VOCABULARY
1. Take the wine downstairs and put it in the ………… A. Attire B. Cellar C. Loft D. Cave
2. The recent economic crisis has brought about a …………in the world trade. A. Slump B. Sag C. Droop D. Tier
3. You can lead the ………… to water but you can’t make it drink. A. Horse B. Monkey C. Elephant D. Dog
4. Dr Trong is really an authority ………… physics. A. In B. Within C. On D. Among
5. Jane had a difficult role to play but she ………… it ………… A. Come/on B. Carried/on C. Carried/off D. Came/off
6. Sitting in the damp ………… her cough. A. Brings off B. Brings on C. Takes on D. Puts on
7. The other transport unions gave the railway workers their ………… A. Agreement B. Solidarity C. Backing D. Alliance
8. He read it through quickly so as to get the ………… of it before setting down to a thorough study. A. Detail B. Run C. Core D. Gist (ý chính)
9. I like to my tea very sweet, so I always take six ………… of sugar. A. Knobs B. Handfuls C. Lumps D. Blocks
10. Mother always takes everything on her …………, she never makes a fuss. A. Hand B. Control C. Management D. Stride
11. The tenant must be prepared to deaconate the properly ………… the terms of the agreements. A. With regard to B. In relation to C. In accordance with D. Provided by
12. The small boat drifted helplessly ………… the mercy of the wind and waves. A. in B. With C. To D. At
13. Thre aws a(an) ………… of freshly baked bread coming from the field kitchens. A. Reek B.Scent C. Odour D. Aroma (mùi thơm)
14. My cousin obviously didn’t………… much of an impression on you if you can’t remember her. A. Create B. Do C. Make D. Build
15. Now’s a…………time to tell me you’re going out this evening – I’ve spent the
whole day preparing supper for you. A. Suitable B. Reasonable C. Right D. Fine
16. He’ll never be able to come ………… with his failure to win the tournament. A. Down B. Round C. To terms D. Up
17. Even though he was more than sixty he had very few ………… on his face. A. Freckles B. Wrinkles C. Dimples D. Scars
18. He often forgets to do what he has been told and is scolded for being ………… A. Insolent B. Impertinent C. Malicious D. Disobedient
19. Silky fur and the cat ………… contentedly. A. Growled B. Snored
C. Purred ( tiếng rừ rừ của mèo) D. Hummed
20.The peasant’s many ………… resulting from ill-treatment by their landlords led finally to rebellion. A. Grieves B.Grumbles C. Grievances D. Complaints 2.
1. The truth of his statement was ______. No one knew whether to believe him or not. a) difficult b) impossible c) questionable d) imperfect
2. Parents have to try hard to understand the younger ______. a) generation b) people c) adolescents d) teenagers
3. I tried to ______ them from going, but they wouldn't take any notice. a) warn b) refuse c) forbid d) prevent
4. The doctor advised me not to take ______ so much work in future. a) after b) on c) over d) to
5. With ______ to your letter of 10th September, I would like to place an
order four your new travel guide. a) referring b) reading c) reference d) reception
6. They want to get young people open a bank ______. a) count b) counter c) account d) deposit
7. It's Prime Minister’s right to ______ an election at any time he likes. a) summon b) nominate c) call d) submit
8. He was disqualified for falling to ______ with the rules of the competition. a) accommodate b) compete c) comply d) acquiesce
9. With the cost of ______ rising all the time, the consequences would be disastrous. a) life b) activity c) spending d) living
10. Frank would be more popular in the office if he didn’t try so hard to ______ himself with the boss. a) regard b) sympathize c) congratulate
d) ingratiate (làm cho mik đc yêu quý Exercise 2
1. I don't think she will share her feelings with you. She's a ______ person. a) talkative b) confident c) reserved d) sociable
2. You deserve a day off as a(n) ______ for working so hard. a) reward b) effort c) satisfaction d) outcome
3. "She seems to be ______ for the job." "Yes. Everybody thinks she's perfectly suited for it." a) ready-made b) self-made
c) tailor-made for st: rất hợp với st d) home-made
4. My boss was very kind. He was very ______ when I was ill. a) supportive b) mischievous c) busy d) secure
5. The doctor looked worried. They were ______ about his chances of making a full recovery. a) optimistic b) pessimistic c) glad d) happy
6. For the old generation in my village, taking part in beauty contests itself is a(n) ______.
a) degradation : sự hạ thấp phẩm giá b) prevention c) objection d) purity
7. The sporting events will take place at seven different ______. a) performances b) shows c) triathlons
d) venues địa điểm thi đấu
8. They are so familiar; you would need an expert to ______ them. a) trace b) pinpoint c) show d) differentiate
9. The unscrupulous salesman ______ the old couple out of their life savings. a) deprived
b) swindled sb out of st lừa ai để lấy cái gì c) robbed d) extracted
10. This man is so arrogant that he is completely ______ to all criticism.
a) impervious to st trơ trơ ko bt tiếp thu b) unaware c) regardless d) unconscious Exercise 3
1. He ______ being given a receipt for the bill he had paid, a) asked to b) demanded c) insisted on d) required
2. Some ______ actions have been taken to help protect wildlife at this national park. a) survival b) disposal c) postal d) remedial
3. The demand for energy is ______ more rapidly than ever. a) exported b) decreased c) raising d) increasing
4. His performance was ______; the audience was delighted. a) unmarked b) faultless c) worthless d) imperfect
5. But why did the police suspect you? It just does not make ______ to me. a) reason b) right c) sense d) truth
6. You will need a lot of ______ before you can perform these movements with ease. a) trial b) effort c) repeat d) practice
7. Because it had not rained for several months, there was a ______ of water a) shortage b) drop c) scarce d) waste
8. I’m sorry we gave you such short ______ of our visit a) caution b) notice c) information d) preparation
9. Can you ______ the BBC World Service on your new radio? a) put on b) take in c) get at d) pick up
10. Remember to go _______ your test paper to check for grammar and spelling mistakes. a) on b) over c) off d) into Exercise 4
1. Some career choices are better suited for individuals with good
problem – solving skills and _______minds. a) Analytical b) Beneficial c) Dependent d) Powdered
2. If he phones, ______ him to buy some potatoes on the way home. a) remember b) recall c) remind d) recollect
3. The police have warned tourists to look ______ for pickpockets in the town centre. a) up b) down c) forward d) out
4. He drove fast and arrived an hour ______ of schedule. a) in advance b) in front c) abreast d) ahead
5. Losing his job was a big ______, but he soon pulled himself together found a better one. a) setback b) put-down c) downturn d) set-up
6. Speed limits on the road ______ to protect pedestrians as well as motorists. a) serve b) prove c) succeed d) intend
7. Karen was terribly nervous before the interview but she managed to
pull herself ______ and act confidently. a) through b) over c) together d) off
8. At first Tim insisted he was right, but then began to ______. a) back down b) follow up c) drop off d) break up
9. When I took over the business I got more than I ______. a) asked after b) bargained for c) drew up d) came in for
10. They didn’t have _____ in their suitcase for all the things they had bought on holiday. a) room b) place c) size d) area Exercise 5 :COLOR
1) Don't talk to him about politics because it's like a ......... rag to a bull. a) blue b) white c) red d) black
a red rag to a bull : something that is likely to make somebody very angry
2) He takes the optimistic view and talks about a ......... skies scenario. a) red b) blue c) white d) yellow
3) She hasn't worked here very long and is therefore a little ......... on matters of procedure. a) red b) blue c) white d) green
4) Now that they have read it in ........., they believe me. a) red and blue b) blue and red c) white and black d) black and white
5) The reason why I feel so ......... today is because it's my birthday and no-one has sent me any cards. a) red b) blue c) white d) black
6) She lost the company a lot of money last week and as a result has got
a ......... mark against her name. a) red b) blue c) white
d) black mark ; vết nhơ trong danh dự, nhân phẩm.
7) In this business you cannot afford to make any mistake and must be seen to be lily .......... a) red b) blue c) white d) green
8) As they turned round and ran away, people thought they were .......... a) red b) blue c) white
d) yellow yellow : easily frightened
9) Ask her to help you with your calculations because she's ......... hot at mathematics. a) red good at b) blue c) white d) black
10) I know he doesn't like you because the moment you came in the
room I saw him give you a ......... look. a) red b) blue c) white d) black Exercise 6
1. He failed in the election just because he ___________ his opponent.
A. overestimated B. underestimated C. understated D. undercharged
2. They ________because it is a national holiday.
A. don’t work B. won’t work C. haven’t worked D. aren’t working
3. She’s finished the course, ____________?
A. isn’t she B. hasn’t she C. doesn’t she D. didn’t she
4. “Would you like a beer?” “ Not while I’m ___________”
A. in the act B. in order C. on duty D. under control
5. Some friends of mine are really fashion-conscious, while __________ are quite simple.
A. some other B. some others C. anothers D. the other
6. According to some historians, If Napoleon had not invaded Russia, he _________ the rest of the world.
A. had conquered B. would conquer C. would have conquered D. conquered
7. Is that the man _________ has been stolen?
A. the car of whom B. the car of his C. whose car D. the car of who
8. When someone answers the phone, you say, “ Can I _________Elsie, please?”
A. talk to B. say to C. tell D. speak to
9. “ How much do you earn, Mary?” “ I’d___________”
A. rather don’t say B. better not to say C. rather not say D. prefer not say
10. Captain Scott’s __________ to the South Pole was marked by disappointment and tragedy.
A. excursion B. visit C. tour D. expedition Exercise 7
1. This song is not ______ as original as their previous ones. a) almost b) virtually c) nearly d) practically
2. It was decided that the cost of the project would be ______ and so it was abandoned. a) repressive b) prohibitive c) restrictive d) exclusive
3. In my view, the changes to the education have been to good ______. a) influence b) outcome c) upshot d) effect
4. The police are looking into new way of ______ major crime. a) contending b) wrestling
c) combating combat crime inflation disease unemployment d) striving
5. We might just as well have stayed at home ______ the enjoyment we had. a) on account of b) as far as c) for all d) concerning
6. All of the proposals we have made are still under ______. a) repair b) control c) surveillance
d) examination đang đc xem xét
7. You cut it ______! Another minute and we'd have left without you, a) fine b) short c) close d) loose
8. Not many foreign university students opt ______ home-stay because they perfer independence. a) to b) for chọn c) on d) with
9. The operation was doomed to failure from the word ______. a) go b) start c) begin d) now
10. The child ______ his father.
a) bears a striking resemblance to b) stands to reason with c) makes a point of d) goes under the knife of Exercise 8
1. You should always try to ______ your best. a) do b) make c) have d) create
2. ______it or not, I’ve just been given a totally unexpected pay rise. a) Believe b) Accept c) Presume d) Allow
3. The bank won't lend you the money without some ______ that you will pay it back. a) profit b) interest c) charge d) guarantee
4. The local clubs are making every ______ to interest more young people. a) appreciation b) advances c) effort d) way
5. Due to a ______ of water, a rationing plan was established. a) supply b) scarcity c) vacancy d) sufficiency
6. We should spend the money on something that will ______ everyone. a) gain b) use c) benefit d) make
7. Discovering the secrets of human genes was a great scientific ______. a) breakthrough b) research c) source d) breakdown
8. David was trying to ______ another cyclist when he crashed. a) overpass b) overcome c) overtake bắt kịp d) overcharge
9. I fell over while skiing and my sister had to ______ a doctor. a) bring b) take c) fetch d) carry
10. This canned soup ______ a lot of salt. a) considers b) contains c) holds d) involves Exercise 9
1. The lecture was rather boring, but the ______ discussion proved fruitful
a) subsequent vc xảy ra sau đó b) latter c) consecutive d) successive
2. ______ a fire, hotel guests are asked to remain calm. a) As a result of b) In the event of c) By reason of d) In the time of
3. When I went into the dining room next morning, the ______ of the
dinner were still on the table. a) remains b) results c) remnants d) relics
4. Too many hotel have been built and this has ______ down prices, making holidays cheaper. a) forced b) cut c) slowed d) reduced
5. Because of the shortage of water there is a ______ on the use of hose pipes. a) ban b) veto c) taboo d) boycott
6. The lecture ______ from prehistory to modern times and gave the audience much to think about. a) covered b) included c) ranged d) dealt
7. After the accident, traffic had to be ______ away from the motorway. a) diverted b) deflected c) dispersed d) disposed
8. We sat on after the meal, ______ the taste of the fine brandy. a) indulging b) sensing c) sipping d) savouring
9. There's a tiny ______ in the diamond, that's why the ring is so cheap. a) deformity b) error c) flaw d) scar
10. I will keep your application ______ file. a) in b) with c) on d) at Exercise 10
1. The first thing for all of you to remember is that ______ your duties
may result in an instant dismissal. a) neglecting b) escaping c) resisting d) missing
2. Police in Gaza ______ a suspicious-looking woman at the border and
found that she had three live crocodiles tied to her. a) halted b) intended c) collided d) renovated
3. The ______ ordered the pilot of the plane to fly to Venezuela. a) mugger b) kidnapper
c) blackmailer người toongs tiền d) hijacker không tặc
4. Apart ______ the occasional late night party, our neighbors are very quiet. a) with b) from c) X d) for
5. There has been a(n) ______ of the disease in several villages in the north of the country. a) breakout b) outbreak c) breakdown d) breakup
6. Not knowing he had ______out with his girlfriend, I made the mistake
of inviting them both to the party. a) fallen b) quarreled c) parted d) separated
7. They’re staying with us ______ the time being until they can afford a house. a) for b) in c) during d) at
8. Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a ______ day. a) rainy b) foggy c) snowy d) windy
9. He has a very ______ temper and often says things he regrets later. a) angry b) quick c) warm d) fast
10. Stop ______ about the bush, James! Just tell me exactly what the problem is. a) rushing b) hiding c) beating d) moving Exercise 11
1. Buy the new ______ of soap now on sale: it is softer than all others! a) model b) brand c) mark d) manufacture
2. The chief of police said that he saw no ______ between the six murders. a) joint b) connection c) communication d) join
3. He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to ______ him to go. a) persuade b) suggest c) make d) prevent
4. You should stretch before exercising, so your muscles are not so ______. a) stiff b) strong c) loose d) long
5. One ______ of regular exercise is that it strengthens your heart. a) good b) lack c) benefit d) help
6. The actress ______ to give an interview. a) denied b) refused c) turned down d) treated
7. The view from the skyscraper ______ over New York harbor. a) shows up b) sees about c) stands up d) looks out
8. Please ______ the rubbish because the dustman is coming tomorrow. a) take in b) make up c) put out d) tie down
9. Please come and unblock our drains! I'm ______ you! a) doing without b) counting on c) seeing to d) waiting for
10. At that time our only hope of success ______ in recruiting extra help. a) lay b) arose c) resided d) stood
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1. Last year the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it
looks as though we shall have a better ……………… A. Product B. Outcome C. Amount D. Crop
2. It’s time for a break. The bell has ……………… A. Gone off B. Struck C. Rung D. Sounded
3. Our English teacher ……………… us some difficult exercises for homework. A. Set B. Put C. Obliged D. Made
4. Before you begin the exam paper, always read the ……………… carefully A. Orders B. Instructions C. Rules D. Answers
5. We didn’t……………… to the station in time to catch the train. A. Get B. Reach C. Arrive D. Make
6. I was in such a hurry that I left one of my bags……………… A. Out B. Aside C. On D. Behind
7. When the starter gave the ……………… all the competitors in the
race began to run round the track A. Signal B. Warning C. Shot D. Show
8. It’s an awful ……………… your wife couldn’t come. I was looking forward to meeting her. A. Harm B. Sorrow C. Shame D. Shock
9. The movie lasted so……………… that several people fell asleep A. Far B. Clear C. Well D. Long
10. this author is very ………………: his stories are full of surprises A. inventive B. intentional C. opposite D. harmless
11. You can ……………… on David to help you if you are ever in need A. Return B. Pick C. Trust D. Rely
12. he soon received promotion, for his superiors realized that he was a
man of considerable……………… A. ability B. possibility C. future D. opportunity
13. is there a bank where I can……………… these pounds for dollars? A. Exchange B. Turn C. Alter D. Arrange
14. After his wife died, he said that he had not expected to ……………… her. A. Outlive B. Last C. Return D. Outdo
15. she decided to learn a martial art in order to ……………… herself A. attend B. train C. defend D. fight
16. Brian ……………… at our dinner party wearing a pink bow tie. A. Wore out B. Showed off C. Turned up D. Tried out
17. you don’t have to decide now, you can ……………… A. put it aside B. call it off C. tear it up D. think it over
18. After the party the children were allowed to finish off the
……………… sandwiches and cakes. A. Additional B. Leaving C. Remaining D. Left
19. After the water workers went on strike there was a ……………… of water A. Drain B. Shortage C. Loss D. Decrease
20. As the streets of our cities become busier, people are turning more
and more to the ……………… bicycle A. Historical B. Old-fashioned C. Old-aged D. Elderly
21. It was such a ……………… experience that he had nightmares about it for months. A. Replaceable B. Brilliant C. Noisy D. Terrifying
22. Their ……………… consists of three adults and five children A. Household B. Landing C. Dwelling D. Housing
23. the child was so noisy that his mother told him not to be such a ……………… A. nuisance B. trouble C. bother D. worry
24. The junior Minister’s remarks on television about the strike
……………… the Prime Minister so much that he was sacked A. Disordered B. Disliked C. Disagreed D. Displeased
25. Athletes need to have a higher ……………… of protein and
vitamins in order to stay heathy A. Intake B. Increase C. Infection D. production Exercise 13
1. She became……….. when she saw the man standing outside her house again. A. Unfortunate B. Suspect C. Sinister D. Suspicious
2. Our firm is in the process of ……….. several smaller companies A. Taking over B. Putting on C. Turning over D. Making up
3. If your spending exeeds your income by a lot you are likely to end up……….. A. Bankrupt B. Wealthy C. Uneconomical D. Excessive
4. Luckily my wallet was handed in to the police with all its contents ……….. A. Preserved B. Unscathed C. Contained D. Intact
5. Some people say she is ……….., but I find her quite beautiful A. Causual B. Dark C. Fair D. Plain
6. The kidnappers demanded a ……….. of a million dollars for the release of politician A. Ransom B. Reward C. Deposit D. Rescue
7. Now that he has a good salary he plans to move a more ……….. area of the city. A. Effectual B. Affluent C. Evident D. Affirmative
8. I should be most grateful if you would give me a ……….. of this new typewriter A. Demonstration B. Display C. Showing D. Manifestation
9. How many people do you think his car would………..? A. Occupy B. Hold C. Fit D. Load
10. It’s not easy to find a job in the present economic……….. A. Condition B. Climate C. Spirit D. Circumstance
11. A minority of the committee members were dissatisfied with the
decision and endeavored to ……….. it. A. Overturn B. Abolish C. Postpone D. Re-do
12. If this animal had escaped from its cage it could ……….. have killed or maimed several people A. Equally B. Both C. Well D. Severely
13. Why exactly did war ……….. between the two countries? A. Break out B. Set in C. Go off D. Call off
14. After a long day at work most people feel ……….. A. Broken down B. Worn out C. Knocked out D. Turned down
15. Because of an unfortunate ……….. your order was not dispatched by the date requested A. Hindrance B. Oversight C. Negligence D. Transgression
16. Motorists……….. of speeding may be banned from driving for a year A. Convicted B. Arrested C. Charged D. Judged
17. If you walk along this lane you will see the signpost ……….. to the beach A. Pointing B. Showing C. Directing D. Indicating
18. She didn’t ……….. doing the ironing, as she hadn’t wanted to go out anyway. A. Object B. Matter C. Care for D. Mind
19. There is a lot of friendly……….. between the supporters of the two teams A. Contest B. Rivalry C. Contention D. Defiance
20. He read it though quickly so as to get the ……….. of it before
settling down to a thorough study A. Detail B. Run C. Core D. Gist
21. The weather was fine, and everyone was ……….. the coast A. Going in for B. Making for C. Joining in D. Seeing about
22. Losing my job was a great shock, but I think I’m ……….. it A. Seeing to B. Putting up witth C. Standing for D. Getting over
23. Though badly damaged by the fire, the palace was eventually
……….. to its original splendor A. Repaired B. Renewed C. Restored D. Renovated
24. To prevent flooding in winter the water flowing from the dam is
constantly ……….. by a computer A. Managed B. Graded C. Monitored D. Conducted
25. I’ve got very high opinion ……….. your brother A. On B. To C. For D. of Exercise 14
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1. Mr. Average is just a run-out-of-the-______ worker. A. road B. mill C. week D. wheel
2. This masterpiece ______ of four parts. A.constitutes B. composes C. comprises D. consists
3. What were you two ______ just now in the garden? A. bringing about B. getting up to C. coming up with D. getting round to
4. Oliver had already had his fair ______ of food. A. ratio B. help C. ration D. division
5. Politicians often promise to solve all a country’s problems ______. A. thick and fast B. on the whole C. of set purpose D. at a stroke
6. On ______ to power the new President announced a programme of social reforms. A. arriving B. reaching C. achieving D. coming
7. This company is in the ______ of modern technological research. A. foreground B. foretaste C. forefront D. foremost
8. Although they had suffered heavy losses, the commanders refused to ______ defeat. A. grant B. assent C. concede D. acquiesce
9. Please ______ from smoking until the plane is airborne. A. refrain B. exclude C. resist D. restrain
10. You’ve been overworking recently, and would find a holiday ______. A. benevolent B. essential C. beneficial D. profitable
11. Price 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
12. To most people, a Rolls-Royce is still something of a ______ symbol. A. position B. wealth C. rank D. status
13. Jenny’s very irritable today. She’s like a(n) ______ with a sore head. A. dog B. tiger C. bear D. elephant
14. Due to the snowstorm, there was a slight ______ in my flight time. A. corollary B. plateau C. culprit D. delay
15. My friend is so ______ - she never believes people are telling the truth. A. domestic B. erudite C. cynical D. crucial
16. David was trying to ______ another cyclist when he crashed. A. overpass B. overcome C. overtake D. overcharge
17. Some ______ actions have been taken to help protect wildlife at this national park. A. survival B. disposal C. postal D. remedial
18. The museum was ______ with tourists, so we decided to go back another day. A. overrun B. inadequate C. equipped D. organized
19. Protests died down when they realized that the new tax ______ to only 50p a week. A. added B. reached C. approached D. amounted
20. At that time our only hope of success ______ in recruiting extra help. A. lay B. arose C. resided D. stood Exercise 15
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1 In my view, the changes to the education system have been to good ……………. A Influence B Outcome C Upshot D Effect
2 As a full story ……………. , the public reacted with shock A Uncovered B Unfolded C Unwrapped D Undid
3 This song is not ……………… as original as their previous ones A Almost B Virtually C Nearly D Practically
4 In any transport system, the safety of passengers should be ……………… A Paramount B Eminent C Chief D Prime
5 It is expected that all members will ……………… to the rules of the club A Comply B Concede C Conform D Compromise
6 It was decided that the cost of the project would be ……………… and so it was abandoned A Repressive B Prohibitive C Restrictive D Exclusive
7 Karen was terribly nervous before the interview but she managed to
pull herself ……………… and act confidently A Through B Over C Together D Off
8 It just so ……………… that I was in their area that day, so I went to visit them A Occurred B Happened C Chanced D Arose
9 We ……………… up a friendship the very first time we met A Struck B Launched C Cropped D Settled
10 I left the company by ………………, not because I was forced to A Choice B Option C Selection D Preference
11 Tessa was determined to become wealthy and to that ……………… she started her own company A View B Aim C End D Object
12 I can’t understand why you have to make such a ………………
about something so unimportant. A Mess B Stir C Fuss D Bother
13 If you don’t want that wardrobe, I’m sure I could put it to good ……………… A Value B Use C Benefit D Worth
14 Even though it was clear that he was wrong, he was unwilling to
……………… and admit it A Take back B Stand down C Draw back D Back down
15 The police are looking into new ways of ……………… major crime A Contending B Wrestling C Combating D Striving
16 He made a number of ……………… remarks about my cooking, which upset me A Slashing B Stabbing C Chopping D Cutting
17 ……………… it or not, I’ve just ben given a totally unexpected pay rise! A Believe B Accept C Presume D Allow
18 Recent defeats have ……………… his confidence in himself as a player A Undermined B Disable C Impeded D Hampered
19 The plumber agreed that he had made a mistake and promised to put
it ……………… the next day A Correct B Proper C Sound D Right
20 Poor management brought the company to the ……………… of collaspe A Brink B Rim C Fringe D Brim