Put the words given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form.
1 The duty of the police is the (MAINTAIN) of law and order.
2 Our tomatoes are (RIPE) nicely; they’ll be ready to eat about a week.
3/ Look at the picture of Bill and his father – you can see the (LIKE) clearly, can’t you?
4/ He said ‘Good morning’ in a most (FRIEND) way.
5/ Playing for the national team for the first time was an (FORGET) experience for Hong Son.
6/ ‘This is not a good essay,’ said the lecturer. ‘I find your argument (CONVINCE)’
7/ It’s a lovely old house, I agree, but can we afford to (MODERN).
8/ George and I have been friends since (CHILD): he used to live next door.
9/ In winter it is important for farmers to provide food and (WARM) for their animals.
10/ Pele (COURAGE) Ronaldo to take part in 2002 World Cup.
11/ Over a thousand young (HOPE) went to the City Theater to take part in the audition.
12/ The prolonged pandemic have caused (CALAMITY) damage to the economy of the country.
13/ We don’t like him much because he’s quite (QUARREL) and sometimes too aggressive.
14/ There’s a great deal of (DECIDE) over how to tackle the problem.
15/ What are the advantages of an online course over a(n) (CORRESPOND) one.
16/ It’s time to shame (HOLD) into signing the arms treaty.
17/ Social (DISTANCE) seems to be an effective way to stop the spread of the virus.
18/ We really need more (SPEAK) critics of the company’s policies.
19/ We particularly like Luke with all of his interesting (BREAK) at parties.
20/ In the last month, Roger’s performance was full of (CHARACTER) errors.
21/ Beijing has changed so much in the last few years that it’s almost (RECOGNISE)
22/ The number of cars (WORLD) is about a billion and is increasing all the time.
23/ The new maglev trains run on a complete (DIFFER) system from ordinary trains.
24/ Living in a foreign country really does (BROAD) your horizons.
25/ I can’t find a (DIRECT) flight from London to Delhi so I have booked one that changes in Frankfurt.
26/ All passengers must complete a visa from upon (ARRIVE) at Singapore airport.
27/ You can still see old milestone by the side of the road in England, showing the (DISTANT) to the nearest town.
28/ The Museum of Transport has a full-sized jet plane next to the (ENTER).
29/ “Bye-Bye” is a more (FORM) word than “Goodbye”.
30/ A right amount of calcium added to our food will help to (SOLID) our weak bones .
31/ I’ve got a cousin at university who is studying (TOUR) and hopes to open a hotel.
32/ Visitors said that the (HOSPITABLE) of the people in Vietnam was (FORGET).
33/ What old people fear most is (LONE).
34/ In nursing, women tend to (NUMBER) men by four to one.
It’s not always easy being a (35) (TOUR). You spend half your time making (36) (ARRANGE) for
your holiday and the other half worrying about sticking to the (37) (TIME). I think it’s relaxing
sometimes to spend a holiday at home. There are no (38) (CULTURE) problems, you don’t need
someone to be the (39) (PHOTOGRAPH) and you know that the local (40) (INHABIT) are always friendly!
41/ I need to buy a new pair of (TRAIN).
42/ Ellie used to (PRACTICE) for hours to learn to juggle properly.
43/ That is the most (INTEREST) book I’ve ever read. I can’t wait for the sequel.
44/ Would you describe yourself as a (COMPETE) person?
45/ Many professional basketball players earn a (FORTUNATE) these day.
46/ F.A stands for Football (ASSOCIATE).
47/ The gold, silver, bronze (MEDAL) took their places on the podium for the presentation ceremony.
48/ In Britain, the money parents give their children is often called pocket money. In America, it’s
often called an (ALLOW).
49/ You would be (ADVISE) to tackle this problem urgently.
50/ We try to ensure the (BE) of our employees.
51/ By the time he died, Beethoven (WRITE) nine symphonies.
52/ We chose the Hotel Rio because we (STAY) there before.
53/ We (WAIT) for over an hour when the train finally arrived.
54/ I was completely out of breath because I (RUN).
55/ I (LISTEN) to my new CD for a few minutes when the CD player started making a funny noise.
56/ I (GET) up at six o’clock every morning last week!
57/ I missed the start of the film because I (BUY) popcorn.
58/ When the bus (ARRIVE), we missed it because we (TALK).
59/ Julian (LEARN) all about computer games by the time he was six.
60/ The old man (APPEAR) to be very tired and he slowly sat down. Dear Lisa,
Thanks for your letter. I (61) (JUST LEAVE) for school when I saw the postman and he (62) (GIVE)
it to me. It was really funny! I (63) (READ) it during maths and it made me (64) (LAUGH). I almost
(65) (GET) into trouble!
Anyway, I’m excited because I (66) (HAVE) my first judo lesson yesterday. I (67) (BE) late for the
lesson because when I (68) (GET) there, I suddenly realized I (69) (LEAVE) my judo suit at home! So
I went all the way home and when I (70) (GET) back, the lesson (71) (ALREADY BEGIN). The
instructor was really nice, though, and I (72) (LEARN) how to do some basic throws. Can’t wait till next time.
What about you and your taekwondo? The last time (73) (SPEAK) to you, you (74) (TALK) about
giving it up. What (75) (YOU DECIDE)? I think that’s all for now. My mum and I are going shopping
shortly, so I’d better post this. Speak to you soon, Love, Charlotte
76/ The accident (REPORT) (CAUSE) by a reckless motorist.
77/ Today is the first anniversary of Grandpa Max’s death, and I (THINK) about him all day, How
fortunate I (BE) (HAVE) a Grandpa like him!
78/ When I get my degree, I (STUDY) at this school for four years.
79/ I don’t know why you (ALWAYS TALK) in class, boys.
80/ Who was that girl you (TALK) to when I (PASS) you in the street.
81/ I didn’t do the test well. I (PREPARE) it very carefully at home.
82/ This time next year I probably (LIVE) on the other side of the world.
83/ By the time the war is over, thousands of innocent people (KILL).
84/ My uncle would rather that I (NOT LEAVE) yesterday.
85/ When I see my sister again, she (FINISH).
86/ The weather (BE) bad, they couldn’t but (CANCEL) the camping trip.
87/ It’s a great pity that you (NOT COME) to Brighton with us last Sunday. As you (NEVER SEE)
the sea before, it (BE) a new experience.
88/ You are so gullible! How could you believe the lies he told you?
 If you were not so gullible, you (NOT BELIEVE) the lies he told you.
89/ I am telling you this for fear that you (MAKE) a mistake.
90/ He brought the umbrella along but it did not rain.
 He (BRING) the umbrella along because it did not rain.
91/ I (COOK) dinner by the time you get home.
92/ In a few minutes, I (WAIT) here for Craig for over two hours. Where can he be?
93/ We’ll be halfway through the sponsored swim in one hour so we (SWIM) for forty-eight hours non-stop by then.
94/ They (NOT FINISH) painting the house by the time we get back from holiday.
95/ If she is still on the phone at eight o’clock, Jane (TALK) to Melissa for over two hours.
96/ At six o’clock this evening, we (NOT CLIMB) for five hours but for seven hours.
97/ This time next month, you (PROBABLY PASS) your driving test.
98/ (YOU DO) all your homework by bedtime?
99/ Tomorow Elaine (WORK) on the project for ten days.
100/ We (PROBABLY NOT LEAVE) by the time you get home.
101/ The U.N.O always tries to ensure (INTERFERE) with one nation’s affair.
102/ Those (OBEY) boys should be severely punished.
103/ As a teacher, I think using a (LANGUAGE) dictionary such as English-English one is a better
idea than an English-Vietnamese dictionary.
104/ The very first problem now is how to improve the (STRUCTURE) of the area.
105/ (MEASURE) indicate that the internal temperature of the Moon is as high as 1600°C (2912°F).
106/ They both quit in the last marathon race, but Tom, who ran nearly 37 kilometers (DISTANCE)
Mathew, who only did 30 kilometers.
107/ I would like to express my admiration for his (PROFOUND) of knowledge.
108/ Jack suffered as a child from a very strict (BRING).
109/ You don’t have to go. Your decision to participate must be entirely (VOLUNTEER).
110/ The ability of a good businessman is to take advantage of the (PERMIT) stretching of the rules.
When I first started playing snooker, I had no real (111) (KNOW) of the rules. I just bought it looked
an (112) (ENJOY) games. Also, I didn’t need to buy any expensive
(113) (EQUIP) because the snooker hall near my house had tables and cues. I spent (114)
(PRACTICE) all the free time I had practicing, and then decided to enter a (115) (COMPETE), It was
great fun! My (116) (OPPOSE) was someone who’d been playing for years. Of course, he beat me, but
the fact that I’d (117) (LOSE) didn’t put me off at all. And, (118) (FORTUNE) my game (119)
(IMPROVE) enough for me to become a (120) (PROFESS) snooker player three years ago.
121/ (ACCUMULATE) of sand can be formed by the action of waves on coastal beaches.
122/ Many species of bee are almost (EXIST) in the area now.
123/ Many unemployed (PRISON) could be pushed back towards crime by the closure of job training programs.
124/ Special attention will be paid to people from (ADVANTAGE) area.
125/ They exchanged the usual (PLEASE) before getting down to discussing business.
126/ I am looking for my pen which (ACCOUNT) vanished from my desk overnight.
127/ Some (SOCIAL) believe that the nuclear family is rapidly becoming a thing of the past.
128/ (VALUE) or reduction in the value of the dollar may help exports, but it will also increase inflation.
129/ Many women feel (PANICK) traveling home at night alone.
130/ She turned away from his (STRETCH) hands.
131/ The plane fell into some turbulence, and people on board died instantly due to an incident of (PRESSURE).
132/ This bread is made from the wheat that has been (GENE) modified.
133/ Having made that morally terrible mistake, they are now (CONSCIENCE).
134/ It is medically wrong when people drink (CAFFEINE) beverage to give themselves more energy.
135/ I always try to keep the place clean, and I’d like you to do (LIKE).
136/ In simple terms, system software is like the (PRINT) for a house.
137/ It was such a(n) (TIME) comment that you made at the meeting.
138/ My children are quite (FROLIC), they always look happy to play a certain game.
139/ Having just graduated, she is now working as a (TRAIN) dentist.
140/ This (CONSERVE) is in charge of protecting the environment in this area.
141/ Crows are probably the most easily (IDENTIFY) members of the native fauna of the United States.
142/ (CONSERVE) organizations help to preserve the ecology of an area by keeping track of endangered species.
143/ I will resign if you continue to (REGARD) everything I say.
144/ The incident left him with feelings of anger and (BITTER).
145/ There was a sudden (BURST) of clapping and cheering as he rose to receive the Nobel Prize.
146/ The new salesgirl is very nice, efficient and (FAIL) polite to the customers.
147/ Famous though he may be, he is an actor with a (SCANDAL) private life.
148/ I’m afraid it’s not fair when her achievements are always (LITTLE).
149/ That director always tries to paint a (SUGAR) picture of working in this company.
150/ He was accused of being (NEGLECT) of his own children.
151/ He is a(n) (SPEAK) person who directly says what he thinks.
152/ Look at the way she’s (ACT) with the children over there.
153/ Smoking does (REPAIR) harm to human lungs.
154/ His (RESPECT) attitude towards the teachers deserves punishment.
155/ That plan can, I hope, be (PRACTICE) realized.
156/ She is one of our greatest (PERFORM) to appear in the play.
157/ She was the daughter of a respected and (DO) London merchant.
158/ Take the used cans to the (CYCLE) center, please.
159/ He seems (CARE) about his life and everything. Just like a happy child, really!
160/ She is always (DRESS) and polite in front of the elders.
161/ The girl is in fact a(n) (IMMENSE) talented singer.
162/ Your lack of concentration is a(n) (IMPEDE) to your academic success.
163/ This is what I call the (FLOWER) age of Vietnamese pop music.
164/ There is always a (HOUSE) of visitors at the museum.
165/ The drug can have (DESIRE) effects.
166/ He is now described as a(n) (FORGET) legend living in poverty.
167/ Thousands of African children are (NOURISH), they suffer from malnutrition.
168/ I find going fishing quite (THERAPY).
169/ Lots of stuff which is (LOAD) onto the Net is useless.
170/ Doctors now prove that there is an increasing number of (SMOKE) diseases.
171/ The (ABANDON) of the island followed nuclear tests in the area.
172/ Some students have a more (ANALYZE) approach to learning than others.
173/ Rather (ANNOY), I’d just bought the hardback when the paperback edition came out.
174/ This policy is just a(n) (GROW) of earlier decisions.
175/ The new law should allow more disabled people to enter (STREAM) of social life.
176/ It’s a rather grey and (COLOR) city, with few interesting sights.
177/ It was very (NEIGHBOR) of you to do her shopping for her.
178/ We had lots of great experiences and it was really a(n) (FORGET) trip.
179/ The judge said that the teacher had been (NEGLECT) in allowing the children to swim in dangerous water.
180/ Mike has a unique collection of ornamental (GLASS), from big bottles to small cups.
181/ The school is very proud of having its own (EXPERT) in scientific research.
182/ The man committed a theft and was sentenced to three-month (PRISON).
183/ Everyone in the neighborhood looks up to him and call him the man of (WISE).
184/ In the last test, his paper result was (SURPRISE) satisfactory.
185/ This is a very important event, and there will be the presence of a great number of (CELEBRATE).
186/ Then comes the (KNOCK) stage; if you lose a match you will be eliminated.
187/ The collections of the books in this library is truly a treasure of (ESTIMATE) value.
188/ The tendency now is to have (EDUCATION) schools for young children instead of segregated ones.
189/ They can’t travel anywhere by boat or ship because of their (SICK).
190/ To earn a little more money, students can apply for (SEASON) work in the department store.
191/ She says she’d rather he (STAY) home tomorrow as it (RAIN) cats and dogs for the last couple of hours.
192/ No wonder he was sacked! He seems (FIDDLE) the accounts for years.
193/ It is demanded that the conditions of safety (IMPROVE).
194/ I’d better (GO) to the bank earlier.
195/ You (SPEED) then; otherwise, the policeman wouldn’t have stopped you.
196/ He complained of (ORDER) to stay behind.
197/ He (ALWAYS ENTER) the room without knocking first.
198/ I’d sooner she (MARRY) no one than (MARRY) a fool like him.
A team of experts (199) (ARRIVE) in Venice to save it from increasing incidences of flooding. A
controversial plan to construct a barrier with 79 gates, each weighing 300 tons, (200) (GIVE)
permission to go ahead. Once (201) (CONSTRUCT), this will be lifted whenever a high tide threatens to cover the city.
Everyone has known for centuries that Venice (202) (SINK) further into the mud, but floods are
becoming a regular nuisance. Rising sea levels (203) (GRADUALLY ERODE) the salt marshes and
mud-banks that stood between the city and the Adriatic. Winter storms cause higher wave, which (204)
(ASSAULT) the walls of palaces.
But there are fears about how the building of such a barrier might affect the Venice lagoon, particularly
the possibility that it could further the flushing of the city’s waterways by the tide, (205) (MAKE) a
famous foul-smelling canals even more motionless.
(206) (AVOID) making a bad situation worse, the experts (207) (BRING IN) to analyze tidal flows,
marine plants and sediment deposits, and then suggest ways to prevent the city becoming the first high-
profile victim of global warming and rising sea levels
But with global warming (208) (EXPECT) to add at least another half meter to the sea level this
century, the situation is bound to deteriorate. A spokesman for the team said, “ We cannot hope to stop
Venice submerging eventually, but we can slow the whole process down and so enjoy the city for a while longer.”
209/ A new model computer (DESIGN) and supposed (INVADE) foreign markets at the present.
210/ She doesn’t allow (READ) her diary but yesterday she found her mother (READ), she couldn’t
but (IGNORE) the incident.
211/ A lot of information we need (STORE) in a minute chip in the computer.
212/ The car broke down. But for that we (BE) in time.
213/ It is important that he (TRY) to get some sleep.
214/ If there aren’t any tickets left when we reach the front of the queue, we (WAIT) all the time for nothing.
215/ Not until I (LIVE) with him (I REALIZE) that he (CHEAT) me and it was my terrible mistake (MARRY) him.
216/ He (GO) to the last meeting, but he didn’t.
217/ I don’t mind you (BORROW) my things. But I’d sooner you (ASK) then.
218/ I could hear my bike (RATTLE). There (BE) something wrong, but I didn’t realize what.
219/ My brother as well as I still clearly (REMEMBER) (TAKE) good care of when we were young.
An interesting thing happened when I (200) (TOUR) the United States recently. I (201) (JUST READ)
a spy novel which was about a hero (202) (HIDE) a letter in a particular statue in Washington. Since I
was in that city at the time, on a whim I decided to see if the statue really (203) (CONTAIN) the small
niche the author (204) (DESCRIBE). To my great surprise, it did – and a letter was inside. (205)
(HESITATE) for a while, I pulled out the letter and opened it. It (206) (WRITE) by a person with a
good sense of humor. When I (207) (READ) it, I burst out (208) (LAUGH). He or she (209)
(WRITE): “Good book, wasn’t it?”
210/ Tom is pleased (ADMIT) to the college.
211/ It’s a pity you didn’t ask, for I (HELP) you.
212/ If only he (KNOW) then that the disease (BE) curable.
213/ That’s definitely the last time that I (LEND) you any money.
214/ I didn’t see anyone, but I felt as though I (WATCH).
215/ You (NOT GO) there as she was not expecting you.
216/ Neither you, nor I, nor anyone else (BE) correct.
217/ Don’t you remember (PROMISE) (LEND) me money when I need it? Do lend me some now.
218/ Do you realize that if the workmen are still there on Monday, they (DIG) up the road for a whole month?
219/ Why didn’t you tell me that you could lend me the money? I (NOT BORROW) it from the bank.
220/ Where is Sarah? She must be here by now.
- I don’t know what (HAPPEN) to her. She (MISS) the last bus.
221/ I (THINK) that this is what he (SAY), but I can’t swear to (HEAR) him correctly.
222/ But for my parents’ attention to my study in the early childhood, I (NOT PASS) all the
examinations (BECOME) a teacher of English as I am today.
223/ She can’t bear (LEAVE) alone.
In 1973, when the tiger (224) (APPEAR) (225) (FACE) extinction, the World Wide Fund for Nature
and the Indian Government agreed to set up “Operation Tiger”- a campaign (226) (SAVE) this (227)
(THREAT) creature. They started by creating nine special parks so that tigers could live in safety. The
first (228) (BE) at Ranthambhore, a region that was quickly turning into a desert since too much of the
grass (229) (EAT) by the local people’s cattle. At the time there were just fourteen tigers (230)
(LEAVE) there. The government had to clear twelve small villages, which (231) (MEAN) (232)
(MOVE) nearly 1,000 people and 10,000 cattle so the land (233) (HAND) back to nature.
234/ I strongly believe she can make it – she’s got that (ENTREPRENEUR) spirit.
235/ The question of why we have brain waves is, (ARGUE) as hotly debated today as it was when the patterns were discovered.
236/ Many scientists now hold the (CONVINCE) that the effect of global warming should not be underestimated.
237/ The two players are now ready for the (DECIDE) tiebreak.
238/ The price of the house includes many existing (FIX) and fittings.
239/ I can’t put up with his (CONTINUE) making disturbance.
240/ Many serious space (RESEARCH) begin to turn their attention to the question of what alien life might be like.
241/ The (TERM) effects of the drug can ruin your career.
242/ I knew for sure that she had passed. Her face was a dead (GIVE).
243/ Housing standards have improved (MEASURE) in recent years.
244/ The process of planting areas of land with trees in order to form a forest is called (FOREST).
245/ The act of cutting down or burning the trees in an area is called (FOREST).
246/ The act of planting new trees in an area where there used to be a forest is called (FOREST).
247/ He has lived and worked in France almost (CONTINUE) since 1990.
248/ Most skin cancers are (CURE) if treated.
249/ He was (RAGE) at the way he had been treated.
250/ The third chapter on the search for (SUN) planets discusses the different search methods and
includes a section on circumstellar disk observations.
251/ She has great (EXPERT) in medical matters.
252/ We need to keep an eye on what they see on the net because they are (IMPRESSION) teenagers.
253/ His social (INEPT) results in his being unable to make new friends.
254/ That shameful act of terrorism against (DEFEND) civilians should be condemned.
255/ The conviction of an innocent man always provokes a public (CRY).
256/ Frankly, I was just (PASS) satisfied with your showing in the last training session.
257/ Poor you! A(n) (CASH) school with no extra-curricular activities, no field trips.
258/ That’s that! The terms of this agreement are (NEGOTIATE).
259/ The trial ended in his (QUIT) leading to the rolling of happy tears on his mother’s face.
260/ It is cowardly of them to have (CLAIM) all responsibility for all the disaster they had caused.
261/ The main goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are to promote peace and (STABLE) in the region.
262/ The security of the earth can be threatened by (TERROR) groups.
263/ I don’t care if you’d had too much to drink. Your behavior last night was (DEFEND).
264/ Her son is always mischievous and (OBEY) which annoys her very much.
265/ The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical
(ATTRACT) when choosing a wife or a husband.
266/ You can never be sure what my sister is going to do. She is so (PREDICT).
267/ He is completely (EMPLOY). Not only is he lazy but he is (HONEST) too.
268/ His boss told him off because he had behaved (RESPONSIBLE).
269/ He won the discus event at the Olympics Games but was later (QUALIFY) when a medical check
proved that he had been taking drugs.
270/ The trouble with Mr Brown is that he’s so (CONSIST). One minute he goes mad when you come
late; the next he says nothing. You never know where you are.
271/ He takes pride in his (ORGANIZE) skill.
272/ The (KNOW) at the beginning of the book is well-written.
273/ The assistant objects to (FALSE) the financial documents.
274/ Your explanation is quite (CONFUSE) to me.
275/ The project is, I think (POTENTIAL) effectively.
276/ Different (ALTER) to the plan should be taken into consideration.
277/ I can’t stand his (BEAR) attitude. He’s not our boss anyway.
278/ Their (AGREE) has proved that this is still controversial.
279/ Littering has made the water in the lake (PURE).
280/ You were (ADVICE) to invest in that company; you will get big profits.
281/ The auditorium as well as other classrooms (FURNISH) now.
282/ People are worried about the fact that that prices (INCREASE) rapidly these days.
283/ The next train (LEAVE) the station at 8 o’clock.
284/ Will you ever forget (AWARD) the gold medal at such an event?
285/ Had you taken his advice, you (NOT BE) in difficulty now.
At about eight o’clock yesterday evening, I (286) (WALK) along the street when I (287) (FIND) a lost
child (288) (CRY). I couldn’t but (289) (TAKE) the boy to the police station and from there he (290) (SEND) home.
291/ There’s a tendency to use (POLLUTE) to protect the environment.
292/ Vietnamese women are said to be (TOLERATE) wives who give in to their husbands most of the time
293/ Teenagers always try to show that they are (DEPEND) of their parents.
294/ But more (IMPORTANCE), working means maturity.
295/ Realizing the catastrophic outcome of flooding, we have to carry out (FOREST).
296/ They failed to seize the chance because of their (CERTAIN).
297/ We are (DETERMINE) to hold SEA Games 22 successfully.
298/ Look at the (STATISTICS) table. Does the trend of juvenile delinquency worry you?
299/ What a nuisance! The Internet is sometimes (ACCESS) at peak hours.
300/ In the fable, the crown was (WIT) by the fox.
301/ Please (KNOW) our letter of the 14th. We have not had a reply.
302/ There will be no energy crisis in the (SEE) future.
303/ He is in the government, he is a well-known (SPEAK).
304/ Her sentence was not (GRAMMAR) correct.
305/ A list of (COME) events will be posted on the notice board.
306/ Some teachers complained about the (ORGANIZE) of the class.
307/ I am of the sad idea that some information in her form has been (FALSE).
308/ The Concorde was the world’s first (SOUND) airliner.
309/ I am afraid that you would be (ADVICE) to sell your house at the present time.
310/ Most people agree that Christmas is the most (DELIGHT) time of the year.
311/ I found his lecture completely (ACCESS). I couldn’t understand a word of it.
312/ Petit is (EMPLOY). He works independently and his working hours are flexible.
313/ You’ll need some (ABSORB) paper to clean up that split milk.
314/ (NEED) to say, any contributions of money will be gratefully received.
315/ The two guests who called at the house were (SPEAK) and had good manner.
316/ At his old age a walk into town every morning is enough to (VIGOR) him.
317/ Sulphur dioxide is one of several (POLLUTE) that are harmful to our health.
318/ The team played very (DISAPPOINT), which really upset their fans.
319/ The garden in front of the museum is (GROW) with weeds.
320/ Students should be educated to say “no” to drugs (HESITATE).