry a ______ girl next month.
tall pretty English
pretty tall English
pretty English tall
tall English pretty
The teacher doled _______ the chocolates to his students for having done well in the examinations.
off
on
out
away
Nathalie seems very tough at work. She's a different person at home, _____.
though
although
as though
even though
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Hoa asked Nam ______________________________.
where he had gone the night before
where had he gone the night before
where he went the night before
where he went last night
You’ll probably come _________the problems of culture shocks when you study abroad.
up with
up to
down with
up against
________, 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
We like ________ policies.
American recent economic
recent American economic
recent economic American
economic recent American
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
If 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
Let’s go to the library, ___________?
shall we
will we
would we
should we
If I _______that there was a test yesterday, I would not be punished now.
would know
have known
had known
knew
_______ in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of the large profit it brought.
That when discovered
Discovered
Discovering
Which was discovered
The scientists _______ on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.
working
worked
are working
who working
Susan rarely stays up late, _______?
is she
isn’t she
does she
doesn’t she
Why not _______ the meeting until Thursday morning?
postpone
postponing
you postpone
do you postpone
I must warn you I am not used to _______ so rudely.
speak
be spoken
speak to me
being spoken to
I _______ Lan since she went abroad
wasn’t met
hadn’t met
didn’t meet
haven’t met
That carcinogenic substances _______ in many common household items is well-known.
are contained
containing
are containing
contained
As a small boy, he used to _______ alone in the house for an hour or two.
being left
leaving
be left
leave
That style of dress _______ have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death.
must
might
can’t
shouldn’t
_______ here for hours and I feel tired
I had been standing
I have been standing
I have stood
I’m standing
We intend to _______ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one.
do in
do down
do up
do away
_______ through a telescope, Venus appears to go through changes in size and shape.
It has seen
It is seen
When seen
Seeing
The pair of jeans I bought for my son didn’t fit him, so I went to the store and asked for _______.
the other ones
others ones
another pair
another jeans
Due to severe weather condition, we had to wait long hours _______ the airport.
in
at
from
on
Where’s that _______ dress that your boyfriend gave you?
lovely long pink silk
lovely pink long silk
long pink silk lovely
pink long lovely silk
Not only _______ the exam but she also got a scholarship.
has she passed
she has passed
she passed
did she passed
Sam’s uncle, _______ is very rich, came to visit our orphanage.
that
who
whom
whose
I have gone to the doctor’s to have a checkup. - You _______. You just had your check-up last week!
don’t need to go
needn’t go
didn’t need to go
needn’t have gone
Could you stand _______ for me and teach my English class tomorrow morning, John?
up
down
out
in
Many of the pictures_______ from outer space are presently on display in the public library
sending
sent
having sent
were sent
Many people are still in _______ habit of writing silly things in _______ public places.
the – the
the - x
x - the
x - x
Some snakes lay eggs, but _______ give birth to live offspring.
others
the other
other
the others
Billy was the youngest boy _______.
joining the club
that was joined the dub
to be admitted to the club
admitted to the club
John congratulated us _______ our exam with high marks.
on passing
for passing
to pass
on pass
They'll be able to walk across the river _______.
if the ice is thick enough
if the ice will be thick enough
when the ice will be thick enough
unless the ice is thick enough
_______ the distance was too far and the time was short, we decided to fly there instead of going there by train.
To discover
Discovered
To have discovered
Discovering
Pumpkin seeds, _______ protein and iron, are a popular snack.
that
provide
which
which provide
The authorities _______ actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and their associated products effectively. However, they didn’t do so.
must have taken
had to take
needed have taken
should have taken
You haven't eaten anything since yesterday afternoon. You _______ be really hungry!
can
will
must
might
Students are _______ less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.
under
above
out of
upon
Mary’s lawyer advised her _______ anything further about the accident.
not saying
telling
not to say
not tell
¼ of my income _______ to pay for my university debts.
has been used
were used
has used
are used
What did you have for _______ breakfast this morning?
x
a
an
the
“Do you know that beautiful lady over there?” - “Yes, that’s Victoria. She’s _______ in her group.”
more beautiful than any girl
more beautiful than any other girls
so beautiful as other girls
beautiful more than another girl
_______ Long _______ his brother was at the party last night. They were both busy.
Neither/ nor
Both/ and
Either/ or
Neither/ or
I have asked my boss _______ me one day- off to see the doctor.
to give
that he give
giving
if could he give
The clown was wearing a _______ wig and red nose.
red funny plastic
red plastic funny
funny red plastic
funny plastic red
Oxfam tries to send food to countries where people are suffering _______ malnutrition.
by
of
for
from
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
It gets _________ when the winter is coming.
cold and cold
cold and colder
more and more cold
colder and colder
If people paid more attention to the environment, the Earth _________ greener.
would be
will be
would have been
had been
Nobody comes there, _________ ?
does he
doesn’t he
do they
don’t they
That book is about the people in Samoa ........................................ for two years.
that she lived
that she lived among them
among whom she lived
where she lived among them
When the first child was bom, they .................................... married for three years.
have been married
had been married
will been married
will have been married
This girl doesn’t reveal much about herself, and is .............................fascinating for it.
as
the same
all the more
the more
They _________ actions to stop the blaze spreading. However, they didn’t do that.
must have taken
had to take
neededn’t have taken
should have taken
When Tim was a child, there _________ a park near his house.
used to be
used to have been
used to have
used to be being
_________ in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of thelarge profit it brought.
That when discovered
Discovered
Discovering
Which was discovered
He has just bought a _________ schoolbag.
small plastic blue
blue small plastic
plastic small blue
small blue plastic.
They were extremely tired at the end of the journey because they __________ for more than 24 hours.
have travelled
have been travelling
had travelled
had been travelling
The fireworks festival is ____________ event that we all want to watch it.
such wonderful an
so wonderful an
a very wonderful
a too wonderful
I thought the party ___________________ really well.
came off
came up
came about
came across
He denied ___________________ the window of the classroom.
to break
break
to breaking
breaking
The government is aiming _______ a 40% reduction _________ unemployment.
to - of
at - in
on - in
for - of
David does not have _________ Peter does.
money more than
as many money as
more money as
as much money as
The president came _________ a lot of criticism for the speech he made in atelevision interview.
in for
about
out of
off
They will be staying here for _________ few weeks.
other
another
others
the others
I think jeans will not go _________ of style soon.
down
away
out
off
He joined the English club, _________ were over 50 years old.
most of its members
most of which
most of whom
most of whose members
Mr. Huy received a warning for speeding. He _________ so fast.
shouldn’t have driven
should have
would have driven
might have driven
The father said to his daughter: “When you’ve finished lunch, I’ll _________ youback to school in the car. When school’s finished I’ll come to the school and _________ youback home.”
take - bring
bring - bring
bring - take
take -take
I locked the door of my room all day yesterday to avoid _________.
disturbing
being disturbed
to disturb
to be disturbed
He was the last man _________the meeting room.
who leave
to leave
leaving
left
Clothing made of plastic fibers has some certain advantages over _________ made of natural fibers.
that
which
the one
what
Whenever I visited her, my grandmother _________ my favorite cake for me.
would make
use to make
would have made
have made
He was injured after jumping _________ the wall yesterday.
over
under
across
through
As a small child, he was used to _________ alone in the house for several hours.
being left
leaving
be left
leave
Nowadays, many serious childhood diseases _________ by early immunization.
prevent
can prevent
can be prevented
are preventing
_________ winter I spent in _________ USA was one of _________ best in my life.
A/ a/ the
The/ the/ a
The/ - / the
The/ the/ the
Kelly and Tim persuaded me _________ the party.
attending
attended
to attend
to be attended
There were many politicians at the meeting, several of _________ were very young.
that
whom
who
which
Tim didn’t do his homework, so the teacher became very angry. He _________ his homework.
must have done
should have done
might have
will have done
Tim was disappointed because he _________ for the train for two hours.
was waiting
waited
has been waiting
had been waiting
Everybody thinks that the play last night was very successful, _________ ?
don’t they
doesn’t he
was it
wasn’t it
Over the years, he gradually became impervious _________ about his wife’s comments about his chosen profession and in the end she stopped complaining.
about
for
of
to
Hoa hoped _________to join the club. She could make friends with many people here.
being invited
to invite
to be invited
inviting
An endangered species is a species _________population is so small that it is in danger of becoming extinct.
whose
which
what
who
_________ over long distances is a fact that everyone knows.
That electricity transmitting
That electricity can be transmitted
That electricity
That can be transmitted
Your sister seldom cooks meals, _________?
did she
didn’t she
does she
doesn’t she
Yesterday, I _________ a serious accident while I _________ on the beach.
see / am walking
saw / was walking
was seeing / walked
have seen / were walking
On my birthday, my mother gave me a _________.
new blue German car
blue German new car
new German blue car
German new blue car
Tim told Daisy that he _________ he film three times.
had seen
saw
have seen
sees
_________, he received a big applause.
Finishing his presentation
His presentation has been finished
After he finishes his presentation
When finished his speech
Governments should _________ some international laws against terrorism.
bring up
bring about
bring in
bring back
The size and shape of a nail depend primarily on the function _________intended.
which it is
for which it is
which it is for
for which is
__________________ we have!
What awful weather
How awful is the weather
How awful the weather
What an awful weather
Ithink that married couples should be financially independent _________their parents.
to
of
with
on
Many ambulances took _________ injured to a nearby hospital.
an
a
the
All _________ we had been told turned out to be untrue.
that
which
what
where
_________no taxi, they had to walk home.
There was
There being
Because there being
There is
There has been little rain in this region for several months, _________?
has it
has there
hasn’t it
hasn’t there
Her car needs _________.
be fixed
fixing
to fix
fixed
To _________ should I write if I want to make a complaint?
which
what
who
whom
_________ his good work and manners, he didn’t get a promotion.
Because of
In spite of
Even though
As a result of
Genetically, the chimpanzee is more similar to humans _________.
are than any other animal
than any other animal
any other animal is
and any other animal is
When the weather was very hot in summer, sales of bottles of water went _________the roof.
through
to
above
over
If we leave here now, we can drive half the distance before we stop _________lunch.
for having
having had
having
to have
He lifted the phone receiver, _________slightly.
his hands trembling
his hands were trembling
his hands trembled
with his hands trembling
No matter _________, he was an accomplished composer while still a child.
how it seems remarkable
how remarkable it seems
it seems remarkable how
how seems it remarkable
Such a doctor _________retire from his job before the retirement age.
as well as
may as well
so as to
as much as
By 1820, there were over sixty steamboats on the Mississippi river, _________ were quite luxurious.
which many
many of them
many of which
many that
We put his success _________his efforts.
up to
down to
off at
up with
Linda had a problem with her finances, so we talked _________.
over
it over
over it
over and over
Can you tell me who is responsible _________luggage?
to check
checking
for checking
about checking
Not only _________ the exam but she also got a scholarship.
did she pass
she passed
she has passed
has she passed
Rarely have I visited _________ Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
as a beautiful city as
as beautiful a city as
as beautiful as the city
as a city as beautiful as
I read the essay again and again _________ avoiding making spelling mistakes.
in terms of
by means of
with a view to
in view of
Not until a monkey is several years old _________ to exhibit signs of independencefrom its mother.
beginning
does it begin
and begin
it begins
How can the manager act _________nothing had happened?
therefore
so
if
as though
She used to work here as a nurse, _________she?
did
didn’t
wouldn’t
use
Okay, I _________ the tickets if you buy the drinks.
will buy
buy
would buy
bought
If you are _________ with your goods, contact us within a week of receipt, andwe will refund your money in full.
not completely satisfied
not completely satisfying
not completely satisfactory
not satisfied completely
I don’t remember _________ of your decision to change our plan.
to tell
being told
telling
to be told
I would sooner you _________your phone in the meeting.
shouldn’t have used
shouldn’t use
not to use
didn’t use
Never in my life _________ such an intelligent boy.
I have met
I haven’t met
have I met
haven’t I met
We have a party tonight and Mary is worried about _________.
what to wear
which wearing
these wearing
that she wearing
The girl proposed that their group leader _________a camping trip.
organized
organize
organizes
organizing
It was _________we couldn’t stop laughing.
such a funny story that
so a funny story that
a very funny story that
so a laughing story that
How well people remember things _________on many different factors.
depends
depended
depending
depend
In most _________developed countries, over 50% of _________ population attendshigher education at some time in their lives.
0/0
the / 0
0 / the
the/a
I walked away as calmly as I could. _________, they would have thought I was athief.
If so
Or else
In case
Owing to
After the flood, all the drains were overflowing _________ storm water.
with
by
from
for
The total cost to renovate the building was $20 million, _________ double theoriginal estimate.
mostly
most all
the most
almost
After my husband ___________________ his work, he went straight home.
would finish
has finished
had finished
was finishing
On hearing that she failed the entrance exam, Hanh couldn’t help _______ into tears.
bursting
burst
to bursting
to burst
My friend ___________________ for 4 hours before he arrives.
will be driving
had driven
will have been driven
will have been driving
My lawyer advised me ___________________ anything further about the accident
not saying
telling
not to say
not tell
I have been to Da Nang city ___________________ of time
a great deal
much
a lot
little
You won’t pass the exam ___________________ you study hard
unless
in case
so
as
Not only ___________________ well but she also dances perfectly.
does she sing
she sings
she can sing
can sing
I’d have been able to say goodbye to Peter if only _____________ to the airport in time.
I get
I got
I have got
I had got
Although he _____________ to Mark Twain, I think his books are unique.
often has been compared
has often compared
has often been compared
has been often comparing
He denied _____________ part in the fighting at school.
to take
take
to taking
taking
Had you told me that she was going to drop out of college, I _____________ it.
hadn’t believed
will never believe
would have never believed
can’t believe
He’s not breathing. He _____________ .
must die
must be dead
must have dead
must not dead
My sister went _____________ the competition and won the first prize.
on
in for
away
through
The trip to the UK was very expensive. _____________ , it was worth every penny
Whatever
However
Despite
Even though
If I didn’t have a mobile phone, my life _____________ complete.
would not have been
will be not
would not be
will not be
I went to university with a very important person, _____________ Bill Clinton.
namely
however
therefore
for example
She’d rather I _____________ to the party with her yesterday.
had to go
to have gone
went
had gone
Some people _____________ to the party were late because of thick fog.
be invited
invited
were invited
Who invited
Mr. Hung ____________ in the army from 1970 to 1980.
has served
had been serving
had served
served
There is no answer when I ring him. He _____________ the office already.
needn’t have left
should have left
can’t have left
must have left
The last of these reasons is _____________ the most important.
so
very
far
by far
They have lived next door to us for years _____________ we hardly ever see them.
yet
although
so
and
The more you study during semester, _____________ the week before the exam.
you have to study the less
the less you have to study
the least you have to study
the study less you have
I know you feel bad now, Jimmy, but try to put it out of your mind. By the time you’re an adult, you _____________ all about it.
forget
will be forgetting
will have forgotten
are forgetting
They live on a busy road. _____________ a lot of noise from traffic.
It must be
There must be
There must have
It must have been
Nobody says a word about that accident, _____________?
do they
don’t they
does he
doesn’t he
The headmaster says that the laboratory in our school_______ next semester.
will be building
will build
are being built
will be built
Mike won five medals at the competition. His parents _____________ very proud of him.
could have been
can’t have
can’t be
must have been
My English teacher, Mrs. Brown, was the person _____________ I had great respect.
for who
for whom
that
whom
_____________ make a good impression on him.
Only by doing so can I
Only so doing can I
Only by doing so I can
Only by so doing I can
The authorities recommend that the meeting _____________ next Monday.
be held
is held
will be held
held
_____________ the salesman promised to exchange the detective CD player for a new one, they insisted on getting a refund.
And
But
Although
Despite
Many years ago, black children were _____________ to discrimination in many schools.
subjective
subject
subjecting
to be subjected
It’s about time Mrs. Brown apologized to me _____________ me a gossip in front of everybody.
to have called
that she called
of calling
for having called
He had spent _____________ time writing an essay on his childhood.
a few
a large number of
a great deal of
many
He is exhausted. He _____________ around the whole afternoon trying to clean the house before the guests arrive.
has been running
run
be running
was running
If you knew he was ill, why _____________ you _____________ to see him?
didn’t / come
wouldn’t / come
should/come
would/come
Tim is nearsighted. He _____________ glasses ever since he was nine years old.
should have worn
must wear
need wear
has had to wear
As a student, you envied your friends who were working and earning their own money, _____________?
were they
didn’t you
weren’t they
were you
Neither Mary nor her sister _____________ to attend the concert.
go
are going
have gone
is going
On Sundays, many people take their cars to service stations ____________.
to get the oil refilled
to get the oil refill
to refill the oil
to make the oil refilled
_____________ advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the job.
Had he been
If he had
Unless he had been
Were he to be
The more difficult the job is, _____________.
the more interesting she finds
the more she finds it interesting
she finds it more interesting
the more interesting it is to her
Let’s take actions to protect the environment, _____________ we?
needn’t
must
shall
will
People should eat _____________ and do _____________ to reduce the risk of heart disease.
less and less fat / the more exercise
less fat / more exercise
the less fat / the more exercise
the lease fat / the most exercise
Tim would like to specialize _____________ computer science.
of
to
in
at
We have bought some _____________.
German lovely old glasses
German old lovely glasses
lovely old German glasses
old lovely German glasses
If Bill _____________ a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.
has
has had
had
would have
It is not until December 25 _____________ the exam results will be announced.
which
what
that
when
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
It _____________ Susan 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
He is a very intelligent boy; _____________ , he sometimes gets bad marks.
otherwise
so
however
thus
I _____________ with my uncle when I am on holiday in Ho Chi Minh City next month.
will be staying
will have stayed
will have been staying
stay
She started the course two months ago but dropped _____________ after only a month
out
back
of
in
_____________ that Columbus discovered America.
In 1492
That was in 1492
There was in 1492
It was in 1492
Due to ever more spreading poaching, there _____________ a dramatic decline in the number of elephants recently.
is
had been
was
has been
It was no accident that he broke my glasses. He did it _____________ purpose.
with
on
by
about
They _____________ tired now because they _____________ in the garden since 7 o’clock.
are/ worked
were/were working
are/have been working
were/worked
He daren’t _____________ his boss for a rise just now.
asking
be asking
to asking
ask
Only after she had finished the course did she realize she _____________ a wrong choice.
had made
has made
had been making
was making
“You should concentrate on _____________ the teacher is saying.”
what
which
that
whom
Your brother hardly talks to anyone, _____________ ?
does he
is he
doesn’t he
isn’t he
I was bom in New York but I grew _____________ in England.
at
up
about
of
I wish everything _____________ so expensive.
would be
wouldn’t be
won’t be
could be
By the end of the 21st century, scientists _____________ a cure for the common cold.
will find
will have found
will be finding
will have been found
This road is very narrow. It _____________ to be widened.
might
needs
mustn’t
may
I don’t think the problem will be serious _____________ ?
don’t I
will it
do I
won’t it
Elephants scratch themselves with sticks _____________ .
which hold in their trunks
are held in their trunk
holding in their trunks
held in their trunks
We booked a table for dinner. We _____________ a table as the restaurant was empty.
should have booked
can’t have booked
mustn’t have booked
needn’t have booked
That secretary, _____________ answered the phone, told me that the director was out.
who
whose
that
whom
Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they _____________ their student cards.
don’t produce
didn’t produce
produced
hadn’t produced
Changes have been made in our education program. Therefore, young children _____________ do homework any more.
couldn’t
needn’t
oughtn’t
haven’t
Although MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) spreads through close contact with sick people, not through the air, many people still avoid _____________ to crowded places.
having gone
going
to go
gone
A large number of inventions and discoveries have been _____________ accident.
in
by
at
on
After the new technique had been introduced, this factory produced _____________ cars in 2015 as the year before.
twice as many
twice many as
as many twice
as twice
Sally really loves the _____________ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present.
wooden brown nice
nice wooden brown
brown wooden nice
nice brown wooden
My boss asked his son _____________ impolitely
didn’t behave
to behave
not behave
not to behave
Natural disasters will result _____________ crop failures and famine.
in
from
of
to
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 _____________ Peter yesterday. He’s been on business for a week now.
mustn’t have seen
could not have seen
may have not seen
can have seen
She was the first woman _____________ the ship.
who leave
to leave
leaving
left
I _____________ to see my girlfriend on my way home.
dropped back
dropped in
dropped out
dropped off
My younger sister is not _____________ to drive a car.
so old
enough old
too old
old enough
The students _____________ by the teacher yesterday were very rude.
punished
to punish
punish
punishing
People are advised to _____________ smoking because of its harm to their health.
cut down on
cut off
cut in
cut down
UNESCO was established to encourage collaboration nations in the areas _____________ education, science, culture, and communication.
between - in
among – in
among- of
between-of
We live in a large house in _____________ middle of the village.
a
an
the
Ben asked Jane where _____________ the previous Sunday.
has she been
she had been
had she been
she has been
When my mother is busy preparing dinner, my father often gives her a hand _________ the housework.
on
with
for
about
If my cousin _____________ an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his house.
installs
have installed
had installed
installed
Although at that time my knowledge of German was very poor, I _____________ most of what they said.
did understand
managed understand
didn’t understand
have understood
We can go by _____________ road, because _____________ are normally free from heavy traffic at this time of day.
neither - some
any - either
both - all
either – both
We can win only if we remain united, and so we must support them the moment they _____________on strike.
will go
went
will have gone
go
The film _____________ by the time we _____________ to the cinema.
had already started/got
already started/ had gotten
had already started/had gotten
has already started/ got
Before her injury, my sister _____________ tennis professionally.
would used to play
will play
use to play
used to play
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
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.
new beautiful blue Japanese
beautiful blue Japanese new
beautiful new blue Japanese
Japanese beautiful new blue
Donald Trump is _____________ President of _____________ United States.
the/ the
a/ the
the/ a
the/ an
_____________ he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.
Hardly had
No sooner had
No longer has
Not until had
She wasn’t feeling very well; otherwise, she _____________ the meeting so early.
wouldn’t leave
didn’t leave
wouldn’t have left
hadn’t left
The teacher told the pupils that salt water _____________ at a lower temperature than fresh water.
froze
would freeze
freeze
freezes
I’d just as soon _____________ to another restaurant as wait for a table here.
go
going
to go
have gone
I wish to pay a visit to the beach this summer, _____________ ?
do I
don’t I
may I
am I
_____________ the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
Despite
Although
Because
Because of
He _____________ for an international company before he became a teacher.
has been working
has worked
was working
had worked
She decided _____________ up yoga to help her to lose weight and escape from her hectic lifestyle as a graphic designer
to taking
to take
take
taking
In the modem Western world parents rarely expect their children to support them financially, _____________?
does it
doesn’t it
do they
don’t they
The thieves _____________ by car but we can’t be sure.
must have escaped
needn’t have escaped
should have escaped
might have escaped
_____________ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
Had you arrived
If you arrived
Were you arrived
If you hadn’t arrived
The annual production of household wastewater makes up over 30 percent of all wastewater _____________ into the environment in Vietnam.
be discharged
which discharged
was discharged
discharged
He _____________ as many boxes of cigars as he could carry home if regulations were tightened on visitors to Cuba again.
would have bought
will buy
had bought
would buy
They agreed _____________ implementing signed cooperation agreement.
to continuing
to continue
continue
continuing
When Mark comes home, tell him I’m out a bit, _____________ ?
does he
do you
aren’t I
will you
If we had finished it before we went on the tour, I think it _____________ a much better record.
would have been
would be
will have been
will be
The old woman accused the boy _____________ window
in breaking
on breaking
at breaking
of breaking
Neither the students nor their lecturer _____________ English in the classroom
have used
use
are using
uses
In order to make the house more beautiful and newer, the Browns had it _____________ yesterday.
to be repainted
repaint
repainted
to repaint
Last summer he _____________ to Ha Long Bay.
went
has been going
has gone
was going
Many people lost their homes in the earthquake. The government needs to establish more shelters to care for those _____________ have homes.
which doesn’t
who doesn’t
which don’t
who don’t
I love _____________ films but I seldom find time to go to the cinema.
seeing
see
saw
seen
I saw him hiding something in a _____________ bag.
black small plastic
plastic small black
small plastic black
small black plastic
She spent _____________ her free time watching TV.
a few
most of
a lot
most
_____________ people in cities now choose to get married later than previous generations.
More and more
Little by little
Less and more
Many and many
- ‘You and Tim seem to be good mates.’ - ‘Well, I _____________ for ages.’
have known
know
was knowing
knew
_____________ giraffe is the tallest of all _____________ animals.
A/ the
The/
A/
/ the
Are flights with this company often delayed?’ - ‘No, they _____________ on schedule. ’
usually left
have usually left
are usually leaving
usually leave
They held a party to congratulate their son _____________ his success.
in
with
on
for
I wish I had someone of my own age _____________ I could trust.
in whom
in which
with whom
which
Anna _____________ halfway to the shops when she realized she'd left her purse at home.
was getting
had got
had been getting
has got
Only when you grow up, _____________ the truth.
you will know
you know
do you know
will you know
I was late for my exam because I _____________ about it all night and didn’t get much sleep.
had been worrying
worry
have been worrying
was worrying
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
I didn’t see the red light at the crossroads. Otherwise, I _____________ my car.
stopped
had stopped
would have stopped
would stop
Tim asked Sally _____________ English so far.
how long was she learning
how long she has been learning
she had been learning how long
how long she had been learning
The incident happening last week left him _____________ confused and hurt.
feel
felt
feeling
to feeling
“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
If I had a typewriter now, I _____________ this report by myself.
would have type
will type
would type
typed
The Foreign Ministries of Vietnam and Mexico agreed _____________ measures to boost the bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
to take
taking
to be taken
being taken
There are no easy ways to learn a foreign language, _____________ ?
are they
are there
aren’t they
aren’t there
You look exhausted. You _____________ in the garden all day.
must have worked
must be working
can’t have worked
must have been working
Most children enjoy _____________ with their parents and siblings.
played
play
to play
playing
It’s too late; you shouldn’t go. Don’t worry! We can _____________ for a night.
put you up
put you through
put you away
put you aside
We should make full use _____________ the Internet as it is an endless source of information.
of
in
with
from
The Cosmonaut Training Center at Star City, Russia was named _____________ Gagarin.
to
with
by
after
_____________ taught me how to play the guitar.
It was my uncle whom
It was my uncle
it is my uncle when
It was my uncle that
It’s very warm. We _____________ take coats with us.
needn’t
may
mustn’t
must
We have just bought some _____________ cups.
Chinese old lovely
old lovely Chinese
lovely old Chinese
Chinese lovely old
No one gave you any gift on your birthday, _____________ ?
didn’t them
did it
didn’t they
did they
It gets _____________ when the winter is coming.
more and more cold
colder and colder
cold and colder
cold and less cold
Is Helen _____________ the hotel reservations for us?
being made
to be making
to be made
going to make
Peter _____________ a book when I saw him.
is reading
has been reading
read
was reading
The lecture was so boring that John could hardly keep himself _____________ asleep.
of falling
to falling
from falling
in falling
He can borrow this CD _____________ he gives it back to me by Thursday.
unless
in case
as long
provided
This book provides students _____________ useful tips that help them to pass the coming exam.
at
about
for
with
_____________ at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden power cut
We have hardly arrived
We had arrived hardly
Hardly we had arrived
Hardly had we arrived
I _____________ Tom with me if I had known you and he didn’t get along well with each other.
didn’t bring
won’t bring
hadn’t brought
wouldn’t have brought
This project _____________ by the end of this month.
will have been finished
will be finishing
will finished
will have finished
We are having our wedding invitations _____________ in London
to print
printed
printing
He _____________ the plants. If he had, they wouldn’t have died.
needn’t have watered
can’t have watered
shouldn’t water
couldn’t water
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Michael rarely returns to his hometown, _______?
doesn’t he.
hasn’t he.
does he.
has he.
If you didn’t have to leave today, I _______ you around the city.
have shown.
will show.
would show.
showed.
He promised _______ his daughter a new bicycle as a birthday present.
to buying.
buying.
buy.
to buy.
I’ve been waiting for hours. You _______ to tell me you would come late.
needn’t have phoned.
must have phoned.
oughtn’t to have phoned.
should have phoned.
Drastic measures should be taken to tackle the problems _______ child abuse.
are involving.
to involve.
involving.
involved.
Only after he _______ the job as a computer programmer did he realise how much he loved it.
would leave.
was leaving.
had left.
has left.
If our teacher were here now, he _______ us with this difficult exercise.
will help.
would help.
has helped.
helps.
They were at the stadium with us last night, so they _______ at the threatre then.
needn’t have been.
might have been.
should have been.
can’t have been.
Her parents rarely let her stay out late, _______?
doesn’t she.
don’t they.
does she.
do they.
The boy denied _______ the cake even though there was some cream left on his chin.
to eating.
eating.
to eat.
eat.
The children _______ by social networks are likely to suffer from depression and other health problems.
obsessing.
obsessed.
who obsessed.
are obsessed.
Only after the teacher _______ the procedure clearly were the students allowed to go ahead with the experiment.
was explaining.
would explain.
had explained.
has explained.
The patients _______ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving conventional medicine.
treating.
having treated.
who treated.
treated.
Mary rarely uses social networks, _______?
isn’t she.
does she.
doesn’t she.
is she.
If Martin were here now, he _______ us to solve this difficult problem.
would help.
will help.
has helped.
helps.
There is no excuse for your late submission! You _______ the report by last Friday.
must have finished.
needn’t have finished.
should have finished.
mightn’t have finished.
Only after she _______ from a severe illness did she realise the importance of good health.
would recover.
had recovered.
has recovered.
was recovering.
Our father suggested _______ to Da Nang for this summer holiday.
go.
going.
to going.
to go.
Jasmine, _______ , grows only in warm places.
is a vine plant with fragrant flowers
a vine plant with fragrant flowers
that is a vine plant with fragrant flowers
a vine plant with fragrant flowers it is
Our car _______ because it’s not where it’s normally parked in the parking lot.
should have been stolen
would have been stolen
must have been stolen
need have been stolen
It’s important that we _______ this message _______ to young people.
go /over
get/down
get/over
go/for
Marketing this new product will be expensive, but _______ it will be worth the money we spend on it.
at long last
down the years
in the event
in the long run
If our team _______ U23Uzbekistan in the final match, we _______ the champion now.
have defeated/ would be
defeats/ will be
defeated/ would be
had defeated/ would be
In The Sociology of Science, _______ a classic, Robert Merton discusses cultural, economic and social forces that contributed to the development of modern science.
now considering
now considered
which considers
which considered
Why are you so late? You _______ here two hours ago.
must have been
would have been
should have been
need have been
The child can hardly understand what they are discussing, _______ ?
can he
can’t he
are they
aren’t they
_______ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.
Small as the stars
The stars as small
As the small stars
Despite of the small stars
The patient could not be saved unless there _______ a suitable organ donor.
had been
would be
were
is
By the year 2021, 6% of all US jobs _______ by robots, report says.
will eliminate
will have been eliminated
will be eliminating
will have eliminated
We are big fans of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, so not a match of theirs _______ .
we had missed
did we miss
we didn’t miss
we missed
“Remember to phone me when you arrive at the airport, _______?”
won’t you
will you
do you
don’t you
We should participate in Tree-Planting Campaigns _______ our city greener, fresher.
organizing to make
organized making
organized to make
which organize to make
She passed me on the street without speaking. She _______ me.
mustn’t see
can’t have seen
can’t see
mustn’t have seen
_______ interested in Curling, I would try to learn more about this sport.
Were I
If I am
Should I
I was
I’m not sure my brother will ever get married because he hates the feeling of being _______.
tied in
tied down
tied up
tied in with
If you inherited a million pounds, what _______ with the money?
would you do
will you do
do you do
are you going to do
They _______ the play on New Year’s Eve as they went to the Countdown Party 2018.
won’t have seen
wouldn’t have seen
needn’t have seen
can’t have seen
Something tells me that you _______ to a single word I _______ in the past ten minutes.
haven’t listened/ was saying
didn’t listen/ said
haven’t been listening/ have said
haven’t listened/ said
I don’t think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting, did they? I totally failed to get my point _______.
around
along
across
about
Hyolyn, the former main vocalist for the group SISTAR, has known for being one of the most well-rounded idols, being extremely good at signing, dancing and _______.
performed live
performing live
she also good at performing live
for performing live
_______ every major judo title, Mark retired from international competition.
When he won
Having won
Winning
On winning
If I _______ the same problem you had as a child, I might not have succeeded in life as you have.
have
would have had
had had
had
Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; _______ experts must perform detail tests to analyze soil specimens.
so that
however
afterwards
therefore
You look exhausted. You _______ in the garden all day.
must have been working
should have been working
would have been working
will have been working
It seems that he is having a lot of difficulties, _______?
doesn’t it
isn’t it
isn’t he
doesn’t he
If energy _______ inexpensive and unlimited, many things in the world would be different.
is
will be
were
would be
_______, he would have been able to pass the exam.
Studying more
Had he studied more
If he studied more
If he were studying more
_______ that she burst into tears.
So angry was she
Such her anger
She was so anger
Her anger was so
Do you remember Daisy? I ran _______ her at the Fair yesterday.
by
down
across
in
He made me_____________they had left the district
to believe
believed
believe
believing
It’s a pity you didn’t ask because I________you.
should have helped
could have helped
must have helped
would have helped
The greater part of London______ of wood, but after the great fire, wider streets and brick houses__________.
have been/are built
was/ were built
was/ would be built
had been/were built
The newcomer has got few friends, __________?
doesn’t she
does she
hasn’t she
has she
__________ more help, I could call my neighbour.
Needed
Should I need
I have needed
I should need
Frankly, I'd rather you__________anything about it for the time being.
don't do
hadn't done
didn't do
haven't done
An acrobatic aerial performance titled Vietnamese Wings by two Vietnamese artists_____the highest prize at the International Circus Festival Circuba 2017, held in Cuba between June 25 and July 2.
have won
won
had won
win
Our team could have defended the AFC U23 Championship title______the severe weather condition.
had it not been for
it had not been for
it hadn't been for
hadn't it been for.
I am trying to find a________watch for my mother and a doll with_____hair for my little sister.
water-proof/snow-white
proofed water/ white snowed
proof water/white snow
water-proofed/snow-whited
Smith had a lucky escape. He______.
would have been killed
must have been killed.
could have been killed
should have been killed.
Hardly any of the paintings at the gallery were for sale,__________?
were they
weren’t they
wasn’t it
was it
The death rate would decrease if hygienic conditions_______improved.
are
have been
were
had been
John: “The instructions were in French and I translated them into English for him.”
Anna: “You _______. He knows French.”
shouldn’t have translated
can’t have translated
needn’t have translated
wouldn’t have translated
Candidates should never be late for the interview,_______.
should they
shouldn’t they
are they
aren’t they
Ho Chi Minh City authorities opened its Lunar New Year (Tet) 2018 Flower Street on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street on the evening of February 13 and people feel like their time here.
enjoy
to enjoy
enjoying
enjoyed
_________, dolphins have no sense of smell.
As known as far
As far as is known
It is known as far
Known as far as it is
Nobody could have predicted that the show would arouse so much interest and that over two hundred people_________away.
would turn
would have turned
would have to be turned
had been turned
Tom was serious when he said he wanted to be an actor when he grew up. We_____at him. We hurt his feelings.
needn’t have laughed
couldn’t have laughed
shouldn’t have laughed
mustn’t have laughed
Only one of the people_______was qualified for the job.
interviewed
interviewing
to interview
who interviewing
After one hour’s performance of many famous singers heating up My Dinh Stadium, out_____.
Park Hang-seo and his disciples came
did Park Hang-seo and his disciples come
came Park Hang-seo and his disciples
be Park Hang-seo and his disciples coming
I don’t suppose there is anything wrong with this sentence, ______?
is there
isn't there
do I
don't I
The little girl started crying. She___________her doll, and no one was able to find it for her.
has lost
had lost
was losing
was lost
He promised to telephone______________I have never heard from him again.
but
except
although
because
What should you consider before________for an exercise class?
sign up
to sign up
signing up
will sign up
____________of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.
Instead
In place
On behalf
On account
No amount of money can buy true friendship,_________?
can’t it
can it
does it
doesn’t it
_______any free time, I would attend some spring festivals organized in our neighborhood.
Were I to have
Should I have
If I have
Were I have
_________ in all parts of the state, pines are the most common trees in Georgia.
Found
Finding
To find
Are found
Shall we get ___________? It’s getting late
go
to go
going
gone
John __________ to walk home if Sara hadn’t given him a lift.
would have
had
would have had
had had
I’d rather you _____ a noise last night; I couldn’t get to sleep.
hadn’t made
wouldn’t take
didn’t take
haven’t made.
It ___________ last night because the ground is really wet.
might have rained
can have rained
should have rained
must have rained
“ ___________ accordance _________ the wishes ___________ my people” the president said, “I am retiring __________ public life.”
In, with, of, from
On, to, for, in
In, of, from, at
To, in, of, for.
“I can’t remember us ever ___________,” replied the stranger.
being met
to have met
having met
cooks
If Mr. David _________ at the meeting, he would make a speech.
were
had been
was
has been
____________ the food before, Tom didn’t want to eat it again.
Having eaten
To eat
Eaten
Eating
___________ ? Your eyes are red.
Did you cry
Have you been cried
Were you crying
Have you been crying
After seeing the film Memoir of a Geisha,__________.
Have you been cried
the book made many people want to read it
many people wanted to read the book
the reading of the book interested people
Next week when there ____________ a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher.
will be
will have been
is being
is
John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute ___________.
more fifty dollars
one other fifty dollars
the same amount also
another fifty
I didn’t know you were asleep. Otherwise, I ____________ so much noise when I came in.
didn’t make
wouldn’t have made
won’t make
don’t make
The room looks very dark. You ____________ it blue
should have painted
must have painted
need have painted
would have painted
Would you mind _____ to make personal calls?
not using office phone
not to use office phone
not use office phone
don’t use office phone
She has seldom received letters from her former students lately, ____________ ?
doesn’t she
does she
hasn’t she
has she
They _______ your money if you haven't kept your receipt.
won’t refund
didn't refund
no refund
not refund
_________a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner.
Finding
After finding
Having found
We found
After ancient Greek athletes won a race in the Olympic, they __________ a simple crown of olive leaves.
received
had received
were receiving
have received
A: Do you mind if we schedule the meeting for 11 o’clock?
B: Well, actually, I ______________ earlier
will prefer it
would prefer it to be
am preferring
should prefer it will
The house was empty when I arrived. They ___________.
must have gone to bed
should have gone to bed
would have gone to bed.
need have gone to bed
All his plans for starting his own business fell _____________.
in
through
down
away
If the bride’s father ___________ the car for the wrong time, she _________ at the church by now
hadn’t booked/would have been
didn’t book/would have been
hadn’t booked/ would be
hadn’t booked/had been
The electrician rarely makes mistake, ___________?
doesn’t he
does he
will he
wouldn’t he?
We ________ today and I got into trouble because I hadn't done it.
were checked our homework
had our homework checked
have our homework checking
had checked our homework
Study much harder ___________.
if you will pass the exam
unless you pass the exam
or you won’t pass the exam
and you pass the exam
We intend to___________ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one.
do up
do in
do away
do down
St. Catherine’s Monastery Library in Egypt is the first library in the world ________ in the sixth century.
to be built
built
to build
to have built
Too many factories dispose _______ their waste by pumping it into rivers and the sea.
out
of
away
off
_____________ gene in the human genome were more completely understood, many human diseases could be cured or prevented.
Each
Since each
If each
Were each
Unlike the other Asian states, Singapore has hardly any raw materials, _________ .
does it
doesn’t it
has it
hasn’t it
They appreciate ____________ this information.
to have
having
have
to have had
Several businesses would stand to lose a great deal of money if open trade agreements followed.
are not being
were not being
had not been
have not been
What chemical is this? It's __________ a horrible smell.
giving over
giving off
giving down
giving up
It's time I __________ thinking about that essay.
got down to
got off
got on
got down with
On __________ he had won the scholarship to Harvard University, he jumped for joy.
he was told
having told
telling
being told
I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday, _______ ?
wasn't she
didn't you
didn't I
wasn't it
Gene got his book ___________ by a subsidy publisher.
to publish
publishing
to be published
published
A good friend is________ will stand by you when you are in trouble.
the one who
a person that
people who
who
We missed the ferry yesterday morning. It ___________ by the time we arrived at the pier.
already went
was already going
had already gone
has already gone
It’s nice I am now in Hoi An Ancient Town again. This is the second time I _____ there.
will be
would be
was
have been
Realizing he got lost, he started to ____help.
call for
call at
go for
go to
Never has she behaved like that before, ?
hasn’t she
has she
did she
didn’t she
If these prisoners attempted to escape from prison, ___ immediately.
they would be caught
they would catch
they will be caught
they will have caught
You should stop working too hard you’ll get sick.
or else
if
in case
whereas
If the primary candidates _________ been quite different.
have focused
had focused
focused
were focused
With its thousands of rocks and caves ___________ international recognition.
emerge
emerged
emerging
being emerged
The room needs ____________ for the Sip and see party.
to decorate
be decorated
decorate
decorating
"Is there anything interesting ___________ the paper today?” – “Well, there’s an unusual picture __________ the back page."
in/ on
on/ in
in/ in
on/ on
As soon as we __________ this new apartment, we _________ .
are finding/ will move
found/ moved
would find/ move
find/ would move
The fire brigade know that it is very difficult to rescue people from the blaze in this fashion shop, __________ they will try their best.
but
although
despite
however
I’m sorry, I forgot to tell you the guests drink only water, so you really _________ all that wine. But don’t worry, we’ll keep it for your birthday party.
can’t have bought
needn’t have bought
wouldn’t have bought
might not have bought
Everybody in the house woke up when the burglar alarm ___________.
went out
went off
came about
rang off
Have a piece of chocolate, __________ ?
do you
would you
don't you
haven't you
By the time you come here tomorrow, the work ___________.
will have been finishing
will be finishing
will have been finished
will be finished
In the years all the trees will disappear if nothing is done to protect them.
come
coming
to come
will come
Mrs. Archer is known the finest collection of twentieth century art in private hands.
as have
having
by having
to have
Mark is nearsighted. He glasses ever since he was ten years old.
should have worn
must wear
need wear
has had to wear
an emergency arise, call 911.
Should
Can
Does
Will
I don’t like this wine. I like .
some other
another
other
the other
The house is found down.
to bum
burning
having burned
to have been burned
Only in the last few days to repair the swimming pool.
anything has been done
has done anything
has anything been done
has there anything been done
The children can stay here_______they don’t make too much noise.
whether
providing
unless
until
When Martin_________the car, he took it out for a drive.
had repaired
has repaired
repaired
was repairing
Clean the floor________the children slip and fall.
provided that
unless
in case
so long as
Left - hand traffic, a custom existing in Britain only,_______back to the days when English people went to and fro on horseback.
dated
dating
dates
which dates
They can hardly expect profits to double again this year, ______ ?
can’t they
do they
don’t they
can they
My wallet_________at the station while I_______for the train.
must have been stolen/was waiting
should have stolen/had been waiting
will be stolen/am waiting
had to steal/would be waiting
The new manager_________very strict rules as soon as he had_______the position.
laid down/taken over
put down/taken over
lay down/taken up
wrote down/come over
“I can’t remember us ever_______”, replied the stranger.
to meet
to have met
being met
having met
Who was the first person__________the South pole?
reaching
who reaches
to reach
reached
_________in the diet is especially important for vegetarians.
Enough protein is obtained
Obtaining enough protein
They obtain enough protein
By obtaining enough protein
I hope that by the time our rivals_______ out about this deal, we________all the contracts.
found/had been signed
will fìnd/are signing
have found/will sign
find/will have signed
Never say that again,_______?
won’t you
will you
do you
don’t you
______my ex would be there, I wouldn’t have agreed to come.
If I knew
Had known I
Had I known
I had known
I made sure I had all the facts__________my fingertips before attending the meeting.
with
at
by
for
__________in 1937, the Golden Bridge spans the channel at the entrance to San Francisco Bay.
Completed
Completing
being completed
to be completed
The Browns had gone out for dinner when I arrived, I supposed they __________ I was coming.
must have forgotten
should have forgotten
would have forgotten
need have forgotten
_______, the whole family slept soundly.
Hot though the night air was
Hot though was the night air
Hot although the night air was
Hot although was the night air
Please don’t tell me what happens in the end because I_________the book yet.
haven’t been reading
don’t read
haven’t read
haven’t been read
Without my parent’s support. I____ my oversea study.
will not complete
did not complete
had not completed
would not have completed
When I got my case back, it had been damaged__________repair.
over
further
above
beyond
The process of______in plants involves a complex series of______reactions.
respiration/ chemistry
respire/ chemical
respiration/ chemical
respiration/ chemist
Not only______a good physician but also a talented violist.
she is famous as
she appears to be
is she known as
appears as she is
Someone left the messages,___________?
didn’t they
did they
did he
didn’t he
______after the World War II, the United Nations has been actively carrying out its convention to stop wars and bring peace to nations worldwide.
Established
Found
To be establised
Having been found
Not much happened yet,______?
did they
didn’t it
did it
didn’t they
“Which of the two boys is a boy scout?” - “_______of them is.”
All
None
Neither
Both
Tom had a lucky escape. He_____killed when a car crashed into the front of his house.
could have been
must have been
should have been
would have been
The boy next door fell off his bike yesterday but he was all right. He_______himself badly.
should have hurt
would hurt
could have hurt
must hurt
There had been a recommendation that Hilary Clinton_______the president of the country.
would be elected
be elected
were elected
was elected
“John should have warned you about that”. “Yes, but______. He’s still my good friend”.
moreover
despite that
although
on the contrary
Once used up,__________.
these can never be replaced
we can never replace these minerals
but these minerals can never be replaced
can these minerals be never replaced.
The children______“thank you” to you when you gave them the gifts.
must have said
would have said
might have said
should have said
If Penny____a place at Oxford University, she___________philosophy and politics.
get; is going to study
gets; studies
will get; is going and politics
is getting; will study
What chemical is this? It’s______a horrible smell.
giving over
giving off
giving down
giving up
The committee found it very difficult_______a decision.
reaching
to reach
reached
reaching
The last half of the nineteeth century_____a steady improvement in the means of travel.
has witnessed
witnessed
was witnessed
is witnessed
He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder. He______himself.
could have hurt
must have hurt
should have hurt
would have hurt
________her supervisor’s approval, she shouldn’t begin the project.
Unless Susan doesn’t get
Were Susan to get
If Susan gets
Unless Susan gets
Modem computer science and artificial intelligence_______in the pre-war work of Goedel, Turing, and Zuse.
say to root
say to have rooted
are said to root
are said to have rooted
Students are_______less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.
under
above
upon
out of
She was tired and couldn’t keep______the group.
up with
up against
on to
out of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
If she ______ sick, she would have gone out with me to the party.
hasn’t been
wasn’t
weren’t
hadn’t been
Prizes are awarded ______ the number of points scored.
according to
because of
adding up
resulting in
While southern California is densely populated, ______ live in the northern part of the state.
a number people
many people
few people
a few of people
The building has a smoke detector ______ any fires can be detected immediately.
so that
if
such as
as if
It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver ______ in the crash.
were injured
are injured
was injured
have been injured
Anne persisted ______ her search for the truth about what had happened.
at
about
in
on
Ensure there is at least a 3cm space ______ allow adequate ventilation.
so as to
so that
in view of
with a view to
Why don’t you ask the man where ______ to stay?
he would rather
he feels like
would he like
he would like
My car is getting unreliable; I think I'll trade it ______ for a new one.
off
away
in
up
_______ that she burst into tears.
Her anger was such
So angry she was
She was so anger
Such her anger was
“What is it?” – “We don’t know until _____ at it under a microscope.”
we’re going to look
we’ll have looked
we’ll be looking
we’ve looked
Reports are coming in of a major oil spill in _____ Mediterranean.
a
the
an
Ø
Many people feel there’s _____ point in voting, even in a general election.
few
a few
little
a little
It was _____ a victory that even Smith’s fans couldn’t believe it.
such surprising
so surprising
too surprising
surprising enough
I _____ at the exam paper lying on Mr. Gregson’s desk, but I didn’t want to risk it.
could look
can have looked
can look
could have looked
Many lives were saved _____ the introduction of antibiotics.
into
at
with
in
Tom doesn’t talk much to his father but he opens _____ his mother.
out of
up to
out for
up with
The City Planning Department proposed that the new highway ___ in the fiscal year 2015.'
would be built
be built
is to be built
will be built
It’s no use getting _____ him. He won’t change his mind.'
on
across
off
around
For the last 20 years, we _______ significant changes in the world of science and technology.
witness
have witnessed
witnessed
are witnessing
Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to _______ invention of labour–aving devices.
the
a
an
some
Air pollution is getting _______ serious in big cities in the world.
more and more
the more and the more
the most and the most
most and most
Ms Brown asked me _______ in my class.
there were how many students
how many students there were
were there how many students
how many students were there
Her fiancé is said _______ from Harvard University five years ago.
having graduated
to have graduated
being graduated
to be graduated
Many rare and precious species are now _______ the verge of extinction.
in
from
on
by
Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes _______ interesting ideas.
out of
down on
up with
in for
The accident ________ while he was driving to the office.'
was occurred
occurred
has occurred
was being occurred
_____ she’s got a job that she likes, she’s a lot happier.
Since when
Just now
Just as
Now that
The professor instructed the students _____ the essay without preparing an outline first.
to no write
not to write
to not write
do not write
It’s a pity you missed the party. If you _____, you _____ my friends from Hungary.
would have come; had met
came; would meet
had come; would meet
had come; would have met
Whereas many people visit Internet sites where products are sold, a great number of them still hesitate _____ purchases online.
to actually make
actually making
making actual
actually to make
Michael put his mistake_____ to lack of concentration.
down
over
through
up
It was not until the students were seated ______ the proctor realized he had the wrong test booklets.
as soon as
that
and
when
Hardly _____ the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
he had entered
had entered
had he entered
entered
To master the art of fiction writing _____ discipline and practice, as well as studying the works of other great authors.
require
requiring
that requires
requires
I couldn’t believe it when Sylvia turned up in the same _____ hat that she wore last time.
horrible yellow wide
horrible wide yellow
wide yellow horrible
wide horrible yellow
She went _____ a bad cold just before Christmas.
A through
over
in for
down with
Are there any household chores for _________ men are better _________ than women?
whose/suited
which/suit
that/suit
which/suited
Too many factories dispose _________ their waste by pumping it into rivers and the sea.
out
of
away
off
Why did Berth ask you _________ a bicycle?
that if you had
do you have
that you had
if you had
She wondered if they _________ her jeweler and rather hoped that they had.
find
have found
had found
would find
-“Is swimming under water very difficult?”
-“No, it’s just a matter _________ able to control your breathing.”
to be
of being
that you are
being
I am going to the dentist’s tomorrow. I hope I don’t need to _________
have anything done
have nothing done
be done anything
get him do anything
A young girl came on to the stage with a bouquet _________ to the conductor.
Presented
and presented
for presenting
to present
_________ I love you, I can’t let you do whatever you like.
Whatever
Whether
Despite
Much as
He _________ alone a month ago, and _________ of since.
set off/hasn’t been heard
setted off/hasn’t heard
set on/hasn’t heard
setted on/hadn’t been heard
My father has to work _____ a night shift once a week.
in
on
at
under
My mother advised me _____ an apple every day to stay healthy.
eat
ate
eating
to eat
The computer’s memory is the place where information _____ and calculations are done.
are kept
is kept
kept
keep
_____ the weather forecast, it will rain heavily later in the morning.
On account of
Due to
According to
Because of
Last year Matt earned _____ his brother, who had a better position.
twice as much as
twice as many as
twice more than
twice as more as
Emails are _____ among young people than the elders.
more used widely
more widely
more widely used
widely more used
Mary, _____ mother is a doctor, intends to choose medical career.
who
that
whose
whom
It is raining hard. We had better _____ at home tonight.
staying
stay
to stay
to be staying
_____ classical dance for five years, Akiko finally felt ready _____ in public.
Being studied/ having performed
Having studied/ to perform
Studying/ to be performed
To study/ performed
Ken asked Barbara _____ she would like to go to the cinema.'
unless
in case
regarding
whether
The old manager has just retired, so Tom takes_____ his position.'
in
on
up
out
Frankly, I’d rather you _____ anything about it for the time being.
don’t do
hadn’t done
didn’t do
haven’t done
_____ I’d like to help you out, I’m afraid I just haven’t got any spare money at the moment.
Even
Despite
Much as
Try as
Hardly _____ of the paintings at the gallery were for sale.
none
few
some
any
You are 27 years old so it’s high time you _____ responsibility for your deeds.
took
have taken
had taken
take
Only in the Civil War _____ killed or wounded.
soldiers in America were
so many American soldiers were
many soldiers in America were
were so many American soldiers
I was angry when you saw me because I _____ with my sister.
have been arguing
had been arguing
argued
would argue
The book would have been prefect _____ the ending.
had it not been for
it had not been for
it hadn’t been for
hadn’t it been for
Suppose he _____ you stealing, what would you do?
has caught
catches
had caught
caught
I used a calculator so it’s impossible I made a mistake with the bill.
=> I _____ a mistake with the bill because I used a calculator.
couldn’t make
shouldn’t have made
mightn’t make
can’t have made
My brother asked me _____ of the football match.'
what do you think
what I think
what did I think
what I thought
The boy _____ is my cousin.'
talks to the lady over there
is talking to the lady over there
was talking to the lady over there
talking to the lady over there
Narcissus bulbs _____ at least three inches apart and covered with about for inches of welldrained soil.
must plant
should be planted
should have been planted
should be planting
Who was the first person _____ the South Pole?
to reach
who reaches
reached
reaching
Despite its wide range of styles and instrumentation, country music has certain common features _____ its own special character.
give it that
give which
that gives it to
that give it
Thank you very much. I haven’t been to _____ party for ages.
so enjoyable
a so enjoyable
the so enjoyable
so enjoyable a
The bullet missed me by _____.
a hair’s breadth
the breadth of a hair
a breadth of a hair
the hair’s breadth
__________, I still was able to get to the top of the mountain.
Even though unfit
Unfit as I was
While ever out of condition
Much as I’m unfit
You are welcome _____ any books in the library.
to
with
for
by
Today, many serious childhood diseases _____ by early immunization.
prevent
can prevent
can be prevented
are preventing
_____ I’ve cleaned it and polished it, it still doesn’t look new.
Because
In spite of
While
Although
The Beauty Contest is _____ start at 8.30 a.m our time tomorrow.
due to
bound to
about to
on the point of
The picture, _____, was beautiful.
she was looking
at it she was looking
at which she was looking
at that she was looking
Nadine: “I’ve been offered $550 for my stereo. Should I take it or wait for a better one?”
Kitty: “Take the $550. _____”
Actions speak louder than words.
Kill two birds with one stone.
The early bird catches the worm.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Jenny: “What did your grammar teacher want to talk to you about?”
Peter: “I did badly on the last test. She _____ studied for it.”
said why I hadn’t
said why hadn’t I
asked why I hadn’t
asked why hadn’t I
____ summer I spent in _____ UK was one of _____ best in my life.
A/a/the
The/the/a
The/–/the
The/the/the
Whenever a problem ____, we try to discuss frankly and find solutions as soon as possible.
comes by
comes off
comes up
comes in
I bought this grammar book _____ I could go over all the things we have studied this year.
that
with a view to
so that
in order to
If people paid a little more attention to the environment, the Earth _____ greener.
would be
will be
would have been
had been
The accident _____ while he was driving to the office.
was occurred
occurred
has occurred
was being occurred
A : Do you mind if we schedule the meeting for 11 o’clock?
B : Well, actually, I _____ earlier.
will prefer it
would prefer it to be
am preferring
should prefer it will be
The living conditions in the rural areas of the country _____ during the past five years.
have been improved
had improved
had been improved
were improved
All his plans for starting his own business fell _____.
in
through
down
away
The man who lives opposite us sometimes comes _____ for a cup of coffee.
over
off
on
to
_____ hard he has worked, he hardly supports his family of ten people.
However
Although
Despite
In spite
You are welcome _____ any books in the library.'
to
with
for
by
My supervisor is angry with me. I didn’t do all the work that I _____ last week.
must have done
can have done
may have done
should have done
The Mona Lisa, painted in Florence in 1504 by Leonardo da Vinci, is a name which is perhaps more recognizable to people throughout the world _____ of da Vinci himself.
as that
than
than that
more than
Which phosphorus, a substance _____ in matches, is so flammable that it burst into flame upon contact with the air.
is common
common
which being common
being common, is
If he _____ harder, he would have passed the exam.
studied
had studied
studies
was studying
Among bees _____ a highly elaborate form of communication.
it occurs
occurs
it is an occurrence with
occur
As they came under heavy fire, the captain ordered his men to _____.'
fall away
fall out
fall back
fall over
No one knows exactly _____.
how did speech begin
how speech began
how the beginning of speech
of how beginning speech
The marathon, first staged in 1896, _____ the legendary feat of a Greek soldier who carried news of victory from the battle at Marathon to Athens.
commemorating
was commemorated
commemorated
commemorates
Neither my dad nor my mom _____ of the idea.
convinced
have convinced
was convinced
were convinced
Jacobson is often referred to _____ at the factory.
be the best engineer
as the best engineer
by the president to be the best engineer
as being the best engineer
He was brave, _____ soldier fought so bravely in that battle.
no others
no another
no other
no the others
I’ll never _____ the King of pop music for the first time.'
forget meet
forget met
forget to meet
forget meeting
I have never seen _____ festival in my life.'
so spectacular a
a so spectacular
a such spectacular
such spectacular
Ken asked Barbara _____ she would like to go to the cinema.
unless
in case
regarding
whether
Dogs are good traveling companions. They will go _____ you take them.
whichever
wherever
whatever
however
The old manager has just retired, so Tom takes_____ his position.
in
on
up
out
As they came under heavy fire, the captain ordered his men to _____.
fall away
fall out
fall back
fall over
His grandfather died _____ the age of 90.
in
of
on
at
My brother asked me _____ of the football match.
what do you think
what I think
what did I think
what I thought
The boy _____ is my cousin.
talks to the lady over there
is talking to the lady over there
was talking to the lady over there
talking to the lady over there
Hurry up, or they ……………… serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant.
stop
will have stopped
are stopping
will stop
Whatever we expect from………………future, it is noted that progress has never moved in straight lines.
a
an
the
some
The more challenging the exercises are,……………….we feel
the less bored
the least bored
the less boring
the least boring
3 August 1998, the day on ………… my sister was born, is the first day I remember.
when
which
that
it
If your mobile phone ………………… to get water in it, it’ll stop working.
will happen
should happen
would happen
happen
It was lovely ………………… you to invite me to your birthday meal.
for
of
to
through to
At first he didn’t agree, but in the end we managed to bring him …… to out point view.
Up
over
round
back
His business is growing so fast that he must take ………………… more workers.
up
over
on
out
If your mobile phone ………………… to get water in it, it’ll stop working.'
will happen
should happen
would happen
happen
It was lovely ………………… you to invite me to your birthday meal.'
for
of
to
through to
I'm sure you'll have no ______the exam.
difficulties of passing
difficulty passing
difficulties to pass
difficulty to pass
- "Why wasn't your boyfriend at the party last night?"
- "He______ the lecture at Shaw Hall. I know he very much wanted to hear the speaker."
was to attend
can have attended
may have attended
should have attended
The price of fruit has increased recently, ______the price of vegetables has gone down.
whereas
whether
when
otherwise
It is blowing so hard. We______ such a terrible storm.
never know
had never known
have never known
have never been knowing
The room needs _______for the wedding.
to decorate
be decorated
decorate
decorating
When the old school friends met, a lot of happy memories______ back.
were brought
had been brought
had brought
brought
I had to pay the fine, _____.
didn’t I
hadn’t I
wouldn’t I
don’t I
What a dangerous thing to do! You _____ have been killed.
may
can
must
might
Ludwig van Beethoven is considered one of the greatest composers _____.
to live
when living
who ever lived
while he was still living
Scarcely _____ when the fight broke out.
he arrived
he had arrived
did he arrive
had he arrived
Up _____ and the people cheered.
went the balloon
did the balloon go
had the balloon go
has the balloon gone
At first he didn’t agree, but in the end we managed to bring him _____ to our point of view.
up
over
round
back
His business is growing so fast that he must take _____ more workers.
up
over
on
out
She had to hand in her notice _____ advance when she decided to leave the job
with
from
in
to
If you have anything important to do, do it straight away. Don’t put it _____ .
on
off
over
up
Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to_________ invention of laboursaving devices.'
the
a
an
some
Air pollution is getting__________ serious in big cities in the world.'
more and more
the more and the more
the most and the most
most and most
“Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ______?”
will you
can’t you
do you
don’t you
Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!”
Helen: “______.”
It’s up to you
Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s
I’d rather not
You can say that again
She had to hand in her notice ______ advance when she decided to leave the job.
in
from
with
to
There was nothing they could do ______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.
unless
instead of
than
but
Susan’s doctor insists ______ for a few days.
her resting
that she rest
her to rest
that she is resting
“This library card will give you free access ______ the Internet eight hours a day.”
to
in
on
from
The United States consists of fifty states, ______ has its own government.
they each
each of which
hence each
each of that
Her fiancé is said _________from Harvard University five years ago.'
A having graduated
to have graduated
being graduated
to be graduated
The number of homeless people after the flood _____ dramatically.
are increasing
has increased
increase
had increased
John _____ this task yesterday morning, but I did it for him. He owes me a thank-you.
must have completed
should have completed
could have completed
may have completed
The man who was driving the truck would not admit that he had been at fault, and _____.
neither had the other driver
neither would the other driver
neither the other driver
the other driver neither
No one cares about the starving people _____.
whose aid is intended for
whom the aid is intended
that the aid is intended for
for the aid is intended
We couldn’t help laughing when he took _____ his teacher so well
up
over
off
out
She went _____ a bad cold just before Christmas.
through
over
in for
down with
Hurry up, or they _____ serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant.
stop
will have stopped
are stopping
will stop
Whatever we expect from _____ future, it is noted that progress has never moved in straight lines.'
a
an
the
some
- “I’m going out now.”
- “_____ you happen to pass a chemist’s, would you get me more some aspirins?”
Should
Had
Were
Did
By the year 2050, many people currently employed _____ their jobs.
have lost
will be losing
will have lost
are losing
Simple sails were make from canvas _____ over a frame.
was stretched
a stretch
it was stretched
stretched
I know you didn’t see me yesterday because I was in Hanoi. You _____ me.
may not have seen
mustn’t have seen
shouldn’t have seen
can’t have seen
Governments should _____ international laws against terrorism.
bring up
bring about
bring in
bring back
“Have you _____ this contract yet?” – “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend.”
looked over
looked out
looked up
looked into
We never expected that we would come up _______ so many problems at the very start of our business.
with
against
for
to
'_____ Mr. John Smith is old, he still goes jogging everyday.'
So that
Although
In spite of
Because
She didn’t tell me why she _____ to school the day before.'
didn’t come
doesn’t come
hadn’t come
hasn’t come
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I will return Bob’s pen to him the next time I ______ him.
see
will see
am seeing
saw
You ______ clean the windows. The window-cleaner is coming tomorrow.
don’t have
must
mustn’t
needn’t
Would you rather live in ________ town or in ________ country?
a – a
a – the
the – a
the – the
Our teacher would like ______ ____________.
that we practicing our pronunciation
we to practice our pronunciation
us to practice our pronunciation
us practicing our pronunciation
Jane often remembered ______ to her mother before she died.
to talk
talk
talked
talking
They will be able to walk across the river ______.
if the ice will be thick enough
unless the ice is thick enough
if the ice is thick enough
when the ice will be thick enough
I don’t care ______ money. Money can’t buy happiness.
about
with
in
at
“What if the earth stopped moving?”
happened
would happen
happens
will happen
The sky was grey and cloudy. _______, we went to the beach.
Consequently
Nevertheless
Even though
In spite of
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking _____ accepting opinions without questioning them.
in addition
for instance
instead of
because of
When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for __________ 15 minutes.
another
others
the others
other
We received a call from the teacher _______ charge of the course.
at
in
on
to
I must go to the dentist and __________.
get my teeth to take care of
take care of my teeth
my teeth be taken care of
get my teeth taken care of
“What would you do in my place?” “Were ___________ treated like that, I would complain to the manager.”
I to had been
I to be
I have been
to I be
Hair colour is ______ characteristics to use in identifying people.
one of the most obvious that art
obviously one of the most
one of the most obvious
most obvious one of
Not until a monkey is several years old ______ to exhibit signs of independence from his mother.
does it begin
beginning
and begin
it begins
Dick _______ moustache, but he doesn’t any more. He shaved it off because his wife didn’t like it.
got used to have
is used to have
used to have
used to having
Neither the students nor their lecturer ______ English in the classroom.
use
uses
are using
have used
Jenny is an early riser and she doesn’t object ______ the trip before 7 a.m.
to starting
against starting
to have to start
to start
The pool should not be made so deep ______ small children can be safe there.
if
so as to
though
so that
We all agree that she is ______ student in our class.
the cleverest
a more clever
most clever
cleverest
There has been a great increase in retail sales, ______?
hasn’t there
isn’t there
isn’t it
doesn’t it
Only one of our gifted students _____ to participate in the final competition.
has been chosen
have been chosen
were choosing
chosen
The Lake District, ______ was made a national park in 1951, attracts a large number of tourists every year.
that
where
what
which
I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It ______ have been Jane because she was out all day.
can’t
must
could
needn’t
It is no use ______ over split milk.
crying
to cry
to be crying
cried
He succeeded _______ getting a scholarship.
in
about
for
on
Five thousand dollars _______ big sum of money. It’s worth trying.
are too
is not
aren’t
be
It is not _______ the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day.
beyond
in
under
over
I must congratulate you ______ your excellent exam results.
in
on
for
about
Most foreign students don’t like American coffee, and ______.
I don’t too
either don’t I
neither don’t I
neither do I
Michelle would rather that Sheila _____ to work yesterday.
come
came
could come
had come
The number of working women in China __________ from 49% in 1980 to nearly 65% today.
has been increasing
has increased
is increasing
have increased
One of the men was lying on the ground after _______ down by a piece of rock.
knocking
being knocked
knocking him
was knocked
It is great to watch sportsmen in their national costumes ______ into the stadium.
marching
marched
having marched
to march
________ my parents gave me the fish tank.
It was on my birthday when
It was my birthday on that
It was my birthday that
It was on my birthday that
“______ you treat him, he’ll help you. He’s so tolerant.”
No matter how
In addition to
Even though
As if
He didn’t want to risk ______ late for the interview.
arrive
arriving
to arrive
having arrived
You should concentrate ___________ what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the questions.
to
at
on
in
My parents lent me the money. ________, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
Therefore
Otherwise
Only
However
It is essential that he __________. His illness seems worse.
needed operating
need to operate
need an operation
needs an operate
“Don’t stay up late any longer, ___________?”
do you
won’t you
will you
should you
Jane wasn’t in when I arrived. I supposed she ______ I was coming.
must have forgotten
must forget
may forget
can’t have forgotten
I ______ on this project for many consecutive days without success.
had been working
had worked
have been working
have been worked
________ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an illusion.
The Moon which
The Moon
When the Moon
That the Moon
______ she could not say anything.
Therefore upset was she that
However upset was she that
So upset was she that
So upset was that
The building work is still on schedule _________ a problem in digging the foundation.
due to
despite
so as
only if
By the time I return to my country, I ___________ away from home for more than three years.
will have been
will be
have been
was
John was late this morning because he had trouble ______ his car started.
got
getting
to get
gotten
______ you feel thirsty, please help yourself to the drinks over there.
Should
Because
Would
Do
When he returned home, I found the door ______ .
unlocking
unlocked
to be unlocked
have unlocked
I had no sooner lit the barbecue ________________.
than it started to rain
as it started to rained
while it started raining
that it started raining
Summer is one season. Spring is ______.
other
another
the other
others
Are you satisfied ______ your record?
at
from
with
for
Many companies are suffering ______ a shortage of skilled staff.
from
in
at
against
Maria Sharapova became the first Russian __________ a Wimbledon single title.
to win
that was winning
who wins
which won
Very __________ people went to the show but it still started on time.
much
a few
little
few
__________ with the size of the whole Earth, the highest mountains do not seem high at all.
Compare them
If you compare
When compared
A comparison
If it ______ for the heavy storm, the accident would not have happened.
weren’t
hadn’t been
isn’t
were
The house felt terribly cold ______ the fact that the central heating had been on all day.
because of
in spite of
because
although
Heavy snowfalls made __________ planes to land or take off.
it impossible
impossible for
impossible
it impossible for
Emma got her purse ______ while shopping in the supermarket.
steal
stole
stealing
stolen
Because of electronic publishing, ______ will disappear in the next 25 years.
a book
book
the books
books
The pictures of seals being killed in the Artic had a tremendous impact ______ public opinion.
over
with
on
against
Unless you _______ all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you.
answered
answer
don’t answer
are answering
He promised ______ his daughter a new bicycle as a birthday present.
buy
to buy
to buying
buying
We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we ___________ to the station, Susan ____________ for us for more than two hours.
are getting/had waited
got/waited
had got/had waited
got/ had been waiting
Sometimes ___________ wears people out and is worse than the lack of sleep itself.
to sleep the desire
the desire to sleep
to desire to sleep is
the desire to sleep who
They asked me __________ in London then.
is my brother working
was my brother working
if my brother was working
if my brother is working
______ in 1939, the Borne Bridge is one of the many grand projects of the Depression era.
Completing
Completed
Complete
Completes
He always did well at school ______ having his early education disrupted by illness.
in spite of
on account of
in addition to
even though
“Did you have a good time at the Browns?” – “Not really. I _______ I’ll ever visit them again.
won’t be thinking
am not thinking
don’t think
think not
Nobody answered the door, _______?
weren’t they
were they
did they
didn’t they
Tom had a lucky escape. He ______ killed.
could have been
must have been
should have been
had been
As we walked past, we saw John _____ his car.
to repair
repaired
in repairing
repairing
As far as I can judge, she was completely unaware ______ the seriousness of the situation.
with
about
of
in
Tom made a serious mistake at work, but his boss didn’t fire him. He’s lucky ______ a second chance.
having given
having been given
to have given
to have been given
Standing on top of the hill, ___________.
people have seen a castle far away
lies a castle in the middle of the island
a castle can be seen from the distance
we can see a castle in the distance
In most social situations, _______ informality is appreciated.
a
an
the
no article
I am angry because you didn’t tell me the truth. I don’t like _______.
to have been deceived
to deceive
being deceived
deceiving
______ my opinion, this problem is worthy of attention.
In
For
With
On
The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is willing and capable _____ his financial situation.
with reference to
owing to
regardless of
in terms of
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
The president, _______ by a reporter, reassured his people that he was in perfect health.
who interviewed
interviewing
interviewed
whom was interviewed
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
John never comes to class on time and _______.
neither does Peter
so does Peter
so doesn’t Peter
neither doesn’t Peter
Professor Miller requires that all papers ______ written in ink.
be
to be
being
been
They treat me as if I ______ their own son.
am
were
have been
has been
Sorry I don’t feel like _______ this evening.
go out
going out
to go out
to going out
The new computer system ______ for the post office will allow accounts to be managed over the Internet.
design
designing
designed
which designing
______ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company.
In spite of
Because of
In addition to
Although
After one-month stay with his aunt in the countryside, Linh was accustomed ______ farm life.
in
on
with
to
Sir Humphrey has been _______ MP for five years.
a
an
the
no article
The more you talk about the situation, ______.
it seems worse
the worse it seems
the worse does it seem
it seems the worse
_______, 70 percent alcohol is more effective than 100 percent alcohol.
An antiseptic used
How an antiseptic is used
When used as an antiseptic
An antiseptic when used
He ______ the plants. If he had, they wouldn’t have died.
needn’t have watered
can’t have watered
shouldn’t water
must have watered
________ in the diet is especially important for vegetarians.
Enough protein is obtained
Obtaining enough protein
They obtain enough protein
By obtaining enough protein
Luggage may be placed here ______ the owner’s risk.
at
by
under
with
Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign to keep young people from using drugs, ________.
Annually in October
annually in October each year
takes place annually in October
taking place annually in October
_____ we expected, the new manager failed to do much to change the firm’s financial situations.
As
That
So
Such
How ______ sugar do you want? – Not _____, just ______.
many/many/little
many/many/a few
much/ much/ a little
much/ much/ few
Not until about a century after Julius Caesar landed in Britain _____ actually conquer the island.
the Romans did
did the Romans
the Romans
the Romans had
What a pity I was away! If only the fax _______ me an hour earlier.
did reach
would reach
reached
had reached
Carbon dioxide may be absorbed by trees or water bodies, or it may stay in the atmosphere when ______, while it is only in the atmosphere that chloroflouro carbons find their home.
by releasing emissions from cars
released from car emissions
cars that release emissions
emissions are released by cars
I’ll give this dictionary to _____ wants to have it.
anyone
whatever
everyone
whoever
Though ________, he prefers to teach his children in mother tongue.
he was in a foreign country
in a foreign country
had been in foreign country
to be in foreign country
If the weather _______ so bad, we would have gone out.
had been
weren’t
isn’t
hadn’t been
I clearly remember _______ to the nearby zoo when I was small.
being taken
to be taken
to be taking
taking
Do you have any objections _______ this new road scheme?
for
with
at
to
John’s favorite show was on. He reached to turned on the TV _____ he could watch it.
because of
therefore
so that
for
I would rather ______ you to school so late last Tuesday.
wouldn’t have got
wouldn’t get
didn’t get
hadn’t got
______, others use them in medicine.
While some scientists use lasers for military purposes
Used for military purposes by some scientists
Lasers are used for military purposes by some scientists
Some scientists’ using lasers for military purposes
_______ what she prepared for the job interview, Megan didn’t pass it.
Despite of
In spite of
Though
However
Why are you always so jealous _______ other people?
in
of
below
on
I was enjoying my book, but I stopped ______________________ a programme on TV.
reading to watch
to read to watch
to read for watching
reading for to watch
To solve this problem, it is advisable ________.
a drastic measure to be adopted
that a drastic measure be adopted
that a drastic measure is adopted
that a drastic measure to be adopted
There are _______ that not only governments but also individuals should join hand to tackle.
such a lot of environmental problems
too numerous environmental problems
so fewer environmental problems
such many environmental problems
The incredible thing about telephone _______ across the continents, but that you can recognize the other person's voice.
is it provides instant talking to each other.
is it allows people to talk instantly
is not that people can instantly talk to each other
is that people can talk instantly
______, no one was absent from the farewell party last night.
As it rained heavily
In spite of heavily rain
Though it rains heavily
Heavily as it rained
I have left my book in _______ kitchen and I would like you to get it for me.
the
a
Ø
an
The last time Jimmy ______ a training course was when he was an undergraduate.
had attended
has attended
attended
was attending
Once you visit Son Doong Cave in Quang Binh, you ______ amazed at its picturesque beauty.
are
would be
were
will be
______ proficiency in German would be of much help, it is not requirement for the advertised position.
Despite
Otherwise
Regarding
Although
The French government has discouraged grocery stores ______ providing free plastic bags to customers since 2016.
against
from
with
towards
______, Joe was annoyed to find that he had left his key at the coffee shop.
After returned to his office
To have just returned to his office
Upon returning to his office
Having been returned to his office
Not until 1856 ______ across the Mississippi River.
the first bridge was built
was the first bridge built
the first building a bridge
the bridge building was
Had they listened to their parent’s advice, they ______ happier now.
would be
am
will be
would have been
Heavy lifting is ______ action which requires ______ physical strength.
Ø – the
a – the
an – Ø
the – an
When ______ the 2018 Oscar for the best Actor in a Supporting Role, Sam Rockwell thanked his mom and dad for inspiring him with the love for movies.
was awarded
having awarded
awarding
awarded
He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, _______?
didn’t he
had he
would he
hadn’t he
The teacher as well as his students____________ at the school meeting yet.
arrived
hasn’t arrived
haven’t arrived
not arriving
Tennis fans _____ tickets have been queuing all night at Wimbledon.
who are hoped to buy
whom hoped to buy
hoping to buy
hoped to buy
Students __________ use their dictionaries during the test. It's against the rules.
mightn't
mustn't
oughtn't
needn't
Because of his reaction, the problem became _____ than we had thought.
a lot more complicated
so much complicated
much less far complicated
more a bit complicated
The chief foods eaten in any country depend largely on ______ best in its climate and soil.
what grows
it grows
does it grow
what does it grow
We should participate in the movements _____ the natural environment.
organizing to conserve
organized conserving
which organize to conserve
organized to conserve
Below are some pieces of advice that can help you reduce the feeling of pressure and create a good impression _______ your interviewer.
on
in
about
over
The leaves of the white mulberry provide food for silkworms, ______ silk fabrics are woven.
from cocoons
whose cocoons
from whose cocoons
whose cocoons are from
We ____ our classroom for the upcoming Teachers' Day, but there's still a lot to do.
decorated
have been decorating
are decorating
have decorated
When ______ about their preferences for movies, many young people say that they are in favour of science fiction.
having asked
asking
asked
are asked
At first I found it difficult to get _______ on the other side of the road.
used to drive
used to driving
use of driving
used to be driven
Did you read _____ news about the Sukkoi Superjet crash in Indonesia?
a
the
some
0
Now I know we were just too tired. Even with your help, we ______ it.
shouldn’t finish
wouldn’t be able to finish
wouldn’t have finished
wouldn’t finish
She has experience ____ dealing with difficult situations.
on
in
for
with
_____ cause extensive damage to Pacific island nations each year.
Because of the high tides and winds during hurricanes
The high tides and winds of hurricanes
The high hurricane tides and winds which
That the high tides and winds of hurricanes
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I can’t imagine how anyone .................. clever as he is could make a terrible mistake.
even-rather
so-as
quite-just
as-such
What I can’t understand is why he is now pursuing our daughter and why he has not told her that he was once acquainted .................. us.
to
with
for
of
The belief that a man in his early twenties ought to have a firm occupational choice reflects .................. that development is complete by the end of adolescence.
the prevailing view
the prevailed view
the view prevailed
this view is prevailing
I’m sure you can recognize her; she .................. a purple raincoat.
will have worn
will be wearing
is going to wear
will have been wearing
Unlike most modernist poets, .................. based on ordinary speech.
Robert Frost’s poems were
the works of Robert Frost were
Robert Frost wrote poems that were
the poetry written by Robert Frost
Peter: “I can’t decide what color I want for my bedroom. What do you think?” Jane: “You should choose .................. color you want. You’re the one who will have to live with it.”
whichever that
whatever
however
that what
.................. playing professional basketball, she also enjoys tennis.
Besides
Moreover
Apart
Together
I’ve pushed___________with the work because I want to finish it today.
up
through
on
out
In order to sustain a snowfall, there must be__________to feed the growing ice crystals.
of constant inflow of moisture
a constant inflow of moisture is
moisture constant flowed in
a constant inflow of moisture
Never before________as accelerated as they are now during the technological age.
have historical changes been
B have been historical changes
historical changes have been
historical have changes been
“Did you have a good time at the Jordans”.
“Not really. I__________I’ll ever visit them again.”
won’t be thinking
think not
am not thinking
don’t think
Having finished her presentation, the speaker asked___________anyone had any questions.
that
if
what
why
Such approaches should be supported and mainstreamed in health interventions in order to____________positive behavior change.
put off
set off
bring about
hold up
While it is difficult for some people to change unhealthy habits, there are__________for exercising frequently and eating fewer fatty foods.
an excellent reason
excellent reasons
excellent to reason
much excellent reasons
- Tina is still looking for a decent flat.
- How long__________?
has she been looking
is she looking
was she looking
had she looked
You know that eating fruit as a snack is_______healthier for us than eating chips, yet_______of us actually do so.
so-some
much-few
very-most
as-none
They were travelling on the same train so they_________. But, of course, we don’t know if they did.
might meet
may have met
should probably met
could meet
Simon crept into the house very quickly _____his parents would not notice how late he was.
in case
if
in order that
for fear that
I can't meet you right now. I_______at the moment.
will service my car
am having my car serviced
am serviced my car
am making my car serviced
All_________provided a living for nearly 90 percent of the population of the American colonies.
The thing needed
that is needed
what is needed
for our needs
________employees in the postal service has meant slower service in the last two years.
Less
Fewer
Few
Least
“What’s wrong with Robert?”-“I don’t know. He________up, slammed the door and stormed out of the building.”
has got
was getting
had got
got
They had their baby daughter in June and, since then, they________in restaurants very often.
didn’t use to eat
weren’t able to eat
couldn’t eat
haven’t able to eat
You________plenty of time in case the bus__________; otherwise, you’ll risk missing your ferry.
must have allowed - delays
ought to be allowed - has delayed
had better allow - is delayed
were allowed - was delayed
Scientists have found a way by which they can convert all blood types into O- type blood,________?
can they
has it
haven’t they
have they
“Did you enjoy your graduation ceremony?”
“Oh yes; I didn’t like__________photographed all the time, though.”
to have been
having been
being
it to be
Visitors to the park must pay an entrance and boat fee, which is approximately $60 regardless of the number of people__________.
on aboard
on the board
aboard
boarding
He admits that quite__________very experienced climbers have died on the West Ridge route.
a little
a few
some
few
___________in Central Park every year to commemorate John Lennon’s death and to argue for stricter gun laws.
Huge crowds there are
There are huge crowds
That there are huge clouds
Are there huge crowds
“Do you need any help with those grocery bags?” “__________to ask! Thank you!”
What kind are you
How kind are you
What kind of you
How kind of you
Only after food has been dried or canned_____________.
that it should be stored for later consumption
should be stored for later consumption
should it be stored for later consumption
it should be stored for later consumption
Young children often miss out__________the nutrition needed for their growing bodies, as well as the education necessary for their expanding minds.
of
on
in
to
Never_______more people _________ in charity work than now.
do/ participate
have/ participated
did/ participate
had/ participated
The A.I. expert wanted to have his assistant _______ the newly made robot.
activate
activated
activating
to activater
She__________forher parents’ support during her university education, but she prefered to work part-time and support herself.
could have asked
should have asked
ought to ask
must have asked
“What did Maria ask you?”
“She asked me____________I had ever been abroad.”
that
for
whether
about
Emma and Karen used to be ______ good friends that I’m surprised they don’t get on now.
such
enough
so
too
During the course, you will be given a test_________other week and a final exam at the end.
some
either
several
every
Small companies may take their goods abroad for trade show without paying foreign value-added taxes by acquiring________an ATA carnet.
a document calls
a document called
calls a document
called a document
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
The rat population is rapidly_________the increase, bringing with it increased risk of diseases.
in
on
with
for
They ______ married for two years or so when Roy employed a very attractive Indian secretary in his Glasgow office.
only have been
were only
have only been
had only been
In 1962 the American Telephone and Telegraph Company launched telstar,________communications satellite to transmit telephone and television signals.
it was a first
that was the first
first it was a
the first
They can't adequately provide basic necessities for themselves, ________afford to save money for the future.
much less
not only
so to speak
regardless of
The lecturer recommended___________a number of books before the exam.
to read
reading
we reading
to have read
We’d better leave early tomorrow__________there’s a lot of traffic when we get to London.
unless
so long as
in case
if
“What happened to the plane?” “It had hardly touched down__________it burst into flames.”
than
that
while
when
“Isn’t your class picnic today?” “No, ourplans for the picnic________”
fell through
fell down
fell off
fell over
Although thunder and lightning are produced at the same time, light waves travel faster________, so we see the lightning before we hear the thunder.
do sound waves
than sound waves are
than sound waves do
sound waves
_____ was expected, these discussions raised temperatures in the chapter hall.
Such
So
As
That
I’d rather you __________say anything to John about his converstion.
didn’t
don’t
hadn’t
won’t
Seeing the children playing hide and seek in the school yard,_________.
I thought of the times long ago when I did the same thing
one of the children hid behind a huge tree
it had a lot of fun
my friends called me to pick them up at the bus stop
__________the children are staying at their grandmother's, let's go out for the evening.
Since
When
As a result
Due to
If I hadn’t stayed up so late last night, I_______so tired this morning.
don’t feel
felt
didn’t feel
wouldn’t have felt
His ability_________mathematics in a short time is wholly admirable.
to work out
not to work out
work out
working out
Over the next months, he applied himself ________the technique.
to improve
in improving
to improving
in improving
It is the recommendation of the consultants that the patient______under medical supervision.
treating
treated
be treated
is treated
The washing machine has broken down again. I think I should get ________.
a new
a new one
new
new one
The cook made________that some people were not served.
so much food
so few food
so little food
too little
“What are you doing here now? You ______ be here for another three hours.”
“I know. We got an early start, and it took less time than we expected. I hope you don’t mind."
A.couldn’t
had better not
might not
aren’t supposed to
_________this book by the time it is due back to the library?
Will you read
Will you have read
Will you be reading
Have you read
She made a promise to be committed to her husband no matter what________.
It can be better or worse
Better than worse
Either better or worse
For better or for worse
One member of the project group_______the boss and was fired immediately.
came up against
came up with
talked back to
put up with
Not until we________the school for children with disabilities________how they overcome difficulties.
had visited/ did we know
visited/ had we known
visited/ did we know
have visited/ did we know
Congress has decreed that the gasoline tax__________.
abolish
abolished
be abolished
been abolished
________I ask him for the money he owes me, he says he will bring it in afew days, but I don’t think he has got it all.
Whatever
However
Whenever
Wherever
“Some body forgot this hat. I wonder_________.”
whose is this hat
whose hat is
whose hat this is
is this whose hat
By this time next summer, you .................. your studies.
completes
will complete
are completing
will have completed
With greatly increased workloads, everyone is .................. pressure now.
under
above
upon
out of
Not a word .................. since the exam started.
she wrote
she had written
has she written
she has written
Alice didn't expect .................. to Tom's party.
asking
being asked
to ask
to be asked
When he realized the police had spotted him, the man .................. the exit as quickly as possible.
made off
made for
made out
made up
He .................. not having finished the project.
reproached his secretary for
allowed his secretary to
resented his secretary of
was furious with his secretary at
Peter apologized for .................. noise in the class.
making
make
not make
to make
.................. by his work, he threw himself on his bed.
Being exhausted
Having been exhausted
Exhausted
Exhausting
They have considered ali the 100 applications, .................. seem suitable for the position.
none of them
none of these
none of which
none of whom
- I have gone to the doctor's to have a check up.
- You ...................................You just had your check-up last week!
didn't need to go
needn’t have gone
needn’t go
don’t need to go
The song .................. by our listeners as their favourite of the week is “Goodbye Baby” by the Tunesmiths.
is chosen
having chosen
chosen
was chosen
I can’t walk in these high-heeled boots. I keep ..................
falling off
falling back
falling over
falling out
You can meet Mr. Pike, who is .................. behalf .................. the university to solve the problems of foreign students
on/ of
in/ for
with/ at
for/ at
She was the first in her family .................. a college education.
get
getting
gotten
to get
What beautiful eyes..................!
does she have
she has
has she
she doesn't have
.................. long, I’m sure you will be speaking English.................. a native speaker.
After/ like
Before/ like
After/ for
Before/ for
Fiona is very angry .................. her boss’s decision to sack several members of staff.
against
by
for
about
He hurried .................. he wouldn’t be late for class.
since
as if
unless
so that
When his parents are away, his oldest brother..................
knocks it off
calls the shots
draws the line
is in the same boat
If he had been more careful, he..................
won’t fall
wouldn’t fall
wouldn’t have fallen
would have fallen
We should participate in the movements .................. the natural environment.
organizing to conserve
organized conserving
which organize to conserve
organized to conserve
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
John paid $20 for his meal,________he had thought it would cost.
not much as
not so much as
less as
not so many as
_____over long distances is a fact.
That electricity transmitting
That electricity can be transmitted
That electricity
That can be transmitted
_________, sheep were then used for wool.
Having first domesticated for milk production
Having been first domesticated for milk production
Because they had been first domesticated for milk production
Although they had first domesticated for milk production
It is a fact that _________form of energy.
electricity being the most useful
electricity is the most useful
the most useful in electricity
electricity the most useful
The policeman explained to us __________ get to the market.
how
how could
how we could
how could we
Is this the address___________you want the package sent?
that
where
to which
which
__________ parents of Thomas claimed that he was at____home at the time of___robbery.
X-X-the
The -X- the
The -the-the
X – X - a
Nowadays children would prefer history ________ in more practical ways.
be taught
teach
to be taught
to be teaching
In the United States _______ the states but Hawaii is an island.
all of
neither of
none of
no of
The doctors know that it is very difficult to save the patient's life, _______ they will try their best.
but
although
despite
however
I am sending you my curriculum vitae__________you will have a chance to study it before our interview.
so that
because
for
since
He has been selling motorcycles_________.
in ten years
for ten years
ten years ago
since ten years
He fell down when he _________towards the church.
run
runs
was running
had run
Columbus_________America more then 400 years ago.
he has gone
has discovered
had discovered
discovered
We _________there when our father died.
still lived
lived still
was still living
were still living
By Christmas, I_________for you for 6 months.
shall work
Shall have been working
have been working
shall be working
My family consist _______five people. my parents, my two younger brothers and I.
of
over
up
bright
Now I _____________ Havard University.
am attending
attend
was attending
attended
Having finished her degree, __________________.
she started to work for an international company
It took her 2 years to find a good job
the students carried out many experiments
her job came up to her expectation.
The United States consists of fifty states, ______ has its own government.
each
each of which
each of them
each of that
An endangered species is a species________ population is so small that it is in danger of extinction.
what
which
whose
who
Do you know the boy ______ at the party last week?
we talked about
about him we talked
we talk about him
who we talked about him
The exercises which we are doing ______ very difficult.
is
has been
are
was
The man ______ on the chair behind me kept talking during the film, ______ really annoyed me.
having sat/ that
sitting/ which
to sit/ what
to be sitting/ who
More and more investors are pouring _______ money into food and beverage start-ups.
an
the
O
a
He managed to win the race__________hurting his foot before the race.
in spite of
despite of
although
because of
Hardly__________when the argument began.
when he arrived
he had arrived
than he arrived
had he arrived
By the end of the 21st century, scientists__________a cure for the common cold.
will find
will have found
will be finding
will have been finding
Last Sunday was __________that we took a drive in the country.
so beautiful day
such a beautiful day
so a beautiful day
such beautiful day
Widespread forest destruction__________in this particular area.
must have seen
ought to see
could have seen
can be seen
The greater the demand, __________the price.
the highest
the high
higher
the higher
After twenty years collecting stamps, Mike__________interested in them.
is not longer
no longer
no longer is
is no longer
He asked me __________.
since when I’m waiting
how long I have been waiting
how long I had been waiting
since when I waited
__________ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
Had you arrived
If you arrived
Were you arrived
If you hadn’t arrived
_____ taken my parents’ advice, I wouldn't be a teacher now.
Had I
If I hadn’t
If I would have
Could I have
He is decorating his house _____ selling it.
in order to
with a view to
in order that
so that
On _____ he had won the first prize in the competition, he cried out with joy.
being told
having cold
telling
saying
By the end of this March he _____ here for 20 years.
has been living
will live
will have been living
will be living
The government is aiming _____ 50% reduction _____ unemployment
at /of
in/ to
on/ at
at /in
I am not going to study French and _____
so is he
neither is he
he isn’t too
either isn’t he
I believe nobody survived the plane crash _____
did I
didn’t they
did they
did he
________they arrived __________they were told to go back.
No sooner/when
Scarcely had/when
Scarcely/when
Hardly/when
Yuri Gagarin was the first person _____ into space
has traveled
traveling
traveled
to travel
That's no excuse! You know you ______ this report by today.
can’t have finished
must have finished
may not have finished
should have finished
Indiana University, one of the largest in the nation, is located in a ____ town.
small beautiful Midwestern
beautiful Midwestern small
Midwestern beautiful small
beautiful small Midwestern
I was tired when you saw me because I____for the exam.
studied
have been studying
had been studying
would study
The______ on the kitchen table.
grocery is
grocery are
groceries is
groceries are
_____ we understand his reasons, we cannot accept his behaviour.
As if
What if
Even if
Only if
Tom. “Is there anything interesting _____ the paper today?" Anna. “Well, there’s an unusual picture____ the back page ”
on – on
in – on
in – in
on - in
Mrs. Davies asked me to tell you that she would like ___ by Friday at the latest.
the orders sent
sending the orders
sent the orders
that you sent
It's ___ unique opportunity to see African wildlife in its natural environment.
the
no article
a
an
The book would have been perfect_____ the ending.
it hadn’t been for
hadn’t it been for
it had not been for
had it not been for
The marathon, first staged in 1896, ______ the legendary feat of a Greek soldier who carried news of victory from the battle at Marathon to Athens.
commemorates
commemorated
was commemorated
commemorating
Football is thought ___________ in the world.
to have played the most popular sport
to be the most popular sport
to play the most popular sport
to have been the most po pular sport
The number of unemployed people __________ recently.
is increasing
has increased
have increased
increase
I believe that he was concerned __________ all those matters which his wife mentioned.
upon
over
above
with
Can you tell me who is responsible _____________ checking passports are?
to
in
for
about
When my father was young, he ______ get up early to do the gardening.
used to
was used to
got used to
use to
The preparation_________ by the time the guest_________
have finished- arrived
had been finished- arrived
had finished-were arriving
have been finished- were arrived
If she had known how awful this job was going to be, she__________it.
wouldn't have accepted
would have accepted
would accept
wouldn't accept
Jack asked his sister _________.
where would she go the following day
where you will go tomorrow
where you have gone tomorrow
where she would go the following day
The mother told her son __________ so impolitely
didn't behave
to behave
not behave
not to behave
Is there_________at all I can help?
everything
anything
something
one thing
Only when you grow up, _________the truth.
you will know
you know
do you know
will you know
John paid $2 for his meal, _________he had thought it would cost.
not as much
not so much as
less as
not so many as
It is very important for a film or a company to keep_________the changes in the market.
pace of
track about
touch with
up with
I’m sure you’ll have no_________the exam.
difficulty passing
difficulties to pass
difficulty to pass
difficulties of passing
I_________this letter around for days without looking at it.
carry
must carry
have been carrying
am carrying
Vietnam’s rice export this year will decrease_________about 10%, compared with that of last year.
with
at
by
on
I won’t change my mind_________what you say.
whether
no matter
because
although
The state school system is free for all students and _______ by the government.
Is paid for
is paying for
pays for
is being pay for
Jane got married_______ Peter two years ago, but now they have split
As
with
for
to
An academic year in Vietnam is divided _____ two terms
In
into
within
from
He wanted to know whose car I borrowed _____
Yesterday
the last evening
last night
the previous night
The man to _______ we have just talked is the Director General
Who
that
whom
0
______hard, you will get good results in the coming examination.
Should you work
unless you work
if you will work
if work
We should participate in the movements ______ the natural environment.
organizing to conserve
organized to conserve
organized conserving
which organize to conserve
______ number of boys were swimming in the lake, but I didn’t know ______ exact number of them.
A/the
The/an
The/the
A/an
John forgot ______ his ticket so he was not allowed ______ the club.
brought/enter
bring/entering
bringing/to enter
to bring/to enter
It turned out that we ______ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours.
hadn’t
should have
mustn’t
needn’t have
Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
twice as much as
as much as twice
twice more than
twice as
I wish you ______ me a new one instead of having it ______ as you did.
had given/repaired
gave/to repair
would give/to repair
had given/to be repaired
On hearing that she failed the entrance exam, Trang couldn’t help _______ into tears.
bursting
burst
to bursting
to burst
Arranging flowers_______ among my mother’s hobbies.
is
are
were
have been
My aunt gave me a _______ hat on my 16th birthday.
nice yellow new cotton
new nice cotton yellow
new nice yellow cotton
nice new yellow cotton
The interviewer asked me what experience _______for the job.
do you get
did I get
I got
you got
They have just set off. They _______ on their way there.
can’t be
must have been
should have been
must be
Vietnamese students are forced to take _______ entrance examination before being admitted to _______ college or university.
an/the
an/ a
the/ the
Ø/ a
Today, the old couple has their family and friends_______ their golden wedding anniversary.
attend
to attend
attended
attending
She has two brothers, ___________ are engineers.
whom both
both who
both of whom
both whom
In most _____ developed countries, up to 50% of ______population enters higher education at some time in their lives.
the –a
the –
-
George wouldn’t have met Mary ___________ to his brother’s graduation party.
has not gone
had not gone
had he not gone
if he shouldn’t have gone
___________, 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 your 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 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
She worked here for a while then _________ afternoon she just quit and left.
an
the
one
Ø
Dawn's thinking of setting ________ a social club for local disabled people.
out
up
off
in
The disadvantaged should be cared for by _______.
the wealth
wealth
wealthier
the wealthy
DNA tests ________ accepted in court eases.
were used
are known
will have
have been
We like ________ policies.
American recent economic
economic recent American
recent American economic
recent economic American
Why not ________ the meeting until Thursday morning?
postpone
postponing
you postpone
do you postpone
We've had _________ problems with our new computer that we had to send it back to the shop.
enough
so
such
too
The energy ______ from the sun is renewable and environmentally–friendly.
harnessing
is harnessed
which harnessed
harnessed
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
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
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
My grandfather_______for this company for over thirty years and then retired.
worked
works
is working
has worked
More and more investors are pouring_______money into food and beverage start-ups.
an
the
a
Paul has just sold his_______car and intends to buy a new one.
black old Japanese
Japanese old black
old black Japanese
old Japanese black
When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favor ______science fiction.
for
of
in
with
The larger the area of forest is destroyed,_______
the most frequent natural disasters are
the most frequently natural disasters occur
the more frequent are natural disasters
the more frequently natural disasters occur
The rumors go that Jack will be arrested. He is said________a bloody robbery.
to have taken part in
to have joined in
to join in
to take part in
They stayed for hours,_______my mother was very annoyed about.
that
this
which
whom
She could______in the garden when we came around, which would explain why she didn't hear the bell.
work
be working
have worked
have been working
It is essential that Alice______Tome of the meeting tomorrow.
will remind
must remind
reminds
remind
I know we had an argument, but now I'd quite like to________.
look down
fall out
make up
bring up
Luckily, by the time we got there, the painting________
didn't sell
hadn't been sold
wasn't sold
hadn't sold
I remember_______the letter a few days before going on holiday.
to receive
to have received
received
receiving
Two grams of butter________in this recipe.
is needed
need
are needed
needs
There is one person to ________ I owe more than I can say.
whom
who
that
whose
Had you known that the river was dangerous, he_______to swim across it.
would have tried
would try
will not try
wouldn't have tried
In the middle of the blue river__________.
does a tiny violet flower emerge
did a tiny violet flower emerge
emerge a tiny violet flower
emerged a tiny violet flower
A few animals sometimes fool their enemies________to be dead.
have been appearing
to be appearing
to appear
by appearing
On______he had won, he jumped for joy.
he was told
having told
being told
get fined
What a stupid thing to do. Can you imagine anyone______so stupid?
to be
who
being
that
We bought some________.
German lovely old glasses
German old lovely glasses
lovely old German glasses
old lovely German glasses
One's fingerprints are_________other person.
different from
different from any
differ from any
different from those of any
The chairman requested that______.
the members studied more carefully the problem
the problem was more carefully studied
with more carefulness the problem could be studied
the members study the problem more carefully
I’m having problems with David. He _______ me up in the middle of the night and ______ me his troubles.
has called/told
has been calling/telling
is calling/ telling
called/ told
Spider monkeys are the best climbers in the jungle, _____ they do not have thumbs.
nevertheless
for
despite
although
A man ______ helping police with their interview.
was reported to have
was reported to have been
reports to be
reported to have been
Vietnam is ______ the top exporters of rice.
in
of
between
among
_____ in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was signed.
It was
There was
There
It
Americans account ______ 12% of the US population.
for
with
of
0
We are _____ no obligation to change goods which were not purchased here.
under
at
with
to
Last night's concert did not _________ our expectations
catch up with
come up to
stand in for
look up to
In 1736, the number of poor people in Boston receiving public assistance ______ about 4,000
was
were
it was
they were
Nine of every ten people in the world ________ in the country in which they were born.
living
they are living
lives
live
After seeing the film “Gone With The Wind”,________.
the book was read by many people
the book made people want to read it
many people wanted to read the book
the reading of the book interested people
My new neighbor has two children, _______ are very lovely.
both of whom
all of whom
who both of
both of that
The TV announcer apologized for the breakdown and said that normal service _____ as soon as possible.
would be resumed
resumed
be resumed
would be resuming
I am busy ________ for the lesson.
by preparing
of preparing
preparing
to preparing
People who don’t get _______ their coworkers sometimes don’t last long at their jobs.
up with
along with
on to
by with
Two boys make self-portraits by looking at _______ in the mirror.
each other
themselves
one self
one another
You ______ so politely at the party. Everyone was casually dressed.
mustn't have dressed
needn't have dressed
couldn't have dressed
didn't need to dress
This is a picture of a _______ bus.
red bright London
bright red London
London bright red
London red bright
I knew they were talking about me _______ they stopped when I entered the room.
because
so that
despite
therefore
_______ that the theater is likely to be full ever.
Such the popularity of the play is
The play is such popular
The popularity of the play is so
Such is the popularity of the play
You work very hard. I’m sure you’ll have no _______ the exam
difficulties of passing
difficulty passing
difficulties to pass
difficulty to pass
Neither Tom nor his brothers ______ willing to help their mother with the housework.
are
was
is
has been
“Never say that again, _______?”
won’t you
do you
don’t you
will you
Do you know the person _______ next to you in the evening class?
whose sitting
whom sits
sitting
who sit
Tony Blair is believed ________ for Liverpool last week.
having left
to have left
to leave
leaving
Not until a monkey is several years old _______ to exhibit sign of independence from its mother.
it begins
does it begin
and begin
is it begin
He will never forget the day ________ he met his wife
where
that
when
which
He often tells the children _______ when they play water sports
be careful
not be careless
to be careful
to be careful with
There will be _______ jobs for people because some robots will do the same jobs as people.
fewer
less
much
many
Ha Noi is cold this time ______. You need ______ warm clothes if you go there
of the year – to pack
of year – packing
of year – pack
of year – to pack
His parents object strongly _______ his playing too much computer games.
at
to
in
against
She has worked as a secretary ________ she graduated from college.
before
until
since
while
Mr. Pike would scarcely keep track of his business by cell phone when he was in his one-month traveling, ________?
wouldn’t he
didn’t he
would he
did he
Some major causes of ocean pollution include oil spills, toxic waste and hazardous materials ________ into the ocean.
that dumped
dumped
which dump
are dumped
Every means ________ tried but without much result.
is
are
has been
have been
We should make full use _____ the Internet as it is an endless source of information.
of
in
with
from
Out _______ from its tiny cage.
does the bird fly
flew the bird
did the bird fly
fly the bird
The students in this class were made ________ very hard.
learning
having learnt
to learn
learn
During our stay in Venice, we bought a ________ bottle.
glass lovely perfume
lovely glass perfume
lovely perfume glass
glass perfume lovely
Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, ________ I helped him anyway.
therefore
nevertheless
moreover
but
Frankly, I'd rather you ______ anything about it for the time being.
do
didn't do
don't do
doing
Dien Bien Phu is the place ________ our army won a resounding victory in 1954.
which
that
what
where
_____ had the restaurant opened ________ people were flocking to eat there.
Hardly …than
No sooner…when
No sooner ...than
Hardly …. than
My teacher arrived after I ____________ for him for ten minutes
was waiting
have waited
had been waiting
waited
This picture book, the few pages _______ are missing, is my favourite one.
for which
to which
in which
of which
The salary of a computer programmer is ________ a teacher.
as twice much as
as much as twice of
twice as higher as that
twice as high as that of
About 20 percent of U.S electricity currently _________ nuclear power plants.
come from
coming to
comes from
came from
It is imperative that your face book password ________ confidential.
need keeping
need to keep
needs to be kept
needed keeping
________, we tried our best to complete it.
Difficult as the homework was
Despite the homework was difficult
Thanks to the difficult homework
As though the homework was difficult
He is exhausted. He _______ around the whole afternoon trying to clean the house before the guests arrive.
has been running
has run
be running
was running
Tim asked Sarah _______ English so far.
how long was she learning
how long she has been learning
she had been learning how long
how long she had been learning
No one enjoys _______ in public.
to make fun of
to be made fun of
being made fun of
making fun of
Donald Trump is _______ President of _______ United States.
the/ the
a/
the/
the/ an
________ with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountains do not seem high at all.
A comparison
Compare them
If you compare
When compared
I can’t believe it, Inspector. You mean that Smith _________ money from the till all this time!
stole
has stolen
has been stealing
was stealing
A man _____ helping police with their interview.
was reported to have
was reported to have been
reports to be
reported to have been
John was praised for his bravery, ________ his colleagues were criticized for their cowardice.
whereas
therefore
however
though
It is difficult to find a__________ in the Washington area for less than $1200 a month.
two–bedroom apartment
two–bedrooms apartment
two–bedrooms apartments
two–bedroom apartments
They held a party to congratulate their son____ his success to become an engineer.
with
in
on
for
By the time human beings become fully aware of the importance of the ozone layer, it ______ seriously damaged.
will be
will have been
is
has been
I should very much like to have gone to that party of theirs, but _______
I'm not invited
I will not be invited
I have not been invited
I was not invited
The last person __________ will have to turn off the lights.
have left
left
leaving
to leave
You will spend at least one year working abroad ________ you can find out how things operate overseas.
because
so as to
so that
so long as
When wet, ________ .
these old papers give off a bad smell
we get a bad smell from these old papers
a bad smell comes from these old papers
there is a bad smell coming from these old papers
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Peter is _____ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot.
an
a
the
no article
________, tell him I have gone to London.
If Mr. Jones called
Unless Mr. Jones calls
Should Mr. Jones call
If Mr. Jones will call
This time tomorrow ________ on the beach sunbathing and drinking freshly squeezed fruit juice!
I’ll have been lying
I will lie
I will be lying
I’ll have lain
We can stay at my brother’s house _____ we are in California.
until
during
while
after
He did not share his secrets with many people but he confided ____ her.
on
about
in
with
They were discussing enthusiastically when their teacher _____ in.
had come
was coming
will come
came
_______ classical dance for six years, Jane finally felt ready to perform in public.
Having studied
Studying
To study
Being studied
It is advisable that we should avoid ________ leaded petrol to save the environment.
use
to use
using
be used
We called an ambulance as soon as we realised that he seemed to be having ____ heart attack.
a
an
the
no article
Had you told me that this was going to happen, I__________ it.
would never have believed
don’t believe
hadn’t believed
can’t believe
The preparations _______ by the time the guests arrived.
have finished
have been finished
had finished
had been finished
He promised to telephone,_____________I have never heard from him again.
but
except
although
because
I think the company should inform its customers ______ the improvements in their services.
on
about
to
with
After ____ ill for over nine days, she appeared to have lost quite a bit of weight.
being
to be
having been
to have been
Valentine’s Day, _______ from Roman, is now celebrated all over the world.
originate
originating
to originate
originated
She was busy___________a variety of articles to the customers.
with introducing
introducing
for introducing
in introducing
At first, she was trained to be an accountant, but later she worked as ____ shopkeeper.
a
an
the
no article
If you _____ less last night, you ____ so bad today.
had drunk – would not have felt
drank – would not feel
had drunk – would not feel
would have drunk – would not feel
Next week when there_________a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher.
will be
will have been
is being
is
___________ the country joined the WTO, it has made big economic achievements.
After
Since
When
As soon as
Too many factories dispose_____________their waste by pumping it into rivers and the sea.
out
of
away
off
_______ of giving away government secrets to the enemy, he has been investigated for days.
Suspected
Being suspecting
To suspect
Suspecting
Do you really expect him _________ treated in this way?
to not object to be
not to object to being
not to object to be
not object to being
She played ______ piano confidently, but her timing was not good.
a
an
the
no article
If you ________ in my position, what would you do?
was
are
would be
were
Mary did not remember what I _____ her the day before.
would tell
had told
told
had been told
She neglected her study during the term,_____she couldn’t pass the exam.
although
because
so that
so
Young people have become increasingly committed their time _____social activities.
of
in
to
at
The baby can't even sit up yet, ______ stand and walk!
but for
let alone
all but
rather than
____ one of the most beautiful forms of performance art, ballet is a combination of dance and mime performed to music.
To consider
Considered
Being considering
Considering
We are looking for people with ________experience.
the
a
an
no article
You’ll feel sorry afterward ________ you do it carefully.
unless
if
when
whereas
I haven’t met him again since we _________ school ten years ago.
have left
leave
left
had left
The doctors know that it is very difficult to save the patient’s life, _______ they will try their best.
but
although
despite
however
The doctor told him to keep ________ sweets and chocolate to lose weight.
up
at
off
back
_____________, he becomes angry.
Called a liar
As be called a liar
As called a liar
calling a liar
__________, Jose’s dance troupe often toured abroad.
The U.S State Department, which sponsored it
Sponsored by the U.S State Department
The U.S State Department sponsored
The sponsorship of the U.S State Department
He regrets ________ school early. It is the biggest mistake in his life.
leaving
to have left
being left
to leave
We might be able to catch______ last train if we hurried.
a
an
the
no article
If I _____ taller, I _____ better at basketball.
am – will be
were - would have been
be – would be
were – might be
By the time you come here tomorrow, the work__________.
will have been finishing
will be finishing
will have been finished
will be finished
I am sending you my curriculum vitae _________you will have a chance to study it before our interview.
so that
because
for
since
Mai said she took ________ golf so that she could meet more interesting people.
over
up
on
back
_______ near Hoan Kiem Lake, that restaurant is my favorite place.
Located
That restaurant located
Locating
Having located
I have a _________________ skirt.
beautiful modern short red silk
beautiful red modern short silk
beautiful short modern red silk
short beautiful modern red silk
Everybody would like ________ to a higher position.
promote
promotes
promoting
to promote
Did you read _____ news about the Phuc Long Milk Tea opening in Indochina Plaza Hanoi?
a
an
the
no artical
If it rains this weekend, we ____________ camping.
don’t go
won’t go
didn’t go
wouldn’t go
We were extremely tired at the end of the journey. We ______ for more than 10 hours.
were traveling
have traveled
have been traveling
had been traveling
He had to act immediately;_______, it would have been too late.
however
consequently
otherwise
nevertheless
Has anyone come _______ a better solution to this problem?
in for
up to
up with
up against
_____ to Jim myself, I can’t really tell you why he would say such terrible things.
Not to be speaking
Because of not speaking
Not to have spoken
Not having spoken
She doesn’t work _______ as my sister.
harder
more hardly
as hardly
so hard
She smelt something ______ and saw smoke __________.
to burning – to rising
burnt- risen
burning - rising
burn- rise
I think everyone wants to make friends with John. He is _____ honest person.
a
an
the
no article
If I _______ to him, I wouldn’t have lost my way.
would listen
listened
had listened
would listened
I declined the offer as I _______ it was time for me to go for a swim in the sea.
have decided
decided
had decided
would decide
The use of computers aids in teaching, _______ the role of teachers is still very important.
although
yet
so that
because
Jane enjoyed the party, but as____________ Mark, he was simply bored
for
by
about
from
______ of the shop, my friend came in.
Coming out
On coming out
When coming
As I came out
_______ in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of the large profit it brought
That when discovered
Discovered
Discovering
Which was discovered
We are considering _______ for the coming New Year.
to have redecorated our flat
having redecorate our flat
to have our flat to be redecorated
having our flat redecorated
I lay down on ______ ground and looked up at ______ sky.
a - a
a - the
the – a
the – the
_____ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
Had you arrived
If you arrived
Were you arrived
If you hadn’t arrived
By the time the boss comes back from England, the work ________.
will have been finishing
will be finishing
will have been finished
will be finished
Bus schedules are updated frequently, ______ check our website for the latest departure and arrival time.
so
if
neither
whereas
The government have tried to _____ the price of food, and they finally succeeded.
bring on
put on
get over
bring down
My doctor told me _____ice cream.
why I eat
why not eating
why not to eat
why not be eaten
______in the UK, the book has won a number of awards in recent regional book fairs.
Publishing
Published
Being published
To be published
They couldn’t help _______ when they heard the little boy singing a love song.
laughing
to laugh
laugh
laughed
___ poor always need the help from all people in the society.
A
The
Some
No article
If the sea biodiversity were not maintained, marine life ____ at stake.
would be
shall be
wouldn’t have been
will be
I’m really sleepy today. I wish I _____ Bod to the airport late last night.
weren’t taking
didn’t take
hadn’t had to take
didn’t have to take
We all felt cold, wet and hungry; _________________ , we were lost.
moreover
although
however
so that
The manager was suspicious ______ the shop assistant.
of
with
in
on
__________, 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 the heavily rain
___________ is to give strangers your address.
What must never you do
That must never you do
That you must never do
What you must never do
Did you accuse Nam of ___________ a plate? Well, I saw him __________ it off the table with his elbow.
break/ knock
breaking/ knocking
to break/ to knock
breaking/ knock
In most _____ developed countries, up to 50% of _____ population enters higher education at some time in their lives.
the – no article
no article - no article
the – a
no article – the
If I didn’t have exams next week, I ____ camping with you this weekend.
will go
will have gone
would have gone
would go
By the end of next year, George _____ English for 7 years.
will have learned
will learn
has learned
would learn
I had to get up early,___________I’d have missed the train.
despite
otherwise
or else
B and C
The meeting has been put _____ to Friday as so many people have got the flu.
up
out
in
back
_____ on several different television programmes, the witness gave conflicting accounts of what had happened.
Appears
He appeared
Who appeared
Appearing
_____ does not circle around the earth was proven by Galileo.
That the rest of the universe
Since the rest of the universe
As the rest of the universe
The rest of the universe
I’ll try _______ such a foolish thing again.
not to cause
to not cause
not causing
to cause not
______ non – verbal language is ______ important aspect of interpersonal comminication.
no article – an
A – the
The – no article
The – a
If it ____ for the heavy storm, the accident would not have happened.
weren’t
hadn’t been
isn’t
were
David __________ his hands. He just __________ the TV set.
is washing – has just repaired
washes – repairs
have washed – repaired
will wash – repaired
We were expecting beautiful weather at the beach, but it was so cold and rainy that, __________ getting a suntan, I caught a cold.
compared to
just as
in case of
instead of
She never says anything good about me. She is forever running me _________
over
down
out
off
The more you talk about the matter, _____________.
the situation seems the worse
the situation seem worse
the worse seems the situation
the worse the situation seems
All commuters __________ the main highway to get to the center of the city will face delays of up to an hour today because of on-going construction.
use
used
using
will use
I’m considering ____________ home now.
go
to go
going
about going
When we went for a picnic last Sunday, _____ weather turned out to be very good.
a
an
the
no artticle
A lot of people _______ out of work if the factory closed down.
will be
would be
would have been
were
Mr. Pike ____ English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.
had been teaching
has been teaching
is teaching
was teaching
_______ extremely bad weather in the mountains, we are no longer considering our skiing trip.
Due to
Because
Since
Due to the fact that
Don’t let time go ________ without doing anything about the situation.
out
by
off
over
__________ in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 2003, Phong Nha Ke Bang is noted for its cave and grotto systems.
Listing
Having listed
To have listed
Having been listed
She came in quietly_________not to wake the baby.
as if
so as
such as
if so
I don’t remember ____ of the decision to change the company policy on vacations. When was it decided?
telling
being told
to tell
to be told
He spent part of _____ afternoon telling them ____ news he could not tell them by telephone.
the – the
the – Ø
Ø – Ø
Ø – the
Had I studied harder, I _____ better in the last exam.
wouldn’t have done
had done
would have done
would do
I regret going to the cinema. I wish I_______________.
didn’t go there
haven’t gone there
hadn’t gone there
would not go there
You must always have a good breakfast every morning _____ late you are.
even if
whatever
no matter
however
Learning English doesn’t difficult once you get ______ it.
on
off
down to
down with
_____ not to come late, the applicant set out for his job interview.
Being advised
People advised him
Advised
Advising
_____Ann by phone, James decided to email her.
Having failed to contact
Having failed contacting
He failed to contect
That he failed contacting
I deeply regret ____ to her so severely last night. She was badly hurt.
to speak
being spoken
having spoken
to be speaking
This morning I bought _____ book and a pencil. The pen is in my bag, but I don’t know where ____ book is.
a – a
a – the
the – the
the – a
If you had taken your dad’s advice, you ______ such a silly mistake.
would have avoided
would have avoid
would avoid
have avoided
By the end of last March, I ____ English for five years.
have been studying
will have been studying
had been studying
will have studied
She made a list of what to do __________ forget anything.
in order to
so as not to
so that
to not
The Prime Minister congratulated the team _________ winning the match.
for
in
on
into
A quick look would reveal that France has twice ______ computers.
more televisions than
many as televisions as
as many as televisions
as many as televisions
We ______ today and I got into trouble because I hadn’t done it.
have our homework checking
had checked our homework
were checked our homework
had our homework checked
It was a nasty memory. Do you remember both of us wearing sunglasses to avoid ______ by the supervisors?
to recognize
to be recognized
recognizing
being recognized
In most _______ developed countries, up to 50% of ______ population enters higher education at some time in their lives.
the –a
the – Ø
Ø – the
Ø – Ø
We _____ won the game if we’d had a few more minutes.
have
will
had
could have
They were discussing enthusiastically when their teacher _____ in.
had come
was coming
will come
came
____ my personal qualities, I have experience of working in a multi-national company for three years.
Beside
In addition
Instead of
Apart from
The meeting has been put _____ to Saturday as so many people have got the flu.
up
in
out
back
In our shop, there are different styles in classical music, _____ on when the music was composed.
depend
depending
being depended
depended
The progress _____ in space travel in the early 1960s is remarkable.
which made
be made
made
making
We are not allowed _____ jeans at school.
wear
to wear
wearing
worn
According to FAO, Vietnam is ________ second largest coffee producer in the world after Brazil.
an
a
the
Ø
If I were you, I _____ my holidays on Phu Quoc Island.
spent
will spend
would spend
could have spent
Neither the twins nor their friend _______ in the party now.
is
are
were
have been
He didn’t drink beer _______________ he was really thirsty.
in spite of
even though
because
since
Too many factories dispose _____ their waste by pumping it into rivers and seas.
out
of
away
off
Marie Curie was the first woman _______ two Nobel prizes.
who awarded
to be awarded
awarding
that was awarding
_____cheat on the exam have to leave the room.
Those
Whose
Those whom
Those who
Can you imagine _______alone in a very strange country?
travel
to travel
traveling
having travelling
I have bought _____ new scarf which matches ____ sweater Hoa gave me as birthday presents last Sunday.
some – a
the – a
a – the
a – a
______more time, my essay would be better.
Did I have
Should I have
Were I to have
Had I had
He will tell us the truth when he ______.
will arrive
would arrive
arrives
will have arrive
_____ hard he has worked, he hardly supports his family of ten people.
However
Although
Despite
In spite
The completion of the bridge has been held _____ owing to a strike.
off
up
up
over
The patients ______ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving conventional medicine.
treated
having treated
treating
who treated
Peter asked me _____in English.
what does this word mean
what that word means
what did this word mean
what that word meant
The room is too dark. You’d better need ____ a bright color.
to be painted
painting it
to have it painted
to have it paint
It is said the Robinhood robbed______ rich and gave the money to ______ poor.
a/ a
a/ the
the/ the
the/a
_____ advised on what and how to prepare for an interview, he might have got the job.
If he had
Unless he had been
Had he been
Were he to be
I’d rather you ______ to the English-speaking club with me this Sunday.
will come
came
come
to come
_______ of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.
Instead
In place
On behalf
On account
Instead of staying around the house all day, you should be out there looking ______a job.
for
after
into
at
The principal wanted to know the student ________________ the highest mark for the test in geography last month.
got
getting
who not
is getting
___________one day by a passing car, the dog never walked proper again.
Having injured
Injuring
Injured
To be injured
Our father suggested ______ to Da Nang for this summer holiday.
to going
going
go
to go
Richard Byrd was ____ first person in history to fly over ___ North Pole.
the - a
the - Ø
the - the
Ø - Ø
If I’m tired in evenings, ___________.
I went to bed early
I go to bed early
I’d go to bed early
I’d have gone to bed early
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
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
He gave ______ his job in order to go back to university.
up
in
away
out
Books and magazines ______ around made his room very untidy.
lie
laying
lied
lying
You ______ Tom yesterday. He’s been on business for a week now.
mustn’t have seen
could not have seen
may have not seen
can’t have seen
This carpet really needs ______. Can you do it for me, son?
being cleaned
cleaned
clean
cleaning
When I arrived at the meeting the first speaker _________ speaking and the audience _________ .
had just finished - were clapping
had just finished - had clapped
just finished - were clapping
just finished - had clapped
I come from a city _________ is located in the southern part of the country.
who
whom
that
whose
John said that if he _________ rich, he _________ a lot.
is - will travel
were - would travel
had been - would have travelled
was - will travel
The boy always does his homework before class _________ be punished by his teacher.
so as not to
so as to
so that not to
in order that not to
Instead _________petrol, cars will only run _________ solar energy and electricity.
of / on
for / by
in / over
from/ upon
The schoolboys are in a hurry __________ they will not be late for school.
so as to
to
for
in order that
________ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them.
In spite
In spite of
Despite the fact that
Despite
Hundreds of species of Hawaiian flowers have become extinct or rare __________ land development and the grazing of wild goats.
now that
due to
because
for
The teacher said Columbus ________ America in 1942.
discovered
had discovered
was discovering
would discover
"Are you still going to Florida for vacation?” "Yes, but I really ______ because I don’t have much money.”
shouldn’t
can’t
mustn’t
won’t
If you have ever watched television, you have seen plenty ________ drug ads.
with
of
for
about
When I arrived at the meeting the first speaker …………. speaking and the audience ……
just finished - were clapping
had just finished- had clapped
had just finished - were clapping
just finished - had clapped
Mary put on her scarf _________ she _________ not get cold.
so that / will
to /would
so as to / will
so that / would
________ who you are, I still love you.
No matter
However
whomever
If
I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It can t have been Susan ________ she was out all day.
because of
because
due to
owing to
He asked, “Why didn’t she take the final exam?” - He asked why ________ the final exam.
she took
did she take
she hadn’t taken
she had taken
Why didn t you give me a call yesterday? We _______ discuss everything together.
can
may
must
could
The boy insisted on ___________ a break after lunch.
having
to have
not to have
have
By 2015, it will be widely accepted that schools and pre-schools have _________ extremely important role to play in _______ future of our world.
an / a
an / the
the / the
Ø / Ø
The success of shared holidays depends on ______ you shared it with.
whose
who
whom
which
By September next year I _________ here for ten years.
will be working
work
will have been working
have been working
_________ English fluently, we should practise speaking it whenever possible.
In order to speak
To speaking
In order speak
In order for speaking
_________ , he walked to the station.
Despite being tired
Although to be tired
In spite being tired
Despite tired
______ our apartment building has had two robberies in the last month, I m going to put an extra lock on the door and install a telephone in my bedroom.
Since
For
because of
owing to
John said he ________ her since they _______ school.
hasn’t met – left
hadn’t met - had left
hadn’t met - left
didn’t meet — has left
“Did Peter go downtown by car or by train?” “He _______ by train because his car was in the mechanics.”
must go
has to go
had gone
must have gone
I told you _______ the computer, didn’t it?
to switch off
don’t switch off
not switch off
switch off
They arrived _________ that train station late because their taxi had broken ___________.
at / down
for / off
on / over
on / up
When Carol __________ last night, I _________ my favorite show on television
was calling- watched
called- have watched
called- was watching
had called- watched
The road is _______ .
so slippery that we drove fast
so slippery for us to drive fast
too slippery for us to drive
too slippery that we can't drive fast.
Daisy s parents dont let her go to late- night disco. She ________ be at home at 9 o clock in the evening.
must
may
can
has to
The trees ____ have the beautiful flowers grow near the gate of the garden.
whose
whom
who
which
She phoned me __________ .
so that she invites me to her party
that she invited me to her party
to invite me to her party
for she wanted to invite me to
If I _______ as young as you are, I _________ in a boat round the world.
were- would sail
would be - would sail
were- will sail
would- would sail
Why hasn’t Sue arrived yet? She promised not _______ late
come
to come
coming
came
Is Miss Wilson very fond _____ French food? - No, she is not used ______ having French food.
over / with
of / to
off / for
in / about
Every day I up at 6 o’clock, ________ breakfast at seven o’clock and ______ for work at 8 o’clock
get- eat- leave
have got- eating- leaving
got- ate- left
will get- have eaten- left
I can t ride my bike__________there isn t any ah in one of the tires.
because
because of
due to
owing to
He asked, "Why didn’t she take the final exam?” - He asked why______the final exam.
she took
did she take
she hadn’t taken
she had taken
The line is busy; someone_________the telephone now.
must be using
must have used
must use
must have been using
______English fluently, we should practise speaking it whenever possible.
In order to speak
To speaking
In order speak
In order for speaking
Tom went to work despite__________.
that he did not feel very well
of the fact not feeling well
he did not feel very well
not feeling very well
Most of my friends enjoy ___________football on television.
watch
to watch
watching
watched
Barbara is motivated to study_________she knows that a good education can improve her life.
because
because of
due to
owing to
Peter said that if he ______rich, he_____alot.
is - will travel
were - would travel
had been - would have travelled
was - will travel
I’d rather_____in the field than________home.
to work- to stay
work - stay
working - staying
worked- stayed
Mary put on her scarf _______she_______not get cold.
so that / will
to / would
so as to / will
so that / would
Despite_____, we arrived on time.
the traffic
of the traffic
there was heavy traffic
of the was heavy traffic
Don’t forget__________the door before_______to bed.
to lock/ going
locking/ going
to lock / to go
look / going
They argued_______us_________th problem last night, but we could not find ________the solution.
with / about / out
on / for / off
upon / with / in
to / on I up
I suddenly remembered that I __________ to bring my keys.
having forgotten
have forgotten
had forgotten
forgot
Let’s ask our teacher how to solve this problem _________ we can’t agree on the answer.
Since
because of
due to
owing to
He wanted to know _________shopping during the previous morning.
if we had been going
that if we had been going
we were going
that we were going
Mr. Thompson is learning Vietnamese _________ to read Kim Van Kieu.
so that not
so as to
in order not to
so as not to
He advised them _________ in the class
to not talk
not to talk
to talk not
don’t talk
Williams is working _______ an export company. He intends to apply _______ another job because he is not satisfied _______ the salary.
in / on / at
for / for / with
at / out / into
from/ on/ for
By the end of 2010 we_______ in Ho Chi Minh City for 30 years.
work
will work
have worked
will have worked
In spite _________ , the baseball game was not cancelled.
the rain
of the rain
it was raining
there was a rain
Hundreds of species of Hawaiian flowers have become extinct or rare _________ landdevelopment and the grazing of wild goats.
now that
due to
because
for
Nam wanted to know what time _________.
does the movie begin
did the movie begin
the movie begins
the movie began
You ___ ring the bell; I have a key.
mustn’t
needn’t
couldn’t
shouldn’t
Would you mind __________ me how __________ the lift?
to show/ to work
show/ work
showing/ to work
showing/ working
I have a message for people __________ by the traffic chaos.
to delay
who delay
delayed
who delaying
In the last hundred years, travelling _________ much easier and more comfortable
become
has become
became
will became
He does morning exercises regularly _________ improve his health.
so as to
and
to
so as not to
_________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
In spite
In spite of
Despite
Although
_________ extremely bad weather in the mountains, we re no longer considering our skiing trip.
Due to
Because
Since
Due to the fact that
He asked the children _________ too much noise.
not to make
not making
don’t make
if they don’t make
"Are you still going to Florida for vacation?” “Yes, but I really _________ because I don’t have much money.”
shouldn’t
can’t
mustn’t
won’t
My mother made me _________ at home at night.
staying
to stay
stayed
stay
Boys! Put your toys _________. It is time to go to bed. Don't stay _________ late.
off / on
away / up
down / off
around/ for
The picture was painted by Laura, _________ is being shown in an exhibition.
which
whose
who
whom
Instead _________ petrol, cars will only run _________ solar energy and electricity.
of / on
for / by
in / over
from/ upon
If you hadn’t watched that late movie last night, you _________ sleepy now.
wouldn’t have been
wouldn’t be
might have not been
wouldn’t have been being
_______, he walked to the station.
Despite being tired
Although to be tired
In spite being tired
Despite tired
Josh couldn’t open the door _________ the lock was broken.
Because
because of
due to
owing to
The teacher said Columbus _________America in 1942.
discovered
had discovered
was discovering
would discover
‘Do you like to play tennis?” “I _________, but now I prefer golf”
used to
used to do
used to played
used to playing
Ann offered _________ after our children while we were out.
look
to look
looking
look to
Alaska, _________ my brother lives, is the largest state in the United States.
which
where
who
All are correct
While my mother _________ a film on TV, my father was cooking dinner. It was March8th yesterday.
watched
was watching
had watched
watches
Tom is saving up _________he can buy a new car.
so that
as not to
in order that not
so as that
_________ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanesecompanies are run by men.
But
Even if
If
As though
_________ our apartment building has had two robberies in the last month, I’m going to pt anextra lock on the door and install a telephone in my bedroom.
Since
For
because of
owing to
He asked me _________ Robert and I said I did not know _________.
that did I know / who were Robert
that I knew /who Robert were
if I knew / who Robert was
whether I knew /who was Robert
Daisy’s parents don’t let her go to late- night disco. She _________ be at home at 9 o’clock in theevening.
must
may
can
has to
He reminded me _________to give the book back to John
not forget
not to forget
forgot
forgeting.
By 2015, it will be widely accepted that schools and pre-schools have _________extremely important role to play in _________future of our world.
an / a
an / the
the / the
∅/∅
Mexico City, _________has a population of over 10 million, is probably the fastestgrowing city in the world.
which
whose
that
Who
He reminded me _________ to give the book back to John
not forget
not to forget
forgot
forgeting.
He began to feel ill while _________.
he is doing the exam
he did the exam
he would do the exam
he was doing the exam.
It was _________ that we had gone for a walk.
such a beautiful weather
such a nice weather
so nice a weather
so beautiful a night
John often says he _________ boxing because it _________ a cruel sport.
does not like / is
did not like / were
not liked / had been
had not liked / was
“It rain this evening. Why don t you take an umbrella?”
“That s a good idea. May I borrow yours?”
had better
could be
must
might
She refused _________ back again
not to come
is coming
coming
to come
Due to industrialization, we have to cope _________ the fact that many species are danger _________ extinction.
over / at / for
at / upon / over
for / on / with
with / in / of
The plane from Dallas _________ two hours late, so I missed my connecting flight from Frankfurt to London.
took on
took in
took over
took off
The schoolboys are in a hurry _________ they will not be late for school.
so as to
to
for
in order that
We are concerned with the problem of energy resources _________ we must also think ofour environment.
despite
though
as though
but
I knew they were talking about me _________ they stopped when I entered the room.
because
because of
owing to
due to
She asked me _________ my holidays _________.
where I spent / the previous year
where I had spent / the previous year
where I spent / last year
where did I spend / last year
It could not tell the difference between Indian music and jazz. It _________ tell the difference between Indian music and jazz.
might not
may not
mustn’t
wasn’t able to
She refused _________ back again
not to come
is coming
Coming
to come
Thanks _________ the inventions _________ labor-saving devices, women have more freetime to take part _________ social work.
through / over / for
on /from/ with
forward / for / from
to / of / in
I come from a city _________ is located in the southern part of the country.
who
whom
that
whose
John said that if he _________ rich, he _________ a lot.
is - will travel
were - would travel
had been - would have travelled
was - will travel
The boy always does his homework before class _________ be punished by his teacher.
so as not to
so as to
so that not to
in order that not to
Instead _________petrol, cars will only run _________ solar energy and electricity.
of / on
for / by
in / over
from/ upon
The schoolboys are in a hurry __________ they will not be late for school.
so as to
to
for
in order that
________ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them.
In spite
In spite of
Despite the fact that
Despite
Hundreds of species of Hawaiian flowers have become extinct or rare __________ land development and the grazing of wild goats.
now that
due to
because
for
The teacher said Columbus ________ America in 1942.
discovered
had discovered
was discovering
would discover
"Are you still going to Florida for vacation?” "Yes, but I really ______ because I don’t have much money.”
shouldn’t
can’t
mustn’t
won’t
If you have ever watched television, you have seen plenty ________ drug ads.
with
of
for
about
When I arrived at the meeting the first speaker …………. speaking and the audience ……
just finished - were clapping
had just finished- had clapped
had just finished - were clapping
just finished - had clapped
Mary put on her scarf _________ she _________ not get cold.
so that / will
to /would
so as to / will
so that / would
________ who you are, I still love you.
No matter
However
whomever
If
I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It can t have been Susan ________ she was out all day.
because of
because
due to
owing to
He asked, “Why didn’t she take the final exam?” - He asked why ________ the final exam.
she took
did she take
she hadn’t taken
she had taken
Why didn t you give me a call yesterday? We _______ discuss everything together.
can
may
must
could
The boy insisted on ___________ a break after lunch.
having
to have
not to have
have
By 2015, it will be widely accepted that schools and pre-schools have _________ extremely important role to play in _______ future of our world.
an / a
an / the
the / the
Ø / Ø
The success of shared holidays depends on ______ you shared it with.
whose
who
whom
which
By September next year I _________ here for ten years.
will be working
work
will have been working
have been working
_________ English fluently, we should practise speaking it whenever possible.
In order to speak
To speaking
In order speak
In order for speaking
_________ , he walked to the station.
Despite being tired
Although to be tired
In spite being tired
Despite tired
______ our apartment building has had two robberies in the last month, I m going to put an extra lock on the door and install a telephone in my bedroom.
Since
For
because of
owing to
John said he ________ her since they _______ school.
hasn’t met – left
hadn’t met - had left
hadn’t met - left
didn’t meet — has left
“Did Peter go downtown by car or by train?” “He _______ by train because his car was in the mechanics.”
must go
has to go
had gone
must have gone
I told you _______ the computer, didn’t it?
to switch off
don’t switch off
not switch off
switch off
They arrived _________ that train station late because their taxi had broken ___________.
at / down
for / off
on / over
on / up
When Carol __________ last night, I _________ my favorite show on television
was calling- watched
called- have watched
called- was watching
had called- watched
The road is _______ .
so slippery that we drove fast
so slippery for us to drive fast
too slippery for us to drive
too slippery that we can't drive fast.
Daisy s parents dont let her go to late- night disco. She ________ be at home at 9 o clock in the evening.
must
may
can
has to