OLYMPIC 2014 – LOP 11 – CHUYEN PHAN CHU TRINH – DA NANG P430/
1. He’s on his own now – he’ll have to. . . . . . . . .his own canoe. A. Row B. Steer C. Paddle D. Ride
2. From the top of the hill the village looks quite close, but distances are. . . . . . . A. Deceptive B. Surprising C. false D. Illusory
3. We caught a. . . . . . of the thief as he made his get-away. A. glimpse B. Glance C. sight D. Flash
4. The room feels very.. . . . . . .now that we’re having to store all my brother’s furniture. A. cramped B. Pressed C. filled D. Crowded
5. During the war, the black market in luxury goods. . . . . . . A. flourished B. Flowered C. bloomed D. Blossomed
6. He was. . . . . . . . .with an extraordinary musical ability. A. ensured B. Entrusted C. entreated D. Endowed
7. You must be very careful when you wash this. . . . . silk blouse. A. delicate B. Feeble C. weak D. Sensitive
8. I don’t think that purple shirt.. . . . . . . . . . .with your yellow shirt. A. goes B. Matches C. fits D. Suits
9. In order to finance the project, the Council will have to get a large. . . . . . . .from a bank. A. profit B. Interest C. loan D. Gain
10. Old houses have a. . . . . . .to be draughty. A. habit B. Problem C. tendency D. Character II. PHRASAL VERBS P432/
1. Katie was. . . . . . . . good form last night at the dinner party, wasn’t he? A. Of B. At C. for D. In
2. Why don’t you ever take any notice. . . . . . . what we think? A. Of B. About C. for D. On
3. Bicycles are always more. . . . . . demand in the summer months. A. In B. Of C. on D. For
4. The escaped prisoner is still.. . . . . . . . . large and the public are advised not to approach him. A. Of B. On C. at D. In
5. I was. . . . . . . . . . the impression that coach tickets were more expensive than train tickets. A. On B. At C. under D. From
6. I think you should. . . . . . . . . . .early tonight. You look very tired. A. Turn up B. Turn in C. call of D. End up
7. If that boy doesn’t stop stealing, he’ll.. . . . . . . . . . . in jail. A. End up B. Bring about C. get round D. Go by
8. The meeting didn’t . . . . . . . . . .until late. A. End up B. Break up C. break down D. Hold up
9. If you would like to wait a moment, sir. I will just. . . . . . . . . on the computer screen. A. Call up B. Put down C. pick up D. Bring in
10. I can’t quite. . . . . . . . . . .out what the sign says. A. Make B. Read C. get D. Carry
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN BEN TRE- BEN TRE P415/507
1. General Custer was confident of victory despite being vastly.. . . . . by the enemy. A. Outnumbered B. Outclassed C. overcome D. Overtaken
2. The minister refused to.. . . . . . . . the figures to the press. A. Release B. Leak C. show D. Add
3. Steve. . . . . . . .his chances of passsing by spending too much time on the first question. A. Threw out B. Threw off C. threw away D. Threw in
4. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the question on the. . . . . . . . that the matter was confidential. A. Reasons B. Excuses C. grounds D. Foundations
5. He walked from the court a free man, having been. . . . . . . . . of murder. A. Unconvinced B. Discharged C. liberated D. Acquitted
6. Could you take. . . . . . . . of the shop while Mr. Bentall is away? A. Management B. Running C. charge D. Operation
7. The forecasters take a gloomy.. . . . . . . .of the economic future. A. Regard B. Aspect C. view D. Outlook
8. Mrs. Nelson’s baby is now two weeks. . . . . . A. Late B. Overdue C. delayed D. Expected
9. At the scene of the disaster the Prince said some comforting words to.. . . . . . .the relatives. A. Lamenting B. Wailing C. complaining D. Grieving
10. Every worker gets an extra month’s salary as an end-of-year. . . . . . A. Bonus B. Addition C. reward D. Donation B. P HRASAL VERBS
1. The ex-champion was hit so hard that it took him five minutes to.. . . . . . A. Come over B. Come on C. come up D. Come round
2. This brooch has been passed.. . . . . . through three generations as a family heirloom. A. Away B. Over C. off D. Down
3. My father disapproves of the people I. . . . . . . . A. Go about with B. Fall in with C. get away with D. Do away with
4. Charles and his wife are always. . . . . . . . I really don’t know why they got married in the first place. A. Few and far between B. A bit out of sorts B. Black and blue all over D. At loggerheads
5. The shop is giving . . . . . . . a sample pack to every customer. A. Off B. Down C. out D. Away
6. You look tired. Why don’t we. . . . . . . .and have a good rest? A. Call off B. Call its name C. call it a day D. Call on
7. I’m afraid you’ve caught me on the. . . . . . .I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon. A. Stove B. Grapevine C. spot D. Hop
8. My father. . . . . . . . . when he found out that I’d damaged the car. A. Hit the roof B. Saw pink elephants C. made my blood boil D. Brought the hosue down.
9. The ceiling . . . . . . . . .and several people were trapped. A. Butted in B. Caved in C. cracked down D. Wore down
10. He might look kind and sympathetic, but deep down he’s as hard as. . . . A. Nails B. A mountain C. a gangster D. An iceberg
TRUONG CHUYEN NGUYEN CHI THANH DAK NONG P405/ A. WORD CHOICE
1. This monument. . . . . . . . . . soldiers who died in the war. A. Celebrates B. Remembers C. remands D. Commemorates
2. With the end of childhood, and the. . . . . . . . of adolescence, young people tend to experience profound emotional change. A. Onset B. Foregone C. outlook D. Off- peak
3. By using all the latest technology, the yatchman managed to cross the Atlantic in.. . . . . .time. A. Quickest B. Lightning C. top D. Record
4. When you are learning a language at home, you can work at your own. . . . . . A. Speed B. Pace C. way D. Mind
5. I’m afraid Tim doesn’t take much care over his homework. He usually does it.. . . . A. Any old how B. Any how C. how on earth D. How come
6. “ Did Jane pass her exam?” “ Yes, but only just. It was. . . . . . . . . The pass mark was forty-five percent and she got forty-six.”
A. A narrow escape B. A tight spot C. a clear cut D. A close thing
7. “ There is no further treatment we can give.” Said Dr. Jekyll. “ We must let the disease takes its. . . .” A. Course B. End C. term D. Way
8. I am . . . . . .aware of the need to obey the rules of the competition. A. Far B. Much C. well D. Greatly
9. I feel terrible. I didn’t sleep. . . . . . last night. A. An eye B. A wink C. a jot D. An inch
10. Don’t worry about making a noise. The children are wide. . . . . . A. Waking B. Awake C. woken D. Awoke PHRASAL VERBS: P406
1. The man complained.. . . . . . .his boss. . . . . . . . .the old machines. A. To-about B. With-about C. to-with D. For-about
2. Once again poor Colin has been.. . . . . .for promotion. A. Stood by B. Passed over C. looked out D. Struck off
3. She tried to set.. . . . . . . . . a few minutes each day for her exercises. A. About B. Aside C. down D. In
4. It was too late to.. . . . . . . of the contract. A. Back away B. Back down C. back out D. Back up
5. Helen managed to put.. . . . . her point of view very successfully in teh meetings. A. Up B. Over C. on D. Across
6. If noone will . . . . . misbehaving, all pupils will be kept in after school. A. Admit off B. Admit in C. own up in D. Own up to
7. Even if you are miserable, there’s no need to. . . . . on me. A. Take it out B. Take it down C. take it from D. Take it over
8. Despite all the evidence to the contrary, the witness. . . . . that his story was true. A. Stuck up B. Stood out C. stuck out D. Held out
9. Every one approved of the scheme but when we asked for volunteers they all hung.. . . . A. Back B. On C. about D. Up
10. I’ve taken this watch.. . . . . . . .pieces, and now I can’t put it together again. A. Into B. To C. in D. Out of
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN VI THANH – HAU GIANG P395 /504 I. WORD CHOICE
1. The cat slept peacefully.. . . . . . .in the long grass. A. Huddled B. Nestled C. snuggled D. Cuddled
2. Mr. Wright. . . . . his vegetable garden very carefully. A. Tends B. Grows C. maintains D. Attends
3. She. . . . . . . . . . .a few clothes into the case and hurried to the airport. A. Shoved B. Scattered C. piled D. Heaved
4. Don’t make a(n). . . . . . . . .decision. Think about it first. A. Snap B. Abrupt C. spontaneous D. Careless
5. The woman was. . . . . . . . .from hospital yesterday only a week after her operation. A. Ejected B. Expelled C. evicted D. Discharged
6. Benson had very little interest in the museum. He gave each no more than a(n). . . . . . . glance. A. Cursory B. Transcient C. temporary D. Ephemeral
7. Because so much wheat has been sold to other countries, local supplies are. . . . . . . . . A. Expanded B. Depleted C. apprehended D. Preoccupied
8. He was arrested for trying to pass. . . . . . . . . notes at the bank. A. False B. Fake C. counterfeit D. Fraudulent
9. As the sky darkened it soon became obvious that a violent storm was. . . . . A. Imminent B. Instantaneous C. immediate D. Eminent
10. Although he was experienced, he was not. . . . . . A. Mistaken B. Flawed C. erroneous D. Infallible PHRASAL VERBS: P396/504
1. A general amnesty for political prisoners may be. . . . . . . . . the offing. A. On B. At C. in D. Through
2. Thomas is always flying.. . . . . . . . . the handle at the slightest thing. A. Off B. Over C. around D. Through
3. Gareth Bale is a brilliant young footballer who is. . . . . . . . . the up and up. A. In B. To C. through D. On
4. No agreement was reached. The strikers decided to. . . . . . . .out for a better deal. A. Keep B. Watch C. hold D. Draw
5. That dietician is going to bring. . . . . . . . . . . .a book on healthy eating next month. A. On B. Up C. forward D. Out
6. He. . . . . up a lot of debts in the town and then disappeared without a trace. A. Put B. Ran C. brought D. Made
7. She got a bit hot. . . . . . the collar when a colleague started criticizing her work. A. Under B. On C. beyond D. From
8. Although the antique table looked nice from across the room, . . . . . . . . . .close quarters you could see how badly damaged it was. A. In B. On C. to D. At
9. The press thought the football manager would be depressed by his dismissal but he just.. . . . . . A. Ran it down B. Brought it off C. turned it down D. Laughed it off
10. If the rain doesn’t . . . . . . . . . soon, we shall have to look for a taxi. A. Turn in B. Let up C. die down D. Go off
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN BACJ LIEU – BAC LIEU P385/ WORD CHOICE
1. The railway line has been closed for ten years and the station buildings are now sadly.. . . . . . A. Decrepit B. Derelict C. decomposed D. Discarded
2. Don’t eat this bread! It’s. . . . . . . . . . . A. Mouldy B. Rotten C. bad D. Rancid
3. She’s got plenty of. . . . . . . . experiences as she’s worked in that field already. A. Second-hand B. First-hand C. primary D. Tertiary
4. It’s twenty years since I worked in Japan and my Japanese is pretty.. . . . now. A. Scratchy B. Scruffy C. rusty D. Sloppy
5. Although he was a hardened criminal, his one. . . . . . . . . . . . feature was his love of children. A. Saving B. Redeeming C. recovering D. Acquitting
6. I offer you my most.. . . . . . . . . apologies for offending you as I did. A. Repentant B. Servile C. candid D. Abject
7. The feuding families have been.. . . . . . . . . .enemies for years. A. Sworn B. Promised C. cursed D. Blood
8. The mother sat by her. . . . . . .child’s bedside all night. A. Asleep B. Sleep C. sleeping D. Overslept
9. Just keep. . . . . . . . . .on the baby while I cook the super, will you? A. A look B. Glance C. an eye D. A care
10. Their flat is decorated in a. . . . . . . . . . .combination of colors. A. Tasteful B. Sweet C. delicious D. Tasty PHRASAL VERBS
1. Hardly had the van turned corner when one of the back wheels. . . . . . . A. Broke away B. Turned round C. came off D. Rolled down
2. The singer’s performance was so exciting that many of his fans were. . . . . enthusiasm. A. Carried away with B. Moved to C. taken aback with D. Stirred up with
3. Could you possibly. . . . . . . .me at the next committe meeting? A. Stand in for B. Make up for C. fall back on D. Keep in with
4. She saw.. . . . . . . .the deception immediately. A. Round B. Pass C. into D. Through
5. When I got my case back, it had been damaged. . . . . .repair. A. Above B. Beyond C. over D. Further
6. How exactly did you set.. . . . . . . . . training the horses to work so well together. A. Up B. To C. about D. Out
7. She tried to set. . . . . . a few minutes each day for her exercises. A. About B. Down C. in D. Aside
8. The new regime determined to. . . . . . . . . .compulsory military service. A. Stopped of B. End up C. phase out D. Break off
9. After running up the stairs, I was quite. . . . . . . . .breath. A. Out of B. From C. without D. Beyond
10. I reckon Martin is. . . . . . . . . . .of a nervous breakdown. A. In charge B. On the verge C. under suspicion D. Indicative
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN NGUYEN DU – DAK LAK P / 501 WORD CHOICE:
1. The strike was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .owing to a last minute agreement with the management. A. Called off B. Broken up C. set back D. Put down
2. Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to.. . . . . . rather thin. A. Get B. Turn C. wear D. Go
3. . . . . . . . . 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
4. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television but she rose to the. . . . . . wonderfully. A. Event B. Performance C. incident D. Occasion
5. The train service has been a. . . . . . . . . . . since they introduced the new schedules. A. Shambles B. Rumpus C. chaos D. Fracas
6. Is an inexperienced civil servant.. . . . . . . to the task of running the company? A. Capable B. Skilled C. eligible D. Suited
7. The judge imposed a light sentence in view of the. . . . . . . . circumstances. A. Unfair B. Extensive C. extenuating D. Qualifying
8. 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
9. The storm ripped our tent to.. . . . . . . A. Slices B. Shreds C. strips D. Specks
10. He. . . . . . . .so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered. A. Indicted B. Inferred C. induced D. Inflicted
11. Hotel rooms must be. . . . . . . . .by 10 a.m, but luggage may be left with porters. A. Vacated B. Evacuated C. abondoned D. Left
12. I do not think there is so much as a. . . . . . . . of truth in that rumor. A. Crumb B. Speck C. grain D. Pebble.
13. Many scientists believe that the. . . . . . . . . of global warming is caused by pollution. A. Protocol B. Phenomenon C. scope D. Trough
14. 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
15. The noise of the typewriter really.. . . . . . .me off. I just couldn’t concentrate. A. Put B. Pulled C. set D. Took
16. The sixth time he called me at night was the. . . . . . . . A. Last cause B. Last straw C. touch and go D. Hot air
17. All three TV channels provide extensive . . . . . . . . . .of sporting events. A. Broadcast B. Network C. coverage D. Vision
18. They seemed to be. . . . . . . to the criticism and just carried on as before. A. Disinterested B. Sensitive C. uncaring D. Indifferent
19. “ Shall we go out tonight?” – “. . . . . . . ” A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s
20. It is. . . . . . . .to many people that pollution is damaging the environment. A. Leaky B. Mental C. internal D. Evident
21. In the. . . . . . . . .of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. Requirement B. Interests C. demands D. Assistance
22. Bad living conditions. . . . . . . . .social and welfare problems A. Give rise to B. Give into C. rise through D. Take the rise out of
23. We played the game. . . . . . . . . .the rules. A. On account of B. Ahead of C. according to D. Apart from
24. The children have such. . . . . . . . . .appetites that I have to cook them double portions. A. Devouring B. Delicious C. voracious D. Omnivorous
25. This is. . . . . . . . . . . the most difficult job I have ever tackled. A. By rights B. By all means C. by far D. By the way
26. 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
27. Sebastian got.. . . . . . . . for damaging his bicycle. A. Ticked off B. Browned off C. frightened D. Bitten off
28. After the battle, the. . . . . . . . . .soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. Injured B. Wounded C. broken D. Killed
29. Unfortunately, she only had a. . . . . . . . . . idea of what her husband was doing. A. Abstruse B. Blurred C. vague D. Transparent
30. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been.. . . . . . . . . .neglected. A. Dolefully B. Woefully C. idly D. Pathetically
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYEN NGUYEN BINH KHIEM P366/ WORD CHOICE:
1. To uphold his wholesome. . . . . . . . . ., the pop star refuses to appear in advertisements of cigarettes and liquor. A. Impression B. Reputation C. caricature D. Image
2. Parts of her letter were. . . . . . . . . .as the ink had failed to withstand the test of time. A. Illegible B. Illiterate C. illegitimate D. Inscrutable
3. Northerly gales are experienced at intervals although the. . . . . . . . .winds are from the west. A. Existing B. Particular C. special D. Prevailing
4. When the forces on an object are balanced, you can say that the object is in.. . . . . . . . A. Collusion B. Equilibrium C. collision D. Incubation
5. He has been trying to improve his grades but instead, they have remained as. . . . . . . . .as possible. A. Static B. Oncoming C. parasitic D. Virtual
6. People in this village has an.. . . . . . . . . appetite for news. A. Inevitable B. Inexorable C. insatiable D. Inedible
7. The contestants have to ponder over that question very carefully because there is no.. . . . .answer.
A. Straightforward B. Undemanding C. effortless D. Cushy
8. Her grandson was. . . . . . . . . . .in the armed forces at the age of eighteen. A. Accepted B. Consigned C. enlisted D. Recruited
9. The old lady . . . . . . . . at them kindly when she saw them enter her shop. A. Glared B. Grinned C. grimaced D. Beamed
10. We are sincerely sorry if we. . . . . . . . . .you by any chance. A. Inconvenience B. Impose C. induct D. Output PHRASAL VERB
1. A ceasefire is an essential precondition.. . . . . . . .negotiation. A. With B. For C. in D. About
2. There have been further developments subsequent. . . . . . . . . our meeting. A. With B. On C. under D. To
3. The small boat drifted helplessly.. . . . . . . . . the mercy of the wind and waves. A. In B. With C. to D. At
4. He will never be able to come . . . . . . . . .his failure to win the tournament. A. To terms with B. Up with C. down with D. In for
5. You shouldn’t havve sent Sebastian that Valentine’s card. I think you’ve scared him. . . . ! A. Back B. Down C. off D. Through
6. We were so caught.. . . . . . . . in the movie that we forgot what time it was. A. Up B. On C. by D. Off
7. He promised to put. . . . . . . . . .a word for me. A. Out B. Down C. forward D. In
8. Everyone approved of the scheme but when he asked for volunteers they all hung.. . . . . A. On B. About C. back D. Up
9. Seeing that I was lost for an answer, John stepped.. . . . . . . . .to save the situation. A. Out B. In C. up D. On
10. When the president is away, the work devolves. . . . . . . . . .the vice president. A. In B. On C. with D. For
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN BAO LOC – LAM DONG WORD CHOICE
1. My friend is so.. . . . . . . . . . . . . – she never believes people are telling the truth. A. Stubborn B. Erudite C. cynical D. Single-minded
2. When I missed the plane back home, I was left.. . . . . . . . . . . .in Calcutta without a penny to my name.
A. High and tight B. High and dry C. long and hard D. Safe and sound
3. The town’s authorities’new road scheme has come under a. . . . . . . . . . . .of criticism. A. Pack B. Shadow C. load D. Wave
4. There has been some. . . . . . . in the relations between those two countries recently. A. Deterioration B. Decomposition C. destitution D. Depreciation
5. The. . . . . . . . . . .flavours of Thai cookery are coriander and lime. A. Featured B. Signature C. entitled D. Prevalent
6. We live in a(n). . . . . . . . . . . neighborhood with 90% of the residents being non-believers. A. Profane B. Secular C. celibate D. Monoculture
7. She looked.. . . . . . . gorgeous in her new dress. A. Drop-dead B. Drop-down C. drop-in D. Drop-kick
8. Deciding what.. . . . . . . to focus on in university can be a difficult decision. A. Division B. Tutorial C. perseverance D. Discipline
9. In a. . . . . . . . . . . . .of rage, he smashed his cell phone to pieces. A. Mood B. State C. fit D. Temper
10. There was a lot of. . . . . . . . . .as throngs of people tried to see the famous actor walking through the mall. A. Stamina B. Violence C. eruption D. Commotion
11. I can hardly find time these days to read newspapers,. . . . . .such long novels. A. Still less B. More or less C. except for D. Not alone
12. The Louisiana Territory, an area. . . . . . . . .the size of France, was bought by the United States from
France for $15,000,000 in 1803.
A. Is four times more than B. Larger four times C. more than four times D. Four times as large
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN TIEN GIANG – TIEN GIANG WORD CHOICE
1. John: “ Why do you ask?” Terry: “ Oh, just. . . . . . . . . . . .curiosity” A. Idle B. Lazy C. pointless D. Sluggish
2. He never made a will, to the best of my. . . . . . A. Opinion B. Belief C. expectation D. Forthcoming
3. This sort of life is not.. . . . . . . . to appeal to a young man of twenty. A. Predicted B. Anticipated C. foreseen D. Calculated
4. He let it.. . . . . . . . . .that the Prime Minister was a close friend of his. A. Announce B. Drop C. talk D. Infer
5. The leader’s speech in defence of the policy didn’t carry much.. . . . . . A. Courage B. Acquittal C. conviction D. Persuasion
6. The movie takes considerable. . . . . . . . . . . . with the novel that it is based on. A. Liberties B. Privillege C. enlightenment D. Deliverance
7. His worries about losing his job were. . . . . . . in angry outbursts at home. A. Objectified B. Exemplified C. represented D. Externalized
8. Government forces have failed to.. . . . . . . . . .the rebellion. A. Contain B. Include C. compose D. Involve
9. The latest results are in. . . . . . . . . . .with our earlier findings. A. Keeping B. Agreeing C. harmony D. Appropriateness
10. I had forgotten the car keys, which didn’t help. . . . . . A. Incidents B. States C. matters D. Circumstances PHRASAL VERBS
1. We should arrive in New York . . . . . .time to spare. A. In B. With C. on D. At
2. Mexicans have a tradition of . . . . . . . . guns to welcome in the new year. A. Firing off B. Shooting up C. pumping out D. Launching out
3. . . . . . . . . . . so much as a word of thanks, Ben turned and went back into the office. A. Without B. Beneath C. against D. Over
4. He has to do extra jobs at the weekend to.. . . . . . . . . his income. A. Rise above B. Reach out to C. push on D. Top up
5. She chased and called after them, but.. . . . . . . . . no purpose, because they didn’t hear her. A. With B. In C. to D. For
6. The report of the investigation had been.. . . . . . . . . .since it touched sensitive issues and some authorities were involved. A. Cleared out B. Watered down C. moved off D. Torn away
7. Inflation is still a millstone. . . . . . . .the neck of British businesses. A. Round B. Under C. across D. Through
8. What.. . . . . . . . . . .in all her work is her enthusiasm for life. A. Shines through B. Shares in C. shows over D. Hits up
9. Even the king’s closest advisers were not. . . . . . . . suspicion. A. Beneath B. Without C. against D. Above
10. As we went forward, our fear was . . . . . . . . . .by horror. A. Faded in B. Cut through C. driven out D. Fallen behind
THPT CHUYEN LE QUY DON – NINH THUAN P330. WORD CHOICE
1. The sheep were huddled into a. . . . . . . . . .to protect them from overnight frosts. A. Cage B. Kennel C. hutch D. Pen
2. My husband’s continual.. . . . . . . . . . .keeps me awake at night. A. Sneering B. Snoozing C. snarling D. Snoring
3. There was a. . . . . . . . . . . of brakes as the car took the corner too quickly. A. Squawk B. Squelch C. screech D. Scream
4. It had been a trying afternoon, . . . . . . . . at about 6 o’clock in the television breaking down. A. Culminating B. Leading C. arriving D. Finalizing
5. I am afraid I am rather. . . . . . . . . . .about the existence of ghosts. A. Sceptical B. Partial C. adaptable D. Incapable
6. Her busisness must be going rather well, . . . . . . . . .by the car she drives. A. Deducing B. Deciding C. inferring D. Judging
7. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been.. . . . . . neglected. A. Dolefully B. Woefully C. idly D. Pathetically
8. The actor was so nervous that he could only remember small.. . . . . . . . of dialogue. A. Shreds B. Pieces C. patches D. Snatches
9. I don’t like turning down work, but I’ll have to. I’ve got far too much.. . . . . . .at the moment. A. Up my sleeve B. On my plate C. on my mind D. In effect
10. You’d better not tease Samantha when he’s tired. You know how . . . . . . . . . she gets. A. Ratty B. Sheepish C. catty D. Tipsy PHRASAL VERB P332/495
1. At first, Tim insisted he was right, but then began to.. . . . . . . A. Back down B. Follow up C. drop off D. Break up
2. It’s no good pretending , you ‘ve got to.. . . . . . .reality. A. Bargain for B. Come up against C. face up to D. Get down to
3. What were you two.. . . . . . just now in the garden?
A. Bringing about B. Getting up to C. coming up with D. Getting round to
4. You should always have an alternative plan to. . . . . . A. Bring about B. Ask after C. feel up to D. Fall back on
5. When they.. . . . . . . . , I had to report to the nearest . A. Called me up B. Asked after me C. asked me after D. Called up me
6. The school examination for eleven-year-olds was. . . . . . . . .some years ago. A. Followed up B. Drawn up C. carried out D. Done away with
7. When I took over the business I got more than I. . . . . . . . A. Asked after B. Bargained for C. drew up D. Came in for
8. Despite all the interruptions, he. . . . . . . with his work. A. Stuck at B. Held on C. hung out D. Pressed on
9. The strike was. . . . . . . . . . owing to a last-minute agreement with the management A. Called off B. Broken up C. set back D. Put down
10. When the police appealed for witnesses, several people came. . . . . . . A. Forward B. Out C. across D. on
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN THOAI NGOC HAU – AN GIANG P320/ WORD CHOICE
1. He was found guilty of having lied when giving evidence in court and , as a result, was sentenced to
two years imprisionment for. . . . . . . A. Pejury B. Deception C. fraud D. Lying
2. The position of monarch is not something that is chosen by the people. It is. . . . . . A. Generated B. Passed over C. descended D. Hereditary
3. I had a fantastic. . . . . . . . of luck last week. I picked up a genuine Stradivarius violin for only $25. A. Speck B. Stretch C. stroke D. Flash
4. I always . . . . . . . . .before an interview.
A. Hold my tongue B. Get butterflies in my stomach C. keep a straight face D.Get on like a house on fire.
5. There seems to be a large. . . . . . .between the number of people employed in service industries and
those employed in the primary sectors. A. discrepancy B. Discretion C. discriminate D. Distinguish
6. His new yacht is certainly an Ostentatious display of his wealth. A. showy B. Expensive C. large D. Ossified
7. My mother was. . . . . . . . . . .ill last summer but, fortunately, is now making a slow but steady recovery. A. deeply B. Fatally C. definitely D. Critically
8. Since our train leaves at 10.30, it is. . . . . . that everyone be at the station no later than 10.15. A. urgent B. Imperative C. desired D. Inescapable
9. My counsin earns her living by. . . . . . . . .old paintings. A. renewing B. Restoring C. reimbursing D. Renovating
10. Don’t rush me. I hate having to make. . . . . . . . decisions. A. sharp B. Curt C. snap D. Prompt PHRASAL VERBS
1. Fiona decided not to.. . . . . . . . the exam in December. A. Take on B. Go in for C. get round to D. Make for
2. New peace proposals were. . . . . . . . . . . . at the recent Middle East conference. A. Shown off B. Spoken out C. put forward D. Made up
3. We knew he wasn’t English as his accent gave him.. . . . . . . . . A. Away B. Over C. up D. Off
4. After travelling all day, he was completely.. . . . . . . A. Done up B. Done in C. broken down D. Used up
5. All his plans for starting his own business fell. . . . . . . A. Away B. Through C. down D. In
6. The thief was caught by the police and was trembling. . . . . . . . . fear. A. At B. By C. with D. In
7. The escaped prisoner is still.. . . . . . . . . A. At hand B. At will C. at large D. At last
8. A washing machine of this type will certainly.. . . . . . .normal domestic use. A. Stand up for B. Come up with C. get on to D. Take down with
9. It’s a formal occasion so we’ll have to. . . . . . . . . . . to the nines- no jeans and pullovers this time! A. Hitch up B. Put on C. wear in D. Get dressed up
10. Some brush fires are set on purpose. A. On impulse B. Spontaneously C. at will D. Deliberately
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN LY TU TRONG – CAN THO
1. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on televison , but she rose to the. . . . . .wonderfully. A. Event B. Performance C. incident D. Occasion
2. It is no use. . . . . . . .over . . . . . . . milk. A. Crying/spilt B. To cry/spilling C. crying/spilling D. Crying/to spill
3. . . . . . . . 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
4. I was. . . . . . . . . . in the book I was reading, and I didn’t hear the phone. A. Distracted B. Submerged C. gripped D. Engrossed
5. Our country has large ares of. . . . . . . . beauty. A. Uninjured B. Undamaged C. unharmed D. Unspoilt
6. Some kinds of birds are on the. . . . . . . . . of extinction. A. Side B. End C. tip D. Brink
7. I realized.. . . . . .that he was a thief. A. Sooner and later B. All along C. at the beginning D. Eventually
8. They seemed to be. . . . . . . . . to the criticism and just carried on as before. A. Disinterested B. Sensitive C. uncaring D. Indifferent
9. I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my.. . . . . . A. Piece of cake B. Sweets and candy C. biscuit D. Cup of tea
10. I know you have been working very hard today. Let’s . . . . . . and go home. A. Pull my leg B. Call it a day C. put your back up D. Pull your finger out PHRASAL VERB
1. Just say you need me and I am.. . . . . . .hand. A. On B. For C. at D. By
2. For my part, it doesn’t interest me. . . . . . . . the least whether you keep this money or give it away. A. At B. In C. for D. With
3. Are you still.. . . . . . . . .an illusion that Mr. Spike will agree to your conditions? A at B. On C. in D. Under
4. We can safely trust Iris. She is. . . . . . . . . . .the know about everything that happens on the Stock Exchange? A. Of B. In C. with D. At
5. Things are beginning to look. . . . . . . .now that we have received the aid. A. On B. Up C. back D. Over
6. I am not going to give your car back until you have paid. . . . . . . . . the whole debt you owe me. A. Through B. On C. off D. Out
7. He claims his role in the plot wasn’t important, but I suppose he’s trying to play it.. . . . . .intentionally. A. Off B. Out C. down D. Back
8. Alice is going to . . . . . . . . .the job of a sales assistant in Newcastle. A. Put in for B. Set off C. make out D. Stand out
9. The conflict in the production department.. . . . . . . . .the employees’ dissatisfaction with their wages. There’s nothing more to it. A. Eases off B. Boils down to C. rules out D. Thinks through
10. How are they going to. . . . . . . the time they wasted playing cards in the barracks? A. Make up for B. Break out of C. brush up on D. Cut out for
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN HUNG VUONG – BINH DUONG P491 WORD CHOICE
1. The tennis player couldn’t.. . . . . . . . . . the possibility of withdrawing from the championship because of injury. A. Come off B. Pass over C. rule out D. Do without
2. I bought this fridge because I had confidence in the. . . . . . . . .name. A. Mark B. Maker C. commodity D. Brand
3. He became a millionaire by.. . . . . . . .of hard work and a considerable amount of luck. A. Process B. Effect C. dint D. Cause
4. “ You can.. . . . . . . . . . . .me the details: I don’t want to know all about your arguments with your boss” A. Spare B. Save C. deprive D. Avoid
5. The manager told his assistant to.. . . . . . . . . the mistake immediately A. Rectify B. Maltreat C. sanction D. Banish
6. The new regime determined to.. . . . . . . .compulsory military service. A. Stop off B. End up C. phase out D. Break off
7. 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
8. I was woken up by the sound of sheep. . . . . . . . . . . in the meadows. A. Neighing B. Crowing C. bleating D. Croaking
9. Sheila couldn’t attend the meeting as the date . . . . . . . . with her holidays. A. Clashed B. Struck C. opposed D. Occurred
10. Rail travellers can expect to face further. . . . . . . . . . . .as services are cut. A. Disruption B. Disturbance C. derangement D. Derailment PHRASAL VERB
1. The unpaid bills will be carried. . . . . . . . . . ., to the next month’s account. A. In B. On C. up D. Over
2. I don’t think that this fashion will.. . . . . . . . A. Catch on B. Catch up C. catch out D. Catch over
3. Many of his best photographs of conflict were taken when he was actually.. . . . . . fire. A. On B. Under C. in D. To
4. The government decided to crack. . . . . . . . . .income tax invasion. A. Down on B. Up on C. out of D. Down with
5. They want to bring. . . . . . . . . . a bill to limit arms exports. A. In B. Out C. up D. Forward
6. He set. . . . . . . . . . .his objections to the plan. A. Off B. In C. up D. About
7. After a fall in profits, the company decided. . . . . . . . . .the hotel business. A. To pull out of B. To back off from C. to take out of D. To keep away from
8. Jane’s been. . . . . . . . . . .a bad patch – a holiday should cheer her up. A. Coming up with B. Going through C. putting up with D. Getting down
9. I didn’t like that song when I first heard it, but it’s grown. . . . . . . . . .me. I quite like it now. A. On B. Out C. up D. In
10. He knew that I was right, but he refused to back.. . . . . . . . A. On B. Up C. down D. In
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN HOANG LE KHA – TAY NINH P288/ WORD CHOICE
1. The teacher didn’t have to persusade his pupils to tidy the classroom up after lessons, they did it of their own free. . . . . . . . A. Hand B. Heart C. will D. Way
2. All.. . . . . . . . . .of picture postcards were on display and I had a hard time of choosing the most suitable ones. A. Manner B. Type C. history D. Basis
3. Most frequently, the earthquake last 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to.. . . . . . .the mortal
upshot once the shaking starts. A. Avert B. Evade C. abstain D. Restrain
4. Sportsmen live under a constant pressure of being.. . . . . . . . . . and subsequently replaced by soemone
who is younger, faster and more accomplished. A. Outcast B. Outshone C. outstayed D. Outgrown
5. The Martins have confirmed their strong.. . . . . . . . . .to charity actions by donating a lump sum of money again. A. Compliance B. Reliance C. assignment D. Commitment
6. It is the inquisitive human nature that impels people to seek. . . . . . . . . experiences and to set out on an exploration trip. A. Thriving B. Throbbing C. thwarting D. Thrilling
7. Alex was. . . . . . . . .enough on becoming a profesional sportsman and he didn’t want to listen to anyone else’s advice. A. Intent B. Eager C. definite D. Certain
8. The delight in treasure finding doesn’t always. . . . . . . . acquiring tremendous amounts of valuables. A. Dwell on B. Poke around C. lay about D. Hinge upon
9. Her perfect manners and exceptional erudition is an effect of her strict upper class. . . . . . . A. Upstanding B. Upkeep C. upbringing D. Uphold
10. We are conscious that sleeplessness usually.. . . . . . . . those who are exposed to a great deal of stress, anxiety or depression. A. Betrays B. Besets C. bemoans D. Bestows
11. . . . . . . . .have at least four hours of hazardous materials response training is mandated by federal laws.
A. All police officers B. All police officers must C. That all police officers D. For all police officers
12. A cloud’s reservoir of negative charge extends upward from the altitude at . . . . . . .the freezing point. A. Temperature hit B. Hit temperatures
C. which temperatures hit D. Which hit temperatures PHRASAL VERBS P290/490
1. Mike’s interest in practicing karate. . . . off rather quickly and the boy started to look for a new hobby to take up. A. Dropped B. Did C. lied D. Took
2. Danny wished his father could stay . . . . . .good, but the man still had a few months of the military service to do. A. About B. In C. for D. With
3. I’d better get down to my duties or else my work will start to. . . . . . . . up and I will have to stay in the office after hours. A. Make B. Pile C. leave D. Run
4. Just say you need me and I am.. . . . . . . .hand. A. On B. By C. in D. Of
5. The communist government has resigned.. . . . . .the background of the widespread social unrest. A. On B. Against C. for D. To
6. “ How many metres of this cloth do I need to.. . . . . . . . .up into two skirts?” “ two metres should be enough, madam.” A. Drop B. Break C. cut D. Tick
7. Further obstacles can not be definitely.. . . . . .out, but it’s our obligation to carry on with the
investigation until it’s complete. A. Ruled B. Lied C. took D. Threw
8. “ What’s wrong with Mr. Downey?” “ Oh, he’s been down in the dumps since his wife. . . . . .out on him last month” A. Did B. Kept C. broke D. Walked
9. For my part, it doesn’t interest me. . . . . . . . the least whether you keep this money or give it away. A. At B. On C. in D. With
10. This year is the third.. . . . . . . . .succession that Susan has been appointed the bank manageres. A. At B. In C. for D. On
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN TRAN HUNG DAO – BINH THUAN P489
1. Looking down at the coral reef, we saw.. . . . . . of tiny, multi-coloured fish. A. Swarms B. Flocks C. teams D. Shoals.
2. The thick fog.. . . . . . .out any posibility of our plane taking off before morning. A. Ruled B. Struck C. stamped D. Crossed
3. The movie to a different environment had brought about a significant. . . . . .in Mary’s state of mind. A. Impact B. Effect C. influence D. Change
4. Several passengers received minor injuries when the train unexpectedly came to a. . . . . . . A. Delay B. Halt C. break D. Stand
5. The more expensive carpet is a good choice. . . . . . . . . .it will last longer. A. By mean of B. Due to C. in that D. In view of
6. John refused to put his career in . . . . . . . . . . . .by opposing his boss. A. Jeopardy B. Hazard C. risk D. Stake
7. The new restrictions were a. . . . . . . debated issue. A. Heavily B. Hotly C. deeply D. Profoundly
8. It was. . . . . . . . . . .of surprise to Andrew that he got the job. A. Rather B. Something C. quite D. Much
9. The candidate still expects to be reelected . . . . . . . . the results of the latest opinion poll. A. Without B. Apart C. nevertheless D. Notwithstanding
10. This new glue is very useful for small repairs as it. . . . . . . . very rapidly A. Thickens B. Stiffens C. sets D. Fixes
11. If the size of the work force can be easily and rapidly altered. . . . . . market fluctuations, profist will be minimized. A. In terms of B. In response to C. in reply to D. With respect to
12. The passengers demanded.. . . . . .for the loss oof their luggage on the journey. A. Refund B. Subsidies C. compensation D. Proceeds
13. After peeling off. . . . . . . . for days, Tom finally went to see his doctor. A. Food B. Color C. fitness D. Balance
14. Beatricce’s mother. . . . . . . . her against taking too much luggage on her trip. A. Recommended B. Encouraged C. reprimanded D. Warned
15. There was. . . . . . . . evidence to bring changes against the man. A. Insubstantial B. Inferior C. ineffective D. Insufficient
16. The interviewer told Alison that she would earn 20,000$ a year,. . . . . . . she to be offered the job. A. Were B. Should C. lest D. Would
17. Poor management brought the company to the. . . . . . . . of the collapse. A. Rim B. Brink C. fringe D. Brim
18. . . . . . . . . the phone rang later that night did Anna remember the appointment. A. No sooner B. Only C. not until D. Just before
19. The area is famous for its . . . . . . . . . .gardens, where all kinds of different vegetables are grown. A. Market B. Hothouse C. trade D. Greenhouse
20. The consultant called in by the firm brought a. . . . . . . . .of experience to bear on the problem. A. Wealth B. Realm C. bank D. Hoards PHRASAL VERBS
1. Why have some states in the east of the country lagged. . . . . . . others in improving agricultural production? A. Back B. Behind C. down D. With
2. Ever since he got a job in that restaurant he comes home recking.. . . . . . . fried food. A. From B. In C. with D. Of
3. Tina is an authority.. . . . .Byzanantine architect. A. For B. On C. with D. In
4. When I was younger I wanted to be an air pilot but I soon went. . . . . . the idea when I realised I hated flying. A. Out B. Off C. up D. With
5. We were all rather in awe. . . . . . . . . the new computers when they arrived. A. Of B. About C. by D. Before
6. These traditions have been handed.. . . . . . . from generation to generation. A. In B. Out C. round D. Down
7. We were best friends at university. When we graduated, however, our lives went in different directions
and we gradually grew. . . . . . . A. Up B. Apart C. into D. On
8. She says she hates university and that she wants to drop.. . . . . . . A. Out B. Off C. away D. In
9. Anna: This problem’s driving me crazy!
Joe: Well, have you tried standing. . . . . . . .from the situation and evaluating it objectively? A. Up B. By C. down D. Back
10. The government’s plans to reduce crime came. . . . . . .for a lot of criticism from freedom groups. A. Out B. Off C. in D. Down
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN LE HONG PHONG – TPHCM P487 WORD CHOICE
1. Colin was so. . . . . . . . . . because of his exam that he could not sit still for five mintues. A. On the verge B. On edge C. on border D. On rim
2. Many college students are attracted to the. . . . . . . . life of a jounarlist: the prospect of exploring the world is very appealing. A. Peripatetic B. Conventional C. remunerative D. Coordinated
3. – Another cup of coffee? – No, but thanks. . . . . . . . A. Not at all B. For all C. all the same D. You for all
4. – How often do you visit your parents? -. . . . . . . . . . . so often, even though they live some distance away. A. Even B. Ever C. Every D. Never
5. The removal men. . . . . . . . the heavy piano up the stairs with great difficulty. A. Toted B. Shoved C. thrust D. Heaved
6. If we have to break the rules, then.. . . . . . . A. So is it B. So be it C. so it is D. So it be
7. In fact, . . . . . . . . ., customers were more interested in the software than the hardware.
A. So often than not B. As often as not C. more often as not D. If often than not
8. For stamps and coins to be of value, they need to be in . . . . . . . . condition. A. Mighty B. Flat C. sharp D. Mint
9. Many people are feeling the. . . . . . .now that there is an economic recession. A. Strain B. Pinch C. prod D. Pain
10. The audience were in.. . . . . . . . as they watched the comedy. A. Stiches B. Pleats C. tears D. Shreds PHRASAL VERBS
1. The second film isn’t a patch.. . . . . . . .the first. A. With B. Of C. on D. To
2. New technology is being phased . . . . . . . . .at work. A. On B. Off C. in D. Up
3. The new regulations have thrown. . . . . . .up a number of problems for the company. A. Away B. Up C. over D. Through
4. Ian Mills won the election.. . . . . . . .all the odds. A. Up B. Without C. against D. With
5. Jim’s a tough character and certainly won’t let anyone push him. . . . . . A. Up B. Around C. off D. Through
6. He had to summon. . . . . . . . the energy to finish the race. A. On B. Down C. back D. Up
7. I know I did the wrong thing, but I was acting.. . . . . . . . .good faith. A. In B. On C. with D. To
8. What time does Jenny usually knock . . . . . . .from work? A. Off B. Over C. down D. Out
9. It’s too much information for me to take. . . . . . . in one go. A. In B. Up C. on d. To
10. The heavy rain lashed down continuously through the night without letting.. . . . . A. Out B. Over C. on D. Up
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN NGUYEN THUONG HIEN – TPHCM P254/485
1. In any profession, you have to learn to take the. . . . . . . . .with the smooth. A. Hand B. Stodgy C. rough D. Course
2. My golden rule is not to. . . . . . . aspersions on how other people bring up their children. A. Make B. Give C. cast D. Waste
3. That woman sees nothing.. . . . . . . . . . . in letting her children run around as they wish. A. Awry B. Amiss C. afraid D. Alike
4. It was three days before the storm.. . . . . . . . .and life began to return to normal. A. Abated B. Dwindled C. slackened D. Alleviated
5. Some of the speeches. . . . . . . and I got bored.
A. Went on a bit B. Turned out somewhat C. hung about a little D. Came across slowly
6. The first time they met, they didn’t . . . . . . .at all.
A. Have cross words B. Tread on their toes C. have a heated discussion D. Hit it off
7. The company became a worldwide success, but it hadn’t all been. . . . . . .
A. Plain sailing B. Effective measures C. perfectly satisfactory D. A pushover
8. The economy is expected to.. . . . . . . . . over the coming year. A. Go down B. Deteriorate C. slip D. Depreciate
9. The painting was restored with.. . . . .attention to detail. A. Meticulous B. Undivided C. exact D. Finicky
10. . . . . . . . . . for me tomorrow, when you’re on the beach and I’m still here.
A. Turn your thoughts B. Collect your thoughts C. Give a thought D. Spare a thought PHRASAL VERBS
1. Even a baby senses, I think, that she shouldn’t be able to. . . . . . . . . .such tyranny. The habit is usually easy to break. A. Run away B. Hide away C. do away with D. Get away with
2. They both have red hair – it. . . . . .the family. A. Runs in B. Comes from C. started out with D. Is down to
3. Saunders then.. . . . . . . . .the business in hand. A. Went down as B. Put down to C. got down to D. Let down
4. The first volume took me a couple of years during which I seldom.. . . . .less then fifteen hours of work daily. A. Took in B. Put in C. stayed in D. Threw in
5. It’s been pouring heavily since early morning and it doesn’t look like the rain is going to. . . . . . soon. A. Dry up B. Ease off C. broke out D. Brush up on
6. Out-of-date computers will be. . . . . . . . . . in schools to allow updated models to be introduced. A. Phased out B. Gone down with C. brought down D. Cracked down
7. The police decided to.. . . . . . . on drug offenders, and staged a number of early morning raids. A. Pick up B. Come to light C. crack down D. Knock out
8. Shirley was most. . . . . .when her fiancé said he was going on holiday without her. A. Tied up B. Put down to C. worn out D. Put out
9. Sometimes you have to. . . . . . . . . your principles. A. Get away with B. Make off with C. stand up for D. Send out for
10. He got it into his head he was being. . . . . . . for promotion. A. Passed over B. Got over with C. smoothed over D. Taken over
CAC DE THI DE NGHI – TRUONG THPT GIA DINH – TPHCM P244/
1. The designs for the new mosque have attracted widespread. . . . . . A. Judgement B. Criticism C. thought D. Condemnation
2. She made a. . . . . . .estimate of the likely cost. A. Small B. Poetic C. smooth D. Rough
3. For the relatives of those who had died in the war, the final. . . . was the pardoning of the draft-dodgers. A. Damage B. Injury C. infamy D. Harm
4. It seems too good to be true. Are you sure this guy’s on the. . . . . . .? A. Level B. Wagon C. flat D. Town
5. He seemed very young, but he was in.. . . . . . . .older than all of us. A. Reality B. Truth C. practice D. Life
6. He burst into the room, red-faced and out of. . . . . . . A. Gasp B. Breath C. breathing D. Respiration
7. All the police’s efforts to find him were. . . . . . . . . . . He was still nowhere to be found! A. In uselessness B. In vain C. in vane D. Uselessly
8. Although he’s shy, it certainly hasn’t . . . . . . . .his career in any way. A. Restricted B. Obstructed C. cramped D. Impeded
9. The meeting has been cancelled due to. . . . . . . .beyond our control. A. Circumstances B. Advents C. conditions D. Acceleration
10. She used the map to discover where she was in . . . . .to her surroundings. A. Connection B. Affinity C. relation D. Reference PHRASAL VERBS
1. When the business failed, we had to fall.. . . . . . . . . our savings. A. In with B. Out of C. in for D. Back on
2. Somebody broke into the shop and. . . . . . . .several TVs and videos. A. Taken over B. Made off with C. run up against D. Kept in with
3. Thomas’ patronage stems. . . . . . . . .the many churches he built during his pilgrimages. A. For B. In C. at D. From
4. McDonald refused to. . . . . . . . his reasons for resigning. A. Resort to B. Elaborate on C. subject to D. Appeal to
5. The knowledge is. . . . . . .the actual relationships implicit in the data. A. Derived from B. Hinted at C. confided in D. Seen to
6. Dougal almost felt he was. . . . . . . . .something he could neither understand nor control. A. Confessing to B. Specializing in C. imposing on D. Tampering with
7. Once she explained her problem, he was happy to.. . . . . her plans. A. Fall in with B. Come round C. hold out for D. Bear with
8. Sue’s never been very good at.. . . . . . . . at interviews.
A. Making herself up B. Putting herself across C. laying herself into D. Turning herself on
9. You can’t keep.. . . . . .your parents every time you have a problem. A. Taking out B. Rising up C. handing off D. Running to
10. It was hard to describe the nightmare she had.. . . . . A. Come on B. Put in C. lived through D. Set up LOP 11 – DE THI CHINH THUC WORD CHOICE
1. The wanted criminal was unaware that he had been under. . . . . . . since his arrival. A. Review B. Consideration C. surveillance D. Discussion
2. I offer you my most. . . . . . . .apologies for offending you as I did. A. Repentant B. Servile C. candid D. Abject
3. The Martins have confirmed their strong.. . . . . . .to charity actions by donating a lump sum of money again. A. Compliance B. Reliance C. assignment D. Commitment
4. Who needs more than the. . . . . . . . necessities of life? A. Naked B. Pure C. bare D. Sole
5. The woman accused of shop lifting was found not guilty and was. . . . . . . A. Acquitted B. Liberated C. excused D. Interned
6. I. . . . . . . .the thought of children breathing polluted air. A. Tremble B. Dread C. alarm D. Fear
7. You shouldn’t talk about him failing. You’ll . . . . . . . his confidence. A. Underestimate B. Undergo C. undermine D. Worry
8. There are more people employed, by and. . . . . ., in the service sector than in manufacturing nowadays. A. Large B. All C. by D. Through
9. He clearly had no.. . . . . . .of doing my work, although it was only a week till the exam. A. Desire B. Ambition C. willingness D. Intention
10. My cousin earns her living by.. . . . . . . .old paintings. A. Renewing B. Restoring C. reimbursing D. Renovating PHRASAL VERB
1. Parents often fail to realize the extent.. . . . . . .which they can influence the career choices of their children. A. At B. In C. on D. To
2. He is a coward.. . . . . . . . .his own admission. A. By B. At C. with D. Within
3. It’s no good pretending; you’ve got to.. . . . . . reality. A. Bargain for B. Come up against C. face up to D. Get down to
4. The speech was. . . . . . . by the music coming from the next room. We couldn’t hear a word she said. A. Drowned out B. Pulled out C. broken out D. Dropped out
5. Steve. . . . . . . .his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question. A. Threw out B. Threw off C. threw away D. Threw in
6. He. . . . . .up a lot of debts in the town and then disappeared without a trace. A. Put B. Ran C. brought D. Made
7. If the rain doesn’t . . . . . . . .soon, we shall have to look for a taxi. A. Turn in B. Let up C. die down D. Go off
8. What time does Jenny usually knock. . . . . . . . from work? A. Off B. Over C. down D. Out
9. Could you possibly . . . . . . . . .me at the next committee meeting? A. Stand in for B. Make up for C. fall back on D. Keep in with
10. I am not friends with Peter anymore. We’ve. . . . . . . . A. Fallen in B. Fallen out C. broken down D. Knocked up
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN LE QUY DON – VUNG TAU – P 221/ WORD CHOICE
1. It’s my car in name only.. . . . . . . .it belongs to my son. A. In no uncertain terms B. To all intents and purpose B. As a last resort D. Strictly speaking
2. It seems an extreme solution. – Yes, but the end.. . . . . . . .the means. A. Justifies B. Proves C. explains D. Decides
3. Snow is still falling. . . . . . ., so Met Office is advising people to stay at home. A. Cats and dogs B. Thick and fast C. chalk and cheese D. Skins and bones
4. Environmental groups are locked in.. . . . . . . . .with the council over teh proposed new bypass through parts of Charmy Wood. A. Controversy B. Debate C. argument D. Battle
5. In the Old West, cowboys were. . . . . . . . . . at controlling cattle. A. Eager beavers B. Big shots C. old hands D. Rank and file
6. We had a. . . . . . . of temporary teachers before the school hired a permanent one. A. Sequence B. System C. progression D. Succession
7. Negotiations ended with the. . . . of further disruption. A. Demand B. Snarl C. threat D. Oath
8. Anthropologists usually study simple, unindustrialized societies because the number of . . . . . .is limited. A. Variables B. Varieties C. variations D. Variants
9. Many. . . career women are frustrated by the lack of creche and childcare facilites. A. Desirous B. Would-be C. inspiring D. Have-been
10. I won’t have a whisky, thank you. It’s not that I don’t drink, . . . . .that I don’t drink and drive. A. Otherwise B. But rather C. except D. So PHRASAL VERBS
1. The decision by the Liverpool manager to leave key players on the bench and . . . . . . .youth didn’t pay
off at Stamford Bridge yesterday. A. Gamble on B. Risk on C. try on D. Fall on
2. I get really stressed. . . . . . . .with Christmas dinner. A. Up B. Off C. away D. Out
3. Many students couldn’t.. . . . . . . . , but the teacher. . . . . . the problem by going into a detailed explanation. A. Catch up/ cleared away B. Catch up with/cleared off C. catch on / cleared up C. Catch at/ clear out
4. The support of other scientists lends strength . . . . the scientist’s new theory. A. To B. With C. on D. At
5. We need one more person for our trip, so let’s ask Joe to be. . . . . . . . it. A. In on B. With on C. out with D. Up for
6. For three days the wind blew hard and strong, but on the fourth day it.. . . . . . A. Died back B. Died off C. died out D. Died down
7. The plan for a new park.. . . . . . . . . .because no citizen wanted higher taxes. A. Saw through B. Fell through C. got through D. Took through
8. The little boy had already nestled.. . . . . . . . . .the covers, ready for his bedtime story. A. On in B. Under on C. within under D. Down under
9. The media always manage to nose. . . . . . . some interesting facts about a politician’s past life. A. At B. Out C. with D. Away
10. Jane had become tired of her boyfriend’s unreasonable demands and she decided to be quit. . . him. A. With B. Of C. off D. Against
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN HUNG VUONG – GIA LAI – P210/480 WORD CHOICE
1. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a. . . . . . headache. A. Cutting B. Ringing C. splitting D. Cracking
2. The doctor gave the patient.. . . . . examination to discover teh cause of his collapse. A. Whole B. Exact C. universal D. Thorough
3. He was. . . . . . . . .to steal the money when he saw it lying on the table. A. Atracted B. Dragged C. tempted D. Brought
4. He bought that house, . . . . . . . . . that he would inherit money under his uncle’s will. A. Considering B. Assuming C. estimating D. Accounting
5. Michael was the. . . . . . force behind the company’s rapid expansion. A. Driving B. Managing C. leading D. Rising
6. I wished that I could cry but, becasue of my upbringing, I was too. . . . . . . A. Shy B. Inhibited C. rigid D. Prevented
7. He was blind by the. . . . . . of the approaching cars headlights. A. Glare B. Gleam C. glow D. Flare
8. The forecasters take a gloomy.. . . . . of the country’s economy. A. Regard B. Aspect C. view D. Outlook
9. . . . . . . . .sport really improves relations between countries. A. National B. Multi-national C. Internationally D. Nationally
10. This sad song movingly conveys the. . . . . . . .of the lover’s final parting. A. Ache B. Argument C. anxiety D. Anguish PHRASAL VERBS
1. Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any socil events. She felt. . . . . . . . A. Left out B. Turned out C. omitted out D. Gone out
2. 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
3. She studied medicine and then decided to specialise. . . . . . . . . paediatrics. A. To B. In C. for D. On
4. 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
5. A dolphin six.. . . . . . .length can move as fast as most ships. A. Foot in B. Feet in C. foot of D. Feet of
6. We couldn’t help laughing when he took. . . . . . . . . .his teacher so well. A. Over B. Off C. out D. Up
7. I almost dropped. . . . . . to sleep several times while the professor lectured about the painting. A. Away B. In C. off D. Out
8. Parents should teach their children very early not to fool.. . . . . . . .with matches. A. Off B. Around C. about D. Over
9. At a crime scene, the police will tell you to get back. They don’t want civilians to interfere. . . . . . the investigation. A. At B. On C. with D. Into
10. John used to call.. . . . . . Jane every Sunday evening when they first started dating. A. In B. On C. with D. At
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN VI THANH – HAU GIANG – P198/479 WORD CHOICE
1. In the modern area, the increased international movement of people has greatly. . . . . . the destruction of languages. A. Speeded B. Urged C. accelerated D. Hurried
2. They were. . . . . . . . . from their apartment becasue they hadn’t paid the rent. A. Evicted B. Expelled C. deposed D. Discarded
3. I am afraid that this incident could put your career here. . . . . . . A. Beyond a joke B. In jeopardy C. in earnest D. At fault
4. Thomas. . . . . . . . . . all the way to class because his teacher was absent. A. Musn’t run B. Didn’t need to run C. needn’t have run D. Can’t have run
5. Mr. Henson’s bitter comments on the management’s mistakes gave. . . . . .to the conflict which has
already lasted for four months. A. Cause B. Ground C. goal D. Rise
6. . . . . . . . he delivers the report, it will be sent to the headquarters. A. On the point B. At once C. immediately D. Soon enough
7. Judy didn’t . . . . . . . .for a second to agree to Mike’s proposal as she had been in love with the boy for a long time. A. Decide B. Linger C. hesitate D. Await
8. Don’t get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you’ll learn to take it.. . A. Easy B. Loose C. nice D. Fine
9. The first thing for all of you to remember is that. . . . . . . . . .your duties may result in an instant dismissal. A. Escaping B. Neglecting C. resisting D. Missing
10. It was the commission’s job to decide whether the pilot was. . . . . . . . . for the crash that occurred right after the take-off. A. Responsible B. Prone C. guilty D. Comprehensive PHRASAL VERB
1. It is understood that his closest adviser will. . . . . . . . . as president. A. Take over B. Get by C. take up D. Come about
2. New peace proposals were. . . . . . .at the recent Middle East conference. A. Shown off B. Spoken out C. put forward D. Made up
3. I would be grateful if you kept the news. . . . . . . . . . . . .yourself. Do not tell anyone about it. A. From B. To C. for D. At
4. He said he would contribute money, but later he backed. . . . . . of it. A. Down B. Away C. off D. Out
5. I am not surprised Margaret’s ill. With all the voluntary work she’s . . . . . . . she’s really been doing too much. A. Taken off B. Taken on C. taken in D. Taken to
6. “ You are ahead of . . . . . . . . . ., Jim. The meeting doesn’t start for another 30 minutes.” Jack said. A. Pack B. Class C. time D. Game
7. Danny wishes his father could stay. . . . . . . .good and all, but the man still had a few months of the military service to do. A. In B. For C. at D. With
8. The thieves decided to . . . . . . . . and steal endangered animals as well as cars. A. Branch out B. Go away C. hang out D. Take over
9. David’s new album is expected to.. . . . . . . .at the end of the year. A. Come over B. Come about C. come up D. Come out
10. This is a sensitive matter, and we have to.. . . . . . . dealing with it very carefully. A. Decide on B. Catch on to C. set about D. Run through
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN NGUYEN DU – DAK LAK P188/478 WORD CHOICE
1. I don’t take. . . . . . . . . to being disobeyed. That’s a warning! A. Well B. Kindly C. gently D. Nicely
2. On the way to Cambridge yesterday the road was blocked by a fallen tree, so we had to make a. . A. Deviation B. Digression C. detour D. Departure
3. My car was so old that I could sell it for. . . . . . A. Rubbish B. Debris C. scrap D. Waste
4. The spokesperson would not.. . . . . . . . . .any further on such a sensitive matter. A. Hint B. Quote C. disclose D. Elaborate
5. I hope you won’t take it.. . . . . . . . .if I suggest an alternative remedy. A. Offence B. Amiss C. upset D. Heart
6. The old bus slowly.. . . . . . to a halt outside the school. A. Clanked B. Squeaked C. whizzed D. Ground
7. The problem of finding a baby-sitter. . . . . . . .itself when my mother came to live with us. A. Arranged B. Composed C. sorted D. Resolved
8. This man is so arrogant that he is completely. . . . . . . .to all criticism. A. Unconscious B. Unaware C. regardless D. Impervious
9. As the drought continued, all the plants . . . . . . .and died. A. Shrivelled B. Elapsed C. subsided D. Writhed
10. Although he spoke slowly, I found it difficult at times to follow the. . . . .of his argument. A. Spool B. Track C. thread D. Path PHRASAL VERBS
1. His face had now.. . . . . . . .in a rash of red and purple blotches. A. Taken in B. Broken out C. come off D. Set up
2. We’ll let you know if any vacancies. . . . . . . . A. Come up B. Get on C. go off D. Hold on
3. Success often.. . . . . . . .to luck. A. Boils down B. Puts up C. narrows down D. Attributes
4. When they first met, Kate was quite. . . . . . . . . . . Jim. A. Taken to B. Taken on C. taken with D. Taken in
5. We can.. . . . . . . . . . . . .with eight computers in the lab at the moment, but we’ll need a couple more when the new staff arrive. A. Get away B. Get by C. get off D. Get up
6. The airline company. . . . . . . the regulations that a passenger can take 20 kilos of carry-on luggage. A. Set in B. Gave out C. put up D. Laid down
7. If you.. . . . . the lines, you will know that they don’t really welcome us to their party. A. See through B. Go over C. go through D. Read between
8. It is not fair. You are always . . . . . . . .me. A. Picking on B. Looking up to C. gaining on D. Judging by
9. You look very guity! What have you been.. . . . . . . to? A. Planning out B. Getting up C. looking forward D. Thinking up
10. He was an inspirational politician, who. . . . . . his ideas with clarity. A. Present with B. Put across C. showed up D. Passed through
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN NGUYEN BINH KHIEM – VINH LONG P476 WORD CHOICE
1. I can’t eat this meat. It’s too. . . . . A. Tough B. Soggy C. strong D. Tender
2. Many books were not available to the public because of government.. . A. Ommission B. Inhibition C. compensation D. Censorship
3. My car was so old that I could only sell it for. . . . . . . . . A. Rubbish B. Scrap C. debris D. Waste
4. This isn’t a. . . . . . . , isn’t it? If I lend you my car, you will bring it back, won’t you? A. Trick B. Cheat C. rip off D. Deceit
5. The woman accused of shoplifting was found not guilty and was. . . . . . . . A. Excused B. Liberated C. acquitted D. Interned
6. I think we’ve kept everybody in the. . . . . . . . . .about the arrangements for far too long. A. Gloom B. Dusk C. dark D. Night
7. He was wounded in the. . . . . . . . . . . stages of the battle. A. End B. Middle C. intermediate D. Closing
8. He is a(n). . . . . . . . . authority on the subject. A. Prominent B. Expert C. eminent D. Quality
9. You need to support your ideas with facts and . . . . . . . . . A. Numbers B. Informations C. figures D. Material
10. Veronica broke the school rules so many times that the headmistress finally had no alternative but to.. . . . .her. A. Export B. Deport C. expel D. Eject PHRASAL VERB
1. Italy was knocked. . . . . . . . . . . the World Cup. A. Out of B. Away from C. into D. Forward to
2. The argument is centered.. . . . . . .whether or not to lower the age limit. A. Of B. Towards C. on D. About
3. He wasn’t short, he wasn’t tall. He was. . . . . . . . . . . .average height. A. In B. Of C. at D. With
4. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted . . . . . a good answer. A. Came up to B. Came out at C. came up with D. Came out of
5. The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have. . . . . . . . . .by 2015. A. Run out B. Taken over C. caught up D. Used off
6. My mother told me to. . . . . . . . . for electrician when her fan was out of order. A. Turn B. Rent C. send D. Write
7. My attention was drawn.. . . . . . . . . .the picture on the far wall. A. With B. For C. to D. On
8. If I am late for work again, I’ll be. . . . . . . a severe warning from my boss. A. Up to B. In for C. onto D. Alter
9. I am going to stay at university and try to . . . . . . . . .off getting a job for a few years! A. Stay B. Put C. move D. Set
10. He came. . . . . . . . .a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a televison interview. A. In for B. Over C. out of D. Off
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN NGUYEN THI MINH KHAI – SOC TRANG P170/475 WORD CHOICE
1. A child’s mind is like a. . . . . . . . . A. Fresh book B. Blank sheet C. white paper D. New leaf
2. You should not . . . . . . . . breakfast because the first meal provieds you with energy for the morning. A. Miss B. Omit C. leave D. Skip
3. I prefer a. . . . . . . .job with a basic salary A. Steady B. Stable C. fixed D. Solid
4. They got married without their parents’. . . . . A. Agreement B. Allowance C. consent D. Permit
5. There are a lot of problems and we’re not . . . . . . . . yet.
A. Out of the woods B. Down the ladder C. back to the path D. Into the lights
6. Do you think paparazzi’s taking photos of celebrities si an.. . . . . . . . .of privacy? A. Attack B. Invasion C. intervention D. Offence
7. The driver’s charge was finally reduced to.. . . .because he hadn’t killed the girl deliberately. A. Homicide B. Murder C. killing D. Manslaughter
8. I am sorry that looks awful. Those two colors. . . . . . . . . . . A. Crash B. Smash C. clash D. Hash
9. Since Rooney was offside, his goal was. . . . . . . . . A. Disallowed B. Disagreed C. refused D. Denied
10. After arriving late for the third time in one week, Sam was finally given the. . . . . . . slip. A. Red B. Black C. yellow D. Pink PHRASAL VERBS
1. I am siding.. . . . . . .her not because she’s my sister, but because she’s right. A. Of B. With C. for D. Against
2. They were standing quite far from me at that time, so I couldn’t.. . . . . . . when they were saying. A. Make out B. Do up C. point to D. See through
3. I think you need to.. . . . . . . . your ideas more clearly so that readers don’t get confused. A. Settle down B. Put up C. set out D. Dawn on
4. If someone tells you that you are lacking. . . . . . . . . . . .talent, ignore them. A. Out B. Of C. for D. In
5. She persisted. . . . . . . . . . . .her search for the truth. A. In B. On C. of D. About
6. This book gives fascinating insights . . . . . . . .wildlife in the jungle. A. About B. Upon C. through D. Into
7. He’s not as smart as his classmates, but he works hard. His efforts can.. . . . . . his low intelligence. A. Keep pace with B. Make up for C. catch on with D. Add up to
8. The exercise the teacher gave us was. . . . . . . . .the abilities of most of the class. A. Above B. Out of C. beyond D. Over
9. I was so sleepy that I. . . . . . .and missed the ending of the film. B. Went off B. Slept down C. dropped off D. Fell out
10. You wouldn’t have succeeded. . . . . . . . .her financial support. You should have thanked her. A. But for B. Except for C. on account of D. Thanks to
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN LUONG VAN CHANH – PHU YEN P473 WORD CHOICE
1. The new teacher was taken advantage of by the students and often had to.. . . . . . . her authority. A. Assert B. Confirm C. inflict D. Strike
2. He was given teh France post even though his French is decidedly.. . . . . . A. Fluent B. Untidy C. rusty D. Disheveled
3. “ Look, I don’t know the best solution.” He said. . . . . his shoulders and walking away from the table. A. Shaking B. Shrouding C. shrugging D. Bowing
4. Even though Ink Links is offering a larger discount, the Clear Image’s quality standards. . . . . our needs better. A. Suit B. Fit C. match D. Fix
5. After they vandalized the school, the teenagers. . . . . . . the scene. A. Flew B. Flied C. fleed D. Fled
6. . . . . . . . .by despair at her situation, she tried in vain to rob the local bank and ended up in prison for five years. A. Compelled B. Forced C. desperate D. Driven
7. Bill and Mary resolved their problems after her brother got them to sit down and have a(n). . . .talk with each other. A. Candid B. Overt C. servile D. Piteous
8. Four bedroom house for sale. Large garden. Close to.. . . . . . . . Reduced for quick sale. A. Facilities B. Amenities C. equipment D. Utilities
9. Jenkins! Yes, you.. . . . . . . .at the back of the class. If you find this whole episode so funny, why don’t
you come up to the front and explain to everyone exactly why! A. Frowning B. Grinning C. glancing D. Glimpsing
10. A bite of chocolate cake only. . . . . . . . my desire for more. A. Whets B. Spares C. lets D. Changes PHRASAL VERBS
1. Harold’s problems began when he fell. . . . . . . . . .the wrong type of person adn he ended up becoming a criminal himself. A. Out with B. In with C. for D. Back on
2. At every faculty meeting, Ms. Volatile always manages to put her foot in her mouth. A. Trip over her big feet B. Say the wrong thing C. move rapidly D. Fall asleep
3. When you’re riding on the back of a motorbike, you need to. . . . . .tightly. A. stick down B. Hold up C. hang on D. Sit up
4. Bert is a bit down in the. . . . . . . .He was sacked yesterday. A. dumps B. Sad C. low D. Bad
5. Pull your socks. . . . . . .or you won’t pass your exams. A. down B. By C. over D. Up
6. The company has a lot of problems but they all seem to.. . . . . to money. A. boil down B. Cook up C. lead over D. Reason out
7. The policement shot off before anyone could stop him. A. left in a hurry
B. Let everyone know the truth about what was happening C. fired his gun D. Closed all the doors
8. Sarah desperately wanted to be an actress, so when they offered her a part in the play, she. . . . . . . .it. A. burst into B. Seized on C. ran after D. Jumped at
9. When the chairman ran off with his secretary, the Board tried to.. . . . the matter. A. switch off B. Calm down C. hush up D. Tuck away
10. I am sorry to but in, but I couldn’t help overhearing what you said. A. interupt you
B. Contradict you C. speak so rudely to you D. Stop you
TRUONG CHUYEN LE QUY DON – BINH DINH P472 WORD CHOICE
1. Their train is. . . . . . . . . .to get in at 19:05. A. Bound B. Due C. likely D. Sure
2. It gets on my nerves that way that Carol . . . . . . . . about her job. A. Forever boasts B. Is forever boasting C. never boasts D. Is never boasting
3. Since I. . . . . . . . . you; I have never seen you cry. A. Have known B. Know C. am knowing D. Knew
4. We. . . . . . . . . to the new Harry Potter film on Saturday. If we can get tickets, would you like to come too? A. Were going
B. Were thinking of going C. had planned to go D. Had been meaning to go
5. The lecture’s been cancelled, so we might.. . . . . . . . . go for lunch now. A. At least B. At all C. or else D. As well
6. In spite of his owner’s cruelty, the dog.. . . . . . . no grudge against humans. A. Takes B. Carries C. bears D. Supports
7. . . . . . . . . .nocturnal creature(s). A. Owl is a B. An owl is C. The owl is a D. The owls are the
8. That’s strange – I sent the parcel by courier, so you.. . . . . . . . have received it by now. A. Must B. Couldn’t C. should D. Needn’t
9. Several witnesses said they saw the woman and child leaving the building together. However, as the
child was smiling and holding the woman’s hand, they assumed she. . . . . .his mother. A. Had to be B. Must be C. must have been D. Was to be
10. That was. . . . . . . . . . party last night – I haven’t had so much fun for years. A. Any B. Some C. one D. No PHRASAL VERB
1. If you.. . . . . . . . .keep teasing the dog, you shouldn’t be surprised that it snaps at you. A. Do B. Will C. shall D. Did
2. The colors you’ve chosen are lovely, dear, but next time try. . . . . . . . your shading within the lines a bit more. A. Keeping B. To be kept C. and keep D. That you should keep
3. He doesn’t like children chatting in class. . . . . . . . . he will not put up with. A. Such B. Those C. that D. This thing
4. Come on. Spill the. . . . . . . . . . . .! What’s the big secret? A. Peas B. Beans C. milk D. Dust
5. The girl.. . . . . . .her friend with her elbow to draw her attention to what was happening. A. Poked B. Pointed C. nudged D. Stroked
6. Tina and her new classmate are getting on like a. . . . . . . . on fire. A. Tree B. Bush C. pan D. House
7. The rooms had just been cleaned and looked. . . . . . . . . .and span. A. Spit B. Spick C. spin D. Speck
8. As the weather was bad, the tourists whiled. . . . . . . . . . .the time strolling round the local shops. A. In B. Off C. up D. Away
9. Fiona’s enthusiasm for natural history.. . . . . . no bounds. A. Recognises B. Sees C. holds D. Knows
10. The painter said that early failure had only.. . . . . . . . .him on to greater efforts. A. Inspired B. Spurred C. encouraged D. Approved PHRASAL VERB
1. Even though she is unfamiliar with the scholastic programme, she is already forging.. . . with her study. A. For B. Ahead C. on D. Up
2. The entire crew seems to have the work.. . . . . . . . them since remarking the original series will
certainly prove to be a challenge. A. Cut out for B. Cut off for C. cut up on D. Cut for
3. I am afraid you’ve caught me. . . . . . . . .I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon. A. On the stove B. On the grapevine C. on the spot D. On the hop
4. As the police had been.. . . . . . . . . .about the robbery, they arrived in time to catch the criminals A. Bought off B. Informed of C. tipped off D. Done in
5. The Spears is about to make her first foray . . . . . . .the entertainment industry. A. Out of B. Into C. in D. With
6. My good friend, Senator George, interceded.. . . . . . . . .the authorities on my behalf. A. With B. Into C. for D. Upon
7. We have been really busy, but things are starting to slacken.. . . . now. A. Away B. On C. out D. Off
8. We are trying to find the solution to the problem of poverty, but what you suggested may
rebound.. . . . . . the poorest family. A. Up B. On C. against D. With
9. Could you reach me. . . . . . . . .that vase from the top shelf. A. Down B. For C. forward D. Up for
10. My father hasn’t said he will lend me the car yet, but I am working . . . . him. A. With B. Around C. on D. Against
TRUONG CHUYEN NGUYEN QUANG DIEU – DONG THAP P126/469 WORD CHOICE
1. The film was pretty bad, wasn’t it? – Yes, I think it was. . . . . . . A. Exemplary B. Excruciating C. expeditious D. Explicit
2. This home-made champagne is nice, but it’s not as good as the. . . . . . . article. A. Genuine B. Real C. candid D. Edible
3. A.. . . . . . . walk before breakfast helps to. . . . . . . . . the appetite. A. Brush. . grow B. Brash. . enforce
C. brisk.. sharpen D. Hurried. . make
4. Let’s take a. . . . . . . . . .stroll along the beach. A. Fresh B. Sluggish C. leisurely D. Plodding
5. She asked the film star for his. . . . . . . . . . . .on the back of her table napkin. A. Sign B. Autograph C. seal D. Biography
6. He is a. . . . . . . . . teacher. I mean he is a teacher who works in different schools and travels between them. A. Peripateric B. Perpetual C. periodic D. Itinerant
7. Fortunately, her parents were. . . . . . . . . . . . unaware of what was going on. A. Rapturously B. Exultantly C. bitterly D. Blissfully
8. What do you mean when we talk about “someone’s gait”? A. Their way of looking B. Their way of talking C. their way of walking D. Their way of eating
9. I think that the artist’s cartoons are usually rather. . . . . . . . . as they are intended to appeal to a mass audience. A. Highbrow B. Lowbrow C. deary D. Impenetrable
10. Although his photographs are quite. . . . . . . . . , it is worth making the effort to understand them. A. Evocative B. Challenging C. intriguing D. Inured PHRASAL VERB 1.
Failure is the mother of success. . . . . . . . your courage. A. Keep on B. Keep up C. keep back D. Keep at 2.
The readers were only allowed to borrow three books. . . . . when they go to the library. A. A time B. One time C. at a time D. At one time
3. After breakfast, father. . . . . . . . . . .to paint the house white. A. set in B. Set on C. set down D. Set out
4. They tried in vain to save enough money to buy a house and so finally they rented one. A. without money B. Without trial
C. without success D. Without work
5. The dark clouds rolled in quickly and it began to rain without warning. A. all along B. Out of order C. all of a sudden D. At once
6. Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink. A. in extremely health B. In good health
C. in absolute healthD. In clear health
7. Whenever I read a mystery novel I always. . . . . . . to find out the ending to the story. A. look after B. Look for C. look in D. Look ahead
8. At the last moment, Judy altered her decision about getting married so quickly. A. changed her mind B. Made up her mind C. never mind D. Got over
9. Paul applied for the job, but she. . . . . . . A. turned down B. Checked out C. kept under D. Pushed ahead
10. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to. . . . . . the gas supply to the flat. A. cut down B. Cut out C. cut off D. Cut up
TRUONG CHUYEN THANG LANG DA LAT – LAM DONG – P115/467
1. I am not by . . . . . . a particularly ambitious man. A. Inclination B. Habit C. character D. Tendency
2. It is essential to be on the. . . . . . . . . . for any signs of movement in the undergrowth since there are poinsonous snakes in the area. A. Guard B. Care C. alarm D. Alert
3. I was. . . . . . . .by his lack of intelligence. I couldn’t believe anyone could be so stupid. A. Shattered B. Staggered C. speechless D. Starled
4. After much debate, he reached a. . . . . . . . A. Manifestation B. Consensus C. precision D. Cohension
5. I could see the lantern.. . .in the dark. A. Gleaming B. Glowing C. glistening D. Glimmering
6. It was a daring robbery, which took place in . . . . . . . .daylight. A. Broad B. Total C. wide D. Absolute
7. I am afraid Tim doesn’t take much care over his homework. He usually does it.. . . . . . A. Any old house B. Any how C. how on earth D. How come
8. When I advised you to change jobs, I had your best. . . . . . . . . at heart. A. Feelings B. Interests C. thoughts D. Aspects
9. Did Jane pass her exam? Yes, but only just. It was. . . . . . . . the pass mark was forty-five percent and she got forty-six? A. A narrow escape B. A tight spot C. a clear cut D. A close thing
10. What a mad thing to do! You could all have been killed! It was. . . . . . .folly. A. Merely B. Only C. sheer D. Wild PHRASAL VERB
1. Despite all the interruptions, he. . . . . . . with his work. A. Stuck at B. Held on C. hung out D. Pressed on
2. When the funds finally. . . . . . . . . they had to abandon the scheme. A. Faded away B. Clamped down C. petered out D. Fobbed off
3. I meant to sound confident at the interview but I am afraid I. . . . . . as dogmatic. A. Came out B. Came through C. came off D. Came over
4. Having decided to rent a flat, we. . . . . . . contacting all the accmmodation agencies in the city A. Set about B. Set to C. set out D. Set off
5. The new regime determined to.. . . . . . . compulsory military service. A. Stop off B. Phase out C. end up D. Break off
6. After standing in the sun for more than an hour, two of the people in the queue passed. . . . . .and they
came . . . . . . . . .after some women threw water in their faces. A. Out/to B. Out/over C. away/round D. By/round
7. If you never put oil in your engine, one day it will.. . . . . . A. Flake out B. Shut down C. go off D. Seize up
8. It is very late and I have a busy day tomorrow. If you don’t mind, I think I’ll . . . . . .now. A. Lay off B. Turn in C. black out D. Sleep on
9. If you think and behave as if you were better than anyone esle, people may describe you as. . . . . . up. A. Wound B. Pop C. dressed D. Stuck
10. No one can function properly if he or she is. . . . . .adequate sleep. A. Deprived of B. Derived from C. took away D. Got rid of
TRUONG CHUYEN NGUYEN TAT THANH – KON TUM P467/ WORD CHOICE
1. Although the patient received intensive treatment, there was no. . . . .improvement in her condition. A. Decipherable B. Legible C. discernible D. Intelligible
2. His change of job has. . . . . him with a new challenge in life. A. Presented B. Introduced C. led D. Initiated
3. The confident trickster. . . . . . . the old lady out of her life savings. A. Swindled B. Robbed C. deceived D. Misled
4. It was with a. . . . . . . heart that she said goodbye to all her colleagues. A. Solemn B. Heavy C. dismal D. Grim
5. To be a good short story writer one needs, among other things, a. . . . . .immagination. A. Living B. Bright C. sparkling D. Vivid
6. My throat infection left me very.. . . . . . .and make talking difficult. A. Inarticulate B. Hoarse C. dumb D. Speechless
7. He was a generous friend, but as a businessman he drove a hard.. . . . A. Affair B. Deal C. bargain D. Contract
8. Now that we’ve identified the problem, we must decide on an appropriate course of. . . . . A. Action B. Progress C. solution D. Development
9. His mother’s illness had placed him under a considerable. . . . . . A. Worry B. Tension C. stress D. Strain
10. The scheme is too expensive to be. . . . . . . A. Compatible B. Feasible C. liable D. Accessible PHRASAL VERB
1. The supervisor suggested running.. . . . . . .the emergency fire procedure again. A. Under B. Away C. through D. Off
2. “ Are you going to medical school?” – “ Not this year, but I wouldn’t.. . . .it . . . . in the future” A. Rule. .up B. Get.. .out C. rule. . .out D. Take. . out
3. My English is progressing. . . . . . . . . A. Leaps and bounds B. Bounds and leaps C. odds and ends D. Ends and odds
4. Sorry, I forgot to ring him again. I’ve got a head like a. . . . . . . . A. Rake B. Sea C. sieve D. Carpet
5. “ When will you be informed of the test result?” “ Not until Monday, so I’ll be. . . . . . . all weekend.” A. At needles and pins B. On pins and needles
C. on needles and pins D. At pins and needles.
6. I like that painting you bought. Did it cost much? No, the artist sold it to me for. . . . . . . A. Close to nothing B. Next to anything C. anything next D. Next to nothing
7. Alex complained that no one invited him to any social events and that he felt. . . . . . . . A. Turned out B. Left out C. omitted D. Gone out
8. The President visited the area to see the devastation.. . . . . . A. On first hand B. At first hand C. on first hands D. At first hands
9. Just take one job and do your best. Don’t be a jack. . . . . . . A. Of all trades B. Of all jobs C. for all trades D. For all jobs
10. Mr. Jackson is an authority.. . . . . . linear programming. A. In B. For C. at D. On
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN THOAI NGOC HAU – AN GIANG P465 WORD CHOICE
1. In some cases of. . . . . . . . . the loss may be limited to a single incident, whereas in other cases it may be
so inclusive as to involve everything about an individual’s life. A. Paralysis B. Aphasia C. deafness D. Amnesia
2. They had. . . . . . . . . evidence that he had been defrauding his customers. A. Conclusive B. Swindling C. twisting D. Superficial
3. Attitudes on the two sides in the Revolutionary War. . . . . . . the possibility of a peaceful solution. A. Presaged B. Prejudiced C. anticipated D. Precluded
4. The telephone rang and interrupted my. . . . . of thought. A. Train B. Chain C. series D. Ranges
5. After World War II, Russia. . . . . . .as a world power. A. Surrendered B. Emerged C. fought D. Dismissed
6. After leaving a particularly. . . . . . . concert, some rock music fans complain about rining in their ears known as tinnitus. A. Ambiguous B. Raucous C. intricate D. Lively
7. The tornado caused. . . . . . damage to the Florida citrus crop. A. Irresolute B. Irresponsible C. irreparable D. Irregular
8. Boys’Clubs do not.. . . . . . . .poor children of the opportunity to participate in sports. A. Deprive B. Retract C. improvise D. Dilute
9. One must . . . . . . .the United States five years in order to apply for citizenship. A. Reside in B. Accommodate C. invade D. Abandon
10. The wind blew so strongly that the windows. . . . . . . . in their frames A. Flapped B. Shocked C. rattled D. Slapped PHRASAL VERBS
1. The company was so successful during teh 1990s that it. . . . . . 500 new employees in a period of six months. A. Put on B. Took on C. caught on D. Laid on
2. The government have tried to. . . . . . .the price of petro, but they failed. A. Get over B. Bring on C. bring down D. Put in
3. Although the coach had not thougtht her a good tennis player at first, she. . . . . to be a champion. A. Came out B. Turned out C. turned up D. Came round
4. I didn’t set.. . . . . . .to start an argument, it just happened. A. Off B. Out C. up D. About
5. We can put you. . . . . . . . . for a few days, if you have nowhere else to live. A. On B. Out C. up D. Off
6. He. . . . a big fortune when he was young, so he didn’t have to work hard. A. Came into B. Came up C. came across D. Came round
7. The police are going to look.. . . . . .the disappearance of the child. A. Around B. Into C. through D. After
8. I can not stay up late at night, I prefer. . . . . . early. A. Turning on B. Turning up C. turning in D. Turning out
9. I couldn’t.. . . . . . .what she was doing. It was so dark down there. A. Make up B. Make out C. make for D. Make from
10. The smell of the sea. . . . . . . . . . .him.. . . . . . . . . to his childhood. A. Took/back B. Brought/back C. reminded/of D. Called/off
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN LE QUY DON – DA NANG P463 WORD CHOICE
1. The only. . . . . . . . my grandmother speaks in Teochew. A. Pidgin B. Language C. dialect D. Jargon
2. He gave me a doubtful smile, . . . . . . . . . . .that he did not believe me. A. Implicating B. Attributing C. implementing D. Suggesting
3. He is a heartless person and is completely.. . . . . . .of feelings. A. Devoid B. Empty C. short D. Scare
4. What on earth made you risk your life and. . . . . . by driving that fast? A. Liberty B. Limb C. death D. Health
5. I don’t take. . . . . . .to being disobeyed. That’s a warning. A. Well B. Kindly C. gently D. Niely
6. Every time she is in a. . . . . . . . . . . she rings her father and asks for help. A. Chance B. Trouble C. difficult D. Fix
7. Don’t.. . . . . . . to any conclusions before you know the full facts. A. Rush B. Reach C. leap D.fly
8. She arrived with no home, no job, no qualifications and no money so she has done really well against all.. . . . . A. Odds B. Risk C. chances D. Predictions
9. She used her weekly column in the local newspaper as a. . . . . . . . .for her political views. A. Means B. Vehicle C. vessel D. Passage
10. You just sit in the office. You can afford to pay someone else to do all the. . . . . . . . . .work. A. Dog B. Horse C. cattle D. Donkey PHRASAL VERB
1. Tiredness can easily creep. . . . . . . . on you while you are driving. A. In B. Against C. for D. Up
2. It is better for us to finish the task.. . . . . . . . . one go than to let it drag. A. At-on B. About-into C. with-out D. For- up
3. I can only admire his ocnscientiousness, it’s over and. . . . . . . the call of duty. A. Out of B. Above C. below D. Beneath
4. The house was near a park but there was a road in.. . . . . A. Within B. Down C. between D. Out
5. You’ll have to tell me the truth. Stop trying to pull the wool.. . . . . . .my eyes. A. Over B. For C. on D. In
6. If there is any more subsidence, that cottage will. . . . . . . .down into the sea. A. Blow B. Pour C. bring D. Tumble
7. There is no point in continually raking. . . . . . . . past relationships. A. Down B. Over C. in D. Up
8. Your exams are coming soon. It’s time to. . . . . . . . . .down to some work. A. Finger B. Hand C. nail D. Knuckle
9. His jokes seemed to.. . . . .very well with his audience, if their laughter was any indication. A. Go off B. Go down C. go along D. Go by
10. He. . . . . . . . . . . that he was thinking of leaving the company and as a result, he received several offers from rival organisations. A. Put it about B. Took it in C. get it across D. Came down with it
TRUONG CHUYEN LY TU TRONG – CAN THO – P71/459
1. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the. . . . . . wonderfully. A. Event B. Performance C. incident D. Occasion
2. It is no use. . . . . . . .over. . . . . . . .milk. A. Crying/spilt B. To cry/spilling C. crying/spilling D. Crying/to spill
3. . . . . . . . .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 bottoms
4. I was. . . . . . . . . . . in the book I was reading, and I didn’t hear the phone. A. Distracted B. Submerged C. gripped D. Engrossed
5. Our country has large areas of. . . . . . .beauty. A. Uninjured B. Undamaged C. unharmed D. Unspoilt
6. Some kinds of birds are on the. . . . . . . of extinction. A. Side B. End C. tip D. Brink
7. I realised.. . . . . that he was a thief. A. Sooner or later B. All along
C. at the beginning D. Eventually
8. They seemed to be. . . . . . . . . to the criticism and just carried on as before. A. Disinterested B. Sensitive C. uncaring D. Indifferent
9. I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my.. . . . A. Piece of cake B. Sweets and candy C. buscuit D. Cup of tea
10. I know you have been working very hard today. Let’s. . . . . .and go home. A. Pull my leg B. Call it a day
C. put your back up D. Pull your finger out PHRASAL VERB
1. Just say you need me and I am.. . . . . . . .hand. A. On B. For C. at D. By
2. For my part, it doesn’t interest me. . . . . . . the least whether you keep this money or give it away. A. At B. In C. for D. With
3. Are you still.. . . . . . . . an illusion that Mr. Pike will agree to your conditions? A. At B. On C. in D. Under
4. We can safely trust Iris. She is. . . . . . . the know about everything that happesn on teh Stock Exchange. A. Of B. In C. with D. At
5. Things are beginning to look. . . . . . . . .now that we have received the aid. A. On B. Up C. back D. Over
6. I am not going to give your car back until you have paid. . . . . . . . the whole debt you owe me. A. Through B. On C. off D. Out
7. He claims his role in the plot wasn’t important , but I suppose he’s trying to play it.. . . intentionally. A. Off B. Out C. down D. Back
8. Alice is going to.. . . . . . . the job of a sales assistant in Newcastle. A. Put in for B. Set off C. make out D. Stand out
9. The conflict in the production department . . . . . . . the employees’ dissatisfaction with their wages. There’s nothing more to it. A. Eases off B. Boils down to C. rules out D. Thinks through
10. How are they going to. . . . .the time they wasted playing cards in the barracks? A. Make up for B. Break out of C. brush up on D. Cut out for
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN HUYNH MAN DAT – KIEN GIANG – P62/460 WORD CHOICE
1. I. . . . .that you won’t be inviting that awful woman to the meeting. A. Assume B. Instruct C. entrust D. Rely
2. The accused was given a short sentence as he had committed only a. . . . . . .offence. A. Subordinate B. Minimal C. secondary D. Minor
3. The lecture was rather boring, but the. . . . . .discussion proved fruitful. A. Subsequent B. Latter C. consecutive D. Successive
4. The teacher suspected cheating as soon as he noticed the pupil’s. . . . . . glances at this classmate’s paper. A. Futile B. Furtive C. cold D. Inconsequential
5. Although gregarious by nature, Lisa became quiet and. . . . . . . . after she was unexpectedly laid off from work. A. Autonomous B. Withdrawn C. susceptible D. Composed
6. Because of the shortage of water, there is a. . . . . . . . .on the used of hope-pipes. A. Ban B. Veto C. taboo D. Boycott
7. I am never free on Tuesday evening as I have a. . . . . . . arrangement to go to the cinema with you. A. Long-range B. Long-live C. long-standing D. Long-lasting
8. Students sometimé support themselves by. . . . . . . of evening jobs. A. Ways B. Efforts C. method D. Means
9. We need both ornament and implement in our society, we need the artist and the. . . . . A. Writer B. Politician C. artisan D. Beautician
10. Any business venture contains an element of . . . . . . A. Risk B. Chance C. possibility D. Luck PHRASAL VERB
1. I am afraid we haven’t got a space bed. Can you.. . . . with the mattress on the floor? A. Make do B. Make by C. make over D. Make up
2. I didn’t want to discuss the matter but he insisted on bringing it.. . . . . . A. Up B. Out C. about D. Over
3. I was very taken. . . . . . by his aggressive attitude. A. About B. Aside C. apart D. Aback
4. It was too late to.. . . . .of the contract. A. Back out B. Back down C. back up D. Back away
5. The little boy was continuously . . . . . . . . . . the ornament. A. Tripping out B. Falling down C. breaking up D. Knocking over
6. Let Ella. . . . . . . . self-centred, neurotic juice, she thought. A. Stew in her own B. Be on her own
C. stand on her seat of D. Be alone
7. He. . . . . . . his wife’s death very hard. A. Passed B. Took C. got D. Received
8. Their warnings about the recent robbery put her. . . . . . . the defense. A. On B. At C. in D. Under 9. I must. . . . . . . lunch. A. See about B. Look to C. see through D. Look on
10. The walls were. . . . . . . . . .trophies. A. Hung with B. Hung over C. covered with D. Covered up
TRUONG THPT CHUYEN TRA VINH – TRA VINH P52/459 WORD CHOICE 1.
It was decided that the cost of the project would be. . . . . . . . .and so it was abandoned. A. Repressive B. Prohibitive C. restrictive D. Exclusive
2. Tessa was determined to become wealthy and to that.. . . . . . .she started her own company. A. view B. Aim C. end D. Object
3. He made a number of. . . . . . .remarks about my cooking, which upset us. A. slashing B. Stabbing C. chopping D. Cutting
4. . . . . . . . . . , Americans eat a light breakfast. They usually don’t eat a lot of food in the morning. A. by and large B. Fair and square C. Ins and outs D. Odds and ends
5. The truant was. . . . . . . . from school for unbecoming behavior. A. dispelled B. Repelled C. expelled D. Compelled
6. She is afraid she is rather. . . . . . . .about the existence of ghosts. A. skeptical B. Partial C. adaptable D. Incapable
7. His emotional problems. . . . . . . . .from the attitudes he encounted as a child. A. flourish B. Stem C. root D. Spout
8. I am sorry to have bothered you – I was under the. . . . . . . . . that you wanted me to call you. A. mistake B. Miscalculation C. misconception D. Misapprehension
9. Many children who get into trouble in their early teens go on to become. . . . . . . A. persistent B. Insistent C. inverted D. Innate
10. Five readers. . . . . . . . .the correct solution to our recent competition. A. communicated B. Qualified C. submitted D. Subscribed PHRASAL VERB
1. Karen was terribly nervous before the interview but she managed to pull herself. . . . . . and act confidently. A. Through B. Over C. together D. Off
2. When Mr. Benson ran out of money, he. . . . . .his mother for help. A. Fell in with B. Fell upon C. fell behind D. Fell back on
3. I am not sure whether this new style of shoes will.. . . . . . . A. Get on B. Turn up C. catch on D. Come up
4. If you would like to wait for a moment, Sir, I will just . . . . your file on the computer screen. A. Call up B. Pull down C. bring in D. Pick up
5. Within a few weeks all the present trouble will have blown. . . . . . . A. Along B. Over C. out D. Away
6. If you pay the restaurant bill with your credit card, I’ll.. . . . . .with you later. A. Settle down B. Pay back C. settle up D. Pay up
7. Announcing that he was totally done. . . . . . . . ., Grandfather retired to bed. A. Out B. With C. in D. Down
8. The police. . . . . . . .a great deal of criticism over their handing of the demonstration. A. Came in for B. Brought out C. went down with D. Opened up
9. The prospective buyer had decided to look . . . . . . .the property before committing himself. A. About B. Over C. into D. Up
10. The old ship will be towed into harbor and. . . . . . . . A. Broken up B. Broken down C. broken in D. Broken off
TRUONG CHUYEN TRAN DAI NGHIA – TPHCM P27/456
1. Your theory is just that – a theory unsupported by facts. It just doesn’t. . . . . A. Make waves B. Hold water C. wear thin D. Stay a float
2. The nervous job candidate took a deep breath and tried to.. . . . . herself. A. Subdue B. Compose C. wrestle D. Strike
3. He was. . . . . . embarrassed when the boss criticised him in front of the entire staff. A. Indefinitely B. Laudably C. rigorously D. Acutely
4. The abandoned house had a garden that was literally.. . . . . with weeds. A. Choked B. Thriving C. embellished D. Bulging
5. The soldiers seemed.. . . . . . as they prepared for the battle. A. Unappreciative B. Ubiquitous C. undaunted D. Unanimous
6. She was. . . . . . . with guilt when she realized that the accident had been her fault A. Consumed B. Ravaged C. devoured D. Dazzled
7. 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
8. Police have. . . . . . . . . a plot to kidnap the daughter of a wealthy businessman. A. Shunned B. Foiled C. seized D. Executed
9. She knew her father. . . . . . . . .when he treated to ground her if she failed the test. A. Was begging the question B. Hit the nail on the head C. meant business
D. Was a glutton for punishment
10. The film is a. . . . . . .reminder of life in small town America in the 1960s. A. preordained B. Pungent C. poignant D. Protruding
11. The launching of the Soviet Sputnik in 1957.. . . . . . . . a subsequent space race with the U.S A. touched off B. Blew up C. finished off D. Wrapped up
12. My new hiking boots will be great once. I’ve . . . . .them. . . . . A. broken-in B. Put-through C. taken-to D. Fixed-up
13. Helen was wearing such strange clothes that we were all taken.. . . . . . . It took us some times to get . . . . .the shock. A. over-through B. Aback-over C. down-off D. Off-forward
14. The area of investigation was roped. . . . . . .and marked.. . . . . . . .with luminous tape. A. up-down B. Out-up C. apart-off D. Off-out
15. I was going to get the flu last week but I managed to. . . . A. deal it in B. Beat it off C. fight it off D. Give it away
16. When the teacher looked up, the children dissolved. . . . . . . .giggles. A. in B. Into C. out D. For
17. We were taken out for a meal.. . . . . . . the company’s expense. A. for B. In C. at D. From
18. It is time once again to elect an officer. . . . . that position. A. to B. As C. for D. In
19. The money was given to the museum.. . . . . . the proviso that it is spent on operating costs. A. for B. On C. under D. With
20. . . . . . . . . . that dynamic, departmental recommendations against using pepper spray on nonviolent arrestees may be needed. A. In light of B. At the forefront of
C. on the verge of D. In accordance with
TRUONG THPT MAC DINH CHI – TPHCM P456/ WORD CHOICE
1. These drugs will help you but don’t expect a miracle. . . . . . . . . A. Cure B. Remedy C. recovery d. Therapy
2. We had to.. . . . . . the design of the car to take account of the rough terrain. A. Modify B. Amend C. transfer d. Convert
3. I managed to complete the exam with 20 minutes to.. . . A. Run B. Leave C. set D. Spare
4. When her daughter didn’t come home on the last bus, Mrs. Lee was at.. . . . . A. A loss B. Death’s door C. her wit’s end D. The crack of dawn
5. Her health has improved in.. . . . . . A. Leaps and bounds B. Odds and ends C. sick and tired D. Trial and error
6. Legal matters are not my.. . . . . . . . – you will have to consult a lawyer. A. Aspects B. Sector C. prospect D. Domain
7. We’ve lost everything. Still, there’s no point in complaining . We’ll just have to try and make. . . . . A. The best of a bad job B. No bones about it C. a splash D. A clean sweep
8. Li has. . . . .; he loves cakes, chocolate, icecream - anything which is sweet. A. A sweet mouth B. Sweet lips
C. a sweet tongue D. A sweet tooth
9. We regret to tell you that the materials you order are out of. . . . . A. Stock B. Work C. reach D. Practice
10. This painting stands a good. . . . . . . . . of winning the prize. A. Possiblity B. Chance C. opportunity D. Certainly PHRASAL VERB
1. Texting message. . . . . . . . .because kids wanted to pass notes to each other during class. A. Came about B. Came up C. took off D. Caught on
2. An unusual collection of firearms dating from the 16th century. . . . . .auction next week. A. Comes up for B. Puts up to C. brings out D. Comes in for
3. It is true that she plants to. . . . . . her prize money to charity. A. Give in B. Give away C. give out D. Give bak
4. If you act . . . . . . . . ., you risk making mistakes. A. On impulse B. On purpose C. in a sense D. In panic
5. Don’t let one spoilt meal.. . . . .you.. . . . . . cooking forever! A. Cut.. . off B. Take. .out C. put. . off D. Bring. . out
6. Dentists will always try to save teeth rather than take them.. . . . . . A. Over B. Down C. off D. Out
7. In the end it all. . . . . . . . . .a question of trust. A. Gets round to B. Adds up to C. feels up to D. Comes down to
8. When I took over the business, I got more than I. . . . . . . A. Asked after B. Bargained for C. drew up D. Came in for
9. I would never have. . . . . . . Jim of being the culprit. A. Accused B. Convicted C. suspected D. Reminded
10. I am afraid that these regulations have to be. . . . . . .with. A. Complied B. Provided C. faced D. Met
DE THI OLYMPIC TRUYEN THONG 30/4 P1 WORD CHOICE
1. The news of his death was like a bolt. . . . . . . . A. From the red B. From the blue C. from the black D. From the white
2. Environmental groups are locked in.. . . . . . . . . . . .with the council over the proposed new bypass through parts of Charmy Wood. A. Argument B. Battle C. debate D. Controversy
3. He was. . . . . . .with an extraordinary ability. A. Entrusted B. Ensured C. endowed D. Entreated
4. “ There is no further treatment we can give” said Dr. John. “ We must let the disease take its. . . .” A. End B. Term C. way D. Course
5. What on earth made you risk your life and. . . . . . . . . . by driving that fast? A. Death B. Health C. limb D. Liberty
6. During the evening football match, the stadium was illumnated by. . . . A. Flashlights B. Floodlights C. highlights D. Spotlights
7. Tom admitted that he couldn’t concentrate on his work.. . . . . due to this irritating noise. A. In all B. The bit least C. in the least D. At the least
8. You can buy fake designer clothes much more cheaply than the. . . . . .articles. A. Exact B. Real C. true D. Genuine
9. Could you pick your. . . . . . . .on the subject before the meeting? A. Brains B. Mind C. head D. Intellect
10. Four people drowned when the yacht.. . . . .in a sudden storm. A. Inverted B. Overflowed C. upset D. Capsized PHRASAL VERBS
1. I can’t come to your birthday party because something has. . . . . . . A. Done away with B. Come off C. dropped off D. Cropped up
2. Many students couldn’t.. . . . . . . . . . .but the teacher. . . . . . . the problem by going into a detailed explanation. A. Catch up/cleared away
B. Catch up with/cleared off C. catch on/cleared up D. Catch at/clear out.
3. The robbers packed diamonds into a suitcase and. . . . .in a van that waited for them in the street. A. Put through B. Rolled over C. carried away D. Made off
4. It is not surprising that he became a writer because he always longed to see his name. . . . . . . A. In type B. In print C. in letters D. In edition
5. At first they refused but I managed to. . . . . . . . . them round to my way of thinking A. Put B. Force C. push D. Bring
6. We put his rude manner. . . . . . . . . . ignorance of our British customs. A. Off at B. Up with C. up to D. Down to
7. Bert is a bit down in the. . . . . . . . . He was sacked yesterday. A. Dumps B. Sad C. low D. Bad
8. Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet, she certainly strikes me as in the . . . . . . A. Blue B. Green C. pink D. Red
9. What’s all this crying. . . . . . . .? A. Without the aid of B. With the aid of C. in aid of D. Within the aid of
10. Could you reach me. . . . . . . . . . . that vase from the top shelf? A. Down B. For C. forward D. Up for