TEST II.3.

1 (Choice of words - nouns)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. You can’t enter this camp without…………….from the officer.
A. a control B. a demand C. a permit D. an allowance
2. She got her parents’…………….to study abroad.
A. permission B. allowance C. assistance D. word
3. It took her…………….to find the building she was looking for.
A. time B. ages C. while D. money
4. I had to cut down on my.…………….activities because of my school exams.
A. leisure B. hobby C. pastime D. pleasure
5. One…………….that has been taken is to encourage young people to work with other young people in the
struggle against crime.
A. act B. measure C. control D. experiment
6. Many people think that ironing is the worst household ……………..
A. work B. labour C. chore D. effort
7. “You have very high blood……………., Mr. Womstaff.”
A. pressure B. infection C. tension D. level
8. The rise in energy…………….has led to a reduction of fossil fuels that the world must use.
A. redundancy B. consumption C. efficiency D. suitability
9. Prices are rising quickly everywhere. The ……………. seems to go up every day.
A. standard of living B. quality of life
C. annual income D. cost of living
10. The strength of his argument finally brought her round to his…………….of thinking.
A. method B. way C. system D. direction
11. They have a nice cottage on the south…………….of England.
A. side B. coast C. shore D. bank
12. Liverpool beat local……………., Everton, by two goals to one last Saturday.
A. opponents B. supporters C. enemies D. foes
13. The five Olympic rings are a…………….of the five continents.
A. symbol B. sign C. logo D. emblem
14. She’s waiting to find out who her…………….will be in the next match.
A. opponent B. enemy C. attacker D. opposite
15. A…………….of snow in winter is forcing some European ski resorts to look for different ways to make
money.
A. pity B. miss C. lack D. fault
16. A small…………….of this medicine should be enough to lessen the pain.
A. part B. dose C. size D. ration
17. Many of the critics clearly regarded several of the paintings on…………….as of poor quality.
A. display B. account C. occasion D. approval
18. It is often said that knowledge is the…………….power, and I cannot disagree with this.
A. way to B. key to C. success of D. aim at
19. 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 great deal B. a high tendency
C. a high proportion D. a high rate
20. I was rather at a …………….in the beginning because I was the only person of different origin.
A. displeasure B. dislike C. disinterest D. disadvantage
21. Dylan submitted a written…………….that could have ended the strike, but the management refused to accept
it.
A. defeat B. proposal C. recovery D. suspense
22. The boy’s strange behavior aroused the…………….of the shop keeper.
A. suspicions B. expectations C. consideration D. thought
23. Last week’s…………….was a blow to their chances of reaching the finals.
A. losing B. defeat C. miss D. reverse
24. Because of road work, traffic is restricted to one…………….in each direction.
A. lane B. row C. alley D. path
25. John had hoped to hear from the company before Friday, but he still hasn’t had any…………….from them.
A. proof B. detention C. significance D. response
26. Doctors have accepted that acupuncture can work for pain …………….
A. release B. liberation C. relief D. killing
27. In industrial cities,…………….of smoke are the popular sight.
A. column B. pillars C. chimneys D. tubes
28. It is a matter of…………….to include pens and paper in the conference documents.
A. convenience B. advantage C. benefit D. profit
29. My teacher was an…………….from China; he…………….to the USA three years ago.
A. migrant – immigrated B. immigrant - emigrated
C. emigrant – emigrated D. migrant - migrated
30. The bank refuses to accept……………..for the mistake.
A. the responsibilities B. the responsibility
C. a responsibility D. responsibility
31. Many world’s famous…………….ran in the race.
A. runaways B. splinters C. personnel D. athletes
32.I don’t think the house is worth the…………….they are asking.
A. price B. cost C. value D. money
33. We thank you so much for the…………….you have given us for the last two weeks.
A. funny time B. comedy C. applause D. hospitality
34. Kate’s car broke down near Bristol and she had to ask…………….home.
A. for a way B. for directions C. being taken D. for a lift
35. Our original…………….was very reliable and always delivered on time.
A. supplicant B. supporter C. suppressor D. supplier
36. During the inspection of the production process, the consultant paid particular …………….to the assembly
line workers.
A. observation B. notice C. time D. attention
37. There was a definite…………….of expectation in the room when the general director brought up the topic of
wages.
A. air B. stillness C. moment D. scent
38. That was absolutely delicious. Can you give me the…………….?
A. formula B. instruction C. prescription D. recipe
39. He claimed…………….from military service because he was a foreign national.
A. liability B. exception C. demobilization D. exemption
40. After much debate they reached a……………..
A. manifestation B. consensus C. precision D. coherence
41. The climate is not dry at all; in fact, they have…………….of water.
A. a redundancy B. an abundance C. a deficiency D. a mixture
42. Paul was such an excellent employee that he soon got……………..
A. an announcement B. a promotion
C. a recognition D. an improvement
43.I used to be nervous when my father asked me to give him my school……………..
A. teacher B. friend C. picture D. report
44. Statistics do not give a full…………….of the incidence of crime.
A. illustration B. view C. picture D. drawing
45. My mother is the …………….of person you can go to whenever you have problems.
A. species B. group C. team D. kind
46. At our school, students can take part in a…………….of extracurricular activities.
A. range B. rank C. variety D. deal
47. Nowadays more handicapped people even ones with speech or hearing…………….can have opportunities to
further their education.
A. lack B. impairments C. trouble D. disadvantages
48. His parents are worried about his behavior. He is always getting into…………….at school.
A. problems B. punishment C. difficulty D. trouble
49. Bad tests put more…………….on test takers’ ability to remember, while good exams offer test takers
opportunities to reflect.
A. occasion B. things C. focus D. emphasis
50. Although people living in small villages lack modern……………., they lead a peaceful and happy life.
A. goods B. way C. facilities D. life
TEST II.3.2 (Choice of words - nouns)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Browsing the web is Jane’s favourite……………..
A. action B. doing C. pastime D. pleasure
2. Wild animals should always be treated with……………..
A. concern B. worry C. caution D. protection
3. Rare animals such as pandas should be left to live in their natural……………..
A. habit B. habitat C. habitation D. habitually
4. The works in this gallery are in an excellent state of……………..
A. reservation B. preservation C. conservation D. endurance
5. For friendship to last long, both the friends must possess some special……………..
A. nature B. characters C. qualities D. senses
6. Since its birth, the Women’s World Cup has been growing in…………….
A. popularity B. popular C. popularly D. popularization
7. Some people in developing countries think that having many children is a…………….of insurance for their old
age.
A. version B. format C. form D. technique
8. Vietnamese people believe that sometimes internal feeling is more important than words and…………….
A. sounds B. expressions C. verbal D. noise
9. One of the…………….for being a lifeguard is knowing emergency first aid for someone having a heart attack.
A. backgrounds B. requests
C. requirements D. accomplishments
10. The…………….to the South Pole had to be delayed because of dangerous weather conditions.
A. expedition B. sightseeing C. excursion D. exploration
11. When the volcano erupted, the ……………. of the explosion was such that thousands of trees fell down.
A. impact B. effect C. consequence D. reaction
12. The…………….of the shipwreck were picked up by the coast guard.
A. injured B. missing C. survivors D. crew
13. Paul did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his…………….at repairing electrical devices wasn’t good enough
to succeed.
A. service B. technique C. skill D. craft
14. His…………….of the safety regulations rally can’t be ignored any longer.
A. service B. technique C. skill D. craft
15. When an animal’s…………….is in danger, we should do everything we can to protect it.
A. nature B. habitat C. location D. possession
16. When it comes to crime,…………….is always better than punishment.
A. protection B. prevention C. conservation D. competition
17. After the performance, the actors came back onto the…………….to take their bows.
A.scene B. screen C. stage D. script
18.I would love to go on a long sea…………….
A. route B. journey C. voyage D. travel
19. The English…………….of our school has 16 teachers.
A. department B. section C. portion D. part
20. Unless you have…………….that Robert broke into your flat, we cannot continue with your complaint against
him.
A. proof B. sense C. choice D. attention
21. She asked for a second …………….as it tastes so good.
A. plate B. course C. dish D. helping
22. The…………….of the city of San Diego actually touch the US border with Mexico.
A. outskirts B. outcomes C. outcasts D. outlooks
23. There doesn’t seem to be any…………….in Tom’s grades; on one test he may get 90%, and on another only
40%.
A. equality B. extension C. addition D. consistency
24. A lawyer requires a university …………….
A. experience B. license C. skill D. degree
25. Scientists are looking for planets that have water, since they believe it is the…………….for supporting life.
A. requirement B. basis C. request D. base
26. Loss of…………….and hunting are the reasons why that species is threatened.
A. habitat B. home C. house D. life
27. Every summer, the Greens go to a holiday…………….on the coast of Spain.
A. location B. site C. resort D. spot
28. Her…………….in bringing these animals into Hanoi was to sell them for $200 each.
A. solution B. goal C. concealment D. direction
29. Due to popular……………., the film will be shown for another week.
A. experience B. performance C. attraction D. demand
30. Population expansion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to meet…………….food.
A. the requirements of B. the command of
C. the demand for D. the necessity for
31. The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour is a popular tourist……………..
A. experience B. building C. attraction D. sculpture
32. Factories are not allowed to pump their industrial…………….into the sea.
A. litter B. garbage C. rubbish D. waste
33. Water pollution is often caused by industrial…………….from factories.
A. fuels B. waste C. gases D. rain
34. Zoos are trying to increase the…………….expectancy of many animals.
A. life B. alive C. living D. lifetime
35. We have organized food and water…………….in African countries.
A. droughts B. famine C. relief D. distribution
36. Diana works for a charitable……………..
A. accommodation B. donation C. organization D. location
37. There was a thick…………….of smoke around us and we couldn’t see anything.
A. fume B. cloud C. air D. gas
38. Is the Siberian tiger an endangered…………….?
A. habitat B. programme C. expectancy D. species
39. The Browns have confirmed their strong ……………. to charity actions by donating a big sum of money
again.
A. compliance B. reliance C. commitment D. assignment
40. The…………….between the referee and some of the players led to three of them being sent off.
A. confrontation B. encounter C. sensitivity D. presence
41. To become a top…………….you have to be tall, thin, incredibly attractive and very lucky.
A. performer B. athlete C. model D. film star
42. A …………….from the local TV station came to interview me when I won £10,000 in the lottery.
A. journalist B. reporter C. writer D. columnist
43. When George Orwell was in France, he worked in a kitchen every day for 18 hours and was paid only a
small……………..
A. wage B. cash C. cost D. salary
44. Since Eric was fired from the university, he has been forced to work in the market to earn his……………..
A. survival B. debt C. livelihood D. poverty
45. We took the children to the…………….park last weekend. They really enjoyed going on all the rides.
A. wildlife B. amusement C. national D. entertainment
46. The dog was frightened by the sound of the thunder……………..
A. belt B. bolt C. bell D. bull
47. The…………….of lightning lit up the whole garden.
A. flash B. flame C. flare D. burning
48. Bob got such a…………….from riding on the rollercoaster that he didn’t want to go on it again.
A. request B. thrill C. sensation D. raise
49. We should all try to preserve endangered species from……………..
A. reduction B. wiping out C. disappearance D. extinction
50. The final match of the World Cup is one of the most popular sporting…………….in the world.
A. tournaments B. celebrations C. competitions D. events
TEST II.3.3 (Choice of words - nouns)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. His invention changed the……………..of history.
A. way B. line C. course D. route
2. I don’t believe a……………..of what he says.
A. sentence B. word C. phrase D. bit
3. The press puts ……………..on the police forces who were unable to cope with the crowd of savage hooligans.
A. blame B. charge C. fault D. guilt
4. The mother was furious when she entered the room and saw it in complete……………..
A. disorder B. dirt C. pollution D. junk
5. Safety experts are trying to establish the ……………..of yesterday’s train crash.
A. creation B. reason C. grounds D. cause
6. The greatest……………..in my life is to become a successful actor.
A. plan B. ambition C. goal D. intention
7. Tom has a……………..to lie to his friends when it comes to his relationships.
A. habit B. custom C. mind D. tendency
8. We couldn’t stand his nasty……………..of spitting on the floor and we moved him from our department.
A. disposition B. character C. habit D. guilt
9. It is not a great achievement to US if you make money by……………..of an illegal business.
A. sorts B. means C. process D. works
10. “Do you think he’ll recover from the accident?” - “It’s not looking good. I’d say the……………..are slim.”
A. opportunity B. chances C. possibility D. likelihoods
11. Our chances of coming in time for the meeting are rather .
A. tiny B. sparse C. slim D. weak
12. I heard she was a lovely woman. Unfortunately, I never got the ……………..to meet her.
A. occasion B. opportunities C. chance D. possibilities
13. What’s your……………..towards their advice? Do you think it’s convincing or not?
A. appeal B. matter C. attitude D. regard
14. Does anyone recognize the girl with a……………..of flowers in her hand?
A. range B. pack C. heap D. bunch
15. If there was a/ an……………..in class sizes, more students would be able to participate in lessons.
A. sentence B. education C. dimension D. reduction
16. The neighbours said they hadn’t got a……………..who could have broken into our garage.
A. point B. view C. clue D. hint
17. Almost one hundred people have died as a direct result of food……………..in the village.
A. lacking B. shortage C. desire D. famine
18. It is surprising the performance went so well after only two……………...
A. auditions B. rehearsals C. applauses D. directions
19. We thanked the hosts for their generous……………..and got under way.
A. hostility B. honesty C. hospitality D. hostage
20. These two items don’t differ much. The……………..is even more apparent when you put them together.
A. similarity B. likelihood C. coincidence D. analogy
21. By taking out a 12-month subscription, you can be up-to-date with……………..and current affairs.
A. international problems B. global questions
C. global issues D. world matters
22. Our local council is conducting……………..to reduce the amount of litter in our streets.
A. an action B. a campaign C. a movement D. a drive
23. Corporations have been donating more and more to……………...
A. the needy B. the need
C. the needed D. the needy people
24. When things are difficult, Larry can always cheer people up because he has such a good sense of……………...
A. humour B. responsibility C. commitment D. direction
25. Simon has a strong……………..of duty so he will always carry out his promises.
A. idea B. sense C. mind D. thought
26. His parents have always wanted Tom to set a good……………..to his younger brother both at school and at
home.
A. form B. guidance C. pattern D. model
27. Let’s not buy anything from that man. I’ve lost my……………..in him since he mentioned something about an
illegal passport.
A. confidence B. assurance C. certainty D. respect
28. Mr. Tony was obliged to pay damages to his neighbors in……………..for the devastations his dog made in
their gardens.
A. reparation B. reward C. penalty D. compensation
29. They are investigating the……………..global warming will have on us over the next 50 years.
A. effect B. change C. result D. outcome
30. Neighbouring countries have shown their……………..by sending both material aid and rescue teams to the
flood-stricken areas.
A. goodwill B. hospitality C. content D. share
31. The first manned space flight was a major scientific……………..and fascinated the whole world.
A. breakdown B. breakthrough C. break-out D. break-up
32. They had a bit of a difference of……………..and they don’t really see much of each other any more.
A. view B. perspective C. idea D. opinion
33. The area has a great deal of……………..for development as a tourist resort.
A. potential B. possibility C. aptitude D. capability
34. Ex-smokers often show their……………..to smokers due to their great effort and success.
A. gesture B. behavior C. pride D. militancy
35. Surgeons now can do miracles to the physical ……………..which used to be unbeatable.
A. conditions B. wrongdoings C. abnormalities D. malfunctions
36. The salesman gave me a very interesting……………..about the car.
A. information B. knowledge C. news D. fact
37. There are many opportunities for career……………..if you work for that company.
A. system B. sequence C. progression D. succession
38. Phil was sentenced to three years……………..for his part in the robbery.
A. prisoner B. imprisonment C. imprison D. prison
39. Brighton is a famous……………..town on the south coast of England.
A. port B. resort C. seaside D. coast
40. My friends have just moved to a new flat in residential area on the……………..of Paris.
A. suburbs B. side C. outside D. outskirts
41. Don’t believe a word Bob says. He’s a terrible……………...
A. liner B. lineperson C. lineman D. liar
42. Many old people don’t like to change. They are very set in their……………..
A. lives B. habits C. routines D. ways
43. During the starvation, we used to keep a……………..of dried food in the factory.
A. conserve B. substitute C. reserve D. preserve
44. The athletes have to put a lot of effort in this……………..as the SEA Games are coming.
A. extensive program B. short plan
C. intensive program D. short-term schedule
45. There was a sudden loud………………which made everyone jump.
A. spill B. strike C. bang D. stroke
46. My father often does………………with people from other countries in the region.
A. finances B. business C. affairs D. economy
47. Some officials proposed to increase the………………on tobacco.
A. money B. fee C. duty D. salary
48. This statue is a lifelike………………of Christ Jesus.
A. presentation B. presenting C. representation D. representative
49. The police car collided with the fire……………….
A. engine B. engineer C. engineering D. engineers
50. I had a………………, which I couldn’t explain, that something terrible was going to happen.
A. feeling B. view C. sense D. thought
TEST II.3.4 (Choice of words - nouns)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. He will do the work and send you the………………for it.
A. addition B. sum C. note D. bill
2.………………are unpleasant, but it will be nice when we get into the new house.
A. Removals B. Movements C. Removers D. Moves
3. No one was able to explain the………………of the old custom.
A. beginning B. origin C. starting point D. reason
4. My………………on life has changed a lot since leaving university.
A. outlook B. attitude C. approach D. purpose
5. He was always finding………………with his daughter’s friends.
A. blame B. lack C. mistake D. fault
6. “Home Lovers” have got lots of……………… in their sales this year.
A. fees B. fortunes C. debts D. bargains
7. There’s little………………of our getting into the final.
A. fortune B. chance C. luck D. opportunity
8. When he was at university, my dad did a………………in maths.
A. degree B. subject C. mark D. study
9. I hope our plane will leave on……………….
A. hour B. schedule C. plan D. timetable
10.I gave the waiter a £50 note ad waited for my ………………
A. change B. supply C. cash D. cost
11. We usually do go by train, even though the car………………is a lot quicker.
A. travel B. journey C. move D. voyage
12. Do you have………………to take that bicycle?
A. allowance B. exception C. willingness D. permission
13. Dr. Parker gave my mum a lovely………………for spaghetti carbonara.
A. recipe B. prescription C. receipt D. paper
14. They had lunch together in the school………………
A. café B. restaurant C. canteen D. bar
15. Who is the………………of this company?
A. top B. head C. leader D. minister
16. If you want to put up a tent, you will have to look for a nice flat piece of……………….
A. ground B. soil C. earth D. floor
17. Some of the passengers spoke to reporters about their………………in the burning plane.
A. knowledge B. experience C. occasion D. event
18. The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several……………….
A. celebrations B. celebrated C. celebrities D. celebrates
19. John has a monthly bank………………sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account.
A. statement B. overdraft C. cheque D. balance
20. All three TV channels provide extensive………………of sporting events.
A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision
21. Chinese is………………very popular in America.
A. cuisine B. dish C. kitchen D. meal
22. There is a huge amount of………………associated with children’s TV shows nowadays.
A. produce B. manufacturing C. merchandising D. sales
23. Half of the children were away from school last week because of………………of influenza.
A. a break-out B. a breakthrough C. an outburst D. an outbreak
24. There seems to be a large………………between the number of people employed in service industries and
those employed in the primary sectors.
A. discriminate B. discretion C. discrepancy D. distinguish
25. We are supposed to attend………………on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow.
A. a meeting B. a say C. a discussion D. a lecture
26. Although they played very well, they didn’t win the match because they lack………………
A. team work B. team interest C. team sport D. team spirit
27. UNESCO hopes to encourage universal respect for justice, laws, human ………………, and fundamental
freedoms.
A. rights B. projects C. programs D. protests
28. His………………of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. carelessness B. inattention C. unfamiliarity D. disregard
29. He enjoyed the dessert so much that he accepted a second………………when it was offered.
A. sharing B. helping C. pile D. load
30. In order to finance the project, the Council will have to get a large………………from the bank.
A. profit B. interest C. loan D. gain
31. Old houses have a………………to be draughty.
A. character B. problem C. habit D. tendency
32. I hope you won’t take………………if I tell you the truth.
A. annoyance B. resentment C. irritation D. offence
33. An important part of conservation is the prevention of ………………and the fight against………….
A. refuse - polluting B. waste- pollution
C. dirt - pollution D. garbage - pollutant
34. At the election, you must mark your paper, fold it and drop it into the………………box.
A. voting B. ballot C. selection D. nomination
35. From the hotel there is a good……………of the mountains.
A. vision B. view C. sight D. picture.
36. If you require any more……………about the holiday, please telephone us.
A. description B. information C. news D. fact
37. The carefully nurtured gardens with a wide……………of flowers and fruit trees have added elegance to this
place and made it a major tourist attraction.
A. variety B. amount C. species D. number
38. Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful……………in computer software.
A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D. volunteer
39. What……………of milk shake do you want - strawberry, chocolate or orange?
A. taste B. kind C. flavor D. type
40. My father is forever finding……………with the ways I dress.
A. error B. mistake C. blemish D. fault
41. Many plant and animal species are now on the……………of extinction.
A. danger B. border C. verge D. margin
42. The players were cheered by their……………as they came out of the pitch.
A. audience B. public C. viewers D. supporters
43. Some of my friends are……………reporters.
A. newspapers’ B. newspaper’s C. newspapers’ D. newspaper
44. The bank won’t lend you the money without some……………that you will pay it back.
A. profit B. interest C. charge D. guarantee
45. Van went to the travel agency to get some……………on China.
A. leaflets B. announcements C. designs D. plans
46. Scientists are carrying out a number of……………into ways of improving technology in the home.
A. experiments B. research C. progress D. inventions
47. As it was her first offence, she was let off with a…………….
A. threat B. sentence C. caution D. conviction
48. Crops are often completely destroyed by……………of locusts.
A. bands B. troupes C. swarms D. flocks
49. According to the doctor, there’s absolutely nothing the……………with you.
A. wrong B. problem C. matter D. illness
50. I’d like to take this……………of wishing you all the best of luck with your exams.
A. chance B. possibility C. occasion D. opportunity
51. The government should take……………to reduce the current high unemployment rate.
A. steps B. measures C. changes D. solutions
52. A……………is a book or a movie with an exciting story about crime or spying.
A. thriller B. romance C. biography D. comic
53. The……………of the pagoda in the water was very clear and beautiful.
A. sight B. mirror C. reflection D. shadow
54. Our car is a much older……………than yours.
A. model B. pattern C. manufacture D. form
55. During the starvation, we used to keep a……………of dried food in the factory.
A. conserve B. substitute C. reserve D. preserve
TEST II.3.5 (Choice of words - verbs)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Don’t……………the kettle; it’s still hot.
A. touch B. feel C. look D. taste
2. How do they earn enough to……………six children?
A. support B. maintain C. hold D. survive
3. The new traffic law……………it safer and easier for cyclists.
A. finds B. makes C. lets D. leaves
4. To……………you the truth, I’d really like to change my job.
A. explain B. tell C. reveal D. say
5. She felt that travelling had greatly……………her life.
A. moved B. enriched C. expanded D. increased
6. I really……………that I didn’t try to find a quicker way. I wasted a lot of time.
A. hope B. wish C. regret D. prefer
7. I……………whether the truth will ever be known.
A. doubt B. fear C. mistrust D. distrust
8. Many married women in the survey said they lacked time to……………an interest.
A. pursue B. conduct C. proceed D. chase
9. Our team ……………first in the local schools’ championship.
A. came B. did C. made D. had
10. Sam took a longer route to……………passing the school.
A. avoid B. prevent C. stop D. deny
11. If you continue to……………lies, people will never believe anything you say.
A. tell B. say C. make D. give
12. She……………us how to get to the gallery where the exhibition was on.
A. told B. explained C. said D. described
13. He was……………an injection in his arm.
A. put B. treated C. had D. given
14. Local wildlife will……………if the factory does not stop polluting the nearby river.
A. injure B. suffer C. fail D. hurt
15. Within hours following the crisis, the price of oil……………by 80 cents a barrel.
A. was risen B. has raised C. raised D. rose
16. Sea levels are expected to……………considerably in the next few decades.
A. lift B. raise C. arise D. rise
17. After the floods there were many schemes to……………money to help the homeless.
A. raise B. rise C. produce D. cultivate
18. They……………some prizes, so they left the skating rink feeling very happy and excited.
A. had beaten B. had defeated C. had won D. had succeeded
19. These jeans don’t……………me any more; they are too tight round the waist.
A. suit B. fit C. match D. go with
20. Being too tired after a long hard working day, the secretarial staff……………to work after hours.
A. refused B. admitted C. agreed D. denied
21. If it hadn’t been for Tom who……………our attention to the mistake, the faulty project would have received
our acceptance.
A. caught B. drew C. paid D. called
22. Robert……………a business trip to France with a visit to his uncle in Paris.
A. attached B. united C. joined D. combined
23. Don’t……………at people - it’s rude.
A. show B. point C. indicate D. aim
24. Stricter anti-pollution laws can……………higher prices for consumers.
A. make B. result from C. be due to D. lead to
25. Our community has started a movement to stop…………….
A. littering B. garbage disposal C. rubbishing D. throwing away
26. Human carelessness has been……………damaging marine life.
A. accused of B. prevented C. said to D. warned against
27. He laughed in a very strange way,……………everyone to turn round and look.
A. causing B. making C. allowing D. attracting
28. Prices of flats……………from a few thousand to millions of dollars.
A. vary B. change C. differ D. fluctuate
29. He is an exceptionally gifted pianist and……………several prizes in international competitions.
A. has defeated B. has played C. has won D. has succeeded
30. My friend has read quite a lot of books and……………a lot of knowledge in different fields.
A. won B. achieved C. studied D. acquired
31. The loan that we had received from our parents……………us to buy a flat in the city center.
A. granted B. assisted C. fulfilled D. enabled
32. The three boys object to being separated as they have……………this room for the last three months.
A. united B. joined C. shared D. associated
33. “I’m afraid I don’t……………your view on this matter, John.”
A. agree B. share C. have the same D. accord
34. This training is……………at those who prefers a heavy body workout.
A. aimed B. offered C. intended D. focused
35. ……………by her brilliant appearance, she must be very affluent.
A. Judging B. Seeing C. Supposing D. Considering
36. Environmental changes in Antarctica ……………a drastic decline in the numbers of penguins.
A. caused B. have brought
C. have led to D. have resulted from
37. The only way to……………world terrorism is by united opposition.
A. eliminate B. discriminate C. protest D. escape
38. It was Dr. Watson who ……………us how to deal with this complicated matter.
A. noted B. instructed C. interpreted D. explained
39. Only one person who can provide the best solution to the question will be promoted and……………a financial
grant.
A. served B. awarded C. entitled D. equipped
40. You may feel sure the casting will be done perfectly, just……………your trust in me and you will see I’m
right.
A. allow B. forward C. grant D. lay
41. If so many people……………about it, how do you want to keep it secret?
A. are discussing B. are to be said C. are to be told D. will be saying
42. She passed the exam with excellent results and was……………a scholarship.
A. rewarded B. presenting C. gave D. granted
43. You cannot ski on those tracks any longer, for most of the snow has .……………
A. broken B. dissolved C. melted D. vaporized
44. It can……………from the passage that Mars may outshine Jupiter one day.
A. be implied B. refer C. be inferred D. indicate
45. A part-time job gives me the freedom to……………my own interests.
A. pursue B. seek C. chase D. run after
46. The Chinese……………printing.
A. invented B. discovered C. found out D. revealed
47. He didn’t want to……………any information about his past.
A. show B. tell C. reveal D. say
48. She……………to take her neighbor to court if he didn’t stop making so much noise.
A. threatened B. offered C. promised D. suggested
49. When the truth about the blackmail attempt finally ……………, we were all astonished to hear who the culprit
was.
A. evolved B. emerged C. arose D. issued
50. Terry sang the first verse and everyone……………
A. came in B. followed in C. joined in D. entered
TEST II.3.6 (Choice of words - verbs)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. That fabric is made of a material that……………fire easily.
A. seizes B. follows C. grabs D. catches
2. They were imprisoned and……………of their basic rights.
A. deprived B. snatched C. depressed D. deceived
3. The child has been deprived……………affection for so long that he hardly knows how to respond to love.
A. with B. of C. for D. from
4. If you……………behaving on this way, you will bring yourself nothing but trouble.
A. try on B. insist on C. keep up D. focus On
5. They talked for three days before finally……………to a decision.
A. reaching B. coming C. bringing D. arriving
6. Our Import-Export Company Ltd. will have to……………sales in the coming year.
A. expand B. enlarge C. extend D. increase
7.……………class-notes is one of the methods which help students understand their lessons more clearly.
A. Dividing B. Sharing C. Adding D. Changing
8. I’d like to……………this old car for a new model but I can’t afford it.
A. change B. exchange C. sell D. replace
9. Alex can’t……………seeing his mother cry because she means a lot to him.
A. mind B. avoid C. finish D. stand
10. Tom wanted to open a new shop, but serious financial problems forced him to ……………the idea.
A. make B. lift C. remove D. abandon
11. My mother always thinks that washing machine is the greatest invention as it helps……………her hard work.
A. removing B. decline C. reduce D. add
12. Professional models……………their beauty behind the beauty of the clothes they wear in a fashion show.
A. let B. place C. forward D. receive
13. Vendors used to bring local products and……………such as fruit, vegetables, oil and salt to fairs.
A. basic B. necessities C. commercials D. foundations
14. Agricultural……………is also brought to markets every day.
A. production B. productivity C. produce D. producer
15. You can use the microwave oven to……………frozen food.
A. freeze B. heat C. water D. defrost
16. In order to save sea creatures, factories should not be allowed to ……………sewage into the sea.
A. leave B. discharge C. dismiss D. transfer
17. Last night, all of the tables in that restaurant were for a special event.
A. preserved B. reserved C. conserved D. sold
18. Despite heavy traffic, they……………to get to the test centre on time.
A. failed B. refused C. kept D. managed
19. The event was aimed to……………the spirit of taking part in social activities among students.
A. move B. run C. stimulate D. speak
20. John……………me on having passed the graduation exam.
A. insisted B. turned C. relied D. congratulated
21. People often……………their houses with flowers and ornamental trees to welcome Lunar New Year.
A. put B. replace C. decorate D. make up
22. Although it rained, everyone……………in the activity actively.
A. took B. part C. joined D. moved
23. The members of Green Organization suggest that discharging chemical pollutants into the environment should
be……………
A. encouraged B. prohibited C. allowed D. comprehended
24. When a person shrugs his shoulders, it……………that he doesn’t know or doesn’t care.
A. proves B. examines C. means D. claims
25. The experiments……………at the University of Texas were successful.
A. comprised B. compounded C. composed D. conducted
26. It is hard to make students interested in their study, but it is much harder to……………their interest.
A. follow B. maintain C. pursue D.earn
27. In order to……………our high standards we have to be very strict on quality control.
A. hold B. maintain C. preserve D. carry on
28. Shall we……………a cake for her birthday?
A. bake B. grill C. cook D. boil
29. He……………the potato whole!
A. tasted B. swallowed C. chewed D. bit
30. If you look directly at the sun for too long, you’ll……………blind.
A. finish B. end C. go up D. end up
31. Everyone in the audience……………enthusiastically when the performance ended.
A. interrupted B. impressed C. applauded D. resembled
32. A great deal of information has to be gathered in order to……………the weather.
A. forecast B. foresee C. tell D. foretell
33. If you eat sensibly, you are not likely to……………weight.
A. gain B. put C. earn D. win
34. It is important to have a special day to ……………those who lost their lives in the wars.
A. remind B. support C. honour D. demonstrate
35. She……………a light meal of steamed chicken and salad as she wasn’t very hungry.
A. ordered B. asked C. commanded D. demanded
36. If you go on……………me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report.
A. disturbing B. afflicting C. concerning D. affecting
37. Everyone knew that……………this task would require a considerable effort.
A. completing B. engaging C. making D. working
38. Susan didn’t……………for a second to agree to John’s proposal as she had been in love with the boy for a
long time.
A. decide B. linger C. await D. hesitate
39. The idea to……………a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.
A. do B. pay C. go D. walk
40. Could you please……………me to send my cheque to the charity?
A. remain B. remember C. remind D. recall
41. Kate……………Tim that he had an appointment after lunch.
A. remembered B. reminded C. recalled D. recollected
42. That tall fair woman……………me of my mother.
A. remembers B. reminds C. resembles D. recalls
43. Jane was so angry with Tom because he had……………to speak to her.
A. refused B. ignored C. excused D. cancelled
44. The suggestion to leave the campsite at once was strongly……………by the climbers who were afraid of the
approaching snowstorm.
A. resigned B. complained C. quarreled D. opposed
45. The first thing for all of you to remember is that……………your duties may result in an instant dismiss.
A. neglecting B. escaping C. resisting D. missing
46. A tsunami …………… when there is an earthquake or volcanic eruption underneath the sea.
A. creates B. converts C. occurs D. causes
47. If you press this button, the watch……………what the temperature is in degrees centigrade.
A. regards B. suggests C. concerns D. displays
48. He couldn’t cope……………the workload so he resigned.
A. with B. to C. in D. from
49. They managed to score and……………the game in the last 30 seconds.
A. defeat B. gain C. win D. beat
50. In that village people …………… new guests with a traditional dance.
A. play B. greet C. look D. witness
TEST II.3.7 (Choice of words - verbs)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Even though Tim is not a very good player, he still wants to……………in the tennis tournament this weekend.
A. compile B. encounter C. participate D. revolve
2. When the team finally……………from the cave that they had been exploring, it was late in the evening.
A. uncovered B. emerged C. survived D. restored
3. You shouldn’t……………rubbish on the beach.
A. create B. produce C. dump D. sprinkle
4. I found a great website that I could……………all the information I needed from.
A. save B. store C. download D. type
5. I can’t give you a detailed description of the woman, as I only……………at her briefly.
A. gazed B. glared C. stared D. glanced
6. My elder brother is extremely fond of astronomy, he seems to ……………a lot of pleasure from observing
the stars.
A. seize B. possess C. derive D. reach
7. James needs to take on a second job, but he doesn’t know if he will be able to ……………with the extra work.
A. cope B. pursue C. achieve D. supply
8. The Olympic Games are ……………by a different country every four years.
A. won B. hosted C. attracted D. given
9. Paul asked Sarah to……………him to the dentist’s because he didn’t want to go by himself.
A. unify B.join C. interfere D. accompany
10. The officer who questioned us at the railway station was……………by two other men in uniforms.
A. walked B. associated C. cooperated D. accompanied
11. Alexander Pushkin died before he had completed the novel that he……………on the life of his great-
grandfather.
A. expressed B. existed C. determined D. based
12.……………the Net can be informative and entertaining, but unfortunately it can also be rather time-
consuming.
A. Riding B. Reading C. Surfing D. Working
13. A new road is being……………near the village.
A. created B. built C. made D. produced
14. You will not be successful in business if you don’t……………..risks.
A. put B. get C. try D.take
15. George didn’t attend school for six weeks as he had to stay in hospital where he was…………….for
pneumonia.
A. fixed B. treated C. relieved D. mended
16. Bob was in terrible pain, but none of us knew how to …………….his suffering until the ambulance arrived.
A. dissolve B. relieve C. cease D. exclude
17. In spite of our big effort, we have not managed to…………….enough money for the renovation of the school
buildings.
A. raise B. compose C. rear D. score
18. Now that the 9.30 train has been cancelled, we have got plenty of time to…………….before the next one
arrives.
A. expire B. exhaust C. abound D. spare
19. Has it been decided who is going to…………….the orchestra yet?
A. govern B. handle C. conduct D. guide
20. Please will you just tidy your room, and stop…………….excuses!
A. taking B. making C. having D. doing
21. Mr. Green’s job is to teach the young officers to…………….their duty in the right way.
A. operate B. commit C. perform D. proceed
22. This job …………….working very long hours.
A. includes B. consists C. involves D. contains
23. I wouldn’t have realized about the possible risk of setting the factory on fire if Tony hadn’t…………… my
attention to it.
A. sought B. caught C. showed D. drawn
24. Could you…………….us that any possible obstacles will be eliminated?
A. assure B. pledge C. confirm D. declare
25. Has anyone managed to…………….the meaning of the contract?
A. seize B. snatch C. grip D. grasp
26. I…………….the opportunity to work abroad.
A. grasped B. caught C. did D. gripped
27. Your staying in this room longer than seven days will…………….having to pay extra money.
A. prove B. correspond C. mean D. signify
28. You should stop seeing Sarah.…………….involved with her means trouble.
A. Living B. Getting C. Having lived D. Having got
29.I can hardly think of Jenny being able to…………….the aim she has set herself.
A. implement B. accomplish C. triumph D. succeed
30. The most probable…………….for your chronic headache is lack of good rest.
A. reason B. background C. origin D. factor
31. It was hard to…………….the temptation to watch the late night show even though I was so tired.
A. defy B. resist C. refuse D. oppose
32. All the inhabitants in the area have been asked to…………….at home if the storm returns.
A. settle B. dwell C. occupy D. remain
33.I love living in the city centre when I’m young, but when I finally…………….down, I think I’ll move
somewhere quieter.
A. calm B. camp C. come D. settle
34. It’s interesting how the rumour about my promotion began to……………..
A. spread B. publicize C. progress D. emit
35. By next year, my son will have…………….his education at Cambridge University.
A. realized B. graduated C. completed D. terminated
36. Don’t…………….to phone Mr. Whitman, I’ve already talked to him.
A. concern B. worry C. mind D. bother
37. It was…………….from the new minister to introduce more changes in the foreign policy.
A. expected B. hoped C. believed D. awaited
38. Has it ever…………….to you that there might be more to this matter than a few fake-banknotes?
A. imagined B. reasoned C. occurred D. considered
39. No matter how we asked him to…………….the news, he would still refuse to tell us anything.
A. launch B. break C. notify D. clear
40. The management must not…………….between male and female applicants.
A. differ B. discriminate C. differentiate D. contrast
41. The design for a car that…………….solar energy is in the experimental stage.
A. is run B. powers C. operates on D. is used
42. I’m trying this alternative cold remedy. It’s…………….different plant roots and herbs, and tastes very strange.
A. consisting of B. containing C. composed of D. included
43. According to the minister, changes in the budget will …………….all of us soon.
A. refer B. impact C. affect D. experience
44.I was awfully tired. However, I made up my mind to…………….myself to the boring task once again.
A. involve B. absorb C. apply D. pay
45. There were some very strong candidates for the job but none of them…………….my expectations.
A. met B. made C. gave D. took
46. It should be safe to climb as long as you…………….sensible precautions.
A. make B. do C. take D. put
47. If you don’t…………….to the rules, you will be asked to leave.
A. obey B. conform C. follow D. accept
48.I didn’t think that the game would…………….any risk to the players, but I was wrong.
A. pose B. give C. put D. make
49. You’ll never succeed if you…………….confidence and belief in yourself.
A. lack B. fail C. want D. miss
50. The feature film was…………….from a TV series.
A. derived B. based C. made up D. acquired
TEST II.3.8 (Choice of words - verbs)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. I enjoy walking to school, but on rainy days I…………….to going by bus.
A. would rather B. commit C. prefer D. resort
2. My parents always…………….of my smoking. They even told me once it would stop me growing taller.
A. disproved B. approved C. disapproved D. proved
3. “It’s not true. He’s…………….a lot of nonsense!”
A. saying B. speaking C. talking D. telling
4. It is common knowledge that sportsmen…………….themselves in good form by regular swimming.
A. take B. make C. keep D. put
5. I thought you said that you were…………….to be in Spain this weekend.
A. intended B. assumed C. supposed D. planned
6. At the end of winter, the price of winter clothes in the shop usually .
A. misses B. lowers C. sinks D. drops
7. Beatrice’s mother…………….her against taking too much luggage on her trip.
A. recommended B. encouraged C. reprimanded D. warned
8. My brother had his camera…………….from his car in the office car-park.
A. lost B. robbed C. missed D. stolen
9. The hotel receptionist said she would…………….what she could do about the dripping tap immediately.
A. look B. find C. try D. see
10. TV advertising in the late afternoon tends to…………….young children.
A. target B. point C. focus D. aim
11. Her mother asked her to…………….the table for the evening meal.
A. place B. put out C. serve D. lay
12. She said that she could not…………….a new dress on her small salary.
A. spend B. save C. afford D. spare
13. Hotel rooms must be…………….by 10 a.m., but luggage may be left with the porter.
A. vacated B. evacuated C. abandoned D. left
14.I have always…………….that my university was the best in the country.
A. trusted B. respected C. considered D. regarded
15. When we arrived in Paris, it was…………….with rain.
A. running B. dropping C. pouring D. falling
16. For elderly people, one of the problems ……………. by rising prices is the continual rise in heating bills.
A. given B. posed C. pressed D. forced
17. The supervisor’s job is to…………….the work of his particular department.
A. overlook B. overrun C. oversee D. overview
18. The number of tickets available is…………….by size of the stadium.
A. caused B. related C. determined D. associated
19. Whoever…………….of speeding may be fined from $ 100 up to $ 1,000.
A. convicted B. arrested C. judged D. charged
20. He tripped on the stairs, and could not …………….falling.
A. resist B. prevent C. stop D. avoid
21.I must remember to…………….a souvenir back from Spain for my grandmother.
A. go B. keep C. take D. bring
22. Do these shoes…………….my new skirts?
A. go B. match C. suit D. look
23. Anita works really hard and…………….to be paid more.
A. worth B. values C. deserves D. requires
24. The sign says that all shoplifters will be……………..
A. persecuted B. disapproved C. prosecuted D. prohibited
25. The boy …………….that he had had anything to do with the break-in.
A. refused B. denied C. objected D. rejected
26. We must…………….our pounds for dollars before going to New York.
A. change B. convert C. turn D. exchange
27. The police are…………….an incident which took place this afternoon.
A. inspecting B. searching C. looking out D. investigating
28. My brother is intelligent but he…………….common sense.
A. fails B. lacks C. misses D. wants
29. Someone wants to…………….a good hotel.
A. introduce B. direct C. recommend D. tell
30. Be careful with your gun! You may…………….somebody.
A. injure B. wound C. hurt D. ache
31. After the enormous dinner, he had to…………….his belt.
A. broaden B. enlarge C. widen D. loosen
32. The policeman…………….him to appear as a witness.
A. let B. discouraged C. made D. compelled
33. Many scientists…………….all their lives to working out answers to problems.
A. send B. promote C. spend D. devote
34. It is difficult to…………….the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.
A. convert B. convey C. exchange D. transfer
35. In the early 16th century, the geography of the globe still…………….a mystery.
A. continued B. maintained C. was D. remained
36. The kind-hearted woman…………….all her life to helping the disabled and the poor.
A. wasted B. spent C. dedicated D. lived
37. The job they offer…………….very interesting with a fashion house in the city centre.
A. hears B. sounds C. appears D. looks
38. Our Import-Export Company Limited will have to…………….sales during the coming year.
A. expand B. enlarge C. extend D. increase
39. Ken…………….his doctor’s advice and continued to overwork.
A. disregarded B. disassociated C. disowned D. disappointed
40. Katy wanted to…………….everything that had happened at the party.
A. recount B. claim C. talk D. say
41. Some animals have a remarkable ability to…………….themselves to changing environments.
A. fit B. adapt C. suit D. match
42. The question of late payment of the bills was…………….again at the meeting.
A. raised B. risen C. brought D.taken
43. None of us has ever…………….of cheating in class.
A. declared B. persisted C. approved D. concluded
44. We have been working hard. Let’s…………….a break.
A. make B. find C. do D. take
45. The ship was put into quarantine and the passengers and the crew were…………….to land.
A. ordered B. forbidden C. permitted D. let
46. He spent his entire life…………….round the world, never settling down anywhere.
A. scattering B. vesting C. roaming D. roaring
47. They received a ten-year sentence for…………….armed robbery.
A. committing B. practising C. doing D. making
48.I don’t think that purple shirt…………….with your yellow skirt.
A. suits B. goes C. wears D. fits
49. The police decided to…………….the department store after they had received a bomb warning.
A. abandon B. evacuate C. evict D. expel
50.…………….that he only started learning it two years ago, his English is excellent.
A. Wondering B. Accounting C. Considering D. Thinking
51. He…………….me to believe that they had left the district.
A. made B. led C. assured D. confirmed
52. Oh, no! My wallet has been……………..
A. robbed B. picked C. stolen D. theft
53. The train accident…………….the other train’s departure by a few hours.
A. sent back B. called off C. delayed D. retained
54. Where have you been? You were…………….to be here half an hour ago.
A. allowed B. had C. supposed D. thought
55. It’s not my nature to…………….over the price of something.
A. haggle B. discuss C. challenge D. transact
56. Many animals are…………….for their fur and other valuable parts of their bodies.
A. hunted B. chased C. run after D. followed
57. I’m sorry, I haven’t got any money. I’ve…………….my wallet at home.
A. missed B. left C. let D. forgotten
58. The dentist had to…………….the tooth as it was badly decayed.
A. put off B. extract C. extricate D. eradicate
59.I think a plain blouse would…………….better…………….that skirt.
A. go - with B. put - with C. come - with D. go - to
60. We very much…………….that you will come to dinner next Friday.
A. wish B. want C. like D. hope
61. His change of job has…………….him with a new challenge in life.
A. led B. initiated C. presented D. introduced
62. The two men looked so alike that it was impossible to…………….between them.
A. discriminate B. discern C. distinguish D. differ
63. It is illegal to…………….on grounds of race, sex, or religion.
A. discriminate B. differentiate C. certify D. differ
64. Learners of English as a foreign language often fail to ……………. between unfamiliar sounds in that
language.
A. separate B. differ C. distinguish D. solve
65.I…………….in bed all night thinking about it.
A. laid B. lay C. led D. lied
66. Before the product is put on the market, the company must…………….whether it complies with safety
standards.
A. calculate B. ask C. argue D. ascertain
TEST II.3.9 (Choice of words - adjectives)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. He is…………….listening to his sister’s advice.
A. bored in B. tired in C. tired of D. interested with
2. Their flat is decorated in a…………….combination of colours.
A. tasteful B. sweet C. delicious D. tasty
3. That English will become dominant in most scientific fields is……………..
A. predicting B. predictable C. on predictions D. to predict
4. After…………….attempts, Michael finally passed his graduation examination.
A. repetition B. repeated C. repeatable D. repeating
5. A scientific hypothesis is tested in a series of…………….experiments.
A. controlled B. limited C. theoretical D. supervised
6. Tomorrow we can expect to see an end to the…………….rain in the region, but it will remain cloudy.
A. hard B. heavy C. strong D. rough
7. Most of the theories on the issue are……………..
A. opposing B. opponent C. confronting D. conflicting
8. The sales assistants are so…………….; they spend more time chatting to each other than serving customers.
A. helpless B. unhelpful C. helping D. helped
9. No large…………….lakes are found in the state of South Carolina.
A. natural B. habitual C. environmental D. atmospheric
10. Although profit is one indicator of success, it needn’t be the…………….one.
A. alone B. single C. lonely D. only
11.…………….opening the supermarket chain, Mrs. Miller had managed a small restaurant.
A. Ahead of B. Beforehand C. Prior to D. Previously
12. As a result of our trip to Hanoi, we were able to forge a partnership with one of our……………. competitors.
A. precedent B. former C. last D. sooner
13. “This file is very important. You should include it in our document.” - “I know. It is……………..”
A. indispensable B. indistinct C. significant D. optional
14. The park has been home to many species.
A. in danger B. danger C. extinct D. endangered
15.I don’t like the song because its rhythm is too…………….to me.
A. big B. large C. strong D. healthy
16. Many parts of the old palace were destroyed in the fire but most of its valuables remained…………….
A. ruined B. similar C. untouched D. same
17. In spite of many unexpected changes, Betty is always…………….her working principles.
A. devoted to B. loyal to C. informed of D. meaning to
18. Drinking too much coffee can get you staying…………….the whole night.
A. long B. awake C. sleepy D. waking
19. The new lecturer talks so fast that we often get…………….during class time.
A. lost B. missing C. boring D. far
20. Mr. Prior did al/ an…………….job on his presentation about recycling, inspiring those present to start
recycling programs.
A. mere B. outstanding C. advisable D. voluntary
21. From the ……………. expression on his mother’s face, Bob realized that he wouldn’t be able to persuade her.
A. tall B. firm C. weak D. hasty
22. Although Tom eats quite a lot, he is still very…………….
A. skinny B. muscular C. well-built D. round
23. She felt terribly…………….before the job interview, but once she was in the manager’s office she calmed
down.
A. bored B. nervous C. shocked D. surprised
24. No one knows much about her private life because she is quite……………..
A. shy B. sensitive C. sociable D. reserved
25. What you are saying is quite……………., so please give us more details of the situation.
A. famous B. obvious C. accustomed D. familiar
26. Jane goes to a…………….school so she only sees her family at the weekend.
A. day B. boarding C. comprehensive D. private
27.I thought the film was…………….but other people didn’t like it.
A. shocked B. fascinating C. thrilled D. confusing
28. That student was…………….of understanding the theory even after the lecturer’s profound explanation.
A. incompetent B. unsuccessful C. helpless D. incapable
29. Those trousers of yours look rather ……………., so perhaps you should buy yourself a new pair.
A. broken B. mistaken C. unfair D. worn
30. It was their job to decide whether the pilot was …………….for the crash that occurred right after the take-off.
A. prone B. responsible C. guilty D. comprehensive
31. I’m having…………….difficulty understanding what she means.
A. great B. broad C. large D. full
32. It wasn’t me who stole the jewels. You’ve made a…………….mistake.
A. large B. big C. great D. high
33. You need a…………….diet to lead a healthy lifestyle.
A. well-mannered B. well-informed
C. well-preserved D. well-balanced
34. Cereals are good for you because most of them are…………….in fat.
A. short B. low C. small D. light
35. Many busy housewives today buy…………….foods.
A. icy B. cold C. frozen D. freezing
36. “Dracula” is the most…………….film I’ve ever seen.
A. excited B. terrified C. scared D. terrifying
37. You must have felt…………….when all your exams were over.
A. relieved B. upset C. irritated D. cross
38.I was immediately…………….to hear that none of my relatives was killed in the bus accident.
A. recovered B. improved C. relieved D. healed
39. Jenny should try to be more…………….. It will be difficult for her if she’s not prepared to change.
A. confident B. easygoing C. flexible D. optimistic
40. Since the sun gets so…………….around noon, I suggest we go to the beach early in the morning.
A. intense B. worried C. potential D. alarmed
41. After the recent changes, the information in this brochure is no longer……………., so we’ll need to update it.
A. precise B. accurate C. exact D. alike
42. Although they are twins, they don’t look……………..
A. similarly B. after C. like D. alike
43. Betty is happy and …………….. She always looks on the bright side of life.
A. confident B. honest C. flexible D. optimistic
44. Tom was…………….when he realized that he didn’t have enough money to pay the bill.
A. disappointed B. confused C. frightened D. embarrassed
45. Nancy is an excellent cook; the food at her party was really…………….
A. luxurious B. elegant C. delicious D. breathtaking
46. Daniel is…………….for checking the passengers as they get onto the plane, so he must have seen the suspect.
A. preferable B. suitable C. available D. responsible
47. There is a…………….variety of activities to choose from.
A. wide B. large C. spacious D. private
48. The Victoria Falls are one of the world’s…………….wonders.
A. spacious B. private C. natural D. national
49. There is a lot of information on the Internet, but it is difficult to know how much of it is……………. enough
to trust.
A. attainable B. inevitable C. presumable D. reliable
50. The high taxes on cars prevent them from being…………….to the average family.
A. valuable B. inhabited C. priceless D. affordable
TEST II.3.10
(Choice of words - adjectives)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. It is clear that Paula has grown up a lot in the past five years, as she acts in much more……………manner now.
A. mature B. bustling C. foremost D. violent
2. The river has been polluted by ……………waste.
A. endangered B. environment C. disease D. industrial
3. If Kate had been……………of how bad the film was, she never would have bought the DVD.
A. aware B. obvious C. familiar D. implied
4. Sam works for a foundation that helps people with ……………disabilities.
A. service B. physical C. training D. natural
5. The polar bear is a/ an……………species.
A. endangered B. dangerous C. imprisoned D. preserved
6. There are many ……………organizations dedicated to helping refugees around the world.
A. support B. qualified C. specialist D.charitable
7. Being out in the……………sun all morning made us feel quite weak.
A. grilling B. flaming C. blazing D. frying
8. I got caught in the……………rain this morning and got soaking wet.
A. pouring B. flooding C. bursting D. overflowing
9. The professor wasn’t ……………with the current political affairs in his country after his long stay abroad.
A. present B. familiar C. knowledgeable D. actual
10. Los Angeles is ……………for its exciting nightlife.
A. maintained B. marvelled C. renowned D. experienced
11. Jessica is……………to play tomorrow, but the coach will probably tell her to rest for another week.
A. sharp B. deliberate C. eager D. funny
12. “Look at that player! He kicked Ronald!” - “Yes, that was a……………foul.”
A. deliberate B. determined C. calculated D. planned
13. Michael was……………with anger when he saw his car had been scratched.
A. filled B. fixed C. loaded D. stored
14. “Let’s go to the cinema.” - “Which……………film did you have in mind?”
A. single B. individual C. particular D. unique
15.I can’t go climbing tomorrow as some, of my equipment is ……………
A. wrong B. mistaken C. faulty D. poor
16. The success of our campaign is……………on the number of investors we can attract.
A. legible B. relative C. obtainable D. dependent
17. The handwriting is completely ……………. This note must have been written a longtime ago.
A. inedible B. indelible C. illegible D. unfeasible
18. After years of being exposed to the sun and rain, the sign had become completely……………
A. readable B. illegible C. misread D. illiterate
19. People under 18 aren’t……………for membership in this association.
A. viable B. eligible C. permissible D. legal
20.I haven’t got the ……………idea of what you’re talking about.
A. least B. slightest C. biggest D. smallest
21. It has been kept ……………for about ten years that the minister’s son committed a crime.
A. unaware B. secret C. mystery D. obscure
22. It is……………of this kind of work to take a lot of time.
A. usual B. characteristic C. average D. regular
23. A laser operation on the eyes is……………, so it must be carried out with great care.
A. irreversible B. deniable C. advisable D. unremarkable
24. Don’t you think it’s about time you changed the ……………tap?
A. dripping B. drooping C. dropping D. dipping
25. The memory card made of two of these special chips can store data……………100 years of a 35-page daily
newspaper.
A. equivalent to B. relative to
C. corresponding withD. similar to
26. Whales have……………ears, which they use to find their location.
A. quite sensible B. very sensitive C. good sense D. sensibly good
27. They were……………in conversation and didn’t notice me entering the room.
A. thoroughly B. far C. deep D. long
28. The documentary was so……………that many viewers cried.
A. moved B. touchy C. movingly D. moving
29. The film was so……………that, even though I tried not to, I ended up crying.
A. reluctant B. contrary C. moving D. sensible
30. He has made enough money to take……………retirement.
A. premature B. early C. advance D. anticipated
31. I was most……………of his efforts to help me during the crisis.
A. appreciation B. appreciable C. appreciate D. appreciative
32. Minh’s compositions are full of mistakes, but they are very…………….
A. imaginary B. imaginable C. imagination D. imaginative
33. No one can decline the……………of the Alaskan wilderness.
A. breath-taking view B. breath-taken view
C. breath-to-take scene D. breath-taking scene
34.……………chicken are allowed to move around to feed naturally.
A. Free-ranged B. Free-fed C. Free-range D. Free-feed
35. She spent the day preparing for her son’s……………trip. He’d been away for a longtime.
A. housekeeping B. housewarming C. homecoming D. homemaking
36. I felt……………to help him because he was my cousin.
A. obliged B. restrained C. suppressed D. coerced
37. It is not……………to be drunk in the street.
A. respecting B. respectably C. respectful D. respectable
38. Mr. Smith is ……………person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do.
A. dependent B. independent C. depending D. dependable
39. They had to walk up a very……………hill every day.
A. stepped B. sharp C. steep D. straight
40. People living abroad are not……………to enter for this competition.
A. enabled B. permissible C. capable D. eligible
41. The……………exam in February prepared students for the real thing in July.
A. false B. mock C. fake D. unreal
42. People can become very……………when they are stuck in traffic for a long time.
A. nervous B. bad-tempered C. stressful D. pressed
43. The government should do more for……………people.
A. usual B. ordinary C. everyday D. typical
44. Dogs make very……………pets. They’ll always stay by your side.
A. mental B. private C. loyal D. digital
45.I am sure they will be very……………at your success.
A. delight B. delighted C. delighting D. delightful
46.I think it’s a bit……………to hope that we can beat them easily. They are much younger and better.
A. reality B. really C. realized D. unreal
47. When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty……………paintings were destroyed, including two by
Picasso.
A. worthless B. priceless C. valueless D. worthy
48. His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else’s point of view. He is very……………
A. open-minded B. kind- minded
C. narrow- minded D. absent- minded
49. The doctor gave the patient……………examination to discover the cause of his collapse.
A. a thorough B. an exact C. a universal D. a whole
50. Can you list the problems……………poor and……………countries?
A. facing - overpopulation B. facing - overpopulated
C. face - overpopulated D. facing - overpopulating
TEST II.3.11 (Choice of words - adjectives)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. They seemed to be……………to the criticism and just carried on as before.
A. disinterested B. sensitive C. uncaring D. indifferent
2. Although some people earn a lot of money, they are not……………..with their lives.
A. satisfy B. pleasant C. contented D. concerned
3. One condition of this job is that you must be……………..to work at weekends.
A. acceptable B. available C. accessible D. capable
4. The workers voted in favour of a(n)…………….strike.
A. interminable B. endless C. ceaseless D. indefinite
5. The stolen jewels were…………….a lot of money.
A. priced B. worth C. cost D. valued
6. I think you should stay…………….
A. calm B. tranquil C. peaceful D. quiet
7. You must be very careful when you wash this…………….silk blouse.
A. delicate B. feeble C. weak D. sensitive
8. There you are: the…………….person I was looking for.
A. utter B. correct C. ever D. very
9. He tends to forget things very quickly and behaves more and more like the typical…………….professor.
A. clear-minded B. absent-minded C. narrow-minded D. right-minded
10. My sister is a woman of…………….age.
A. marriage B. married C. marrying D. marriageable
11. China’s placement of its oil rig in Vietnam’s East Sea EEZ has been denounced by ASEAN and Western
politicians and professionals as the violation of Vietnam’s…………….waters.
A. territorial B. inland C. fresh D. farmed
12. His illness made him……………..of concentration.
A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D. powerless
13. Nowadays it is not easy to find a…………….job.
A. good-pay B. well-paid C. good-paid D. well-pay
14. Tony is so…………….that his friends tend to tell him all their problems.
A. confidential B. critical C. optimistic D. sympathetic
15.I think the most …………….idea is to go by car.
A. sensible B. sensitive C. senseless D. sensational
16. The house stands high on the top of the hill, so it can be…………….from far away.
A. aimed at B. picked up C. visible D. deal with
17. The police carried out a…………….search for the missing diplomat.
A. through B. thorough C. throughout D. thoughtful
18. Air, food and water are…………….to human beings.
A. unquestionable B. indispensable C. undeniable D. indebted
19. James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so…………….
A. sensible B. insensible C. sensitive D. senseless
20. I’m sorry, but I like my eggs soft,……………., not hard.
A. cooked B. steamed C. boiled D. watered
21. After the recent scandal, the President is expected to do the…………….thing and resign from his position.
A. precious B. kindness C. decent D. formal
22. The Red List is a special book that provides names of…………….animals.
A. vulnerable and endangered B. vulnerable and dangerous
C. endangered and hunted D. extinct and killed
23. “Believe it or not, I have seven brothers and three sisters. We really have……………..”
A. large family B. a large family C. much family D. many families
TEST II.3.12 (Choice of words)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. (Adverbs)
1. When the party was………….., we helped them clear up the room.
A. up B. over C. out D. off
2. The children are so looking forward to the holiday, they can…………..wait.
A. never B. hardly C. rarely D. seldom
3. The peacocks roam…………..within the city zoo.
A. free B. leisurely C. pleasant D. comfortably
4. Dirty air is …………..a city problem; meanwhile cutting down trees is a problem of rural areas.
A. purely B. hardly C. chiefly D. lately
5. We want everyone to begin the test…………...
A. simultaneously B. unexpectedly
C. indefinitely D. continuously
6. I visit my grandparents………….., but not as often as I’d like to.
A. eventfully B. widely C. occasionally D. extensively
7. In summer, tomatoes are…………..available, since it is the best season for them to mature in.
A. solely B. shortly C. warmly D. readily
8. Kimberly is very punctual. She is…………..on time for work.
A. never B. seldom C. always D. rarely
9. Jane recounted the details of her vacation so…………..that we were able to picture what she had done.
A. vividly B. presently C. punctually D. obviously
10. Sarah is …………..qualified so I’m sure she’ll get the job.
A. completely B. amply C. fully D. wholly
11. The film had…………..started by the time we got to the cinema.
A. just B. already C. yet D. before
12. Although the police suspected that the fire had been started………….., they couldn’t prove it.
A. increasingly B. constantly C. deliberately D. precisely
13. Violent crime is becoming …………..common in modern cities.
A. completely B. totally C. increasingly D. greatly
14. George hadn’t expected the boss to treat him so …………..after the nasty argument they had.
A. kindly B. quietly C. briefly D. merely
15. Anita is …………..still somewhere inside the building, but we can’t be certain that our information is
correct.
A. apparently B. accidentally C. definitely D. mainly
16. This is…………..the book you have to read, since you weren’t sure of the title, it may not be.
A. especially B. literally C. necessarily D. presumably
17. In order for this appliance to function ………….., the safety screws must be removed.
A. virtually B. properly C. immediately D. urgently
18. In some coastal regions, jobs are only seasonal, so young people leave for opportunities………….. during the
winter.
A. rather B. whenever C. either D. elsewhere
19. This is…………..the best pizza that I’ve ever eaten - I can’t remember having one as tasty as this before.
A. rarely B. barely C. surely D. mainly
20. To get…………..in business you have to be good at making decisions.
A. over B. ahead C. around D. away with
21. John hasn’t studied hard this year, so, in the last couple of months, he has had to work…………..just to catch
up.
A. vaguely B. barely C. intensely D. randomly
22. It is so wet here. It…………..rains non-stop for several days.
A. frequently B. seldom C. periodically D. all the time
23. The line that divides North and South Korea is the most…………..armed border in the world.
A. formerly B. kindly C. truly D. heavily
24. It doesn’t matter…………..Sue tries, she still can’t pass the driving test.
A. how far B. how hard C. Ø D. how good
25. Do I have to wear a suit and tie or can I dress more…………..?
A. casually B. unofficially C. naturally D. loosely
26. This is the biggest exhibition…………..held in Hanoi.
A. so far B. never C. up to now D. ever
27.………….., he was unharmed after being hit by lightning.
A. Consequently B. Finally C. Cautiously D. Miraculously
Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
28. In order for a doctor to practise medicine in any hospital, it must be proved
A
that the doctor has the quantities to do so.
B C D
29. Televisions are now an everyday feature of most households in the United
A B
States, and television viewing is the number one activity leisure.
C D
30. Unlike most liquids, which contract when they solidify, water expands by nine percentage when it freezes. A
B C D
TEST II.4.1 (Expressions)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. As…………….as I know, we have not received a bill for the new computer.
A. much B. long C. soon D. far
2. Could you phone me…………….you arrive at the grandmother’s, so I don’t worry?
A. where B. the time C. the moment D. the hour
3. Fortunately, the machine was not…………….when it caught fire.
A. in order B. in use C. in progress D. in rum
4. She may work more slowly than the other employees, but in……………. she is a conscientious worker.
A. least B. whole C. general D. a rule
5. Why don’t we meet in the evening? I can have a beer with you when I’m …………….duty but not now.
A. after B. out of C. off D. outside
6. He put the two letters into the wrong envelopes…………….mistake.
A. on B. by C. with D. in
7. Scientists warn that many of the world’s great cities are…………….flooding.
A. endangered B. in danger of C. at risk D. being
8. The Citizen’s Centre will give you legal advice free of .…………….
A. charge B. money C. price D. payment
9. I asked him how much he got…………….but he refused to tell me.
A. paid B. earned C. money D. salary
10. The Giant Panda has been on the…………….of extinction for many years.
A. border B. verge C. margin D. rim
11. After losing my job, I was on the…………….of a nervous breakdown.
A. verge B. brim C. bounds D. border
12. “Is swimming under water very difficult?” - “No, it’s just a matter…………….able to control your breathing.”
A. of being B. to be C. that are you D. being
13. “Do you know where Barb is?” - “Strange…………….sound, she is in Timbuktu.”
A. may it B. as it may C. like it may D. does it
14. Would you be…………….my letters while I am away?
A. too good as to forward B. so good as to forward
C. as good as forward D. so good as forwarding
15. It …………….without saying that Mr. Jacksons deserves the prize for his achievements in the field of
medicine.
A. comes B. goes C. is D. means
16. We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are……………..
A. out of work B. out of stock C. out of reach D. out of practice
17.…………….they decided not to go to Australia for their holiday but went to America instead.
A. At the end B. In the end C. In the least D. At least
18. The building of the new stadium was…………….schedule, which was worrying the sponsors a great deal.
A. behind B. off C. below D. under
19.…………….20,000 people are thought to have attended the concert.
A. As much as B. More C. As many as D. Less than
20. I am not…………….nuclear power in view of accidents.
A. on account of B. on the point of
C. in the sense of D. in favour of
21. Quite…………….chance I noticed that the house was for sale.
A. by B. in C. at D. a
22. Don’t carry the boxes all together. We’ll move them……………..
A. once in a time B. once and for all
C. one and all D. one at a time
23. “Can we be woken up at six o’clock?” - “Guests…………….a wake-up call must take arrangements at the
reception desk.”
A. in need of B. who needing C. are needing D. to need
24. He avoided any technical jargon…………….the sake of clarity.
A. in B. for C. to D. at
25. The mail sorting machine is out of…………….again.
A. operation B. performance C. order D. function
26. “Did you have to do a lot of preparation for the meeting?” - “…………….with the board, I reviewed all the
proposals again.”
A. Until I was meeting B. Prior to meeting
C. By the time I met D. Subsequently meeting
27. I know for …………….that he was at the scene yesterday.
A. certain B. true C. exact D. correct
28. Mary enjoys working with people who have something…………….with her.
A. like B. as C. similar D. in common
29. Tony and Toby have a lot in…………….with each other.
A. common B. competition C. regard D. similar
30. Mammals are animals that…………….to babies, not eggs.
A. give birth B. bring life C. look forward D. pay attention
31. You need to walk gently after the doctor removes the cast off because it…………….for your broken leg to
learn how to walk again.
A. takes time B. costs time C. saves time D. time-consuming
32. Nancy kicked her friend out of her house as she…………….him reading her diary.
A. let B. kept C. caught D. missed
33. Some religions encourage people to have as many children as……………..
A. well B. also C. much D. possible
34. The detective had been in…………….of the robber for two days.
A. employment B. pursuit C. expedition D. chase
35. Turn off this machine. The harsh sound really…………….me crazy.
A. takes B. worried C. bothers D. drives
36. Don’t get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you’ll learn to take
it……………..
A. fine B. loose C. nice D. easy
37. For a short while, I managed to catch…………….of the President entering the palace.
A. vision B. notice C. view D. sight
38. I’m going for a walk in the park. Would you like to…………….me company?
A. follow B. stay C. take D. keep
39. Will you…………….me company while I wait for the train?
A. keep B. take C. have D. give
40.…………….my advice - don’t get involved with her.
A. Take B. Have C. Do D. Hold
41. The work of detective is of great benefit to the police force…………….general.
A. at B. on C. in D. for
42. Tom thanked the committee…………….behalf…………….Paul, who was unable to attend the ceremony.
A. in - by B. for - in C. from - on D. on - of
43.…………….time of crisis, people often tend to come together and act…………….unison.
A. For - along B. About - within C. In - in D. Around - from
44. Make sure that you pick up your tickets…………….advance.
A. in B. of C. on D. at
45. Policemen are sometimes on…………….at night.
A. force B. patrol C. cover D. alert
46. Since they…………….they are getting on very well together.
A. are in the same age B. are the same age
C. have been of the same age D. have the same age
47. The committee ……………. her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the subject.
A. paid B. gave C. made D. said
48. They froze in…………….when they saw the lion.
A. shock B. horror C. terror D. fright
49. He likes taking…………….in team sports.
A. participation B. place C. part D. action
50.I must have a word…………….jack about timekeeping; this is the third time this week he’s been late.
A. with B. for C. from D. of
TEST II.4.2 (Expressions)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. He couldn’t find his…………….in the darkness.
A. route B. way C. path D. road
2. You’ll need to put more effort…………….your work if you want to pass the exam.
A. into B. on C. through D. at
3. This story has been passed down by…………….of mouth.
A. word B. phrase C. memory D. speaking
4. I don’t mind walking long distances, because I know it does me……………..
A. advantage B. sure C. good D. more
5. “Have they arrested the criminal yet?” - “It’s only a…………….of time.”
A. period B. length C. matter D. waste
6. I’m afraid I know nothing about the fight for independence. It was……………..
A. at my time B. before my time
C. for the time being D. at the same time
7. “I’m afraid there’s no more milk left in the fridge.” - “Don’t worry we’ll …………….it.”
A. manage B. do without C. do with D. do away with
8. Wait a minute, there is an answer from the office with…………….to your previous inquiry.
A. regard B. reflection C. attention D.consideration
9. Mr. Smith ate his breakfast in great…………….so as not to miss the bus to London.
A. speed B. haste C. rush D. pace
10. Susan told her younger sister to…………….her alone because she didn’t feel like playing games.
A. leave B. put C. set D. make
11. To everybody’s……………., the doctor declared the boy’s life was put of danger.
A. calmness B. relief C. peace D. anger
12. It’s not easy to make John furious, the boy is very gentle by……………..
A. himself B. personality C. nature D. reaction
13. We were lucky because the taxi arrived without any……………. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have arrived in time
for our train.
A. delay B. pause C. wait D. interruption
14. If you’re planning to leave the office earlier,…………….in mind to tell me about it in advance.
A. bear B. hold C. carry D. put
15. You should at least…………….an effort to find the boy’s address if you don’t want to lost your last hope.
A. make B. work C. put D. do
16. We are going to build a fence around the field with a/ an…………….to breeding sheep and cattle.
A. goal B. view C. reason D. outlook
17. Just change your approach towards the assignment. The way you are dealing with it now will
certainly…………….you nowhere.
A. get B. put C. pass D. reach
18. Something began to go …………….with the experiment when the two scientists were forced to retire.
A. faulty B. stale C. ill D. wrong
19. I hope you won’t take…………….if I say that your project needs more improvement to be accepted.
A. hatred B. offence C. nerve D. anger
20. At first……………., you would say they were twins, but in reality, they didn’t even know each other.
A. sighting B. glance C. look D. view
21. In the…………….of cold weather, remember to put on some warm clothes.
A. possibility B. fear C. event D. risk
22.…………….a fire, hotel guests are asked to remain calm.
A. As a result of B. In the event of C. By reason of D. In the time of
23. Let me…………….my memory before I get down to answering the questions.
A. resume B. ease C. awake D. refresh
24. We don’t need this dictionary at present, but in the long…………….it may prove useful.
A. time B. run C. future D. perspective
25. You are under no…………….to check every passenger. You can do it at random.
A. must B. necessary C. obligation D. duty
26. Professor Wilson has been given a prestigious award in ……………. of his pioneering research in treating the
AIDS patients.
A. evaluation B. recognition C. respect D. credit
27. I’m afraid starting the race today is…………….the question. Look at this snow.
A. out of B. beyond C. away D. beside
28. The whole situation is getting out of…………….Let’s do something before it turns into a bitter row.
A. capacity B. charge C. hand D. discipline
29. The scientists broke down as they realized that all their efforts had gone to…………….
A. loss B. failure C. collapse D. waste
30. Gary should take more pride…………….his work.
A. of B. in C. on D. with
31. …………….of patience, no one can beat Martha.
A. In front B. In spite C. In terms D. Regardless
32. They always kept on good…………….with thefr next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.
A. will B. friendship C. terms D. relations
33. To the best of my……………., that dentist’s name is Thomas Hammond.
A. thinking B. mind C. recollection D. remembrance
34. Susan says she cannot stand looking at the rat,…………….touching it.
A. even so B. as far as C. what it D. let alone
35. Beyond all……………., it was Ann who gave away our secrets.
A. dispute B. conclusion C. failure D. contradiction
36. Thanks for helping me. I’ll do the same for you in…………….sometime.
A. grateful B. appreciate C. favour . D. return
37. While everybody else in class prefers working in groups, Linda likes working…………….
A. on herself B. on her own C. of her own D. with herself
38. An animal perfectly in…………….with its envfronment is a perfect mechanism.
A. sympathy B. harmony C. balance D. discord
39. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the…………….of her children.
A. reason B. concern C. care D. sake
40.I’m afraid a rise in salary is…………….just now.
A. out of sight B. out of control
C. out of date D. out of the question
41. He finished the paintings…………….for the exhibition.
A. in good time B. for the time being
C. from time to time D. time after time
42. We’re in good time; there’s…………….to hurry.
A. no purpose B. no need C. unnecessary D. impossible
43. Unfortunately, our local cinema is on the…………….of closing down.
A. verge B. hint C. edge D threat
44. Our house still remains in…………….after the cyclone.
A. good condition B. the good state
C. the good condition D. good state
45. Why don’t you …………….a go? It’s not difficult.
A. set B. have C. do D. make
46. I’m…………….my brother is.
A. nothing near as ambitious as B. nowhere like so ambitious
C. nothing as ambitious than D. nowhere near as ambitious as
47. “Would you like aglass of beer?” - “Not while I’m…………….”
A. on duty B. under control C. in order D. in the act
48.…………….I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months.
A. As far as B. So much as C. Much more than D. Except that
49.I revised my views…………….comments from colleagues.
A. further to B. in the light of C. consequence upon D. against
50. For the first time the young scientist was given the award …………….her work with animals.
A. in recognition of B. in recognition with
C. on recognition for D. in recognition for
51. …………….that all the doors are locked before you leave, will you?
A. Look B. Watch C. See D. Understand
52. Our last hope would…………….all probability evaporate.
A. on B. in C. of D. for
53.…………….of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would improve.
A. At the bottom B. At the height C. On the top D. In the end
54. When I got my case back, it had been damaged…………….repair.
A. above B. beyond C. over D. further
55. When it is very hot, you may…………….the top button of your shirt.
A. undress B. unwrap C. untie D. undo
56. He is decorating the house with a view…………….it.
A. to sell B. to selling C. for selling D. to be sold
57. She clearly joined the firm with a(n)…………….to improving herself professionally.
A. view B. aim C. plan D. ambition
58. …………….of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.
A. Instead B. In place C. On behalf D. On account
59. After his operation, Peter tried to lead…………….possible.
A. a very normal life as B. as normal a life as
C. as normal life as D. normal life as
60.I realized…………….that he was a thief.
A. sooner or later B. all along C. at the beginning D. eventually
61. Now that they have read it in……………., they believe me.
A. white and black B. black and white
C. red and blue D. blue and red
62.……………., Nam Cao was a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories.
A. On the contrary B. On my part
C. On the whole D. On the other hand
63. There isn’t much information available …………….about the cause of the fire.
A. far more B. so much C. rather than D. as yet
64. He lost his job…………….no fault of his own.
A. through B. by C. with D. over
65. Mr. Dawson was given the award in…………….of his services to the hospital.
A. spite B. charge C. recognition D. sight
TEST II.4.3 (Idioms)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to
the underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. I shouldn’t go outside without a raincoat because it’s raining cats and dogs.
A. it’s just started to rain B. it’s raining very heavily
C. it’s going to rain D. it’s raining a little
2. On second thoughts, I believe I will go with you to the theater.
A. Upon reflection B. After discussing with my wife
C. For this time only D. For the second tune
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
3.…………….care of that necklace - it’s very valuable.
A. Keep B. Make C. Have D. Take
4. Don’t forget to…………….in touch while you are away.
A. keep B. put C. make D. hold
5. Here’s my telephone number. If you have any problems, just get in…………….with me.
A. talk B. touch C. speak D. tact
6. I wanted to build a bookcase, but I couldn’t make…………….of the instructions.
A. sense B. understanding C. sight D. reality
7. I caught…………….of a lion lying under the tree, and my heart jumped.
A. view B. sight C. look D. scene
8. I wish you’d get…………….of these old books - you never read them.
A. away B. out C. rid D. lost
9. After the war, many of us…………….touch with our relatives.
A. kept B. lost C. caught D. got
10. When she heard that her grandfather had died in hospital, she …………….into tears.
A. burst B. went C. exploded D. fell
11. If you…………….your heads together, you can always come up with a good idea.
A. leave B. rest C. put D. place
12.I could not keep …………….with the other runners though I tried hard.
A. face B. place C. pace D. lace
13. He tried to take…………….of her kindness and hospitality.
A. benefit B. gain C. profit D. advantage
14. You shouldn’t…………….fun of those orphans who are very sensitive.
A. take B. make C. get D. lose
15. The teacher read a story to the class to…………….time until the end of the lesson.
A. make B. mark C. save D. kill
16.I have no difficulty in…………….good use of the plans you have prepared.
A. taking B. making C. getting D. putting
17. I’m sure you will have no difficulty…………….the exam.
A. to pass B. passing C. pass D. on passing
18. She made no…………….our conversation of the night before.
A. reference about B. reference with
C. reference to D. referent to
19. Everything is…………….you. I cannot make my mind yet.
A. out off - on B. up to - up C. away from - for D. on for - off
20. Surprisingly, some of the things we take…………….granted today were invented completely
…………….accident.
A. up-through B. for-by C. in-on D. after -in
21.I don’t know what all the fuss was about; it was just a/ an …………….in a teacup.
A. flood B. storm C. earthquake D. blaze
22. He lost…………….of the car and crashed into a tree.
A. track B. sight C. record D. control
23. The driver…………….control of the vehicle and crashed into a bus.
A. lost B. missed C. failed D. dropped
24. The man who began shooting…………….random in a store last week is said to have been arrested
…………….bank robbery before.
A. in - about B. away - of C. at - for D. with - over
25. Let’s meet at the cinema. No, on second……………., I’ll pick you up.
A. request B. ideas C. thoughts D. thinking
26. I’ll have spaghetti Bolognese. No, on second …………….perhaps I’ll have the pizzas.
A. thinking B. thoughts C. opinion D. ideas
27. I couldn’t…………….my eyes when I saw her after such a long time.
A. see. B. believe C. stand D. watch
28. He is a bad student, on…………….of this, he is very rude.
A. top B. side C. summit D. height
29. She’s got exams at the moment and…………….that she’s working very long hours.
A. more than B. what is more C. besides D. on top of
30. He achieved success beyond his wildest……………..
A. thoughts B. thinking C. sleeps D. dreams
31. We couldn’t stay long, so we only wished Michael many happy…………….of his birthday and hurried to the
airport. .
A. days B. returns C. moments D. regards
32. No matter how loudly you shout to him, he won’t hear you. He is as deaf as a…………….
A. bat B. stump C. tomb D. post
33. You needn’t hurry. You may take your…………….before you give me the definite answer.
A. while B. minute . C. time D. thinking
34. You should…………….attention to what your teacher says.
A. take B. show C. give D. pay
35. Nobody took any…………….of the warning and they went swimming in the contaminated water.
A. information B. attention C. sight D. notice
36. She…………….no notice of his behavior towards her.
A. took B. paid C. made D. gave
37. Nobody took any…………….of his opinions, which, I guess, made him so furious.
A. attention B. regard C. recognition D. notice
38. It has never…………….my mind that James might be a liar.
A. passed B. entered C. crossed D. reached
39.I know it works in theory, but try putting it into…………….and you’ll find out it’s a failure.
A. procedure B. exercise C. performance D. operation
40. Our karate master is as quick as……………..
A. lightning B. thunder C. current D. wave
41. They say that a friend in …………….is a friend indeed.
A. need B. lack C. wish D. miss
42. Tony and Rebecca had always planned to open a restaurant, but it…………….to nothing.
A. got B. went C. came D. resulted
43. They did have a…………….escape. Their car stopped right at the river bank.
A. near B. fine C. narrow D. slight
44. Is it possible to…………….the twin brothers apart?
A. recognize B. distinguish C. tell D. see
45. They are as like as two peas. It’s amazing how their parents can …………….them apart.
A. tell B. distinguish C. mean . D. see
46. Can you…………….the difference between the two brothers?
A. speak B. tell C. say D. show
47.I think it was completely thoughtless of you to have turned your……………., on the friends asking for your
help.
A. fist B. back C. head D. neck
48.I said Dickinson, but I meant Richardson. It was just a…………….of the tongue.
A. slip B. mistake C. fault D. lapse
49.I don’t feel like buying a…………….in a poke; we’d better check the content.
A. pig B. cattle C. buffalo D. ox
50. Why do you say the project should be changed even more? Personally, I cannot see the…………….of
introducing so many alternations.
A. point B. reason C. clue D. ground
TEST II.4.4 (Idioms)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Let me…………….my luck at cards. If I win, I promise to invite you to a restaurant.
A. have B. try C. put D. view
2. The best wood for building this type of canoe is oak, but since no oak is available, we’ll have to…………….it.
A. take without B. make without C. do without D. carry without
3. I don’t like Anthony, he seems to take too much…………….in criticizing everyone.
A. joy B. pleasure C. fascination D. entertainment
4. Tom has been…………….guilty of kidnapping his neighbor’s child and has been sentenced to ten years in
prison.
A. confessed B. found C. found out D. established
5. The children felt disappointed because first their parents promised to take them to Disneyland and then they
…………….on their word.
A. played down B. went back C. came off D. drew out
6. If it hadn’t been for the hint that the teacher……………., nobody would have found out the correct answer.
A. cast B. dropped C. threw D. flung
7. The Wilsons have found it terribly hard to make…………….meet ever since they both lost their jobs.
A. coins B. strings C. ends D. limits
8. Be careful with Tony, he can lose his …………….more quickly than you may expect him to.
A. attitude B. vigour C. personality D. temper
9. Don’t…………….to conclusions, we don’t yet know all the relevant facts.
A. run B. rush C.jump D. hurry
10. No one in my family likes cleaning the floors, but we all take…………….to do it.
A. chances B. turns C. interests D. responsibility
11. “Will you …………….on my dog while I go to the canteen?”
A. give B. keep an eye C. watch D. take care
12. Could you please…………….an eye in the kids for a minute?
A. put B. have C. put D. take
13. Seldom does she refuse to do her friends a good……………., but on that occasion she was too busy to pay
attention to other people’s problems.
A. assistance B. turn C. aid D. backing
14. Will it make any…………….to them if we deliver their equipment tomorrow?
A. displeasure B. alteration C. conflict D. difference
15. We have been running…………….of fresh water, so be careful not to use it up completely before we get to
another village.
A. short B. low C. scarce D. limit
16. No wonder she’s coughing; she smokes like a ……………..
A. pipe B. fire C. cigarette D. chimney
17. The interviewer’s warm smile soon put Jane at her……………..
A. ease B. leisure C. rest D. comfort
18. While you are planning, you must take into…………….how many people you are expecting.
A. thought B. mind C. consideration D. memory
19. She is always so helpful that it is difficult not to…………….her for granted.
A. accept B. take C. think D. see
20.I didn’t get a…………….of sleep after watching that horror film last night.
A. blink B. part C. wink D. piece
21. Mary was ill. She’s still feeling a bit under the…………….
A. temperature B. climate C. rain D. weather
22.I feel terrible, I didn’t sleep…………….last night.
A. a jot B. a wink C. an inch D. an eye
23. Please don’t…………….it amiss if I make a few suggestions for improvement.
A. think B. take C. assume D. judge
24. The Prime Minister made no…………….to the incident in his speech.
A. reference B. mention C. impression D. gesture
25. I’m sorry I didn’t phone you last night. I was up to my…………….in work.
A. head B. ear C. shoulders D. eyes
26. Going on this diet has really…………….me good. I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic!
A. made B. taken C. done D. had
27. When you do something, you should……………..
A. get through to B. turn over a new leaf
C. weigh up the pros and cons D. go down well with
28…………….your time! We don’t have to be there until after eight.
A. Pass B. Take C. Have D. Run
29. Most of the…………….in this workshop do not work very seriously or productively.
A. tooth and nail B. rank and file C. eager beavers D. old hand
30. The criminal knows the…………….of successful robberies.
A. trash and treasure B. part and parcel C. ins and outs D. close call
31. Although he was under no……………., the shopkeeper replaced the defective battery free of charge.
A. urgency B. guarantee C. insistence D. obligation
32. Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a…………….day.
A. windy B. cloudy C. snowy D. rainy
33. The sixth time he called me at night was the……………..
A. lost cause B. last straw C. touch and go D. hot air
34. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other aspects they are as different as .
…………….
A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese
C. salt and pepper D. here and there
35. 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
36. According to a recent survey, most people are on good……………. with their neighbors.
A. relations B. terms C. acquaintance D. relationships
37. She was so frightened that she was shaking like……………..
A. a leaf B. jelly C. the wind D. a flag
38. It is very important for a firm or a company to…………….changes in the market.
A. keep pace with B. keep pace of
C. keep track with D. keep in touch with
39.I do wish you’d stop biting your nails, Tom. It really……………..
A. gets on my nerves B. tells me off C. lets me down D. gets me down
40. His flat looks so…………….that it is difficult to believe he just had a party last night.
A. spick and span B. by and large C. safe and sound D. sick and tứed
41. It never…………….my mind he will tell lies to me.
A. crosses B. takes C. enters D. happens
42. I’m afraid you’ll have to make a decision at once. We have no time to……………..
A. save B. spare C. draw D. adjust
43. Although the conditions weren’t ideal for a walk, we decided to ……………. a go of it.
A. make B. do C. run D. carry
44. The government is expected to…………….steps against the unemployment.
A. use B. make C. take D. apply
45.I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my…………….in work.
A. neck B. nose C. waist D. ankle
46. Just keep…………….on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?
A. a look B. a glance C. an eye D. a care
47. Li has…………….; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice-cream - anything which is sweet.
A. a sweet mouth B. sweet lips C. a sweet tongue D. a sweet tooth
48. This job requires a good…………….for figures.
A. brain B. understanding C. faculty D. head
49. My English is progressing……………..
A. odds and ends B. leaps and bounds C. bounds and leaps D. ends and odds
50. She resigned…………….. No one forced her to do so.
A. for her own sake B. of her own accord C. with a will D. on purpose

KEYS
TEST II.3.1 (Choice of words - nouns)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. You can’t enter this camp without…………….from the officer.
A. a control B. a demand C. a permit D. an allowance
Permit . giấy phép, an allowance . sự công nhận, tiền trợ cấp
2. She got her parents’…………….to study abroad.
A. permission B. allowance C. assistance D. word
3. It took her…………….to find the building she was looking for.
A. time B. ages C. while D. money
4. I had to cut down on my.…………….activities because of my school exams.
A. leisure B. hobby C. pastime D. pleasure
Leisure thời gian rỗi rãi, nhàn hạ , pastime trò tiêu khiển
5. One…………….that has been taken is to encourage young people to work with other young people in the
struggle against crime.
A. act B. measure C. control D. experiment
6. Many people think that ironing is the worst household ……………..
A. work B. labour C. chore D. effort
7. “You have very high blood……………., Mr. Womstaff.”
A. pressure B. infection C. tension D. level
8. The rise in energy…………….has led to a reduction of fossil fuels that the world must use.
A. redundancy B. consumption C. efficiency D. suitability
9. Prices are rising quickly everywhere. The ……………. seems to go up every day.
A. standard of living B. quality of life C. annual income D. cost of living
cost of living . mức phí sinh hoạt
10. The strength of his argument finally brought her round to his…………….of thinking.
A. method B. way C. system D. direction
11. They have a nice cottage on the south…………….of England.
A. side B. coast C. shore D. bank

12. Liverpool beat local……………., Everton, by two goals to one last Saturday.
A. opponents B. supporters C. enemies D. foes
13. The five Olympic rings are a…………….of the five continents.
A. symbol B. sign C. logo D. emblem
14. She’s waiting to find out who her…………….will be in the next match.
A. opponent B. enemy C. attacker D. opposite
15. A…………….of snow in winter is forcing some European ski resorts to look for different ways to make
money.
A. pity B. miss C. lack D. fault
16. A small…………….of this medicine should be enough to lessen the pain.
A. part B. dose C. size D. ration
17. Many of the critics clearly regarded several of the paintings on…………….as of poor quality.
A. display B. account C. occasion D. approval
18. It is often said that knowledge is the…………….power, and I cannot disagree with this.
A. way to B. key to C. success of D. aim at
19. 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 great deal B. a high tendency
C. a high proportion D. a high rate
20. I was rather at a …………….in the beginning because I was the only person of different origin.
A. displeasure B. dislike C. disinterest D. disadvantage
21. Dylan submitted a written…………….that could have ended the strike, but the management refused to accept
it.
A. defeat B. proposal C. recovery D. suspense
22. The boy’s strange behavior aroused the…………….of the shop keeper.
A. suspicions B. expectations C. consideration D. thought
23. Last week’s…………….was a blow to their chances of reaching the finals.
A. losing B. defeat C. miss D. reverse
24. Because of road work, traffic is restricted to one…………….in each direction.
A. lane B. row C. alley D. path
25. John had hoped to hear from the company before Friday, but he still hasn’t had any…………….from them.
A. proof B. detention C. significance D. response
26. Doctors have accepted that acupuncture can work for pain …………….
A. release B. liberation C. relief D. killing
27. In industrial cities,…………….of smoke are the popular sight.
A. column B. pillars C. chimneys D. tubes
28. It is a matter of…………….to include pens and paper in the conference documents.
A. convenience B. advantage C. benefit D. profit
29. My teacher was an…………….from China; he…………….to the USA three years ago.
A. migrant – immigrated B. immigrant - emigrated
C. emigrant – emigrated D. migrant - migrated
30. The bank refuses to accept……………..for the mistake.
A. the responsibilities B. the responsibility
C. a responsibility D. responsibility
31. Many world’s famous…………….ran in the race.
A. runaways B. splinters C. personnel D. athletes
32.I don’t think the house is worth the…………….they are asking.
A. price B. cost C. value D. money
33. We thank you so much for the…………….you have given us for the last two weeks.
A. funny time B. comedy C. applause D. hospitality
34. Kate’s car broke down near Bristol and she had to ask…………….home.
A. for a way B. for directions C. being taken D. for a lift
35. Our original…………….was very reliable and always delivered on time.
A. supplicant B. supporter C. suppressor D. supplier
36. During the inspection of the production process, the consultant paid particular …………….to the assembly
line workers.
A. observation B. notice C. time D. attention
37. There was a definite…………….of expectation in the room when the general director brought up the topic of
wages.
A. air B. stillness C. moment D. scent
38. That was absolutely delicious. Can you give me the…………….?
A. formula B. instruction C. prescription D. recipe
39. He claimed…………….from military service because he was a foreign national.
A. liability B. exception C. demobilization D. exemption
40. After much debate they reached a……………..
A. manifestation B. consensus C. precision D. coherence
41. The climate is not dry at all; in fact, they have…………….of water.
A. a redundancy B. an abundance C. a deficiency D. a mixture
42. Paul was such an excellent employee that he soon got……………..
A. an announcement B. a promotion
C. a recognition D. an improvement
43.I used to be nervous when my father asked me to give him my school……………..
A. teacher B. friend C. picture D. report
44. Statistics do not give a full…………….of the incidence of crime.
A. illustration B. view C. picture D. drawing
45. My mother is the …………….of person you can go to whenever you have problems.
A. species B. group C. team D. kind
46. At our school, students can take part in a…………….of extracurricular activities.
A. range B. rank C. variety D. deal
47. Nowadays more handicapped people even ones with speech or hearing…………….can have opportunities to
further their education.
A. lack B. impairments C. trouble D. disadvantages
48. His parents are worried about his behavior. He is always getting into…………….at school.
A. problems B. punishment C. difficulty D. trouble
49. Bad tests put more…………….on test takers’ ability to remember, while good exams offer test takers
opportunities to reflect.
A. occasion B. things C. focus D. emphasis
50. Although people living in small villages lack modern……………., they lead a peaceful and happy life.
A. goods B. way C. facilities D. life
TEST II.3.2 (Choice of words - nouns)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Browsing the web is Jane’s favourite……………..
A. action B. doing C. pastime D. pleasure
2. Wild animals should always be treated with……………..
A. concern B. worry C. caution D. protection
3. Rare animals such as pandas should be left to live in their natural……………..
A. habit B. habitat C. habitation D. habitually
4. The works in this gallery are in an excellent state of……………..
A. reservation B. preservation C. conservation D. endurance
5. For friendship to last long, both the friends must possess some special……………..
A. nature B. characters C. qualities D. senses
6. Since its birth, the Women’s World Cup has been growing in…………….
A. popularity B. popular C. popularly D. popularization
7. Some people in developing countries think that having many children is a…………….of insurance for their old
age.
A. version B. format C. form D. technique
8. Vietnamese people believe that sometimes internal feeling is more important than words and…………….
A. sounds B. expressions C. verbal D. noise
9. One of the…………….for being a lifeguard is knowing emergency first aid for someone having a heart attack.
A. backgrounds B. requests
C. requirements D. accomplishments
10. The…………….to the South Pole had to be delayed because of dangerous weather conditions.
A. expedition B. sightseeing C. excursion D. exploration
11. When the volcano erupted, the ……………. of the explosion was such that thousands of trees fell down.
A. impact B. effect C. consequence D. reaction
12. The…………….of the shipwreck were picked up by the coast guard.
A. injured B. missing C. survivors D. crew
13. Paul did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his…………….at repairing electrical devices wasn’t good enough
to succeed.
A. service B. technique C. skill D. craft
14. His…………….of the safety regulations rally can’t be ignored any longer.
A. service B. technique C. skill D. craft
15. When an animal’s…………….is in danger, we should do everything we can to protect it.
A. nature B. habitat C. location D. possession
16. When it comes to crime,…………….is always better than punishment.
A. protection B. prevention C. conservation D. competition
17. After the performance, the actors came back onto the…………….to take their bows.
A.scene B. screen C. stage D. script
18.I would love to go on a long sea…………….
A. route B. journey C. voyage D. travel
19. The English…………….of our school has 16 teachers.
A. department B. section C. portion D. part
20. Unless you have…………….that Robert broke into your flat, we cannot continue with your complaint against
him.
A. proof B. sense C. choice D. attention
21. She asked for a second …………….as it tastes so good.
A. plate B. course C. dish D. helping
22. The…………….of the city of San Diego actually touch the US border with Mexico.
A. outskirts B. outcomes C. outcasts D. outlooks
23. There doesn’t seem to be any…………….in Tom’s grades; on one test he may get 90%, and on another only
40%.
A. equality B. extension C. addition D. consistency
24. A lawyer requires a university …………….
A. experience B. license C. skill D. degree
25. Scientists are looking for planets that have water, since they believe it is the…………….for supporting life.
A. requirement B. basis C. request D. base
26. Loss of…………….and hunting are the reasons why that species is threatened.
A. habitat B. home C. house D. life
27. Every summer, the Greens go to a holiday…………….on the coast of Spain.
A. location B. site C. resort D. spot
28. Her…………….in bringing these animals into Hanoi was to sell them for $200 each.
A. solution B. goal C. concealment D. direction
29. Due to popular……………., the film will be shown for another week.
A. experience B. performance C. attraction D. demand
30. Population expansion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to meet…………….food.
A. the requirements of B. the command of
C. the demand for D. the necessity for
31. The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour is a popular tourist……………..
A. experience B. building C. attraction D. sculpture
32. Factories are not allowed to pump their industrial…………….into the sea.
A. litter B. garbage C. rubbish D. waste
33. Water pollution is often caused by industrial…………….from factories.
A. fuels B. waste C. gases D. rain
34. Zoos are trying to increase the…………….expectancy of many animals.
A. life B. alive C. living D. lifetime
35. We have organized food and water…………….in African countries.
A. droughts B. famine C. relief D. distribution
36. Diana works for a charitable……………..
A. accommodation B. donation C. organization D. location
37. There was a thick…………….of smoke around us and we couldn’t see anything.
A. fume B. cloud C. air D. gas
38. Is the Siberian tiger an endangered…………….?
A. habitat B. programme C. expectancy D. species
39. The Browns have confirmed their strong ……………. to charity actions by donating a big sum of money
again.
A. compliance B. reliance C. commitment D. assignment
40. The…………….between the referee and some of the players led to three of them being sent off.
A. confrontation B. encounter C. sensitivity D. presence
41. To become a top…………….you have to be tall, thin, incredibly attractive and very lucky.
A. performer B. athlete C. model D. film star
42. A …………….from the local TV station came to interview me when I won £10,000 in the lottery.
A. journalist B. reporter C. writer D. columnist
43. When George Orwell was in France, he worked in a kitchen every day for 18 hours and was paid only a
small……………..
A. wage B. cash C. cost D. salary
44. Since Eric was fired from the university, he has been forced to work in the market to earn his……………..
A. survival B. debt C. livelihood D. poverty
45. We took the children to the…………….park last weekend. They really enjoyed going on all the rides.
A. wildlife B. amusement C. national D. entertainment
46. The dog was frightened by the sound of the thunder……………..
A. belt B. bolt C. bell D. bull
47. The…………….of lightning lit up the whole garden.
A. flash B. flame C. flare D. burning
48. Bob got such a…………….from riding on the rollercoaster that he didn’t want to go on it again.
A. request B. thrill C. sensation D. raise
49. We should all try to preserve endangered species from……………..
A. reduction B. wiping out C. disappearance D. extinction
50. The final match of the World Cup is one of the most popular sporting…………….in the world.
A. tournaments B. celebrations C. competitions D. events
TEST II.3.3 (Choice of words - nouns)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. His invention changed the……………..of history.
A. way B. line C. course D. route
2. I don’t believe a……………..of what he says.
A. sentence B. word C. phrase D. bit
3. The press puts ……………..on the police forces who were unable to cope with the crowd of savage hooligans.
A. blame B. charge C. fault D. guilt
4. The mother was furious when she entered the room and saw it in complete……………..
A. disorder B. dirt C. pollution D. junk
5. Safety experts are trying to establish the ……………..of yesterday’s train crash.
A. creation B. reason C. grounds D. cause
6. The greatest……………..in my life is to become a successful actor.
A. plan B. ambition C. goal D. intention
7. Tom has a……………..to lie to his friends when it comes to his relationships.
A. habit B. custom C. mind D. tendency
8. We couldn’t stand his nasty……………..of spitting on the floor and we moved him from our department.
A. disposition B. character C. habit D. guilt
9. It is not a great achievement to US if you make money by……………..of an illegal business.
A. sorts B. means C. process D. works
10. “Do you think he’ll recover from the accident?” - “It’s not looking good. I’d say the……………..are slim.”
A. opportunity B. chances C. possibility D. likelihoods
11. Our chances of coming in time for the meeting are rather .
A. tiny B. sparse C. slim D. weak
12. I heard she was a lovely woman. Unfortunately, I never got the ……………..to meet her.
A. occasion B. opportunities C. chance D. possibilities
13. What’s your……………..towards their advice? Do you think it’s convincing or not?
A. appeal B. matter C. attitude D. regard
14. Does anyone recognize the girl with a……………..of flowers in her hand?
A. range B. pack C. heap D. bunch
15. If there was a/ an……………..in class sizes, more students would be able to participate in lessons.
A. sentence B. education C. dimension D. reduction
16. The neighbours said they hadn’t got a……………..who could have broken into our garage.
A. point B. view C. clue D. hint
17. Almost one hundred people have died as a direct result of food……………..in the village.
A. lacking B. shortage C. desire D. famine
18. It is surprising the performance went so well after only two……………...
A. auditions B. rehearsals C. applauses D. directions
19. We thanked the hosts for their generous……………..and got under way.
A. hostility B. honesty C. hospitality D. hostage
20. These two items don’t differ much. The……………..is even more apparent when you put them together.
A. similarity B. likelihood C. coincidence D. analogy
21. By taking out a 12-month subscription, you can be up-to-date with……………..and current affairs.
A. international problems B. global questions
C. global issues D. world matters
22. Our local council is conducting……………..to reduce the amount of litter in our streets.
A. an action B. a campaign C. a movement D. a drive
23. Corporations have been donating more and more to……………...
A. the needy B. the need
C. the needed D. the needy people
24. When things are difficult, Larry can always cheer people up because he has such a good sense of……………...
A. humour B. responsibility C. commitment D. direction
25. Simon has a strong……………..of duty so he will always carry out his promises.
A. idea B. sense C. mind D. thought
26. His parents have always wanted Tom to set a good……………..to his younger brother both at school and at
home.
A. form B. guidance C. pattern D. model
27. Let’s not buy anything from that man. I’ve lost my……………..in him since he mentioned something about an
illegal passport.
A. confidence B. assurance C. certainty D. respect
28. Mr. Tony was obliged to pay damages to his neighbors in……………..for the devastations his dog made in
their gardens.
A. reparation B. reward C. penalty D. compensation
29. They are investigating the……………..global warming will have on us over the next 50 years.
A. effect B. change C. result D. outcome
30. Neighbouring countries have shown their……………..by sending both material aid and rescue teams to the
flood-stricken areas.
A. goodwill B. hospitality C. content D. share
31. The first manned space flight was a major scientific……………..and fascinated the whole world.
A. breakdown B. breakthrough C. break-out D. break-up
32. They had a bit of a difference of……………..and they don’t really see much of each other any more.
A. view B. perspective C. idea D. opinion
33. The area has a great deal of……………..for development as a tourist resort.
A. potential B. possibility C. aptitude D. capability
34. Ex-smokers often show their……………..to smokers due to their great effort and success.
A. gesture B. behavior C. pride D. militancy
35. Surgeons now can do miracles to the physical ……………..which used to be unbeatable.
A. conditions B. wrongdoings C. abnormalities D. malfunctions
36. The salesman gave me a very interesting……………..about the car.
A. information B. knowledge C. news D. fact
37. There are many opportunities for career……………..if you work for that company.
A. system B. sequence C. progression D. succession
38. Phil was sentenced to three years……………..for his part in the robbery.
A. prisoner B. imprisonment C. imprison D. prison
39. Brighton is a famous……………..town on the south coast of England.
A. port B. resort C. seaside D. coast
40. My friends have just moved to a new flat in residential area on the……………..of Paris.
A. suburbs B. side C. outside D. outskirts
41. Don’t believe a word Bob says. He’s a terrible……………...
A. liner B. lineperson C. lineman D. liar
42. Many old people don’t like to change. They are very set in their……………..
A. lives B. habits C. routines D. ways
43. During the starvation, we used to keep a……………..of dried food in the factory.
A. conserve B. substitute C. reserve D. preserve
44. The athletes have to put a lot of effort in this……………..as the SEA Games are coming.
A. extensive program B. short plan
C. intensive program D. short-term schedule
45. There was a sudden loud………………which made everyone jump.
A. spill B. strike C. bang D. stroke
46. My father often does………………with people from other countries in the region.
A. finances B. business C. affairs D. economy
47. Some officials proposed to increase the………………on tobacco.
A. money B. fee C. duty D. salary
48. This statue is a lifelike………………of Christ Jesus.
A. presentation B. presenting C. representation D. representative
49. The police car collided with the fire……………….
A. engine B. engineer C. engineering D. engineers
50. I had a………………, which I couldn’t explain, that something terrible was going to happen.
A. feeling B. view C. sense D. thought
TEST II.3.4 (Choice of words - nouns)
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. He will do the work and send you the………………for it.
A. addition B. sum C. note D. bill
2.………………are unpleasant, but it will be nice when we get into the new house.
A. Removals B. Movements C. Removers D. Moves
3. No one was able to explain the………………of the old custom.
A. beginning B. origin C. starting point D. reason
4. My………………on life has changed a lot since leaving university.
A. outlook B. attitude C. approach D. purpose
5. He was always finding………………with his daughter’s friends.
A. blame B. lack C. mistake D. fault
6. “Home Lovers” have got lots of……………… in their sales this year.
A. fees B. fortunes C. debts D. bargains
7. There’s little………………of our getting into the final.
A. fortune B. chance C. luck D. opportunity
8. When he was at university, my dad did a………………in maths.
A. degree B. subject C. mark D. study
9. I hope our plane will leave on……………….
A. hour B. schedule C. plan D. timetable
10.I gave the waiter a £50 note ad waited for my ………………
A. change B. supply C. cash D. cost
11. We usually do go by train, even though the car………………is a lot quicker.
A. travel B. journey C. move D. voyage
12. Do you have………………to take that bicycle?
A. allowance B. exception C. willingness D. permission
13. Dr. Parker gave my mum a lovely………………for spaghetti carbonara.
A. recipe B. prescription C. receipt D. paper
14. They had lunch together in the school………………
A. café B. restaurant C. canteen D. bar
15. Who is the………………of this company?
A. top B. head C. leader D. minister
16. If you want to put up a tent, you will have to look for a nice flat piece of……………….
A. ground B. soil C. earth D. floor
17. Some of the passengers spoke to reporters about their………………in the burning plane.
A. knowledge B. experience C. occasion D. event
18. The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several……………….
A. celebrations B. celebrated C. celebrities D. celebrates
19. John has a monthly bank………………sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account.
A. statement B. overdraft C. cheque D. balance
20. All three TV channels provide extensive………………of sporting events.
A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision
21. Chinese is………………very popular in America.
A. cuisine B. dish C. kitchen D. meal
22. There is a huge amount of………………associated with children’s TV shows nowadays.
A. produce B. manufacturing C. merchandising D. sales
23. Half of the children were away from school last week because of………………of influenza.
A. a break-out B. a breakthrough C. an outburst D. an outbreak
24. There seems to be a large………………between the number of people employed in service industries and
those employed in the primary sectors.
A. discriminate B. discretion C. discrepancy D. distinguish
25. We are supposed to attend………………on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow.
A. a meeting B. a say C. a discussion D. a lecture
26. Although they played very well, they didn’t win the match because they lack………………
A. team work B. team interest C. team sport D. team spirit
27. UNESCO hopes to encourage universal respect for justice, laws, human ………………, and fundamental
freedoms.
A. rights B. projects C. programs D. protests
28. His………………of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. carelessness B. inattention C. unfamiliarity D. disregard
29. He enjoyed the dessert so much that he accepted a second………………when it was offered.
A. sharing B. helping C. pile D. load
30. In order to finance the project, the Council will have to get a large………………from the bank.
A. profit B. interest C. loan D. gain
31. Old houses have a………………to be draughty.
A. character B. problem C. habit D. tendency
32. I hope you won’t take………………if I tell you the truth.
A. annoyance B. resentment C. irritation D. offence
33. An important part of conservation is the prevention of ………………and the fight against………….
A. refuse - polluting B. waste- pollution
C. dirt - pollution D. garbage - pollutant
34. At the election, you must mark your paper, fold it and drop it into the………………box.
A. voting B. ballot C. selection D. nomination
35. From the hotel there is a good……………of the mountains.
A. vision B. view C. sight D. picture.
36. If you require any more……………about the holiday, please telephone us.
A. description B. information C. news D. fact
37. The carefully nurtured gardens with a wide……………of flowers and fruit trees have added elegance to this
place and made it a major tourist attraction.
A. variety B. amount C. species D. number
38. Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful……………in computer software.
A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D. volunteer
39. What……………of milk shake do you want - strawberry, chocolate or orange?
A. taste B. kind C. flavor D. type
40. My father is forever finding……………with the ways I dress.
A. error B. mistake C. blemish D. fault
41. Many plant and animal species are now on the……………of extinction.
A. danger B. border C. verge D. margin
42. The players were cheered by their……………as they came out of the pitch.
A. audience B. public C. viewers D. supporters
43. Some of my friends are……………reporters.
A. newspapers’ B. newspaper’s C. newspapers’ D. newspaper
44. The bank won’t lend you the money without some……………that you will pay it back.
A. profit B. interest C. charge D. guarantee
45. Van went to the travel agency to get some……………on China.
A. leaflets B. announcements C. designs D. plans
46. Scientists are carrying out a number of……………into ways of improving technology in the home.
A. experiments B. research C. progress D. inventions
47. As it was her first offence, she was let off with a…………….
A. threat B. sentence C. caution D. conviction
48. Crops are often completely destroyed by……………of locusts.
A. bands B. troupes C. swarms D. flocks
49. According to the doctor, there’s absolutely nothing the……………with you.
A. wrong B. problem C. matter D. illness
50. I’d like to take this……………of wishing you all the best of luck with your exams.
A. chance B. possibility C. occasion D. opportunity
51. The government should take……………to reduce the current high unemployment rate.
A. steps B. measures C. changes D. solutions
52. A……………is a book or a movie with an exciting story about crime or spying.
A. thriller B. romance C. biography D. comic
53. The……………of the pagoda in the water was very clear and beautiful.
A. sight B. mirror C. reflection D. shadow
54. Our car is a much older……………than yours.
A. model B. pattern C. manufacture D. form
55. During the starvation, we used to keep a……………of dried food in the factory.
A. conserve B. substitute C. reserve D. preserve