Traéc Nghieäm English 1/ The teacher spent an hour ______ the new lesson. A. explain B. to explain C. explaining D. explained 2/ He found a watch in the street, and then he ________ to return it to the loser. A. had tried B. was trying C. tried D. had been trying 3/ If he ________ for the revision session, he might have no difficulty doing the test right now. A . had come B. came C. was to come D. had to come 4/ He is interested _______ his present job. A. of B. with C. for D. in 5/ Hung doesn’ t take his matters _________ good consideration. A. for B. about C. into D. of 6/ Conservation is ________ great importance in saving the environment. A. in B. of C. at D. for 7/ The custom was born because the practice was spread ________ the nation. A. of B. out of C. throughout D. at 8/ Women are now independent _____ men. A. of B. on C. against D. at 9/ _______ test was given, our class leader managed to get good marks. A. Whenever B. Whatever C. However D. Wherever 10/ Steven Spielberg, ________ career excelled in the film industry, is one of the leading figures in Hollywood. A. that B. whose C. whom D. who 11/ They couldn’t finish it ________ there was no adequate support. A. because B. because of C. why D. so long 12/ The appropriate attitude makes _______ to socialize among strangers. A. its possible B. possible it C. it possible D. it possibly 13/ The students in this class, _______ are from the provinces, are having trouble finding decent accommodation. A. most of whom B. many of that C. almost of whom D. all whom 14/ _______ you didn’t do the washing-up? A. How fast B. How come C. How long D. How soon 15/ Everyone in our class _________ his suggestion. A. agrees with B. agree to C. agrees to D. agree with 16/ One recent ___________ in medicine is the development of laser in treating cancer. A. achievements B. achievement C. achiever D. achieved 17/ You have to be aware of the damage humans are doing to quicken the ______ of wildlife. A. extinct B. extinctive C. extinctions D. extinction 18/ There are many addresses of the ________ sites included in this book. A. historical B. historic C. historian D. history 19/ He was finally ________ in his final attempt. A. successful B. successive C. unsuccessful D. success 20/ He is boasting; what he is saying is just a(n) __________ . A. statement B. understatement C. overstatement D. restatement 21/ ‘Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?’ said John . A. John suggested to put a better lock on the door. B. John asked why not putting a better lock on the door. C. John suggested putting a better lock on the door. D. John made us put a better lock on the door. 22/ Although his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded . A. Despite his legs to be broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded. B. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before exploding. C. Despite his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded. D. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before it exploded. 23/ haven’t eaten this kind of food before . A. This is the first time I’ve eaten this kind of food. B. I haven’t eaten this kind of food already. C. This is the first kind of food I have eaten. D. Even before I have not eaten this kind of food. 24/ After fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeeded in putting it out. A. The firemen managed in vain to put the fire out after a 12-hour fight. B. Fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen were able to put it out. C. The firemen wasted 12 hours putting the fire out. D. Fighting the fire for 12 hours, the fire was put out. 25/ The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house . A. Plans have been drawn for an extension to the house by the architect. B. The house has had its plans for an extension drawn by the architect. C. Plans for an extension to the house have been drawn by the architect. D. The architect has had the plans drawn for an extension to the house. 26/ I don’t have enough money with me now; otherwise I would buy that coat. A. If I didn’t have enough money with me now, I would buy that coat. B. If I had enough money with me now, I would buy that coat. C. If I had enough money with me now, I wouldn’t buy that coat. D. If I didn’t have enough money now, I wouldn’t buy that coat. 27/ That expression on his face has some meaning. A. That expression on his face is meaningless. B. That expression on his face means. C. That expression on his face is mean. D. That expression on his face is meaningful. 28/ She is too weak; she can’t sit up and talk to you. A . If she weren’t too weak, she could sit up and talk to you. B. If she hadn’t been too weak, she could sit up and talk to you. C. If she isn’t too weak, she can sit up and talk to you. D. If she wasn’t too weak, she can sit up and talk to you. 29/ Bad habits can do harm to our health . A. Bad habits cannot be harmful to our health. B. Bad habits can be harmful to our health. C. Bad habits can be harmless to our health. D. Bad habits can be harmful with our health 30/ The scientists succeeded in finding a vaccine for that disease. A. The scientists were able to find a vaccine for that disease. B. The scientists were finding a vaccine for that disease. C. The scientists should have found a vaccine for that disease. D. The scientists couldn’t find a vaccine for that disease. 31/ how / take / do / homework? // A. How much time does it usually take you doing your homework? B. How long do you take for doing your homework? C. How long does it usually take you to do your homework? D. How is your homework done when you take it? 32/ if you / stay / late / tired / tomorrow // A. If you are staying late, you can feel tired tomorrow. B . If you stay up late, you will feel tired tomorrow. C. If your stay is booked late, you will be tired tomorrow. D. If you had stayed up late, you 33/ what / population / of / Ho Chi Minh City ?// A. What population of Ho Chi Minh City is it? B. What makes the population of Ho Chi Minh City? C. What kind is it of the population of Ho Chi Minh City? D. What is the population of Ho Chi Minh City? 34/ car / fast and comfortable / than / motorcycle // A . Cars are faster and more comfortable than are motorcycles. B. Cars are more fast and comfortable than motorcycles are. C. Cars are faster and comfortable than motorcycles. D. Cars are faster and more comfortable than riding motorcycles. 35/ I / finish / read / long novel / Arthur Hailey // A. I finished to read a long novel of Arthur Hailey. B. I’ve just finished reading a long novel written by Arthur Hailey. C. I’ve finished reading the long Arthur Hailey’s novel. D. I finished the reading long novel with Arthur Hailey. 36/ teacher’s hair / fall / forehead / it / almost hide / blue eyes // A. The teacher’s hair falling over her forehead, it almost hides her blue eyes. B. The teacher’s hair falls over her forehead, it almost hides her blue eyes. C. The teacher’s hair falls over her forehead that it almost hides her blue eyes. D. The teacher’s hair is fallen over her forehead, and it almost hides her blue eyes. 37/ we / celebrate / Mother’s Day / as / show / love / gratitude / mothers // A. We celebrate Mother’s Day such as to show love and gratitude to our mothers. B. We celebrate Mother’s Day so as to show the love and gratitude for our mothers. C . We celebrate Mother’s Day so as to show love and gratitude to our mothers. D. We do the celebration Mother’s Day as well as show love gratitude to our mothers. 38/ throw / thousands / tons / rubbish / forest / year // A. People throw some thousands tons of rubbish into the forest every year. B . People throw thousands of tons of rubbish into the forest every year. C. Throwing thousands of tons of rubbish is into the forest every year. D. People throwing thousands of tons of rubbishes into the forest every year. 39/ English / speak / almost / part / the world // A . English is spoken in almost every part of the world. B. English is spoken in almost parts of the world. C. English is speaking in almost all parts of the world. D. Almost every part in the world is spoken with English. 40/ laser / be / great use / many science, / especially / medicine // A. Lasers are in great use, according to many scientists, especially in medicine. B. The great use of lasers is in medicine, especially for many sciences. C. Lasers are the great use, and many sciences, especially medicine. D . Lasers are of great use in many sciences, especially in medicine. 41/The Magic Hat ________ at 12 a.m. every Saturday. A. broadcast B . broadcasts C. is broadcasting D. broadcasted 42/ Many young people are fond of _________ football and other kinds of sports. A. play B. to play C. playing D. played 43/ The whistle signaled the end of the first half. The match will continue after half- time and now AC Milan __________ Juventus by 2 goals to nil. A. led B. is leading C. has led D. leads 44/ ________ any letters from him lately? A. Do you receive B . Have you received C. Are you receiving D. Had you received 45/ I _________ a meeting at the office this time tomorrow, so you can phone me later in the evening. A. have B. have had C. will have had D . will be having 46/ The moon ___________ around the earth. A. has moved B . moves C. is moving D. will move 47/ She said she __________ that film years before. A. saw B. has seen C. had seen D. would see 48/ America, which is considered to be a new continent, is said - __________ by Christopher Columbus. A. to discover B . to have been discovered C. to be discovered D. being discovered 49/ They couldn’t help ______________ when they heard the little boy singing a love song. A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughed 50/ Your house needs ______________ . A. redecorated B. redecorating C. being redecorated D. to redecorate 51/ I remember __________ them to play in my garden. A. to allow B. allow C. allowing D. allowed 52/ It’s about time you ___________ harder for the next exam. A. work B. are working C. worked D. have worked 53/ Your eyes are red. ____________ , darling? A. Are you cried B. Do you cry C. Will you cry D. Have you been crying 54/ While my mother ___________ a film on TV, my father was cooking dinner. It was March 8 th yesterday. A. watched B. was watching C. had watched D. was watched 55/ The next train _________ at 7 p.m., so get ready now. A. leaves B. is leaving C. will leave D. has left 56/ I meant to get up early but I forgot __________ up my alarm clock. A. wind B. to wind C. winding D. wound 57/ If he really doesn’t feel like _____________ now, I suggest that he should go out for some fresh air. A. work B. to work C. working D. worked 58/ It was a nasty memory. Do you remember both of us wearing sunglasses to avoid by the supervisors? A. to recognize B. to be recognized C. recognizing D. being recognized 59/ I can’t bear thinking back of that time. I’d rather _______ equally. A. treat B. be treated C. have treated D. have been treated 60/ Neither my colleagues nor I ____ particularly interested in the training course next month. A. are B. am C. be D. being 61/ He has never driven such a luxurious car before. A. This car is the most luxurious car he has. B. This is the first time he has driven such a luxurious car. C. This is the first time he drives such a luxurious car. D. This is the first car he has driven in such a luxurious way. 62/ We haven’t written to each other for two months. A. It is two months that we wrote to each other. B. It is two months since we wrote together. C. There are two months for us to write to each other. D. It is two months since we last wrote to each other. 63/ When did Mike start learning French? A. How long has Mike started to learn French? B. How long ago has Mike started to learn French? C. How long has Mike been learning French? D. How long was Mike starting to learn French? 64/ The film will end when you have finished dinner. A. By the time you finish dinner, the film will have ended. B. By the time you have finished dinner, the film will end. C. You finish dinner, and then the film will end. D. By the time you finishing dinner, the film will have ended. 65/ The last time I saw him was in June, 2004. A. I have seen him since June, 2004. B. I have not seen him since June, 2004. C. I didn’t see him since June, 2004. D. I saw him since June, 2004. 66/ I cut myself _________ I was shaving. A. while B. until C. during D. by the time 67/ You’ll see my house ________ you cross the street. A. because B. where C. when D. although 68/ He just had to apologize _________ he knew he had made a mistake. A. before B. wherever C. due to D. because 69/ I often feel tired __________ I get up in the morning. A. although B. so long as C. when D. while 70/ No sooner had he come home ______ he knew he had dropped his wallet. A. when B. after C. than D. then 71/ _____ the church service, people keep quiet. A. While B. During C. When D. As 72/ _____ in doubt about taking the medicine, consult your doctor. A. As B. Though C. As soon as D. When 73/ She hasn’t received a single letter from him _______ they both left school. A. as B. because C. since D. now that 74/ _______ I am aware, this is the last talk on the topic. A. Where B. As long as C. Since D. As far as 75/ He wouldn’t have failed his exams _______ he hadn’t been ill. A. unless B. in case C. if D. although 76/ What will you do when you _______ away for the weekend? A. go B. went C. will go D. going 77/ ________ he gets home before us and can’t get in? A. If B. What if C. If only D. Unless 78/ _________ you change your mind, I won’t be able to help you. A. If only B. Because C. Unless D. Provided 79/ _________ you keep it in good condition, I‘ll lend you my car. A. So long as B. Although C. Because D. While 80/ Fail to pay the bill ________ they will cut off the electricity. A. unless B. and C. so D. if 81/ If a driver ________ suddenly on a wet road, he will skid. A. braked B. braking C. brakes D. will brake 82/ If I saw a tiger walking past me, I __________ a tree. A. climb B. will climb C. would climb D. had to climb 83/ It is such an important matter _________ I can’t decide anything about it myself. A. so B. because C. that D. if 84/ He hid that letter in a drawer __________ no one could read it. A. so that B. although C. because D. than 85/ _________ Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room. A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though 86/ __________ other workers’ constant objection, the director dimissed the worker. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of 87/ No one else in the class plays the guitar __________ John. A. as well B. as far as C. so well as D. as soon as 88/ The town was nearer __________ we thought it would be. A. then B. that C. as D. than 89/_________ some scientists use lasers for military purposes, others use them in medicine. A. When B. While C. Until D. However 90/ It seems __________ those students haven’t learnt this grammar point before. A. so that B. as if C. such that D. even though 91/ He doesn’t seem to be successful _________ hard he works. A. whatever B. although C. because D. however 92/They were disqualified ____ they fought to the last minute. A. as B. since C. though D. once 93/ The teacher explained the lesson twice ________ the students understood it clearly. A. as long as B. so that C. because D. as if 94/ Peter looks _______ he hasn’t been able to sleep for some time. A. as though B. as for C. as well as D. as far as 95/Huong didn’t participate in the contest _________ her lack of confidence. A. because B. because of C. since D. despite 96/ If there is a fire, you should phone number 114. A. The phone number of the fire brigade is 114 if necessary. B. In case of fire, phone number 114. C. You should phone number 114 in case there is a fire. D. Please, phone number 114 because there is a fire. 97/ The tennis racquet was more expensive than I had expected. A. I hadn’t expected the tennis racquet to be so expensive. B. I had expected the tennis racquet was more expensive. C. My expectation was to buy a more expensive tennis racquet. D. The tennis racquet was not so expensive as I had expected. 98/ She wasn’t paying attention; that was why she burnt her finger. A. If she had been paying no attention, she might not have burnt her finger. B. Because she had been paying attention, she might not have burnt her finger. C. Had she been paying attention, she might not have burnt her finger. D. If she had been paying attention, she wouldn’t burn her finger. 99/ He is poor, but he leads a dignified life. A. Being poor, he must lead a dignified life. B. He lives a dignified life despite his poverty. C. His poverty leads to a dignified life. D. He leads the poor to a dignified life. 100/ You can use my car, but return it to me before 8 this evening. A. You can return my car when you finish using it at 8 this evening. B. If you return the car to me before 8, you can’t use it. C. You and I can take turns to use my car before 8 this evening. D. Provided that you return my car before 8 this evening, you can use it. 101/ English ________ in many countries in Africa. A. speaks B. is speaking C. is spoken D. has spoken 102/ A new bridge over the river ________ at present. A. constructed B. is constructed C. is constructing D. is being constructed 103/ They are going to demol ish those slums for the street ____________ . A. to widen B. widening C. to be widened D. being widened 104/ The school boy ___________ in the accident. A. seriously injured B. seriously was injured C. was seriously injured D. to be injured seriously 105/ The house really needs _____________ . A. for repainted B. to be repainting C. being repainted D. repainting 106/ Nothing ___________ about it. A. can do B. can be done C. can’t be done D. be able to do 107/ ___________ that the earth is round. A. It is believed B. The belief C. People are believed D. There is believed 108/ Five people _________ injured in the traffic accident. A. reported to be B. are reporting C. are to be reported D. are reported to be 109/ I will have my brother ____________ the motor-bike for me. A. repair B. to repair C. repairing D. repaired 110/ She was made __________ over the passport. A. hand B. to hand C. handing D. handed 111/ It / not / deny / Mary / beautiful voice // A. It can’t be denied that Mary has a beautiful voice. B. It doesn’t deny that Mary has a beautiful voice. C. Mary has a beautiful voice, so it can’t deny. D. It is undeniable that Mary to have a beautiful voice. 112/ Tax-free goods / buy / before / board / plane. A. There are tax-free goods to buy before the boarding plane. B. Tax-free goods have boarded the plane before. C. Tax-free goods can be bought before boarding the plane. D. Tax-free goods can be bought before the boarding of the plane. 113/ No-one has ever discussed that matter thoroughly. A. That matter has never been discussing thoroughly. B. That matter has no discussion thoroughly. C. People have never discussed that matter. D. That matter has a thorough discussion. 114/ No Smoking! A. No one smokes now. B. Nothing is as good as smoking is. C. Smoking is no longer fashionable. D. Smoking is not allowed here. 115/ Did they give any good answers to the questions? A. Did they question the good answers given? B. Were any good answers to the questions given? C. Were the given answers good for such questions? D. Did they think some answers were good for the questions? 116/ We haven’t seen each other ________ last January. A. for B. on C. since D. in 117/They will have built this road ________ the end of the year. A. since B. until C. after D. by 118/ Please take the picture _______ the wall. It’s too old now. A. in B. at C. off D. by 119/ Jane got ________ the bus when it stopped then she walked into a cafe. A. on B. off C. into D. out of 120/ My house is not too far _________ my school. A. from B. away C. about D. off 121/ Mary was standing ________ front of her desk. A. on B. at C. in D. from 122/ They stepped ________ the stairs many times just for fun. A. to and fro B. back and forth C. up and down D. in and about 123/ Scientists are searching ________ some other kinds of energy. A. at B. about C. in D. for 124/ Alice has been absent ________ the last two classes. A. in B. from C. away D. for 125/ All of us are fond ________ listening to music. A. in B. about C. of D. with 126/ My sister is quick _________ playing computer games. A. with B. about C. in D. at 127/ I’m very grateful ________ you for your kindness. A. to B. for C. of D. about 128/ After making a tour of Singapore, my father arrived __________ Tan Son Nhat airport last night. A. at B. in C. into D. for 129/ I’m looking forward _________ receiving your email soon. A. at B. to C. in D. for 130/ When do you plan to leave ________ Da Nang? A. to B. into C. for D. at 131/ She is always borrowing money _________ me. A. from B. to C. of D. in 132/ His illness prevents him ________ coming to the party. A. with B. of C. for D. from 133/ Motor vehicles account ________ 75% of air pollution in the major cities. A. of B. in C. on D. for 134/ Van suddenly came ________ a very valuable book when she was in the bookshop. A. up B. into C. across D. down with 135/ Several rare species are dying _______ owing to human beings’ deforestation and careless hunting. A. up B. out C. away D. down 136/ She was able to carry ________ all the tasks assigned to her. A. away B. out C. on D. off 137/Does he tell you how he is getting _________ his new colleagues? A. on with B. on of C. away with D. out of 138/ The thief is said to have broken _________ the house through the bathroom window. A. off B. down C. into D. through 139/ Smoking and drinking bring ________ a quick decline in health and fitness. A. up B. about C. in D. off 140/ I’ve advised him many times that he should give ________ smoking. A. in B. out C. off D. up 141/ Prices are going _________ in a worrying way. A. up B. over C. away D. off 142/ Tom and Mary are going ________ with each other. A. on B. out C. for D. down 143/ You’d better reduce the amount of fat you take in every day. A. You should eat more fat every day. B. The amount of fat you take in is reduced well. C. You ought to cut down on the amount of your everyday fat intake. D. It is better for you to eat as much fat as you can every day. 144/ He received good education from an early age. A. When he was young he carried on with good education. B. He was well brought up when he was young. C. The younger he was the better educated he was. D. Good education resulted in his active youth. 145/ Don’t you think you have gained some weight? A. Are you getting on well with your weight? B. You have put on some weight, haven’t you? C. You shouldn’t think about your weight, OK? D. Don’t you think weight is something you have gained? 146/ We can’t put up with the noise any longer. A. We really can’t tolerate the noise any longer. B. The noise is longer than what we can think about. C. We can’t make noise much longer. D. We are not able to stop the noise any longer. 147/ Peter takes after his father in many ways. A. Peter gives way to his father. B. Peter looks very much like his father. C. Peter takes his father away many times. D. Peter hardly resembles his father. 148/ “You ought to slow down a bit,” the doctor told him. A. The doctor begged him to slow down. B. The doctor made him slow down. C. The doctor threatened him to slow down. D. The doctor advised him to slow down. 149/ Kate said, “You are not as intelligent as I thought, Bill.” A. Kate had thought that Bill was stupid. B. Kate had thought that Bill was more intelligent. C. In Kate’s opinion, Bill was not so intelligent as her. D. Kate told Bill to think about his intelligence. 150/ Mr. Brown said, “Could you please wait here about half an hour?” A. Mr. Brown asked me if I had been able to wait there about half an hour. B. Mr. Brown asked me if I could wait there about half an hour. C. Mr. Brown asked me to wait there about half an hour. D. Mr. Brown asked me if I was pleased to wait there about . forest every year. 39/ English / speak / almost / part / the world // A . English is spoken in almost every part of the world. B. English is spoken in almost. almost parts of the world. C. English is speaking in almost all parts of the world. D. Almost every part in the world is spoken with English. 40/ laser / be