COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS – EXERCISE

1. Although we argued with him for a long time, he ______ his ground.
A. remained B. stood C. kept D. persisted
2. I can’t go out this morning. I’m up to _____ in reports.
A. eye B. ears C. feet D. fingers
3. My father ________ when he found out that I’d damaged his car.
A. saw pink elephants B. hit the ceiling C. brought the house down D. made my blood boil
4. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of _____ shaves.
A. near B. narrow C. close D. tiny
5. While Long has turned over a new _______ , his brother is still racing around in fast cars and causing
trouble.
A. leaf B. page C. face D. book
6. You can talk till the _______ come home – you’ll never make me change my mind.
A. sheep B. cows C. dogs D. chickens
7. The escaped prisoner fought _______ before he was finally overpowered.
A. head over heels B. tooth and nail C. heart and soul D. foot and mouth
8. He is always full of ___ . He can play football all day without tiredness.
A. beans B. millet C. rice D. peaches
9. Since he started his own business, he has made money hand over _______.
A. palm B. fist C. cheek D. head
10. You should _________ before buying because it is very expensive.
A. cost an arm and a leg B. take it for granted C. pull your leg D. take it into account
11. I ______ to answer all their questions.
A. did my level best B. worked my fingers to the bone C. pulled my weight D. kept my chin up
12. The President is determined to _______ for peace.
A. pull his socks up B. make a meal C. go the extra mile D. raise a finger
13. We cannot afford to carry members who are not _______.
A. doing things by halves B. making a meal of it C. knowing beans about it D. pulling their weight
14. If you know what you really want, you should ______ to get it.
A. pull their weight B. go all out C. pull your socks up D. fight tooth and nail
15. She _______ in order to send her children to school.
A. cut corners B. worked her fingers to the bone C. made a meal of it D. called it a day
16. When you’re ________ trying to start a business, you should utilize every minute you have.
A. breaking your back B. raising a finger C. pulling your socks up D. going through thick
and thin
17. It’s obvious that she’s lying through her _____.
A. hat B. teeth C. head D. back
18. This information is too important, you can’t sweep it under the ______.
A . tracks B. carpet C. back D. hat
19. After all, he only __________ . He never does what he promised .
A. speaks with a forked tongue B. has one foot in the grave C. smells a rat D. jumps through hoops
20. I was surprised to find he’d gone behind my _____.
A. hat B. back C. thought D. leg
21. Supermarkets buy goods at _____ prices.
A. steady B. fixed C. stuck D. hooked
22. The boy bought a toy gun that is ______ to distinguish from a real gun.
A. impractical B. unable C. impossible D. incapable
23. I'm on friendly _______ with my friends at my school.
A. relationship B. link C. term D. contact
24. Nowadays, the number of people who are out of ______ is rapidly increasing .
A. order B. work C. danger D. luck
25. Ha Long Bay is always a tourist ________ when summer comes.
A. attract B. attractive C. attraction D. attractiveness
26. The two boys look ______ , but they are not brothers.
A. similar to B. like C. alike D. same
27. The tanks were ______ for the battle-field.
A. heading B. going C. running D. travelling
28. The company allows some customers to buy goods on _______ and pay for them later.
A. cash B. cheque C. card D. credit
29. The competition attracted a large ____ of carpenters from the whole country.
A. deal B. number C. lot D. amount
30. Could you do me a(n) ______? My bike’s front tyre is flat.
A. favour B. help C. assistance D. support
31. You should _____ attention to what teacher is saying if you want to get high mark.
A. pay B. draw C. gain D. attract
32. She makes a great effort in order to graduate with ______ colours.
A. jumping B. walking C. flying D. red
33. We have stopped buying goods from that shop as most of them are _____ poor quality.
A. in B. under C. with D. on
34. My watch was _________. Could you have the time ?
A. out of order B. out of reach C. out of work D. out of the blue
35. They escaped from the smoke-filled house just in the _______ of time.
A. nick B. moment C. course D.fullness
36. These days, more and more teenagers __________ a crime at the early age.
A. make B. commit C. have D. do
37. She completed the 500 meters in ______ time.
A. record B. folded C. broken D. taken
38. You need _____a chance if you don’t miss it again.
A. seize B. jump C. take D. gain
39. He was given a dose of morphine to ______ his pain.
A. release B. repair C. retain D. relieve
40. You have 2 days to ______ a decision whether to go or not.
A. carry out B. make C. do D.take
I. Fill in the blanks with appropriate verbs:
1. The meeting took almost five hours so it was impossible to______________ attention all the time.
2. The problem is difficult to__________ under control.
3. It took us all day to clean up the office after the burglary – the thieves____________ a terrible mess.
4. I don't think we should_____________ a decision yet; we should wait.
5. Only 31% of the students who_______________ the final exam passed it.
6. I think we should look for a new supplier – the one we have at the moment _______________ us too
many problems.
7. Could you _______________ me a favour and post these letters on your way home?
8. I've told him ten times that he's got the wrong telephone number. I'll _______________ crazy if they
call again.
9. The company offers its employees free language training but not many people _______________
advantage of it.
10. Our personnel assistant is leaving next month - she's _______________ a baby.
II. Choose a word from the box to fill in each blank:
great missed terribly wide
hard start told well
heavy strong vitally wasted
1. I really_________ my family when I stayed in Canada on my own last year.
2. When I went into the children's room, the boys were both fast asleep, but Oliver was_________ awake,
reading the Little Prince story.
3. I _________ my time on that course; it was terrible.
4. I'm sure he is _________ aware of the problem.
5. It's _________ important that we finish this work by the end of the week.
6. We are _________ sorry we are late, but we missed the bus and had to wait ages for another one.
7. We carried the carton of books up to the fourth floor, and it was very _________ work.
8. She _________ everyone the same joke, and nobody laughed.
9. I think they want to get married and _________ a family.
10. My mum doesn't drink _________ coffee at night because it keeps her awake
11. Everyone said the party was a _________ success.
12. If this rain continues, I don't think we'll go to the beach.
III. Circle correct answers:
1. My grandfather was a …………………. smoker, so few people were surprised when he died of oral
cancer.
a) serial
b) heavy
c) big
2. She was a / an ……………………. wife who loved her husband more than anything else in the whole
universe.
a) devoted
b) sincere
c) intelligent
3. I always avoid his company because he is a crashing ……………………..
a) bore
b) nuisance
c) guy
4. It is a golden ………………………… If you miss it, you will regret it.
a) chance
b) opportunity
c) offer
5. She seemed quite interested in buying that house, but at the last moment, she changed her
…………………..
a) mind
b) thoughts
c) offer
6. Although I was …………………. annoyed by her attitude, I said nothing.
a) moderately
b) lightly
c) slightly
7. Could you …………………. the oil?
a) inspect b) check c) test
EXERCISES
A. Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each
sentence below. Idioms from previous lessons are indicated by number.
1. The businessman inspected the contract carefully before signing it.
A. looked over B. looked out C. counted on D. look for
2. What's happening, John? The smoke alarm is ringing but there's no fire!
A. putting out B. going on C. hanging up D. going up
3. The dark clouds rolled in quickly and it began to rain without warning.
A. all along B. out of order C. all of a sudden D. at once
4. When do you think that we'll arrive at the hotel this evening?
A. get on B. go on C. get to D. get off
5. I'm busy this week, but I hope to have time free next week.
A. to take my time B. to have time off C. to check over D. take my time
6. Gradually I'm learning how to play tennis, thanks to my kind instructor.
A. Little by little B. All at once C. Few and far between D. day by day
7. It's nice to know that I can trust you to help me when I need it.
A. count on B. check over C. make friends D. get over
8. He's so careful when he plays sports that injuries are unusual for him.
A. under the weather B. few and far between
C. out of order D. out of work
9. John was sick last week so he didn’t go to school.
A. well B. fine C. headache D. under the weather
10. They went over the contract with great care.
A. looked back B. looked for C. looked into D. looked over
11. I missed the bus and couldn't get to the office until ten o'clock.
A. reach B. go C. arrive D. come
12. The politician went _______ his speech before the important presentation.
A. on B. off C. over D. away
13. The speaker kept on talking even though most of the audience had left.
A. went on B. continued C. went over D. A and B are right
14. I can count on my parents to help me in an emergency.
A. look for B. depend on C. go on D. try on
15. Don't _______ Frank to lend you any money; he doesn't have any.
A. go on B. look for C. depend on D. keep
16. The elevator was______, so we had to walk to the tenth floor of the building.
A. out of fashion B. out of date C. out of order D. out of work
17. The times that our children get to stay up late are few and far between.
A. not frequent B. occasionally C. often D. always
18. No smoking is allowed in here. Please _______ your cigarette.
A. out off B. put out C. put away D. put on
19. You should never sign any legal paper without checking it _______ first.
A. up B. in C. out D. over
20. Every morning the company workers have time _______ for a coffee break.
A. in B. out C. off D. over
21. Patricia is a shy girl and doesn't make _______ easily.
A. work B. acquaintance C. mate D. friends
22. All at once Millie got up and left the house without any explanation.
A. as usual B. as first C. suddenly D. not frequent
23. John stayed home from work because he was feeling under the weather.
A. well B. fine C. illness D. sick
24. Several workers took the afternoon _______ to go to a baseball game.
A. over B. off C. after D. part in
25. The fire fighters worked hard to put the fire_______.
A. off B. over C. on D. out
26. Would you like me to hang _______ your coat for you in the closet?
A. up B. over C. in D. out
27. During the cruise Ronald made friends _______ almost everyone on the ship.
A. off B. with C. out D. away
28. The children got to stay _______ late and watch a good movie for the family.
A. in B. out C. with D. up
29. All of a sudden Edward appeared at the door. We weren't expecting him to drop by.
A. as usual B. frequently C. expectedly D. without warning
30. When you catch cold, you feel _______ the weather.
A. on B. under C. off D. over
31. Airplane travel is very safe because accidents are few and far between.
A. not frequent B. often C. now and then D. occasionally
32. Many people gathered near the accident to see what was going on.
A. putting on B. looking over C. happening D. completing
33. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please go on.
A. stop B. quit C. review D. continue
34. The operator told me to hang the phone _______ and call the number again.
A. out B. up C. off D. away
35. We couldn't use the soft drink machine because it was out of order.
A. not working B. quitting C. looking over D. not moving
36. Don't ______ your work - do it now.
A. put off B. put out C. put away D. put on
37. Make sure you put _______ a sweater before you go outside.
A. out B. off C. on D. up
38. I told you kids to put your toys_______.
A. up B. away C. off D. on
39. He put out his cigarette before entering the building.
A. distinguished B. put off C. extinguish D. guided
40. I want to look my homework _______ again before I give it to the teacher.
A. after B. up to C. down on D. over
41. –“Please put _______ the light before you leave.” –“Okay.”
A. out B. away C. over D. off
42. The teacher advised me that I shouldn’t quit my hope and _______going.
A. kept on B. stopped C. put off D. put on
43. She _______her father; everyone says how alike they are!
A. takes after B. takes off C. falls out D. lets off
44. Her neighbors have loud parties every night, but she doesn't complain. She just _______it.
A. put on B. put off C. puts up with D. put up
45. My husband said, "I've _______ your brother long enough!"
A. put away B. put out C. put up D. put up with
46. Excuse me, can you help me? I'm looking _______ 303 Main St.
A. after B. up to C. for D. out
47. I looked ______ you at the party, but I didn't see you.
A. for B. down on C. after D. at
48. I put on my new dress before going to the party.
A. dressed B. tried on C. got off D. took off
49. Put that cigarette ______ immediately.
A. off B. out C. away D. on
50. It was two hours before the fire was_______.
A. put up B. put away C. put off D. put out
51. After I finished talking to her on the phone, I said good-bye and_______.
A. hung up B. put up C. went on D. kept on
52. When I get home, the first thing I do is hang my coat______.
A. away B. over C. on D. up
53. Timmy never hangs anything_______; he just leaves it on the floor.
A. out B.up C. off D. away
54. The governor said that she's counting on our support in the next election.
A. relying on B. depending on C. put on D. A and B are right
55. Everyone can _______in this school activity.
A. take off B. take on C. take part D. take
56. The doctor asked me to _______my shirt.
A. put off B. take off C. take out D. put out
57. He ought to look the car _______ before he buys it.
A. down on B. up to C. for D. over
58. They tried in vain to save enough money to buy a house and so finally they rented one.
A. without money B. without trial C. without success D. without work
59. The children knew full well they were in danger skating because they had read the notice about the
thin ice.
A. unhappy B. uncertain C. unclear D. unsafe
60. Considering they are over 70 years old, you must admit they are in good shape.
A. fit B. wealthy C. clever D. slow
61. Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
A. in extreme health B. in good health C. in absolute health D. in clear health
62. What I really have in mind is a garden where there is very little to look after throughout the year.
A. think B. believe C. visualize D. consider
63. Although Romeo and Juliet were deeply in love, they still managed to kill themselves.
A. loved each other often B. loved each other very much
C. loved each other most of the time D. loved each other mostly
64. I think you can stop worrying now because it's quite clear she's in command of the situation..
A. in control B. in sight C. in place D. in view
65. In time when you've got used to the idea, you'll be pleased you did it.
A. At last B. At first C. At least D. Eventually
66. Here's the first chapter of my new book; look it _______ and tell me what you think.
A. for B. over C. forward to D. down on
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
Tina: What's wrong, Matt? You look (1) ________.
Matt: I know. I don't feel well.
Tina: You looked fine an hour ago. It must have happened (2) __________.
Matt: It did. I was talking to Mike on the phone, and after I (3) ___________ the receiver, it hit me.
Tina: Wow. Do you think that you can still (4) __________ my paper for me later? You're good at finding
my mistakes.
Matt: Of course, Tina. You can (5) __________ me to do that for you. First, though, I'd like to lie down.
Tina: Okay. Would you like me to (6) __________ the light?
Matt: Thanks. I'll be fine in a while.
EXERCISES ON IDIOMS
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences

1. Jose had a hard time cufomparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were
apples and oranges.
A. containing too many technical details B. very similar
C. completely different D. very complicated
2. Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there.
A. a beloved member B. a bad and embarrassing member
C. the only child D. the eldest child
3. There's a list of repairs as long as
A. your arm B. a pole C. your arms D. a mile
4. I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a
A. kite B. house C. sky D. wall
5. We're over the ! Who wouldn't be? We've just won £1 million!
A. planet B. clouds C. stars D. moon
6. I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they're not really my
A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea
7. You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
A. keeps going B. keeps taking things
C. keeps changing her mood D. keeps testing
8. "Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning." - "Haven't vou hear the news? His
wife gave birth a baby boy early this morning."
A. extremely happy B. extremely disappointed
 C. exhausted D. very proud
9. Thomas knows Paris like the back of his . He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.
A. head B. mind C. hand D. life
10. Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
A. get into trouble B. stay safe C. fall into disuse D. remain calm
11. You have to be on your toes if you want to beat her.
A. pay all your attention to what you are doing B. upset her in what she is doing
B. get involved in what she is doing D. make her comply with your orders
12. By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a name.
A. housekeeper B. housewife C. household D. house
13. When his parents are away, his oldest brother
A. knocks it off B. calls the shots C. draws the line D. is in the same boat
14. Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the
A. chin B. collar C. sleeves D. vest
15. I know you are upset about breaking up with Tom, but there are plenty more
A. horses in the stable B. cows in the shed C. tigers in the jungle D. fish in the sea
16. I'll have to go to the funeral of Ms. Jane, a of mine.
A. heart to heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bones
17. When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he'd go as red as a
A. tomato B. chili C. strawberry D. beetroot
18. What I've got to say to you now is strictly the record and most certainly not for
publication, said the government official to the reporter.
A. off B. on C. in D. at
19. I can't give you the answer on the ; I'll have to think about it for a few days.
A. place B. minute C. scene D. spot
20. Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to ?
A. foot the bill B. carry the can C. hatch the chicken D. catch the worms
21. I am sure your sister will lend you a sympathetic when you explain the situation to her.
A. eye B. ear C. arm D. finger
22. Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football . He may never play again.
A. for good B. now and then C. once in a while D. every so often
23. The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot B. hyperactive C. melancholy D. lively and in high spirits
24. John: "Oh, I forgot my girlfriend's birthday last week." - Anne: “ ”
A. Not on your life B. So I guess you are in the doghouse again.
C. Sure, knock on wood. D. You really should get a life.
25. Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things. Try not to "throw out the
with the bathwater".
A. fish B. duck C. baby D. child
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences

1. Wendy is on the horns of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her
friends or to stay at home with her family.
A. unwilling to make a decision B. able to make a choice
C. eager to make a plan D. unready to make up her mind
2. At every faculty meeting, Ms. Volatie always manages to put her foot in her mouth.
A. move rapidly B. trip over her big feet C. fall asleep D. say the wrong thing
3. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
A. free B. confident C. occupied D. reluctant
4. Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
A. in absolute health B. in good health C. in clear health D. in extreme health
5. He was such a wet blanket at the party tonight!
A. He made people at the party wet through. B. He spoiled other people's pleasure at the party,
B. He bought a wet blanket to the party. D. He was wet through when going home from the
party.
6. That the genetic differences make one race superior to another is nothing but a tall story.
A. cynical B. unbelievable c. untrue D. exaggeration
7. You should accept the Nokia mobile phone as a 16-birthday present from your parents
delightedly. Don't
A. look gift horse in the mouth B. buy it through the nose
C. pull my leg D. take it for granted
8. Failing to submit the proposal on time was for Tom.
A. a real kick in the pants B. an open and shut case C. a shot in the dark D. a nail in the coffin
9. At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents colour to her statements.
A. provided B. got C. borrowed D. lent
10. Mr. Simpkims is the big in the company as he has just been promoted to the
position of Managing Director.
A. bread B. meat C. cheese D. apple
11. Shake a leg or you will miss the train.
A. Hurry up B. Slow down C. Watch out D. Put down
12. I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything
A. on your guards B. up to your eyes C. in your capable hands D. under the care of
you
13. My father hit the roof when he found that I'd damaged the car.
A. was over the moon B. burst with anger C. went with the flow D. kept his shirt on
14. I refuse to believe a word of it; it's a cock-and- story.
A. hen B. goose C. bull D. duck
15. William was as _____ as a cucumber when the harsh punishment was meted out to him by the
judge.
A. cool B. cold C. placid D. impassive
16. One way to let off after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.
A. cloud B. tension C. steam D. sweat
17. I wish you'd do the accounts. I don't have for numbers.
A. a head B. a mind C. the heart D. the nerve
18. He sent his children to the park so that he could have some
A. fresh and quiet B. quiet and peace C. peace and quiet D. fresh and peace
19. I think the main problem in this area is the lack of a good bus service.
- You're right. You've hit the on the head.
A. nail B. wall C. lips D. hand
20. She is walking on the . She doesn't know how to say.
A. air B. road C. street D. garden
21. When you do something, you should
A. pay through the nose B. turn over a new leaf C. weigh up the pros and cons D.
huddle into a pen
22. Someone who is inexperienced is
A. red B. blue C. black D. green
23. The year-end party was out of this world. We had never tasted such delicious food.
A. enormous B. terrific C. strange D. awful
24. The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become
known prematurely.
A. privately B. safely C. publicly D. dangerously
25. She's so ; you really have to watch you say or she'll walk out of the room.
 A. high and dry B. prim and proper C. rough and ready D. sick and tired

Exercise 3: Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences

1. Like everyone else, Sue has her of course but on the whole, she's quite satisfied with life.
A. ups and downs B. ins and outs C. safe and sound D. odds and ends
2. Peter is working in an office. He's a white- worker.
A. collar B. sleeve C. shirt D. button
3. When confronted with a mass of tape, many people feel a sense of powerlessness.
A. red B. green C. blue D. brown
4. Although they are important, these visible expressions of culture, which are taught deliberately
and learned consciously, are only the of the iceberg of culture.
A. ship B. rid C. tone D. tip
5. I'm my brother is.
A. nowhere near as ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as
6. I felt a bit and seemed to have more aches and pains than usual.
A. out of sorts B. on the mend C. over the worst D. under the fevers
7. Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play
tonight." Woman: "Yes, and I'm on and needles."
A. bins B. pins C. tins D. rins
8. I'm really feeling under the today; I have a terrible cold.
A, weather B. climate C. storm D, cloud
9. George has ; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice=cream-anything which is sweet.
A. a sweet mouth B. sweet lips C. a sweet tooth D. a sweet tongue
10. The political candidate knew the issue was a hot , so he deferred to his chief of staff,
who directed questions to the committee chairperson.
A. tomato B. potato C. pot D. dog
11. Making mistakes is all of growing up.
A. chalk and cheese B. top and bottom C. part and parcel D. odds and ends
12. Don't let my mother watch any of those sad movies. She cries at the drop of a
A. hat B. bag C. cat D. rag
13. Denise has been burning the midnight trying to finish this report, so she must be
exhausted.
A. lamp B. candle C. oil D. gas
14. You can't believe a word that woman says - she is a liar.
A. dedicated B, devoted C. committed D. compulsive
15. I was excited to start taking night classes after work, but now, without enough time to devote
either to school or to my job, I feel like I'm falling between stools.
A. one B. two C. three D. four
16. You'd better the books if you want to pass your exam on Friday.
A. hit B. beat C. stab D. bite
17. I heard that Jack has been dropped from the basketball team.
A in the woods B. on the grapevine C. under your feet D. on the olive branch
18. At school, people always used to take the out of him for having red hair.
A. cat B. dog C. mickey D. rat
19. When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your
A. fingers B. hands C. fingertips D. thumbs
20. They their car at our disposal for our entire stay.
A. had B. took C. put D. got
21. Today we electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this
 discovery has been.
A. take B. have C. make D. get
22. This food is the house, you don't have to pay for it.
A. at B. on C. in D. at
23. She went to college to study history, but changed and is now a doctor.
A. horses in midstream B. for a better C. her tune D. hands
24. When I hear stories of cruelty to animals, it makes my boil.
A. stomach B. oil C. blood D. head
25. She is a rising star as a standup comedian, always able to bring down the during
each performance.
A. house B. rain C. roof D. kennel
KEYS
COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS – EXERCISE
1. Although we argued with him for a long time, he ______ his ground.
A. remained B. stood C. kept D. persisted
Stand one’s ground: giữ vững lập trường
2. I can’t go out this morning. I’m up to _____ in reports.
A. eye B. ears C. feet D. fingers
Up to one’s ears in… bận ngập đầu với…
3. My father ________ when he found out that I’d damaged his car.
A. saw pink elephants: bị quáng gà B. hit the ceiling
C. brought the house down: nhiệt liệt vỗ tay D. made my blood boil: làm tôi tức sôi máu
Hit the roof/ ceiling: rất tức giận
4. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of _____ shaves.
A. near B. narrow C. close D. tiny
Close shaves = narrow escapes: những lần thoát nạn trong gang tấc.
5. While Long has turned over a new _______ , his brother is still racing around in fast cars and causing
trouble.
A. leaf B. page C. face D. book
turn over a new leaf: làm lại cuộc đời
6. You can talk till the _______ come home – you’ll never make me change my mind.
A. sheep B. cows C. dogs D. chickens
talk till the cows come home: nói dai dẳng
7. The escaped prisoner fought _______ before he was finally overpowered.
A. head over heels B. tooth and nail C. heart and soul D. foot and mouth
Fight tooth and nail/paw: đánh nhau dữ dội
8. He is always full of ___ . He can play football all day without tiredness.
A. beans B. millet C. rice D. peaches
Full of beans: tràn đầy sinh khí
9. Since he started his own business, he has made money hand over _______.
A. palm B. fist C. cheek D. head
Make money hand over fist: thành công và kiếm tiền rất nhanh chóng.
10. You should _________ before buying because it is very expensive.
A. cost an arm and a leg: rất đắt đỏ B. take it for granted: xem …là đương nhiên
C. pull your leg: trêu chọc ai đó D. take it into account/considerations: cân nhắc
11. I ______ to answer all their questions.
A. did my level best: làm tốt hết sức có thể B. worked my fingers to the bone: làm việc cật lực
C. pulled my weight: cố gắng làm tốt phần mình D. kept my chin up: lạc quan
12. The President is determined to _______ for peace.
A. pull his socks up: cố gắng để cải thiện 1 vấn đề (chưa tốt) B. make a meal out of s/t: phức tạp hóa 1
vấn đềC. go the extra mile: nỗ lực không quản thời gian để đạt được 1 mục tiêu
D. raise a finger: làm việc
13. We cannot afford to carry members who are not _______.
A. doing things by halves B. making a meal of it C. knowing beans about it D. pulling their weight
14. If you know what you really want, you should ______ to get it.
A. pull their weight B. go all out: cố gắng hết sức để đạt được 1 mục tiêu nào đó
C. pull your socks up D. fight tooth and nail
15. She _______ in order to send her children to school.
A. cut corners: làm tắt, làm cẩu thả B. worked her fingers to the bone
C. made a meal of it D. called it a day: coi như xong cv 1 ngày
16. When you’re ________ trying to start a business, you should utilize every minute you have.
A. breaking your back: làm việc cật lực B. raising a finger C. pulling your socks
D. going through thick and thin= go through ups and downs: trải qua những thăng trầm
17. It’s obvious that she’s lying through her teeth: nói dối không chớp mắt.
A. hat B. teeth C. head D. back
18. This information is too important, you can’t sweep it under the carpet: giấu diếm.
A . tracks B. carpet C. back D. hat
19. After all, he only __________ . He never does what he promised .
A. speaks with a forked tongue: hứa suông B. has one foot in the grave: sắp chết
C. smells a rat: nghi ngờ D. jumps through hoops: cố gắng làm mọi thứ để đạt được 1 mục đích
20. I was surprised to find he’d gone behind my back: lén lút làm gì sau lưng ai.
A. hat B. back C. thought D. leg
21. Supermarkets buy goods at _____ prices.
A. steady B. fixed C. stuck D. hooked
22. The boy bought a toy gun that is ______ to distinguish from a real gun.
A. impractical B. unable C. impossible D. incapable
23. I'm on friendly _______ with my friends at my school.
A. relationship B. link C. on + adj + term with s/o: có mối quan hệ…với
ai đó D. contact
24. Nowadays, the number of people who are out of ______ is rapidly increasing .
A. order B. work C. danger D. luck
25. Ha Long Bay is always a tourist ________ when summer comes.
A. attract B. attractive C. attraction D. attractiveness
26. The two boys look ______ , but they are not brothers.
A. similar to + O B. like + O C. alike D. the+ same
27. The tanks were ______ for the battle-field.
A. heading for: đi về hướng B. going C. running D. travelling
28. The company allows some customers to buy goods on _______ and pay for them later.
A. cash B. cheque C. card D. credit
29. The competition attracted a large ____ of carpenters from the whole country.
A. deal B. number C. lot D. amount
30. Could you do me a(n) ______? My bike’s front tyre is flat.
A. do s/o favour =give/lend s.o a hand: giúp đỡ ai B. help C. assistance D. support
31. You should _____ attention to what teacher is saying if you want to get high mark.
A. pay B. draw C. gain D. attract
32. She makes a great effort in order to graduate with ______ colours.
A. jumping B. walking C. flying colours: điểm rất cao D. red
33. We have stopped buying goods from that shop as most of them are _____ poor quality.
A. in B. under C. with D. on
34. My watch was _________. Could you have the time ?
A. out of order B. out of reach: ngoài tầm với
C. out of work D. out of the blue = all of a sudden: đột ngột/ bất ngờ
35. They escaped from the smoke-filled house just in the nick of time: vừa kịp lúc
A. nick B. moment C. course D.fullness
36. These days, more and more teenagers __________ a crime at the early age.
A. make B. commit: phạm (tội) C. have D. do
37. She completed the 500 meters in ______ time.
A. record B. folded C. broken D. taken
38. You need _____a chance if you don’t miss it again.
A. seize B. jump C. take D. gain
39. He was given a dose of morphine to ______ his pain.
A. release B. repair C. retain D. relieve: giảm/ vơi
40. You have 2 days to ______ a decision whether to go or not.
A. carry out B. make C. do D.take
I. Fill in the blanks with appropriate verbs:
1. The meeting took almost five hours so it was impossible to PAY attention all the time.
2. The problem is difficult to KEEP under control.
3. It took us all day to clean up the office after the burglary – the thieves MADE a terrible mess.
4. I don't think we should MAKE a decision yet; we should wait.
5. Only 31% of the students who TOOK the final exam passed it.
6. I think we should look for a new supplier – the one we have at the moment BROUGHT us too many
problems.
7. Could you DO me a favour and post these letters on your way home?
8. I've told him ten times that he's got the wrong telephone number. I'll GO crazy if they call again.
9. The company offers its employees free language training but not many people TAKE advantage of it.
10. Our personnel assistant is leaving next month - she's HAVING a baby.
II. Choose a word from the box to fill in each blank:
great missed terribly wide
hard start told well
heavy strong vitally wasted
1. I really MISSED my family when I stayed in Canada on my own last year.
2. When I went into the children's room, the boys were both fast asleep, but Oliver was WIDE awake,
reading the Little Prince story.
3. I WASTED my time on that course; it was terrible.
4. I'm sure he is WELL aware of the problem.
5. It's VITALLY important that we finish this work by the end of the week.
6. We are TERRIBLY sorry we are late, but we missed the bus and had to wait ages for another one.
7. We carried the carton of books up to the fourth floor, and it was very HARD work.
8. She TOLD everyone the same joke, and nobody laughed.
9. I think they want to get married and START a family.
10. My mum doesn't drink STRONG coffee at night because it keeps her awake
11. Everyone said the party was a GREAT success.
12. If this HEAVY rain continues, I don't think we'll go to the beach.
III. Circle correct answers:
1. My grandfather was a …………………. smoker, so few people were surprised when he died of oral
cancer.
a) serial
b) heavy
c) big
2. She was a / an ……………………. wife who loved her husband more than anything else in the whole
universe.
a) devoted
b) sincere
c) intelligent
3. I always avoid his company because he is a crashing ……………………..
a) bore
b) nuisance
c) guy
4. It is a golden ………………………… If you miss it, you will regret it.
a) chance
b) opportunity
c) offer
5. She seemed quite interested in buying that house, but at the last moment, she changed her ………
a) mind
b) thoughts
c) offer
6. Although I was …………………. annoyed by her attitude, I said nothing.
a) moderately
b) lightly
c) slightly
7. Could you …………………. the oil?
a) inspect b) check c) test
EXERCISES
A. Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each
sentence below. Idioms from previous lessons are indicated by number.
1. The businessman inspected the contract carefully before signing it.
A. looked over B. looked out C. counted on D. look for
2. What's happening, John? The smoke alarm is ringing but there's no fire!
A. putting out B. going on C. hanging up D. going up
3. The dark clouds rolled in quickly and it began to rain without warning.
A. all along B. out of order C. all of a sudden D. at once
4. When do you think that we'll arrive at the hotel this evening?
A. get on B. go on C. get to D. get off
5. I'm busy this week, but I hope to have time free next week.
A. to take my time B. to have time off C. to check over D. take my time
6. Gradually I'm learning how to play tennis, thanks to my kind instructor.
A. Little by little B. All at once C. Few and far between D. day by day
7. It's nice to know that I can trust you to help me when I need it.
A. count on B. check over C. make friends D. get over
8. He's so careful when he plays sports that injuries are unusual for him.
A. under the weather B. few and far between= RARE
C. out of order D. out of work
9. John was sick last week so he didn’t go to school.
A. well B. fine C. headache D. under the weather
10. They went over the contract with great care.
A. looked back B. looked for C. looked into D. looked over
11. I missed the bus and couldn't get to the office until ten o'clock.
A. reach B. go C. arrive D. come
12. The politician went _______ his speech before the important presentation.
A. on B. off C. over D. away
13. The speaker kept on talking even though most of the audience had left.
A. went on B. continued C. went over D. A and B are right
14. I can count on my parents to help me in an emergency.
A. look for B. depend on C. go on D. try on
15. Don't _______ Frank to lend you any money; he doesn't have any.
A. go on B. look for C. depend on D. keep
16. The elevator was______, so we had to walk to the tenth floor of the building.
A. out of fashion B. out of date C. out of order D. out of work
17. The times that our children get to stay up late are few and far between.
A. not frequent B. occasionally C. often D. always
18. No smoking is allowed in here. Please _______ your cigarette.
A. out off B. put out C. put away D. put on
19. You should never sign any legal paper without checking it _______ first.
A. up B. in C. out D. over
20. Every morning the company workers have time _______ for a coffee break.
A. in B. out C. off D. over
21. Patricia is a shy girl and doesn't make _______ easily.
A. work B. acquaintance C. mate D. friends
22. All at once Millie got up and left the house without any explanation.
A. as usual B. as first C. suddenly D. not frequent
23. John stayed home from work because he was feeling under the weather.
A. well B. fine C. illness D. sick
24. Several workers took the afternoon _______ to go to a baseball game.
A. over B. off C. after D. part in
25. The fire fighters worked hard to put the fire_______.
A. off B. over C. on D. out
26. Would you like me to hang _______ your coat for you in the closet?
A. up B. over C. in D. out
27. During the cruise Ronald made friends _______ almost everyone on the ship.
A. off B. with C. out D. away
28. The children got to stay _______ late and watch a good movie for the family.
A. in B. out C. with D. up
29. All of a sudden Edward appeared at the door. We weren't expecting him to drop by.
A. as usual B. frequently C. expectedly D. without warning
30. When you catch cold, you feel _______ the weather.
A. on B. under C. off D. over
31. Airplane travel is very safe because accidents are few and far between.
A. not frequent B. often C. now and then D. occasionally
32. Many people gathered near the accident to see what was going on.
A. putting on B. looking over C. happening D. completing
33. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please go on.
A. stop B. quit C. review D. continue
34. The operator told me to hang the phone _______ and call the number again.
A. out B. up C. off D. away
35. We couldn't use the soft drink machine because it was out of order.
A. not working B. quitting C. looking over D. not moving
36. Don't ______ your work - do it now.
A. put off B. put out C. put away D. put on
37. Make sure you put _______ a sweater before you go outside.
A. out B. off C. on D. up
38. I told you kids to put your toys_______.
A. up B. away C. off D. on
39. He put out his cigarette before entering the building.
A. distinguished B. put off C. extinguish D. guided
40. I want to look my homework _______ again before I give it to the teacher.
A. after B. up to C. down on D. over
41. –“Please put _______ the light before you leave.” –“Okay.”
A. out B. away C. over D. off
42. The teacher advised me that I shouldn’t quit my hope and _______going.
A. kept on B. stopped C. put off D. put on
43. She _______her father; everyone says how alike they are!
A. takes after B. takes off C. falls out D. lets off
44. Her neighbors have loud parties every night, but she doesn't complain. She just _______it.
A. put on B. put off C. puts up with D. put up
45. My husband said, "I've _______ your brother long enough!"
 A. put away B. put out C. put up D. put up with
46. Excuse me, can you help me? I'm looking _______ 303 Main St.
A. after B. up to C. for D. out
47. I looked ______ you at the party, but I didn't see you.
A. for B. down on C. after D. at
48. I put on my new dress before going to the party.
A. dressed B. tried on C. got off D. took off
49. Put that cigarette ______ immediately.
A. off B. out C. away D. on
50. It was two hours before the fire was_______.
A. put up B. put away C. put off D. put out
51. After I finished talking to her on the phone, I said good-bye and_______.
A. hung up B. put up C. went on D. kept on
52. When I get home, the first thing I do is hang my coat______.
A. away B. over C. on D. up
53. Timmy never hangs anything_______; he just leaves it on the floor.
A. out B.up C. off D. away
54. The governor said that she's counting on our support in the next election.
A. relying on B. depending on C. put on D. A and B are right
55. Everyone can _______in this school activity.
A. take off B. take on C. take part D. take
56. The doctor asked me to _______my shirt.
A. put off B. take off C. take out D. put out
57. He ought to look the car _______ before he buys it.
A. down on B. up to C. for D. over
58. They tried in vain to save enough money to buy a house and so finally they rented one.
A. without money B. without trial C. without success D. without work
59. The children knew full well they were in danger skating because they had read the notice about the
thin ice.
A. unhappy B. uncertain C. unclear D. unsafe
60. Considering they are over 70 years old, you must admit they are in good shape.
A. fit B. wealthy C. clever D. slow
61. Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
A. in extreme health B. in good health C. in absolute health D. in clear health
62. What I really have in mind is a garden where there is very little to look after throughout the year.
A. think B. believe C. visualize D. consider
63. Although Romeo and Juliet were deeply in love, they still managed to kill themselves.
A. loved each other often B. loved each other very much
C. loved each other most of the time D. loved each other mostly
64. I think you can stop worrying now because it's quite clear she's in command of the situation..
A. in control B. in sight C. in place D. in view
65. In time when you've got used to the idea, you'll be pleased you did it.
A. At last B. At first C. At least D. Eventually
66. Here's the first chapter of my new book; look it _______ and tell me what you think.
A. for B. over C. forward to D. down on
B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only.
Tina: What's wrong, Matt? You look (1) UNDER THE WEATHER.
Matt: I know. I don't feel well.
Tina: You looked fine an hour ago. It must have happened (2) ALL OF A SUDDEN.
Matt: It did. I was talking to Mike on the phone, and after I (3) HUNG UP the receiver, it hit me.
Tina: Wow. Do you think that you can still (4) GO OVER my paper for me later? You're good at finding
my mistakes.
Matt: Of course, Tina. You can (5) _COUNT/RELY ON me to do that for you. First, though, I'd like to
lie down.
Tina: Okay. Would you like me to (6) TURN OFF the light?
Matt: Thanks. I'll be fine in a while.
EXERCISES ON IDIOMS
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences

1. Jose had a hard time cufomparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were
apples and oranges.
A. containing too many technical details B. very similar
C. completely different D. very complicated
2. Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there.
A. a beloved member B. a bad and embarrassing member
C. the only child D. the eldest child
3. There's a list of repairs as long as your arms: rất dài
A. your arm B. a pole C. your arms D. a mile
4. I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a kite: rất kiêu căng
A. kite B. house C. sky D. wall
5. We're over the moon: vô cùng vui sướng! Who wouldn't be? We've just won £1 million!
A. planet B. clouds C. stars D. moon
6. I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they're not really my
A. piece of cake: rất dễ B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea: sở thích
7. You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
A. keeps going B. keeps taking things
C. keeps changing her mood D. keeps testing
8. "Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning." - "Haven't vou hear the news? His
wife gave birth a baby boy early this morning."
A. extremely happy B. extremely disappointed
C. exhausted D. very proud
9. Thomas knows Paris like the back of his hand: biết rõ như lòng bàn tay. He used to be a taxi
driver there for 2 years.
A. head B. mind C. hand D. life
10. Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
A. get into trouble: gặp rắc rối B. stay safe C. fall into disuse D.
remain calm
11. You have to be on your toes: hết sức chú ý if you want to beat her.
A. pay all your attention to what you are doing B. upset her in what she is doing
B. get involved in what she is doing D. make her comply with your orders
12. By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a name.
A. housekeeper B. housewife C. household: nhãn hàng phổ biết với mọi gia đình
D. house
13. When his parents are away, his oldest brother
A. knocks it off B. calls the shots: quyết định C. draws the line D.
is in the same boat: cùng hội cùng thuyền
14. Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the collar: nóng giận
A. chin B. collar C. sleeves D. vest
15. I know you are upset about breaking up with Tom, but there are plenty more
A. horses in the stable B. cows in the shed C. tigers in the jungle
D. fish in the sea: nhiều sự lựa chọn khác
16. I'll have to go to the funeral of Ms. Jane, a of mine.
A. heart to heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood: máu thịt (người thân) D.
 skin and bones
17. When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he'd go as red as a beetroot: đỏ mặt vì xấu hổ
A. tomato B. chili C. strawberry D. beetroot
18. What I've got to say to you now is strictly off the record: không chính thức/ không được
công bố and most certainly not for publication, said the government official to the reporter.
A. off B. on C. in D. at
19. I can't give you the answer on the spot: ngay lập tức; I'll have to think about it for a few days.
A. place B. minute C. scene D. spot
20. Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to ?
A. foot the bill: trả tiền B. carry the can: chịu trách nhiệm C. hatch the chicken D.
catch the worms
21. I am sure your sister will lend you a sympathetic when you explain the situation to her.
A. eye B. ear C. arm D. finger
22. Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football . He may never play again.
A. for good= forever: mãi mãi B. now and then: thỉnh thoảng
C. once in a while: thỉnh thoảng D. every so often: thường xuyên
23. The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot B. hyperactive C. melancholy D. lively and in high spirits
24. John: "Oh, I forgot my girlfriend's birthday last week." - Anne: “ ”
A. Not on your life B. So I guess you are in the doghouse again:
cảm thấy có lỗi/ áy náy.
C. Sure, knock on wood. D. You really should get a life.
25. Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things. Try not to "throw out the
baby with the bathwater" (vô tình vứt đồ quý giá đi cùng với rác rưởi).
A. fish B. duck C. baby D. child
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences

1. Wendy is on the horns of a dilemma (tiến thoái lưỡng nan): she just wonders whether to go
for a picnic with her friends or to stay at home with her family.
A. unwilling to make a decision B. able to make a choice
C. eager to make a plan D. unready to make up her mind
2. At every faculty meeting, Ms. Volatie always manages to put her foot in her mouth: nói lỡ lời.
A. move rapidly B. trip over her big feet C. fall asleep D. say the wrong thing
3. If you are at a loose end: rảnh rỗi this weekend, I will show you around the city.
A. free B. confident C. occupied D. reluctant
4. Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
A. in absolute health B. in good health C. in clear health D. in extreme health
5. He was such a wet blanket: kẻ làm mất vui người khác at the party tonight!
A. He made people at the party wet through. B. He spoiled other people's pleasure at the
party,
B. He bought a wet blanket to the party. D. He was wet through when going home from the
party.
6. That the genetic differences make one race superior to another is nothing but a tall story.
A. cynical B. unbelievable c. untrue D. exaggeration
7. You should accept the Nokia mobile phone as a 16-birthday present from your parents
delightedly. Don't
A. look gift horse in the mouth: đánh giá theo vẻ bên ngoài B. buy it through the nose
C. pull my leg D. take it for granted
8. Failing to submit the proposal on time was for Tom.
A. a real kick in the pants: 1 bài học kinh nghiệm B. an open and shut case C. a shot in the
dark D. a nail in the coffin
9. At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents colour to her statements.
A. provided B. got C. borrowed D. lent colour to s/t: làm lộ cái gì
10. Mr. Simpkims is the big cheese: người được mến mộ và khâm phục in the company as he
has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.
A. bread B. meat C. cheese D. apple
11. Shake a leg or you will miss the train.
A. Hurry up B. Slow down C. Watch out D. Put down
12. I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything
A. on your guards B. up to your eyes C. in your capable hands D. under the
care of you
13. My father hit the roof when he found that I'd damaged the car.
A. was over the moon B. burst with anger C. went with the flow D. kept his shirt on
14. I refuse to believe a word of it; it's a cock-and-bull story: chuyện nhảm nhí
A. hen B. goose C. bull D. duck
15. William was as cool as a cucumber: rất bình tĩnh when the harsh punishment was meted
out to him by the judge.
A. cool B. cold C. placid D. impassive
16. One way to let off steem: xả hơi after a stressful day is to take some vigorous exercise.
A. cloud B. tension C. steam D. sweat
17. I wish you'd do the accounts. I don't have a head for: giỏi về… numbers.
A. a head B. a mind C. the heart D. the nerve
18. He sent his children to the park so that he could have some
A. fresh and quiet B. quiet and peace C. peace and quiet D. fresh and peace
19. I think the main problem in this area is the lack of a good bus service.
- You're right. You've hit the nail on the head: nói chính xác.
A. nail B. wall C. lips D. hand
20. She is walking on the air: rất vui sướng. She doesn't know how to say.
A. air B. road C. street D. garden
21. When you do something, you should
A. pay through the nose: trả rất nhiều tiền/ đắt đỏ B. turn over a new leaf C. weigh up the
pros and cons: cân nhắc D. huddle into a pen: lùa vào chuồng
22. Someone who is inexperienced is
A. red B. blue C. black D. green: xanh và non
23. The year-end party was out of this world. We had never tasted such delicious food.
A. enormous B. terrific: tuyệt C. strange D. awful
24. The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors: bí mật, lest its deliberations
become known prematurely.
A. privately B. safely C. publicly D. dangerously
25. She's so ; you really have to watch you say or she'll walk out of the room.
A. high and dry B. prim and proper C. rough and ready D. sick and tired

Exercise 3: Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences

1. Like everyone else, Sue has her of course but on the whole, she's quite satisfied with life.
A. ups and downs B. ins and outs C. safe and sound: an toàn
D. odds and ends: những thứ lặt vặt
2. Peter is working in an office. He's a white-collar worker: nhân viên văn phòng
A. collar B. sleeve C. shirt D. button
3. When confronted with a mass of red tape: sự quan liêu/ hách dịch, many people feel a sense of
powerlessness.
A. red B. green C. blue D. brown
4. Although they are important, these visible expressions of culture, which are taught deliberately
and learned consciously, are only the tip of the iceberg: phần nổi của tảng băng chìm of
culture.
A. ship B. rid C. tone D. tip
5. I'm my brother is.
A. nowhere near as ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as
6. I felt a bit and seemed to have more aches and pains than usual.
A. out of sorts: không khỏe B. on the mend C. over the worst D.
under the fevers
7. Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight." Woman: "Yes, and I'm on pins
and needles.: bồn chồn / đứng ngồi không yên"
A. bins B. pins C. tins D. rins
8. I'm really feeling under the today; I have a terrible cold.
A, weather B. climate C. storm D, cloud
9. George has ; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice=cream-anything which is sweet.
A. a sweet mouth B. sweet lips C. have a sweet tooth: thích đồ ngọt D. a
sweet tongue
10. The political candidate knew the issue was a hot potato: vấn đề khó khăn, so he deferred
to his chief of staff, who directed questions to the committee chairperson.
A. tomato B. potato C. pot D. dog
11. Making mistakes is all of growing up.
A. chalk and cheese: rất khác biệt B. top and bottom
C. part and parcel: điều thiết yếu D. odds and ends
12. Don't let my mother watch any of those sad movies. She cries at the drop of a hat: ngay lập
tức
A. hat B. bag C. cat D. rag
13. Denise has been burning the midnight oil: thức khuya để làm việc trying to finish this report,
so she must be exhausted.
A. lamp B. candle C. oil D. gas
14. You can't believe a word that woman says - she is a liar.
A. dedicated B, devoted C. committed D. compulsive: nói dối
không thể kiểm soát
15. I was excited to start taking night classes after work, but now, without enough time to devote
either to school or to my job, I feel like I'm falling between two stools: mắc kẹt.
A. one B. two C. three D. four
16. You'd better hit the books: cày sách/ học chăm chỉ if you want to pass your exam on Friday.
A. hit B. beat C. stab D. bite
17. I heard that Jack has been dropped from the basketball team.
A in the woods B. on the grapevine: nghe đồn C. under your feet D.
on the olive branch
18. At school, people always used to take the mickey out of s/o: trêu chọc ai đó him for having red
hair.
A. cat B. dog C. mickey D. rat
19. When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your
A. fingers B. hands C. fingertips D. thumbs
20. They their car at our disposal for our entire stay.
A. had B. took C. put D. got
Put s/t at one’s disposal: để ai thoải mái sử dụng cái gì đó
21. Today we electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this
discovery has been.
 A. take B. have C. make D. get
22. This food is on the house: miễn phí, you don't have to pay for it.
A. at B. on C. in D. at
23. She went to college to study history, but changed and is now a doctor.
A. change horses in midstream: thay ngựa giữa dòng
B. for a better C. her tune D. hands
24. When I hear stories of cruelty to animals, it makes my boil.
A. stomach B. oil C. blood D. head
25. She is a rising star as a standup comedian, always able to bring down the during
each performance.
A. house B. rain C. roof D. kennel