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