Rewrite: OLYMPIC 2017 – P15/502
1. He was too frightened to admit that he had broken the window (OWN)
 So…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I wish he would stop criticizing my work. (FAULT)
 I’d sooner …………………………………………………………………………………
3. Zoe always makes spontaneous decisions concerning her travel plans
 Zoe always ……………………………………………………………………………
4. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out (TEETH)
 He really……………………………………………………………………………
5. If her father hadn’t retired, she wouldn’t have taken over his work (STEPPED)
 But for……………………………………………………………………………
6. His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such savage criticism.
 He shouldn’t……………………………………………………………………………
7. People became aware of the damage to the ozone layer when an enormous hole was discovered over the South Pole.
 It was the ……………………………………………………………………………
8. When I grow up, I’m going to be really important (CAT)
 ……………………………………………………………………………
9. I thought very hard but couldn’t remember the answer. (RACKED)
 I……………………………………………………………………………
10. Alex grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (PULLED)
 Alex…………………………………………………………………………… II. OLYMPIC 2017 – P28/
1. The warmth of her welcome surprised me. ABACK
 I ………………………………………………………her warm welcome
2. Sally showed absolutely no fear when climbing the wall. DISREGARD
 Sally showed………………………………………….own safety when climbing the wall.
3. I don’t want to be disturbed at all this morning! ACCOUNT
 On………………………………………………………disturbed this morning!
4. He is so ambitious – he’s determined that he’ll be successful in the company. MARK
 He is determined………………………………………………………in the company
5. I thought very hard but couldn’t remember the answer. RACKED
 I………………………………………………………to remember the answer.
6. Bad salary is usually the reason for the workers’ threat to the strike.
 The workers usually go………………………………………………………
7. The young girl stopped working though the salary was very high.
 No matter how………………………………………………………
8. You must not enter this area unless you are wearing protective clothing.
 Entry to this area………………………………………………………
9. Ms Betty is proud of her singing.
 Ms Betty prides………………………………………………………
10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
 Should………………………………………………………
III. OLYMPIC 2017 – P52/506
1. I am sure that he missed the seven o’clock train.
 He can’t. ……………………………………………………………………
2. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
 Some people are……………………………………………………………………
3. Although he was exhausted, he agreed to join in the activity.
 Exhausted……………………………………………………………………
4. I am not a solitary person, I’m sociable.
 Rather……………………………………………………………………
5. It seems to be a foregone conclusion that Davis will win the gold medal.
 There ……………………………………………………………………
6. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. LEAF
 You……………………………………………………………………
7. The success of our local theatre has mad our city famous MAP
 The success……………………………………………………………………
8. You may be dismissed if you fail to observe the company’s dress code. RESULT
 Failure to……………………………………………………………………
9. I really think my son is going to be a hugely successful businessman. (HOPES)
 I have high……………………………………………………………………
10. His exam results will determine what choice he has for further education. (DEPENDENT)
 His choice……………………………………………………………………
IV. OLYMPIC 2018 – CHUYEN BAO LOC – LAM DONG - P42/504
1. Thanks to the surgeons’ quick acts, his eyesight was saved. GOOD
 If …………………………………………………………………
2. It seemed the young man was feeling bitter about his family background. (SHOULDER)
 The young man appeared…………………………………………………………………
3. The public reaction to the design of the new theater turned out to be bitterly critical (TEETH)
 The way…………………………………………………………………
4. It’s bad you didn’t try to do your share of the job. (WEIGHT)
 You should…………………………………………………………………
5. His mother’s heart sank when she heard the news of his accident. (PIECES)
 On…………………………………………………………………
6. I felt as if she was trying to deceive us (IN)
 I had the…………………………………………………………………
7. My brother, who is a professional estate agent, is more than willing to house-hunt for our parents. (ELEMENT)
 A…………………………………………………………………
8. I can’t understand why our team have performed so badly recently. (POOR)
 It doesn’t …………………………………………………………………
9. It is a good idea for a retired craftman to do something occasionally to keep his skills. (HAND)
 It is advisory that ……………………………………………………………………………….
10.We were surprised to see that he got mad at our decision. (RED)
 Much to………………………………………………………………………………………….
V. OLYMPIC 2017 – HOANG LE KHA – LE NINH P63/508
1. I really don’t like it when you cheated me yesterday. (RIDE)
 I’d rather you …………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Don’t make a fuss over such trivial things. (MOUNTAIN)
 Don’t…………………………………………………………………………………..
3. We were amazed to know that he was a liar. (UNTRUTH)
 To…………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Everyday television viewers witness some sort of violence or crime on their screens. (GOES BY)
 Hardly…………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Some parents are confident that their children will succeed. (HOPES)
 Some parents have…………………………………………………………………………………..
6. It is best for you to give up resistance and to co-operate. (INTEREST)
 It is in…………………………………………………………………………………..
7. I can’t stand your stupid remarks any longer. (ENOUGH)
 I’ve had…………………………………………………………………………………..
8. He insisted on absolute obedience and recognition of his right to give orders (NOTHING)
 He …………………………………………………………………………………..
9. She bears a strong resemblance to somebody else that I used to know. (REMINDS)
 She …………………………………………………………………………………..
11.You will start to feel better as soon as this drug is effective. (EFFECT)
 The moment…………………………………………………………………………………..
VI. OLYMPIC 2017 – TRUONG CHUYEN HUNG VUONG – GIA LAI - P74/509
1. He had made no effort to conceal his dislike for me ever since I was promoted over him. (GRUDGE)
 He has had…………………………………………………………………………………..
2. He seems to be more active because he has won a scholarship to study overseas. (LEASE)
 That he has won…………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Police arrested Johnson because they think he was involved in the robbery. (SUSPICION)
 Johnson was detained…………………………………………………………in the robbery.
4. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY)
 His career…………………………………………………………………………………..
5. It is usual for young children to ask a lot of questions. (APT)
 Young…………………………………………………………………………………..questions.
6. Don’t let her give in however hard they try to persuade her. (GUNS)
 Make sure she…………………………………………………………………however hard they try to persuade her.
7. I couldn’t stop thinking about the exam despite playing backgammon with Paul. (MIND)
 Playing backgammon with Paul……………………………………the exam.
8. Being inexperienced was a disadvantage to her when she applied for promotion. (COUNTED)
 Her……………………………………………when she applied for promotion.
9. I don’t mind staying in on a Saturday night if I have good company. (AVERSE)
 I’m …………………………………………………………night if I have good company.
10.I find grammar exercises extremely boring. (STIFF)
 Grammar exercises………………………………………………………………………………….. VII. OLYMPIC 2018 – P85/
1. I know it’s a great shame but we’ve cancelled the summer party
 Unfortunately……………………………………………………………………….
2. None of the passengers were injured because of the driver’s quick reaction.
 But …………………………………………………………………….
3. Seeing Patricia cry like that made me feel guilty.
 What…………………………………………………………………………
4. I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating. (CLEARED)
 Only when…………………………………………..…………………start decorating.
5. Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin’s behavior for the better. LEAF
 Kevin has……………………………………………………….he got out of prison.
6. I decided right there and then to buy it and now I really regret it! WHIM
 I ………………………………………………….and now I really regret it!
7. I left my last job because I didn’t really agree with my manager’s approach. EYE
 I left my last jog because………………………………………………with my manager.
8. I sincerely promise you that I’m telling you the truth. BOTTOM.
 I promise you …………………………………………………that I’m telling you the truth.
9. A reliable source told me that the local newspaper is going to shut down. AUTHORITY
 I…………………………………………………………..that the local newspaper is going to shut down.
10.Don’t you think you should be a bit more respectful to them, Edward? TREAT
 Don’t you think you should………………………………………………… VIII. OLYMPIC 2018 – P97
1. I bet your friend could tell several stories about you. (GOOD)
 I bet your friend ……………………………………………………………………………..
2. Although Mia was a bit off color, she decided to take the exam. SET
 Being under……………………………………………………………………………..
3. This knife sharpener is completely useless. (DEAD)
 This……………………………………………………………………………..
4. Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her. (APPLE)
 ……………………………………………………………………………..
5. That he decided to retire early marked the end of his distinguished career. (CURTAIN)
 His……………………………………………………………………………..
6. It was more of a business arrangement than a marriage.
 It was not ……………………………………………………………………………..
7. She herself admitted to being rather selfish.
 On…………………………………………………………………………………………
8. You may not be considered qualified if you don’t obey the game regulations.
 Failure………………………………………………………………………………………
9. I will only be satisfied if the manager apologizes fully
 Nothing short………………………………………………………………………………………
10.The man’s life was one of great poverty.
 Throughout……………………………………………………………………………………… IX. OLYMPIC 2018 – P110/
1. Living environment enormously affects our personality development. EFFECT
 ………………………………………………………………………………………
2. He was unable to solve the problem alone. BE
 ………………………………………………………………………………………
3. When I grow up, I’m going to be really important. CAT
 ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. He usually invents ridiculous stories like that. MAKES
 ………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The first sign of the disease is blurred vision. ONSET
 ………………………………………………………………………………….
6. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.
 My friend talked………………………………………………………………………………….
7. I don’t understand one word of this document.
 I can’t make head………………………………………………………………………………….
8. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.
 You should………………………………………………………………………………….
9. The best solution was thought of by Sally
 Sally came………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.
 Only when………………………………………………………………………………….
X. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LE QUY DON – BA RIA VUNG TAU - P122/515
1. If there’s no reason not to, I’ll vote for Jeremy
 All………………………………………………………………………………….
2. They were so worried that they didn’t know how they would manage the task in time. (END)
 They …………………………………………………………wondering how they would manage the task in time.
3. I didn’t want to give up while some hope of success remained. (DEFEAT)
 I was loath ……………………………………………………………some hope of success.
4. It is unwise to draw conclusions too quickly about people’s motives. (JUMP)
 It is unwise………………………………………………………………………..
5. Surprisingly, a large number of people believe left-handed people are more intelligent. (WIDESPREAD)
 Surprisingly, ……………………………………………………………
6. It is better to give vent to your feelings. (BOTTLE)
 It is better……………………………………………………………
7. It will be extremely difficult to get your work finished by the deadline. (UPHILL)
 It will be……………………………………………………………………………….
8. The appeal of Shakespeare’s plays has certainly lasted through centuries. (TEST)
 ……………………………………………………………
9. It would be sensible of you to do what he advises. (FOLLOW)
 ……………………………………………………………
10. If you want my opinion, he’s useless. (WORTH)
 ……………………………………………………………
XI. OLYMPIC 2017 – LE QUY DON – BINH DINH - P133/516
1. He was exasperated with being criticized in public all the time. (TEETH)
 He was fed……………………………………………………………
2. The factory is making every possible effort to finish the orders on time. (FIRING)
 The factory is……………………………………………………………
3. Forecasters were trying to protect themselves from making the wrong prediction about the storm,
saything that it could bring lots of snow, or it could head away from us. (HEDGING)
 Forecasters…………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The software company leaves you no choice – if you don’t accept the license, you can’t use the software. (BARREL)
 The software company has……………………………………………………………………………
5. The comedian made the audience all laugh uncontrollably with his jokes. (AISLES)
 The comedian had……………………………………………………………………………
6. The door-to-door sales representative was just pretending to be honest and was actually a swindler.
 It turned………………………………………………………………………
7. They were among the first to be innovative and use clay to build contemporary sculptures. (BREAK)
 They were among………………………………………………………………………
8. We decided to go for a walk despite the bad weather (BRAVE)
 We decided………………………………………………………………………
9. Rumors of his ill health brought an atmosphere of grief to the celebrations. (GLOOM)
 Rumors of………………………………………………………………
10. He spent the rest of his life helping the poor as a punishment for the crimes he had committed. (PENANCE)
 He devoted……………………………………………………………………………………. XII. OLYMPIC 2017 – P145
1. The company’s profits appear to be improving significantly this year. EVIDENCE
 The company’s …………………………………………………………………………this year.
2. She’s forever warning her husband about driving too fast, but he pays no attention.
 No…………………………………………………………………………her husband about driving
too fast, he pays no attention.
3. She emigrated immediately after gaining her degree. GRADUATED
 No……………………………………………………………………………..abroad.
4. Phil stopped being so unrealistic when he lost his job. BROUGHT.
 The……………………………………………………………………………..earth.
5. She got her license because her father helped her learn to drive. ASSISTANCE.
 But………………………………………………………………passed her driving test.
6. It wasn’t Susan’s fault that the dog chewed your slipper. BLAME
 Susan’s ……………………………………………………………………your slipper.
7. You must not enter this area unless you are wearing protective clothing. STRICTLY
 Entry to this area…………………………………………………………who is not wearing protective clothing.
8. My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language TALKING
 It was…………………………………………………………………another foreign language.
9. She’s only just got dressed when the first of the guests arrived. DRESSING.
 No sooner……………………………………………………the first of the guests arrived.
10. My grandmother would always make us eat everything on our plates when we visited her. WASTE
 Nothing we were given to eat………………………………………………………………
XIII. OLYMPIC 2017 – LE QUY DON – KHANH HOA - P157/519
1. The response to our appeal was so great that we had to take on more staff.
 Such……………………………………………………………………………..
2. I had spent every last penny of my money. WHATSOEVER.
 I……………………………………………………………………………..
3. Owing to illness, Sally was unable to sing the solo, as arranged. HAVE
 Sally was…………………………………………………………………but she fell ill.
4. Fancy you and I having the same surname! SHOULD
 It’s……………………………………………………………………………..
5. The mechanic put a lot of effort to repair the engine of my car. PAINS
 ……………………………………………………………………………..
6. Several years of heavy working in the harmful conditions of the coalmine have undoubtedly
undermined my father’s health. TOLL
 ……………………………………………………………………………..
7. She just came to see me when she had nothing to do.
 Only when she was at……………………………………………………………………………..
8. The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell any one that he had been in the prison. WORD
 ……………………………………………………………………………..
9. She is not upset; she is only pretending. ACT
 ……………………………………………………………………………..
10.He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition. SWING
 ……………………………………………………………………………..
XIV. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LE QUY DON – NINH THUAN - P169/519
1. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease
 Enormous……………………………………………………………………………..
2. The teacher agreed to introduce the new methods
 There was an……………………………………………………………………………..
3. I did not realise how much he was influenced by his brother.
 I did not realise the extent……………………………………………………………………………..
4. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the environmental problems.
 Mass tourism is……………………………………………………………………………..
5. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
 Urgent……………………………………………………………………………..
6. Mike has a more complex personality than you may think (DEPTHS)
 Mike…………………………………………………………………………..
7. Zoe always makes spontaneous decisions concerning her travel plans. (ACTS)
 Zoe always ………………………………………………………………….her travel plans.
8. How will the changes affect the company? (IMPLICATIONS)
 What………………………………………………………………the company?
9. Since the advertisement, we’ve had more applications than we can deal with. (SWAMPED)
 Since the advertisement, …………………………………………………………………applications.
10.Julie always listens to my complaints about work. (EAR)
 Julie always…………………………………………………………………………..
XV. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LONG AN – LONG AN - P180/522
1. They did not realize that the film had been nominated for an Oscar
 Little …………………………………………………………………………
2. People became aware of the damage to the ozone layer when an enormous hole was discovered over the South Pole.
 It was the…………………………………………………………………………
3. Should they strike the consultant off, she will never work again.
 If she be…………………………………………………………………………
4. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.
 Further information can…………………………………………………………………………
5. My uncle did not suffer from his experience. (NONE)
 My uncle…………………………………………………………………………
6. Tim was always an optimist even when things were going wrong.
 Tim invariably looked…………………………………………………………………………
7. I really admire you for your improvement. (HAT)
 I…………………………………………………………………………
8. David feels uncomfortable in front of all those people. (ILL)
 David seems really…………………………………………………………………………
9. Don’t be upset by what she said. (HEART)
 Don’t …………………………………………………………………………
10.I promised him that the situation wouldn’t be repeated in the future. (WORD)
 I…………………………………………………………………………
XVI. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LUONG THE VINH – DONG NAI - P194/523
1. I don’t think it was reasonable of you to complain so much about the service. (JUSTIFIED)
 I don’t think you……………………………………………fuss about the service.
2. Your attitude to life would be greatly improved by regular exercise. WONDERS
 Regular exercise……………………………………………………at life.
3. I didn’t want to give up while some hope of success remain. DEFEAT
 I was loath……………………………………………………………some hope of success.
4. The manager said that he had paid attention to my complaints and would take the appropriate action. NOTE
 The manager said that he had……………………………………………………………accordingly.
5. His behavior at the conference gave him the bad reputation he now has. CONDUCTED
 The way……………………………….in the bad reputation he now has.
6. He had no idea what was going to happen to him when he walked into that room. STORE
 Little ………………………………him when he walked into that room.
7. He became famous but it cost him his privacy. EXPENSE
 His rise …………………………..of his privacy.
8. You shouldn’t let trivial matters worry you so much. PREY
 You shouldn’t let trivial matters……………………………………………extent.
9. I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for us to proceed. ISSUE
 I ……………………………………………………………best we should proceed.
10.We decided to stay for longer because we were so thrilled by the place. PROLONG
 We decided to……………………………………………………..we by the place.
11.I’ll have to find out about the background to the problem before I can comment. ACQUAINT
 I’ll have to……………………………………………………………before I can comment.
12.I told the manager very clearly that I would not tolerate such appalling service. UNCERTAIN
 I told the manager……………………………………………………………that I would not tolerate such appalling service.
13.Since there wasn’t a better alternative, I accepted the job. ABSENCE
 ………………………………………………………………….., I accepted the job.
14.She is determined to become a doctor. HEART
 She……………………………………………………………a doctor.
15.The forthcoming biography of him will make him seem an arrogant and selfish man. PORTRAYED
 In the forthcoming biography of him……………………………………………and selfish.
XVII. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LUONG VAN CHANH – PHU YEN - P207/525
1. I felt vaguely that something was wrong, but what was it? BACK
 ……………………………………………………………
2. What exactly am I supposed to have done wrong? STAND
 ……………………………………………………………
3. The incident ruined my chances of promotion. PAID
 ……………………………………………………………
4. Sam made absolutely sure nothing would go wrong when he planned the expedition. CHANCE
 Sam……………………………………………………………when he planned the expedition.
5. I don’t really know why, but I don’t trust him. FINGER
 I can’t ……………………………………………………………I don’t trust him
6. Being inexperienced was a disadvantage to her when she applied for promotion. COUNTED
 Her……………………………………………………………when she applied for promotion.
7. The brochure gives hardly any useful information.
 Precious ………………………………………………………………………..
2. Trudy was quite relieved when she found out the truth.
 It was something……………………………………………………………
3. The collision didn’t damage my car much.
 Not a great……………………………………………………………
4. Just thinking about his face at that moment maeks me laugh.
 The very……………………………………………………………
XVIII. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LY TU TRONG – CAN THƠ - P218/526
1. Arguing with her won’t get you anywhere.
 It won’t……………………………………………………………
2. It won’t harm us to see what special offers are on at the moment.
 We might……………………………………………………………
3. He discontinues his studies because he is poor.
 His……………………………………………………………
4. You certainly could never accuse Tom of being mean. NOTHING
 Tom……………………………………………………………
5. Why on earth did you do something as dangerous as that? POSSESSED
 What……………………………………………………………
6. Brian is a strong contender for the position. LIST
 Brian ……………………………………………………………
7. Katy hasn’t been feeling well lately. RUN
 ……………………………………………………………
8. There was no further delay in awarding the prizes (ADO)
 The prizes……………………………………………………………
9. The money was released very gradually. (DRIBS)
 The money……………………………………………………………
10.You have said exactly the right thing. (NAIL)
 You……………………………………………………………
XIX : OLYMPIC 2017 – NGUYEN BINH KHIEM – VINH LONG - P227/528
1. The alarm went off just as they came out of the building.
 Scarcely …………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Good working relations depend on effective management.
 The more…………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.
 Only when…………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him.
 Charming…………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Don’t tell the boss anything about this. (BREATHE)
 ………………………………………………………………………………
6. At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car. (QUESTION)
 ………………………………………………………………………………
7. I was not sure whether to go with him or not. (MINDS)
 ………………………………………………………………………………
8. “ I don’t approve of people who tell lies” said Jack (EXPRESSED)
 ………………………………………………………………………………
9. Our boss criticizes our work all time. (FAULT)
 ………………………………………………………………………………
10. Louise should have been given more time to complete her thesis. (INSUFFICIENT)
 ………………………………………………………………………………
XX. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN NGUYEN DINH CHIEU – DONG THAP – P237/529
1. The only reason I was late is that the traffic was heavy
 Had it………………………………………………………………………………
2. I certainly don’t mean to do it before tomorrow.
 I have………………………………………………………………………………
3. The book was too expensive for me to buy.
 So………………………………………………………………………………
4. He agreed to give us a hand just because Mary proposed him
 It was at………………………………………………………………………………
5. Could you watch my bag while I am away.
 Could you keep………………………………………………………………………………
6. I’d rather not go out this afternoon (FEEL)
 I………………………………………………………………………………this afternoon.
7. Milan is sure that he was right to turn down the job. (REGRETS)
 Milan………………………………………………………………………………the job.
8. In spite of his efforts, his plans failed (NOTHING)
 His plans………………………………………………………………………………tried hard.
9. There are plans to close down the cinema due to poor attendance levels. (THREATS)
 The cinema…………………………………………………………due to poor attendance levels.
10.Mr Downson accused Richard of leaking the news. (PUT)
 Mr Downson……………………………………………………………………leaking the news.
XXI. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN THANG LONG DA LAT – P249
1. It was not until five years had elapse that the whole truth about the murder came out.
 Not for another………………………………………………………………………………
2. The inhabitants were far-worse off twenty years ago than they are now.
 The inhabitants are nowhere…………………………………………………………………
3. Arguing with her won’t get you anywhere.
 It won’t do………………………………………………………………………………
4. We only ingratiated ourselves with our teacher because Kate insisted. (CURRIED)
 It was………………………………………………………………………………
5. Don’t make me suffer because of your problems! (ON)
 Don’t take………………………………………………………………………………
6. She just pretended to welcome him, then quickly left the waiting room. (MOTIONS)
 She just ………………………………………………………………………………
7. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. (EVEN)
 We………………………………………………………………………………
8. It would be easy to make a film adaptiation of Danielle Steel’s latest novel. (ITSELF)
 ………………………………………………………………………………
9. George seems to have been putting his website together for a long time. (CONSTRUCTION)
 George’s website………………………………………………………………………………
10. Recent research has changed theories about the causes of bird flu. (LIGHT)
 Theories………………………………………………………………………………
XXII. OLYMPIC 2017 – LOP 11 – DE CHINH THUC – P261/532
1. I won’t change my mind about that problem whatever happens.
 Come ………………………………………………………………………………….
2. I must have offended her because she isn’t being friendly towards me. (SHOULDER)
 I………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Initially, I think you develop the plot every convincingly (UNFOLDS)
 ………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Bad publicity badly affected sales figures. (DETRIMENTAL)
 Bad publicity had………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I am sure Rachel will become a famous model one day.
 I think it’s only………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Once we had made sure there was no reason to be afraid, we went ahead. (FEAR)
 Having satisfied………………………………………………………………………………….
7. She was concentrating so hard on her work that she didn’t notice when I came in (TOOK)
 She was so wrapped………………………………………………………………………………….
8. I didn’t want to give up while some hope of success remained. (DEFEAT)
 I was loath………………………………………………………………………………….
9. Laura’s tendency to interrupt every conversation makes me furious! (BEND)
 It ………………………………………………………………………………….
10.This property has been totally neglected and is in need of complete renovation. DISREPAIR
 Having fallen………………………………………………………………………………….
XXIII. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN BAO LOC – P273/534
1. We weren’t surprised by his success.
 It came ………………………………………………………………………s……………..
2. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll solve this problem.
 However……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. I’m sure Jemma is going to become a famous model one day.
 I think it’s only……………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Most of the children ignored what the teacher had told them
 Few of the children…………………………………………………………………………………
5. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
 But……………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Brian couldn’t explain how the stolen computer got into the boot of his car. LOSS
 Brian ………………………………………the stolen computer got into the boot of his car.
7. The company is unable to guarantee an allocated car-parking space to all employees. COUNT
 The company’s employees shouldn’t ………………………………………a car-parking space.
8. My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night. RECOLLECTION
 My grandfather didn’t ………………………………………………me last night.
9. Your mobile phone should be switched off at all times during the performance. SHOULD
 Under no……………………………your mobile phone switched on during the performance.
10.The public reacted angrily to the minister’s remarks. DREW
 The ……………………………………………………………the public.
XXIV: OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN HOANG LE KHA – TAY NINH – P285
1. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. TAKEN
 ………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. I haven’t realized what it means yet. SUNK
 ………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The disagreement is a lot of fuss about nothing. TEACUP
 ………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Organic vegetables are said to be very healthy WONDERS
 ………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The regiment’s reputation was greatly damaged by his outrageous conduct. (HARM)
 ………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Christmas and roast turkey go together in my mind (WITH)
 ………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Don’t eat so many sweets and you won’t have to visit the dentist so often. SAVE
 ………………………………………………………………………………………
8. The fact that he will never race again is something he can’t accept TERMS
 ………………………………………………………………………………………
9. It was a tight fit, but we parked the car eventually DEAL
 There wasn’t…………………………………………, but we parked the car eventually.
10.They are waiting for him to arrive at any minute. (DUE)
 He…………………………………………………….at any minute.
XXV: OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LE THANH TONG – QUANG NAM – P297
1. Nobody else in the country posesses his skills on the trumpet UNMATCHED
 ……………………………………………………………………
2. My son has finally come to accept that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. DAWNING
 ……………………………………………………………………
3. I think he’s at last beginning to agree with me ROUND
 …………………………………………………………………
4. Initially, I think you develop the plot very convincingly. UNFOLDS
 ……………………………………………………………………
5. Why didn’t you ask me before you used my computer? RATHER
 ……………………………………………………………………
6. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the story. APPETITE
 ……………………………………………………………………
7. Competitors were amazed by how s he conducted his business affairs. MARVELLED
 Competitors……………………………………………………which he conducted his business affair.
8. After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home. SIGHT
 After a long hard journey, my spirits……………………………………………….of my home.
9. I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for us to proceed. ISSUE
 I……………………………………………….best we should proceed.
10.I didn’t want to give up while some hope of success remained. DEFEAT
 I was loath………………………………………………….some hope of success.
XXVI. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN QUANG TRUNG – BINH PHUOC – P309/538
1. It was more of an argument than a discussion.
 It was not so ………………………………………………………………….
2. The direct aim of the statement is to make the public aware of the present situation.
 The statement boils………………………………………………………………….
3. The Moutain Rescue Team is pessimistic about the missing climbers.
 The Mountain Rescue Team doesn’t hold…………………………………………………
4. He threatened the officers with violence.
 He made………………………………………………………………….
5. Despite difficulties there may be, I promise to protect her.
 Against………………………………………………………………….
6. You have to use logic and lateral thinking in equal measure in this job. (STRIKE)
 You have to………………………………………………………………….
7. The effects of the gale were felt mainly along the south coast BRUNT
 The south coast………………………………………………………………….
8. Ours is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. MONOPOLY
 Our company has………………………………………………………………….
9. The handling of the matter has been heavily criticized by the press. SCORN
 The press………………………………………………………………….the matter.
10.Joan was not sure if it was a good idea to employ such young staff. MISGIVINGS
 Joan ………………………………………………………………….young staff.
XXVII. OLYMPIC CHUYEN PHAN NGOC HIEN – CA MAU – P321
1. We could catch an earlier train but we still wouldn’t arrive before 11:00
 Even………………………………………………………………….
2. A rather nasty problem has appeared to me.
 I’ve come………………………………………………………………….
3. It was such a heavy snowfall that all the flights had to be cancelled.
 So………………………………………………………………….
4. After making Titanic, Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in The Beach PREVIOUS
 Leonardo Dicaprio………………………………………………………………….
5. You can’t possibly expect me to pay for the tickets. QUESTIONS
 There………………………………………………………………….
6. He’s so garrulous that we are not able to say anything. (WORD)
 ………………………………………………………………….
7. Tony’s habit of taking risks doesn’t fit in his image as a family man (COMPATIBLE)
 ………………………………………………………………….
8. The authorities had decided they would get tough with dissidents. CRACKDOWN
 ………………………………………………………………….
9. Have you decided to enter the poster competition? GO
 ………………………………………………………………….
10.Don’t expect him to spare your feelings: he always says exactly what he thinks. MIND
 ………………………………………………………………….
XXVIII. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN THIEN THANH – TRA VINH – P322
1. It was the receptionist’s fault that we didn’t get the message.
 The receptionist was …………………………………………………………………….
2. She thought she had paid the bill, but she hadn’t.
 She was …………………………………………………………………………………
3. It was only then that many of them thought about it.
 Before…………………………………………………………………………………
4. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color.
 1967…………………………………………………………………………………
5. After leaving home, she walked to a spot near the motorway
 After leaving home, she made………………………………………………………………
6. I always had the feeling she was not pushing our friendship forward. ARM
 …………………………………………………………………………………
7. One day, she suddenly announced that she was leaving. BLUE
 …………………………………………………………………………………
8. There’s noone available at this moment to take her class. NOTICE
 …………………………………………………………………………………
9. Romania won all of the medal. SWEEP
 …………………………………………………………………………………
10.It all boils down to one thing – we need another ten thousand dollars to complete the project. BOTTOM
 …………………………………………………………………………………
XXIX: OLYMPIC 2017 – NGUYEN THI MINH KHAI – SOC TRANG – P342/
1. Dave had to cut in pay to keep from losing his job
 Dave’s salary ………………………………………………………………………..
2. The students’ rebellious behaviors should have been severely punished.
 The students deserved………………………………………………………………………..
3. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
 I cancelled………………………………………………………………………..
4. Only an unforeseen problem can stop the scheme now.
 Nothing………………………………………………………………………..
5. It doesn’t matter which chemical you put in the mixture first. The results will be the same.
 It makes………………………………………………………………………..
6. I never thought of borrowing money from him OCCURRED
 It………………………………………………………………………..from him.
7. The boys hurled lots of snowballs at their next-door neighbor. PELTED
 The boys………………………………………………………………………..snowballs.
8. We want to breathe new life into this project. REJUVENATE
 We……………………………………………………………………….project.
9. This essay shows a slight improvement on the last. MARGINALLY
 This essay……………………………………………………………………
10. Jim knew he would have to go on the business trip at a moment’s notice. POISED
 Jim ……………………………………………………………………
XXX. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN NGUYEN TAT THANH – KONTUM – P353/
1. They were never aware of any moment that something was wrong. TIME
 At ……………………………………………………………………that something was wrong.
2. It’s difficult to answer her question adequately.
 Hers……………………………………………………………………answer adequately.
3. Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin’s behavior for the better. LEAF
 Kevin has……………………………………………………………………he got out of prison.
4. She just managed to see the Queen as she went past in her carriage. GLIMPSE
 I just…………………………………………the Queen as she went pass in her carriage.
5. We were lucky to find somewhere to park so quickly.
 It was…………………………………………………………somewhere to park so quickly.
6. The modern factory doesn’t look right in the countryside, surrounded by fields and hedges. PLACE
 The modern factory………………………….in the countryside, surrounded by fields and hedges.
7. Everyone knows that Janet hates insects.
 Janet’s……………………………………………well-known.
8. I didn’t want to give up while some hope of success remained. DEFEAT
 I was loath……………………………some hope of success.
9. The police have put a barrier around the building to keep people out. CORDONED
 The building…………………………………………police.
10.I can’t cope at all with my new job, and that bothers me. DEPTH.
 I wish…………………………………….my new job.
XXXI. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN NGUYEN QUANG DIEU – DONG THAP – P366/
1. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
 At no time ………………………………………………………………………..
2. My salary is half what it would be in the job I was offered in January.
 If I had………………………………………………………………………..
3. “Without the rapid growth in population there would be fewer food shortages.
 He blamed………………………………………………………………………..
4. Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year.
 The exhibition ………………………………………………………………………..
5. You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police. REFUSAL
 ………………………………………………………………………..
6. Tony shared his deepest feelings with me. HEART
 ………………………………………………………………………..
7. The offer to go and work in Brazil was a complete surprise. BLUE
 ………………………………………………………………………..
8. He is the kind of man who will do anything to crush the competition. (GO)
 He is the kind of man……………………………………..crush the competition.
9. What has this experience taught you? CONCLUSIONS.
 ………………………………………………………………………..
10. Nowadays goods are often acquired but not paid for immediately CREDIT.
 ………………………………………………………………………..
XXXII. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN NGUYEN DU – DAK LAK – 379/
1. The underprivileged were no worse-off fifty years ago than they are now.
 The underprivileged were very ……………………………………………………………………
2. That the press heaped scorn on the handling of the crisis is immaterial to us.
 Of……………………………………………………………………
3. In a nutshell, Joseph’s not up to the job.
 The long and …………………………………………………………………
4. There aren’t many other books which explain this problem so well.
 In few other books…………………………………………………………………
5. Although the signs are optimistic, there are imminent dark cloud. TEETH
 On the…………………………………………………………………optimistic signs.
6. We only ingratiated ourselves with our teacher because Kate insisted. CURRIED
 It was…………………………………………………………………our teacher.
7. Nobody expected it of him but Sam was laid off. RANKS
 Against…………………………………………………………………unemployed.
8. If the candidates didn’t work harder, they would fail the exam. SOCKS
 The candidates, …………………………………………………………………grade.
9. The lawyer for the defence suspected the witness gave false testimony. PERJURED
 The defense lawyer called…………………………………………………………………
10. He was really jealous when he saw his opponent make it through to next round. ADVANCE
 He was green…………………………………………………………………
XXXIII. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN THOAI NGOC THAU – AN GIANG – P390/
1. It is more than likely that she will succeed as an actress.
 She has……………………………………………………………
2. Such a ridiculous proposal isn’t worth serious consideration.
 There is ……………………………………………………………
3. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did.
 Against……………………………………………………………
4. You must concentrate on your work more.
 You must apply……………………………………………………………
5. It wasn’t clear to us at the time how serious the problem was.
 Little……………………………………………………………
6. The police caught the burglar in the process of committing the crime. RED
 ……………………………………………………………
7. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie” DAWNED
 ……………………………………………………………
8. You look grumpy this morning. BED
 ……………………………………………………………
9. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. FISH
 ……………………………………………………………
10. If you don’t have time, don’t visit Mr. Jones today because he will talk for a long time. HEAD
 ……………………………………………………………
XXXIV. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN TIEN GIANG – TIENG GIANG – P402/
1. You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police
 Refusal……………………………………………………………
2. We must reduce the company’s outgoings.
 Our ……………………………………………………………reduce the company’s outgoings.
3. “ There is no point in writing it all out in longhand if you can use a typewriter, isn’t there?”
 She dissuaded……………………………………………………………
4. We were told not to communicate by radio except in an emergency. SILENCE
 ……………………………………………………………
5. The new examination regulations will become operational next month. FORCE
 ……………………………………………………………
6. The success of our local theatre has made our city famous. MAP
 ……………………………………………………………
7. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me. NOSE
 ……………………………………………………………
8. The effects of the gale were felt mainly along the south coast. BRUNT
 The south coast……………………………………………………………
9. The tourists were unharmed after the train crash. WORSE
 The tourists ……………………………………………………………their experience in the train crash.
10.Harry was close to swimming the big race. ACE
 Harry was……………………………………………………………
XXXV. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN TRAN DAI NGHIA – TPHCM – P415
1. She seems to find the way Tom’s behaves more a source of amusement than embarrassment. (BEING)
 Far from …………………………………………………………amused by it.
2. I only realized the full implications of what had happened until sometime later.
 It wasn’t…………………………………………………………
3. It doesn’t matter how badly he behaved, you shouldn’t have been so rude to him.
 You shouldn’t have been rude to him, however………………………………………………
4. I was amazed because there were no problems throughout the holiday. WENT
 To……………………………………………………………….wrong throughout the holiday.
5. I felt relaxed at Gita’s house because her parents greeted me so warmly. EASE
 Gita’s parents………………………………………..of their greetings.
6. We need to give that new supervisor a lesson because he thinks he’s so superior. PEG
 That new supervisor…………………………………………………………
7. You should observe the task carefully before you decide. WEATHER
 You should…………………………………………………………
8. Since there wasn’t a better alternative, I accepted the job. ABSENCE
 In …………………………………………………………
9. It seems to me that my parents cope calmly with everything I do. STRIDE
 I’m under…………………………………………………………
10.It’s clear to everyone that he’s excellent at his job. DENYING
 There’s…………………………………………………………
XXXVI. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN TRAN HUNG DAO – BINH THUAN – P427/
1. The judge said that it was only because of the woman’s age he had not sent her to jail.
 The judge said that had…………………………………………………………
2. The two children began to argue fiercely about who had damaged the cicycle.
 A fierce argument…………………………………………………………
3. Celia finally managed to buy her own house after years of saving.
 Only after…………………………………………………………
4. The head teacher is well-known for his reliability and dedication.
 The head teacher is reputed to…………………………………………………………
5. The gun going off was the signal for everyone to panic.
 As soon…………………………………………………………
6. Would she feel offended if I offered to help?
 Would she take………………………………………………………… AMISS
7. When Mary started talking, noone else can say anything because she is speaking too much.
 When Mary starts talking, no one else can get……………………………………… EDGEWAYS
8. You need to make sure that he has enough money to pay for the car before you sell it to him.
 You need to see………………………………………………………… COLOR
9. I was determined to go despite any difficulties.
 I was determined to go, ………………………………………………………… WATER
10. He got promoted so quickly because he knew immportant people who could help him.
 He got promoted so quickly because he had………………………………………… FRIENDS.
XXXVII. OLYMPIC 2017 – MAC DINH CHI – TPHCM – P439/
1. The discovery of how tolight fires gave man a new control over his environment.
 Man was able …………………………………………
2. The survey shows that a lot of women think they are engaged but fewer men are under a similar impression.
 There is a wide…………………………………………
3. The likelihood of their having any work to offer me in the foreseeable future is nil.
 It is not…………………………………………
4. Many au pairs leave their host families because they are not content with their working conditions.
 It is because…………………………………………
5. He has an obsession about the dishonesty of lawyers. BEE
 He …………………………………………
6. The board met secretly to discuss changes in company policy. DOORS
 The …………………………………………
7. Digging in the garden allows me to vent my frustrations. OUTLET
 Digging …………………………………………
8. In his new book the writer presents an interesting theory of art. FORWARD
 In his…………………………………………
9. The pop star insisted that there was no basis to the claims made against him. UNFOUNDED
 The pop star…………………………………………
10.We are not responsible for valuables that are not left in the hotel safe. DISCLAIM
 We ………………………………………… P506
KEY HOANG LE KHA – LE NINH P63/508
OLYMPIC 2018 – CHUYEN BAO LOC – LAM DONG - P42/504
OLYMPIC 2017 – TRUONG CHUYEN HUNG VUONG – GIA LAI - P74/509
X. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LE QUY DON – BA RIA VUNG TAU - P122/515
. OLYMPIC 2017 – LE QUY DON – BINH DINH - P133/516
XIII. OLYMPIC 2017 – LE QUY DON – KHANH HOA - P157/519
XIV. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LE QUY DON – NINH THUAN - P169/519
XV. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LONG AN – LONG AN - P180/522
XVI. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LUONG THE VINH – DONG NAI - P194/523
XVII. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LUONG VAN CHANH – PHU YEN - P207/525
XVIII: OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LY TU TRONG – CAN THƠ - P218/526
XIX . OLYMPIC 2017 – NGUYEN BINH KHIEM – VINH LONG - P227/528
XX. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN NGUYEN DINH CHIEU – DONG THAP – P237/529
XXI. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN THANG LONG DA LAT – P249
XXII. OLYMPIC 2017 – LOP 11 – DE CHINH THUC – P261/532
XXIII. OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN BAO LOC – P273/534
XXIV: OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN HOANG LE KHA – TAY NINH – P285
XXV: OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN LE THANH TONG – QUANG NAM – P297/537
XXVI: OLYMPIC 2017 – CHUYEN QUANG TRUNG – BINH PHUOC – P309/537