LU9+ CHAPTER 7 CONFUSED WORDS COLLOCATIONS, IDIOMS PHARASAL VERBS

Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao CHAPTER : CONFUSED WORDS COLLOCATIONS, IDIOMS & PHRASAL VERBS 171 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao My mother told me to the yesterday but I forgot about it since I had much homework to finish A wash-up B laundry C childcare D exercises Most newlyweds nowadays find it difficult to be in charge of the household A financial B financially C finances D financier It’s not too late to your bad habits and immediately start living a happier, healthier life A get rid B give on C kick D shoot Some Vietnamese traditional foods and spices like shrimp paste may your breath for days after a meal A damage B harm C reduce D spoil “Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy bones and prevent disease like cancer?” - “Wow! ” A I would love to B It’s a good idea C That’s incredible D You must like apple My teacher assigned us a writing task about of our favorite singers A biology B biography C biodiversity D biochemist At MAMA 2019, the best Asian Artist Vietnam went to Hoang Thuy Linh A rank B prize C reward D award The young generation today have become well of the problems facing the world such as climate change, food security, and gender inequality A aware B concerned C helpful D interested A/an is a person who needs others to take care of him/her, because of illness that he/she had for a long time A patient B martyr C invalid 172 D addict Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 10 A lot of generous businessmen such as Vingroup CEO Pham Nhat Vuong have valuable contributions to helping needy people during the pandemic A done B taken C made D given 11 On the door of the house where Louis Braille was born are the words ‘He opened the door of to all those who cannot see.’ A knowledge B information C news D material 12 It is definitely true that nature has inspired inventions and technologies, including the modern plane A numbers B numeral C numerical D numerous 13 Students in Vietnam and many other countries are allowed to use phones at school as these personal devices are useful for learning A electric B electrical C electronic D electronical 14 Farmers in developing countries contribute to environmental damage by spraying with , which stay in the soil for years A agriculture – pesticides B agriculture - fertilizers C crops – fertilizers D crops - pesticides 15 Located about 60 km southwest of Seoul, this eco city has been planned around a central park and designed so that every resident can walk to work in the business A district B area C location D organisation 16 The famous cartoon Minions is _ released at the end of this summer A on the verge of being B on the point of being C due to be D about to be 17 From the cliff top it was a(n) drop to the beach below A.sheer B.straight C.upright D.erect 18 The old woman her son’s girlfriend up and down, and then asked her in 173 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A watched B observed C noticed D eyed 19 Many conservatives nowadays still some unusual educational beliefs that are irrelevant in the modern world A keeps B carries C holds D takes 20 While the family were asleep, the burglar picked the lock of their front door and crept into their living room A lazily B stealthily C clumsily D criminally 21 My younger brother has applied for a (an) lot of jobs but he’s only been short- listed once A awful B dreadful C enormous D wide 22 To the amazement of the crowd and disbelief of the Manchester United players, the referee awarded a goal A entire B whole C utter D full 23 Pharmaceutical factories have been building up collections of antiques made from rhino horn, for the sole _ of making the essential ingredient of many of their medicines A reason B intention C need D purpose 24 During the ongoing pandemic, many people are dying for _ of medical treatment A need B absence C want D shortage 25 Most adolescents go through a rebellious _ for a few years but they soon grow out of it A stint B span C duration D phase 26 It would help me _ if you could go to the market and buy some raw meat for me A totally B absolutely C enormously 174 D largely Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 27 The police asked one patient to give a _ description of all the places that she had visited in 14 days A blow by blow B word for word C up and down D in and out 28 Son Tay is a _ village not far from the center of Ha Noi A medium-large B middle-sized C medium D medium-sized 29 In the evening, they threw petrol on to the bonfire and the sudden _ lit up the whole campsite A glow B twinkle C spark D flare 30 Disney Pixar’s Soul 2020 was a fantastic film My children enjoyed it _ A endlessly B unendingly C without end D no end 31 When the children _ their toys, I donated them to the local charity instead of throwing them away A outlasted B outdated C outgrew D outwore 32 At the turn of the 20th century, Edward Muybridge’s pictures of a runner _ in every history of photography A exhibit B show C feature D demonstrate 33 The worker started hammering on the adjoining wall but Elsa carried on A notwithstanding B regardless C irrespective D nevertheless 34 My digital camera was stolen from my bag at the airport so I a claim on my insurance A had B did C took D made 35 I don’t want lots of excuses from you; I just want to hear the truth A plain B clear C pure D right 36 This dog has been maltreated by its previous owner but I find it very to kindness A answerable B responsible C reactive 175 D responsive Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 37 There she was, walking out of customs, a huge Louis Vuitton suitcase behind her- How fashionable and glamorous she is! A towing B manhandling C pushing D dragging 38 Camels have either one hump or two humps The Arabian camel has one hump The Bactrian camel, has two humps A nevertheless B however C therefore D otherwise 39 It’s a very _ community and people are generally very supportive whenever problems arise A close-knit B diverse C intermingled D blending 40 Louis Pasteur worked hard to fulfil his childhood to become a surgeon A aspiration B admiration C adoration D inspiration 41 The prolonged drought in the West of Vietnam has made farmers _ anxious about the harvest A absolutely B completely C extremely D totally 42 The preparations for the Olympic Games 2022 in Qatar are on according to the committee in charge A goal B progress C target D aim 43 When he examined the gun, detective Edogawa Conan’s suspicion turned into A certainty B confirmation C reality D conclusion 44 My little sister listened to everything I said and repeated it word word to our mum A for B from C with D in 45 At first, the young girl was _ dumbfounded to hear that her boyfriend wanted to break up, and then came the stirrings of auto-hypnotic perturbation A exceedingly B out-and-out C somewhat D utterly 46 It may be raining cats and dogs, but I’m enjoying myself 176 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A thoroughly B highly C extremely D desperately 47 We have to stress that the is on you - the parents - to bring up your own children A duty B charge C onus D liability 48 Although the twins look identical, they have widely _ opinions on almost every topic under the sun A distinct B dissimilar C divergent D distinguished 49 It is far too easy to lay the blame on the shoulders of the managementeveryone has their own fault, actually A flatly B willingly C squarely D perfectly 50 They were the best economic analysts in the United States - a team hand - by the President himself A selected B picked C named D chosen 51 Most teachers nowadays have to take private pupils in order to _ their virtually insufficient salary A augment B expand C complete D inflate 52 The movie ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ takes considerable _ with the novel that it is based on A liberties B privileges C enlightenments D deliverances 53 This old living room could really with another _ of paint and a new set of furniture A coat B jacket C skin D sliver 54 This watercolor picture of the Sun looked very impressive but in fact it had been from another A imitated B emulated C copied D faked 55 After the year 1945, the Vietnamese government effortlessly fought to eradicate the of starvation caused by the war 177 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A leftovers B legacy C remains D tradition 56 Elton Musk is the of Project Gutenberg, one of the longest-lasting aerospace manufacturers A founder B author C architect D father 57 Being allowed to use mobile phones at school, students have _ to good resources A been accessed B access C accessing D assessed 58 This new medical technology will major changes in the field of COVID 19 prevention A bring about B come up with C turn into D come about 59 After the severe 2020 California wildfires, many people are now to the cause of forest conservation A condemned B compounded C battered D dedicated 60 ‘I brought you something special for your birthday, Janita.’ ‘Diamond earrings! You , but I’m really glad you did.’ A can’t have B wouldn’t have C mustn’t have D shouldn’t have 61 The school committee decided to pay to their famous Nobel-winner alumni by naming the new gym after her A esteem B homage C honour D respect 62 This morning, I had to eat my breakfast in great so as not to miss the highspeed train to Tokyo- I ate up everything in just minutes! A speed B pace C rush D haste 63 That tie you are wearing doesn’t you You should wear something brighter A appeal B follow C match D suit 64 ‘Britta got a fine for causing that severe collision with a motorbike’ – ‘ Yes, it was proved in court that he had been while sitting behind the wheel.’ 178 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A negligent B negligible C neglected D neglect 65 It is of importance that this highly confidential information is not revealed to anyone else in the company A capital B foremost C superior D paramount 66 Whether that model becomes the next Queen of Beauty or not is a matter of complete to me A disinterest B importance C indifference D interest 67 Nonetheless I suspect that the image of that definitely beautiful girl made the heart of more than one boy a beat A slip B lose C skip D jump 68 Kelvin would his classmates into an argument by teasing them and calling their names – He deserves being heavily punished A advocate B provoke C prompt D trigger 69 Justin Bieber was in choosing his friends, so his birthday parties were attended by vastly different and sometimes bizarre personalities A indispensable B indiscriminate C inadvertent D indisputable 70 The child’s display of tears at school did not impress his teacher, who felt he should try to control her emotions A artful B flamboyant C plausible D schematic 71 When it comes to the , Elisabeth always supports her friends both financially and mentally A point B crunch C crisis D finale 72 Many Covid-19 patients were ill at first, but fortunately, they are now making a slow but steady recovery A genuinely B deeply C fatally D seriously 73 Many local authorities realize there is a need to make for disabled people in their housing programmes 179 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A assistance B conditions C admittance D provision 74 During my first year at university, I was so under with deadlines – it was so awful! A snowed B iced C rained D fogged 75 While the best souvenirs are often found rather than purchased, _ for souvenirs can also be a fun holiday activity A browsing B seeking C surfing D pursuing 76 As an active person, he always feels he’s in a in his boring job as a proofreader - he needs a change A ridge B rut C ditch D tunnel 77 This love scene is not suitable for children – in a few more moments it would have reached the of no return A peak B point C apex D tip 78 Having to stay at home all day during the lockdown is no _ matter amidst Covid19 pandemic A trolling B spitting C laughing D gossiping 79 From my viewpoint, the changes to the education systems at primary level in our country has been to good _ A influence B outcome C upshot D effect 80 Nicolaus Corpenicus was extremely defiant when some scientists _ doubt on his heliocentric theory A cast B flung C tossed D hurled 81 I hope you didn’t _ exception to my comments- it is just my personal opinion, anyway A find B make C take D put 82 When he sent me flowers and a note, I was over the A sky B moon C sun 180 D cloud Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A highlight B limelight C footlight D spotlight 166 Mark decided to follow in his father’s _ and became a dentist A advice B way C road D footsteps 167 Like more and more women, she believes marriage would _ her style A restricts B impedes C obstructs D cramps 168 If you are going to town, keep your eyes for that book I was telling you about A peeled B clean C wide D fresh 169 As his whole family were doctors, it was in his _ to take up that profession A blood B spirit C soul D heart 170 The Higg Boson became hot _ talk following the release of a series of Hollywood movies based loosely around the discovery of a so-called “God Particle” A common B topic C table D subject 171 The project has progressed in _and starts due to a constant change in funding A wits B bits C fits D sits 172 When I got stuck in the elevator, I was scared out of my A brains B head C wits D nerves 173 After a month, I will _ the ropes and won’t keep bothering you for help A show B learn C get D finish 174 - Nadine: “I’ve been offered $550 for my stereo Should I take it or wait for a better one?” Kitty: “Take the $550 .” A Actions speak louder than words B Kill two birds with one stone 190 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao C The early bird catches the worm D A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush 175 I wish you would stop cracking your fingers; it my teeth on edge A gets B makes C puts D sets 176 Owing to the heavy traffic on the road to the airport, it was whether we would be in time to catch our plane A win or lose B touch and go C come and go D on and off 177 Volunteers will risk life and in an emergency when they are called on to rescue foolhardy or unlucky climbers A limb B blood C bone D flesh 178 It stands to reason that a touch of humour and optimism can work _ A on all cylinders B spectacles C wonders D your finger to the bones 179 I can’t imagine Mary dancing on a table - she’s much too prim and A perfect B correct C right D proper 180 Revenge at last! I always said I would my own back on Steve, and now I have A turn B get C D make 181 Mai always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents.The other children hate her She’s such a A teacher’s toy B teacher’s jewel C teacher’s pet D teacher’s sweet 182 What’s wrong with our boss today? Did he get out of bed on the wrong ? A end B side C foot D edge 183 This mozzarella cheese pizza is so delicious It’s A a done thing B done to a turn C a done deal D done and dusted 184 In spite of working their fingers to the _, all the staff have been made redundant during the pandemic 191 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A nail B edge C flesh D bone 185 The cold winter weather is really playing with the spread of many pneumonia-like viruses A along B cat and mouse C havoc D trick 186 “Why don’t we go to the nursing home to visit the elderly this weekend?” “That’s what I was just about to suggest Great minds .” A think alike B think the same C meet each other D meet likewise 187 Don’t throw that old sweater away – it might one day A come into use B come into handy C come in use D come in handy 188 I’ve been racking my _ to remember the answer to that History question but it still won’t come A mind B thoughts C brain D ideas 189 The Ministry of Health is working _ with local hospitals in an effort to stamp out the pandemic A hand in glove B hand over fist C hand in hand D head over heals 190 Many workaholic individuals are extremely successful in their career, but it is often _ of their marriage A no end B at the expense C in the hope D a means to an end 191 Although many Vietnamese doctors had never used a RT-PCR system before, they soon got the _ of it A touch B swing C hang D feel 192 News of the new coronavirus cases spreads like _ on social media A the plague B butter C wildfire D a flood 193 Billie Elisha’s punk hairstyle and oversized clothes showed she was not one for following the _ 192 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A flock B herd C swarm D group 194 I’m determined to finish revising for the test by the end of the week, come rain or A shine B sun C sunny D dry 195 Despite all the evidence, the strong headed boy wouldn’t admit that he was in the _ A fault B error C wrong D slip 196 Buying shares in this company is as safe as _ There’s no way you can lose your money A houses B a bank C gold bars D a vaul 197 I couldn’t get a wink of sleep last night, so I’m not really on the _ today A mark B fringe C ball D weakness 198 I know it’s difficult to accept such a harsh truth but you’ll just have to _and bear it A grind B smile C grin D chuckle 199 Children born out of _ shouldn’t be made fun of, especially in the academic environment A marriage B marriage license C wedlock D home 200 As the maestro lifted his baton the theater was so still you could hear _ A his heartbeat B a pin drop C bird wings D the drum beating 201 I was impressed by how he _ the interview in his stride- nothing seems worrying to him at all! A did B saw C took D made 202 When several companies showed interest in buying the film rights to his novel, he knew he had A upped the ante B scooped the bag 193 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao C caught the fat one D hit the jackpot 203 When I got stuck in the dark elevator on my own, I was scared out of my A brains B head C wits D nerves 204 Should you fail, the sacrifices made by your family would be meaningless and reside _ A on your conscience B at your wits’ end C off your own boat D under your thumb 205 I’ve just heard that argument between you and Jerry before and quite frankly it just doesn’t ! A face the music B hit the nail on the head C carry weight D hold water 206 If the overindulged baby doesn’t get what she wants, she throws a _, stamping her feet and screaming her head off A outburst B tantrum C steam D rage 207 I’m afraid we got our _.crossed I thought my husband would be picking up the children and he thought I was doing it A minds B purposes C fingers D wires 208 Life is so full of both good fortune and misfortunes that you have to learn to take the rough with the A smooth B ready C calm D tough 209 Don’t take it as that you’ll be promoted in your job; other colleagues stand a good chance too A fixed B standard C read D word 210 Leilia said she found learning to play the saxophone as easy as She had a gift for it A sliding off a branch B falling off a log 194 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao C diving off a climb D branching off a bough 211 Of course I’ll come to your birthday party my dear friend– You won’t need to _ A hold my hand B pull my leg C lend me your ear D twist my arm 212 With such lack of financial support during the pandemic, they miraculously managed to run their business A at stake B on a shoestring C in a nutshell D under siege 213 Don’t go to the centre of Ha Noi during rush hour You will surely be like sardines A canned B packed C pressed D pushed 214 Failing to submit the paper to the boss before the meeting was _ for him A a nail in the coffin B a real kick in the pants C a leap in the dark D an open and shut case 215 Once the kids have all the nest, we will sell this house and move somewhere smaller A fled B kicked C rushed D flown 216 Seldom does she refuse to 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 217 Like almost everyone else, Jenny has her of course but on the whole, she's quite satisfied with life A ups and downs B ins and outs C safe and sound D odds and ends 218 All the others at the meeting last night were experts and I was out of my _ in the conversation 195 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A level B depth C limit D range 219 Well, it should not be the wits of man to resolve our fiery argument! Let’s have a talk over the coffee and settle it! A beneath B under C above D beyond 220 Before every important exam like this one, I always feel like there’s a cloud A hanging above B casting towards C hanging over D flying over 221 The beefsteak at this luxurious restaurant looked so tender and delicious- but it was as tough as ! A a belt B a saddle C old boots D rubber 222 Poor her! Her family has just abandoned her in the middle of New York City with no food or money - she has been left _ and dry! A cold B out C high D low 223 I heard the news the horse’s mouth, Jack himself told me he was going to marry Kim in two months! A straight from B right in C out of D into 224 Most struggling companies can expect to treble their turnover once the postpandemic sales get into full _ A force B flight C speed D swing 225 I think I have well understood the nuts and of the lecture on Artificial Intelligence- It is not too difficult as many might think A screws B hammer C bolts D nails 226 All universities in the Ivy League set a lot of by the success of their alumni and students A prize B honor C value D store 227 Since he is too old to continue working as a shipper, the company has decided to put him out to _ A the door B grounds C grass 196 D the kerb Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 228 The entire military troop of the Ming was thrown off _ when the news of Xuong Giang victory was announced in 1927, and they were soon defeated by our heroes A composure B disarray C stable D balance 229 I was in a _ as to what to If I told the truth, my friends would get into trouble, but if I said nothing I would be more in trouble A doubt B quandary C hitch D complexity 230 The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers , which requires them to think very quickly A on the spot B all in all C beyond the joke D within reach 231 Many students have been a night owl _ up late before the entrance exam, hitting the sheets anytime between 12 and a.m A finishing B getting C staying D waking 232 Nguyen Ngoc Minh Anh was the most effective speaker at Truong Teen 2019 and her audience seemed to _ on her every word A catch B hold C hang D cling 233 The Prime Minister has already _ new proposals for discussion with top health experts A made out B set down C drawn up D worked in 234 The infamous Chinese actress Tring Sang would not _ any further on such a sensitive matter as her current scandal A hint B quote C disclose D elaborate 235 The plane _ down 20 minutes later than scheduled because of bad weather conditions A put B flew C landed D touched 236 We’ll have to _ with cloth face masks as all medical face masks are out of stock 197 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A make B up C make D make over 237 The library at our school is _ students who have irresponsibly lost their books A cracking down on B stepping up C going down with D coming up against 238 Many employees in this company are sick and tired of being kicked by my boss A off B up C around D in 239 Medical privacy laws _ of health care providers that they be careful with protected information A conceive B devise C envisage D require 240 Janny didn’t get a place at university, so she has _ a job at the local bank A taken up B tied down C filled out D settled for 241 This essay should have delved deeper the solutions to increasing crime rate in the city A about B in C into D on 242 On the top of this building, you can gain breathtaking views and watch birds A of prey B in predation C on prey D on predator 243 He said that he would take care of his children but his words didn’t _ with his deeds A combine B agree C connect D accord 244 We are searching for a CEO who can _ our company in Malaysia A run B C make D work 245 She has set her on becoming a doctor since she was only a child A head B lung C heart 198 D thought Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 246 I decided to buy this house because I thought it had a/an _ price A reasonable B dependable C respectable D comfortable 247 His efforts have finally _ fruition after days of burning the midnight oil A come to B reached to C arrived at D jumped to 248 Building a culture _ with national identity is one of the main goals in Vietnam A enhanced B saturated C permeated D imbued 249 The company has made _ profits thanks to its new financial policy A impressive B beautiful C handsome D attractive 250 The World Wildlife Fund is committed to protecting _ species like tigers, rhinos, whales, and marine turtles A dangerous B endangered C dangering D endangering 251.Only those over 70 are _ for the special payment so I am sorry that I cannot accept your demand A eligible B able C necessary D specific 252 _ traffic is a feature of this city You will always get caught in traffic jams on big roads here A strong B heavy C weighty D crowded Crowded dùng để nơi đơng đúc, nhiều người cịn Heavy dùng để nhiều xe 253 He is a _ spender and he can spend all the money in his pocket when shopping A huge B high C fat D big 254 In order to _ off the economic recession during the pandemic, the government in Vietnam has given money to small businesses and ordinary people A shut B stave C reduce 199 D cut Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 255 I’m on a diet but I'm afraid I succumbed _ temptation and had a burger A to B for C with D in 256 My father is very technologically _ He can master a new programming language in just three days A declined B inclined C constructed D mindless 257 Nowadays, students have more choices than those in the past In addition to academic pursuits, they can opt for _ education A training B optional C vocational D theoretical 258 With the help of technology, people can even gain qualifications just through _ learning A distant B distance C distancing D equidistant 259 On my birthday, my father gave me a new laptop, which made me feel _ excited A extremely B correctly C perfectly D suitably 260 We are having a wonderful time here, especially in the morning when we can enjoy _ of nature A broken sunshine B unbroken sunshine C unbroken clouds D unbroken light 261 As she turned to go, Baby Suggs _ a glimpse of something dark on the bedsheet A caught B gained C got D had 262 The old town is a conservation area and it has a lot of _ old buildings dating back to the city’s foundation in the 1500s A quaint B acquaint C new D ancient 263 He has a thirst for _ He has gone to unexplored wilderness and many places around the world A adventure B eating C water 200 D spending Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 264 He said that he would pay my money back this week but I knew it was just an _ promise A vacant B empty C mouth D shallow 265 Victoria Park, in east London, has played _ to several music festivals A crowd B host C birth D mother 266 Mario has now _ to the point where his English is almost fluent A arrived B approached C advanced D reached 267 She is always _ the subject of money when in an argument with her husband A taking up B looking up C turning up D bringing up 268 Charles Darwin has _ a valuable contribution to the theory of evolution of humankind A done B created C caused D made 269 He was asked to _ for his presence at the scene of the crime A account B exchange C explain D complain 270 They have the same opinion with _ to money and marriage A connection B regard C relation D concern 271 It seems that they had had a row, as she had locked him out of the apartment all night long A warming B grieving C blazing D freezing 272 The recent heavy rains have helped to ease the water that has persisted for over two months A supply B poverty C plenty D shortage 273.There are all kinds of giveaway which could be used product samples A in lieu of B in need of C in advance of D in point of 274 By the year 2025 vietnam will have succeeded in illiteracy in not only big cities but also some remote areas 201 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A eradicating B eroding C erupting D extracting 275 So many different ideas are milling about my head, but I can’t settle down to work on any of them A in B on C of D at 276 Hanoi is one of the most populated cities that has been faced with severe unemployment and environmental pollution A closely B overly C densely D thickly 277 What my ex told me was a of lies, which disappointed me so much A pack B herd C bundle D load 278 Normally, a of lions comprises two to 40 lions—including up to to three or four males, a dozen or so females, and their young A flock B herd C pride D team 279 His designs at the International fashion week are new trends in women’s fashion A making B building C setting D leading 280 Corruption has grown so widespread and sophisticated that it threatens to undermine our social A fabric B clothing C issue D insight 281 If you want to achieve extraordinary things in your life, you have to the rules that limit you A crush B break C rip D stop 282 There is no rule to remember these formulas easily, you need to learn them by A heart B mind C head D eye 283 Elle or Vogue is a magazine that boasts shiny pictures of famous models A catchy B glossy C sturdy 202 D leafy Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao 284 A lot of conspiracy theorists don’t believe in media that has created divisiveness in our societies A prevalent B common C mainstream D regular 285 The street is filled with teenagers who have astray because of domestic violence and lack of parental care A gone B done C made D driven 286 One recipe for success is to stay focused and to whatever you A assign B attach C apply D adhere 287 The scientists are working on a drug capable of the spread of cancerous cells A arresting B catching C seizing D grasping 288 The number of people on unemployment has dropped over the last two months A benefits B advantages C profits D charities 289 workers work related to strength or physical skill rather than office work A Blue-collar B White-collar C Heavy D Mental 290 The aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning has always memories of his childhood home A promoted B evoked C incited D encouraged 291 Keith’s _ income looks impressive, but once tax and social security contributions are deducted, it’s not so much A full B grand C net D gross 292 If you need help, please don’t hesitate to call me I can be there _ A in a fix B in a flash C in a daze D in the bag 293 To say it is the best novel written in the last twenty years is going far _ 203 Facebook: Fanpage Tài Liệu Tiếng Anh Nâng Cao A a long way B over the top C through a bad patch D to great lengths 294 Getting away from the stresses of work would you a _ of good A sense B taste C virtue D power 295 Somehow I managed to _ my physics exam The pass mark was and I got A scrape through B shake off C sit through D slip off 296 Don’t _ him on to join a gang: nothing could be worse for him! A egg B toast C butter D knife 297 I had spent two months worrying about it and I was glad to get it off my _ A shoulders B head C chest D mouth 298 Having lost her home, Lucy got a gang of people who hang around causing trouble A in with B up to C on with D by on 299 Saving up for a nest is an important part of life and should not be ignored, no matter how young or how well-off you are A egg B stone D seed D pit 300 Charlotte the new girl immediately, within hours of meeting each other they were best of friends A took issue with B took heart from C took a shine to D took his hat off to 204 ... B rut C ditch D tunnel 77 This love scene is not suitable for children – in a few more moments it would have reached the of no return A peak B point C apex D tip 78 Having to stay at home... D sets 176 Owing to the heavy traffic on the road to the airport, it was whether we would be in time to catch our plane A win or lose B touch and go C come and go D on and off 177 Volunteers... pollution A closely B overly C densely D thickly 277 What my ex told me was a of lies, which disappointed me so much A pack B herd C bundle D load 278 Normally, a of lions comprises two to