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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D oo your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each off the following questions.
It________to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colours on account of his working hard during the term.
A. comes
B. gets
C. stands
D. lays
You shouldn’t lose heart; success often comes to those who are not ________by failures.
A. left out
B. put off
C. switched off
D. turned on
The school drama club is________a play for the school’s anniversary, which is due to take place next month.
A. turning up
B. making off
C. putting on
D. bringing
We know that we are at fault for our third consecutive defeat, so there is no need to________salt into the wound.
A. spread
B. rub
C. apply
D. put
Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education will enable them to________in the future.
A. turn away
B. turn up
C. get on
D. get out
When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will_______that position.
A. stand for
B. take over
C. catch on
D. hold on
As soon as Sue and I met, we knew we were going to get________well soon.
A. round
B. at
C. on
D. up
Why does Rita always get________with arriving late? It doesn’t seem fair.
A. by
B. away
C. on
D. over
If you look after someone’s cat while they are away, you________.
A. follow the cat everywhere
B. search for it because it is lost
C. care for it and give it what it needs
D. look at it attentively
I’ve been looking________a cup to match the one I broke.
A. for
B. up to
C. forward
D. down
It took her a long time to get________the death of her husband.
A. off
B. away
C. over
D. in
He had a sandwich and a cup of coffee, then went________working.
A. in
B. after
C. up
D. on
Come________. It’s far too cold to wait here any longer.
A. on
B. into
C. about
D. over
She took________riding because she wanted to lose weight.
A. in
B. up
C. away
D. back
He broke________completely on hearing of his daughter’s death.
A. up
B. away
C. off
D. down
Mrs. Jones rang. She wants you to call her________.
A. off
B. up
C. back
D. for
She makes________very skillfully. She looks much younger than she is.
A. up
B. out
C. about
D. for
Ring up the station and find________what time the train leaves.
A. for
B. out
C. down
D. off
I tried________several coats but none of them suited me.
A. out
B. in
C. on
D. over
It’s your turn to make some suggestions; I’ve run________ideas.
A. in for
B. after
C. down with
D. out of
I turned________the job because it was badly paid.
A. down
B. up
C. into
D. out
Here is a crash helmet. Put it________.
A. across
B. on
C. up
D. in
I’ll see you________when you leave. It’s easy to get lost in this enormous building.
A. out
B. away
C. off
D. round
He used to be very shy but he has grown________it now.
A. up
B. out
C. In
D. out of
He’s going to turn this old building________a block of flats.
A. down
B. around
C. into
D. back
I couldn’t get any break. All the bakers’ shops were sold________
A. off
B. out
C. away
D. in
Circle the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Blow________the candles on the cake before you cut it
A. off
B. out
C. away
D. up
My nephew wants to be an explorer when he grows________.
A. out
B. out of
C. up
D. around
Applications for the job must be sent________before next Wednesday.
A. out
B. in
C. away
D. for
The fireworks factory was practically wiped________by the explosion.
A. down
B. away
C. out
D. up
I can’t account________ the disappearance of the pictures; they were all there yesterday.
A. for
B. in
C. about
D. on
You can throw________the packet; it’s empty.
A. in
B. away
C. up
D. out
You should cut________this tree. It is too near the house.
A. off
B. back
C. through
D. down
He has gone________his promises so often that no one trusts him now.
A. back on
B. back
C. off
D. over
I don’t care________the expense; I want the party to be a real success.
A. for
B. about
C. of
D. in
He let the rest of the team________by not turning________for the match.
A. off-into
B. off-up
C. down-up
D. down - away
The two brothers fell________over their father’s will.
A. up
B. over
C. in
D. out
He wasn’t walking very fast. You will catch________him if you start at once.
A. on
B. up with
C. up
D. in
If the business continues to lose money, I’m afraid we’ll have to close________.
A. down
B. up
C. off
D. away
All passengers must fill________this disembarkation form before they leave the ship
A. in
B. up
C. in for
D. off
The boxer was knocked________in the second round and lost his title.
A. down
B. out
C. away
D. by
Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST m meaning to the underlined expression in each off the following questions.
Hey Jimmy, you are taking the final exam tomorrow, right? Break a leg! Break a legs!
A. good luck
B. Good night
C. Good bye
D. Good job
Dad will hit the roof when he finds out I dented the car.
A. become angry
B. become sad
C. become worried
C. become nervous
Where were you? I have been looking for you high and low.
A. here and there
B. everywhere
C. nowhere
D. both A and B
Working irregular hours is all part and parcel of being a journalist.
A. integral
B. crucial
C. essential
D. all the correct
I’m pretty sure I did well on that last exam, so it looks like I’m home and dry for the semester.
A. hopeless
B. hopeful
C. unsuccessful
D. successful
I don’t want to blow my own trumpet but it was me who came up with the idea for the project in the first place
A. say how fit I am
B. say how healthy I am
C. say how clever I am
D. say how tall I am
If the factory closes, that will be a million dollars’ worth of investment down the drain.
A. has been overtaken
B. has been confirmed
C. has been wasted
D. has been confused
As far as Alex was concerned this was the last straw and he vowed he would never risk money on a horse ever again.
A. the final decision
B. the final moment
C. the final disaster
D. the final occasion
He had gone to Mumbai on a business trip, while there, he killed two birds with one stone and visited his relatives also.
A. get things done twice
B. get something done two times
C. get two things done at the same time
D. get two things done twice
I suppose she was the apple of your eye at the time.
A. your favourite fruit
B. your favourite meal
C. your favourite person
D. your favourite book
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so finely that she could identify friends by their personal odors.
A. classify
B. communicate with
C. describe
D. recognize
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
It’s discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. impolite
B. polite
C. unacceptable
D. rude
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly in language teaching.
A. increase the understanding
B. reduce the differences
C. minimise the limitations
D. construct a bridge
Circle one letter to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-starved
B. cash-strapped
C. cash-in-hand
D. cash-free
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:
Married couples can get a divorce if they find they are incompatible.
A. able to share an apartment or house
B. able to budget their money
C. incapable of living harmoniously
D. capable of having children
Circle one letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
As an advocate of women’s rights, Jame strongly rejects the view that women should stay at home to take care of their families.
A. regards
B. dismisses
C. denies
D. supports
Circle one letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
At first, John said he hadn’t broke the vase, but later he accepted it.
A. denied
B. admitted
C. protected
D. discussed
Circle one letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The team entered the competition with great confidence after getting advice from sound advice from their coach.
A. tentative
B. sensitive
C. audible
D. sensible
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“It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
A. an object that I really love
B. a book that is never opened
C. a subject that I don’t understand
D. a theme that I like to discuss
Circle one letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to toe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the country; she must be on cloud nine now.
A. extremely panicked
B. desperately sad
C. obviously delighted
D. incredibly optimistic
Circle one letter to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST on meaning to toe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. unsuccessful
B. hopeful
C. hopeless
D. successful
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It’s quite disappointing that people still turn a blind eye to acts of injustice they witness from the street.
A. show respect for
B. take no notice of
C. pay attention to
D. have no feeling for
Circle one Better to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Let’s wait here for her. I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. arrive
B. return
C. enter
D. visit
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The policemen broke up the fight between the two teenagers.
A. started
B. stopped off
C. called off
D. canceled
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Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more welfare.
A. rejected
B. sacked
C. reviewed
D. deleted
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These photos brought back many sweet memories of our trip to Hanoi last year.
A. revised
B. released
C. caught
D. recalled
Circle one letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
“Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight.”
A. turn down
B. put forward
C. look up
D. slow down
Circle one letter to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
If petrol price go up anymore, I shall have to use my bicycle.
A. remain
B. develop
C. increase
D. decrease
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She was broght up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problem we are facing.
A. poor
B. broke
C. wealthy
D. kind
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I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. considering of things.
B. remembering to do right things.
C. forgetful of one’s past.
D. forgetting things.
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This boy is poorly-educated and doesn’t know how to behave properly.
A. ignorant
B. uneducated
C. knowledgeable
D. rude
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The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.
A. cancelled
B. delayed
C. continued
D. changed
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My elder sister failed her exam, which depressed my parents.
A. embarrassed
B. satisfied
C. pleased
D. disappointed
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Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at peak hours.
A. prohibits
B. protects
C. encourages
D. limits
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Stacy couldn’t stand it anymore. She decided to speak her mind.
A. say exactly what she thought
B. say a few words
C. have a chat
D. make up her mind
Before submitting the report, I had to check whether all the sources of information are valid.
A. straightforward
B. legitimate
C. available
D. clear
In 1685, Leopold I who ruled the Holy Roman Empire, had wisely decided to initiate a conciliatory policy in Hungary.
A. treated
B. dedicated
C. helped
D. started
You’ll have to use the recording studio on the second floor because this one is not in working condition.
A. out of order
B. out of work
C. run out of
D. torn down
Concise writing keeps the readers engaged and doesn’t waste their time With padding and verbosity
A. complicated and intricate
B. short and clear
C. sad and depressing
D. long and detailed
The football final has been postponed until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.
A. cancelled
B. delayed
C. continued
D. changed
The sugar content of fruits can be increased by soaking the fruits in sugar solution prior to drying.
A. previous to
B. at the time of
C. in front of
D. subsequent to
A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for the underprivileged in the remote areas of the country.
A. rich citizens
B. active members
C. poor inhabitants
D. enthusiastic people
Sherlock, a British crime drama television series based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes detective stories, got favourable reviews from the critics.
A. visions
B. regard
C. look
D. opinions
When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a feast - a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.
A. concerning nutrition and health
B. involving hygienic conditions and diseases
C. relating to medical knowledge
D. having to do with food and cooking
The Law on Farm Land Reforms since 2013 still hold good.
A. is in good condition
B. remains for good
C. stands in life
D. remains in effect
The line of apsides denotes the distance of the line that joins the nearest and farthest points across an orbit.
A. signifies
B. predicts
C. contrasts
D. examines
My mother owns a defective phone charger that will only charge her device if she has it resting in a certain position.
A. imperfect
B. dorsal
C. lost
D. unused
Right before my grandma passed away, she sang our favorite song to me which would become my most memorable time with her.
A. incredible
B. unforgettable
C. eventful
D. remarkable
A friend in need is a friend indeed”: Our friends have voiced their strong criticism of China’s escalation of tension on our continental shelf.
A. facing the reality
B. worsening the situation
C. easing the tension
D. improving the condition
A storm has caused snow to accumulate on the fences, roofs and around my house.
A. dropped
B. built up
C. fell
D. broke up
People don’t usually have the grit to get past the tough times and push through the pain to achieve their goals.
A. reach
B. spoil
C. ruin
D. wipe
To think of the world as flat would be ridiculous today, but in the past people truly bought it.
A. reasonable
B. logical
C. absurd
D. creative
The twins look so much alike that it’s impossible to distinguish one from the other.
A. out of order
B. out of date
C. out of work
D. out of the question
Harry’s argument for his right to citizenship is based on the premise he was born in this country, and as such, Is a legal citizen.
A. logic
B. assumption
C. authentication
D. truthfulness
When my sis saw how much our family liked her cupcakes, she had the notion to open an online bakery.
A. ideas
B. standards
C. rules
D. plans
IPPR analysis reveals that just one in ten married men (10%) do an equal amount of housework as their wives, while just over one in ten (13%) of women says their husbands do more housework than they do.
A. illustrates
B. shows
C. explains
D. clarifies
We weighed up the relative advantages of driving there or going by plane.
A. connected
B. comparative
C. accessible
D. abnormal
People who work all the time and leave none for recreation will find themselves both bored and frustrated, since fun is a key part of healthy living.
A. creation
B. rehabilitation
C. relaxation
D. activities
Going to chaotic Black Friday sales requires patience and the ability to stay calm in tremendous crowds.
A. crowed
B. planned
C. monumental
D. disordered
Circle one letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport in the nick of time just before the check-in counter closed.
A. with all our luggage
B. in a terrible condition
C. at the very last moment
D. with much time to spare
Jim decided to set up his own business because he was tired of just being a cog in a machine.
A. an important person
B. a large piece of equipment
C. a small group of people
D. a significant instrument
They dig deep in search of mineral deposits to replenish those expended in the last year of growth.
A. remake
B. empty
C. refill
D. repeat
Drivers are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.
A. easy to find
B. difficult to access
C. unlikely to happen
D. impossible to reach
Studying for new qualifications is one way of advancing your career.
A. holding at
B. holding back
C. holding to
D. holding by
Judy was not so worried about having left her bag on the bus as there was nothing expensive but a few odds and ends in it.
A. familiar objects
B. valuable items
C. personal belongings
D. trivial things
Scientists claim that when people are sleep deprived, they feel more irritable and hostile.
A. uncomfortable
B. responsive
C. calm
D. miserable
The types of fruit available at the grocery store vary by season.
A. restrain
B. stay unchanged
C. remain unstable
D. fluctuate
Strongly advocating healthy foods, Janice doesn’t eat any sweetened breakfast cereals.
A. supporting
B. impugning
C. advising
D. denying
Although it was a fake, the identical copy of the painting was sold for almost as much as the original.
A. similar
B. different
C. authentic
D. genuine
It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the local groundwater.
A. useless
B. harmless
C. damaging
D. fundamental
It is now widely accepted that rare meat is safe to eat if it is of the right quality and handled under strictly-monitored hygiene conditions.
A. over-boiled
B. precious
C. scarce
D. odd
Ngan’s inability to answer the interview question revealed her lack of expertise in the field in which she was applying to work.
A. incapability
B. incompetence
C. expertness
D. skillfulness
After the jury listened to the witness talk about the murder, it became apparent that he had never witnessed it.
A. obvious
B. indistinct
C. transparent
D. evident
My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic
B. be pessimistic
C. be confident
D. be smart
Politicians often bend the truth to make themselves look better and their opponents look worse.
A. make up
B. deceive
C. tell a lie
D. tell the truth
Jim has been on pins and needles all day today, waiting for the result of his IELTS exam.
A. reckless
B. enthusiastic
C. like a cat on a hot tin roof
D. on cloud nine
The plot of this blockbuster film is tedious and overlong, full of scenes you’ve seen a million times before.
A. interesting
B. funny
C. unbelievable
D. boring
He wanted to eat at that restaurant’s sumptuous buffet which had some of the finest foods from all over the world.
A. fancy
B. luxurious
C. cheap
D. tasty
Over the past few year, there has been a noticeable decline in the number of books read by youngsters compared to the elderly.
A. prominent
B. unobtrusive
C. marked
D. incredible
This study revealed that physicians’ survival estimates were unreliable, especially in the case of patients near death.
A. untrustworthy
B. unfaithful
C. unimpeachable
D. mendacious
The way he’s obsessing over one doorknob when we’re renovating the entire house makes me think that he can not see the forest for the trees.
A. understand
B. miscalculate
C. misunderstand
D. calculate
Because Monica did not apply herself in high school, she was a mediocre student at the age of 16.
A. hard
B. lazy
C. devoted
D. indifferent
When George saw his daughter walked down the aisle, he couldn’t control his sponptaneous flood of tears.
A. unplanned
B. purposeful
C. decisive
D. ashamed
Hanoi residents have been pleasantly surprised at some good environmental news, as a contaminated river (To Lich river) has been cleaned up.
A. enriched
B. polluted
C. purified
D. infected