WORD CHOICE

Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. “How was your exam?” “A couple of questions were tricky, but on the __________it was pretty easy.”
A. spot B. general C. hand D. whole
2. If you practise regularly, you can learn this language skill in a short __________ of time.
A. period B. aspect C. arrangement D. activity
3. Students can __________ a lot of information just by taking an active part in class.
A. concern B. install C. appear D. memorize
4. A few years ago, a fire______much of an overcrowded part of the city.
A. battled B. devastated C. mopped D. developed
5. I have learned a lot about the value of labour from my____at home.
A. credit B. energy C. chores D. pot plants
6. Although he tried to hide it, it was ________that Peter didn’t like his birthday present.
A. foolish B. basic C. obvious D. vigorous
7. Environmental groups try to stop farmers from using harmful________ on their crops.
A. economy B. agriculture C. investments D. chemicals
8. If you_______too much on study, you will get tired and stressed.
A. concentrate B. develop C. organize D. complain
9. Good health and good methods of study are very necessary, or ______for success in college.
A. available B. dependable C. essential D. efficient
10. In order to_______their goals in college, students need to invest the maximum amount of time, money, and
energy in their studies.
A. manage B. catch C. establish D. achieve
Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Parents have great hopes or great __________when they send their children to school.
A. wishes B. obligations C. expectations D. plans
2. No one ever takes any notices of what I say. They never pay________to what I say.
A. reply B. opinion C. attention D. support
3. She has changed so much that I didn’t_________her right away.
A. admit B. recognize C. know D. believe
4. After graduation, she found________with a local finance company.
A. career B. workplace C. service D. employment
5. Education in Britain has improved since the government started a programme of educational______.
A. reform B. resources C. experience D. system
6. The group leader wanted that everyone worked together; she asked for everyone’s __________.
A. combination B. responsibility C. competition D. cooperation
7. With hard work and study, you can __________the goals you set for yourself.
A. establish B. succeed C. achieve D. increase
8. David never wastes his time; he tries to improve himself at every_______.
A. technique B. opportunity C. consideration D. operation
9. All students in the school are free to_______ any youth club they wish.
A. perform B. become C. join D. participate
10. His________has always been to become a movie director. He wants very much to achieve it.
A. direction B. ambition C. business D. study
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate thecorrect answer to each of the following questions.
1. All the negative violence on television has had a negative_______on children.
A. damage B. programme C. process D. effect
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2. My mother __________ her services for an environmental group. She helps raise money to protect wildlife.
A. identifies B. encourages C. shares D. volunteers
3. Students can __________ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures.
A. absorb B. provide C. transmit D. read
4. Some people_______that you can learn more by travelling to a place than by reading about it. They say firmly
that it is true.
A. require B. encourage C. insist D. offer
5. Electric cars are better for the environment. ________, they can save money on gas.
A. In brief B. In conclusion C. In contrast D. In addition
6. Overpopulation tends to create conditions which may result in______of food in developing countries.
A. supplies B. surpluses C. shortages D. failures
7. Because of the intensive farming, it’s now hard to find certain wild birds in the region. Actually, they have
become________birds.
A. unknown B. frightened C. hungry D. rare
8. While some areas are suffering from______, others are experiencing heavy rains and floods.
A. the weather B. the climate C. drought D. problems
9. It will certainly enhance your_______of reading when you are aware of very slight differences in the writer’s
expression.
A. condition B. recommendation C. material D. enjoyment
10. A nurse must be______to the patients’ needs; she must understand what they need, and be helpful and kind
to them.
A. sensitive B. elegant C. aware D. likeable
Exercise 4: Mark the letter Ay B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. The area has an________of wildlife; there are lots of animals, birds, fish, and insects living there.
A. abundance B. impression C. entertainment D. organization
2. You should read this novel. It has been __________ recommended by all the critics.
A. deeply B. fully C. highly D. truly
3. True learning does not___in gathering facts from the teachers; it requires active assimilation of knowledge.
A. achieve B. consist C. depend D. come
1. There should be a law against_______.
A. violent family B. fights for households C. violent domestics D. domestic violence
2. The documentary was so __________ that many viewers cried.
A. moody B. touching C. touchy D. moved
6. _______of patience, no one can beat Martha.
A. In front B. In spite C. In terms D. Regardless
7. The manager of the hotel always puts a __________ on the service quality.
A. pressure B. great stress C. stressed D. stressful
8. Human carelessness has been__________damaging marine life.
A. warned against B. said to C. prevented D. accused of
9. During the flood, many local people ran out of food and starved to_________.
A. dying B. die C. death D. dead
10. The saying that “Misfortunes never come_________means that many problems can happen at the same time.
A. soon B. at once C. single D. singly
Exercise 5: Mark the letter Ay B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. In fairy tales, bad witches often try to cast a spell on the_______.
A. innocent B. innovative C. innovation D. initiative
2. The assistant manager is going to present a complete report on the _______situation of the company.
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 A. funded B. financial C. financing D. finance
3. The environmental impact of tourism can be shocking and upsetting, but many governments think it
is_________.
A. negative B. comprehensive C. bad D. acceptable
4. In recent decades, greater cultural________has been encouraged by tourism.
A. contact B. relation C. touch D. details
5. The majority of people agree that modern drugs are the most effective way to cure a(n)__________
A. treatment B. symptom C. illness D. sicken
6. The government should take________to reduce the current high unemployment rate.
A. solutions B. charge C. measures D. steps
7. 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
8. Many companies now advertise their new products by distributing free __________ in public places.
A. deals B. examples C. instances D. samples
9. While there has been a significant______ in the sales figures, there has been no corresponding profit growth
because of increased production costs.
A. addition B. form C. boost D. encouragement
10. There can be no doubt that recent statements____the company’s true financial position were misleading.
A. referring B. dealing C. concerning D. respecting
Exercise 6: Mark theletter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Before choosing a job, you should take into consideration several ___________ including the supply and
demand for professionals in any particular field.
A. turns B. factors C. remarks D. sides
2. The Business Advisory Council has been specially designed for those in __________ of advice about setting
up new businesses.
A. absence B. duty C. want D. need
3. 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
4. Don’t _______to conclusions, we don’t yet know all the relevant facts.
A. hurry B. jump C. rush D. run
5. I wonder if you could______me a small favour, Tom?
A. bring B. make C. give D. do
6. Scientists warn that many of the world’s great cities are____flooding.
A. being B. at risk C. in danger of D. endangered
7. The boy’s strange behavior aroused the __________ of the shop assistant.
A. thought B. consideration C. expectations D. suspicions
8. The young should_______themselves in social activities.
A. determine B. serve C. involve D. promote
9. I know from______that everything will be all right.
A. conscience B. experience C. wisdom D. care
10. Your second essay_______improvement on the first one.
A. showed B. made C. cast D. presented
Exercise 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. The Women’s World Cup is_____in popularity.
A. competing B. establishing C. advancing D. growing
2. Our class team has won________four football matches.
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3. We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them ______________us.
A. enlivened B. encouraged C. delighted D. impressed
4. _______________to British universities depends on examination results.
A. Admission B. Admittance C. Permission D. Permit
5. I prefer______jobs because I don’t like keep on moving and changing all the time.
A. demanding B. challenging C. tough D. secure
6. The investment has had __________ on the development of our project.
A. results B. progress C. interruptions D. effects
7. In China, there are still a lot of__________families sharing the same house.
A. extent B. extension C. extended D. extensive
8. The deadline is coming, and we still have a lot of_____problems.
A. unsolving B. dissolved C. unsolved D. solving
9. He received a medal in __________ for his bravery.
A. turns B. response C. favour D. reward
10. He left the country__________ arrest if he returned.
A. in fear that B. with fear of C. under threat of D. with threat of
Exercise 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Governments have__________ laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and overhunting.
A. practised B. acted C. enacted D. observed
2. He was chosen for the post because of his keenness and_______of responsibility.
A. sense B. meaning C. from D. way
3. My brother rarely_______responsibilities in the family, which makes my father really angry.
A. gets B. takes C. receives D. puts on
4. My mother always______that we leave home for school with breakfast.
A. ensures herself B. checks again C. takes certain D. makes sure
5. The shop assistant is ready to_______me a helping hand. She was very nice.
A. offer B. take C. get D. lend
6. Many people do not realize that they are causing disasters_______themselves.
A. for B. to C. with D. about
7. Forests all over the world are being_____into deserts.
A. switched B. turned C. sent D. transferred
8. Many countries have built______to carry water to desert areas.
A. rivers B. channels C. canals D. lakes
9. People living in that area are_____the threat_______lead poisoning.
A. in—on B. with-to C. under-of D. on-for
10. Maps are made with the help of_____photography.
A. air B. aeronautics C. aerial D. aeroplane
Exercise 9: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. The biggest company in our local area is_____the verge of bankruptcy.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
2. The Congress has _____ laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and overhunting.
A. implied B. carried C. acted D. passed
3. The book is so interesting that I can hardly_____it________.
A. get - down B. pick – up C. put - down D. not put - down
4. Books are a wonderful______of knowledge.
A. source B. resource C. flow D. provision
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5. She had just enough time to_____the report before the meeting.
A. turn round B. dip into C. get through D. go into
6. Penicillin, the first antibiotic that successfully killed bacteria and cured infections, ____was discovered
A. B, Comparison B. by accident C. by Choice D. by heart
7. If a water polo game is tied, there are two ________ periods of three minutes each.
A. overdue B. overlong C. overwork D. overtime
8. The player was ejected after committing five personal____.
A. mistakes B. faults C. fouls D. errors
9. Sports competitions are held to ________ cooperation and solidarity among countries.
A. grow B. upgrade C. spring up D. promote
10. We have made careful preparations to welcome the _____ from 40 countries.
A. acquaintances B. attendants C. delegates D. hosts
Exercise 10: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. ______the Tet holidays come,_______the children feel.
A. The more near - the more exciting B. The nearer - the more exciting
C. The nearer - the more excited D. Nearer - more excited
2. They solved the problems______we had expected.
A. more effective than B. most effectively as
C. more effectively than D. as effective as
3. Although I have ________ my cousin, I felt ________.
A. fewer money – happier B. more money – more happy
C. much money than - less happy D. less money than - happier
4. The institute was ________ by a famous scientist.
A. put up B. set out C. erected D. founded
5. Women in developing countries have spent time looking for ________ and encouragement from the society.
A. realization B. modernization C. development D. recognition
6. The Red Cross is_____to giving medical aid and other help to victims of disasters.
A. aimed B. promoted C. dedicated D. designed
7. In 1864, twelve nations signed the first Geneva Convention, ________ down rules for the treatment and
protection of the wounded.
A. laying B lying C. lied D. laid
8.
The Red Cross all over the world has carried out a lot of________.
A. jobs B. works C. Missions D. Responsibilities
9. The tsunami in 2004 ________some countries and caused a lot of damage.
A. reached B. beat C. defeated D. hit
10. The belief that a woman’s place is in the home is____________.
A. seating-deep B. deep-seating c. seated-deep D. deep-seated
Exercise 11: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. You can’t get a soda from that machine. There’s a sign on it says that “______”
A. Out of job. B. Out of hand. C. Out of order. D. Out of mind.
2. I don’t have much cash _______, but I can get some from an automatic teller machine.
A. in hand B. on hand C. into hand D. under hand
3. “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. next to nothing D. anything next
4. “What’s Peter’s cousin’s name?” “It’s on the tip of my______but I can’t quite remember.”

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5. What a confusing story! I can’t make_______of it.
A. sense B. meaning C. logic D. understanding
6. Women have struggled for the same social, economic, and political______for them as for men.
A. state B. status C. being D. welfare
7. Women now are more ________ in the public life than years ago.
A. involved B. ensured C. felt D. influenced
8. Every citizen can enjoy the same_________to vote, to gain education, and to work.
A. authority B. right C. way D. chance
9. The local council ________ campaigns against illiteracy.
A. requires B. advocates C. admits D. affects
10. Widespread ___________about women’s intellectual ability restricted their job opportunities.
A. suspicion B. challenge C. doubt D. rumour

BÀI TẬP THÀNH NGỮ (Idioms)

Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. I just took it_______that he’d always be available.
A. into consideration B. easy C. into account D. for granted
2. 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
3. I was glad when he said that his car was_______.
A. for my use B. for me use C. at my use D. at my disposal
4. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a________headache.
A. cutting B. splitting C. ringing D. cracking
5. Stop______about the bush. John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.
A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving
1. D 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. D

6. I usually buy my clothes_____. It’s cheaper than going to a dress-maker.

A. off the peg B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf
7. 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
8. If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay through the_____for it.
A. teeth B. back of your head C. nose D. arm
9. I caught the last bus by the skin of my______.
A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth
10. It was a joke! I was pulling your__________.
A. thumb B. hair C. toe D. leg
Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B,C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. I always get_______in my stomach before visiting the dentist.
A. worms B.butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs
2. 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
3. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of_____shaves.
A. narrow B.near C. close D. tiny
4. My father refused to eat meat that had been fried. He had ________ in his bonnet about it causing cancer.
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 A. a bug B.a bee C. a bull D. an ant
5. I can’t stand Mr. Brian. He’s always blowing his own_____ telling everyone
how good he is at everything.
A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet
6. 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

1. B 2. C 3.C 4. B 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. D

7. 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. apig C. a thief D. a culprit
8. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the______ .
A. nose on his face B. tip of his tongue
C. back of his hand D. hair on his head
9. 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 ________ I quit.
A. final curtain B. last straw C. end of the line D. last waltz
10. He has a quick temper and easily______off the handle.
A. leaps B. goes C. runs D. flies
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, orD to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. D 2. B
3. D 4. D 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. B

1. 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
2. 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
C. held my horses D. called it a day
3. “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
4. 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
5. “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
6. 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
7. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ________.
A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm
8. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year - we’re so out of ________ .
A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath
9. 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
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10. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ________ of my tongue.
A. edge B. tip C. top D. front
Exercise 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
l. D 2. B
3. A 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. D 9. B 10. C

1. 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
2. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my________ crossed for you.”
A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. hands
3. “If only I hadn’t lent him all that money!” '‘Well, you did, so it’s no good crying over ________milk.”
A. spilt B. wasted C. sour D. goat’s
4. The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer-by by_________ .
A. a slight edge B. a narrow escape C. a close thing D. a hair’s breath
5. Well, well, if it isn’t Kathy Lewis! You’re a sight for____eyes!
A. old B. blue C. sore D. crocodile
6. I know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your_______up; things are bound to get better soon.
A. chin B. head C. socks D. mind
7. He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his _____ when he meets the right girl.
A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole
8. 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
9. Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ________
A. a windmill B. a duck’s back C. a dripping tap D. an umbrella
10. Have you seen the new boss? She’s the________image of Marilyn Monroe.
A. live B. true C. spitting D. same
Exercise 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
l. C 2. D
3. B 4. D 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. A

1. Writing rhymes for birthday cards is really easy. It’s money for old_____.
A. rags B. bread C. rope D. rubbish
2. Of course you won’t become more intelligent if you eat a lot of fish — that’s just an old tale.
A. maids’ B. ladies’ C. mothers’ D. wives’
3. I agree that this is a bit of a________shot, but we’re desperate - we have to do
something to try to save the company.
A. hot B. long C. wild D. high
4. I like my new job; the only fly in the ________ is the fact that I have to work every other weekend.
A. fat B. porridge C. soup D. ointment
5. It’s a_______shame that so little is done nowadays to help the homeless in our large cities.
A. sweeping B. crying C. dying D. pitying
6. My aunt is a bit of a wet ________ . She’s always spoiling everyone’s fun.
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7. We looked in every ______and cranny for the missing ring, but we couldn’t find it anywhere.
A. nook B. gap C. hole D. niche
8. Everyone bosses me about at work. I’m nothing but a____.
A. lame duck. B. general dogsbody C. blue-eye boy D. marked man
9. He had a soft______ for his granddaughter and thoroughly spoilt her.
A. heart B. way C. smile D. spot
10. He just wanted one ________ before setting down and getting married.
A. final fling B. last leap C. happy hop D. joyful jump
Exercise 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
l. D 2. B
3. B 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. c 8. B 9. C 10. B

1.
Ask David to give you a hand moving the furniture. He’s as strong as________ .
A. An elephant B. A mountain C. A gorilla D. A horse
2. you're not getting enough to eat, jane! Look at you! You’re as thin as a ________.
A. Stick insect B. Rake C. Finger D. Wire
3. We can’t eat this meat - it’s as tough as _________!
A. Canvas B. Old boots C. Rubber D. Stale bread
4. you shouldn’t have frightened her like that. Poor thing! She went as white as________!
A. a sheet B. snow C. milk D. whitewash
5. Nothing ever seems to bother Colin. No matter what happens, he always seems to remain as cool as .
A. cool feet B. ice-cream C. a cucumber D. Eskimo
6. You’ll have to shout, I’m afraid. My father’s as deaf as ________.
A. a leaf B. a post C. a politician D. a stone
7. It’s hard to believe Brian and Stephen are brothers, isn’t it? They’re as different as________.
A. Mars from Jupiter B. milk from honey C. chalk from cheese D. margarine from butter
8. Ever since I’ve given up smoking I feel as fit as___________!
A. a fighter B. a fiddle C. a frog D. an athlete
9. Our dog looks very ferocious, but don’t worry, Liz. It’s gentle like______.
A. a pony B. snowflakes C. a lamb D . washing-up liquid
10. “I hope the children didn’t play you up, Doris?” “No, not at all, Mrs. Garderner.
They’ve been as good as______
A. religion B. gold C. God D. brass
Exercise 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Exercise 7:
l. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. A

1. “The suitcase isn’t too heavy, is it?” “No, it’s as light as____
A. dust B. lightning C. a feather D. a fish
2. “By the way, have you heard the one about the Welshman, the Irishman and the pig?” “Yes, we have. That
joke’s as old as______
A. Solomon B. the hills C. a dinosaur D. Jupiter
3. Of course he loves you! It’s as plain as______.
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 A. a pancake B. the knob on your door C. the nose on your face D. a bell
4. Kate was as pleased as_______when she heard she had passed the exam.
A. Punch B. a poppy C. a sunflower D. pound notes
5. I hope the computer course starts this term. We're all as keen as__________to get going.
A. coffee B. mustard C. a gigolo D. cornflakes
6. He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as_______.
A. a waterfall B. a lake C. a bell D. a mirror
7. After a good night’s sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as ________ and eager to start work again.
A. fruit B. a daisy C. a kitten D. a maiden
8. 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
9. Pauline can’t have emigrated to New Zealand because I saw her last night at Peter’s party, as ________as
life.
A. true B. real C. good D. large
10. It’s no use arguing with him, he won’t listen. He’s as stubborn as_____.
A. a mule B. a spoilt child C. a strawberry D. a trade union
Exercise 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Exercise 8:
l. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. C

1. “You’re drunk!” “No, I’m not. I’m as sober as______”

A. a priest B. Sunday C. a judge D. a Muslim
2.
Am I nervous? Of course not. Look at my hand - it’s as steady as___________.
A. A bridge B. A rock C. steel bars D. A stepladder
3. As students, David, Kevin and William were as thick as _______.
A. Thieves B. Boy Scouts C. A team D. Thistles
4. Whenever I feel embarrassed I always go as red as____________.
A. a rose B. lipstick C. a raspberry D. a beetroot
5. She was so tired last night that she slept like ________until 10 o’clock this morning.
A. a squirrel B. death C. a log D. a zombie
6. We'd better get some extra food in if your brother is coming to stay with us. He eats like !
A. a lion B. a starving man C. an eagle D. a horse
7. Normally she smoked 15-20 cigarettes a day, but whenever she was worried or nervous she smoked like
___________
A. a chimney B. a forest fire C. a steam engine D. a salmon
8. “Is the dress too big?” “No, not at all. It fits like
A. a mould B. a glove C. glue D. a pillowcase
9. News of the new pay agreement spread like ________throughout the factory.
A. wildfire B. butter C. the plaque D. a flood
10. From the moment they first met they got on like _________.
A. two peas in a pod B. fish and chips C. a house on fire D. clockwork
Exercise 9: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Exercise 9:
1. B 2.D 3. D 4. C 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. A

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1. ________the weather forecast, Ha Long City should get more than fifteen inches of snow this rainy season.
A. At will of B. According to C. Depending on D. Agreeing with
2. _____the simplified characters used on the Chinese mainland, and traditional Chinese characters are used for
writing in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
A. As far as B. On behalf of C. In regards to D. In contrast to
3. Storeowners removed outdoor signs and decorations in_______of the windstorm.
A. damages B. relation C. recovering D. anticipation
4. For technical questions________the website, please email this address or call our help desk.
A. after B. toward C. regarding D. throughout
5. Airline passengers may board the plane with only one carry-on bag______ a purse or laptop.
A. as far as B. on behalf of C. in addition to D. with regard to
6. Motorists were cautioned to________ using the highway during rush hour.
A. avoid B. decide C. quickly D. purchase
7. A bachelor’s degree and at ________ five years of experience is required for this position.
A. last B. times C. least D. stake
8. Mark’s Warehouse Clearance Store is having a sale with savings of up to 40 percent off on clothing this
weekend_______celebration of its 25th anniversary.
A. in B. at C. on D. of
9. Everybody was busy with the spring cleaning, except Stanley, who always refused to pull his______
A. weight B. socks C. finger D. share
10. ________ the flood has receded, people can move back into their homes.
A. Now that B. For C. So D. As much as
Exercise 10: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

l.C 2. D 3.C 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. A

1. The players’ protests______no difference to the referee’s decision at all.

A. caused B. created C. made D. did
2. Poor management brought the company to ________of collapse.
A. the edge B. the foot C. the ring D. the brink
3. Computers are said to be ________ for the development of mankind.
A. here today, gone tomorrow B. here and there
C. here to stay D. neither here nor there
4. ________, dolphins have no sense of smell.
A. As known as far B. As far as is known
C. It is known as far D. Known as far it is
5. Recently, the company has received a ______ of complaints from customers about poor products.
A. pack B. barrage C. pool D. bank
6. When I got my case back, it had been damaged ________repair.
A. over B. further C. above D. beyond
7. Unsalted butter is best for this recipe, but_____that, margarine will do.
A. except B. failing C. for all of D. given
8. We were______looking for a manager when the impeccable candidate showed up.
A. in view of B. in the hopes of C. with a view towards D. in the process of
9. Many habitats change______the types of plants and animals that live there.
A. with respect to B. in respect for C. as for D. as against
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10. To buy this type of product, you must pay half of the money_____, and pay the rest on the day of delivery.
A. in advance B. in cheque C. in cash D. in charge
Exercise 11: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
l.D 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. D

1. Unfortunately,_______room is available on June 16.

A. none B. both C. some D. neither
2. ______Travel Smart Magazine, August is the best month to travel in Australia.
A. Prior to B. Inside of C. As well as D. According to
3. ______regular inspections and accidental system problems arise from time to time.
A. In spite of B. Prior to C. However D. Yet
4. ______attention we pay to commercials, we cannot avoid being influenced by the constant repetition of a
brand name or image.
A. Only a little B. In spite of the C. However little D. No matter what
5. He didn’t______to help her, even though she was very ill.
A. open an eye B. lift a finger C. bend his arm D. shake a leg
6. Sara brought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise while she is still on a .
A. roll B. roam C. run D. rush
7. He bought the cottage_____renovating it and then selling it at a large profit.
A. with a view to B. with a target of C. his goal being D. aiming to
8.
Unemployment is on the rise again, which means that good jobs are ___________.
A. Far and away B Far from it C. Few and far between D. As far as they go
9. He is a nice guy, always ready to do somebody a good _________.
A. Present B. Play C. Turn D. Pleasure
10. Through the internet people are discovering new ways to share relevant information with _____________.
A. the other B. another C. other D. one another
Exercise 12: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. B 10. C
1. The company you work for is willing to take advantage of new technology, ______are concerned about
adverse consequences.
A. other B. others C. the other D. another
2. Like everyone else, Susan has her______, but on the whole, she’s quite satisfied with life.
A. ups and downs B. the ins and outs C. safe and sound D. odds and ends
3. You will have to______if you want to pass the final exam.
A. pull your socks up B. work miracles C. take the trouble D. have a hand in
4. These days, I only see Morgan once in a_____moon.
A. green B. blue C. grey D. white
5. This job requires a good_____for figures.
A. mind B. brain C. hand D. head
6. For lunch, I always have something quick and easy: a sandwich, a salad, toast, and the___________
A. same B. similar C. like D. rest
7. I have seen that famous actor on television, but I have never seen him ________ person.
A. by B. on C. of D. in
8. You have to move this box to_____the new television set.
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 A. lose touch with B. make room for C. pay attention to D. take notice of
9. I was in such a hurry that I left one of my bags ________.
A. out B. behind C. on D. aside
10. Mr. Simkins is the big_______in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing
Director.
A. bread B. meat C. cheese D. apple

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