COLLOCATIONS

I. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

1. It can get quite busy here during the tourist ______.
A. season B. period C. phase D. stage
2. I wonder if you can ______ me a small favor, Tom?
A. bring B. make C. give D. do
3. “Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ______ excuse?”
A. having B. making C. doing D. taking
4. Last weekend, I stayed at home and ______ my homework.
A. gave B. did C. earned D. went
5. A meeting will be ______ to discuss the matter.
A. run B. taken C. held D. done
6. David ______ me to the train station every morning.
A. goes B. has C. takes D. makes
7. The hotel we are ______ is quite luxurious.
A. living B. existing C. remaining D. staying
8. When you ______ your destination, your tour guide will meet you at the airport.
A. arrive B. get C. reach D. achieve
9. I love watching ______ movies.
A. action B. actor C. actress D. acting
10. Hurry up, or we’ll ______ the bus.
A. avoid B. miss C. drop D. lose
11. I got a new baseball ______ yesterday.
A. stick B. club C. racket D. bat
12. It was such a boring speech that I fell ______
A. asleep B. sleep C. sleepy D. sleepily
13. I wonder if you can ______ me a small favor, Tom?
A. bring B. make C. give D. do
14. The villagers had to work hard in fields all day and could hardly _______ ends meet.
A. do B. know C. make D. fly
15. It was raining ______, so we couldn’t go out.
A. heavily B. silly C. strongly D. lazily
16. Last weekend, I stayed at home and ______ my homework. Nothing special.
A. gave B. did C. earned D. wrote
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase that is not correct in standard written English
1. In order to build progress in speaking skill, you need to practice everyday.
A B C D
2. They use all day swimming and sunbathing at the beach.
A B C D
3. We didn’t run at the station in time to catch the strain.
A B C D
4. We enjoy doing time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after
A B C
a day of working hard.
D
5. It is not easy to collect our beauty when we get older and older.
A B C D
6. Mom, I think I have taken a cold. I feel very tired.
A B C D
III. Complete the sentences with one of the words given below (some can be used more than once,
some may not be used). Give the correct form if needed.
break make win do take
show go practice earn pay

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1. To keep fit and be healthy, you should __________ exercise everyday.
2. Could you ___________ the differences between the twins? They are too alike!
3. I don’t think it’s easy to ____________ a living nowadays.
4. After 2 month practicing, finally they ____________ the match with the score 2–1 last week.
5. I think I’ve ____________ your phone. I hope it doesn’t cost much.
6. Yesterday, we ____________ a visit to the museum for the History essay.
7. ___________ use of dictionary when learning a foreign language is a neccessay.
8. You should not _________ advantage of the others in life.
IV. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Her ideas have ______ a lot of attention in the scientific community.
A. attracted B. attained C. caught D. caused
2. Before doing the ______, farmers have to pump the water into the field.
A. ploughing B. transplanting C. harrowing D. harvesting
3. She finally achieved her ______ of visiting the USA.
A. objective B. target C. desires D. ambition
4. When I was reading a book in my room last night, I heard the sound of ______ glass.
A. breaking B. slipping C. dropping D. bursting
5. If you ______ your mind about attending Mr. Jones’s lecturer, just give me a call.
A. change B. keep C. decide D. give
6. After a serious accident last month, the doctors are worried that he will suffer brain ______.
A. destruction B. damage C. disease D. injury
7. As a parent, you try to create a safe ______ environment for your children to grow up.
A. house B. homing C. housing D. home
8. Zoos are trying to increase the ______ expectancy of many animals.
A. life B. alive C. living D. lifetime
9. I got a new golf ______ yesterday.
A. stick B. club C. racket D. bat
10. If you spend too much time on the computer, you will ______ eyestrain.
A. consider B. catch C. suffer D. get
11. Don’t shut off my computer. It’s in ______.
A. working B. using C. operating D. use
12. If a defender ______ a foul within the five-meter area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team
awarded a penalty throw or shot.
A. interferes B. commits C. punches D. touches
13. Her mother was a great support when she ______ into trouble last month.
A. took B. went C. got D. made
14. Oceans play an important ______ in our daily life.
A. role B. place C. definition D. model
15. The more goals the players ______, the more exciting the match became.
A. marked B. made C. sprinted D. scored
16. Shannon doesn’t dye her hair; it’s ______ blonde.
A. physically B. naturally C. logically D. organically
17. In the middle of the day, it’s just too scorching ______ to do anything but lie on the beach soaking
up the sunshine. This is the life!
A. warm B. cold C. freezing D. hot
18. Janet has to travel a lot in her new job. She is on the ______ all the time.
A. field B. mood C. way D. go
19. He’d been planning to leave the team the ______ time, and hadn’t told anyone.
A. complete B. whole C. total D. full
20. Thanks for helping me. I’ll do the same for you in ______ sometimes.
A. grateful B. appreciate C. favor D. return
21. The ______ of the nuclear accident is still unknown.
A. reason B. cause C. base D. motive

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22. Ten million text messages are sent on ______ every minute.
A. normal B. common C. general D. average
23. Women workers wear hats in ______ their hair gets caught in the machinery.
A. course B. occasion C. event D. case
24. It took him a long time to come to ______ with the fact that he was homeless.
A. acceptance B. terms C. tabs D. agreement
25. After the film director Peter Jackson started a(n) ______ diet, he lost over 30 kilos in just 10
months.
A. narrow B. strict C. mere D. considerate
26. The Women’s World Cup is ______ in popularity.
A. competing B. establishing C. advancing D. growing
27. John and Lisa have a lot in ______ with each other.
A. common B. competition C. regard D. similar
28. I wonder if you can ______ me a small favor, Tom?
A. bring B. make C. give D. do
V. Choose the underlined word or phrase that is not correct in standard written English.
1. Have you made your Math homework yet?
A B C D
2. Mary tried to take the waiter’s attention but she didn’t succeed.
A B C D
3. I’m doing an effort to be nice to her at the moment.
A B C D
4. Agriculture is a key factor in economical development.
A B C D
5. Under no occasions do they accept your invitation to the party tonight.
A B C D
VI. Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original ones.
1. Her new idea of the new vaccine was fully accepted by the scientists. (APPRECIATED)
→ ________________________________________________________________________________.
2. They are depending for success on their new player. (HOPE)
→ ________________________________________________________________________________.
3. I surely will not sell this house just because I’m broke. (INTENTION)
→ ________________________________________________________________________________.
4. Her desire is to help bring the knowledge to all unfortunated children in Vietnam. (DESIRE)
→ ________________________________________________________________________________.
5. The company has tried its best to minimize the negative effect of the economic crisis. (EFFORT)
→ ________________________________________________________________________________.
6. You don’t have to ask for my permission to use the computer as I gave it to you! (NEED) (n)
→ ________________________________________________________________________________.
7. I used to love playing computer games very much, but I quit it now. (INTEREST)
→ ________________________________________________________________________________.
VII. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Ann’s encouragement gave me a(n) ______ to finish my Math homework.
A. point B. incentive C. resolution D. target
2. ______ what he says, he wasn’t even there when the crime was committed.
A. Following B. According to C. Hearing D. Meaning
3.Their washing machine was out of _________, so they couldn’t wash any clothes.
A. practice B. work C. order D. place
4. His name was on the ______ of my tongue, but I just couldn’t remember it.
A. point B. edge C. tip D. top
5. The policeman looked me ______ several times and obviously disliked what he saw.
A. over and over again B. up and down
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6. They’ve made lots of new friends and their ______ lives have become much better since they joined
the club.
A. social B. keen C. shape D. activity
7. She caught a _______of the thief as he made his get-away.
A. glance B. sight C. glimpse D. flash
8. I haven’t got the ______ idea what you’re talking about.
A. least B. slightest C. dimmest D. smallest
9. The shop assistant is ready to ______ me a helping hand. She was very nice.
A. provide B. take C. get D. lend
10. This orphanage was set up a few years ago, and ______ then it has received hundreds of orphans.
A. since B. from C. for D. of
11. The girl once ______ to kill herself if her parents didn't let her marry him.
A. shouted B. frightened C. threatened D. warned
12. I suggest you ______ up a list of things to be done.
A. draw B. do C. put D. make
13. I was made ______ due to a personality clash with my boss.
A. resigned B. retiring C. sacked D. redundant
14. If you don’t stop smoking, you _______this risk of developing chronic bronchitis.
A. bear B. suffer C. make D. run
15. The council decided to round up all the ______ dogs after a boy was bitten by one.
A. stranded B. lost C. stray D. missing
16. Young children often express their anger by having temper ______.
A. attacks B. tantrums C. fits D. spells
17. You need a passport to cross the ______ between Mexico and the United States.
A. edge B. line C. border D. rim
18. The hotel is situated next to an 18-hole golf ______.
A. course B. court C. field D. pitch
19. Their company is on the ______ of bankruptcy.
A. verge B. edge C. rim D. border
20. Factory ______ used to be one of the main causes of pollution.
A. remissions B. admissions C. submissions D. emissions
21. Researchers have ______ to the conclusion that personality is affected by your genes.
A. come B. got C. reached D. arrived
22. Our team made a(n) ______effort in the second half, they couldn’t score even one goal.
A. tremendous B. rebellious C. prosperous D. previous
23. Yesterday ______ weather conditions hit the south-west of England. Gale-force caused a lot of
damage to property.
A. high B. freak C. tricky D. thick
24. Some swimming animals such as sharks move ______ of water currents.
A. dependent B. dependently C. independently D. independent
25. The city has ______ of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can, therefore, help
industries predict the potential risks and success of products.
A. a high rate B. a high proportion C. a high tendency D. a great level
26. He left the country _______ arrest if he returned.
A. in fear that B. with fear of C. under threat of D. with threat of
27. She ______ through the keyhole to see the present they were wrapping.
A. peeped B. peered C. stared D. gazed
28. Eating healthily can______ the risks of diet-related diseases.
A. relieve B. reduce C. reform D. recover
29. The villagers had to work hard in fields all day and could hardly _______ ends meet.
A. do B. break C. make D. fly
30. Several hundred people signed the petition to put a ______ to the nuclear tests in the region.
A. stop B. finish C. break D. cease

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 SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS
I – SYNONYMS
1. This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter
2. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. encouragement D. measurement
3. Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling.
A. translate B. understand C. read D. comprehend
4. The notice should be put in the conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-informed.
A. popular B. suspicious C. easily seen D. beautiful
5. I think we have solved this problem once and for all.
A. forever B. for goods C. temporarily D. in the end
6. I’m a bit wary of giving people my address when I don’t know them very well.
A. cautious B. upset C. willing D. capable
7. I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work B. out of fashion C. out of order D. out of practice
8. How many countries took part in the last SEA Games.
A. succeeded B. hosted C. participated D. performed
9. When people are angry ,they seldom act in a rational way.
A. polite B. friendly C. reasonable D. considerate
10. Punctuality is imperative in your new job.
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being on time D. Being cheerful
11. If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle.
A. ascend B. develop C. increase D. raise
12. There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned.
A. invited B. opposed C. insisted D. apposed
13. I didn't go to work this morning . I stayed at home because of the morning rain.
A. on account of B. in addition to C. in spite of D. thanks to
14. My elder brother failed his final exam, which depressed my parents
A. encouraged B. satisfied C. disappointed D. pleased
15. I came to John’s party last night but I stayed there for a while before I left.
A. for relaxation B. for a whole night
C. a long period of time D. for a short period of time
16. She was a devoted teacher. She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students.
A. intelligent B. dedicated C. polite D. honest
17. You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty.
A. punishment B. offense C. demand D. loss
18. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,” said
the government official to the reporter.
A. not yet official B. beside the point C. not recorded D. not popular
19. I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. encourage B. congratulate C. respect D. welcome
20. I like the speedy and secure service".
A. careless B. rapid C. slow D. careful
21. The transition from school to work doesn’t happen smoothly to everybody.
A. without difficulties B. full of troubles
C. with problems D. plenty of challenges
22. The world’s population keeps increasing during the past few years.
A. going on B. going up C. going off D. going down
23. The aim of the competition is to stimulate the spirit of studying English among students.
A. excitement B. purpose C. sponsor D. result
24. He can’t make up his mind whether he should phone her or not.
A. decide B. wonder C. know D. recognize
25. The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer.
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26. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull.
A. simple B. complicated C. boring D. slow
27. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general
assemblies in schools and churches.
A. concerts B. public libraries C. gatherings D. prayer services
28. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
A. honor B. advantage C. favor D. right
29. Everything was in a thorough mess.
A. utter B. full C. complete D. appalling
30. The service station at Shiel Bridge has a good range of groceries.
A. coach station B. railway station C. power station D. petrol station
31. He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn’t want to see B. didn’t show surprise C. wasn’t happy D. didn’t care
32. The notice should be put in the conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-informed.
A. easily seen B. beautiful C. popular D. suspicious
33. If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. right ahead B. currently C. formerly D. right away
34. Living in the central Australian desert has problems, of which obtaining water is not the least.
A. controlling B. storing C. purifying D. getting
35. Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship.
A. sail B. get on C. leave D. come to
36. It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed.
A. taken off B. sold off C. put off D. turned off
37. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. annoyance B. risks C. irritations D. fears
38. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the
way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. initiate B. lighten C. terminate D. prevent
39. E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-free B. cash-starved C. cash-strapped D. cash-in-hand
40. For a long term period, Lizzie Magie has been battling against the vicissitudes of life.
A. mutability B. caprice C. ups and downs D. determination
41. The aim of University education is to inure students to hardship, trials and adverse situations in life.
A. accustom B. obliterate C. shun D. estrange.
42. Those girls are totally unaware that they are being made use of by this organization.
A. taken for granted B. spoken ill of
C. made fun of D. taken advantage of
43. In life, Ray always gives me a hand with repairing the broken things in my house.
A. assists me by B. asks me to help with C. pleases me by D. serves me with
44. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep B. sit down C. eat D. relax
45. The rains of 1993 causing the Missouri river to overflow resulted in one of the worst floods of the 20th
century.
A. stopped B. lessened C. caused D. overcame
46. I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. I locked myself out of my house twice.
A. being considerate of things B. remembering to do right things
C. forgetful of one’s past D. often forgetting things
47. For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year.
A. practical B. critical C. necessary D. appropriate
48. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. expect more C. do better D. treat better
49. As all of us cannot be available today, let's put off the discussion till later.
A. present for the event B. scheduled for the event
C. arranged for the event D. appointed for the event
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II – ANTONYMS
1. Now, when so many frogs were killed, there were more and more insects.
A. lesser and lesser B. fewer and fewer C. lesser and fewer D. less and less
2. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago.
A. monetary B. greedy C. spiritual D. object – oriented
3. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. amicable B. inapplicable C. hostile D. futile
4. The Germany’s war hysteria has accounted for its people’s hostility towards foreigners.
A. disease B.ceremony C. malaria D. serenity
5. She could not hide her dismay at the result.
A. disappointment B. depression C. happiness D. pessimism
6. Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. voluntary B. free C. pressure D. mandatory
7. We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested B. unsure C. slow D. open
8. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded
soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. worry and sadness B. pain and sorrow C. loss D. happiness
9. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. innovative B. naïve C. guilty D. benevolent
10. Mr.Brown is a very generous old man. He has given most of his wealth to a charity organization.
A. hospitable B. honest C kind D. mean
11. In the first two decades of its existence, the cinema developed rapidly.
A. leisurely B. sluggishly C. weakly D. shortly
12. The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. done B. made C. defended D. varied
13. Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. hungry B. poor C. rich D. full
14. I’d like to pay some money into my bank account.
A. withdraw some money from B. put some money into
C. give some money out D. leave some money aside
15. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. permanent B. guess C. complicated C. soak
16. My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which 4
comics she was going to buy.
A. excessive B. limited C. required D. abundant
17. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. measurement D. encouragement
18. Why are you being so arrogant?
A. snooty B. humble C. cunning D. naive
19. His policies were beneficial to the economy as a whole.
A. harmless B. crude C. detrimental D. innocent
20. The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking.
A. stop B.continue C. finish D. consider
21. Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation
A. of high level B. of great important C. of low level D. of steady progress
22. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders exported the surplus.
A. excess B. large quantity C. small quantity D. sufficiency
23. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. attraction B. consideration C. ease D. speculation
24. The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
A. associate B. separate C. cooperate D. assemble
25. Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
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26. She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. dirty C. lazy D. warm
27. I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. cleverly B. reasonably C. gently D. brutally
28. Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.
A. reveal B. conserve C. cover D. presume
29. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay B. paid in full
C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money
30. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .
A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal
31. I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional
32. My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic B. be pessimistic C. be confident D. be smart
33. The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive B. complicated
C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate
34. In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake B. empty C. refill D. repeat
35. There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. clear B. obvious C. thin D. insignificant
36. He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding
37. A surprising percentage of the population in remote areas is illiterate.
A. able to speak fluently B. unable to speak fluently
C. unable to read and write D. able to read and write
38. It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.
A. obvious B. indistinct C. transparent D. evident
39. During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at B. holding back C. holding to D. holding by
40. The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd
41. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
42. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
43. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. similar B. different C. fake D. genuine
44. Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
A. supporting B. impugning C. advising D. denying
45. He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original
46. Her father likes the head cabbage rare.
A. over-boiled B. precious C. scarce D. scare
47. Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.
A. confirmation B. agree C. refusal D. admission
48. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorced B. single C. separated D. married
49. She performed all her duties conscientiously. She didn't give enough care to her work
A. insensitively B. irresponsibly C. liberally D. responsibly
50. Scientists prove that choosing a career for money will make you less efficient, happy and more selfish.
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 THÀNH NGỮ (IDIOMS)
I. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. To take something for granted is to ______.
A. look it over B. permit it C. accept it without investigation
2. To feel sorry for someone is to ______.
A. like him B. praise him C. pity him D. call him down
3. For the time being means ______.
A. up to now B. in the near future
C. up to date D. at present
4. Paul never looks at a book from one day to another. Looks at a book means ______.
A. looks up to a book B. buys a book
C. borrows a book D. cracks a book
5. They are working against the ______ to have the presentation ready for Monday.
A. wall B. clock C. shadow D. day
6. Before he left home, he had dropped his parent ______.
A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line
7. Sport is not my ______ of tea.
A. cup B. bowl C. plate D. spoon
8. That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You’ve ______!
A. put your foot in it B. killed two birds with one stone
C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head
9. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my ____ crossed for you”
A. legs B. arms C. fingers D. hands
10. I just took it ______ that he’d always be available.
A. into consideration B. easy C. for granted D. into account
11. I agree with what you said completely. You really ______.
A. gave me a hand B. took the words out of my mouth
C. know it inside out D. get a clue
12. Every time my boss has a problem, even when it is really small, she gets far too upset. She’s such a
_____.
A. loner B. drama queen C. wet blanket D. wet behind the ears
13. One day I hope to be a ______ and make tons of money.
A. pain in the neck B. cry baby C. high flyers D. flying colors
14 I’ve been an accountant for 20 years now, so I ______.
A. am a cry baby B. am wet behind the ears
C. know my job inside out D. am a drama queen
15. Can you please ______? I really need some help.
A. be a high flyer B. take the words out of my mouth
C. give me a hand D. know it inside out
16. My neighbor’s dog is ______, it never stops barking.
A. a drama queen B. a loner C. a high flyer D. a pain in the neck
17. All she ever does is sit alone at home, she’s quite ______.
A. a loner B. a drama queen C. a high flyer D. a pain in the neck
18. I hate my cousin sometimes, all he ever does is complain and argue about everything.
A. a loner B. a drama queen C. a high flyer D. a cry baby
II. Complete each of the sentences with the words given below.
peas son cucumber chalk sight
cool cheese father touch cheese
contact
dogs hand red-handed cake tip
1. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ______________ of my tongue.
2. I’ve never enjoyed going to the opera; they’re not really my cup of ______________.

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3. They are twin brothers. They are like two ______________ in a pod.
4. Suzy: John is a gentle man and so is his son
Lily: Like _________, like __________.
5. I thought he would be shocked, but in fact, he was as ___________ as a ___________.
6. We are aware of our differences; we accept that we are ______________ and ______________.
7. After Lan moved to America, I lost ______________ with her.
8. I caught ______________ of my teacher while coming back to school.
9. The man was caught ______________ stealing food in the supermarket.
10. Don't forget to take your umbrella - it's raining cats and ______________ out there.
11. Can you please give me a ______________, I really need some help.
12. The exam is a piece of ______________. It’s too easy.
III. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Many rare and precious species are now ______ the verge of extinction.
A. in B. on C. from D. by
2. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly in
language teaching.
The phrase “bridge the gap” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. minimize the limitations B. construct a bridge
C. reduce the differences D. increase the understanding
3. I don’t like a few things about my job, but______ it is quite enjoyable.
A. by and large B. by mistake C. sooner or later D. what is more
4. It is______ for us to do anything about the chaotic traffic.
A. out of date B. without delay C. out of the question D. out of order
5. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the______ of my tongue.
A. edge B. tip C. top D. front
6. When you do something, you should______.
A. get through to it B. turn over a new leaf
C. weigh up the pros and cons C. go down well with
7. I realized______ that he was a thief.
A. sooner or later B. all along C. at the beginning D. eventually
8. Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a ______ day.
A. windy B. stormy C. rainy D. cloudy
9. I do wish you’d stop biting your nails, John. It really______.
A. lets me down B. tells me off
C. gets me down D. gets on my nerves
10. My father ______when he found out that I’d damaged the car.
A. hit the roof B. saw pink elephants
C. made my blood boil D. brought the house down
11. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve gone a ______ headache.
A. cutting B. cracking C. exploding D. splitting
12. Stop______ about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.
A. beating B. rushing C. hiding D. coming
13. I always get______ in stomach before sitting an exam.
A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. birds
14. I usually buy my clothes______. It’s cheaper than going to dressmaker.
A. off the peg B. on the house C. on the shelf D. in public
15. We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.
The phrase “the entire day” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. all day long B. the long day C. all long day D. day after day
16. I was already fed up with the job, but when the boss walked into my office and told me he expected
me to work overtime that was the______.
A. final curtain B. last straw C. end of the line D. last waltz
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 A. Mars and Jupiter B. chalk from cheese
C. dogs and cats C. milk from honey
18. Li has______; he loves cakes, chocolates, ice-cream-anything which is sweet.
A. a sweet mouth B. sweet lips
C. a sweet tongue D. a sweet tooth
19. It never______ my mind he will tell lies to me.
A. crosses B. enters C. comes D. happens
20. The players’ protests______ no difference to the referee’s decision at all.
A. did B. made C. caused D. created
21. I just took it ______ that he’d always be available.
A. into consideration B. easy
C. into account D. for granted
22. I accidentally______ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. kept an eye on B. lost touch with
C. paid attention to D. caught sight of
23. If you want a flat in the center of the city you have to pay through the______ for it.
A. teeth B. back of your head C. nose D. arm
24. Those smart phones are selling like_____. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re
all gone.
A. shooting stars B. fresh bread
C. hot cakes D. wild oats
25. She was so frightened that she was shaking like ______.
A. a leaf B. the wind C. a flag D. jelly
26. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the _____.
A. nose on his face B. tip of the tongue
C. back of his hand D. hair on his head
27. What’s wrong with you today? Did you get out of bed on the wrong ______?
A. end B. foot C. side D. edge
28. I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my______.
A. piece of cake B. chip off the old block
C. biscuit D. cup of tea
29. “What’s wrong with Tom today? He’s unusually quiet,” “He’s got something on his ______. I
expect”.
A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. brow
30. He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very______.
A. easy- going B. down to earth C. out of shape D. down at heel
31. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over______.
A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm
32. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year- we’re so out of______.
A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath
IV. Complete the sentences with one of the words given below (Some may not be used).
mood new high out way moon
killed boat big fresh earth clue
1. Don’t talk to her. She is in a bad ______________ today.
2. We have very little contact with each other. We see each other once in a blue ______________.
3. One day I hope to be a ______________ flier and make tons of money.
4. I have been an accountant for 20 years now, so I know my job inside ______________.
5. In high school, I knew a lot about Math, but I didn’t have a ______________ about geography.
6. After a good night's sleep I'll be as ______________ as a daisy.
7. Peter brought the kids to the supermarket and went shopping. He ________ two birds with one stone.
8. None of us have any money, so we are in the same ______________.
V. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
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2. You would understand my feelings of betrayal if you were in my ______.
A. shoes B. shirt C. socks D. pants
3. He is not the type who can stay one place for long. He always gets ______ feet and starts a new
journey again.
A. chilly B. itchy C. painful D. shaky
4. It is pointless to persuade him - a ______ can't change its spots.
A. tiger B. lion C. leopard D. wolf
5. I haven’t seen my old primary teachers in ______ years – I wonder how she has been.
A. donkey’s B. monkey’s C. rooster’s D. pigeon’s
6. Just grab a green tea biscuit. It is ______.
A. on the house B. on the shelf C. off the record D. in public
7. I caught the last train to my hometown by the skin of my ______.
A. arm B. neck C. nose D. teeth
8. All of these assignments have tired me out; let's ______ and grab some cold drinks.
A. make up our mind B. call it a day
C. get back to the drawing board D. burn the midnight oil
9. The situations have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your ______ up; things will soon clear up.
A. chin B. head C. nose D. mind
10. Those lipsticks are selling like ______ since many fans want to the products that their idols endorse.
A. burning pancakes B. fresh shrimps
C. hot cakes D. morning coffee
11. She hasn’t been in traffic accident yet but she’s had a number of ______ shaves.
A. narrow B. small C. close D. low
12. My brother can’t keep his hands off the broom. He always thinks his room is unclean – he really has
______ in his bonnet about it.
A. a butterfly B. a bee C. a fly D. an ant
13. My father has a quick temper and easily ______ off the handle.
A. walks B. rockets C. runs D. flies
14. I was about to go to the concerts in Seoul all by myself, but at the last minute I ______ and decided
to stay home.
A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet
C. hit the roof D. paid through the nose
15. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ______.
A. fist B. heel C. arm D. leg
16. My English is progressing by ______.
A. odds and ends B. ends and odds
C. leaps and bounds D. bounds and leaps
17. Please don’t______ it amiss if I make a few suggestions for improvement.
A. assume B. judge C. think D. take
18. For the first time the young scientist was given the award ______ her work with animals.
A. on recognition for B. in recognition with
C. in recognition for D. in recognition of
19. His flat looks so ______ that it is difficult to believe he just had a party last night.
A. safe and sound B. sick and tired
C. spick and span D. by and large
20. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been _____ for a long time. It was bound to affect his health
sooner or later.
A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends
C. playing with fire D. going to town
21. I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I______ and decided to stay in Britain.
A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet
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22. I didn’t suspect anything at first, but when I noticed her going through the office drawers I began to
smell a ______.
A. rat B. pig C. thief D. culprit
23. When Sarah walked into the room and greeted everyone with a cheery “hello’’, it seemed as if all
the gloom in that place was______.
A. vanished B. ejected C. driven out D. expelled
24. Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them______ at least once
a month.
A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line
25. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly______ and most certainly not for publication,” said the
government official to the reporter.
A. beside the point B. for the time being
C. by the way D. off the record
VI. Complete the sentences with one of the words given below (Some may not be used).
bag blanket table brow
sun mind moon green
1. Don’t be a wet ______________ and dance with other people.
2. When coming to an orphanage, you have to bear in ________ that don’t mention hometown, parents.
3. She is born with ______________ fingers. She is great with plants.
4. My brother is over the ______________ with his new bike.
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 COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS
1. Although we argued with him for a long time, he ______ his ground.
A. remained B. stood C. kept D. persisted
2. I can’t go out this morning. I’m up to _____ in reports.
A. eye B. ears C. feet D. fingers
3. My father ________ when he found out that I’d damaged his car.
A. saw pink elephants B. hit the ceiling
C. brought the house down D. made my blood boil
4. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of _____ shaves.
A. near B. narrow C. close D. tiny
5. While Long has turned over a new _______, his brother is still racing around in fast cars and causing
trouble.
A. leaf B. page C. face D. book
6. You can talk till the _______ come home – you’ll never make me change my mind.
A. sheep B. cows C. dogs D. chickens
7. The escaped prisoner fought _______ before he was finally overpowered.
A. head over heels B. tooth and nail C. heart and soul D. foot and mouth
8. He is always full of ________. He can play football all day without tiredness.
A. beans B. millet C. rice D. peaches
9. Since he started his own business, he has made money hand over _______.
A. palm B. fist C. cheek D. head
10. You should _________ before buying because it is very expensive.
A. cost an arm and a leg B. take it for granted
C. pull your leg D. take it into account
11. I ______ to answer all their questions.
A. did my level best B. worked my fingers to the bone
C. pulled my weight D. kept my chin up
12. The President is determined to _______ for peace.
A. pull his socks up B. make a meal
C. go the extra mile D. raise a finger
13. We cannot afford to carry members who are not _______.
A. doing things by halves B. making a meal of it
C. knowing beans about it D. pulling their weight
14. If you know what you really want, you should ______ to get it.
A. pull their weight B. go all out
C. pull your socks up D. fight tooth and nail
15. She _______ in order to send her children to school.
A. cut corners B. worked her fingers to the bone
C. made a meal of it D. called it a day
16. When you’re ________ trying to start a business, you should utilize every minute you have.
A. breaking your back B. raising a finger
C. pulling your socks up D. going through thick and thin
17. It’s obvious that she’s lying through her _____.
A. hat B. teeth C. head D. back
18. This information is too important, you can’t sweep it under the ______.
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19. After all, he only __________. He never does what he promised.
A. speaks with a forked tongue B. has one foot in the grave
C. smells a rat D. jumps through hoops
20. I was surprised to find he’d gone behind my _____.
A. hat B. back C. thought D. leg
21. Supermarkets buy goods at _____ prices.
A. steady B. fixed C. stuck D. hooked
22. The boy bought a toy gun that is ______ to distinguish from a real gun.
A. impractical B. unable C. impossible D. incapable
23. I'm on friendly _______ with my friends at my school.
A. relationship B. link C. term D. contact
24. Nowadays, the number of people who are out of ______ is rapidly increasing.
A. order B. work C. danger D. luck
25. Ha Long Bay is always a tourist ________ when summer comes.
A. attract B. attractive C. attraction D. attractiveness
26. The two boys look ______ , but they are not brothers.
A. similar to B. like C. alike D. same
27. The tanks were ______ for the battle-field.
A. heading B. going C. running D. travelling
28. The company allows some customers to buy goods on _______ and pay for them later.
A. cash B. cheque C. card D. credit
29. The competition attracted a large ____ of carpenters from the whole country.
A. deal B. number C. lot D. amount
30. Could you do me a(n) ______? My bike’s front tyre is flat.
A. favour B. help C. assistance D. support
31. You should _____ attention to what teacher is saying if you want to get high mark.
A. pay B. draw C. gain D. attract
32. She makes a great effort in order to graduate with ______ colours.
A. jumping B. walking C. flying D. red
33. We have stopped buying goods from that shop as most of them are _____ poor quality.
A. in B. under C. with D. on
34. My watch was _________. Could you have the time?
A. out of order B. out of reach C. out of work D. out of the blue
35. They escaped from the smoke-filled house just in the _______ of time.
A. nick B. moment C. course D. fullness
36. These days, more and more teenagers __________ a crime at the early age.
A. make B. commit C. have D. do
37. She completed the 500 meters in ______ time.
A. record B. folded C. broken D. taken
38. You need _____a chance if you don’t miss it again.
A. seize B. jump C. take D. gain
39. He was given a dose of morphine to ______ his pain.
A. release B. repair C. retain D. relieve
40. You have 2 days to ______ a decision whether to go or not.
A. carry out B. make C. do D. take

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