500 câu TRẮC NGHIỆM LUYỆN THI THPTQG MÔN ANH

500 CÂU TRẮC NGHIỆM (cho bạn mức 5) I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 1: "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary A Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress B Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress C Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress D Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress Question 2: There won’t be peace in the conflict if both sides not really desire it A It is only if both sides actually want the conflict to end peacefully that it will happen B As both sides in the conflict apparently desire peace, it is likely that there will be peace soon C The main problem in the conflict seems to be that neither side really desires peace D There has been a lot of fighting in the conflict because both sides seem to want it that way Question 3: The accident happened as a result of the driver’s not paying attention to the road A If the driver would have paid attention to the road, the accident hadn‟t happened B Had the driver been paid attention to the road, the accident wouldn‟t have happened C If the driver had been paying attention to the road, the accident wouldn‟t have happened D Had the accident not happened, the driver would not have had to pay attention to the road Question 4: “Shall I help you the dishes, Carlo?” said Robert A Robert suggested helping Carlo with the dishes B Robert suggested to help Carlo the dishes C Robert offered Carlo to help the dishes D Robert offered to help Carlo the dishes Question 5: If I hadn‟t had so much work to I would have gone to the movies A Because I had to so much work I couldn‟t go to the movies B I would go to the movies when I had done so much work C A lot of work couldn‟t prevent me from going to the movies D I never go to the movies if I have work to Question 6: “ Why don‟t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” said Adam A Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair B Gavin was suggested to have a hair cut C It was suggested that Adam get Gavin‟s haircut D Adam suggested that Gavin should have his hair cut Question 7: Even if the job market is not stable, those who persist will be able to land jobs eventually A When it‟s hard to find a job, jobs on land are even harder B Patient people will secure jobs even in an instable job market C Only persistent job seekers can find jobs D In land jobs are only available to persistent jobs applicants Question 8: She didn‟t understand the benefits of volunteering until she joined this club A Not until she joined this club did she understand the benefits of volunteering B It was not until she joined this club did she understand the benefits of volunteering C Not until did she join this club, she understood the benefits of volunteering D Not until she joined this club that she understood the benefits of volunteering Question 9: He didn‟t prepare well for his GCSE examination and he regrets it now A Unless he had prepared well for his GCSE examination, he wouldn‟t regret it now B But for his ill preparation for his GCSE examination, he wouldn‟t regret it now C If it hadn‟t been for his good preparation for his GCSE examination, he wouldn‟t regret it now D If he had prepared well for his GCSE examination, he wouldn‟t have regretted it now Question 10: People believe that Chinese people invented paper A Paper is believed to have been invented by Chinese people B Paper is believed to be invented by Chinese people C It was believed that Chinese people invent paper D Chinese people are believed to invent paper Question 11: Harry does not eat like a horse anymore A Harry used to eat like a horse B Harry used to eat a horse C Harry does not like a horse D Harry has never eaten too much Question 12: “How long have you been in this job?” She asked him A She asked him how long he has been in that job B She asked him how long has he been in that job C She asked him how long he had been in that job D She asked him how long had he been in that job Question 13: People think that traffic congestion in the downtown area is due to the increasing number of private cars A Traffic congestion in the downtown area is blamed for the increasing number of private cars B The increasing number of private cars is thought to be responsible for traffic congestion in the downtown area C The increasing number of private cars is attributed to traffic congestion in the downtown area D Traffic congestion in the downtown area is thought to result in the increasing number of private cars Question 14: They bought a gift that was very expensive for their son A They gave their son a gift that was very expensive B Their son bought an expensive gift for his birthday C The gift was so expensive that they didn‟t buy it for their son D Although the gift was inexpensive, they didn‟t buy it for their son Question 15: We couldn‟t have managed our business successfully without my father‟s money A Had it not been for my father‟s money, we couldn‟t have managed our business successfully B We could have managed our business successfully with my father‟s money C If we could manage our business successfully, my father would give us his money D If we couldn‟t have managed our business successfully, we would have had my father‟s money Question 16: He wants his wife to quit her job and look after their children A He would like his wife to stop working and looking after their children B He wants to quit his job and his wife look after their children C He would like his wife to continue working in spite of looking after their children D He would like his wife to stop working and look after their children Question 17: I really regert that you haven‟t told me about her family A If only you would tell me about her family B If only I didn‟t regret that you hadn‟t told me about her family C If only you had told me about her family D If only you hadn‟t told me about her family Question 18: I don‟t think Max broke your vase because he wasn‟t here then A Max wouldn‟t have broken your vase because he wasn‟t here then B Max was likely to break your vase because he wasn‟t here then C Max can‟t have broken your vase because he wasn‟t here then D Max wasn‟t able to break your vase because he wasn‟t here then Question 19: “ I say again This is the most important assignment of the semester”, the professor said A The professor confirmed that that was the most important assighnment of the semester B The professor informed that that was the most important assighnment of the semester C The professor threatened that that was the most important assighnment of the semester D The professor replied that that was the most important assighnment of the semester Question 20: I have never listened to jazz music before A This is the first jazz music I listen to B This is the first time I listen to jazz music C This is the first time I have listened to jazz music D This is the first time I listened to jazz music Question 21: Noisy as the hotel was, they stayed there A Much as the hotel was noisy, they stayed there B In spite of the noisy hotel and they liked it C Despite the hotel was noisy, they stayed there D Although the noisy hotel, they stayed there Question 22: “I‟ll let you know the answer by the end of this week”, Tom said to Janet A Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week B Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week C Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week D Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week Question 23: “ You shouldn‟t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane A Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press B Jane criticized Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press C Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report D Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report Question 24: “Don‟t forget to tidy up the final draft before submission,” the team leaser told us A The team leader ordered us to tidy up the final draft before submission B The team leader reminded us to tidy up the final draft before submission C The team leader asked us to tidy up the final draft before submission D The team leader simply wanted us to tidy up the final draft before submission Question 25: “If you don‟t pay the ransom, we‟ll kill your boy,” the kidnappers told us A The kidnappers ordered to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom B The kidnappers pledged to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom C The kidnappers threatened to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom D The kidnappers promised to kill our boy if we did not pay the ransom Question 26: Jack has won a jackpot prize 10% of it was donated to flooded areas A Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% which half was donated to flooded areas B Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% of which was donated to flooded areas C Jack has won a jackpot prize, 10% of that was donated to flooded areas D Jack has won a jackpot prize, which was donated to flooded areas Question 27: Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test A If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test B Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test C Although she didn't read the reference books, she was able to finish the test D Not having read the reference books, she couldn't finish the test Question 28: My advice is that you get straight to the point in the next report A If I were you, I would go straight to the bush in the next report B If I were you, I would have the next report got started C If I were you, I would not beat around the bush in the next report D If I were you, I would not point out the next report Question 29: “It was nice of you to give me the present Thank you.” Mary said to Helen A Mary thanked Helen for the present B Mary asked Helen for the present C Mary was happy to give Helen the present D Mary was sorry to receive the present for Helen Question 30: We last went to that cinema months ago A We have been to the cinema for months B We haven‟t been to the cinema for months C We didn‟t want to go to the cinema anymore D We didn‟t go to the cinema for months Question 31: In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause A He could not devote his life to the revolutionary cause because of his poverty B Although he was poor, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause C If he had not been so poor, he could have devoted his life to the revolutionary cause D He led a devoted life to the revolutionary cause, but he was so poor Question 32: Had the advertisement for our product been better, more people would have bought it A Not many people bought our product because it was so bad B Our product was of better quality so that more people would buy it C Fewer people bought our product due to its bad quality D Since the advertisement for our product was so bad, fewer people bought it Question 33: “How beautiful you are today!” he said A He complimented her on being beautiful today B He said to me that she was beautiful that day C He complimented her on being beautiful that day D He complemented her on being beautiful that day Question 34: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concernd A If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon B If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned C If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned D It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon Question 35: This company's new products have tripled its profits in only one year A The company has greatly increased the number of new products B The company has increased its profits 100 percent C The company‟s profits are three times higher this year than last year D The company has had an unprofitable year Question 36: Viet Nam carried out an intensive training program for its athletes, but the results were not as high as expected A There is no expectation for Vietnamese athletes to win due to lack of training B Whereas Vietnamese athletes were intensively trained, their performance was below expectation C Vietnamese athletes were intensively trained carefully, and they won all the matches D It might not be possible for Vietnamese athletes to get good results because their training was not careful Question 37: Though he had known about it well in advance, he pretended to be surprised at having a birthday party A He acted surprised about being given a birthday party, but he had known about it a long time before B Despite only pretending to be surprised at the birthday party, he had actually been completely unaware of it C He knew about the birthday party a long time before, yet he wasn't pretending when he acted surprised D He was quite surprised at their throwing him a birthday party, though he could have found out it well before Question 38: I didn‟t know you were coming, so I didn‟t wait for you A If I had known you were coming, I wouldn‟t have waited for you B I would have waited for you if I knew you were coming C If I had know you were coming, I would wait for you D Had I known you were coming, I would have waited for you Question 39: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back A Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back B She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back C Hardly she had up, she rang her boss immediately D As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone Question 40: Unless we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected A If our life is badly affected, we will protect the environment B If we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected C If we don‟t protect the environment, our life won‟t be badly affected D If we don‟t protect the environment, our life will be badly affected Question 41: I got the impression that the boys were not enjoying themselves A The boys impressed me that they were not enjoying themselves B The boys didn‟t seem to be enjoying themselves C The boys seemed not to enjoying themselves D It seemed to me the boys were enjoying themselves Question 42: The children ran to the field to see the dragon, but it was no longer there A The dragon had gone by the time the children ran to the filed B The dragon went by the time the children ran to the filed C When the children ran to the filed, the dragon went D The dragon had gone after the children ran to the filed Question 43: The boy became so confused and worried that he left home A The boy became too confused and worried to leave home B So confued and worried that the boy left home C So confused and worried, the boy left home D The boy was not confused and worried enough to leave home Question 44: We couldn't solve the problem until our teacher arrived A Not until we solved the problem could our teacher arrive B When our teacher arrived, we solved the problem C Until our teacher arrived, we were able to solve the problem D Not until our teacher arrived could we solve the problem Question 45: I don't find it difficult to get up early in the morning A It's difficult for me to get up early in the morning B I'm used to getting up early in the morning C I hate getting up early in the morning D I used to get up early in the morning Question 46: I thought she was the right person for the position, yet it turned put that she was quite useless A Because I was expecting her to be competent, I was shocked to see her perform rather badly B I was mistaken about her suitability for the position since she proved rather incompetent C Contrary to my initial impression, she was not totally unsuitable for the position D I was right in thinking that she was totally useless for the job Question 47: "I have never been to Russia I think I shall go there next year.” said Bill A Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thought he would go there the next year B Bill said that he would have never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year C Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thinks he will go there the next year D Bill said that he has never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year Question 48: People believed that Jane retired because of her poor health A Jane is believed to have retired because of her poor health B Jane was believed to have retired because of her poor health C It is believed that Jane retired because of her poor health D Jane retired because of her poor health was believed Question 49: Charles would have won the essay contest if he had typed his paper A Charles won the essay contest in spite of not typing his paper B Charles did not win the essay contest because he did not type his paper C Typing his paper made Charles win the essay contest D Charles did not win the essay contest even though he typed his paper II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 1: Exemplification is always necessary when you are addressing a younger audience A illustration B variation C simplification D exaggeration Question 2: When heated to temperatures above 1250 degrees Centigrade, clay fuses and becomes pottery or stoneware A melts together B steams up C breaks down D burns off Question 3: A US man with a large online following in Vietnam has caused widespread anger, and faces possible criminal charges, over a Facebook post thought to have insulted a military hero A embarrassed B offended C confused D depressed Question 4: Jack persisted in attempting to convince his employers to use more technology and fewer people A endured B remained C repeated D insisted Question 5: The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer‟s behavior A disgusted B puzzled C angry D upset Question 6: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense A terminate B prevented C enhanced D incorporated Question 7: Since the death of Laura's father, her mother has become a breadwinner to support the family A a person who bakes bread every morning B a bakery-owner C a person who delivers bread to make money D a person who goes out to work to earn money Question 8: Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there A a beloved member B a bad and embarrassing member C the only child D the eldest child Question 9: The restaurant entices more and more customers with its cozy interior and special daily events A attract B free C refuse D convince Question 10: My head teacher has grave doubts as to whether I would pass my university entrance examination I myself feel so worried A personal B serious C private D specific Question 11: You may note down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job A put down B hold down C draw down D jot down Question 12: Many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost A escalated B erased C threatened D eradicated Question 13: I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Tom! A considerably B thoroughly C altogether D specifically Question 14: The washing machine I have just bought is very simple to use A boring B interesting C easy D difficult Question 15: No vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons is allowed on this bridge, according to traffic signs placed at both ends of the structure A corruption B construction C connection D confusion Question 16: The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years A comparatively B absolutely C relevantly D almost Question 17: When the protestor entered the meeting clad only in a beach tower, the audience was dumbfounded A speechless B excited C content D applauding Question 18: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students A strict B outspoken C tactful D firm Question 19: The dog saw his reflection in the pool of water A imagination B bone C leash D image Question 20: Adding a garage will enhance the value of the house A stabilize B alter C increase D diminish Question 21: You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold A keeps going B keeps taking things C keeps changing her mood D keeps testing Question 22: “Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.” – “Haven‟t you hear the news? His wife gave birth a baby boy early this morning.” A extremely happy C extremely disappointed B exhausted D very proud Question 23: The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids A cleaned well C changed completely B removed quickly D destroyed completely Question 24: She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it A permitted it B accepted it without investigation A is B improve C status D at Question 50: Generally, Europe and Asia are regarded as being distinct continents, but they are simply vast geography divisions of the larger land mass known as Eurasia A Generally B are regarded C vast geography D known as V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 1: A energetic B epidemic C initiative D economic Question 2: A expert B mature C channel D secret Question 3: A substantial B applicant C terrorist D industry Question 4: A stagnant B tableland C survive D swallow Question 5: A return B market C process D office Question 6: A abandon B benefit C constitute D dialect Question 8: A polite B roommate C diverse D apply Question 9: A interfere B athletics C agrarian D available Question 10: A leftover B conical C sacrifice D supportive Question 11: A swallow B confide C maintain D install Question 12: A danger B invite C enact D enjoy Question 13: A available B depression C education D majority Question 14: A employ B immune C powder D evoke Question 15: A competent B computer C compliance D commute Question 16: A author B electronics C exercise D candidate Question 17: A maintain B disturb C offer D announcement Question 18: A represented B biography C indirectly D entertainment Question 19: A obligatory B geographical C international D undergraduate Question 20: A advise B parent C apply D attract Question 21: A academic B necessity C authority D commercially Question 22: A suburb B support C prefer D canoe Question 23: A attitude B instinctive C continent D applicant Question 24: A invention B obstacle C discover D bacteria Question 25: A continental B alternative C revolution D explanation Question 26: A rapidly B comfortably C fluently D necessarily Question 27: A politician B genetics C artificial D controversial Question 28: A decent B reserve C confide D appeal Question 29: A stimulate B sacrifice C devastate D determine Question 30: A ornamental B computer C courageous D industrial Question 31: A identity B modernize C impressive D emotion VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 1: The doctor asked John to exhale slowly A inhale B move in C enter D breathe in Question 2: The soldier was demoted for improper behavior A promoted B lowered C resigned D let off Question 3: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute A from time to time B time after time C again and again D very slowly Question 4: Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges A containing too many technical details B very similar C completely different D very complicated Question 5: The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East A expensive B complicated C simple and easy to use D difficult to operate Question 6: His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony A contradicted B compatible C enhanced D incorporated Question 7: His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist He has won a lot of prizes A difficulty B barrier C advantage D disadvantage Question 8: Both universities speak highly of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the future A express disapproval of B voice opinions on C find favor with D resolve a conflict over Question 9: My neighbors are really tight with money They hate throwing away food, don‟t eat at restaurant, and always try to find the best price A to spend money too easily B to not like spending money C to not know the value of money D to save as much money as possible Question 10: We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday the next day A relaxed and comfortable B at ease and refreshed C upset and disappointed D sad and depressed Question 11: On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed A In fact B In particular C At once D In general Question 12: It‟s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed A wise B generous C modest D arrogant Question 13: The loss of his journals had cuased him even more sorrow than his retirement form the military six years earlier A grief B joy C comfort D sympathy Question 14: As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand A indirectly B directly C easily D slowly Question 15: The Ministry of Education and training of Vietnam has declared a decree on the new educational program paving the way for foreign educational co-operation and investment A initiating B creating C ending D forming Question 16: If we use robots instead of humans, many people may be out of work A employed B jobless C inemployed D unemployed Question 17: This speedy and secure service of transferring money can be useful A slow B rapid C careful D hurried Question 18: Our well- trained staff are always courteous to customers A helpful B friendly C rude D polite Question 19: Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job? A fierce B stable C fleeting D loose Question 20: Constant correction of speaking „errors‟ by a teacher is often counterproductive, as student may become afraid to speak at all A desolate B fruitless C barren D effective Question 21: The president expressed his deep sorrow over the bombing deaths A regret B happiness C sadness D passion Question 22: Ann has always made good in everything she has done A succeeded B achieved C failed D won Question 23: Marco Polo‟s account of his travels has been invaluable to historians A valuable B important C worthless D priceless Question 24: Satish‟s point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent A healthy B smooth C inadequate D respectful Question 25: The mountainous region of the country is thinly populated It has only 300 inhabitants A sparsely B greatly C densely D largely Question 26: Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking A get into trouble B stay safe C fall into disuse D remain calm Question 27: Why you join those wires? I think by contrast, you have to split them up A paste B separate C gather D unite Question 28: His career advancement was slow and he did not gain any promotion until he was 40, when he won the position of the company‟s Chief Executive A progress B elevation C decrease D rise Question 29: I‟m sorry to say that it seems you‟ve been shirking your responsibilities A going along B standing up to C taking on D refraining from Question 30: She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata and had the audience on their feet A suspicious B unqualified C negative D imperfect Question 31: Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate their position accurately A carelessly B imprecisely C uneasily D untruthfully Question 32: He is very absent – minded He is likely to forget things or to think about something different from what he should be thinking about A retentive B unforgettable C old – fashioned D easy – going Question 33: Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases A defeat B nourish C help D treat Question 34: Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game A favorable B bad C comfortable D severe VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 1: Arm and Mary are studying in their classroom Ann: “Can I borrow you dictionary?” Mary: “ ” A I‟m afraid I can‟t Question 2: B Here you are! C I think so D It doesn‟t matter Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner Jack: “ ” Joe: How about putting some grapes in it, instead? A We could fry some onions with it too B I‟d rather just have some bread, thanks C Let‟s put some pieces of apple in the salad D Good idea! I‟ll go and make one Question 3: Liz and Laura is going shopping together Liz: "Look! This sweater is beautiful." Laura: “ ?” A Why not trying it on B Why not trying on it C Why not try it on D Why not try on it Question 4: Anna is seeing Bill off at the airport Anna: " _" Bill: "I will." A I'll miss you much B Give my best wishes to your parents C Have a nice trip! D Wish you a happy journey Question 5: -“ Would you mind lending me you bike?” – “ ……” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let‟s Question 6: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “…… ” A With all my heart Question 7: B Never remind me C It‟s my pleasure D Wish you Tung: “Your shoes are terrific, Tuan The colour quite suits you.” Tuan: “ ” A Really? B Do you like them? C You must be kidding My shirt is nice, isn‟t it? D I‟m glad you like them Question 8: Lan: “Would you say the Great Wall is among the seven man-made wonders of the world?” Trang: “ _” A That‟s the least I could B Do you think so, too? C There‟s no doubt about that D It was created by ancient Chinese people, wasn‟t it? Question 9: Wendy and Mark are university students They are going on a field trip Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank Mark: “Hi, Wendy What we have to bring for the trip?” Wendy: “ ” A Not much, your notebook and color pencils B We‟ll start off very early, you know C All the course books, of course D Well, don‟t make a fuss Question 10: Mike is a university student He comes to visit his professor, Mr Brown, during office hours Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank Mike: “What should I to prepare for the final test?” Mr Brown: “ ” A Read the test questions carefully B Go over all the review sections C Come early on the test day D Drink a little alcohol everyday Question 11: Tim: "Let me wash the vegetable while you're preparing the meat." - Linda: “ .” A OK Thank you very much B Good idea I'll it for you C Yes, please But I can manage D No problem Question 12: Sara: "How you feel about his comment?" - Mary: “ .” A Yes, it's a very good idea B I don't think he knew what he was saying C I'm afraid I disagree with you D If you ask me, I feel tired Question 13: A: “I‟m very sorry for letting you wait for so long.” – B: “ _” A Don‟t apologize I‟ve just arrived here B It doesn‟t matter Thank you C You‟ve welcome D My pleasure Don‟t worry about it Question 14: “Would you like me to send this package for you?” – B: “ ” A That would be nice Any problems? B Yes, please, if you don‟t mind C I‟m sorry, but here you are D No, thanks I‟m really busy Question 15: Mai and Lan are talking about Mai’s new house - Lan: “What a lovely house you have!” - Mai: “ ” A I‟m glad you like it Thanks B Thanks It must be very expensive C You‟re welcome D Certainly! Question 16: Lora is talking to Maria about her failure at applying for a job - Lora: “ ” - Maria: “Never mind, better luck next time” A I have a lot on my mind B I‟ve broken your precious vase C I couldn‟t keep my mind on work D I didn‟t get the vacant position Question 17: Jim invited Helen to visit his gardens: - Helen: "I love your gardens The plants are well taken care of!" - Jim : “Thanks Yes, I suppose I've always .” A had green fingers B let nature take its course C made it down on my luck D drawn the short straw Question 18: Mrs Skate‟s in a fashion store Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange: - Mrs Skate: “How can this dress can be so expensive?” - The shop assistant: “ .” A Yes, it‟s the most expensive B You‟re paying for the brand C What an expensive dress D That‟s a good idea Question 19: – Kate: “How lovely your cats are.” – David: “ _ ” A Really? They are C Can you say that again B Thank you, it is nice of you to say so D I love them, too Question 20: – Geogre: “In my opinion, action films are exciting.” – Frankie: “ ” A There‟s no doubt about it C You shouldn‟t have said that B Yes, congratulations D What an opinion! Question 21: Kenny asked for permission to smoke, but his colleague couldn‟t put up with the smoke - Kenny: “Do you mind if I smoke in here?” A I‟d rather you didn‟t B No, thank you C No, I couldn‟t D Yes, you can Question 22: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read - Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” -Jenifer: “ _.” A That‟s nice of you to say so B I‟d love it C Don‟t mention it D I couldn‟t agree more Question 23: A: “Help yourselves to the beef and chicken, children!” – B: “ .” A Yes Why not? B Yes, please C Oh thank you! D Just feel at home Question 24: A: “Would you mind closing the window?” – B: “ .” A Yes, of course Are you tired? B No, not at all I'll it now C Yes, I You can close it D Don't worry Go ahead! Question 25: A - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” B - “ ” A Yes, let‟s B Not at all C Great D Yes Here it is Question 26: -John: “ Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?” - Mike: “ ” A I wouldn‟t like Thank you B Do you think I would? C Yes, you‟re a good friend D Yes, I‟d love to Thanks Question 27: - “ Has an annoucement been made about the eight o‟clock flight to Paris?” - “ .” A Not yet B Yes, it was C I don‟t think that D Sorry, I don‟t Question 28: - “ I can speak English well enough to apply for that post.” - “ .” A Me neither B Me too C Me either D Me also Question 29: The shop assistants: "This is my last portable CD player I'll let you have it for fifty dollars." Stevenson: " _?" A Could you give me your last CD B Could you give me a disccount C Could you possibly give me fifty dollars D Can you tell me your favourite type of music Question 30: Customer: "Can I try this jumper on?" Salesgirl: " _" A No, the shop is closed in half an hour B Sorry, only cash is accepted here C Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars D Sure, the changing rooms are over there Question 31: Jane is talking to Billy about the meeting Jane: “Is everybody happy with the decision?” Billy: “ ” A That sounds like fun B Yes, it is certainly C No, have you? D Not really Question 32: Lucy is asking for permission to play the guitar at Pete‟s home Lucy: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you‟re studying?” Pete: “ _” A Oh, I wish you wouldn‟t B Well, I‟d rather not C Well, actually, I‟d prefer it if you didn‟t D Well, if only you didn‟t VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A promised B conserved C destroyed D proposed Question 2: A champagne B chaos C scheme D chemist Question 3: A derived B required C blamed D coughed Question 4: A islander B alive C vacancy D habitat Question 5: A enjoyed B ironed C picked D serve Question 6: A stone B top C pocket D modern Question 7: A volunteer B trust C fuss D judge Question 8: A houses B services C passages D techniques Question 9: A daunt B astronaut C vaulting D aunt Question 10: A clear B treasure C spread D dread Question 11: A about B shout C wounded D count Question 12: A houses B brashes C hates D places Question 13: A none B dozen C youngster D home Question 14: A derived B faced C inclined D hired Question 15: A major B native C sailor D applicant Question 16: A circles B symptoms C areas D complaints Question 17: A crucial B partial C material D financial Question 18: A land B sandy C many D candy Question 19: A educate B eliminate C certificate D dedicate Question 20: A initiate B substantial C attention D particular Question 21: A deleted B started C retarded D stopped Question 22: A think B thank C that D three Question 23: A approached B sacrificed C unwrapped D obliged Question 24: A private B marriage C romantic D attract Question 25: A towed B towel C vowel D crowded Question 26: A ocean B commercial C necessary D technician Question 27: A encourage B entertain C endanger D envelop Question 28: A medicine B tennis C species D invent Question 29: A accurate B account C accept D accuse Question 30: A talks B takes C decides D completes Question 31: A attempts B conserves C obeys D studies Question 32: A vacation B nation C question D exhibition Question 33: A change B champagne C channel D choice Question 34: A cities B areas C envelops D days IX Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 1: I started training to be an accountant six months ago I’ve got more months to go and then I have to take exams A By the time I‟ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year B By the time I take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year C By the time I took my exam, I would have trained to be an accountant for a year D By the time I‟ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year Question 2: Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon? Danny's totally unfit A Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon who‟s totally unfit? B Why did Danny, whose totally unfit, decide to enter the marathon? C Why did Danny decide to enter the marathon, who‟s totally unfit? D Why did Danny, who‟s totally unfit, decide to enter the marathon? Question 3: The government knows the extent of the problem The government needs to take action soon A Knowing the extent of the problem, the government needs to take action soon B The government knows the extent of the problem whereas it needs to take action soon C The government knows the extent of the problem so that it needs to take action soon D The government knows the extent of the problem or else it needs to take action soon Question 4: He didn't notice anything We might have been in trouble otherwise A If he noticed anything, we would be in trouble B If he hadn't noticed anything, we couldn't have been in trouble C If he had noticed anything, we could have been in trouble D If he noticed anything, we could have been in trouble Question 5: The soccer team knew they lost the match They soon started to blame each other A Not only did the soccer team lose the match but they blamed each other as well B No sooner had the soccer team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match C As soon as they blamed each other, the soccer team knew they lost the match D Hardly had the soccer team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other Question 6: We have been friends for years It is quite easy to share secrets between us A Being friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets B We find it quite easy to share secrets, being friends for years C We have been friends so that it is quite easy to share secrets between us D Having been friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets between us Question 7: Alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages It‟s not easy to make full use of them A Because alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages, it‟s not easy to make full use of them B Alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages, so it‟s not easy to make full use of them C Despite their environmental advantages, it‟s not easy to make full use of alternative sources of energy D Although alternative sources of energy have environmental advantages, but it‟s not easy to make full use of them Question 8: Human beings have destroyed the environment for a long time They are now paying a high price for this A Because having destroyed the environment for a long time, human beings are now paying a high price for this B Having destroyed the environment for a long time, human beings are now paying a high price for this C On destroying the environment for a long time, they are now paying a high price for this D After being destroyed for a long time, the environment is now paying a high price Question 9: Hans told us about his investing in the company He did it on his arrival at the meeting A Only after investing in the company did Hans inform us of his arrival at the meeting B Not until Hans told us that he would invest in the company did he arrive at the meeting C Hardly had he informed us about his investing in the company when Hans arrived at the meeting D No sooner had Hans arrived at the meeting than he told us about his investing in the company Question 10: William Clark was not granted the rank of captain Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank A William Clark was not granted the rank of captain because Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank B William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, thus Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank C Although William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank D As William Clark was not granted the rank of captain, Captain Lewis more or less ignored this and treated Clark as his equal in authority and rank Question 11: I owed Bill a favor I agreed to help him A If I hadn‟t owed Bill a favor, I would have agreed to help him B It was only because I owed Bill a favor that I agreed to help him C Although I owed Bill a favor, I agreed to help him D I only agreed to help Bill because I owed him some money Question 12: She doesn‟t want to go to their party We don‟t want to go either A Either we or she doesn‟t want to go to their party B Neither we nor she want to go to their party C Neither we nor she wants to go to their party D Neither she nor we don‟t want to go to their party Question 13: My uncle is a businessman He was ranked the wealthiest of the country A My uncle is a businessman., ranking the weathiest of the country B A businessman, my uncle, was ranked the the weathiest of the country C My uncle, a businessman, was ranked the weathiest of the country D A businessman, who is my uncle, was ranked the weathiest of the country Question 14: There were over two hundred people at Carl‟s trial Most of them believed that he was not guilty of the crime A The majority of the more than 200 people at Carl‟s trial didn‟t think that he had committed the crime B Carl had not committed the crime, and so more than 200 people came to the trail to show their support C Over 200 people coming to Carl‟s trial must have influenced the fact that he was not found guilty of the crime D When it was announced that Carl had been found not guilty of the crime, there were over 200 people in the audience at his trial Question 15: Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal It marked a new episode in Vietnam’s football history A Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal and marked a new episode in Vietnam‟s football history B Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal that it marked a new episode in Vietnam‟s football history C Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal then it marked a new episode in Vietnam‟s football history D Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal, which marked a new episode in Vietnam‟s football history Question 16: They didn’t have the right visas They couldn’t legally re-enter Thailand A If they had had the right visas, they could have re-entered Thailand legally B Had they had the right visas, they couldn‟t re-entered Thailand legally C Were they to have the right visas, they could re-entered Thailand legally D If they had the right visas, they could re-entere Thailand legally Question 17: I whispered as I didn't want anybody to hear our conversation A Since nobody wanted to hear our conversation, I whispered B So as not to hear our conversation, I whispered C Because I whispered, anybody heard our conversation D I lowered my voice in order that our conversation couldn't be heard Question 18: Tim graduated with a good degree He joined the ranks of the unemployed A Tim joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree B If Tim graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed C Though Tim graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed D That Tim graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed Question 19: The song says about the love of two young students She is studying the song A The song which she is singing it says about the love of two young students B The song she is singing says about the love of two young students C The song says about the love of two young students which she is singing D The song says about the love of two young students that she is singing Question 20: He didn‟t hurry Therefore, he missed the plane A If he hurried, he wouldn‟t miss the plane B Had he hurried, he might catch the plane C Had he hurried, he could have caught the plane D He didn‟t miss the plane because he hurried Question 21: We found the bad weather very inconvenient We chose to find a place for the night A The bad weather prevented us from driving any further B Bad weather was approaching, so we started to look for a place to stay C Seeing that the bad weather had set in, we decided to find somewhere to spend the night D Because the climate was so severe, we were worried about what we‟d at night Question 22: She tried very hard to pass the driving test She could hardly pass it A Although she didn‟t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it B She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily C No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test D Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn‟t pass it Question 23: Smallpox is a dangerous disease Malaria is a dangerous disease A Smallpox is a dangerous disease, and so is malaria B Malaria is a dangerous disease, but smallpox is not C Neither smallpox nor malaria is a dangerous disease D Either smallpox or malaria is a dangerous disease Question 24: The dogs watch the chicken coop The dogs protect the chickens from wolves A Protecting the chickens from wolves, the dogs watch the chicken coop from them B They protect the chickens from wolves as the dogs watch the chicken coop C The dogs watch the chicken coop to protect the chickens from wolves D Watching the chicken coop because the dogs protect chickens from wolves Question 25: I didn‟t arrive in time I was not able to see her off A I arrived very late to say goodbye to her B She had left because I was not on time C I was not early enough to see her off D I didn‟t go there , so I could not see her off Question 26: We spent about one-third of our lives sleeping We know relatively little about sleep A We know relatively little about sleep, as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping B We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping C We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep D Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep Question 27: Sue lives in a house The house is opposite my house A Sue lives in a house where is opposite my house B Sue lives in a house which is opposite my house C Sue lives in a house who is opposite my house D Sue lives in a house and which is opposite my house Question 28: She turned the radio on at 7.30 She was still listening to it when her mother came home at 9.00 A She has been listening to the radio at 7.30 B She had been listening to the radio since 7.30 C She has been listening to the radio after 7.30 D She had been listening to the radio by 7.30 Question 29: Our products are environmentally- friendly We package all of them in recyclable materials A Packing our products in recyclable materials, we made them environmentally - friendly B Our products are packaged in recycled materials to be environmentally-friendly C The recyclable package of our products makes them look environmentally-friendly D Packed in recyclable materials, our products are environmentally-friendly Question 30: Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of car However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution A The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution B However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that among the greatest contributors of air pollution C Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution of air D Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air Question 31: The government knows the extent of the problem The government needs to take action soon A The government knows the extent of the problem whereas it needs to take action soon B The government knows the extent of the problem so that it needs to take action soon C Knowing the extent of the problem, the government needs to take action soon D The government knows the extent of the problem, or else it needs to take action soon Question 32: The substance is very toxic Protective clothing must be worn at all times A Since the substance is very toxic, so protective clothing must be worn at all times B So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times C The substance is such toxic that protective clothing must be worn at all times D The substance is too toxic to wear protective clothing at all times ... to jazz music before A This is the first jazz music I listen to B This is the first time I listen to jazz music C This is the first time I have listened to jazz music D This is the first time... pass B make C take D sit Question 179: Is there _at all I can help? A everything B anything C something D one thing Question 180: Don‟t worry He‟ll the job as _as possible A economizing... Question 34: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concernd A If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon B If we could solve this problem soon, it would