TIẾNG ANH CƠ BẢN- COLLOCATION 1- DA

1. Steve__________________his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.
A. threwout B. threw off C. threw away D. threw in
- throw away old things: get rid of sth you no longer want:
- throw away an opportunity/ a chance: bỏ lỡ cơ hội
- throw off a disease: get rid of sth bad : loại bỏ bệnh tật, cái xấu
2. More ivory obtained from elephants in Africa_________________those in Asia.
A. rather than B. more than C. than from D. as well as
3. You__________________out yesterday without a coat. No wonder you caught cold.
A. shouldn’t have gone B. haven’t gone C. hadn’t gone D. mustn’t
have gone
- S modal verb + Vinf O : việc chưa diễn ra
- S modal verb be V-ing O : sự việc đang diễn ra trái với hiện tại
- S modal verb have Vpp O : sự việc trái với trái quá khứ
4. Never before__________________in an earnest attempt to resolve their differences.
A. have the leaders of these two countries met B. the leaders of these two countries have
met
C. have the leaders of these two countries meet D. met the leaders of these two countries
- ĐAỎ NGỮ VỚI CÂU ĐƠN :
Adv (Never/ Not a/an N/ No+ N/ Hardly/ Seldom/ Rarel/ Little + aux S V O.

5. The number of chromosomes in a cell___________________from species to species.

A. varies B. vary C. varying D. to vary
- The number of Ns/es + V(sing) : con số
-A number of Ns/es + V( số nhiều ) : con số

6. The interviewer told her that she would earn $ 45000 a year,___________________she to be offered
the job.
A. were B. should C. lest D. would
- Đảo ngữ của câu đk loại 2 dạng trang trọng
S would Vinf O if S were (not) to Vinf O.
= S would Vinf O were S (not) to Vinf O.
= Were S (not) to Vinf O, S would Vinf O.

7: Gasoline is twice ______ it was a few years ago.

A. as expensive than B. as expensive as
C. much expensive as D. more expensive than
8: A: I’m terribly sorry I behaved in such a childish way.
B: ______.
A. That’s all right B. Don’t say that C. Never mind D. You’re welcome
A: I’m having an exam tomorrow.
B: Don’t worry.
9: “Have you ______ this contract yet?” - “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend.”
A. look up B. looked over C. looked out D. looked into
- look over sth = go over sth : look at sth again (before an exam or presentation)
- look through sth = go through sth : xem lướt qua/ xem nhanh cái gì
- look up a dictionary/ a catalogue : tra cứu thông tin
- look into sth = investigate sth : điều tra
- look for sth : tìm kiếm
10: Jane looked at her book ______ before she answered the teacher’s question.
A. thoughtful B. more thoughtfully C. thoughtfully D. more thoughtful
- thoughtful (adj) chín chắn
- thoughtfully (adv) cẩn thận, chu đáo
11: Our industrial output_______ from $2 million in 2002 to $4 million this year.
 A. rose B. has risen C. rises D. was rising
- rise (v) không có tân ngữ
- raise O : raise fund: gây quĩ
- raise animals : nuôi động vật
-
12: I don’t object ______ lending you my pen, but wouldn’t it be better if you had a pen______ your
own.
A. to/with B. of/of C. for/to D. to/of
- object to doing sth: phản đối việc làm gì
- have sth of one’s own: có cái gì của riêng mình
- spectator (c ) khán giả ngoài trời
- audience : khán giả trong rạp
- look on sth = stand by : not get involved in sth: đứng ngoài nhìn, không tham gia
- onlooker (c ) = by-stander (c ) người đứng hóng chuyện
- observer (c ) quan sát viên
13: There were about 40,000 ______ attending the closing ceremony at My Dinh National Stadium.
A. spectators B. observers C. onlookers D. watchers
14: I’ll be home by 7.00 PM on the eighteenth. ______ before me, please pick up the mail.
A. You should have arrived B. Should arrive
C. Should you arrive D. You should arrive

15: He gave me his personal ______ that his draft would be ready by Friday.
A. insurance B. endurance C. assurance D. ensurance
-insure money against sth : bảo hiểm cho cái gì bao nhiêu tiền
- insurance (u) tiền bảo hiểm
- insurance company (c ) công ty bảo hiểm
- sb assure sth : say sth firmly : cam đoan cái gì
- assurance: cam đoan
# sth ensure sth = firmly lead to sth : chắc chắn dẫn đến cái gì
16: Not only ______ in the field of psychology but animal behavior is examined as well.
A. human behavior B. human behavior is studied
C. is studied human behavior D. is human behavior studied
ĐẢO NGỮ TRONG CÂU GHÉP : SVO, CONJ SVO : CHIA LÀM 2 LOẠI
A: ĐẢO NGỮ MỆNH ĐỀ 1: NOT ONLY--- BUT ALSO/ NO SOONER …. THAN/ HARDLY…
WHEN
1. S1 aux not only V1 O1 but S2 also V2 O2.
= Not only aux S1 V1 O1 but S would Vinf O.
Eg: He doesn’t only study well but (he) also plays sports excellently.
= Not only does he study well but he also plays sports excellently.
2. No sooner … than
S1 no sooner had Vpp than S2 Ved O
= No sooner had S1 Vpp than S2 Ved O.
3. Hardly … when
S1 hardly had Vpp when S2 Ved O
= Hardly had S1 Vpp when S2 Ved O.

17: ______ Mrs. Jones, passenger to Leeds, please come to the Inquiry Desk?
A. May B. Might C. Shall D. Would
- câu đề nghị trang trọng:
Would sb please V O?
18: There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is ______.
A. other B. the another C. another D. the other
- another N : một cái khác để bổ sung/ thay thế cho cái đã có
Eg: I have dropped my pen. Could you give me another one, please?
 - Other(s) = other + N(s/es) : chỉ những cái khác tồn tại song song không xác định
- The other(s) = the other + N(s/es) : chỉ phần còn lại của một nhóm
Eg: Where are ____________the other________ students/ the others?

Eg: The other students/ The others in my class got lower marks.

Eg: I like travelling to other countries

Eg: I like travelling to the other countries in Asia.

19: Before the late eighteen century, most textiles ______ at home.
A. producing B. was produced C. produced D. were produced

20: There’s ______ use in complaining. They probably won’t do anything about it.
A. a few B. little C. few D. a little
-There is little use/ no use in doing sth
= There is no point in doing sth: làm gì đó chỉ mất công
21: Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?" Susan: "______."
A. I don't agree, I'm afraid B. You’re welcome
C. That would be great D. I feel very bored
22: Alex complained that no one invited him to any social events and that he felt ______.
A. gone out B. turned out C. omitted out D. left out
23: - " _______" - "Yes. I'd like to buy a computer."
A. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it? B. Can you help me buy something?
C. Good morning. Can I help you? D. Do you look for something?
24: Some birds cannot fly well. ______, the chicken has wings, but its flying muscles are not strong
enough to be useful.
A. Although B. Such as C. For example D. As a result
25: “The food at that new restaurant isn’t bad.” - “It’s all right, but it’s ______ the food at Mario’s.”
A. a far cry from B. a far laugh C. a close cry from D. a close laugh
26: Vietnamese marksman Nguyen Manh Tuong, who owned five gold medals during the Games, was
awarded the most ______ athlete title.
A. admirable B. remarkable C. outstanding D. impressive
27: Would you be ______ my letters while I am away?
A. as good as forward B. too good as to forward
C. so good as to forward D. so good as forwarding
28: It is really quite _________that he is unaware of such basic facts.
A. disappointed B. unbelievable C. incredible D. difficult
29: ___ he was good at physics in lower grade, he was terrible at it in grade 12
A. While B. Although C. When D. Except that
30: It is better to try to work ___ rather than against Nature
A. for B. with C. by D. along
31: Mrs. Archer is known ___ the finest collection of twentieth century art in private hands
A. as have B. having C. by having D. to have
32: ___ an emergency arise, call 911
A. Should B. Can C. Does D. Will
33: ___ in business, one must be prepared to take risks
A. Succeeding B. Success C. To succeed D. Succeed
34: I don’t like this wine. I like ___.
A. some other B. another C. other D. the other
35: The house is found ___ down
A. to burn B. burning C. having burned D. to have been burned
36: Please look through these papers ___ your pleasure
A. on B. in C. for D. at
37 : ‘’ Would you mind turning down your stereo ?’’ - “______”
A. I’m really sorry! I ‘m not paying attention B. Oh! I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that
C. No. I don’t D. Yes, I do
38: His job is ___. A. driving a bus B. a bus driver C. bus driving D. a driver of
a bus
39:” I locked myself out of my apartment. I didn’t know what to do” -“ You ___ your
roommate”
A. need have called B. could have called C. would have called D. must have called
40 :Granny is completely deaf. You’ll have to ___ allowance for her
A. bring B. take C. make D. find
41: Those trousers are far too big. Why don’t you have them___?
A. taken on B. taken in C. taken over D. taken out

42. ‘Today’s my 21st birthday.’ ‘ _____________________ !’

A. It’s so good B. Many happy returns C. Take care D. Have a
good time
43. ‘Don’t forget to send your parents my regards.’ ‘_____________________.’
A. It’s my pleasure B. Thanks, I will C. You’re welcome D. Good idea,
I will
44. The government is expected to _____________________ steps against unemployment.
A. apply B. take C. use D.
make
45. ‘Do you mind if I open the window ?’ ‘_____________________.’
A. Yes, it is B. Yes, of course C. I’d rather you didn’t D. Please,
don’t worry
46. It was _____________________ film that few people stayed until the end of it.
A. a such boring B. such boring C. so a boring D. so boring a
47. On being told about her sack, _____________________.
A. All are correct B. her boss felt sorry for Marry
C. Marry’s face turned pale D. Marry was shocked
48. ‘I saw you in the library last night.’ ‘You _____________________ me; I wasn’t there.’
A. might not have seen B. didn’t see C. couldn’t see D. can’t have
seen
49. Don’t worry. I have _____________________ tire at the back of my car.
A. the other B. another C. other D. others
50. I clearly remember _____________________ you about this before.
A. being told B. telling C. tell D. to tell
51. The home team managed to _____________________ the guest team in the last minute of the
match.
A. beat B. invade C. gain D. win
52. The elderly tourists do not find the thought of climbing the hill _____________________.
A. appealed B. appeal C. unappealing D. appealing
53. But for his help, I _____________________.
A. did not succeed B. would not have succeeded
C. had not succeeded D.would succeed
54. I’ve been feeling _____________________ tired lately, doctor.
A. much B. the most C. more and more D. such
55. _____________________ down to dinner than the telephone rang again.
A. No sooner I sat B. No sooner I sat C. No sooner had I sat D. No sooner
have I sat
56. After the enormous dinner he had to _____________________ his belt.
A. broaden B. enlarge C. widen D. loosen
57. Janet’s doctor insists _____________________ for a few days.
A. her staying home B. she stays at home C. that she stay home D. that
she stays home
58. The number of students getting good marks in their exams _____________________.
A. is going up B. is more and more C. are going forward D. are going up
59. The president is going to _______ an important speech tomorrow night.
 A. do B. perform C. deliver D. send
60. _____________________ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.
A. As the small stars B. The stars as small
C. Despite of the small stars D. Small as the stars
61. After running up the stairs, I was ________ breath.
A. without B. out of C. no D. away from
62. I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of ________.
A. tongue B. brain C. mind D. memory
63. If he hadn’t lost his job last year, he _____________ a house of his own now.
A. can buy B. will buy C. could buy D. could have bought
64. He has a big house and an expensive car, not to _________ a villa in Dalat.
A. infer B. refer C. mention D. imply
65. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _____________ a good answer.
A. put up with B. keep pace with C. made way for D. came up with
66. The volcano which had been _____ for years suddenly exploded.
A. passive B. idle C. immobile D. inactive
67. Although he was completely __________, he produced the most beautiful table.
A. unable B. incapable C. uneducated D. untrained
68. We can put you ___ for a few days if you have nowhere else to live.
A. on B. out C. up D. off
69. Andrew is known for always saying _________ comes to his mind.
A. anything B. something C. everything D. whatever
70. It’s hard to _________ well with him. He’s got such a difficult character.
A. get over B. get on C. get into D. get in
71. If that old vase is a _______ one, it will cost a lot of money.
A. sincere B. genuine C. truthful D. realistic
72. Hard work can often bring _________ success.
A. into B. in C. about D. up
73. He _________ a big fortune when he was young, so he didn’t have to work hard.
A. came into B. came up C. came across D. came round
74. He manages to visit his parents _________________ Saturday.
A. another every B. every other C. every the other D. other every
75. ___________, all animals need oxygen, water, food and proper range of weather.
A. Being survive B. To survive C. When surviving D. Surviving
76. In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself ___________
A. occupation B. occupational C. occupied D. preoccupied
77. Although they are identical twins, their teacher can easily ………between them.
A. identify B. select C. differ D. distinguish
78. John: “May I come in?”
Peter: “ …………….”
A. Feel free B. Yes, no problem C. You’re welcome D. Sorry, let’s wait
79. If you go away, you ………write to me, …….. you?
A. will/ won’t B. do/ don’t C. will/ don’t D. will/ do
80. We have to start early …….. we’ll be late for school.
A. so that B. although C. or else D. consequently
81. The smell of the sea …….. him …… to his childhood.
A. took …back B. brought…back C. reminded… of D. called …off
82. The conference was organized for all of the ……… teachers in the city.
A. history B. historic C. historical D. historian
83. We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no ………. for them
A. request B. requirement C. claim D. demand
84. Someone ……….here recently: these ashes are still warm.
A. should be B. had to be C. must have been D. might have been
85……….of applicants for this job ……..very big.
A. The number /is B. A number /is C. A number /are D. The number /are
86. The professor complimented a grade 1 pupil ……….his good achievement.
 A. about B. on C. for D. due to
87. ………your help, I wouldn’t have got the scholarship.
A. If I had had B. Had not it been for C. But for D. Unless I had
88. ………man suffering from ……..shock should not be given anything to drink.
A. A/ the B. The/ a C. Ø/ a D. A/ Ø
89. The villagers strongly recommend that a new school ………immediately.
A. must be built B. is going to be built C. be built D. will be built
90. You thought I did wrong, but the results ……….my action.
A. agree B. correct C. justify D. approve
91. It’s most unwise to ……in a quarrel between a man and his wife.
A. involve B. go C. take part in D. interfere
92. The more she practices, ……….she becomes.
A. the most confident B. the more confident
C. the greater confidence D. more confidently
93. In today’s paper it ……….that we shall have an election this year.
A. says B. admits C. expresses D. proposes
94.: John: “Could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?”
Peter: “……………”
A. Sorry for this inconvenience B. I have no clue
C. Not at all D. Sorry, I’m a new comer here
95. The problem is difficult, therefore ………. students could answer it.
A. a great number of B. a lot of C. few D. a few
96. Sometimes life must be very unpleasant for …… near the airport.
A. people live B. those living C. someone to live D. they who live
97. She has just bought …………….
A. an old interesting painting French B. a French interesting old paint
C. a French old interesting painting D. an interesting old French painting
98. There were a lot people at the party, only few of …….I had met before.
A. them B. who C. whom D. whose
99: John ________Russian because Russian is his native language.
A. is speaking B. speaks C. will speak D. spoke
100: She couldn’t decide ________to dive ______ jump into water.
A. whether … or C. not only … but also
B. both …or D. neither …or
101: I waved to Karen but failed__________ her attention.
A. to be attracted B. to attract C. attracting D. attracted
102: ___________I get your letter, I will reply to you at once.
A. By the time B .Now that C. As though D. As soon as
103: “Thank you very much for a lovely party” – “ _________”
A. Have a good day B. Not at all C. Thanks D. You are welcome
104: I will not accept his invitation _________any account.
A. in B. about C. on D. with
105: I was making my _________, when I realized I’d left my glasses at school.
A. route B. way C. path D. lane
106: I disagree with parents_______ their views on their children without giving them the chance to
think for themselves.
A. pouring B. protesting C. straining D. imposing
107: “What would you like to drink?” – “____________”.
A. Yes, please B. Thank you C. No, I don’t D. Tea, please
108: “I was so sorry to hear about Jack”. “If he had made more friends here, he might ________”.
A. have stayed B. stay C. have stay D. stays
109: She couldn’t give a __________ explanation for her actions.
A. dissatisfied B. satisfactory C. uncompetitive D. competed
110: We wondered who was going to pay for the __________window.
A. breaking B. break C. broke D. broken
111: That is a _________________________.
 A. French stamp valuable C. valuable stamp of France
B. French valuable stamp D. valuable French stamp
112: By the end of next year, we _________this advanced training course.
A. are finishing B. have finished C. will have finished D. will be finished
113: In order to grow vegetables properly, gardeners must know_______________.
A. what are each vegetable’s requirements. B .what the requirements for each vegetable are.
C .that is required by each vegetable. D. that the requirements for each vegetable.
114: _________ further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency power.
A. Were B. Did C. Had D. Should
115: His version of what happened is ____________ .
A. corrected B. incorrect C. correcting D. correction
116: Doctors usually have to study for at least seven years before becoming fully________.
A. examined B. qualified C. tested D. approved of
117: The director retired early __________ ill-health.
A. on behalf of B. in front of C. on account of D. ahead of
118: He refused to give up work, _________he had won a million dollars.
A. even though B. however C. as though D. despite
119: The company received __________complaints about the quality of its products.
A. continual B. continued C. continuous D. continuing
120: I didn’t see any sign of the money, but I _________ a small notebook and a pencil which
_________ when the door opened suddenly.
A. have found / probably dropped C. found / had probably dropped
B. found / have probably dropped D. find / probably drop
121: He __________to be offered the job.
A. was such in experienced or was too in experienced C. was too experienced
B. was such inexperienced D. not experienced
112: ___________ lay its eggs in the sand on the beach than it goes back to the sea.
A. No sooner a turtle does C. A turtle does no sooner
B. No sooner does a turtle D. Does no sooner a turtle
123: Not until about a century after Julius Caesar landed in Britain_________ actually conquer the
island.
A. the Romans B. did the Romans C. the Romans did D. Romans that
124: “Do you still live there?”- “No, __________ . We’ve moved to a new house”.
A . not yet B. not now C. I do not live D. any longer
125: “How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?” – “___________”.
A. You can go there by bus. C. I am sorry. I don’t know.
B. Yes, it’s a long way. D. It isn’t far.
126: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school”. – “______________”
A. Sorry to hear that. C. Of course
B. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging. D. I am glad you like it.
126: The strike was caused by the_________ of two workers.
A. dismiss B. dismissing C. dismissed D. dismissal
127: The factory was _________ so the management tried to cut costs by making some workers
redundant.
A. competition B. competitive C. uncompetitive D. competed
128. They were warned never………………with the members of any extremist group.
A. to associate B. to assimilate C. to assign D. to assume
129. I do not believe that this preposterous scheme is………………of our serious consideration.
A. worthless B. worth C. worthwhile D. worthy
130. We are fed up………………your perpetual moaning.
A. of B. by C. with D. at
131. I doubt………………..the company will make any profit at all this year.
A. when B. whether C. since D. so that
132. “Want me to turn up the heater?”
“..............................................”
A. Please don’t. It’s quite warm here. B. It’s my pleasure.
C. No, go right ahead. D. Thanks, I’ll be right back.
133. “I wonder if you could help me?”
“.................................................”
A. No, what is it? B. Really? How nice.
C. I’ll do my best. What’s the problem? D. Don’t mention it.
134. His……………..of Richard III was acclaimed as one of the best by any actor.
A. performance B. entertainment C. portrayal D. spectacle
14. Although it is only a small business, its……………..is surprisingly high.
A. turnup B. turnover C. turnabout D. turnout
135. I was always taught that it was…………………to interrupt.
A. rude B. coarse C. rough D. crude
136. “Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti, or something different?”
“.................................................”
A. Anything will do. B. Yes, please.
C. Never mind. D. I’m afraid not.
137. “It was very kind of you to invite us to your party.”
“...................................................”
A. It’s my pleasure. B. No, thanks.
C. OK. That’s great. D. Good idea, thanks.
138. “You won the first prize, Kathy!”
“..............................................”
A. You are kidding! B. You are very welcome!
C. Congratulations! D. Well done!
139. I’m afraid my speech may have………………..you as to my true aims.
A. misled B. mistaken C. misunderstood D. miscalculated
140. Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I’m a little…………………
A. out of use B. out of reach C. out or turn D. out of practice
141. The……………..of the air by toxic gasses is one of the major problems of this century.
A. corruption B. damage C. corrosion D. pollution
142. It was……………….that he happened to walk in just as we were discussing him.
A. miserable B. unfortunate C. wretched D. contemptible
143. We played the game…………………the rules.
A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from
144. The army………………defeat at the hands of its enemies.
A. suffered B. tolerated C. bore D. supported
145. All these sweaters are extremely…………by the local residents of a small Scottish island.
A. well-knit B. well-founded C. well-worn D. well-made
146. “The test result will be released at 9 a.m tomorrow!”
“................................................”
A. Can I wait for it? B. Could it wait?
C. Yes, please. D. I can’t wait!
147. “Have you got the time please?”
“..............................................”
A. No, I haven’t. I’m busy. B. Sorry. I don’t have a watch now.
C. I’d rather not. D. Sure. I have plenty of time
148. They bought the land with a……………….to building a new office block.
A. view B. purpose C. goal D. reason
149: How long does it usually take to for a domestic flight?
A. check over B. check out C. check in D. check on
150: I could tell she was pleased_ the expression on her face.
A. by B. for C. at D. in
151: It was not midnight that they discovered the children were not in their beds.
A. until B. while C. when D. during
152: Water is to all plants and animals.
A. Indispensible B. dispense C. dispensible D. indispensable
153: When driving near a school, look _for children crossing the road.
 A. after B. out C. up D. for.
154: The organisers how many people would be attending the course and there
were not enough chairs.
A. estimated B. underestimated C. overated D. overestimated
156: I my best suit- everyone else was very casually dressed.
A. mustn’t wear B. mustn’t have worn. C. needn’t wear D. needn’t have worn
157: Your progress will be in a month’s time.
A. admired B. evaluated C. counted D. valued
158: I hadn’t been riding before and could barely the horse at first.
A. get into B. get out of C. get on D. get off
159: the problems are nummerous, we must still try to solve them.
A. Since B. in spite of C. although D. in order that
160: I like his essay because it is
A. imaginary B. imaginative C. imaginable D. imagination.
161: They have not seen their uncle 1975.
A. until B. in C. since D. from
162: Seldom art critic consider movies to be a form of fine art.
A. do B. are C. that D. the
163: My uncle is thinking of next year and spending the rest of his life travelling round
the world.
A. retiring B. being sacked C. being resigned D. being made
redundant
164: If John the train instead of driving, he wouldn’t have been late for work.
A. would catch B. had caught C. caught D. should catch
165: He hung up in the middle of our conversation, absolutely infuriated me.
A. that B. Ө C. it D. which
166: Can you _________ out the answer to number 2?
A. check B. leave C. work D. go
167:The complaints he received were like water off a duck’s ___________.
A. back B. wings C. feather D. body
168: “Don’t forget to do as I have told you.” “_____________ “
A. Yes, I won’t B. No, I will remember C. Yes, I will D. No, I won’t bus”
169: These days almost everybody …….the danger of smoking.
A. know of B. are aware of C. is aware about D. is aware of
170: The Internet makes it such easier…….communicate with one another.
A. to people for B. for people C. that people can D. for people to
171: Because it was faster, Jim…….on my taking the plane to London instead of the train.
A. resisted B. insisted C. refused D. reminded
172: Until she was arrested last week, the young woman thought she had……..the perfect crime.
A. committed B. escaped C. got away D. charged
172: …….it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they would have stayed much longer.
A. If B. But C. Should D. Had
174: The……of the pagoda in the water was very clear and beautiful.
A. sight B. shadow C. reflection D. mirror
175: When I came, the salesperson was……….to the customers how to use a new kind of washing machines.
A. demonstrating B. proving C. exposing D. teaching
176: Do you think Ms. Brown will……..for Parliament in the next election?
A. sit B. run C. walk D. stand
177: Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful.......in computer software.
A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D. volunteer
178: My mother often.......our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest
one.
A. passes B. neglects C. avoids D. overlooks
179: When I joined the army, I found it difficult to.......out orders from my superiors, but I soon got used to it.
A. call B. carry C. miss D. take
180: After nine months without any rain, the country was facing one of the worst......in the last fifty years.
 A. draughts B. floods C. eruptions D. droughts
181: The traffic in town was very ___________ and I arrived home earlier than expected.
A. light B. weak C. little D. few
182: The witness’s account was not ___________ with the facts.
A. matched B. reliable C. consistent D. confirmed
183: He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will ___________ it through the night.
A. last B. survive C. endure D. make
184: ____________ you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to $100 a day.
A. Unless B. Although C. Provided that D. As soon as
185: My arm hurt so much I felt sure I________ it.
A. should have broken B. must have broken C. was breaking D. have broken
186. I have absolutely no doubt ________ the innocence of the accused.
A. on B. with C. toward D. about
187. He took a taxi ________ he wouldn't be late.
A. so that B. if C. unless D. even so
188. Nobody is at home,……………….?
A. are you B. aren’t you C. are they D. isn’t it.
189. What …………………… if you ………………. in my situation?
A. would you do/ were B. had you done/ would be.
C. will you do/are D. would have done/ were.
190. She often goes to school……………..
A. with the car B. by a car C. in his car D. on his car.
191. They were disqualified ……….they fought to the last minute.
A. as B. since C. though D. once.
192………………………..broken several world records in swimming.
A. She is said that she has B. People say she had
C. She is said to have D. It is said to have.
193.Noone is so…………as the person who has no wish to learn.
A. unwise B. ignorant C. useless D. intelligent.
194.The………….of the lake is covered with reeds and rushes.
A. beach B. coast C. shore D. bank.
195. Last year, I made friend with students …………………. have become my best mates.
A. many of who B. all of that C. many of whom D. whom
196.I have no objection to…………to your story again.
A. listening B. listen. C. hear D. be heard
197. Preparing for the job interview can be …………….. when you are called for the first time.
A. stressful B. wonderful C. interesting D. cheerful.
198.I have no idea how to……..this kind of business.
A.turn B. make C. take D. run.
199.Hellen: "Thank you very much for being withus tonight " - Jame " ………………… " .
A. You are welcome. B. Yes. C. No, nothing is right ! D. Thanks.
200.The front gate gave way under the ……. of the crowd.
A. force B. task C. pull D. pressure.
201. Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!” Jennifer: “………………………………”
A. All right. Do you know how much it costs? B. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it.
C. Not at all. Don’t mention it. D. Welcome! It’s very nice of you.
202. She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was ………………………………………
A. out of order B. out of work C. off work D. off chance
203. If we ______________ the train at 8 a.m. yesterday, we ______________ in Hai Phong now.
A. had taken / would have arrived B. were taking / will arrive
C. took / arrived D. had taken / would arrive
204 Is that the house …………… owner has gone abroad?
A. which B. that’s the C. whose D. whom.
205. If more chemicals are released into the water, plants and animals __________ .
A. will kill B. will be killed C. would die D. would be died
206. “Those eggs of different colors are very artistic.” “Yes, they __________ in Russia”
 A. were painted B. were paint C. were painting D. painted
207. Who was the last one ………………… the classroom yesterday.
A. to leave B. leaving C. left D. had left.
208. Our industrial output………. from $2 million in 2002 to $4 million this year.
A. rises B. rose C. was rising D. has risen.
209. Jane: “Would you like another glass of beer?”
Peter “_____________.”
A. Yes, please B. Here you are C. It doesn’t matter D. I’m OK.
210.We …………………..with a swim in the lake.
A. gave in B. cooled off C. got out D. took up.
211: Why do you say the project should be changed even more? Personally, I cannot see the
__________of introducing so many alternations.
A. ground B. reason C. point D. clue
212: Mrs. Brown: Taxi! Taxi! Taxi driver: ______
A. It's my duty to drive you. B. Where to, Madam? C. Fancy meeting you here. D. Where are
you?
213: The military government was determined to ______all opposition.
A. put through B. put out C. put down D. put in
214: Top fashion models often spend hundreds of pounds______.
A. getting straightened their teeth B. having got their teeth straightened
C. getting their teeth straightened D. straightening their teeth
215: ______, Edison didn’t have much schooling and he was taught by his mother.
A. When was a boy B. A boy was when C. Was a boy D. When a boy
216: Only if these conditions are fulfilled ______to the next stage.
A. can the application proceed B. the application can proceed
C. the application proceed D. do the application proceed
217: I am afraid that if I started running, the man would ______ me
A. take on B. take after C. take up D. take apart
218: Mary lost one of her running shoes, but won the race despite this ______
A. disaster B. feat C. awkwardness D. handicap
219: “Where’s Polly?” She ______.
A. in her room is studying B. has in her room studying C. studies in her room D. is in her room
studying
220: ______ your precious help, I wouldn’t have certainly overcome most of the practical difficulties
A. If not B. Provided C. Unless D. Without
221. Despite playing under strength, the village team _____ beat the rivals.
a. could b. were able to c. couldn’t d. weren’t able to
222. I suggest Andrea ______ in touch with the organisers.
a. should get b. to get c. getting d. gets
223. ______ thinks that Judith should be given the job.
a. Neither of us b. The majority of my colleagues
c. Practically everyone d. A number of people
224. We had ______ holiday in Spain.
a. a two week’s b. two weeks c. two-week d. a two-week
225. The company owns _____ in the city centre.
a. a cars park b. several car parks c. a car park d. several cars parks
226. The party was excellent, and I’d like to thank all the ______.
a. concerned people b. responsible people c. people that concerned d . people
concerned
227. I asked Francis to clean the car, and he did ______.
a. a well job b. the job good c. a good job d. a job well
228. ______, they slept soundly.
a. Hot though was the night air b. Hot though the night air was
c. Hot the night air as was d. Hot although the night air was
229. John was the first person I saw _____ hospital.
a. by leaving b. on leaving c. in leaving d. on to leave
230. He suddenly saw Sue ____ the room. He pushed his way ____ the crowd of people to get to her.
a. across…through b. over…through c. across…across d. over…along
231. She tried to _______.
a. talk me the plan out of b. talk out of me the plan
c. talk me out of the plan d. talk out me of the plan.
232. _____ that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50.
a. So successful her business was, b. So successful was her business,
c. Her business was successful d. So was her successful business,
233. I’m _____ a complete loss to understand why you reacted so violently.
a. at b. in c. on d. by
234. From an early age, Wolfgang had a(n) ____ for music.
a. interest b. passion c. involvement d. tendency
235. Financial help from his parents ______ James to complete his studies.
a. granted b. provided c. eased d. enabled
236. I like that photo very much. Could you make an _____ for me?
a. increase b. enlargement c. extension d. expansion
237. I’m becoming increasingly _____ . Last week, I locked myself out of the house twice.
a. oblivious b. mindless c. absent d. forgetful
238.Will it rain on the day of our departure? - _____________________
a. I hope not. b. I don’t hope so c. I hope not so. d. I hope it wouldn’t.
239. -Remember to return the newspaper to my father. - _______________________
a. I will b. Why not c. I won’t d. Of course.
240.Will you have time to help us? - ______________________ I’m very busy at the moment.
a. I’m afraid not b. I think so. c. I don’t expect so. d. I hope not.
241. “I’d like the blue jacket, pleases! Can I try it on?” – Yes, _______________ “
a. you would b. you must c. certainly d. you do
242: ________ vastness of the Grand Canyon, it is difficult to capture it in a single photograph..
A. Because of B. For the C. The D. While
243: _______ the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished.
A. In B. On C. Until D. By
244: A hockey player rushing up the ice, travelling at more than twenty-five miles per hour and slapping
a puck at more than 125 miles per hour, makes the sport _______ than many other sports.
A. as more dangerous B. is more dangerous
C. more than dangerous D. more dangerous
245: Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.
A. did he appoint B. was he appointing C. had he been appointed D. was he
being appointed
246: There was no ______ in waiting longer than an hour so we left.
A. worth B. point C. use D. good
247: The English colonization of Virginia was devised in 1606 by a group of merchants ______ the
Virginia Company of London.
A. they formed B. what formed C. who formed D. whom formed
249: I am angry because you didn’t tell me the truth. I don’t like .................
A. to have deceived B. to deceive C. being deceived D. deceiving
250: _________ it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they would have stayed much longer.
A. Had B. If C. Should D. But
251: It is believed _____________ cause insomnia.
A. too much caffeine that B. that too much caffeine
C. it in too much caffeine D. too much caffeine which
252: He harbored ambitions ............becoming leader
A. of B. in C. to D. for
253: I felt most __________ when they made me sit at a little table at the back.
A. confusing B. embarrassing C. shafeful D. insulted
254: Tuan: “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow” – Minh: “____________”.
A. Yes, please B. congratulations C. Good luck!! D. Best wishes
255: “Oh, I’m really sorry!”. - “, ______________”
 A. Thanks B. It was a pleasure C. That’s all right D. Yes, why?
256: Jane: “Nice to meet you.” – Julia: “_________________”.
A. That’s great! Congratulations B. This is Peter
C. I’m fine, thanks D. Nice to meet you too
257: Judo is a sport that has achieved great ___________ in many parts of the world.
A. popularity B. unpopular C. popularize D. popular
258: Travel can ___________ the mind, and exchange visits give young people experience of a
_____________ way of life as well as a different language.
A. broadly/different B. broaden/different
C. broad/differently D. broaden/differ
259: Scientists have discovered a close ______ between smoking and several serious diseases.
A. union B. connection C. action D. combination
260: Leading experts says every aspect of human biology is _________ by daily rhythms.
A. influentially B. influenced C. influences D. influential
261: Brown: “_________________” – Smith: “Thanks, I will write to you when I come to Paris.”
A. God bless you! B. Better luck next time!
C. Have a go! D. Have a nice trip!.
262: The _____________ of what computers can do have changed over the years.
A. expectation B. expected C. expectations D. unexpected
263. The concert was so popular that people who had not bought tickets in advance were turned
at the door.
A. down B. up C. away D. back
264. I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
A. Much as B. As much C. Not much D. Little
265. If she can make up such stories, she is certainly a very girl.
A. imaginary B. imaginable C. imaginative D. imagining
266. – “ What do you think of horror film?”
-“ ”
A. Oh, my God. B. I haven’t seen them for a long time.
C. Oh, I find them really disgusting D. I just saw a film last night.
267. He his wife for forgetting their wedding anniverary.
A. approached B. reproached C. reproduced D. renounced
268. Volcanoes are divided into three main groups, based on their shape and the type of material they
.
A. make up for B. are made of C. make from D. are made out of
269. Sydney now is the land of mixed population people from all over the world.
A. of B. with C. by D. for
270. The food was so delicious that I had a second .
A. plate B. serving C. helping D. time
271. you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do.
A as well as B. as far as C. as soon as D. provided
272. The you gain from physical exercise are well worth the effort.
A. improvements B. profits C. benefits D. advantages
273. I don’t think she has to do so, ?
A. has she B. do I C. does she D. have I
274. The dictionary is useful me. It is useful my studying English.
A. to/ for B.to/ to C. for/ to D. for/ for
275. I’ll be from you.
A. much glad to hear B. only too glad to hear
C. too glad only to hear D. too only glad to hear
276. There was nothing left to do but .
A. staying B. to stay C. stayed D. stay
277. – Shall we have a drink when you finish your class?
-
A. No, we can’t B. All right. C. You’re welcome D. Never mind
278. We can substitute in the game.
 A. Tom for the wounded player B. the wounded player for Tom
C. for Tom with the wounded player D. Tom by the wouned soldier.
279. I didn’t know how to do the job. But now I am making progress.
A. First B. First of all C. At first D. At athe first.
280. – I’m terribly sorry I behaved in such a childish way.
- .
A. Don’t say that. B. That’s all right. C. You’re welcome D. Never mind
281. It’s really to play computer games. But remember not to play too much.
A. funs B. fun C. funny D. a fun
282. He drop the and broke it.
A. a cup of coffee B. coffeee’s cup C. cup for coffee D. coffee cup
283. The opera, a fascinating one, attracts a large audience consisting of women as
of the singers are females.
A. most/ most/ mostly B. mostly/ mostly/ most
C. most/ mostly/ most D. mostly/ most/ mostly
284. Those companies were closed due to some seriously financial problems.
A. taken off B. put away C. wiped out D. gone over
285. – Would you mind if I came in late?
- .
A. Yes, of course. B. No, of course not C. All right, you can D. No, I wouldn’t mind
286. People used to know more or less how their children would live.
A. almost B. generally C. lately D. definitely
287. “ What a beautiful dress you have, Mary!” Peter said.
A. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
B. Peter said what a beautiful dress did Mary have.
C. Peter asked Mary to have a beautiful dress.
D. Peter advised Mary to have a beautiful dress.
288. Jack can speak two languages. One is English. _____ is Vietnamese.
A. Other B. The other C. Another D. Others
289. The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy _____.
A. sight B. view C. appearance D. presence
290. The girl _____ is my neighbor.
A. talks to the lady over there. B. is talking to the lady over there
C. was talking to the lady over there D. talking to the lady over there
291. ______ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call.
A. Having quarreled B. Because having quarreled
C. Because-of she quarreled D. Had quarreled
292. He promised to come before 8 p.m. but didn’t _____________
A. bring about B. turn up C. make out D. try out
293. My father asked me _____ of the film.
A. what did I think B. what I think C. what I thought D. what I did thought
294. Everyone in both cars _____ injured in the accident last night, ______?
A were / weren't they B. was / weren't they C. was / wasn't he? D. were / were they
295. The more he tried to explain, ______ we got
A. the much confused B. the many confusing
C. the more confusing D. the more confused
296. Not only _____ us light, but it also gives us heat.
A. the sun gives B. the sun has given C. has the sun given D. does the sun give
297. If you hadn't stayed up so late last night, you ______ sleepy now.
A. wouldn't have felt B. wouldn't feel C. wouldn't feel D. wouldn't have
fallen
298. The tests in this. book are arranged ____
A. in order of difficult B. in order of difficulty
C. in orderly difficult D. in the order of difficulty
299. The success of the play was due to ____
A. the actors and how it was produced B. the acting and the production
 C. the actors and its production D. how they acted and the production
300. A: “How do you do? “ B: “ ______.”
A I'm very fine, thanks B. Thanks to my mother
C. How do you do? D. With my brother.
301: - Linda:“ I’ve passed my driving test.” – Peter:“ ___________”.
A. Congratulation B. That’s a good idea C. It’s nice of you to say so D. Do you?
302: The change in timetable will ______ many students having to catch an earlier bus
A. mean B. lead C. result D. cause
303: They were fortune ______ from the fire before the building collapsed.
A. to rescue B. to have rescued C. rescuing D. to have been rescued
304: Jim ______ care of himself. He left home when he was 16 and has been on his own since then.
A. used to take B. is used to take C. is used to taking D. used to be taken
305: If coastal erosion continues to take place at the present rate, in another fifty years this beach
______.
A. won’t be existing B. doesn’t exist C. isn’t going to existD. isn’t existing
306: These days women are not expected to stay at home ______ their mothers did in the past.
A. such as B. like C. as if D. as
307: The twins look so much alike that almost no one can ______ them ______.
A. tell – away B. take – on C. tell – apart D. take – apart
308: She is not a teenager any more. She looks quite ______ now.
A. grown-up B. overgrown C. outgrown D. grown through
309: ______ of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration
for two of his most popular novels.
A. He remembered B. Remembering C. Memories D. It was the memories
310: John has been looking for his car, ______ is light blue
A. whose its colour B. the colour of which C. of which colour D. which colour
311: We would contact your nearest relative ______ any accident occurring.
A. in place of B. in spite of C. on account of D. in the event of
312: ______ in astronomy, the discovery of Uranus was by accident.
A. Alike many finds B. Many alike finds
C. It was like many finds D. Like many finds
313: Don’t try too hard. Don’t ______ off more than you can ______
A. eat – swallow B. eat – chew C. bite – swallow D. bite - chew
314: ______ you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do.
A. Provided B. As much as C. As well as D. As far as
315: He told me to bring along Helen as an interpreter ..........................they didn't understand my
English.
A. though B. so that C. on the condition D. in case
316: Judie Foster ............................to be awarded the title " The Best Actress"
A. was worth B. was worthy C. was served D. deserved
317: If .........................................., the Xmas tree would look more impressive.
A. being done carefully B. it were to be carefully done
C. done carefully D. it is carefully done
318: In a report submitted to the government yesterday, scientists ...........that the building of the bridge
be stopped.
A. recommended B. said C. complained D. banned
319: Little ..............................how important the responsibility was.
A. he realized B. he realizes
C. did he realize D. will he realize
320: Mr Gonzales was very...........................about the upcoming board of directors meeting.
A. related B. surprised C. concerned D. fond
321: He doesn't like his job because he doesn't get...............................his boss.
A. on well with B. well to C. with D. on to
322: You .......................announced your marriage. We knew nothing about it. We could have sent you
congratulations.
A. can have B. should have C. must have D. had better
323: .............................returns!
A. Terrible B. What a long time C. So long D. Many happy
324: A: " ...................................."
B: " Thanks. I will write to you when I come to London."
A. God bless you! B. Have a nice trip! C. Better luck next time! D. Have a go!
325: ..........................increases in population in underdeveloped countries, a lot of problems arise
including health care and social evils.
A. In spite of B. In stead of C. Despite of D. Due to
326: We received thousands of letters, .......................asked for an omnibus of the drama.
A. half of them B. half of that C. half of which D. half of whom
327: The rainfall in Vietnam is..............................that in Bangladesh.
A. as many as B. less as C. not so much as D. fewer than
328: I do not remember ........................anyone that kind of massage. it must have been someone else.
A. to have sent B. sending C. having sending D. to send
329: A: Oop! I'm sorry for stepping on your foot.
B: ...........................!
A. You don't mind B. You're welcome C. That's fine D. Never mind
330: What ...........................! Shall we go out?
A. weather it is nice B. nice weather
C. a nice weather D. nice weather is it
331: Only by buying 5 items at the same time, ............................................ .
A. can you get the reduction B. get reduction
C. can you got the reduction D. you can get the reduction
332: Intelligent as Martha was, .........................................
A. she was failure to give the answer in just a few seconds
B. she didn't succeed to give the answer in just a few seconds
C. she failed to give the answer in just a few seconds
D. she couldn't fail to answer the question in just a few seconds
333: .................................the ringing phone when it went dead.
A. Hardly I reached B. I had no sooner reached
C. Scarcely had I reached D. Just as I reached
334: My father is forever finding ________with the way I dress.
A. error B. mistake C. blemish D. fault
335: There you are: the ________person I was looking for.
A. utter B. correct C. ever D. very
336: Patient: "Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?" Receptionist: “________”
A. Not at the moment. He can't be disturbed. B. OK, you will need to check my diary.
C. OK, let me just check the diary. D. Have a seat and I'll be with you in an hour.
337: Under UK opportunity laws, an employee _______ against on the grounds of race, religion or
gender.
A. didn't use to discriminate B. should not discriminate
C. cannot be discriminated D. hasn't been discriminating
338: My wallet _______ at the station while I _______ for the train.
A. must have been stolen/was waiting B. should have stolen/had been waiting
C. will be stolen/am waiting D. had to steal/would be waiting
339: The new manager _______very strict rules as soon as he had _______ the position
A. laid down/taken over B. put down/taken over
C. lay down/taken up D. wrote down/come over
400: “ Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!”
A. Certainly. Do you like it, too? B. I like you to say that
C. Yes, of course. It‘s expensive D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me.
401. It’s not in my nature to……..over the price of something.
A. haggle B. discuss C. challenge D. transact
402: Although the conditions weren’t ideal for a walk, we decided to…….a go of it.
A. make B. do C. run D. carry
403: Her outgoing character contrast……..with that of her sister.
A. sharply B. thoroughly C. fully D. coolly
404: She clearly joined the firm with a(n)……………….to improving herself professionally.
A. view B. aim C. plan D. ambition
405:. The curriculum at the public school is as good……..of any private school.
A. or better than B. as or better than that C. as or better that D. as or better than
those
406: He tends to forget things very quickly and behaves more and more like the typical……..professor
A. clear-minded B. absent-minded C. well-minded D. cool-minded
407: I had to get up early, ………I’d have missed the train.
A. if not B. but C. otherwise D. so that
408: Where have you been? You were ……to be here half an hour ago?
A. allowed B. had C. supposed D. thought
409: Geometry is the branch of mathematics………..the properties of lines, curves, shapes and surfaces.
A. that concerned with B. it is concerned with C. concerned with D. its concerns are
410: What…….milk shake do you want – strawberry, chocolate or orange?
A. taste B. kind C. flavor D. type
411: The players were cheered by their……….as they came out of the pitch.
A. audience B. public C. viewers D. supporters
412: This picture book, the few pages…….are missing, is my favorite.
A. for which B. of which C. of that D. to which
413: John: ” Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “……………”
A. Of course not. You bet. C. There is no doubt about it.
B. Well, that’s very surprising D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea
414: Congress has decreed that the gasoline tax……….
A. should be abolished B. should abolish C. be abolished D. is abolished
415: ” Buy me a newspaper on your way back,……..?”
A. don’t you B. can’t you C. will you D. do you?
416: We have just been told some……..news.
A. surprised B. surprise C. astonished D. astonishing
417: Not until late 1960s…………….on the moon.
A. that Americans walked C. when Americans walked
B. did Americans walk D. when did Americans walk
418. Please ____ and see us some time. You‘re always welcome.
A. come to B. come around C. come about D. come away
419. The judge ____ the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
A. accused B. convicted C. sentenced D. prosecuted
420. Only in the Civil War____ killed or wounded.
A. soldiers in America were B. so many American soldiers were
C. many in America were D. were so many American soldiers
421. I have to assure myself that I____ the best possible decision.
A. have leapt B. have done C. have made D. have reached
422. James: “What’s the matter?” - Anne: “________.”
A. That’s all right B. Not at all C. Nothing D. It’s no trouble
423. It’s surprising that ex-smokers are less____ smokers than non-smokers.
A. tolerant of B. tolerable to C. intolerant D. tolerance towards
424. The criminal was sentenced to death because of____ of his crime.
A. the severity B. the complexity C. a punishment D. the importance
424. Population expansion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to meet____ food.
A. the requirement of B. the command of C. the demand for D. the necessity
for
426. After years of being exposed to the sun and rain, the sign had become completely____.
A. unreadable B. readable C. misread D. illegible
. -“Mum! I’ve got 6000 on the TOEFL test” -“________”
A. Good way! B. You are right C. Good job! D. Oh, hard luck
427. “Would you like me to get a taxi?” - “________.”
A. Yes, please, if it’s no bother B. Well, let’s see. C. That would be delightful. Thanks D. Yes, I see.
428. ____ over long distances is a fact.
A. That electricity transmitting B. That electricity can be transmitted
C. That electricity D. That can be transmitted
429. The discovery was a major ____ for research workers
A. breakthrough B. breakdown C. break-in D breakout
430. John____ knowledge from many of his life experiences in his work.
A. approved B. accomplished C. appreciated D. applied
431. ____ sheep were then used for wool.
A. Having first domesticated for milk production
B. Having been first domesticated for milk production
C. Because they had been first domesticated for milk production
D. Although they had first domesticated for milk production
433. Flooding in April is an unusual ____ in this area.
A. occurrence B. occur C. occurring D. occurred
434. It is a fact that____ form of energy.
A. electricity being the most useful B. electricity is the most useful
C. the most useful in electricity D. electricity the most useful
435. You have a good feeling about yourself and____ when you volunteer.
A. the others B. other C. the other D. others
436. Nearly all of the reporters ______ the press conference had questions ______
A. attend / asked B. attended / to ask
C. attending / to ask D. would attend / to be asked
437. The general public____ a large number of computers now, because prices are beginning to
decrease.
A. must buy B. must be buying C. must have bought D. must bought
438. Where did you buy that ____ handbag?
A. funny leather purple B. purple funny leather
C. funny purple leather D. leather funny purple
439: Policemen are sometimes on ________ at night.
A. force B. alert C. cover D. patrol
440: Tom doesn’t know much about computing ________ his brother is an expert at it.
A. however B. whereas C. therefore D. in contrast
441: “Well, I hope you enjoyed your meal.” – “________”
A. Oh, absolutely delicious. B. No problem. C. Yes, that’s very interesting. D. Yeah, that’s right.
442: George won five medals at the competition. His parents ________ very proud of him.
A. can’t be B. can’t have C. must have been D. could have been
443: John hasn’t studied hard this year, so, in the last couple of months, he’s had to work ___ just to
catch up.
A. vaguely B. randomly C. barely D. intensely
444: The criminal knows the ________ of successful robberies.
A. trash and treasure B. part and parcel C. ins and outs D. close all
445: I’m the only person here who went to state school, ________?
A. am I? B. aren’t I C. do I D. didn’t I?
446: “Goodbye, Susie!” – “________.”
A. So so B. The same C. So long D. Yeah
____ an emergency arise , call 911
A. Should B. Can C. Does D. Will
A: Could I speak to Susan please? B: _____________ .
A. Talking B. Speaking C. Calling D. Answering
448.The house is found ____ down.
A. to burn B. burning C. having burned D. to have been burned
449. Please look through these papers ____ your pleasure
A. on B. in C. for D. at
450. Nothing can ____ the loss of the child.
A. make up with B. make up for C. do with D. come up with
451. ‘’ Would you mind turning down your stereo ?’’ - “________”
A. I’m really sorry! I ‘m not paying attention B. Oh! I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that
C. No. I don’t D. Yes, I do
452." Can you ____me a favor , Bill ? " Peter said .
A. get B. do C. put D. make
453. I will recommend _____to the director .
A. the student to speak B. that the student speaks C. that the student speak D. that the
student speaking .
454. Only in the last few days ____ to repair the swimming pool
A. anything has been done B. has done anything
C. has anything been done D. has there anything been done
455. If you hadn’t watched that late movie last night, you ________ sleepy now.
A. wouldn’t have been B. might not have been
C. wouldn’t be D. wouldn’t have been being
456.My old friend and colleague, John, __________ married.
A. have just got B. has just got C. just have got D. just has got
457. The whole village was __________ in the bombing raids.
A. wiped out B. set up C. cleaned off D. put off
458. 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
459. Nowadays children would prefer history _______ in more practical ways.
A. teach B. to be taught C. be taught D. to teach
460: Michael looked deeply hurt and surprised when _____.
A. scolding B. scolded C. having scolded D. to scold
461. The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several_______ .
A. celebrations B. celebrities C. celebrates D. celebrated
462. George wouldn't have met Mary_______ to his brother's graduation party.
A. if he shouldn't have gone B. had he not gone C. if he has not gone D. hadn't he gone
463. On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy.
A. having B. he was told C. being told D. telling
464. Jane wasn't in when I arrived. I suppose she _______ I was coming.
A. can't have forgotten B. must forget C. may forget D. must have forgotten
465: Standing on the tip of the cape, _____.
A. people have seen a lighthouse far away B. a lighthouse can see from the distance
C. we can see the lighthouse in the distance D. lies a lighthouse in the middle of the sea
466: He _____ us but he was short of money at that time.
A. might help B. would help C. can help D. could have helped