Idioms test - English | Trường Đại học Khánh Hòa

PHẦN 9: THÀNH NGỮ (IDIOMS) LEVEL A2
I. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. To take something for granted is to ______. A. look it over B. permit it
C. accept it without investigation D. permit it
2. To feel sorry for someone is to ______. A. like him B. praise him C. pity him D. call him down
3. For the time being means ______. A. up to now B. in the near future C. up to date D. at present
4. Paul never looks at a book from one day to another. Looks at a book means ______. A. looks up to a book B. buys a book C. borrows a book D. cracks a book
5. They are working against the ______ to have the presentation ready for Monday. A. wall B. clock C. shadow D. day
6. Before he left home, he had dropped his parent ______. A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line
7. Sport is not my ______ of tea. A. cup B. bowl C. plate D. spoon
8. That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You’ve ______! A. put your foot in it
B. killed two birds with one stone C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head
9. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my ______ crossed for you” A. legs B. arms C. fingers D. hands
10. I just took it ______ that he’d always be available. A. into consideration B. easy C. for granted D. into account
11. I agree with what you said completely. You really ______. A. gave me a hand
B. took the words out of my mouth C. know it inside out D. get a clue
12. Every time my boss has a problem, even when it is really small, she gets far too upset. She’s such a ______. A. loner B. drama queen C. wet blanket D. wet behind the ears
13. One day I hope to be a ______ and make tons of money. A. pain in the neck B. cry baby C. high flyers D. flying colors
14 I’ve been an accountant for 20 years now, so I ______. A. am a cry baby B. am wet behind the ears C. know my job inside out D. am a drama queen
15. Can you please ______? I really need some help. A. be a high flyer
B. take the words out of my mouth C. give me a hand D. know it inside out 57
16. My neighbor’s dog is ______, it never stops barking. A. a drama queen B. a loner C. a high flyer D. a pain in the neck
17. All she ever does is sit alone at home, she’s quite ______. A. a loner B. a drama queen C. a high flyer D. a pain in the neck
18. I hate my cousin sometimes, all he ever does is complain and argue about everything. A. a loner B. a drama queen C. a high flyer D. a cry baby
II. Complete each of the sentences with the words given below.
peas son cucumber chalk sight
cool cheese father touch cheese contact
dogs hand red-handed cake tip
1. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ______ of my tongue.
2. I’ve never enjoyed going to the opera; they’re not really my cup of ______.
3. They are twin brothers. They are like two ______ in a pod.
4. Suzy: John is a gentle man and so is his son
Lily: Like ______, like ______.
5. I thought he would be shocked, but in fact, he was as ______ as a ______.
6. We are aware of our differences; we accept that we are ______ and ______.
7. After Lan moved to America, I lost ______ with her.
8. I caught ______ of my teacher while coming back to school.
9. The man was caught ______ stealing food in the supermarket.
10. Don't forget to take your umbrella - it's raining cats and______ out there.
11. Can you please give me a______, I really need some help.
12. The exam is a piece of ______. It’s too easy. LEVEL B1
I. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Many rare and precious species are now ______ the verge of extinction. A. in B. on C. from D. by
2. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice,
particularly in language teaching.
The phrase “bridge the gap” is closest in meaning to ______. A. minimize the limitations B. construct a bridge C. reduce the differences D. increase the understanding
3. I don’t like a few things about my job, but______ it is quite enjoyable. A. by and large B. by mistake C. sooner or later D. what is more
4. It is______ for us to do anything about the chaotic traffic. A. out of date B. without delay C. out of the question D. out of order
5. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the______ of my tongue. A. edge B. tip C. top D. front
6. When you do something, you should______. A. get through to it B. turn over a new leaf C. weigh up the pros and cons C. go down well with
7. I realized______ that he was a thief. 58
A. sooner or later B. all along C. at the beginning D. eventually
8. Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a ______ day. A. windy B. stormy C. rainy D. cloudy
9. I do wish you’d stop biting your nails, John. It really______. A. lets me down B. tells me off C. gets me down D. gets on my nerves
10. My father ______when he found out that I’d damaged the car. A. hit the roof B. saw pink elephants C. made my blood boil D. brought the house down
11. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve gone a ______ headache. A. cutting B. cracking C. exploding D. splitting
12. Stop______ about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is. A. beating B. rushing C. hiding D. coming
13. I always get______ in stomach before sitting an exam. A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. birds
14. I usually buy my clothes______. It’s cheaper than going to dressmaker. A. off the peg B. on the house C. on the shelf D. in public
15. We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.
The phrase “the entire day” is closest in meaning to ______. A. all day long B. the long day C. all long day D. day after day
16. I was already fed up with the job, but when the boss walked into my office and told me he
expected me to work overtime that was the______. A. final curtain B. last straw C. end of the line D. last waltz
17. I couldn’t believe that they were brothers. They were different as______. A. Mars and Jupiter B. chalk from cheese C. dogs and cats C. milk from honey
18. Li has______; he loves cakes, chocolates, ice-cream-anything which is sweet. A. a sweet mouth B. sweet lips C. a sweet tongue D. a sweet tooth
19. It never______ my mind he will tell lies to me. A. crosses B. enters C. comes D. happens
20. The players’ protests______ no difference to the referee’s decision at all. A. did B. made C. caused D. created
21. I just took it ______ that he’d always be available. A. into consideration B. easy C. into account D. for granted
22. I accidentally______ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday. A. kept an eye on B. lost touch with C. paid attention to D. caught sight of
23. If you want a flat in the center of the city you have to pay through the______ for it. A. teeth B. back of your head C. nose D. arm
24. Those smart phones are selling like_____. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone. A. shooting stars B. fresh bread 59 C. hot cakes D. wild oats
25. She was so frightened that she was shaking like ______. A. a leaf B. the wind C. a flag D. jelly
26. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the _____. A. nose on his face B. tip of the tongue C. back of his hand D. hair on his head
27. What’s wrong with you today? Did you get out of bed on the wrong ______? A. end B. foot C. side D. edge
28. I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my______. A. piece of cake B. chip off the old block C. biscuit D. cup of tea
29. “What’s wrong with Tom today? He’s unusually quiet,” “He’s got something on his ______. I expect”. A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. brow
30. He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very______. A. easy- going B. down to earth C. out of shape D. down at heel
31. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over______. A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm
32. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year- we’re so out of______. A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath
II. Complete the sentences with one of the words given below (Some may not be used). mood new high out way moon killed boat big fresh earth clue
1. Don’t talk to her. She is in a bad ______ today.
2. We have very little contact with each other. We see each other once in a blue ______.
3. One day I hope to be a ______ flyer and make tons of money.
4. I have been an accountant for 20 years now, so I know my job inside ______.
5. In high school, I knew a lot about Math, but I didn’t have a ______ about geography.
6. After a good night's sleep I'll be as ______ as a daisy.
7. Peter brought the kids to the supermarket and went shopping. He ______ two birds with one stone.
8. None of us have any money, so we are in the same ______. LEVEL B2
I. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. My new colleague is quite a rough ______ but I think we can cooperate well on our assigned projects. A. stone B. rock C. diamond D. ruby
2. You would understand my feelings of betrayal if you were in my ______. A. shoes B. shirt C. socks D. pants
3. He is not the type who can stay one place for long. He always gets ______ feet and starts a new journey again. 60 A. chilly B. itchy C. painful D. shaky
4. It is pointless to persuade him - a ______ can't change its spots. A. tiger B. lion C. leopard D. wolf
5. I haven’t seen my old primary teachers in ______ years – I wonder how she has been. A. donkey’s B. monkey’s C. rooster’s D. pigeon’s
6. Just grab a green tea biscuit. It is ______. A. on the house B. on the shelf C. off the record D. in public
7. I caught the last train to my hometown by the skin of my ______. A. arm B. neck C. nose D. teeth
8. All of these assignments have tired me out; let's ______ and grab some cold drinks. A. make up our mind B. call it a day
C. get back to the drawing board D. burn the midnight oil
9. The situations have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your ______ up; things will soon clear up. A. chin B. head C. nose D. mind
10. Those lipsticks are selling like ______ since many fans want to the products that their idols endorse. A. burning pancakes B. fresh shrimps C. hot cakes D. morning coffee
11. She hasn’t been in traffic accident yet but she’s had a number of ______ shaves. A. narrow B. small C. close D. low
12. My brother can’t keep his hands off the broom. He always thinks his room is unclean – he
really has ______ in his bonnet about it. A. a butterfly B. a bee C. a fly D. an ant
13. My father has a quick temper and easily ______ off the handle. A. walks B. rockets C. runs D. flies
14. I was about to go to the concerts in Seoul all by myself, but at the last minute I ______ and decided to stay home. A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet C. hit the roof D. paid through the nose
15. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ______. A. fist B. heel C. arm D. leg
16. My English is progressing by ______. A. odds and ends B. ends and odds C. leaps and bounds D. bounds and leaps
17. Please don’t______ it amiss if I make a few suggestions for improvement. A. assume B. judge C. think D. take
18. For the first time the young scientist was given the award ______ her work with animals. A. on recognition for B. in recognition with C. in recognition for D. in recognition of
19. His flat looks so ______ that it is difficult to believe he just had a party last night. A. safe and sound B. sick and tired C. spick and span D. by and large 61
20. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been _____ for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.
A. having his cake and eating it
B. burning the candle at both ends C. playing with fire D. going to town
21. Just ______, Bill! Let’s think about this for a moment before making your mind. A. pulled your finger out B. got cold feet C. held your horses D. called it a day
22. I didn’t suspect anything at first, but when I noticed her going through the office drawers I began to smell a ______. A. rat B. pig C. thief D. culprit
23. When Sarah walked into the room and greeted everyone with a cheery ‘’hello’’, it seemed
as if all the gloom in that place was______. A. vanished B. ejected C. driven out D. expelled
24. Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them______ at least once a month. A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line
25. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly______ and most certainly not for
publication,” said the government official to the reporter. A. beside the point B. for the time being C. by the way D. off the record
II. Complete the sentences with one of the words given below (Some may not be used). bag blanket table brow sun mind moon green
1. Don’t be a wet ______ and dance with other people.
2. When coming to an orphanage, you have to bear in ______ that don’t mention hometown, parents.
3. She is born with ______ fingers. She is great with plants.
4. My brother is over the ______ with his new bike.
5. I was trying to keep the party a secret, but Linda let the cat out of the ______.
PHẦN 10: TỪ XÁC ĐỊNH VÀ LƯỢNG TỪ (DETERMINERS & QUANTIFIERS) LEVEL A2
I. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. There is ______ water in the bottle. A. little B. a few C. any D. many
2.______ large number of Indian men agreed that it was unwise to confide in their wives. A. A B. An C. The D. No
3. In ______ most social situations, ______ informality is appreciated. A. the/the B. a/the C. X/X D. a/an 62
4. I have ______ money, enough to buy a ticket. A. a lot of B. little C. many D. a little
5. The museum was too crowded. There are ______ people there. A. too much B. too many C. a few D. few
6. There is ______ people turning up at the meeting, so we have to cancel it. A. a little B. little C. a few D. few
7. Whenever I talk to him, he never shows ______ interest in my stories. A. much B. many C. lot of D. plenty of
8. I have two little sisters ______ of whom are so obedient and cute that I really adore them. A. both B. neither C. either D. none
9. Being a great big team means that every member has to help ______. A. each other B. one another C. other D. others member
10. This pen is running out of ink. Could you please give me ______ one? A. another B. other C. others D. the other
11. We listened carefully to ______ word the teacher said. A. every B. each C. all D. whole
12. ______ of the students knew how to answer the last question in the test. A. Either B. None C. Not D. Every
13. I like ______ History ______ Literature. It is English that is my favorite. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. either – and
14. I don’t think teachers should give ______ schoolwork to elementary students. A. many B. much C. lot of D. few
15. As not everyone could get a seat in the stadium, ______ people were uncomfortable with having to stand. A. many B. much C. lot of D. few
16. ______ the students in my class enjoy taking part in social activities. A. Most of B. Most C. Many D. The number of
17. I’m sorry, I haven’t got ______ change. Why don’t you try the bank? A. some B. lots C. any D. all
18. How ______ students are there in your class? A. little B. few C. much D. many
19. We’re having a big party. We’ve invited ______ friends. A. a lot of B. much C. many of D. no
20. I don’t know ______ about English literature. A. many B. much C. a few D. lots of
21. I have got ______ homework to do. A. many B. few C. a lot of D. a large number of
22. Would you like ______ tea? A. some B. many C. a few D. a large number of
23. Don’t put ______ salt in the soup. A. a few B. many C. too much D. too many
24. Would you like ______ bread? A. a slice of B. a bar of C. a bunch of D. a can of
25. Give me ______ coke with the pizza. 63