MULTIPLE CHOICE 2

1. The problem was solved clearly, ________?

A. didn’t it B. does it C. wasn’t it D. is it
2. Did you see the film on ________ television or at the cinema?
A. a B. an C. the D. x (no article)
3. This robber admitted ________ the red mobile phone last week.
A. stole B. stealing C. to steal D. steal
4. If my mobile phone hadn’t ___________ I would have known where my friends were.
A. didn’t break down B. hadn’t been broken down C. hadn’t broken D. hadn’t broken down
5. Was Neil Armstrong the first person ________ foot on the Moon?
A. set B. setting C. to set D. who setting
6. I think you shouldn’t shout at him ________ public like that.
A. in B. at C. on D. for
7. ___________young, he has been to many countries in the world.
A. Despite B. Although C. Though he was D. Notwithstanding
8. She had explained everything clearly ________.
A. while we would start out work B. by the time we started our work
C. after we had started our work D. when we are starting our work
9. The villagers are furious about the ________ to close the railway station.
A. decisively B. decide C. decision D. decisive
10. My favorite household chore in the family is to ________ the garbage because it doesn’t cost much time.
A. give up B. give out C. take up D. take out
11. By cutting down trees, we ________ harm to the natural habitat of birds and animals.
A. keep B. make C. do D. cut
12. Since the family law was implemented, ________ violence has been a rare occurrence in this area.
A. domestic B. household C. internal D. family
13. Forest dwellers had always hunted the local ________ but their needs had been small.
A. wildlife B. commerce C. reserve D. generation
14.Mary is talking to Daisy about her trip to Hawaii.
- Mary: “Hey, Daisy. I’m going to have a trip to Hawaii this weekend.”
- Daisy: “Oh! ____________”
A. I like it. B. Have a good time. C. Not too bad. D. I’m well, thanks.
15. Peter and Mary are talking about social networks.
- Peter: “Using social networks may have negative effects on students.”
- Mary: “_________. It distracts them from their studies.”
A. You’re wrong. B. That’s quite true. C. I don’t quite agree D. I’m not sure about that.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions.
16. Oil spills are having a devastating effect on coral reefs in the ocean.
A. powerful B. disastrous C. significant D. detectable
17. A school year in Vietnam, which if divided into two terms, usually lasts from August to May.
A. seasons B. steps C. timetables D. semesters
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions.
18. Using their high-tech facilities, the police were able to locate the owners of the stolen property within hours of it
being seized.
A. advanced B. technical C. mechanical D. simple
19.Though I persuaded my boss to solve a very serious problem in the new management system, he just made light of it.
A. treated it as important B. disagreed with it C. discovered it by chance D. completely ignored it
20. I live in a/an _________with my parents and my elder sister in the Coastal area.
A. Extended family B. nuclear family C. Extended house D. nuclear house
21. One advantage of living in a/an __________ is to strengthen relationship between young children and adults.
A. Nuclear family B. nuclear house C. Extended family D. extended house
22. In my opinion, family members are responsible for _________ .
A. The housework B. the chores C. homework D. A and B
23. My grandpa is the most conservative person in my family. He never ______about way of life.
A. Gives his opinion B. changes his mind C. Gives his view D. keeps in mind
24. After graduating from university, I want to __________ my father’s footsteps.
A. Follow in B. succeed in C. go after D.keep up
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25. In a nuclear family, both mother and father have responsibility for housekeeping and _________ .
A. Child care B. homework C. childcare D. generation gap
26. Four generations living in the same roof will have different ___________ of lifestyle.
A. Gaps B. rules C. manners D. viewpoints
27. Luckily, my parents are alwavs willing to listen to my new ideas. They’re very_____
A. Narrow-minded B. open-minded C. Elegant D. careful
28. My mother _________ me from going home after 10 p.m. every day.
A. forbid B. allows C. lets D. All are correct
29. Anna often dresses _________ when going to the parties in order to attract her friends’ attention.
A. Plainly B. properly C. flashily D. soberly
30. We’re surprised by Joe’s __________ every Monday. He changes it’at least 4 times a month.
A. Hairstyle B. lifestyle C. viewpoint D. manner
31. I rarely eat ______ and drink _________because they’re not food for health.
A. Snack/energy drink B. fast food/juice C. Fruit/alcoholic drink D. junk food/soft drink
32. Generation ____________ is the difference in the thoughts and viewpoints amongst generations living together,
A. Distance B. Gap C. space D. All are correct
33. I was tired and couldn’t________ on doing my research project properly.
A. Concentrate B. look C. Pay attention D. Both A and c
34. My parents don’t let me get married until I graduate from university and they
never __________ their mind about that.
A. Keep B. impose C. focus D. change
35. The __________arises when Jack and his parents have considerable disagreement on his choice of university.
A. Discrimination B. conflict C. Agreement D. gap
36. I do morning exercise and play volleyball reguỉarly so as to keep ________and be healthier.
A. Fit B. good shape C. healthy D. strong
37. Since the family law was implemented, domestic violence has been a rare _______ in this area.
A. Happen B. taking place C. occurrence D. happenstance
38. My farther used to _________ a lot of challenges before establishing his 0wn insurance company.
A. Provide B. enjoy C. give D. face
39. I wish I could do something to reduce financial ________ on my parents.
A. Capital B. burden C. limit D. gap
40. Despite being a kid, Tuan always helps his mother do the chores every day.
A. Homework B. works C. housework D. house duties
41. When I was a child, my mother used to teach me table manners.
A. Etiquette B. rule C. problem D. norm
42. Many parents find it hard to understand íheir children when they are teenagers.
A. Adults B. elders C. adolescents D. kids
43. There’re many probleins which are unavoidable when living in an extended farmily.
A. Profits B. issues C. views D. merits
44. Mary has a strong đesire to make independent decisions.
A. Dependent B. self-confident C. self-confessed D. self-determining
45. My mother mistakenly believes that my fashion style breaks the norm of society.
A. Routine B. barrier C. rule D. conflict
46. I always ỉook at this matter from a different viewpoint.
A. Point of view B. view from point C. Idea D. opinion
47. We find it unattractive when dress flashily.
A. Luxuriantly B. ostentatiously C. cheaply D. fashionably
48. Consuming too much junk food increases the risk of obesity.
A. Decrease B. reduce C. rise D. raise
49. I feel extremely depressed as conflict occurs frequently amongst generations in my family.
A. Comes on B. comes up C. comes in D. comes into
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
50. If you live in an extcnded family. you’ll have great joy and get support of other members.
A. Close family B. traditional family C. Nuclear family D. large family
51. Our mother encourages us to be open-minded about new opinions and experiences.
A. Optimistic B. elegant C. close-knit D. narrow-minded
52. Domestic violence is strictly forbidden all over the world.
A. Permitted B. limited C. restricted D. prohibited
53. Jane found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career.

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A. Disagreement B. harmony C. controversy D. fighting
54. I can’t concentrate on my work because of the noise caused by my children.
A. Focus B. abandon C. neglect D. allow
55. My grandpa’s point of view about marriage remains conservative.
A. Progressive B. traditional C. retrogressive D. conventional
56. If I were you, I would regard their offer with considerable _________ because it seems too good to be true.
A. suspicion B. doubt C. reservation D. disbelief
57. I love to do things for children because I get a _________ out of it.
A. pass B. shoot C. kick D. move
58. It’s necessary to listen to opinions that are ______ from ours.
A. difference B. differently C. differ D. different
59. Those boys were excited about the new game in the beginning, but now they have ____ it.
A. looked after B. gone off C. filled in D. got on
60. You often walk to school, ______ ?
A. won’t you B. didn’t you C. haven’t you D. don’t you
61. A fashionista herself, Helena is ______ about her clothes, especially when making her appearance in public.
A. receptive B. creditable C. particular D. feasible
62. Polar bears are in danger of going extinct ______ climate change.
A. because of B. although C. because D. despite
63. The city has changed a lot since I last ______ it.
A. visited B. would visit C. will visit D. visit
64. I can't give chapter and ______ but to the best of my knowledge, it’s a line from “Romeo and Juliet”.
A. rhyme B. scene C. verse D. note
65. Fathers can ______ a good example to their children by helping with the household chores.
A. set B. hold C. raise D. follow
66. The football team has waited ______ the championship for 30 years.
A. about В. up C. for D. to
67. If I ______ you, I wouldn't go out in this weather.
A. am B. had been C. were D. will be
68. My mother is often ______ first person to get up in the family.
A. a B. the C. no article D. an
69. The local shop deals in many kinds of hair products ______ from reasonably priced shampoos to rather expensive
dyes.
A. ranging B. are ranged C. range D. are ranging
70. My daughter sometimes practises ______ English with her friends after school.
A. to speaking B. to speak C. speak D. speaking
71. You may not see how important your family is ______ .
A. after you had lived far from home B. when you were living far from home
C. until you live far from home D. as soon as you lived far from home
72. Applications for admission to this university are not processed without a high school ______ .
A. diploma B. paper C. licence D. résumé
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
73. Gini and Adrian are talking about a book they have read lately.
- Gini: “That wasn’t an interesting book.”
- Adrian: “ ______ . I couldn’t go further than chapter 2.”
A. I think it will get better and better B. Yes, it gave me much information
C. You can say that again D. No, it was fascinating
74. Dave is talking to Hannah after their school’s English speaking contest.
- Dave: “Congratulations! You've given a great performance.”
- Hannah: “ ______ ”
A. It's nice of you to say so. B. Me neither.
C. I'm sorry to hear that. D. No, don't worry.
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.
75. Everyone was secretly rehearsing a surprise performance for Alex's proposal, but annoyingly Jim let the cat out of
the bag at the last minute.
A. abandoned the plan B. concealed the plan
C. revised the plan D. disclosed the plan
76. The internal structure of the ancient palace is complicated like that of a maze.

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A. simple B. complex C. attractive D. narrow
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.
77. The beautiful sandy beach with a lot of sunshine and good foods made his holiday complete.
A. terrible B. normal C. serious D. perfect
78. The candidate was rejected as he could not meet all the requirements for this position.
A. arrange B. satisfy C. establish D. produce
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
79. David and Tim are talking about films.
- David: “In my opinion, action films are really exciting.”
- Tim: “ ____________They always give me thrills.”
A. You shouldn’t say that. B. That’s wrong. C. What nonsense! D. I couldn’t agree more.
80. Joe and Linda are planning a night out.
- Joe: “Let’s go out for dinner tonight.”
- Linda: “ ___________ ”
A. Good luck! B. That’s a good idea. C. Don’t worry. D. You’re welcome.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
81. Mrs Carter feels happy _______ her daughter has made good progress in her studies recently.
A. because of B. although C. because D. despite
82. The air quality in this area has improved a lot since that factory _______ .
A. would close B. closed C. will close D. was closing
83. You often play sports, _______ ?
A. won’t you B. don’t you C. didn’t you D. haven’t you
84. An accomplished chef himself, Ronald is _______ about his use of ingredients and spices, especially when preparing
feasts.
A. particular B. creditable C. feasible D. receptive
85. I'm planning _______ my children to the new amusement park this weekend.
A. taking B. to taking C. to take D. take
86. You will not know who your true friend is _______ .
A. as soon as you had trouble and needed help B. until you have trouble and need help
C. when you were having trouble and needing help D. after you had had trouble and needed help
87. My aunt excitedly _______ a compliment on the scarf I knitted for her as a birthday present.
A. paid B. passed C. caught D. took
88. The data _______ from the survey allowed the researchers to gain insights into young people’s attitudes to marriage.
A. is obtained B. obtains C. obtained D. obtaining
89. The Covid-19 pandemic reminds us to respect doctors and nurses, who _______ others in our society.
A. go on B. pick up C. care for D. call back
90. Hoi An is famous _______ its ancient architecture.
A. with B. to C. up D. for
91. I can't give chapter and _______ , but to the best of my knowledge, it’s a line from a sonnet by William Shakespeare.
A. scene B. verse C. note D. rhyme
92. The jobs give you lots of chances to travel abroad; it’s certainly a very _______ offer.
A. attractive B. attract C. attractively D. attraction
93. The striker had already celebrated the goal, but the _______ decided that he had been offside.
A. referee B. examiner C. judge D. inspector
94. My mother is often _______ last person to go to the bed in my family.
A. the B. Ø (no article) C. an D. a
95. If I _______ you, I wouldn't stay up this late.
A. am B. were C. will be D. would be
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.
96. Everyone was secretly rehearsing a surprise performance for Peter’s proposal, but annoying James let the cat out
of the bag at the last minute.
A. revised the plan B. concealed the plan
C. disclosed the plan D. abandoned the plan
97. Having to work to a deadline can be a stressful experience for students.
A. painful B. relaxing C. tense D. practical

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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.
98. I invited John to my wedding but he declined, saying that he would be busy.
A. criticized B. refused C. confirmed D. accepted
99. The author mostly writes novels, and he has also published some books of poetry.
A. partly B. only C. rarely D. mainly
100. At the moment the ruling party is on the _______ of a dilemma.
A. hooves B. points C. top D. horns
101. My uncle tries to spend time playing with his children ____he is very busy.
A. moreover B. because of C. although D. despite
102. A key component of Industry 4.0 is the Internet of Things characterised by the connections of all mobile____.
A. utensils B. accessories C. devices D. vehicles
103. The aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning has always____ memories of his childhood home.
A. reminisced B. evoked C. instilled D. incited
104. Once _____with sufficient information, the freshmen will feel more confident to start the new course.
A. provided B. providing C. having provided D. are provided
105. I’m sorry. I didn’t men to ____your feelings when I said such a thing.
A. break B. destroy C. hurt D. injure
106. The film was so intriguing that the audience were all _____to the screen until the end.
A. hooked B. glued C. stuck D. attached
107. The children are highly excited ____the coming summer holiday.
A. to B. for C. with D. about
108. Laura came to _____me for taking care of her dog when she was away.
A. thankfulness B. thankfully C. thank D. thankful
109. Schoolchildren shouldn’t make fun of those who are intellectually ____to them.
A. essential B. responsible C. familiar D. inferior
110. If you follow my directions, you _____ her house easily.
A. would have found B. will find C. would find D. found
111. Backpacking is best suited for those who are in good physical condition____.
A. without being required to walk several miles B. so as not to require walking several miles
C. so that it would require walking several miles D. as it may require walking several miles.
112. John is ____most hard-working student I’ve ever known.
A. the B. Ø C. a D. an
113. Joseph would never forget _____by his boss through no fault of his own.
A. criticising B. being criticised C. to be criticised D. to criticise
114. Linda took great photos of butterflies while she ____________in the forest.
A. had hiked B. is hiking C. hiked D. was hiking
115. As they remembered ______about the danger of getting lost in the forest, the tourists closely followed the tour
guide.
A. being warned B. warning C. to be warned D. to warn
116. Once ____ from viruses, the software can be installed in the school computer system for use.
A. has tested B. is tested C. testing D. tested
117. The teacher enter4ed the room while the students ____their plan for the excursion.
A. discuss B. were discussing C. discussed D. are discussing
118. His choice of future career is quite similar _____ mine.
A. with B. at C. for D. to
119. With his good sense of humour, Martin is quite ____with the students.
A. popularity B. popular C. popularise D. popularly
120. The residents of the village are living a happy life ____they lack modern facilities.
A. because of B. although C. therefore D. despite
121. Action films with big stars tend to ____ great public attention.
A. achieve B. show C. attract D. reach
122. This is __________most beautiful song I’ve ever listened to.
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø
123. The scientists are working on a drug capable of ____the spread of cancerous cells.
A. arresting B. catching C. seizing D. grasping
124. The little boy took an instant liking to his babysitter________.
A. upon their first meeting B. before he first met her
C. prior to their first meetingD. as soon as he meets her
125. It’s time he acted like a ______adult and stopped blaming others for his wrongdoings.

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A. responsible B. sociable C. believable D. suitable
126. We ____on a field trip if the weather is fine this weekend.
A. could have gone B. will go C. would go D. went
127. One recipe for success is to stay focused and ____yourself to whatever you do.
A. apply B. attach C. assign D. adhere
128. It’s not my ____to tell you how to run your life, but I think you should settle down and have a family.
A. work B. chore C. job D. career
129. _____, playing music is an effective way for them to open their heart to the outside world.
A. Being visually impaired people B. For those with visual impairments
C. Such were their visual impairments D. Having seen visually impaired
130. Young people are ambitious by nature, so they tend to set their _____ high on whatever they do.
A. sights B. views C. visions D. eyes
131. My aunt used to sell vegetables at the local market to _____a living
A. take B. do C. earn D. have
132. The candidate took a ____breath before he walked into the interview room.
A. deep B. deeply C. depth D. deepen
133. When ______as captain of the national football team. He knew he had to try harder.
A. appointed B. appoint C. have appointed D. appointing
134. Mr. Brown, a self-made businessman, attributed his success to hard ____ and a bit of luck.
A. mission B. work C. career D. task
135. Laura is _______most intelligent girl I’ve ever known.
A. Ø B. an C. a D. the
136. The manager is directly responsible _______the efficient running of the office.
A. in B. for C. about D. at
137. With their undeveloped immune systems, young infants are ____to a wide range of minor ailments.
A. conducive B. receptive C. favourite D. susceptible
138. If the weather ____fine tomorrow, we will have our biology lesson outdoors.
A. will be B. will have been C. would be D. is
139. You shouldn’t use that ladder as it doesn’t look _______enough.
A. correct B. stable C. certain D. constant
140. Many students work to earn money _______their parents are rich.
A. however B. despite C. although D. because of
141. The children ____ their kites in the field when it started to rain heavily.
A. are flying B. will fly C. would fly D. were flying
142. He would never forget _____a medal for bravery after saving three boys from drowning.
A. being awarded B. to award C. awarding D. to be awarded
143. We all wish to create a friendly and supportive environment _____to learning.
A. liable B. accommodating C. conducive D. detrimental
144. Nicholas had never chaired a meeting before, but he rose to the _______ yesterday when he presided over a forum.
A. occasion B. incident C. difficulty D. issue
145. This is ____________most interesting book I’ve ever read.
A. Ø B. an C. a D. the
146. If we are not busy this weekend, we ______ the new fruit farm in the countryside.
A. would have visited B. would visit C. visited D. will visit
147. I think mobile phones are _____ for people of all ages.
A. usefully B. usage B. use D. useful
148. It was so noisy outside that she couldn’t concentrate ____ her work.
A. at B. in C. on D. with
149. The students are worried that they wouldn’t be able to _______the deadline for the assignment.
A. answer B. match C. beat D. meet
150. In spite of their disabilities, the children at Spring School managed to _____ an active social life.
A. lead B. take C. gather D. save
151. She hurt herself while she _________hide-and-seek with her friends.
A. was playing B. played C. is playing D. had played
152. ___________, they get on well with each other.
A. To quarrel a lot like most siblings at their age B. But most siblings at the age quarrel a lot
C. While most siblings at their age quarrel a lot D. For most siblings to quarrel a lot at their age
153. My sister really enjoys acting as a hobby, but she doesn’t want to do it for a(n)___________.
A. survival B. occupation C. living D. existence

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154. I will never forget _____to the Royal Garden Party, where superb cuisines were served amid luxurious
surroundings.
A. being invited B. to invite C. inviting D. to be invited
155. If _____ with pictures and diagrams, a lesson will be more interesting and comprehensible.
A. have illustrated B. illustrated C. was illustrated D. illustrating
156. Children are encouraged to read books _____they are a wonderful source of knowledge.
A. although B. in spite of B. because of D. because
157. Can you keep calm for a moment? You _______________ noise in class!
A. are always making B. always make
C. have always made D. are always made
158. “_____________ detective stories?”
-“In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”
A. How about B. Are you fond of C. What do you think about D. What do people feel about
159. I _____________ this letter around for days without looking at it.
A. carry B. have been carrying C. will be carrying D. am carrying
160. Take the number 5 bus and get __________ at Times Square.
A. outside B. down C. up D. off
161. The report would have been accepted ____________ in checking its accuracy.
A. if more care B. more care had been taken
C. had taken more care D. had more care been taken
162. No longer __________ do all the housework with their hands.
A. have women to B. do women have C. do women have to D. women have to
163. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar _____________.
A. to the driving of a car B. when you drive a car
C. to when driving a car D. to driving a car
164. Today many serious childhood diseases _____________by early immunisation.
A. are preventing B. can be prevented C. prevent D. can prevent
165. Tom walked all the way to the hotel last night; he ____________ very tired.
A. must be B. ought to be C. should have been D. must have been
166. Leo was found guilty of drunken driving and banned _________ for five years.
A. for driving B. to drive C. from driving D. on driving
167. Don’t take any ___________ of Mike – he’s always rude to everyone.
A. notice B. view C. attention D. sight
168. Before you sign the contract, ___________ in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.
A. hold B. bear C. retain D. reserve
169. That language center has a wide variety ___________ subjects for you to choose.
A. at B. upon C. of D. about
170. ___________ can be defined as communication include handshakes, holding hands, kissing, back slapping, a pat on
the shoulder, and brushing an arm.
A. Touches B. Eye contact C. Facial expressions D. Wink
171. He fixed his eyes to the computer ___________ without paying attention to what happened around.
A. slide B. curtain C. layer D. screen
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined part in each of the following questions.
172. About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs,
live in the ocean.
A. with backbones B. with ribs C. without ribs D. without backbones
173. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. measurement D. encouragement
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
174. ______ our pre-paid order, they failed to send us the items in time.
A. Regardless of B. Without any notice of
C. With respect to D. On behalf of
175: - "Mr. Adams is going to retire next month."
- “______.”
A. Oh, I have no idea. B. You don't say!
C. Right, you'd probably be the next. D. Congratulations!
176: - “______.”
-"Never mind, better luck next time."

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A. I've broken your precious vase. B. I have a lot on my mind.
C. I couldn't keep my mind on work. D. I didn't get the vacant position.
177: Nobody could have predicted that the show would arouse so much interest and that over two hundred people __-
___away.
A. would turn B. would have turned
C. would have to be turned D. had been turned
178. No matter how angry he was, he would never ________to violence.
A. exert B. resolve C. resort D. recourse
179. When you do something, you should _____.
A. go down well with B. turn over a new leaf
C. weigh up the pros and cons D. get through to
180. - “How kind, you really shouldn’t have bothered."
- “______”
A. It was a very good thing. B. Why not? I was happy.
C. It was nothing, really D. Don't worry, I didn’t bother.
181. The effect of the painkiller is ____ and I begin to feel the soreness again.
A. turning out B. doing without C. fading away D. wearing off
182. Taxis don't follow any schedule: they come and go ________.
A. chronologically B. punctually C. in sequence D. at random
183. ______I like to do something completely spontaneous.
A. Very so often B. Every so often C. Very often so D. Every often so
184. She has just bought ______.
A. an interesting old French painting B. an interesting French old painting
C. a French interesting old painting D. an old interesting French painting
185. "How well you are playing!"
- “______”
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words. B. Many thanks. That's a nice compliment.
C. I think so. I am proud of myself. D. Thank you too much.
186. It never ____ my head that such a terrible thing would happen.
A. struck B. dawned C. occurred D. entered
187. Sarah and I ____reserved the rooms in the same hotel. She was really surprised to see me there.
A. coincidentally B. practically C. intentionally D. deliberately
188. Mario has now____ to the point where his English is almost fluent.
A. arrived B. approached C. advanced D. reached
189. We spent nearly 3 hours waiting outside the station, then out _____ .
A. the star came B. did the star come C. came the star D. be the star coming
190. Hats like this may have been fashionable in the 60's, but now they are _____the times.
A. behind B. over C. beneath D. under
191. _______with being so busy both at work and at home, she became increasingly tired and bad-tempered.
A. What B. How C. Where D. Which
192. My mother often ______ our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest one.
A. neglects B. overlooks C. avoids D. passes
193. Every Christmas of my childhood was the same. My father _____late for dinner, weighed down with presents for
the family.
A. was arriving B. had arrived C. was used to arriving D. would arrive
194. The public _____ does not know enough about AIDS.
A. at times B. at once C. at first D. at large
195. Despite all the evidence, he wouldn’t admit that he was in the ____.
A. fault B. error C. wrong D. slip
196. The increased pay offer was accepted although it_______ short of what the employees wanted.
A. arrived B. ended C. came D. fell
197. - “Remember, they want someone who works well with people. You've got to show them how easy-going and
personable you are!”
- “______.”
A. You see what I am like. Don't worry. B. Thanks. I will keep that in mind.
C. Thanks. I hope so. D. Wait and see. Thanks
198. I don’t suppose there is anyone there, ______?
A. is there B. isn't there C. do I D. don't I
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the
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199. At fifty-five, he began life again, determined with his pen to wipe out the debt.
A. rub out B. pay off C. bump off D. give up
200. The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting far-reaching research to determine the psychological
effects of using drugs.
A. refined B. extensive C. prevalent D. tentative
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
201. All my friends have big new cars. I’m becoming ______ of my old Mini.
A. embarrassed B. guilty C. ashamed D. upset
202. Fiona is very angry _______ her boss’s decision to sack several members of staff.
A. against B. by C. for D. about
203. You are under no obligation to help as assistance is purely ________.
A. voluntary B. free C. charitable D. donated
204. I’m afraid you may find the truth somewhat _________.
A. inedible B. unpalatable C. indigestible D. unmanageable
205. Not Scotland again! It rained everyday last time, I want to go _______ sunny this summer.
A. someone B. something C. somebody D. somewhere
206. She’s very ______. She can be relied on to do her job properly.
A. efficient B. cautious C. serious D. conservative
207. The youth team really ______ themselves in the semi-final.
A. surmounted B. exceeded C. beat D. excelled
208. In my opinion, it’s only common _______ to wear a seat belt in a car.
A. judgement B. sense C. intelligence D. wit
209. How do you_____ about the pollution problem in this country?
A. feel B. think C. believe D. view
210. I’m ________ in my present job, I need something more challenging.
A. irritated B. annoyed C. crazy D. frustrated
211. I’m sorry I screamed. Something ______ me.
A. afraid B. terrifying C. scared D. depressed
212. I find his behaviour towards me quite ______. He treats me like an idiot.
A. offending B. insulting C. crude D. ill-mannered
213. Nobody died in the accident, but 20 people were_______.
A. damaged B. injured C. spoiled D. broken to wound
214. Scientists ______ a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus.
A. carried over B. measured out C. put up D. carried out
215. People are _______ to wear reflectors on their clothing when walking along a road in the dark.
A. advised B. warned C. told D. informed
216. I personally don’t believe you can______ of his support.
A. count B. depend C. be sure D. rely
217. The _______ feeling at the meeting was that we should go ahead.
A. predicted B. pre-eminent C. prefabricated D. predominant
218. Soldiers have been sent in to try to restore _______ in the area.
A. order B. harmony C. organisation D. regulation
219. If they ________ that movie, who would you like to see cast in it?
A. will remake B. were remaking C. have remade D. were to remake
220. We finally decided on the cheapest holiday.
A. opted for B. agreed on C. elected D. picked
221. This is a great chance to save money on a holiday to the Bahamas.
A. fortune B. opportunity C. way D. method
222. Several passengers in the train were badly injured in the accident.
A. travellers of B. tourists on C. occupants of D. residents of
223. Yuck, this milk stinks! I think it’s gone ____ .
A. on B. up C. off D. down
224.When the bombing started, plans were made for an immediate ____ of the city
A. vacation B. exodus C. departure D. evacuation
225.I’m not surprised he became an author. Even as a child he had a ____ imagination
A. large B. vivid C. great D. bright
226.The tabloid newspapers, which are engaged in a ____ war, are all trying to print the most sensational stories to
improve sales.
A. circulation B. paper C. trading D. press
227. The look on his face when he attacked me was absolutely ____. I’ll never forget it.

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A. petrifying B. scaring C. fearing D. afraid
228. I’m becoming increasingly ____. Last week I locked myself out of the house twice.
A. forgetful B. mindless C. absent D. obvious
229. She’s not very ____. She’s never quite sure what she wants to do.
A. energetic B. lively C. decisive D. active
230. My car is very ____; it’s never broken down
A. edible B. inedible C. unreliable D. reliable
231. Helen’s parents were very pleased when they read her school ____ .
A. report B. papers C. diploma D. account
232. Who ____ was coming to see me this morning?
A. you said B. you did say C. did you say that D. did you say
233. I’m not ____. I don’t mind at all where we go.
A. careful B. cautious C. wary D. fussy
234. Mr and Mrs Grove were very ____ when their dog died.
A. upset B. confused C. disappointed D. discouraged
235. There is very ____ of things going horribly wrong.
A. opportunity B. probability C. chance D. opening
236. Anna is a very nervous child and she’s very ____ of strangers.
A. terrified B. frightened C. petrified D. horrified
237. It appears that the hostages were not ____ to any unnecessary suffering.
A. subjugated B. subverted C. subsumed D. subjected
238. If Harold ____ with his piano playing, he could eventually reach concert standard.
A. sustains B. perseveres C. maintains D. survives
239. I’m ____ that you should accuse me of lying.
A. offensive B. insulting C. offending D. insulted
240. Martin has quite a good ____ of physics.
A. result B. pass C. understanding D. head
241. There are ____ many scientific studies which indicate that music can significantly reduce anxiety.
A. a good B. much too C. quite a D. more than
242. The teacher reprimanded her for not doing her homework.
A. tolerated B. blamed C. punished D. scolded
243. They climbed the mountain in 28 days, a remarkable achievement.
A. success B. glory C. feat D. prize
244. Here’s an hypothetical situation: you are in the desert and you run out of water
A. unreal B. imaginative C. imaginary D. imitated
245. Your work falls well _____ the required standard.
A. under. B. below. C. short. D. off
246. I could ______much more for the painting if I had sold it overseas.
A. have B. get C. have got D. has got
247. I tried ringing her all morning but I couldn’t get ________.
A. down B.up C. over D. through
248. She came back with an answer as quick as a(n)_______
A. twinkling B. flash C. lightning D. express
249. You'll lose marks if you don't ____ in all the gaps
A.fill B.complete C. fulfill D. join
250. He was _______ that someone would find out he’d been stealing
A. terrific B. terrified C. dreadful D. dreaded
251. Shortly after receiving her gold medal, the Olympic champion answered questions at the press _____.
A. discussion B. assembly C. conference D. seminar
252. The only means of _____to the station is through a dark subway
A. arrival B. admission C. access D. approaching
253. May I borrow your pen, Jane? I seem to have______mine at home.
A. missed B.forgotten C. lost D. left
254. Last year ABBA made a ________of several million crowns.
A. win. B. gain. C. salary. D. profit
255. If you like skiing, there's a ski ____________under an hour's driving from Madrid.
A. resort. B. station. C. place. D. port
256.If you are “over the moon” about something, how do you feel?
A.stressed B. very sad C. very happy D. bored
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A. characterizing B. characterized C. characterization D. characteristic
258. Everyone is hoping and praying that____peace will eventually come to the area
A. durable B. ongoing C. irrevocable D. lasting
259. The_____ are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal
A. chances B. odds C. prospects D. bets
260. “Mark’s invited us to dinner tonight.” – “He can’t even boil water, let _____ prepare a meal!”
A. for B. alone C. by D. away
261. Before you begin the exam paper, always read the _______ carefully
A. orders B. answers C. rules D. instructions
262. Even though I didn’t want my son to leave home, since he was twenty-one there was nothing I could do to ________ it
A. hinder B. resist C. prevent D. cease
263. Mary lost one running shoe, but won the race despite this ______
A. feat B. disaster C. handicap D.awkwardness
CLOSEST IN MEANING
264. The car sped up as it joined the rest of the traffic on the motorway
A. rocketed B. hurried up C. accelerated D. hastened
265. He had a strong desire to return to his hometown
A. ambition B.yearning C. liking D. wish
266. The village had a(n) attractive harbour
A. pretty B. nice C. picturesque D. charming
267. We talked to each other all night and resolved some of our problems. It’s good to have a proper ____ sometimes
A. head – to - head B. heart – to - head C. head – to - heart D. heart – to – heart
268. You’d better pack those glasses extremely carefully if you want them to arrive ____.
A. intact B. misunderstood C. whole D. complete
269. You’ve all ____ the point. The film itself is not racist – it simply tries to make us question our own often racist
attitudes.
A. mistaken B. misunderstood C. missed D. lost
270. He wasn’t very ____ tonight. In fact he hardly said anything.
A. active B. decisive C. talkative D. energetic
271. Gene technology has produced crop plants that are _____ of herbicides.
A. tolerant B. toleration C. tolerable D. tolerating
272. I can’t eat this meat; it’s too ____.
A. tough B. soggy C. strong D. tender
273. It all happened so quickly, one minute I was making chips and the next the whole kitchen was ____ fire!
A. at B. on C. by D. in
274. I ____ doubt whether he will actually carry out his threats.
A. highly B. deeply C. seriously D. absolutely
275. She was very ____ and told me quite simply that she didn’t like me.
A. blunt B. open C. genuine D. sincere
276. We ____ at about seven o’clock this morning and we eventually arrived at half past four.
A. set in B. set to C. set up D. set out
277. It may be raining, but I’m ____ enjoying myself.
A. highly B. thoroughly C. extremely D. desperately
278. Is there anything ____ you’d like me to do?
A. still B. more C. else D. again
279. I’m sorry about all the ____ things I said to you.
A. nasty B. abrupt C. hostile D. short
280. He finally got the reward he so richly ____.
A. owes B. earns C. justifies D. deserves
281. He is ____ by many people for the money he has helped raise for charity.
A. admired B. regarded C. approved D. considered
282. I ____ hope there won’t be a repetition of these unfortunate events.
A. deeply B. sincerely C. strongly D. thoroughly
283. If we behave badly jn class, our teacher ____ stay late and do extra work.
A. must B. lets us C. makes us D. allows us to
284. Don’t tell Anne about Paul and Jane breaking up – you know what a(n) ____ she is; it will be all over the town in no
time.
A. talker B. liar C. informer D. gossip
285. That voice sounds ____ : I’m sure I know her.
A. known B. usual C. remembered D. familiar

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286. Peter has endless use of the Internet.
A. unlimited B. unchecked C. irregular D. greedy
287. His instructions were very concise.
A. precise B. concrete C. short D. brief and clear
288. Latin is considered by many to be an archaic language, despite the fact that many words from the language are
still in use today.
A. obsolete B: outdated C. old D. dying
289. My friend has _________ for a bargain.
A. a sharp ear B. a strong head C. a keen eye D. a keen ear
290. The Southeast Asian Games___________its origin to the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games.
A. has B. owes C. returns D. dates back
291. It is not until December 25 _________the exam results will be announced.
A. which B. what C. that D. when
292.________that he felt that he didn’t have to revise any more.
A. So confident in passing was that arrogant student
B. Such confidence in passing did that arrogant student have
C. So confident was that arrogant student of passing
D. Such was the confidence of that arrogant student on passing
293. The whole building collapsed, but fortunately there were no_________
A. victims B. wounded C. hurt D. casualties
294. A. “I would like to invite you to our wedding anniversary this Saturday morning.”
B. “__________”
A. Thank you for your request, but I’m sorry I can’t really come.
B. I would love to come but I have prior commitments. I’m sorry.
C. I am sorry. Can you come to my place?
D. How about going to the cinema?
295. Owing to the fog, his flight from Karachi was_________
A. belated B. overdue C. unscheduled D. unpunctual
300. He was given a medal in_________of his service to the country.
A. gratitude B. recognition C. knowledge D. response
301.She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.
A. ambitious B. creative C. idealistic D. practical
302. It is crucial that urban people not look down on rural areas.
A. evil B. optional C. unnecessary D. vital
303. Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about the world.
A. inspirational B. provocative C. stimulating D. universal
304. She was brought up in the slums of Leeds.
A. downtown area B. industrial area C. poor area D. rural area
305. The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline is a national service for women
experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
A. in the same country B. in the same family C. in the same office D. in the same school
306. The promise of jobs and prosperity pulls people to cities.
A. education B. employment C. stabilization D. wealth
307.With so many daily design resources, how do you stay up-to-date with technology without spending too much
time on it?
A. connect to Internet all day B. update new status
C. get latest information D. use social network daily
308. Online Business School also offers interest free student loans to UK students.
A. no extra fee B. no limited time C. no repayment D. no interest payments
309. Many illnesses in refugee camps are the result of inadequate sanitation.
A. cleanliness B. dirtiness C. pollution D. uncleanliness
310.There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study
distant objects in space.
A. problems and solutions B. advantages and disadvantages
C. solutions and limitations D. causes and effects
311. It is necessary that you ____ able to come with us.
A. are B. be C. being D. to be
312. I suggest that Peter ____ the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle.
A. read B. reading C. reads D. to read
313. We request that she ____ the window.

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314. The UK is considering the proposal that it ____ compensations for damages of the Indian embassy.
A. been paying B. is paying C. paid D. pay
315. Howard prefers that I ____ to his party.
A. am going B. go C. going D. will go
316. ____ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded.
A. So B. While C. Unless D. Even though
317.I didn't meet him right away ____ he had to talk to his boss first.
A. while B. if C. because D. or
318. ____ what has happened, I think she will never return.
A. If B. Unless C. While D. After
319.There wasn't a chair for the headmaster, ____ is a big problem.
A. what B. which C. that D. where
320.The student wiped the board ____ was full of notes and drawings.
A. that B. while C. after D. so
321.True Blood is my favourite TV series, ____ I don't have much time to watch it often.
A. although B. before C. if D. yet
322.After the children finished their dinner, they went to bed ____ listened to a bedtime story before falling asleep.
A. that B. and C. so D. while
323.The kids show some hatred towards him, ____ he was really nice to them.
A. because B. before C. unless D. even though
324. We can leave ____ you are ready.
A. whatever B. whoever C. whenever D. whichever
325.I like swimming ____ my sister likes jogging and dancing.
A. whereas B. when C. whenever D. so
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions
326.For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and smoke of factories.
A. leak B. release C. poison D. pollutant
327.Nylon is a man-made fibre, the use of which has helped more people to have cheaper and more colourful clothes
to wear.
A. natural B. plastic C. synthetic D. artificial
328.The advances of commercial airplanes resulted in a shrinking world.
A. decreasing B. reduced C. smaller D. compressing
329. We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day.
A. accident B. fullness C. mass D. crowd
330.Many animals were born in captivity. Resultantly, they do not always breed well.
A. imprisonment B. lock C. detention D. freedom
331.The mass media are ____ of communication, such as books, newspapers, recordings, radio, movies, television,
mobile phones and the Internet.
A. models. B. means C. parts D. types
332. TV companies ____ their programmes across the country or even across the world.
A. broadcast B. refresh C. connect D. publish
333. While a sports match has spectators and radio has listeners, television has ____.
A. audience B. witnesses C. viewers D. commentators
334. I hate ____ newspapers; they're just full of gossip, scandal and lies!
A. online B. daily C. tabloid D. rubbish
335.There's a great ____ show on BBC1 tonight. Contestants have to race through a supermarket as quickly as they can,
filling up their trolleys as they go.
A. talk B. game C. quiz D. live
336. He ____ the umbrella in his right hand trying to keep his balance.
A. hold B. held C. has been holding D. has held
337.When I met Walters about two years before his death he didn't seem satisfied. He ____ no major book since he
settled in Uganda.
A. has published B. could have published C. published D. had published
338. Throughout the campaign we ____ our candidate's photographs on the walls of public buildings, hoping to attract
women's votes
A. have been hanging B. hanged C. hung D. have hung
339.Many of the people who attended Major Gordon's funeral ____ him for many years.
A. didn't see B. wouldn't see C. haven't seen D. hadn't seen

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340.Seeing Peter's handwriting on the envelope, she ____ the letter without reading it. She has not mentioned it ever
since.
A. was tearing B. tore C. had torn D. has torn
341.Each form of mass media has an important impact on society.
A. influence B. pressure C. affection D. role
342. The programme invited viewers to write in with their ideas.
A. people who watch the programme B. people who sponsor the programme
C. people who produce the programme D. people who edit the programme
343.Journalists can make mistakes, so don't believe everything you read in the press.
A. publications B. news bulletins C. reference books D. newspapers and magazines
344. Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth.
A. Direct B. Facial C. Available D. Instant
345.She thinks that unfortunately they may not understand the benefits of online information.
A. advantages B. points C. features D. amounts
346. When it comes to diversity, language can be a bridge for building relationships, or a tool for creating and
maintaining divisions across differences.
A. assimilation B. distinction C. uniformity D. variance
347. The situation got out of hand when the festival organisers couldn't foresee that the mob would get angry because
they were stopped from taking the offerings.
A. hard to complete B. difficult to control C. impossible to find D. unlikely to happen
348. A number of practices at local festivals have come under strong scrutiny in recent years.
A. approval B. attention C. disapproval D. examination
349. Local people believe that the festival is an opportunity to teach younger generations about patriotism and
bravery.
A. heroism B.justice C. loyalty D. truth
350. A smiling Princess Anne was attired in an aqua-blue hat and matching jacket, with white top.
A. caught B. grabbed C. revealed D. shown
351. This is especially important in the age of globalisation, where countries face a daunting challenge to preserve
their own cultural identities.
A. intimidating B. delighting C. encouraging D. urging
352. The Indigenous experience, like with any form of belonging, is highly fluid and context-specific, meaning there
are countless examples of what such cultural pluralities can look like.
A. countable B. uncountable C. too few to count D. too many be counted
353. Steve Kootenay-Jobin, Aboriginal housing coordinator at Mount Royal University, notes that many Indigenous
students who move to the city for education, encounter culture shock.
A. avoid B. confront C. overcome D. wipe out
354. Culture has been described as features that are shared and bind people together into a community.
A. divide B. engage C. force D. unite
355. Once you have been accepted as a pupil or student at the school or college, it's against the law for them
to discriminate against you because of your religion or belief.
A. judge B. neglect C. misinterpret D. expel
356. How many times ____ New York?
A. has Charles been visiting B. has Charles visited
C. have Charles been visiting D. have Charles visited
357. She ____ French words for hours, but she still doesn't remember all of them.
A. has been learning B. has been learnt C. has learnt D. have been learning
358. My father ____.
A. has never smoked B. have never smoked C. has never been smoking D. have never been smoking
359. Peter is an ambitious man who will never _______ till he gets what he wants.
A. put on B. give up C. turn down D. take back
360. If I _______ you, I would spend more time with the children.
A. would be B. will be C. am D. were
361. I would like to extend my gratitude to all the staff for their _______ support, without which our company couldn’t
have overcome the crisis.
A. unfailing B. unbending C. unmoving D. Unfeeling
362. Mary feels confident about the competition _______ she has been well-prepared for it.
A. although B. because of C. because D. despite
363. It’s no good _______ a fuss and arguing over such an unimportant issue.
A. holding B. making C. getting D. doing
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C. until he has finished his homework D. when he finished his homework
365. The graphics of this book are attractive, but its _______ is not original at all.
A. chapter B. character C. page D. content
366. Having your private life scrutinized closely by the public is regarded as part and _______ of being a celebrity.
A. parcel B. packet C. package D. post
367. The whole world is waiting _______ a vaccine against Covid-19.
A. to B. by C. for D. in
368. One _______ method for keeping our mind active is doing crossword puzzles.
A. popularity B. popular C. popularize D. popularly
369. Most women expect _______ more help with the housework from their husbands.
A. get B. to get C. getting D. to getting
370. He is often _______ last person to leave the office.
A. Ø (no article) B. the C. an D. a
371. You like the food here, _______ .
A. don’t you B. didn’t you C. haven’t you D. won’t you
372. Health experts strongly advise patients with hypertension to avoid food _____ high amount of fat.
A. contains B. containing C. is contained D. contained
373.Her academic performance has greatly improved since she _______ study methods.
A. changed B. will change C. would change D. was changing
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.
374. Peter was very sick until he took the marvellous medicine that Doctor Staples prescribed.
A. secret B. wonderful C. attractive D. terrible
375. Tickets for such events will be typically cheap unless you want seats in the VIP areas.
A. normally B. rarely C. directly D. carefully
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.
376. When I suggested he was mistaken, John got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room.
A. became furious B. got emotional C. felt anxious D. remained calm
377.Despite numerous hard pushes, he couldn’t make the window open.
A. strong B. firm C. gentle D. plain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
378. Helen and Sarah are talking about their school's field trip.
- Helen: “This is the best field trip we’ve ever had.”
- Sarah: “ _______ . Everyone enjoyed it to the fullest.”
A. I don’t think that's a good idea B. Never mind C. I totally disagree D. You’re right
379. Jenny and Kathy are arranging to see a new film.
- Jenny: “Why don’t you come over and see the new film with me?”
- Kathy: “ _______ ”
A. You’re welcome. B. Great! I’d love to. C. Oh, I’m afraid so. D. Wow! I didn’t realize that.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
sentence given in each of the following questions.
380. “I’m going back to work next week,” said Harry.
A. Harry said that he was going back to work the following week.
B. Harry said that I was going back to work the following week.
C. Harry said that he was going back to work the next week.
D. Harry said that I am was going back to work next week.
381. It is compulsory for the students in this school to wear uniform.
A. The students in this school may wear uniform.
B. The students in this school can’t wear uniform.
C. The students in this school needn’t wear uniform.
D. The students in this school must wear uniform.
382. She is more responsible than her brother.
A. Her brother is more responsible than she is. B. She is as responsible as her brother.
C. Her brother isn't as responsible as she is. D. She is less responsible than her brother.
383. We sent him to the best school in England and hired the best teachers, but it was all _______ as he had no will to
learn at all.
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384. I was _______ in an autumn month 18 years ago.
A. taken up B. put forward C. given away D. brought forth
385. Choose the word which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
“The construction of mammoth shopping malls has contributed to the decline of small stores in neighboring towns.”
A. modern B. gigantic C. numerous D. separate
386. Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
“An experiment can be marred by poor planning.”
A. disclosed B. qualified C. constructed D. spoiled
387. If I _______ home a bit later, I would never have had a chance to pass the door mat.
A. have come B. were to have come C. came D. could have come
388. A trap _______ disguise is what has come to be called a Trojan House.
A. offered a gift of B. offers a gift in C. offering a gift to D. offered as a gift in
389. Peter: “Hey, do you want to go out tonight?”
Mary: “Sorry I can’t. _______ and I will have to wake up early tomorrow.”
A. I’m beat B. I’m cool C. I’m in the cloud D. I’m socked off
390. It was only when he had been unemployed for six months that Neil’s situation hit……..
A. base B. down C. home D. back
391. We were all on a ………………-edge until the very end of the Hitchcock film.
A. razor B. cliff C. knife D. chair
392. Always having had ……………..feet, Delia is off again, backpacking round India.
A. itchy B. scratchy C. sore D. light
393. Were you on the …………… when you said you had resigned from work?
A. wagon B. level C. flat D. town
394. I left the house in a hurry and my bedroom was…………….with clothes.
A. scattered B. dispersed C. strewn D. sprinkled
395. Employees of the company are forbidden to………information about the secret formula.
A. betray B. divulge C. portray D. unveil
396. Young children are often …………….. to illnesses such as measles.
A. liable B. apt C. sensitive D. susceptible
397. “ All the money collected will be in………….of Cancer Relief.
A. aid B. help C. cause D. hope
398. …………………..do his views reflect those of the company as a whole?
A. To what extent B. In what condition C. Under what circumstances D. To what end
399. “There is no further treatment we can give,” said Jekyll. “ We must let the disease take its …………….”
A. course B. end C. term D. way
400. The President decided to release a number of political prisoners as a(n)…………….. of goodwill.
A. gesture B. indication C. pledge D. symbol
401. I _________happy to see him, but I didn’t have time.
A. would have been B. will be C. would be D. will have been
402. A. “Where is my bag?”
B “__________”
A. Here are you B. There is it C. Here you are D. There it is
403. I am reading this novel. By the time you come back from work, I_________
A. shall finish B. shall have finished C. will finish D. have finished
404. ________to Jim myself, I can’t really tell you why he would say such terrible things.
A. Not to be speaking B. Because of not speaking
C. Not to have spoken D. Not having spoken
405. We hire our bicycle _________
A. by the hour B. by hours C. by an hour D. for hours
406.Please don’t __________yourself out. A sandwich will do.
A. let B. put C. leave D. take
407. A. “If only I hadn’t said that to her”. B. “_________________”
A. Ah, well, that is life. B. Yes, you mustn’t have done like that
C. No worry, that’s nothing . D. No, you’ve done a very good job
408.A. “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise” B. “ __________”
A. Well, that’s out of question. B. Your apology is accepted.
C. I am grateful to that. D. That was very sweet of you.
409. A. “How come you didn’t tell me that you would quit the job?” B. “__________”.
A. Because I knew you would make a fuss about it. B. I would love to. Thank you.
C. I found the job so demanding. D. Because I’m so bored with it.

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410. Stop fighting you two- shake hands and ________your peace with each other!
A. set B. do C. make D. bring
411.Fire crews have been operating at full________.
A. effort B. power C. strength D. energy
412. It was suggested that they_________the distance in very short time.
A. would cover B. covered C. had cover D. cover
413.I am writing with_________to our telephone conversation yesterday.
A. accordance B. reference C. similarity D. speaking
414.He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________
A. came out B. went out C. came through D. fell out
415. Getting a good school _________is what you need to do.
A. report B. mark C. raise D. comment
416. My decision to leave university after a year is one I now_________regret.
A. harshly B. painfully C. keenly D. heavily
417.Unlike some other books about_______, it is unlikely that this will become a key text for those at the forefront of
conservation action.
A. biodiversity B. commercial C. occasion D. atmosphere
418. Economic analyses of soil_______ conservation investments may be done from private and social perspectives.
A. information B. conservation C. dictionary D. supermarket
419.Endangered species_______ by the World Wildlife Fund.
A. will protect B. would protect C. be protected D. are protected
420. By cutting down trees, we _______the natural habitat of birds and animals.
A. damage B. harm C. hurt D. injure
421.The by-laws say that all dogs_______be kept on a lead in the park.
A. ought B. need C. must D. have
422. Many plant and animal species are thought to be on the_______of extinction.
A. state B. way C. mood D. verge
423. Despite the bad weather, he ______ get to the airport in time.
A. could B. was able to C. couldn't D. might
424. The giant panda is now______.
A. in danger of becoming extinct B. an endangered species
C. is becoming extinction D. A or B
425. Because of people’s______ with the environment, many kinds of plants and animals are becoming rare.
A. supply B. survival C. influence D. interference
426. The______ is the air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live.
A. consequence B. environment C. planet D. resourse
427. Learners can feel very_______ if an exercise is too difficult.
A. courageous B. encouraging C. discouraged D. encouraged
428. The society was set up to______ endangered species from extinction.
A. prevent B. distinguish C. preserve D. survive
429. Some______ animals become tame if they get used to people.
A. wild B. domestic C. endangered D. rare
430. We all regard pollution as a_______ matter to human beings.
A. solemn B. great C. serious D. huge
431.Installing is firewall is one method of trying to protect against_______.
A hackers B. thiefs C. robbers D. crooks
432. This factory was capable of producing an _______ 100 cars per hour
A. believe B. expensive C. advise D. incredible
433. The _______ by UN troops prevented fighting from breaking out.
A. participant B. intervention C. joiner D. contestan
434. He had a new heart valve _______.
A. added B. supplanted C.improved D. implanted
435. An emergency like this _______ some pretty drastic action.
A. calls in B. calls off C. calls for D. calls up
436. He was barely _______ of writing his own name.
A. Able B. capable C. enable D. talented
437. Her_______ was so strong that it brought tears to her eyes.
A. emotion B. emotional C. emotionalism D.emotionally
438. In military, A.I. robots are used to _______ dangerous environments containing explosives or contaminated by
nuclear weapons.

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 A. explore B.fix C. change D. borrow
439. Do you know the country which you has the hightest life_______ in the world?
A. objective B. expectancy C. desire D. ambition
440. This_______disease caused a lot of complications during the treatment procedure.
A. situation B. difficult C. life-threatening D. weak
441. _______ does not exist yet, but scientists are working hard to create computers that can think like human beings.
A. Advancement B. Destruction C. Intervention D. Artificial intelligence
442. Intelligent ___________ are widely used in many fields such as heavy industries, hospital medicine business, and the
military.
A. machines B. servicement C. advisement D. computers
443. GPS systems help a lot of people to ___________ on land, on the sea, and in the air.
A. navigation B. navigable C. nagibility D. navigate
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.
444. With so many bruises over the body, it is obvious that the child has had a bad fall.
A. unfair B. correct C. known D. unclear
445. When I suggested he was mistaken, Mark got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room.
A. felt anxious B. remained calm C. became furious D. got emotional
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.
446. The new movie was a big hit as tickets for most of the showings were sold out.
A. success B. failure C. threat D. beat
447. Being a wise politician, Mr. Brown tends to reserve his judgements till he knows all the facts.
A. decisions B. appearances C. bookings D. Benefits
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
448. Pat and Sam are talking about doing exercise.
- Pat: “I don’t think we should exercise late at night”
- Sam: “ _______ . This increases our heartbeats and makes it harder to sleep.”
A. You can do it again B. It’s not sure C. I disagree with you D. You’re right
449. Anna is talking to Mark after their school’s talent contest.
- Anna: “So, you’re the winner. Congratulations!”
- Mark: “ _______ ”
A. Not at all. B. Thank you. C. You’re welcome. D. No problem.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions.
450. The director extended his gratitude to all the staff for their _______ support, without which the company couldn't
have overcome its difficult time.
A. unfeeling B. unmoving C. unbending D. unfailing
451. He won’t understand what the responsibilities of a father are _______ .
A. as soon as he had his first child B. once he had his first child
C. after he had had his first child D. until he has his first child
452. If I _______ you, I would take the doctor’s advice.
A. will be B. are C. were D. had been
453. Many animal species are under threat of extinction _______ widespread deforestation.
A. because of B. although C. because D. despite
454. Dubai is famous _______ its exciting nightlife.
A. for B. on C. to D. with
455. Thousands of _______ packed into the stadium to support their team in the final match.
A. spectators B. witnesses C. viewers D. audiences
456. Sometimes it can be really _______ to go hiking alone in the forest.
A. endanger B. danger C. dangerous D. dangerously
457. You often drive to work, _______ ?
A. didn’t you B. won’t you C. haven’t you D. don’t you
458. Instead of reading stories from books, Michelle’s father usually _______ stories to lull her to sleep.
A. gets on B. takes after C. makes up D. turns of
459. Having your private life splashed across the front pages of newspapers and glossy magazine is part and _______ of
being a celebrity.
A. parcel B. packet C. post D. package
460. Experts agree that too hard work out may _______ more harm than good.

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461. Mary has been financially independent since she _______ to work.
A. was going out B. went out C. would go out D. will go out
462. Tom doesn’t mind _______ his father mend things around the house.
A. to helping B. helping C. help D. to help
463. Even little things like turning off the lights when not in you can make a difference to the amount of electricity
_______ .
A. consuming B. is consuming C. is consumed D. consumed
464. Mr. Smith is often _______ first person to come to the office in the morning.
A. the B. an C. Ø (no article) D. a
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
sentence given in each of the following questions.
465. It is compulsory for all the students to finish their class work before going home.
A. All the students may finish their class work before going home.
B. All the students needn’t finish their class work before going home.
C. All the students can’t finish their class work before going home.
D. All the students must finish their class work before going home
467. Tom is more ambitious than his elder sister.
A. Tom’s elder sister is not as ambitious as he is. B. Tom is as ambitious as his elder sister.
C. Tom’s elder sister is more ambitious than he is. D. Tom is less ambitious than his elder sister.
468. “I’m going to have a job interview tomorrow,” said Paul.
A. Paul said that he was going to have a job interview tomorrow.
B. Paul said that I am going to have a job interview tomorrow.
C. Paul said that I was going to have a job interview the following day.
D. Paul said that he was going to have a job interview the following day.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
469. The English patient made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19. This was thanks to the efforts of the Vietnamese
medical staff.
A. Without the efforts of the Vietnamese medical staff, the English patient couldn't make a miraculous recovery from
Covid-19.
B. But for the efforts of the Vietnamese medical staff, the English patient couldn't have made a miraculous recovery
from Covid-19.
C. Suppose that the English patient made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19, the Vietnamese medical staff would
make efforts.
D. If the English patient had made a miraculous recovery from Covid-19, the Vietnamese medical staff would have
made efforts.
470. Some mobile applications are very tempting. They may expose users to identity theft.
A. So tempting are some mobile applications that they limit users’ exposure to identity theft.
B. Tempting though some mobile applications are, they may expose users to identity theft.
C. It is temptation of identity theft that exposes users to some mobile applications.
D. Not only is identity theft tempting, it also exposes users to some mobile applications.
471. All the _______had excellent academic credentials.
A. candidates B. goverments C. followers D. desigers
472. Teachers complain that more of their time is taken up with _______than with teaching.
A. protection B. administration C. architect D.article
473. He formerly worked as a machinist_______ in Boeing's Everett assembly plant.
A. appricitae B. appraise C. apprentice D. approach
474. Tom _______ that he was having a party here the next evening.
A. asks B. said C. says D. told
475. Nam told me that his father_______ a race horse.
A. owns B. owned C. owning D. A and B
476. What did that man say_______?
A. at you B. for you C. to you D. you
477. You need to_______ the numbers properly in a column.
A. align B. check C. draw D. hungry
478. She finally achieved her_______ of visiting the USA.
A. target B. objective C. desires D. ambition
479. We kept in _______for a while after college.
A. touch B. pay C. well D. chose

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480. Gavin_______ the idea of dividing the rooms in half.
A. get on with B. pave the way C. keep an eye on D. come up with
481. I’m trying to_______ the amount of sugar I eat.
A. cut down on B. bear out C. bring in D. team up with
482. The waste water from bath, showers, sinks and_______, and rainwater can be collected in a tank.
A. linguistic B. official C. dishwasher D. operate
483. The_______ of living here, of course, is that it is expensive.
A. glorious B. athletic C. strategy D. downside
484. I_______ George on my way home.
A. dropped in on B. gear up for C. pair up with D. look back on
485. He_______ of the race after two laps.
A. cut down B. brang up C. held on D. dropped out
486. The book offers a_______ glimpse of the lives of the rich and famous.
A. dismayed B. fascinating C. disprite D. tropical
487. I suppose I could_______ the ironing while I'm waiting.
A. talk over B. leave out C. get on with D. put forward
488. He president has failed to_______ the two most important social issues of our time.
A. dress up B. stand for C. keep up D. come to grips with
489. He started to walk faster and the children had to run to_______.
A. look after B. work out C. keep up D. show up
490. She was looking forward to_______ the grandchildren again.
A. seeing B. saw C. see D. seen
492. He's very_______ for his age.
A. interact B. processing C. citadel D. mature
493. I've kept all the_______ for the car.
A. paperwork B. religion C. suitable D. unselfish
494. The hunters spent hours_______ their prey.
A. pursuing B. pursued C. pursues D. pursue
495. I would have visited you before if there _____ quite a lot of people in your house.
A. hadn't B. hadn't been C. wouldn't be D. wasn't
496. If you had caught the bus, you _____ late for work.
A. wouldn't have been B. would have been C. wouldn’t be D. would be
497. If I _____, I would express my feelings.
A. were asked B. would ask C. had been asked D. asked
498. If _____ as I told her, she would have succeeded.
A. she has done B. she had done C. she does D. she did
499. Will you be angry if I _____ your pocket dictionary?
A. stole B. have stolen C. were to steal D. steal
500. You made a mistake by telling her a lie. It _____ better if you _____ to her.
A. would have been/ hadn't lied B. would be/ didn't lie C. will be/ don't lie D. would be/ hadn't lied
97. John would be taking a great risk if he _____ his money in that business.
A. would invest B. invested C. had invested D. invests
98. She wouldn't have given them all that money if we _____ her to.
A. wouldn’t advise B. won't advise C. hadn't advised D. didn't advise
99. If the tree hadn't been so high, he _____ it up to take his kite down.
A. could have climbed B. climb C. is climbing D. climbed.
100. If the wall weren't so high, he _____ it up to take his ball down.
A. climbed B. could climb C. is climbing D. climb
501. If I _____ her phone number, I _____ her last night
A. had known/could have phoned B. knew/would have phoned
C. know/can phone D. knew/could phone
502. If he ______ the truth, the police wouldn’t arrest him.
A. tells B. told C. had told D. would tell
503. If you press that button what _____?
A. would happen B. would have happened C. will happen D. happen
504. She says if she _____ that the traffic lights were red she _____.
A. had realized/ would stop B. realized/ could have stopped
C. has realized/ stopped D. had realized/ would have stopped
505. I am very thin. I think, if I _____ smoking, I might get fat.
A. stop B. had stopped C. will stop D. stopped

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506. “Relax,” said Harry. “We’re ………………….the worst.”
A. over B. against C. done with D. finished off
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
507. David and Tim are talking about films.
- David: “In my opinion, action films are really exciting.”
- Tim: “ ____________They always give me thrills.”
A. You shouldn’t say that. B. That’s wrong.
C. What nonsense! D. I couldn’t agree more.
508. Joe and Linda are planning a night out.
- Joe: “Let’s go out for dinner tonight.”
- Linda: “ ___________ ”
A. Good luck! B. That’s a good idea.
C. Don’t worry. D. You’re welcome.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
509. Mrs Carter feels happy _______ her daughter has made good progress in her studies recently.
A. because of B. although C. because D. despite
510.The air quality in this area has improved a lot since that factory _______ .
A. would close B. closed C. will close D. was closing
511. You often play sports, _______ ?
A. won’t you B. don’t you C. didn’t you D. haven’t you
512. An accomplished chef himself, Ronald is _______ about his use of ingredients and spices, especially when preparing
feasts.
A. particular B. creditable C. feasible D. receptive
513. I'm planning _______ my children to the new amusement park this weekend.
A. taking B. to taking C. to take D. take
514. You will not know who your true friend is _______ .
A. as soon as you had trouble and needed help B. until you have trouble and need help
C. when you were having trouble and needing help D. after you had had trouble and needed help
515. My aunt excitedly _______ a compliment on the scarf I knitted for her as a birthday present.
A. paid B. passed C. caught D. took
516.The data _______ from the survey allowed the researchers to gain insights into young people’s attitudes to marriage.
A. is obtained B. obtains C. obtained D. obtaining
517. The Covid-19 pandemic reminds us to respect doctors and nurses, who _______ others in our society.
A. go on B. pick up C. care for D. call back
518. Hoi An is famous _______ its ancient architecture.
A. with B. to C. up D. for
519. I can't give chapter and _______ , but to the best of my knowledge, it’s a line from a sonnet by William Shakespeare.
A. scene B. verse C. note D. rhyme
520.The jobs give you lots of chances to travel abroad; it’s certainly a very _______ offer.
A. attractive B. attract C. attractively D. attraction
521. The striker had already celebrated the goal, but the _______ decided that he had been offside.
A. referee B. examiner C. judge D. inspector
522. My mother is often _______ last person to go to the bed in my family.
A. the B. Ø (no article) C. an D. a
523. If I _______ you, I wouldn't stay up this late.
A. am B. were C. will be D. would be
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.
524. Everyone was secretly rehearsing a surprise performance for Peter’s proposal, but annoying James let the cat out
of the bag at the last minute.
A. revised the plan B. concealed the plan C. disclosed the plan D. abandoned the plan
525. Having to work to a deadline can be a stressful experience for students.
A. painful B. relaxing C. tense D. practical
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.
526. I invited John to my wedding but he declined, saying that he would be busy.
A. criticized B. refused C. confirmed D. accepted
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528. I knew my mother would ...............a face the minute she saw my new haircut.
A. drag B. lift C. pull D. raise
529. The government decided to ............... down on income tax evasion.
A. press B. crack C. push D. snap
530. After the concert, everyone had to ............... home through the thick snow.
A. trudge B. tread C. trace D. trickle
531. ……. comes a time when you have to make a decision and stick to it.
A. It B. Here C. There D. That
532. There is no point in phoning him. He’s certain ……..by now.
A. to leave B. to have left C. left D. having left
533. The lawyer claimed that the tests had been carried out by experienced scientists but this is not necessarily ……..
A. so B. the way C. thus D. the method
534. If you don’t stop smoking, you ………the risk of developing chronic bronchitis.
A. bear B. suffer C. make D. run
535. Marcus never writes the timetable down. He keeps it in his ……..
A. brain B. mind C. head D. heart
536. He was a pickpocket and had to spend many years behind ------.
A. windows B. prisons C. cells D. bars
537. Mr Jones knew who had won the contest, but he kept it under his ------ until it was announced publicly.
A. cap B. tongue C. hat D. umbrella
538. What stands out from The Voice Kids is that many young children are ............... with natural talent for music.
A. bestowed B. conferred C. endowed D. vouchsafed
539. With the economic situation looming large, many families find it difficult to rear their ............
A. descendant B. lineage C. offspring D. successor
540. Employees who have a ………………… are encouraged to discuss it with the management.
A. hindrance B. grievance C. disadvantage D. disturbance
541. Men still expect their jobs to take ................
A. superiority B. imposition C. priority D. seniority
542. The police have been ordered not to ………………… if the students attack them.
A. combat B. rebuff C. retaliate D. challenge
543. The police finally arrested the ……………… criminal
A. famous B. renowned C. respectable D. notorious
544. Tamara has set her _______ on becoming a ballet-dancer.
A. feet B. brain C. heart D. head
545. The UN has called for an immediate _______ of hostilities.
A. cessation B. cancellation C. deletion D. ceasefire
546. In such a plight _______ that we had no choice but to radio for help.
A. we found ourselves B. we ourselves found C. did we find ourselves D. did we ourselves find
547. The old lady came near to _______ of pneumonia but to everyone's amazement she pulled through.
A. death B. dying C. being dead D. die
548. The book _______ to a number of interesting research studies which I would really like to find out more about.
A. hints B. cites C. declares D. alludes
549. I take great exception _______ the implication that I was not telling the truth.
A. against B. from C. to D. with
550. The children's interest in playing the game soon _______
A. flagged B. tottered C. stumbled D. thawed
551.The nuclear industry _______ most of the country's electrical power.
A. generates B. engenders C. originates D. initiates
552.The country has few natural resources and its economy has been _______ for some time now.
A. diseased B. unwell C. sickening D. ailing
553.In her speech the Prime Minister _______ tribute to the valuable contributions to society made by voluntary
organizations.
A. paid B. sent C. brought D. gave
554. Not many people are good at assessing their own abilities and Mark must be _______ for recognising that he would
never become a great musician.
A. merited B. commended C. advocated D. talented
555. One of the most powerful pressure groups in the country is the road and car _______, which opposes any legislation
that will increase taxes specifically for them.
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A. calling B. shouting C. singing D. crying
557. Tamara has set her _______ on becoming a ballet-dancer.
A. feet B. brain C. heart D. head
558.Most critics praise that actor's work but I think he's rather _______.
A. over-played B. over-rated C. over-blown D. over-priced
559. Marlene is quite _______ - I don't know she manages to fit everything in.
A. inexhaustible B. tiresome C. inexorable D. indefatigable
560. We’d better hurry. There’s a ______ to Uncle Timothy’s patience.
A. top B. bottom C. border D. limit
561. Mick has been in trouble with the police a few times, but now he as promised his parents that he will turn over
______.
A. a new page B. a new leaf C. a corner D. the towel
562. I can’t afford to buy a new coat this winter. I’ll ave to ______ the one I have.
A. make amends C. make myself at home with
B. make light with D. make do with
563. The unpleasant smell in the restaurant _____ me off my dinner.
A. setB. put C. sent D. took
564. Although he was completely ______ as a furniture maker, he produced the most beautiful chairs.
A. unable B. untrained C. incapable D. uneducated
565. The President visited the area to see the devastation ______.
A. on first hand B. at first hand C. on first hands D. at first hands
566. Because of road works, traffic is restricted to one ______ in each direction.
A. lane B. row C. alley D. path
567. They are going to tear down those old warehouses to ______ for a big new hotel.
A. make path B. do way C. do path D. make way
568. He enjoyed the dessert so much that he accepted a second _____ when it was offered.
A. sharing B. pile C. helping D. load
569. As an ecotourism ______, the park provides visitors with beautiful landscape.
A. land B. park C. place D. site
570. In spite of our big effort, we have not managed to ______ enough money for renovation of the school buildings.
A. raise B. compose C. rear D. score
571. Nobody took any _____ of the warning and hey ent swimming in the contaminated water.
A. information B. noice C. attention D. sight
572. On no account ______ in the office be used for personal materials.
A. the photocopy machines C. should the photocopy machines
B. the photocopy machines should D. does the photocopy machines
573. I was immensely ______ to hear that none of my relatives was kill in the bus accident.
A. healed B. improved C. recovered D. relieved
574. Mr. Roboson’s job is to teach the young officers _____ their duty in the right way.
A. operate B. perform C. commit D. proceed
575. ______ dangerous the situation is, Jim always indulges himself in it head first.
A. In spite of B. However C. No matter what D. Though
576. The Internet has led to the faster and more effective _____ information.
A. spread B. coverage C. dissemination D. expansion
577. “I saw you studying at the library last night.” “You ______. I wasn’t there.”
A. wouldn’t have B. have C. might have D. can’t have
578. By 1890, there were over 60 steamboats on the Mississippi River ______ were quite luxurious.
A. many of which B. many of them C. which many D. many those
579. He crept in _______ his parents should wake up.
A. Top of Formlest B. otherwise C. whereby D. unless
1. Bottom of Form
580. They live about _______ from here.
Top of Form
A. an hour of drive B. a drive hour C. a drive of an hour D. an hour's drive
581. Did you really understand all _______ he said?
A. Top of Form
what B. when C. that D. which
582. Do you have any figures showing the _______ of left-handedness is in the general population?
Top of Form

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583. I'm looking forward to meeting your new boss — you've been _______ his praises ever since he arrived.
Top of Form
A. calling B. shouting C. singing D. crying
584. Why do you object to _______ - he'll be an asset to the company?
Top of Form
A. him being taken on B. he being taken on
C. he be taken on D. him be taken on
585. Jane's very modest, always _____ her success.
A. playing down B. turning around C. keeping down D. pushing back
Play down: sỉ nhục, hạ thấp tầm quan trọng
586. Dinosaurs died out more than 60 million years ago, so ______ on earth can we tell what they used to eat?
A. where B. how C. why D. what
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
sentence given in each of the following questions.
587. Mary is more intelligent than her brother.
A. Mary isn’t as intelligent as her brother. B. Mary’s brother is more intelligent than she is.
C. Mary’s brother isn't as intelligent as she is. D. Mary is less intelligent than her brother.
588. “I’m going to participate in a volunteer program this summer”, said Martha.
A. Martha said that I am going to participate in a volunteer program this summer.
B. Martha said that she is going to participate in a volunteer program that summer.
C. Martha said that I was going to participate in a volunteer program this summer.
D. Martha said that she was going to participate in a volunteer program that summer.
589. It is compulsory for all the students to obey the class rules.
A. All the students needn't obey the class rules. B. All the students needn't obey the class rules.
C. All the students can't obey the class rules. D. All the students must obey the class rules.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
590.Body shaming is hurtful. Many people enjoy making fun of others’ appearance.
A. Such is many people’s enjoyment in making fun of others’ appearance that body shaming is less hurtful.
B. Were body shaming hurtful, many people wouldn't enjoy making fun of others’ appearance.
C. Body shaming is hurtful in order that many people enjoy making fun of others’ appearance.
D. Hurtful though body shaming is, many people enjoy making fun of others’ appearance.
591. The Internet connection was not stable. The teacher couldn’t conduct the online session successfully.
A. If the Internet connection had been unstable, the teacher could have conducted the online session successfully.
B. Suppose that the Internet connection hadn’t been stable, the teacher could conduct the online session successfully.
C. But for the unstable Internet connection, the teacher could have conducted the online session successfully.
D. Without the stable Internet connection, the teacher could conduct the online session successfully.
592. We may win, we may lose – it’s just the ……….of the draw!
A. strike B. odds C. chance D. luck
The luck of the draw: chuyện may rủi (không ai biết trước)
593. It's time we had a ........ talk with each other in an effort to clear the air.
A. eye to eye B. face to face C. heart to heart D. cheek to cheek
To have a heart to heart with sb: t}m tình với ai
594. The police decided to ........ the department store after they had received a bomb warning.
A. abandon B. evacuate di tản, sơ t|n C. evict D. expel
595. Meg had a ........ escape when she was hang-gliding yesterday.
A. narrow B. close C. near D. slender
596. Whenever the two are playing cards together, they are ........ have biter quarrels.
A. used to B. tend to C. like to D. inclined to có chiều hướng
597. I didn't take up his recommendation, as he sounded so........ about it.
A. half-baked B. half-hearted C. half-timbered D. half-witted khờ dại, ngốc
nghếch
598. When we went to Egypt he knew ........ no Arabic, but within six months he had become extremely fluent.
A. entirely B. virtually hầu như C. barely D. scarcely
599. Despite all the evidence, he wouldn't admit that he was in the ........
A. fault B. error C. wrong D. slip
600. Single-use plastic products are convenient. They are detrimental to the environment.
A. It is their detriment to the environment that makes single-use plastic products convenient.
B. Convenient though single-use plastic products are, they are detrimental to the environment.

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C. Not only are single-use plastic products convenient, they are also detrimental to the environment.
D. Were single-use plastic products convenient, they would be detrimental to the environment
601. He can shout even louder, but I won’t take any notice.
A. However loud he can shout, but I won’t take any notice.
B. No matter how loud he can shout, I won’t take any notice.
C. He can shout even louder won’t take any of my notice.
D. Whatever ability he shout won’t take notice of me.
602. Everyone expected her to win the tournament, but she didn’t.
A. Unlike everyone expected, she didn’t win the tournament
B. Everyone was unexpected when she won the tournament.
C. Contrary to everyone’s expectation, she lost the tournament.
D. To everyone’s expectation, she won the tournament.
603. I won’t sell the painting, no matter how much you offer me.
A. Whenever you offer me to buy the painting, I won’t sell it.
B. How many money you offer me, I won’t sell the painting.
C. Whatever price you offer me, I won’t sell the painting.
D. In spite of your offering me how much money, but I won’t sell the painting.
604. It wouldn’t be a waste of time to look at that house again.
A. You shouldn’t waste your time to look at that house again.
B. Did you find that look at that house again was a waste of time?
C. It was worth looking at that house again.
D. Would we consider to look at that house again?
605. Anyone who misses more than fifty percent of the classes deserves to fail.
A. More than fifty percent is too much for one class.
B. Fifty percent of the classes have failed the exams.
C. People who fail must make up fifty percent of the classwork.
D. These who are absent more than half the time should fail.
606. She’s bound to see Harry at the meeting.
A. She’s obliged to see Harry at the meeting. B . It’s certain that she will see Harry at the meeting.
C She’s on her way to see Harry at the meeting. D. .She’s too busy to see Harry at the meeting.
607. I expect you were fully satisfied with the results by the end of the display.
A. By the end of the display you must have been fully satisfied.
B. You must be completely satisfied with the results by the end of the display.
C. By the end of the display you must have been quite happy.
D. You were fully satisfied when the display came to an end.
608. I couldn’t concentrate fully because of the noise from the machine.
A. The machine was so noisy, that made me unable to concentrate fully.
B. The noise made machine stopped me to concentrate fully.
C. The noise machine prevented my concentrate fully.
D. The noise from the machine made it hard for me to concentrate fully.
609. “If you practice more, you might be able to make a career out of music”. Her teacher said.
A. Her teacher said that if she practiced more, she might be able to make a career out of music.
B. Her teacher said that if she practiced more, she might have been able to make a career out of music.
C. Her teacher said that if she had practiced more, she might be able to make a career out of music.
D. Her teacher said that if she had practiced more, she might have been able to make a career out of music.
610. The purpose of any invention is to make our lives better, so good or bad, it depends on the way by which we use
these inventions.
A. Whether an invention is good or bad depends on the way by which we use it because the purpose of any invention is
to make our lives better.
B. We can use either good or bad inventions to make our lives better.
C. The purpose of any invention, whether good or bad, is to make our lives better. This depends on the way by which
we use these inventions.
D. Good or bad as they are, all inventions have the same purpose to make our lives better.
611. California attracted people from many countries when gold was discovered in 1848.
A. Discovered in 1848, gold was attractive to people in California.
B. Discovered in California in 1848, gold attracted people from many countries there.
C. Gold in California was discovered in 1848 after many people came here.
D. When people are attracted to California, they discovered gold in 1848.
612. The number of people who understand his ideas exceeds his expectations.
A. Fewer people understand him that he expects. B. Not as many people understand him as he expects.

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613. Fred had only himself to blame for losing his driving license for repeated speeding.
A. It’s a pity for Fred to lose his driving license for repeated speeding.
B. It serves Fred right that he lost his driving license for repeated speeding.
C. Fred’s loss of his driving license was not his fault at all.
D. I feel regrets for Fred’s losing his driving license
614. It is unlikely that the results of the elections will be made public before tomorrow morning.
A. Tomorrow morning is probably the earliest that anyone will know the results of the elections.
B. Before tomorrow morning we will probably know the results of the elections.
C. The results of the elections will most likely be made known before tomorrow morning.
D. We will probably not be told the results of the elections tomorrow morning.
615. Tom went on and on apologizing for it, which was quite unnecessary.
A. Tom can’t have apologized. I quite understand. B. Tom shouldn’t have apologized. I quite understand.
C. Tom wouldn’t have apologized. I quite understand. D. Tom needn’t have apologized. I quite understand.
616. You must make allowances for his inexperience.
A. He was not allowed to go because of his inexperience. B. Although he was inexperienced, we must let him in.
C. You shouldn’t pay attention to his inexperience. D. You should take his inexperience into account.
617. The accident happened because of her carelessness.
A. Her carelessness was responsible for the accident.
B. It was her carelessness that caused the accident to happen.
C. The accident happened in that she was careless.
D. Unless she had been careful, the accident wouldn't have happened.
618. She raised her hand high so that she could attract the teacher's attention.
A. To attract the teacher's attention, she raised her hand high.
B. She raised her hand high with a view to attracting the teacher's attention.
C. She raised her hand high but she failed to attract the teacher's attention.
D. She raised her hand high with the aim of attracting the teacher's attention
619. In spite of her initial reluctance to take the job, she's got on very well.
A. Reluctant as she was to take the job at first, she's got on very well.
B. Although she was reluctant to take the job at first, she's got on very well.
C. However reluctant she was to take the job at first, she's got on very well.
D. Such was her reluctance to take the job at first that she's got on very well. Cau sai
620. "It can't be Mike who leaked the document, it might be Tom." said our manager.
A. Our manager suspected Tom of having leaked the document, not Mike.
B. Our manager blamed Tom for having leaked the document instead of Mike.
C. Our manager showed his uncertainty about who leaked the document: Mike or Tom.
D. Our manager made it clear that Tom was the one who leaked the document, not Mike.
621. Their holiday plans fell through because there was a strike at the airport.
A. They couldn’t go on holiday as planned as a result of a strike at the airport.
B. They failed to go on the holiday like they had planned because a strike took place at the airport.
C. A strike at the airport almost put a stop to their holiday plans.
D. Disappointingly, a strike at the airport forced their holiday plans to nothing.
622. He was driving so fast that he could have had an accident.
A. An accident happened, and it was caused by his very fast driving.
B. He didn't have an accident although he was driving very fast.
C. If he had been driving very fast, he would have had an accident.
D. He wasn't driving slow enough to avoid the accident.
623. “Why don't you reply to the offer of the company right now?" said Anne to her husband.
A. Anne ordered her husband to accept the offer of the company right away.
B. Anne told her husband not to respond to the offer of the company.
C. Anne suggested that her husband reply to the offer of the company right away.
D. Anne asked her husband the reason why he didn’t reply to the offer of the company immediately.
624. Francis ought to have made more effort to locate his brother.
A. Francis must have worked hard in order to locate his brother.
B. It is necessary for Francis to try harder if he wants to locate his brother.
C. Francis has to make the effort himself if he wishes to find his brother.
D. Francis didn't try as hard as he should have to find his brother.
625. John was not here yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.
A. John needn't be here yesterday because he was ill.
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D. John must have been ill yesterday, so he was not here.
626. "Cigarette?", he said. "No, thanks.", I said.
A. He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused. B. He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him.
C. He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined. D. He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once.
627. The referee brought the football game to a halt. He blew his whistle.
A. The referee brought the football game to a halt by blowing his whistle.
B. The referee stopped playing football and blowing his whistle.
C. Having stopped the football match, the referee blew his whistle.
D. The referee stopped the football game before he blew his whistle.
628. He is a successful man in his career. He possesses a large number of shares of the company.
A. Given a large number of shares by the company he possesses, he is successful in his career.
B. Given the large number of shares of the company he possesses, he is successful in his career.
C. Successful as he is in his career, shares of the company he possesses are modest.
D. He becomes successful in his career by possessing a large number of shares of the company.
629. We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon. We could not afford the fee, however.
A. We visited Petronas in the afternoon though the fee was too high for us.
B. We were going to visit Petronas in the afternoon but the fee was too high for us.
C. As planned, we could not afford the visit to Petronas in the afternoon because of the fee.
D. The fee was, however, high enough for us to plan a visit to Petronas in the afternoon.
630. I can earn enough money to support my family. Thank you for your job offer.
A. Had you not offered me the job, earm,ning enough money to support my family would be difficult.
B. Had you not offered me the job, earning enough money to support my family would have been difficult.
C. Were you not to offer me the job, earning enough money to support my family would be difficult.
D. should you not offer me the job, earning enough money to support my family will be difficult.
631. She heard the news about her friend’s death. She broke down.
A. She broke down the moment when she heard the news about her friend’s death.
B. Having broken down, she heard the news about her friend’s death.
C. She broke down while she was hearing the news about her friend’s death.
D. She broke down the moment she heard the news about her friend’s death.
632. He reluctantly accepted that he would have to spend the evening on his own.
A. He resigned spending the evening on his own unhappily.
B. He resigned himself to spending the evening on his own.
C. If he disagreed reluctantly, he would spend the evening on his own.
D. He did not accept spending the evening on his own.
633. Guiding us through the museum, the director gave us a special explanation.
A. The director guided us through the museum while he was giving us a special explanation.
B. Guiding us through the museum, a special explanation was given to us by the director.
C. The director guided us through the museum and was giving us a special explanation.
D. While the director was guiding us through the museum, he gave us a special explanation.
634. Few things are more unpleasant than a windy winter day on a farm in the open plains.
A. There are not many things worse than being on a farm in the open plains on a windy winter day.
B. A great number of things are worse than being on a farm in the open plains on a windy winter day.
C. It is difficult to put up with windy winter days, particularly if you are on a farm in the open plains.
D. Farms in the open plains are more disagreeable on windy winter days than at any other time.
635. Sara must have been sleeping; otherwise, she would have heard the window break.
A. If she had been sleeping, Sara would have missed the sound of the breaking window.
B. The window broke while Sara was about to fall asleep, but she wasn’t aware of it.
C. Sara was sleeping so deeply that she wouldn’t even have heard a window breaking.
D. I’m pretty sure that Sara was asleep at the time, because she didn’t hear the window smash.
636. Among the diplomats to whom the minister sent written invitations to the dinner was Ms. Peterson.
A. Ms. Peterson was one of the diplomats who received a dinner invitation from the minister in writing.
B. The minister wrote to Ms. Peterson himself, as he felt she should be among the diplomats invited to the dinner.
C. Except for Ms. Peterson, all of the diplomats present at the dinner had written invitations with them.
D. Unlike the other diplomats at the minister’s dinner, Ms. Peterson was the only one to be invited in writing.
637. I am sure it was by mistake that he took your calculator.
A. It is a mistake that he took your calculator. Dap sai B. He must have taken your calculator by mistake.
C. I am sure he didn’t take your calculator deliberately. D. It is certain he didn’t take your calculator on purpose.
638. It would be a good idea if you went and asked her yourself.
A. I advise you to go and ask her yourself. B. You went and asked her yourself and that was good. Dap sai

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639. For fear of waking up the family, Trung tiptoed upstairs.
A. The family feared when Trung tiptoed upstairs. Dap sai
B. Trung tiptoed upstairs so as not to wake up the family.
C. Trung tiptoed upstairs lest the family should be woken up.
D. Trung tiptoed upstairs because he didn’t want to wake up the family.
640. Phillip snored all night. I didn't sleep a wink.
A. I didn't sleep a wink, which made Philip snore all night.
B. Philip snored all night as a result of my sleeplessness.
C. What with Philip snoring all night, I didn't sleep a wink.
D. What made Philip snore all night was my sleeplessness.
641. You’d better take the keys. It’s possible I’ll come home late.
A. You’d better take the keys as I possibly come home late.
B. You’d better take the keys in case I come home late.
C. I’ll probably come home late so that you’d better take the keys.
D. If I come home late, you’d better take the keys.
642. “You don’t appreciate me,” she said.
A. She complained that he took her for granted. B. She said that he didn’t take her for granted.
C. She suggested that he shouldn’t appreciate her. D. She told him not to appreciate her.
Choose the wrong anwer for 643
643. “Be careful! The knife is sharp!” she shouted.
A. Because the knife was sharp, she ordered me to be careful.
B. Because of the sharp knife, she shouted to me to be careful.
C. Being careful, she asked me if the knife was sharp.
D. She told me to be careful as the knife was sharp.
644. Ann is not really cut out for teaching.
A. Teaching does not really suit Ann. B. Ann does not want to become a teacher.
C. Ann cannot give up her career as teacher. D. Ann does not like teaching at all.
645. “I will pay back the money, Linda,” said Helen.
A. Helen apologized to Linda for borrowing her money. B. Helen offered to pay Linda the money back.
C. Helen suggested paying back the money to Linda. D. Helen promised to pay back Linda’s money.
646. He is an authority on primitive religion. Chuyen gia ve
A. He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion.
B. He has authority over the people who practise primitive religion.
C. He has a great influence on the people who practise primitive religion.
D. He has official permission to practice primitive religion.
647. She had to do the shopping for her neighbour, __________ she?
A. didn’t B. hadn’t C. did D. had
648. It is essential that all top security documents_____________be stamped CONFIDENTIAL.
A. should B. must C. will D. may
649. The job requires a(n) __________for hard work in difficult conditions.
A. ability B. skill C. faculty D. capacity
650. _____________you are, the more you laugh.
A. The happier B. The more happy C. The happy D. Happier
651. I had to take out a bank loan when I started up in business and it took me two years to pay it___________ .
A. out B. up C. over D. off
652. You_______________-continue. You’ve made your point clearly enough already.
A. needn’t B. mustn’t C. don’t have D. won’t

653. I've been working __________quite a lot of pressure lately.

A. in B. with C. on D. under
654. After the quarrel, we kissed and__________ .
A. cleared up B. looked up C. made up D. put up
655. If you don't stop smoking, you__________this risk of developing chronic bronchitis.
A. bear B. suffer C. make D. run
656. Although only of__________intelligence, he speaks four languages fluently.
A. average B. middle C. minor D. high
657. Angus Graham is the person who can advise you best. __________, he is coming here tomorrow.
A. It is true B. Even so C. In effect D. As a matter of fact
658. A: Excuse me! I'd like to exchange some money.

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A. Do you know the exchange rate today, Madam?
B. Sorry. We don’t have foreign exchange service, Madam.
C. I don’t think you should, Madam. The price of gold is high today.
D. What's your account number, Madam?
659. With a lot of mathematical problems __________, An Hien went to bed.
A. solve B. solved C. to solve D. solving
660. Mr Harrison is __________ he owns many palaces.
A. so a rich man that B. such rich a man that
C. so rich a man that D. as rich a man that
661. It was the most exciting film I __________.
A. did ever see B. ever saw C. had ever seen D. have ever seen
662. David: “I’ve just passed the exam with flying colours.” – Thomas: “__________”
A. It’s very stupid of you. B. Oh, thank you very much for that.
C. Congratulations! D. Sounds awful.
663. “Shall I carry your luggage?” – “__________”
A. Thank you. I can manage to do it. B. You are a stranger to me.
C. Don’t mention it. D. Yes, I’d like to.
664. “How would you like your steak?” – “__________”
A. I really like eating steak. B. Rare, please.
C. Steak is my favourite food. D. Steak? No, thanks.
665. The fastest transportation available to man over long distances in 4000 B.C. was the camel caravan, ____.
A. to average eight miles an hour B. averaging eight miles per hour
C. an average eight miles per hour D. eight miles an hour in an average
666. He knows little of painting __________ of archeology.
A. as well as B. and still less C. no less than D. much less than
667. The judge __________ the pedestrian for the accident.
A. accused B. charged C. blamed D. sued
668. Salt is manufactured in quantities that exceed those of most,_____________, other commercial chemicals.
A. of all not B. not if all are C. are not all D. if not all
669. I should be grateful if you ___________ me know if you have any vacancies.
A. would let B. would rather let
C. had let D. have let
670. I hope you won’t take ________ if I tell you the truth.
A. annoyance B. resentment C. offence D. irritation
671. The date on this yogurt is 1st May; it ___________ bad by now.
A. must have gone B. will have been C. could D. must go
672. If you want my opinion, it would be a good idea to stop eating too many sweets.
A. My opinion is that you shouldn’t stop eating too many sweets.
B. If I were you, I would stop eating too many sweets.
C. It is a good idea for me to stop eating too many sweets.
D. If you were me, would you stop eating too many sweets?
673. It is an undeniable fact that children watch too much TV.
A. It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
B. It’s undeniable that children don’t watch enough TV.
C. It can’t be denied that children watch too many TV programmes.
D. It’s undeniable that too many children watch TV.
674. Sam emphasised the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.
A. Sam said that people should not talk too much.
B. Sam said that people should not be too serious.
C. Sam said that people should consider the feelings of others.
D. Sam said that people should discuss intellectual topics.
675. The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s defeat.
A. The team lost because the coach had no tactics.
B. The team’s responsibility is to defeat the coach’s tactics.
C. The coach directly guided the team, but had no responsibility.
D. The team lost as a direct consequence of the coach’s tactics.
676. The onset of the disease is shown by a feeling of faintness.
A. A feeling of faintness signals the final stage of the disease.
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D. Faintness causes the disease.
677. Alan: In 2005, I had to work 12 hours a day.
Mary: Really? If you __________so hard, you must have had good health.
A. had worked B. work C. worked D. had been working
678. ____________by its previous owner explains why no one has searched for it.
A. Having cursed the treasure B. The treasure has been cursed
C. It was the curse of the treasure D. The treasure's having been cursed
679. __________ in which there is a relaxing and accepting atmosphere.
A. Some student learn better in situations B. Some students learn better in situations
C. Some students better learn in situations D. Some students learns better in situations
680. Julius Caesar did not conquer Britain but instead stayed a few weeks, took some hostages, and ____
A. before returning to Boulogne B. he returned to Boulogne
C. then to Boulogne D. returned to Boulogne
681. Automobile production in the United States ______________
A. have taken slumps and rises in recent years B. has been rather erratic recently
C. has been erratically lately D. are going up and down all the time
682. The little girl started crying. She ____ her doll, and no one was able to find it for her.
A. has lost B. had lost C. was losing D. was lost
683. Next week when there ____ a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher.
A. will be B. will have been C. is being D. is
684. David and Peter ____ to live next door to each other at one time.
A. had used B. used C. were used D. have used
685. It would have been a much more serious accident ____ fast at that time.
A. he drove B. was he driving C. had he been driving D. he had driven
686. He promised to telephone ____ I have never heard from him again.
A. but B. except C. although D. because
687. She came in quietly ____ not to wake the baby.
A. as if B. so as C. such as D. if so
688. I had to get up early, ____ I’d have missed the train.
A. despite B. otherwise C. or else D. however
689. Be careful! Don’t ____ your drink on the table.
A. spill B. spread C. flood D. flow
690. ____ of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.
A. Instead B. In place C. On behalf D. On account
691. Anne: “Make yourself at home”.
John: “ ____”
A. Yes, can I help you B. Not at all. Don’t mention it
C. Thanks! Same to you D. That’s very kind. Thank you
692. The ____ about traveling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or read during the journey.
A. enjoyable B. enjoyed C. enjoying D. enjoyment
693. Now, don’t tell anyone else what I’ve just told you. Remember, it is ____.
A. confidence B. confident C. confidential D. confidentially
694. I’m afraid that we don’t have any ____ size in stock, madam.
A. higher B. larger C. greater D. taller
695. The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy ____.
A. sight B. view C. present D. appearance
696. ____ amount of money can buy true friendship.
A. Never B. None C. No D. Not only
697. He was unable to ____ his niece’s wedding as he was ill.
A. be present B. visit C. attend D. assist
698. You will have to ____ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. call off B. cut down C. back out D. put aside
699. Leave it in the oven until it ____ brown.
A. turns B. colours C. changes D. cooks
700. I can’t possibly lend you any more money; it is quite out of the ____.
A. order B. practice C. place D. question
701. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It ____ have been Maria because she was out all day.
A. can’t B. must C. could D. needn’t
702. We live in a friendly community and everyone gets ___________ each other very well.

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A. out of B. down to C. up to D. on with
703. Our feeling for beauty is inspired by the harmonious arrangement of order and disorder ______ in nature.
A. as occurs B. it occur C. occurred D. as it occurs
704. I think you are ___________ your time looking for a job in this town. There’s not much to do here.
A. losing B. spending C. wasting D. missing
705. Our parents don’t allow ___________ out after midnight.
A. going B. us go C. to go D. us going
706. He seldom goes fishing, ___________?
A. doesn’t he B. does he C. isn’t he D. is he
707. The student ___________ the highest score will be awarded a scholarship.
A. receiving B. receives C. who is receiving D. who receive
708. According to some historians, if Napoleon had not invaded Russia, he __________ the rest of the world.
A. had conquered B. would have conquered C. would conquer D. conquered
709. My car is quite ___________ .
A. economics B. economic C. economical D. economy
710. “Hello! BBC1. ___________ can I help you?”
A. How B. Where C. Which D. When
711. Have I ___________ to you how to use this new typewriter?
A. told B. explained C. showed D. answered
712. “I’m very tired” “___________”.
A. Me too B. For me the same C. I also D. Also me
713. David: “ Thank you for the delicious meal”
- Joan: “___________”
A. Never wonder B. No problem
C. All right D. I’m glad you enjoyed it
714. Today’s weather will be ___________ of yesterday.
A. continuity B. continuous C. continuation D. continue
715. “How much do you earn, Joe?” - “I’d ___________”.
A. better not to say B. rather not say C. prefer not say D. rather don’t say
716. It is very important for a firm or a company to ___________ changes in the market.
A. keep in touch with B. keep pace with C. keep pace of D. keep track with
717. The ___________ of the pagoda in the water was very clear and beautiful.
A. sight B. mirror C. shadow D. reflection
718. I can’t help you with your homework tonight; ___________ shopping.
A. I go B. I’m going C. I have gone D. I’ll go
719. She spends a ___________ deal of her time gardening.
A. large B. high C. big D. great
720. Your behaviour makes me ___________ .
A. anger B. in anger C. angrily D. angry
721. Some people ___________sport to keep fit, not because they like it.
A. train B. do C. practice D. make
722. I don’t think she can get her message ___________ to the students. She seems too nervous.
A. over B. out C. around D. across
723. ___________ the phone rang later that night did I remember the appointment.
A. Just before B. Only C. Not until D. No sooner
724. It looked dark and heavy ___________ it was going to rain.
A. unless B. as if C. although D. whereas
725. A ___________ of interest briefly crossed his face at the mention of her name.
A. hint B. mark C. flicker D. trace
726. ___________ that it might be easier to prepare a better map of the moon than of the Earth.
A. The saying B. It is said C. They say D. To say
727. The facilities of the old health centre ___________ .
A. are as good as or better than the new centre. B. are as good or better than the new centre.
C. is as good or better than the new centre. D. are as good as or better than those of the new centre.
728. We are all dependent ___________ our cars and should be encouraged to leave them at home.
A. of B. on C. to D. in
729. ___________ weather! We can’t go out for a walk now.
A. How a terrible B. How terrible C. What terrible D. What a terrible
730. Jane wasn’t in when I arrived. I suppose she ___________ I was coming.
A. may forget B. must have forgotten C. must forget D. can’t have forgotten

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731. We should study hard ___________ our parents can be proud of us.
A. as that B. in order to C. in order that D. so as to
732. She’d rather watch television, ______?
A. wouldn’t she B. didn’t she C. hadn’t she D. doesn’t she
733. If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish the work more quickly.
A. do me a favour B. take my fingers C. stand by me D. pick me up
734. There has been a sharp _____ in the number of burglaries in this area recently.
A. increase B. surge C. result D. advance
735. She wants to go shopping, but she has hardly ______.
A. no money B. some money C. little money D. any money
736. General ______ learning a foreign language is interesting, but not easy.
A. spoken B. speaking C. speak D. speaks
737. Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A. twice as much as B. as much twice as C. twice more than D. as much as twice
738. ______ had the curtain been raised than the light went out.
A. Only when B. Scarcely C. Hardly D. No sooner
739. Peter: “I enjoy listening to pop music.”
Maria: “______.”
A. I don’t B. I’m, too C. Neither do I D. So am I
740. The change in timetable will ______ many students having to catch an earlier bus
A. mean B. lead C. result D. cause
741. Man’s use of colours ______ back to the time when men first used red and yellow clays to paint their bodies.
A. had dated B. dating C. dated D. dates
742. They were fortune ______ from the fire before the building collapsed.
A. to rescue B. to have rescued C. rescuing D. to have been rescued
743. Jim ______ care of himself. He left home when he was 16 and has been on his own since then.
A. used to take B. is used to take C. is used to taking D. used to be taken
744. If coastal erosion continues to take place at the present rate, in another fifty years this beach ______.
A. won’t be existing B. doesn’t exist C. isn’t going to exist D. isn’t existing
745. These days women are not expected to stay at home ______ their mothers did in the past.
A. such as B. like C. as if D. as
746. Due to the storm, the flight to New York was ______ for some hours.
A. cancelled B. delayed C. stopped D. given up
747. The twins look so much alike that almost no one can ______ them ______.
A. tell – away B. take – on C. tell – apart D. take – apart
748. A: “When is Mr. Fields planning to retire?”
B: “Soon, I think. He ______ here for a long time. He will probably retire either next year or the year after that.”
A. had been working B. is working C. has been working D. worked
749. They have made no ______ at all in our talk about a common agricultural policy.
A. gain B. progress C. profit D. success
750. She is not a teenager any more. She looks quite ______ now.
A. grown-up B. overgrown C. outgrown D. grown through
751. ______ of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two of his most
popular novels.
A. He remembered B. Remembering C. Memories D. It was the memories
752. Jenifer is ______ in asking for bigger salary. She has worked really hard.
A. unreasonable B. reason C. reasonable D. reasonably
753. John has been looking for his car, ______ is light blue
A. whose its colour B. the colour of which C. of which colour D. which colour
754. We would contact your nearest relative ______ any accident occurring.
A. in place of B. in spite of C. on account of D. in the event of
755. Let’s begin our discussion now, ______?
A. will we B. don’t we C. won’t we D. shall we
756. ______ in astronomy, the discovery of Uranus was by accident.
A. Alike many finds B. Many alike finds
C. It was like many finds D. Like many finds
757. Don’t try too hard. Don’t ______ off more than you can ______
A. eat – swallow B. eat – chew C. bite – swallow D. bite - chew
758. ______ you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do.
A. Provided B. As much as C. As well as D. As far as

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759. Ben would have studied medicine if he ______ to a medical school.
A. was admitted B. had been admitted C. had admitted D. would be able to enter
760. Brenda: “Do you think it will rain?’ Carol: “Oh! ______.”
A. I don’t hope B. I don’t hope so C. It’s hopeless D. I hope not
761. ______ having a well-paid job, she never has any money.
A. Let alone B. Despite C. For D. Even though
762. She on her computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a rest.
A. has worked B. has been working C. was working D. had been working
763. It’s nice I am now in LonDon again. This is the second time I there.
A. will be B. would be C. was D. have been
764. Realizing he got lost, he started to help.
A. call for B. call at C. go for D. go to
765. I ________my Mum by cooking dinner for her.
A. cheered up B. looked up C. waited for D. felt like
766. He told everyone that he had flu, but in fact, he had just a cold.
A. come up with B. come down with C. gone in for D. maked up for
767. “If we can’t afford a car, we’ll just have to one.”
A. do with B. put up with C. do without D. catch up with
768. __________has she behaved like that before.
A. Only by B. When C. For D. Never
769. A good essay must contain enough interesting ideas and specific exam but also have good organization.
A. in addition B. either C. not only D. as well
770. “You should stop working too hard you’ll get sick.”
A. or else B. if C. in case D. whereas
771. Although he was , he agreed to play tennis with me.
A. exhaustion B. exhausted C. exhausting D. exhaustive
772. In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep on .
A. occupation B. occupied C. occupant D. occupational
773. Creat a new and put all your files into it.
A. directory B. direction C. director D. directing
774. She was finding it difficult to stay during the meeting.
A. wakening B. wakened C. waking D. awake
775. He carried a(n) driving license.
A. artificial B. unfaithful C.untrue D. false
776. As the drug took , the patient became quieter.
A. effect B. force C. influence D. action
777. You’re very quiet today. What have you got on your ?
A. spirit B. attention C. mind D. brain
778. Instead of doing their own painting and papering, they hired a firm of decorators.
A. inside B. inward C. internal D. interior
779. -“More coffee? Anybody?” - “ “
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid. B . I’d love to
C. Yes, please D. It’s right, I think
780. -“Do you like the weather here?” -“I wish it ”
A. doesn’t rain B. didn’t rain C. won’t rain D. hadn’t rained
781. -“Oh, I’m really sorry!” - “ ”
A. It was a pleasure. B. That’s all right. C. Thanks. D. Yes, why?
782. They made the fried chicken by the mixing flour with water the chicken.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
783. You the washing-up. I could have done it for you.
A. needn’t have done B. hadn’t to do C. couldn’t have done D. mustn’t have done
784. _________of the shop, my friend come in.
A. Coming out B. On coming out C. When coming out D. As I came out
785. “Never say that again, ?”
A. won’t you B. do you C. don’t you D. will you
786. Widespread forest destruction in this particular area.
A. must have seen B. ought to see C. could have seen D. can be seen
787. anything suspicious arise, please let me know at once.
A. Should B. Would C. Can D. Did

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788. In some countries, on moral ___________ that education should not be taxed, there is no tax on
books.
A. principle B. idea C. concept D. reason
789. Students are often advised to look at the first and last of a book before attempting to
read it in detail.
A. paragraphs B. headings C. chapters D. titles
790. He travels for 20 years and then he decided to return home.
A. father away B. far and wide C. far from it D. farthest of all
791. I several musicians around that time.
A. came up with B. made friends to C. got back to D. made the acquaintance of
792. There’s a list of repairs as long as .
A. a mile B. a pole C. your arm D. your arms
793. The news was to them that they were all dead silent.
A. such shock B. such a shock C. so shock D. too shock
794. John ________Russian because Russian is his native language.
A. is speaking B. speaks C. will speak D. spoke
795. She couldn’t decide ________to dive ______ jump into water.
A. whether … or B. not only … but also C. both …or D. neither …or
796. I waved to Karen but failed__________ her attention.
A. to be attracted B. to attract C. attracting D. attracted
797. ___________I get your letter, I will reply to you at once.
A. By the time B .Now that C. As though D. As soon as
798. “Thank you very much for a lovely party” – “ _________”
A. Have a good day B. Not at all C. Thanks D. You are welcome
799. I will not accept his invitation _________any account.
A. in B. about C. on D. with
800. I was making my _________, when I realized I’d left my glasses at school.
A. route B. way C. path D. lane
801. I disagree with parents_______ their views on their children without giving them the chance to think for
themselves.
A. pouring B. protesting C. straining D. imposing
802. “What would you like to drink?” – “____________”.
A. Yes, please B. Thank you C. No, I don’t D. Tea, please
803. “I was so sorry to hear about Jack”. “If he had made more friends here, he might ________”.
A. have stayed B. stay C. have stay D. stays
804. She couldn’t give a __________ explanation for her actions.
A. dissatisfied B. satisfactory C. uncompetitive D. competed
805. We wondered who was going to pay for the __________window.
A. breaking B. break C. broke D. broken
806. That is a _________________________.
A. French stamp valuable C. valuable stamp of France
B. French valuable stamp D. valuable French stamp
807. By the end of next year, we _________this advanced training course.
A. are finishing B. have finished C. will have finished D. will be finished
808. In order to grow vegetables properly, gardeners must know_______________.
A. what are each vegetable’s requirements. B .what the requirements for each vegetable are.
C .that is required by each vegetable. D. that the requirements for each vegetable.
809. _________ further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency power.
A. Were B. Did C. Had D. Should
810. His version of what happened is ____________ .
A. corrected B. incorrect C. correcting D. correction
811. Doctors usually have to study for at least seven years before becoming fully________.
A. examined B. qualified C. tested D. approved of
812. The director retired early __________ ill-health.
A. on behalf of B. in front of C. on account of D. ahead of
813. He refused to give up work, _________he had won a million dollars.
A. even though B. however C. as though D. despite
814. The company received __________complaints about the quality of its products.
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815. I didn’t see any sign of the money, but I _________ a small notebook and a pencil which _________ when the door
opened suddenly.
A. have found / probably dropped C. found / had probably dropped
B. found / have probably dropped D. find / probably drop
816. He __________to be offered the job.
A. was such in experienced or was too in experienced C. was too inexperienced sua
B. was such inexperienced D. not experienced
817. ___________ lay its eggs in the sand on the beach than it goes back to the sea.
A. No sooner a turtle does C. A turtle does no sooner
B. No sooner does a turtle D. Does no sooner a turtle
818. Not until about a century after Julius Caesar landed in Britain_________ actually conquer the island.
A. the Romans B. did the Romans C. the Romans did D. Romans that
819. “Do you still live there?”- “No, __________ . We’ve moved to a new house”.
A . not yet B. not now C. I do not live D. any longer
820. “How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?” – “___________”.
A. You can go there by bus. C. I am sorry. I don’t know.
B. Yes, it’s a long way. D. It isn’t far.
821. “Your parents must be proud of your result at school”. – “______________”
A. Sorry to hear that. C. Of course
B. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging. D. I am glad you like it.
822. The strike was caused by the_________ of two workers.
A. dismiss B. dismissing C. dismissed D. dismissal
823. The factory was _________ so the management tried to cut costs by making some workers redundant.
A. competition B. competitive C. uncompetitive D. competed
824. In the United States the states but Hawaii is an island.
A. none of B. neither of C. all of D. no of
825. What a ! I have left the umbrella at home and now it starts raining.
A. complaint B. sorry C. shame D. regret
826. are forms of carbon has been known since the late 18th century.
A. Diamonds B. Diamonds, which C. Because diamonds D. That diamonds
827. Dinosaurs believed out millions of years ago.
A. are/ to have died B. were/ to have died C. are/ to die D. were/ to die
828. “Which blouse do you like best?” “ The one .”
A. I tried it on first B. I tried on first C. I tried on it first D. I tried it on firstly
829. The Williams have three sons, have become lawyers.
A. all of whom B. all of them C. they all D. of whom all
830. We would rather Helen us all the information we needed. We should have been well
informed.
A. sent B. send C. had sent D. have sent
831. Only because she had to support her family to leave school.
A. that Alice decides B. so Alice decided C. Alice decided D. did Alice decide
832. Sorry, my father is out. Can I a message?
A. leave B. take C. put D. make
833. pollution control measures are expensive, many industries
hesitate to adopt them.
A. Because B. Although C. However D. On account of
834. Income tax rates are usually to one’s annual income.
A. dependent B. associated C. adapted D. related
835. She won the competition in 2008 and seems likely again this year.
A. win B. to win C. to do so D. will win
836. The majority of primary school teachers women.
A. is B. are C. includes D. including
837. today, there would be nowhere for them to stay.
A. Were they to arrive B. If they arrive
C. Had they arrive D. Provided they arrived
838. “ I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.” “ !”
A. Luck B. Best wishes C. Good luck D. Good chance
839. The restaurant is very popular with film stars, artists, and the .
A. same B. similar C. such D. like
840. There are different styles in classical music, on when the music was composed.

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A. depend B. depending C. depends D. depended
841. The bicycle has two wheels. One wheel is in front of .
A. another B. the other C. other D. others
842. His house is nothing out of the ; it’s just an average four- room house.
A. normal B. typical C. ordinary D. usual
843. Moving to a new town brought about many changes in his life.
A. resulted in B. speeded up C. resulted from D. prevented
844. Will you please give back the pen that yesterday?
A. I borrowed from you B. you lent to me C. you borrowed to me D. I lent to you
845. “Let me see. Will five o’clock do?” the nurse answered the patient who wanted an appoinment.
The most appropriate response is “ .”
A. Exactly! B. Not at all C. Maybe, it will D. Fine
846. The little girl started crying. She ____ her doll, and no one was able to find it for her.
A. has lost B. had lost C. was losing D. was lost
847. Next week when there ____ a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher.
A. will be B. will have been C. is being D. is
848. David and Peter ____ to live next door to each other at one time.
A. had used B. used C. were used D. have used
849. It would have been a much more serious accident ____ fast at that time.
A. he drove B. was he driving C. had he been driving D. he had driven
850. He promised to telephone ____ I have never heard from him again.
A. but B. except C. although D. because
851. She came in quietly ____ not to wake the baby.
A. as B. so as C. such as D. if so
852. I had to get up early, ____ I’d have missed the train.
A . despite B. otherwise C. or else D. however
853. Be careful! Don’t ____ your drink on the table.
A. spill B. spread C. flood D. flow
854.____ of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.
A. Instead B. In place C. On behalf D. On account
855. Anne: “Make yourself at home”. John: “ ____”
A. Yes, can I help you B. Not at all. Don’t mention it
C. Thanks! Same to you D. That’s very kind. Thank you
856. The ____ about traveling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or read during the journey.
A. enjoyable B. enjoyed C. enjoying D. enjoyment
857. Now, don’t tell anyone else what I’ve just told you. Remember, it is ____.
A. confidence B. confident C. confidential D. confidentially
858. I’m afraid that we don’t have any ____ size in stock, madam.
A. higher B. larger C. greater D. taller
859. The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy ____.
A. sight B. view C. present D. appearance
860. ____ amount of money can buy true friendship.
A. Never B. None C. No D. Not only
861. He was unable to ____ his niece’s wedding as he was ill.
A. be present B. visit C. attend D. assist
862. You will have to ____ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. call off B. cut down C. back out D. put aside
863. Leave it in the oven until it ____ brown.
A. turns B. colours C. changes D. cooks
864. I can’t possibly lend you any more money; it is quite out of the ____.
A. order B. practice C. place D. question
865. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It ____ have been Maria because she was out all day.
A. can’t B. must C. could D. needn’t
866. “That trumpet player was certainly loud.” “ I wasn’t bothered by his loudness by his lack of talent.”
A. so much as B. rather than C. as D. than
867. “Do you mind if I ask you one or two questions?” “ .”
A. Not at all. Fire away. B. That’s quite all right.
C. Why not? D. I’m sorry. I have no idea.
868. Their migration may be halted if fog, clouds, or rain hides the stars.
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869. This magazine is very good. If you like reading, you should to it.
A. contribute B. enroll C. buy D. subscribe
870. The Prime Minister stressed that lack of trained personnel would the progress of Third
Development Plan.
A. overcome B. retard C. increase D. detect
871. We asked him to go back, but he insisted on watching the sun coming down at .
A. sunrise B. dawn C. dusk D. twilight
872. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
A. The bank manager was forced to hand over the money by the robbers.
B. The bank manager was allowed to hand over the money by the robbers.
C. The bank manager was made hand over the money by the robbers.
D. The robbers helped the bank manager to hand over the money.
873. It was only because his wife helped him that he was able to finish his book.
A. Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
B. If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
C. If only he had been able to finish his book.
D. But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finish his book.
874. “Sorry, Madam. Looking after the garden is not my duty.”
A. He apologized for not looking after the garden.
B. He not promised to look after the garden.
C. He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden.
D. He asked if looking after the garden was his duty.
875. Scientists say forests are being destroyed by air pollution.
A. Forests are said to be destroyed by scientists.
B. Scientists blame air pollution for the destruction of forests.
C. Scientists are blamed for destroying forests.
D. Scientists say there’s much air pollution in the forests.
876. Much as he loved her, he couldn’t forgive her for what she had done.
A. He didn’t forgive her for what she had done despite loving her very much.
B. He loved her so much, that’s why he forgave her for what she had done.
C. He didn’t forgive her for what she had done as he loved her very much.
D. She loved him very much, so he forgave her for what she had done.
877. This quarrel is likely to lead to a fight.
A. This quarrel is likely to result from a fight. B. The result of this quarrel is likely to lead to a fight.
C. This quarrel is somewhat like a fight. D. This quarrel is likely to result in a fight.
878. He makes a better husband than father.
A. He tries to be a good husband than father. B. His father is better than her husband.
C. He is more successful as a husband than as a father. D. Fathers are usually good husbands.
879. But for their help, we couldn’t have survived the famine.
A. If they didn’t help us, we couldn’t survive the famine
B. If they hadn’t helped us, we couldn’t have survived the famine.
C. We survived the famine without their help.
D. If only they had helped us, we could have survived the famine.
880. The company turned down Bill’s offer.
A. The company offered Bill’s offer. B. The company rejected Bill’s offer.
C. The company accepted Bill’s offer. D. The company discussed Bill’s offer.
881. Strong as he is, he still can’t lift that box.
A. He still can’t lift that box because he’s not strong.
B. The box was too heavy for him to lift.
C. He’s very strong, but he still can’t lift that box.
D. However he is strong, he still can’t lift that box.
882. It may seem strange, but I enjoy hard work.
A. I feel strange about hard work. B. As it may seem strange, but I enjoy hard work
C. Strange as it may seem, I enjoy hardwork. D. Strange as it may seem, but I enjoy hard work.
883. Look out for falling rocks!
A. Let’s look for falling rocks. B. Look out the window at those falling rocks.
C. Look for falling rocks. D. Don’t let those falling rocks hit you.
884. I only called the police when I had tried everything else.
A. I didn’t call the police because I had tried everything else.
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D. Because I had tried everything else, I called the police.
885. Any correspondence from the London office must be dealt with before other matters.
A. Any correspondence from the London office must take priority of other matters.
B. Any correspondence from the London office must be put off other matters.
C. Any correspondence from the London office must be given priority over other matters.
D. Both A & C are acceptable.
886. I would rather you wore something more formal to work.
A. I’d prefer you to wear something more formal to work.
B. I’d prefer you wear something more formal to work.
C. I’d prefer you wearing something more formal to work.
D. I’d prefer you should wear something more formal to work.
887. They/ leave/ early/ not catch/ traffic.
A. They left early so that not to catch in the traffic B. They left early to avoid being caught in the traffic.
C. They left early so as to not get caught in the traffic. D. They left earlt in order to not get caught in the traffic.
888. It/ not easy/ remain/ tranquil/ events/ suddenly/ change/ life.
A. It is noy easy remain tranquil when events suddenly change life.
B. It is not easy to remain tranquil when events suddenly change your life.
C. It is not easy remaining tranquil when events suddenly change your life.
D. It is not easy to remain tranquil if events suddenly change life.
889. You/ should/ doctor/ see/ that cut.
A. You should have a doctor seen to that cut. B. You should get a doctor seen to that cut.
C. You should have a doctor see to that cut. D. You should ask a doctor see to that cut.
890. She/ urge/ her husband/ accept/ post.
A. She urged that her husband accept the post. B. She urged her husband accept the post.
C. She urged her husband accepted the post. D. She urged her husband should be accepted the post.
891. Committee members/ resent/ treat/ that.
A. The committee members resented to treat as that.
B. The committee members resented to be treated as that.
C. The committee members resented to treat like that .
D. The committee members resented beinng treated like that.
892. He felt very tired. However, he was determined to continue to climb up the moutain.
A. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
B. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
C. As the result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
D. Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
893. She heard the news of the death of her mother. She fainted.
A. On hearing the news of her dead mother, she fainted.
B. On hearing the news of her mother’s death, she fainted.
C. She fainted so she heard the news of the death of her mother.
D. She fainted and then she heard the news of the death of her mother.
894. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery
A. He received a six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
B. He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery.
C. For his participation in the robbery, he had been in prison for six months.
D. For his participation in the robbery, a prison had been given to him for six months.
895. Madeleine wears high heels to look taller.
A. In order to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels.
B. So that to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels.
C. Madeleine wants high heels to make her taller.
D. Madeleine buys high heels to look taller.
896. He started learning French six years ago.
A. He has learned French for six years.
B. It was six years ago did he start learning French.
C. He hasn’t learnt French for six years.
D. It is six years since he has learnt French.
897. People believe he won a lot of money on the lottery. Sua ed
A. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed.
C. He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery.

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D. He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery.
898. “Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” Said Adam .
A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair.
B. Gavin was suggested to have a haircut.
C. It was suggestible that Adam get Gavin’s haircut.
D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his haircut.
899. “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
900. “You should have finished the report by now” John told his secretary.
A. John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B. John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
D. John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report
901. She’d rather watch television, ______?
A. wouldn’t she B. didn’t she C. hadn’t she D. doesn’t she
902. If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish the work more quickly.
A. do me a favour B. take my fingers C. stand by me D. pick me up
903. There has been a sharp _____ in the number of burglaries in this area recently.
A. increase B. surge C. result D. advance
904. She wants to go shopping, but she has hardly ______.
A. no money B. some money C. little money D. any money
905. Generally ______ learning a foreign language is interesting, but not easy.
A. spoken B. speaking C. speak D. speaks
906. Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A. twice as much as B. as much twice as C. twice more than D. as much as twice
907.______ had the curtain been raised than the light went out.
A. Only when B. Scarcely C. Hardly D. No sooner
908. Peter: “I enjoy listening to pop music.” Maria: “______.”
A. I don’t B. I’m, too C. Neither do I D. So am I
909. The change in timetable will ______ many students having to catch an earlier bus
A. mean B. lead C. result D. cause
910. Man’s use of colours ______ back to the time when men first used red and yellow clays to paint their bodies.
A. had dated B. dating C. dated D. dates
911. They were fortune ______ from the fire before the building collapsed.
A. to rescue B. to have rescued C. rescuing D. to have been rescued
912. Jim ______ care of himself. He left home when he was 16 and has been on his own since then.
A. used to take B. is used to take C. is used to taking D. used to be taken
913. If coastal erosion continues to take place at the present rate, in another fifty years this beach ______.
A. won’t be existing B. doesn’t exist C. isn’t going to exist D. isn’t existing
914. These days women are not expected to stay at home ______ their mothers did in the past.
A. such as B. like C. as if D. as
915. Due to the storm, the flight to New York was ______ for some hours.
A. cancelled B. delayed C. stopped D. given up
916. The twins look so much alike that almost no one can ______ them ______.
A. tell – away B. take – on C. tell – apart D. take – apart
917. A: “When is Mr. Fields planning to retire?”
B: “Soon, I think. He ______ here for a long time. He will probably retire either next year or the year after that.”
A. had been working B. is working C. has been working D. worked
918. They have made no ______ at all in our talk about a common agricultural policy.
A. gain B. progress C. profit D. success
919. She is not a teenager any more. She looks quite ______ now.
A. grown-up B. overgrown C. outgrown D. grown through
920. ______ of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two of his most
popular novels.
A. He remembered B. Remembering C. Memories D. It was the memories
921. Jenifer is ______ in asking for bigger salary. She has worked really hard.
A. unreasonable B. reason C. reasonable D. reasonably

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922. John has been looking for his car, ______ is light blue
A. whose its colour B. the colour of which C. of which colour D. which colour
923. We would contact your nearest relative ______ any accident occurring.
A. in place of B. in spite of C. on account of D. in the event of
924. Let’s begin our discussion now, ______?
A. will we B. don’t we C. won’t we D. shall we
925. ______ in astronomy, the discovery of Uranus was by accident.
A. Alike many finds B. Many alike finds
C. It was like many finds D. Like many finds
926. Don’t try too hard. Don’t ______ off more than you can ______
A. eat – swallow B. eat – chew C. bite – swallow D. bite - chew
927.______ you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do.
A. Provided B. As much as C. As well as D. As far as
928. Ben would have studied medicine if he ______ to a medical school.
A. was admitted B. had been admitte C. had admitted D. would be able to enter
929. Brenda: “Do you think it will rain?’ Carol: “Oh! ______.”
A. I don’t hope B. I don’t hope so C. It’s hopeless D. I hope not
930. ______ having a well-paid job, she never has any money.
A. Let alone B. Despite C. For D. Even though
931. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
A. The bank manager was forced to hand over the money by the robbers.
B. The bank manager was allowed to hand over the money by the robbers.
C. The bank manager was made hand over the money by the robbers.
D. The robbers helped the bank manager to hand over the money.
932. It was only because his wife helped him that he was able to finish his book.
A. Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
B. If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
C. If only he had been able to finish his book.
D. But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finish his book.
933. “Sorry, Madam. Looking after the garden is not my duty.”
A. He apologized for not looking after the garden.
B. He not promised to look after the garden.
C. He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden.
D. He asked if looking after the garden was his duty.
934. Scientists say forests are being destroyed by air pollution.
A. Forests are said to be destroyed by scientists.
B. Scientists blame air pollution for the destruction of forests.
C. Scientists are blamed for destroying forests.
D. Scientists say there’s much air pollution in the forests.
935. Much as he loved her, he couldn’t forgive her for what she had done.
A. He didn’t forgive her for what she had done despite loving her very much.
B. He loved her so much, that’s why he forgave her for what she had done.
C. He didn’t forgive her for what she had done as he loved her very much.
D. She loved him very much, so he forgave her for what she had done.
936. My husband _________ down the tree. He says that it is perfectly all right as it is.
A. did not cut B. does not cut C. haven't cut D. will not cut
937. I _________ later that I __________ an out-of-date timetable.
A. found had used B. have found had used C. found has used D. have found use
938. __________ sighting an approaching car, some drivers tend to speed up.
A. When slowing down instead of B. Instead when slowing down at
C. When instead of slowing down D. Instead of slowing down when
939. The interviewer wanted to know __________ French.
A. If I spoke B. do I spoke C. do I speak D. If I spoken
940. __________ the hijacker plane landed, it was surrounded by police.
A. As soon as B. While C. Just D. Until
941. The flight was canceled __________ the weather conditions were bad.
A. because of B. due to the fact that C. thanks D. that
942. They asked me a lot of questions, _________ I couldn't answer.
A. all of whom B. that C. all of which D. who
943. She could not decide __________ to dive __________ to jump into water.

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A. both or B. not only but also C. neither nor D. whether or
944. __________ the room, I noticed it had been renovated.
A. Entering B. Entered C. Having been entered D. Having entering
945. " Will the Jacksons be invited?" "I __________"
A. expect so not B. so expect C. not expect so D. expect so
946. The job was done __________, and we were extremely displeased.
A. incompetence B. incompetency C. incompetent D. incompetently
947. He will help you but only in an __________ capacity.
A. advisability B. advise C. advisory D. advisably
948. We drove at five miles an hour because the __________ was so poor.
A. visible B. visual C. view D. visibility
949. I had to look up the number in the telephone __________ .
A. direction B. directly C. directory D. directors
950. The fire was caused by an __________ fault in the television.
A. electrician B. electricity C. electrical D. electric
951. After feeling off __________ for days, Tom finally went to see his doctor.
A. food B. color C. fitness D. balance
952. All those nights must be __________ their toll because Becky looks quite exhausted.
A. taking B. having C. holding D. keeping
Take one’s toll g}y thiệt hại
953. Would you like to help me __________ these photocopies?
A. carry out B. give out C. bring along D. come across
954. The robber was made __________ where he had hidden the money.
A. to confess B. confess C. confessing D. to confessing
955.__________ by a snake, I was rushed to hospital.
A. Bitten B. Having bitten C. Biting D. Been bitten
956. She strikes me as a very effective teacher.
A. My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher.
B. As a teacher, she always strikes me.
C. She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students.
D. I make an effective impression on her teacher.
957. Mrs. Jones told me that her neighbors were moving to Florida.
A. Mrs. is planning to move to Florida with her neighbors.
B. Mrs. Jones and her neighbors live in Florida.
C. "My neighbors are moving to Florida.", said Mrs. Jones.
D. I knew that Mrs. Jones had moved to Florida because her neighbors told me.
958. Mrs. Smith is no longer beautiful because of her hard life.
A. Mrs. Smith is beautiful although her life is hard. B. Mrs. Smith lives a long life because she is beautiful.
C. No longer is Mrs. Smith beautiful because of her hard life. D. Although Mrs. Smith is not beautiful, her life is happy.
959. I hardly knew the people I was going to visit.
A. I knew the people I was going to visit very well. B. I was not sure whether I knew the people or not.
C. The people I was going to visit were completely stranger. D. I knew the people I was going to visit only slightly.
960. There's no point in persuading him to do this.
A. He is able to do this although he does not want to. B. It would be useful to persuade him.
C. It is useless to persuade him. D. I enjoy persuading him to do this.
961. “I will pay back the money, Gloria.” Said Ivan .
A. Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money. B. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back.
C. Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money. D. Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria.
962. France/ Independence Day / day / yesterday /.
A. The France’s Independence day was before yesterday.
B. The Day of the French Independence was a day yesterday.
C. French’s Independence Day was a day before yesterday.
D. France’s Independence Day was the day before yesterday.
963. hilltop/ have/ good/ view/ our village.
A. The hilltop can make our village views better. B. From the hilltop, our village can be well viewed.
C. From the hilltop, we can have a better view of our village. D. From the hilltop, our village can have a better view.
964. Last Sunday was ____ that we took a drive in the country.
A. so beautiful day B. such a beautiful a day C. such a beautiful weather D. so beautiful a day
965. The policeman wanted to know ____.
A. where he was last night B. where he had been the previous night

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C. where he was the night before D. where he had been last night
966. Not until I arrived home ____.
A. did I remember about the umbrella B. I remembered about the umbrella
C. that I could remember about the umbrella D. then would I remember about the umbrella
967. ____ the worse I seem to feel.
A. When I take more medicine B. The more medicine I take
C. Taking more of the medicine D. More medicine taken
968. While attempting to reach his home before the storm, ____.
A. the bicycle of Trung broke down B. it happened that Trung’s bicycle broke down
C. the storm caught Trung’s bicycle D.Trung had an accident on his bicycle
969. People think that he was born in a rich family.
A. That is thought he was born in a rich family B. He was thought to be born in a rich family
C. That he was born in a rich family is thought D. He is thought to have been born in a rich family
970. “Why don’t you ask your boss for a raise?” he asked me.
A. He advised me to ask my boss for a raise. B. He suggested me to ask my boss for a raise.
C. He asked me why I don’t ask my boss for a raise D. He offered me asking my boss for a raise
971. Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework.
A. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
B. Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
C. Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
D. As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework.
972. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Saturday.
A. I would like you delivering the sofa on Saturday.
B. I would rather you delivered the sofa on Saturday.
C. I wanted to know if you can deliver the sofa on Saturday.
D. I expected you delivering the sofa on Saturday.
973. I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.
A. It couldn’t be Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.
B. You mustn’t have seen Mr. Phong because he’s in Hanoi
C. It can’t have been Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.
D. Mr. Phong mightn’t see you because he’s in Hanoi.
974. ______ did Arthur realize that there was danger.
A. When he entered the store B. After he had entered the store
C. On entering the store D. Only after entering the store
975. After seeing the movie Centennial, ______.
A. the book made many people want to read it
B. the book was read by many people
C. many people wanted to read the book
D. the reading of the book interested many people

976. Many of the current international problems that we are now facing ______.
A. are the results of misunderstandings.
B. lacks of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other
C. linguistic incompetences
D. are because of not understanding themselves
977. Le: “I can’t understand how you missed the exit.”
Linh: “Well, it was so dark that ______.”
A. we could see hardly the road signs B. we could see the road signs hardly
C. hardly could we see the road signs D. we could hardly see the road signs
978. George didn’t do well in the class because ______.
A. he was a badly student B. he studied bad
C. he failed to study properly D. he was not good studywise
979. After he ------------ his driving test he bought a car.
a. had passed b. pass c. passed d. passing
980. When I got to the office, I ----------- that I had forgot to lock the door.
a. realized b. had realized c. realize d. have realized
981. When she was 21 she -------------- across the United States.
a. drove b. drive c. driven d. was driving
982. He often ------------ so nervous before his exams.
a. feels b. felt c. was feeling d. had felt

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983. How long have you ------------- he was a liar.
a. been knowing b. knew c. know d. known
984. I'm sorry. I don't understand what -----------------.
a. you say b. you're saying c. you will say d. you would say
985. ------------- to the radio when you get up everyday?
a. Do you listen b. Are you listening c. Was you listening d. Did you listen
986. My sweetheart --------------- smoking next week.
a. will give up b. is going to give up c. gives up d. gave up
987. There is no red wine? I -------------- white, then.
a. am going to have b. have c. will have d. am having
988. When the phone rang she ------------ a letter.
a. writes b. will write c. has written d. was writing
989. As the sun ------------ I decided to go out.
a. shines b. has shone c. shine d. was shining
990. I------------- your uncle tomorrow, so I'll give him your note.
a. have seen b. shall have seen c. see d. am going to see
991. -------------- study hard when you were at school?
a. Must you b. Had you c. Did you have to d. Were you
992. She is tired because she ------------- all day.
a. is studied b. has been studying c. had been studying d. studied
993. Has your teacher ever ------------ angry with you?
a. get b. getting c. got d. gets
994. He ----------
a. will be here soon b. will here be soon d. will be soon here c. be soon will ere
995. They------------ to the theatre twice so far this month.
a. are going b. go c. went d. have been
996. I know several engineers from ---------.
a. England b. the England c. an England d. English
997. Nobody likes ---------- bad news.
a. to be tell b. to be told c. be told d. tell
998. That lady is -------- one in this club.
a. prettier b. most pretty c. more pretty d. the prettiest
999. I'm thirsty. May I have something -------- to drink?
a. cold b. coldness c. coldest d. coldly
1000. Most people --------- advice but so few take it.
a. keep b. make c. do d. give
1001. I turned round and ---------- Paula.
a. see b. saw c. was seeing d. seen
1002. Why are you working so hard these days? Because I------------- a car, so I'm saving as much as I can.
a. am going to buy b. will buy c. buy d. was going to
1003. I -------------- Mary. Is she here?
a. look for b. was looking for c. looked d. am looking for
1004. This guide book -------------- full of useful information.
a. will be b. are c. is d. was
1005. I'm hot because I ------------- for hours.
a. have run b. have been running c. ran d. am running
1006. .. he and his wife . in their house for a long time?
a. Have/live b. Has/lived c. Have/lived d. Did/live
1007. "Who ------------ that horrible noise?" "It's Tom practicing the violin"
a. makes b. is making c. made d. has been making
1008. "What would you like to order, sir?" "I-------------the lamb"
a. have b. am going to have c. will have d. am having
1009. The shops-----------full of things to buy--------- Christmas comes.
a. are/ when b. are / if c. will be/ if d. is/ when
1010. What --------- you--------- at weekend when you were a child?
a. do/ do b. have/done c. did/ use to do d. did/ used to do
1011. Sorry. I------------ one of the nicest dishes.
a. have broken b. broke c. have been breaking d. had broken
1012. Here's my wallet! I-----------for it for ages.
a. had looked b. have been looking c. look d. looked

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1013. Since we ---------- in the new house we ----------- very busy.
a. move/ are b. have moved/ were c. moved/ were d. moved/ have been
1014. -------- the moon last night?
a. Have you seen b. Did you see c. Do you see d. Had you seen
1015. When you --------- your work, you may leave the room.
a. will finish b. finishing c. finished d. have finished sua
1016. "What are you looking for?" "I can't remember where I --------- my glasses."
a. leave b. left c. had left d. was left
1017. I haven't heard from my son------------
a. for several weeks b. for several weeks ago c. since several weeks before d. since a long time
1018. "Why is Bill unhappy?" "Because his birds----------- away"
a. flew b. fly c. had flown d. have flown
1019. We _____ for three hours and are very tired.
A. are walking B. have been walking C. were walking D. had been walking
1020. Thanks to the laser beams, at last, he could get rid of the __________birthmark on his face.
A. normal B. abnormal C. abnormality D. abnormally
1021: _______________________ from Bill, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
1022: Not until a monkey is several years old ___________to exhibit signs of independence from its mother.
A. beginning B. does it begin C. and begin D. it begins
1023: These days almost everybody ___________the danger of smoking.
A. know of B. are aware of C. is aware about D. is aware of
1024: Had the drought not lowered the reservoir the ancient village_______________________
A. wouldn't be discovered B. wouldn't have been discovered
C. can't have been discovered D. can't be discovered
1025. It was not good to walk outside in ___________.
A. such a fearful cold B. such fear coldness C. such fearful cold D. so fearful a cold
1026: Mary: “ Do you think it will rain ? “ Jenny: “Oh ! ________”
A. I don’t hope. B. I hope not. C. I don’t hope so D. It’s hopeless
1027: It is believed _____________ causes insomnia.
A. too much caffeine which B. that too much caffeine
C. it in too much caffeine D. too much caffeine that
1028: The train accident _____________ the other train’s departure by a few hours.
A. sent back B. called off C. delayed D. retained
1029: Not only________ much bigger than any other planets, but unlike the planets, it consists completely of gaseous
material.
A. Sun is B. the Sun, which is C. is the Sun D. that the Sun

1030: - “ More coffee?, Anybody?”

- “ ______________________________.”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. Yes, I’d love to C. Yes, please D. It’s right, I think
1031: . ____________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser.
A. Being not B. Not having been C. Have not been D. Having not been
1032: She has to pass all her exams or _____________she would have no holiday.
A. instead B. else C. therefore D. though
1033: In America, when a woman and a man are introduced, shaking hands is up to a woman.
A. depends on B. replies on C. waits on D. congratulates on
1034: A few diseases are still___________in the world.
A. treatable B. untreatable C. treated D. untreated
1035: That beautiful girl died of a morphine____________. Sua
A. overweight B. overhear C. overdo D. overdose
1036: He __________________________me to believe that they had left the district.
A. made B. led C. assured D. confirmed
1037: He was completely_________________________by her tale of hardship.
A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken up
1038: Uncle Ho’s desire was that our country might______other countries in the world.
A. be fed up with B. make use of C. keep pace with D. take grand for
1039: Sarah is a young girl with________ and a straight nose.
A. almond-shaped eyes B. almond-eyed shape C. eyes shaped almond D. almond-shape eyed
Almond-shaped (adj) có hình quả hạnh đ{o ( được coi l{ đôi mắt ho{n hảo nhất)

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1040: You shouldn't ___________ to your teacher like that. It was very rude.
A. have talked B. talk C. have be talked D. talked
1041: Don’t bother me while I___________.
A. am working B. was working C. will work D. will have completed
1042. A: "............" ~ B: "I'm going to see a band, Planet X. Want to come?"
A. Are you free this weekend? B. Which is your favourite band?
C. Why not coming over for some potluck? D. What are you going to do this weekend?
1043. A: Phu Quang’s staging a liveshow next Sunday. Will you come? ~ B: ".........."
A. Great! Been looking forward to it a whole month.
B. No. He's gone away with another girl.
C. My taste is not for classical music.
D. Really? He is said to have divorced to Ngoc Anh, isn't he?
1044. Getting a good job doesn't interest him.
A. He is good at getting a good job. B. He is only interested in getting a good job.
C. He isn't good at getting a good job. D. He isn't interested in getting a good job.
1045. Dad didn't intend to change his job.
A. Dad had intention to change his job. B. Dad didn't have intention for change his job.
C. Dad didn't have any intend to change his job. D. Dad didn't have intention of changing his job.
1046. It has been a long time since they met.
A. They haven't met for a long time. B. They didn't meet a long time ago.
C. They didn't meet for a long time. D. They haven't met since a long time.
1047. A. position B. resource C. preserve D. conserve
1048. A. downpour B. honour C. vapour D. odour
Mark the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
1049. Whatever difficult he may encounter, he’ll try his best to overcome.
A. difficult B. encounter C. his best D. overcome
1050. The boy whom I told to on the phone last night is very interested in Physics.
A. whom B. told to C. on the phone D. very interested
1051. Both a term paper and a final exam is often required for a college class.
A. for B. is C. and D. required
Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1052. She thinks they look down on her because she didn't go to university.
A. look up to B. look on to C. look in on D. look up for
1053. He was imprisoned because he revealed secrets to the enemies.
A. betrayed B. concealed C. disowned D. declared
1054. They are now staying at a flat which is about.......from the safe sandy beach.
A. five-minute walk B. five-minutes walk
C. walk for about five minutes D. five minutes walking
1055. The hut was.......into three connecting bedrooms; there was no corridor.
A. divided B. separated C. split D. cut up
1056. The factory has a........to choose young, qualified people for the job.
A. privilege B. tendency C. trend D. preference
1057. Peter is sometimes unsuccessful because he's not.......of other people's opinions.
A. tolerate B. tolerable C. tolerance D. tolerant
1058. This poem shows the wonderful.......of the poet.
A. sensation B. sense C. sensitiveness D. sensibility
1059. My father doesn’t like any kind of change. He’s very.......in his ways.
A. fixed B. set C. determined D. established
To be set in one’s way kiên định, bảo thủ
1060. His name was on the.......of my tongue, but I just couldn't remember it.
A. tip B. edge C. end D. point
1061. After Mary......her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company.
A. will finish B. finishes C. is finishing D. will have finished
1062. When I came to his house, I didn't see him. He.........
A. may be out B. might have been away C. must be absent D. can be away
1063. My phone is out of order, which is a..........
A. trouble B. harm C. error D. bother
1064. Teenagers often have some physical changes during the ....... from childhood to adult life.
A. obstacle B. way C. transition D. growth
1065. There is always.......traffic in the city centre in the rush hour.

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 A. strong B. big C. heavy D. full
1066. The size and shape of a nail depends primarily on the function ....... intended.
A. which it is B. for which it is C. which it is for D. for which is
Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1067. Hurricane Katrina will go down in the record books as the costliest storm ever faced by insurers.
A. decrease B. be less violent C. be remembered D. be forgotten
1068. We're still trying to iron out some problems with the computer system.
A. repair the iron case B. replace the hardware C. find solution to D. update with new softwares
1069. Donald heard the bad news. He could not help weeping.
A. Donald could not allow himself to weep at the bad news,
B. Donald could not stop himself from weeping at the bad news.
C. Donald could not help himself and so he wept.
D. Donald could not help himself because he was weeping.
1070. He is always busy. He has little time to relax.
A. Busy as he is always, he has to relax little.
B. Because he is always busy, he has little time to relax.
C. Although he is always busy, he has little time to relax.
D. However busy he always is, he has little time to relax.
1071._______we invested in telecommunications industry, we would be rich now.
A. Were B. Had C. Will D. Should
1072. It _______ these questions that are difficult.
A. are B. was C. is D. has
1073. Nobody answered the door, _______?
A. weren’t they B. were they C. did they D. didn’t they
1074. The number of the months in a year _______twelve.
A. was B. were C. are D. is
1075. Peter was absent; he _________sick again.
A. must have been B. must be C. must being D. must be being

1076. It is recommened that he ________this course.

A. taking B. take C. took D. takes
1077. He _______a large sum of money when his father died.
A. came out B. came over C. came into D. came off
1078. There was a _________table in the kitchen.
A. wooden large beautiful round B. large beautiful round wooden
C. beautiful large round wooden D. beautiful round large wooden
1079. They had a ______ candlelit dinner last night and she accepted his proposal of marriage.
A. romance B. romantic C. romantically D. romanticize
1080. It is English pronunciation and phrasal verbs that _______ me a lot of trouble.
A. cause B. make C. get D. have
1081. If you _______ money to mine, we shall have enough.
A. add B. combine C. unite D. bank
1082. Alice said: “That guy is_______gorgeous. I wish he would ask me out.”
A. dead-centre B. drop-shot C. jumped-up D. drop-dead
drop –dead (adv) cực kỳ, ngoạn mục
drop-dead gorgeous cực kỳ lộng lẫy
1083. _______, he was unharmed after being struck by lightning.
A. Consequently B. Finally C. Cautiously D. Miraculously
1084. He lost his _______ when the policeman stopped him.
A. temper B. language C. spirit D. character
1085. Jenifer and Susan are talking about a book they have just read.
- Jennifer: “ The book is really interesting and it’s hard to put it down.” Susan: “_______”
A. Don’t mention it C. That’s nice of you to say so.
B. I couldn’t agree with you more. D. It’s alright.
1086. Andrew is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.
Andrew: "Can I have the bill, please?" Waiter: "______."
A. You are very kind B. Just a minute, please
C. My pleasure D. You're exactly right
1087. Unfortunately, I had to tell off John for his poor performance.
A. criticize B. encourage C. praise D. congratulate

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1088. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company.
A. recommendation B. reference C. curriculum vitae D. photograph
1089. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released
A. innovative B. naive C. guilty D. benevolent
1090.~ Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight."
~ Woman: "Yes, and I’m on pins and needles."
A. nervous B. angry C. calm D. happy
Be on pins and needle bồn chồn
1091. Marry loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.
A. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
B. As Marry couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.
C. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it.
D. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it.
1092. Mrs Brown wants to buy the house. It was built two years ago.
A. The house Mrs Brown wants to buy built two years ago.
B. The house built two years ago will be bought by Mrs Brown.
C. Mrs Brown wants to buy the house which built two years ago.
D. Mrs Brown wants to buy the house built two years ago.
1093. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough.
A. The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.
B. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.
C. The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in.
D. The sea was too rough to the children's swimming.
1094. People believe that 13 is an unlucky number.
A. People are believed that 13 is an unlucky number.
B. 13 has been believed to be an unlucky number.
C. It’s believed that 13 is an unlucky number.
D. It’s believed 13 to be an unlucky number.
1095. I have never seen this film before.
A. Never before have I seen this film. B. Never before I have seen this film.
C. Before have never I seen this film. D. Have I never before seen this film.
1096. He decided not to go to university and went to work in a restaurant.
A. Despite of going to university he went to work in a restaurant.
B. He went to work in a restaurant instead of going to university.
C. Instead of going to university, he went to work in a restaurant.
D. He decided to go to work in a restaurant because he liked it.
1097. The secret to success is hard work.
A. Working hard ensures success. B. If you keep your work secret, you will succeed.
C. One cannot succeed if he has secrets. D. One must work hard to keep secrets.
1098. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
A. I disturbed the meeting because I said goodbye.
B. I would rather disturb the meeting than leave without saying goodbye.
C. The meeting was disturbed as I left saying goodbye.
D. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
1099. You don’t try to work hard. You will fail in the exam.
A. Unless you don’t try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
B. Unless you try to work hard, you won’t fail in the exam.
C. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
D. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
1100. Marry loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.
A. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
B. As Marry couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.
C. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it.
D. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it.
1101. Okay, I …………… the popcorn if you buy the drinks.
A. will buy B. buy C. would buy D. bought
1102....................... flowers are usually made of plastic or silk.
A. Unreal B. False C. Artificial D. Untrue
1103. Computers are said to be ……….…… for the development of mankind.
A. here today, gone tomorrow B. here and there C. here to stay D. neither here nor there

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Here to stay sẽ m~i m~i ở đ}y/ được mọi người sử dụng l}u d{i
(M|y tính sẽ vẫn luôn l{ một phần quan trọng trong sự ph|t triển của nh}n loại)
1104. If only the Prime Minister ........his arts policy would lose him the election.
A. had known B. knows C. was knowing D. could have knowing
1105. How can the boss act ……………… nothing had happened?
A. therefore B. so C. if D. as though
1106. I don’t remember ………….. of your decision to change our vocation plan.
A. to tell B. being told C. telling D. to be told
1107. Last year Matt earned …………. his brother, who had a better position.
A. twice as much as B. twice more than C. twice as more as D. twice as many as
1108. Most people prefer flying ………….. going by the sea because it’s too much faster.
A. over B. than C. from D. to
1109. We have a party tonight and Daisy is worried about ……………. .
A. what to wear B. which wearing C. these wearing D. that she wearing
1110. Paul was .... of himself for having stolen money from his mother.
A. shy B. ashamed C. timid D. embarrassed
1111. While studying, he was financially dependent …………….. his parents.
A. of B. to C. from D. on.
1112. Mr. Pike …………. English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.
A. had been teaching B. has been teaching C. was teaching D. is teaching
1113. Don't worry about trying to catch last train home, as we can easily ……you up for the night.
A. keep B. put C. take D. set
1114. This is valuable ................ chair which dates back to the eighteeth century.
A. traditional B. old-fashioned C. antique D. ancient
1115. Come with me. I’m seeing “The killer” tomorrow. ……………….
A. Do you? B. Shall you? C. Are you? D. Will you?
1116. It is a ……………………… .
A. polyester sleeping blue bag B. blue sleeping polyester bag
C. blue polyester sleeping bag D. sleeping blue polyester bag

1117. It is essential that every student ………….. to learn English at university.

A. had B. have C. has D. to have
1118. James: “How about a game of cards?” - Susan: “……………………….”
A. Good idea. B. I’m afraid I do.
C. No, it’s interesting, isn’t it? D. Sorry, I don’t like.
1119. Tom: “How did you get here?” - John: “………………..”
A. The train is so crowded. B. I came here last night.
C. I came here by train. D. Is it far from here?
1120. _________ he is old, he wants to travel around the world.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Despite D. Because
1121. Had I studied harder, I_________________better in the last exam.
A. would do B. would have done C. had done D. wouldn’t have done
1122. The larger the apartment, the __________________ the rent is.
A. expensive B. more expensive C. expensively D. most expensive
1123. Nam wanted to know what time _______.
A. the movie began B. the movie begins
C. does the movie begin D. did the movie begin
1124. On attaining maximum size, ______ by drawing itself out and dividing into two daughter amoebas, each receiving
identical nuclear materials.
A. the reproduction of the amoeba B. the amoeba, which reproduces
C. reproducing the amoeba D. the amoeba reproduces
1125. Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, ________ made us very happy then.
A. which B. that C. it D. of which
1126. Lenses, ____________, are used to correct imperfections in eyesight.
A. are the forms of glasses and contact lenses B. in the form of glasses and contact lenses
C. glasses and contact lenses which form D. glasses and contact lenses may be formed
Lens thấu kính contact lenses kính |p tròng
1127. Tim: “____________” – Jeycy: “Certainly”
A. Welcome back! B. What are you doing there?
C. I’m sorry I am late D. May I borrow a pencil , please?

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1128. Jane:“Would you mind if I use you computer for an hour?” Tony:”________”
A. Not at all. I’ve finished my job B. Yes, you can use it.
C. Of course not. I still need it now D. Yes, It’s all right.
1129. Thanks to the laser beams, at last, he could get rid of the __________birthmark on his face.
A. normal B. abnormal C. abnormality D. abnormally
1130. That beautiful girl died of an________ morphine.
A. overweight B. overhear C. overdo D. overdose
1131. He is the postman _____ I got this letter.
A. from who B. to whom C. from whom D. with whom
1132. We usually do go by train, even though the car _________ is a lot quicker.
A. travel B. journey C. trip D. Voyage
Voyage chuyến đi xa, cuộc h{nh trình d{i ( bằng t{u thủy, m|y bay) không nhất thiết để nghỉ ngơi
Trip chuyến đi đơn lẻ đến một nơi trong một thời gian ngắn v{ quay về. Dùng chỉ chuyến đi công t|c hay đi thăm nơi n{o.
Travel (n) chỉ chuyến đi thăm thú đ}y đó ( nhất l{ ra nước ngo{i)
Journey (n) chỉ cuộc h{nh trình t{u, xe hơi, chuyến đi du lịch đơn lẻ
Expedition (n) chuyến đi để thăm dò ( vì mục đích khoa học) go on expedition.
Excursion (n) chuyến tham quan go on an excursion to smwhere.
Safari (n)chuyến đi đến nhiều nơi để quan s|t động vật
Cruise (n) chuyến đi chơi biển, du lịch bằng t{u thủy
1133. I suggest the room ………………..before Christmas.
A. be decorated B. is decorated C. were decorated D. should decorate
1134. Many species of plants and animals are in___________ of extinction.
A. dangerous B. endangered C. danger D. dangerously
1135. The last person ______ the room must turn off the lights.
A. to leave B. who leave C. that leave D. all are correct
1136. “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.” – “I feel a little _________________.”
A. out of the blue B. out of order C. under the weather D. under the impression
1137. I know we had an arguement, but now I'd quite like to _________.
A. look down B. make up C. fall out D. bring up
1138. Nowadays women ___the same wages as men
A.should pay B.will be paid C.will pay D.should be paid
1139. The next meeting _________ in May.
A. will hold B. will be held C. will be holding D. will have held
1140. The librarian told us not _________ reference books out of the library.
A. taking B. to take 1 C. take D. Took
1141. John: "Congratulations! You did great.
Mary: - " ___________.”
A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. It’s my pleasure.
C. You’re welcome. D. That’s okay.
1142. My responsibility is to _________ my little brothers.
A. take care of B. join hands C. take over D. work together
1143. In Vietnam, two or more ________ may live in a home.
A. generations B. generous C. generation D. generators
1144. __________ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews.
A. Nervous B. Self-conscious C. Self-doubt D. Self-confident
1145. A good essay must __________contain enough interesting ideas and specific exam but also have good organization.
A. in addition B. either C. not only D. as well
1146. Minh : " My first English test was not as good as I expected "
Thomas : " _________."
A. Good Heavens! B. Never mind , better job next time!
C. That's brilliant enough! D. It's okay . Don't worry.
1147. The ground is wet. It ________ rained last night.
A. must B. must have C. may have D. might have
1148. There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is ______.
A. another B. other C. the another D. the other.
1149. Do you know the woman ______ lives next door?
A. she B. who C. whom D. her
1150. If you _______ less last night, you _______ so bad today.
A. had drunk- would not have felt B. drank- would not feel
C. had drunk- would not feel D. would have drunk- would not feel

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1151. I can’t sleep ________ the hot weather.
A. because of B. as C. because D. since
1152. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as _________.
A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C. salt and pepper D. here and there
1153. The boy was sent to the police because of several ________ that he had taken part in.
A. set-to B. set-toes C. sets-to D. set-tos
Set-to số nhiều set-tos cuộc ẩu đả
1154. I just can't ______ that noise any longer!
A. put up with B. stand in for C. sit out D. stand up to
1155. ______ should a young child be allowed to play with fireworks without adult supervision
A. Under no circumstances B. No sooner than
C. Always D. Only when
1156. Nobody phoned while I was out, ________?
A. wasn’t I B. was I C. did they D. didn’t they
1157. _________ migrate long distances is well documented.
A. That it is birds B. That birds C. Birds that D. It is that birds
1158. “It is very hot in here.___________” “Of course”
A.Must you open the window B.Shall you open th window
C. Could you open the window D . A or C
1159. I can't imagine____________anywhere except here
A. studying B. to study C. study D. that I study
1160. When Tet holiday comes, Vietnamese people often feel inclined to ________ their houses.
A. do up B. do in C. do through D. do over
1161. My director is angry with me . I didn't do all the work I ____________last week.
A. should have done B. may have done
C. need to have done D. must have done
1162. There is __________in my bed room .
A. an old square wooden table B. a square wooden old table
C. a square old wooden table D. an old wooden square table
1163. The boy __________went to the hospital to ask for doctor's help.
A. whose sick sister B. whose sister sicked
C. who his sister is sick D. whose sister was sick
1164. ____________the phone rang later that night did Tom remember the appoinment.
A. No sooner B. Only C. Not until D. Just before
1165. Our project was successful ________ its practicality.
A. in terms of B. with a view to C. regardless D. on behalf of

1166. __________is the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced
environment..
A. extinction B. biodiversity C. habitat D. conservation
1167.- Kate: “ How lovely your cats are!” - David: “ ____________”
A. Really? They are B. Thank you, it is nice of you to say so
C. Can you say it again D. I love them, too
1168. He managed to keep his job_________the manager had threatened to sack him.
A. therefore B. although C. unless D. despite
1169. Peter was ejected after committing five personal _________ in water sport game yesterday.
A. mistakes B. faults C. fouls D. Errors
1170. She ran ________ an interesting article about fashion while she was reading the newspaper.
A. after B. across C. away D. out
1171. It’s essential that every student ________ all the lectures.
A. attends B. attend C. has attended D. attended
1172. You have to move this box to __________ the new television set.
A. lose touch with B. make room for
C. pay attention to D. take notice of
1173. It’s a secret. You _________ let anyone know about it.
A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. mightn’t D. may not
1174. The singer was _______________ on the piano by her sister.
A. discarded B. accompanied C. performed D. played
1175. It is possible ______ may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.
A. to lose leaves B. that the loss of leaves

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1176. Although my village is not far away from the city centre , we had no ______ until recently.
A.electric B.electricity C. electrical D.electrify
1177. Mr. Young is not only healthy ________ also cheerful.
A. and B. both C. but D. With
1178. If I had studied harder, I________better in the last exam.
A. would do B. would have done C. had done D. wouldn’t have done
1179. The larger the apartment, the _______ the rent is.
A. expensive B. more expensive C. expensively D. most expensive
1180. Nam wanted to know what time _______.
A. the movie began B. the movie begins C. does the movie begin D. did the movie begin
1181. On attaining maximum size, _______ by drawing itself out and dividing into two daughter amoebas, each receiving
identical nuclear materials.
A. the reproduction of the amoeba B. the amoeba, which reproduces
C. reproducing the amoeba D. the amoeba reproduces
Amoebae ( sinh học) a míp to draw out kéo d{i, ph|c thảo ra
1182. I have never forgotten that village ______ I was born and grew up.
A. which B. which in C. where D. When
1183. ________ had she opened the door than the phone rang.
A. Hardly B. No sooner C. Scarcely D. Barely
1184. Peter: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” – Mary: “____________”
A. You are welcome B. Thank you C. Cheers D. Have a good day
1185. Tim: “____________” – Jeycy: “Certainly”
A. Welcome back! B. What are you doing there?
C. I’m sorry I am late D. May I borrow a pencil , please?
1186. Thanks to the laser beams, at last, he could get rid of the __________birthmark on his face.
A. normal B. abnormal C. abnormality D. Abnormally
1186. That beautiful girl died of an________ morphine.
A. overweight B. overhear C. overdo D. Overdose
1187. We usually do go by train, even though the car _________ is a lot quicker.
A. travel B. journey C. trip D. Voyage
1188. Jack apologised _________ not being able to come to Jane’s party.
A.to B. about C. of D. For
1189. Did he ______ the doctor’s appointment?
A. do B. have C.arrange D. Make
1190. Do you _____ your new roommate, or do you two argue?
A. keep in touch with B. get along with C. on good terms with D.get used to
1191. After months of testing, the Russian space scientists _______ a space suit that works better than any other in
history.
A. came to B. came up with C. came up to D.came out with
1192. The boss _____ when he found out that one of his employees cheated off.
A. hit the roof B. saw pink elephants
C. made his blood boil D. brought the house down
To hit the roof = lose one’s temper
To tighten one’s belt thắt lung buộc bụng
1193. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been _____ for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.
A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends
C. playing with fire D. going to town.
1194. Let’s go out for dinner, _______?
A. don’t we B. will you C. shall we D. won’t you
1195. My student practices ______ English with her friends every day.
A. speaking B. to speak C. spoke D. speak
1196. Our project was successful ________ its practicality.
A. in terms of B. with a view to C. regardless D. on behalf of
1197. It has been raining ______ I got up.
A. when B. since C. until D. as
1198. It is possible ______ may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.
A. to lose leaves B. that the loss of leaves
C. the leaves are lost D. when leaves have lost
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C. Difficult as the homework was D. As though the homework was difficult
1200. - Anne: “ Make yourself at home” - John: “ ____________”
A. Thanks! Same to you B. That’s very kind. Thank you
C. Not at all. Don’t mention it D. Yes, Can I help you?
1201. You look exhausted. You __________ in the garden all day.
A. can’t have worked hard B. must have worked hard
C. should have worked hard D. couldn’t have worked hard
1202. - Claire:” Mr. Black. How do you do?"
- Pete :"_____________, my name's Pete. How do you do? "
A. Pardon B. Excuse me C. By the way D. By all means
1203. ___________drivers usually drive very slowly.
A. Learning B. Practice C. Learner D. Student
1204. Peter was ejected after committing five personal _________ in water sport game yesterday.
A. mistakes B. faults C. fouls D. errors
1205. The strike was caused by the_________ of two workers.
A. dismiss B. dismissing C. dismissed D. dismissal
1206. They always kept on good ______ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.
A. will B. friendship C. terms D. relations
1207. Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one ______ the most.
A. that influences farmers B. farmers that is influences
C. why farmers influence it D. it influences farmers
1208. Learning English isn't so difficult once you_______ .
A. get on it B. get off it C. get down to it D. get down with it
1209. George wouldn't have met Mary_______ to his brother's graduation party.
A. had he not gone B. hadn't he gone C. if he has not gone D. if he shouldn't have gone
1210. We bought some _______.
A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses
1211. Tom. "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come". - Mary. “_______”.
A. Great B. Oh, that's annoying C. Well, never mind D. Sounds like fun
1212. My family consist ________ five people: my parents, my two younger brothers and I.
A. on B. of C. over D. up
1213. I ______________sport to keep fit, not because I like it.
A. train B. practise C. make D. do
1214. My father is an engineer and he has to work _____ a night shift once a week.
A. in B. on C. under D. at
1215. I'll give you my answer if I_____ you this Sunday afternoon.
A. see B. saw C. will see D. am seeing
1216. He managed to climb over the wall without ______ .
A. seeing B. being seen C. to see D. to be seen.
1217. Do you know the person ______ next to you in the evening class?
A. who sit B. whom sits C. sitting D. whose sitting
1218. Tony Blair is believed _____ for Liverpool last week.
A. leaving B. to leave C. having left D. to have left
1219. In my _______ to win a place at university, I am now under a lot of study pressure.
A. improvement B. support C. confidence D. attempt
1220. A: "Would you mind closing the door?"
B: "_______ "
A. Close it now! B. Not at all ! C. True enough. D. Don’t mention it.
1221. She should ___________ in the garage when we came around, which would explain why she didn't hear the bell.
A. work B. be working C. have worked D. have been working
1222. The choir stood in four rows according to their ________ heights.
A. respected B. respective C. respectable D. respectful
1223. A: "How lovely your pets are!" B: " ___________ "
A. Thank you, it's nice of you to say so B. Really? They are
C. Can you say that again D. I love them, too
1224. My cousin obviously didn't _____ much of an impression on you if you can't remember meeting her.
A. do B. make C. create D. build
1225. It was very difficult to _______ what he was saying about the noise of the traffic.

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1226. I was glad when he said that his car was __________.
A. for my use B. at my disposal C. for me use D. at my use
1227. ____ the exception ____ the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog every morning.
A. With / to B. With / of C. In / of D. By / of
1228. He always takes full__________ of the mistake by these competitors.
A.benefit B. advantage C. profit D. advice
1229. On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she__________again.
A. came up B. came round C. came over D. came forward
1230. I called Jenna yesterday with a view__________her about the project.
A. of asking B. to asking C. in asking D. for asking
1231. No longer__________ cut the grass. I have just bought a lawn mower.
A. do I have to B. I do have to C. I have to D. have I do to
1232. We have our __________ of course, but we are still quite satisfied with our life.
A. odds and ends B. ups and downs C. safe and sound D. ins and outs
1233. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _______ with the interviewers.
A. link B. connection C. touch D. contact
1234. Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then ______ Prince Rainier of Monaco.
A. to be the wife of B. she was the wife of C. the wife of D. as the wife of
1235. We often take this small road home to avoid heavy _______ on the main streets.
A. cars B. traffic C. vehicles D. movement
1236. When he came to the counter to pay, he found that he had _______ cash _______ his credit card with him.
A. either / or B. neither / nor C. both / and D. not / neither
1237. You look tired. _______ hard all day?
A. Have you been working B. Did you work
C. Do you work D. Are you working
1238. Tom looks so frightened and upset. He _______ something terrible.
A. must experience B. can have experienced
C. should have experienced D. must have experienced
1239. Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked. She remembered _______ it before she left.
A. to lock B. having locked C. to have locked D. she locks
1240. The speed of light is _______ the speed of sound.
A. faster B. much faster than C. the fastest D. as fast
1241. _______ imaginative stories about the origin of the game of chess.
A. Many of the B. Many C. There are many D.Of the many
1242. _______ it not been for the torrential rain, we would have gone out.
A. But B. If C. Had D. Should
1243. A week or two before New Year’s Days, the markets are _______ people selling and buying things.
A. filled with B. crowd with C. ready for D. crowded with
1244. The kind-hearted woman _______ all her life to helping the disabled and the poor.
A. wasted B. spent C. dedicated D. lived
1245. May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” - “______”
A. I’m afraid she is not here at the moment. B. No, she’s not here now.
C. She’s leaving a message for you now D. Yes, I’ll make sure she gets it.
1246. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it likes the _____ .
A. nose on his face B. tip of his tongue C. back of his hand D. hair on his head
1247. Nobody wears clothes like that any more – they’re ______
A. fashion B. unfashionable C. fashionable D. fashionably
1248. The more you work, _____ you’ll pass your exams.
A. good B.the best C. best D. the better
1249. “It was very kind of you to help me out, Paul?” – “_____”
A. I’m glad you like it B. Thanks a million
C. That was the least I could do D. You can say that again.
1250. Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn’t _______ as usual.
A. ring off B. get off C. go off D. take off
1251. The ________ of the radio by Marconi played an important part in the development of communication.
A. development B. discovery C. invention D. research
1252. We are going to …………….
A. get our house being redecorated B. have our house be redecorated
C. have our house to be redecorated D. have our house redecorated

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1253. So little………….about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me.
A. I have known B. I knew C. do I know D. did I know
1254. His letter is full of mistakes. He ………………….. the mistakes carefully before sending it.
A. must have checked B. should have 6.﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽﷽checked C. can have checked D.
could have checked
1255. Light ……………. faster than sound.
A. travel B. travels C. is travelling D. travelled
1256. He found…………………………….to answer all the questions within the time given.
A. it impossibly B. it impossible C. that impossibly D. that impossible
1257. Tom: “The maintenance people didn’t remove the chairs from ballroom.”
Mary: “Don’t worry. They …………them before the dance begins.”
A. will have moved B. moved C. will have been moved D. were moved
1258. I really regret …………………your feeling when I asked you such a silly question.
A. to hurt B. hurt C. hurts D. hurting
1259. “Is the lift is working?” – “No , it’s .................Let’s use the stairs.”
A. out of work B. out of order C. impossible D. in danger
1260. A good essay must ………………..contain enough interesting ideas and specific exam but also have good
organization.
A. not only B. as well C. either D. in addition
1261. I'm sorry! I didn't break that vase on............
A. time B. purpose C. intention D. my mind
1262. Maria: “I’m taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow.”
Sarah: “.................”
A. Good luck B. Good chance C. Good day D. Good time
1263. The girls and flowers …………. he painted were vivid.
A. whose B. that C. which D. who
1264. Women's employment rate is getting …………
A. high and high B. higher and higher C. high and higher D. higher and the highest
1265. Gold………. in California in the 19th century.
A. has been discovered B. was discover C. they discovered D. was discovered
1266. Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” Mary: “……………….”
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. B. No problem
C. Of course not, It’s not costly D. Thanks. I think so
1267. Would John be angry if I ………………..his bicycle without asking?
A. had taken B. take C. took D. would take
1268. Although he was ………………………………… , he agreed to play tennis with me.
A. exhaustive B. exhausting C. exhausted D. exhaustion
1269. He is very worried ……… his new job because he is not quite prepared …………working.
A. about / for B. in / at C. to / off D. on / over
1270. I ……………………. my Mum by cooking dinner for her.
A. cheered up B. looked up C. waited for D. felt like
1271. Not until the end of the 19th century ______ become a scientific discipline.
A. plant breeding has B. did plant breeding
C. plant breeding had D. has plant breeding
1272. When friends insist on ______ expensive gifts, it makes most people uncomfortable.
A. them to accept B. they accepting C. their accepting D. they accept
1273. They always kept on good ______ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.
A. will B. friendship C. terms D. relations
1274. They stayed for hours, ______ my mother was very annoyed about.
A. that B. which C. this D. whom
1275. The vase is definitely not_______, but just a very good imitation.
A. real B. factual C. genuine D. true
1276. I walked away as calmly as I could. __________, they would have thought I was a thief.
A. In case B. If so C. Or else D. Owing to
1277. By the time Brown’s daughter graduates, __________ retired.
A. he B. he has C. he’ll being D. he’ll have
1278. I like that photo very much. Could you make an _____ for me?
A. increase B. enlargement C. extension D. expansion
1279. The problem is difficult, therefore ______ students could answer it.
A. a great number of B. a lot of C. few D. a few

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1280. Do you think you can meet the _________ given by our teacher ?.
A. deadline B. line C. dead D face
1281. The twins look so much alike that almost no one can____ them____
A. take/apart B. tell/away C. tell/apart D. take/on
1282. Everyone can join our club, ______ age and sex.
A. not mention B. in case of C. in place of D. regardless of
1283. There was a terrible storm on the night we first stayed at the campsite but we were alright with our tent and
were dry as a ____.
A. bone B. cover C. coat D. sheet
1284. James Cook,______ , also discovered tje Hawaiian Islands.
A. by exploring the South Sea he reached Australia.
B. explored the South Sea and reaching Australia.
C. who explored the South Sea and reached Australia.
D. explored the South Sea then reached Australia.
1285. The factory was _____ so the management tried to cut costs by making some workers redundant.
A. competition B. competitive C. uncompetitive D. competed
1286. 'These tablets really are ______. My headache’s much better now.'
A. affective B. effective C. efficient D. affected
1287. “I understand you don’t like opera. _____ I go at least once a month.”
A. On contrast B. In contrast C. In the contrast D. On the contrast
1288. “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “____________ .”
A. Yes, I am so glad. B. No, thanks.
C. Sorry, the seat is taken. D. Yes, yes. You can sit here.
1289. Customer: "Can I have a look at that pullover, please"?
Salesgirl: “__________.”
A. It's much cheaper B. Can I help you?
C. Sorry, it is out of stock. D. Which one? This one?
1290. The_______ horse began to run as fast as he could.
A. frightening B. frighten C. frightful D. frightened
1291. ______ is to give strangers your address.
A. What you must never do B.That you must never do
C. What must never you do D.That must never you do
1292. Nobody likes his behaviour, ________?
A. do they B. don’t they C. does he D. doesn’t he
1293. On no account _______ be touched.
A. this switch must B. must this switch C. you must D. must this switch not
1294. Have you heard about all the complaints? It _________ have been a pleasant holiday for them.
A. mayn’t B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. can’t
1295. Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” -Mary: “________”
A. I have nothing to tell you. B. Oh. Poor me!
C. Never mind! D. You was absent - minded.
1296. After running up the stairs, I was ________breath.
A. away from B. without C. no D. out of
1297. Having been selected to present the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention, ________
A. the members applauded him B. a speech had to be given by him
C. the members congratulated him D. he gave a short acceptance speech
1298. Charlotte Bronte died of tuberculosis, ________.
A. as did all her sisters B. and all her sisters did
C. and so were all sisters D. either did all her sisters
1299. David: “ Why don’t we ask Martin to chair the meeting?”
Fiona: “ Well, suppose _________ to ask him, do you think he would accept?”
A. were we B. we have C. we try D. we were
1300. His father prefers _________ .
A. that he attend a different university B. that he attends a different university
C. he attends a different university D. he attend a different university
1301. Busy ________ he was , Bob’s father still spent time playing with him.
A. like B. though C. although D. however
1302. Extinction means a situation _______ a plan , an animal or a way of life ect …. stops existing.
A. to which B. in which C. on which D. for which
1303. As I was walking along the street, I saw _______ $ 10 note on _______ pavement.

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A. a/ the B. the/ the C. a/ a D. the/a
1304. Thirty – eight national sites are known as parks, another eighty – two as monuments, and _________ .
A. the another one hundred seventy – eight as historical sites
B. seventy – eight plus one hundred more as historical sites
C. the other one hundred seventy–eight as historical sites.
D. as historical sites one hundred seventy – eight.
1305. Tom : “This medicine tastes horrible! ” Mary : “________, it will cure your cough. ”
A. Be that as it may. B. Come what may C. How much horrible is it D. Whatever it tastes
1306. I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my______.
A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea
1307. John said that no other car could go ______.
A.so fast like his car B. as fast like his car C. as fast like the car of him D. as fast as his car
1308. Paul, do you think you could_______ for the night? It’s a bit too late to go home now.
A. let me off B. go me out C. fall me out D. put me up
1309. “You stepped on my toes” – “_______________”
A. I’m sorry but I meant it. B. I’m terribly sorry. I didn’t meant it.
C. Really? I’m glad. D. Are you sure? Did you take any steps?
1310. The policeman________________my details.
A. took in B. took down C. put up with D. made up
1311. My daughter is learning to play _______ violin at _______ school.
A. a/ the B. the / a C. the / Ø D. Ø / the
1312. I have three brother,________________are professional athletes.
A. two of them B. two of that C. two of who D. two of whom
1313. If I__________________in her position, I could turn down the job.
A. am B. had been C. will be D. were
1314. I don’t like _____ when I am not there.
A. criticizing B. being criticized C. to criticize D. to be criticized
1315. The government should take _______ to reduce the current high unemployment rate.
A. solutions B. changes C. steps D. measures
1316. Let me know immediately if you hear any______________news.
A. further B. farther C. furthest D. farthest
1317. My friend often shows her ________ whenever I have troubles.
A. sympathetic B. sympathize C. sympathetically D. sympathy
1318. I _________a small fortune when my uncle died but I managed to squander most of it. I’m ashamed to say.
A. came up with B. came into C. came out D. came in for
1319. _______ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion.
A. When the Moon B. That the Moon C. The Moon D. The Moon which
1320. We bought some _______.
A. German lovely old glasses B. old lovely German glasses
C. German old lovely glasses D. lovely old German glasses
1321. A good teacher should treat all her students on the same _________
A. views B. positions C. attitudes D. terms
1322. I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday,_______ ?
A. wasn't it B. didn't you C. wasn't she D. didn't I
1323. “ _____________” - “I’ve lost my passport”.
A. What’s the matter, Linda? B. What’s the news on TV?
C. What’s on your mind? D. How’s every thing?
1324. Tom painted his room black. It looks dark and dread. He _________ another color.
A. must choose B. should choose C. should have chosen D. must have chosen
1325. ___________ my father sat down for lunch than there was a knock at the door.
A. Hardly had B. No sooner had C. At no time had D. Never before had
1326. The judge ___________ the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
A. sentenced B. accused C. prosecuted D. convicted
1327. The harder you work,___________ you’ll pass the exam.
A. the best B. the worst C. the better D. the worse
1328. I will stand here and wait for you ______ you come back.
A. because B. though C. so D. until
1329. Let’s begin our discussion now, ______?
A. shall we B. will we C. don’t we D. won’t we
1330. Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one ______ the most.

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A. that influences farmers B. farmers that is influences
C. why farmers influence it D. it influences farmers
1331. It gets _______ to understand what the professor has explained.
A. the more difficult B. difficult more and more
C. more difficult than D. more and more difficult
1332. I was doing my homework ______ the light went out.
A. after B. before C. while D. when
1333. He carried a(n)_________ driving license.
A. untrue B. unfaithful C. artificial D. false
1334. John: “I’ve passed my final exam.” Tom: “______”
A. That’s a good idea. B. Good luck.
C. It’s nice of you to say so. D. Congratulations!
1335. _______, we tried our best to complete it.
A. Thanks to the difficult homework B. Despite the homework was difficult
C. Difficult as the homework was D. As though the homework was difficult
1336. Students are often advised to look at the first and last_________of a book before attempting to read it in details.
A. paragraphs B. headings C. chapters D. titles
1337. ______ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
A. Had you arrived B. If you arrived C. Were you arrived D. If you hadn’t arrived
1338. The song has ______ been selected for the 22nd Sea Games, Vietnam.
A. officially B. office C. official D. officer
1339. Edith Harlow has kindly agreed ______. You should ask him.
A. to helping B. to help C. help D. helping
1340. People usually can get sufficient ______ of the calcium their bodies need from the food they consume.
A. variety B. source C. amount D. number
1341. It is possible ______ may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.
A. to lose leaves B. that the loss of leaves
C. the leaves are lost D. when leaves have lost
1342. Kitchen appliances called blenders became ______ in the 1930s, when Stephen B. Poplawski developed a machine
that excelled at making his favorite drink.
A. establish B. established C. which establish D. establishing
1343. There’s somebody walking behind us. I think we are ______.
A. followed B. being followed C . following D. being following
1344. Chosen as the nation’s capital at the end of the American Civil War, ______ the city of over a million people.
A. Washington, DC is now B. for Washington, DC,
C. Washington, DC, D. now in Washington, DC,
1345. It is a top secret. You _______ tell anyone about it.
A. won't B. needn't C. mustn't D. mightn't
1346. Although he hadn’t spoken French for many years, he picked it _____ again after a few weeks.
A. over B. on C. up D. Through
1347. When friends insist on ______ expensive gifts, it makes most people uncomfortable.
A. them to accept B. they accepting C. their accepting D. they accept
1348. John lost the _______ bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because of his
carelessness.
A. beautiful Japanese blue new B. beautiful new blue Japanese
C. new beautiful blue Japanese D. Japanese beautiful new blue
1349. Dr. Evans has _________ a valuable contribution to the life of the school.
A. done B. created C. caused D. made
1350. Look! The yard is wet. It______ last night.
A. must have rained B. couldn't have rained C. must rain D. should have rained
1351. Shy people often find difficult to__________ group discussion.
A. take part in B. get on with C. take place in D. get in touch with
1352. They asked me a lot of questions, __________I couldn't answer.
A. much of which B. both of them C. neither of which D. most of which
1353. I walked away as calmly as I could. __________, they would have thought I was a thief.
A. In case B. If so C. Or else D. Owing to
1354. Not until the end of the 19th century ______ become a scientific discipline.
A. plant breeding has B. did plant breeding C. plant breeding had D. has plant breeding
1355. Last year she earned _______ her brother.
A. twice as much as B. twice more than C. twice as many as D. twice as more as

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1356. - Linda: “I've passed my driving test." -Peter: “__________”
A. Congratulations! B. That's a good idea C. It's nice of you to say so. D. Do you?
1357. __________the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time.
A. Because of B. In case of C. In spite of D. But for
1358. -Lan: "Happy birthday! This is a small present for you." - Nga: “__________”
A. What a pity! B. How terrible!
C. Have a good time! D. How beautiful it is! Thanks.
1359. Just keep________ on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?
A. a look B. a glance C. an eye D. a care
1360. Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them_______.
A. as a rule B. as usual C. out of habit D. for granted
1361. The twins look so much alike that almost no one can____ them____
A. take/apart B. tell/away C. tell/apart D. take/on
1362. The players’ protests_____ no difference to the referee’s decision at all
A. did B. made C. caused D. created
1363. Books are a wonderful__________of knowledge and pleasure.
A. way B. information C. source D. type
1364. Western women are more ________ than Asian women
A. depend B. independent C. independently D. dependent
1365. Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep___ with rapidly changing technology
A. speed B. time C. fast D. pace
1366. Everyone can join our club, _______age and sex.
A. in place of B. regardless of C. in case of D. on behalf of
1367. The total cost to renovate the building was $13.75 million, ____ double the original estimate.
A. mostly B. most all C. the most D. almost
1368. He went _________ a bad cold just before Christmas.
A. in for B. over C. through D. down with
1369. ________ wait for no man.
A. Tide and fire B. Time and tide C. Time and fire D. Tide and time
1370. -"Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?" - "________"
A. Sorry, I haven't got it here. B. Good, I hope so.
C. Sure. What's the problem? D. Well. I'm not sure when.
1371. I saw him hiding something in a_______ bag.
A. small plastic black B. black small plastic C. small black plastic D. plastic small black
1372. He suddenly saw Sue _____the room. He pushed his way_____ the crowd of people to get to her.
A. across/through B. over/through C. over/along D. across/across
1373. Is it necessary that I _____ here tomorrow?
A. am being B. were C. be D. would be
1374. I walked away as calmly as I could. _______ , they would have thought I was a thief.
A. If so B. Or else C. In case D. Owing to
1375. "Your parents must be proud of your result at school". - "_______"
A. Sorry to hear that. B. I am glad you like it.
C. Thanks. It's certainly encouraging. D. Of course
1376. In most _____ developed countries, up to 50% of _____ population enters higher education at some time in their
lives.
A. Ø / Ø B. the / Ø C. Ø / the D. the / a
1377. _______ after the World War II, the United Nations has been actively carrying out its convention to stop wars and
bring peace to nations worldwide.
A. Having been established B. Being established C. To be established D. Established
1378. The road ............... is shaded with trees.
A. where we go to school every day B. from which we go to school every day
C. at which we go to school every day D. on which we go to school every day
1379. By this time next summer, you..........your studies.
A. will have completed B. will complete C. are completing D. completes
1380. It ____ me only five minutes to get to school
A. cost B. took C. brought D. spent
1381. This factory produced ______ motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006.
A. twice as many B. as twice as many C. as twice many D. as many as twice
1382. In many big cities, people have to ______ up with noise, overcrowding and bad air.
A. keep B. catch C. face D. put

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1383. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for ………..15 minutes.
A. other B. others C. another D. the others
1384. He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder. He _____ himself.
A. could have hurt B. must have hurt C. should have hurt D. will have hurt
1385. I gave the waiter a $50 note and waited for my _________.
A. change B. supply C. cash D. cost
1386. I'm going to stay at university and try to ________ off getting a job for a few years!
A. stay B. put C. move D. set
1387. People can become very __________ when they are stuck in traffic for a long time.
A. nervous B. stressful C. pressed D. bad-tempered
1388. I believe that judges should be independent _________ the government.
A. to B. from C. with D. of
1389. A: “Are you coming on Saturday?” – B: “____________.”
A. I’m afraid not B. I’m afraid not to C. I’m afraid to D. I’m afraid I don’t
1390. He apologized …………..able to finish the project on time
A. his colleagues not being B. his colleagues not to be
C. his colleagues for not being D. to his colleagues for not being
1391. I know we had an argument, but now I'd quite like to _________.
A. look down B. make up C. fall out D. bring up
1392. I'm going to set up the equipment in a minute. ___________ give you a hand?
A. Shall we B. Will I C. Would I D. Do I
1393. ______, the workers will stop working.
A. Unless the working conditions are improved
B. Unless the working conditions aren't improved
C. If not working conditions are improved
D. If the working conditions are improved
1394. A: “Good morning. My name is Turner. I have a reservation.” – B: “____________.”
A. What do you want? B. Yes, a single room for two nights.
C. I haven’t decided yet. What about you? D. What do you like?
1395. John ____ this task yesterday morning, but I did it for him. He owes me a thank-you.
A. must have completed B. should have completed
C. could have completed D. may have completed
1396. ____ had my teacher arrived than he gave us exercises.
A. Hardly B. Not until C. When D. No sooner
1397. They are not ______ to take part in this program of the World Health Organization.
A. enough old B. so old C. old enough D. as old
1398. The room needs ______ for the wedding.
A. decorating B. to decorate C. decorate D. be decorated
1399. In the ______of proof, the police could not take action against the man.
A. lack B. shortage C. absence D. want
1400. Actually, I not only read the stories about princes or princesses in the great castles in the school library_______ in
the public library.
A. or B. whether C. but also D. either
1401. ____ furniture needs supplying for the schools in the whole country will slow down the process of the reform of
education.
A. Few B. A few C. Little D. That little
1402. I wish you ______ to the theatre last night, but you didn't.
A. would come B. came C. was coming D. had come
1403. It was not ____ Micheal Jackson’s death people around the world understood his contribution in music.
A. since B. when C. until D. result
1404. The passengers had to wait because the plane ______ off one hour late.
A. took B. turned C. cut D. made
1405. A woman can never have a happy married life without _______ her husband.
A. demanding B. agreeing C. trusting D.determining
1406. Johnny sometimes visits his grandparents in the countryside.
A. calls on B. keeps off C. takes in D. goes up
1407. ____ at by everyone, he was disappointed.
A. laughed B. Laugh C. Laughing D. In laugh
1408. The brochure says that the hotel has a great ________ of the sea.
A. appearance B. look C. sight D. view

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1409. He had changed so much since the last time we met that I ___________him.
A. could recognize B. could hardy recognize
C. wouldn't have recognized D. don't recognize
1410. He's really shy _______ girls.
A. by B. at C. for D. with
1411. Tom: “ Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” -Mary: “________”
A. I have nothing to tell you. B. Oh. Poor me!
C. Never mind! D. You was absent – minded
1412. Is there _____ for everyone?
A. food and drink enough B. enough food and drink
C. enough of food and drink D. enough food and drink enough
1413. Our hotel, ______ is converted 17th century manor house, is very comfortable
A. which B. that C. where D. when
1414. - Maria: “ I’m taking my end term examination tomorrow". - Sarah : “ _______ .”
A.Good luck B.Good day C.good time D. Good chance
1415. _____ the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.
A. In case of B. But for C. Because of D. In spite of
1416. He was the only _______ that was offered the job.
A. apply B. application C. applicant D. applying
1417. Let’s go for a long walk, ______?
A. will we B. shall we C .don’t you D. do you
1418. You should concentrate _________what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the questions
the interviewer asks.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
1419. Mary asked me whether I _________ the football match on TV the day before.
A. would watch. B. had watched C. have watched D. Watch
1420. The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents.
A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted
1421. No sooner ________ at the bus stop _______ the bus came.
A. he had arrived/when B. had he arrived / than
C. had he arrived/ when D. he had arrived / than
1422. Never before ______ in an earnest attempt to resolve their differences.
A. have the leaders of these two countries met B. the leaders of these two countries have meet
C. have the leaders of these two countries meet D. met the leaders of these two countries .
1423. _______ in the atmosphere is the temperature falling below freezing.
A. Frost is produced B. Frost produces C. What produces frost D. What is frost produced
1424. He graduated with doctorates of _______ and surgery from Florence, gaining the highest honors that year.
A. medicine B. medical C. medicate D . medication
1425. ________ the time passes, ________ I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just finished half of it.
A. The faster / the nervous B. The more fast / the nervous
C. The fast / the more nervous D. The faster / the more nervous
1426. It is advisable that _________ a career objective at the start of his/her resume.
A. every applicants write B. an applicant writes
C. every applicant write D. an applicant must be writing
1427. Only when he started working with her __________ that she was intelligent.
A. he had realized B. did he realize C. he did realized D. he realized
1428. We had our house ___________ when we were away on holiday.
A. broken into B. broke into C. breaking into D. to break into
1429. John: “I’ve passed my final exam.” Tom: “____________”
A. Good luck. B. It’s nice of you to say so. C. That’s a good idea. D. Congratulation!
1430. Jane. “Do you think it's going to rain”. Mary. “_______”.
A. I don't hope so B. I don't hope either C. I hope not D. I hope not so
1431. ___________all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.
A. Although B. Because C. Because of D. In spite of
1432. One's fingerprints are _______ other person.
A. different from those of any B. different from
C. differ from any D. different from any
1433. Jane wasn’t in when I arrived. I suppose she ________ I was coming.
A. may forget B. must have forgotten C. must forget D. can’t have forgotten
1434. I’d rather you ________too much time surfing the Internet.

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1435. She_____$ 20 out of the bank every Monday.
A. pulls B. extracts C.draws D. Takes
1436. The last student ____ was John.
A. for interviewed B. who is interviewed C. to be interviewed D. whom was interviewed
1437. I thought about the problem but I couldn’t ________ a solution.
A. come up with B. come across C. come out D. come in for
1438. “I can’t remember us ever _______, “ replied the stranger.
A. having met B. to have met C. to meet D. being met
1439. Which sentence is correct?
A. We bought some old lovely German glasses. B. We bought some lovely old German glasses.
C. We bought some German old lovely glasses. D. We bought some German lovely old glasses.
1440. I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of ______.
A. tongue B. brain C. mind D. memory
1441. The judge ____________the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
A. convicted B. accused C. prosecuted D. sentenced
1442. Don't touch the cat. It may _____ you.
A. kick B. tear C. scream D. scratch
1443. He said, "You ought _____ that library book back to the library"
A. take B. taking C. to take D. to be taken
1444. Don’t worry! He’ll do the job as ___________ as possible.
A. economical B. economically C. uneconomically D. beautifully
1445. My house is _____ from my office.
A. near B. nearly C. further D. Far
1446. During our stay in Venice, we bought a ________ bottle.
A. glass lovely perfume B. lovely glass perfume
C. lovely perfume glass D. glass perfume lovely
1447. They have demanded that all copies of the book ____.
A. being destroyed B. be destroyed C. to be destroyed D. would be destroyed.
1448. If the doorbell rings, ____.
A. the dog barks. B. The dog is barking
C. the dog would bark. D. the dog barked.
1449. Daisy’s marriage has been arranged by her family. She is marrying a man _____.
A. she hardly knows him B. whom she hardly know
C. she hardly knows D. that she hardly know
1450. _____, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually
1451. – “We’ll have to hurry if we want to finish this project on time.” - “________”.
A. OK. But I’ll call you later. B. I’ll say we will!
C. I’m tired. I’ll go home early. D. What a wonderful idea!
1461. Just keep _______on the dog when I am on holiday, will you?
A.a look B. an eye C. a glance D. a care
1462. The twins look so much alike that no one can______them ______
A.tell/away B. tell/apart C. take/apart D. take/away
1463. This is ______ the most dificult job I have ever tackled.
A.by heart B. by all means C. by no means D. by far
1464. I’m ______ tired to think about that problem at the moment.
A.simply B. nearly C. much more D. far too
1465. It rained ______yesterday, so we could not go sailing
A.cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C. fast and furious D. ups and downs
1466. Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!” Sue: “______”
A. How dare you? B. Thank you. C. I’m afraid so. D. Don’t mention it.
1467. Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” -Susan: "_______.”
A. You’re welcome B. That would be great
C. I feel very bored D. I don't agree, I'm afraid
1468. When the customs officer saw my bottle, he said that I ______ have decared that.
A. could B. must C. should D. may
1469. ______ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call.
A. Having quarreled B. Because having quarreled
C. Because of she quarreled D. Had quarreled

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1470. Last night’s concert did not ______ our expectations
A. catch up with B. stand in for C. come up to D. look up to
1471. It's ______ to transfer drugs in our country.
A. legally B. illegally C. illegal D. legal
1472. “It’s about time you_______ your homework, Mary.”
A. must do B. did C. do D. will do
1473. If peopple drove more carefully, there_______so many accidents on the road.
A. would not be B. will not be C. wouldn’t have been D. aren’t
1474. Tom said that he _______his motorbike the day before.
A. had lost B. lost C. has lost D. lose
1475. When Jack ______ me, I______ a letter.
A. phoned/ has been writing B. has phoned/ was writing
C. phoned/ was writing D. was phoning/ wrote
1476. Her car’s outside so I supposed she______ have arrived. Sua
A. can B. must C. should D. might

1477. _____ the storm, they had to cancel the trip.

A.Because B.Although C.In order to D.Because of
1478. The four-storey house_____on that hill is still new.
A.be built B.built C.building D.being built
1479. Tet is a festival which occurs_____late January or early February.
A.at B. from C.on D.in

1452. The police are _____ an incident which took place this afternoon.
A. inspecting B. searching C. looking out D. investigating
1453. “________.” – “Thank you. We are proud of him.”
A. Your kid is naughty. B. Can we ask your child to take a photo?
C. Your child is just adorable! D. I can give your kid a lift to school.
1454. Janet is very modest, always __________ her success.
A. keeping down B. turning around C. playing down D. pushing back
1455. ____my personal qualities, I have experience of working in a multi-national company for three years.
A. Beside B. In addition C. Instead of D. Apart from
1456. Many educationalists feel that continue_____ is fairer than formal examinations
A. assessment B. cramming C. judgement D. assignment
1457. When he retires at sixty, he’ll get a very good_____.
A. pay B. salary C. wage D. pension
1458. It has been conclusively_____ that smoking causes many diseases.
A. admitted B. established C. declared D. approved.
1459. You thought I did wrong, but the results ____ my action.
A. agree B. correct C. justify D. approve
1460. He’ll be very upset if you ……………..his offer of help.
A. turn away B. turn from C. turn down D. turn against
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.
1480. The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and frinking spring water.
A. revived B. surprised C. connived D. survived
1481. At every faculty meeting, Ms.Volatie always manages to put her foot in her mouth.
A. trip over her big feet B. say the wrong thing C. move rapidly D. fall asleep.
1482. A television ad shows a busy baker with a new computer that the advertiser claims will help him “make dough”.
A. a baking mixture B. more customers C. money D. bread
1483. He didn’t bat a eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn’t want to see B. didn’t show surprise C. wasn’t happy D. didn’t care
1484. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute
A. very rapidly B. from time to tme C. again and again D. time after time.
1485. My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic B. be confident C. be smart D. be pessimistic
1486. I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. respect B. discourage C. detest D. dislike
1487. He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
A. at the target B. in accident C. at stake D. in comfort
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1488. They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.
A. take up B. turn round C. put off D. do with
1489. The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
A. changed completely B. cleaned well
C. destroyed completely D. removed quickly
1490. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. famous C. perfect D. modest
1491. He is an honest man. You can rely on him to do a good job.
A. take in B. base on C. count on D. put up with
1492. I couldn’t see what she was doing. It was so dark down there.
A. make up B. make out C. make for D. make from
1493. The new cow boy-film catches the fancy of the children.
A. attracts B. satisfies C. surprises D. Amuse
1494. Now I understand why you moved out of that house.
A. I am surprised B. it frustrates me C. I am intrigued D. it makes sense to me
1495. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.
A. shine B. record C. categorize D. diversify
1496. Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo’s outstanding humanitarianism.
A. exhaustive B. charitable C. remarkable D. Widespread
1497. Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they
express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. restricted B. as well as C. unless D. instead of
1498. With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the
solar system was strengthened.
A. outcome B. continuation C. beginning D. expansion
1499. Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit
1500. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. very rapidly B. time after time C. again and again D. from time to time
1501. It was great to see monkeys in their natural habitat.
A.sky B. home C. forest D. land
1502. The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof disease.
A. irreparable B. vexatious C. dangerous D. disabling
1503. In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior B. mandatory C. beneficial D. constructive
1504. Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.
A. irrefutable B. imminent C. formidable D. absolute
1505. The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.
A. unique B. novel C. vital D. exotic
1506. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. absolutely B. relevantly C. comparatively D. almost
1507. The removal of cataracts in the eyes by laser has become a common procedure.
A. method B. belief C. improvement D. regulations
1508. When Americans are invited to formal or informal get – togethers they usually try to make others feel
comfortable and relaxed.
A. meetings B. conferences C. conversations D. social reunions
1509. The republic of South Africa occupies the southern tip of the continent.
A. takes up B. takes in C. takes over D. takes on
1510. For centuries, people made up stories about dragons.
A. constructed B. created C. beautified D. prepared
1511. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. steers me B. frightens me C. irritates me D. moves me
1512. She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict B. outspoken C. tactful D. Firm
1513. The book received a lot of good reviews in the press, and went on to become one of the year’s best sellers
A. write-ups B. suggestions C. achievements D. Supports
1514. John wants to buy a new car so he starts setting aside a small part of his monthly earnings.
A. spending on B. using up C. putting out D. saving up
1515. After all these years of good work, Arthur deserves a promotion.
A. ought to be denied B. might be produced

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1516. What is the principal distinction between ducks and geese?
A.relation B. difference C. characteristic D. similarity
1517. I didn’t go to work this morning . I stayed at home because of the morning rain.
A. thanks to B. on account of C. in spite of D. in addition to
1518. Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals.
A. irrefutable B. imminent C. formidable D. absolute
1519. The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.
A. unique B. novel C. exotic D. vital
1520. I’d rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods.
A. expenses B. friends C. sports D. Conveniences
1521. The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy B. comfortable C. free D. Relaxed
1522. I’m a bit wary of giving people my address when I don’t know them very well.
A. cautious B. upset C. willing D. capable
1523. I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work B. out of fashion C. out of order D. out of practice
1524. How many countries took part in the last SEA Games.
A. succeeded B. hosted C. participated D. performed
1525. When people are angry ,they seldom act in a rational way.
A. polite B. friendly C. reasonable D. considerate
1526. Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being on time D. Being cheerful
1527. Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. taking off B. setting up C. growing well D. closing down
1528. The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water .
A. imagination B. bone C. leash D. image
1529. At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.
A. sometimes B. always C. hardly D. never
1530. We can use either verbal or non – verbal forms of communication.
A. using gesture B. using speech C. using verbs D. using facial expressions
1531. “It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it over”.
A. to sleep on it. B. to make it better C. to make up for it D. to think out of time
1532. "The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination."
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
1533. "He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime"
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
1534. "I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry"
A. homeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful
1535. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behaviors."
A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D. Upset
1536. The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plant pollens and dust. .
A. polluted B. occupied C. filled D. concentrated
1537. I was not aware of what was happening after I tripped and knocked my head against the table.
A. careful B. responsive C. conscious D. cautious
1538. The company empowered her to declare their support for the new event. As a matter of fact, she now has more
power to do what she wants than ever before.
A. forbade B. helped C. authorized D. Ordered
1539. There was no one to take over the army when the general died in a battle.
A. fight B. defend C. protect D. control
1540. Chicken pox results in an eruption on the skin and sometimes it leaves permanent marks.
A. rash B. hole C. erosion D. Division
1541. It was inevitable that the smaller company should merge with the larger.
A. urgent B. unavoidable C. important D. necessary
1542. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to brightness.
A. shine B. record C. categorize D. diversify
1543. S. Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo’s outstanding humanitarianism.
A. exhaustive B. charitable C. remarkable D. widespread
1544. The weather is horrible at the moment, isn’t it? I hope it clears up later.
A. becomes brighter B. shines C. is not cloudy D. clean

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1545. There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago.
A. closed up B. closed C. closed down D. closed into
1546. As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.
A. fruits and vegetables B. flowers and trees
C. plants and animals D. mountains and forests
1547. “It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it over”.
A. to sleep on it. B. to make it better C. to make up for it D. to think out of time
1548. “It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it over”.
A. to sleep on it. B. to make it better C. to make up for it D. to think out of time
1549. “He insisted on listening to the entire story”.
A. part B. funny C. whole D. interesting
1550. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in
C. pay all attention to D. express interest in
1551. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. steers me B. irritates me C. moves me D. frightens me
1552. School uniform is required in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. divided B. depended C. compulsory D. Paid
1553. Today’s scientists have overcome many of the challenges of the depth by using more sophisticated
tools.
A. complicated B. worldly C. experienced D. aware
1554. We went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day B. every other day C. every second day D. every two days
1555. We can use either verbal or non – verbal forms of communication.
A. using gesture B. using speech C. using verbs D. using facial expressions
1556. Each year about fifty hundred species of plants and animals are already being eliminated.
A. dropped B. removed C. kicked D. tossed
1557. The unmanned U.S space probe Mariner 9 sent back over 7,000 photos of Mars.
A. circulated B. transmitted C. conveyed D. Submitted
1558. The mass media provide apowerful means of disseminating propaganda.
A. according B. producing C. spreading D.collecting

1559. His new yatch is certainly an ostentatious (phô trương, khoe khoang, l{m cho phải để ý) display of
his wealth.
A. beautiful B. showy C. large D. expensive
1560. I’d rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods
A. conveniences B. friends C. expenses D. sports
1561. Earthquakes are regarded as one of the most devastating forces known to man.
A. terrifying B. destrutive C. fasnating D. mysterious
1562. In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women
A.superior B. mandatory C. beneficial D. constructive
1563. Please, deliver the parcel to my residence as soon as possible. I am on business but my sister can
collecl it.
A. home B. gymnasium C. club D. Factory
1564. Corn, domesticated by the American Indians, was brought to Europe by Columbus.
A. cultivated B. trained C. implanted D. reared
1565. To absorb a younger workforce, many companies offered retirement plans as incentives for older workers to retire
and make way for the young ones who earned lower salary.
A. rewards B. opportunities C. motives D. encouragements
1566. How on earth could they do away with a lovely old building like that and put a car park there instead?
A. keep B. destroy C. decrease D. upgrad
1567. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. expectation C. improvement D. treatement
1568. In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior B.mandatory C. benifical D. constructive
1569. How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games?
A. participated B. succeeded C. hosted D. performed
1570. The trouble with Frank is that he never turns up on time for a meeting.
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the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1571. “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about”.
A. behaving cleverly B. good behavior
C. behaving nice. D. behaving improperly
1572. “It is a really difficult matter for pessimists to decide how to solve now”.
A. operators B. optimists C. opportunists D. opponents
1573. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded
soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. happiness B. worry and sadness C. pain and sorrow D. loss
1574. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
A. made room for B. put in charge of C. lost control of D. got in touch with
1575. “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about”
A. good behavior B. behaving improprely
C. behaving nice D. behaving cleverly
1576. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. benevolent B. innovative C. naive D. guilty
1577. His creer advancement was slow and he did not gain any promotion until he was 40, when he won the position
of the company’s Chief Excutive.
A. Progress B. elevation C. rise D. Decrease
1578. A live programme helps us see the events at the same time as they are happening.
A. recorded B. fresh C. direct D. old
1579. In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.
A. something enjoyable B. something to suffer
C. something sad D. something to entertain
1580. Affuent families find it easier to suport their children financially.
A. privileged B. well- off C. impoverished D.wealthy
1581. Those clothes are inappropriate for this evening.
A. suitable B. attractive C. available D. improper
1582. Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and console students who have academic or personal
problems.
A. satisfy B. sympathize C. please D. discourage
1583. I don’t know what they are going to ask in the job interview. I’ll just play it by ear. ( tùy cơ ứng biến/k lập kế hoạch
trước)
A. plan well in advance B. be careful about it C. listen to others saying D. do not plan beforehand
1584. He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.
A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.
B. Such intelligent he is, that he can solve all the problems in no time.
C. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time.
D. He was such intelligent he can solve all the problems in no time.
1585. He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work now.
A. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work now.
B. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work,
C. If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work now.
D. If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work now.
1586. “I If I were in your shoes, I would let him go.”
A. She suggested that I should let him go. B. She advised me to wear her shoes and let him go.
C. She let him go because she was wearing my shoes. D. She would like to be in my shoes and let him go.
1587. I wasn't early enough to find anyone at home awake.
A. By the time I arrived home, everyone had gone to sleep.
B. I didn't expect to find anyone awake when I got home.
C. When I got home late, I used to find my family sleeping.
D. When I got home, I found everyone awake, waiting for me.
1588. We last went to that cinema two months ago.
A. We haven’t been to the cinema for two months.
B. We have been to the cinema for two months.
C. We didn’t go to the cinema for two months.
D. We didn’t want to go to the cinema anymore.
1589. My uncle’s company made a very good profit in _______________.
A. the 1990 B. 1990s C. 1990’s D. the 1990s

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 1590. Unless you ______________ all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you.
A. answered B. answer C. don’t answer D. are answering
1591. He _____________ a terrible accident while he _______________ along Ben Luc Bridge.
A. see / am walking B. saw / was walking C. was seeing / walked D. have seen / were walking
1592. We all felt cold, wet and hungry; _________________ , we were lost.
A. moreover B. although C. however D. so that
1593. The public are concerned _______________ the increasing crime rates in the city.
A. with B. at C. about D. for
1594. Standing on top of the hill, ____________________.
A. people have seen a castle far away B. lies a castle in the middle of the island
C. a castle can be seen from the distance D. we can see a castle in the distance
1595.____________ one of the most beautiful forms of performance art, ballet is a combination of dance and mime performed to
music
A. Being considering B. Considering C. Considered D. To consider
1596. I was enjoying my book, but I stopped ______________________ a programme on TV.
A. reading to watch B. to read to watch C. to read for watching D. reading for to watch
1597. The _______________ dressed woman in the advertisement has a posed smile on her face.
A. stylish B. stylishly C. stylistic D. stylistically
1598. Students can _________ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures.
A. absorb B. provide C. transmit D. read
1599. Make sure you __________________ us a visit when you are in town again.
A. give B. do C. pay D. have
1600. The play lasted two hours with a/an ____________ of 15 minutes between part one and part two.
A. interval B. pause C. stop D. interruption
1601. When he went to Egypt, he knew ______________ no Arabic, but within 6 months he had become extremely fluent.
A. entirely B. barely D. scarcely D. virtually
1602. ___________________ are that stock price will go up in the coming months.
A. Conditions B. Opportunities C. Possibilities D. Chances
1603. Tom is apologizing to Peter for being late.
- Tom: “Sorry, I’m late, Peter. My car has broken down on the way here.”
- Peter: “___________________”
A. No, I wouldn’t mind at all. B. Not on my account. C. That’s all right. D. Well, it’s worth a try.
1604. Two friends, Peter and Linda, are talking about pets.
- Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house”
- Linda: “___________________”
A. Nothing more to say. B. You can say that again. C. Yes, I hope so. D. No, dogs are good, too.
1605. The living room isn’t as big as the kitchen
A. The living room is bigger than the kitchen. B. The kitchen is smaller than the living room.
C. The kitchen is bigger than the living room. D. The kitchen is not bigger than the living room.
1606. “Why don’t you complain to the company, John?” said Peter.
A. Peter asked John why he doesn’t complain to the company.
B. Peter advised John complaining to the company.
C. Peter suggested John to complain to the company.
D. Peter suggested that John should complain to the company.
1607. I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now.
A. It can’t have been Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now.
B. It couldn’t be Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now.
C. It mustn’t have been Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now.
D. It mightn’t be Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now.
1608. Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café. She now regrets it.
A. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café.
B. Susan feels regret because she didn’t apply for the summer job in the café.
C. If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café.
D. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café.
1609. The Prime Minister failed to explain the cause of the economic crisis, he did not offer any solutions.
A. Although the Prime Minister explained the cause of the economic crisis, he failed to offer any solutions.
B. Not only did the Prime Minister explain the cause of the economic crisis, but he also offered solutions.
C. The Prime Minister offered some solutions based on the explanation of the cause of the economic crisis.
D. The Prime Minister didn’t explain the cause of the economic crisis, nor did he offer any solutions.
1610. - “ Lovely weather, isn’t it?.” - “Yes, I hope tomorrow will be…….nice day”

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A. the other. B. some. C. another D. some other
1611. "I am sorry.I broke the vase".“_______________”
A. Ok. Go ahead B.Yes, certaintly C. Don't worry. Things break D.I' d rather not
1612. She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.
A.She had hardly begun to speak when people started interrupting .
B.Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting
C. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting
D. She hadn't begun to speak when people started interrupting.
1613. They say that the visitors were killed by terrorists
A. It is said that the visitors were killed by terrorists B. The visitors are said to have killed by terrorists
C. The visitors are said to have been killed by terrorists D.A $ C are correct
1614. I' m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam.
A.Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B.Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam
C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam
1615. I _______ a terrible accident while I _______ on the beach.
A. see / am walking B. saw / was walking C.was seeing / walked D.have seen / were walking
1617. John asked me _______ in English.
A. what does this word mean B. what that word means
C. what did this word mean D. what that word meant
1618. Lots of houses _______ by the earthquake.
A. are destroying B. destroyed C. were destroying D. were destroyed
1619. If my client _______ me her fax number, I _______ to post a letter to her.
A. gave,/ will not have B. will give / do not have
C. had given / wouldn't have had D. had given / will not have had
1620. A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.
A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D. recommendation
1621. Qualifications and _______ are two most important factors that help you get a good job.
A. politeness B. experience C. attention D. impression
1622. ______ is used to describe the work of a person whose job is to treat sick or injured animals, or to describe the
medical treatment of animals.
A. Chemistry B. Pharmacy C. Medicine D. Veterinary
1623. Many young people have objected to __ marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom.
A. agreed B. shared C. contractual D. sacrificed
1624. Jane really loves the _______ , jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present.
A.wooden brown nice B. nice wooden brown C. brown wooden nice D. nice brown wooden
1625. After a nature disaster, there is always an _______need for food and water.
A. urgent B. urge C. urgently D. urgency
1626. Miss Linda speaks_______ Chinese very well although she is from _______ UK
A. the/ O B. a/ O C. the/ an D. O/ the
1627. She looked _______ to see who was going_______ her .
A.round/ after B. up/ off C. at / to D.for/ with
1628. The test was very long. Terry couldn't do it in 60 minutes.
A. The test was very long so that Terry couldn't do it in 60 minutes.
B. The test was too long that Terry couldn't do it in 60 minutes.
C. The test was too long for Terry to do in 60 minutes .
D. The test was too long for Terry to do it in 60 minutes..
1629. She tried very hard to pass the driving test.She could hardly pass it.
A. Although she didn't try to pass the driving test, she could pass it .
B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn't pass it.
C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
1630. I don't think the situation will be any better, __________?
A. won't it B. will it C. do I D. don't I
1631. We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them__________ us.
A. impressed B. impressive C. impressively D. Impression
1632. It is difficult to find a__________ in the Washington area for less than $1,200 a month.
A. two-bedroom apartment B. two-bedroom apartments
C. two-bedrooms apartment D. two-bedrooms apartments

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 1633. After he__________ his work, he went straight home.
A. had finished B. has finished
C. would finish D. has been finishing
1634. It is estimated that about 640 women remain illiterate in__________ world, mostly in developing countries.
A. the B. an C. a D. 0 (no article)
1635. Nowadays, people spend more time watching TV than reading books. But__________ fact, TV has not killed
reading.
A. in B. upon C. at D. for
1636. The scientist__________ invention was a success became famous.
A. whose B. who C. which D. that
1637. We could reach the house__________ the road was flooded.
A. although B. whether C. as if D. even
1638. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself__________ its enemies cannot find it.
A. so that B. so C. therefore D. due to
1639. Paul noticed a job advertisement while he__________ along the street.
A. was walking B. would walk C. had walked D. walked
1640. Let’s try to get home quickly before the rain really__________.
A. sets in B. sets off C. sets on D. sets down
1641. __________ school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Raising B. Receiving C. Improving D. Gaining
1642. Our visit to Japan was delayed__________ my wife's illness.
A. because of B. because C. thanks to D. though
1643. I’m sure you’ll have no_________ the exam.
A. difficulty passing B. difficulties to pass C. difficulty to pass D. difficulties of passing
1644. He is disappointed at not being offered the job, but I think he will ______it.
A. take after B. get over C. turn off D. fill in
1645. "Would you like to have ______coffee?”
A. many B. few C. little D. some
1646. My parents first ______each other at the Olympic Games in 1982.
A. have met B. had meet C. meet D. met
1647. My sister is very fond ______eating chocolate candy.
A. with B. about C. at D. of
1648. The old woman is said ______all her money to an old people's home when she died.
A. have left B. to leave C. to have left D. to leaving
1649. His pronunciation causes me a lot of ______.
A. difficulty B. difficult C. difficulties D. difficultly
1650. Dien Bien Phu is the place ______our army won a resounding victory in 1954.
A. where B. what C. which D. that
1651. Could you please tell me ______?
A. how far to the nearest bus stop is it B. how far is it to the nearest bus stop
C. It is how far to the nearest bus stop D. how far it is to the nearest bus stop
1652. The students in this class were made ______very hard.
A. learning B. having learnt C. to learn D. learn
1653. If Jane had time, she ______to the beach with her classmates this weekend.
A. would go B. would have gone C. will have gone D. will go
1654. Endangered species ______by the World Wildlife Fund.
A. will protect B. would protect C. be protected D. are protected
1655. The more you talk about the situation, ______.
A. it seems the worse B. the worse it seems
C. the worse does it seem D. it seems worse
1656. -“How do you get to work?”. -“ ______”.
A. About two kilometers. B. I was taken there.
C. It is very far D. I walk, of course
1657. -David : “ You’ve got a beautiful dress!”.
- Helen : “______”.
A. Thanks for your compliment B. Don’t mention it
C. You,too D. Never mind
1658. Your coffee is not as good as mine.
A. Mine is better than yours. B. My coffee is more good than yours.
C. My coffee is better than yours. D. My coffee is better than your.

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1659. She didn’t stop her car because she didn’t see the signal.
A. If she saw the signal, she would have stopped her car.
B. If she had seen the signal, she would have stopped her car.
C. If she saw the signal, she would stop her car.
D. If she had seen the signal, she would stop her car.
1660. He broke my watch.
A. My watch were broken. B. My watch be broken.
C. My watch is broken. D. My watch was broken.
1661. Hemingway developed a very concise writing style. His name is well- known
throughout the world.
A. Hemingway, whose name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style.
B. Hemingway, whose is name well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style.
C. Hemingway, his name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style.
D. Hemingway, who developed a very concise writing style, his name is well- known throughout the world.
1662. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.
A. Despite of the heavy rain, we still went to school. B. In spite of the heavy rain, we still went to school.
C. Because of the heavy rain, we still went to school. D. In spite the heavy rain, we still went to school.
1663. Someone who is___________ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.
A. powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic
1664. Does it _______ any difference to you where we go for dinner?
A. take B. do C. make D. go
1665. My mother used to be a woman of great _______, but now she gets old and looks pale.
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautify
1666. _________, an organism must be able to adapt to changing factors in its environment.
A. If survival B. For surviving C. It survives D. To survive
1667. I _______ a terrible accident while I _______ on the beach.
A. see / am walking B. saw / was walking
C. was seeing / walked D. have seen / were walking
1668. These two boys look identical. They _____ twins.
A. must have been B.must be C. should be D. should have been
1669. _________, the less polluted the environment will be.
A. The more polluted landfills will be B. The more landfills are there
C. The less landfills are polluted D. The fewer landfills we have
1670. George told Mary that he ______the film three times.
A. had seen B. saw C. have seen D. sees
1671. He_______a soldier three years ago.
A. is said to be B. was said being
C. was said have been D. is said to have been
1672. John lost the _______ bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because of his
carelessness.
A. beautiful Japanese blue new B. new beautiful blue Japanese
C. beautiful new blue Japanese D. Japanese beautiful new blue
1673. He is coming______a cold after a night out in the rain.
A. away from B. down with C. across with D. up with
1674. Will you take care _______ my little dog when I am _______ business?
A. through / away B. about / at C. for / over D. of / on
1675. If you go on .................. me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report.
A. disturbing B. afflicting C. concerning D. affecting
1676. Turn off this machine, please. The harsh sound really.......................me crazy.
A. takes B. worries C. drives D. bothers
1677. Everyone knew that....................this task would require a considerable effort.
A. working B. engaging C. making D. completing
1678. Mr. Tanner did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his..................at repairing electrical devices wasn't good enough
to succeed.
A. service B. skill C. technique D. craft
1679. Judy didn't..........for a second to agree to Mike's proposal as she had been in love with the boy for a long time.
A. decide B. linger C. hesitate D. await
1680. Don't get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you'll learn to take it..............
A. easy B. loose C. nice D. fine
1681. The inconsiderate driver was ............... for parking his vehicle in the wrong place.

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1682. The idea to..............a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.
A. do B. pay C. go D. walk
1683. His...............................of the safety regulations really can't be ignored any longer.
A. disregard B. unfamiliarity C. carelessness D. inattention
1684. Let's............................... the place, it looks so gloomy and unpleasant.
A. miss B. abandon C. depart D. disappear
1685. What you are saying is quite................., so give us, please, more details on the situation.
A. famous B. accustomed C. obvious D. familiar
1686. For a short while, I managed to catch...................of the President entering the palace.
A. vision B. notice C. view D. sight
1687. The suggestion to leave the camp at once was strongly........... by the climbers who were afraid of the
approaching snowstorm.
A. opposed B. complained C. quarreled D. resigned
1688. The first thing for all of you to remember is that...............your duties may result in an instant dismissal.
A. escaping B. neglecting C. resisting D. missing
1689. It was the commission's job to decide whether the pilot was...............for the crash that occurred right after the
take-off.
A. responsible B. prone C. guilty D. comprehensive
1690. None of us has ever.....................of taking any rash steps against illegal broadcasting.
A. declared B. persisted C. approved D. concluded
1691. Several soldiers of the squad were taken.............by the enemy forces.
A. capture B. hostage C. kidnap D. torture
1692. The student was.....................of understanding the theory even after the professor's profound explanation.
A. incompetent B. incapable C. helpless D. unsuccessful
1693. I'm going for a walk in the park. Would you like to............me company?
A. follow B. stay C. ward D. keep
1694. Patrick is too....................... a gambler to resist placing a bet on the final game.
A. instant B. spontaneous C. compulsive D. continuous
1695. Mrs. Hurston was in deep...............................after her husband's unexpected death.
A. regret B. grief C. lament D. disturbance
1696. The Martins have confirmed their strong................to charity actions by donating a lump sum of money again.
A. compliance B. reliance C. assignment D. commitment
1697. The other party has raised a number of................ to the reforms in the tax system.
A. problems B. objections C. difficulties D. complaints
1698. My older brother is extremely fond of astronomy, he seems to................................ a lot of pleasure from observing
the stars.
A. derive B. possess C. seize D. reach
1699. I can accept criticism in general, but George really......................it too far, so I had no other option but to show my
disapproval.
A. carried B. pushed C. put D. made
1700. When old Mr. Barnaby died, several people ................. their claim to the substantial legacy that he left,
A. placed B. drew C. assumed D. laid
1701. The relations between these two countries have become very........................... after the unpleasant incident at
the border.
A. reckless B. excitable C. feverish D. tense
1702. The press puts....................on the police forces who were unable to cope with the crowd of savage hooligans.
A. fault B. charge C. blame D. guilt
1703. On entering the nursery I stumbled on the wooden blocks.................all over the carpet.
A. plunged B. scattered C. settled D. tossed
1704. No matter how loudly you shout to him he won't hear you. He is as deaf as a....................
A. bat B. stump C. tomb D. post
1705. The jury.....................her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the subject.
A. paid B. gave C. made D. said
1706. We couldn't stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy................of his birthday and hurried to the airport.
A. days B. returns C. moments D. regards
1707. Ever since we quarrelled in the office, Janice and I have been....................enemies.
A. assured B. confirmed C. defined D. guaranteed
1708. If I had known that she had fallen so seriously.............., I'd certainly have visited her in hospital.
A. ill B. unhealthy C. invalid D. unwell

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1709. A young tourist has been declared....................after he got lost in the mountains last Monday.
A. absent B. deserter C. missing D. vanished
1710. You needn't hurry. You may take your..........................before you give me the definite answer.
A. while B. minute C. time D. thinking
1711. Michael was ....................... with anger when he saw his car had been scratched.
A. stored B. fixed C. loaded D. filled
1712. The schoolboy's excuse wasn't............................. at all. Nobody in the classroom believed in the far-fetched story he
told.
A. credential B. credible C. creditable D. credulous
1713. The professor wasn't...........................with the current political affairs in his country after his long stay abroad.
A. familiar B. present C. knowledgeable D. actual
1714. It's not easy to make Stanley furious, the boy is very gentle by......................
A. himself B. personality C. reaction D. nature
1715. Michael was a terrible........................., he was even afraid to stay at home alone.
A. culprit B. coward C. fiancé D. boaster
1716. After a lengthy debate, the spokesman announced the board had .....................a unanimous conclusion.
A. committed B. solved C. reached D. compromised
1717. In spite of our big effort, we have not managed to.......................... enough money for the renovation of the school
buildings.
A. raise B. compose C. rear D. score
1718. The success of our campaign is.............................on the number of investors we can attract.
A. legible B. relative C. dependent D. obtainable
1719. George didn't attend school for six weeks as he had to stay in hospital where he was............. for pneumonia.
A. fixed B. mended C. relieved D. treated
1720. I don't believe a................................of what he says.
A. sentence B. word C. phrase D. matter
1721. We couldn't stand his nasty.........................of spitting on the floor and we moved him from our department.
A. disposition B. character C. guilt D. habit
1722. Alex was............................enough on becoming a professional sportsman and he didn't want to listen to anybody
else's advice.
A. intent B. eager C. definite D. certain
1723. You'd better not place a bet on Stallion. In my opinion, the horse doesn't .............a chance of winning the race.
A. win B. stand C. rise D. play
1724. Nobody took any.......................of the warning and they went swimming in the contaminated water.
A. information B. attention C. notice D. sight
1725. It was.......................time we did something about the case, but we had no idea how to react.
A. main B. high C. latest D. fair
1726. The loan that we had received from our parents....................us to buy a flat in Cambridge.
A. enabled B. assisted C. fulfilled D. granted
1727. Patrick.................his joy at winning the prize by inviting his friends to a first- class restaurant for dinner.
A. appeared B. envisioned C. exposed D. displayed
1728. I was immensely.........................to hear that none of my relatives was killed in the bus accident.
A. relieved B. improved C. recovered D. healed
1729. They say that a friend in..................is a friend indeed.
A. miss B. lack C. wish D. need
1730. It is not a great achievement to me if you make money by ....................of an illegal business.
A. sorts B. means C. process D. works
1731. Mind that the baby shouldn't touch the knife, it's as sharp as a .............................
A. blade B. sword C. cut D. razor
1732. The mother was furious when she entered the nursery and saw it in complete..............
A. pollution B. dirt C. disorder D. junk đồ tạp nhạp bỏ đi
1733. Your staying in this room longer than seven days will.........................having to pay extra money.
A. mean B. correspond C. prove D. infer
1734. Mr. Robson's job is to teach the young officers to................... their duty in the right way.
A. operate B. perform C. commit D. proceed
1735. The matter was so delicate that none of the ministers knew how to.....................it.
A. manipulate B. deal C. handle D. affect
1736. Betty told her younger sister to.................her alone because she didn't feel like playing games.
A. put B. leave C. set D. make
1737. The students have asked their professor to.....................making a test until after Christmas.

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1738. Now that the 9.30 train has been cancelled, we have got plenty of time to ..............before the next one arrives.
A. expire B. spare để d{nh C. abound D. exhaust
1739. Mr. Smith ate his breakfast in great...........................so as not to miss the bus to Liverpool.
A. speed B. pace C. rush D. haste
1740. The handwriting is completely................................This note must have been written a long time ago.
A. inedible B. indelible C. illegible D. unfeasible
1741. To everybody's........................., the doctor declared the boy's life was out of danger.
A. calmness B. soothe C. peace D. relief
1742. This species of mosquito can be dangerous, but happily, it is rather............................ in this area.
A. rare B. minor C. few D. scarcely
1743. The whole situation is getting out of................................Let's do something before it turns into a bitter row.
A. capacity B. charge C. hand D. discipline
1744. I know it works in theory, but try putting it into ......................... and you'll find out it's a failure.
A. operation B. exercise C. performance D. procedure
1745. I wouldn't have realized about the possible risk of setting the factory on fire if Bob hadn't ........................ my
attention to it.
A. sought B. drawn C. showed D. caught
1746. It was mindless of you to.....................Sam in the face. You should never have done it if you expect him to love you.
A. slam B. clap C. slap D. clasp
1747. I can hardly think of Jenny being able to ....................the aim she has set herself.
A. implement B. accomplish C. triumph D. succeed
1748. It had been assumed Phillip would take over the manager's post after the man retired. But, it never came
to..........................since he'd decided to change his place of work.
A. final B. pass C. occurrence D. being
To come to pass xảy ra như dự định
1749. Eric's father works as an interpreter. The man is.......................in three languages.
A. fluent B. outspoken C. speechless D. knowledgeable
1750. Our karate master is as quick as................................................
A. wave B. thunder C. current D. lightning
1751. Her perfect manners and exceptional erudition is an effect of her strict upper-class …………......
A. upstanding B. upkeep C. upbringing D. uphold
1752. This pupil is notorious for playing.....................................from his mathematics lessons.
A. truant B. runaway C. absent D. joyride
1753. Andrew is a very disciplined employee. He..............................great importance to coming to work in time.
A. affixes B. attributes C. admits D. attaches
1754. The scientists broke down as they realized that all their efforts had gone to................
A. loss B. failure C. waste D. collapse
Go/run to waste bị l~ng phí, uổng phí
1755. I was...........................to believe that she was a representative of the Labour Party.
A. declared B. carried C. led D. explained
1756. It has been kept........................for about ten years that the minister's son committed a crime.
A. unaware B. secret C. mystery D. obscure
1757. One could see with the........................eye that there was a lighthouse on the promontory.
A. naked B. sole C. nude D. shut
1758. These two items don't differ much. The..........................is even more apparent when you put them together,
A. similarity B. likelihood C. coincidence D. analogy
1759. Your rude behaviour was an....................to the host and his wife. I don't think they will ever invite us to their
home again.
A. abuse B. insult C. injury D. aversion ghét, |c cảm
1760. For almost fifty years, the citizens of this country were..................from travelling abroad unless they were
politicians.
A. suspended B. rejected C. averted D. forbidden
1761. I wouldn't..................their position in the market. They may appear to be very influential one day in the future.
A. undertake B. underestimate C. underwrite D. undercharge
1762. We can't admit a person who hasn't..........................the required number of points at the entrance examination.
A. scored B. assessed C. settled D. qualified
1763.................................he delivers the report, it will be sent to the headquarters.
A. On the point B. At once C. Immediately D. Soon enough
1764. The most probable....................for your chronic headache is lack of good rest.

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1765. This cheese isn't fit for eating. It's...............all over after lying in the bin for so long.
A. rusty B. moldy C. spoiled D. sour
1766. I cannot think of the correct answer. Could you drop me a small ................please?
A. tip B. idea C. hint D. word
1767. It was.................................time we went home after having spent the whole afternoon in the garden.
A. only B. just C. near D. about
1768. Why not ask the tailor to shorten the jacket a little? Unless you don't want it to...........................perfectly with the
trousers.
A. go B. do C. make D. suit
1769. Studs was only the boy's................................His real name was William.
A. label B. nickname C. identity D. figure
1770. It's interesting how the rumour about my promotion began to..............................
A. progress B. spread C. publicize D. emit
1771. What we saw was absolutely unusual. Crowds of people from all four............................of the world were cheering
the arrival of the astronauts.
A. corners B. edges C. spots D. places
1772. Mr. Henson's bitter comments on the management's mistakes gave..........................to the conflict which has
already lasted for four months.
A. cause B. ground C. goal D. rise
1773. Numerous................have prevented us from going to the lakeside again this year.
A. inhibitions B. deterrents C. impairments D. adversities
1774. That tall fair woman..........................me of my mother.
A. reminds B. remembers C. reminisces D. recalls
1775. It was hard to ..................... the temptation to watch the late night show even though i was so tired.
A. defy B. refuse C. resist D. oppose
1776. The realisation of our holiday plans has had to be ................because of my mother’s sudden illness.
A. prevented B. shelved C. expired D. lingered
1777. The alarm sound was received by serveral units which hurried to the ................immediately.
A. rescuse B. saving C. protection D. security
1778. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did was in good.............................. .
A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith
1779. I think we can rely on Mr. Bronson’s advice. I’ve known him ages and I have already found out he has got
excellent ......................................... in modern art.
A. fashion B. intelligence C. taste D. feeling
1780. All the inhabitants in the area have been asked to ....................at home if the storm returns.
A. settle B. dwell C. remain D. occupy
1781. We were lucky the taxi arrived without any .................................. . Otherwise we wouldn’t have arrived in time for
our train.
A. pause B. delay C. wait D. interruption
1782. Could you .................................us that any possible obstacles will be eliminated?
A. confirm B. pledge C. assure D. declare
1783. Not only were the little children ................................. with this nasty cold. We had a few adult patients, too.
A. afflicted B. imposed C. injured D. aggravated
1784. What’s your ................................. towards their advice? Do you think it’s convincing or not?
A. appeal B. matter C. regard D. attitude
1785. Does anyone recognize the girl with a ............ of flowers in her hand?
A. range B. pack C. bunch D. heap
1786. It’s ................ of this kind of work to take a lot of time.
A. usual B. average C. characteristic D. regular
1787. The way Nigel ................ this task wasn’t satisfactory for the director, and so a specialist had to be hired.
A. employed B. dealt C. coped D. approached
1788. The three boys objected to being separated as they have ......... this room for the last five months.
A. shared B. joined C. united D. associated
1789. A small ......... of this medicine should be enough to lessen the pain.
A. part B. size C. dose D. ration
1790. His public announcement of the secret plans was dealt a sheer .................. of confidence and was heavily
criticized by the other members of the council.
A. damage B. breach C. crash D. fracture
1791. According to the minister, changes in the budget will ....................... all of us soon.

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1792. This fund has been set up to help protect those .................. of animals that are endangered with complete
extinction.
A. kinds B. species C. races D. breeds
1793. Several hundred people have signed the petition to put a .................... to the nuclear tests in the region.
A. stop C. finish C. break D. cease
1794. Nobody, even the best doctors, expected Frank’s ....... to be so quick and successul after so severe an accident.
A. renewal B.resumption C. recuperation D. remuneration
1795. To the best of my ……………….. that dentist’s name was Thomas Garreth.
A. thinking B. recollection C. mind D. remembrance
1796. We realized our visit in their house was unwelcome by the ……………… smile on the woman’s face.
A. artificial giả tạo B. fictional C. simulating D. forged
1797. Perhaps, the fresh scrap of evidence will throw some new …………. on the murder case in Wiltshire.
A. light B. vision C. flash D. spark
1798. Jimmy gave up his work in the hotel kitchen and became ………………… soldier in the army.
A. an intentional B. a deliberate C. an optional D. a voluntary
1799. Paul’s been in Alice’s bad ……………….. ever since he offended her at the party.
A. eyes B. books C. likes D. treats
1800. A military junta has taken over power in the country after the democratic administration ………………
A. collapsed B. stumbled C. vanished D. abandoned
1801. The new situation has ………………. a lot of anger and dissatisfaction. Our duty now is to encounter it in the most
sensible way.
A. devised B. established C. originated D. provoked khích động, khơi lên
1802. Mr. Hopkins is going to have his old family mansion ………………… The building lost its glamour after his ancestors
died several years ago.
A. recovered B. resumed C. restored D. revived
1803. ………………… by her brilliant appearance, she must be very affluent.
A. Considering B. Seeing C. Supposing D. Judging
1804. Why do you say the project should be changed even more? Personally, I can’t see the ………………. of introducing so
many alterations.
A. point B. reason C. clue D. ground
1805. Feel free to come to us at all ............ if you need our advice.
A. whiles B. moments C. hours D. occasions
1806. What did you tell them at the ................? Did you mention having already worked as a financial adviser?
A. review B. dialogue C. speech D. interview
1807. Mr. Turner’s .......................... coincided with the fiftieth anniversary of the company and therefore has was
awarded a generous prize for his long-time service.
A. withdrawal B. retirement C. expiry D. termination
1808. The officer who questioned us at the railway station was .............. by two other men in uniforms.
A. allied B. associated C. cooperated D. accompanied
1809. Let me ................ my luck at cards. If I win, I promise to invite you to a posh restaurant.
A. have B. try C. put D. view
1810. He had always boasted about being a good fighter, but when I .................... him, he simply got cold feet.
A. challenged B. struggled C. ventured D. appealed
1811. It was Dr. Dalton who ................... us how to deal with his complicated example.
A. noted B. explained C. interpreted D. instructed
1812. Richard has forgotten to buy tickets for the performance and .................... we’ll have to spend this evening in
front of the TV set.
A. whereas B. thereafter C. whereupon D. therefore
1813. At one moment, the teacher got nervous seeing that whatever he said was .................. on the students who
weren’t paying nay attention to the lecture.
A. missed B. lost C. failed D. slipped
1814. “Can you see any ........... between these two occurrences?”
“For sure, one thing that they have in common is the location they took place in”.
A. relation B. union C. joint D. contact
1815. I don’t like Anthony, he seems to take too much .................. in criticizing everyone.
A. joy B. fascination C. pleasure D. entertainment
1816. My family has gone to Edinburgh to pay their last ............... to uncle Tony who died last Thursday.
A. sympathy B. respects C. love D. honours
1817. It ............... us only a quarter of an hour to reach the residence from the bus stop.

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1818. If you’re planning to leave the office earlier, ................... in mind to tell me about it in advance.
A. bear B. put C. hold D. carry
1819. ................who wish to ask for the writer’s signature stand in a line, please.
A. These B. They C. Those D. There
1820. A few passengers were ................... after the liner overturned in a storm.
A. plunged B. drowned C. watered D. submerged
1821. Hats like this may have been fashionable in the 60’s, but now they are ............... the times.
A. beneath B. under C. over D. behind
1822. Who else is of the ................... that we should break the camp?
A. conclusion B. opinion C. remark D. theory
1823. The sergeant was furious because he hadn’t been ..................... of the manoeuvres.
A. notified B. announced C. referred D. communicated
1824. The local press has been pouring ..................... on the mayor for dissolving the council.
A. blame B. hatred C. disapproval D.scorn dè bỉu
1825. I’m ............... too keen on visiting the Parkers again so soon.
A. that B. none C. such D. very
1826. It’s no wonder the children felt disappointed because first their parents promised to take them to Disneyland
and then they ...................... on their word.
A. played down B. drew out C. came off D. went back
1827. The army suffered very heavy ................., yet, their victory was imposing.
A. losses B. victims C. wounds D. harms
1828. It’s a chance of a lifetime for me to see Tokio, so I’ll try to ............... the most of it.
A. catch B. do C. fulfil D. make
1829. The Smiths have been ....................... guilty of kidnapping their neighbour’s child and have been sentenced to ten
years in prison.
A. confessed B. affirmed C. found D. established
Find sb guilty of doing smth phat hien ai pham toi lam gi
1830. They are as like as two peas. It’s amazing how their parents can ................... them apart.
A. tell B. mean C. distinguish D. see
1831. Do you think this kind of meat ................ itself to stewing?
A. allows B. gives C. offers D. lends
1832. It was Martin who ...................... the initiative in introducing our guests to the princess.
A. adopted B. took C. led D. pursued
1833. Martha has been hard ............. to it to organize a fancy dress party for the younger children.
A. forced B. ordered C. put D. made
1834. Only one person who can provide the best solution to the question will be promoted and ....... a financial grant.
A. served B. equipped C. entitled D. awarded
1835. Ann’s encouraging words gave me…………… to undertake the demanding task once again.
A. a point B. an incentive C. a resolution D. a target
1836. You should at least ……… an effort to find the boy’s address if you don’t want to lose your last hope.
A. do B. work C. put D. make
1837. We are going to build a fence around the field with ………. to breeding sheep and cattle.
A. a goal B. an outlook C. a reason D. a view
1838. Once ….. a time there was a king so selfish and mean that no princess would agree to become his wife.
A. of B. at C. upon D. within
1839. The open-air party had to be …………… because of a heavy rainfall.
A. postponed B. detained C. refused D. extinguished
1840. You may feel sure the casting will be done perfectly, just……….. your trust in me and you will see I’m right.
A. lay B, forward C. grant D. allow
1841. It’s too hard to determine whether the disease has already begun to…………. or not.
A. enlarge B. circulate C. spread D. transmit
1842. By next year, my son will have …………….. his education at Cambridge University.
A. realized B. completed C. graduated D. terminated
1843. The van driver said he couldn’t …………. a lift home as there were no free seats in his vehicle.
A. make B. give C. drive D. take
1844. If it hadn’t been for the hint that the professor ………, nobody would have found out the correct answer.
A. dropped B. cast C. threw D. flung
1845. Why don't they ........... their attention on scrutinizing the evidence instead of questioning the passers-by?
A. attract B. devote C. focus D. draw

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1846. The Wilsons have found it terribly hard to make ................. meet ever since they both lost their jobs.
A. ends B. strings C. coins D. limits
1847. At first, Mark thought it would be great to build his own ranch, but he was forced to .................... the idea when
the bank refused to give him a loan.
A. depart B. leave C. cease D. abandon
1848. Don’t .................. to phone Mrs. Whitman, I’ve already talked to her.
A. concern B. bother C. mind D. worry
1849. The neighbours said they hadn’t got a ................... who could have broken into our garage.
A. clue B. view C. point D. hint
1850. Just change your approach towards the assignment. The way you are dealing with it now will
certainly ................................ you nowhere.
A. pass B. put C. get D. reach
1851. The ............. boards in the staircase would awlays wake us up whenever somebody climbed up at night.
A. screeching B. cracking C. roaring D. creaking
1852. We have to .................... the hard times hoping that things will change for the better in the future.
A. maintain B. endure C. persist D. outlive
1853. His parents have always wanted Phillip to set a good ............ to his younger brothers both at school and at home.
A. form B. model C. pattern D. guidance
1854. The international conference of the Cardiological Association has been ............. in Cairo to discuss the
revolutionary discovery of doctor Gonzales from Mexico.
A. deployed B. collected C. mobilized D. summoned
1855. Almost one hundred people have died as a direct result of food ..........in the capital.
A. lacking B. famine C. desire D. shortage
1856. It was Tony who ...........in asking for another glass of brandy and got drunk in the end.
A. endured B. kept C. persisted D. maintained
Persist in = insist on
1857. What is the verdict of the report! Has the cause of the catastrophe been ...............yet?
A. specified B. informed C. accounted D. judged
1858. I don’t need any medicine. I’m as right as ............................. .
A. clouds B. a ray C. rain D. a haze
1859. Betty says she cannot stand looking at the rat, ......................... touching it.
A. even so B. let alone C. what if D. as far as
1860. Anything he does is in .......................with the law and that’s why I have suggested him for the post.
A. compliance B. obedience C. commitment D. responsibility
1861. Why don’t you put on a red tie as much ....................from the one you wore last time?
A. other; B. various C. apart D. different
1862. Beyond all ............., it was Alice who gave away our secrets.
A. fail B. conclusion C. dispute D. contradiction
1863. According to the captain, his special units can take an immediate action against terrorists should such a
need ..........
A. arise B. originate C. evoke D. experience
1864. To his own great ..............., professor Howard has discovered a new method of bulimia treatment.
A. reputation B. name C. fame D. credit
1865. We were .........by the officer’s decision to divert the whole traffic from the main route.
A. rambled B. baffled C. stumbled D. shuffled
1866. Something began to go ...........with the experiment when the two scientists were forced to retire.
A. wrong B. stale C. ill D. faulty
1867. The book says that the revolution was ..............off by assassination of the state governor.
A. launched B. cropped C. triggered D. prompted
1868. I was awfully tired. However, I made up my mind to .............myself to the tedious task once again.
A. involve B. absorb C. engross D. apply
Apply oneself to smth chuyen tam vao1869. Seldom does she refuse to do her friends a good ..................., but on that
occasion she was too busy to pay attention to other people’s problems.
A. assistance B. turn C. aid D. backing
1870. It was ........from the new minister to introduce more changes in the foreign policy.
A. expected B. hoped C. believed D. awaited
1871. Before we set out on the excursion, we were ........with sandwiches and some hot tea in a thermos flask by the
owners ‘of the hostel.
A. distributed B. provided C. granted D. assigned
1872. Let’s not buy anything from this man. I’ve lost my ................in him since he mentioned something about an illegal

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A. certainty B. assurance C. confidence D. respect
1873. Only those who have scored more than a hundred points will be ...........a prize.
A. attributed B. supplied C. devised D. awarded
1874. The hijackers have demanded a ................to be paid for releasing the civilian hostages from the plane.
A. currency B. revenue C. deposit D. ransom
1875. I know you don’t like Ernest very much, but still you have to .......................it to him that he is a conscientious
worker.
A. return B. hand C. award D. admit
1876. The secretary doesn’t answer my phone as a ............, but yesterday I was too busy to dot it myself.
A. normally B. principle C. regularly D. rule
1877. She was given the advantage over the other applicants because of her attractive .................. .
A. look B. vision C. appearance D. sight
1878. They did have a .......... escape. Their car stopped right at the river bank.
A. narrow B. fine C. near D. slight
1879. Our father’s sudden illness has ............doubt on our holiday trip to Egypt.
A. dropped B. borne C. passed D. cast
1880. However strict ..............we took, we couldn’t eliminate the risk of any further riots in the streets.
A. controls B. measures C. discipline D. regulations
To take measure against smth giai quyet cai gi
1881. I was ...................from taking another course in diving by my first unsuccessful attempt.
A. declined B. averted C. resisted D. discouraged
1882. Has it ever ................to you that there might be more to thid matter than a few fake banknotes?
A. occured B. reasoned C. imagined D. considered
1883. “What’s the ...............rate for this bungalow?” – “It’s ten thousand dollars, sir.”
A. running B. making C. setting D. going
1884. You needn’t have made extra copies of the booklet. We have got plenty to ...............round.
A. circulated B. spread C. go D. suffice
1885. Be careful with Tony, he can lose his ...........more quickly than you may expect him to.
A. attitude B. vigour C. temper D. personality
1886. I can’t do whatever I wnat because I am still finacially ......on my parents.
A. determined B. subject C. reliant D. dependable
1887. “Who took part in the celebration?” – “Mr. Wallace, Mrs. Simmons and Frank Cox, to .......... but a few.”
A. name B. say C. call D. state
1888. A good manager should be .............to his staff for exchange of opinions at any time.
A. feasible B. obtainable C. accessible D. possessive
1889. I hope you won’t take ...........if I say that your project needs more improvement to be accepted.
A. hatred B. nerve C. offence D. anger
1890. He claims to be a professional stuntman, but his skills will have to be .......to the test anyway.
A. brought B. taken C. laid D. put Put to test
1891. Several people opted for a taxi on the .........that no more buses would arrive that evening.
A. belief B. assumption C. supposition D. argument
1892. An instant investigation was launched after a bag .........firearms and a load of cocaine was discovered by the
sniffer dogs.
A. composing B. involving C. embracing D. comprising
1893. It’s unlikely he will ever find out how to operate the conveyor belt, but let him at least have ......at it
A. a move B. a go C. a trial D. an effort
1894. Mr. Thurnton was obliged to pay damages to his neighbors in ........for the devastations his pet dogs made in
their gardens.
A. compensation B. reward C. penalty D. reparation
1895. Why do you always ask me a favour when I have got my ........full?
A. palms B. brains C. hands D. arms
1896. I wouldn’t go so far as to ..............my professional career on the unsafe enterprise.
A. venture B. stake C. dare D. expose
1897. They said I’d be on ................ for the first two or three weeks as they want to find out about my skills
A. testing B. examination C. inspection D. probation
1898. We thanked the host for their generous ............and got under way.
A. hostility B. honesty C. hospitality D. hostage
1899. It was ............to Mark that he’d better withdraw from the game in case his knee injury got worse.
A. argumented B. recommended C. insisted D. appealed

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A. plain B. fresh C. clean D. first
1901. The silly gossip ............to a panic among the private entrepreneurs who began closing their accounts in the
National Bank.
A. led B. prompted C. resulted D. aroused
1902. The authorities probably want to be tough and won’t .............to the hijackers’ absurd demands.
A. abandon B. resign C. yield D. collapse
1903. The Stetsons’ son must be ..............his family a lot of trouble and worry with his wild ideas.
A. making B. developing C. providing D. giving
1904. Pasta in its various forms is the ...........diet in Italy.
A. common B. staple C. usual D. obvious
1905. At first ............, you would say they were twins, but in reality, they didn’t even know each other.
A. sighting B. look C. glance D. view
1906. In the .............. of cold weather, remember to put on some warm clothes.
A. possibility B. fear C. event D. risk
1907. If it hadn’t been for Simon who ..............our attention to the mistake, the faulty project would have received our
acceptance.
A. drew B. caught C. paid D. called
1908. Mr. Douglas. Arthur’s grandfather, is notorious for his uncotrollable .........in gambling in Las Vegas.
A. attraction B. indulgence C. appreciation D. temptation
1909. This training is .............at those who prefer a heavy body workout.
A. aimed B. offered C. intended D. focused
1910. Let me please ............my memory before I get down to answering the questions.
A. resume B. ease C. awake D. refresh
1911. Of course, we don’t need this dictionary at present, but in the long ..........it may prove useful.
A. run B. time C. future D. perspective
1912. I was rather at a ........in the beginning because I was the only person of different origin.
A. displeasure B. dislike C. disadvantage D. disinterest
1913. Last time, we were within a hair’s ......................of defeating the Auckland team. I’m sure we’ll beat them in the
approaching season.
A. breadth B. depth C. length D. width
1914. There are languages hard to ..............., but English is definitely out of this group.
A. accomplish B. master C. aducate D. conceive
1915. She may work more slowly than the other employees, but in ............she is a conscientious worker.
A. general B. whole C. least D. a rule
1916. No matter how we asked him to ...........the news, he would still refuse to tell us anything.
A. launch B. clear C. notify D. break
1917. We were shocked when we discovered that our foreman betrayed us and ...........with the management in the
dispute.
A. sided B. approached C. supported D. aided
1918. It’s believed that the volcano is .............., but the seismologists suspect it might erupt one day.
A. extinguished B. extinct C. exhausted D. expelled
1919. The first convention of the Congress of Racial Equality was ........in 1942.
A. delivered B. enacted C. performed D. held
1920. Don’t you think it’s about time you changed the washer in the ........tap?
A. drooping B. dripping C. dropping D. dipping
1921. The findings of the report read that by the year 2008 famine in the Third World countries will have reached
epidemic .......... .
A. ratio B. proportions C. spread D. range
1922. I haven’t established yet how the affair broke out, but I’m going to get to the very ............ of it.
A. bottom B. ground C. basis D. threshold
1923. She may still have a few fans in the world, but she is definitely past her ................ .
A. fame B. abilities C. prime D. fortune
1924. The majority of the political prisoners were ........right after the collapse of the repressive regime.
A. removed B. dispatched C. evicted D. released
1925. It .........without saying that Mr. Abercrombie deserved the prize for his imposing achievements in the field of
archaeology.
A. comes B. means C. is D. goes
1926. It is possible to ...........the twin brother apart?
A. recognize B. tell C. distinguish D. see

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A. slim B. sparse C. tiny D. weak
1928. Getting everything ready by tomorrow .........working at night. I’m afraid nobody will agree to stay after hours.
A. obliges B. implements C. entails D. indicates
1929. You are under no ............to check every passenger. You can do it at random.
A. must B. necessity C. obligation D. duty
1930. It was the solicitors who persuaded me to make a clean ...................of everything in the court.
A. head B. tongue C. breast D. heart
1931. I have been looking for the Floppy disk for a few hours, but it seems to have vanished without a ....
A. sign B. clue C. spot D. trace
1932. We cannot .................the rules and let them go unpunished as their offence was too serious.
A. lean B. bend C. decline D. spare
1933. Professor Wallace has been given a prestigious award in ......of his pioneering research in treating the AIDS
patients.
A. recognition B. evaluation C. respect D. credit
1934. I think it was completely thoughtless of you to have turned your ..........on the friends asking for your help.
A. fist B. neck C. head D. back
1935. Are you still bearing a ...................against Peter because of his criticism about your singing?
A. dislike B. grudge C. contempt D. scorn
1936. We took the most .............route whole travelling to Paris.
A. forward B. regular C. direct D. even
1937. It isn’t easy to obtain admission to this university, to say ...............of the costs you have to incur.
A. but a few B. only a little C. not so much D. nothing more
1938. the poor man was ..............of everything after he was avicted from the apartment and his properties were taken
by the debt collector.
A. removed B. possessed C. deprived D. acquired
1939. Mrs. McCarthy was given a hard .............by her husband who left her with four children to look after.
A. problem B. worry C. deal D. time
1940. Nobody took any ...........of his opinions, which, I guess, made him so furious.
A. attention B. regard C. notice D. recognition
1941. I said Ricardson, but I meant Richardson. It was just a ..........of the tongue.
A. slip B. mistake C. fault D. lapse
1942. The inaccurate information ....................us into thinking that it was a half-price flight to Chicago.
A. misconducted B. misfired C. misinformed D. misled
1943. She doesn’t ..................to be an expert, but certainly she knows a lot.
A. claim B. impress C. inform D. argue
1944. People under eighteen aren’t ...................for membership in this association.
A. viable B. eligible C. permissible D. legal
1945. He couldn’t have been in his right .................saying that he can fly.
A. minds B. brains C. senses D. thoughts
1946. You may think I am an old man, but I can assure you I am still ................strong.
A. doing B. running C. making D. going
1947. That constant noise from the children’s room is ..............me from work.
A. distracting B. dispersing C. disturbing D. disrupting
1948. As soon as you cross the army gates, you will have to ...........yourself to the superior’s commands.
A. abide B. devote C. submit D. comply
1949. If you tell him he isn’t a good musician, that will be nothing .........of a humiliation to him.
A. less B. short C. more D. bigger
1950. Mike’s tendency towards forgetting things is a .................joke among his closest friends.
A. continuing B. lasting C. constant D. standing
1951. “When was your son made ......?” – “Oh, it was right after the strike the unions had organized”.
A. useless B. redundant C. unoccupied D. idle
1952. Don’t push me into helping you in the garden now. I’m completely ...........and feel like having a short nap.
A. filled up B. worn off C. let out D. done in
1953. I’m fed up with your constant interfering in my private life. Why don’t you .........your own business?
A. beware B. care C. mind D. watch
1954. If the new law had been .............on by the Parliament, there would have been a great dissatisfaction in the lower
social groups.
A. accepted B. admited C. adopted D. agreed
1955. It’s no ....................asking him fro anything seeing that he’s not very responsive to our requests.

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1956. Susan has taken ...............to Peter’s remarks about her appearance.
A. annoyance B. exception C. irritation D. nerve
1957. The terrorists were asked whether they ..............guilty to the wrongdoing.
A. pleaded B. confirmed C. stated D. admitted
1958. The health department is planning to .........free leaflets informing people about heart diseases to help them
attain a basic knowledge of self-protection.
A. invent B. formulate C. announce D. issue
1959. You say that this small spare part cost you £100? I’m sure you paid through the .........for it.
A. eye B. nose C. ear D. lips
1960. She couldn’t have been very attached to the cat if she decided to give it away at a ................ .
A. touch B. hint C. stroke D. glance
1962. The order from the Headquarters reads that we should .............if we can’t break the rebell’s resistance within
the next three days.
A. abandon B. exit C. cancel D. retire
1963. Jenny has been on a diet, but she can’t resist her .............for sweets now and then.
A. inclination B. craving C. attraction D. tendency
1964. The prosecutor’s decision is definite. The arsonists will ...........trial for their destructive activity.
A. bear B. stand C. incur D. confront
1965. The police forces and the fire brigade have made a ..................effort to rescue the residents of the burning block
of flats.
A. dual B. shared C. mutual D. together
1966. What I actually earn bears no ....................to all my needs.
A. link B. relation C. association D. connection
1967. Hundreds of people arriving in America have sought ..................from political discrimination in their countries.
A. refuge B. getaway C. departure D. hideaway
1968. Staying here without any proper inoculation is inadvisable as you may be ................the risk of contracting some
dangerous disease from insect bites.
A. provoking B. urging C. inciting D. running
1969. We sent him to the best school in England and hired the best teachers, but it was all ..........as he had no will to
learn at all.
A. vain B. inaccurate C. invalid D. futile vo ich, khong hieu qua
1970. The missing hitchhiker had been .............dead until the sensational message came from the small town in Oregon
where he was found alive.
A. estimated B. presumed C. assessed D. speculated
1971. Frankie has always been held in high .......among his workmates because of his exceptional skill at handing the
most difficult tasks.
A. respect B. admiration C. prestige D. esteem
1972. As far as Adam is concerned, he is nowhere ..............so good at swimming as his sister is.
A. near B. there C. much D. that
1973. We don’t need a bigger suitcase. This one should .......................its purpose right.
A. perform B. operate C. serve D. execute
1974. Due to the computer malfunction all our data was lost. So unhappily, we had to begin all the calculations
from ................. .
A. onset B. source C. original D. scratch
1975. The ............ of the project has been suspended because of the inadequate financing.
A. implementation B. establishment C. installation D. exploration.
1976. It was the .................warning from the seismologists that helped save the lives of the island inhabitants before
the volcano erupted.
A. preliminary B. hasty C. cursory D. advance
1977. My grandfather bought this ..........of land here and set up a ranch which was later turned into a huge plantation
by my father.
A. ground B. space C. plot D. terrain
1978. I advise you to stop giving support to the venture. To me, it looks like a lost .................with little hope of making
any advance at all.
A. idea B. cause C. point D. goal
1979. She said she was disturbed by the shadow of somebody .................behind the trees.
A. luring B. lurking C. lurching D. launching
1980. This quiet village is ............of the one I grew up in.
A. reminiscent B. similar C. remnant D. identical

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1981. Bob was in terrible pain, but none of us knew how to ..........his suffering until the ambulance arrived.
A. dissolve B. exclude C. cease D. relieve
1982. Don’t worry, you are as safe as houses here as long as you are in my good ............. .
A. graces B. feelings C. likes D. regards
1983. Your daughter may not do her best at mathemantics or chemistry, but she definitely ...........at English literature.
A. improves B. accomplishes C. excells D. masters
1984. This wonderful sports centre ...................for almost all disciplines.
A. devises B. affords C. supplies D. caters
1985. You shouldn’t have .............in so much icecream first thing last evening. This is probably why your stomach is
aching.
A. indulged B. consumed C. enjoyed D. feasted
1986. It’s apparent now that the domestic customers have lost their ............in the imported goods.
A. confidence B. assurance C. reliability D. credibility
1987. Samuel couldn’t find any reasonable arguments to .................his claims in the court.
A. assure B. enforce C. persist D. uphold
1988. Do you think they are going to ............any pressure on us to pay the damages for the broken gate.
A. administer B. implement C. exert D. deploy
1989. They say that when you turn 40, you are over the .................. .
A. cloud B. threshold C. hill D. line
1990. The expectations are that most of these derelict buildings will be renovated in the ............of this year.
A. run B. term C. course D. time
1991. When everything is said and ....................., we can’t deny Muriel is a hard-working woman.
A. done B. assumed C. claimed D. mentioned
1992. It is good that Anthony’s birthday ...........with our anniversary otherwise we’d have to go to the trouble of
launching two parties.
A. corresponds B. identifies C. harmonizes D. coincides
1993. He’s a mysterious character, indeed. It’s only anybody’s .....whether his intentions are good or bad.
A. thought B. guess C. clue D. suspicion
1994. The expedition cost us a lot and still we didn’t succeed in ...........our eyes on the Yeti.
A. fixing B. laying C. placing D. staring
1995. This new model of the spectrometre constructed by the Japanese designers is even more precise that its
English ......... .
A. double B. type C. pattern D. counterpart ban sao
1996. Frank said his brand new Ferrari could do 250 kph and Tony, not to be ......................, claimed his Porshe could
drive at 300 kph.
A. overriden B. outdone C. downgraded D. outspoken
1997. The comforting news from my sister was a real ...............off my mind.
A. stone B. deal C. load D. mass
1998. Our company was .............for twenty thousand pounds by a rival on the grounds of an alleged duplicating of
their produce.
A. sued B. sentenced C. accused D. tried
1999. The protesters occupying the streets have .....................the traffic in the centre of the city.
A. dispelled B. dislocated C. disturbed D. disrupted
2000. The number of the victims of the plane crash has been ............at 53.
A. amounted B. counted C. estimated D. scored

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