ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP GIỮA KÌ 1 LỚP 12 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation 1 A chore B character C challenger D choice 2 A.
ĐỀ CƯƠNG ƠN TẬP GIỮA KÌ _LỚP 12 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation A chore B character C challenger D choice A diagnosed B distinguished C passed D launched A believes B watches C changes D differences A ancient B educate C stranger D transfer A account B astound C country D mounting A here B fear C clear D where A how B shout C low D count A play B train C nation D urban A attends B appears C accepts D complains 10 A depleted B wasted C reduced D affected Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress A journalese B entertain C Portuguese D refusal A impact B inspire C decide D prefer A considerate B priority C influential D experience A biology B environment C geography D scientific A estimate B prestigious C proportion D urbanity A drawback B greenhouse C mindset D overload A imperative B desirable C essential D popular A lifestyle B product C friendly D campaign A technology B conservation C initiative D environment 10 A deplete B delay C climate D remove 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 The film was so successful that the main actor became a household name afterwards A a well-known person B an unknown actor C an experienced director D a house owner The wound had become so infected that the doctors had no choice but amputate the soldier's arm A cut off B bring around C recover D replace Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well A depressed B motivated C overlooked D rejected The government's plans to cut taxes really stimulated the economy A discouraged B started C weakened D improved She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions A ambitious B creative C idealistic D practical She was brought up in the slums of Leeds A downtown area B industrial area C poor area D rural area The promise of jobs and prosperity pulls people to cities A education B employment C stabilization D wealth 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 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 10 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 11 We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day A accident B fullness C mass D crowd 12 Scientists are trying to find an energy that consumes less fuel A waste B destroy C eat up D use 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 The organization's long-term goal is to gain a strong position in the European market A short-sighted B short-term C short-handed D short-tempered More and more people are migrating to urban areas to look for better job opportunities A crowded B quiet C rural D spacious Urbanization has resulted in massive problems besides the benefits A major B serious C few D minor Overpopulation in big cities has severely affected the air and water quality A seriously B insignificantly C largely D commonly Her identity will never be revealed in order to protect her children from being judged A uncovered B proclaimed C leaked D hid The air in this city contains a lot of harmful gases, which may harm to the citizens A dangerous B beneficial C toxic D wasted This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly A uneducated B knowledgeable C ignorant D rude This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind-hearted boss A ambitious and greedy B attentive and helpful C generous and gracious D polite and friendly I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure A approve B recommend C reject D suggest 10 Scientists are experimenting on ways to dispose of waste safely A eliminate B conserve C deal with D get used to 11 The burning of fossil fuels has led to air pollution and deforestation caused land erosion A resulted in B resulted from C brought about D caused 12 Stockholm dwellers are fortunate to live in one of the greenest capitals in the world A lucky B wealthy C unlucky D unhealthy Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Last month, while my friend was traveling round England by the car, he crashed the car into a tree A B C D She was walking to the library to borrow some books when she was seeing a robbery A B C D I think a good health is important, and so is education while money, to some extent, is not A B C D It is essential that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure A B C D Because of severe asthma attacks, the doctor suggested his patient to stop smoking A B C D Overpopulation and negative effect of it has been major concerns in cities all around the globe A B C D He shouted at his girlfriend, that really disappointed me A B C D While wait for the paint to dry, I walked around and talked to the engineers A B C D The temperature increases significantly, what makes the ice melt faster A B C D 10 It was suggested that Oscar studies the material more carefully before attempting to pass the exam A B C D 11 The number of students who attended the meeting yesterday were greater than I expected A B C D 12 The moment I was seeing him, I realized I had met him somewhere before A B C D 13 Jane talks as if she knows all the story A B C D 14 Neither Lan nor her friends has been ready for the class discussion yet A B C D 15 I came to class very early so the teacher was late due to heavy traffic A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges Minh: “ What you think about Steve Jobs?” - Jack: “ ” A That's right! B I doubt it It is not true C Well, he is talented D I agree with you about him Linda: “ What a wonderful party!” - Susan: “ ” A I am fine Thank you! B I don't know Let me check C I am happy you like it D Same to you Thanks! Peter: “Shall we talk about Larry or Oprah?” - Mai: “ _” A Never mind There is always something to B We'd better talk about them both C Wow! They are adorable D Oh, I see what you mean Jenny: "I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller." Mark: “ ” A I couldn't agree more B It's nice of you to say so C That's quite all right D Why not? Anna: "In my opinion, some people should stay in rural areas as well as work on agriculture." Mark: “ ” A I'm not afraid I don't agree B I'm not sure about that C I'm so sorry, but I agree D Not at all, thanks Mark: "What about starting the presentation with results of our research? Jenny: “ “ A Congratulations! B Sounds great! C Well done! D What a pity! Daisy: “You should not leave the light on when you are away.” Mary: “ ” A OK, let's it B That's a good idea C Try me! D You are right Linda: “Would you mind closing the door?” - Mary: “ _ ” A Yes, I B No, of course not C Yes, please D No, thank you Lucy: “Hi, what are you looking for?” - Sue: “ ” A Yes, I usually look for things B No way I am gonna show you C Oil Oil that we use for cooking D OK, I'll take it 10 David: “What a beautiful painting!” - Lucy:“ .” A No problem B It's on the wall C I'm glad you like it D You're welcome Mark the letter A B C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions I think we should change the topic of our presentation A It's high time that we change the topic of our presentation B I'd rather our presentation change the topic C It's high time that we changed the topic of our presentation D I suggest we to change the topic of our presentation How about having these exercises finished before playing games? A I suggest you play games before finishing these exercise B I suggest these exercises be finished before we play games C Let's play games before having these exercises finished D Why not finish these exercises after playing games? Although he felt very sleepy, he tried hard to finish the exercises A Sleepy as he feels, he tries hard to finish the excises B He felt so sleepy that he tried hard to finish the exercises C He felt very sleepy, but he tried hard to finish the exercises D He tried hard to finish the exercises, which made him feel sleepy John has played the guitar since he was twelve A John has started to play the guitar since he was twelve B John began to play the guitar when he was twelve C The last time John played the guitar was at the age of twelve D It has been twelve years since John played the guitar Because the weather was nice, we decided to go on a camping trip A Because of the nice weather, we decide to go on a camping trip B It was such nice weather that we decided to go on a camping trip C In spite of the nice weather, we decided to go on a camping trip D The weather was too nice for us to go on a camping trip The last time I went to the zoo was years ago A At last I went to the zoo after years B I haven’t been to the zoo for years C I started going to the zoo years ago D I last went to the zoo when I was years old We could not handle the situation without you A You didn't help us handle the situation B If you had not helped us, we could not have handled the situation C If you did not help us, we could not handle the situation D We will handle the situation if you help It is the earth's gravity that gives us our weight A If there were not the earth's gravity, we would be weightless B Due to the earth's gravity we cannot weigh anything C The earth's gravity is given weight by people D If there hadn't been the earth's gravity, we would have been weightless I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend A Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door B I knew it was my friend, but I still answered the door C Though I knew it was my friend, I didn't answer the door D Had I known it was my friend, I would have answered the door 10 There was an upward trend in the demand for labor force A The demand for labor force declined B The demand for labor force increased C The demand for labor force reduced D The demand for labor force remained stable 11 There was a 30% rise in the rate of unemployment A There was a rise by 30% in the rate of unemployment B There was a rise of 30% in the rate of unemployment C There was a rise to 30% in the rate of unemployment D There was a rise up 30% in the rate of unemployment 12 You should take regular exercises instead of sitting in front of the television all day A Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day B Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises C Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable D Don't take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day 13 I have not met her for three years A The last time I met her was three years ago B It is three years when I will meet her C I did not meet her three years ago D During three years, I met her once 14 We started working here three years ago A We worked here for three years B We have no longer worked here for three years C We have worked here for three years D We will work here in three years 15 We’ll make our decision Then we’ll let you know A As soon as we have made our decision, we’ll let you know B As soon as we’ll make our decision, we’ll let you know C Before we make our decision, we’ll let you know D When we’ll have made our decision, we’ll let you know Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions A car hit the fence of my garden I was cleaning the swimming pool A While a car hit the fence I was cleaning the swimming pool B A car hit the fence and I was cleaning the swimming pool C I was cleaning the swimming pool when a car hit the fence D I was cleaning the swimming pool then a car hit the fence I prefer to go out for a meal I really don't want to eat at home A I'd rather to go out for a meal than to eat at home B I prefer to go out for a meal than eating at home C I prefer going out for a meal to eating at home D I'd rather go out for a meal than eating at home Mariah sings well She writes good songs, too A Mariah can either sing well or write good songs B Mariah can neither sing well or write good songs C Not only does Mariah sing well but she also writes good songs D Well as Mariah sings, she writes good songs You are spending money recklessly Others are saving A You are spending money recklessly, so others are saving B You are spending money recklessly, for others are saving C You are spending money recklessly, but others are saving D You are spending money recklessly, or others are saving We paid for the meal We wanted to say sorry for what we had done A In order to pay for the meal, we wanted to say sorry for what we had done B We paid for the meal in order to say sorry for what we had done C We paid for the meal although we wanted to say sorry for what we had done D The meal we paid for is what we want to say sorry for what we had done He doesn't like going out He doesn't invite any friends home A He either goes out or invites any friends home B He neither goes out nor invites any friends home C He not only goes out but also invites any friends home D He goes out but not invites any friends home I haven't got any milk left I must go and buy some A I haven't got any milk left, but I must go and buy some B I haven't got any milk left, or I must go and buy some C I haven't got any milk left, for I must go and buy some D I haven't got any milk left, so I must go and buy some We couldn't get a seat We arrived quite early A Because we arrived quite early, we couldn't get a seat B If we had arrived early, we could have got a seat C Although we arrived quite early, we couldn't get a seat D We arrived too early to get a seat My sister thinks the film is too frightening I am not scared at all A My sister thinks the film is too frightening because I am not scared at all B My sister thinks the film is too frightening so I am not scared at all C My sister thinks the film is too frightening whereas I am not scared at all D My sister thinks the film is too frightening although I am not scared at all 10 He bought her flowers and diamond rings This action made her fall in love with him A He bought her flowers and diamond rings, what made her fall in love with him B He bought her flowers and diamond rings, that made her fall in love with him C He bought her flowers and diamond rings, which made her fall in love with him D He bought her flowers and diamond rings which made her fall in love with him Choose the best answer He won a lifetime…………………… award for cinematography A generosity B achievement C encyclopedia D reputation She soon acquired a …………………… as a first-class cook A achievement B generosity C encyclopedia D reputation This is a ………………………neighbourhood A adopted B revealed C respectable D anonymous His eldest brother was the …………………mathematician and geologist John Playfair A distinguished B revealed C anonymous D initiated He finally managed to………………… his fear of flying A diagnose B overcome C interpret D initiate Several companies are………………………… for the contract A adopting B competing C revealing D initiating I looked the Civil War up in my……………………………………… A generosity B achievement C encyclopedia D reputation I didn't know whether to ………………… her silence as acceptance or refusal A diagnose B overcome C interpret D initiate Her right arm became infected and had to be …………………… A amputated B dedicated C diagnosed D initiated 10 The money was donated by a local businessman who wishes to remain ……… A adopted B revealed C respectable D anonymous 11 Details of the murder were …………… by the local paper A adopted B revealed C amputated D dedicated 12 The government has……………… a programme of economic reform A amputated B dedicated C diagnosed D initiated 13 He has recently been ………………….with angina A amputated B dedicated C diagnosed D initiated 14 The hospital has now bought a new body scanner, thanks to the ………of local fund-raisers A achievement B generosity C encyclopedia D reputation 15 Her to medicine was so great that she had little time for anything else A importance B dedication C emphasis D reputation 16 Tran Hung Dao was a great to lure the enemy A strategy B strategist C soldier D king 17 Bill Gates’ in donating large sums of money towards welfare activities is remarkable A generosity B politeness C wealth D talent 18 This school has an excellent in the community A image B reputation C name D opinion 19 As well as being a successful actor, Clint Eastwood is a film director A talent B talented C distinguish D respectful 20 She came into the room while they _ television A have watched B watched C have been watching D were watching 21 When the doctors at the scene of the accident, they victims still A arrived / realized / were breathing B were arriving / realized / breathed C arrived / had realized / breathed D were arriving / were realizing / were breathing 22 Meeting my favorite celebrity at the airport was certainly a of luck that wouldn't have happened if I'd arrived five minutes later A number B piece C stroke D name 23 At the age of 18, Mother Teresa was permission to join a group of nuns in Ireland A required B sought C obtained D given 24 Princess Diana fought for her children on any level so they could reach their full as human beings and in their public duties A requirement B condition C capacity D potential 25 Marilyn Monroe is widely as one of most influential figures in American culture A classified B depicted C admired D regarded 26 Like many other Britain's prime ministers, May a place at Oxford A admitted B permitted C won D constituted 27 She has been quite critical the media focusing on her fashion instead of her achievement as a politician A with B for C of D in 28 Their family were wealthy but they encouraged their children to work hard and take nothing A for sure B for good C for granted D for charge 29 When Bill Gates saw an opportunity to found his own company, he dropped Harvard without finishing his course A into B by C around D out of 30 In 2004, Barack Obama was elected to the US Senate where he a reputation as one of rising stars in the Democrat Party A acquired B refrained C gained D highlighted 31 Emergency crews are progress in fixing the broken levees, but they are in a desperate race to stop the flooding A making B doing C getting D becoming 32 The boys broke a window when they football A played B were playing C half played D are playing 33 When Carol last night, I my favorite show on television A was calling/ watched C called/ was watching B called/ have watched D had called/ watched 34 When they in the garden, the phone A worked / was ringing B were working / rang C worked / rang D work / rings 35 Up to the present, Nam _ good work in his class A does B has done C had done D did 36 Phong at the university so far A had worked B was working C worked D has worked 37 This is the most interesting book _ A I’ve read B I had read C I’ve never read D I’ve ever read 38 No sooner _ the office than the telephone rang A was he leaving B he was leaving C he had left D had he left 39 This morning while I for the bus, the rain stopped A waited B have waited C had waited D was waiting 40 The phone suddenly while Joanne was doing the housework A rang B was ringing C had rung D is ringing 41 His health has improved since he ——————– from the hills A return B returned C would return D returning 42 By the time he went to bed, A he was watching a film on TV B he has watched a film on TV C he had watched a film on TV D he watches a film on TV 43 I will give you my new address _ A as soon as I have found somewhere to live B before I find somewhere to live C while I was finding somewhere to live D since I found somewhere to live 44 We'll send you an email of confirmation _ A after we had made our final decision B before we made our final decision C while we were making our final decision D as soon as we have made our final decision 45 The boy _ breakfast before he _ to school this morning A hadn’t had / goes B didn’t have / went C hadn’t had / went D had/ hadn’t gone 46 Tom was disappointed that most of the guests _ when he _at the party A left / had arrived B left / arrived C had left/ had arrived D had left / arrived 47 It is necessary that you able to come with us A are B be C being D to be 48 I suggest that Peter the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle A read B reading C reads D to read 49 We request that she the window A not open B not to open C not opening D to not open 50 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 51 Mary demanded that the heater immediately Her apartment was freezing A repaired B be repaired C being repaired D been repaired 52 The monk insisted that the tourists the temple until they had removed their shoes A not enter B not entering C not to enter D to not enter 53 The recommendation that she a holiday was carried out A has taken B take C taken D taking 54 The city council is discussing a detailed plan for maintaining clean beaches and parks A activity B action C measure D approach 55 To green is to practise simple green lifestyles, which helps save the planet for further generation A go B act C make D get 56 It is advisable that people start using products A environment-friendly B friend-of-environment C friendly to environment D friendly environmentally 57 The kids often forget to turn off the lights when getting out of the room, wastes a lot of electricity A that B where C which D what 58 People should a green lifestyle to help conserve the natural resources A adapt B adjust C adopt D adjoin 59 It is important to keep ourselves clean germs can cause infections in parts of our body A although B unless C while D because 60 Organic vegetables are considered healthier their high price A although B despite C in spite D regardless 61 She sends me the book she two years ago A whom / writes B whose /wroteC which/ writes D which / wrote 62 we stop deforestation, a lot of species will lose their habitats A If B Because C When D Unless 63 Animals that are raised on organic pastures provide organic meat A verified B certified C varied D censored 64 People should use bicycles instead of motorbikes it will help to reduce exhaust fumes and pollution A unless B although C since D while 65 We reuse bags, old clothing and scrap paper at home we can reduce waste A lest B in order to C for fear of D so that 66 The local university has recently introduced to students several ways to go green, has had huge impact on the community A that B where C which D what 67 The building walls are made of glass is the place where I used to work A whose B which C that D of which 68 Soot emissions might be for the melting of the Arctic A responsible B response C responsive D responsibility 69 Soot comes from the combustion of fossil or other fuels A completion B complete C incompletion D incomplete 70 Many people tend to be unaware the dangers from soot emissions A to B of C about D over 71 In some cities of developed countries, buses and other means of public transport run renewable energy A to B on C by D over 72 Environmental groups try to stop farmers from using harmful on their crops A economy B argriculture C investments D chemicals 73 My mother for an environment group She helps raise money to protect wildlife A identifies B encourages C shares D volunteers 74 The environmental impact on tourism can be shocking and upsetting, but many governments think it is A negative B comprehensive C bad D acceptable 75 Governments have laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and overhunting A practised B acted C enacted D observed 76 We must more to protect A environment B an environment C the environment D environments 77 _used by huge farms can pollute drinking water for miles around A Fertilizers B injure C greenhouse effect D origin 78 Mr Smith is not accustomed hot weather A to B at C for D in 79 Tom has to try hard to keep pace his classmates A to B with C at D for 80 The librarian advised us to take full advantage all the facilities available A of B at C for D about 81 Don't make fun that disabled boy A upon B in C to D of 82 I didn’t go to his party _I was ill A but B after C before D because 83 _ it was raining, we decided to go for a walk A While B Whether C Although D Therefore 84 there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle A Unless B Until C Because D Even though 85 I invited him to join us for lunch, _ he refused A however B but C so D and 86 He went to work early this morning _he had to translate an urgent letter into English for his boss A although B because C in spite of D because of 87 She neither talked nor _her feeling A show B shown C showing D showed 88 They told me much about him When I met him, however, I was disappointed to find that he is handsome _ polite A either/ or B neither/nor C both/and D either/ nor 89 Neither I nor she _enjoying the party now A is B are C was D were 90 Either she or they seen the film A has B have C having D has had 91 The teacher speaks slowly _ the pupils may understand him A because B in order to C so that D or 92 He turned off the lights _ waste electricity A so as to B in order to C so as not to D in spite of 93 I knew they were talking about me; ., they stopped when I entered the room A because B therefore C despite D so that 94 She failed the test she studied hard A as B in spite of C despite D although 95 Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, I helped him anyway A but B however C besides D so 96 _ David was warned about the dangers of smoking, he continued to smoke A Even though B Despite C However D In spite of 97 _ the rain, we have cancelled the party A Because B Because of C despite D in spite of 98 _ he had taken any kinds of exercise, he got fatter and fatter A Although B In spite of C Despite D Because 99 Studying in the USA is good for your son , I think you should let him go A Therefore B But C And D However KEY ĐỀ CƯƠNG ƠN TẬP GIỮA KÌ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation A chore B character C challenger D choice A diagnosed B distinguished C passed D launched A believes B watches C changes D differences A ancient B educate C stranger D transfer A account B astound C country D mounting A here B fear C clear D where A how B shout C low D count A play B train C nation D urban A attends B appears C accepts D complains 10 A depleted B wasted C reduced D affected Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress A journalese B entertain C Portuguese D refusal A impact B inspire C decide D prefer A considerate B priority C influential D experience A biology B environment C geography D scientific A estimate B prestigious C proportion D urbanity A drawback B greenhouse C mindset D overload A imperative B desirable C essential D popular A lifestyle B product C friendly D campaign A technology B conservation C initiative D environment 10 A deplete B delay C climate D remove 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 The film was so successful that the main actor became a household name afterwards A a well-known person B an unknown actor C an experienced director D a house owner The wound had become so infected that the doctors had no choice but amputate the soldier's arm A cut off B bring around C recover D replace Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well A depressed B motivated C overlooked D rejected The government's plans to cut taxes really stimulated the economy A discouraged B started C weakened D improved She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions A ambitious B creative C idealistic D practical She was brought up in the slums of Leeds A downtown area B industrial area C poor area D rural area The promise of jobs and prosperity pulls people to cities A education B employment C stabilization D wealth 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 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 10 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 11 We have to suffer from traffic congestion and pollution every day A accident B fullness C mass D crowd 12 Scientists are trying to find an energy that consumes less fuel A waste B destroy C eat up D use 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 The organization's long-term goal is to gain a strong position in the European market A short-sighted B short-term C short-handed D short-tempered More and more people are migrating to urban areas to look for better job opportunities A crowded B quiet C rural D spacious Urbanization has resulted in massive problems besides the benefits A major B serious C few D minor Overpopulation in big cities has severely affected the air and water quality A seriously B insignificantly C largely D commonly Her identity will never be revealed in order to protect her children from being judged A uncovered B proclaimed C leaked D hid The air in this city contains a lot of harmful gases, which may harm to the citizens A dangerous B beneficial C toxic D wasted This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly A uneducated B knowledgeable C ignorant D rude This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind-hearted boss A ambitious and greedy B attentive and helpful C generous and gracious D polite and friendly I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure A approve B recommend C reject D suggest 10 Scientists are experimenting on ways to dispose of waste safely A eliminate B conserve C deal with D get used to 11 The burning of fossil fuels has led to air pollution and deforestation caused land erosion A resulted in B resulted from C brought about D caused 12 Stockholm dwellers are fortunate to live in one of the greenest capitals in the world A lucky B wealthy C unlucky D unhealthy Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Last month, while my friend was traveling round England by the car, he crashed the car into a tree A B C D She was walking to the library to borrow some books when she was seeing a robbery A B C D I think a good health is important, and so is education while money, to some extent, is not A B C D It is essential that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure A B C D Because of severe asthma attacks, the doctor suggested his patient to stop smoking A B C D Overpopulation and negative effect of it has been major concerns in cities all around the globe A B C D He shouted at his girlfriend, that really disappointed me A B C D While wait for the paint to dry, I walked around and talked to the engineers A B C D The temperature increases significantly, what makes the ice melt faster A B C D 10 It was suggested that Oscar studies the material more carefully before attempting to pass the exam A B C D 11 The number of students who attended the meeting yesterday were greater than I expected A B C D 12 The moment I was seeing him, I realized I had met him somewhere before A B C D 13 Jane talks as if she knows all the story A B C D 14 Neither Lan nor her friends has been ready for the class discussion yet A B C D 15 I came to class very early so the teacher was late due to heavy traffic A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges Minh: “ What you think about Steve Jobs?” - Jack: “ ” A That's right! B I doubt it It is not true C Well, he is talented D I agree with you about him Linda: “ What a wonderful party!” - Susan: “ ” A I am fine Thank you! B I don't know Let me check C I am happy you like it D Same to you Thanks! Peter: “Shall we talk about Larry or Oprah?” - Mai: “ _” A Never mind There is always something to B We'd better talk about them both C Wow! They are adorable D Oh, I see what you mean Jenny: "I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller." Mark: “ ” A I couldn't agree more B It's nice of you to say so C That's quite all right D Why not? Anna: "In my opinion, some people should stay in rural areas as well as work on agriculture." Mark: “ ” A I'm not afraid I don't agree B I'm not sure about that C I'm so sorry, but I agree D Not at all, thanks Mark: "What about starting the presentation with results of our research? Jenny: “ “ A Congratulations! B Sounds great! C Well done! D What a pity! Daisy: “You should not leave the light on when you are away.” Mary: “ ” A OK, let's it B That's a good idea C Try me! D You are right Linda: “Would you mind closing the door?” - Mary: “ _ ” A Yes, I B No, of course not C Yes, please D No, thank you Lucy: “Hi, what are you looking for?” - Sue: “ ” A Yes, I usually look for things B No way I am gonna show you C Oil Oil that we use for cooking D OK, I'll take it 10 David: “What a beautiful painting!” - Lucy:“ .” A No problem B It's on the wall C I'm glad you like it D You're welcome Mark the letter A B C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions I think we should change the topic of our presentation A It's high time that we change the topic of our presentation B I'd rather our presentation change the topic C It's high time that we changed the topic of our presentation D I suggest we to change the topic of our presentation How about having these exercises finished before playing games? A I suggest you play games before finishing these exercise B I suggest these exercises be finished before we play games C Let's play games before having these exercises finished D Why not finish these exercises after playing games? Although he felt very sleepy, he tried hard to finish the exercises A Sleepy as he feels, he tries hard to finish the excises B He felt so sleepy that he tried hard to finish the exercises C He felt very sleepy, but he tried hard to finish the exercises D He tried hard to finish the exercises, which made him feel sleepy John has played the guitar since he was twelve A John has started to play the guitar since he was twelve B John began to play the guitar when he was twelve C The last time John played the guitar was at the age of twelve D It has been twelve years since John played the guitar Because the weather was nice, we decided to go on a camping trip A Because of the nice weather, we decide to go on a camping trip B It was such nice weather that we decided to go on a camping trip C In spite of the nice weather, we decided to go on a camping trip D The weather was too nice for us to go on a camping trip The last time I went to the zoo was years ago A At last I went to the zoo after years B I haven’t been to the zoo for years C I started going to the zoo years ago D I last went to the zoo when I was years old We could not handle the situation without you A You didn't help us handle the situation B If you had not helped us, we could not have handled the situation C If you did not help us, we could not handle the situation D We will handle the situation if you help It is the earth's gravity that gives us our weight A If there were not the earth's gravity, we would be weightless B Due to the earth's gravity we cannot weigh anything C The earth's gravity is given weight by people D If there hadn't been the earth's gravity, we would have been weightless I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend A Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door B I knew it was my friend, but I still answered the door C Though I knew it was my friend, I didn't answer the door D Had I known it was my friend, I would have answered the door 10 There was an upward trend in the demand for labor force A The demand for labor force declined B The demand for labor force increased C The demand for labor force reduced D The demand for labor force remained stable 11 There was a 30% rise in the rate of unemployment A There was a rise by 30% in the rate of unemployment B There was a rise of 30% in the rate of unemployment C There was a rise to 30% in the rate of unemployment D There was a rise up 30% in the rate of unemployment 12 You should take regular exercises instead of sitting in front of the television all day A Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day B Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises C Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable D Don't take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day 13 I have not met her for three years A The last time I met her was three years ago B It is three years when I will meet her C I did not meet her three years ago D During three years, I met her once 14 We started working here three years ago A We worked here for three years B We have no longer worked here for three years C We have worked here for three years D We will work here in three years 15 We’ll make our decision Then we’ll let you know A As soon as we have made our decision, we’ll let you know B As soon as we’ll make our decision, we’ll let you know C Before we make our decision, we’ll let you know D When we’ll have made our decision, we’ll let you know Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions A car hit the fence of my garden I was cleaning the swimming pool A While a car hit the fence I was cleaning the swimming pool B A car hit the fence and I was cleaning the swimming pool C I was cleaning the swimming pool when a car hit the fence D I was cleaning the swimming pool then a car hit the fence I prefer to go out for a meal I really don't want to eat at home A I'd rather to go out for a meal than to eat at home B I prefer to go out for a meal than eating at home C I prefer going out for a meal to eating at home D I'd rather go out for a meal than eating at home Mariah sings well She writes good songs, too A Mariah can either sing well or write good songs B Mariah can neither sing well or write good songs C Not only does Mariah sing well but she also writes good songs D Well as Mariah sings, she writes good songs You are spending money recklessly Others are saving A You are spending money recklessly, so others are saving B You are spending money recklessly, for others are saving C You are spending money recklessly, but others are saving D You are spending money recklessly, or others are saving We paid for the meal We wanted to say sorry for what we had done A In order to pay for the meal, we wanted to say sorry for what we had done B We paid for the meal in order to say sorry for what we had done C We paid for the meal although we wanted to say sorry for what we had done D The meal we paid for is what we want to say sorry for what we had done He doesn't like going out He doesn't invite any friends home A He either goes out or invites any friends home B He neither goes out nor invites any friends home C He not only goes out but also invites any friends home D He goes out but not invites any friends home I haven't got any milk left I must go and buy some A I haven't got any milk left, but I must go and buy some B I haven't got any milk left, or I must go and buy some C I haven't got any milk left, for I must go and buy some D I haven't got any milk left, so I must go and buy some We couldn't get a seat We arrived quite early A Because we arrived quite early, we couldn't get a seat B If we had arrived early, we could have got a seat C Although we arrived quite early, we couldn't get a seat D We arrived too early to get a seat My sister thinks the film is too frightening I am not scared at all A My sister thinks the film is too frightening because I am not scared at all B My sister thinks the film is too frightening so I am not scared at all C My sister thinks the film is too frightening whereas I am not scared at all D My sister thinks the film is too frightening although I am not scared at all 10 He bought her flowers and diamond rings This action made her fall in love with him A He bought her flowers and diamond rings, what made her fall in love with him B He bought her flowers and diamond rings, that made her fall in love with him C He bought her flowers and diamond rings, which made her fall in love with him D He bought her flowers and diamond rings which made her fall in love with him Choose the best answer He won a lifetime…………………… award for cinematography A generosity B achievement C encyclopedia D reputation She soon acquired a …………………… as a first-class cook A achievement B generosity C encyclopedia D reputation This is a ………………………neighbourhood A adopted B revealed C respectable D anonymous His eldest brother was the …………………mathematician and geologist John Playfair A distinguished B revealed C anonymous D initiated He finally managed to………………… his fear of flying A diagnose B overcome C interpret D initiate Several companies are………………………… for the contract A adopting B competing C revealing D initiating I looked the Civil War up in my……………………………………… A generosity B achievement C encyclopedia D reputation I didn't know whether to ………………… her silence as acceptance or refusal A diagnose B overcome C interpret D initiate Her right arm became infected and had to be …………………… A amputated B dedicated C diagnosed D initiated 10 The money was donated by a local businessman who wishes to remain ……… A adopted B revealed C respectable D anonymous 11 Details of the murder were …………… by the local paper A adopted B revealed C amputated D dedicated 12 The government has……………… a programme of economic reform A amputated B dedicated C diagnosed D initiated 13 He has recently been ………………….with angina A amputated B dedicated C diagnosed D initiated 14 The hospital has now bought a new body scanner, thanks to the ………of local fund-raisers A achievement B generosity C encyclopedia D reputation 15 Her to medicine was so great that she had little time for anything else A importance B dedication C emphasis D reputation 16 Tran Hung Dao was a great to lure the enemy A strategy B strategist C soldier D king 17 Bill Gates’ in donating large sums of money towards welfare activities is remarkable A generosity B politeness C wealth D talent 18 This school has an excellent in the community A image B reputation C name D opinion 19 As well as being a successful actor, Clint Eastwood is a film director A talent B talented C distinguish D respectful 20 She came into the room while they _ television A have watched B watched C have been watching D were watching 21 When the doctors at the scene of the accident, they victims still A arrived / realized / were breathing B were arriving / realized / breathed C arrived / had realized / breathed D were arriving / were realizing / were breathing 22 Meeting my favorite celebrity at the airport was certainly a of luck that wouldn't have happened if I'd arrived five minutes later A number B piece C stroke D name 23 At the age of 18, Mother Teresa was permission to join a group of nuns in Ireland A required B sought C obtained D given 24 Princess Diana fought for her children on any level so they could reach their full as human beings and in their public duties A requirement B condition C capacity D potential 25 Marilyn Monroe is widely as one of most influential figures in American culture A classified B depicted C admired D regarded 26 Like many other Britain's prime ministers, May a place at Oxford A admitted B permitted C won D constituted 27 She has been quite critical the media focusing on her fashion instead of her achievement as a politician A with B for C of D in 28 Their family were wealthy but they encouraged their children to work hard and take nothing A for sure B for good C for granted D for charge 29 When Bill Gates saw an opportunity to found his own company, he dropped Harvard without finishing his course A into B by C around D out of 30 In 2004, Barack Obama was elected to the US Senate where he a reputation as one of rising stars in the Democrat Party A acquired B refrained C gained D highlighted 31 Emergency crews are progress in fixing the broken levees, but they are in a desperate race to stop the flooding A making B doing C getting D becoming 32 The boys broke a window when they football A played B were playing C half played D are playing 33 When Carol last night, I my favorite show on television A was calling/ watched C called/ was watching B called/ have watched D had called/ watched 34 When they in the garden, the phone A worked / was ringing B were working / rang C worked / rang D work / rings 35 Up to the present, Nam _ good work in his class A does B has done C had done D did 36 Phong at the university so far A had worked B was working C worked D has worked 37 This is the most interesting book _ A I’ve read B I had read C I’ve never read D I’ve ever read 38 No sooner _ the office than the telephone rang A was he leaving B he was leaving C he had left D had he left 39 This morning while I for the bus, the rain stopped A waited B have waited C had waited D was waiting 40 The phone suddenly while Joanne was doing the housework A rang B was ringing C had rung D is ringing 41 His health has improved since he ——————– from the hills A return B returned C would return D returning 42 By the time he went to bed, A he was watching a film on TV B he has watched a film on TV C he had watched a film on TV D he watches a film on TV 43 I will give you my new address _ A as soon as I have found somewhere to live B before I find somewhere to live C while I was finding somewhere to live D since I found somewhere to live 44 We'll send you an email of confirmation _ A after we had made our final decision B before we made our final decision C while we were making our final decision D as soon as we have made our final decision 45 The boy _ breakfast before he _ to school this morning A hadn’t had / goes B didn’t have / went C hadn’t had / went D had/ hadn’t gone 46 Tom was disappointed that most of the guests _ when he _at the party A left / had arrived B left / arrived C had left/ had arrived D had left / arrived 47 It is necessary that you able to come with us A are B be C being D to be 48 I suggest that Peter the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle A read B reading C reads D to read 49 We request that she the window A not open B not to open C not opening D to not open 50 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 51 Mary demanded that the heater immediately Her apartment was freezing A repaired B be repaired C being repaired D been repaired 52 The monk insisted that the tourists the temple until they had removed their shoes A not enter B not entering C not to enter D to not enter 53 The recommendation that she a holiday was carried out A has taken B take C taken D taking 54 The city council is discussing a detailed plan for maintaining clean beaches and parks A activity B action C measure D approach 55 To green is to practise simple green lifestyles, which helps save the planet for further generation A go B act C make D get 56 It is advisable that people start using products A environment-friendly B friend-of-environment C friendly to environment D friendly environmentally 57 The kids often forget to turn off the lights when getting out of the room, wastes a lot of electricity A that B where C which D what 58 People should a green lifestyle to help conserve the natural resources A adapt B adjust C adopt D adjoin 59 It is important to keep ourselves clean germs can cause infections in parts of our body A although B unless C while D because 60 Organic vegetables are considered healthier their high price A although B despite C in spite D regardless 61 She sends me the book she two years ago A whom / writes B whose /wroteC which/ writes D which / wrote 62 we stop deforestation, a lot of species will lose their habitats A If B Because C When D Unless 63 Animals that are raised on organic pastures provide organic meat A verified B certified C varied D censored 64 People should use bicycles instead of motorbikes it will help to reduce exhaust fumes and pollution A unless B although C since D while 65 We reuse bags, old clothing and scrap paper at home we can reduce waste A lest B in order to C for fear of D so that 66 The local university has recently introduced to students several ways to go green, has had huge impact on the community A that B where C which D what 67 The building walls are made of glass is the place where I used to work A whose B which C that D of which 68 Soot emissions might be for the melting of the Arctic A responsible B response C responsive D responsibility 69 Soot comes from the combustion of fossil or other fuels A completion B complete C incompletion D incomplete 70 Many people tend to be unaware the dangers from soot emissions A to B of C about D over 71 In some cities of developed countries, buses and other means of public transport run renewable energy A to B on C by D over 72 Environmental groups try to stop farmers from using harmful on their crops A economy B argriculture C investments D chemicals 73 My mother for an environment group She helps raise money to protect wildlife A identifies B encourages C shares D volunteers 74 The environmental impact on tourism can be shocking and upsetting, but many governments think it is A negative B comprehensive C bad D acceptable 75 Governments have laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and overhunting A practised B acted C enacted D observed 76 We must more to protect A environment B an environment C the environment D environments 77 _used by huge farms can pollute drinking water for miles around A Fertilizers B injure C greenhouse effect D origin 78 Mr Smith is not accustomed hot weather A to B at C for D in 79 Tom has to try hard to keep pace his classmates A to B with C at D for 80 The librarian advised us to take full advantage all the facilities available A of B at C for D about 81 Don't make fun that disabled boy A upon B in C to D of 82 I didn’t go to his party _I was ill A but B after C before D because 83 _ it was raining, we decided to go for a walk A While B Whether C Although D Therefore 84 there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle A Unless B Until C Because D Even though 85 I invited him to join us for lunch, _ he refused A however B but C so D and 86 He went to work early this morning _he had to translate an urgent letter into English for his boss A although B because C in spite of D because of 87 She neither talked nor _her feeling A show B shown C showing D showed 88 They told me much about him When I met him, however, I was disappointed to find that he is handsome _ polite A either/ or B neither/nor C both/and D either/ nor 89 Neither I nor she _enjoying the party now A is B are C was D were 90 Either she or they seen the film A has B have C having D has had 91 The teacher speaks slowly _ the pupils may understand him A because B in order to C so that D or 92 He turned off the lights _ waste electricity A so as to B in order to C so as not to D in spite of 93 I knew they were talking about me; ., they stopped when I entered the room A because B therefore C despite D so that 94 She failed the test she studied hard A as B in spite of C despite D although 95 Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, I helped him anyway A but B however C besides D so 96 _ David was warned about the dangers of smoking, he continued to smoke A Even though B Despite C However D In spite of 97 _ the rain, we have cancelled the party A Because B Because of C despite D in spite of 98 _ he had taken any kinds of exercise, he got fatter and fatter A Although B In spite of C Despite D Because 99 Studying in the USA is good for your son , I think you should let him go A Therefore B But C And D However ... email of confirmation _ A after we had made our final decision B before we made our final decision C while we were making our final decision D as soon as we have made our final decision 45 The... email of confirmation _ A after we had made our final decision B before we made our final decision C while we were making our final decision D as soon as we have made our final decision 45 The... years 15 We’ll make our decision Then we’ll let you know A As soon as we have made our decision, we’ll let you know B As soon as we’ll make our decision, we’ll let you know C Before we make our decision,