Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 1: Steve______his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question. A. threw away B. threw in C. threw off D. threw out Question 2: By the time Browns daughter graduates,_______retired. A. hell have B. he C. hell being D. he has Question 3: Nobody likes his behavior,______? A. doesn’t he B. do they C. dont they D. does he Question 4: ______ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat. A. Were you arrived B. If you arrived C. If you hadnt arrived D. Had you arrived Question 5: After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their ______ down for a while. A. hearts B. hair C. souls D. heads Question 6: Extinction means a situation ______ a plant, an animal or a way of life stops existing. A. to which B. for which C. on which D. in which Question 7: Making mistake is all ________ of growing up. A. bits and bobs B. odds and ends C. part and parcel D. top and bottom Question 8. ____________ no proof, the judge refused to sentence him to death. A. It having B. There being C. Being D. There having Question 9: When my children _____ their toys, I donated them to a charity. A. outnumbered B. outworn C. outlasted D. outgrew Question 10: The song has______been selected for the 2018 World Cup, Russia. A. office B. officer C. officially D. official Question 11: Alice said: “That guy is______ gorgeous. I wish he would ask me out.” 700 CÂU BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGỮ PHÁP+TỪ VỰNG Compiled by Mrs Trang AnhA. deadcentre B. drop shot C. jumpedup D. dropdead Question 12: This factory produced_______motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006. A. as many as twice B. as twice many C. twice as many D. as twice as many Question 13: I’m afraid we no longer sell that model of laptop because we had_____a lot of complaints. A. so B. such C. enough D. too Question 14: Mrs. Jenkins was too ill to go out and pay her phone bill, and they’ve just cut her_____. She ought to complain A. out B. off C. down D. up Question 15: There’s a lot______violent crime in this area than there used to be. A. fewer B. least C. less D. fewest Question 16: The move to a different environment had brought about a significant______in Mary’s state of mind. A. impact B. effect C. influence D. change Question 17: The party leader travelled the length and_____of the country in an attempt to spread his message. A. width B. distance C. diameter D. breadth Question 18: The amount Sarah earned was_______ on how much she sold. A. dependence B. dependant C. dependent D. independent Question 19: They would ______ go by air than spend a week travelling by train. A. always B. rather C. prefer D. better Question 20: The party, _______ I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable. A. at that B. at which C. to that D. to which Question 21: If only I_______play the guitar as well as you A. would B. should C. could D. might Question 22: The windows are in ______ frames. A. circular huge wooden B. huge wooden circular C. wooden huge circular D. huge circular wooden Question 23: James was asking about a lot of personal things. I didn’t like______about my private life. A. asking B. being asked C. to ask D. to be askingQuestion 24: Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them. They _____ internationally. A. have made headlines B. had made headlines C. have done headlines D. did headlines Question 25: On hearing that she failed the entrance exam, Trang couldn’t help ____ into tears. A. bursting B. burst C. to bursting D. to burst Question 26: Arranging flowers _____ among my mother’s hobbies. A. is B. are C. were D. have been Question 27: She didn’t enjoy her first year at college because she failed to _____ her new friends. A. come in for B. look down on C. go down with D. get on with Question 28: Peter has a separate room for his musical ______. A. instruments B. equipment C. tools D. facilities Question 29: We have just visited disadvantaged children in an orphanage ______ in Bac Ninh Province. A. located B. locating C. which locates D. to locate Question 30: Most people believe that school days are the _____ days of their life. A. better B. best C. more best D. good Question 31: My aunt gave me a ______ hat on my 16th birthday. A. nice yellow new cotton B. new nice cotton yellow C. new nice yellow cotton D. nice new yellow cotton Question 32: The interviewer asked me what experience _____ for the job. A. do you get B. did I get C. I got D. you got Question 33: He is a good team leader who always acts ______ in case of emergency. A. decisively B. decisive C. decision D. decide Question 34: They have just set off. They _____ on their way there. A. can’t be B. must have been C. should have been D. must be Question 35: Vietnamese students are forced to take _____ entrance examination before being admitted to _____ university. A. anthe B. an a C. the the D. Ø a Question 36: Today, the old couple has their family and friends _____ their golden wedding anniversary. A. attend B. to attend C. attended D. attendingQuestion 37: The world work is developing very quickly. If you don’t selflearn continuously, we will not_____social movements. A. put up with B. keep up with C. get on with D. deal with Question 38: 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 Question 39: The teacher recommended that Tom_____his composition as soon as possible. A. finish writing B. finished writing C. should finish to write D. finishes writing Question 40: He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at_______it has come. A. the end B. last C. the moment D. present Question 41: I’m sorry I haven’t got any money. I’ve______my wallet at home. A. missed B. let C. left D. forgotten Question 42: There’s a list of repairs as long as_______. A. your arm B. a pole C. your arms D. a mile Question 43: I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a______. A. kite B. house C. sky D. wall Question 44: Not only______to determine the depth of the ocean floor, but it is also used to locate oil. A. seismology is used B. using seismology C. is seismology used D. to use seismology Question 45: ______advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the job. A. Had he been B. If he had C. Unless he had been D. Were he to be Question 46: The jury_____her compliments______her excellent knowledge of the subject. A. returned to B. paid to C. returned on D. paid on Question 47: Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; ______,experts must perform detail tests to analyze soil specimens. A. therefore B. afterward C. so that D. however Question 48: John lost the______bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because A. new beautiful blue Japanese B. beautiful blue Japanese newC. beautiful new blue Japanese D. Japanese beautiful new blue Question 49: There has been little rain in this area for too long, ______? A. has it B. has there C. hasn’t it D. hasn’t there Question 50: John was deported on account of his expired visa. He ______ it renewed. A. must have had B. should have had C. can have had D. might have had Question 51: Projectbased learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their ______. A. creative B. creativity C. create D. creatively Question 52: Businesses will not survive ______ they satisfy their customers. A. or else B. in case C. unless D. if Question 53: The villagers are not sure how they are going to get ______ another hard and cold winter. A. by B. on C. round D. through Question 54: When I was small, my parents were often away; my grandmother ______ take care of me. A. will B. shall C. would D. should Question 55: ______ humans, dolphins use a system of sounds and body language to communicate, but understanding their conversations is not easy for humans. A. Alike B. Unlike C. Dislike D. Like Question 56: The trainers encourage the animals ______, but the elephants make their own songs; they don’t just copy their trainers or other people. A. to play B. play C. playing D. that play Question 57: For those ______ in adventure and sport, there is a lot to do on Vanuatu’s islands in the South Pacific. A. who interest B. interesting C. interested D. which interests Question 58: This investigation is not only one that is continuing and worldwide ______ we expect to continue for quite some time. A. but one also that B. but one that also C. but also one that D. but that also one Question 59: Despite a lot of concerns, sending people into space seems certain; we ______ see lunar cities and maybe even new human cultures on other planets.A. can B. will C. must D. may Question 60: She really treasures the ______ car that she inherits from her grandfather. A. big old green antique B. green old big antique C. green big old antique D. old big green antique Question 61: Who was the first person ______ the South Pole? A. who reaches B. reaching C. to reach D. reached Question 62: Thank you very much. I haven’t been to_______ party for ages. A. so enjoyable B. the so enjoyable C. so enjoyable a D. a so enjoyable Question 63: A skilled_______ will help candidates feel relaxed. A. interview B. interviewing C. interviewee D. interviewer Question 64: The government devalued the currency to try to revive the ______ economy. A. developed B. stagnant C. dynamic D. stable Question 65: Terry______ in three movies already. I think he’ll be a star some day. A. had appeared B. has appeared C. is appearing D. was appearing Question 66: Narcissus bulbs _______at least three inches apart and covered with about four inches of welldrained soil. A. should have been planted B. should be planting C. must plant D. should be planted Question 67: An endangered species is a species______ population is so small that it is in danger of becoming extinct. A. whose B. which C. what D. who Question 68: With this type of insurance, you’re buying ______ of mind. A. peace B. satisfaction C. calmness D. contentment Question 69: There was hardly_______ money left in the bank account. A. no more B. some C. no D. any Question 70: Learning English isn’t so difficult, once you get ______it. A. down to B. get off C. get on D. down with Question 71: Mary hardly ever cooks, ______? A. did she B. didn’t she C. does she D. doesnt she Question 72: She has made an ______ for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children. A. application B. applicable C. apply D. applicantQuestion 73: AAn_______is an official document stating that you have passed an examination, completed a course, or achieved some necessary qualifications. A. certificate B. requirement C. education D. test Question 74: _________flowers are usually made of plastic or silk. A. Unreal B. False C. Artificial D. Untrue Question 75: The police have begun an________ into the accident which happened this afternoon. A. investigating B. investigatory C. investigate D. investigation Question 76: It was no accident that he broke my glasses. He did it _______ purpose. A. with B. on C. by D. about Question 77: We _______ touch since we _______ school three years ago. A. lost have left B. have lost leave C. have lost left D. were losing had left Question 78: There was a___________ table in the middle of the room. A. Japanese round beautiful wooden B. beautiful wooden round Japanese C. beautiful wooden Japanese round D. beautiful round Japanese wooden Question 79: The more challenging the job is, _______. A. the more interesting he finds B. the more he finds it interesting C. he finds it more interesting D. the more interesting it is to him Question 80: She asked ________so embarrassed when he saw Carole. A. why did Mai look B. did Mai look C. why Mai looked D. why looked Question 81: The old man ______ to hospital early. I think they did it too late. A. must have taken B. should have taken C. must have been taken D. should have been taken Question 82: When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will______ that position. A. take over B. catch on C. stand for D. hold on Question 83: I read the contract again and again _____ avoiding making spelling mistakes. A. in terms of B. by means of C. with a view to D. in view ofQuestion 83: ________, you need to achieve a score of 60% or more. A. To pass this test B. For being passed this test C. In order pass this test D. So that to pass this test Question 84: We should participate in the movements ______ the natural environment. A. organizing to conserve B. organized to conserve C. organized conserving D. which organize to conserve Question 85: ______ number of boys were swimming in the lake, but I didn’t know ______ exact number of them. A. Athe B. Thean C. Thethe D. Aan Question 86: John forgot ______ his ticket so he was not allowed ______ the club. A. broughtenter B. bringentering C. bringingto enter D. to bringto enter Question 87: Snow and rain ______ of nature. A. are phenomena B. is phenomena C. is phenomenon D. are phenomenon Question 88: Her outgoing character contrasts ______ with that of her sister. A. thoroughly B. fully C. sharply D. coolly Question 89: It turned out that we ______ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours. A. hadn’t B. should have C. mustn’t D. needn’t have Question 90: When I was a child, I loved to splash through the ______ after rain. A. pools B. puddles C. ponds D. rivers Question 91: Learning Spanish isn’t so difficult once you ______. A. get away with it B. get off it C. get down to it D. get on it Question 92: Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week. A. twice as much as B. as much as twice C. twice more than D. twice as Question 93: Please don’t ______ a word of this to anyone else, it’s highly confidential. A. speak B. pass C. mutter D. breathe Question 94: In spite of his abilities, Peter has been ______ overlooked for promotion. A. repeat B. repeatedly C. repetitiveness D. repetitive Question 95: I wish you ______ me a new one instead of having it ______ as you did. A. had givenrepaired B. gaveto repairC. would giveto repair D. had givento be repaired Question 96: Thomas knows Paris like the back of his_____. He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years. A. head B. mind C. hand D. life Question 97: Despite playing under strength, our football team, U23 Viet Nam, _______ beat their rivals such as Qatar and Iraq. A. could B. couldnt C. werent able to D. were able to Question 98: Neil Armstrong was the first man _______ on the moon. A. walking B. has walked C. to walk D. walked Question 99: When the light _______, we couldn’t see anything. A. came off B. put out C. switched off D. went out Question 100: I will manage to _______ the problems and find the solution for you as soon as possible. A. take out B. bring out C. get out D. sort out Question 101: It was not until he took off his dark glasses _______ I realized he was a famous film star. A. as B. that C. though D. since Question 102: I only tell my secrets to my _______ friend as she never reveals them to anyone. A. creative B. enthusiastic C. trustworthy D. unrealizable Question 103: Everyone thinks that the concert last night was extremely successful, _______? A. don’t they B. doesn’t he C. was it D. wasn’t it Question 104: In developed world, there are hardly _______ jobs left which don’t use computers to carry out many daily tasks. A. some B. any C. none D. much Question 105: Graham was disappointed because he _______ for the bus for an hour. A. was waiting B. waited C. has been waiting D. had been waiting Question 106: Attempts must be made to _______ the barriers of fear and hostility which divide the two communities. A. break down B. set up C. get off D. pass over Question 107: Quang Hai’s _______ in the final match between Vietnam and Uzbekistan was voted the most beautiful goal on AFC’s website.A. corner kick B. free kick C. penalty D. goal kick Question 108: Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural ____________ of the country. A. custom B. diversity C. alternation D. minority Tạm dịch:Ti vi có phản ánh đầy đủ sự đa dạng sắc tộc và văn hóa của đất nước không? Question 109: She _________ him for her father’s death. A. accused B. charged C. complained D. blamed Question 110: John proposed __________Mary on a fine day at the crowded beach in their hometown. A. to B. of C. on D. with Question 111: “Have you __________ this contract yet?” – “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend.” A. looked over B. looked out C. looked up D. looked into Question 112: He left the country ________ arrest if he returned. A. in fear of B. under threat of C. with fear of D. with threat of Question 113: She brought three children up __________. A. singlehanded B. singlemindedly C. singlehandedly D. singleminded Question 114: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as __________. A. a bell B. a mirror C. a waterfall D. a lake Question 115: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his __________when he meets the right girl. A. shoe B. hole C. shed D. shell Question 116: The city has _________ of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can, therefore, help industries predict the potential risks and success of products. A. a high proportion B. a great level C. a high rate D. a high tendency Question 117: It’s not easy to make Lisa furious. The girl is very gentle by _________. A. herself B. nature C. personality D. reaction Question 118: ________ eighty percent of the students in our school are eager to work with foreign teachers, aren’t they? A. Most B. Most of C. Almost D. Mostly Question 119: _______ we work with her, we get confused because of her fast speaking pace. A. So that B. Although C. Whenever D. Lest Question 120: Dr. Evans has___________a valuable contribution to the life of the school. A. done B. created C. caused D. madeQuestion 121: It was difficult to guess what her __________ to the news would be. A. feelings B. reaction C. capital D. opinion Question 122: Sportsmen_________their political differences on the sports field. A. take part B. put aside C. take place D. keep apart Question 123: It is a biological fact that children __________ their parents. A. take after B. take to C. look up D. care for Question 124: I can’t__________who it is. He is too far away. A. take in B. stand for C. make out D. look for Question 125: Looking down at the coral reef, we saw _________ of tiny, multicoloured fish. A. teams B. flocks C. shoals D. swarms Question 126: A bridge must be strong enough to support its own weight_______the weight of the people and vehicles that use it. A. as far as B. as long as C. so well as D. as well as Question 127: I must take this watch to be repaired as it _________ over 20 minutes a day. A. accelerates B. increases C. progresses D. gains Question 128: The hall was very crowded with over a hundred people _______ into it. A. stuck B. packed C. pushed D. stuffed Question 129: Vietnamese parents normally do not let their children make a decision ________ their own future career. A. in B. of C. on D. for Question 130: The move to a different environment brought about a significant ________in my cousin’s state of mind. A. change B. impact C. effect D. influence Question 131: When finding a new house, parents should _________all the conditions for their childrens education and entertainment. A. take into account B. take actions C. put pressure D. put up with Question 132: Since he failed his exam, he had to_________for it again. A. pass B. make C. take D. sit Question 133: Is there_________at all I can help? A. everything B. anything C. something D. one thing Question 134: Don’t worry. He’ll do the job as_________as possible. A. economizing B. econimic C. economical D. economically Question 135: Only when you grow up, _________the truth.A. you will know B. you know C. do you know D. will you know Question 136: My brother left his job last week because he did not have any_________to travel. A. position B. chance C. ability D. location Question 137: John paid 2 for his meal, _________he had thought it would cost. A. not as much B. not so much as C. less as D. not so many as Question 138: It is very important for a film or a company to keep_________the changes in the market. A. pace of B. track about C. touch with D. up with Question 139: I’m sure you’ll have no_________the exam. A. difficulty passing B. difficulties to pass C. difficulty to pass D. difficulties of passing Question 140: I_________this letter around for days without looking at it. A. carry B. must carry C. have been carrying D. am carrying Question 141: Vietnam’s rice export this year will decrease_________about 10%, compared with that of last year. A. with B. at C. by D. on Question 142: I won’t change my mind_________what you say. A. whether B. no matter C. because D. although Question 143: My car isn’t_________. It’s always letting me down. A. believable B. reliable C. colorable D. conceivable Question 144: Paul is a very _______ character, he is never relaxed with strangers. A. selfconscious B. selfsatisfied C. selfdirected D. selfconfident Question 145: Mary’s lawyer advised her_______ anything further about the accident. A. not saying B. telling C. not to say D. not tell Question 146: Many of the pictures_______ from outer space are presently on display in the public library A. sending B. sent C. having sent D. were sent Question 147: The authorities _______ actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and their associated products effectively. However, they didn’t do so. A. must have taken B. had to takeC. needed have taken D. should have taken Question 148: Although he is my friend, I find it hard to _______ his selfishness A. put up with B. catch up with C. keep up with D. come down with Question 149: The U23 Vietnamese football team’s performance has garnered _____ from around the world and shown promise for Vietnam’s soccer horizon. A. attentive B. attention C. attend D. attentively Question 150: The joke would not be funny if it _______ into French. A. has been translated B. be translated C. was be translated D. were translated Question 151: John congratulated us _____ our exam with high marks. A. on passing B. for passing C. to pass D. on pass Question 152: We expected him at eight, but he finally _______at midnight. A. turned up B. came off C. came to D. turned in Question 153: Everybody is tired of watching the same commercials on TV every night,_______? A. are they B. aren’t they C. haven’t they D. don’t they Question 154: The 1st week of classes at university is a little ______ because so many students get lost, change classes or go to the wrong place. A. uncontrolled B. arranged C. chaotic D. notorious Question 155: After he _____ his work, he went straight home. A. would finish B. has finished C. had finished D. has been finishing Question 156: I haven’t read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I’m ________with recent developments. A. out of reach B. out of the condition C. out of touch D. out of the question Question 157: Kate didn’t enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was________ experience of her life. A. the most terrifying B. the most terrified C. a most terrified D. far more terrifying Question 158: I assume that you are acquainted ________this subject since you are responsible ________writing the accompanying materials. A. tofor B. withfor C. toto D. withwith Question 159: Everyone in both cars________injured in the accident last night, ________? A. wasweren’t they B. were weren’t theyC. was wasn’t he D. were were they Question 160: When the Titanic started sinking, the passengers were________. A. horrifying B. apprehensive C. panicstricken D. weatherbeaten Question 161: Jack has a collection of ________. A. old valuable Japanese postage stamps B. old Japanese valuable postage stamps C. valuable Japanese old postage stamps D. valuable old Japanese postage stamps Question 162: By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a ________ name. A. housekeeper B. housewife C. household D. house Question 163: Jenny: “Was Linda asleep when you came home?” Jack: “No. She ________TV.” A. watched B. had watched C. was watching D. has been watching Question 164: This class, _____is a prerequisite for microbiology, is so difficult that I would rather drop it. A. that B. when C. where D. which Question 165: During the campaign when Lincoln was first a(n)________ for the Presidency, the slaves on the faroff plantations, miles from any railroad or large city or daily newspaper, knew what the issues involved were. A. competitor B. contestant C. applicant D. candidate Question 166: Peter: “What________ your flight?” Mary: “There was a big snowstorm in Birmingham that delayed a lot of flights.” A. held up B. postponed up C. delayed up D. hung up Question 167: ________ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly. A. Because B. Even though C. Because of D. In spite of Question 168: The old woman accused the boy _________ window A. in breaking B. on breaking C. at breaking D. of breaking Question 169: The more you study during semester, _________ the week before the exam. A. you have to study the less B. the less you have to study C. the least you have to study D. the study less you have Question 170: Neither the students nor their lecturer _________ English in the classroomA. have used B. use C. are using D. uses Question 171: In order to make the house more beautiful and newer, the Browns had it _________ yesterday. A. to be repainted B. repaint C. repainted D. to repaint Question 172: Last summer he _________ to Ha Long Bay A. went B. has been going C. has gone D. was going Question 173: Universities send letters of _________ to successful candidates by post A. accept B. acceptance C. acceptably D. acceptable Question 174: Many people lost their homes in the earthquake. The government needs to establish more shelters to care for those _________ have homes A. which doesn’t B. who doesn’t C. which don’t D. who don’t Question 175: I love _________ films but I seldom find time to go to the cinema. A. seeing B. see C. saw D. seen Question 176: We’re going to freeze out here if you don’t let us _________ the bus A. come up B. go into C. take off D. get on Question 177: I saw him hiding something in a _________ bag A. black small plastic B. plastic small black C. small plastic black D. small black plastic Question 178: George won five medals at the competition. His parents _________ very proud of him. A. could have been B. can’t have C. can’t be D. must have been Question 179: She spent _________ her free time watching TV. A. a few B. most of C. a lot D. most Question 180: I regret going to the cinema. I wish I ______. A. hadn’t gone there B. haven’t gone there C. didn’t go there D. would not go there Question 181: He may be quick ______ understanding but he isnt capable ______ remembering anything A. ofat B. atof C. onat D. inof Question182: Vitamin D is necessary to aid the ______ of calcium from food. A. absorption B. absorbent C. absorbance D. absorbency Question 183: The ______ were told to fasten their seat belts as the plane began its descent. A. flyers B. customers C. passengers D. ridersQuestion 184: I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are ______ to the environment. A. having B. taking C. making D. causing Question 185: Unfortunately, we’ve made ______. A. little progress B. a few progresses C. little progresses D. few progress Question 186: ______, Mozart was an accomplished composer while still a child. A. Remarkable as it seems B. As it seems remarkable C. No matter remarkable it seems D. Remarkable however it seem Question 187: ______ parents of Thomas claimed that he was at ______ the time of ______ robbery. A. Thethethe B. XXthe C. TheXthe D. XXa Question 188: Like most marine mammals and land mammals, whales are ______ creatures A. bloodwarmed B. warmblood C. warmblooded D. warmblooding Question 189: We insist that more money ______ in education. A. investing B. invested C. invests D. be invested Question 190: Certainly, man must ______ the future, and find ways of providing for his need. A. look for B. put off C. put on D. look to Question 191: After I ______ from college, I ______ as a teacher. A. had graduated worked B. had graduated work C. graduate work D. graduated worked Question 192: Coffee is the second most valuable _____ after oil A. ware B. production C. producing D. commodity Question 193: We _____ on the beach now if we hadn’t missed the plane A. might have lain B. would lie C. could be lying D. would have lain Question 194: The noise from the nearby factory kept me _____ A. awake B. awakened C. waking D. woken Question 195: Make sure you ____ us a visit when you are in town again A. pay B. have C. give D. do Question 196: I used to run a mile before breakfast but now I am ____ A. not used to it B. no longer practice it C. out of practice D. out of the habit Question 197: The government is determined to ____ terrorismA. put the stop to B. put stop to C. put stops to D. put a stop to Question 198: Out ___ for a walk after she finished doing her homework A. did Mary go B. Mary went C. Mary did go D. went Mary Question 199: Lucia was surprised when her guests ____ late for the party A. came up B. turned up C. looked up D. put up Question 200: Liquid milk is usually pasteurized in order to kill bacteria for a longer ____ A. expectancy B. production C. living D. shelf life Question 201: The majority of people accept that modern drugs are the most effective way to cure a(n) ______ A. sicken B. illness C. symptom D. treatment Question 202: ____ the price is high, we can’t afford to buy a new car A. Now that B. Although C. Whereas D. As long as Question 203: You have gone to the doctor’s to have a checkup. You ____. You just had your checkup last week A. didn’t need to go B. needn’t have gone C. needn’t go D. don’t need to go Question 204: Anne was not ___ to think that the test was too difficult A. who B. the one who C. the only one D. among the people Question 205: Over 20 years ___ but I never forgot the time we first met each other A. have gone down B. have gone up C. has gone by D. has gone out Question 206: The surgeon tried to save the man but unluckily the ___ was not successful A. salvation B. operation C. generation D. solution Question 207: The teacher at this school ____ with flu one after the other A. went down B. went off C. went out D. went under Question 208: ___ are unpleasant, but it will be nice when we get in to the new house A. Movements B. Removals C. Removements D. Moves Question 209: Please cut my hair ____ the style in this magazine A. the same long as B. the same long like C. the same length like D. the same length as Question 210: The house is too dark. You’d better need ___ a bright colorA. to be painted B. painting it C. to have it painted D. to have it paint Question 211: It’s time the authorities ___ people ____ safety helmets A. have wear B. had wear C. had to wear D. have worn Question 212: My music teacher suggested ___ for an hour before breakfast. A. practicing B. to practice C. having practiced D. to practicing Question 213: The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to ___ new procedures to save time and money A. manufacture B. establish C. control D. restore Question 214: Can I ___ our brain for a moment? I can’t do this crossword by myself A. use B. have C. mind D. pick Question 215: I can’t quite _____ out what the sign says A. make B. get C. read D. carry Question 216. Several deserts are a quite vast and uninhabited ________. A. plain B. territory C. corridor D. shrub Question 217. His health would be improved________. A. if he continued to smoke heavily B. unless he stopped to smoke heavily C. if he gave up smoking D. if only he doesnt smoke any more. Question 218. Many tall and wide mountain ranges do not let much rain get ________ the desert. A. into B. away C. out D. from Question 219. I wanted to go a more ________ route across Montana. A. north B. northerly C. northerner D. northernmost Question 220. Unless you _______ welltrained, you _______ to the company. A. aren’t will never be admitted B. aren’t will never admit C. are will never be admitted D. are will never admit Question 221. Fax transmission has now become a cheap and _______ way to transmit texts and graphics over distance. A. convenient B. inconvenient C. uncomfortable D. comfortable Question 222. ________, we tried our best to complete it.A. Difficult as the homework was B. As though the homework was difficult C. Thanks to the difficult homework D. Despite the homework was difficult Question 223. That carcinogenic substances _______ in many common household items is wellknown. A. are contained B. containing C. are containing D. contained Question 224. The secondhand car Patrick bought was almost new _______ it was made in the 1990s. A. or B. because C. although D. however Question 225. I like doing _______ such as cooking, washing and cleaning the house. A. housekeeper B. household chores C. lord of house D. white house Question 226. Unfortunately, some really ill animals have to be ________ by our center. A. pass away B. turned over C. taken out D. put down Question 227. I _______ Lan since she went abroad. A. wasn’t met B. hadn’t met C. didn’t meet D. haven’t met Question 228. “Did the minister approve the building plans?” “Not really. He turned them down _______ that the costs were too high.” A. in case B. supposing C. provided D. on the grounds Question 229. Failing to submit the proposal on time was _____ for Tom. A. a real kick in the pants B. an open and shut case C. a shot in the dark D. a nail in the coffin Question 230. Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the _______ of extinction. A. wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge Question 231. ________ she could not say anything. A. So upset was she that B. So upset was she C. However upset was she that D. Therefore upset was she that Question 232. Migrant workers are________ to exploitation. A. eager B. vulnerable C. available D. considerateQuestion 233. Internationally, 189 countries have signed _______ accord agreeing to create Biodiversity Action Plans to protect endangered and other threatened species. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø Question 234. Carl ________ studied harder; he failed the test again. A. must have B. should have C. could have D. neednt have Question 235. ________ to the skin, they eventually got to the station. A. Soaked B. Soaking C. To soak D. Having soaked Question 236. Its no good________ to him; he never answers letters. A. write B. to write C. writing D. for writing Question 237. When old Mr. Barnaby died, several people________ their claim to the substantial legacy that he left. A. placed B. drew C. assumed D. laid Question 238: Only one person who can provide the best solution to the question will be promoted and ______ a financial grant. A. equipped B. served C. entitled D. awarded Question 239: If some endangered species ______ in zoos, it would help to ensure their future survival. A. will be kept B. are kept C. had been kept D. were kept Question 240: My grandfather retired from work last month. He _______ for the same company for 40 years. A. was working B. had been working C. has worked D. had worked Question 241: This building _______ finished by the end of last year but there have been so many strikes that it isn’t finished yet. A. will have been B. should have been C. was to have been D. may not have been Question 242: Susan rarely stays up late, _______? A. is she B. isn’t she C. does she D. doesn’t she Question 243: Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the ______. A. chin B. collar C. sleeves D. vest Question 244: Florida, ______ the Sunshine state, attracts many tourists every year. A. is known as B. that is known as C. which known as D. known asQuestion 245: You look really tired. You could ______ a week’s holiday, I think. A. do with B. make for C. pass for D. make with Question 246: For Arabic speakers, more than two consonants together can be difficult to _______, so they often insert a short vowel between them. A. announce B. denounce C. pronounce D. renounce Question 247: Flatroofed buildings are not very ______ in areas where there is a great deal of rain or snow. A. severe B. serious C. suitable D. sensitive Question 248: The local press has been pouring ______ on the mayor for dissolving the council. A. scorn B. blame C. disapproval D. hatred Question 249: As a small boy, he was used to ______ alone in the house for an hour or two. A. being left B. leaving C. be left D. leave Question 250. Volcanoes are divided into three main groups, based on their shape and the type of material they have . A. make up for B. are made of C. make from D. are made out of Question 251. Sydney now is the land of mixed population people from all over the world. A. of B. with C. by D. for Question 252. The food was so delicious that I had a second . A. plate B. serving C. helping D. time Question 253. you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do. A. as well as B. as far as C. as soon as D. provided Question 254. We all working with you. You are so dynamic. A. believe B. judge C. think D. appreciate Question 255. Research in the work place reveals that people work for many reasons ________. A. beside money B. money beside C. money besides D. besides money Question 256. It is believed ___causes weight loss. A. much stress that B. that much stress C. much stress D. it is much stress Question 257. ________ have made communication faster and easier through the use of email and Internet is widely recognized. A. That it is computers B. That computersC. Computers that D. It is that computers Question 258. He his wife for forgetting their wedding anniversary. A. approached B. reproached C. reproduced D. renounced Question 259. _______ students in our class is 45. A. A large amount of B. A lot of C. A number of D. The number of Question 260. My father is getting old and forgetful. _______, he is experienced and helpful. A. Be that as it may B. Regardless C. Lest D. Consequently Question 261: Weve had _________ problems with our new computer that we had to send it back to the shop. A. so B. such C. enough D. too Question 262: Dawns thinking of setting ________ a social club for local disabled people. A. out B. in C. up D. off Question 263: Mr. Putin won a fourth term as Russias president, picking up more than threequarters of the vote with _________ of more than 67 percent. A. an outcome B. a turnup C. a turnout D. an output Question 264: His work ________ new ground in the treatment of cancer. It is now giving many cancer victims hope of complete recovery. A. broke B. found C. dug D. uncovered Question 265: We like ________ policies. A. American recent economic B. recent American economic C. recent economic American D. economic recent American Question 266: She worked here for a while then _________ afternoon she just quit and left. A. an B. one C. the D. Ø Question 267: DNA tests ________ accepted in court eases. A. are known B. were used C. have been D. will have Question 268: The disadvantaged should be cared for by _______. A. the wealth B. wealth C. the wealthy D. wealthier Question 269: Why not ________ the meeting until Thursday morning? A. postpone B. postponing C. you postpone D. do you postpone Question 270: Youre 18 You ________ to be able to look after yourself by now. A. are advisable B. expect C. suppose D. will haveQuestion 271: I was very sad when the vet said hed have to ________ Gertie, our lapdog. A. put down B. feel up to C. pull through D. wear off Question 272: It is said that a drizzle on the Phap Van Cau Gie Expressway caused poor______ and slippery road surface, leading to the vehicles, traveling at high speed, unable to respond safely. A. vision B. view C. visibility D. visionary Question 273. I __________the garden. No sooner had I finished watering it than it came down in torrents. A. shouldn’t have watered B. mustn’t have watered C. can’t have watered D. needn’t have watered Question 274. A true relationship is thought to be a friendship that may__________through changes in the lives of the friends. A. entail B. remain C. endure D. continue Question 275. I’m not going to go ice skating I’d only fall over and __________ a fool of myself. A. create B. show C. do D. make Question 276. Silence __________ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement. A. fell in with B. came between C. hung over D. dropped out of Question 277. The scientists __________on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution. A. working B. worked C. are working D. who working Question 278. If Nam had passed the GCSE examination, he __________to take the entrance examination to the university. A. would have been allowed B. would have allowed C. will have allowed D. would allow Question 279. When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he’d go as red as a __________. A. tomato B. chili C. strawberry D. beetroot Question 280. My brothers are often very __________to what I say. They are really lovable. A. obedience B. obedient C. obey D. obstacle Question 281. I must warn you I am not used to __________so rudely A. speak B. be spoken C. speak to me D. being spoken to Question 282. He is tired now. He __________the gardening for hours. A. has done B. is doingC. did D. has been doing Question 283. Let me explain everything to you, __________? A. shall we B. will you C. will we D. do you Question 284. The trouble with James is that he never __________on time for a meeting. A. turns up B. takes off C. takes up D. turns down Question 285. If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city ______ so slippery now. A. would not be B. must not be C. could not have been D. would not have been Question 286. My dog as well as my cats ______ twice a day. A. eat B. eats C. have eaten D. has eaten Question 287. The doctor advised ______ late. A. me not staying up B. me not stay up C. me not to stay up D. not to stay up Question 288. It seems that you are right, ______? A. doesn’t it B. do you C. aren’t you D. are you Question 289. You ______ the locksmith to open the door for you last night before you tried to open it yourself. A. have had to call B. ought to have called C. had better call D. must call Question 290. Valentine’s Day, ______ from Roman, is now celebrated all over the world. A. originate B. originating C. to originate D. originated Question 291. Until the situation has settled down, it is _____ to travel to that country. A. welladvised B. inadvisable C. advisable D. illadvised Question 292. The ______ cheered when the final goal was scored in the match today. A. spectators B. audience C. onlookers D. viewers Question 293. The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspector with local conditions. A. notify B. instruct C. acquaint D. inform Question 294. If oil supplies run out in 2050 then we need to find ______ energy sources soon. A. alternate B. alternating C. alternative D. altering Question 295. William was 19 years old when he was _____ for war. A. called up B. made up C. put up D. brought up Question 296. I can’t give you the answer on the _____; I’ll have to think about it for a few days. A. place B. minute C. scene D. spotQuestion 297: Caffeine is very ______, which is why people drink so much coffee. A. addicting B. addictive C. addicted D. addiction Question 298: Tom seldom drinks coffee, ______? A. does he B. does Tom C. doesn’t he D. doesn’t Tom Question 299: The diagrams ______ by young Faraday were sent to Sir Humphrey Davy at the end of the year 1812. A. which made B. made C. making D. were made Question 300: Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to ______? A. foot the bill B. carry the can C. hatch the chicken D. catch the worms Question 301: What noisy neighbors you’ve got If my neighbors ______ as bad as yours, I ______ crazy. A. are will go B. were would go C. had been would have gone D. are would go Question 302: Apart from those three very cold weeks in January, it has been a very ______ winter. A. pale B. mild C. calm D. plain Question 303: The ______ of toothpaste are located in the health and beauty section of the supermarket. A. quarts B. pints C. tubes D. sticks Question 304: If orders keep coming in like this, Ill have to ______ more staff. A. give up B. add in C. gain on D. take on Question 305: You ______ for me; I could have found the way all right. A. don’t have to wait B. needn’t have waited C. could have waited D. didn’t need to wait Question 306: Weve had to postpone ______ to France because the children are ill. A. be gone B. to go C. going D. go Question 307: In today’s paper, it ______ that there will be a new government soon. A. writes B. tells C. states D. records Question 308: His clothes are in a mess because he ______ the house all morning. A. will have painted B. will be painting C. has been painting D. had been paintingQuestion 309: My friend is good at mimicking people. He ______ a great impression of Charlie Chaplin. A. made B. did C. took D. gave Question 310: You can ask Matin anything about history. He actually has quite a good _____ for facts. A. head B. understanding C. knowledge D. ability Question 311: His jokes seemed to ______ a treat with his audience, if their laughter was any indication. A. go along B. go by C. go off D. go down Question 312: It was such a sad film that we all were reduced_______ tears at the end. A. with B. onto C. to D. into Question 313: _______ an emergency arise, call 911. A. Should B. If C. Will D. Were Question 314: The baby cant even sit up yet, ______ stand and walk A. but for B. let alone C. all but D. rather than Question 315: I don’t think that everyone likes the way he makes fun, ______? A. dont I B. do I C. don’t they D. do they Question 316: Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football _______. He may never play again. A. for good B. now and then C. once in a while D. every so often Question 317: The two cars for sale were in poor condition, so I didnt buy ______. A. neither of them B. either of them C. each of them D. none of them Question 318: I used to ______ reading comics, but now Ive grown out of it. A. take a fancy to B. keep an eye on C. get a kick out of D. kick up a fuss about Question 319: The evidence suggests that single fathers ______ more likely to work than single mothers. A. should be B. must be C. be D. are Question 320: Little Deon: “This herb smells horrible, mommy” Mommy: “______, it will do you a power of good.” A. Come what may B. By the byC. What is more D. Be that as it may Question 321. Many citizens say that they are _____ of the political policies of the candidates in a local election. A. ignorance B. ignorantly C. ignorant D. ignoring Question 322. If he _____ the lesson yesterday, he could do the test better today. A. has reviewed B. had reviewed C. will review D. reviewed Question 323. Many people hate Mondays, saying that they really _____. A. get over them B. get down them C. get them over D. get them down Question 324. Their children _____ lots of new friends since they _____ to that town. A. made have been moving B. made are moving C. have made moved D. were making have moved Question 325. Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things. Try not to “throw out the _____ with the bathwater”. A. fish B. duck C. baby D. child Question 326. There is no reason to _____ his honesty; he is absolutely sincere. Question 327. Ann hoped _____ to join the private club. She could make important business contact here. A. being invited B. to invite C. to be invited D. inviting Question 328. Before I send this article to the editor, I’d be grateful if you could _____ it for me. A. go through B. break through C. take over D. look up Question 329. By next year, my son will have _____ his education at Cambridge University. A. realized B. completed C. graduated D. terminated Question 330. The problem needs to be _____ urgently, otherwise it will be too late. A. addressed B. focused C. monitored D. checked Question 331. Tom looks so frightened and upset. He _____ something terrible. A. should have experienced B. must experience C. can have experienced D. must have experienced Question 332. There are so many _____ names now that it is impossible to remember them all. A. brand B. model C. trademark D. logo Question 333: Despite their normal cylindrical form, some of the documents ______ on silk that were found at Mawangdui, an archaeological site in southeastern China, were folded into rectangles. A. wrote B. written C. were written D. be writtenQuestion 334: Johns ______ and efficiency at the company led to his promotion to Sales Manager. A. punctuality B. punctual C. punctuate D. punctually Question 335: I am sure your sister will lend you a sympathetic_______when you explain the situation to her. A. eye B. ear C. arm D. finger Question 336: Mr. Pike is certainly a______writer; he has written quite a few books this year. A. prolific B. fruitful C. fertile D. successful Question 337: We were quite impressed by the ______ students who came up with the answer to our question almost instantly. A. absentminded B. bigheaded C. quickwitted D. badtempered Question 338: My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he ______ to the occasion wonderfully. A. raised B. rose C. fell D. faced Question 339: Daisy has spent the last two weekends _____ hundreds of photographs so that she can put them in separate albums. A. playing at B. sorting out C. cutting off D. filling up Question 340: I didn’t see the red light at the crossroads. Otherwise, I _____ my car. A. stopped B. had stopped C. would have stopped D. would stop Question 341: I much preferred it when we _____ to Wales every summer on holiday. A. used to go B. were used to going C. had gone D. have been going Question 342: The incident happening last week left her ______ confused and hurt. A. feel B. felt C. feeling D. to feel Question 343: “We gave them the money yesterday, but we havent received a receipt yet, ______?’’ she asked her husband. A. didnt we B. have we C. did we D. haven’t we Question 344: You and your big mouth It was supposed to be a secret. You _____ her A. shouldnt have told B. mightn’t have told C. mustnt have told D. couldnt have told Question 345: Her first flight as the captain of a plane was an important _____ in her professional life. A. aftermath B. shiftwork C. milestone D. causeQuestion 346: An inspiring speaker, Reverend Jackson always manages to _____ the best in his congregation. A. bring up B. bring out C. bring over D. bring across Question 347: The bedridden old man objected _____ as a burden on his family. A. to being regarded B. at his being regarded C. with his regarding D. for regarding Question 348: We are _____ considering having a swimming pool built as the summers are so long and hot. A. seriously B. thoughtfully C. sincerely D. responsibly Question 349: ______ anything, she was unable to help the police. A. While not seeing B. Since not seen C. Not having seen D. As not seeing Question 350: Michelle is a(n) _____ worker who always takes great care not to make any mistakes. A. conductive B. meticulous C. honorable D. careless Question 351: The moment you _____ him, you’ll understand what I’m talking about. A. see B. are seeing C. will see D. saw Question 352: Why should I throw the milk away? It _____. A. isn’t smelling so badly B. isn’t smelling so bad C. doesn’t smell so bad D. doesn’t smell so badly Question 353: Mike has quickly established himself _____ the National Football League’s most valued players. A. to be one of B. as one of C. as D. to be Question 354: “Why did you waste your money on going to see that movie?” “I know. It’s the ____ film I’ve ever seen.” A. worse B. baddest C. worst D. bad Question 355: Danielle would still be our best defender _____ an accident. A. if she didn’t have B. if she hadn’t C. had she not had D. weren’t she to have Question 356: ____ are poised to change the face of the construction industry in the coming year. A. Designing buildings environmentally B. Building environmentally designing C. Environmentally designed buildingsD. Designed environmental building Question 357: “She is an excellent actress” “You _____ again” A. can say that B. may say it C. say it D. say that Question 358: “Do you know who else is going to be running for governor?” “_____ that Mr. Jones is planning to.” A. Word is it B. Word has it C. Word has D. The words are Question 359: Pumpkin seeds, ______ protein and iron, are a popular snack. A. that B. provide C. which D. which provide Question 360: The pair of jeans I bought for my son didnt fit him, so I went to the store and asked for ______. A. the other ones B. others ones C. another pair D. another jeans Question 361: Billy was the youngest boy ______. A. joining the club B. that was joined the dub C. to be admitted to the club D. admitted to the club Question 362: By half past ten tomorrow morning I _______ along the motorway. A. will be driving B. will drive C. am driving D. drive Question 363: We intend to _____ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one. A. do in B. do down C. do up D. do away Question 364: The house that we used to live in is in a very ______ state. A. negligent B. neglected C. negligible D. neglectful Question 365: The Louisiana Territory, an area ______ the size of France, was bought by the United States from France for 15,000,000 in 1803. A. is four times as large as B. more than four times C. than more four times D. four times as large as Question 366: You havent eaten anything since yesterday afternoon. You ______ be really hungry A. can B. will C. must D. might Question 367: The cosmopolitan flavor of San Francisco is enhanced by ______ shops and restaurants. A. its many ethnic B. its ethnicity C. ethnicity D. an ethnic Question 368: ______ through a telescope, Venus appears to go through changes in size and shape. A. It has seen B. It is seen C. When seen D. SeeingQuestion 369: Nowhere in the northern section of the United States ________ for growing citrus crops. A. is there suitability of the climate B. where the climate is suitable C. the climate is suitable D. is the climate suitable Question 370: Beavers have been known to use logs, branches, rocks, and mud to build dams that are more than a thousand _______. A. lengthy feet B. feet long C. long feet D. foot in length Question 371. After running up the stairs, I was _________ breath. A. away from B. without C. no D. out of Question 372. Extinction mean a situation _________ a plant, an animal or a way of life etc... stop existing. A. to which B. in which C. on which D. for which Question 373. As I was walking along the street, I saw _________ 10 note on _________ pavement. A. athe B. thethe C. aa D. thea Question 374.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 Question 375. I will stand here and wait for you _________ you come back. A. because B. though C. so D. until Question 376. Let’s begin our discussion now, _________ ? A. shall we B. will we C. don’t we D. won’t we Question 377. 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 Question 378. _________ , 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 Question 379. The twins look so much alike that almost no one can _________ them _________ . A. takeapart B. tellaway C. tellapart D. takeon Question 380. Tom looks so frightened and upset. He _________ something terrible.A. must be experienced B. can have experienced C. should have experienced D. must have experienced Question 381. 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 Question 382. 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 absentminded Question 383. The players’ protests _________ no difference to the referee’s decision at all. A. did B. made C. caused D. created Question 384. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _________ with the interviewers. A. link B. connection C. touch D. contact Question 385. Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then _________ Prince Rainier of Monaco. A. to be the wife of B. she was a wife of C. the wife of D. as the wife of Question 386. When he came to the counter to pay, he found that he had _________ cash _________ his credit card. A. either or B. neither nor C. both and D. not neither Question 387. The U23 Vietnamese football team’s performance has garnered ______ from around the world and shown promise for Vietnam’s soccer horizon. A. attentively B. attend C. attention D. attentive Question 388. The joke would not be funny if it ______ into French. A. be translated B. was be translated C. has been translated D. were translated Question 389. Many of the pictures ______ from outer space are presently on display in the public library. A. having sent B. sent C. sending D. were sent Question 390. Everybody is tired of watching the same commercials on TV every night, ______? A. are they B. haven’t they C. aren’t they D. don’t they Question 391. After he ______ his work, he went straight home. A. has finished B. would finishC. has been finishing D. had finished Question 392. The authorities ______ actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and their associated products effectively. However, they didn’t do so. A. needed have taken B. should have taken C. had to take D. must have taken Question 393. Mary’s lawyer advised her ______ anything further about the accident. A. not saying B. not to say C. not tell D. telling Question 394. Although he is my friend, I find it hard to ______ his selfishness. A. catch up with B. come down with C. put up with D. keep up with Question 395. We expected him at eight, but he finally ______ at midnight. A. came off B. turned up C. came to D. turned in Question 396. John congratulated us ______our exam with high marks. A. for passing B. on passing C. to pass D. on pass Question 397. The first week of classes at university is a little ______because so many students get lost, change classes or go to the wrong place. A. notorious B. uncontrolled C. chaotic D. arranged Question 398. Paul is a very ______character, he is never relaxed with stranger. A. selfsatisfied B. selfconscious C. selfconfident D. selfdirected Question 399: I haven’t read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I’m ______ with recent developments. A. out of reach B. out of the condition C. out of touch D. out of the question Question 400: Kate didn’t enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was ______ experience of her life. A. the most terrifying B. the most terrified C. a most terrified D. far more terrifying Question 401: I assume that you are acquainted ______ this subject since you are responsible ______ writing the accompanying materials. A. tofor B. withfor C. toto D. withwith Question 402: Everyone in both cars ______ injured in the accident last night, ? A. wasweren’t they B. were weren’t they C. was wasn’t he D. were were they Question 403: When the Titanic started sinking, the passengers were ______.A. horrifying B. apprehensive C. panicstricken D. weatherbeaten Question 404: Jack has a collection of ______. A. old valuable Japanese postage stamps B. old Japanese valuable postage stamps C. valuable Japanese old postage stamps D. valuable old Japanese postage stamps Question 405: By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a ______ name. A. housekeeper B. housewife C. household D. house Question 406: Jenny: “Was Linda asleep when you came home?” Jack: “No. She ______ TV.” A. watched B. had watched C. was watching D. has been watching Question 407: This class, ______ is a prerequisite for microbiology, is so difficult that I would rather drop it. A. that B. when C. where D. which Question 408: During the campaign when Lincoln was first a(n) ______ for the Presidency, the slaves on the faroff plantations, miles from any railroad or large city or daily newspaper, knew what the issues involved were. A. competitor B. contestant C. applicant D. candidate Question 409: Peter: “What ______ your flight?” Mary: “There was a big snowstorm in Birmingham that delayed a lot of flights.” A. held up B. postponed up C. delayed up D. hung up Question 410: ______ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly. A. Because B. Even though C. Because of D. In spite of Question 411: High–level sport people must maintain a high level of fitness ______ run the risk of suffering injuries that cause permanent damage. A. or else B. besides C. unless D. on account of Question 412: Many students prefer ______ assessment as an alternative to exams A. continuing B. continued C. continual D. continuous Question 413: British Leyland is aiming to push ______ its share of UK car sale to 25% over the next two years. A. on B. up C. through D. outQuestion 414: The press thought the sale manager would be depressed by his dismissal but he just ______. A. turned it down B. called it off C. spoke it out D. laughed it off Question 415: Just as you arrived, I ______ ready to go out. A. have got B. was getting C. would get D. have been getting Question 416: Your sister has lost an awful lot of weight. She must have been on a diet, ______? A. mustn’t she B. needn’t she C. haven’t she D. hasn’t she Question 417: You should accept the Nokia mobile phone as a 16–birthday present from your parents delightedly. Don’t ______. A. look gift horse in the mouth B. buy it through the nose C. pull my leg D. take it for granted Question 418: ______ irritating they are, you shouldn’t lose temper with small children. A. No matter how much B. As much as C. However D. Although Question 419: There are ______ that not only governments but also individuals should join hand to tackle. A. too numerous environmental problems B. such a lot of environmental problems C. so fewer environmental problems D. such many environmental problems Question 420: If I weren’t afraid of travelling by air, I ______ to go to American by ship, which took me much longer time. A. I hadn’t had B. I wouldn’t have had C. I shouldn’t have had D. I wouldn’t have Question 421: He built up a successful business but it was all done ______ of his health. A. at the price B. by the expense C. at all cost D. at the expense Question 422: ______ is over your head is just an exaggeration because you have well prepared for it over the years. A. This entrance exam B. What this entrance exam C. That this entrance exam D. It is this entrance exam Question 423: Mario has now ______ to the point where his English is almost fluent.A. arrived B. approached C. advanced D. reached Question 424: It seems that he is having a lot of difficulties, ______? A. doesn’t it B. isn’t it C. isn’t he D. doesn’t he Question 425: If energy ______ inexpensive and unlimited, many things in the world would be different. A. is B. will be C. were D. would be Question 426: Opera singer Maria Callas was known for her ______ powerful voice. A. intensity B. intensify C. intense D. intensely Question 427: ______, he would have been able to pass the exam. A. Studying more B. Had he studied more C. If he studied more D. If he were studying more Question 428: Dr. Parker gave my mom a lovely ______ for spaghetti carbonara. A. recipe B. prescription C. receipt D. paper Question 429: My sunburnt nose made me feel rather ______ for the first few days of the holiday. A. selfconfident B. selfcentered C. selfconscious D. selfevident Question 430: Why is he always ______ the subject of money? A. bringing up B. taking up C. looking up D. turning up Question 431: ______ that she burst into tears. A. So angry was she B. Such her anger C. She was so anger D. Her anger was so Question 432: We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are ______. A. out of reach B. out of practice C. out of stock D. out of work Question 433: Do you remember Daisy? I ran ______ her at the Fair yesterday. A. by B. down C. across D. in Question 434: It is not ______ to be drunk in
700 CÂU BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM NGỮ PHÁP+TỪ VỰNG Compiled by Mrs Trang Anh Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: Steve his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question A threw away B threw in C threw off D threw out Question 2: By the time Brown's daughter graduates, _retired A he'll have B he C he'll being D he has C don't they D does he Question 3: Nobody likes his behavior, ? A doesn’t he B they Question 4: ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Were you arrived B If you arrived C If you hadn't arrived D Had you arrived Question 5: After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their down for a while A hearts B hair C souls D heads Question 6: Extinction means a situation a plant, an animal or a way of life stops existing A to which B for which C on which D in which Question 7: Making mistake is all of growing up A bits and bobs B odds and ends C part and parcel D top and bottom Question no proof, the judge refused to sentence him to death A It having B There being C Being D There having Question 9: When my children _ their toys, I donated them to a charity A outnumbered B outworn C outlasted D outgrew Question 10: The song has been selected for the 2018 World Cup, Russia A office B officer C officially D official Question 11: 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 Question 12: This factory produced _motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006 A as many as twice B as twice many C twice as many D as twice as many Question 13: I’m afraid we no longer sell that model of laptop because we had _a lot of complaints A so B such C enough D too Question 14: Mrs Jenkins was too ill to go out and pay her phone bill, and they’ve just cut her _ She ought to complain! A out B off C down D up Question 15: There’s a lot violent crime in this area than there used to be A fewer B least C less D fewest Question 16: The move to a different environment had brought about a significant in Mary’s state of mind A impact B effect C influence D change Question 17: The party leader travelled the length and _of the country in an attempt to spread his message A width B distance C diameter D breadth Question 18: The amount Sarah earned was _ on how much she sold A dependence B dependant C dependent D independent Question 19: They would go by air than spend a week travelling by train A always B rather C prefer D better Question 20: The party, _ I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable A at that B at which C to that D to which Question 21: If only I _play the guitar as well as you! A would B should C could D might Question 22: The windows are in frames A circular huge wooden B huge wooden circular C wooden huge circular D huge circular wooden Question 23: James was asking about a lot of personal things I didn’t like about my private life A asking B being asked C to ask D to be asking Question 24: Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them They _ internationally A have made headlines B had made headlines C have done headlines D did headlines Question 25: On hearing that she failed the entrance exam, Trang couldn’t help into tears A bursting B burst C to bursting D to burst Question 26: Arranging flowers _ among my mother’s hobbies A is B are C were D have been Question 27: She didn’t enjoy her first year at college because she failed to _ her new friends A come in for B look down on C go down with D get on with Question 28: Peter has a separate room for his musical A instruments B equipment C tools D facilities Question 29: We have just visited disadvantaged children in an orphanage in Bac Ninh Province A located B locating C which locates D to locate Question 30: Most people believe that school days are the _ days of their life A better B best C more best D good Question 31: My aunt gave me a hat on my 16th birthday A nice yellow new cotton B new nice cotton yellow C new nice yellow cotton D nice new yellow cotton Question 32: The interviewer asked me what experience _ for the job A you get B did I get C I got D you got Question 33: He is a good team leader who always acts in case of emergency A decisively B decisive C decision D decide Question 34: They have just set off They _ on their way there A can’t be B must have been C should have been D must be Question 35: Vietnamese students are forced to take _ entrance examination before being admitted to _ university A an/the B an/ a C the/ the D Ø/ a Question 36: Today, the old couple has their family and friends _ their golden wedding anniversary A attend B to attend C attended D attending Question 37: The world work is developing very quickly If you don’t self-learn continuously, we will not _social movements A put up with B keep up with C get on with D deal with Question 38: 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 Question 39: The teacher recommended that Tom _his composition as soon as possible A finish writing B finished writing C should finish to write D finishes writing Question 40: He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at _it has come A the end B last C the moment D present Question 41: I’m sorry I haven’t got any money I’ve my wallet at home A missed B let C left D forgotten Question 42: There’s a list of repairs as long as _ A your arm B a pole C your arms D a mile Question 43: I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a A kite B house C sky D wall Question 44: Not only to determine the depth of the ocean floor, but it is also used to locate oil A seismology is used B using seismology C is seismology used D to use seismology Question 45: advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the job A Had he been B If he had C Unless he had been D Were he to be Question 46: The jury _her compliments her excellent knowledge of the subject A returned/ to B paid/ to C returned/ on D paid / on Question 47: Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; ,experts must perform detail tests to analyze soil specimens A therefore B afterward C so that D however Question 48: John lost the bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because A new beautiful blue Japanese B beautiful blue Japanese new C beautiful new blue Japanese D Japanese beautiful new blue Question 49: There has been little rain in this area for too long, ? A has it B has there C hasn’t it D hasn’t there Question 50: John was deported on account of his expired visa He it renewed A must have had B should have had C can have had D might have had Question 51: Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their A creative B creativity C create D creatively Question 52: Businesses will not survive they satisfy their customers A or else B in case C unless D if Question 53: The villagers are not sure how they are going to get another hard and cold winter A by B on C round D through Question 54: When I was small, my parents were often away; my grandmother take care of me A will B shall C would D should Question 55: humans, dolphins use a system of sounds and body language to communicate, but understanding their conversations is not easy for humans A Alike B Unlike C Dislike D Like Question 56: The trainers encourage the animals , but the elephants make their own songs; they don’t just copy their trainers or other people A to play B play C playing D that play Question 57: For those in adventure and sport, there is a lot to on Vanuatu’s islands in the South Pacific A who interest B interesting C interested D which interests Question 58: This investigation is not only one that is continuing and worldwide we expect to continue for quite some time A but one also that B but one that also C but also one that D but that also one Question 59: Despite a lot of concerns, sending people into space seems certain; we see lunar cities and maybe even new human cultures on other planets A can B will C must D may Question 60: She really treasures the car that she inherits from her grandfather A big old green antique B green old big antique C green big old antique D old big green antique Question 61: Who was the first person the South Pole? A who reaches B reaching C to reach D reached Question 62: Thank you very much I haven’t been to _ party for ages A so enjoyable B the so enjoyable C so enjoyable a D a so enjoyable Question 63: A skilled _ will help candidates feel relaxed A interview B interviewing C interviewee D interviewer Question 64: The government devalued the currency to try to revive the economy A developed B stagnant C dynamic D stable Question 65: Terry in three movies already I think he’ll be a star some day A had appeared B has appeared C is appearing D was appearing Question 66: Narcissus bulbs _at least three inches apart and covered with about four inches of well-drained soil A should have been planted B should be planting C must plant D should be planted Question 67: An endangered species is a species population is so small that it is in danger of becoming extinct A whose B which C what D who Question 68: With this type of insurance, you’re buying of mind A peace B satisfaction C calmness D contentment Question 69: There was hardly _ money left in the bank account A no more B some C no D any Question 70: Learning English isn’t so difficult, once you get it A down to B get off C get on D down with C does she D doesn't she Question 71: Mary hardly ever cooks, ? A did she B didn’t she Question 72: She has made an for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children A application B applicable C apply D applicant Question 73: A/An _is an official document stating that you have passed an examination, completed a course, or achieved some necessary qualifications A certificate B requirement C education D test Question 74: _flowers are usually made of plastic or silk A Unreal B False C Artificial D Untrue Question 75: The police have begun an into the accident which happened this afternoon A investigating B investigatory C investigate D investigation Question 76: It was no accident that he broke my glasses He did it _ purpose A with B on C by D about Question 77: We _ touch since we _ school three years ago A lost / have left B have lost / leave C have lost / left D were losing / had left Question 78: There was a _ table in the middle of the room A Japanese round beautiful wooden B beautiful wooden round Japanese C beautiful wooden Japanese round D beautiful round Japanese wooden Question 79: The more challenging the job is, _ A the more interesting he finds B the more he finds it interesting C he finds it more interesting D the more interesting it is to him Question 80: She asked so embarrassed when he saw Carole A why did Mai look B did Mai look C why Mai looked D why looked Question 81: The old man to hospital early I think they did it too late A must have taken B should have taken C must have been taken D should have been taken Question 82: When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will that position A take over B catch on C stand for D hold on Question 83: I read the contract again and again _ avoiding making spelling mistakes A in terms of B by means of C with a view to D in view of Question 83: , you need to achieve a score of 60% or more A To pass this test B For being passed this test C In order pass this test D So that to pass this test Question 84: We should participate in the movements the natural environment A organizing to conserve B organized to conserve C organized conserving D which organize to conserve Question 85: number of boys were swimming in the lake, but I didn’t know exact number of them A A/the B The/an C The/the D A/an Question 86: John forgot his ticket so he was not allowed the club A brought/enter B bring/entering C bringing/to enter D to bring/to enter Question 87: Snow and rain of nature A are phenomena B is phenomena C is phenomenon D are phenomenon Question 88: Her outgoing character contrasts with that of her sister A thoroughly B fully C sharply D coolly Question 89: It turned out that we rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours A hadn’t B should have C mustn’t D needn’t have Question 90: When I was a child, I loved to splash through the after rain A pools B puddles C ponds D rivers Question 91: Learning Spanish isn’t so difficult once you A get away with it B get off it C get down to it D get on it Question 92: Staying in a hotel costs renting a room in a dormitory for a week A twice as much as B as much as twice C twice more than D twice as Question 93: Please don’t a word of this to anyone else, it’s highly confidential A speak B pass C mutter D breathe Question 94: In spite of his abilities, Peter has been overlooked for promotion A repeat B repeatedly C repetitiveness D repetitive Question 95: I wish you me a new one instead of having it as you did A had given/repaired B gave/to repair C would give/to repair D had given/to be repaired Question 96: Thomas knows Paris like the back of his _ He used to be a taxi driver there for years A head B mind C hand D life Question 97: Despite playing under strength, our football team, U23 Viet Nam, _ beat their rivals such as Qatar and Iraq A could B couldn't C weren't able to D were able to Question 98: Neil Armstrong was the first man _ on the moon A walking B has walked C to walk D walked Question 99: When the light _, we couldn’t see anything A came off B put out C switched off D went out Question 100: I will manage to _ the problems and find the solution for you as soon as possible A take out B bring out C get out D sort out Question 101: It was not until he took off his dark glasses _ I realized he was a famous film star A as B that C though D since Question 102: I only tell my secrets to my _ friend as she never reveals them to anyone A creative B enthusiastic C trustworthy D unrealizable Question 103: Everyone thinks that the concert last night was extremely successful, _? A don’t they B doesn’t he C was it D wasn’t it Question 104: In developed world, there are hardly _ jobs left which don’t use computers to carry out many daily tasks A some B any C none D much Question 105: Graham was disappointed because he _ for the bus for an hour A was waiting B waited C has been waiting D had been waiting Question 106: Attempts must be made to _ the barriers of fear and hostility which divide the two communities A break down B set up C get off D pass over Question 107: Quang Hai’s _ in the final match between Vietnam and Uzbekistan was voted the most beautiful goal on AFC’s website A corner kick B free kick C penalty D goal kick Question 108: Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural of the country A custom B diversity C alternation D minority Tạm dịch:Ti vi có phản ánh đầy đủ đa dạng sắc tộc văn hóa đất nước khơng? Question 109: She _ him for her father’s death A accused B charged C complained D blamed Question 110: John proposed Mary on a fine day at the crowded beach in their hometown A to B of C on D with Question 111: “Have you this contract yet?” – “Not yet I’ll try to read it this weekend.” A looked over B looked out C looked up D looked into Question 112: He left the country arrest if he returned A in fear of B under threat of C with fear of D with threat of Question 113: She brought three children up A single-handed B single-mindedly C single-handedly D single-minded Question 114: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as A a bell B a mirror C a waterfall D a lake Question 115: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his when he meets the right girl A shoe B hole C shed D shell Question 116: The city has _ of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can, therefore, help industries predict the potential risks and success of products A a high proportion B a great level C a high rate D a high tendency Question 117: It’s not easy to make Lisa furious The girl is very gentle by _ A herself B nature C personality D reaction Question 118: eighty percent of the students in our school are eager to work with foreign teachers, aren’t they? A Most B Most of C Almost D Mostly Question 119: _ we work with her, we get confused because of her fast speaking pace A So that B Although C Whenever D Lest Question 120: Dr Evans has _a valuable contribution to the life of the school A done B created C caused D made C fresh-face (adj): mặt mày tươi tỉnh D bare-faced (adj): trơ tráo, không che mặt nạ Question 655: Light are small planes with seats for no more than about six passengers A airplane B airship C aircraft D aircrafts Question 655: Đáp án C C aircraft (n): máy bay nhỏ Các lựa chọn cịn lại khơng phù hợp: A airplane (n): máy bay cỡ lớn B airship: khí cầu D aircrafts: sai (dạng số nhiều aircrafts) Question 656: A: How much is this car? B: 15.000 dollars My uncle paid for it by A cash B credit C installments D hire purchase Question 656: Đáp án C - to pay for sth by installments: trả tiền mua trả nhiều lần Các lựa chọn khác sai khơng kết hợp với giới từ “by”: A to pay in cash: trả tiền mặt Ex: Will you pay by credit card or in cash? B to buy sth on credit: mua chịu Ex: We bought the dishwasher on credit D hire purchase (n) = installment plan: phương thức mua trả góp trả hết tiền vật mua thức thuộc sở hữu bạn Ex: We’re buying a new cooker on hire purchase Question 657: She's certainly a writer; she has written quite a few books this year A fruitful B prolific C fertile D successful Question 657: Đáp án B Tạm dịch: Cô chắn nhà văn ; cô viết nhiều sách năm A fruitful/’fru:tfl/ (adj): nhiều, tốt, màu mỡ, sinh sản nhiều B prolific/prǝ’lɪfɪk/ (adj): sáng tác nhiều (nhà văn, họa sĩ…) C fertile/’fɜ:taɪl/ (adj): màu mỡ, mắn đẻ D successful/sǝk’sesfl/ (adj): thành công - quite a few: nhiều Question 658: Husha and Honish are talking about Trishie after watching her music performance Husha: ‘Trishie's the best singer in our school." Honish: “ " A Yes, please B I couldn't agree with you more C That's OK! D Yea tell me about it Question 658: Đáp án B Chỉ đồng ý hoàn toàn với ý kiến ta dùng: I couldn't agree with you more >< I couldn’t agree with you less Question 659: They were accused of treating the country's flag with A respect B irrespect C disrespect D non-respect Question 659: Đáp án C - disrespect (n): thiếu tơn kính, bất lễ Ex: disrespect for the law: thiếu tơn trọng pháp luật Loại respect vì: respect (n): tơn kính/tơn kính, tơn trọng, ngưỡng mộ Ex: I have the greatest respect for Jane’s work Các lựa chọn cịn lại: tiền tố “ir” “non” khơng kết hợp với “respect” Question 660: What measures have been to control traffic jam at rush hours? A imagined B taken C done D carried Question 660: Đáp án B Cụm từ: to take measures: áp dụng biện pháp Do đáp án xác B Question 661: A teacher is talking to the principal about their school plan The teacher “Why are the renovations being delayed?" The principal “ " A Yes, but it should be changed B We must get a permit first C It was delayed over two hours D The building really needs renovating Question 661: Đáp án B Tạm dịch: Tại việc sửa chữa nâng cấp bị trì hỗn? - Chúng ta cần phải có giấy phép trước - permit (n): giấy phép - work permit (n): giấy phép lao động (để làm nước ngoài) - renovation (n): nâng cấp, cải tiến, đổi Question 662: “I can‘t remember us ever ," replied the stranger A being met B to have met C having met D to meet Question 662: Đáp án C remember + V-ing/having done: nhớ làm Các lựa chọn cịn lại khơng phù hợp vì: A: dạng bị động → khơng phù hợp với nghĩa câu B, D: sai ý nghĩa: remember + to V: nhớ phải làm Question 663: If Mr David at the meeting, he would make a speech A were B had been C was D has been Question 663: Đáp án A Dựa vào động từ chia mệnh đề (would make) → câu điều kiện loại nên chọn A were cho mệnh đề điều kiện phù hợp Tạm dịch: Nếu ơng David có mặt họp, ơng có phát biểu Question 664: the food before Tom didn't want to eat it again A Having eaten B To eat C Eaten D Eating Question 664: Đáp án A Tạm dịch: Trước ăn này, Tom khơng muốn ăn Cấu trúc: Rút gọn mệnh đề có chủ ngữ: - V-ing đứng đầu chủ thể tự thực hành động Ex: Coming back to Vietnam, she was very excited - V-ed đứng đầu chủ thể không tự thực hành động Ex: Known as the founder of that company, she is also helpful to others Question 665: Leave it in the oven until it brown A turns B colours C changes D cooks Question 665: Đáp án A Tạm dịch: Để lị màu nâu A turns + adj (tủn sth + adj) = become: trở nên, chuyển thành biến thành Ex: The heat turned the milk sour: Cải nóng làm sữa bị hư The sky turns grey: Bầu trời trở nên xám xịt B colours sth (+adj): tô màu, nhuộm màu, làm thay đổi màu sắc Ex: How long have you been colouring your hair?: Bạn nhuộm tóc rồi? C changes sb/sth: làm thay đổi Ex: Computers has changes the way people work: Máy tính làm thay đổi cách người làm việc D cooks sth: nấu ăn Ta thấy đáp án phù hợp ý nghĩa A Question 666: ? Your eyes are red A Did you cry B Have you been cried C Were you crying D Have you been crying Question 666: Đáp án D Tạm dịch: Bạn khóc suốt à? Mắt đỏ hết Lưu ý: Để diễn tả hành động diễn liên tục từ khứ đến tiếp tục tương lai ta dùng HTHTTD: S + have/has been + Ving Ex: I have been working for more than hours Question 667: After seeing the film Memoir of a Geisha, A the book was read by many people B the book made many people want to read it C many people wanted to read the book D the reading of the book interested people Question 667: Đáp án C Tạm dịch: Sau xem xong phim “Hồi ức Geisha” Phân tích đáp án: A the book was read by many people: sách đọc nhiều người B the book made many people want to read it: sách làm cho người muốn đọc C many people wanted to read the book: nhiều người muốn đọc sách D the reading of the book interested people: việc đọc sách làm người thích thú Ta thấy vế đầu, trạng ngữ rút gọn từ câu: Many people saw the film Memoir of a Geisha Do vế sau phải đảm bảo tính tương đồng chủ ngữ Để cho bạn thấy dễ hiểu đọc cấu au: “Sau học sách Lovebook, đỗ đại học.” → Chủ ngữ “bạn” người đọc sách Lovebook “bạn” Đáp án xác C Question 668: She was much less than her sister A industrial B undustrious C industry D industrialized Question 668: Đáp án B Tạm dịch: Cơ so với chị gái A industrial/ɪn'dʌstriəl/ (adj): thuộc công nghiệp B industrious/ɪn'dʌstriəs/ (adj): chăm C industry/'ɪndəstri/ (n): công nghiệp D industrialized/ ɪn'dʌstriəlaɪzd/ (adj): tiến hành công nghiệp hóa Ex: At the end of the 19th century, Britain was the most industrialized society in the world Chỗ trống cần tính từ nên ta loại C Cả phương án cịn lại tính từ dựa vào phần tạm dịch phía có B hợp lý Question 669: You will have to your holiday if you are too ill to travel A call off B cut down C back off D put aside Question 669: Đáp án A Tạm dịch: Bạn phải hủy kỳ nghỉ bạn bạn ốm để du lịch A call off sth: hủy, định không làm việc Ex: The meeting was called off because of the rain: Cuộc gặp mặt bị hủy trời mưa Các lựa chọn khác khơng phù hợp nghĩa B cut down on: giảm lượng sử dụng Ex: My doctor wants me to cut down on sugar C back off: rút lui, không trích, đe dọa, làm khó chịu Ex: As the riot police approached, the crowd backed off: Khi cảnh sát chống bạo động tiếp cận, đám đông lùi lại The press have agreed to back off and leave the couple alone D put aside (v): tạm gác lại, tạm quên, bỏ qua, để dành Ex: They decided to put aside their differences Can we put that question aside for now, and come back to it later? We put some money aside every month for our retirement Question 670: This cloth very thin A feels B touches C holds D handles Question 670: Đáp án A To feel + adj: cảm giác Ex: We feel disappointed with her misbehavior Các lựa chọn khác không với tính từ Question 671: At o’clock Mr Hutchinson still had some to in the garden A works B jobs C effort D task Question 671: Đáp án B Tạm dịch: Vào lúc giờ, Ơng Hutchinson có vài cần làm vườn A work (n): công việc phải làm (danh từ không đếm được) đáp án A sai Ex: Alarge part of the work we involves using computers: Phần nhiều công việc làm bao gồm việc sử dụng máy tính B job (n): việc cần làm, nhiệm vụ Ex: Raising kids can be a difficult job C effort (n): cố gắng, công sức Ex: Visit the cathedral (nhà thờ lớn) when you’re there It’s well worth the effort (bõ công) D task (n): tập, công việc Dựa vào giải nghĩa từ vựng ta thấy đáp án A, B D hợp nghĩa Thế đáp án A sai “work” khơng đếm đáp án D sai đề yêu cầu tìm danh từ số nhiều Do đáp án xác B Question 672: People demand higher wages because prices are all the time A rising B progressing C growing D exceeding Question 672: Đáp án A Tạm dịch: Mọi người yêu cầu mức lương cao giá lúc - to rise: tăng lên (dùng với giá cả) Ex: The research budget rose from £175,000 in 1999 to £22.5 milion in 2001: Ngân sách nghiên cứu tăng từ 175 nghìn bảng Anh vào năm 1999 đến 22,5 triệu bảng Anh vào năm 2001 Question 673: 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 Question 673: Đáp án D Trong mệnh đề thời gian khơng dùng tương lai Ex: When I finish writing the reports, I will go out with my friends She will move to Izmir when she finds a good job When the party is over we’ll clean the house Question 674: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute A more fifty dollars B one other fifty dollars C the same amount also D another fifty Question 674: Đáp án D Tạm dịch: John ủng hộ 50 đô la, anh ước anh ủng hộ “Another” với số lượng để lượng “thêm nữa” Ex: We’ll have to wait another three weeks for the results: Tôi phải chời thêm tuần khác để có kết Ex: There’s still another £100 to pay: Vẫn phải trả 100 la Đáp án xác D Question 675: I didn’t know you were asleep Otherwise, I so much noise when I came in A didn’t make B wouldn’t have made C won’t make D don’t make Question 675: Đáp án B Tạm dịch: Tôi bạn ngủ Nếu không, không gây nhiều tiếng ồn tơi bước vào Tình xảy khứ: Không biết bạn ngủ nên gây nhiều tiếng ồn (Giống cấu trúc câu điều kiện 3: S + QKĐ Otherwise, S + would (not) have + PP) Question 676: Rico is seeing his close friend – Rosa off at the railway station Rosa: “Ok I must be going now I’ll be in touch.” Rico: “ ” A Right See you B Ok I’ll ring you C I must be going, too D No, you can’t go now Question 676: Đáp án A Tạm dịch: “Mình phải đây, giữ liên lạc nhé!” – “Được rồi, sớm gặp lại cậu.” Các lựa chọn cịn lại khơng phù hợp: B Tớ gọi cho cậu C Tớ phải D Cậu - be in touch: giữ liên lạc Ex: Jim and I are still touch after those years Question 677: The room looks very dark You it blue A should have painted B must have painted C need have painted D would have painted Question 677: Đáp án A Tạm dịch: Căn phịng trơng tối Bạn màu xanh Dựa vào phần tạm dịch xét phương án có A phù hợp: A should have painted: lẽ nên sơn B must have painted: hản phải sơn C need have painted: cần thiết phải sơn D would have painted: dùng câu điều kiện loại Question 678: A shop assistant is talking to a customer Shop assistant: “ ?” Customer: “Ok, thanks I am just looking.” A Can I help you? We’ve got some new shoes B Which tie you want, the blue one or the pink one? C Why don’t you like this type of T shirt? D Do you want to have a look? Question 678: Đáp án A Tạm dịch: “Chúng tơi giúp cho bạn khơng? Chúng tơi có số đơi giày hàng mới đấy.” “Được cảm ơn Tôi ngắm chút thơi.” Các lựa chọn cịn lại khơng phù hợp: B Các bạn muốn cà vạt nào, kiểu màu xanh hay màu hồng? C Tại bạn khơng thích kiểu áo này? D Các bạn có muốn ngắm chút khơng? Question 679: Would you mind to make personal calls? A not using office phone B not to use office phone C not use office phone D don’t use office phone Question 679: Đáp án A Tạm dịch: Bạn làm ơn khơng sử dụng điện thoại văn phịng để thực gọi cá nhân có khơng? - mind + (not) Ving: cảm thấy phiền làm (khơng làm gì) Question 680: I my Mum by cooking dinners for her A cheered up B looked up C waited for D felt like Question 680: Đáp án A Tạm dịch: Tôi làm mẹ vui cách nấu cơm tối cho bà A to cheer up: cổ vũ, làm vui Ex: I cheer my friend up by buying her a cupcake: làm bạn vui cách mua bánh cho cô B look up sth: tra cứu (trong từ điển, sách tham khảo, máy tính) Ex: Can you look up the opening times on the website? I looked it up in the dictionary C to wait for: đợi D to feel like: cảm thấy thích Ex: Do you feel like going out with me?: Bạn có muốn ngồi chơi với không? Question 681: She has seldom received letters from her former students lately, ? A doesn’t she B does she C hasn’t she D has she Question 681: Đáp án D Tạm dịch: Gần đây, cô nhận thư từ sinh viên cũ mình, phải khơng nhỉ? Câu hỏi phải dạng khẳng định câu phía trước có dùng từ phủ định seldom Loại A, C Đáp án phù hợp D has she (dùng trợ động từ has câu phía trước có dùng HTHT) Question 682: My mother me against staying late night after right to prepare for exams A warned B recommended C reprimanded D encouraged Question 682: Đáp án A Tạm dịch: Mẹ dặn không nên thức khuya hết đêm sang đêm khác để ôn thi - warn sb against doing sth: cảnh báo việc Lưu ý: Ngồi dùng với warn sb (not) to sth, dùng to warn sb about/against sth Ex: He warned US against pickpockets: Anh ta dặn chúng tơi đề phịng bọn móc túi Question 683: Cannon is telling Callie a bad news Cannon: “Mrs Brown passed away yesterday.” Callie: “David has told me that ” A God bless B God save the Queen C By God D God rest her Question 683: Đáp án D - God rest her (soul): bạn hay nói bạn muốn, cầu nguyện chết, để thể kính trọng bạn họ tiếc nuối Tạm dịch: Bà Brown chiều qua – Chúa bên cạnh bà ấy! Question 684: They your money if you haven’t kept your receipt A won’t refund B didn’t refund C no refund D not refund Question 684: Đáp án A Đây câu điều kiện nên chọn A won’t refund phù hợp Tạm dịch: Họ khơng hồn trả số tiền bạn bạn không giữ biền lai - refund / ri:fAnd/ (n): hoàn lại/ trả lại tiền Ex: If there is a delay of 12 hours or more, you will receive a full refund of the price of your trip: Nếu có chậm trễ từ 12 trở lên, bạn hoàn lại toàn giả chuyến - receipt /n'si:t/ (n): hóa đơn toán Ex: Can I have a receipt, please Question 685: That’s a nice coat, and the colour you well A suits B couples C matches D fits Question 685: Đáp án A A suit sb (v): phù hợp với Ex: There are countryside walks to suit everyone B couple (v): nối gắn liền Ex: The two train cars had been coupled together C match sth (v): hợp với Ex: Does this jacket go with this skirt? D fits sb (v): vừa vặn Ex: The uniform fitted her perfectly Do ý nghĩa câu màu sắc hợp với bạn nên đáp án xác A Question 686: Alice and Ann are preparing for their presentation at school Alice: “ .” Ann: “Take it easy! We still have 15 minutes.” A Try better We are going to have an exam B You can say that again C Nothing more to say D Hurry up! We don’t have much time left Question 686: Đáp án D Tạm dịch: Alice: “ Nhanh lên! Chúng ta khơng cịn nhiều thời gian đâu.” Ann: “Cứ thoải mái đi! Chúng ta vãn 15 phút.” Question 687: Although the new library service has been very successful, its future is certain A by all means B by any chance C at any rate D by no means Question 687: Đáp án D Tạm dịch: Mặc dù dịch vụ thư viện thành cơng tương lai chắn chút A by all means: đủ cách, cách nào, giá B by any chance: Ex: Would you by any chance have change for $10: Anh cỏ thể cỏ tiền lẻ để đổi cho 10 khơng? - by chance: tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên C at any rate: dù D by no means: không chút nào, không tỷ Ex: It is by no means certain that the game will take place Từ “Although” {mặc dù) cho ta thấy đối ngược ý nghĩa hai vế câu Vậy đáp án phù hợp D Question 688: Van Gogh suffered from depression by overwork and ill-health A brought on B coming about C taken up D pull through Question 688: Đáp án A Tạm dịch: Van Gogh bị trầm cảm làm việc sức sức khoẻ yếu ớt Phân tích đáp án: A brought on sth = cause Ex: He was suffering from stress brought on by overwork B coming about = happen Ex: Can you tell me how the accident came about? C taken up: bắt đầu làm gì, chấp nhận lời mời Ex: He takes up his duties next week She took up his offer of a drink D pull through: hồi phục (sau phẫu thật, ổm nặng, ) Ex: The doctors think she will pull through Do đáp án xác A Question 689: The hall was very crowded with over a hundred people into it A stuck B packed C pushed D stuffed Question 689: Đáp án B Tạm dịch: Hội trường đóng đúc với hom trăm người ngồi chen chúc đo - pack into sth = cram = go somewhere in large numbers so that all available - space is filled: chen chúc, nhồi nhét Ex: Over 80,000 fans packed into the stadium to watch the final Question 690: a hotel, we looked for somewhere to have dinner A Finding B After finding C Having found D We found Question 690: Đáp án C Tạm dịch: Sau tìm khách sạn, chúng tơi tìm nơi để ăn tối Cấu trúc: Câu dùng cách rút gọn mệnh đề có chủ ngữ: - V-ing đứng đầu chủ thể tự thực hành động Ex: Coming back to Vietnam, she was very excited - V-ed đứng đầu chủ thể không tự thực hành động Ex: Known as the founder of that company, she is also helpful to others Ở câu đề, ta hiểu có hai hành động xảy khứ hành động "tìm khách sạn" xảy hồn thành trước hành động "tìm nơi để ăn", nên hành động xảy trước phải để QKHT (had found) —> Áp dụng cách ưên ta rút gọn chủ ngữ, động từ đổi thành Having found Nên đáp án C Question 691: The move to a different environment brought about a significant in my cousin’s state of mind A influence B impact C change D effect Question 691: Đáp án C Tạm dịch: Di chuyển đến môi trường khác mang lại đáng kể tâm trí anh họ tơi Phân tích đáp án: A influence on sb/sth: ảnh hưởng Ex: to have/ exert a strong influence on sb B impact on: tác động, ảnh hưởng Ex: We need to assess the impact on climate change C change in some thing: thay đổi Ex: A change in personality may mean your teenager has a drug problem D effect on: hiệu quả, tác động Ex: My parents’ divorce had a big effect on me Để kết hợp với giới từ “in” đề đáp án xác C Question 692: In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself A occupation B occupied C occupant D occupational Question 692: Đáp án B Tạm dịch: Để tránh nhàm chán, việc quan trọng bạn cần làm giữ cho thân _ A occupation (n): nghề nghiệp Ex: Please state your name, age and occupation below B occupied (adj): bận rộn Ex: She’s fully occupied with work C occupant (n): cư dân, người Ex: All outstanding bills will be paid by the previous occupants D occupational (adj): có liên quan hệ công việc Ex: An occupational pension scheme: Một kế hoạch lương hưu cho công việc Cấu trúc: to keep someone occupied: làm cho bận rộn Vậy đáp án B Question 693: You should at least three days for the journey A expect B permit C accept D allow Question 693: Đáp án D Tạm dịch: Bạn nên ba ngày cho hành trình Phân tích đáp án: A expect (v): trơng đợi B permit (v): cho phép C accept (v): chấp nhận D allow (v): cho phép “permit” “allow” có nghĩa giống “permit” mang sắc thái trang trọng “allow”, trường hợp ta chọn D allow phù hợp Question 694: I don’t object to people being vegetarians, but it gets on my nerves when they’re about it A self-centered B self-righteous C self-deprecating D self-sufficient Question 694: Đáp án B Tạm dịch: Tôi không phản đối người ăn chay, tơi thấy khó chịu họ Phân tích đáp án: A self-centered (a): tự cho trung tâm Ex: The self-centered man almost never admitted that he was wrong or made mistakes Great leaders cannot be self-centered because they need to make decisions for people other than themselves B self-righteous /'self'raitʃəs/ (adj): tự cho đắn Ex: He’s so self-righteous – like he’s never done anything wrong in his life C self-deprecating /,self ‘deprəkeitin/ (adj): khiêm nhường D self-sufficient /'selfsə'fiʃənt/ (adj): tư cung tự cấp Ex: The country is totally self-sufficient in food production Đáp án xác B self-righteous Dùng self-righteous để mô tả người mà bạn khơng ủng hộ họ ln tin niềm tin, thái độ cách cư xử họ đúng, người khác sai Question 695: After ancient Greek athletes won a race in the Olympic, they a simple crown of olive leaves A received B has received C were receiving D have received Question 695: Đáp án A Để hành động liên tiếp xảy khứ ta dùng QKĐ nên chọn A received phù hợp Tạm dịch: Sau vận động viên Hy Lạp cổ đại thắng thi Olympic, họ nhận vương miện đơn giản làm từ ôliu Question 696 They always kept on good _ with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake A relations B terms C will D relationship Question 696 Kiến thức: từ vựng Giải thích: relations: dùng số nhiều ám cách xử xự liên hệ hai nhóm người chủ thể lớn quốc gia với terms: điều kiện will: khả kiểm soát suy nghỉ hành động relationship: đề cập đến mối quan hệ, cách mà người cảm thấy đối xử với Tạm dịch: Họ giữ mối quan hệ tốt với hàng xóm bên cạnh họ lợi ích trẻ em Đáp án: D Question 697: I’m afraid we no longer sell that model of laptop because we had _a lot of complaints A so B such C enough D too Question 697: Đáp án B Kiến thức: Nhấn mạnh với so such Giải thích: So Such hai dùng để nhấn mạnh hay tăng thêm mức độ điều Chúng ta dùng Such trước danh từ dùng So trước tính từ Ta nói: so much, so many lại phải dùng “such a lot (of)” Tạm dịch: Tơi e chúng tơi khơng cịn bán loại máy tính xách tay chúng tơi có nhiều phàn nàn Question 698: Mrs Jenkins was too ill to go out and pay her phone bill, and they’ve just cut her _ She ought to complain! A out B off C down D up Question 698: Đáp án B Kiến thức: Phrasal verb To cut out: cắt ra, ngừng hoạt động To cut off: cắt đường dây (điện thoại) To cut down: giảm, giảm xuống To cut sb up: chém (ai), gây vết tím bầm (cho ai) Tạm dịch: Bà Jenkins ốm khơng thể ngồi trả hố đơn điện thoại, họ vừa cắt đường dây điện thoại Bà nên khiếu nại! Question 699: There’s a lot violent crime in this area than there used to be A fewer B least Question 699: Đáp án C Kiến thức: So sánh so sánh Giải thích: C less D fewest fewer: (dùng với danh từ đếm được) least: (dùng với danh từ khơng đếm được) less: (dùng với danh từ khơng đếm được) fewest: (dùng với danh từ đếm được) Danh từ câu danh từ khơng đếm được, ngồi phải sử dụng so sánh câu có “more” Tạm dịch: Có tội phạm bạo lực nhiều khu vực so với trước Question 700: The move to a different environment had brought about a significant in Mary’s state of mind A impact B effect C influence D change Question 700: Đáp án D Kiến thức: Từ vựng Giải thích: impact (n): tác động effect (n): tác động, ảnh hưởng influence (n): ảnh hưởng, tác động change (n): thay đổi impact, influence, effect với giới từ on Tạm dịch: Chuyển đến môi trường khác mang đến thay đổi lớn suy nghĩ Mary