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GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D.
1. Our holiday was_________ by the weather. A. spoilt B. damaged C. overcome D. wasted
2. The_________ charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high. A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum
3. He_________ his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car A. warned B. remembered C. threatened D. concerned
4. The child was_________ by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street. A. knocked out B. run across C. run out D. knocked down
5. When Ali arrived in London he spent all his time_________ and visited all the important museums and buildings. A. sight-seeing B. traveling C. looking D. touring
6. If you want a cheap air ticket you must_________ well in advance. A. book B. engage C. reserve D. buy
7. 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
8. He asked if we would_________ to share the room. A. accept B. consider C. agree D. approve
9. I wondered whether you would like to_________ to the theater tomorrow. A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out
10. _________ I would like to say how pleased I am to be here. A. Primarily B. Foremost C. Earliest D. First
11. The independent arbitrator managed to_________ the confrontation between the union and the employers. A. refuse B. confuse C. refute D. defuse
12. When I heard the footsteps behind me I was_________ that I would be attacked. A. horrified B. terror-struck C. terrorized D. terrified
13. His illness made him_________ of concentration. A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D. powerless
14. Has the committee_________ a decision yet? A. done B. made C. arrived D. voted
15. I am a bit hungry. I think_____________ something to eat. A. I’ll have B. I’ll be having C. I’m going to have D. I’m having
16. What do you plan to do when you_____________ your course at college? A. finish B. will finish C. have finished D. is going to finish
17. Where_____________? Which hairdresser did you go to? A. did you cut your hair B. have you cut your hair C. did you have cut your hair D. did you have your hair cut
18. ‘Shall I stay here?’ ~ ‘I’d rather_____________ with us’. A. you come B. you to come C. you would come D. you came
19. I_____________ saying what I think. A. believe B. believe in C. believe for D. believe when
20. Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving. Fortunately I_____________ just in time. A. could stop B. could have stopped C. managed to stop D. must be able to stop Câu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A C A D A A B A C D Câu 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 D D C B A A D D B C
21. He's really shy _______ girl. A. by B. at C. for D. with
22. The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing. A. insisted B. encouraged C. made D. persisted
23. I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they were so far away. A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out
24. The meal Mary cooked tastes_______. A. well B. nice C. good D. worse
25. ______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone. A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving
26. The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents. A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted
27. The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to prison. A. evil B. innocent C. guilty D. wicked
28. The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc. A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. undecorated
29. He was turned down for the job because he is ________. A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D. qualification
30. The trouble started only______ the other man came into the room. A. when B. until C. and then D. too soon
31. _______, the disaster would not have happened.
A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the orders C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the orders
32. _______ had booked in advance were allowed in. A. Only who B. Only those who C. Only who were those D. Only were those who
33. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________.
A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible
34. I ______ the hot weather in the south. A. use to B. used to C. am use to D. am used to
35. The meat looked very _______ to the dog. A. invited B. invite C. inviting D. invitingly
36. After the water workers went on strike, there was a___ of water. A. drain B. shortage C. loss D. decrease
37. As the streets of our city become busier, people are turning more and more to the___ bicycle. A. historical B. old - fashioned C. old- aged D. elderly
38. ___ it was raining heavily, we went out without a raincoat. A. In spite B. In spite of C.However D. Although
39. As far as I’m___ it’s quite all right for you to leave early. A. concerned B. regarded C. consulted D. bothered
40. I expect it will rain again when we are on holiday this year, but at last we are properly prepared___ it this time A. about B. at C. with D. for
41. If only he___ told us the truth in the first place, things wouldn’t have gone so wrong. A. had B. has C. would have D. should have
42.I know him by___ but I have no idea what his name is. A. sight B. myself C. heart D. chance
43. No child___ the age of sixteen will be admitted to this film. A. before B. lacking C. except D. below
44.Mr. Smith was___ in a road accident. A. wrong B. wounded C. injured D. damaged
45. Is it worth waiting for a table in this restaurant or shall we go___ else? A. anywhere B. otherwise C. somewhere D. everywhere
46.The picture is___ the thief will be most disappointed when he tries to sell it. A. priceless B. invalid C. unprofitable D. worthless
47. I’m feeling really___ I’m going to bed. A. sleepy B. sleeping C. tiring D. asleep
48. I can___ what he’s doing; it’s so dark down there. A. see through B. make out C. look into D. show up
49. Do you know the time the train___ to Birmingham? A. reaches B. gets C. arrives D. comes
50. Having looked the place___ the gang went away to make their plans A. through B. over C. down D. out
51. When we came back from holiday our suitcase were___ by the customs officer. A. guarded B. tested C. corrected D. examined
52. The child was so noisy that his mother told him not to be in such a___. A. nuisance B. trouble C. bother D. worried
53. Could you be more specific about what is___ in this particular job? A. enclosed B. concentrated C. presented D. involved
54. They haven’t beaten me yet, I still have one or two___ up my sleeve. A. traps B. tricks C. jokes D. defenses
55. The brothers are so alike that I can’t ___ one from the other? A. say B. notice C. mark D. tell
36B 37B 38D 39A 40D 41A 42D 43D 44C 45C 46D 47A 48C 49B 50B 51D 52A 53D 54D 55C
56. She looked very______ when I told her the good news. A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy
57. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, please. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
58. He's left his book at home; he's always so______. A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting
59. 'I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said. A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful
60. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel. A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined
61. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us. A. yet B. so C. for D. and
62. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________, it will stop burning. A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However
63. “Who has brothers and sisters?”“Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.” A. except to B. with C. from D. but
64. He is the manager of the factory. He’s ________it. A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of
65. He was new on the job, but he quickly fit himself into the ________ routine of the office. A. establishing B. established C. establishes D. establish
66. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as
67. ________becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists.
A. That giant pandas areB. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is
68. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed _______ child. A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed
69. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem. A. To B. In C.With D. From
70. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats. A. away B. out C. on D. off
56. She looked very______ when I told her the good news. A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy
57. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, please. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
58. He's left his book at home; he's always so______. A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting
59. 'I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said. A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful
60. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel. A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined
61. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us. A. yet B. so C. for D. and
62. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________, it will stop burning. A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However
63. “Who has brothers and sisters?”“Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.” A. except to B. with C. from D. but
64. He is the manager of the factory. He’s ________it. A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of
65. He was new on the job, but he quickly fit himself into the ________ routine of the office. A. establishing B. established C. establishes D. establish
66. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year. A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as
67. ________becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists.
A. That giant pandasareB. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is
68. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed _______ child. A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed
69. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem. A. To B. In C.With D. From
70. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats. A. away B. out C. on D. off
71. Hoa: “Are you going to buy a new computer or just continue using the old one?” Mary: “_________” A. Yes, I am.
B. Yes, I’d like one. Thank you.
C. That’s impossible. I can’t afford a new one.
D. Neither. I’m going to lease one.
72. Mr. Black: “What a lovely house you have!” Mr John: “_________” A. No problem
B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. I think so.
73. You have never been to Italy, ________? A. have you B. haven’t you C. did you D. had you
74. You can’t tell what someone is like just from their ________. A. character B. looking C. appearance D. personality
75. “How is it going?” - “________” A. By bike B. Not much C. It sounds better D. Mustn’t grumble
76. ________ a dentist, Mike is very concerned about having healthy teeth. A. Because B. He is C. As D. That he is
77. ________, you need to achieve a score of 60% or more. A. To pass this test B. For being passed this test C. In order pass this test D. So that to pass this test
78. As a famous person ________ many children admire, it is important for her to act responsibly. A. whose B. whom C. which D. when
79. The brochure says that the hotel has a great ________ of the sea. A. appearance B. look C. sight D. view
80. Our new coach is popular ________ the whole team. A. with B. to C. by D. for
81. As soon as you ________ that, I’d like you to go to bed. A. have done B. did C. will do D. will have done
82. Margaret was slow at school, but she went on ________ Prime Minister. A. being B. to be C. having been D. to have been
83. In 1870, ________, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company.
A. in spite of oil prices fluctuated
B. despite fluctuating oil prices
C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating
84. They’re staying in rented accommodation for the time ________. A. going B. making C. doing D. being
85. “I have an idea. Let’s go for a swim on Sunday afternoon”. - “________”
A. OK, what time? B. You’re kidding C. I know D. I’m sure
71. D 72. B 73.A 74.C 75.D 76.A 77. A 78.B
79. D 80.A 81. A 82.B 83.B 84. D 85.A
86. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
87. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence. A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because
88. We played the game ___ the rules. A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from
89. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order.
A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried
90. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way
91. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music. A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up
92. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do. A. let B. put C. leave D. take
93. The chairman requested that ___
A. the members studied more carefully the problem.
B. the problem was more carefully studied.
C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied.
D. the members study the problem more carefully.
94. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country. A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped
95. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed
96. I don’t think this strange new fashion will ………… A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on
97. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral. A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place
98. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan
99. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account. A. more B. no C. some D. any
100. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___. A. off B. out C. away D. up
101. Assembly lines are useful for producing a large _____ of identical products. A. quality B. quantity C. quandary D. qualification
102. Only the _____ of the building is going to be remodeled. A. insides B. interior C. indoors D. inner
103. Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _____ to me. A. indifference B. disinterest C. importance D. interest
104. 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
105. The assistant suggested _____ the next day when the manager would be there. A. we are coming back B. to come back
C. we will come back D. we came back
106. I never get a _____ of sleep after watching a horror film. A. wink B. blink C. night D. ounce
107. As it was Christmas, the _____ at church was much larger than usual. A. audience B. convention C. congregation D. grouping
108. The sheep were huddled into a _____ to protect them from overnight frosts. A. cage B. kennel C. hutch D. pen
109. The jury _____ the defendant “not guilty”. A. gave B. returned C. subscribed D. found
110. Many _____ crafts such as weaving are now being revived. A. customary B. habitual C. traditional D. ordinary
111. He managed to finish his thesis under the _____ of his tutor. A. guidance B. help C. aid D. assistance
112. Mr. Henry was given a medal in _____ of his service to his country. A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response
113. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions. A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to
114. You _____ as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that. A. must B. would C. should D. might
115. _____ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century. A. Raw B. Rude C. Crude D. Blunt
116. By the time you receive this letter, I _____ for China.
A. will have left B. have left C. would have left D. will leave
117. Prizes are awarded _____ the number of points scored. A. resulting from B. adding up C. presented to D. according to
118. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been _____ neglected. A. dolefully B. woefully C. idly D. pathetically
119. I must take this watch to be repaired; it _____ over 20 minutes a day. A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses
120. It had been a trying afternoon, _____ at about six o’clock in the television breaking down. A. culminating B. leading C. arriving D. finalizing
121. The school was closed for a month because of serious ______ of fever. A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak
122. The campaign raised far more than the ______ of $20.000. A. aim B. object C. goal D. target
123. We have a ______ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope. A. cruel B. pessimistic C. gri m D. fierce
124.Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ______ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside. A. rest B. remainder C. remains D. rester
125.An almost ______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town. A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping
126. Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always ______ A. credible B. creditable C. credulous D. imaginable
127. Don’t be late for the interview, ____ people will think you are a disorganized person. A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so
128.My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the ______ of Paris. A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side
129.You are being thoroughly ______ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place. A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable
130. “But so”, I told him, “you are my own ______.” A. heart and heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone
131. Salt and ice can be used to _______ food. A. contaminate B. pollute C. include D. preserve
132. Ask Tom to give you a hand lifting the suitcase. He is as strong as _______. A. an elephant B. a buffalo C. a gorilla D. a horse
133. Have you sold ______ of those shirts yet? A. out B. off C. on D. for
134. ______I to have known there is such an appropriate curriculum, I would have registered for it at the beginning. A. If B. Do C. Were D. Providing
135. When you do something, you should _______. A. weigh up the pros and cons B. turn over a new leaf C. go down well with it D. get through to it
136. We love our teacher very much because whenever we look tired in class time, he tells us a small story which makes us ______. A. split on it B. split off C. split on him D. split our sides
137. I made no impression on you at school as I was neither an excellent student nor a(n) ______one. A. good B. disruptive C. original D. compulsory
138. By the time I was told about the terrible affair, I _______ in what he often said to me. A. believed B. was believing C. would have believed D. had believed
139. "How is the traffic there?" -"______." A. No matter B. Absolutely C. Not too bad D. Good idea
140. "Is the course interesting?" -"______." A. Agreed B. Ready C. Really D. Absolutely 131. D 132. D 133. A 134. C 135. A 136. D 137. B 138. D 139. C 140. D
141. She refused to eat meat under any ………………… . A. circumstances B. occasion C. opportunity D. reason
142. It was difficult to guess what he ……………. to the news would be. A. feelings B. reaction C. capital D. opinion
143. Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually …… to its original splendour. A. repaired B. renewed C. restored D. renovated
144. He didn’t know anyone at the wedding ………….. than the bride and the groom. A. except B. ot her C. apart D. rather
145. When you are an old age pensioner, you have to learn to ………… a very small income. A. live on B. live up to C. live out D. live down
146. I felt so much better, my doctor ………….. me to take a holiday by the sea. A. suggested B. considered C. accepted D. advised
147. He said that the plane had already left and that I …………….. arrived an hour earlier. A. must have B. had to C. should have D. was supposed to
148. Alice didn’t expect ……………. to Bill’s party. A. to ask B. being asked C. to be asked D. asking
149.The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth ……………… a packed lunch. A. take B. to take C. taking D. taken
150. When the alarm went off, Mick just turned ………..…. and went back to sleep. A. down B. over C. up D. out
151. Please_______________ favour. A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my
152. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon. A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching
153. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals. A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials
154. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education. A. a few B. few C. a little D. little
155. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.” A. General B. In generally C.In the general D. In general
156. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax. A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in
157. It isn’t quite________..that he will turn up at the meeting. A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure
158. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come. A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely
159. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family. A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite
160. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t
161. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words. A .are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains
162. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago. A .life B. living C. lived D. it was living
163. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play. A .got used B. used C. get used D. get use
164. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book. A .do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read
165. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone? A .me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come
151. Please_______________ favour. A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my
152. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon. A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching
153. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals. A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials
154. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education. A. a few B. few C. a little D. little
155. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.” A. General B. In generally C.In the general D.In general
156. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax. A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in
157. It isn’t quite________..that he will turn up at the meeting. A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure
158. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come. A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely
159. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family. A. That B. Though C. Since D.Despite
160. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t
161. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words. A .are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains
162. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago. A .life B. living C. lived D. it was living
163. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play. A .got used B. used C. get used D. get use
164. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book. A .do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read
165. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone? A .me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come
166. Jack _____________ a fortune when his great uncle Jack passed on. A. made into B. went into C. came into D. bought
167. Telephone service to that remote village can't be ______ this year. A. provided B. supplied C. improved D. made
168. His company had to close because of_______. A. redundancy B. economic difficulties C. subtitles D. a high rate of unemployment
169. I couldn't ______over how well the team play! A. make B. get C. turn D. put
170. Even if you are good at a game, you shouldn't be______. A. overconfident B. unconfident C. confidential D. confidentable
171. “Is it true that you fell asleep in class yesterday?”
“Unfortunately, yes. ________ is unbelievable. I’m very embarrassed.”
A. That I could do such a thing it
B. That I could do such a thing C. I could do such a thing it D. I could do such a thing
172. ________ is the biggest city in Michigan, it is not the capital. A. Detroit
B. If Detroit C. Although Detroit D. Detroit, which
173. An almost _______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town. A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping
174. They were walking on tiptoe ______ the Director's room. A. pass B. passed C. past D. passing
175. I haven’t been feeling very well ________. A. of late B. not long ago C. currently D. by now 166. C 167. A 168. B 169. B 170. A 171. B 172. C 173. A 174. C 175. A
176. He felt ______when he failed the exams the second time. A. discouraged
B. discouraging C. encouraged D. encourage
177. David learned to play ______ violin when he was at ______ university. A. -/- B. the/- C. the/the D. -/the
178. The workers ______ cement for the patio when it began to rain. A. lay B. were lying C. laid D. were laying
179. American students agree that a husband is______ to tell his wife where he has been if he comes home late. A. obsessed B. obliged C. obtained D. observed
180.-"Let's have a pizza." -"______" A. Not again
B. It doesn't matter C. Not really D. It’s a good idea
181. Nam:“ You are a great dancer, Huong.” Huong:“_________” A.There’snodoubtaboutit. B.Youshouldn’thavesaidthat. C.You must be kidding. D.Yes.Congratulations
182. In most social situations where some ______ is allowed, a brief raise of the hand and a small wave is fine to attract someone's attention. A.informality B. friendship C. familiarity D. introduction
183. Sperm Whales and sharks are carnivores. Carnivores mean ______
A. animals that live in the sea
B. animals that only eat plants
C. fish that aren’t born from eggs D. animals that eat meat
184. Will we be ______ the storm if we shelter under a tree? A. happy about B. safe from C. depended on D. cared for
185. Michael was ______ with anger when he saw his car had been scratched. A. stored B. fixed C. loaded D. filled
186. He ______ his life to helping the poor. A. spent
B. experienced C. dedicated D. used
187. I am not really ______ this kind of music. I prefer music that we can dance to. A. in B. for C. into D. with
188. ______ I had nothing for breakfast but an apple, I had lunch early. A. However B. Since C. Due to D. Therefore
189. Military is ______ in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the army for two years. A. compulsory B. optional C. illegal D. unnecessary
190. All ______ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.
A. that is needed B. which is needed C. what is needed D. the thing needed 176A 177B 178D 179B 180D 181C 182A 183D 184B 185D 186C 187C 188B 189A 190A
191. - That woman in the flat next door to mine is really miserable. She never even says hello to me.
- Oh, she _______ be quite nice sometimes, I’ve found. A. can B. may C. might D. ought to
192. - Haven’t you finished this decorating yet?
- No, and I do think you _______ help me instead of just standing around. A. may B. might C. please D. will
193. - No one will give me a job. What can I do?
- Well, you _______ go to an agency. A. could B. may C. perhaps D. ought
194. ________ so incredible is that these insects successfully migrate to places that they have never even seen.
A. That makes the monarch butterflies’ migration
B. The migration of the monarch butterflies is
C. What makes the monarch butterflies’ migration
D. The migration of the monarch butterflies, which is
195. _______, methane can be used as a fuel.
A. It is produced by the fermentation of organic matter
B. Produced by the fermentation of organic matter
C. The production by the fermentation of organic matter
D. The fermentation of organic matter
196. When ________ is not known. A. was the wheel invented B. the invention of the wheel C. it was invented the wheel D. the wheel was invented
197. The confident trickster ________ the old lady out of her life savings. A. swindled B. robbed C. deceived D. misled
198. The doctor was praised for her _______ work with her patients. A. groundless B. tireless C. bottomless D. restless
199. It was with a ______ heart that she said goodbye to all her colleagues. A. solemn B. heavy C. dismal D. grim
200. Psychologists still wonder if some personality traits are ________. A. interminable B. inadvertent C. innate D. inevitable
201. As is known to all, everyone is born _______. A. equal B. same C. similar D. alike
202. I was very angry because none of the servants was _______ when I wanted a message. A. inaccessible B. fashionable C. illegible D. available
203. ______ little we may like it, old age comes to most of us. A. So B. Since C.However D. Despite
204. When my mother was in hospital, I was busy so I had to see her not _______ but _______. A. some day / every day B. every day / some other day
C. every day / every other day D. the other day / every day
205. She opened her mouth _______ and didn’t know what to say. A. in no fear B. for fear C. in fear D. at fear
206. The post office that you are looking for is ________. A. for distance B. at some distance C. no distance D. both A and C are correct
207. After class they went to see Peter, who ______ a high fever. A. was down with B. felt sick with C. was down into D. fell ill into
208. Peter was ______ to be the best basketball player by the students in his school. A. acknowledged B. recognized C. admitted D. accepted
209. Our soldiers _______ bravely against the enemy. A. proceeded B. forwarded C. advanced D. furthered
210. The rapid development of our hometown ________ a change in our opinion. A. effected B. performed C. impacted D. suffered Your answers: 191. ___A_______ 192. ___B_______ 193___A_______ 194. ___C_______ 195. ___B_______ 196. ___D_______ 197.___A_______ 198. ___B_______ 199. ___B_______ 200. ___C_______ 201___A_______ 202. ___D_______ 203. ___C_______ 204. ___C_______ 205.___C_______ 206. ___C_______ 207. ___A_______ 208. ___A_______ 209.___C_______ 210. ___A___
211. I’d like to make _______ for crashing your car. Let me pay for the repairs. A. improvements B. correction C. amends D. adjustments
212. Thanks for lending me your umbrella; it really came in _______. A. used B. handy C. handful D. needy
213. James never shows his emotions; no matter what happens, he always keeps a stiff upper _______. A. mouth B. eye C. head D. lip
214. I got a new baseball _______ yesterday. A. stick B. racket C. club D. bat
215. Eat your vegetables. They’ll _______ you good. A. do B. make C. get D. help
216. Don’t drop your sweet wrapper on the floor, _______? A. do you B. aren’t you C. will you D. won’t you
217. She may have missed the train, _______ she won’t arrive for another hour. A. at the case B. all the case
C. just in case D. in which case
218. I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable, and _______ in a quiet position. A. most of all B. above all C. first of all D. after all
219. I was disappointed that the restaurant had _______ flowers on the table. A. false B. untrue C. artificial D. forged
220. _______ write with your left hand when you broke your arm? A. Did you have to B. Had you have to C. Needed you to D. Must you 211. C 212. B 213. D 214. D 215. A 216. C 217. D 218. B 219. C 220. A
221. Mark Stringly is rarely interviewed as he hates being in the ______. A. flashlight B. limelight C. headlight D. floodlight
222. I tried to push my way through the standing passengers to get to the door and, failing to keep my ____ about me. A. head B. soul C. wits D. mind
223. On cloudy nights it is not possible to see the stars with _____ eye. A. naked B. bare C. flesh D. pure
224. We need a more _______ assessment of the chances of ending this war. A. moral B. sober C. plain D. vivid
225. Thick fog across much of the UK has resulted in dozens of flights _______ and many more delayed. A. being cancelled B. to be cancelled C. are cancelled D. cancelled
226. The mobile phone company planned to publicly _______ its latest technology to upgrade its already strong operating system. A. underwrite B. undervalue C. undress D. unveil
227. She has drawn ______ praise for her charitable works. A. abundant B. luxurious C. massive D. lavish
228. When times are good, people can spend freely, but during bad times we have to ____ our spending. A. multiple B. disperse C. curtail D. obstinate
229. Ben’s so unlucky in love. Why does he ______ the type of woman who brings trouble? A. catch on B. fall for C. put before D. set out
230. Although there is some truth to the fact that Linux is a huge threat to Microsoft, predictions of the
Redmond company’s demise are, ______ , premature. A. saying the most B. to say the least C. to say the most D. to the least degree
231. The vagrant came out of the shop, ___________ for about 10 paces before falling against a car. A. stammered B. tripped C. staggered D. skidded
232. After his heavy defeat in the local elections he decided to _____ from the campaign for the Presidency. A. withdraw B. retract C. abandon D. withhold
233. He claimed _____ from military service as he was a foreign national. A. demobilization B. exception C. exemption D. liability
234. The manager spoke highly of such ___________ as loyalty, courage and truthfulness shown by his employees. A. haracteristics B. properties C. features D. virtues 221. B 222. C 223. A 224. B 225. A 226. D 227. D 228. C 229. B 230. B 231. C 232. A 233. C 234. D
235.The school was closed for a month because of serious _________ of fever. A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak
236. The campaign raised far more than the _________ of $20,000. A. aim B. object C. goal D. target
237.We have a _________ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope. A. cruel B. pessimistic C. grim D. fierce
238.Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the _________ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside. A. rest B. remainder remains D. rester
239.An almost _________ line of traffic was moving at a snail's pace through the town. A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping
240.Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always _________ A. credible B. creditable C. credulous D. imaginable
241.Don’t be late for the interview, _________ people will think you are a disorganized person. A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so
242. My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the _________ of Paris. A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side
243.You are being thoroughly _________ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place. A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable
244.“But so”, I told him, “You are my own _________ ” A. heart and heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone
235D 236 D 237C 238C 239A 240A 241B 242C 243D 244 C
245. Theysayheinherited his moneyfrom a______ relativehehad nevermet. A. faraway B.remote C. distant D. far
246. Iwas thinkingofgoingout, but on ______thoughts, it might bebetterto stayin. A. strong B. second C.good D. deep
247. Oneofmyclassmates isalways puttingme______in public.It’s so embarrassing! A. up B. off C. through D. down
248. Iknow his nameis ‘Jim’, but it was just a______ofthetonguewhenIcalled him ‘Tim’. A. slide B. skid C. skim D. slip
249. Ifyou leaveyourbaggage______at the airport, it will betaken away. A. inattentive B.careless C. unattended D. neglectful
250. When you are in a western country, your host may open a wrapped gift in front of you. Opening a present
in front of the gift-giver is ______ polite. A. acquired
B. considered C. known D. called
251. ______the low rainfall this year, the crops did not produce a high yield. A. Since
B. Despite C. Due to D. Because
252. The color of your shirt does not ______ that of your trousers. A. suit B. fit C. harmonize D. match
253. An employer may look with______ on a young college graduate. A. suspect
B. suspicion C. suspicious D. suspiciously
254. By tomorrow morning everything ______ set up in time for the performance. A. will have been
B. will be C. had already been D. have already
255. An accident in the power station may result in large ______ of radiation being released. A. numbers B. number C. amount D. amounts
256. People believe there is a ______ between the two crimes. A. joint B. chain C. link D. connector
257. You are not allowed to drive ______ the influence ______ alcohol. A. under/of B. in/of C. under/by D. by/in
258. ______ exception ______ the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog every morning. A. With/of B. With/to C.In/of D. By/on
259. The children often make ______ of Charles, which annoys his parents very much. A. joke B. fun C. way D. consideration
260. The factory is said _______ in a fire two years ago. A. being destroyed B. to have been destroyed C. to have destroyed D. to destroy
261. –“Would you mind giving me a hand with this bag?”
- “ _____________________” A. Yes, I’ll do it now.
B. No, not at all. C. Well, I’d love to D. Yes, I am.
262. The building ______ the earthquake but then ______ by a fire. A. survived - was destroyed B. was survived - destroyed C. survived - destroyed
D. was survived - was destroyed
263. Jan didn't check she had enough petrol before she left, ______ was careless of her. A. what B. it C. that D. which
264. 'Which of these two men is Chinese?' ' ______ is.' A. Both of them B. All of them C.Neither of them D. None of them 245. C 250. B 255. D 260. B 246. B 251. C 256. C 261. B 247. D 252. D 257. A 262. A 248. D 253. B 258. A 263. D 249. C 254. A 259. B 264. C
265. You can’t believe a word that woman says – she is a _____ liar. A. dedicated B. devoted C. committed D. compulsive
266. There can be no _____ fixes or magic solutions to the problem of unemployment. A. fast B speedy C. quick D. sudden
267. When you come down the hill, do drive slowly because it is not _____ obvious where the turning is. A. immediately B. directly C. instantaneously D. quite
268. At her trial in 1431, Joan of Arc was accused of being in _____ with the devil. A. cooperation B. association C. league D. conjunction
269. 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
270. 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
271. 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
272. Unfortunately some really ill animals have to be _______ by our center. A. put down B. turned over C. passed away D. taken out
273. John first dabbled _____ buying old maps for his collection. A. in B. on C. at D. for
274. It’s a matter of urgency to put right at once but nothing suitable _____ to mind. A. returns B. emerges C. sprouts D. springs
275. 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 B. dock C. regurgitate D. revise
276. He was arrested for trying to pass _____ notes at the bank. A. counterfeit B. fake C. camouflaged D. fraudulent
277. 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
278. He had his money _____ in a secure bank account.
A. hammered away at B. jabbered about C. slaved away D. squirreled away
279. The train service has been a _____ since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas
280. ‘The film was pretty bad, wasn’t it?’ – ‘Yes, I think it was _____’. A. exemplary B. excruciating C. expeditious D. explicit
281. When the forces on an object are balanced, you can say that the object is in _____. A. collusion B. equilibrium C. collision D. incubation
282. 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
283. We are conscious that sleeplessness usually _____ those who are exposed to a great deal of stress, anxiety or depression. A. betrays B. bestows C. besets D. bemoans
284. I think that the artist’s cartoons are usually rather _____________ as they are intended to appeal to a mass number of audiences. A. lowbrow B. highbrow C. dearly D. impenetrable 265. D 266. C 267. A 268. C 269. C 270. B 271. A 272. A 273. A 274. D 275. C 276. A 277. B 278. D 279. A 280. B 281. B 282. B 283. C 284. A
285. 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
286. We’ve bought some ________ chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away. A. adapting B. adjusting C. bending D. folding
287. I don’t think she can get her message _______ to the students. She seems too nervous. A. across B. around C. out D. over
288. _______, 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
289. 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
290. 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
291. 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
292. 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
293. Your argument _______ that Britain is still a great power, but this is no longer the case. A. outlines B. presupposes C. concerns D. presents
294. 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
295. He promised to mend the broken wheel soon without ___________ . A. fail B. failure C. trouble D. mistake
296. 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
297. We were shocked to hear the news of your ________. A. having fired B. being fired
C. having been fired D. to have been fired
298. 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
299. _______ 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 do we refer to
300. _______ 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
301. Politicians should never lose ______ of the needs of the people they represent. A. view B. sight C. regard D. prospect
302. _______ team sports require cooperation. A. Of all B. They are all C. Why all are D. All
303. 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
304. Doctors advise people who are deficient __________ vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables. A. from B. of C. in D. for
305. 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
306. 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
307. The computer has dramatically affected ______ photographic lenses are constructed.
A. is the way B. that the way C. which way do D. the way
308. Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a __________ writer. A. fruitful B. fertile C. virile D. prolific
309. The handwriting is completely ______ . This note must have been written a long time ago. A. inedible B. indellible C. illegible D. unfeasible 285. C 286. D 287.A 288.D 289.C 290.D 291. C 292. C 293. B 294.C 295.A 296.B 297.C 298. A 299. B 300. A 301.B 302.D 303.C 304.C 305. B 306. B 307. D 308.D 309. C
310. You look tired. Are you …………the weather? A. on B. in C. under D. off
311. I showed the painting to an expert who …… it at about £500. A. cost B. estimated C. assigned D. valued
312. He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will …… it through the night. A. last B. survive C. endure D. make
313. She .......... modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions. A. looks down on B. goes in for C. fixes up with D. comes up against
314. He did not share his secrets with many people, but he …………………..in her. A. confessed B. concealed C. consented D. confided
315. Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I’m a little …………………... A. out of use B. out of reach C. out of turn D. out of practice
316 This museum has more visitors than ……………….. any other in the world. A. really B. practically C. actually D. utterly
317. Her married name is Dawson, but Graham is her............. name.
A. maiden B. childish C. girlish D. virgin
318. The case for an increase in spending on education has been proved beyond the ………………..of doubt. A. shadow B. hesitation C. suspicion D. shade
319. Her article on diet ………………….. many people into changing their eating habits. A. surprised B. amazed C. startled D. shocked
320. This cloth ……………… very thin. A. feels B. touches C. holds D. handles
321. The upper levels of the Sun’s atmosphere are of very low ..................heats the gases there to be very high temperatures. A. dense and solar B. density, solar activity C. density, but solar activity
D. density and activity of the Sun is
322. I don’t want to burden my daughter with my problems; she’s got too much ……………….. A. up her sleeve B. in her mind C. in effect D. on her plate
323. My English is progressing …………………………
A. leaps and bounds B. bounds and leaps C. odds and ends D. ends and odds
324. When John was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he was ………… with a fine. A. let through B. let off C. let out D. let down
325. She relies ……………………on her parents for financial support. A. profusely B. amply C. heavily D. severely
326. It goes ………………saying that you’ll be paid for all this extra time you’re spending on the project. A. for B. like C. with C. without
327. Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston ……………. A. for short notice
B. under short notice C. at short notice D. to short notice
328. In spite of the fact that there is much written about Charlemagne, ……………………..
A. his character and personality are hard to visualize
B. is difficult to discover his character and personality
C. picturing his personality and character are hard things
D. you can’t figure out his personality and character
329. it’s all the same …………..me whether we go to NhaTrang or Vung Tau. A. for B. on C. to D. as
Question I: Choose the best word from A, B, C, and D that fits each blank. (2p)
310. You look tired. Are you …………the weather? A. on B. in C. under D. off
311. I showed the painting to an expert who …… it at about £500. A. cost B. estimated C. assigned D. valued
312. He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will …… it through the night. A. last B. survive C. endure D. make
313. She .......... modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions. A. looks down on B. goes in for C. fixes up with D. comes up against
314. He did not share his secrets with many people, but he__________ in her. A. confessed B. concealed C. consented D. confided
315. Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I’m a little _______. A. out of use B. out of reach C. out of turn D. out of practice
316 This museum has more visitors than ________ any other in the world. A. really B. practically C. actually D. utterly
317. Her married name is Dawson, but Graham is her............. name. A. maiden B. childish C. girlish D. virgin
318. The case for an increase in spending on education has been proved beyond the ________of doubt. A. shadow B. hesitation C. suspicion D. shade
319. Her article on diet ______ many people into changing their eating habits. A. surprised B. amazed C. startled D. shocked
320. This cloth ______ very thin. A. feels B. touches C. holds D. handles
321. The upper levels of the Sun’s atmosphere are of very low ..................heats the gases there to be very high temperatures. A. dense and solar B. density, solar activity C. density, but solar activity
D. density and activity of the Sun is
322. I don’t want to burden my daughter with my problems; she’s got too much ……………….. A. up her sleeve B. in her mind C. in effect
D. on her plate (choángthờigian, côngsức)
323. My English is progressing …………………………
A. leaps and bounds B. bounds and leaps C. odds and ends D. ends and odds
324. When John was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he was ………… with a fine. A. let through B. let off C. let out D. let down
325. She relies ……………………on her parents for financial support. A. profusely B. amply C. heavily D. severely
326. It goes ………………saying that you’ll be paid for all this extra time you’re spending on the project. A. for B. like C. with C. without
327. Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston ……………. A. for short notice
B. under short notice C. at short notice D. to short notice
328. In spite of the fact that there is much written about Charlemagne, ……………………..
A. his character and personality are hard to visualize
B. is difficult to discover his character and personality
C. picturing his personality and character are hard things
D. you can’t figure out his personality and character
329. it’s all the same …………..me whether we go to NhaTrang or Vung Tau. A. for B. on C. to D. as
330. These figures give you some idea of the cost of ….. your car for one year.
A. controlling B. handling C. managing D. maintaining
331. It can take up to three months to ….. a man to do this specialist work.
A. guide B. raise C. train D. learn
332. In today’s paper it ….. that we shall have an election this year.
A. says B. admits C. expresses D. proposes
333. I had to pay ….. on a carpet I bought in through the Customs today.
A. taxes B. rates C. fines D. duty
334. Tropical diseases are comparatively ….. in Europe.
A. scarce B. rare C. slight D. few
335. The ….. charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high.
A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum
336. It takes a great deal of ….. for the class to make a trip abroad.
A. arrangement B. organisation C. expense D. business
337. You shouldn’t eat so many sweets. They’re ….. for you.
A. bad B. unhealthy C. unsuitable D. disagreeable
338. I wondered whether you would like to ….. to the theatre tomorrow.
A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out
339. Do you think he is …..of doing the job?
A. capable B. competent C. able D. suited
340. I bought these shoes in the sale. They were a real ………. A. cheap B. economy C. bargain D. purchase
341. If you put your money in the bank, it will earn ten per cent ………. A. investment B. profit C. deposit D. interest
342. Edward was named after one of his father ‘s distant ………. A. family B. brothers C. members D. relations
343. Jane and Brian got married a year after they got ………. A. divorced B. proposed C. engaged D. separated
344. Julie had a terrible ………. with her parents last night. A. row B. discussion C. argue D. dispute Q # 330 33 33 33 334 33 33 33 33 339 340 341 342 34 34 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 3 4 Key D C A D B C B A C A C D D C A
345. 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
346. Considered America’s first great architect, ______.
A. many of the buildings at Harvard University were designed by Henry Hobson Richardson
B. 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.
347. “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
348. The surrealistic movement in art in the 1920s and 1930s placed ______ is pictured in the unconscious and
often incorporated dreamlike images. A. to emphasize it B. an emphasis on what C. an emphasis on it D. emphasize what
349. “Frankly, Ms. Adamson works ______ that her figures never need ______,” said the General Manager.
A. such efficiently that / to check
B. so efficient that / checking
C. such an efficient that / to be checked
D. so efficiently that / to be checked
350. It is highly recommended that language learners in general and English learners ______ should learn the
language in the native community so as to master it. A. in particular B. on the whole C. in short D. on the other hand
351.Lama: “What’s your greatest phobia, Carolina? Carolina: “______” A. I’m afraid not.
B. I haven’t made up my mind. C. What an absurd idea! D. Worms, definitely.
352.Waiter: “How would you like your steak, sir? Man: “______” A. Not too bad B. Very good C. Rare, please
D. Yes, of course I like it 345. A 346. C 347.D 348. B 349. D 350. A 351.D 352. C
353. Does anyone know ............. that jacket might be? A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
354. The cheetah runs 70 miles ............. hour. It’s the fastest animal in the world. A. each B. per C. a D. one
355. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ......... he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us. A. yet B. so C. for D. and
356. There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is ............. A. the another B. the other C. other D. another
357. I read in one paper that they are ............. married. A. getting B. got C. being D. having
358. There was hardly ............. food left in the fridge. A. more B. any C. no D. some
359. We spent the ............. days on the beach. A. few last sunny B. last sunny few C. last few sunny D. few sunny last
360. ............. not fallen over, the athlete would have won the gold medal. A. If he B. If not C. Unless he had D. Had he
361. Rarely............. to work on his own. A. he is seen B. does he seen C. is he seen D. does he
362. “We’re going to the seaside”. - “Can............. ?” A. I come as well B. also I come C. I too come D. I as well come 353. C 354. B 355.A 356.D 357. A 358. B 359. C 360.D 361.C 362. A
363. She was ______ to discover that she had won the first prize. A. excited B. lucky C. astonished D. nervous
364. ______ a minute! I can’t find my keys. A. Keep on B. Hold on C. Go on D. Carry on
365. I have just taken a Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL _______ short. A. of B. in C. on D. for
366. She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally _______ only with colleagues for
meals, movies or late nights at a club. A. supposes B. socializes C. attends D. discusses
367. A good way of ______ food is keeping it in a fridge. A. enduring B. extending C. prolonging D. preserving
368. Our seats were _____ far from the stage that we couldn't see the actors and actresses clearly. A. very B. too C. enough D. so
369. It is very easy for the undereducated to be ______ by slick-talking salesmen. A. put aside B. put up C. taken in D. taken away
370. The ______ of the family following the divorce was a great shock to the children. A. break-down B. break-in C. break-up D. break-out
371. I can’t believe how cheap these shorts were. They were a real ______. A. discount B. sale C. bargain D. offer
372. Never ______ off until tomorrow what you can do today. A. set B. put C. do D. turn
373. I have got a _____ headache. A. spitting B. raving C. splitting D. burning
374. For a while I was at a ______ to know what to say. A. blank B. loss C. pain D. crisis
375. I don’t think this fashion will ______. A. catch on B. catch up C. catch out D. catch over
376. We need guaranteed financial ______ before we can even start the design work. A. agreement B. backing C. analysis D. plans
377. The telephone rang and interrupted my ______ of thought. A. train B. chain C. series D. circle 363. C 364. B 365. D 366. B 367. D 368. D 369. C 370. C 371. C 372. B 373. C 374. B 375. A 376. B 377. A
378. You are old enough to take _______ for what you have done. A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D. irresponsible
379. Should gravity, the pull of the earth, be zero, everything ____________ . A. will float B. would be floating C. floated D. would float
380. I’ll have to work hard to _______ with the rest of the class. A. catch B. run C. keep pace D. keep on
381. _______ his exhaustion, he won the marathon by nearly three minutes. A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. However
382. Your success in life very largely on yourself. A. is keen B. depends C. lies D. goes
383. Buying a car was an important __________ for them. A. transformation B. translation C. transaction D. transportation
384. No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _______. A. expected B. unexpected C. expectedly D. unexpectedly
385. _______! The tree is going to fall. A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after
386. We took _____ of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach. A. chance B. advantage C. occasion D. effect
387. All the athletes taking part in the international games should be proud of ________ . A. oneself B. themselves C. himself D. yourself
388. The bomb _______ in the garage; fortunately no one hurt. A. put on B. went off C. got out D. kept up
389. __________ I can’t understand is _________ he wants to change his mind. A. That/that B. Which/what C.What/why D. What/that
390. The nurse was on _____ in the hospital all night. A. duty B. alarm C. service D. work
391. Only when you grow up ______ the truth. A. you will know B. you know C. do you know D. will you know
392. All the boys are good at cooking, but _______ is as good as the girls. A. none B. either C. neither D. every 378. B 379. A 380. C 381. B 382. B 383. C 384. D 385. A 386. B 387. B 388. B 389. D 390. A 391. D 392. A
393.. ………… the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished. A. Until B.In C. By D.On
394. They are going to make …………… excursion nextmonth. A. atwo-week B. two-weeks C. twoweeks' D. atwo-week
395.He refused to give up work , …………… he had won a millionpounds. B. despite B. however C. eventhough D. asthough
396. The new system didn’t …………...expectations. C. catchupwith B. bringabout C. comeacross D. come upto
397. The newspaper report contained …………… importantinformation. D. many B. another C. an D. a lotof
398. You …………… better be careful not to miss thetrain. E. would B. should C. had D.did
399. Helen asked me …………… the film called “StarsWars”. F. HaveIseen B. have youseen
C. If Ihadseen D. if had I seen
400. She had no . …………… of selling the clock. It had belonged to her grandmother. G. intention B.meaning C. interest D.opinion
401. I’m really looking forward …………… touniversity. H. togo B.go C.going D. togoing
402. Let’s go dancing, ……………?” - “Yes,let’s” I. Will we B. dowe C. don’t we D. shallwe
403. I don’t want much sugar in my coffee. Just…….,please. J. few B.afew C. little D. alittle.
404. They are very happy to have received a(n) ....... of 500 dollars from a foreigncompany. K. charity B. donation C. hospital D. organisation
405. were so late that we …………… had time to catch thetrain. L. nearly B. almost C. hardly D.mostly
406. Many species of animals have become …… due to the irresponsible activities ofpeople. M. endanger B. dangerous C. danger D. endangered
407. .- “Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti orsomethingdifferent?” -“………….” A. Anythingwilldo B. Yes,please C. Nevermind D. I don’tmind 393. C 394. A 395. C 396. D 397. D 398. C 399. C 400. A 401. D 402. D 403. D 404. B 405. C 406. D 407. A
408: I wish Tom worked as hard as Mary ________ . A. will B. can C. did D. does
409: _______ you’ve asked me why I went there, I’ll tell you. A. Since B. Although C. What D. That
410: ________ over the exam results ,she rushed home to tell her family the good news . A. Excited B. Excitement C. To excite D. Exciting
411: Did she get the better of you in the argument ?
A. try to beat B. gain a disadvantage over
C. gain an advantage over
D. try to be better than
412:“ Well it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.” - “ __________” A. That’s nice B. Well, another time.
C. Ok, see you. D. Yes , I enjoyed talking to you,too.
413: What if I ________ you that there’s a good chance I can get tickets for the concert ? A. were telling B. were to tell C. have told D. would to tell
414: Why don’t you _______ a go ? It’s not difficult ! A. do B. have C. set D. make
415: The book would have been perfect __________ the ending. A. it had not been for B. had it not been for C. hadn’t it been for D. it hadn’t been for
416: Jack __________ chess before so I showed him what to do. A. wasn’t playing B. hadn’tbeenplaying C. didn’t play D. hadn’tplayed
417: Part of ________ New York City is situated on _______ LongIsland . A. the/a B. the/0 C. the/the D. 0/0
418: As you’ve arrived late, you’ll have to _________ the time you’ve lost . A. do up for B. make up to C. make up for D. do up to
419: Are there any household chores for________ men are better _______ than women ? A. that/suit B. whose/suited C. which/suited D. which/suit
420: We bought some _________ .
A. lovely old round German sunglasses
B.lovely round old German sunglasses
C. lovely German round old sunglasses
D. lovely round German old sunglasses
421: Tom “ I’m sorry .I won’t be able to come” . - Mary “ ________” .
A. Oh, that’s annoying B. Sounds like fun C. Great D. Well, never mind
422: He says he will pay ; I don’t think he will, _______ . A. even though B. but C. in case D. though
423: That was a bit of a ________ for the books : I never expected him to show up . A. turn – out B. turn - away C. turn – in D. turn – up
424: Can you please tell me some information _______ to the job ? A. relating B. that relate C. that are relating D. that indicates
425: I ______ “ Chicken Soup for the Soul” but I haven’t finished it yet. A. am reading B. was reading C. have been reading D. read
426: Our firm ________ a lot of business with overseas custumers . A. does B. takes C. deals D. makes
427: She tried to set _____ a few minutes each day for her exercises . A. down B. in C. aside D. about
428: he _______ at the football macth cheered the team on . A. audience B. onlookers C. congregation D. spectators
429: You shouldn’t live ____ your means . A. into B. without C. beyond D. on
430: What if our habitat________ . A. destroying B. was destroyed C. were destroyed D. to be destroyed
431: There’re several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one, the television is ______. A. the other B. the another C. other D. another
432:Between you and me, so don’t tell anyone , I’m sure he’ll lose the election. A. In conclusion B. In fact C. In truth D. In confidence
433: _____________ did Jane accept the job .
A. Only because it was interesting work
B. The work was interesting
C. Only because it was interested work
D. Because it was interesting work
434: The truck _______ crashed into the back of a bus scattering glass everywhere .
A. it was loading with empty bottles
B. loaded with empty bottles
C. which loading with empty bottles
D. loading with empty bottles
435: Harry would certainly have attended the proceedings _________ .
A. if he didn’t get a flat tyre
B. had he not had a flat tyre
C. had the tyre not flattened itself
D. if the flat tyre didn’t happen
436: _________ of tissues is known as histology .
A. That is scientific studying B. Studying scientific C. The scientific study
D. To study scientifically
437: Mango trees, _______ , grow rapidly and can attain heights of up to 90 feet.
A. which densely covered with glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers
B. whose densely covered glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers
C. which are densely covered with glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers
D. when are densely covered with glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers
438:“ I am in a bit of hurry , but I’ll ring you tomorrow” he said .
A. He said that he was very hurried , but that he would ring me the next day .
B. He said he was a bit pressed for time , but that he would ring me the next day.
C. He said that he was in a bit of hurry and rang me the following day.
D. He said that he would ring me the next day as then he could .
439:It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job .
A. Jane is being interviewed for the job .
B. It is not certain that Jane will get the job .
C. The question is whether Jane will get the job or not .
D. If Jane could answer the question , she would get the job .
440:The older he grew, the more forgetful he became.
A. He grew older and more and more forgetful .
B. He became moe forgetful and older.
C. He grew older when he became more forgetful.
D. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful .
441:Julie and Anne had not met each other before he party.
A. The party was the place where Julie and Anne could not meet each other.
B. The party prevented Julie and Anne from meeting each other.
C. Julie and Anne got acquainted when they were at the party.
D. Julie and Anne used to meet each other for the party.
442:It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement.
A. If you assisted us, we could not get achievement.
B. But for you assistance, we could not have, got achievement.
C. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement.
D. Without your assistance, we could get achievement
443. There’s a list of repairs as long as . A. a mile B. a pole C. your arm D. your arms 444. The news was
to them that they were all dead silent. A. such shock B. such a shock C. so shock D. too shock 445. In the United States
the states but Hawaii is an island. A. none of B. neither of C. all of D. no of 446. What a
! I have left the umbrella at home and now it starts raining. A. complaint B. sorry C. shame D. regret
447. are forms of carbon has been known since the late 18th century. A. Diamonds
B. Diamonds, which C. Because diamonds D. That diamonds 448. Dinosaurs believed out millions of years ago. A. are/ to have died
B. were/ to have died C. are/ to die D. were/ to die
449. “Which blouse do you like best?” “ The one .” A. I tried it on first B. I tried on first C. I tried on it first D. I tried it on firstly
450. The Williams have three sons, have become lawyers. A. all of whom B. all of them C. they all D. of whom all 451. We would rather Helen
us all the information we needed. We should have been well informed. A. sent B. send C. had sent D. have sent
452. Only because she had to support her family to leave school.
A. that Alice decides B. so Alice decided C. Alice decided D. did Alice decide
453. Sorry, my father is out. Can I a message? A. leave B. take C. put D. make
454. pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them. A. Because B. Although C. However D. On account of
455. Income tax rates are usually to one’s annual income. A. dependent B. associated C. adapted D. related
456. She won the competition in 2008 and seems likely again this year. A. win B. to win C. to do so D. will win
457. The majority of primary school teachers women. A. is B. are C. includes D. including
458. today, there would be nowhere for them to stay. A. Were they to arrive
B. If they arrive C. Had they arrive D. Provided they arrived
459 “ I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.” “ !” A. Luck B. Best wishes C. Good luck D. Good chance
460. The restaurant is very popular with film stars, artists, and the . A. same B. similar C. such D. like
461. There are different styles in classical music,
on when the music was composed. A. depend B. depending C. depends D. depended
462. The bicycle has two wheels. One wheel is in front of . A. another B. the other C. other D. others
463. His house is nothing out of the
; it’s just an average four- room house. A. normal B. typical C. ordinary D. usual
464. Moving to a new town brought about many changes in his life. A. resulted in B. speeded up C. resulted from D. prevented
465. Will you please give back the pen that yesterday? A. I borrowed from you B. you lent to me C. you borrowed to me D. I lent to you
466. “ Let me see. Will five o’clock do?” the nurse answered the patient who wanted an appoinment.
The most appropriate response is “ .” A. Exactly! B. Not at all C. Maybe, it will D. Fine
467. “ That trumpet player was certainly loud.” “ I wasn’t bothered by his loudness by his lack of talent.” A. so much as B. rather than C. as D. than
468. “ Do you mind if I ask you one or two questions?” “ .” A. Not at all. Fire away. B. That’s quite all right. C. Why not?
D. I’m sorry. I have no idea.
469. Their migration may be halted if fog, clouds, or rain hides the stars. A. postponed B. spoiled C. stopped D. endangered
470. This magazine is very good. If you like reading, you should to it. A. contribute B. enroll C. buy D. subscribe
471. the Prime Minister stressed that lack of trained personnel would the progress of Third Development Plan. A. overcome B. retard C. increase D. detect
472. We asked him to go back, but he insisted on watching the sun coming down at . A. sunrise B. dawn C. dusk D. twilight
473: : The government should take ___________ to reduce the current high unemployment rate.
A. measures B. changes C. steps D. solutions
474: .. ............... that the company has shown rapid growth in the last two years.
A. They are reported B. It is reported C. The report was D. It was reported
475: Professor Alan insisted that every student ___________ their report by Friday.
A. finish B. finishes C. had finished D. finished
476: Doctors advise people who are deficient _________ Vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables. A. for B. in C. of D. from
477: Sandra and Paul have just bought a small house…………………….. of the town.
A. in the district B. in the edge C. on the outskirts D. in the suburb
478: I’m sorry if I gave you false information : I didn’t intend to __________ you
A. mislead B. misconduct C. misrepresent D. mistrust
479: Let’s go ahead and do it now. Nothing ____________ by waiting.
A. accomplished B. accomplished C. has accomplished D. will be accomplished
480: I’m sorry you’ve decided not to go with us on the river trip ,___________ you change your mind , there
will still enough room on the boat for you.
A. provided that B. even C. nevertheless D. in the event that
481: We wish that you____________ such a lot of work , because we know that you would have enjoyed the party.
A. hadn’t B. haven’t had C. didn’t have D. hadn’t had
482: Look ! the yard is wet. It ______________ last night.
A. must have rained B. must rain C. couldn’t have rained D. should have rained
483: John. “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” -Laura. “______”
A . Yes, it’s an absurd idea B. Well, that’s very surprising
C. Of course not. You bet! D. There’s no doubt about it.
484: They decided to name the new baby boy ______________ Grandpa. A. with B. as C. of D. after
485: ____________ in your class have tickets for the lecture series?
A. Does any of the student B. Do any of the students
C. Do any of the student D. Does any of the students
486: Robert has a new car. He __________ it for a very good price. He paid 30 percent less than the regular retail cost.
A. could buy B. had to buy C. was supposed to buy D. was able to buy
487: Don’t worry if you make a mistake. Just ______________ it out.
A. leave B. rule C. cross D. slip
488: After failing his driving test four times, he finally ______________ trying to pass.
A. give away B. gave up C. gave off D. gave in
489: It was only _________ he told me his surname that I realized that he had been to the same school.
A. as soon as B. then C. when D. until
490: Olives are a principal source of cooking oil, but by no means the only source. __________ olives, cooking
oil can be extracted from coconuts , corn, and sunflower seeds.
A. In spite of B. In addition to C. Because of D. In case of
491: I would appreciate it................ what I have told you a secret.
A. you can keep B. that you kept C. if you kept D. you will keep
492: The United States consists of fifty states, ______ has its own government.
A. hence each B. each of that C. each of which D. they each
493:There is a severe ____________ in South Africa ,and thousands of people are dying from hunger.
A. starvation B. disease C. shortage D. famine
494: I don’t like to ask people for help but I wonder if you could ________________
A. make me a favour B. find me a favour C. do me a favour D. give me a favour
495: By the time he had finished work and returned home, he was absolutely________________
A. exhausted B. tired C. weary D. weak
496: “ Hello? Alice? This is Jeff. How are you ?”“ Jeff? What a coincidence! I ______ about you when the phone rang.”
A. just thought B. was just thought C. was just thinking D. have just been thinking
497: Having been served lunch, __________________
A. it was discussed by the committee members the problem
B. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
C. the committee members discussed the problem
D. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
498: / computer / run / ten times / fast / this / old one /
A. This computer runs faster ten times than the old one.
B. This computer runs ten times faster than the old one.
C. This ten times computer runs faster than the old one.
D. This computer runs fast ten times than the old one.
499: / survive / we / work / start / cleaner / safer / energy / sources /
A. We won’t survive otherwise we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy.
B. We won’t survive so we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy.
C. We won’t survive unless we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy.
D. We won’t survive although we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy.
500: I / think / your offer/ give / my answer / as / possible
A. I’ll think for your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.
B. I’ll think over your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.
C. I’ll think about your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.
D. I’ll think of your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.
501: Were it not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile.
A. This job offers a poor salary. B. This job is rewarding at all.
C. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money. D. Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile.
502: Invitations were sent out as soon as the date of the conference was chosen.
A. Before sending out invitations, the date of the conference was chosen.
B. Choose the date of the conference before sending out invitations.
C. Hardly had the date of the conference been chosen when invitations were sent out..
D. After choosing the date of the conference, invitations were sent out.
503: The film didn’t come up to my expectations.
A. I expected the film to be more boring. B. The film fell short of my expectations.
C. I expected the film to end more abruptly. D. The film was as good as I expected.
504: I lent him some money. I wanted him to continue his study at college.
A. I lent him some money so as he will continue his study at college.
B. I lent him some money in order that he could continue his study at college.
C. I lent him some money so that to continue his study at college.
D. I lent him some money for him continue his study at college.
505: It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
A. They believed that the man stole the car.
B. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.
C. The man is believed to escaped in a stolen car.
D. That the man they believed stole the car.
506: There was a hurricane in August 1992 over West Africa. This hurricane was named Andrew.
A. There was a hurricane what was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa.
B. There was a hurricane in August 1992 over West Africa whose hurricane was named Andrew.
C. There was a hurricane who was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa.
D. There was a hurricane which was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa.
507: Nothing but the whole story would satisfied Tim.
A. On the whole, Tim was satisfied with the story.
B. Tim wanted to know just the end of the story.
C. Tim wouldn’t be satisfied with anything.
D. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
508: Mr. Smith is now the fifth wealthiest man in this city.
A. Mr. Smith is wealthier than five people.
B. Only four people in this city are wealthier than Mr. Smith .
C. No one in this city has more wealth than Mr. Smith.
D. Mr. Smith is the wealthiest one in this city.
509: The moon doesn’t have the atmosphere, neither does the planet Mars.
A. Neither the moon nor the planet Mars has the atmosphere.
B. Neither the moon or the planet Mars has the atmosphere.
C. Either the moon or the planet Mars has the atmosphere.
D. Either the moon nor the planet Mars has the atmosphere.
510: I think Bob has forgotten the whole event.
A. The whole event is no longer mentioned.
B. Bob appears to have forgotten the whole event.
C. Nothing about the event is worth remembering.
D. Bob must forget the whole event
511: To solve this problem, it is advisable _______ .
A. a drastic measure to be adopted
B. that to adopt a drastic measure
C. that a drastic measure be adopted
D. that a drastic measure is adopted
512: John. “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”Laura. “_______ ”.
A. Yes, it's an absurd idea
B. There's no doubt about it
C. Of course not. You bet
D. Well, that's very surprising
513: A few animals sometimes fool their enemies _______ to be dead. A. have been appearing B. to be appearing C. to appear D. by appearing
514: On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy. A. he was told B. having told C. being told D. telling
515: The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several_______ . A. celebrations B. celebrated C. celebrities D. celebrates
516: When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _______ paintings were destroyed, including two by Picasso. A. worthless B. priceless C. valueless D. worthy
517: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very_______. A. open – minded B. kind – hearted C.narrow- minded D. absent - minded
518: In most__ developed countries, up to 50% of___ population enters higher education at some time in their lives. A. the/ B. / C. the/ a D. /the
519: What chemical is this? It's _______ a horrible smell. A. giving over B. giving off C. giving down D. giving up
520: I have told you not to do it_______ . A.hundreds of times B. many hundred times C. hundred times D. a hundred times
521: Learning English isn't so difficult once you_______ . A. get down to it B. get off it C. get on it D. get down with it
522: George wouldn't have met Mary_______ to his brother's graduation party. A. had he not gone B. hadn't he gone
C. if he has not gone D. if he shouldn't have gone
523: Nowadays children would prefer history _______ in more practical ways. A. to be taught B. teach C. be taught D. to teach
524: John has a monthly bank __ sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account. A. statement B. overdraft C. cheque D. balance
525: Can you list the problems _______ poor and _______ countries?
A. facing/ overpopulation B. facing/ overpopulatedC. face/ overpopulated D. facing/ overpopulating
526: In a few hours, we_______ the test, and we’ll go home and rest. A. are finishing B. have finished C. will have finished D. will be finishing
527: The doctor gave the patient _______ examination to discover the cause of his collapse. A. a thorough B. an exact C. a universal D. a whole
528: I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday,_______ ? A. wasn't she B. didn't you C. didn't I D. wasn't it
529: _______ non-verbal language is _______ important aspect of interpersonal communication. A. /an B. A/ the C. the/ D. The/a
530: We bought some _______.
A. German lovely old glasses
B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses
D. old lovely German glasses
531: Tom. "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come". - Mary. “_______”. A. Great
B. Oh, that's annoying C. Well, never mind D. Sounds like fun
532: _______ air essential is to man, so is water to fish. A. As B. Just C. Since D. Like
533: If you had taken my advice, you _______ in such difficulties now.
A. wouldn't have been B. hadn't been C. wouldn't be D. won't be
534: One's fingerprints are _______ other person. A. different from B. different from any C. differ from any
D. different from those of any
535: 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
536: ____ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion. A. The Moon B. The Moon which C. When the Moon D. That the Moon
537: I should very much like to have gone to that party of theirs, but _______. A. I'm not invited
B. I will not be invited
C. I have not been invited D. I was not invited
538: Jane. “It's going to rain”. Mary. “_______”. A. I hope not so B. I don't hope either C. I don't hope so D. I hope not
539: A good friend is _______ will stand by you when you are in trouble. A. theone who B. a person that C. people who D. who
540: _______, we tried our best to complete it.
A. Difficult as the homework was
B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. As though the homework was difficult
D. Despite the homework was difficult
541: She listened so attentively that not a word_______. A. she had missed B. she missed C. she didn't miss D. did she miss
542: On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she came_______ again. A. round B. up C. over D. forward
543: The policeman_______ him to appear as a witness. A. let B. discouraged C. made D. compelled
544: Many political radicals advocated that women should not be discriminated on the basic of their sex.
A. publicly supported B. rightly claimed C. publicly said D. openly criticized
545: Staying in a hotel costs _______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week. A. as much as twice B. twice as much as C. twice more than D. twice as
546: Friendly though he may seem, he's not to be trusted.
A. He's too friendly to be trusted.
B. However he seems friendly, he's not to be trusted.
C. He may have friends, but he's not to be trusted.
D. However friendly he seems, he's not to be trusted.
547: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.
B. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.
C. You should persuade him to change his mind.
D. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.
548: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
B. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
C. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
549: I wish you hadn't said that.
A. I wish you not to say that.
B. If only you didn't say that.
C. I hope you will not say that.
D. It would be nice if you hadn't said that.
560: “You're always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher.
A. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
561: My English is progressing __________. A. odds and ends B. leaps and bounds C. bounds and leaps D. ends and odds
562: Many of the current international problems we are now facing __________.
A. linguistic incompetencies
B. are the result of misunderstandings
C. are because of not understanding themselves
D. lack of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other
563: We got on well when we shared a flat, __________.
A. in spite of the different in our old
B. although the difference in our age
C. in spite that fact that I was much older than her
D. despite her being much older than me
564: Having selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention,___.
A. the members applauded him
B. a speech had to be given by him
C. the members congratulated him
D. he gave a short acceptance speech
565: When you do something, you should __________.
A. get through to B. turn over a new leaf
C. weigh up the pros and cons D. go down well with
566: We _______ today and I got into trouble because I hadn't done it.
A. were checked our homework
B. had our homework checked
C. have our homework checking
D. had checked our homework
567: You can go to the party tonight _______ you are sober when you come home. A. as long as B. as far as C. as soon as D. as well as
568: She must _______ in the garage when we came that's why she didn't hear the bell.
A. have been working B. be working C. have worked D. work
569: I'm sorry, but I've got _______ much work to do to come to the beach today. A. too B. such C. enough D. so
570: It’s essential that every student _______ the exam before attending the course. A. passes B. would pass C. passed D. pass
571: I decided to go to the library as soon as I _______.
A. would finish what I did B. finished what I did
C. finished what I was doing D. finish what I did
572: Ancient Egyptians mummified the dead bodies through the use of chemicals, _______ ancient Peruvians did through natural processes. A. because B. whereas C. whether or not D. even though
573: Please cut my hair _______ the style in this magazine. A. the same length like B. the same length as C. the same long like D. the same long as
574: _______ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years.
A. For a number of tigers B. The number of tigers C. A number of tigers
D. That the number of tigers
575: _______, he would have been able to pass the exam. A. Studying more B. Had he studied more C. If he studied more
D. If he were studying more
576: Study harder _______.
A. if you will pass the exam
B. unless you pass the exam
C. or you won’t pass the exam
D. and you pass the exam
577: Fire safety in family houses, _______ most fire deaths occur, is difficult. A. how B. when C. why D. where
578:_______ of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would improve. A. In the end B. At the height C. On the top D. At the bottom
579: When I got my case back, it had been damaged _______ repair. A. over B. further C. above D. beyond
580:We intend to _______ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one. A. do up B. do in C. do away D. do down
581:_______ that she burst into tears. A. So angry was she B. Such her anger C. She was so anger D. Her anger was so
582:We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are _______. A. out of reach B. out of practice C. out of stock D. out of work
583: Do you remember Daisy? I ran _______ her at the Fair yesterday. A. by B. down C. across D. in
584: I’m really sleepy today. I wish I_______ Bob to the airport late last night, A. weren’t taking B. didn’t take C. hadn’t had to take
D. didn’t have to take
585: Matthew’s hands were covered in oil because he _______ his bike. A. had been mending B. has mended C. has been mending D. had mended
586: –“I think we should recycle these bags. It will help protect the environment.” – “_______” A. Never mind
B. I can’t agree with you more
C. You can say that again
D. It’s rubbish. We shouldn’t use it.
587: Mark: -“_______”
Helen: “Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.”
A. What a beautiful dress you have on!
B. How a beautiful dress you’re wearing!
C. You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you? D. When have you got this beautiful dress?
588: Host: “I’m terribly sorry for this inconvenience.” Guests: -"_______"
A. It’s mine. I came late B. It’s not your fault
C. I’ll do better next time D. Fine, thanks
589: Once known as the “Golden State” because of its gold mines, _______.
A. North Carolina today mines few metallic minerals
B. few metallic minerals are mined in North Carolina today
C. there are few metallic minerals mined in North Carolina today
D. today in North Carolina few metallic minerals are mined
590: Anyone who has ever pulled weeds from a garden _______ roots firmly anchor plants to the soil. A. well aware B. is well aware that C. is well aware of D. well aware that
591:The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
A. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped. C. The noise next door stopped at midnight
B. It was midnight and the noise next door stopped.D. Not until after midnight the noise next door stopped.
592:Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.
A. They had a so fierce dog that nobody would visit them.
B. Their dog was too fierce to visit.
C. They had a such fierce dog that nobody would visit them.
D. They had so fierce a dog that nobody would visit them.
593:If you want to be kept informed about current affairs, you should listen to the radio.
A. Listening to the radio and you will be kept informed about current affairs.
B. A good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs is listen to the radio.
C. Listening to the radio is a good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs.
D. Only by listening to the radio, you can keep yourself informed about current affairs.
594:I travel by bus only when I have no alternative.
A. I travel by bus only as a last resort.
B. It’s my only alternative to travel by bus.
C. I resort to travel by bus only when I have no alternative.
D. Travelling by bus is my only alternative.
595:Calling Jim is pointless because his phone is out of order.
A. It’s worth not calling Jim because his phone is out of order.
B. It’s no use to call Jim because his phone is out of order.
C. It’s useless calling Jim because his phone is out of order.
D. There’s no point calling Jim because his phone is out of order. 596:
The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.
A. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
B. The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
C. It’s likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
D. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election. 597:
Lin’s success took us all by surprise.
A. We were taken aback by all of Lin’s successes.
B. Lin’s success was surprised to all of us.
C. Lin was successful, which surprised all of us.
D. We took all of Lin’s successes surprisingly. 598:
You are in this mess right now because you didn’t listen to me in the first place.
A. If you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now.
B. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now.
C. If you listen to my advice in the first place, you will not be in this mess right now.
D. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t have been in this mess right now. 599:
Fiona goes to the theater once in a blue moon.
A. Fiona goes to the theater when the moon is full.
B. Fiona rarely goes to the theater.
C. Fiona goes to the theater when the blue moon is on.
D. Fiona goes to the theater only once a month. 600:
What the politician was saying fell on deaf ears last night.
A. The politician fell deaf when he was speaking last night.
B. What the politician was saying deafened the listeners last night.
C. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night.
D. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night because they had deaf ears.
601: Education is the only method of ______ changes in world population. A. bringing about B. carrying out C. taking off D. showing off
602: Grace Kelly was the first famous as a Hollywood actress and then ______ Prince Rainer of Monaco. A. to be the wife of B. she was the wife of C. as the wife of D. the wife of
603:All visitors are requested to ______ with the regulations. A. agree B. comply C. assent D. consent
604: Betty: “Your house is lovely! I especially like what you’ve done to the front yard.” Alice: ”______.”
A. Really? That’s nice of you to say so B. Nothing new. Same old thing
C. You’re welcome. I’m glad you can come
D. Oh, it was nothing! It was nothing I hope you like it
605: He gives a lot of money to the poor despite the fact that he has barely enough to live ______ himself. A. in B. with C. through D. on
606: I’m glad you told me about the show being cancelled. ______, I’d have travelled all the way to Glasgow for nothing. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Moreover
607: Joe couldn’t come to our party last weekend – he ______ house. A. was moving B. had moved C. moved D. would move
608: Don’t worry about hotel. We can easily ______ for a few nights. A. put you in B. put up with you C. put you down D. put you up
609: She wondered ______ her father looked like now, after so many years away. A. how B. whose C. what D. whom
610: Sarah glanced around the room once more, ______ that nothing was out of place. A. checked B. checking C. to check D. being checked
611: You ______ him your map. He has one of his own. A. shouldn’t have lent B. mightn’t have lent C. mustn’t have lent D. needn’t have lent
612: It is vital that our country’s imports ______ its exports. A. don’t exceed B. not exceed C. didn’t exceed D. won’t exceed
613: Tall people were obliged to bend down ______ their head on the low ceiling.
A. so that they won’t bang B. for them not to bang C. in case they will bang D. so as not to bang
614: Never having been away from home before, ______.
A. Daisy, therefore, felt a little homesick at first
B. it made Daisy feel a little homesick at first
C. Daisy was a little homesick at first
D. the first feeling Daisy had was sickness.
615: I know William has been disobedient, but don’t be too ______ on him. A. heavy B. strong C. hard D. strict
616: The two men looked so ______ that it was impossible to distinguish between them. A. alike B. same C. like D. likely
617: I’d rather you ______ anything about the garden until the weather improves. A. don’t make B. didn’t do C. don’t do D. didn’t make
618: This is the athlete ______ everyone says will win the gold medal at the winter Olympic Games. A. whose B. whom C. who D. whoever
619: Because of his poor health, it took him a long time to ______ his bad cold. A. throw off B. throw away C. throw down D. throw over
620: Betty: “Wally, the bracelet is beautiful, but really, you shouldn’t have!” Wally: “ ______.” A.Okay. Take care
B. You’re welcome. I think it looks beautiful on you C. I hope not D. No. I don’t think so
621: As he made no reference to our quarrel, I assumed he ______ me. A. forgave B. had forgiven C. would forgive D. was forgiving
622:“There is no further treatment we can give,” said Dr. Jekyll. “We must let the disease take its ______.” A. term B. end C. course D. way
623: The Continental United States is ______ that there are four time zones. A. so a big area B. very big C. much big D. so big an area
624: ______ had I had time to take my coat off when the boss came in. A. Scarcely B. Hard C. No sooner D. Almost
625: My supervisor had me ______ the morning taking inventory. A. spend B. spent C. to spend D. spending
626: .This holiday is within our price range, provided we don’t go to the expensive restaurants in the tourist center.
A. Our holiday will be okay if there aren’t any expensive restaurants in the tourist center.
B. Because of the expensive restaurants in the tourist center, we cannot continue our holiday.
C. We can afford the holiday so long as we avoid the expensive restaurants in the tourist center.
D. We would be short of money unless we kept away from the expensive restaurants in the tourist center
627:The weather was getting worse, so Joe was forced to give up his attempt to climb the summit.
A. The weather was so bad that Joe wouldn’t be able to climb the summit.
B. But for such awful weather Joe managed to climb the summit.
C. Joe wasn’t encouraged to try to reach the summit because of the weather, which was extremely bad.
D. Due to the worsening weather, Joe had no alternative but to give up his attempt to climb the summit.
628: “Here are the car keys. You’d better wait in the car,” he said to her.
A. He handed her the keys, advising her to wait in the car.
B. He advised her to wait in the car with the car keys.
C. He got the car keys before advising her to wait in the car.
D. He gave the car keys to her who was to wait for him in the car.
629:It couldn’t have been Mary that you heard shouting last night as she is on holiday in Jakarta at themoment.
A. I think Mary is on holiday in Jakarta now, so you may be wrong in thinking that you heard her shouting last night.
B. If you had heard Mary shouting last night she wouldn’t be able to take vacation in Jakarta now.
C. It was not Mary who shouted to you last night because she is on vacation in Jakarta at the moment.
D. Right now, Mary is having a holiday in Jakarta, so it is impossible that it was she whose shouting you heard last night.
630: The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked.
A. When the figures were re-checked, they came to light the mistake in the accounts.
B. Once re-checking the figures, the mistakes in the accounts was noticed.
C. The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the figures were re-checked.
D. It was not until the mistake in the accounts was noticed that the figures were checked.
631. Although they are identical twins, their teacher can easily ………between them. A. identify B. select C. differ D. distinguish
632. I was most ………… of his efforts to help me during the crisis. A. appreciation B .appreciable C. appreciate D. appreciative
633. John: “May I come in?” Peter: “ …………….” A. Feel free B. Yes, no problem C. You’re welcome D. Sorry, let’s wait
634. If you go away, you ………write to me, ……..you? A. will/ won’t B. do/ don’t C. will/ don’t D. will/ do
635. We have to start early …….. we’ll be late for school. A. so that B. although C. or else D. consequently
636. The smell of the sea …….. him …… to his childhood. A. took …back B. brought…back C. reminded… of D. called …off
637. The conference was organized for all of the ……… teachers in the city. A. history B. historic C. historical D. historian
638. We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no ………. for them A. request B. requirement C. claim D. demand
639. He never………….. his word A. goes back on B. puts up with C. makes up for D. goes down with
640. When I got up yesterday morning, the sun was shining, but the ground was very wet. It ……. A. rained B. has been raining C. had rained D. had been raining
641. Someone ……….here recently: these ashes are still warm. A. should be B. had to be C. must have been D. might have been
642……….of applicants for this job ……..very big. A. The number /is B. A number /is C. A number /are D. The number /are
643. The professor complimented a grade 1 pupil ……….his good achievement. A. about B. on C. for D. due to
644. ………your help, I wouldn’t have got the scholarship. A. If I had had
B. Had not it been for C. But for D. Unless I had
645. ………man suffering from ……..shock should not be given anything to drink. A. A/ the B. The/ a C. Ø/ a D. A/ Ø
646. The villagers strongly recommend that a new school ………immediately. A. must be built
B. is going to be built C. be built D. will be built
647. You thought I did wrong, but the results ……….my action. A. agree B. correct C. justify D. approve
648. It’s most unwise to ……in a quarrel between a man and his wife. A. involve B. go C. take part in D. interfere
649. The more she practices, ……….she becomes. A. the most confident B. the more confident C. the greater confidence D. more confidently
650. In today’s paper it ……….that we shall have an election this year. A. says B. admits C. expresses D. proposes
651.: John: “Could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?” Peter: “……………”
A. Sorry for this inconvenience B. I have no clue C. Not at all
D. Sorry, I’m a new comer here
652. The problem is difficult, therefore ………. students could answer it. A. a great number of B. a lot of C. few D. a few
653. ………he was kidnapped by the Iraqi guerrillas yesterday has been confirmed. A. What B. If C. That D. Ø
654. The road in front of my house is in great need ……….. A. repairing B. to be repaired C. of repair D. of being repaired.
655. Sometimes life must be very unpleasant for …… near the airport. A. people live B. those living C. someone to live D. they who live
656. She has just bought …………….
A. an old interesting painting French
B. a French interesting old paint
C. a French old interesting painting
D. an interesting old French painting
657. There are many opportunities for career ………. if you work for that company. A. system B. sequence C. progression D. succesion
658. The children can stay here …..they don’t make too much noise. A. whether B. providing C. unless D. until
659. “…………….” – “Thank you. We are proud of him.” A. Your kid is naughty.
B. Can we ask your child to take a photo?
C. Your child is just adorable!
D. I can give your kid a lift to school.
660. There were a lot people at the party, only few of …….I had met before. A. them B. who C. whom D. whose
661: Only for a short period of time __________ run at top speed.
A. that a cheetah can B. can C. cheetahs D. do cheetahs
662: Manufacturers can help conserve mineral and timber supplies ___________.
A. that recycles materials being left over from production processes
B. which recycling materials left over from production processes
C. by recycling materials left over from production processes
D. recycling materials which left over from production processes
663: ___________ that hunted other animals tended to have very narrow, sharp, curvedclaws. A. For dinosaurs B. Dinosaurs C. Like dinosaurs D. Dinosaurs are known
664: ___________ at the Isthmus of Panama, so animals were able to migrate betweenNorth and South America.
A. With a land bridge B. When a land bridge existed C. A land bridge
D. A land bridge existed
665: For more than a decade, ___________ that certain species are becoming scarce.
A. the warnings of bird-watchers
B. warn the bird-watcher
C. a warning for bird-watchers
D. bird-watchers have warned
666: Biogas can be utilized for electricity production, cooking, space heating, waterheating and process heating. A. generation B. increase C. reformation D. sparing
667: We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment. A. the long day B. all day long C. all long day D. day after day
668: I used to meet him occasionally on Fifth Avenue. A. one time B. in one occasion C. once in a while D. none is correct
669: A cooperative program between China and Germany on building Yangzhow, afamous ancient city, into
a(n) ________ city has proceeded smoothly since it started in Septemberlast year.
A. friendly ecology B. ecology-friendly C. friendly-ecological D. ecologicalfriendly
670: She brought three children up __________. A. single-minded B. single-handedly
C. single-mindedly D. single-handed
671: He left the country __________ arrest if he returned. A. with fear of B. with threat of C. under threat of D. in fear of
672: “What do you do for a living?” – “___________.”
A. I get a high salary, you know. B. I want to be a doctor, I guess C. I work in a bankD. It’s hard work, you know.
673: “Jane is really conscientious, isn’t she?”
“Absolutely. ___________, she is very efficient” A. All the same B. So C. Still D. What is more
674: I know you didn’t see me yesterday because I was in Hanoi. You __________ me. A. may not have seen
B. mustn’t have seen C. shouldn’t have seen D. can’t have seen
675: With competition from __________ the British coal industry is facing a serious ___________. A. imports/ crisis B. import/ crisis C. import/ crises D. imports/ crises
676: Joe, remember that I’m _______ you to see that there’s no trouble at the party on Sunday. A. believing in B. relying on C. depending on D. waiting for
677: “Excuse me. I’m your new neighbor. I just moved in.” “__________.”
A. Oh, I don’t think so B. Where to, sir?
C. Sorry, I don’t knowD. I’m afraid not
678: The city has __________ of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can, therefore, help
industries predict the potential risks and success of products. A. a high rate B. a high tendency
C. a high proportion D. a great level
679: Simple sails were made from canvas __________ over a frame. A. was stretched B. stretched C. a stretch D. it was stretched
680: Governments shoud __________ international laws against terrorism. A. bring about B. bring up C. bring back D. bring in
681: She had just enough time to __________ the report before the meeting. A. turn round B. dip into C. go into D. get through
682: Students can __________ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures. A. read B. transmit C. provide D. absorb
683: In 1975, the successful space probe to __________ beginning to send information back to earth. A. Venus the B. Venus it was C. Venus was D. Venus
684: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as_________. A. a water fall B. a lake C. a mirror D. a bell
685: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his __________ when he meets the right girl. A. shed B. shell C. shoe D. hole
686: The documentary was so __________ that many viewers cried. A. moved B. touching C. moody D. touchy
687: Some __________ back workers were working hard in the sunshine. A. empty B. vacant C. naked D. bare
688: Space travel seemed __________ but it has come true now. A. unable B. disagreeable C. disbelievable D. unthinkable
689: We’d better phone __________ the restaurant to reserve a table. A. ø B. for C. to D. at
690: “Have you __________ this contract yet?” - “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend. A. looked out
B. looked overC. looked up D. looked into
691: ___________ giraffe is the tallest of all __________animals. A. ø/ the B. A/ the C. The/ ø D. A/ ø
692: -“I’m going out now.” - “__________ you happen to pass a chemist’s, would you get me some aspirins?” A. Were B. Should C. Had D. Did
693: By the year 2050, many people currently employed __________ their jobs. A. are losing B. will have lost C. will be losing D. have lost 69
It’s ______ that blows nobody any good. 4 A. a bad breeze B. bad breath C. an unhappy instrument D. an ill wind 69
At last, I ______ on him to help us out of our dilemma. 5 A. persuaded B. prevailed C. labored D. convinced 69
She came back with an answer as quick as a(n) ______. 6 A. twinkling B. lighting C. flash D. express 69
He was prepared to announce the news to all and ______. 7 A. remainders B. odds C. sundry D. select 69
The Governor has been ______ for gross misconduct. 8 A. impressed B. impounded C. impeached D. impelled 69
I can’t go with you today; I have ______ things to do. 9 A. a great deal B. many a great C. a great many D. great many 70
Contributions to the charity are beginning to ______ up. 0 A. end B. finish C. peter D. dry 70
It was her ______ powers at the keyboard rather than her age which eventually forced her retirement. 1 A. meteoric B. waning C. slippery D. negative 70
_____ the decision would have a major impact on his political career. 2 A. Did he realize little B. A little he realized C. Little did he realize D. Realizing little 70
They shouted loudly _____ I could hear the instructions clearly. 3 A. for fear that B. in order that C. unless D. in case 70
He found that the test was child’s _____. 4 A. play B. games C. matches D. delight 70
Your son has the ______ of a fine musician. 5 A. beginnings B. makings C. looks D. talents 70
You really can’t trust George. One day he’s your best friend, and the next day he can _____ you in the back. 6 A. hit B. stab C. cut D. punch 70
He never stops criticizing me. He’s a real _____ in the neck. 7 A. ache B. pain C. hurt D. itch 70
William is an authority _____ medieval tapestries. 8 A. on B. with C. about D. in 70
- “Why don’t we go out for a walk?” - “______.” 9 A. Why not B. Yes, please C. OK, let’s D. Never mind 71
If a diamond is heated without oxygen, it will turn to graphite, a form of _____ that it is used as a lubricant. 0 A. carbon is so soft B. is carbon so soft C. carbon so soft D. so soft the carbon 71
The first people to live in _____ Hawaii were the Polynesians, who sailed there in large canoes from other 1
Pacific Islands about 2,000 years ago. A. now where is B. what is now C. it is now D. now this is 71
If I were you, I’d _____ everything he says with a pinch of salt. 2 A. make B. admit C. take D. accept 71
- “Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?” - “______.” 3
A. Do you think I would? B. I wouldn’t. Thank C. Yes, you’re a good friend. D. Yes, I’d love to. Thanks. you. 71
- “When are you planning to resign?” - “By Christmas ______.” 4 A. no later B. until lately C. at the latest D. if not later 71
- “The landlord is raising my rent again.” - “______ reason for you to find a new apartment.” 5 A. Much more B. So much more C. All the more D. More than such a 71
Please _____ your luggage and leave now. I can’t stand your presence any more. 6 A. throw off B. pack up C. fit in D. pile up 71
I couldn’t speak Italian, so I couldn’t _____ my ideas across to the passer-by. 7 A. turn B. bring C. get D. look 71
William was 19 years old when he was _____ for war. 8 A. brought up B. called up C. made up D. put up
719 _____ the weather forecast had predicted that skies would remain clear and sunny, it rained throughout theday. A. Instead of B. According to C. Due to D. Even though
720 John has come _____ some good suggestions for raising the money we need. A. up with B. on to C. round to D. across with
721 _____ discounted airline tickets may seem attractive, but they have some restrictions. A. Heavily B. Busily C. Safely D. Solely
722 Prices quoted in this package include _____ hours of Internet access for one month. A. unwarranted B. uncontrolled C. unlimited D. unrecoverable
723 The decimal numeral system is one of the _____ ways of expressing numbers.
A. useful most world’s B. world’s most useful C. useful world’s most D. most world’s useful
724 Nebraska has floods in some years, _____.
A. in others drought B. droughts are others
C. while other droughts D. others in drought
725 Salt is manufactured in quantities that exceed those of most, _____, other commercial chemicals. A. of all not B. not if all are C. are not all D. if not all
726 The air inside a house or office building has higher concentration of contaminants ___ heavily pollutedoutside air. A. than does B. more C. as some that are D. like of
727 Their first product is a _____.
A. small hand-painted china vase
B. hand-painted small china vase
C. china small hand-painted vase
D. small china hand-painted vase
728 - “Do you know where John Smith is?” - “________.“ A. I’m sorry not to B. I regret, but no C. Pardon, I don’t know D. I’m afraid I don’t
729 - “How much do you earn a month, Jean?” - “I’d _________.” A. rather don’t say B. better not to say C. rather not say D. prefer not say
730 - “Would you like another coffee?” - “________.” A. I’d love one B. Willingly C. Very kind of your part D. It’s a pleasure
731 An accident of this magnitude could easily bring the factory’s production to a _____. A. block B. quit C. stay D. halt
732 We are going to implement new standards in the assembly to _____ the requirements set by the government. A. meet B. build C. serve D. face
733 My mother always told me that I should _____ the things I believe in, regardless of how others perceive them. A. put up with B. get along with C. come up to D. stand up for
734 If you don’t get your full _____ of sleep, your work will begin to suffer. A. extent B. quota C. degree D. ratio
735 Don’t you think she bears an _____ resemblance to his first wife? A. identical B. uneasy C. uncanny D. indifferent
736.If you set your sights too high, you may fall flat on your _____. A. back B. nose C. face D. mouth
737 I don’t mind wearing my big brother’s _____. A. pick-me-ups B. turn-ups C. hand-me-downs D. keep-pace-withs
738 Our school _____ about 600 new students every year. A. admits B. allows C. accepts D. gets
739 I would have paid _____ for my car if the salesman had insisted because I really liked it. A. as much twice B. much twice C. twice as much D. two times
740 _____ all of his business dealings, he has been driven by his desire _____ wealth. A. During – with
B. Throughout – to C. In – for D. Over – beyond
741 Hardly _____ the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet. A. he had entered B. had entered C. entered D. had he entered
742 He has made a mistake, and must face the _____. A. hardship B. music C. noise D. play
743 Since the blind cannot use their eyes, they are taught to use the _____ of touch in their fingers. A. feeling B. sensitivity C. sensation D. sense
744: ___________ giraffe is the tallest of all __________animals. A. A/ ø B. ø/ the C. The/ ø D. A/ the
745: By the year 2050, many people currently employed __________ their jobs. A. have lost B. will be losing C. will have lost D. are losing
746: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his __________ when he meets the right girl. A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole
747: She had just enough time to __________ the report before the meeting. A. dip into B. get through C. turn round D. go into
748: We’d better phone __________ the restaurant to reserve a table. A. at B. ø C. to D. for
749: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as_________. A. a water fall B. a mirror C. a bell D. a lake
750: “What do you do for a living?” – “___________.” A. I work in a bank
B. I get a high salary, you know.
C. I want to be a doctor, I guess
D. It’s hard work, you know.
751: Governments shoud __________ international laws against terrorism. A. bring in B. bring up C. bring about D. bring back
752: The documentary was so __________ that many viewers cried. A. touchy B. moody C. moved D. touching
753: Joe, remember that I’m __________ you to see that there’s no trouble at the party on Sunday. A. relying on B. waiting for C. believing in D. depending on
754: Space travel seemed __________ but it has come true now. A. unthinkable B. unable C. disbelievable D. disagreeable
755: In 1975, the successful space probe to __________ beginning to send information back to earth. A. Venus it was B. Venus C. Venus was D. Venus the
756: A cooperative program between China and Germany on building Yangzhow, a famous ancient city, into
a(n) ________ city has proceeded smoothly since it started in September last year. A. ecology-friendly B. friendly ecology C. friendly-ecological D. ecological-friendly
757: The city has __________ of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can, therefore, help
industries predict the potential risks and success of products. A. a high tendency B. a high rate C. a high proportion D. a great level
758: He left the country __________ arrest if he returned. A. with fear of B. under threat of C. with threat of D. in fear of
759: With competition from __________ the British coal industry is facing a serious ___________. A. imports/ crisis B. imports/ crises C. import/ crisis D. import/ crises
760: Students can __________ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures. A. provide B. transmit C. read D. absorb
761:Some __________ back workers were working hard in the sunshine. A. empty B. vacant C. bare D. naked
762:She brought three children up __________. A. single-handedly B. single-minded C. single-mindedly D. single-handed
763: “Jane is really conscientious, isn’t she?”
“Absolutely. ___________, she is very efficient” A. What is more B.So C. All the same D. Still
764: “Excuse me. I’m your new neighbor. I just moved in.” “__________.” A. Where to, sir?
B. Sorry, I don’t know C. Oh, I don’t think so D. I’m afraid not
765: I know you didn’t see me yesterday because I was in Hanoi. You __________ me. A. may not have seen B. mustn’t have seen
C. shouldn’t have seen D. can’t have seen
766: Simple sails were made from canvas __________ over a frame. A. was stretched B. a stretch C. it was stretched D. stretched
767: -“I’m going out now.” - “__________ you happen to pass a chemist’s, would you get me some aspirins?” A. Were B. Had C. Did D. Should
768: “Have you __________ this contract yet?” - “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend. A. looked up B. looked over C. looked into D. looked out
769:Jack: “Hi, Tom. What’s going on?”
Tom: “ Nothing special, Jack. ____ with you?” A. What’s up
B. Have you got something C. Nothing new D. Not much
770:Don’t lie! You ____ their phone ringing. They haven’t got a phone. A. can’t hear B. couldn’t have heard C. haven’t heard D. had not heard
771: Frank: “ Do you know how old I am?” Daisy: “_____.”
A. I couldn’t help it B. Happy birthday C. Don’t mention it D. I haven’t a clue
772: It’s difficult for a sloppy person to live with a ___. A. perfect B. perfection C. perfectionism D. perfectionist
773:Up ____, and the people cheered. A. went the balloon B. does the balloon go
C. did the balloon go D. goes the balloon
774: It may be wonderful to own a big, old house, but think of the ___. A. upkeep B. keep-up C. keep-on D. keep-out
775: Learning English isn’t so difficult; once you ____. A. get down to it B. get off it C. get on it D. get down with it
776: “I’m sorry I couldn’t come to your party last night.” “ _____.” A. That’s all right B. Excuse me C. You’re welcome D. Don’t mention it
777:. _____, we tried our best to complete it.
A. Difficult as the homework was
B. Despite the homework was difficult
C. Thanks to the difficult homework D. As though the homework was difficult
778: You’re quite right, of course, but ____ you needn’t have been so rude about it. A. at once time B. from time to time C. at the same time D. at times
779: ______ had the restaurant opened ____ people were flocking to eat there. A. Hardly …than B. No sooner…when
C. No sooner … than D. Hardly …. that
780:The other driver failed to signal his ____ to turn right so I had to brake suddenly. A. purpose B. idea C. intention D. design
781: “ What are you going to do next?” “ I wish I ____ the answer to that question.” A. knew B. had known C. would know D. will know
782:There was ____ evidence to bring charges against the man. A. insubstantial B. interior C. ineffective D. insufficient 783: What a ____!
A. new small nice car B. nice small new car C. new nice car, that is small D. car new nice and small
784: His parents hostile attitude ___ him to leave home . A. drove B. urged C. made D. suggested
785:. I recommend that the student ____ his composition as soon as possible. A. finishes writing
B. should finish the writing C. finish writing D. finished writing
786: Hearing-aid devices are very helpful for ________ are hard of hearing. A. those B. those who C. people D. who
787: We should study hard ___________ our parents can be proud of us. A. so as to B. in order that C. as that D. in order to
788: As soon as I ___________ my assignment, I'll show you how to solve that problem. A. have finished B. will finish
C. will have finished D. finished
789: Today many countries are trying to develop _________ energy sources. A. sustainable B. natural C. damaging D. non-renewable
790: The company managed to __ its best workers and kept its rival from stealing them. A. promote B. employ C. retain D. consider
791: The _______ of food during that long winter left many families in despair. A. scarcity B. availability C. variety D. abundance
792: You ___________ smoke in here. It's against the rules. A. shouldn't B. mightn't C. mustn't D. needn't
793: The new director is favorably _________ towards innovations. A. disposed B. devoted C. dedicated D. discouraged
794:These teachers ________ to help their students understand simple things. A. do an attempt B. make great efforts C. try a great effort D. put great efforts
795: To apply for the scholarship, the students are required to write a _________ essay about their future plans.
A. two-hundred-word B. two-pages C. double pages D. two hundred words
796:It was a ______ that the driver survived the crash. His car was completely damaged. A. mystery B. miracle C. secret D. strange
797:Sharks acquire many sets of teeth _________ their lifetime. A. over B. from C. during D. since
798: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” – “______.” A. You’re welcome B. Good idea, thanks C. Thanks, I will D. It’s my pleasure
799: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” Laura: “______”
A. There’s no doubt about it.
B. Well, that’s very surprising. C. Of course not. You bet!
D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea.
800:She said, “John, I’ll show you round my city when you’re here.”
A. She made a trip round her city with John.
B. She promised to show John round her city.
C. She planned to show John round her city.
D. She organized a trip round her city for John.
801: There’s no point in persuading Jane to change her mind.
A. No one wants Jane to change her mind because it’s pointless.
B. It’s possible for us to persuade Jane to change her mind.
C. Jane will change her mind though she doesn’t want to.
D. It’s useless to persuade Jane to change her mind
802:“Why don’t you reply to the President’s offer right now?” said Mary to her husband.
A. Mary suggested that her husband should reply to the President’s offer without delay.
B. Mary told her husband why he didn’t reply to the President’s offer then.
C. Mary ordered her husband to reply to the President’s offer right now.
D. Mary wondered why her husband didn’t reply to the President’s offer then.
803: If I hadn’t had so much work to do I would have gone to the movies.
A. Because I had to do so much work, I couldn’t go to the movies.
B. I would go to the movies when I had done so much work.
C. A lot of work couldn’t prevent me from going to the movies.
D. I never go to the movies if I have work to do.
804: Unlike her friends, Jane prefers an independent life.
A. Jane doesn't like her friends because she prefers an independent life.
B. Her friends live in an independent life and Jane doesn't like it.
C. Jane doesn't like her friends to live in a dependent life.
D. Jane prefers an independent life but her friends do not.
805:_______________ that I tore up the letter. A. I was such an annoyed B. Such was my annoyance C. I was so annoying D. So was I annoyed
806: It is the recommendation of many psychologists to associate words and remember names.
A. that a learner uses mental images
B. that a learner use mental images
C. that a learner must use mental images D. mental images are used
807: “______” “Not really.”
A. I don't like that new movie.
B. Would you like to watch a cartoon or a documentary?
C. Would you recommend the new movie at the Odeon?
D. How often do you go to the movies?
808: Something tells me that you to a single word I in the past ten minutes.
A. haven’t listened/ was saying B. didn’t listen/ said
C. haven’t been listening/ have said D. haven’t listened/ said
809: Don’t to any conclusion before you know the full facts. A. rush B. dive C. leap D. fly
810: The police spokesman said he was _______ to believe that the arrested man was the serial killer they had been looking for. A. inclined B. seemed C. suspected D. supposed
811: For lunch, I always have something quick and easy: a sandwich, a salad, toast and the _______. A. same B. similar C. like D. rest
812: _______, the invention was perfect, but it didn’t sell very well. A. Technically B. Technologically C. Politically D. Practically
813: To decorate my room, I ______.the help of my roomate. A. drafted B. engaged C. recruited D. enlisted
814: I don't think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting, did they? I totally failed to get my point ______. A. around B. along C. across D. about
815: This fruit has been in the fridge for over three weeks! It is all ________. A. sour B. mouldy C. rotten D. bitter
816: If someone is down to earth, he is very________ A. practical B. sad C. shy D. strange
817: I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a________ A. sky B. house C. wall D. kite
818: We don't seem to have any more of that book, Sir. It is out of ___ but we are getting a new delivery next
Thursday if you would like to pop back then. A. stock B. order C. print D. shop
819: Cable TV revolutionized communications; ______, the very existence of that service is now threatened by satellites. A. consequently B. for example C. nevertheless D. moreover
820: Now I am unemployed, I have too much time _______ and don't know what to do with myself. A. in my hands B. in hand C. to hand D. on my hands
821: - "What do you think of football?" - "_______" A. I am crazy about it.
B. Of course, football players are excellent
C. Well, it's beyond my expectation D. It's none of my business.
822: As coal mines became deeper, the problems of draining water, bringing in fresh air, and ______ to the surface increased. A. how ore is transported B. transporting ore C. ore is transporting D. to transport ore
823: ______ is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods. A. Each climate B. A climate C. Climates D. The climate
824: There is no chance of you getting the promotion after only two months working here, ___ the great work you have done. A. presuming B. notwithstanding C. nevertheless D. regardless
825: Are you thinking of flying business class?" "______"
A. I'm flying there to attend a party. B. No, I'm just on business. C. No, I'd like an aisle seat. D. No, economy. 826: On the battle field . A. lied the tanks B. did the tanks lie C. the tanks lay D. lay the tanks
827: The team threw on all their substitutes in the last five minutes, all to no ___ as they lost the game narrowly by three points. A. use B. gain C. avail D. benefit
828: _______ Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories. A. On my part B. On the whole C. On the contrary D. On the other hand
829: - "Do you mind if I use your phone?" - ".________."
A. Sorry. I have no idea B. Not at all. Help yourselfC. Yes, certainly D. You can say that again
830: We took Bill ______ for a couple of months after the fire at his home. It was no trouble as we have the
extra bedroom up in the converted loft. A. out B. off C. in D. up.
831. The factory is said _______ in a fire two years ago. A. being destroyed
B. to have been destroyed C. to have destroyed D. to destroy
832. By the end of this year my father _______ in this company for 12 years. A. will work
B. will have been working C. has been working D. has worked
833. –“Would you mind giving me a hand with this bag?” -“ _____________________”
A. Yes, I’ll do it now. B. No, not at all.
C. Well, I’d love to D. Yes, I am.
834. Forget all and try your best next time- Lightning never _______ twice in the same place. A. strikes B. attacks C. beats D. hits
835. _____ raiding for camels was a significant part of Bedouin life has been documented in Wilfed Thesiger’s Arabian Sands. A. That B. Which C. What D. Where
836. The little boy pleaded _____ not to leave him alone in the dark. A. on her mother
B. her mother C. with her mother D. at his mother
837. _____, 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
838. The TV station, in _______ to massive popular demand, decided not to discontinue the soap opera. A. reaction B. response C. answer D. rely
839. His emotional problems _______ from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think. A. stem B. flourish C. root D. sprout
840. Pete was born and brought up in Cornwall and he knows the place like the _________. A. nose on his face B. back of his hand
C. hairs on his head D. teeth of his mouth
841. Tom: "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come". - Mary: “_______”. A. Sounds like fun B. Well, never mind C. Oh, that's annoying D. Great
842. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as _____. A. cats and dogs B. salt and pepper
C. chalk and cheese D. here and there
843. Rows and silences are ______ and parcel of any marriage. A. package B. stamps C. packet D. part
844. How do you account for the manager's fiery _______ yesterday afternoon? A. output B. outburst C. outcry D. outlaw
845: Patient: "Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?" Receptionist: “________”
A. Not at the moment. He can't be disturbed. B. OK, you will need to check my diary.
C. OK, let me just check the diary.
D. Have a seat and I'll be with you in an hour.
846. It’s not in my nature to _______ over the price of something. A. haggle B. discuss C. challenge D. transact
847: ” Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _________?” A. don’t you B. can’t you C. will you D. do you?
848. We usually do go by train, even though the car _________ is a lot quicker. A. travel B. journey C. trip D. voyage
849. The sign says that all shoplifters will be ________. A. persecuted B. disproved C. prosecuted D. prohibited
850. In elections, politicians try to get old people to vote for them, it’s called the _______ vote. A. white B. blue C. old D. grey
851. In the end, I just lost my _________ and started gabbling incoherently. A. head B. mind C. brain D. intelligence
852. John: “May I come in?”
Peter: “ ________________” A. Feel free B. Yes, no problem C. You’re welcome D. Sorry, you may not
853. When I got up yesterday morning, the sun was shining, but the ground was very wet. It ……. A. rained B. has been raining C. had rained D. had been raining
854. The villagers strongly recommend that a new school ___________ immediately. A. must be built
B. is going to be built C. be built D. will be built
855. The children can stay here __________ they don’t make too much noise. A. whether B. providing C. unless D. until
856. _______ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth. A. Small as the stars B. The stars as small C. As the small stars
D. Despite of the small stars
857. I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of _______. A. brain B. tongue C. mind D. memory
858. Only in the Civil War____________ killed or wounded. A. soldiers in America were
B. so many American soldiers were C. many in America were
D. were so many American soldiers
859. Frankly, I'd rather you _______ anything about it for the time being. A. don't do B. hadn't done C. didn't do D. haven't done
860. I was angry when you saw me because I ______ with my sister. A. have been arguing
B. had been arguing C. argued D. would argue
861. The book would have been perfect ________ the ending. A. had it not been for
B. it had not been for C. it hadn't been for D .hadn't it been for.
862. I'm __________ my brother is. A. nowhere like so ambitious
B. nothing near as ambitious as C. nothing as ambitious than
D. nowhere near as ambitious as
* not anywhere near/nowhere near : far from; not at all (chắc là không; còn lâu)
The job doesn't pay anywhere near enough for me.
863. _____ I'd like to help you out, I'm afraid I just haven't got any spare money at the moment. A. Even B. Despite C. Much as D. Try as
864. Hardly ________ of the paintings at the gallery were for sale A. none B. few C. some D. any
865. Jane's very modest, always ________ her success. A. playing down B. turning around C. keeping down D. pushing back
* play something down :to try to make something seem less important or less likely than it really is
866. I feel __ to inform the committee that a number of members are very unhappy with the decision. A. my duty B. it my duty C. this my duty D. that my duty
867. Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been _______ A. broken into B. taken out C. touched up
D. tampered with (làmgiả)
868. All things_________, he is the best president we are likely to get. A. considered B. thought C. taken D. added
869 George: “In my opinion, action films are exciting.” Frankie: “______” A. Yes. Congratulations!
B. There’s no doubt about it. C. What an opinion!
D. You shouldn’t have said that.
870.Peter: “I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study in America.” Kate: “Uh, really? __________!” A. Take care of yourself B. Congratulations C. You are always lucky D. Lucky as you are
871. Tom:" Would you take this along to the office for me?" - Jerry:"_________" A. Never mind B. Yes, with pleasure C. Yes, that's right D. Not at all
872. Mother: "Gloria, I'd rather you ___________home so late."
A. hadn't come back B. haven't come back C. don't come back D. didn't come back
873. You are 27 years old so it's high time you ______ responsibility for your deeds. A. took B. have taken C. had taken D. take
874. Suppose he _________you stealing, what would you do? A. has caught B. catches C. had caught D. caught
875. I used a calculator so it's impossible I made a mistake with the bill. I ___a mistake with the bill because I used a calculator A. couldn’t make
B. shouldn’t have made C. mightn’t make D. can't have made
876. The school Principal suggested that he __________a scholarship. A. was awarded B. would be awarded C. be awarded D. must be awarded
877. The portrait__________ by an Italian.
A. is known to have been painted B. known to have been painted C. is knowing to be painted D. is known to be painted
878. If you want the day off, you’ll have to find someone ________ you. A. stand up
B. stand in for (replace sb temporarily) C. stand for D. set off
879. I bought a __________ bag at the market yesterday.
A. old leather lovely
B. old lovely leather C. lovely old leather D. leather old lovely
880. I ran _____ some old records while I was tidying the attic. A. into B. out C. across D. after
881. You should never spend all the money you earn, but always _____________a rainy day A. put an end to
B. put something by forC. put the blame on D. put off
882. ____________, I decided to go in, which turned out to be a mistake. A. Noticed the door was open B. Open the door C. The open door was noticed
D. Noticing the door was open
883. Our country is rich ________ natural resources. A. of B. with C. about D. in
884. The idea to ________ a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors. A. pay B. do C. go D. walk
885. In his anxiety to make himself________, he spoke too loudly and too slowly. A. understand B. understanding C. understood D. to understand
886. ________ for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with the project.
A. If it hadn’t been B. If it had been C. Had it been D. Hadn’t it been
887. Some animals are on the ________ of becoming extinct. A. edge B. verge C. side D. tip
888. The play is very long but there are three ________ A. intervals B. breaks C. rests D. naps
889. The last lecture ________ completely over my head. A. got B. went C. was D. left
890. Could I pick your ________ on the subject before the meeting? A. brains B. head C. intellect D. mind
891. I was prepared to lend my brother some money but he turned ________ my offer. A. back B. up C. out D. down
892. 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
893. 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
894. 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
895. ________ 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
896. 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
897. ________, 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 883. D 884. A 885. C 886. A 887. B 888. A 889. B 890. D 891. D 892. A 893. A 894. B 895. B 896. C 897. B
898. 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
899. Considered America’s first great architect, ______.
A. many of the buildings at Harvard University were designed by Henry Hobson Richardson
B. 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.
900. “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
901. The surrealistic movement in art in the 1920s and 1930s placed ______ is pictured in the unconscious and
often incorporated dreamlike images. A. to emphasize it B. an emphasis on what C. an emphasis on it D. emphasize what
902. “Frankly, Ms. Adamson works ______ that her figures never need ______,” said the General Manager.
A. such efficiently that / to check
B. so efficient that / checking
C. such an efficient that / to be checked
D. so efficiently that / to be checked
903. It is highly recommended that language learners in general and English learners ______ should learn the
language in the native community so as to master it. A. in particular B. on the whole C. in short D. on the other hand
904.Lama: “What’s your greatest phobia, Carolina? Carolina: “______” A. I’m afraid not.
B. I haven’t made up my mind. C. What an absurd idea! D. Worms, definitely.
905.Waiter: “How would you like your steak, sir? Man: “______” A. Not too bad B. Very good C. Rare, please
D. Yes, of course I like it 898. A 899. C 900.D 901. B 902. D 903. A 904.D 905. C
906. The traffic problem has improved _____, out of the blue, really. A. gradually B. factually C. unexpectedly D. respectably
907. This picture book, the few pages _____ are missing, is my favorite. A. for which B. of that C. to which D. of which
908. It was felt that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to very end. A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation
909. Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship. A. impose B. propose C. expose D. suppose
910. We shouldn’t give the children everything they ask for; they will become completely _____. A. spoilt B. wounded C. damaged D. destroyed
911. The completion of the tunnel has been _______ owing to a strike. A. held up B. held off C. held on D. held over
912. It is with ________ regret that we have to inform you that your scholarship has been withdrawn. A. heavy B. deep C. somber D. high
913. _______ of all modern domestic poultry is the red jungle fowl is widely believed. A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the ancestor
914. Art critics do not all agree on what _______ a painting great. A. qualities to make
B. are the qualities for making C. qualities make D. do the qualities that make
915. Farmers supply crops with phosphorus in areas ________ have removed it from the soil.
A. because of long years of cultivation
B. where long years of cultivation
C. with long years of cultivation
D. by long years of cultivation
916. Sarah congratulated _____ passing my driving test. A. me B. for C. me on D. on me
917. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they _____ much longer. A. will stay B. would stay C. would be staying D. would have stayed
918. I can’t quite _____ out what the sign says. A. read B. get C. carry D. make
919. One _____ of the scheme is the very high cost. A. advantage B. shortage C. drawback D. shortcoming
920. In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur _____ a misunderstanding. A. because of B. of C. for D. because
921. Secondary schools offer a wide ______ of subjects. A. field B. scope C. list D. range
922. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ______ have happened. A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially
923. - “Do you think the book is expensive? - “Yes, it’s not ______ what we paid for it.” A. worthy B. worth of C. worth D. valuable
924. To ______ extent did she benefit from her uncle’s will? A. what B. how C. which D. whom
925. The new system didn’t ______ expectations. A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to
926. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next. A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. should they meet
927. ______ aren’t effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them. A. Fertilizers B. Pesticides C. Herbicides D. Composts
928. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud ______. A. smile B. laughter C. amusement D. enjoyment
929. The traffic lights ______ to green, and the car drove on. A. exchanged B. turned C. removed D. shone
930. It is a good idea to be ______ dressed when you go for an interview. A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly
931. We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train. A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply
932. They are going to make ______ excursion next month. A. a two-week B. two-weeks C. two weeks' D. a two-week's
933. I haven't had a very ______ week. I seem to have done nothing at all. A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic
934. The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspectors with local conditions. A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify
935. Do you know the man ______ over there? A. interviewed B. interviewing C. to interview D. interviews
936. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for. A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over
937. It would be lovely if the children could see and, ______, touch the animals. A. eventually B. if possible C. at last D. finally
938. ______ he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness. A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What
939. Unless you return money immediately, you will risk being charged ______ theft and getting into serous trouble A. on B. with C. of D. for
940. The old woman came in, ______ by a young man. A. accompany
B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied
941. I’ve applied for the job I saw ______ in the newspaper last month. A. advertised B. advertising C. be advertised D. being advertised
942. No, I didn’t know his number; ______ I’d have phoned him. A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless
943. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.
A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier
944. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ______. I am attending the evening class.
A. I don’t hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping
945. Ninety ______ the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school. A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is
936. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for. A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over
937. It would be lovely if the children could see and, ______, touch the animals. A. eventually B. if possible C. at last D. finally
938. ______ he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness. A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What
939. Unless you return money immediately, you will risk being charged ______ theft and getting into serous trouble A. on B. with C. of D. for
940. The old woman came in, ______ by a young man. A. accompany
B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied
941. I’ve applied for the job I saw ______ in the newspaper last month. A. advertised B. advertising C. be advertised D. being advertised
942. No, I didn’t know his number; ______ I’d have phoned him. A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless
943. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.
A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier
944. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ______. I am attending the evening class.
A. I don’t hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping
945. Ninety ______ the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school. A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is
946. Tom: “I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.” Laura: “………………………..”
A. Don’t tell a lie. I thought it was terrible. B. You must be kidding. It was not as good as I had expected.
C. I completely agree with you. It was terrific. D. No doubt!
947. Boy: “What is your greatest phobia?” Girl: “………………………..” A. I'm afraid not. B. Worms, definitely! C. Probably people who smoke. D. I haven't made up my mind.
958. Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.”
Mr.Robinson: “………………………..” A. You can say that again. B. I see. C. You are right.
D. Delighted I was able to help.
949. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ……………………….. A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood
950. Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt ……………………….. A. left out B. turned out C. omitted out D. gone out
951. Most psychologists believe that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is………………………..
A. well established extremely by the age of five
B. by the age of five it is extremely well established
C. by the age of five and well established extremely D. extremely well established by the age of five
952.In most ………. developed countries, up to 50% of ……..population enters higher education at some time in their lives. A. Ø / Ø B. the / Ø C. Ø / the D. the / a
953. I wish you ………………….. me a new one instead of having it………………………..as you did. A. would give / to repair B. gave / to repair C. had given / to be repaired D. had given / repaired
954.Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember………………………..very stupid questions.
A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked
955. ………………………..the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn. A. With reference B. Akin C. Prior to D. In addition to
965. No sooner ………………………..to marry Jack ………………………..to have serious doubts.
A. had Carol agreed / than she began
B. Carol has agreed / than she began
C. had Carol agreed / than she begins
D. had Carol agreed / than she had begun
957. Having been served dinner, ……………………...
A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
B. the committee members discussed the problem
C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem.
D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
958. The marathon runner ……………………. .for nearly one hour and a half when she ……………………. .to the pavement.
A. has been running / collapses B. were running / collapsed
C. had been running / collapsed D. ran / had been collapsing
959. Son: “What is the process of ……………………..., Dad?”
Father: “Well, it involves the heating of liquid such as milk in order to kill harmful bacteria.” A. industrialization B. pasteurization
C. commercialization D. globalization
960. An artist ……………………...will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face.
A. portraying a child B. who portray a childC. he portrays a child D. portrayed a child 946. B 947. B 948. D 949. C 950. A 951. D 952. C 953. D 954. A 955. C 956. A 957. B 958. C 959. B 960. A
961. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
962. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence. A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because
963. We played the game ___ the rules. A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from
964. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order. A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried
965. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way
966. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music. A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up
967. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do. A. let B. put C. leave D. take
968. The chairman requested that ___
A. the members studied more carefully the problem.
B. the problem was more carefully studied.
C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied.
D. the members study the problem more carefully.
969. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country. A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped
970. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed
971. I don’t think this strange new fashion will ………… A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on
972. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral. A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place
973. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan
974. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account. A. more B. no C. some D. any
975. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___. A. off B. out C. away D. up
961. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
962. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence. A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because
963. We played the game ___ the rules. A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from
964. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order.
A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried
965. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way
966. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music. A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up
967. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do. A. let B. put C. leave D. take
896. The chairman requested that ___
A. the members studied more carefully the problem.
B. the problem was more carefully studied.
C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied.
D. the members study the problem more carefully.
969. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country. A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped
970. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed
971. I don’t think this strange new fashion will ………… A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on
972. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral. A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place
973. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan
974. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account. A. more B. no C. some D. any
975. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___. A. off B. out C. away D. up
976. Assembly lines are useful for producing a large _____ of identical products. A. quality B. quantity C. quandary D. qualification
977. Only the _____ of the building is going to be remodeled. A. insides B. interior C. indoors D. inner
978. Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _____ to me. A. indifference B. disinterest C. importance D. interest
979. 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
980. The assistant suggested _____ the next day when the manager would be there. A. we are coming back B. to come back
C. we will come back D. we came back
981. I never get a _____ of sleep after watching a horror film. A. wink B. blink C. night D. ounce
982. As it was Christmas, the _____ at church was much larger than usual. A. audience B. convention C. congregation D. grouping
983. The sheep were huddled into a _____ to protect them from overnight frosts. A. cage B. kennel C. hutch D. pen
984. The jury _____ the defendant “not guilty”. A. gave B. returned C. subscribed D. found
985. Many _____ crafts such as weaving are now being revived. A. customary B. habitual C. traditional D. ordinary
986. He managed to finish his thesis under the _____ of his tutor. A. guidance B. help C. aid D. assistance
987. Mr. Henry was given a medal in _____ of his service to his country. A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response
988. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions. A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to
989. You _____ as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that. A. must B. would C. should D. might
990. _____ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century. A. Raw B. Rude C. Crude D. Blunt
991. By the time you receive this letter, I _____ for China. A. will have left B. have left C. would have left D. will leave
992. Prizes are awarded _____ the number of points scored. A. resulting from B. adding up C. presented to D. according to
993. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been _____ neglected. A. dolefully B. woefully C. idly D. pathetically
994. I must take this watch to be repaired; it _____ over 20 minutes a day. A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses
995. It had been a trying afternoon, _____ at about six o’clock in the television breaking down. A. culminating B. leading C. arriving D. finalizing 976. B 977. B 978. A 979. A 980. D 981. A 982. C 983. D 984. D 985. C 986. A 987. C 988. B 989. D 990. C 991. A 992. D 993. B 994. B 995. A
996. Are there enough apples for us to have one .............. ? A. every B. each C. self D. individually
997. We must .............. our pounds for dollars before going to New York. A. change B. convert C. turn D. exchange
998. Who is the .................... of this company? A. top B. head C. leader D. minister
999. That book is by a famous anthropologist. It’s about the people in Samoa .............. for two years. A. that she lived B. that she lived among them C. among whom she lived D. where she lived among them
1000. The old man serves the ball so skilfully. He ..................... a good tennis player when young. A. can be B. must be C. could be D. must have been
1001. Instead of thingking carefully, he tends to .................... conclusions. A. run at B. jump to C. fly into D. hit on
1002. Can you really insure yourself .............. unemployment? A. for B. from C. to D. against
1003. I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful, .............. smile. A. childhood B. childish C. childless D. childlike
1004. ............... more help, I could call my neighbour. A. Should I need B. Needed C. I have needed D. I should need
1005. ............... alone in ................. dark, deserted street is risky. A. Walk/so B. Walking/so C. Walking such a D. Walked/such
1006. I shall do the job to the best of my .................. . A. capacity B. ability C. knowledge D. talent
1007. Phone me before ten, .............. I’ll be too busy to talk to you. A. unless B. whether C. otherwise D. if
1008. To get a passport, you must send in your birth ................ and two photos. A. certificate B. licence C. paper D. card
1009. Dinosaurs are thought to ............... out millions of years ago. A. die B. have died C. having died D. dying
1010. A: Do you think you’ll get the job? – B: …………. A. I know so B. Well, I hope so C. . I think so D. Yes, that’s right 996.B 997.D 998. B 999. C 1000.D 1001. B 1002. D 1003.D 1004. A 1005.C 1006. B 1007.C 1008.A 1009. B 1010.B
1011. Those interested in the post of Assistant Manager are requested to apply _______. A. as a person B. in person C. as persons D. by person
1012. I don’t care _______ you go or not. A. where B. when C. why D. whether
1013. If it wasn’t you who took my pen, it must have been _______. A. somebody B. somebody else C. another one D. anybody
1014. Did the man _______ by the committee accept the job? A. appointing B. appointed C. was appointed D. to appoint
1015. Don’t leave your clothes _______ about on the bedroom floor. A. lie B. lay C. lying D. laying
1016. She raced by in a car, with her hair _______ behind. A. streamed B. stream C. streams D. streaming
1017. I had my younger brother _______ the newspaper to me while I was abroad. A. to send B. sent C. send D. sending
1018. Joe, I am inclined _______ Appiah’s complicity in the big fraud. A. about believing B. in believing C. for believing D. to believe
1019. Now listen to me John. As far as your examination results are concerned, you needn’t worry so much, ________? A. isn’t it B. need you C. do you D. aren’t they
1020. His arrogance makes him _______ whenever he goes. A. hated B. hate C. to hate D. hating 1011. B 1012. D 1013. B 1014. B 1015. C 1016. D 1017. C 1018. D 1019. B 1020. A
1021. Save your money. Don't.......it too quickly. A. go through B. die down C. hold on D. touch on
1022. They all have to follow the rules, and none of them is.......the law. A. over B. beyond C. above D. onto
1023. They.......the aid of the United States but did not receive it. A. asked B. found C. sought D. obtained
1024. The police spokesman said he was.......to believe that the arrested man was the serial killer they had been looking for. A. inclined B. seemed C. suspected D. supposed 1025. I'm.......my brother is.
A. nowhere near as ambitious as
B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as
1026. He says he might come, but I........ A. doubt B. doubt it C. doubt so D. doubt about it
1027. I'm sure your bank manager will lend you a.......ear when you explain the situation to him. A. merciful B. sympathetic C. pitiful D. compassionate
1028. Have you seen the girl.......? A. that I told B. I told you of
C. whom I told you D. I told you of her
1029. Children usually.......a flu much more quickly than adults. A. pick up B. pick at C. pick on D. pick out
1030. The accident.......was the mistake of the driver. A. causing many people to die B. caused great human loss C. to cause many people die
D. which causes many people to die
1031. Never ______ till tomorrow what you can do today . A. put out B. put off C. put away D. put down
1032. 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
1033. The company received______complaints about the quality of its products. A. continual B. continued C. continuous D. continuing
1034. Mai is______of the two sisters. A. as beautiful as B. more beautiful C. the more beautiful D. the most beautiful
1035. 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
1036. The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my ______. A. body B. legs C. skin D. bones
1037.The workers have gone on strike. ______, all production has ceased. A. So that B. Therefore C. Because D. Now that
1038.Do you expect there will be a lot of _______ to the project from the local community? A. rejections B. disapproval C. disagreement D. objections
1039. _________ handball is fast becoming ________ popular sport worldwide. A. The/ the B. Φ/ a C. A/ Φ D. Φ/ the
1040. The size and shape of a nail depend primarily on the function ______ intended. A. which it is
B. for which it C. which it is for D. for which is
1041. But for the fog, we_________ our destination ages ago.
A. would have reached B. would reach C. reached D. had reached
1042. 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 do.
1043. 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
1044. Water polo is played in a pool. It is played ____a ball and people play it ___a team. A. by/ in B. in/with C. within/ by D. with/in
1045. I wonder if they have that dress in my size. I ______ a size 10. A. make B. have C. take D. get 1031.B 1032.C 1033.A 1034.C 1035.D 1036.D 1037.B 1038.D 1039.B 1040.B 1041.A 1042.A 1043.C 1044.D 1045.C
1046. The strike was______ owing to a last minute agreement with the management. A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down
1047. Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to______ rather thin. A. get B. turn C. wear D. go
1048. ______ 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
1049. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the______ wonderfully. A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion
1050. The train service has been a______ since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas
1051. Is an inexperienced civil servant______ to the task of running the company. A. capable B. skilled C. eligible D. suited
1052. We______ have been happier in those days. A. can’t B. couldn’t C. might not D. must not
1053. 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
1054. The storm ripped our tent to______. A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks
1055. He______ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered. A. indicted B. inferred C. induced D. inflicted
1056. Hotel rooms must be______ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters. A. vacated B. evacuated C. abandoned D. left
1057. I do not think there is so much as a______ of truth in that rumor. A. crumb B. speck C. grain D. pebble
1058. He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to______. A. get through B. get by C. get on D. get up
1059. 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
1060. The noise of the typewriter really______ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate. A. put B. pulled C. set D. took
1061. The sixth time he called me at night was the______. A. last cause B. last straw C. touch and go D. hot air
1062. All three TV channels provide extensive______ of sporting events. A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision
1063. They seemed to be______ to the criticism and just carried on as before. A. disinterested B. sensitive C. uncaring D. indifferent
1064. “Shall we go out tonight?” - “____________” A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s
1065. It's no use______ over______ milk. A. crying/ spilt B. to cry/ spilling C. crying/ spilling D. crying/ to spill 1046. 1047. 1048. 1049. 1050. 1051. 1062. 1053. 1054. 1055. A C A D A D B B B C 1055. 1056. 1057. 1058. 1059. 1060. 1061. 1062. 1063. 1064. A C B B A B C D D A
1065: They had meals together in the school______. A. café B. restaurant C. canteen D. bar
1066: You should______ your pounds for dollars before going to New York. A. change B. convert C. turn D. exchange
1067: Who is the______ of this company? A. top B. head C. leader D. minister
1068: His sister's marriage has been arranged by her family. She is marrying a man______. A. she hardly knows him B. whom she hardly know
C. she hardly knows D. that she hardly know
1069: Instead of______ about the good news, Peter seemed to be indifferent. A. exciting B. being excited C. to excite D. to be excited
1070: She nearly lost her own life______ attempting to save the child from drowning. A. at B. with C. in D. for
1071: If I could speak German, I______ next year studying in Berlin. A. will spend B. had spent C. would spend D. would have spent
1072: There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is______. A. another B. other C. the another D. the other
1073: The police are______ an incident which took placethis afternoon. A. inspecting B. searching C. looking out D. investigating
1074: Someone wanted to______ Belle Vue Hotel to us. A. introduce B. direct C. recommend D. tell
1075: Tony never comes to class on time and______.
A. neither does PedroB. so does Pedro C. so doesn’t Pedro D. neither doesn’t Pedro
1076: Tom: “Thank you for your help.” ~ Mary: “____________.” A. With all my heart
B. It’s my pleasure C. Never mind me D. No problem
1077: We______ won the game if we’d had a few more minutes. A. have B. will C. had D. could have
1078: Mr. Ba is intelligent but he______ common sense. A. fails B. lacks C. misses D. wants
1079: We’ll play tennis and______ we’ll have lunch. A. after B. then C. so D. immediately
1080. From 1949 onward, the artist Georgia O’keeffe made New Mexico_________. A. her permanent residence was
B. where her permanent residence C. permanent residence for her D. her permanent residence
1081. Just as remote-controlled satellites can be employed to explore outer space, _________ employed to investigate the deep sea. A. can be robots
B. robots can be C. can robots D. can robots that are
1082. _________ is not clear to researchers.
A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct. B. Why dinosaurs became extinct
C. Did dinosaurs become extinct D. Dinosaurs became extinct
1083. The first transatlantic telephone cable system was not established _______ 1956. A. while B. until C. on D. when
1084. Drinking water ___________ excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled effect on the enamel of teeth. A. containing B. in which containing C. contains D. that contain
1085. In the 1820’s physical education became___________ of the curriculum of Harvard and Yale Universities. A. to be part B. which was part C. was part D part
1086. If you can win his attention ___________ for you.
A. the so much better B. the better so much C. so much the better D. so the much better
1087. The President resigned; the whiff of scandal remained ____________. A. otherwise B. therefore C. immediately D. nevertheless
1088. Which __________ agency do you work for? A. ads B. advertised C. advertising D. advertisement
1089. Van Gogh suffered from depression ____________ by overwork and ill-health. A. brought on B. coming about C. taken up D. put through 1080. D 1081.B 1082. B 1083. B 1084. A 1085. D 1086. C 1087. D 1088. C 1089. A
1090. I’m really sorry. We _____ stop at a service station and phone you, but we didn’t want to waste any more time. A. were due to B. were going to C. were to D. were about to
1091. It is not until December 25th _________the exam results will be announced. A. which B. what C. that D. when
1092. I saw a ___________ scarf in a shop near my house. A. sweet little green silk B. little green silk sweet C. sweet green little silk D. green little sweet silk
1093. There has been a recommendation that Peter ______ the president of the country. A. will be elected B. be elected C. is elected D. was elected
1094. He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________. A. came out B. went out C. came through D. fell out
1095. It was in this house ______. A. I was born in B. in which I was born
C. where I was born D. that I was born
1096. ______of half- starving wolves were roaming the snow- covered countryside. A. Herds B. Flocks C. Packs D. Swarms
1097. When ______ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously. A. asking B. to be asked C. to be asking D. being asked
1098. ______, he felt so unhappy and lonely.
A. In spite of his being wealth B. Rich as was he C. Rich as he was D. Despite his wealthy
1099. 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
1100. It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s_______. A. inheritance B. heritage C. possessions D. legacy
1101. A part-time job gives me the freedom to_______ my own interests. A pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
1102. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for_______15 minutes. A. other B. others C. another D. the others
1103. ____ I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him face the music now. A. Many a time B. Many the time C. Quite a time D. For a time
1104. _______ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years. A. For a number of tigers B. The number of tigers C. A number of tigers D. That the number of tigers
1105. _______ every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers. A. Wholly B. Hardly C. Most D. Virtually
1106. Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked _______ and now it's fine. A. over B. it over C. over it D. over and over
1107. When the electricity failed, he _______a match to find the candles. A. rubbed B. scratched C. struck D. started
1108. I usually buy my clothes _______. It’s cheaper than going to the dressmaker. A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf 1109. She tried to _______. A. talk out of me the plan B. talk me the plan out of C. talk me out of the plan D. talk out me of the plan. 1090. B 1091. C 1092. A 1093. B 1094. A 1095. D 1096. C 1097. D 1098. C 1099. C 1100. B 1101. A 1102. C 1103. A 1104. B 1105. D 1106. B 1107. C 1108. B 1109. C
1110. The singer and actor____________ coming now. A. is B. are C. was D. were
1111. Tom_________ things around the house, which is annoying. A. always leaves B. has always left C. is leaving D. is always leaving
1112. Up_________ when it saw its master. A. jumped the dog B. did the dog jump C. the dog jump D. does the dog jump
1113. I’m really sleepy today. I wish I_________ Bob to the airport late last night. A. weren’t taking B. hadn’t had to take C. didn’t have to take D. didn’t take
1114. _________ you didn’t come to see her? A. How come B. Why C. What for D. A and B are correct
1115. The couple _________in that castle for several months before they noticed anything odd. A. have been living B. have lived C. had been living D. were living
1116. That is the librarian _________ I got the information. A. whom B. from who C. from him D. from whom
1117. Part- time workers at the company are the first_________. A. that is laid off B. who lay off C. being laid off D. to be laid off
1118. Noise pollution generally receives less attention than_________ air pollution. A. does B. it does C. is D. it is
1119. While_________ to help him with his essay, I got impatient because he wouldn’t pay attention to what I was saying. A. I am trying B. having tried C. I try D. trying
1120. After he left _________ University of Massachusetts, he went to_________ Indiana State University. A. the - ø B. the – the C. ø - the D. ø - ø
1121. If Mary_________ me she was going, I could have asked her for a lift. A. tells B. had told C. wouldn’t tell D. won’t tell
1122. The salesperson says that there_________ many quality items on sale from next Monday. A. was B. will be C. would be D. were
1123. There is a small number involved, possibly___________ a hundred. A. as many as B. as little as C. as few as D. as much as
1124. I can never understand why quite a few city dwellers have no ideas of _________. A. that their neighbor B. who are their neighbors C. whose neighbor is D. who their neighbors are
1125. His pale face suggested that he _________ not well. A. should be B. be C. were D. was
1126. Corporations have been donating more and more to _________. A. the needy B. the need C. the needy people D. the needed
1127. You’re going to set up the equipment in a minute. _________ give you a hand? A. Shall I B. Will I C. Would I D. Do I
1128. Going on this diet has really_________me good. I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic! A. made B. taken C. done D. had
1129. She nearly lost her own life _________ attempting to save the child from drowning. A. at B. with C. for D. in
1130. The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several _________ . A. celebrations B. celebrated C. celebrities D. celebrates
1131. I expect Tom’s jokes were awful. Actually they are _________ funny. A. rather B. quite C. completely D. totally
1132. She_________ me a nice compliment yesterday. A. brought B. made C. took D. paid
1133. Over the last few months garages_________ the price of petrol three times. A. have risen B. have put up C. raised D. have gone up
1134. The polar bear’s _________ depends on its ability to catch fish. A. survivor B. survive C. surviving D. survival
1135. It was _________ that I bought those books. A. this shop B. this shop where C. at this shop D. the shop
1136. “ So how are things at school, Tim? “________________________”
A. Oh, pretty good, actually . B. Well, I can’t agree with you.
C. It’s my pleasure. D. I was not very good at it.
1137. _________, the young woman was visibly very happy after the birth of her child. A. Despite tired B. Though tired C. Tired although she was D. She was tired
1138. Our school _________ about 600 new students every year. A. admits B. accepts C. allows D. gets
1139. The kind- hearted woman _________ all her life to helping the disabled and the poor. A. wasted B. spent C. dedicated D. lived
1140. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer. A. came up to B. came up for C. came up with D. came out of
1141. Tom: “ Which is more important, luck or effort?”
Mary: “ Luck is _________effort.” A. on the same importance B. of the same importance as C. the same importance as D. as the same importance as
1142. “ He’s not interested in Physics, is he?” “_________” A. No problem. B. Yes, he is not at all C. I promise he isn’t.
D. No, he isn’t, I’m afraid.
1143. As its sales have increased, that computer company is going to _________ more staff. A. take in B. take on C. take over D. take up
1144. It is a good idea for them to exchange _________ before the visits. A. correspond B. corresponds
C. correspondence D. correspondingly
1110. A 1111. D 1112. A 1113. B 1114. A 1115. C 1116. D 1117. D 1118. A 1119. D
1120. A 1121. B 1122. B 1123. C 1124. D 1125. D 1126. A 1127. A 1128. C 1129. D
1130. C 1131. A 1132. D 1133. B 1134. D 1135. C 1136. A 1137. B 1138. A 1139. C
1140. C 1141. B 1142. D 1143. B 1144. C
1145. They came to inspect the house _________ buying it. A. in the event of
B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of
1146. The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ? A. did he B. hasn’t he C. didn’t he D. doesn’t he
1147. It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week. A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual
. 1148 _________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _________ few decades. A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. The / a D. A / the
1149. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______ A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith
1150. Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats. A. found against B. looked up C. stood out D. showed up
1151. Mary bought______ hat yesterday. A. a red big plastic hat B. a big red plastic hat C. a plastic big red hat D. a bit plastic red hat
1152. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.
A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest
C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier
1153. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”
Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.” A. had green fingers B. let nature take its course C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw
1154. My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________. A. wore off B. broke downC. wore out D. broke up
1155. _______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather. A. Herds B. Packs C. Flocks D. Groups
1156. 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
1157. It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________ is that it’s quite short. A. aspect B. element C. feature D. factor
1158. - Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________. A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it
1159. He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.
A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate 1145.C 1146.D 1147.A 1148.C 1149.D 1150.C 1151.B 1152.A 1153.A 1154.C 1155.C 1156.B 1157.C 1158.C 1159.D
1160. Of course, I will play the piano at the party but I’m a little ________. A. out of use B. out of practice C. out of reach D. out of turn
1161. Where’s that _______ dress that your grandma gave you? A. pink, long, lovely, silk B. lovely, long, pink, silk C. lovely, pink, long, silk D. long, pink, silk, lovely
1162. _________ air is essential to man, so is water to fish. A. As B. Just C. Since D. Like
1163. Having selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention, _________. A. the members applauded him
B. a speech had to be given by him
C. the members congratulated him D. he gave a short acceptance speech
1164. We _______ wandering about without any food. A. hungered B. made hungry C. had been hungry D. got hungry
1165. James was ________ upset after being rejected in love. A. strongly B. hardly C. deeply D. highly
1166. The company have to _______ways of reducing costs. A. take in B, think over C. look D. work out
1167. Don’t take any _______ of Mike – he’s always rude to everyone. A. notice B. view C. attention D. sight
1168. Before you sign the contract, ________ in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later. A. hold B. bear C. retain D. reserve
1169. Does that name _________ to you? A. ring a bell B. break the ice C. foot the bill D. fall into place 1160. B 1161. B 1162. A 1163. D 1164. D 1165. C 1166. D 1167. A 1168. B 1169. A
1170. Jack _____________ a fortune when his great uncle Jack passed on. A. made into B. went into C. came into D. bought
1171. Telephone service to that remote village can't be ______ this year. A. provided B. supplied C. improved D. made
1172. His company had to close because of_______. A. redundancy B. economic difficulties C. subtitles D. a high rate of unemployment
1173. I couldn't ______over how well the team play! A. make B. get C. turn D. put
1174. Even if you are good at a game, you shouldn't be______. A. overconfident B. unconfidentC. confidential D. confidentable
1175. “Is it true that you fell asleep in class yesterday?”
“Unfortunately, yes. ________ is unbelievable. I’m very embarrassed.”
A. That I could do such a thing it
B. That I could do such a thing C. I could do such a thing it D. I could do such a thing
1176. ________ is the biggest city in Michigan, it is not the capital. A. Detroit
B. If Detroit C. Although Detroit D. Detroit, which
1177. An almost _______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town. A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping
1178. They were walking on tiptoe ______ the Director's room. A. pass B. passed C. past D. passing
1179. I haven’t been feeling very well ________. A. of late B. not long ago C. currently D. by now 1170. C 1171. A 1172. B 1173. B 1174. A 1175. B 1176. C 1177. A 1178. C 1179. A
1180. ___________ the weather forecast, it will rain heavily later this morning. A. On account of B. According to C. Because of D. Due to
1181. I read the contract again and again __________ avoiding making spelling mistakes. A. in view of B. in terms of C. with a view to D. by means of
1182. It's a shame they didn't pick you up, but it doesn't _______ out the possibility that you might get a job in a different department. A. strike B. cancel C. draw D. rule
1183. I reckon Mark is ________ of a nervous breakdown. A. in charge B. under suspicion C. on the verge D. indicative
1184. Many local authorities realize there is a need to make _______ for disabled people in their housing programmes. A. assitance B. conditions C. admittance D. provision
1185. It turned out that we _________ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours. A. hadn't B. should have C. mustn't have D. needn't have
1186. All three TV channels provide extensive _________ of sporting events. A. coverage B. vision C. broadcast D. network
1187. No matter how angry he was, he would never ________ to violence. A. resolve B. recourse C. exert D. resort
1188. ________ as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created. A. Ranking B. To be ranked C. Being ranked D. In order to be ranking
1189. _________, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties. A. By and large B. All together C. To a degree D. Virtually
1190. I am afraid that you have _________ the deadline, so we can't take your application into account. A. missed B. met C. delayed D. put off
1191. The main aim of the campaign is to raise _______ of the issues involved. A. knowledge B. awareness C. attention D. acquaintance
1192. After so many years, it is great to see him _________ his ambitions. A. get B. realise C. possess D. deserve
1193. It was confirmed that the accident was caused by human ________. A. error B. slip C. fault D. blunder
1194. The roadworks made ________ to the hotel from the main road difficult. A. entrance B. approach C. access D. ways in 1180. B 1181 C 1182. D 1183. C 1184. D 1185. D 1186. A 1187. D 1188. B 1189. A 1190. A 1191. B 1192. B 1193. A 1194. C
1195. These figures give you some ideas of the cost of .............. your car for one year. A. controlling B. handling C. managing D. maintaining
1196. It takes a great deal of ................. for the class to make a trip abroad. A. arrangement B. organization C. expense D. business
1197. Paper making began in China and from there it ............. to North Africa. A. spread B. sprang C. spilled D. flowed
1198. When will it ........... on you that I am right and you are wrong? A. descend B. come C. dawn D. arise
1199. They are fighting to eradicate the ............. of starvation caused by the civil war. A. leaving B. legacy C. tradition D. remains
1200. He had to .............. a new syllabus as the old one was out-dated. A. make up B. do up C. take up D. get up
1201. They say he inherited his money from a ............ relative he had never met. A. far away B. remote C. distant D. far
1202. I was thinking of going out, but on .............. thoughts, it might be better to stay in. A. strong B. second C. good D. deep
1203. I have been working very hard, I hope I will ........... my math exam. A. get through B. get round C. get through to D. get up
1204. Marrying into such a rich family had always been ............. his wildest dreams. A. under B. above C. over D. beyond
1205. Here is an example of an ancient ............. Chinese vase. A. beautiful B. tiny C. patterned D. exotic
1206. Because of its warm typical climate, Hawaii ............ subzero temperature. A. almost experiences never B. almost never experiences C. experiences never almost D. experiences almost never
1207. After the accident, there was considerable doubt ............. exactly what had happened. A. in the question of B. as to C. in the shape of D. for
1208. Turn to page 35 to find out at a ............. which courses are available to you. A. glance B. stare C. glimpse D. look
1209. The actor was so nervous that he could only remember small ............. of dialogue. A. shreds B. pieces C. patches D. snatches
1210. The truant was ............. from school for unbecoming behavior. A. dispelled B. repelled C. compelled D. expelled
1211. The light from the car .............. as it receded into the distance. A. seeped out B. faded away C. shone out D. rolled away
1212. Nobody would call me an alcoholic, but I like to have a drink of beer ............. and then. A. now B. when C. often D. there
1213. I really don’t like the shoes, and ............. they aren’t my size, so I don’t want to buy them. A. further B. however C. anyway D. even if
1214. The musical comedy Oklahoma did much to expand the potential of the musical stage, and it encouraged
others to attempt .............. . A. original themes B. to original themes C. that were original themes D. how original themes 1195.D 1196.B 1197.A 1198.C 1199.D 1200.A 1201.C 1202.B 1203.A 1204.D 1205.C 1206.B 1207.B 1208.A 1209.C 1210.D 1211.B 1212.A 1213.C 1214.A
1215. She swam strongly and_______ cross the river easily, even though it was swollen by the heavy rain. A. used to B. was able to C. could D. was supposed to
1216. The government has spent one million pounds on an advertising ______ to encourage energy conservation. A. campaign B. promotion C. operation D. competition
1217. Toxic chemicals are one of the factors that lead wildlife to the ______ of extinction. A. wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge
1218. ______ the best of my knowledge, this system cannot work automatically. A. For B. To C. Within D. In
1219. The aim of ASEAN is to promote closer economic_______. A. delegation B. integration C. reputation D. migration
1220. The International Committee of the Red Cross is a private _______ institution founded
in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland. A. human B. humanity C. humanization D. humanitarian
1221. Affected by the Western cultures, Vietnamese young people's attitudes _______ love and marriage have dramatically changed. A. for B. with C. through D. towards
1222. How do you speak the fraction 2/5? A. two-five B. two-fifths C. second-fifths D. two-fifth
1223. Don’t be late for the interview, _______ people will think you are a disorganized person. A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so
1224. You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to ______ at the desk. A. whoever B. who C. whom D. which
1225. It is essential that your luggage _______ thoroughly before delivery.
A. to be checked B. being checked C. be checked D. should be checking
1226. The reason why this game attracts so many youngsters is that ___________ other video games, this one is far more interesting. A. comparing to B. in compared with C. on comparison to D. in comparison with
1227. Take the shortcut round the church _______ late for school. A. in order not be B. in order that we won't be C. so that not to be D. so that we couldn't
1228. A cooperative program between two companies building a famous ancient city, into
a(n) _______ city has proceeded smoothly since it started in September last year. A. friendly ecology B. ecology-friendly C. friendly-ecological D. ecological-friendly
1229. Doctor Pike ______ the hospital after he ______an uneventful evening on duty. He ______ of his day of rest.
A. was leaving / has had / thought
B. left / had had / was thinking
C. will leave / had / will think
D. is leaving / will have / thinks
1230. Something _____ immediately to prevent teenagers from _____ in factories and mines.
A. should be done /being exploited B. we should do /exploiting
C. should do / be exploited D. should have done /exploited
1231. John: “Have you decided on a present yet?”
Ben: “Almost, I need to choose one of _______.” A. new two exciting spy novels B. two spy exciting new novels
C. two exciting new spy novels D. exciting new two spy novels 1215. B. was able to 1216. A. campaign 1217. C. verge 1218. B. To 1219. B. integration 1220. D. humanitarian 1221. D. towards 1222. B. two-fifths 1223. B. otherwise 1224. A. whoever 1225. C. be checked 1226. D. in comparison with
1227. B. in order that we won't be 1228. B. ecology-friendly
1229. B. left / had had / was thinking
1230. A. should be done / being exploited
1231. C. two exciting new spy novels
1232. From 1949 onward, the artist Georgia O’keeffe made New Mexico _______. A. her permanent residence was
B. where her permanent residence C. permanent residence for her D. her permanent residence
1233. Just as remote-controlled satellites can be employed to explore outer space, _______ employed to investigate the deep sea. A. can be robots B. robots can be C. can robots D. can robots that are
1234. _______ is not clear to researchers.
A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct.
B. Why dinosaurs became extinct
C. Did dinosaurs become extinct D. Dinosaurs became extinct
1235. The first transatlantic telephone cable system was not established _______ 1956. A. while B. until C. on D. when
1236. Drinking water _______ excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled effect on the enamel of teeth. A. containing B. in which containing C. contains D. that contain
1237. In the 1820’s physical education became _______ of the curriculum of Harvard and Yale Universities. A. to be part B. which was part C. was part D part
1238. If you can win his attention ___________ for you. A. the so much better B. the better so much C. so much the better D. so the much better
1239. The President resigned; the whiff of scandal remained ____________. A. otherwise B. therefore C. immediately D. nevertheless
1240. Which __________ agency do you work for? A. ads B. advertised C. advertising D. advertisement
1241. Van Gogh suffered from depression ____________ by overwork and ill-health. A. brought on B. coming about C. taken up D. put through 1232. D 1233.B 1234.B 1235.B 1236.A 1237.D 1238.C 1239.D 1240.C 1241.A
Section 1: Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences.
1242. Much of what he said had little _______ to the issue we were discussing. A. accordance B. involvement C. concern D. relevance
1243. The restless lion kept pacing _________ along the front of its cage. A. back and fort B. up and down C. on and off D. back and out
1244. You can have _______ for the meals during your package vacation. A. vouchers B. tags C. checks D. records
1245. A new motorcycle model has just been _______ on the Internet. A. delivered B. designed C. launched D. exploited
1246. Why don’t you _______ a go? - It’s not difficult! A. do B. have C. set D. make
1247. The Prime Minister has _______ from the dogmatic position he adopted a few days ago. A. backed out B. backed down C. backed up D. backed on
1248. At the South Pole _______, the coldest and most desolate region on Earth. A. Antarctica lies where B. Antarctica lies and C. where Antarctica lies D. lies Antarctica
1249. _______ in the diet is especially important for vegetarians. A. Enough protein is obtained B. Obtaining enough protein C. They obtain enough protein
D. By obtaining enough protein
1250. _______ over long distances is a fact.
A. That electricity can be transmitted B. That electricity transmitting C. That electricity D. That can be transmitted
1251. Don’t leave paraffin heaters in a draught or where they’re _______ A. dangerously knocked over B. in danger knocked over
C. in danger of being knocked over D. in danger of knocking over
1252. My father took _______ of the fine weather to a day’s work in his garden. A. chance B. advantage C. interest D. charge
1253. By 2050, medical technology _______ many diseases. A. has conquered B. will conquer C. will have conquered D. is conquering
1254. I realized _______ that he was a thief. A. sooner or later B. all along C. at the beginning D. eventually
1255. _______ his assistance in those days, I would not be so successful now. A. If it had not for B. Had it not been for C. If there were not D. Unless I had
1256. They thought they could deceive me but they were wrong. I could ________. A. see them off B. see off them
C. see through them D. see them through
1257. Janet will see you if you use the computer without permission. She has eyes like a _______. A. hawk B. bird C. goose D. fox
1258. My sister remained very calm. She _______. A. kept her temper B. kept her soul C. kept her head D. lost her head
1259. A network of railroads to unite the continent and encourage Western settlement _______ before the Civil War by Asa Whitney. A. when proposed B. to propose C. was proposed D. a proposal
1260. Farmers are at the _______ of the bad weather that can destroy their crop. A. change B. influence C. force D. mercy
1261. He showed his _______ for the TV programme by switching it off. A. distaste B. discontent C. annoyance D. boredom 1242. D 1246. B 1250. A 1254. B 1258. C 1243. A 1247. A 1251. C 1255. B 1259. C 1244. A 1248. D 1252. B 1256. C 1260. D 1245. C 1249. B 1253. C 1257. A 1261. A
I. Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.
1262. To meet this __________, we have brought 3 ships into regular operation. A. demand B. success C. appeal D. situation
1263. I can’t remember his name, but it’s on the tip of my _______________. A. tongue B. mouth C. figure D. head
1264. The discovery was a major ______________for research workers. A. breakthrough B. breakdown C. breakout D. breakup
1265. This is not the right ___________to ask for my help; I’m far too busy even to listen. A. moment B. situation C. opportunity D. circumstance
1266. He drives so quickly that I am afraid that one day he wll___________someone crossing the road. A. crash down B. knock down C. turn over D. run across
1267. When the electricity failed, he ____________a match to find the candles. A. rubbed B. struck C. scratched D. started
1268. The safety committee’s report recommend that all the medicine should be kept out of the ________of children. A. reach B. grasp C. hand D. hold
1269. I __________part in the last competition if I__________younger. A. would have taken/would be B. would take/were
C. would have taken/would have been D. would have taken/ were
1270. It was desirable that we ____________at dawn. A. started B. had started C. start D. would start
1271. Thousand dollars ____________wasted by him in the casino. A. was B. were C. are D. has
1272. I’m going to stay here for___________few days. A. another B. other C. others D. the other
1273. “Can’t you read?” Mary said, _____________
A. and angrily pointing to the notice.
B. pointing angrily to the notice.
C. angrily pointed to the notice.
D. and pointed angrily the notice
1274. There has to be this starting and stopping movement __________the eye can only see only when it is not moving. A. because B. although C. when D. while
1275. “________to Japan?” – “Yes, I _________there the year when there was an earthquake.” A. Were you ever/was
B. Have you ever been/ have been C. Were you ever/have been D. Have you ever been /was
1276. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to cut ________the gas supply to the flat. A. down B. out C. across D. off 1262 A 1263 A 1264 A 1265 A 1266 B 1267 B 1268 A 1269 D 1270 C 1271 A 1272 A 1273 B 1274 A 1275 D 1276 D
I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Identify your answer by writing
the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1277. The audience couldn’t listen to the lengthy and pointless speech _________. A. far any more B. any longer C. any more far D. any lengthier
1278. He missed two most important lectures. He _________very ill. A. had to be B. must be C. was to be D. must have been
1279. Allan: “Do you mind if I use your dictionary?” Nick: “_______.” A. I’m afraid not B. Without doubt C. No, feel free D. Straight ahead
1280. Oh, I’m always forgetting _______ these medicines. Is that before or after meal, Ron? A. when to take B. what I will take with C. on which I should take D. when I take
1281. We rang the doorbell again _______ they hadn’t heard it the first time. A. because B. although C. for fear of D. in case
1282. How boring the lecture was! I _______ just in the first half of it. A. dropped off B. fell out C. called off D. came out
1283. Will it make any _______ to them if we deliver their equipment tomorrow? A. displeasure B. alteration C. difference D. conflict
1284. What time are you _______ duty? Let’s have a coffee after that. A. over B. on C. off D. out of
1285. Don’t give up your harboring dream. _______ working harder and harder. A. Try out B. Keep on C. Speed up D. Go off
1286. It’s been a good year. I’ve written two books and a couple of articles, and _______ are now in print. A. both of which B. both of them C. all of which D. all of them 1277. 1278. D
1279. C 1280. A 1281. D 1282. A 1283. C 1284. C 1285. B 1186. D B
Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D in your answers 1287. Please
and see us some time - you’re always welcome.
A. come to B. come about C. come round D. come away 1288. This is
the most difficult job I’ve had to do. A. by far B. by chance C. by all means D. by myself
1289. You’d better stop spending money, you’ll end up in debts. A. or so B. if not C. otherwise D. so that
1290. One person……..seven in the world speaks perfect English. A. from B. within C. for among D. out of.
1291. The agency is ________ and not run for profit. A. charitable B. donated C. voluntary D. free
1292. He retired early ________ his ill health.
A. on behalf of B. in front of C. on account of D. in spite of
1293. Job specialisation takes place…………of production is seperated into occupations.
A. whenever the work is B. when the work
C. is when the work D. whenever working
1294. The judge decided to……….the thief to three months’imprisonment. A. sentence. B. prison. C. put. D. imprison.
1295. I met Jim at college. It was the start of a………….friendship. A. longlife B. prolong C. lengthened D. lifelong
1296. Bats avoid………..objects by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for echoes. A. to run into B. running onto C. running into D. to run onto 1287.C 1288.A 1289 1290.D 1291.C 1292.C 1293.B 1294.A 1295.D 1296.C
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box.
1297. 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
1298. His poor handling of the business ________ on negligence. A. neared B. edged C. approached D. bordered
1299. Down ________ for three days. A. the rain poured B. poured the rain C. did the rain pour D. do the rain poor
1300. Can I ________ your brains for a moment? I can’t do this crossword by myself. A. have B. pick C. mind D. use
1301. The job wasn’t giving the ________ of the experience he wanted. A. width B. depth C. length D. breadth
1302. I suppose I could ________ advertising. A. catch on B. get out of C. go in for D. work out
1303. The storm ripped our tent to ________. A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks
1304. She travelled the world in ________ of her dreams. A. pursuit B. finding C. chase D. trail
1305. The agency is ________ and not run for profit. A. charitable B. donated C. voluntary D. free
1306. 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 1297. 1298. 1299. 1300. 1301. 1302. 1303. 1304. 1305. 1306. C D B B D C B A C A
Part 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (10pts)
1307. My brother is intelligent but he……………..common sense. A. fails B. lacks C. misses D. wants
1308. Would you like a beer? – Not while I’m …………… . A. in the act B. in order C. on duty D. under control
1309. Mary searched all over the house ……………..could not find the key. A. but B. although C. however D. because
1310. The twins look so …………….their father. A. likely B. alike C. likeness D. like
1311. To get a passport, you must send in your birthday ……………and two photos. A. certificate B. license C. paper D. card
1312. You’ll fail the exam …………..you start revising. A. if B. until C. when D. unless
1313. I think I should have………….your mother while I was passing. A. dropped in on B. come up with C. got on with D. run into
1314. But for his help, I…………… . A. had not succeeded B. could not have succeeded C. did not succeed D. would succeed
1315. .................. the storm, the ship could not reach its destination on time. A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for
1316. She ran a comb…………….her hair. A. on B. through C. in D. above 1307. B 1308. C 1309. A 1310. D 1311. A 1312. D 1313. A 1314. B 1315. C 1316. B
1317. – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “…………….” A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!
1318. Jack: “I had a really good time. Thanks for the lovely evening.”
Maria: “……………….. .” A. Yes, it’s really good
B. No, it’s very kind of you C. I’m glad you enjoyed it D. Oh, that’s right
1319. Of the three girls, Linda is ……………. A. older B. the oldest C. much old D. more old
1320. ………. Philippines is also a member of ……..… United Nations. A. The/ the B. Ø/ Ø C. Ø /the D. The/ Ø
1321. The town is doing nothing to help …………. . A. poor B. the poors C. the poor D. the poor ones
1322. In many ways, this place ………… me of my home village. A. remembers B. reminds C. recalls D. resembles
1323. He looks thin, but ………... he is very healthy. A. also B. practically C. consequently D. actually
1324. School leavers used to be …….…. for future jobs. A. bad-equipped B. badly-equipped C. bad-equip D. badly-equip
1325. ……..… many times I tell him, he always forgets to pass on phone messages. A. Wherever B. Whatever C. Whenever D. However
1326. He lost the race because he …..…… petrol on the last lap. A. got out of B. ran out of C. made out of D. put out of
1327. Our flight from Amsterdam to London was delayed …….…. the heavy fog. A. because B. due for C. on account of D. as a result from
1328. They were …………. cold nights that we all stayed at home. A. so B. such C. very D. too
1329. He is always coming late, ……….. annoys everyone. A. which B. that C. where D. why
1330. The two computers for sale were in poor condition, so I didn’t buy ………….. A. either of them B. none of them C. neither of them D. each of them
1331. Your brother seldom drives to work,…………? A. does he B. doesn’t he C. does your brother D. do you 1317. D 1318. C 1319. B 1320. A 1321. C 1322. B 1323. D 1324. B 1325. D 1326. B 1327. C 1328. B 1329. A 1330. A 1331. A
Part 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (10pts)
1332. He is the world champion. We all know………. he is at boxing. A. how good B. how well C. how better D. how best
1333. Don’t come and see me today. I’d rather you…….. tomorrow. A. come B. are coming C. came D. have come
1334. This pyramid is believed…………. over 200 years. A. to be built B. to build C. to be building D. to have been built
1335. He pretended………. the regulations in that village. A. not understanding B. not to understand C. didn’t understand D. don’t understand
1336. I am very……. to be chosen for the……….. team. A. pride/national B. proud/nation C. proud/national D. proud of/nation
1337. My mother smiled……….. at the joke. A. quietly B. loudly C. strongly D. widely
1338. Mary’s children are used to ………….up after school every day. They don’t have to walk home. A. picking B. pick C. be picked D. being picked
1339. You have to pay extra if you take too………… with you. A. much luggages B. many luggages C. much luggage D. many luggage
1340. Tom: “Help yourself with some fruit” Peter: “…………………” A. Thank you B. Never mind C. No, I don’t like D. Yes, I will
1341. She said she liked dancing but was not in the …………….. for it just then. A. opinion B. mood C. frame D. manner 1332. A 1333. C 1334. D 1335. B 1336. C 1337. A 1338. D 1339. C 1340. A 1341. B
1342. He promised to mend the broken wheel soon without ___________ . A. fail B. failure C. trouble D. mistake
1343. People who are unemployed can receive the ____________ . A. pension B. dole C. scholarship D. allowance
1344. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have ________ . any solutions. A. looked into B. thought over C. got round to D. come up with
1345. I have never seen _____________ before . A. such good film B. so good film
C. so good a film D. such good a film
1346. We've got a very good ____ in the local newspaper this morning. They must have liked the play. A. critic B. article C. write-up D. praise
1347. The accused man was proved innocent and was ______________ . A. liberated B. excused C. interned D. acquitted
1348. As we were driving along a car suddenly ______________ in front of us. A. set out B. put up C. pulled out D. stepped in 1349. I know for
_________ that he was at the scene yesterday. . A. exact B. certain. C. true D. correct
1350. She's certainly a _________ writer; she has written quite a few books this year. A. fruitful B. fertile C. prolific D. successful 1351. I’ll
_________ the idea with the other members in the family and let you know. . A. discuss B. argue C. explain D. talk
1352. The car burst into ________ but the driver managed to escape . A. fire B. burning C. heat D. flames
1353. I was just ___________ to go out when you telephoned . A. around B. about C. thinking D. planned
1354. They live in a very _____________ populated area of Italy . A. sparsely B. scarcely C. hardly D. barely
1355. The _________ exam in January prepared pupils for the real thing in June . A. false B. unreal C. untrue D. imaginary
1356. Automobile production in the United States _________
A. have taken slumps and rises in recent years B. has been rather erratic recently C. has been erratically lately
D. are going up and down all the time
1357. While attempting to reach his home before the storm ______________ .
A. the bicycle of John broke down
B. it happened that John's bike broke down C. the storm caught John
D. John had an accident on his bicycle
1358. Unless you give up smoking , you’ll _________ the risk of damaging your health . A. bear B. suffer C. make D. run
1359. Do you think Ms. Brown will _________ for Parliament in the next. election? . A. sit B. run C. walk D. stand
1360. I ________ my best suit - everyone else was very casually dressed. A. needn't wear B. mustn't wear C. needn't have worn D. mustn't have worn
1361. He passed the test by the skin of his teeth. A. easily B. with very little margin C. with a very high score D. All are correct
1362. It has rained for four days without letting up. A. thundering B. freezing C. increasing in intensity D. slackening
1363. Are you sure you told me ? I don’t recall _________ about it . A. having told
B. having been told C. to have told D. to have been told .
1364. There are two small rooms in the beach house , ______________ served as a kitchen . A. the smaller of which B. the smallest of which C. the smaller of them D. smallest of that
1365. Last year , Matt earned ____________ his brother , who has a better position .
A. twice as much as B. twice as many as C. twice more than D. twice as more as
1366. The doctor insisted that his patient _____________ .
A. he did not work too hard for three months B. take it easy for three months
C. take it easy inside of three months
D. could take some vacations for three months
1367. _______ we have finished the course , we should start doing more revision work . A. For now B. Now that C. Ever since D. By now
1368. Some very important issue was __________ all his attention . A. taking up B. taking off C. taking out D. taking in
1369. I wish you ‘d stop chatting and ________ with some work . A. get down B. come on C. get on D. come back
1370. Jane changed her major from French to business __________
A. with hopes to be able easier to locate employment B. hoping she can easier get a job
C. with the hope for being able to find better a job D. hoping to find a job more easily
1371. This university's programmes _________ those of Harvard. A. come second to B. are first C. are second only to D. are in second place
1342. A 1343. B 1344. D 1345. C 1346. C 1347. D 1348. C 1349. B 1350. C 1351. A
1352. D 1353. B 1354. A 1355. D 1356. B 1357. D 1358. D 1359. B 1360. C
1361. B 1362. D 1363. B 1364. A 1365. A 1366. B 1367. B 1368. A 1369. C 1370. D 1371. C
1372. It was decided that the cost of the project would be _____ and so it was abandoned. A. repressive B. prohibitive C. restrictive D. exclusive
1373. We ____ up a friendship the very first time we met. A. struck B. launched C. cropped D. settled
1374. He made a number of _____ remarks about my cooking, which upset me. A. slashing B. stabbing C. chopping D. cutting
1375. The truant was ______ from school for unbecoming behavior. A. dispelled B. repelled C. expelled D. compelled
1376. The actor was so nervous that he could only remember small ______ of dialogue. A. shreds B. pieces C. patches D. snatches
1377. He looks very aggressive and threatening, and his soft, gentle voice is rather ______. A. disembodied B. disconcerting C. dismissive D. discordant
1378. The police ______ a good deal of criticism over their handling of the demonstration. A. came in for B. brought about C. went down with D. opened up
1379. Despite all the interruptions, he ______ with his work. A. stuck at B. held on C. hung out D. pressed on
1380. You could make a formal complaint to the committee, but I wouldn’t go down that ____ if I were you. A. lane B. street C. avenue D. road
1381. When the funds finally _____, they had to abandon the scheme. A. faded away B. clamped down C. petered out D. fobbed off 1372. B 1373. C 1374. B 1375. B 1376. D 1377. D 1378. D 1379. C 1380. B 1381. D
1382. Journalists were ______ around the hotel, waiting to interview the star. A. sauntering B. milling C. trudging D. staggering
1383. Tim’s extremely punctual. He turns up every day at nine o’clock on the ______ A. dot B. spur C. spot D. day
1384. That human rights are ______ is unacceptable in a civilized society.
A. abrogated B. impeached C. infringed D. quashed
1385. A: You should neverhave agreed to help mend her car! B: “__________________” A. Famous last words B. Well, you live and learn C. It’s a small word D. You can’t win them all
1386. The rents in this area are ______ the highest in the city. A. far from away B. away by far C. far and away D. far or away
1387. All buliding work must be carried out ______ safety regulations. A. on behalf of B. with obedience to C. in compliance with D. with reference to
1388. We’ll have to take what he says on ______. A. trust B. faith C. belief D. confidence
1389. I don’t like that movie because the storyline seemed ______ . A. compulsoryB. analogue C. poised D. contrived
1390. I can’t tell you much about the subject, I’m afraid. I only have a very ______ knowledge of it myself. A. fundamental B. redimentary C. elemental D. primary
1391. No matter how angry he was, he would never ______ to violence. A. resort B. resourse C. exert D. resolve
1392. He looks very aggressive and threatening, and so his soft, gentle voice is rather ______ A. disembodied B. disconcerting C. dismissive D. discordant
1393. We were ______ by the officers' decision to divert the whole traffic from the main route. A. rambled B. shuffled C. stumbled D. baffled
1394. I usually buy my clothes ______. It’s cheaper than going to the dressmaker. A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf
1395. My father _______ when he found out that I had damaged his car. A. brought the house down B. saw pink elephants C. made my blood boil D. hit the roof
1396. She was kept awake for most of the night by the ______ of a mosquito in her car. A. groan B. moan C. whine D. screech
1397. Their eventual choice of the house was _____ by the time Peter would take to get to the office. A. related
B. consequent C. determined D. dependent
1398. When the funds finally ______ , they had to abandon the scheme. A. faded away B. clamped down C. petered out D. fobbed off
1399. I was in a quandary ______ what to say. A. as to B. for C. owing to D. of
1400. The argiricultural project suffered a major ______ when winter arrived three weeks ealier than expected. A. distortion B. downfall C. contraction D. setback
1401. The police arrested the wrong man manily because they ______ the names they had been given by the witness. A. bewildered B. merged C. confused D. puzzled
1382. B 1383. A 1384. C 1385. B 1386. C 1387. C 1388. A 1389. D 1390. B 1391. A
1392. B 1393. D 1394. B 1395. D 1396. C 1397. C 1398. B 1399. C 1400. D 1401. C
1402. Everyone was having fun, but I was too …………………to join in, even though I wanted to. A. inhibited B. modest C. vain D. superior
1403. 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
1404. You are under no obligation to help as assistance is purely …………… A. voluntary B. free C. charitable D. donated
1405. I’m afraid you may find the truth somewhat ………………………… A. inedible B. unpalatable C. indigestible D. unmanageable
1406. She’s very ………… She can be relied on to do her job properly. A. efficient B. cautious C. serious D. conservative
1407. The youth team really ………. themselves in the semi-final. A. surmounted B. exceeded C. beat D. excelled
1408. In my opinion, it’s only common …………… to wear a seat belt in a car. A. judgement B. sense C. intelligence D. wit
1409. How do you ……………… about the pollution problem in this country? A. feel B. think C. believe D. view
1410. I’m ……………. in my present job; I need something more challenging. A. irritated B. annoyed C. crazy D. frustrated
1411. I find his behaviour towards me quite ………….. He treats me like an idiot. A. offending B. insulting C. crude D. ill-mannered
1412. Several of my friends are …………… reporters. A. newspaper B. newspapers C. newspaper’s D. newspapers’
1413. Why did Mary ask you …………. a bicycle? A. that if you had B. do you have C. that you had D. if you had
1414. Our classroom is supplied with ………….. A. an heavy equipment
B. a heavy equipment C. heavy equipments D. heavy equipment
1415. There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one, television is ..............… A. other B. the other C. another D. others
1416. Her guest apologized for causing her so much …………… A. problem B. complication C. trouble D. damage
1417. This cloth ……… very thin. A. feels B. touches C. holds D. handles
1418. Bread and butter ………….. his favorite breakfast. A. is B. are C. make D. making
1419. As Roger had resigned, the company decided to take no further ………….against him. A. action B. demand C. activity D. conduct
1420. Neither Peter nor his parents …………….. going to spend the summer abroad. A. is B. are C. was D. has been
1421. I only paid £3 for this dress. It was a real …………………… A. find B. bargain C. sale D. cheap 1402. A 1403. C 1404. A 1405. B 1406. A 1407. D 1408. B 1409. A 1410. D 1411. B 1412. A 1413. D 1414. D 1415. C 1416. C 1417. A 1418. A 1419. A 1420. B 1421. B
Part 1: Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.(20 points)
1422. It was only when he had been unemployed for six months that Neil’s situation hit…….. A. base B. down C. home D. back
1423. We were all on a ………………-edge until the very end of the Hitchcock film. A. razor B. cliff C. knife D. chair
1424. Always having had ……………..feet, Delia is off again, backpacking round India. A. itchy B. scratchy C. sore D. light
1425. Were you on the …………… when you said you had resigned from work? A. wagon B. level C. flat D. town
1426. I left the house in a hurry and my bedroom was…………….with clothes. A. scattered B. dispersed C. strewn D. sprinkled
1427. Employees of the company are forbidden to………information about the secret formula. A. betray B. divulge C. portray D. unveil
1428. Young children are often …………….. to illnesses such as measles. A. liable B. apt C. sensitive D. susceptible
1429. “ All the money collected will be in………….of Cancer Relief. A. aid B. help C. cause D. hope
1430. …………………..do his views reflect those of the company as a whole? A. To what extent B. In what condition C. Under what circumstances D. To what end
1431. “There is no further treatment we can give,” said Jekyll. “ We must let the disease take its …………….” A. course B. end C. term D. way
1432. The President decided to release a number of political prisoners as a(n)…………….. of goodwill. A. gesture B. indication C. pledge D. symbol
1433. “Relax,” said Harry. “We’re ………………….the worst.” A. over B. against C. done with D. finished off
1434. He broke his arm in two places and it was a long time before the bones would…………… A. cure B. seal C. knit D. join
1435. The helicopter ………………………..over the ship and lowered a doctor onto the deck. A. flew B. stationed C. hovered D. stayed
1436. The cut on his face needed twelve ……………….. A. threads B. links C. stitches D. joins
1437. This book will be a delight to……………….readers of science fiction. A. amateur B. skilled C. seasoned D. loving
1438. The two sides are entrenched and any meeting between them is unlikely to ………………a result. A. submit B. force C. yield D. concede
1439. After years of working together, the partners found themselves……..linked. A. permanently B. indelibly C. perpetually D. inextricably
1440. Christopher is prepared to ………………..his professional reputation on the idea that this stone circle
originally had an astronomical purpose. A. risk B. bet C. gamble D. stake
1441. He works hard, but …………………. of his health A. at the expense B. at the limit C. at a cost D. at a loss 1422. C 1423. A 1424. A 1425. B 1426. C 1427. B 1428. D 1429.A 1430.A 1431.A 1432.A 1433. A 1434.C 1435.C 1436.C 1437. C 1438. C 1439.D 1440.D 1441. A
Part 1: Choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes (10 pts)
1442. Most people feel a slight _______of nostalgia as they think back on their schooldays. A. feeling B. surge C. pang D. chain
1443. The cost of a new house in the UK has become _______high over the last few years. A. totally B. astronomically C. blatantly D. utterly
1444. The entire staff was thrown off _______when the news of the takeover was announced.
A. composure B. disarray C. stable D. balance
1445. Mr Simkins is the big _______ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director. A. bread B. cheese C. apple D. meat
1446. Of all entries received, his was _______ out for special raise. A. isolated B. brought C. opted D. singled
1447. I was in a _______ as to what to do. If I told the truth, he would get into trouble, but if I said nothing I would be more in trouble. A. doubt B. quandary C. hitch D. complexity
1448. The matter has been left in _______until the legal ramifications have been explored. A. recess B. suspension C. abeyance D. criticism
1449. It was an extremely hostile article which cast _______on the conduct of the entire cabinet. A. criticism B. aspersions C. disapproval D. abuse
1450. He's so lazy! We all have to work harder because he's always _______ his duties. A. evading B. shirking C. ducking D. dodging
1451. I found the information for the project in the encyclopedia but I couldn't give ______and verse on it. A. chapter B. unit C. poem D. extract
1452. The engineer _______the machine with a hammer and, miraculously, it roared back to life. A. slapped B. smacked C. whacked D. punched
1453. The Oscar winning actress simply _______charm and professionalism in her acceptance speech. A. exuded B. excluded C. expunged D. extricated
1454. The carrots are ready; could you drain them in the _______and put them in the serving dish? A. casserole B. colander C. whisk D. blender
1455. Sue went for a _______when she injured her foot and broke several toenails.
A. manicure B. pediment C. foot massage D. pedicure
1456. What I find most ________ about it is that he didn’t even have a decency to say that he was sorry. A. galling B. furious C. touchy D. blazing
1457. I’m hoping that this work experience will stand me in _______in my future career. A. good grounding B. good stead C. fine precedent D. stable footing
1458. A meal in that restaurant costs the _______but still it is always packed. A. world B. soil C. earth D. moon
1459. Terry is an old _______of mine. We split up nine years ago but we’ve stayed friends. A. fire B. spark C. flame D. blaze
1460. Take the doctor's advice into consideration. He's in _______ earnest about the epidemic. A. deadly B. fatally C. gravely D. mortally
1461. What's that horrible noise downstairs?'
'It's only Sam. He always screams _______ murder when we take him to the dentist.' A. red B. black C. yellow D. blue 1442. 1443. B 1444. D 1445 .B 1446.D 1447.B 1448.C 1449.B 1450.B 1451.A C 1452. 1453.A 1454.B 1455.D 1456.A 1457.B 1458.C 1459.C 1460.A 1461.D C
1462. Aid agencies are still _____________the situation. A. estimating B. deducing C. assessing D. assuming
1463. He believed that promotion should be awarded on ________, not on length of service. A. equality B. merit C. characteristics D. purpose
1464. When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your _____________. A. fingers B. hands C. thumbs D. fingertips
1465. Jake’s completely round the _______________, isn’t he? A. edge B. side C. corner D. bend
1466. The police detective had been in _____________of the suspect for two days. A. employment B. pursuit C. expedition D. chase
1467. From the ____________expression on his mother’s face, Roy realized that he wouldn’t be able to persuade her. A. tall B. firm C. weak D. hasty
1468. In the summertime, tomatoes are _____________available, since it is the best season for them to mature in. A. solely B. shortly C. warmly D. readily
1469. Every year, the day before they are due to leave, Margot runs from store to store trying to
________________with all the shopping for the vacation. A. catch up B. write down C. sell out D. make up
1470. After you have ____________the costume you like best, it’ll take a week to get it done. A. kept away B. turned down C. picked out D. put off
1471. They are unlikely to find any new evidence because so much time has ______________since the crime. A. spanned B. postponed C. lapsed D. elapsed
1472. The ___________against your having that kind of accident are about 500 to 1. A. possibilities B. figures C. opportunities D. odds
1473. The police are going to take a much tougher_____________ towards crimes lie burglary. A. method B. procedure C. approach D. behavior
1474. In order to cut ____________, the company will no longer allow employees to claim for first- class travel on their expenses. A. prices B. fees C. charges D. costs
1475. Tony seemed remarkably devoid of _________sense and did the most ridiculous things. A. common B. ordinary C. average D. everyday
1476. A young tourist has been declared ______after he got lost in the mountains last Monday. A. absent B. deserter C. missing D. vanished
1477. I am in a _____________as how to use this CD Rom. A. loss B. difficulty C. quandary D. mind- game
1478. I hope this headache ______________soon. A. goes out B. comes away C. wears off D. passes away
1479. It is important to _______________your qualifications to use. A. turn B. let C. get D. put
1480. It cannot be denied that fireworks are a serious fire _____________. A. accident B. mishap C. danger D. hazard
1481. My parents always had a happily _______attitude to my staying out late in the evening. A. cold- blooded B. long- suffering C. easy- going D. thick- skinned 1462. C 1463. B 1464. D 1465. D 1466. B 1467. B 1468. D 1469. A 1470. C 1471. D 1472. D 1473. C 1474. D 1475. A 1476. C 1477. C 1478. C 1479. D 1480. D 1481. C
Part 1. Choose the word or phrases that best completes each sentence.
1482. It won’t ________ matter if you arrive a few minutes late. A. greatly B. largely C. grandly D. considerably
1483. All three TV channels provide extensive ________ of sporting events. A. vision B. coverage C. broadcast D. network
1484. Time was running out, so the committee had to make a ________ decision. A. brief B. snap C. sharp D. curt
1485. Because of an unfortunate ________ your order was not despatched by the date requested. A. hindrance B. oversight C. negligence D. transgression
1486. Tempers began to ________ as the lorries forced their way through the picket lines. A. break B. fray C. grate D. fire
1487. The government has made no ________ in the flight against inflation; indeed, the situation has worsened recently. A. headwayB. effect C. avail D. triumph
1488. The completion of the new Town Hall has been ________ owing to a strike.
A. held off B. held down C. held up D. held on
1489. People under 21 years old are not ________ to join this club. A. desirable B. eligible C. advisable D. admissible
1490. News of the attempted coup began to ________ through to the outside world. A. pour B. filter C. broadcast D. drip
1491. My secretary was ________ to have typed those letters already. A. asked B. supposed C. requested D. ordered
1492. To prevent flooding in winter the water flowing from the dam is constantly ________ by a computer. A. managed B. graded C. monitored D. conducted
1493. The children’s bad behavior in class ________ their teacher beyond endurance. A. disturbed B. exasperated C. distracted D. aroused
1494. He bought that house, ________ that he would inherit money under his uncle’s will. A. considering B. assuming C. estimating D. accounting
1495. The postal services were ________ for several weeks by the strike. A. disrupted B. perturbed C. disarrayed D. deranged
1496. You may borrow my bicycle ________ you are careful with it. A. even if B. as long as C. as much as D. expecting
1497. How many people do you think his car would ________? A. occupy B. hold C. fit D. load
1498. Financial worries gradually ________ his health and he was obliged to retire early. A. undermined B. disabled C. exhausted D. invalidated
1499. If you weren’t satisfied, you ________ have complained to the manager. A. can B. could C. need D. will
1500. I don’t feel like buying a ________ in a poke; we’d better check the content. A. pig B. cattle C. buffalo D. ox
1501. If you want to have a good flat in London, you have to pay through the ______ for it.
A. mouth B. eye C. nose D. head 1482.A 1483.B 1484.B 1485.B 1486.B 1487.A 1488.C 1489.B 1490.C 1491.B 1492.C 1493.B 1494.B 1495.A 1496.B 1497.B 1498.A 1499.B 1500.A 1501.C
Part 1. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences. (10 points)
1. Oh gosh, it’s 9 o’clock already. Come on! We have no time …………. A. to lose B. to waste C. to spend D. to take
2. A terrible noise has made the baby …….. awake. A. totally B. absolutely C. wide D. largely
3. You will ……….. plagiarism if you use someone’s words without quotation marks. A. commit B. summit C. submit D. convict
4. It ………….. John that you saw yesterday. He’s on his business in Las Vegas. A. could be B. couldn’t be C. could have been D. couldn’t have been
5. In his speech, he …….. an important distinction between the different kinds of illnesses. A. showed B. drew C. locked D. pointed out
6. Jane went on ……….. for an insurance company after she had finished her degree. A. working B. to work C. doing D. to do
7. Ice –cream vendors were doing a…………… trade. They were selling a lot of ice-cream. A. brisk B. quick C. prosperous D. a & c
8. ……… Nam Cao is ……… very large park in Phu Ly City. A. the – the B. a – a C. Ø – a D. the – a
9. ……….the students in my school want less homework. A. Mostly B. Most C. Most of D. Almost
10. Hoang Ha Giang was ………. of her career when she got that fatal disease. A. at the top B. at the climax C. at the peak D. in her heyday
11. The company is going to ………. a new product on to the market. A. bring B. put C. launch D. show
12. I …….firmly to my belief in the importance of reading books. A. keep B. hold C. take D. lay
13. These prisoners have served their ………… and will be released next week. A. sentence B. punishment C. penalty D. prison
14. They had ………. proof therefore they took this matter to court. A. undeniable B. irrefutable C. strong D. firm
15. The recent …………..of burglaries in our town is really worrying. A. event B. happening C. conviction D. spate
16. The little boy pleaded……… not to leave him alone in the dark. A. with his mother B. on his mother C. at his mother D. her mother
17. ……… , the people who came to this club are in their twenties and thirties. A. Although B. Altogether C. By and large D. To a degree
18. There was ……….eerie silence at first, then there was ………rumble of thunder in the distance. A. an/a B. a/the C. the/a D. the/the
19. I could make……………with a smaller car, but I’d rather not. A. doing B. do C. good D. well
20. We ………….our journey in Madrid. A. ceased B. stopped C. broke D. interrupted 1A 2C 3C 4A 5D 6B 7B 8A 9C 10A 11C 12C 13D 14A 15B 16A 17C 18A 19B 20C
Part 1. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. (10 points)
1. I woke up late for my interview because I ____ about it all night and didn’t get much sleep. A. worried
B. have been worrying C. had been worrying D. had worried
2. It might sound strange, but dinner yesterday was the first time I ____ octopus. A. was eating B. have eaten C. had been eating D. had eaten
3. Make sure you ____ up the data on your computer, because you might get a virus. A. back B. copy C. store D. save
4. She ____ a name for herself in politics by running for mayor. A. gave B. made C. did D. wrote
5. I thought his business would fail, but he is really making a go of it.
The underlined phrase is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. proving himself
B. having success with C. trying to overcome D. standing a chance of
6. The Man-eating Tiger of Borneo, as its name ____, killed and ate a number of people. A. calls B. rings the bell C. suggests D. shows
7. Many local authorities realise there is a need to make ____ for disabled people in their housing programmes. A. assistance B. conditions C. admittance D. provision
8. Our salesmen normally ____ their travel expenses from the company once a month. A. settle B. reimburse C. cover D. claim
9. These suggestions are ____ to be accepted by the majority of members. A. unlikely B. impossible C. undoubtedly D. inconceivable
10. I’m not keen on ____ control of the project to a relative newcomer. A. undertaking B. charging C. entrusting D. allotting
11. ____ September 1st, ticket prices for the museum will increase to $6. A. As for B. As of C. As shown D. As well
12. I’m afraid we haven’t got a spare bed. Can you ______ with a mattress on the floor? A. make do B. make by C. make over D. make up
13. ______ receipt of your instructions, I immediately sent a telex message to Algeria. A. On B. In C. With D. By
14. I’m sure that never happened – it’s just a ______ of your imagination. A. fantasy B. figment C. piece D. picture
15. He was unable to keep up the pace ______ by the first three runners. A. set B. staged C. created D. led
16. At first the children enjoyed the game but quite soon the novelty ______. A. went off B. died out C. died down D. wore off
17. The desk was so ______ with papers that it was hard to find anything. A. burdened B. cluttered C. overrun D. muddled
18. I have several problems at the moment, ______ the least of which is lack of money. A. but B. not C. only D. far
19. He phoned to tell me that he couldn’t come tomorrow because he ______ to the dentist. A. had gone B. was going C. would go D. went
20. There has been a great deal of ______ in the press about the results of the murder trial. A. speculation B. prediction C. contemplatior D. sensation 1C 2D 3A 4B 5B 6C 7D 8D 9A 10C 11B 12A 13A 14B 15A 16D 17B 18B 19B 20A
Part 1. Choose the best answer for each question. (2.0 pts)
1. The bank teller asked the man for _________ of his identity. A. features B. symptoms C. proof D. signs
2. The coroner recorded a _______ of misadventure on the death of the student. A. verdict B. statement C. sentence D. decision
3. The rich couple often threw _______ parties and invited many well-known personalities. A. lavish B. extreme C. drastic D. demure
4. He _______his brains for a solution to the problem. A. screened B. ransacked C. racked D. scrutinized
5. Peter was behaving as _____ as a bull in a China shop. A. angry B. crazy C. strong D. clumsy
6. We don’t know what you expect but Tommy is _________________ the best player we have. A. far and away B. far and wide C. as far as D. so far
7. We must get there ___________ or other. If there are no buses, we’ll have to take a taxi. A. anyhow B. anyway C. anywhere D. somehow
8. All the evidence __________ to his guilt. A. guides B. points C. refers D. signifies
9. The travelers were ________ on the deserted island for about two months. A. marooned C. relinquished C. yielded D. maintained
10. I cannot __________ her misbehavior any longer. A. abase B. abide C. abate D. abduct
11. All the tickets for the concert by the ___________ performer had been sold an hour after the sales office opened. A. well-off B. well-liked C. well-advised D. well-bred
12. That bottle of medicated oil is meant for__________ use. A. ethical B. lateral C. logical D. external
13. His __________ goal in life is to buy a big house in town. A. visible B. divine C. ultimate D. surreal
14. You cannot use my membership card because it is not ____________. A. detachable B. adaptable C. transferable D. transportable
15. In the United States ______________ is the most concentrated is New Orleans. A. French influence the city
B. the city where French influence
C. where the city influences French
D. where the French influence the city
16. I’ve yet ______________ a person as his father.
A. to have known such generous B. to know as generous C. knowing as generous D. been knowing such generous
17. ______________, she went back to her room.
A. There was no cause for alarm
B. Without having cause for alarm
C. There being no cause for alarm D. Being no cause for alarm
18. ______________ to a new office with a salary half as much did he appreciate his former boss’s generosity. A. He had been transferred B. Having been transferred C. Not until transferred D. Only when transferred
19. ______________, there’s no place like home. A. Be it ever so humble B. Should it be humble C. As humble as it could be D. To be humble
20. The kids’ performance was admirable ...............................................
A. but for their informal training
B. inasmuch as they had received no formal training
C. although their training was formal
D. regardless of the informal training they received 1. ........C...............
2. ........A............... 3. ........A............... 4. .......C................ 5. ........D............... 6. .........A..............
7. .........D.............. 8. ..........B.............
9. ........A............... 10. .......B............. 11. ........B............
12. ........D............. 13. ........C............. 14. .......C.............. 15. .........B........... 16. ........B............ 17. ........C............. 18. .........C...........
19. ......A............... 20. ........D............
Task 1 – Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence: (10pts)
1. The pollution problems in the town have been ___________ by mass tourism in the summer months. A. exacerbated B. developed C. augmented D. contributed
2. Because of the dominance of retail chain-stores, most shopping centers show the same bland ___________ and no imagination. A. similarity B. likeness C. equality D. uniformity
3. The misunderstanding is thought to have ___________ from an ambiguous article which appeared in yesterday’s newspapers. A. stirred B. steered C. strayed D. stemmed
4. The Red Cross is ___________ an international aid organization. A. intriguingly B. intrusively C. intrinsically D. intrepidly
5. Fitting together the thousands of fragments of the broken vase was a long and ___________ task. A. minute B. careful C. painstaking D. minuscule
6. At first, very few people believed Darwin’s theory of evolution because it did not seem at all ___________ A. plausible B. creditable C. feasible D. discernible
7. Charles Babbage’s “difference engine” is widely regarded as the ___________ of the computer. A. ancestor B. precursor C. antecedent D. premonition
8. Crops are often completely destroyed by ___________ of locusts. A. bands B. troupes C. swarms D. flocks
9. My sister showed great ___________ in selling her house when she did because soon afterwards the market fell dramatically. A. premonition B. forecasting C. prediction D. foresight
10. When his accomplices failed to turned up at the meeting point, it ___________ on him that he had been tricked. A. dawned B. broke C. awoke D. became clear
11. I won’t ___________ those children making a noise in my house! A. allow B. have C. let D. permit
12. “Well, the fact is – I took money from the safe!” ___________ the bank clerk. A. apologized B. regretted C. confessed D. entreated
13. The outgoing president ___________ victory to his opponent. A. admitted B. conceded C. claimed D. confessed
14. It turned out that we ___________ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours. A. hadn’t B. should have C. needn’t have D. mustn’t
15. She has been taken to hospital suffering form a ___________ disc. A. torn B. slipped C. broken D. sprained
16. That was one of the best films I have ever seen – it was ___________ magnificent. A very B fairly C quite D extremely
17. “We’ve just been to see “Dracula”.” - “___________ it a scary movie!” A. Was B. Wasn’t C. What D. How
18. “Why aren’t you going away for you holiday?” - “___________ my daughter’s wedding in September,
we’ve many expenses coming up.” A. Because of B. Because C. Seeing that D. For
19. “Peter speaks French very well.” - “___________ speaking French, he speaks German and Spanish.” A. Furthermore B. Instead of C. Nevertheless D. As well as
20. ___________ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion. A. The Moon B. The Moon which C. When the Moon D. That the Moon 1. A 2. D 3. D 4. C 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. D
Part 1: Choose the best answer
1. He's an exceptionally ______ violinist and has won several prizes in international competitions. A. gifted B. artful C. ingenious D. competent
2. You'd better pack those glasses extremely carefully if you want them to arrive ______. A. entire B. intact C. whole D. complete
3. "A special feature of the room is the huge picture window which ______ a splendid view of the Quantock hills." A. allows B. affords C. enables D. presents
4. 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
5. His poor handling of the business ________ on negligence. A. neared B. edged C. approached D. bordered
6. The job wasn’t giving the ________ of the experience he wanted. A. width B. depth C. length D. breadth
7. He still suffers from a rare tropical disease which he _______ while in Africa. A. infected B. complained C. gained D. contracted
8. Some people prefer to watch a film first, and then read the ______ in the paper. A. critic B. revue C. review D. criticism
9. All the ______ from the jumble sale will be given to charity. A. proceeds B. expenses C. income D. rewards
10. We want everyone to begin the test ________. A. simultaneously B. unexpectedly C. indefinitely D. continuously
11. After its engine failed, the small boat _______ with the current. A. waved B. tossed C. hastened D. drifted
12. In the last century, it was widely ______ that Indian fakirs were capable of superhuman feats. A. held B. grasped C. kept D. shaken
13. There is a rumor that the National Bank is going to ____ the company I work for. A. take on B. overtake C. take over D. take off
14. Why don’t you have a night out? It would take your ______ off your worries. A. thoughts B. heart C. mind D. head
15. Down ________ for three days. A. the rain poured
B. poured the rain C. did the rain pour D. do the rain poor
16. Can I ________ your brains for a moment? I can’t do this crossword by myself. A. have B. pick C. mind D. use
17. The newspaper report contained ...... important information A. many B. another C. an D. a lot of
18. She refused to eat meat under any .......... A. circumstances B. occasion C. opportunity D. reason
19. I left my last job because I had no ........ to travel A. place B. position C. opportunity D. possibility
20. He missed the lecture, so I had to lend him my notes ....... A. after B. afterwards C. at last D. finally 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D 6.D 7.D 8.C 9. A 10. A 11. D 12.A 13.C 14.C 15.B 16.B 17.D 18.A 19.C 20.B
Part I.Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions and write your answers in
the corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points)
1. He waited in the ________ for the front door to open. A. perch B. threshold C. porch D. crypt
2. As the sky darkened it soon became obvious that a violent thunderstorm was _______. A. imminent B. instantaneous C. immediate D. eminent
3. A half-savage mongrel went ________ the tramp as the man approached the farm. A. at B. against C. upon D. for
4. The clumsy boy tripped and sent the whole pile of metal plates _______ to the ground. A. clattering B. tinkling C. thudding D. pattering
5. In some countries, confrontation between police and strikers on ________ has become a feature of life in the eighties.
A. dole queues B. picket lines
C. back benches D. assembly lines
6. They were ____ tempted to relieve the shopkeeper of his three juiciest-looking apples. A. badly B. sorely C powerfully D. utterly
7. His appearance at the reception with the late Mayor’s widow caused something of a __________. A. confusion B. rumour C. wonder D. stir
8. Certain details in the contract still remain to be ________ out.
A. fluttered B. dealt C. ironed D. borne
9. A boycott of other countries’ sporting events appears a politically more expedient form of protest than trade _________.
A. treaties B. actions C. blocks D. sanctions
10. The low, unbroken __________ of the machine next door gradually bored its way into his brain. A. din B. thud C. blare D. hum 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. D 10. D
I. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions and write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes. (20 pts)
1. He promised to mend the broken wheel soon without ___________ . A. fail B. failure C. trouble D. mistake
2. People who are unemployed can receive the ____________ . A. pension B. dole C. scholarship D. allowance
3. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have ________ any solutions. A. looked into B. thought over
C. got round to D. come up with
4. I have never seen _____________ before . A. such good film B. so good film
C. so good a film D. such good a film
5. We've got a very good ____ in the local newspaper this morning. They must have liked the play. A. critic B. article C. write-up D. praise
6. The accused man was proved innocent and was ______________ . A. liberated B. excused C. interned D. acquitted
7. As we were driving along, a car suddenly ______________ in front of us. A. set out B. put up C. pulled out D. stepped in
8. I know for _________ that he was at the scene yesterday. A. exact B. certain. C. true D. correct
9. She's certainly a _________ writer; she has written quite a few books this year. A. fruitful B. fertile C. prolific D. successful
10. I’ll _________ the idea with the other members in the family and let you know. A. discuss B. argue C. explain D. talk
11. The car burst into ________ but the driver managed to escape . A. fire B. burning C. heat D. flames
12. I was just ___________ to go out when you telephoned . A. around B. about C. thinking D. planned
13. They live in a very _____________ populated area of Italy . A. sparsely B. scarcely C. hardly D. barely
14. The _________ exam in January prepared pupils for the real thing in June . A. false B. unreal C. untrue D. imaginary
15. Automobile production in the United States _________
A. have taken slumps and rises in recent years
B. has been rather erratic recently C. has been erratically lately
D. are going up and down all the time
16. While attempting to reach his home before the storm, ______________ .
A. the bicycle of John broke down
B. it happened that John's bike broke down C. the storm caught John
D. John had an accident on his bicycle
17. Unless you give up smoking, you’ll _________ the risk of damaging your health . A. bear B. suffer C. make D. run
18. Do you think Ms. Brown will _________ for Parliament in the next. election? A. sit B. run C. walk D. stand
19. I ________ my best suit - everyone else was very casually dressed. A. needn't wear B. mustn't wear C. needn't have worn D. mustn't have worn
20. He passed the test by the skin of his teeth. A. easily B. with very little margin C. with a very high score D. All are correct 1. A 6. D 11. D 16. D 2. B 7. C 12. B 17. D 3. D 8. B 13. A 18. B 4. C 9. C 14. D 19. C 5. C 10. A 15. B 20. B
Part 1: Choose the best option to complete each sentence. (1pt/each)
1. He crept in _______ his parents should wake up. A. lest B. otherwise C. whereby D. unless
2. They live about _______ from here.
A. an hour of drive B. a drive hour C. a drive of an hour D. an hour's drive
3. Did you really understand all _______ he said? A. what B. when C. that D. which
4. Do you have any figures showing the _______ of left-handedness is in the general population? A. occurrence B. incidence C. accidence D. persistence
5. I'm looking forward to meeting your new boss — you've been _______ his praises ever since he arrived. A. calling B. shouting C. singing D. crying
6. If you can win his attention _______ for you.
A. the so much better B. the better so much C. so much the better D. so the much better
7. Please come and see me _______ day you like. A. every B. all C. any D. some
8. No offence intended _______ I think you haven't understood the problem correctly. A. when B. as C. if D. but
9. Try as I _______ , I couldn't turn the key. A. might B. should C. could D. would
10. When I first came to Britain it took me a long time to _______ on the left.
A. be used to driving B. get used to driving C. get used to drive D. be used to drive
11. The President resigned; the whiff of scandal remained _______ A. therefore B. otherwise C. immediately D. nevertheless
12. Why do you object to _______ - he'll be an asset to the company? A. him being taken on B. he being taken on C. he be taken on D. him be taken on
13. Unfortunately, their house _______ while they were at the restaurant celebrating their anniversary. A. got burgled B. had burgled C. went burgled D. burgled
14. Thank you very much — I haven't been to _______ party for ages. A. a so enjoyable
B. the so enjoyable C. so enjoyable D. so enjoyable a
15. I'm afraid that argument really doesn't hold _______ A. water B. sense C. firm D. meaning
16. James never really broke the rules but he did _______ them a little bit when it suited him. A. curve B. move C. bend D. twist
17. The princess's nanny's autobiography really gives the _______ on life among the royals. A. know-how B. low-down C. show-down D. look-out
18. I'm sure I was invited to join the committee as the _______ woman. A. sample B. token C. representative D. coupon
19. I'd like to _______ my argument with an anecdote whose significance will soon become apparent. A. announce B. herald C. predict D. preface
20. Take care that your love for him doesn't _______ your judgment. A. cloud B. darken C. shadow D. topple 1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. C 7. C 8. D 9. A 10. B 11. D 12. A 13. A 14. D 15. A 16. C 17. B 18. B 19. D 20A
Part1. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the following sentences.
1. The new round of negotiations is hoped to _________ the deadlock in the Middle East. A. break B. remove C. dispense D. untie
2. Keep off the grass! Mrs. Turnip will _________ off the handle if she sees you walking on her lawn. A. rush B. jump C. move D. fly
3. I always take my lucky _________ with me into an exam. A. sign B. item C. charm D. spell
4. Having our heart broken is an _________ part of growing up. A. inward B. inset C. integral D. internal 5.
I threw some biscuits _________ on the ground and a whole load of pigeons swooped down and started eating them. A. Grains B. specks C. flakes D. crumbs
6. Even the best medicines are not _________ A. infallible B. unfailing C. fail-proof D. falsified
7. I parked in a restricted area and the police _________ my car. A. imprisoned B. impounded C. impaled D. interned
8. As a poet, I think she _________ comparison with the greatest this century. A. makes B. stands C. leads D. matches
9. The manager’s future _________ whether the team wins or loses this one game. A. stems from B. rests on C. derives from D. counts on
10. In the _________ of just two days, her whole life changed. A. interval B. spell C. space D. duration
11. In _____ with your request, I am happy to enclose our brochure. A. assent B. obedience C. accordance D. concession
12. I didn't want to make a decision _____ so I said I'd like to think about it. A. in one go B. there and then C. at a stroke D. on and off
13. I couldn't stop myself from _____ with boredom during the lecture. A. sighing B. gasping C. panting D. blowing
14. This is the _______ timetable for the conference - it may change later. A. conditional B. indefinite C. provisional D. indeterminate
15. It was a bad mistake but it had no _____ on the outcome of the match. A. bearing B. relevance C. significance D. repercussion
16. Afterwards, when I _____ on the events of that day, I could hardly believe what had happened. A. contemplated B. reviewed C. reflected D. weighed
17. I'm in a bit of a ______ as to what to wear to the wedding. A. loss B. quandary C. problem D. bewilderment
18. This room really could do with another _____ of paint. A. coat B. jacket C. skin D. sliver
19. The cut on his face needed twelve ______. A. threads B. links C. stitches D. joins
20. Jane's very modest, always _____ her success. A. playing down B. turning around C. keeping down D. pushing back 1A 2D 3C 4C 5D 6A 7B 8B 9B 10C 11C 12B 13A 14C 15A 16C 17B 18A 19C 20A
Part 1. Choose the word/ phrase that best completes each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. Jack has egg ______ because he couldn't remember how to spell "Batman"!
A. on his teeth B. on his face C. on his shirt D. on his fingers
2. As the maestro lifted his baton the theater was so still you could hear ______ . A. his heartbeat
B. a pin drop C. bird wings D. the drum beating
3. I don't agree with you, but your idea certainly gives me food _____. A. for fun
B. for considerC. for thought D. for thinking
4. I think I understand the nuts and ______ of the operation. A. screws B. hammer C. nails D. bolts
5. I'll be back in the twinkling of ______ . A. an eye B. a lighting bolt C. a smile D. a laugh
6. Look, I will pay you back. Would you please call the ______?! A. hunters off B. tigers off C. dogs off D. apes off
7. Ever since he married Jane, he's had a new ______ on life. A. rent B. lease C. title D. loan
8. Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. I guess I really put my ______ in my mouth. A. foot B. hand C. elbow D. knee
9. You need to keep a stiff ______ no matter what! Don't get nervous! A. nose B. right arm C. eyebrow D. upperlip
10. I think you can take what he says at ______ value. A. real B. face C. true D. straight
11. I wish you'd be honest with me. Don't lead me down the ______ .
A. hiking path B. garden path C. hiking trail D. garden trail
12. I'd like to start the meeting and get down to ______ tacks. A. silver B. brass C. copper D. gold
13. I've been working here for two months and have got into the ______. A. swing of things B. groove of things C. rut of things D. swing of routine
14. I really wasn't ready for the presentation, but was saved by the ______ when Jack took over for me. A. tone B. bang C. bell D. ring
15. We need to tighten our ______ and start saving some money. A. shoes B. tie C. belt D. shoelaces
16. Bob's so stupid. He doesn't know enough to come in out of the _____. A. rain B. snow C. wind D. sleet
17. I had to ______ the class all the answers to the test. A. fork-feed B. knife-feed C. spoon feed D. happily feed
18. She needs to take a vacation. She's been working her fingers to the _____. A. bone B. skin C. blisters D. nails
19. Ask Tom, he's got money to ______ . A. throw B. eat C. burn D. cut
20. I told you not to tell her! Now you've let the _____ out of the bag. A. dog B. mouse C. fly D. cat 1. B 2. B 2. C 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. B 11. B 12. B
13. A 14. C 15. C 16. A 17. C 18. A 19. C 20. D
I. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the sentences. (20 p)
1. The ______ will be chaired by Mr. Sheldon, one of the most innovative directors in the company. A. category B. qualification C. committee D. productivity
2. The customer returned his order saying its switch was defective, and the online store agreed to ______ the full amount to his account. A. magnify B. credit C. discontinue D. charge
3. His neighbors found his ______ manner bossy and irritating, and they stopped inviting him to backyard barbeques.
A. insentient B. magisterial C. preparatory D. restorative
4. Steven is always ______ about showing up for work because he feels that tardiness is a sign of irresponsibility. A. legible B. tolerable C. punctual D. literal
5. Candace would ______ her little sister into an argument by teasing her and calling her names. A. advocate B. provoke C. perforate D. expunge
6. The dress Arid wore _______ with small, glassy beads, creating a shimmering effect. A. titillated
B. reiterated C. scintillated D. enthralled
7. Being able to afford this luxury car will ______ getting a better- paying job. A. maximize B. recombinant C. reiterate D. necessitate
8. Levina unknowingly ______ the thief by holding open the elevator doors and ensuring his escape. A. coerced B. proclaimed C. abetted D. sanctioned
9. Shakespeare, a(n) ______writer, entertained audiences by writing many tragic and comic plays. A. numeric B. obstinate C. generic D. prolific
10. I had the ________ experience of sitting next to an over-talkative passenger on my flight home from Brussels. A. satisfactory B. commendable C. galling D. acceptable
11. Prince Phillip had to choose: marry the woman he loved and ______ his right to the throne, or marry Lady Fiona and inherit the crown. A. abdicate B. upbraid C. reprimand D. winnow
12. If you will not do your work of your own ______ I have no choice but to penalize you if it is not done on time. A. predilection B. infusion C. excursion D. volition
13. After sitting in the sink for several days, the dirty food-encrusted dishes became _____ . A. malodorous B. prevalent C. imposing D. perforated
14. Giulia soon discovered the source of the ______ smell in the room: a week-old tuna sandwich that one of
the children had hidden in the closet. A. quaint
B. fastidious C. clandestine D. fetid
15. After making ______remarks to the President, the reporter was not invited to return to the White House pressroom. A. hospitable B. irreverent C. enterprising D. chivalrous
16. When Tim was eating a cherry, he accidentally swallowed the _____. A. nut B. stone C. seed D. core
17. A military junta has taken over power in the country after the democratic administration _____ . A. collapsed B. stumbled C. vanished D. abandoned
18. She was kept awake for most of the night by the _____ of a mosquito in her car. A. whine B. moan C. groan D. screech
19. He looks very aggressive and threatening, and so his soft, gentle voice is rather _____. A. disembodied
B. discordant C. dismissive D. disconcerting
20. - A: Another cup of coffee? - B: No, but thanks _______ A. not at all B. for all C. all the sameD. you for all 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. D 10.C 11. A 12. D 13. A 14. D 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. C
PART B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (30 pts)
I. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the sentences. (10 pts)
1. Many supporters were _______ from the stadium as it was already full. A. sent off B. turned away C. put off D. played off
2. Why do I always ________ the short straw? A. draw B. pull C. drag D. pluck
3. Without my glasses, my vision is very ________. A. fogged B. blurred C. misted D. faint
4. It was decided that the cost of the project would be __________ and so it was abandoned. A. repressive
B. prohibitive C. restrictive D. exclusive
5. We _________ up a friendship the very first time we met. A. struck B. launched C. cropped D. settled
6. Look, will you stop __________ in and let me finish my sentence! A. moving B. pushing C. butting D. plugging
7. The man gave a series of ___________ answers which told them nothing more. A. tricky B. uncertain C. evasive D. elusive
8. The announcement about job losses has _______ consequences for the firm. A. hard-hitting B. far-reaching
C. never-ending D. wide-ranging
9. The decision was _________ to a later meeting. A. cancelled B. arranged C. deferred D. delayed
10. “Don’t worry about your sister. I’m sure she’s okay”.
“But it’s unlike her ______ to me every week.” A. if she didn’t write B. if not writing C. not writing D. not to write
11. The ______ listened attentively to every word the vicar said in his sermon. A. sightseers B. congregation C. spectators D. audience
12. In today’s paper it ________ that we shall have an election this year.
A. says B. admits C. expresses D. proposes
13. _____ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century.
A. Raw B. Rude C. Crude D. Blunt
14. The closets are filled with things we don’t need. We should have a _____soon. A. garage sale B. wholesale C. housekeeper D. doggy bag
15. Hello! Aviation Electronics? Could I speak to Mr. John on _____ 8183, please? A. branch B. extension C. system D. Exchange
16. 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
17. He often forgets to do what he has been told and is scolded for being __________. A. disobedient B. impertinent C. malicious D. insolent
18. The peasant’s many __________ resulting from ill-treatment by their landlords led finally to rebellion. A. grieves B. grumbles C. grievances D. complaints
19. I’d like to buy that glass vase you have in the window - the one with the roses __________ on the side. A. inscribed B. etched C. designed D. tattooed
20. 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 1. B 5. A 9. C 13. C 17. A 2. A 6. C 10. A 14. A 18. C 3. B 7. C 11. B 15. B 19. B 4. B 8. B 12. A 16. D 20. B
I. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. The main road through Salisbury was blocked for two hours today after an accident ________________ several vehicles. A. containing B. connecting C. involving D. including
2. The company directors asked the government to _________________ in the dispute and prevent a strike. A. intervene B. interact C. intercept D. interpose
3. After the campaign a special medal was ________________ to all combatants. A. gained B. awarded C. earned D. deserved
4. The usual reason for exemption from tax does not __________________ in this case. A. apply B. impose C. regard D. concern
5. We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no _________________ for them. A. request B. claim C. requirement D. demand
6. In the legal profession, men ________________ women by five to one. A. outnumber B. supersede C. overcome D. outclass
7. At the last concert we had the privilege of __________________ the composer’s latest symphony. A. listening B. attending C. assisting D. hearing
8. I must take this watch to be repaired; it _______________ over twenty minutes a day. A. increases B. progresses C. accelerates D. gains
9. Luckily my wallet was handed in to the police with all its contents__________. A. preserved B. unscathed C. contained D. intact
10. A minority of the committee members were dissatisfied with the decision and endeavored to ________ it. A. overturn B. abolish C. postpone D. re-do
11. If this animal has escaped from its cage it could _______________ have killed or maimed several people. A. equally B. both C. well D. severely
12. Time was running out, so the committee had to make a _________________ decision. A. brief B. snap C. sharp D. curt
13. Because of an unfortunate _________________ your order was not dispatched by the date requested. A. hindrance B. oversight C. negligence D. transgression
14. Motorists _______________ of speeding may be banned from driving for a year. A. convicted B. arrested C. charged D. judged
15. If you walk along this lane you will see the signpost _______________ to the beach. A. pointing B. showing C. directing D. indicating
16. The dealer wanted $400, I wanted to pay $300, and we finally agreed to ___________ the difference. A. divide B. split C. drop D. decrease
17. I was _________ in the book I was reading and didn’t hear the phone. A. distracted B. submerged C. gripped D. engrossed
18. A washing machine of this type will certainly _________ up to normal domestic use. A. hold B. stand C. come D. take
19. __________ any other politician would have given way to this sort of pressure years ago. A. Really B. Practically C. Actually D. Utterly
20. If you ____________ too long, you may miss a wonderful opportunity. A. loiter B. doubt C. hover D. hesitate 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. D 9. D 10. A 11. C 12. B 13. B 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. D 18. B 19. B 20. D
I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each blank in the following sentences. (20p.)
1. I would like passersby to be excited by the sculpture and to feel it has not a __________ value but a timeless feel to it. A. conclusive B. swindling C. twisting D. superficial
2. _________ recent incidents, we are asking our customers to take particular care of their personal belongings. A. Considering B. Bearing in mind C. After all D. In the light of
3. But most people will not assess the small print setting out changes to a(n) _________ and little
understood institutional structure. A. ambiguous B. raucous C. intricate D. lively
4. Every time she is in a _________, she rings her father and asks for help. A. chance B. trouble C. difficulty D. fix
5. The world’s first boot camp for teenagers addicted to the Internet may be the _________ of things to come. A. draft B. formula C. character D. shape
6. Teachers aim to help children become _________ learners. A. autonomous
B. withdrawn C. susceptible D. composed
7. Sam was born in the country and had a deep _________ with nature. A. credence B. stature C. guile D. affinity
8. When her tears had _________ their course, she felt calmer and more in control. A. run B. put C. take D. set
9. His emotional problems _________ from the attitudes he encountered as a child. A. flourish B. stem C. root D. spout
10. She _________ scorn on his plans to get rich quickly. A. threw B. splashed C. spread D. heaped
11. He quickly learned the _________ of the job. A. by and large B. fair and square
C. ins and outsD. odds and ends
12. The picking of the fruit, _________, takes about a week.
A. whose work they receive no money
B. for which work they receive no money
C. they receive no money for it
D. as they receive no money for that work
13. She made _________ telling him exactly what she thought of him. A. the best of B. no bones about C. a splash D. a clean sweep of
14. My patience is beginning to _________. A. make waves
B. hold water C. wear very thin D. stay afloat
15. For the first few months the babies looked so alike I couldn’t tell _________. A. who is whom B. which is which C. which from which D. whom with whom
16. _________ invisible to the unaided eye, ultraviolet light can be detected in a number of ways. A. Although is B. Despite C. Even though it D. Although
17. You can imagine how upset I was after the closure of the magazine. Since the first day on its staff I
_________ it as my best job ever. A. have considered
B. considered C. had considered D. was considered
18. The boss shouted at me as if _________.
A. I had been the only one who were to blame
B. I were the only one to be to blame C. nobody but I am to blame D. only I had been blamed
19. If I were you, I would regard their offer with considerable _________ because it seems too good to be true. A. suspicion B. doubt C. reservation D. disbelief
20. I love to do things for children because I get a _________ out of it. A. pass B. shoot C. kick D. move 1. D 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. D
11. C 12. B 13. B 14. C 15. B 16. D 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. C
Question 1. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answers (A, B, C, or
D) in the space provided under this part. (20p.)
1. The old lady _______ at them kindly when she saw them enter her shop. A. glared B. grinned C. grimaced D. beamed
2. The railway track has been constructed in such a way as to allow space for _______ on a hot day. A. extension B. expropriation C. expansion D. explosion
3. According to Burgess, a novelist should not _______, for sermonizing has no place in good fiction. A. offen B. preach C. distort D. invent
4. At the moment the ruling party is on the _______ of a dilemma. A. hooves B. points C. top D. horns
5. We couldn’t stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy _______ for his birthday and hurried to the airport. A. days B. returns C. moments D. regards
6. Choose the word which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
“Once you have started something, you ought to s ee it th rough to the end.” A. be persevere with B. be subjected to C. be conspicuous about D. be stuck with
7. Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
“The senator chose to incur dislike rather than compromise her principles to win favor with the public.” A. dissent B. negotiate C. articulate D. take away
8. Close your eyes and try to _______ up a picture of a place where you feel at peace. A. store B. eat C. stick D. conjure 9.
Martin: “Hey, can you pick me up at 3 p.m?”
Peter: “Sorry, I can’t. I don’t have my _______ at the moment!” A. vehicles B. trail C. wheels D. means
10. Please don’t _______ when you talk to me. Open your mouth! A. murmur B. mumble C. stumble D. stutter
11. My teacher _______ for my good marks in the Math test. A. promised me the moon B. coincided with me C. gave me a pat on the back D. showed no sign of remorse
12. Advertisers often aim their campaigns at young people as they have considerable spending _______. A. power B. force C. energy D. capacity 13.
Jennifer: “Hey, Tommy. What are you guys doing?” Tommy: “_______”
A. We’re just chilling out. Do you want to come around?
B. I don’t think it’s a question I can discuss.
C. We’re talking to you, Jennifer!
D. I’m not sure if we’re doing something much.
14. We sent him to the best school in England and hired the best teachers, but it was all _______ as he had no will to learn at all. A. vain B. incurable C. invalid D. futile
15. I was _______ in an autumn month 18 years ago. A. taken up
B. put forward C. given away D. brought forth
16. Choose the word which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
“The construction of mammoth shopping malls has contributed to the decline of small stores in neighboring towns.” A. modern B. gigantic C. numerous D. separate
17. Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentence:
“An experiment can be marred by poor planning.” A. disclosed B. qualified C. constructed D. spoiled
18. If I _______ home a bit later, I would never have had a chance to pass the door mat. A. have come B. were to have come C. came D. could have come
19. A trap _______ disguise is what has come to be called a Trojan House. A. offered a gift of B. offers a gift in C. offering a gift to D. offered as a gift in 20.
Peter: “Hey, do you want to go out tonight?”
Mary: “Sorry I can’t. _______ and I will have to wake up early tomorrow.” A. I’m beat B. I’m cool C. I’m in the cloud D. I’m socked off 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. B 11. C 12. A 13. A 14. D 15. D 16. B 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. A
1. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
1. There is an importance that every student______ their report by Friday last week. A. finish B. finishes C. finished D. had finished
2. On _________he had won, he jumped for joy. A. telling B. he was told C. being told D. having told
3. Generally, the reduction in the price of televisions together with high quality of children’s programmes and
the time children ______ to the problem that children undoubtedly spend more time watching TV.
A. have contributed B. have have contributed C. have had contributed D. have been contributing
4. Stars differ fundamentally from planets ______ they are self-luminous whereas planets shine by reflected light. A. from which B. when C. and D. in that
5. Dinosaurs died out more than 60 million years ago, so ______ on earth can we tell what they used to eat? A. where B. how C. why D. what
6. “Did you know Jim’s car broke down on the highway late at night?”
“Unfortunately, that’s a situation anyone ______.” A. might have to confront with B. might be confronted with C. might be confronted D. might have been confronted
7. Although he acts tough, ______.
A. his bark is worse than his bite B. he’s a tough nut to crack
C. he’s learned the hard way D. he isn’t up to scratch
8. “Did you enjoy the book Perfume?”
“Yes, ______ it, I now want to see the movie.” A. had read
B. I have read C. having read D. I am reading
9. All the workers were disappointed ______ that there would not be pay-rise during the next six months. A. to tell B. telling C. when they tell D. to be told
10. “The reservations weren’t made on time.”
“Sorry, the computers were down: it ______.” A. couldn’t help B. didn’t help
C. couldn’t be helped D. wasn’t helped
11. After the meeting, the staff went back to their ………. offices. A. prospective B. respective C. respected D. perspective
12. This man is so arrogant that he is completely ……….to all criticism. A. impervious B. unaware C. regardless D. unconscious
13. We may win, we may lose – it’s just the ……….of the draw! A. strike B. odds C. chance D. luck
14. It's time we had a ........ talk with each other in an effort to clear the air. A. eye to eye B. face to face C. heart to heart D. cheek to cheek
15. The police decided to ........ the department store after they had received a bomb warning.
A. abandon B. evacuate C. evict D. expel
16. Meg had a ........ escape when she was hang-gliding yesterday. A. narrow B. close C. near D. slender
17. Whenever the two are playing cards together, they are ........ have biter quarrels.
A. used to B. tend to C. like to D. inclined to
18. I didn't take up his recommendation, as he sounded so........ about it.
A. half-baked B. half-hearted C. half-timbered D. half-witted
19. When we went to Egypt he knew ........ no Arabic, but within six months he had become extremely fluent. A. entirely
B. virtually C. barely D. scarcely
20. Despite all the evidence, he wouldn't admit that he was in the ........ A. fault B. error C. wrong D. slip
1A 2C 3B 4D 5B 6B 7A 8C 9D 10C
11B 12A 13D 14C 15B 16A 17D 18D 19B 20C
Part 1:Choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes. (10pts)
1. Tamara has set her _______ on becoming a ballet-dancer. A. feet B.brain C. heart D. head
2. If you say you'd like _______ of cream on your strawberries then you don't want very much cream. A. a dash B. oodles C. lashings D. a dollop
3. The UN has called for an immediate _______ of hostilities. A. cessation B. cancellation C. deletion D. ceasefire
4. I felt an _______ with the writer from his descriptions of a world that seemed to have a great deal in common with my own. A. affection B. adherence C. acknowledgement D. affinity
5. In such a plight _______ that we had no choice but to radio for help. A. we found ourselves B. we ourselves found C. did we find ourselves D. did we ourselves find
6. The old lady came near to _______ of pneumonia but to everyone's amazement she pulled through. A. death B. dying C. being dead D. die
7. The book _______ to a number of interesting research studies which I would really like to find out more about. A. hints B. cites C. declares D. alludes
8. I take great exception _______ the implication that I was not telling the truth. A. against B.from C. to D. with
9. The children's interest in playing the game soon _______ A. flagged B. tottered C. stumbled D. thawed
10. Ever year many small companies get _______ up by large multinationals. A. swallowed B. burnt C. digested D. drowned
11. Serena is still _______ ignorant of the fact that she is about to be made redundant A. delightedly B. blissfully C.jubilantly D. ecstatically
12. The nuclear industry _______ most of the country's electrical power. A. generates B. engenders C. originates D. initiates
13. The country has few natural resources and its economy has been _______ for some time now. A. diseased B.unwell C. sickening D. ailing
14. In her speech the Prime Minister _______ tribute to the valuable contributions to society made by voluntary organizations. A. paid B. sent C. brought D. gave
15. Not many people are good at assessing their own abilities and Mark must be _______ for recognising that
he would never become a great musician. A. merited B. commended C. advocated D. talented
16. One of the most powerful pressure groups in the country is the road and car _______, which opposes any
legislation that will increase taxes specifically for them. A. folder B.branch C. segment D. lobby
17. I'm looking forward to meeting your new boss — you've been _______ his praises ever since he arrived. A. calling B. shouting C.singing D. crying
18. Tamara has set her _______ on becoming a ballet-dancer. A. feet B. brain C. heart D. head
19. Most critics praise that actor's work but I think he's rather _______. A. over-played B. over-rated C. over-blown D. over-priced
20. Marlene is quite _______ - I don't know she manages to fit everything in. A. inexhaustible B. tiresome C. inexorable D.indefatigable 1.C 2.A 3.A 4.D 5.C 6. B 7.D 8. C 9. A 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. D 14.A 15. B 16. D 17.C 18. C 19. B 20. D
I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write your answers in the space provided. (20 pts)
1. “A special feature of the room is the huge picture window which ____a splendid view of the Quantock hill.” A. allows B. affords C. enables D. presents
2. ____ is that a chicken stands up to lay its eggs. A. Many people don’t realize
C. What many people don’t realize
B. It is that many people don’t realize
D. Because many people don’ realize
3. The factory is said _______ in a fire two years ago. A. being destroyed B. to destroy C. to have destroyed D. to have been destroyed
4. I haven’t had an accident yet, but I’ve had a number of_________ shaves. A. narrow B. near C. close D. tiny
5. After he was knocked out, it took a long time to____ A. bring him round B. fit him in C. keep him in D. let him off
6. I’ll let you have it back next Monday without____ A. doubt B. miss C. fail D. neglect
7. A competitor may submit any number of entries_______ each one is accompanied by a packet top.
A. supposing B. notwithstanding C. assuredly D. provided
8. There’s been an accident on the motorway, so there’s a big ____ A. hold-on B. hold-up C. uphold D. hold-off
9. As he made no ______ to our quarrel, I assumed he had forgiven me. A. statement B. mention C. reference D. comment
10. I'm __________ my brother is. A. nowhere like so ambitious
B. nothing near as ambitious as C. nothing as ambitious than
D. nowhere near as ambitious as
11. The new Garden City is well worth ______ if you are in the area. A. being seen B. a visit C. to visit D. the sight
12. The spokesperson would not _______ any further on such a sensitive matter. A. hint B. quote C. disclose D. elaborate
13. Jane has just bought ________.
A. an impressive reddish French wood coffee table.
B. a reddish impressive wood French coffee table.
C. an impressive French wood reddish coffee table.
D. an impressive wood French reddish coffee table.
14. Her outgoing character contrast__________with that of her sister. A. thoroughly B. fully C. coolly D. sharply
15. Sometimes a book can change history. One book that certainly _____ Uncle Tom's Cabin, written by Harriet Beeches Stow. A. did was B. did that C. did it D. did were
16. I have never been windsurfing, but I'd love to have________ at it. A. a trial B. a look C. a taste D. a go
17. Those campers are really ________. They have no idea how to set up a tent. A. black B. blue C. white D. green
18. It took me 10 years to _________ enough money to travel around the country. A. set out B. put away C. put by D. save aside
19. These women were appointed by the managers and are _____only to them. A. dependable B. accountable C. privileged D. controlled
20. The treasury issued an order stating that _________land purchases from the government had to be paid for in gold and silver. A. henceforth B. moreover C. whereby D. however 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. D 11. B 12. D 13. A 14. D 15. A 16. D 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. A
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence.
1.Harry was offered a scholarship to study in Spain and he …. The opportunity with both hands. A.grasped B.grabbed C.held D.passed
2.No way will you beat him.You don’t ……a chance.He’s a hundred times better than you are. A.hold B.run C.possess D.stand
3.It was…..by chance that we managed to find her. A.sheerly B.purely C.plainly D.highly
4.Both the favourite and then the second favourite pulled out.Naturally ,we thought we were …..a chance A. in with B.up for C.in for D.up with
5.The vase slipped from his hands and ,on hitting the floor, it…….into a thousand pieces A.split B.crumbled C.cracked D.shattered
6.The kitchen is flooded .One of the water pipes must have…… A.ripped B.burst C.torn D.parted
7.Fresh fruit juice is better for you than……drinks. A.fuzzy B.fizzy C.saccharine D.bubbly
8.They don’t sell tea or coffee .They only sell ……drinks. A.mild B.sweet C.plain D.soft
9.We had to pay for our food but not for the drinks. They were on the….. A.house B.cafe C.compliment D.consumption
10.There’s plenty of…….food in the larder. A.spoiled B.raw C.frozen D.canned.
11.The fire…..for days until the monsoon rains put it out. A.ignited B.scorched Cflashed D.raged
12.The city below her was…..with neon lights. A.afresh B.alight C.ablade D.acute
13.Icould see the lantern….in the dark. A.gleaming B.glowing C.glistening D.glimmering
14.It’s only a small lamp, so it doesn’t …..off much light. A.cast B.spend C.shed Dgive
15.The fire hardly touched the exterior of the building .The inside ,,however ,was completely…… A.swept B.gutted C.smouldered D.blazed
16.Angry ? I was absolutely ……when our appointment was cancelled for the third time. A.annoyed B.irritated C.livid D.cross
17.The reason why he gets into trouble so often is that he has a ….temper. A.fast B.rapid C.speedy D.quick
18.What I find most…….about it is that he didn’t even have the decency to say that he was sorry. A.galling B.furious C.touchy D.resentful
19.George wasn’t in a particularly good mood. but then he is always a bit…..in the morning. A.irate B.crotchety C.indignant D.infuriated
20.Like many children of his age, he is prone to throwing a(n)……. A.outburst B.temper C.mood D.tantrum.
1.B 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.B 8.D 9.A 10.D 11.D 12.C 13.B 14.D 15.B 16.C 17.D 18.A 19.B 20.D
Part 1. Choose the best answer:
1. He looks very aggressive and threatening, and so his soft, gentle voice is rather ________. A. disembodied
B. discordant C. dismissive D. disconcerting
2. When my teacher gave me my homework back, she said I was on the right ________. A. course B. way C. direction D. track
3. I’m opting out of the ________ race and going to live on a small farm in the countryside. A. horse B. dog C. rat D. cat and mouse
4. After months of bitter arguing the couple had to accept that they were ________. A. incongruous B. incompatible C. dissident D. disaffected
5. Don’t thank me for helping in the garden. It was ________ pleasure to be working out of doors. A. mere B. simple C. sheer D. plain
6. The police have been ordered not to ________ if the students attack them. A. combat B. rebuff C. retaliate D. challenge
7. Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a ________ writer. A. fruitful B. fertile C. virile D. prolific
8. The case against the bank robber was ________ for lack of evidence. A. discarded B. dismissed C. refused D. eliminated
9. Many road accidents occur because motorists cannot ________ the speed of approaching vehicles. A. assume B. count C. assess D. value
10. It’s hard to believe that anyone would purposely harm a child, ________ of all its own mother. A. first B. least C. worst D. best
11. Ever since we quarreled in the office, Janice and I have been ______ enemies. A. assured B. confirmed C. defined D. guaranteed
12. Police are ______ the town for the missing vehicle. A. seeking B. looking C. investigating D. combing
13. The jury ______ her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the subject. A. paid B. gave C. made D. said
14. He was blinded by the ______ of the approaching car’s headlights. A. gleam B. glare C. glow D. flare
15. Don’t throw that away – it might ______. A. come into use
B. come into handy C. come in use D. come in handy
16. – “It is raining outside.” – “……………”
A. So is it. B. So it is. C. So it does. D. Is it so?
17. At the moment the ruling party is on the ______ of a dilemma. A. hooves B. points C. top D. horns
18. The magistrate ______ his disapproval of the young man’s behavior. A. voiced B. said C. told D. spoke
19. The audience watched as the story ______ before their eyes. A. uncovered B. unfolded C. unwrapped D. undid
20. In any transport system, the safety of passengers should be ______. A. paramount B. eminent C. chief D. prime 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. B 11. B 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. D 16. B 17. D 18. A 19. B 20. A
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C,
or D) in the numbered box. (10p)
1. “You’ve got a great suntan!” – “I went away for a few days to _____ my batteries.” A. recharge B. fulfill C. surcharge D. revitalize
2. It’s a shame to fall out so badly with your own _____. A. heart to heart B. flesh and blood C. heart and soul D. skin and bone
3. Life’s very easy for you. You were born with a _____ spoon in your mouth. A. silver B. golden C. bronze D. diamond
4. There has been a lot of _____ surrounding the government’s proposed scheme. A. controversy B. consent C. conformity D. consequence
5.The youth team really ............................. themselves in the semi-final. A. surmounted B. excelled C. beat D. exceeded
6.I personally don’t believe you can ..................... of his support. A. count B. depend C. rely D. be sure
7.He opened the account with a(n) ......................... to running up a healthy overdraft. A. aim B. view C. purpose D. plan
8.The ........................ feeling at the meeting was that we should go ahead. A. predicted B. pre-eminent C. predominant D. prefabricated
9.The estate agent assured us that we could ...................... the house at any time. A. look over B. overlook C. oversee D. see through
10.There is little doubt that your daughter has a real ..................... with animal. A. affinity B. intuition C. aptitude D. flair
11. I’m afraid I’ve completely lost the ………… of the argument. A. stream B. thread C. trace D. idea
12. When the teacher asked Mary what the chemical formula was, her mind was a total ………… A. void B. empty C. blank D. nothing
13. If you can win his attention …………for you.
A. the so much better B. the better so much C. so much the better D. so the much better
14. No one can function properly if he or she is ………… adequate sleep. A. took away B. deprived of C. derived from D. got rid of
15. I was so exhausted that I went out like…………. A. a baby B. a candle C. a light D. a log
16. Most of ………… archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on studies of material remains. A. what B. these C. which D. the
17. She ………… fainted when she heard that her child died. A. rather than B. nothing but C. all but D. near
18. She had no chance to defend herself : the dog………… for me as soon as I opened the door. A. ran B. went C. fell D. stood
19. John …………from social activity because he felt embarrassed with people. A. held on B. held off C. held back D. held out
20. I’m afraid Tim doesn’t take much care over his homework. He usually does it …………
A. any how B. any old how C. how on earth D. how come 1.A 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.B 6.D 7.B 8.C 9.A 10.A 11.B 12.C 13.C 14B 15C 16A. 17C 18B 19C 20B
Document Outline
- 363. She was ______ to discover that she had won the first prize.
- Section 1: Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences.