II. Chọn đáp án đúng có đáp án (Part 2)
500 câu hỏi
_______ 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
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