Bài tập trắc nghiệm Chuyên Anh

50 MCQs GIVEAWAY
1: The rival companies decided to __________ forces in order to build a stronger business together. a. merge b. join c. bond d. blend
2: After several nights of sleep __________, Jeff was finding it hard to focus during his morning classes. a. shortage b. scarcity c. absence d. deprivation
3: After cleaning out the refrigerator, I __________ all the expired food that had gone bad. a. tossed out b. copped out c. nodded off d. zoned out
4: When Mary suggested opening a scuba diving shop in the desert, her business idea
was clearly out in left __________. a. zone b. sphere c. field d. scope
5: After falling behind early in the game, the team decided to __________ the script and
go with a more aggressive offensive strategy in the second half. a. dip b. skip c. grip d. flip
6: Once the police confronted him with the evidence, the suspect immediately started
singing like a __________ and confessed everything. a. bird b. cardinal c. canary d. parrot
7: When the CEO abruptly resigned from the company, it set tongues __________ about
what could have caused her sudden departure. a. yapping b. wagging c. dragging d. nagging
8: As a musician, it's always good to have more than one __________ to your bow in
case your violin breaks - you should also know how to play the piano or guitar. a. thread b. wire c. rope d. string
9: The interrogator decided to put a turn of the __________ on the suspect by moving
from questioning to more aggressive tactics. a. bolt b. nail c. pin d. screw
10: The recruiter needed to thoroughly vet all the job applications to separate the
__________ from the chaff and find the best candidates. a. wheat b. rice c. corn d. flour
11: The illness had __________ her to the point where she could barely get out of bed in the morning. a. emasculated b. enthralled c. enervated d. emanated
12: The lies he told years ago have now come home to __________. a. glimpse b. grope c. wield d. roost
13: The constant teasing about his new hairstyle began to go beyond a __________,
making him feel self-conscious and frustrated. a. pun b. joke c. gag d. jest
14: In order to work collaboratively on the project, the team decided to __________
their differences and focus on their shared goals. a. drown b. bury c. sink d. settle
15: After their big argument, she knew it was time to __________ her fences with her sister. a. fix b. heal c. revive d. mend
16: After facing a series of setbacks in her career, Sarah managed to __________ back
with resilience and determination, securing a new and exciting opportunity. a. bounce b. hark c. ease d. track
17: After hours of discussing various plans, it was time to __________ and make
concrete decisions about the project's budget and timeline. a. get down to b. get off on c. get a taste d. get the the brass the wrong of your own upper hand tacks foot medicine
18: __________, we'll have to consider alternative plans to meet the project deadline. a. If the wind b. If the cap c. If push d. If you get changes fits comes to our drift shove
19: To begin with, you need to understand the basics, the meat and __________ of the culinary world. a. peaches b. potatoes c. apples d. grapes
20: Although the news article provided a brief overview of the incident, it failed to delve
into the gory __________ of the crime scene. a. particulars b. factors c. elements d. details
21: He was so generous that he would give you the __________ off his back if you were in need. a. sweater b. jersey c. shirt d. tee
22: As he faced a serious illness, he decided it was time to settle his __________,
drafting a will to ensure a clear plan for the distribution of his possessions after his passing. a. matters b. affairs c. issues d. concerns
23: Unaware of the challenges that awaited her, she followed the enticing promises
down the primrose __________, only to discover the difficulties that lay ahead. a. route b. way c. path d. track
24: The decision to compromise on ethical principles would __________ from the
company's longstanding commitment to integrity. a. derogate b. deflect c. deflate d. deplete
25: Feeling confined by societal expectations, she decided to kick over the __________
and pursue her unconventional dreams. a. bonds b. limits c. leashes d. traces
26: Despite the initial criticism, the determined scientist refused to brush __________
the unconventional hypothesis, choosing instead to explore its potential and relevance in the research field. a. off b. aside c. out d. over
27: In the competitive business environment, the innovative startup was quick to
__________ a claim in the market, introducing a groundbreaking product. a. stake b. brake c. rake d. fake
28: The minimalist design of the new website is not only user-friendly but also
__________ on the eye, providing a seamless and visually appealing experience. a. simple b. straightforward c. easy d. smooth
29: In a competitive job market, it's essential to develop valuable skills and work
diligently to earn your daily __________. a. rice b. oats c. cereal d. bread
30: By procrastinating on important tasks, you might unintentionally make a
__________ for your own back, creating unnecessary challenges in the long run. a. bar b. pole c. twig d. rod
31: I make a conscious effort to keep __________ of the latest technological advancements. a. apace b. afloat c. abreast d. anew
32: Despite their shared history, the two friends found themselves at daggers
__________ after a heated argument over a business decision. a. drawn b. torn c. burned d. worn
33: Despite her genuine interest in the conversation, Emily's reserved and __________
demeanor made her seem aloof in social settings. a. voracious b. standoffish c. ineffable d. quixotic
34: By revealing the confidential information, the whistleblower inadvertently helped
to __________ the CEO's fate, leading to his eventual downfall. a. settle b. cement c. resolve d. seal
35: In the world of literature, various genres serve as diverse avenues of storytelling,
but all roads lead to __________ when it comes to exploring the timeless themes of human experience. a. Paris b. Sydney c. Rome d. London
36: With the ongoing advancements in technology, it's only a(n) __________ of time
before artificial intelligence becomes an integral part of our daily lives. a. matter b. factor c. element d. issue
37: Dealing with challenging clients is part of the job; it just goes with the __________
in the world of customer service. a. domain b. sector c. territory d. realm
38: The young prodigy was held __________ an example of exceptional talent. a. down as b. off as c. up as d. on as
39: The prevalence of remote work and virtual meetings has become a significant sign
of the __________, reflecting the evolving nature of the modern workplace. a. era b. times c. age d. phase
40: While the new sculpture bore a(n) __________ resemblance to the artist's earlier
work, upon closer inspection, the subtle differences became evident. a. matching b. fleeting c. echoing d. passing
41: When struggling with time management, Sarah found solace in knowing that she
was in good __________, as many of her colleagues faced similar challenges. a. plight b. crew c. company d. community
42: After the sudden end of his long-term relationship, Jake found himself on the
__________, feeling sad in the wake of the breakup. a. rebound b. backlash c. revival d. snapback
43: After an exhausting week of deadlines and little sleep, Jane felt like she was running on __________. a. emissions b. vapors c. smokes d. fumes
44: When asked about the details of the incident, Tom tried to recall, but he could only
draw a __________, unable to remember anything specific. a. void b. blank c. vacuum d. gap
45: Trying to please both his demanding boss and his coworkers, Mark often felt like
he would fall between two __________, struggling to find the right balance. a. stools b. seats c. pews d. perches
46: Trying to revive interest in outdated technology is like trying to flog a dead
__________; it's a futile effort. a. horse b. cow c. goat d. bull
47: The comedian's attempt at a political joke in a kids' show went down like a lead __________. a. puzzle b. balloon c. crayon d. playdough
48: Despite his achievements, the minor setbacks caused his successes to __________ into insignificance. a. shrink b. wane c. pale d. recede
49: As the company's leadership ignored employee concerns and cut corners on ethical
practices, the __________ sets in, which leads to a decline in morale and productivity. a. decay b. corrosion c. ruin d. rot
50: The team's repeated losses and declining performance indicated that the
__________ was on the wall for a coaching change. a. sketching b. drawing c. writing d. doodling ANSWER KEY
1: B // Join forces (idiom): to act or work together.
2: D // Sleep deprivation (phrase): the situation or condition of suffering from a lack of sleep.
3: A // Toss out (verb): to get rid of or remove something.
4: C // Be out in left field (idiom): strange, unusual, or completely wrong.
5: D // Flip the script (idiom): to do something completely differently or in the opposite
way from the way it is usually done.
6: C // Sing like a canary (idiom): to give someone, usually the authorities, a lot of secret
information, especially about illegal activities.
7: B // Set tongues wagging (idiom): to cause gossip, speculation, or discussions among people.
8: D // Have more than one string to bow (idiom): to have more than one interest, skill,
or resource that you can use if you need to.
9: D // A turn of the screw (idiom): an action that makes a bad situation worse, especially
one that forces someone to do something.
10: A // Separate the wheat from the chaff (idiom): to separate things or people that are
of high quality or ability from those that are not.
11: C // Enervate (verb): to make someone feel weak and without energy.
12: D // Come home to roost (idiom): if a past action, mistake, etc. comes home to roost,
it causes problems at a later date, especially when this is expected or seems deserved.
13: B // Go beyond a joke (idiom): to start to become annoying or worrying.
14: C // Sink your differences (idiom): to forget your disagreements.
15: D // Mend your fences (idiom): to try to be friendly again with someone after an argument.
16: A // Bounce back (verb): to start to be successful again after a difficult period, for
example after experiencing failure, loss of confidence, illness, or unhappiness.
17: A // Get down to the brass tacks (idiom): to start talking about the most important
or basic facts of a situation.
18: C // If push comes to shove (idiom): when all the easy answers to a problem have
not worked, and something else must be tried.
19: B // Meat and potatoes (idiom): the most important or basic parts of something.
20: D // The gory details (idiom): the interesting and usually personal pieces of
information about a person or event.
21: C // The shirt of one’s back (idiom): the last thing that someone has left.
22: B // Settle your affairs (idiom): to decide what will happen to your possessions after
your death, usually by making a legal document.
23: C // The primrose path (idiom): the pursuit of pleasure, especially when it is seen to
bring disastrous consequences.
24: A // Derogate from (verb): to not behave according to the rules of an agreement, acceptable behaviour , etc..
25: D // Kick over the traces (idiom): to escape or defy control.
26: B // Brush aside (idiom): to refuse to consider something or someone seriously
because you feel that they are not important.
27: A // Stake a claim (idiom): if you stake a claim to something, you say or show that
you have a right to it and that it should belong to you.
28: C // Easy on the eye (idiom): pleasant to look at.
29: D // Your daily bread (idiom): the money that you need so that you can pay for food,
clothes, and other ordinary needs, or a job that provides this.
30: D // Make a rod for your own back (idiom): to act in a way that creates more
problems for yourself in the future.
31: C // Keep abreast of (phrase): to make sure you know all the most recent facts about a subject or situation.
32: A // At daggers drawn (idiom): if two people, countries, etc. are at daggers drawn,
they are in a state of extreme unfriendliness and do not trust each other.
33: B // Standoffish (adj): behaving in a slightly unfriendly and too formal way.
34: D // Seal your fate (idiom): if an action, event, or situation seals your fate, nothing
can stop some unpleasant thing happening to you.
35: C // All roads lead to Rome (idiom): said to mean that all the methods of doing
something will achieve the same result in the end.
36: A // It’s only a matter of time before (idiom): a particular event or outcome is
inevitable and will happen eventually, although the exact timing may be uncertain.
37: C // Go with the territory (idiom): to be part of a particular activity.
38: C // Be held up as (verb): to be presented or showcased as an example or model,
typically for positive qualities, achievements, or standards.
39: B // Sign of the times (idiom): something that is typical of the way things are now.
40: D // A passing resemblance (idiom): a slightly similar appearance.
41: C // In good company (idiom): to have the same problem as many other people.
42: A // On the rebound (idiom): unhappy and confused because a close, romantic
relationship of yours has recently finished.
43: D // Be running on fumes (idiom): to have almost reached a point where you are
unable to continue, because you have almost no energy, money, etc. left.
44: B // Draw a blank (idiom): to fail to get an answer or a result.
45: A // Fall between two stools (idiom): to fail to achieve either of two aims.
46: A // Flog a dead horse (idiom): to waste effort on something when there is no chance of succeeding.
47: B // Go down like a lead ballon (idiom): if something that you say or show to people
goes down like a lead balloon, they do not like it at all.
48: C // Pale into insignificance (idiom): to seem not important when compared with something else.
49: D // The rot sets in (idiom): (of a situation) to begin to go wrong.
50: C // The writing is on the wall (idiom): said to mean that there are clear signs that
something will fail or no longer exist.