II. Chọn đáp án đúng có đáp án
1144 câu hỏi
You could sell it on the Internet, ________?
didn't you
couldn’t you
could you
did you
Chọn đáp án B
The house must be worth millions, ________?
needn't it
isn’t it
must it
haven't it
Chọn đáp án B
He’s working as a tour guide, ________?
was he
wasn't he
is he
isn’t he
Chọn đáp án D
We mustn't go into the garden, ________?
must we
need we
are we
do we
Chọn đáp án A
Don’t shout, ________? I can hear you perfectly well.
won’t you
shall you
would you
will you
Chọn đáp án D
She buys all the latest fashion magazines, ________?
does she
didn’t she
doesn’t she
did she
Chọn đáp án C
He worked as a cleaner at the hospital, ________?
did not he
did he
didn’t he
does he
Chọn đáp án C
You were at Kim's party, ________?
are you
aren't you
weren’t you
were you
Chọn đáp án C
What a memorable day, ________?
isn't it
was it
is t
wasn’t it
Chọn đáp án A
I think that I've met you before, ________?
have I
don’t I
do I
haven't I
Chọn đáp án D
They believe that all children are born with equal intelligence, ________?
don’t they
aren’t they
are they
do they
Chọn đáp án A
I can't believe she is the finest violinist in the world, ________?
can I
can't I
isn’t she
is she
Chọn đáp án D
The shops don't open till 9.30, ________?
did they
does it
doesn’t it
do they
Chọn đáp án D
You must be hungry after all that walking, ________?
aren’t you
are you
mustn't you
haven't you
Chọn đáp án A
She must have had a heart attack, ________?
has she
isn't she
mustn’t she
hasn’t she
Chọn đáp án D
We’d better go to sleep before 11p.m, ________?
wouldn't we
hadn't we
haven't we
don't we
Chọn đáp án B
My hair doesn’t need cutting for at least another month, ________?
doesn’t it
does it
needn't it
need it
Chọn đáp án B
You need not spend a lot of money on presents, ________?
need you
do you
needn’t you
don’t you
Chọn đáp án A
I don't think they did anything much, ________?
do I
didn’t they
did it
did they
Chọn đáp án D
Your mother is cooking in the kitchen, ________?
is she
isn’t she
are you
aren’t you
Chọn đáp án B
When you were walking in the park, there was a strange man attacking you, ________?
weren’t you
wasn’t he
was there
wasn't there
Chọn đáp án D
Let us take photographs inside the theatre, ________?
shall I
won’t you
may I
will you
Chọn đáp án D
He seldom sees a child with so much talent, ________?
does he
doesn’t he
did he
didn’t he
Chọn đáp án A
Let me use the restroom for a minute, ________?
may I
will you
won’t you
don’t you
Chọn đáp án B
Don’t open the oven door until the cake is cooked, ________?
will you
can't you
would you
are you
Chọn đáp án A
Everyone involved in the accident has been questioned by the police, ________?
did they
didn't they
haven’t they
doesn't he
Chọn đáp án C
He never gets up until at least 11.00 a.m. on a Sunday, ________?
can't he
does he
doesn't he
can he
Chọn đáp án B
I am the worst salesperson in the company, ________?
am I
do I
aren’t I
am not I
Chọn đáp án C
We needn't spend much time on this topic, ________?
need we
must we
don’t we
mustn't we
Chọn đáp án A
Everything in the capital is now quiet, ________?
isn't it
is it
are they
aren’t they
Chọn đáp án A
She successfully completed the London Marathon in April, ________?
hasn't she
didn’t she
has she
did she
Chọn đáp án B
The office has never been run so well, ________?
has it
hasn't it
doesn’t it
does it
Chọn đáp án A
He won’t go without me, ________?
can he
may he
won't he
will he
Chọn đáp án D
Let’s go out to dinner, ________?
shall we
won't you
will you
may I
Chọn đáp án A
She hardly buys any new clothes at all, ________?
does she
has she
hasn't she
doesn’t she
Chọn đáp án A
Let me help you organize the party, ________?
will you
won’t you
may I
shall I
Chọn đáp án C
They had considered it before they reached the final decision, ________?
did they
had they
hadn’t they
didn’t they
Chọn đáp án C
What handsome men, ________?
is he
isn’t he
aren’t they
are they
Chọn đáp án C
We ought not to order so much food, ________?
don’t we
should we
needn’t we
shouldn’t we
Chọn đáp án B
I'd rather drive than take the train, ________?
wouldn’t I
would I
had I
hadn’t I
Chọn đáp án A
There’ll be trouble when she finds out, ________?
does she
doesn't she
won't there
will there
Chọn đáp án C
It seems that he isn’t the right person for the job, ________?
doesn’t it
is he
isn’t he
does it
Chọn đáp án B
What we need to do is to make a list of useful phone numbers, ________?
don't we
needn’t we
is it
isn’t it
Chọn đáp án D
What they have just said seems unreasonable,_______?
haven't they
don't they
doesn’t it
has it
Chọn đáp án C
He wishes to see his family again, ________?
doesn't he
will he
can he
may he
Chọn đáp án D
_______ little knowledge is _______ dangerous thing.
A/ the
A/ a
The/ the
The/ a
Chọn đáp án B
She wants to be _______ lawyer when she grows up.
an
the
a
Ø
Chọn đáp án C
My dad always has _______ cup of coffee after his breakfast.
the
a
an
Ø
Chọn đáp án B
She gave us _______ umbrella because it started to rain.
a
Ø
an
the
Chọn đáp án C
The test results will be available in just half _______ hour.
a
the
by
an
Chọn đáp án D
I always learn _______ lot of things at school.
a
much
many
so
Chọn đáp án A
Mary lives alone in _______ one-bedroom apartment.
an
the
a
Ø
Chọn đáp án C
He did _______ MA in French literature.
Ø
the
a
an
Chọn đáp án D
I need _______ little bit of time to think about _______ offer you made.
an/ the
a/ the
the/ a
the/ an
Chọn đáp án B
I met _______ few American tourists when I was in Hoi An.
many
some
a
such
Chọn đáp án C
I had _______ piece of toast for _______ breakfast.
the/ Ø
a/ a
a/ Ø
the/ the
Chọn đáp án C
This book requires _______ great deal of concentration.
Ø
the
an
a
Chọn đáp án D
My husband is _______ banker with _______ very demanding schedule.
a/ a
an/ an
a/ an
an/ a
Chọn đáp án A
The ship is sending out _______ SOS signal.
the
a
an
Ø
Chọn đáp án C
He sent his mother _______ bunch of flowers yesterday.
Ø
the
an
a
Chọn đáp án D
These are _______ mountains I was talking about.
the
an
a
Ø
Chọn đáp án A
One of _______ most serious environmental problems is _______ pollution.
the/ Ø
a/ the
a/ Ø
Ø/ the
Chọn đáp án A
My brother is interested in playing _______ guitar.
Ø
an
a
the
Chọn đáp án D
My family often watches TV in _______ evening together.
a
the
Ø
an
Chọn đáp án D
I’ve got to get to _______ post office before it closes.
a
an
the
Ø
Chọn đáp án C
Many people hate _____ violence, but they like to watch it in _____ movies.
Ø/ the
Ø/ Ø
the/ a
the/ Ø
Chọn đáp án B
George became King at _______ age of 54.
Ø
a
an
the
Chọn đáp án D
_______ Sahara is one of _______ world’s biggest desert.
Ø/ the
The/ the
Ø/ a
A/ a
Chọn đáp án B
The wind is blowing from _______ south.
the
a
an
Ø
Chọn đáp án A
_______ Nile is _______ longest river in the world.
Ø/ the
Ø/ Ø
The/ the
The/ Ø
Chọn đáp án C
It’s better for _______ sick to be cared for at home rather than in hospital.
the
Ø
a
an
Chọn đáp án A
_______ moon is not seen when _______ sun shines.
The/ Ø
Ø/ the
Ø/ Ø
The/ the
Chọn đáp án D
_______ Spain is one of _______ largest European countries.
Ø/ the
The/ the
Ø/ a
The/ Ø
Chọn đáp án A
_______ Browns have one adopted son.
Ø
The
A
An
Chọn đáp án B
Her flat is on _______ third floor.
the
a
an
Ø
Chọn đáp án A
They refueled their plane and continued flying to _______ Netherlands.
a
an
the
Ø
Chọn đáp án C
We need to be at _______ airport in just 30 minutes.
the
Ø
a
an
Chọn đáp án A
He’s wearing _______ tie which I gave him.
a
an
the
Ø
Chọn đáp án C
Holiday flights reach a peak during _______ August.
a
an
Ø
the
Chọn đáp án C
_______ President of _______ United States was elected last year.
A/ Ø
The/ the
A/ the
Ø/ the
Chọn đáp án B
_______ WHO is urging countries to make more seasonal flu vaccines.
Ø
A
The
An
Chọn đáp án C
We usually have _______ dinner at eight o'clock.
Ø
a
an
the
Chọn đáp án A
Thick bony plates protected _______ dinosaur against attack.
a
an
Ø
the
Chọn đáp án D
The phone rang in _______ middle of the night.
the
a
an
Ø
Chọn đáp án A
They aim to redistribute income from _______ rich to _______ poor.
the/ the
Ø/ Ø
the/ Ø
Ø/ the
Chọn đáp án A
Sally went to _______ prison to visit her husband.
a
the
an
Ø
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Mạo từ
Danh từ "prison" có thể dùng có hoặc không có mạo từ "the" tùy vào ngữ cảnh:
Không có the (x) khi nói về chức năng chung của nhà tù (ví dụ: làm nơi giam giữ tội phạm).
Có the khi nói về một nhà tù cụ thể hoặc ai đó đến đó không phải với tư cách tù nhân (ví dụ: đến thăm, làm việc).
Chọn B.
Dịch: Sally đến nhà tù để thăm chồng.
_______ more you eat, _______ fatter you'll get.
Ø/ the
The/ Ø
Ø/ Ø
The/ the
Chọn đáp án D
They go to _______ church every week.
Ø
a
an
the
Chọn đáp án A
_______ elephants are very intelligent animals.
Ø
a
an
the
Chọn đáp án A
She choose to study _______ chemistry although it's very hard.
the
Ø
a
an
Chọn đáp án B
_______ badminton can be played by two or four people.
A
An
Ø
The
Chọn đáp án C
The towns are connected by _______ train and bus services.
the
a
Ø
an
Chọn đáp án C
Last year _______ purple was the trending colour of the spring.
a
an
the
Ø
Chọn đáp án D
My hobby is reading _______ books. It's relaxing.
Ø
an
the
a
Chọn đáp án A
Their products are sold throughout _______ world.
Ø
an
the
a
Chọn đáp án C
Only after she _______ from a severe illness did she realize the importance of good health.
would recover
has recovered
had recovered
was recovering
Chọn đáp án C
The children _______ to bed before their parents came home from work.
were all going
had all gone
had all been going
have all gone
Chọn đáp án B
Paul noticed a job advertisement while he _______ along the street.
was walking
would walk
walked
had walked
Chọn đáp án A
I haven’t met him again since we _______ school ten years ago.
have left
leave
left
had left
Chọn đáp án C
When he _______ us to go in, we _______ outside the exam room for over half an hour.
let - are standing
let - have stood
let - had been standing
let - have been standing
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Sự kết hợp thì
Trong quá khứ, nếu có hai hành động xảy ra có phân chia trước sau:
- Hành động xảy ra trước chia thì quá khứ hoàn thành (tiếp diễn)
- Hành động xảy ra sau chia thì quá khứ đơn
Ở đây ta thấy hành động với “when” xảy ra sau, chia thì quá khứ đơn, mệnh đề phía sau chia thì quá khứ hoàn thành tiếp diễn vì nhấn mạnh vào thời gian đứng ở ngoài “for over half an hour”.
Dịch: Khi anh ấy cho chúng tôi vào trong, chúng tôi đã đứng bên ngoài phòng thi hơn nửa giờ đồng hồ.
When I _______ her, I _______ her your regards.
met/was sending
meet/will send
met/had sent
meet/sent
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Sự kết hợp thì
When + mệnh đề hiện tại đơn, mệnh đề tương lai đơn: khi…, thì sẽ…
Chọn B.
Dịch: Khi tôi gặp cô ấy, tôi sẽ gửi lời hỏi thăm của bạn.
When we enter the room, our boss _______ for us here.
will wait
will be waiting
was waiting
will be waited
Chọn đáp án B
When I got home I found that water _______ down the kitchen walls.
ran
was running
has run
had been running
Chọn đáp án B
Quyen _______ in the supermarket when she saw her old friend.
was shopping
shops
is shopping
has shopped
Chọn đáp án A
Mike _______ his favorite program on TV when the lights went out.
was watching
is watching
watched
watches
Chọn đáp án A
When the first child was born, they _______ for three years.
have been married
had been married
will been married
will have been married
Chọn đáp án B
We _______ in silence when he suddenly _______ me to help him.
walked - was asking
were walking - asked
were walking - was asking
walked - asked
Chọn đáp án B
By the time the software _______ on sale next month, the company _______ $2 million on developing it.
A. went - had spent B. will go - has spent
C. has gone - will spend
went - had spent
will go - has spent
has gone - will spend
goes - will have spent
Chọn đáp án D
When Carol _______ last night, I _______ my favorite show on television.
called / was watching
had called / watched
called / have watched
was calling / watched
Chọn đáp án A
I'll call you as soon as I _______ in Paris.
will arrive
am arriving
arrive
will have arrived
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Sự kết hợp thì
S+ V (tương lai đơn) + until/when/as soon as+ S+ V (hiện tại đơn).
Dịch: Tôi sẽ gọi cho bạn ngay khi tôi tới Paris.
The students _______ the topic when the bell rang.
discuss
were discussing
have discussed
are discussing
Chọn đáp án B
Jane _______ her homework when her friend asked her to do his as well.
did
would do
was doing
had done
Chọn đáp án C
Mr. Pike _______ English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.
was teaching
had been teaching
is teaching
has been teaching
Chọn đáp án B
When I return to my hometown, everything _______ a lot.
changes
will be changing
will have changed
will change
Chọn đáp án C
My parents have left for English since I _______ at primary school.
have been
was
had been
am
Chọn đáp án B
I was angry when you saw me because I _______ with my sister.
have been arguing
had been arguing
argued
would argue
Chọn đáp án B
By the time I finish the final term exams, I _______ my first two years' study at university.
have completed
will be completed
will complete
will have completed
Đáp án: D
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Thì của động từ
Thì tương lai hoàn thành diễn tả một sự việc xảy ra tính đến một thời điểm khác trong tương lai.
Cấu trúc: By the time + S + V(s/es), S + will have VpII
Chọn D.
Dịch: Khi tôi hoàn thành kỳ thi cuối kỳ, tôi sẽ hoàn thành hai năm đầu tiên học đại học.
I wanted to say goodbye to Jerry, but he _______ when I arrived.
was already left
already left
had already been leaving
had already left
Đáp án: D
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Thì của động từ
Với hai hành động trong quá khứ, hành động xảy ra trước chia quá khứ hoàn thành, hành động xảy ra sau chia quá khứ đơn.
Ở đây ta hiểu hành động rời đi của anh ấy đã xảy ra trước rồi, vậy chia thì quá khứ hoàn thành.
Cấu trúc thì quá khứ hoàn thành: had VpII
Dịch: Tôi muốn nói lời tạm biệt với Jerry, nhưng cậu ấy đã rời đi mất khi tôi tới.
I saw a terrible accident while I _______ on the beach.
am walking
walked
was walking
had walked
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Hành động đang diễn ra trong quá khứ (chia quá khứ tiếp diễn) thì có hành động khác cắt ngang (chia quá khứ đơn).
Chủ ngữ “I” đi với “was”, chọn B.
Dịch: Tôi đã nhìn thấy 1 tai nạn khủng khiếp khi đi dạo trên bãi biển.
When we see Mr. Minh tomorrow, I _______ him of that.
will remind
remind
have reminded
reminded
Chọn đáp án A
His English has improved a lot since he _______ an English course by Mr. John.
was taking
takes
took
will take
Chọn đáp án C
When I _______ to the airport, I realized that I _______ my passport at home.
got/had left
got/left
had got/had left
got/was lef
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
Hai hành động xảy ra liên tiếp trong quá khứ, hành động xảy ra trước chia quá khứ hoàn thành, hành động xảy ra sau chia quá khứ đơn.
Dịch: Khi tôi tới sân bay, tôi nhận ra rằng tôi đã quên hộ chiếu ở nhà.
I _______ along the street when I suddenly heard footsteps behind me.
was walking
am walking
walk
walked
Chọn đáp án A
The boy fell while he _______ down the stairs.
run
running
was running
runs
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Sự kết hợp thì
QKĐ + when + QKTD: diễn tả 1 hành động đang xảy ra trong quá khứ thì có 1 hành động khác chen vào
Dịch: Cậu bé bị ngã khi đang chạy xuống cầu thang.
She hurt herself while she _______ hide-and-seek with her friends.
is playing
had played
played
was playing
Chọn đáp án D
While I _______ at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction.
was waiting
waited
had waited
were waiting
Chọn đáp án A
By the end of last March, I _______ English for five years.
had been studied
had been studying
will have been studying
will have studied
Chọn đáp án B
By the end of next March, I _______ English for five years.
had been studied
had been studying
will have been studying
will have studied
Chọn đáp án C
Linda took great photos of butterflies while she _______ in the forest.
was hiking
is hiking
hiked
had hiked
Chọn đáp án A
When I _______ for my sister in front of the supermarket, a strange man came to talk with me.
was waiting
waited
had waited
were waiting
Chọn đáp án A
When I came to visit her last night, she _______ a bath.
is having
was having
has had
had had
Chọn đáp án B
John _______ in the same house since he left school.
lived
had lived
was living
has lived
Chọn đáp án D
The phone _______ suddenly while Joanna was doing the housework.
rang
was ringing
had rung
is ringing
Chọn đáp án A
A fire-fighter was injured severely while he _______ to put out a fire.
would help
helped
has helped
was helping
Chọn đáp án D
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ________ by J K Rowling.
written
was written
wrote
were written
Chọn đáp án B
Only half of the exercises ________ so far, but the rest ________ by Saturday.
are being done / will be finished
were done / are going to be finished
have been done / will have been finished
have done / will be finished
Chọn đáp án C
The house _________ yesterday.
paints
was painted
was painting
has painted
Chọn đáp án B
The prize _________ to Xuan yesterday.
awards
has awarded
was awarded
was awarding
Chọn đáp án C
The medicine ________ at a high place where the children can't reach.
must be kept
must keep
must be keeping
must not keep
Chọn đáp án A
Nothing ________ because it was very foggy and raining heavily.
is seen
could be seen
haven't been seen
wasn't seen
Chọn đáp án B
When Jack arrived to the workshop his car ________.
still being repaired
was still repaired
was repairing
was still being repaired
Chọn đáp án D
English ________ at state schools as a compulsory lesson for 20 years until last year.
is being taught
was being taught
had been taught
has been taught
Chọn đáp án C
The flood victims ________ with food and clean water by the volunteers.
provided
were provided
were providing
provide
Chọn đáp án B
On September 9th, 1850, California _______ to the United States as the thirty-first state.
was admitted
has been admitted
admitted
is admitted
Chọn đáp án A
The colourful wearings ________ together with the white coloured wearings.
should not be washed
should have been washed
could be washed
should not wash
Chọn đáp án A
I don't know why this class is always so dirty because it ________ every morning
was cleaned
cleans
cleaned
is cleaned
Chọn đáp án D
A new supermarket ________ in the city center.
is being built
being built
are being built
be built
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
Dựa vào ngữ nghĩa của câu → ta dùng nghĩa bị động
“A new supermarket” là danh từ số ít → ta chia động từ số ít
Cấu trúc câu bị động thì hiện tại tiếp diễn:
Chủ động: S + am/is/are + V-ing
Bị động: S + am/is/are + being + VpII
→ Đáp án A
Dịch: Một siêu thị mới đang được xây dựng ở trung tâm thành phố.
The graduation party had ________ off due to bad weather.
being called
to be called
called
been called
Chọn đáp án B
A school ________ in this area by the government next year.
is going to be built
is being built
is built
is going to build
Chọn đáp án A
I am sorry, I can't come with you. I ________ to that party.
wasn't invited
invited
am invited
don't invite
Chọn đáp án A
William Shakespeare ________ as the one of the greatest writers in English literature story.
knew
has known
was known
is known
Chọn đáp án D
I'll have to go by bus as my car ________.
was being repaired
is repaired
is being repaired
will be repaired
Chọn đáp án C
Because all hotels in this city ________ in advance, we were unable to find a hotel.
have been booked
had been booked
were booked
bookeda
Chọn đáp án B
Most of the e-mail accounts at our company ________ by a virus last week.
have been affected
were affected
affected
was affected
Chọn đáp án B
The Minister proposed that the book ________.
should be baned
should be ban
should ban
should be banning
Chọn đáp án A
Your phone ________ off before you enter the exam room.
must be turned
must be turning
must turn
be turned
Chọn đáp án A
Many issues ________ at the meeting by the time you arrived.
had been raised
have been raised
raised
are raised
Chọn đáp án A
Many important but rare animal species ________ in the Amazon.
is found
are finding
are found
finds
Chọn đáp án C
Twenty civilians ________ in the bomb explosion.
killed
be killed
were killed
was killed
Chọn đáp án C
I’m truly sorry _______ your son. I hope he will leave the hospital soon.
about
at
for
from
Chọn đáp án A
She was amazed _______ how calm she felt after the accident.
about
at
for
from
Chọn đáp án B
We're really bad _______ predicting future costs.
about
at
for
from
Chọn đáp án B
I try to keep meat separate _______ other food in the fridge.
about
at
for
from
Chọn đáp án D
She was very amused _______ your comments.
about
for
from
at
Chọn đáp án D
You're mad _______ walking home alone at this time of night.
about
for
from
at
Chọn đáp án D
Babies are curious _______ everything around them.
to
for
about
at
Chọn đáp án C
Clearly we need to come to an arrangement that is acceptable _______ both parties.
to
for
on
at
Chọn đáp án A
He's in a really foul temper so be careful _______ what you say to him.
to
about
from
at
Chọn đáp án B
We only deal _______ companies which have a good credit record.
to
for
with
on
Chọn đáp án C
For all our narrow-minded talk of honor, we are careless _______ our children's safety
about
with
on
from
Chọn đáp án A
I'm a bit confused _______ the arrangement for tonight - what time are we meeting?
about
with
on
at
Chọn đáp án A
He was annoyed _______ the way she tried to take over the whole meeting.
for
on
with
at
Chọn đáp án D
He's really angry _______ me for upsetting Sophie.
at
on
for
from
Chọn đáp án A
The teacher is doubtful _______ having parents working as classroom assistants.
from
about
on
at
Chọn đáp án B
I am really excited _______ the opportunity to work with her.
from
with
on
about
Chọn đáp án D
You don't seem very enthusiastic _______ the party - don't you want to go tonight?
about
with
for
at
Chọn đáp án A
We are very sad _______ your news and hope things are going better for you.
from
to
about
for
Chọn đáp án C
The region is rich _______ minerals and coal deposits.
from
with
on
in
Chọn đáp án D
She quickly became accustomed _______ his messy ways.
for
to
on
at
Chọn đáp án B
He fell in the river but his friend saved him _______ drowning.
from
with
on
at
Chọn đáp án A
Richard succeeded _______ offending just about everybody in the room!
with
at
in
to
Chọn đáp án C
My brother always delights _______ telling me when I make a mistake.
with
in
on
to
Chọn đáp án B
This is something I am really serious _______ and want to take it all the way through.
with
at
on
about
Chọn đáp án D
Whooping cough is most dangerous _______ infants.
with
in
for
to
Chọn đáp án C
Is merely being present _______ the convention sufficient?
with
at
on
to
Chọn đáp án B
We need to find a compromise that is agreeable _______ both sides of the party.
with
at
on
to
Chọn đáp án D
Many students are worried _______ the coming exam.
about
on
from
to
Chọn đáp án A
She ought to be thoroughly ashamed _______ herself - talking to her mother like that!
with
at
on
of
Chọn đáp án D
Motor vehicles are prohibited _______ driving in the town centre.
from
for
to
at
Chọn đáp án A
They don't believe _______ living together before marriage.
from
for
to
in
Chọn đáp án D
It's important to protect your skin _______ the harmful effects of the sun.
from
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án A
He's addicted _______ coffee and cannot do anything in the morning until he's had some.
from
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án C
He could see that the road ahead _______ him was clear.
from
on
of
for
Chọn đáp án C
Maria was so involved _______ her work that she didn’t hear me come in.
from
at
to
in
Chọn đáp án D
The slow cooker is very useful _______ people who go out all day.
about
for
in
at
Chọn đáp án B
Were you aware _______ the risks at the time?
from
of
to
in
Chọn đáp án B
I've always been afraid _______ flying.
of
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án A
A diet deficient _______ vitamin D may cause the disease rickets.
for
on
to
in
Chọn đáp án A
Breathing in other people's cigarette smoke is bad _______ you.
for
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án A
She was quick _______ understanding what we wanted her to do.
from
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án D
Our neighbors have always been very friendly _______ us.
from
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án C
But to be brilliant _______ it, I have to work hard at it, and I don't actually like it.
from
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án D
There's no money available _______ an office party this year.
from
on
for
at
Chọn đáp án C
If we lose the case we may be liable _______ the costs of the whole trial.
for
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án A
You'll be late _______ your flight if you don't hurry up.
for
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án A
Trains may be subject to delay - we apologize _______ any inconvenience caused.
for
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án A
Contrary _______ all our expectations, he found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend.
from
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án C
He didn't seem very interested _______ what I was saying.
in
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án A
He became internationally famous _______ his novels.
for
from
as
in
Chọn đáp án A
His parents were bitterly disappointed _______ him.
for
on
with
at
Chọn đáp án C
It is rapidly becoming clear _______ me that I'm not suited to being a teacher.
from
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án C
It's not like you to behave like this, Alice - I'm surprised _______ you
from
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án D
He is skillful _______ organizing the parties.
from
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án D
My brother is fond _______ pointing out my mistakes.
of
on
to
at
Chọn đáp án A
When she looked at him her eyes were full _______ tears.
of
about
to
at
Chọn đáp án A
I'm confident _______ his skills as a manager.
from
about
to
of
Chọn đáo án D
What time would it be convenient _______ me to come over?
for
in
about
at
Chọn đáp án A
He is good _______ swimming. He won the gold medal last year.
for
in
about
at
Chọn đáp án D
He's greedy _______ power.
for
in
about
at
Chọn đáp án A
Fiona is very clever _______ physics.
for
in
about
at
Chọn đáp án D
This kind of hot and spicy food is very typical _______ the food in the south of the country.
of
in
about
at
Chọn đáp án A
When she's drunk she's capable _______ saying awful, rude things.
for
in
about
of
Chọn đáp án D
His disability prevents him _______ driving.
for
in
from
for
Chọn đáp án C
That song was popular _______ people from my father's generation.
with
in
about
at
Chọn đáp án A
They were hopeful _______ a successful agreement.
for
of
about
at
Chọn đáp án B
What's wrong _______ you today?
for
in
with
to
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Cấu trúc hỏi thăm: “What’s wrong with you?” (Bạn sao vậy?)
Dịch: Hôm nay bạn sao vậy?
Your mother was clearly not impressed _______ our behavior in the restaurant
by
in
about
at
Chọn đáp án A
He had always been very jealous _______ his brother's good looks.
for
in
of
to
Chọn C
I'm so grateful _______ you for all that you've done.
for
in
about
to
Chọn D
Be patient _______ her - she's very young
for
to
with
at
Chọn C
I feel a little uneasy _______ asking her to do me such a big favor.
A. from B. about C. on
from
about
on
at
Chọn B
Many things make it difficult _______ women to reach the top in US business.
from
with
for
at
Chọn C
They all made the same comment, quite independent _______ each other
from
in
on
of
Chọn D
They indulged _______ alcohol and maintained an attitude of defiance to the norms.
from
with
in
of
Chọn C
In Australia, the prime minister and the Cabinet are responsible _______ the House of Representatives.
from
to
in
of
Chọn B
We're particularly proud _______ our company's environmental record.
from
with
of
at
Chọn C
Four groups of ten is equal _______ two groups of twenty.
from
with
to
in
Chọn C
It's rude _______ you not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.
about
from
on
to
Chọn D
He's rather keen _______ a girl in his school.
from
with
on
at
Chọn C
This approach may be helpful _______ people with very severe symptoms.
about
for
on
at
Chọn B
They've been engaged _______ a legal battle with the council for several months.
about
for
on
in
Chọn D
I'm terrified _______ the dark.
from
in
on
of
Chọn D
I'm scared _______ telling her what really happened.
of
about
on
at
Chọn A
The jury has to decide whether a person is guilty or innocent _______ a crime.
from
with
of
in
Chọn C
I bought some new shoes which are very similar _______ a pair I had before.
about
to
on
at
Chọn B
The weather's just perfect _______ swimming.
for
about
on
at
Chọn A
Anna reminds me _______ her mother.
of
with
in
to
Chọn A
Residents are fed up _______ the disturbance caused by the nightclub.
from
with
on
at
Chọn B
He was getting bored _______ doing the same thing every day.
from
with
on
at
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Giới từ
bored with/of somebody/something | bored with/of doing something: chán ai/cái gì/làm gì
Dịch: Anh ấy cảm thấy chán khi phải làm cùng một việc mỗi ngày.
I'm sick _______ him whining about money.
to
with
of
about
Chọn C
If you're willing _______ fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
B. about C. to D. at
for
about
to
at
Chọn C
You can thank John _______ the mess we're in.
for
with
on
at
Chọn A
The restaurant is well known _______ its friendly atmosphere and excellent service.
from
with
in
for
Chọn D
This group of chemicals is known to be harmful _______ people with asthma.
in
with
on
to
Chọn D
After the earthquake we felt grateful _______ be alive.
for
with
on
to
Chọn D
I am not personally acquainted _______ the gentleman in question.
from
with
on
at
Chọn B
I don't have very much to feel joyful _______ awards at the moment.
of
abou
on
at
Chọn A
The kids are busy _______ their homework.
from
with
on
at
Chọn B
She was utterly indifferent _______ his irritation.
about
with
on
to
Chọn D
All these new products were based _______ extensive market research.
from
with
on
at
Chọn C
This place is very familiar _______ my old house.
from
with
on
at
Chọn B
I think his career is more important _______ him than I am.
about
from
to
at
Chọn C
They are deeply suspicious _______ each other's motives.
from
with
of
at
Chọn C
A lion has escaped _______ its cage.
from
with
on
at
Chọn A
As Christmas gets closer, the shops get more and more crowded _______ people.
from
with
on
at
Chọn B
The army are said to be ready _______ action.
for
with
in
at
Chọn A
The operators of the rides must keep customers safe _______ personal injury.
from
with
on
at
Chọn A
The tests are identical _______ those carried out last year.
from
in
to
with
Chọn C
Emily is entirely different _______ her sister.
from
with
on
at
Chọn A
How much of the earth's surface is covered water
from
with
on
at
Chọn B
Training programs encourage workers to remain loyal _______ their employers.
for
to
on
at
Chọn B
Is it necessary _______ all of us to be present at the meeting this afternoon?
from
in
on
for
Chọn D
Tax and service are included _______ the bill.
from
with
in
at
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Giới từ
included in: được bao gồm trong (cái gì đó). Đây là cấu trúc chính xác khi nói về việc bao gồm một cái gì đó trong một phần cụ thể.
Dịch: Thuế và dịch vụ được bao gồm trong hóa đơn.
His shirt was open _______ the waist revealing a very hairy chest.
about
with
on
to
Chọn D
Simon was so absorbed _______ his book that he didn't even notice me come in.
from
in
on
at
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
absorbed in something/somebody: bị cuốn hút/mải mê vào cái gì/ai đó
Dịch: Simon mải mê đọc sách đến nỗi không nhận ra tôi bước vào.
What makes you think that you are qualified _______ this job?
about
for
on
in
Chọn B
Do you suffer _______ any allergies?
from
with
on
at
Chọn A
His view of the situation is diametrically opposed _______ mine.
about
with
to
at
Chọn C
It must be really hard to cope _______ three young children and a job.
from
with
on
at
Chọn B
He was born _______ a Monday of May.
in
at
on
with
Chọn C
Nam's family has been living _______ Ha Noi for twenty years.
over
in
at
on
Chọn B
She wrote her first cookery book _______ 2017.
at
in
with
on
Chọn B
The body was lying _______ the kitchen floor.
on
at
in
of
Chọn A
I prefer coffee _______ the morning.
at
in
with
on
Chọn B
The next SEA Games will be held _______ Viet Nam.
in
on
at
up
Chọn A
People usually visit their families _______ Christmas.
at
in
with
on
Chọn A
We have breakfast on the balcony _______ summer.
over
in
at
on
Chọn B
We go out once in a while after work and _______ the weekend.
at
in
for
on
Chọn A
We spent our holiday _______ the south of France.
from
at
in
on
Chọn C
Look at all the books _______ your desk!
on
at
in
of
Chọn A
I enjoyed my three years _______ university.
at
in
for
on
Chọn A
School starts _______ 3 September.
at
in
with
on
Chọn D
My parents got married _______ December.
in
on
at
up
Chọn A
For me, Venice is easily the most beautiful city _______ Europe.
at
on
in
from
Chọn C
Unless we do something now, hundreds of plant and animal species will _______.
bring up
fall over
die out
come into
Chọn C
The doctors did all they could, but he finally ________ cancer.
died of
asked for
fell back on
came into
Chọn A
You should ask your accountant ________ some financial advice.
off
for
after
over
Chọn B
Alice ________ her daughter, Mungo's mother, and complained about the price of bread.
asked after
fell for
came up with
went back on
Chọn A
Bill still hasn't ________ me ________ - maybe he doesn't have romantic feelings for me after all.
brought - about
asked - out
went - beyond
cut-off
Chọn B
We ________ the puppies carefully and sold them for a good profit.
came up
brought up
fell over
went through
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Cụm động từ
come up: nhô lên, xảy ra
bring up: nuôi nấng
fall over something: vấp vào cái gì
go through something: kiểm tra kĩ càng cái gì
Dựa vào nghĩa câu, chọn B.
Dịch: Chúng tôi đã nuôi những chú chó con một cách cẩn thận và bán chúng để kiếm lời.
I feel so inadequate and jealous around my sister-ugh, she always ________ the worst in me!
brings out
comes into
cuts off
gets into
Chọn A
The CEO said he was determined to bring changes ________ that would ensure the companies viability well into the future.
on
up
off
about
Chọn D
Peter is an ambitious man who will never ________ till he gets what he wants.
put on
give up
turn down
take back
Chọn B
That song ________ such fond memories of my childhood.
comes back
brings back
falls behind
comes in
Chọn B
I don't know what happened-one minute, she was talking to me, and the next minute, she just fell ________!
on
out
over
up
Chọn C
The moment I met my wife, I ________ her completely.
fell for
came across
went back on
handed in
Chọn A
I've ________ with that show-can you tell me what happened in the latest episode?
dropped out
fallen behind
gone down
kept pace
Chọn B
With all of these medical bills, I just don't have any more money to ________.
fall back on
cut down
get off
run off
Chọn A
Apparently, Gina ________ Dave last week, and now they're not talking to each other at all.
came up with
fell out with
went on with
went back on
Chọn B
The board must ________ a plan to put the city back on its financial feet.
go down with
come around
come up with
drop out of
Chọn C
I think she ________ all of that money when her grandmother died.
came into
came round
came off
came on
Chọn A
There are job vacancies from time to time. I'll let you know if anything ________.
gets by
puts on
comes up
carries out
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Cụm động từ
A. gets by: vượt qua, xoay xở
B. puts on: mặc (quần áo), biểu diễn (chương trình)
C. comes up: xuất hiện, xảy ra
D. carries out: tiến hành, thực hiện
Dựa vào nghĩa, chọn C.
Dịch: Thỉnh thoảng có những vị trí tuyển dụng. Tôi sẽ thông báo cho bạn nếu có gì đó xuất hiện.
It's ________ that several ministers received payments from the company.
make for
come out
carry on
set up
Chọn B
Tom's brother asked him to ________ the music so that he could sleep.
close down
go up
turn down
stand up
Chọn C
The performance on the first night ________ pretty well.
made out
fell out
came off
put up
Chọn C
I ________ him in the library after work, and we a great conversation about Hemingway.
came into
came across
got into
carried out
Chọn B
There are job vacancies from time to time. I'll let you know if anything ________.
gets by
puts on
comes up
carries out
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Cụm động từ
A. gets by: vượt qua, xoay xở
B. puts on: mặc (quần áo), biểu diễn (chương trình)
C. comes up: xuất hiện, xảy ra
D. carries out: tiến hành, thực hiện
Dựa vào nghĩa, chọn C.
Dịch: Thỉnh thoảng có những vị trí tuyển dụng. Tôi sẽ thông báo cho bạn nếu có gì đó xuất hiện.
It's ________ that several ministers received payments from the company.
make for
come out
carry on
set up
Chọn B
Tom's brother asked him to ________ the music so that he could sleep.
close down
go up
turn down
stand up
Chọn C
The performance on the first night ________ pretty well.
made out
fell out
came off
put up
Chọn C
I ________ him in the library after work, and we a great conversation about Hemingway.
came into
came across
got into
carried out
Chọn B
I ________ while the meeting was in progress, so I waited in the back.
got in
came in
made out
set off
Chọn B
Those boys are going to have to ________ for a punishment after starting the food fight.
carry out
put off
come in
put aside
Chọn C
After Lily fainted, we used smelling salts to get her to ________.
come around
setup
put aside
make up
Chọn A
My electric car doesn't ________ sports cars in terms of speed, but I'd rather have one that doesn't require gasoline.
make up for
make away with
come up to
take out
Chọn C
I'm so sorry that you had to ________ such a traumatic experience.
take out
look down
go through
turn into
Chọn C
It snowed so much that the event couldn't ________ as planned, unfortunately.
call for
fill up
give out
go ahead
Chọn D
Oh, we're ________ our weekend plans - I refuse to let a little rain stop us!
going on with
holding back
showing off
filling in
Chọn A
After the power ________, I spent the night reading by candlelight.
held back
went out
called up
broke out
Chọn B
Well, the party must ________, whether we have caterers or not!
break out
go on
hold back
give off
Chọn B
I only ________ for a few minutes-how did I miss that key detail in the episode?
tried on
held on
went away
gave in
Chọn C
I can't believe you're ________ school after all these years.
going back to
trying on
holding up
caring for
Chọn A
People are beginning to worry that the president is going to ________ his campaign promises.
hold over
break into
account for
go back on
Chọn D
The report concluded that the governor had ________ the purview of her office in the way she handled the incident.
looked forward to
turned down
gone beyond
called out
Chọn C
The whole building had to evacuate because the smoke alarm ________.
filled in
gave off
tried out
went off
Chọn D
Can you ________ these instructions again? I'm still a little confused.
show off
care about
go over
break down
Chọn C
You shouldn't let this great opportunity ________ just because you're mad at your sister.
breakdown
account for
look up to
go by
Chọn D
House prices in our neighborhood have ________ significantly, so we're thinking of selling.
take on
gone up
called for
filled in
Chọn B
Stocks in the company have ________ for the third straight week in a row.
made up
gone down
stood up
taken up
Chọn B
Oh boy, both kids have ________ the stomach flu? We're doomed.
gone down with
stood in for
take after
looked up to
Chọn A
I ________ cycling to work at the beginning of the summer, and I haven't been healthier!
put up with
went in for
kept pace with
handed out
Chọn B
I'm too tired to ________ the details right now, but I'll give you the full story tomorrow.
get through
get off
go into
run on
Chọn C
Volunteers will come around and ________ pamphlets before the lecture.
give out
pass out
hand out
come out
Chọn C
The committee finally handed the proposal ________ to the mayor.
off
over
on
in
Chọn D
I'm going back to school because I always regretted ________ college.
dropping out of
catching up with
going down with
going back on
Chọn A
Ever since we gave your mother that key, she keeps ________ us.
passing down
cutting down on
dropping in on
going back on
Chọn C
That senator needs to ________ the times and stop saying things that are wildly inappropriate in today's world.
keep up with
cut down on
go in for
go on with
Chọn A
When I ________, I don't want an elaborate funeral.
pass away
go back
cutoff
get around
Chọn A
Due to new regulations ________ to us from our managers, I'm no longer authorized to give refunds for any reason other than defective goods.=
dropped in on
passed down
turned down
cut off
Chọn B
They're always going to pass you ________ for promotions if you don't set yourself apart
in
on
over
up
Chọn C
Unfortunately, we'll have to ________ that old tree because the inspector thinks it could fall on our house in a bad storm.
cut down
turn down
pass down
come down
Chọn A
If the school board ________ funding for the arts, then what will become of the theater program?
passes down
cuts off
hands out
gets around
Chọn B
Mom is always using the phone in her office to ________ on my conversations!
get in
cut in
turn in
pass in
Chọn B
My doctor told me that I need to ________ eating fried foods in order to improve my cholesterol.
cut down on
get around
handout
go back on
Chọn A
It is hard to ________ town without a car.
get around
turn on
pass over
go beyond
Chọn A
It took her nearly four months to ________ that bout of pneumonia.
make over
make up
get over
go on
Chọn C
Once I ________ my last year of school, I'm taking a long vacation, that's for sure!
make out
put down
go back on
get through
Chọn D
My daughter has ________ sports all of sudden.
brought out
handed out
gotten into
passed down
Chọn C
Ever since my husband lost his job, we've been just ________.
getting by
cutting down
handing out
going by
Chọn A
We're in the last row, so it's going to take us a while to ________ the plane.
goby
come in
go out
get off
Chọn D
Will you get Uncle Joe ________ the bus? He isn't sure where the stop is.
in
over
on
by
Chọn C
I've been working 14-hour days for the last two months, and I am seriously ________ fumes at this point.
putting across
getting through
coming into
running on
Chọn D
Are you boys looking for Mike? He just ________ toward the creek.
took off
put on
ran off
carried on
Chọn C
The store ________ bottled water and canned food after the government issued the hurricane warning.
put up
ran out of
carried on
set on
Chọn B
I really like my job, for the most part, but I do have to ________ a lot of tedious busywork.
make up for
go back on
put up with
make for
Chọn C
The most important thing when you are speaking in front of an audience to is make sure you put yourself ________ well.
off
on
over
across
Chọn D
I don't really feel like going out tonight. Let's just stay in and ________ a cheesy action flick.
carry on
make for
account for
put on
Chọn D
Why did I keep ________ working on this essay? Now I'll be up all night writing it.
running on
getting up
putting off
getting around
Chọn C
I recommend you ________ your bonus as a rainy-day fund for the future.
go by
get off
put aside
hand out
Chọn C
I decided to ________ all the decorations right after the party so I didn't have to do it the next day.
come into
fall back on
go on with
put away
Chọn D
No, put the chocolate ! You can't have any until dinner.
over
off
on
back
Chọn D
You'll need to speak to the sales department about that issue. Would you like me to put you ________?
beyond
on
through
up
Chọn C
They're ________ high-rise apartments all over town.
putting up
going through
bringing back
falling over
Chọn A
We're ________ Jen's brother for a couple of weeks while he looks for a new apartment.
falling on
putting up
making for
coming up
Chọn B
The rescue services are still trying to ________ the fires.
go through
come out
put out
go back on
Chọn C
My mom's family always got up at midnight on Christmas morning to open presents, and she has carried that tradition ________ with us.
over
off
on
in
Chọn C
This project has been floundering for a while, but with your shared passion for it, I'm confident that you two can carry it ________.
on
in
out
over
Chọn C
Sorry to ramble for so long-the subject of art just carries me ________!
over
away
off
on
Chọn B
We need some more chairs in here-can you guys carry those ones ________ to the table?
on
in
over
off
Chọn C
At the conference, the new president ________ her plan for reducing the carbon footprint of the country.
make up
carry away
set out
stand out
Chọn C
Can you believe he set the charity ________ when he was just 15?
off
on
in
up
Chọn D
I'm ________ for New York tomorrow to attend a business meeting.
setting off
making out
standing up
taking on
Chọn A
We all had to do extra work to ________ Harry, who was very tired from being out late the night before.
carry up
make up for
get on with
pick up
Chọn B
"How did you come up with that character? Is he based on someone you know?"
B: "No, I just made him ________."
out
for
off
up
Chọn D
The committee is ________ scientists and politicians.
made up of
put up with
run out of
stood up for
Chọn A
The fearsome beast ________ the princess. We've called on all able-bodied knights to mount a rescue.
took on
made up for
made away with
looked after
Chọn C
The boys ________ the swimming pool as soon as the coach blew the whistle.
made for
looked up
stood up for
turned on
Chọn A
There, in the background—there's someone talking. If we turn up the volume we may be able to ________ what they're saying.
call off
stand out
come into
make out
Chọn D
It was decided that I would ________ my sister at the head of the company while she took her sabbatical.
stand in for
look forward to
pickup
give away
Chọn A
She had been sitting for so long that it was a pleasure to ________.
come out
stand up
make for
show off
Chọn B
A: "What do your company's initials ________.?"
B: "Mason, Baxter, and Aiken. They're the three founders."
care for
account for
stand for
hold back
Chọn C
The picture's red frame makes it ________ against the green wall.
stand out
take over
look up
come into
Chọn A
We'll never make any progress if we don't have anyone in congress ________ our cause.
looking forward to
going back on
making up for
standing up for
Chọn D
Percy was changing so rapidly that no one could tell whom he would eventually ________.
put on
run off
take after
get on
Chọn C
Mimi became jealous when Jack's career started ________.
dropping in
going on
taking off
coming on
Chọn C
I had to read the letter twice before I could take it all ________.
on
off
out
in
Chọn D
They had to ________ two of his teeth.
go through
go back on
take out
come into
Chọn C
Take these chairs ________ - we don't need them.
up
on
away
over
Chọn C
Don't ________ too much work - the extra cash isn't worth it.
get on
take on
go through
come by
Chọn B
We're pleased to announce that Mr. Schmidt will be ________ as Executive Director.
running off
putting away
carrying on
taking over
Chọn D
Peter will ________ the management of the finance department.
stand up for
take up
make up of
take out
Chọn B
If you don't know what it means, look it ________ in the dictionary.
on
over
off
up
Chọn D
He believes the inspector should ensure children are reasonably well ________, not change a school's culture.
looked after
stood up for
looked into
turned out
Chọn A
The speaker finished her speech and ________ to see if there were any questions.
made out
looked around
called up
gave in
Chọn B
After all, he is a member of an elite media establishment that both fears and ________ the talk phenomenon.
looks down on
gives out
holds back
breaks up
Chọn A
Today even 16-year-old boys on street corners ________ those who attend college.
call for
look up to
pick up
care for
Chọn B
Look ________ that! What a horrible mess!
off
in
at
on
Chọn C
Mathie was ________ work after he decided to pull the plug on the 20-year-old classic emporium.
looking for
caring about
filling in
turning into
Chọn A
She would find herself ________ their meetings and to their conversations even if they were slightly strange sometimes.
making away with
taking after
looking forward to
putting up
Chọn C
In 1473 the king ordered him to ________ a dispute between two members of the goldsmiths' company.
carry on
look into
run on
put aside
Chọn B
We rode a little, walked, talked, played cards in the evening and I ________ Poppy.
got through
looked out for
passed down
went into
Chọn B
Then he slowly looks me ________ before turning his appraising glance to the cabin, which he begins to circle.
out
off
over
on
Chọn C
Jake ________ his computer and checked his mail.
cut down
went off
turned on
came up
Chọn C
She ________ the water and stepped out on to the rug, dried herself, and dressed in jeans and a shirt.
turned off
came in
fell out with
brought up
Chọn A
I'd almost hope of finding a house I liked, and then suddenly this one ________.
fallen behind
asked after
given up
turned up
Chọn D
Hollywood discovered her and turned her ________ a star.
on
over
into
off
Chọn C
I was a bit doubtful at first, but it ________ to be a really good idea.
went away
brought back
turned out
passed down
Chọn C
Six times in eight years he pleaded that they send him and six times they turned him ________.
off
on
down
in
Chọn C
Dealing with children who are so damaged ________ immense tact and sensitivity.
calls for
cuts down
gets through
puts across
Chọn A
Is there anybody there?" he ________, but there was no reply.
carried on
set up
called out
made for
Chọn C
Rescuers had to ________ the search because of worsening weather conditions.
stand up
bring over
call off
take out
Chọn C
I was ________ three months after war broke out.
looked after
called up
turned on
filled in
Chọn B
He ________ the letter and read it.
gave in
called out
looked up to
picked up
Chọn D
Put those heavy bags ________ for a minute.
over
down
off
on
Chọn B
"Where's Diana?" "She just left to ________ the kids from school."
give out
hold back
pick up
care for
Chọn C
He ________ the usual trader’s form offering to sell the car to the finance company.
broke out
held on
filled in
showed off
Chọn C
About half an hour before the performance, the theatre starts to ________.
holdback
show off
fill up
give in
Chọn C
Gerry was terribly thin when he came out of hospital, but he's ________ a lot since then.
filled out
gone ahead
cut off
gotten through
Chọn A
We spent half an hour looking for the keys, but eventually ________ and went home.
passed down
went by
gave up
put off
Chọn C
The wood ________ a sweet, perfumed smell as it burned.
made up
gave off
looked around
took on
Chọn B
Jenny kept begging me for a new bicycle, and I finally ________.
stood up
called off
gave in
filled
Chọn C
My money was beginning to ________ and there were no jobs to be found.
breakdown
account for
give out
hold back
Chọn C
We’re ________ a free diary with tomorrow’s newspaper.
coming on
giving away
going by
falling over
Chọn B
I’m ________ a new computer.
going in for
falling over
cutting off
trying out
Chọn D
I ________ six pairs of trousers before I found a pair that fitted.
passed away
got by
tried on
runned off
Chọn C
He doesn't usually drive as fast as this. He's just ________ because you're here.
putting up
showing off
going into
bringing down
Chọn B
We were expecting 30 people to come, but half of them never ________.
fell over
showed up
went out
brought back
Chọn B
Her stubbornness on this one issue is holding the whole deal ________.
off
on
over
up
Chọn D
They felt the British economy was being ________ by excessive government controls.
held back
set up
gotten off
put off
Chọn A
Hold ________ a minute! Isn’t that your brother’s car over there?
over
off
back
on
Chọn D
A record dated 1665 shows that at that time the archery contests were ________ 4 days.
carried over
made out
held over
took out
Chọn C
Humans have managed to learn so much because generations of adults put effort into ________ children.
going back
setting up
caring for
putting out
Chọn C
Yeah, I loved that doll when I was three, but I don't ________ it anymore, so feel free to sell it at the garage sale.
put through
cut down on
care about
drop in on
Chọn C
She didn't come to the party because her car ________ on the way here.
got off
broke down
went by
cut down
Chọn B
Someone must be ________ our system-how else would the media know such classified information?
breaking into
coming up to
bringing up
falling over
Chọn A
We knew it was time to leave the club when a fight ________ between guys at the bar.
broke out
came into
went through
cut down
Chọn A
I'm so sad to hear that Mara and John ________ - I thought those two would be together forever.
put on
broke up
got into
went over
Chọn B
When Justin finally got home, his parents demanded that he ________ his whereabouts earlier in the night.
take on
account for
look after
hold over
Chọn B
Elena really ________ her mother in both appearance and character.
looks back
goes on
gets out
takes after
Chọn D
The issue of climate change has received a lot of _______ recently.
attentive
attention
attend
attentively
Chọn B
Swimming produces both _______ and physical benefits.
psychology
psychological
psychologist
psychologically
Chọn B
My friend is a good story writer; he has a rich _______.
imaginatively
imagination
imagine
imaginative
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng – Từ loại
A. imaginatively (adv): tưởng tượng
B. imagination (n): trí tưởng tượng
C. imagine (v): tưởng tượng
D. imaginative (adj): giàu trí tưởng tượng
Cụm từ "has a rich ..." cần một danh từ vì "a" là mạo từ, theo sau phải là danh từ số ít.
Chọn B.
Dịch: Bạn tôi là một nhà văn kể chuyện giỏi; anh ấy có trí tưởng tượng phong phú.
The _______ of electronic books has changed the way many people read.
Invent
invention
inventively
inventive
Chọn B
When James was in Vietnam, he tried a _______ of Vietnamese dishes.
variety
variously
various
vary
Chọn A
According to present law, the authorities can give poachers a severe _______.
punishing
punish
punishable
punishment
Chọn D
The new song has _______ been selected for Euro 2016.
officially
official
office
officer
Chọn A
Many species of plants and animals are in _______ of extinction.
dangerous
endangered
danger
dangerously
Chọn C
The wedding day was _______ chosen by the parents of the groom.
careless
careful
carefully
carelessly
Chọn C
To Americans, it is impolite to ask someone about age, _______ and salary.
marry
married
marrying
marriage
Chọn D
Despite the plan’s emphasis on agricultural _______, the industrial sector received a larger share of state investment.
developing
developer
development
developed
Chọn C
_______ have announced that a major breakthrough in medicine has been made.
Research
Researchers
Researches
Researching
Chọn B
This restaurant is _______ with those who like Vietnamese food.
popular
popularly
popularize
popularity
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng - Từ loại
Sau động từ “to be” cần dùng một tính từ
A. popular (adj): phổ biến
B. popularly (adv): một cách phổ biến
C. popularize (v): truyền bá, phổ cập cho phổ biến
D. popularity (n): sự phổ biến
Cấu trúc: be popular with sb/sth: được ưa chuộng, phổ biến với ai/cái gì.
Dịch: Nhà hàng này được ưa chuộng với những người thích đồ ăn Việt Nam.
The jobs give you lots of chances to travel abroad; it’s certainly a very _______ offer.
attractive
attract
attractively
attraction
Chọn A
It's necessary to listen to opinions that are _______ from ours.
difference
differently
differ
different
Chọn D
One _______ method for keeping our mind active is doing crossword puzzles.
popularity
popular
popularize
popularly
Chọn B
Sometimes it can be really _______ to go hiking alone in the forest.
endanger
danger
dangerous
dangerously
Chọn C
In the past people believed that women’s _______ roles were as mothers and wives.
nature
natural
naturism
naturalist
Chọn B
Although David was _______ after a day's work in the office, he tried to help his wife the household chores.
exhaustion
exhausted
exhaust
exhaustively
Chọn B
A _______ party was prepared to welcome the honored guests.
special
specialize
specially
specialization
Chọn A
How many means of _______ do you use on a regular basis?
communication
communicating
communicate
communicative
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng – Từ loại
Cụm từ means of + danh từ dùng để chỉ phương tiện hoặc cách thức làm điều gì đó.
Trong câu này, từ phù hợp phải là một danh từ mang nghĩa phương tiện giao tiếp.
A. communication (n): sự giao tiếp, phương tiện giao tiếp
B. communicating (V-ing): giao tiếp
C. communicate (v): giao tiếp
D. communicative (adj): có tính giao tiếp
Chọn A.
Dịch: Bạn sử dụng bao nhiêu phương tiện giao tiếp thường xuyên?
Janice made some useful _______ for the class extra-curricular activities.
suggest
suggested
suggestions
suggesting
Chọn C
Jack put on his best suit to make a good _______ on his future in-laws.
impression
impressive
impress
impressively
Chọn A
The more _______ you look, the better impression you will make on your interviewer.
confine
confident
confidently
confidence
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
A. confide (v): giao phó, phó thác, kể bí mật
B. confident (adj): tự tin
C. confidently (adv): mang phong thái tự tin
D. confidence (n): sự tự tin
Chú ý: (to) look + adj: trông như thế nào
Dịch: Bạn càng trông tự tin thì bạn càng tạo được ấn tượng tốt hơn với người phỏng vấn.
Josh's ambition is to become a _______ businessman like his father.
success
succeed
successfully
successful
Đáp án: D
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng – Từ loại
A. success (n): sự thành công
B. succeed (v): thành công
C. successfully (adv): một cách thành công
D. successful (adj): thành công
Vị trí cần điền là một tính từ đứng trước danh từ “businessman” và bổ nghĩa cho danh từ.
Chọn D.
Dịch: Tham vọng của Josh là trở thành một doanh nhân thành đạt như cha mình.
Many twelfth graders find it hard to _______ what university to apply to.
decide
decision
decisive
decisively
Chọn A
I think mobile phones are _______ for people of all ages.
usage
use
usefully
useful
Chọn D
Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely _______
imaginary
imagination
imagine
imaginatively
Chọn A
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the country's aviation _______ due to international travel restrictions.
industry
industrialize
industrious
industriously
Chọn A
According to most professors, mature students are ideal students because they are hard-working and become _______ involved in all aspects of the learning process.
active
action
act
actively
Chọn D
Tom is getting ever keener on doing research on _______.
biology
biological
biologist
biologically
Chọn A
They are always _______ of what their children do.
support
supporting
supportive
supportively
Chọn C
It is not always easy to make a good _______ at the last minute.
decide
decision
decisive
decisively
Chọn B
Cultural _______ can be found in such simple processes as giving or receiving a gift.
differences
different
differently
differ
Chọn A
Travelling to _______ countries in the world enables me to learn many interesting things.
differ
difference
differently
different
Chọn D
The job market is constantly changing due to innovative technology and new _______.
competition
competitively
competitive
compete
Chọn A
In Vietnam, children begin their primary _______ at the age of six.
educational
educationally
educate
education
Chọn D
Many librarians and teachers are now accepting graphic novels as proper literature for children as they _______ young people and motivate them to read.
attract
attractively
attraction
attractive
Chọn A
The success of the company in such a _______ market is remarkable.
compete
competitively
competitive
competition
Chọn C
People tend to be unaware of the messages they are sending to others. So, it is _______ to consider your own body language before dealing with people from other cultures.
usefully
use
usefulness
useful
Chọn D
Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their _______.
creative
creativity
create
creatively
Chọn B
Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good _______ on job interviewers.
impress
impressively
impression
impressive
Chọn C
It is believed that travelling is a good way to expand our _______ of the world
knowledgeable
knowledgeably
knowledge
know
Chọn C
Susan has achieved great _______ in her career thanks to her hard work.
success
succeed
successful
successfully
Chọn A
Participating in teamwork activities helps students develop their _______ skills.
social
society
socially
socialize
Chọn A
You should turn off the lights before going out to save _______.
electricity
electrify
electric
electrically
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng – Từ loại
A. electricity (n): điện
B. electrify (v): nhiễm điện, làm cho điện hóa
C. electric (adj): thuộc/có điện
D. electrically (adv): bằng điện
Vị trí cần điền là một danh từ đứng làm tân ngữ cho động từ “save”, chọn A.
Dịch: Bạn nên tắt đèn trước khi ra ngoài để tiết kiệm điện.
The study also found that social networks allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse set of people than in the real world, so we share knowledge with people from a wide _______ of backgrounds.
vary
variety
various
variously
Chọn B
Laura came to _______ me for taking care of her dog when she was away.
thank
thankfully
thankfulness
thankful
Chọn A
The candidates took a _______ breath before he walked into the interview room.
deeply
deep
deepen
depth
Chọn B
With his good sense of humour, Martin is quite _______ with the students.
popularly
popular
popularise
popularity
Chọn B
He hated being in the army _______ he had to obey commands.
because
because of
although
in spite of
Chọn A
_______ we've got a few minutes to wait for the train, let's have a cup of coffee.
Despite
Even though
Since
Due to
Chọn C
I asked the teacher if I could be excused from football practice _______ my knee still hurt.
but
yet
so
as
Chọn D
The game has been cancelled _______ unfavorable weather conditions.
because
due to
in spite of
although
Chọn B
She felt she had been discriminated against _______ her age.
since
even though
despite
because of
Chọn D
We do not own the building. _______, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it.
Thus
Now that
Nonetheless
On the other hand
Chọn A
The whole report is badly written. _______, it's inaccurate.
For example
Whereas
Moreover
However
Chọn C
You can take Route 14 to get there, _______ it may take you a little longer.
or
but
however
because
Chọn B
We were unable to get funding and _______ had to abandon the project.
however
therefore
nevertheless
otherwise
Chọn B
_______ you take a taxi, you'll still miss your train.
Even if
If only
Unless
Until
Chọn A
_______ your work has improved greatly, there are still some areas that concern me.
When
Once
As
While
Chọn D
He works slowly and precisely _______ I tend to rush things and make mistakes.
otherwise
nevertheless
nonetheless
whereas
Chọn D
Their economy has expanded, while ours, _______, has declined.
in contrast
as a result
in addition
for instance
Chọn A
She walked home by herself _______ she knew that it was dangerous.
in spite of
although
because
because of
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
in spite of + N/V-ing: mặc dù
although + mệnh đề: mặc dù
because + mệnh đề: bởi vì
because of + N/V-ing: bởi vì
Phía sau vị trí cần điền là mệnh đề, loại A và D.
Dựa vào nghĩa câu, chọn B.
Dịch: Cô ấy đi bộ về nhà một mình, mặc dù biết như thế rất nguy hiểm.
There are serious problems in our country. _______, we feel this is a good time to return.
Moreover
Nonetheless
Furthermore
Besides
Chọn B
They may do whatever they like _______ it is within the law.
as soon as
in case
provided that
unless
Chọn C
He couldn’t get money from the bank _______ he couldn't buy a house.
as
but
so
yet
Chọn C
Once he starts painting a room he won't stop _______ it's done.
as well as
as soon as
as long as
until
Chọn D
I got into the house quietly _______ I might wake up my mom.
as soon as
for fear that
in order that
on the contrary
Chọn B
She gobbled _______ she hadn't eaten for ages.
as if
even if
unless
so that
Chọn A
Shall I keep some chicken salad for your brother _______ he's hungry when he gets here?
as long as
as though
in case
although
Chọn C
_______ I earn a lot of money every month, I never seem to have any to spare.
Even though
Because of
In spite of
Because
Chọn A
_______ he has a good job and a happy family now, he is always complaining.
Although
Despite
Due to
Because
Chọn A
He managed to eat a big lunch _______ having eaten an enormous breakfast.
although
as
owing to
despite
Chọn D
_______ our best endeavors, it has proven impossible to contact her.
Since
Because of
In spite of
Even though
Chọn C
I enjoyed her new book _______ it's not quite as good as her last one.
due to
in spite of
though
since
Chọn C
He came home early _______ see the kids before they went to bed.
in order to
in addition to
so as not to
so that
Chọn A
The kids have to get up before 7 a.m, _______ they'll be late for school.
unless
in order that
otherwise
because
Chọn C
_______ it was getting late, I decided to book into a hotel.
Because of
Despite
As
Though
Chọn C
Students are not allowed to handle these chemicals _______ they are under the supervision of a teacher.
if
unless
suppose
providing
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Câu điều kiện
Xét các đáp án:
A. if: nếu
B. unless: nếu không
C. suppose: giả sử
D. providing: giả sử
Dựa vào nghĩa câu, chọn B.
Dịch: Học sinh không được phép xử lý các hóa chất này, nếu không có sự giám sát của giáo viên.
+ Allow/permit sb to do st = let sb do st: cho phép ai làm gì
+ Allow/permit doing st: cho phép làm gì
+ Be allowed/permitted to do st: được phép làm gì
+ Be under the supervision of sb: dưới sự dám sát của ai
_______ our lousy noisy neighbors have moved, life is a lot more peaceful.
While
Although
Hence
Now that
Chọn D
You can play in the living room _______ you don't make a mess.
as soon as
as well as
as far as
as long as
Chọn D
He agreed to speak to reporters _______ he was not identified.
on the whole
on the condition that
on the contrary
on the other hand
Chọn B
We'd love to come and see you on Saturday, _______ I don't have to work that day.
supposing
unless
in case
while
Chọn A
_______, he realized there was someone in the room.
Whereas he opened the door
Even though he opened the door
As long as he opened the door
As soon as he opened the door
Chọn D
_______ I had done my homework, I went out with my friend.
If
Before
After
While
Chọn C
_______ he succeeded, he had to work very hard.
While
Before
Once
If
Chọn B
I knew everything. _______, I tried to pretend I didn’t know
Moreover
Therefore
Nevertheless
While
Chọn C
He has a good job, and _______ he never seems to have any money.
since
so
if
yet
Chọn D
We can go to the concert, _______ we've already paid for the tickets.
seeing that
unless
as if
while
Chọn A
I was having breakfast _______ the telephone rang.
once
when
since
so
Chọn B
If this project fails, it will affect _______ our department, but also the whole organization.
not only
both
whether
and
Chọn A
_______ had they started their walk than it started to rain.
Whether
Either
No sooner
Neither
Chọn C
_______ had Rina finished her homework when the electricity went out.
Before
After
No sooner
Hardly
Chọn D
She didn’t know _______ he was laughing _______ crying.
so- that
whether- or
neither- nor
both- and
Chọn B
They were _______ sad nor disappointed with their exam results.
neither
either
not only
whether
Chọn A
She played _______ hockey _______ basketball when she was a student.
so- that
no sooner- than
both- and
such- that
Chọn C
I was tired after my journey, _______ I had been forced to bike 20 miles.
unless
so
but
for
Chọn D
They were afraid to complain about the noise _______ they annoyed the neighbors.
or else
lest
but
in order that
Chọn B
My husband only likes classical music - I, _______, like all kinds.
on the other hand
on the condition that
on the whole
on the way
Chọn A
A small _______ of children are educated at home.
deal
amount
many
number
Chọn D
I suppose you mix with _______ people in your job.
a wide variety of
a small amount of
a great deal of
a half of
Chọn A
_______ of people approve of the death sentence.
A great deal
A large majority
An amount
The number of
Chọn B
Oil is a very important substance because it has _______ industrial uses.
a small amount of
a wide range of
a minority of
a great deal of
Chọn B
_______ effort has gone into making the software reliable.
Many
A great many
A wide range of
A great deal of
Chọn D
You have _______ freedom to explore new techniques.
a wide range of
a large number of
a certain amount of
a great deal
Chọn C
You've met Linda, but I have _______ sister who you haven't met, called Margaret.
another
other
others
the other
Chọn A
Do you want to exchange this book for _______ or do you want your money back?
another
other
others
the other
Chọn A
For _______ £50 you can buy the model with a touchscreen.
other
another
others
the other
Chọn B
She's finished with that boyfriend and found herself _______.
other one
the other one
another one
the others
Chọn C
The plan has been opposed by schools and _______ local organizations.
another
the other
other
others
Chọn C
There is no _______ work available at the moment.
another
the other
other
others
Chọn C
We don’t need those books, we need _______
other ones
another one
the others one
the other ones
Chọn A
Some people prefer a vegetarian diet, while _______ prefer a meat-based diet.
another
other
others
the other
Chọn C
I don’t like these postcards. Let’s ask for _______.
another
other
others
the other
Chọn C
She has two hats, one is black and _______ is white.
the other
the others
other
others
Chọn A
I have four close friends, one of them is a lawyer, and _______ are teachers.
the other
the others
other
others
Chọn B
_______ the students in this school are intelligent and learned.
Most
Most of
Mostly
Nearly
Chọn B
_______ children like playing and hate being given more homework.
Most
Most of
Mostly
Nearly
Chọn A
After leaving school, she spent a year traveling, _______ in Africa and Asia.
mostly
the most
most of
entire
Chọn A
I am _______ interested in the history of the house.
neatly
most of
mostly
the most
Chọn C
We were bitten by mosquitoes _______ every night.
most
most of
mostly
almost
Chọn D
Most artists find it _______ impossible to make a living from art alone.
almost
most of
hardly
whole
Chọn A
The town was _______ entirely destroyed during the war.
half
usually
the most
almost
Chọn D
She has written two novels, _______ of which have been made into television series.
none
both
all
every
Chọn B
She has four children, _______ under the age of five.
none
both
all
no
Chọn C
I have _______ money, not enough to buy a hamburger.
a little
a few
few
little
Chọn D
I've got _______ money. I'm going to the cinema.
a little
a few
few
little
Chọn A
I've got _______ friends. We meet every day.
a little
a few
few
little
Chọn B
Very _______ people can afford to pay those prices.
a little
a few
few
little
Chọn C
We spent five days on the coast and _______ day we swam in the ocean.
some
either
many
each
Chọn D
The police want to interview ______ employee about the theft.
all
much
many
every
Chọn D
_______ four minutes a car is stolen in this city.
Much
Every
Either
Neither
Chọn D
There is _______ concern about drug addiction in the US.
many
much
a large number of
a wide range of
Chọn B
She had heard _______ stories about Yanto and she knew he was trouble.
many
each
an amount of
lot of
Chọn A
Because of the rain, we weren't able to spend _______ of the day on the beach.
many
amount
much
number
Chọn C
I went shopping and spent _______ money.
lot of
a lot of
many
a few
Chọn B
Haven’t they sold _______ tickets?
each
much
a little
lots of
Chọn D
We've got _______ time before we need to leave for the airport.
every
both
plenty of
many
Chọn C
Here's _______ news you might be interested in.
many
a number of
some
every
Chọn C
We've been having _______ problems with our TV over the last few weeks.
much
none
a great deal of
some
Chọn D
We've got five accounts of what happened and _______ of them agree.
neither
none
either
no
Chọn B
Are you sure there isn't _______ way of solving this problem?
some
all
any
others
Chọn C
I thought she was famous, but _______ of my friends have ever heard of her.
none
no
both
all
Chọn A
There's _______ chance of us getting there by eight.
none
no
neither
either
Chọn B
Friends sat on _______ side of me on the plane.
both
all
either
none
Chọn C
_______ of the students passed the exam because it was too difficult.
Neither
All
Both
Most
Chọn A
_______ apartment will have power, as there is a blackout in the city
None
Neither
Either
All are correct
Chọn B
I haven't been to _______ two restaurants.
neither of
all of
none of
either of
Chọn D
I don't eat meat and my husband doesn't _______
neither
so
too
either
Chọn D
_______ as soon as I see him.
I will tell James the news
I tell James the news
I can tell James the news
I would tell the news
Chọn A
The neighbors will look after our plants _______.
as soon as we were away
while we are away
after we were away
before we would be
Chọn B
Let's go out for dinner _______.
after the movie had finished
before the movie finished
as soon as the movie finished
when the movie finishes
Chọn D
Make sure you close all the windows _______.
before you leave
until you will leave
after you had left
when you left
Chọn A
_______ until she apologizes.
I don’t speak to Kate
I couldn’t speak to Kate
I didn’t speak to Kate
I won’t speak to Kate
Chọn D
You can ask me for help _______.
if you have any problems
until you had had any problems
when you had any problems
as soon as you had problems
Chọn A
_______, he will go out with his friends.
When Tony finished his project
When Tony finishes his project
When Tony had finished his project
When Tony was finishing his project
Chọn B
_______ while the teacher was explaining the activity.
They were taking
They will be talking
They are talking
They would talk
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Thì Quá khứ tiếp diễn (Past Continuous)
Câu có dấu hiệu "while the teacher was explaining", diễn tả một hành động đang xảy ra (giáo viên đang giải thích) thì một hành động khác cũng đang diễn ra cùng lúc (học sinh đang nói chuyện).
Thì phù hợp là Quá khứ tiếp diễn → They were talking.
Chọn A. They were talking.
Dịch: Họ đã nói chuyện trong khi giáo viên đang giải thích hoạt động.
_______ my lesson by noon, I will come around.
As soon as I am finishing
After I have finished
Before I had finished
If I will finish
Chọn B
_______, we went to as many islands as possible.
Until I will have in Greece
When we were in Greece
As soon as I have been in Greece
Before I had been in Greece
Chọn B
The lift won't start _______.
before you will press that button
until you press that button
when you pressed that button
after you had pressed that button
Chọn B
She will give the children their dinner _______.
before he comes home
when he had come
as soon as he was coming
until he will come
Chọn A
_______, I will give you a call.
When I had arrived in Ha Noi
When I arrived in Ha Noi
When I arrive in Ha Noi
When I was arriving in Ha Noi
Chọn C
I'll do it _______.
when I was finishing my first project
after I had finish my first projec
until I finished my first project
as soon as I have finished my first project
Chọn D
We are going to stay in his flat while _______.
we were in Scotland
we will be in Scotland
we had been in Scotland
we are in Scotland
Chọn D
Will you recognize him _______?
when you see him
until you were seeing him
after you will see him
as soon as you saw him
Chọn A
We can’t play loud music _______.
before everyone will go to bed
when everyone went to bed
as soon as everyone went to bed
after everyone has gone to bed
Chọn D
I’ll stand here waiting with you _______.
until the bus comes
after the bus have come
as soon as the bus had come
before the bus comes
Chọn A
We always have an ice cream _______.
after we had gotten to the beach
until we are getting to the beach
as soon as we get to the beach
before we got to the beach
Chọn C
They always close their curtains _______ in the evening.
as soon as they had got home
once they get home
after they are getting home
before they will get home
Chọn B
All the preparations for the party will have been made _______.
before the guests will come
as soon as the guests had come
once the guests came
by the time the guests come
Chọn D
_______ from his university, he will have stayed in Ho Chi Minh city for 4 years.
After he graduated
Before he graduates
As soon as he graduated
When he has graduated
Chọn B
The director will have checked members' attendance _______.
when the meeting has started
before the meeting starts
after the meeting had started
while the meeting is starting
Chọn B
I will have tidied up the bedroom _______ home tomorrow.
as soon as my parents arrived
before my parents will arrive
when my parents arrive
after my parents had arrived
Chọn C
_______ to the nearest city, we will have driven for 5 days.
As soon as we got
When we will get
By the time we get
While we are getting
Chọn C
He had a(n) _______ - why not apply for some government money?
determination
imagination
inspiration
ambition
Chọn C
The anti-smoking campaign has had quite a (n) _______ on young people.
power
usage
contribution
impact
Chọn D
By the _______, I heard that Phyllis may be moving to Dallas.
road
path
route
way
Chọn D
Healing is the natural _______ of one person to restore health in another.
ability
capacity
possibility
likelihood
Chọn A
The very wealthy man had _______ beginnings, having been raised in poverty.
modest
humble
moderate
medium
Chọn B
This crime spree has already _______ the lives of 10 innocent people-when will the perpetrator be caught?
announce
declared
stated
claimed
Chọn D
It was a scandal that _______ a lot of reputations.
destroyed
demolished
devastated
damaged
Chọn D
The first thing you must do is make a (n) _______ of the situation.
measure
estimation
assessment
appraisal
Chọn C
The actress has come under _______ for her comments about her co-stars.
criticism
objection
disapproval
reprimand
Chọn A
I was disappointed whenever my boss found _______ with my work.
error
fault
mistake
foul
Chọn B
"We're addressing the problem," he said, "and I think we're making _______."
progress
breakthrough
betterment
promotion
Chọn A
She missed a _______ of promotion when she turned down the job of assistant manager.
opportunity
chance
luck
fortune
Chọn B
The disadvantage of nuclear weapons is that they cause destruction on a massive _______.
extent
area
scale
sphere
Chọn C
She worked as an assistant in the firm for several years before she finally left to seek her _______ as an independent contractor.
opportunity
chance
luck
fortune
Chọn D
Today police _______ a campaign to reduce road accidents.
launched
raised
held
celebrated
Chọn A
The Chancellor proposed a crackdown on car and plane emissions, and the introduction of tax incentives to _______ green.
come
get
go
arrive
Chọn C
Drunken drivers pose a serious _______ to other road users.
danger
risk
threat
hazard
Chọn C
People should _______ green lifestyle to help conserve the natural resources.
adopt
adapt
adjoin
adjust
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
A. adopt (v): chấp nhận, áp dụng, thực hiện một cái gì đó mới
B. adapt (v): thích nghi
C. adjoin (v): nối liền, tiếp giáp
D. adjust (v): điều chỉnh
Dựa vào nghĩa, chọn A.
Dịch: Mọi người nên áp dụng lối sống xanh để giúp bảo tồn tài nguyên thiên nhiên.
Waste _______ includes the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal.
rubbish
litter
trash
disposal
Chọn D
Cuba _______ independence from Spain in 1898.
obtained
got
gained
achieve
Chọn C
Is it too late to _______ the damage we have done to our planet?
repair
amend
mend
fix
Chọn A
It's difficult to make accurate _______ about the effects on the environment.
anticipations
predictions
guesses
estimation
Chọn B
She studied for a _______ in engineering in a famous university.
certificate
diploma
qualification
degree
Chọn D
She makes a big _______ from selling waste material to textile companies.
profit
interest
bargain
benefit
Chọn A
Don't go without _______ goodbye to me, will you?
talking
saying
telling
speaking
Chọn B
We tried to make a _______ of our situation, but it wasn't really funny.
joke
fun
tease
humor
Chọn A
He had to get _______ from his parents to audition for the show.
allowance
agreement
permission
approval
Chọn C
Anyone caught _______ in the exam will get zero marks”, said my teacher.
deceiving
cheating
tricking
fooling
Chọn C
Simon finds it hard to make _______ with other children.
friends
mates
companion
buddy
Chọn A
You have no right to judge other people by their _______.
shapes
looks
observations
appearance
Chọn B
James had a cozy birthday party at home last Friday in the _______ of his close friends.
company
business
atmospher
residence
Chọn A
Most young people want to _______ an independent life without being influenced by anyone.
lay
put
lead
bring
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Cụm từ cố định (collocations)
A. lay (v): đặt, để → không phù hợp.
B. put (v): đặt, để → không phù hợp.
C. lead (v): dẫn dắt, sống → phù hợp với cụm "lead an independent life".
D. bring (v): mang, đưa → không phù hợp.
Chọn C. lead.
Dịch: Hầu hết những người trẻ đều muốn sống một cuộc sống độc lập mà không bị ảnh hưởng bởi ai khác.
I'd like to make a small _______ to charity in my mother's name.
donation
contribution
volunteer
devotion
Chọn A
Do you think I'll be able to _______ my goal of losing five kilos before the summer?
gain
obtain
achieve
approach
Chọn C
In their senseless killing of innocent people, the terrorists have _______ their lack of respect for human life.
indicated
suggested
demonstrated
shown
Chọn D
The school needs to raise _______ for new playground equipment.
cash
cheque
money
currency
Chọn C
Many countries are reluctant to cut _______ if it means sacrificing economic growth.
emissions
releases
discharges
leaks
Chọn A
Some beautiful old buildings were torn down to make _______ for the new parking garage.
road
path
route
way
Chọn D
Australians and New Zealanders often have a/an _______ year before going to college or after finishing high school to travel overseas independently.
gap
hole
empty
distance
Chọn A
They couldn't see the _______ of more training.
view
opinion
point
viewpoint
Chọn C
If you are due to graduate soon, you’re probably wondering what happens at a graduation _______.
ceremony
celebration
anniversary
festivity
Chọn A
There's an Egyptian art collection on _______ at the museum at the moment.
exhibition
display
demonstration
show
Chọn B
I have no _______ in recommending Ms Shapur for the job.
reluctance
unwillingness
hesitation
obligation
Chọn C
They failed to take the necessary _______ to avoid infection.
precaution
preventions
deterrence
avoidance
Chọn A
Have it delivered from your local store or order online so you can skip the heavy _______.
raising
rising
lifting
evaluating
Chọn C
My weight _______ when I stop eating sugar.
reduces
decreases
diminishes
lowers
Chọn A
The young star managed to conquer his _______ to ease past his opponent in the first round.
worries
nerves
anxieties
fears
Chọn B
I've paid this bill twice by _______.
error
fault
mistake
foul
Chọn C
Finding a solution to this problem is one of the greatest _______ faced by scientists today.
challenges
difficulties
troubles
complexes
Chọn A
If you abuse your body now, you'll pay the _______ when you're older.
cost
value
charge
price
Chọn D
Your table _______ are awful - don't you know how to use a knife and fork?
behaviors
actions
manners
etiquettes
Chọn C
He had _______ all his ambitions by the age of 30.
realized
recognized
reckoned
acknowledged
Chọn A
Travel _______ is a feeling of illness, especially of needing to vomit, which some people get in a moving vehicle.
illness
sickness
disease
unwellness
Chọn B
The governor's request set in _______ the process for receiving federal funds.
movement
fluctuation
motion
mobility
Chọn C
I didn’t think Larry and Patricia had anything in _______, but they talked all evening.
common
popular
shared
universe
Chọn A
We have no _______ to a slight postponement.
protest
objection
opposition
disapproval
Chọn B
According to the FIFA Laws of the Game, there are 9 _______ fouls in soccer and several minor fouls.
main
large
major
chief
Chọn C
He will _______ his 1,500 metre title this weekend
preserve
defend
protect
guard
Chọn B
The children behaved so badly that I lost my _______ and shouted at them.
mood
temper
disposition
emotion
Chọn B
The _______ team is a team in a sport that is playing in the usual area that they play in.
home
house
shelter
accommodation
Chọn A
The _______ of students to teachers in the school is nine to one.
scale
percentage
rate
ratio
Chọn D
Each child was asked in turn to _______ what he or she wanted from the situation.
A. notify B. state C. inform D. announce
notify
state
inform
announce
Chọn B
He _______ that she was not interested in a relationship from what she said in her letter.
implied
denoted
indicated
inferred
Chọn D
The government is _______ its duty to protect the vulnerable.
ignoring
neglecting
omitting
overlooking
Chọn B
Tackling a player without the ball is against the _______.
rules
norms
principles
laws
Chọn A
He wants me to _______ his shirt for him, but I'm not going to!
repair
mend
amend
fix
Chọn B
The ceremony was _______ live by satellite to over fifty countries.
transferred
transited
converted
transmitted
Chọn D
She used to _______ the basketball team before _______ English at the local school.
coach - educating
coach - teaching
train - teaching
train - educating
Chọn B
Twenty years later he could still clearly _______ the event.
remind
evoke
recall
reminisce
Chọn C
She hit the ball so hard that her _______ had no chance to establish any rhythm in her game.
enemy
contender
contestant
opponent
Chọn D
Everyone entering the country needs to show a health _______.
licence
diploma
degree
certificate
Chọn D
I couldn’t list all the people you invited but it might _______ students from a local school, as well as their parents.
comprise
consist
contain
include
Chọn D
_______ in other people's relationships is always a mistake.
Interrupting
Interceding
Intervening
Interfering
Chọn D
He was popular as much for his _______ qualities as for his management skills.
personal
single
separate
private
Chọn A
The police arrived to find a _______ of horrifying destruction.
scene
scenery
landscape
scenery
Chọn A
We've finished decorating upstairs but the downstairs still needs some _____.
profession
job
work
occupation
Chọn C
If you draw or write in pencil, you can always rub out your _______ with an eraser.
mistakes
faults
defects
flaws
Chọn A
The report highlights the fact that many people are relying on the state _______ for their retirement income.
pension
income
stipend
wage
Chọn A
The entrance _______ to the park has gone up by 50%.
toll
fee
fare
fine
Chọn B
The watch was a very important _______ given by her father on her birthday.
gift
award
prize
reward
Chọn A
One pipe had been blocked by fat from the kitchens, forcing raw ______ into the water course.
litter
sewage
leavings
trash
Chọn B
The building was demolished before a crowd of nearly 200 ______.
viewers
audiences
spectators
onlookers
Đáp án: D
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
viewer (n): người xem (tivi, xem truyền hình ngồi ở trong nhà)
audience (n): khán giả (xem kịch, rạp chiếu phim, buổi hòa nhạc, bài phát biểu,… ở trong khán phòng)
spectator (n): khán giả (xem hoạt động, sự kiện thể thao, công cộng ngoài trời)
onlooker (n): người xem (người ngoài cuộc đứng xem mà không liên quan đến nó)
Dựa vào nghĩa câu, chọn D.
Dịch: Tòa nhà bị phá hủy trước sự chứng kiến của một đám đông gần 200 người xem.
Grandpa often ______ wonderful stories about the old days.
speaks
says
talks
tells
Chọn D
This is a very ancient town. We must keep its old part intact. We therefore want to ______ the old buildings of the town while improving the residential areas.
preserve
conserve
reserve
store
Chọn A
Several nurses working under the ______ of this doctor have made complaints.
advice
demonstration
direction
instruction
Chọn C
The newly-married couple went on a ______ to Sapa for their honeymoon.
journey
voyage
travel
trip
Chọn D
These new plants haven't taken - they don't like this dry ______.
ground
earth
land
soil
Chọn D
We found it cheaper to ______ existing equipment rather than buy new.
tailor
modify
correct
adjust
Chọn B
Who do you think I saw yesterday? I’ll give you three ______.
guesses
predictions
forecasts
diagnoses
Chọn A
Everyone is a unique species because not everyone acts or thinks ______.
same
alike
similar
identical
Chọn B
His ______ for learning languages astonished me.
capacity
ability
likelihood
possibility
Chọn A
All ______ for flight LH103 please proceed to gate 16.
clients
guests
customers
passengers
Chọn D
After studying the piano for six years and the viola for nine, my son decided that his true ______ was the electric guitar.
equipment
device
gear
instrument
Chọn D
Her struggle against poverty and racial prejudice is the central ______ of the book.
topic
title
subject
theme
Chọn D
No organization has yet claimed ______ for the bomb attack.
accountability
obligation
responsibility
duty
Chọn C
Three people were killed and five ______ in the crash.
injured
ached
scarred
sprained
Chọn A
Within days, virtually everyone was familiar with the newest advertising ______ by Adidas - 'Impossible is nothing'.
logo
banner
slogan
emblem
Chọn C
In my village, it is ______ for a girl to take her mother's name.
customary
usual
ordinary
normal
Chọn A
I ______ your last email by mistake - could you send it again?
eradicated
erased
deleted
eliminated
Chọn C
The old slums are being ______ to make way for a new housing project.
demolished
destroyed
damaged
spoiled
Chọn A
He managed to ______ the mood from tense to relaxed in minutes.
modify
reform
transform
change
Chọn D
Debit cards are becoming the payment ______ of choice for many consumers.
means
method
technique
approach
Chọn B
You could always ______ a dress for the ball if you can’t afford to buy one.
hire
charter
let
lease
Chọn A
She was Swiss and I am from Vietnam, so French was our ______ language.
common
universal
general
popular
Chọn A
The doctor ______ her body carefully but could find nothing wrong.
examined
judge
reviewed
assessed
Chọn A
David always _______ himself as a gentleman, which makes people really admire him.
conducts
implements
performs
conveys
Chọn A
Many people criticized the repressive methods _______ by the country's government.
hired
employed
rented
recruited
Chọn B
Linda was so excited that she just couldn't _______ herself
comprise
include
consist
contain
Chọn D
My friend’s party ______ with my brother's wedding, so I won't be able to go.
bumps
collides
clashes
shatters
Chọn C
The measure has so far done little to ______ the spread of the coronavirus.
arrest
grasp
catch
seize
Chọn A
He wants to find something really ______ that can impress her as a wedding present.
initial
original
primitive
ancient
Chọn B
I think he is too timid and he should try to ______ himself more.
state
announce
inform
assert
Chọn D
Failure to ______ club rules may result in expulsion.
look
stare
observe
examine
Chọn C
John ______ malaria while he was traveling to other European countries.
contracted
settled
pledged
committed
Chọn A
She ______ her disappointment, saying, "That's OK, it doesn't matter."
digested
devoured
inhaled
swallowed
Chọn D
Your parents will have to ______ your tuition fees when you go to university next year.
cover
spread
wrap
conceal
Chọn A
She's been under a lot of stress recently and it's starting to ______.
speak
tell
talk
say
Chọn B
His request for early retirement was ______ by his employers.
decreased
reduced
declined
lessened
Chọn C
She has successfully faced the task of ______ the company through its most difficult period in 25 years.
sailing
navigating
arriving
moving
Chọn B
I'm trying to lose weight, so I'm ______ lunch today.
skipping
jumping
crossing
shaking
Chọn A
The ______ flavors of Thai cookery are coriander and lime.
autograph
caption
headline
signature
Chọn D
You would pass your exams if you ______ yourself.
exercised
applied
engaged
involved
Chọn B
We were ______ with joy and relief, as well as profound gratitude.
gobbled
drunk
consumed
ingested
Chọn C
That computer game ______ my children all afternoon, so they didn't complete their assignments.
absorbed
emerged
irrigated
soaked
Chọn A
I think it's quite strange but I didn't ______ the story - everything I told you is true.
generate
produce
explore
invent
Chọn D
I was so confused that I could hardly ______ my thoughts.
include
compose
consist
comprise
Chọn B
The bones in his broken wrist took more than two months to ______.
mend
repair
amend
fix
Chọn A
A child's character is in part ______ by the schools he or she attends.
carved
handled
shaped
modeled
Chọn C
All my confidence ______ me when I walked into the exam.
abandoned
deserted
expelled
discarded
Chọn B
Small businesses have ______ since the government passed a new law making it easier to set them up.
drummed
clapped
roared
boomed
Chọn D
I've been trying to solve this problem all week, but I still haven't ______ it.
cracked
broken
shattered
clashed
Chọn A
My teacher requires a ______ translation of the text so I have to do it carefully.
rigid
tough
strict
harsh
Chọn C
They offered me free accommodation for a year, and that ______ me.
selected
decided
concluded
agreed
Chọn B
The disease is ______ through dirty drinking water.
communicated
exchanged
answered
contacted
Chọn A
The patient ______ signs of fatigue and memory loss.
advertised
illustrated
exhibited
expressed
Chọn C
Make sure you don't ______ the walls while you're moving the furniture around.
grade
score
mark
Chọn D
She ______ herself that the letter was still in the drawer.
protected
defended
assured
preserved
Chọn C
John ______ to Linda in August and now they have a happy family.
proposed
suggested
recommended
assigned
Chọn A
All the English teams were ______ in the early stages of the competition.
removed
eradicated
exterminated
eliminated
Chọn D
Computer games used to ______ primarily to boys.
request
resort
appeal
demand
Chọn C
She's just ______ herself a company directorship, which made her extremely happy.
dropped
landed
touched
checked
Chọn B
They believe the statue is a ______ of taxpayers' money.
litter
garbage
rubbish
waste
Chọn D
Kevin's been ______ after Joan for months but she didn't agree to go out on a date.
chasing
hunting
poaching
pursuing
Chọn A
I don't know what ______ me to start yelling like that.
owned
possessed
belonged
obtained
Chọn B
We need a final meeting to ______ the matter once and for all.
inhabit
reside
settle
locate
Chọn C
When it came to explaining the lipstick on his collar, he found that drink had ______ his memory.
shrouded
clouded
covered
emerged
Chọn B
We help students define and develop a clear career ______.
pathway
subway
railway
headway
Chọn A
It was a long trip and I was grateful for his ______ which made me feel less lonely.
business
industry
commerce
company
Chọn D
They met a couple of times but they didn't really ______.
join
connect
associate
attach
Chọn B
Some people think I’m weird doing meditation, but it ______ for me and that's all that matters.
does
functions
works
operates
Chọn C
The scheme ______ in the face of determined opposition.
shattered
crumbled
fainted
collapsed
Chọn D
Your first week in the job will be spent ______ one of our more experienced employees.
shadowing
surrounding
stalking
confining
Chọn A
I feel very ______ about my childhood and all that I went through.
sour
bitter
spicy
acrid
Chọn B
We want to ______ a better future for our children.
construct
assemble
build
put
Chọn C
As a top lawyer, he can expect to ______ a six-figure salary.
command
order
require
request
Chọn A
I don't know what his opinion is. He won't ______ himself.
devote
promise
admit
commit
Chọn D
The region's wines ______ well with those from elsewhere in Germany.
contrast
compare
relate
measure
Chọn B
I used to hate exercise, but my sister has ______ me to it.
conveyed
transferred
converted
transformed
Chọn C
Your health is what ______ - the cost of the treatment is not important.
numbers
counts
estimates
guesses
Chọn B
She felt completely ______ by the teacher's criticism.
crushed
crashed
cracked
crumbled
Chọn A
I finally managed to ______ the rattling noise in my car.
treat
heal
cure
medicate
Chọn C
He didn’t want to be ______ a complainer, so he didn’t raise any objection to the extra work.
explained
defined
denoted
labeled
Chọn D
He has promised to finish the job by June and I am sure he will ______.
order
deliver
distribute
convey
Chọn B
Congratulations, I hear you've been ______ to divisional manager.
updated
renovated
upgraded
renewed
Chọn C
Laura must ______ her constant desire to eat chocolate if she wants to lose weight.
combat
debate
argue
strike
Chọn A
It was something of a(n) ______ victory - she won the case but lost all her savings in legal fees.
shadow
empty
hollow
blank
Chọn C
Liz and I really ______ the first time we met.
surfed
browsed
snapped
clicked
Chọn D
I don't think we should expand our business in the current economic ______
climate
weather
humidity
latitude
Chọn A
Many parents ______ themselves so that their children can have the best.
avoid
deny
oppose
reject
Chọn B
Even though he's 86, he ______ excellent health.
fancies
adores
enjoys
praises
Chọn C
After the accident, he ______ into himself and refused to talk to family or friends.
retired
withdrew
resigned
surrendered
Chọn B
We ______ a lot of people at the party, mainly business associates of my wife's.
entertain
amuse
charm
interest
Chọn A
The increased availability of food has caused the deer population to ______.
blast
erupt
explode
discharge
Chọn C
The office was ______ with applications for the job.
flooded
covered
surrounded
fenced
Chọn A
Children are being ______ to new dangers on the internet.
revealed
exposed
uncovered
displaced
Chọn B
Brown was so angry that he ______ himself and swore loudly.
dismissed
ignored
forgot
neglected
Chọn C
Try and get some sleep on the plane, then you'll arrive feeling ______.
clean
clear
tidy
fresh
Chọn D
We'll have to work at a(n) ______ pace if we're going to finish on time.
smart
clever
intelligent
wise
Chọn A
He always ______ on us the need to do our best.
conflicted
impressed
concerne
demanded
Chọn đáp án B
I know Charles doesn't think this project is important, but it ______ to me.
concerns
interests
affects
matters
Chọn D
Students can sometimes ______ old essays to make them fit new questions.
recycle
recover
convert
reprocess
Chọn A
Before David decides what he wants to choose, he needs time to ______.
indicate
reverse
reflect
return
Chọn đáp án C
For patients who do not ______ to drug treatment, surgery is a possible option.
reply
respond
react
answer
Chọn D
It had been a long day at work, so I decided to ______ early and slept through the morning.
resign
expel
retire
abandon
Chọn C
He was badly ______ by the news of her death.
shaken
waved
flapped
swayed
Chọn đáp án A
I had been ______ by his kindness to my aunts.
tapped
touched
connected
exposed
Chọn B
Public attitudes towards marriage have ______ over the past 50 years.
moved
slipped
shifted
drifted
Đáp án: C
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
move (v): di chuyển vị trí, thay đổi nơi ở, nơi làm việc
slip (v): trượt
shift (v): thay đổi (quan điểm)
drift (v): trôi dạt
Dựa vào nghĩa, chọn đáp án C.
Dịch: Thái độ của công chúng đối với hôn nhân đã thay đổi trong 50 năm qua.
This rain could ______ our plans for the barbecue.
fall
drop
dig
sink
Chọn D
She used her celebrity status as a(n) ______ to run for political office.
vehicle
machine
engine
motor
Chọn A
They think she killed her husband, but they have no ______ evidence.
rigid
concrete
compact
elastic
Chọn B
It is unlikely that such countries will ______ capitalist ideas.
hug
grab
clutch
embrace
Chọn D
Laws exist to stop companies ______ their employees.
utilizing
excavating
exploiting
mining
Chọn C
They are unlikely to ______ much benefit from the trip.
deduct
subtract
remove
extract
Chọn D
He was able to ______ himself through his painting.
fulfil
complete
finish
end
Chọn A
His good looks helped him on the ______ to success.
roller
ladder
painter
ceiling
Chọn B
I try to ______ myself to one dessert a day.
limit
confine
restrict
forbid
Chọn C
We had to ______ our plans when I lost my job.
scratch
rub
graze
prick
Chọn A
When I'm feeling miserable I go shopping and ______ myself - a couple of new dresses always make me feel better.
ruin
damage
destroy
spoil
Chọn D
As the plot ______, you gradually realize that all your initial assumptions were wrong.
unfolds
unpacks
unwinds
unwraps
Chọn A
We always try to ______ our clients with financial assistance if necessary.
inhabit
reside
accommodate
situate
Chọn đáp án C
During football season, he’s ______ to the TV and neglected his study.
glued
stuck
fixed
attached
Chọn A
One of the victims of the fire remains in a(n) ______ condition.
critical
urgent
crucial
important
Chọn A
The new findings suggest that women ought to ______ their cholesterol levels.
screen
record
monitor
follow
Chọn C
He still ______ ambitions of playing professional soccer.
plows
irrigates
harrows
harbors
Chọn D
He had long ______ a deep hatred of his brother.
favored
fostered
nurtured
nourished
Chọn C
Brown is a very ______ man in business matters. He even runs several companies in the city.
possible
able
probable
feasible
Chọn B
Carla got a ______ for making a U-turn on a bridge.
paper
receipt
voucher
ticket
Chọn D
Laura gave the police a full ______ of the incident.
record
document
account
journal
Chọn C
Although he was just eleven, he has an impressive ______ of the English language.
command
order
demand
request
Chọn A
The earthquake in Turkey has ______ the news for the past few days.
controlled
invaded
dominated
dictated
Chọn C
It is a movie that ______ both the mind and the eye.
participates
engages
attends
involves
Chọn B
Jane is better ______ than I am to handle such complex questions.
provided
offered
supported
equipped
Chọn D
One ______ of the plan is that it is cheaper to implement.
asset
credit
virtue
image
Chọn C
To join the club, you have to ______ to buy a minimum of six books a year.
undertake
perform
conduct
shoulder
Chọn A
Most of the buildings in the area ______ terrible damage in the earthquake.
conceived
perceived
preserved
sustained
Chọn D
You could have ______ yourself an unnecessary trip by phoning in advance.
spent
wasted
spared
lent
Chọn C
His face ______ extreme disapproval of what he had witnessed.
subscribed
registered
enrolled
entered
Chọn B
I'm on duty until 2 p.m. and then Peter is coming to ______ me.
mitigate
relieve
alleviate
diminish
Chọn B
The law ______ that all children must go to school.
prescribes
describes
imposes
designs
Chọn A
They are advertising for a clinic coordinator and hope to fill the ______ by June.
position
destination
station
region
Chọn A
Call your doctor if the symptoms ______ for more than three days.
insist
preserve
conserve
persist
Chọn D
They were ______ by fumes from the fire and had to be carried out of their houses.
undertaken
performed
overcome
conducted
Chọn C
If there’s anything else I can do, I’m always happy to ______.
impose
oblige
require
order
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: Từ vựng
A. impose (v): áp đặt
B. oblige (v): giúp đỡ, làm hài lòng
C. require (v): yêu cầu
D. order (v): ra lệnh
Dựa vào nghĩa, chọn B.
Dịch: Nếu có gì khác tôi có thể làm, tôi luôn sẵn lòng giúp đỡ.
Young designers are ______ new life into the fashion industry.
implanting
inserting
introducing
injecting
Chọn D
Religion ______ every aspect of our lives.
informs
announces
states
declares
Chọn A
It is still too early to judge the political ______ of his speech.
export
income
import
outcome
Chọn C
I try to ______ an appreciation for classical music in my students.
adopt
foster
embrace
follow
Chọn B
She showed an amazing ______ for mind-reading.
equipment
device
appliance
facility
Chọn D
The invitation did not ______ to family members.
extend
expand
broaden
widen
Chọn A
The game was watched by a(n) ______ crowd of 50,000.
possibility
ability
capability
capacity
Chọn D
As the sixth of ten children, he never received much ______.
focus
attention
consideration
assessment
Chọn B
The exhibition was ______ by the museum's director.
perceived
interpreted
conceived
translated
Chọn C
The letter is for both of us, but it mainly ______ you.
worries
concerns
depresses
irritates
Chọn B
Members of staff must ______ their responsibilities in accordance with the law.
release
emit
liberate
discharge
Chọn D
They stopped at the top of the hill to ______ the scenery.
admire
respect
value
regard
Chọn A
If he can score more than two goals in this match, he will ______ the record.
take
make
break
have
Chọn C
Lisa broke the ______ when she drove the wrong way on a one-way street.
silence
law
news
ice
Chọn B
He did an impression ______ Homer Simpson by copying the way he talked.
of
at
for
with
Chọn A
The bond offers great benefits for issuers without ______ any harm to investors.
getting
doing
putting
taking
Chọn B
His uncle, a church organist, encouraged his interest and ______ him piano lessons.
broke
took
gave
earned
Chọn C
As a move towards going ______ I've recently stopped providing plastic bags for my customers.
bald
green
grey
wrong
Chọn B
I have Jane in ______ for this job because she is clearly the most qualified candidate.
hair
head
mind
heart
Chọn C
She made generous ______ to various charities. She's always willing to help those in need.
noises
donations
announcements
choices
Chọn B
Only a few people are successful as professional athletes, but it's worth giving it a ______.
go
come
arrive
reach
Chọn A
Jenny, you ______ responsibility for collecting up the books after the class.
took
have
get
make
Chọn B
I want to make friends ______ all the people I am going to be working with.
in
for
to
with
Chọn D
We ______ some improvements to the house before selling it.
made
had
took
lent
Chọn A
I ______ a breath, smiled, and slowly tried once more to explain.
put
took
made
went
Chọn B
I'm hoping to ______ a chemistry degree.
make
take
do
give
Chọn C
My class is ______ a project on medieval towns.
carrying
doing
making
keeping
Chọn B
You have to do more ______ if you want to keep fit.
nails
sums
exercises
crosswords
Chọn C
Keep ______ mind that the restaurant gets very busy and you may have to book a table in advance.
in
on
for
ata
Chọn A
It isn't often she _____ her employees compliments, so you should really feel proud.
hits
meets
pays
earns
Chọn C
I’m sorry, I wasn't paying attention ______ what you were saying.
on
to
for
in
Chọn B
It may already be too late to take ______ to prevent the loss of habitat these animals face.
action
nap
photo
effect
Chọn A
I felt that my friends were taking advantage ______ me as a free babysitter.
of
at
for
with
Chọn A
Measures are being ______ to reduce crime in the city.
laid
taken
caught
blamed
Chọn B
Interrupting others is annoying, so you should try to break the ______.
mould
habit
contract
silence
Chọn B
If you keep ______ your promises, people will stop believing you.
breaking
keeping
making
fulfilling
Chọn A
That joke really broke the ______ at the conference; we all relaxed afterward.
spell
ice
internet
news
Chọn B
______ quiet! I'm trying to hear what your brother has to say.
Do
Come
Keep
Earn
Chọn C
After my neighbor moved, we still kept ______ touch.
on
in
with
for
Chọn B
Managers need to ______ a tight control on costs, making sure that the company or organization does not spend too much.
keep
break
make
put
Chọn A
It isn't easy to ______ a distinction between these two words.
take
break
have
make
Chọn D
The president made a firm commitment _____ increasing spending on health.
in
off
to
for
Chọn C
You can either take the money or not - it really doesn't ______ a difference to me.
take
make
go
give
Chọn B
"My first stage performance is scheduled for tonight." - "Well, break a ___!”
rule
law
leg
code
Chọn C
The doctor broke the ______ to the family that the grandmother had cancer.
mould
news
deadlock
monotony
Chọn B
When you do ______, you need to pay attention to your body's position and your breath.
crossword
research
yoga
harm
Chọn C
______ a course is a great way of learning in a focused environment.
Breaking
Setting
Doing
Making
Chọn C
We're hiring him to ______ some work around the house.
put
do
set
turn
Chọn B
Sir, we have politely asked you to leave—please don't make a ______.
list
fortune
wish
fuss
Chọn D
I've made a ______ of places I'd like to visit while we're in Paris.
fuss
sense
list
friend
Chọn C
No one is perfect. We all ______ mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past.
put
make
break
do
Chọn B
Jones took exception ______ a comment I made about his weight.
in
for
on
to
Chọn D
Babies soon begin to take an interest ______ the world around them.
to
on
in
for
Chọn C
They've really broken new ______ with their latest product—I've never seen anything like it.
ground
journey
appointment
barrier
Chọn A
Each child had to ______ a short speech to the rest of the class.
take
give
send
use
Chọn B
The expansion of the airport would have a negative impact _______ the environment
at
on
for
in
Chọn B
Shania is just one of the most generous people I've ever met, always ready to ______ a helping hand whenever someone needs it.
put
lend
make
wash
Chọn B
The pilot said we'd have to make an emergency landing, and we are instructed to ______ calm.
take
keep
make
have
Chọn B
Politicians have to ______ excuses when they don't keep their promises.
do
make
get
have
Chọn B
John is coming for a visit next week. Please make arrangements ______ him at the hotel.
with
for
in
at
Chọn B
You should be setting a good example ______ your younger brother.
on
to
in
at
Chọn B
Our captain ______ a very high standard in terms of effort and commitment
sets
lends
makes
takes
Chọn A
The students are supplied with writing pads and pens and encouraged to _______ notes.
make
take
do
put
Chọn B
"Can you take a photo ______ me and Rachel?" - Linda asked her father.
by
of
in
at
Chọn B
We're ______ every precaution necessary to ensure the safety of our employees.
having
doing
taking
getting
Chọn C
We had to get ______ from the city to build an extension to our house.
impression
attention
permission
information
Chọn C
We're leaving at eight o'clock, so you've got half an hour to get ______.
divorced
married
ready
wet
Chọn C
I'm going to ______ a word with him about his kids' behaviour.
set
let
have
put
Chọn C
He has to ______ a choice between his career and his family.
take
pull
make
give
Chọn C
He made a (an) ______ about the room and the hotel changed his booking.
effort
complaint
fortune
impression
Chọn B
To make ends ______, Phil picked up a second job delivering pizzas.
watch
look
see
meet
Chọn D
She ______ a lot of pride in running such a successful business.
makes
takes
does
has
Chọn B
I'm just getting fed up because it feels like you take everything I do around the house ______ granted.
at
into
upon
for
Chọn D
She's ______ a course in macroeconomics that sounds really interesting.
earning
taking
giving
playing
Chọn B
Once the decision was ______, Sam thought about how it could be done.
made
set
lent
kept
Chọn A
He became rich as he ______ a fortune buying and selling nineteenth-century paintings.
made
met
gave
put
Chọn A
The student was nervous to make a ______ in front of the whole school.
recovery
speech
fortune
comparison
Chọn B
My Dad used to get up at the crack of dawn every Sunday to ______ fishing.
have
make
go
play
Chọn C
I tried to make ______ she was happy, but knew deep down it wasn't true.
count
trust
believe
lean
Chọn C
It _____ no difference which road you take; both lead to the city, and they are equally long.
gets
makes
goes
gives
Chọn B
If we could all make a (an) ______ to keep this office tidier it would help.
remark
noise
speech
effort
Chọn D
Researchers in this field have ______ some important new discoveries.
lent
made
broken
done
Chọn B
One cannot be successful in business unless one is willing to take ______.
drugs
risks
naps
ages
Chọn B
She used to ______ a lot of sport when she was younger. She played badminton and went swimming every day.
get
have
make
do
Chọn D
I'll never forget the first time my husband and I ______ on a date.
paid
came
took
went
Chọn D
The boys at school used to ______ fun of me because I have a crooked spine.
come
put
make
take
Chọn C
He was unwilling to ____ a prediction about which books would sell in the coming year.
come
make
take
play
Chọn B
I ______ a presentation to the board, but sadly it was rejected.
broke
lent
went
made
Chọn D
The doctor ______ a look at Gene's throat and swollen glands.
caught
set
took
did
Chọn C
If you want to be a leader, you've got to earn the ______ of your teammates.
income
wage
respect
profit
Chọn C
Two months later she gave birth ______ baby girl who weighed over six pounds.
in
for
to
at
Chọn C
After a brief power struggle, she took charge ______ the family firm.
at
on
of
in
Chọn C
Mary’s voice _______ yours.
is not as beautiful as
not as beautiful as
is as not beautiful as
is not beautiful as
Chọn A
Living in the countryside is _______ than living in a big city.
more peaceful
most peaceful
the most peaceful
as peaceful
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
Kiến thức: So sánh hơn
Có từ "than", nên đây là so sánh hơn giữa hai đối tượng:
sống ở nông thôn và sống ở thành phố lớn.
→ peaceful là tính từ dài → so sánh hơn: more peaceful
Dịch: Sống ở nông thôn yên bình hơn sống ở thành phố lớn.
This problem is much _______ to solve than I thought it would be.
easier
as easy as
more easi
easiest
Chọn A
Strawberries contain _______ vitamin C than oranges.
more
many
much
less
Chọn A
Global warming is one of _______ things that could have happened.
the bad
the worst
the worse
worst
Chọn B
Of the three courses I attended, this one is _______.
the most interesting
best interesting
the more interesting
most interesting
Chọn A
Of the two courses I attended, this one is _______.
the most interesting
best interesting
the more interesting
most interesting
Chọn C
Apple laptops are really stylish, but they cost _______ as other laptops.
as much
twice as much
twice as many
as many
Chọn B
Just by a quick look, you can realize that that shelf doesn’t have _______ books as this one.
as many
as much
more
fewer
Chọn A
Of the two films I watched last weekend, The Blacklist is _______.
better fascinating
as fascinating
the most fascinating
the more fascinating
Chọn D
Being loved by the person you love is _______ happiness.
the greater
the most great
the greatest
greatest
Chọn C
Scientists and researchers say that Earth’s climate is getting _______.
warmer and warmer
warm and warm
more and more warm
warmer and warmest
Chọn A
_______ Vietnamese students are choosing to study at colleges and universities in a foreign country.
More and more
The more
The more and more
The most
Chọn A
You should study harder right now. Winning a place at university is becoming _______
more and more difficult
more difficult and more difficult
more difficult
difficult and difficult
Chọn A
The more beer Tom drinks, _______ he will become.
the more violent
the more violently
the most violent
more violent
Chọn A
Tom _______ his brother.
is not as tall as
is as not tall as
is not tall as
not as tall as
Chọn A
Physics is much _______ than other science subjects.
more difficult
most difficult
the most difficult
as difficult
Chọn A
Containers are far _______ usual cars.
bigger than
as big as
more bigger than
the biggest
Chọn A
I have _______ books than Peterson.
more
many
much
less
Chọn A
Johny is _______ football player in our class.
the good
the best
the better
best
Chọn B
Harry Potter is _______ novel I have ever read.
the most interesting
best interesting
the more interesting
most interesting
Chọn A
My sister doesn’t go swimming _______ I do.
as regularly as
so regular as
more regularly
regularly as
Chọn A
That dress is really beautiful, but it costs _______ as this one.
as much as
twice as much
as many
twice as many
Chọn B
Lily doesn’t have _______ money as her husband does.
as many
as much as
more
as much
Chọn D
Environmental activities deserve _______ than they have received so far.
less support
more support
as much support
much support
Chọn B
Linda is _______ girl in her class.
the cleverer
the most clever
the cleverest
cleverest
Chọn C
The street is becoming _______ at rush hour.
more and more crowded
crowded and crowded
as crowded as
much more crowded
Chọn A
Life in the city is _______ than life in the countryside.
exciting
most exciting
the most exciting
more exciting
Chọn D
In the winter, it gets _______ at night.
coldest and coldest
more and more cold
colder and colder
cold and colder
Chọn C
The more flowers you grow, _______ your garden will be.
the more colorful
the more colorfully
the most colorful
more colorful
Chọn A
We can't afford _______ abroad this summer.
to go
going
go
to going
Chọn A
He reluctantly _______ to pay for the damage.
denied
suggested
agreed
finished
Chọn C
We texted each other all the time and arranged _______ up again.
to meeting
to meet
meeting
meet
Chọn D
The couple appeared _______ nothing in common.
having
had
to having
to have
Chọn D
Anyone with information is asked _______ the police.
contacting
to contact
contact
contacted
Chọn B
Two factories were closed in an attempt _______ costs.
to cut
cutting
to cutting
cut
Chọn A
I hesitate _______ he lied but he certainly misled me.
saying
to say
to saying
say
Chọn B
I hope _______ a job within the next two weeks.
to get
getting
get
got
Chọn A
Later, she decided _______ him from her list of potential interviewees.
to drop
dropping
to droping
drop
Chọn A
The hijackers are _______ to speak to representatives of both governments.
avoiding
finishing
demanding
delaying
Chọn C
The Workers' Party failed _______ a single governorship.
to win
winning
win
won
Chọn A
We _______ to discover we had a friend in common.
denied
disliked
enjoyed
happened
Chọn D
I am sorry but I never intend _______ you.
to hurt
hurting
hurt
being hurt
Chọn A
The army veteran may have to learn _______ again.
walking
walked
to walk
walk
Chọn C
Somehow, he'd managed _______ Kay to buy a car for him.
to persuade
to persuading
persuading
persuade
Chọn A
Peter offered _______ them water-skiing.
taught
teaching
to teach
teach
Chọn C
Now the college plans _______ international scholarships in her name.
establishing
to establish
established
establish
Chọn B
I suggested _______ the matter to the committee.
put
to put
to putting
putting
Chọn D
When hearing his footsteps, I pretended _______ asleep.
to be
being
to being
be
Chọn A
The college principal promised _______ into the matter.
to looking
to look
looking
look
Đáp án: B
Giải thích:
Cấu trúc: promise to do something: hứa sẽ làm gì
Dịch: Hiệu trưởng trường đại học hứa sẽ xem xét vấn đề.
She refused _______ further.
to comment
commeting
to commenting
comment
chọn A
They seem _______ what they're doing.
knowing
to know
to knowing
know
Chọn B
The hijackers threatened _______ one passenger every hour if their demands were not met.
killing
to kill
to killing
kill
Chọn B
She admitted _______ the car without insurance.
having driven
to drive
being driven
drive
Chọn A
What I really want _______ is why you would even think that?
to know
knowing
to knowing
know
Chọn A
This course is designed for people wishing _______ their computer skills.
updating
to updating
to update
updated
Chọn C
I appreciate _______ the opportunity to discuss these important issues with you.
having
to have
to having
have
Đáp án: A
Giải thích:
appreciate doing something: trân trọng việc làm gì
Chọn A.
Dịch: Tôi trân trọng cơ hội được thảo luận về những vấn đề quan trọng này với bạn.
I remember _______ pictures of him when I was a child.
to see
to seeing
seeing
being seen
Chọn C
I try to _______ going shopping on Saturdays.
avoid
mind
miss
practise
Chọn A
Practise _______ the car into the garage.
reversing
to reversing
to reverse
reverse
Chọn A
We regret _______ you that your application has not been successful.
informing
to inform
to informing
inform
Chọn B
She _______ herself sitting in her favourite chair back home.
involved
minded
mentioned
imagined
Chọn D
He didn't _______ us enough time to finish the test.
let
encourage
allow
invite
Chọn C
His job _______ managing large investment funds.
A. involved B. offered C. promised D. refused
involved
offered
promised
refused
Chọn A
We expected _______ her here, but I guess she decided not to come.
seeing
to be seen
to see
to seeing
Chọn C
She was looking forward _______ the grandchildren again.
seeing
see
to see
to seeing
Chọn D
I'd advise _______ until tomorrow.
to wait
waiting
wait
to waiting
Chọn B
He is trying to _______ local and foreign businesses to invest in the project.
persuade
remind
urge
warn
Chọn A
I'm not used _______ so much at lunchtime.
to eat
eating
to eating
having eaten
Chọn C
Did you hear him _______ that he would leave for London?
say
to say
to saying
said
Chọn A
I tried _______ him but there was no answer.
to calling
calling
call
being called
Chọn B
They were _______ not to climb the mountain in such bad weather.
tempted
invited
warned
desired
Chọn C
Have you considered _______ your own business?
to start
to starting
started
starting
Chọn D
Remind me _______ Alan before I go out.
phone
to phone
phoning
to phoning
Chọn B
I really enjoyed _______ the film again.
watching
to watching
to watch
watch
Chọn A
Would you _______ explaining that again, please?
like
love
mind
prefer
Chọn C
Many people choose not _______.
to marry
to marrying
marrying
marry
Chọn A
Be quiet! He hasn't _______ speaking.
failed
intended
tended
finished
Chọn D
He recommended _______ the book before seeing the movie.
to read
reading
to reading
being read
Chọn B
We managed _______ to the airport in time.
to get
getting
to getting
get
Chọn A
They say the exams ______ they have to take often make them worried, and they have no time to relax.
where
who
when
which
Chọn D
Teenagers ______ suffer from exam stress may show a variety of symptoms including loss of appetite, being unable to sleep and a lack of motivation to study.
when
where
which
who
Chọn D
Computers and smartphones, ______ are much cheaper than ever before, help people choose their favourite programmes quickly and more effectively.
where
which
who
when
Chọn B
Participants are given the chance to visit parts of the world ______ are untouched by human intervention.
who
that
when
why
Chọn B
They can also provide reassurance to people ______ are alone in dangerous situations.
which
when
where
who
Chọn D
They like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class discussions ______ take place.
whom
which
where
when
Chọn B
There is a widespread perception that teenagers’ lives nowadays are dominated by technology. However, the information ______ was gathered in a recent study suggests that this view doesn't reflect the reality of their everyday existence.
when
which
where
who
Chọn B
What is more, "if interns do well, employers would often rather make them full employees than recruit people ______ they don't know”.
who
when
which
where
Chọn A
Teenagers need to learn to say "no" to social pressure and to find friends ______ they can talk things over with when they have a problem.
why
which
who
where
Chọn C
He's marrying a girl ______ family don’t seem to like him
who
whom
whose
which
Chọn C
The hotel ______ we spent our honeymoon has been demolished.
which
that
where
when
Chọn C
The parcel arrived in the post at 11 am, ______ I was still at work.
when
which
where
that
Chọn A
I want to know the reason ______ you decide to leave me.
what
which
when
why
Chọn D
Over 200 people attended the ceremony, many of ______ had known Harry as their teacher.
who
whom
that
which
Chọn B
He took out a photo of his son, ______ he adores.
that
which
whom
whose
Chọn C
Taj Mahal, ______ by Shah Janhan, is one of the most wonderful architectural wonders of the world.
was built
built
building
which building
Chọn B
Students ______ good results in the final exam will receive scholarships from the school.
having
have
are having
to have
Chọn A
Last weekend, we visited the church ______ in the 18th century.
to build
which built
built
built
Chọn C
Lazada 11th Birthday Show, ______ in Hanoi, attracted a lot of people since it had the participation of many famous singers and MCs.
held
was held
holding
was holding
Chọn A
The woman ______ English at my school is Mrs Brown.
taught
teaching
to teach
is teaching
Chọn B
The 31st SEA Games, ______ in Vietnam in 2022, left a deep impression on the participants.
were held
held
holding
were holding
Chọn B
J.K.Rowling’s Harry Potter franchise is the best-selling book series of all time with 500 million copies ______ over the world.
sold
were selling
selling
which sold
Chọn A
If she wins this match, she will become the first German tennis player ______ the championship.
to win
who won
winning
won
Chọn A
Sri Lanka, ______ many places with religious and historic significance, is a well-known tourist attraction in the world.
had
having
is having
that has
Chọn B
Who was the first human being ______ into space?
going
to go
gone
who go
Chọn B
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
It is clear that money is a common ______ of contention in many marriages
back
bone
mind
face
Chọn B
The rock band was just a ______ in the pan with one hit in 2005.
blaze
light
flame
flash
Chọn D
Taking up golf in his sixties has given Dad a new ______ of life.
loan
phase
lease
rent
Chọn C
It was a real ______ in the face when my best friend didn't invite me to the wedding.
slap
blow
punch
clap
Chọn A
You should be independent because your mother can’t be at your beck and ______ all the time.
call
sound
speech
word
Chọn A
It's been at the back of my ______ to call Jane for several days now, but I haven't got round to it yet.
hand
shoulder
heart
mind
Đáp án: D
Giải thích:
Cụm từ "at the back of my mind" có nghĩa là một điều gì đó luôn hiện diện trong suy nghĩ của bạn ở mức độ tiềm thức, bạn không quên hẳn nhưng cũng chưa thật sự chú ý đến hoặc hành động theo.
Dịch: Tôi đã nghĩ đến việc gọi cho Jane trong vài ngày nay rồi, nhưng vẫn chưa làm được.
We are ahead of the ______ in understanding how fast the world market is changing.
match
game
test
quiz
Chọn B
Jack was reported to be in ______ for the job of team manager.
edge
line
bar
mark
Chọn B
We’ve managed to stay in the ______ for over a year now.
blue
red
black
white
Chọn C
We haven't found a cure yet—but we are on the ______ track.
wrong
true
false
right
Đáp án: D
Giải thích:
A. wrong (adj): sai
B. true (adj): đúng, thật
C. false (adj): sai
D. right (adj): đúng
Ta có cụm cố định: be on the right track: đi đúng đường, đúng hướng
Dịch: Chúng tôi vẫn chưa tìm ra cách chữa trị - nhưng chúng tôi đang đi đúng hướng.
I knew beyond a ______ of a doubt that something bad had happened.
shadow
cover
shelter
darkness
Chọn A
The European Union keeps ______ hot and cold on the issue of membership.
drawing
blowing
standing
sitting
Chọn B
Her research has brought to ______ new information about Jefferson's early life.
sun
light
star
dawn
Chọn B
High school students often burn the midnight ______ before a big exam.
fuel
gas
fire
oil
Chọn D
After living and working in this city for over 10 years, she thinks it's time to call it a ______.
month
year
time
day
Chọn D
Try to ______ your mind back to the last conversation you had with her.
keep
cast
cross
bear
Chọn B
I thought it was time to come ___ with my mother about what I'd been doing.
fresh
clear
pure
clean
Chọn D
Linda soon changed her ______ when she saw how angry her father was.
tune
song
piece
theme
Chọn A
They needed 60 votes to pass the bill, but they fell ______ by 12 votes.
small
tall
short
wide
Chọn C
I'm so bored at work, I wish they'd give me something I could really get my ______ into.
feet
teeth
ears
lips
Chọn B
Our plans to expand went by the ______ for lack of funding.
pack
board
path
stage
Chọn B
A lot of kids from strict backgrounds go off the _____ when they leave home.
roads
routes
lanes
rails
Chọn D
They have gone to great ______ to make us feel welcome.
weights
widths
lengths
depths
Chọn C
I'm going to give that mechanic a ______ of my mind if the car's not fixed this time.
piece
slice
pack
part
Chọn A
The deal with the house fell through so I'm afraid we're back to ______ one.
circle
square
space
round
Chọn B
Thanks for your comments - they have given us plenty of _____ for thought.
drink
bread
snack
food
Chọn D
I could see that Laura was in a bad mood, so I gave her a ______ berth.
large
tall
big
wide
Chọn D
The council has given the ______ light to the new shopping center.
blue
green
red
yellow
Chọn B
I would give my right ______ to meet that pretty girl and ask her out.
hand
leg
ear
arm
Chọn D
He has a good ______ for numbers so he always gets top grades at school.
head
mind
hand
nose
Chọn A
We'd better pack the car and hit the ______ before it gets dark.
way
route
path
road
Chọn D
I found myself in the firing ______ for my offensive remarks.
mark
track
line
point
Chọn C
I advised her to keep a low ______ for the next few days.
comment
status
profile
image
Chọn C
A new computer simulator teaches drivers how to handle a skid before they end up learning the ______ way.
tough
hard
heavy
big
Chọn B
Years of war have left their ______ on these pretty islands.
mark
point
edge
line
Chọn A
I'm worried that we're losing ______ of our original objectives.
scene
view
sense
sight
Chọn D
I can't believe Stuart did that - he must be losing the ______.
trick
plot
frame
shell
Chọn B
Stop worrying! You're making a(n) ______ out of a molehill.
ocean
island
mountain
planet
Chọn C
I decided not to go to college but watching all my friends go off made me feel like I'd missed the ______.
ship
craft
boat
ketch
Chọn C
What you say is true, but you've missed the ______ of my argument.
point
mark
line
track
Chọn A
We had an argument last night and now we're not on ______ terms.
talking
telling
speaking
saying
Chọn C
Off the top of my ______, I'd say we have about 200 members.
brain
heart
mind
head
Chọn D
The company put the project on the back ______.
heater
cooler
burner
cooker
Chọn C
We do not believe on the ______ of it that there has been illegal activity by the banks.
shape
face
view
look
Chọn B
I think our marriage is on the ______ because of financial difficulties.
rocks
stones
seeds
nuts
Chọn A
I was out of my ______ in the advanced class, so I moved to the intermediate class.
height
weight
depth
width
Chọn C
Last year's spending ______ into insignificance when compared with the proposed building renovations.
sinks
dives
draws
pales
Chọn D
Politicians tend to pay lip ______ to environmental issues without actually doing anything about them.
service
account
office
favor
Chọn A
I want to know who's pulling the ______ around here.
ties
strings
cords
ropes
Chọn B
He wasn't pulling his ______, so he had to go.
muscle
head
teeth
weight
Chọn D
His lawyer put him in the ______ about what had happened since his arrest.
image
picture
statue
figure
Chọn B
Raising taxes now would put the ______ on economic recovery.
brakes
rides
wheels
frames
Chọn A
There's something odd about him, but I can't quite put my ______ on it.
hand
ear
nose
finger
Chọn D
I'll have to put my ______ to the wheel to get this job done.
head
hand
shoulder
mind
Chọn C
There's a lot of work to do, so roll up your ______ and get busy.
shirts
socks
sleeves
skirts
Chọn C
The doctor's advice is to let the fever run its ______.
line
flow
course
chain
Chọn C
Three days later, the hikers were found safe and ______.
sound
fresh
fine
slow
Chọn A
You were sailing a little close to the ______ there when you made those remarks about his wife.
wave
wind
cloud
sea
Chọn B
The new evidence sets the ______ for a long and interesting trial.
show
stage
scene
plot
Chọn B
He's annoying to argue with because he keeps shifting his ______.
earth
sand
soil
ground
Chọn D
Getting some work experience now will stand you in good _____ when you apply for a permanent job.
slot
state
stead
role
Chọn C
Everyone else was in jeans and T-shirts and I had my office clothes on – I stuck out like a sore ______.
thumb
hook
fork
kit
Chọn A
Our rival company managed to steal a ______ on us by bringing out their software ahead of ours.
game
march
test
film
Chọn B
I’m really sticking my ______ out by investing my money in this idea.
teeth
mind
leg
neck
Chọn D
Her speech struck a sympathetic ______ among business leaders.
sound
speech
chord
tune
Chọn C
Working at home on Fridays suits me down to the ______.
earth
ground
land
soil
Chọn B
The committee is being accused of sweeping financial problems under the ______ to avoid embarrassment.
carpet
floor
ceiling
corner
Chọn A
Mind if I take a ______ check on that drink? I have to work late tonight.
snow
weather
rain
wind
Chọn C
She really took a ______ to her new neighbor because he’s handsome.
shine
glare
flash
gleam
Chọn A
I found out I’d been taken for a ______ by someone I really trusted.
lift
ride
turn
spin
Chọn B
I took the offer at face _____. I didn't think they might be trying to trick me.
price
worth
cost
value
Chọn D
If you're a manager, you can't afford to take your eye off the ______ for one minute.
sheet
ball
pill
nut
Chọn B
I take my ______ off to anyone who is involved in political life for such a long time.
coat
shoes
hat
clothes
Chọn C
If you want to get ahead, you’d better learn to toe the ______.
line
row
mark
point
Chọn A
Amanda's always been rude to me, but it was the last ______ when she started insulting my mother.
drop
straw
spot
tear
Chọn B
Three of the original five candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination have now thrown in the ______.
blanket
curtain
pillow
towel
Chọn D
Do you want a lift or will you get there under your own ______?
steam
weather
blood
sweat
Chọn A
After 50 pages, the reader’s patience starts to wear ______.
small
light
thin
low
Chọn C
I tried to remember her name, but my mind went completely ______.
pale
blank
plain
flat
Chọn B
You can take your ______ of any dessert on the cart.
choice
pick
top
cup
Chọn B
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 captain's knee injury leaves the team in a tight corner.
in a pleasant situation
in a similar situation
in an embarrassing situation
in a difficult situation
Chọn D
The narrative in this book plays second fiddle to the excellent photographs.
is more crucial than
is shorter than
is more complex than
is less important than
Chọn D
We work together but we aren’t on the same wavelength.
understand each other
disagree with each other
ignore each other
dislike each other
Chọn A
The boys all ran off when they broke the windows, leaving me to face the music.
receive praise
get permission
accept criticism
attract attention
Chọn C
I was going to try bungee jumping, but I got cold feet.
felt relaxed
got excited
felt surprised
became frightened
Chọn D
I'll teach you how to use the design program - you’ll get the hang of it after a while.
mislead
neglect
understand
review
Chọn C
The situation changes daily, so you need to keep your finger on the pulse.
keep informed
keep silent
get ready
become popular
Chọn A
They were both playing amazing tennis. Everyone was on the edge of their seats the entire time.
very excited
very bored
very irritated
very disappointed
Chọn A
Any workers found breaking these rules will be sacked on the spot.
gently
slowly
normally
immediately
Chọn D
When we still weren't home by midnight, my mother was pulling her hair out.
calm
anxious
satisfied
hopeless
Chọn B
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.
Paris was a far cry from the poor village where she grew up.
different from
similar to
famous for
independent of
Chọn B
John made fun of my looks when he’s no oil painting himself.
attractive
offensive
unpleasant
awful
Chọn A
Brown has been working hard at badminton and has progressed by leaps and bounds.
immediately
quickly
constantly
gradually
Chọn D
I thought she really liked me, but she gave me the cold shoulder the next day.
hated me
ignored me
noticed me
forgot me
Chọn C
I have to keep an eye on my brother while my parents are out.
observe
neglect
monitor
control
Chọn B
If you know that you did your best, you can hold your head high.
be confident
be delighted
be proud
be nervous
Chọn D
The unacceptable way they have treated those poor people makes my blood boil.
makes me angry
makes me upset
makes me pleased
makes me disappointed
Chọn C
I’m going to lay my cards on the table and say that I don’t like the idea.
be dishonest
be impolite
be modest
be courteous
Chọn A
The name rang a bell but I couldn't remember where I had heard it before.
sounded strange
sounded familiar
sounded reliable
sounded effective
Chọn A
He had been lied to and stabbed in the back by people that he thought were his friends.
deceived
cheated
supported
defeated
Chọn C

