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300 CÂU TRẮC NGHIỆM KHÓ Compiled by Mrs Trang Anh Facebook: Mrstranganh87 300 CÂU TRẮC NGHIỆM KHÓ The police were baffled by the attack as there seemed to be no apparent A design B principle C motive D plot If you want to be sure of receiving a copy of the magazine, I suggest you an annual subscription A put down B take out C write off D send up After feeling off for days, Tom finally went to see his doctor A food B color C fitness D balance the phone rang later that night did Anna remember the appointment A No sooner B Only C Not until D Just before There was evidence to bring charges against the man A insubstantial B inferior C ineffective D insufficient The runner got a huge blister on his heel where his new shoes A scratched B rubbed C scraped D gripped The size of the pop-star’s personal fortune was the subject of much in the press A doubt B guessing C speculation D wonderment Jeremy’s friends were fond of him because of his generosity A at least B still less C even less D not least The thick fog out any possibility of our plane taking off before morning A ruled B struck C stamped D crossed 10 Looking down at the coral reef, we saw of tiny, multi-colored fish A swarms B flocks C teams D shoals 11 Of all the paintings in the gallery, it was this one that really .my eye A grasped B snatched C caught D seized 12 She had made a firm decision and wasn’t by anything I said against it A detracted B prevailed C induced D swayed 13 We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, .we’ll let you know as soon as possible A in case B if so C providing D supposing 14 I was reluctant to .the subject because I thought he wouldn’t want to discuss it A raise B originate C advance D provoke 15 My attempts to solve the problem only .to make it worse A contributed B functioned C served D attained 16 Can you tell me the .of these shoes? A charge B price C amount D expense 17 It is too early in the .to expect many visitors to the town A term B season C time D calendar 18 She took up so many hobbies when she retired that she had hardly any time A on her hands B in hand C at her hand D at hand 19 Please leave this space .on the enrolment form A absent B blank C missing D undone 20 After the flash flood, all the drains were overflowing storm water A from B with C by D for 21 I would like to Mr Fukuyama to present the trophy to the victorious team A call over B call out C call upon D call up 22 My neighbor is _; he is always showing that he never cares about his bad behavior A grim-faced B faceless C face-saving D barefaced 23 The teacher doled the chocolates to his students for having done well in the examinations A off B on C out D away 24 He kept his marriage a secret for years, but eventually the truth…………… A came out B came through C went out D turned out 25 “I call you at o’clock,” said James A by B up C for D in 26 Many a leader fallen due to pride A is B are C has D have 27 If you want a good flat in London, you have to pay through the for it A month B car C nose D teeth 28 Employees who have a are encouraged to discuss it with the management A hindrance B disturbance C disadvantage D grievance 29 William was as as a cucumber when the hash punishment was meted out to him by the judge A cool B cold C placid D impassive 30 of the financial crisis, all they could was hold on and hope that things would improve A At the bottom B At the height C On the top D In the end 31 Nathalie seems very tough at work She’s a different person at home, _ A though B although C as though D even though 32 I kept out of the conversation because it _ me A wasn’t concerned B wasn’t concerning C didn’t concern D didn’t concern to 33 The entire city was _ electricity last night – it was chaotic A no B almost no C hardly any D without 34 Henry was overweight, so he went on a strict diet and _ twenty kilos A missed B lost C failed D fell 35 He was arrested because he answered to the description of the _ man A searched B pursued C wanted D hunted 36 Humanity has done great damage to the environment in its search for _ materials A live B raw C crude D rude 37 _, the balcony chairs will be ruined in this weather A Leaving uncovered B Having left uncovered C Left uncovered D Been left uncovered 38 One way to let off _ after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise A cloud B tension C steam D sweat 39 Their research into the causes of cancer promises to break the new _ in the field and possibly lead to a cure A earth B ground C soil D land 40 After three days in the desert, his mind began to play _ on him A games B jokes C tricks D fun 41 The match will be screened on ITV with _ commentary by Any Gray A lively B live C alive D living 42 I know you didn’t want to upset me but I’d sooner you _ me the whole truth yesterday A could have told B told C have told D had told 43 As the drug took _, the patient became quieter A effect B force C influence D impact 44 The dawn redwood appears some 100 million years ago in northern forests around the world A was flourished B having to flourish C to have flourished D have flourished 45 His comments _ little or no relation to the facts and the figures of the case A reflect B bear C give D possess 46 All _ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life A what is needed B for our needs C the thing needed D that is needed 47 It is urgent that this letter _ immediately A was posted B posted C be posted D be post 48 John: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! Mary: _ but I think it’s quite easy A I couldn’t agree more B I understand what you’re saying C You’re wrong D I don’t see in that way 49 It is only recently that ballets have been based on the themes _ American life A reflecting B reflects C is reflecting D reflected 50 I wish you’d the accounts I don’t have for numbers A a head B a mind C the heart D the nerve 51 Not only was there no tea, ………………….there was no food either A and B nor C but D so 52 The restaurant is popular with film stars and the ………………… A like B same C similar D such 53 It’s much more expensive if you use the phone at………………….rate A high B busy C peak D heavy 54 Politicians often promise to solve all problems…………………… A thick and fast B on the whole C of set purpose D at a stroke 55 Karen was terribly nervous before the interview, but she managed to pull herself……………and act confidently A through B over C together D off 56 …………to the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn A Akin B Prior C In addition D With reference 57 The truant was………………………from school for unbecoming behavior A dispelled B repelled C expelled D compelled 58 ………………it or not, I’ve just been given a totally unexpected pay rise A Believe B Accept C Presume D Allow 59 During the war, the black market in luxury goods ………………………………… A flourished B flowered C bloomed D blossomed 60 It’s expected that all members will……………………to the rules of the club A comply B concede C conform D compromise 61 I’m afraid I’m rather……………….about the existence of ghosts A skeptical B partial C adaptable D incapable 62 Nothing was arranged, it was all very ………………… A taken away B worn out C slapdash D slap up 63 He gambled ……………………………his life’s savings before starting on his wife’s.\ A across B around C out D away 64.Employees who have a ………………… are encouraged to discuss it with the management A hindrance B grievance C disadvantage D disturbance 65.Global warming has progressed ………………….glaciers everywhere are shrinking A too much that B enough to cause C to such an extent that D so great an extent that 66.Mr Average was just a run-of-the-………………….worker A road B Mill C week D wheel 67.The police ………………… a good deal of criticism over the handling of the demonstration A came in for B brought about C opened up D went down with 68 They can’t ……………………on the name for the baby A conclude B consent C assent D decide 69 It’s a shame they didn’t pick you, but it doesn’t out the possibility that you might get a job in a different department A rule B strike C cancel D draw 70 Jane wasn't in when I arrived I suppose she _ I was coming A must have forgotten B must forget C may forget D can't have forgotten 71 I really appreciate to help me, but I am sure I’ll be able to manage by myself A you to offer B you are offering C your offering D that you offer 72 My new glasses cost me _ the last pair I bought last month A more than three times C more three times than B three times as much as D as much three times as 73 After years of neglect, there was a huge _ program to return the city to its former glory A restoration B preservation C conservation D Refurbishment 74 We all have to follow the rules, and none of us is _ the law A beyond B over C above D Onto 75 On the _, optimists believe that life will be much better than it is today A contrary B contrast C opposition D opponent 76 You had your house decorated, ? A hadn’t you B didn’t you C weren’t you D haven’t you 77 A part – time job gives me the freedom to _my own interests A pursue B chase C seek D catch 78 The type of plant and animal life living in and around a pond depends on the soil of the pond, , and the pond’s location A what the quality of the water is B how is the water quality C the quality of water D what is the water quality 79 its accuracy, laser is very useful in medicine A In view of B As a result of C Thanks to D Despite 80. for their strong fiber include flax and hemp A Plants are grown B Plants grown C Plants that grow D To grow plants 81 appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion A What the Moon B The Moon which C When the Moon D That the Moon 81 Only after the atomic bomb and development in the air travel _, science fiction really become popular A had created/ had taken off/ was B had been created/ had been taken off/ has C had been created/ had taken off/ did D had been created/ / had taken off/ had 82 We’ve bought some chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away A adapting B adjusting C bending D folding 83 I don’t think she can get her message _ to the students She seems too nervous A across B around C out D over 84 _, it is obvious that the whole thing was a waste of time and effort A None of us wanted to go in the first place B Staff meetings are often boring and have no apparent point to them C Since the results were far more satisfactory than anyone had expected D Seeing that we couldn’t solve anything in the end 85 There are words in English having more than one meaning Pay close attention to this fact A a large many B quite many C a great many D quite a lot 86 This car has many features including _ A stereo, safety devices, air condition, and it saves gas B good music, safety devices, air conditioning, and gas C stereo, safety devices, air conditioned, and good gas D stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and low gas mileage 87 Round and round _ A the wheels of the engine went B did the wheels of the engine go C went the wheels of the engine D going the wheels of the engine 88 The replacement of shops such as the groceries and chemists’ by the café _ the housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping A leave B have left C has left D to have left 89 Your argument _ that Britain is still a great power, but this is no longer the case A outlines B presupposes C concerns D presents 90 They are happily married although, of course, they argue _ A most times B from day to day C every now and then D on the occasion 91 He promised to mend the broken wheel soon without _ A fail B failure C trouble D mistake 92 One of the first exercises in math class is measure the radius of a circle A to learn and B to learn how to C learning to D learn to 93 We were shocked to hear the news of your A having fired B being fired C having been fired D to have been fired 94 I don’t know French, but I’ll A get Tom to translate it B have it translate C have Tom to translate it D make it translate 95 _ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell A That we refer to B What we refer to C To which we refer D What we refer to 96 _ have settled, one of their first concerns has been to locate an adequate water supply A Wherever people B There are people who C Where people D People 97 Politicians should never lose of the needs of the people they represent A view B sight C regard D prospect 98 _ team sports require cooperation A Of all B They are all C Why all are D All 99 Studies indicate _ collecting art today than ever before A there are that more people B more people that are C that there are more people D people there are more 100 Doctors advise people who are deficient vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables A from B of C in D for 101 Dick put ball in net in _ second half but goal was disallowed A a - a - a - a B the - the - the - the C the - the - a - a D a - a - the - the 102 There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened _ a sudden loud noise A being there B should there be C there was D there have been 103 The computer has dramatically affected photographic lenses are constructed A is the way B that the way C which way D the way 104 Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a writer A fruitful B fertile C virile D prolific 105 The handwriting is completely This note must have been written a long time ago A inedible B indelible C illegible D unfeasible 106 Never till tomorrow what you can today A put out B put off C put away D put down 107 John’s score on the test is the highest in the class; A he should study last night B he should have studied last night C he must have studied last night D he must have to study last night 108 The company received complaints about the quality of its products A continual B continued C continuous D continuing 109 Mai is of the two sisters A as beautiful as B more beautiful C the more beautiful D the most beautiful 110 Many lists of “Wonders of the World” during the Middle Ages A said to be existed B are said to exist C said to exist D are said to have existed 111 The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my A body B legs C skin D bones 112.The workers have gone on strike , all production has ceased A So that B Hence C Because D Now that 113.Do you expect there will be a lot of _ to the project from the local community? A rejections B disapproval C disagreement D objections 114 _ handball is fast becoming popular sport worldwide A The/ the B Φ/ a C A/ Φ D Φ/ the 115 Our country is rich natural resources A of B with C about D in 116 The idea to a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors A pay B C go D walk 117 In his anxiety to make himself , he spoke too loudly and too slowly A understand B understanding C understood D to understand 118 Some animals are on the of becoming extinct A edge B verge C side D tip 119 The play is very long but there are three A intervals B breaks C rests D naps 120 The last lecture completely over my head A got B went C was D left 121 Could I pick your on the subject before the meeting? A brains B head C intellect D mind 122 I was prepared to lend my brother some money but he turned my offer A back B up C out D down 123 I with the performances but I got flu the day before A was to have helped B helped C was to help D had helped 124 The dying man’s speech was so that no one was able to interpret his last request A incoherent B indiscreet C nonchalant D impotent 125 Very soon I found some other people to and we began to write songs A keep up with B team up with C talk through with D get along with 126 chair the meeting A John was decided to B It was decided that John should C There was decided that John should D John had been decided to 127 I thought about the problem but I couldn’t a solution A come in for B come across C come up with D come out 128 , they slept soundly A Hot though was the night air B Hot though the night air was C Hot as was the night air D Hot although the night air was 129 It never _ my head that such a teưible thing would happen A struck B dawned C occurred D entered 130 Sarah and I reserved the rooms in the same hotel She was really surprised to see me there A coincidentally B practically C intentionally D deliberately 131 We spent nearly hours waiting outside the station, then out A the star came B did the star come C came the star D under 132 Hats like this may have been fashionable in the 60's, but now they are _ the times A behind B over C beneath D under 133 My mother often _ our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest one A neglects B overlooks C avoids D passes 134 Despite all the evidence, he wouldn’t admit that he was in the A fault B error C wrong D slip 135 I don’t suppose there is anyone there, ? A is there B isn't there C I D don't I 136 I gave the waiter a $50 note and waited for my _ A change B supply C cash D cost 137 People can become very _ when they are stuck in traffic for a long time A nervous B bad-tempered C stressful D pressed 138 We usually go by train, even though the car _ is a lot quicker A travel B journey C trip D voyage 139 The boys that he had had anything to with the break-in A refused B denied C objected D reject 140 When a European, we should stick to the last name unless he suggests that we use his first name A speaking B discussing C talking D addressing 141 In fact the criminals _into because the front door was wide open and so they just walked in A needn't have broken B didn't need break C didn't need to break D needn't to have broken 142 The city libraries present a gloomy picture of the _who used to flock the libraries every evening A gradual reduction of readers B gradual readers reduction C gradual readers of reduction D reduction gradual readers 143 I have looked through the report, but I must admit, only _ A superficially B thoroughly C carefully D seriously 144 After Jill had realized that the new computer was not what she really wanted, she it for an other one A dropped B traded C turned down D bought 145 The new campus parking rule many students A affects B effect C has an influence D effective 146 _of transportation has given someone the idea for a new type of toy A Mostly forms B Most every form C Almost forms D Almost every form 147 Helen is _ seafood, so she never tries these delicious dishes A allergic to B tired of C keen on D preferable to 148 The woman _ someone had stolen her purse, but although they searched everyone in the shop, it wasn't found A announced B declared C claimed D said 149 The Best Invention _ this year was given to Jason Meyers A Reward B Brand C Factor D Award 150 I find mending old socks incredibly _, that's why I always ask my mother to it for me A hilarious B tedious C furious D recreational 151 Megan solved her computer problem quite _ as she happened to mention it to a friend who had had the same problem and told her what to A occasionally B clumsily C accidentally D attentively 152 Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful _ in computer software A pioneer B navigator C generator D volunteer 153 What I like about this restaurant is that there is _ parking space right outside it A plenty B ample C expanded D big 154 I have a mere of German A smattering B knowledge C acquaintance D command 155 Please don't a word of this to anyone else, it's highly confidential A breathe B speak C pass D mutter 156 The silver medalist was later for running outside her lane A banned B disqualified C disallowed D outlawed 157 It’s a small lamp, so it doesn't off much light A cast B give C shed D spend 158 The fumes were so thick that he was for breath A suffocating B inhaling C gasping D wheezing 159 She hope of any reconciliation A departed B left C ceased D abandoned 160 The storm causing flooding and landslides in Miami prompted the government to hundreds from coastal towns A evacuate B demolish C contribute D evaporate 161 You dropped it down the stairs? You're lucky it is still in one ! A whole B piece C entirely D unit 162 They are conducting a wide of surveys throughout Viet Nam A collection B range C selection D group 163 Look, will you stop in and let me finish my sentence! A butting B moving C pushing D plugging 164 John paid $20 for his meal, he had thought it would cost A not much as B not so much as C less as D not so many as 165 over long distances is a fact A That electricity transmitting B That electricity can be transmitted C That electricity D That can be transmitted 166 John knowledge from many of his life experiences to his work A approved B accomplished C appreciated D applied 167 , sheep were then used for wool A Having first domesticated for milk production B Having been first domesticated for milk production C Because they had been first domesticated for milk production D Although they had first domesticated for milk production 168 Flooding in April is an unusual in this area A occurrence B occur C occurring D occurred 169 Prices of flats from a few thousand to millions of dollars A change B vary C differ D fluctuate 170 We should participate in the movements the natural environment A organizing to conserve B organized conserving C organized to conserve D which organize to conserve 171 Prices continued to rise while wages remained low _ the Government became increasingly unpopular A on condition that B with the result that C provided that D in order that 172 There is _ to be a serious energy crisis in the next century A reputed B known C foreseen D bound 173 I’m not sure my brother will ever get married because he hates the feeling of being A tied in B tied down C tied up D tied in with 174 Another _ will be drawn from the experiment A conclusion B attention C contrast D inference 175 I can't walk in these high-heeled boots I keep A falling off B falling back C falling over D falling out 176 Like everyone else, Sue has her of course but on the whole, she's quite satisfied with life A ups and downs B ins and outs C safe and sound D odds and ends 177 You looked a bit out Are you worried about something? A stress B stressed C stressful D under stress 178 It’s a big country with a population A rare B sparse C scarce D few 179 You will have to if you want to pass the final exam A pull up your socks B work miracles C take the trouble D keep your hand in 180: People are advised to _ smoking because of its harm to their health A cut down B cut off C cut in D cut down on 181: Make sure you your assignment before you go to bed A have B C take D Make 182: Mr Peter is the big _in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director A bread B meat C cheese D Apple 183: to the South in the winter is a popular fact A where birds migrate B Bird migratings C When birds migrate D That birds migrate 184 The Red Cross all over the world has carried out a lot of A responsibilities B jobs C works D missions 185: The Boeing 747 is twice the Boeing 707 A bigger than B more bigger than C as big as D as bigger as 186: 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 187: People usually can get sufficient of the calcium their bodies need from the food they consume A variety B source C amount D number 188: It is possible may assist some trees in saving water in the winter A to lose leaves B that the loss of leaves C the leaves are lost D when leaves have lost 189 Many companies now advertise their new products by distributing free in public places A samples B examples C instances D deals 190 Nam: “ I'm having some friends over for lunch this Saturday Would you like to join us?” Huong: “ ” A Can I take a rain check? B Come on It's your turn C Thanks, but I musn't D As a matter of fact, I 191: Chosen as the nation's capital at the end of the American Civil War, the city of over a million people A Washington, DC is now B for Washington, DC, C Washington, DC, D now in Washington, DC, 192: It is a top secret You _tell anyone about it A won't B needn't C mustn't D mightn't 193 Tom: “Wasn't it Mozart who composed Swan Lake?” Jane: “ .” A Yes, he wasn't B It's out of question C I haven't a clue D It's not my favourite 194 Sheila will inherit everything her uncle’s death A on account of B in spite of C in the event of D in place of 195 His poor handling of the business on negligence A neared B edged C approached D bordered 196 Down for three days A the rain poured B poured the rain C did the rain pour D the rain poor 196 Can I your brains for a moment? I can’t this crossword by myself A have B pick C mind D use 197 The job wasn’t giving the of the experience he wanted A width B depth C length D Breadth 198 I suppose I could advertising A catch on B get out of C go in for D work out 199.His sister was full of _ for the way in which he had so quickly learned to drive a car A pride B admiration C surprise D jealousy 200 She travelled the world in of her dreams A pursuit B finding C chase D trail 201 The agency is and not run for profit A charitable B donated C voluntary D free 202 Mike, _, will you switch off that television! A once and for all B now and then C over and above D from time to time 203: As well as … in an office he used to have a part-time as a waiter A having worked B working C to have worked D to work 204: She was…… disappointed when she learned that she was turned down for the post A gravely B bitterly C highly D fully 205: I was just about .the office when the telephone rang A to have left B leave D to leave C leaving 206: You should your pounds for dollars before going to New York A change B convert C turn D exchange 207: She nearly lost her own life attempting to save the child from drowning A at B with C in D for 208: The police are an incident which took place this afternoon A inspecting B searching C looking out D investigating 209: Mr Binh is intelligent but he ………common sense A fails B lacks C misses D wants 210: All the boys are good at cooking, but …… is as good as the girls A either B neither C every D none 211: …that he burst into tears A His anger was such B So angry he was C He was so anger D Such his anger was 212: Nam painted the room black It looks dark and dreary He… chosen a different color A had to B should have C must have D could have been 213 By and _, the pupils are well-behaved A by B from C forward D large 214 It is essential that he _ that contract A refuse B refuses C refusing D is refusing 215 The volcano had been _ for years before it suddenly exploded A passive B idle C immobile D inactive 216 You live in this area so you _ know it very well A must B can C could D may: 217 There is a lot of traffic so we are trying to find an _ route A alternate B alternation C alternative D alternated 218 The Internet is a vast _ of computers, all connected together A network B console C resource D supply 219 She had been depressed all day but she started to _ after she heard that she was promoted A shout up B cheer up C take up D break up 220 The new painting looks a bit out of _ in the bedroom A space B question C room D place 221 - “Do you know Linh, a fair-haired girl in class 9A?” - “Yes, she is my _ neighbour What’s up?” A indoor B inside C next-door D front-door 222 She screamed and ran away when she saw the mad dog coming _ her A to B up C at D into 223 Our car is very _ It hardly seems to use any petrol at all A economical B economic C ecological D economy 224 How you invest your money is none of my _ A affair B business C matter D care 225 I didn’t go to the party as I felt a bit under _ A the clouds B the water C the weather D the blanket 226 – “What did you buy so much paint _?” – “I am going to paint my room again.” A by B about C with D for 227 Everybody was pleased with the _ A vegetable delicious hot soup B hot delicious vegetable soup C delicious hot vegetable soup D delicious vegetable hot soup 228 You can’t believe a word that woman says – she is a _ liar A dedicated B devoted C committed D compulsive 229 There can be no _ fixes or magic solutions to the problem of unemployment A fast B speedy C quick D sudden 230 When you come down the hill, drive slowly because it is not _ obvious where the turning is A immediately B directly C instantaneously D quite 231 At her trial in 1431, Joan of Arc was accused of being in _ with the devil A cooperation B association C league D conjunction 232 The flights are full at the moment, so you’ll have to _ A run a stroke of luck B get a better luck C be down on your luck D take pot luck 233 I heard that Jack has been dropped from the basketball team A in the woods B on the grapevine C under your feet D on the olive branch 234 Many habitats change the types of plants and animals that live there A with respect to B in respect for C as for D as against 235 Unfortunately some really ill animals have to be _ by our center A put down B turned over C passed away D taken out 236 John first dabbled _ buying old maps for his collection A in B on C at D for 237 It’s a matter of urgency to put right at once but nothing suitable _ to mind A returns B emerges C sprouts D springs 238 When my father was a young student, they were taught to memorize information and _ it for exams Thankfully, those teaching techniques have become outdated A pinpoint(xác định, định vị) B dock(cắt ngắn, giảm bớt) C regurgitate(ợ, nhai lại) D revise(ôn tập) 239 He was arrested for trying to pass _ notes at the bank A counterfeit B fake C camouflaged D fraudulent 240 Living in the countryside is a far cry from reading about it It _ You have to deal with _ poverty and go through the bad patch A is of crass stupidity/ grueling B is no mean feat/ grinding C goes against the grain/ abject D dwindles away to nothing/ extreme 241 He had his money _ in a secure bank account A hammered away at B jabbered about C slaved away D squirreled away 242 The train service has been a _ since they introduced the new schedules A shambles B rumpus C chaos D fracas 243 ‘The film was pretty bad, wasn’t it?’ – ‘Yes, I think it was _’ A exemplary B excruciating C expeditious D explicit 244 When the forces on an object are balanced, you can say that the object is in _ A collusion B equilibrium C collision D incubation 245 There were a number of strong candidates for the post but Peter’s experience _ the scales in his favor A weighted B tipped C balanced D overturned 246 We are conscious that sleeplessness usually _ those who are exposed to a great deal of stress, anxiety or depression A betrays(phản bội, bội bạc) B bestows(ban cho, dành cho) C besets(bao vây, bủa vây) D bemoans(than khóc) 247 I think that the artist’s cartoons are usually rather _ as they are intended to appeal to a mass number of audiences A lowbrow(ít học) B highbrow(có học thức cao) C dearly(đáng u) D impenetrable(Không thể qua được, xuyên thủng) 248: The school was closed for a month because of a serious of fever A outbreak B outburst C outset D outcome 249: There you are: the person I was looking for A utter B correct C ever D very 250: Newspaper publishers in the States have estimated reads a newspaper every day A nearly 80 percent of the adult population who B it is nearly 80 percent of the adult population C that nearly 80 percent of the adult population who D that nearly 80 percent of the adult population 251: It’s not in my nature to over the price of something A haggle B discuss C challenge D transact 252: Although the conditions weren’t ideal for a walk, we decided to a go of it A make B C run D carry 253: Her outgoing character contrast with that of her sister A sharply B thoroughly C fully D coolly 254: She clearly joined the firm with a (an) to improving herself professionally A view B aim C plan D ambition 255: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a of a doubt A shade B shadow C benefit D hue 256: It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to _ A get B beat C take D achieve 257: The smell was so bad that it completely _ us off our food A set B took C got D put 258: It is _ opportunity to see African wildlife in its natural environment A an unique B a unique C the unique D unique 259: 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 260 The strike was owing to a last minute agreement with the management A called off B broken up C set back D put down 261 Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to rather thin A get B turn C wear D go 262 the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties A By and large B Altogether C To a degree D Virtually 263 My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the wonderfully A event B performance C incident D occasion 264 The train service has been a since they introduced the new schedules A shambles B rumpus C chaos D Fracas 265 Is an inexperienced civil servant to the task of running the company A capable B skilled C eligible D suited 266 We have been happier in those days A can’t B couldn’t C might not D must not 267 You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so you’re used to the noise A apparently B presumably C allegedly D predictably 268 The storm ripped our tent to A slices(miếng lát) B shreds(mảnh vụn) C strips(ván mỏng) D specks(hạt bụi) 269 He so much harm on the nation during his regime(chế độ cai trị) that it has never fully recovered A indicted(truy tố,buộc tội) B inferred (suy ra, luận ra) C induced(đem lại) D inflicted (inflict on: bắt phải chịu, gây tổn hại) 270 Hotel rooms must be by 10 a m, but luggage may be left with porters A vacated(bỏ trống) B evacuated(rút lui, tản cư) C abandoned(bỏ rơi) D left(bỏ lại, bỏ quên) 271 I not think there is so much as a of truth in that rumor A crumb B speck C grain D pebble 272 He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to A get through B get by C get on D get up 273 I have very feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster A certain B mixed C doubtful D troubled 274 The noise of the typewriter really me off I just couldn’t concentrate A put B pulled C set D took 275 The sixth time he called me at night was the A last cause B last straw C touch and go D hot air 276 All three TV channels provide extensive of sporting events A broadcast B network C coverage D vision 277 They seemed to be to the criticism and just carried on as before A disinterested B sensitive C uncaring D indifferent 278 “Shall we go out tonight?” - “ ” A Yes, I can B Yes, we are C Yes, we go D Yes, let’s 279 It's no use over milk A crying/ spilt B to cry/ spilling C crying/ spilling D crying/ to spill 280 The black widow spider’s notoriety is not without foundation However, an element of exaggeration has led to certain regarding its evil nature A concept B preconception C misconception D conception 281 The Mekong River’s delta is the greatest rice …………………………region of Vietnam A production B producing C product D productivity 282.Due to ………………………… the difference between urban life and rural life is more and more reduced A electricity B electrician C electrification D electrical 283 Don’s father wrinkled his brow in …………………………… when he heard that Don had failed the examination A pleasure B pleasant C unpleasure D displeasure 284.This man is in many countries for having committed many unlawful acts A loved B liked C wished D wanted 285 Sugar is the _ of healthy teeth A destruction B destructor C destroyer D destructive 286 When confronted with a mass of _tape, many people feel a sense of powerlessness A red B green C blue D brown 287 Mr Pike has _ his wife by three years A lived B outlived C lived up to D alive 288 He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later when a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs A qualified B unqualified C disqualified D both B and C 289 Although some hold out hope for a sea wall and land reclamation programme, it is admittedly nothing more than a mere A stop B non-stop C unstoppable D stopgap 290 According to the……………………… of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave A laws B rules C terms D details 291 Please accept our………………………… congratulations! A finest B warmest C dearest D deepest 292 It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s…………………… A inheritance B.heritage C possessions D legacy 293 A part-time job gives me the freedom to……………………… my own interests A pursue B chase C seek D catch 294 In his first game for Newcastle, Keegan……………………… a goal after 58 minutes A scored B won C earned D gained 1………………………… to China, if you had a chance? 295 “ How’s Karen today?” “She is feeling……………… She was yesterday.” A better slightly than B slight better than C slightly better than D slightly better 296 “ Is Tom a good worker?” “He …………………….what he starts.” A never almost finishes B finishes almost ever C almost never finishes D finishes never almost 297 It was _ of you not to play the music while I was asleep A considering B considerate C considerable D consideration 298 The answer Henry gave was so confusing that his lecturer could hardly make of it at all A sense B meaning C interpretation D intelligibility 299 Considered America’s first great architect, A many of the buildings at Harvard University were designed by Henry Hobson RichardsonB it was Henry Hobson Richardson who designed many of the buildings at Harvard University C Henry Hobson Richardson designed many of the buildings at Harvard University D Harvard University has many buildings that were designed by Henry Hobson Richardson 300 “Jack, can you help me push the piano to the corner of the hall to our party?” said the teacher A give place to B make place for C take room for D make room for ... University D Harvard University has many buildings that were designed by Henry Hobson Richardson 300 “Jack, can you help me push the piano to the corner of the hall to our party?” said the