2024 - 2025 – Grade: 12 – Content: PHRASAL VERB | 30/05/2025

Student name: _________________________________ - Class: _______ - School: ____________

SHORT TEST
1. Join us and ________ a difference in our community!
A. make​ B. create​ C. find​ D. do
2. Whether you’re exploring lush forests, viewing stunning mountain landscapes or stargazing
under clear skies, our expert guides will _______ your trip unforgettable.
A. do​ B. make​ C. cause​ D. create
3. Are you _____ about creating a greener world? Our community garden project welcomes anyone
wishing to make a positive impact.
A. attracted ​ B. passionate ​ C. interested ​ D. nervous
4. As volunteers, you will have the chance to ________ a contribution to impactful initiatives
benefiting the ASEAN region.
A. do​ B. make​ C. enhance ​ D. cause
5. Our skilled representatives are ________ to assisting you in choosing the perfect unit and
answering any questions you may have about the property.
A. interested ​ B. enthusiastic​ C. eager​ D. dedicated
6. During the “Passway to Success” seminar, you can choose sessions that _________ with your
interests and meet professionals from different industries.
A. fit​ B. suit​ C. match​ D. align
7. Nha Trang beach tour is perfect for those who _________ pleasure in soaking up tropical vibes.
A. get​ B. make ​ C. take ​ D. keep
8. Employees can work from home on Wednesdays, as long as they _________ sure they are online
during working hours.
A. make​ B. get​ C. stay​ D. take
9. For people who need to ________ meetings, the app will suggest places with healthy food
nearby.
A. do ​ B. attend ​ C. take ​ D. make
10. With MindSphere, you can ___________ your progress, set goals, and connect with others who
share your academic interests.
A. organize​ B. catch ​ C. track​ D. make
11. If you ____________ medication, will you have enough to last you the first few weeks?
A. consume ​ B. receive ​ C. take ​ D. provide

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12. Before ____________ a presentation, take time to plan your speech by outlining your main points
and supporting them with relevant examples.
A. having ​ B. making ​ C. giving​ D. telling
13. Every year, we ____________pride in organizing events to celebrate this site.
A. take​ B. give ​ C. make​ D. lay
14. Join us today to kickstart your health journey and receive a special gift when you ___________ a
purchase during our launch week!
A. make​ ​ ​ B. do ​ ​ ​ ​ C. complete ​ ​ ​ D. get
15. Our mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of Chinese cultural heritage. Don't
miss the chance to connect with diverse communities and _______lasting memories.

🤔
A. do​ B. make ​

Make memory or Create memory?

We made some great memories during that road trip.
C. bring​ D. create

We created memories that will last a lifetime.

1. The goal of our cultural exchange program is not only to improve language skills but also to
________ that reflect meaningful global friendships.
2. We didn’t plan much for the trip, but somehow we still managed to ________ that we’ll talk
about for years.
3. Through photography, we don’t just capture moments — we ________ that tell a story and
inspire future generations.

PRACTICE
Passage 1
The generation gap often leads to misunderstandings within families. While teenagers wish to
express their individuality, parents tend to (1) ______ pressure on them to meet traditional
expectations, which can limit personal freedom.
1. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. break​ ​ ​ C. build ​​ ​ D. put
The bride is putting pressure on the groom.
→ The groom

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 put / exert pressure on = put a strain on = place stress on = pressurize sb

be under pressure = be under strain

This can result in conflict if neither side attempts to (2) ______ attention to the other's values.
2. A. put ​ ​ ​ B. pay ​ ​ ​ C. give ​​ ​ D. do
pay / give attention to = focus on = concentrate on

The speaker directed our attention to the key findings.

= draw / call / grab / capture attention

It is essential that young people (3) ______ voice to their concerns in a respectful manner, especially
when they feel unheard.
3. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. give ​​ ​ D. face

= Speak up/out = Raise voice against

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Families who (4) ______ common ground and (5) ______ time to bond often enjoy more harmonious
relationships.​
4. A. set ​ ​ ​ B. find ​ ​ ​ C. give ​​ ​ D. take

5. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. keep ​​ ​ D. pay

make time FOR sb/sth

make time TO do sth

(1)

(2) Take your time and check your answers carefully

before handing in your test.

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 – No one is too busy to ______________.
If they don’t, it just means you’re not
important enough for them to
_________________.
Passage 2
Environmental degradation, which is largely caused by human activities, has become a global
concern. Industrial waste and deforestation (6) ______ harm to ecosystems, threatening species that
depend on fragile habitats.
6. A. makes ​ ​ B. gives ​ ​ C. does ​​ ​ D. puts

Cause / do / inflict damage to

Cause / do / inflict harm to = be to

1. The building was severely __________ by the earthquake and is now unsafe to enter.

2. She didn’t mean to __________ your feelings — she was just being honest.

3. Several soldiers were __________ during the battle and had to be taken to hospital.

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To combat this, governments and individuals must (7) ______ immediate action, so that future
generations will not suffer the consequences.​
7. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. bring ​ ​ D. get

take action = take = take

One effective way is to (8) ______ awareness about sustainable practices.

8. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. raise ​​ ​ D. break

Campaigns that (9) ______ emphasis on eco-friendly alternatives can help (10) ______ the
foundation for long-term change.​
9. A. raise ​ ​ ​ B. fix ​ ​ ​ C. meet ​​ ​ D. put
put emphasis on = (v)

= give / put / place / lay on ​

10. A. make​​ ​ B. lay ​ ​ ​ C. give ​​ ​ D. take

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 lay the groundwork for = for = be the basis for

Passage 3
Modern education encourages students not only to absorb knowledge but also to think critically.
Those who (11) ______ use of digital tools are often more engaged and independent.
11. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. give ​​ ​ D. break

A supportive school environment helps learners (12) ______ confidence and resilience, which are
crucial for lifelong success.​
12. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. build ​​ ​ C. play ​​ ​ D. lay

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In group projects, students (13) ______ responsibility for outcomes, even if the tasks are shared
unequally.​
13. A. do ​ ​ ​ ​ B. make ​ ​ ​ C. take ​​ ​ D. give

take responsibility for = be = be i = take

Schools should (14) ______ opportunities that allow learners to apply what they know to real-life
situations, thus (15) ______ them for future challenges.​
14. A. create ​​ ​ B. build ​​ ​ C. take ​​ ​ D. break

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15. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. put ​ ​ ​ D. prepare

Passage 4
Technology has revolutionized life in ways that previous generations could hardly imagine. It has
(16) ______ a lot of changes to the way that we communicate, work, and access knowledge.
16. A. made ​​ ​ B. taken ​ ​ ​ C. had ​ ​ ​ D. given

However, without proper guidance, young users may (17) ______ into the trap of overdependence,
which affects their offline relationships.​
17. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. fall ​ ​ ​ C. put ​ ​ ​ D. break

Parents and teachers should (18) ______ measures to promote digital literacy. While many
companies (19) ______ advantage of AI to boost productivity, they must also (20) ______ into
account the ethical concerns it raises.​
18. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. give ​​ ​ C. do ​ ​ ​ D. take​
19. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. keep ​​ ​ D. lay​
20. A. put ​ ​ ​ ​ B. pay ​ ​ ​ C. take ​​ ​ D. give

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Passage 5
Maintaining good health requires consistent effort. People are encouraged to (21) ______ a
balanced diet and stay active, both of which contribute to physical and mental wellness.
21. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. eat ​ ​ ​ C. take ​​ ​ D. break

Health experts often (22) ______ stress on early detection and prevention, as these can reduce
treatment costs. If people (23) ______ up bad habits like smoking or poor sleeping patterns, they
may (24) ______ a positive impact on their well-being. We should always (25) ______ in mind that
health is an investment, not an expense.​
22. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. get ​ ​ ​ C. take ​​ ​ D. give​
23. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. give ​​ ​ D. do​
24. A. do ​ ​ ​ ​ B. take​ ​ ​ C. keep ​​ ​ D. have

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25. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. keep ​​ ​ C. do ​ ​ ​ D. break

k_ _ _ i_ mind = b_ _ _ in mind = t_ _ _ _ _ _ _ a_ _ _ _ _ _

Passage 6

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Social inequality, which affects millions globally, remains a pressing issue. Limited access to
education and healthcare often (26) ______ a barrier to development.
26. A. creates ​​ ​ B. takes ​ ​ C. has ​ ​ ​ D. gives

NGOs, which aim to reduce these disparities, work to (27) ______ donations and coordinate
outreach programs.

27. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. raise ​​ ​ C. give ​​ ​ D. break

raise donations / fund / money for charity

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Youth-led movements have helped (28) ______ awareness and spark meaningful conversations.​
28. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. have ​​ ​ D. raise

When individuals (29) ______ part in community service, they not only support others but also (30)
______ a difference in society.​
29. A. raise ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. make ​ ​ ​ D. give

take part in
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30. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. do ​ ​ ​ D. break

Passage 7

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Choosing a career path is a milestone that (31) ______ into account one’s values, strengths, and
aspirations.
31. A. makes ​​ ​ B. takes ​ ​ C. gives ​ ​ D. breaks

Some students (32) ______ a gap year, which allows them to travel, volunteer, or explore their
interests before committing to university.​
32. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. open ​​ ​ C. take ​​ ​ D. give

Others (33) ______ part in internships where they learn essential workplace skills.
33. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. pay ​ ​ ​ D. break

Mentors often (34) ______ the way for career development by offering guidance and feedback..​
34. A. do ​ ​ ​ ​ B. make ​ ​ ​ C. take ​​ ​ D.
pave

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 pave the way for = lay the f_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for
= lay the g_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for
= be the b_ _ _ _ for

The fish market near the coast was destroyed

to make way for 4 new apartments.

Above all, those who (35) ______ a commitment to personal growth are more likely to thrive in a
competitive job market​
35. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. keep ​​ ​ D. lay

Passage 8
Cultural diversity, which enriches human experience, fosters understanding and respect. Music,
food, and art (36) ______ insight into values that shape different communities.
36. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. give ​​ ​ C. take ​​ ​ D. lay

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When traveling, people should (37) ______ respect for local traditions, even if they differ from their
own.​
37. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. show ​ ​ ​ D. give

Exchange programs (38) ______ opportunities for learning and collaboration across borders.
38. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. give ​​ ​ D. open

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By learning languages that (39) ______ communication barriers, individuals can (40) ______
relationships that transcend cultural boundaries.​
39. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. break ​ ​ ​ D. give

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40. A. make ​ ​ ​ B. take ​​ ​ C. build ​ ​ ​ D. give

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