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Question 1. We must avoid war _______ any cost.
A. by
B. in
C. after
D. at
Question 2. _____ for cars in your rear vision mirror when pulling out from the car park.
A. Watch out
B. Call out
C. Stand up
D. Wait up
Question 3. Today is _______ hot in the burning sun of summer.
A. scorching
B. warmly
C. terrified
D. scorchingly
Question 4. I hope the soft skills course starts this term. We are all as keen as _______ to
get going.
A. a gigolo
B. mustard
C. coffee
D. cornflakes
Question 5. It must be true. I heard it straight from the _______ mouth.
A. camel's

B. dog's
C. horse's
D. cat's
Question 6. There’s a record _____ for this year’s London marathon. More than
50,000 want to run the race.
A. account
B. turnout
C. number
D. attendee
Question 7. We were very excited __________ the football match on TV last night.
A. at
B. from
C. in
D. about
Question 8. What a lovely baby! He certainly __________ his father, doesn't he?
A. takes up
B. looks after
C. takes after
D. looks for
Question 9. Last week, Barbara __________ a visit to her grandparents in the
countryside.
A. made
B. paid
C. brought
D. held
Question 10. You left your purse in __________ sight, so it's not very surprising that
somebody stole it.
A. near
B. plain
C. clear

D. good
Question 11. There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to
the__________ of using robotic probes to study distant objects in space.
A. solutions and limitations B. problems and solutions C. causes and effects
D.
pros and cons
Question 12. Led has been trying to win the __________ to study in the United States of
America.
A. game
B. cup
C. trophy
D. scholarship
Question 13: As Mary looked at the picture of her father, her eyes were full ______ tears.
A. about
B. in
C. with
D. of
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Question 14: Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn’t______ as
usual.
A. ring on
B. get up
C. go off
D. take down
Question 15: They are going to ______a new road near the village.
A. build
B. set

C. found
D. do
Question 16: Doctors, nurses and people working in health-care sectors should be
given an award in ______ of their services to the battle against COVID-19.
A. attention
B. realization
C. recognition
D. observation
Question 17: Good luck with your coming examination! I’ll keep my ______ crossed for
you.
A. legs
B. arms
C. hands
D. fingers
Question 18: The target ______ for this movie was mainly teenagers.
A. audience
B. spectator
C. listener
D. witness
Question 19: These fish live __________ small sea creatures such as the shrimps.
A. with
B. by
C. on
D. from
Question 20: When it comes to finding a new house, all the conditions for the sake of
the children such as education and entertainment should be ____________ by parents.
A. made room for
B. taken care of
C. taken into account
D. kept pace

with
Question 21: The preparations for the Olympic Games 2022 in Beijing are on
____________ according to the committee in charge.
A. aim
B. target
C. progress
D. goal
Question 22: We will give you some ____________ of advice that can help you escape
from the trouble.
A. pieces
B. packs
C. sheets
D. piles
Question23: Linda and I have been get together through ___________ in our friendship,
and we won’t desert each other now.
A. thick and thin B. collar and tie
C. high and low
D. null and void
Question 24: We must get to the ___________ of the problem and solve it once and for
all.
A. seed
B. fruit
C. root
D. stem
Question 25. Right now, scientists and medical professionals are giving ____________ the
best information currently available about corona virus.
A. on
B. in
C. about
D. out

Question 26. After applying for the job, don’t neglect the thank-you note or __________
letter.
A. follow-up
B. turn-up
C. start-up
D. break-up
Question 27. Before signing the contract, the client wished to ___________ some
enquiries into the matter.
A. keep
B. make
C. have
D. do
Question 28. My brother has just moved to a new flat in the residential area on the
__________ of Paris.
A. side
B. suburbs
C. outskirts
D. outside
Question 29. Our house had been on ________ for over two months but we haven’t been
able to sell it.
A. the market
B. the sale
C. business
D. the goal

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Question 30. In the United States, volunteering is ______ as a good way to give children
as sense of community responsibility and to bring the family together.

A. respected
B. viewed
C. inspected
D. showed
Question 31. When you grow up, you must learn how to become independent
__________ your parents.
A. of
B. with
C. in
D. on
Question 32. Her singing career __________after her TV appearance.
A. took off
B. filled in
C. stood up
D. turned down
Question 33. In order to become a member of the country club, applicants have to
_________ set by the club president.
A. enhance communication B. widen the gap
C. meet the requirements D. gain
confidence
Question 34. IT technology has developed to a very high level, _________ the community
and transforming the residents’ lives positively.
A. creating impacts on B. doing harm to C. causing trouble for
D. making
bad decisions on
Question 35. The journalist had to ________ because what he had written in his article
about the celebrity’s private life was wrong.
A. rest on his laurels
B. put himself in other people’s shoes
C. eat humble pie

D. call it a day
Question 36. The website is managed by volunteers who put in __________ hours of work
helping students deal with situations of bullying.
A. generous
B. countless
C. overwhelming D. widespread
Question 37. They were all surprised ___________ her amazing performance yesterday.
A. from
B. in
C. on
D. at
Question 38. The party has started for 20 minutes, but very few people ____________.
A. went over
B. turned up
C. came after
D. saw through
Question 39. Destruction of natural habitants accounts for the reason why many
species are in ________ of extinction.
A. risk
B. threat
C. danger
D. harm
Question 40. The bank will insist you produce a driving ________ or passport as a form of
ID.
A. certificate
B. degree
C. license
D. diploma
Question 41. I have never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they are not really
my ____________.

A. piece of cake B. piece of biscuit C. a glass of milk D. cup of tea
Question 42. He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would
_________ him.
A. recognize
B. see
C. realize
D. watch
Question 43: The academic year in Vietnam is over______ the end _______May.
A. in/by
B. at/of
C. at/in
D. in/in
Question 44. Remember to_______ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take out
B. take over
C. take on
D. take off
Question 45. We should_______ full use of every chance we have to speak English.
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A. put
B. do
C. have
D. make
Question 46. My neighbor, Henry, _____ nodded to me as he passed.
A. slightly
B. largely
C. lightly

D. heavily
Question 47. In many Western societies, good eye_____ if often highly appreciated.
A. watching
B. contact
C. looking
D. attention
Question 48. Jack couldn’t help falling in love with Lynn and yesterday they_____ the
knot in a romantic ceremony on the banks of a fiord.
A. united
B. loosen
C. tied
D. firmed
Question 49. Body language is a potent form of_______ communication.
A. non-verbal
B. verbal
C. tongue
D. oral
Question 50. Vietnam currently has four Covid vaccines _________ development, and
Nano Covax's threephase human trials is scheduled to complete in February in 2022.
A. under
B. during
C. on
D. in
Question 51. The team were eager to make _________ the loss of the previous match.
A. away with
B. up with
C. off with our cop D. up for
Question 52. Bill has a real _________ for looking after handicapped children.
A. post
B. vocation

C. inspiration
D. career
Question 53. It was found that he lacked the _________ to pursue a difficult task to the
very end.
A. persuasion
B. commitment C. obligation
D. engagement
Question 54. Jimmy always takes the _________ by the horns at every chance in order
to become a famous pop star, which is why he is so successful now.
A. horse
B. bull
C. buffalo
D. cow
Question 55. Tom went to the dentist to have his decayed tooth _________ as he couldn't
stand the toothache.
A. extracted
B. relieved
C. destroyed
D. ruined
Question 56. The Venice carnival dated back____ the Middle Ages.
A. on
B. during
C. in
D. at
Question 57. I don’t really ____ winter sports very much
A. deal with
B. face up to
C. get round to
D. go in for
Question 58. I like to ______ plans well in advance.

A. make
B. do
C. take
D. set
Question 59. She felt a ______ of pride after she had finished the assignment
A. sense
B. feeling
C. spirit
D. temper
Question 60. I haven’t seen ____ nor hair of her since last Friday
A. hide
B. site
C. place
D. mark
Question 61. There is a ____ mood everywhere on New Year’s Day
A. popular
B. door
C. optimistic
D. festive
Question 62. They were______ unaware of the danger.
A. bitterly
B. blissfully
C. absolutely
D. drastically
Question 63. I agree ___________one point with Chris: it will be hard for us to walk 80
km.
A. in
B. of
C. for
D. on

64. The government has __________ new proposals to tackle the problem of
increasing crime.
A. brought over B. brought through C. brought forward D. brought round

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Question 65. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye ____________ with
the interviewers.
A. connection
B. link
C. touch
D. contact
Question 66. When my daughter was a baby, I noticed that she developed a
___________ liking for classical music, and when she was six I signed her up for violin
classes.
A. particular
B. special
C. specific
D. dominant
Question 67. Nothing ever seems to bother Colin. No matter what happens, he always
seems to remain as cool as ____________.
A. cool feet
B. a cucumber
C. ice-cream
D. an Eskimo
Question 68. In his latest speech, the Secretary General ____________ the importance of
wildlife conservation.
A. remained
B. excused

C. expected
D. stressed
Question 69. Visiting Ha Long Bay, tourists can save money thanks_____ the availability
of low-cost hotels and cruise tours.
A. for
B. to
C. about
D. with
Question 70. I applied for that position but was______
A. turned down B. taken away
C. turned off
D. got over
Question 71. In my company, the director deputy usually____ the responsibility for
organizing meetings and conferences.
A. becomes
B. assumes
C. gets
D. makes
Question 72. I’m so______ under with work at the moment – it’s awful.
A. fogged
B. rained
C. snowed
D. iced
Question 73. I’ve sent you this month’s report via e-mail and have also included some
other statistics for good_________.
A. measure
B. project
C. method
D. process
Question 74. Overpopulation in urban areas tends to create unfavorable conditions,

which may result in ________ of food in developing countries.
A. supplies
B. shortage
C. damages
D. failures
Question 75. In my family, all members are responsible ___________ doing the household
chores.
A. at
B. with
C. for
D. on
Question 76. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to ______ what she missed while
she was away.
A. cut down on B. put up with
C. catch up on
D. take up with
Question 77 You can’t always play it safe. Sometimes you need to _____________ a risk.
A. take
B. make
C. have
D. put
Question 78. With my working-class background I feel like a ___________ out of water
among the highsociety people.
A. shark
B. fish
C. crocodile
D. dolphin
Question 79 The more you relax and be yourself, the more __________ you are to
succeed.
A. possible

B. easy
C. probable
D. likely
Question 80. We’d better stick _________ the main road because the other roads are
blocked with snow.
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A. to
B. at
C. in
D. above
Question 81. He __________ some excuse about the dog eating his homework, which
made the teacher angrier.
A. made up
B. turned up
C. got up
D. came up
Question 82. Karl Kani, who was a black American designer, was the first to ________ the
trend of merging hip hop with fashion.
A. leak
B. set
C. take
D. hit
Question 83. Internal ___________ engines are the most widely used power-generating
devices currently in existence.
A. mechanic
B. burning
C. blaze

D. combustion
Question 84. When you purchase anything in this shopping mall, your first order is
delivered free as a(n) _________ offer.
A. introductory B. beginning
C. worthless
D. reliable
Question 85. Riley is between a __________ and a hard place as he accidentally set up
his doctor’s appointment on the same day as his son’s first soccer game at school.
A. rock
B. stone
C. ball
D. dirt
Question 86. It is now __________ that vitamin C plays a crucial role in the manufacture
of collagen within the skin.
A. kind-hearted B. hand-made
C. well-established D. thought-provoking
Question 87. The Professor __________ his ideas clearly in the lecture.
A. put across
B. ran across
C. came across D. cut across
Question 88. People in this country have ___________ good progress in eliminating
domestic violence.
A. done
B. set
C. put
D. made
Question 89. If you practice regularly, you can learn this language skill in a short
__________ of time.

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A. period
B. aspect
C. arrangement D. activity
Question 90. I couldn’t believe that they were brothers. they were different as
_____________.
A. dogs and cats B. fire and water C. milk and honey D. chalk and cheese
Question 91. The doctor told him to lose weight quickly or he will pay the __________
later in life.
A. fine
B. fee
C. cost
D. price
Question 92. She wants to be financially independent __________ her mother.
A. with
B. about
C. of
D. in
Question 93. If you want to join this club, you must ___________ this application form.
A. fill in
B. make up
C. write down
D. do up
Question 94 It’ll have to go to the funeral of Ms. Jane, a __________ of mine.
A. skin and bones B. flesh and blood C. heart to heart D. body and soul
Question 95 The stores will inevitably end up ___________ with each other to increase
their market shares.
A. competing
B. contesting

C. completing
D. contending
Question 96. We spend a lot of time together as a family, which sometimes is the best
way to learn about
_________.
A. establishment B. customs
C. activities
D. habits
Question 97. Visiting Ha Long Bay, tourists can save money thanks ________ the
availability of low-cost hotels and cruise tours.
A. for
B. with
C. about
D. to
Question 98. In Viet Nam, you shouldn’t __________ at somebody house on the first day
of the New Year unless you have been invited by the house owner.
A. put up
B. go up
C. pick up
D. show up
Question 99. Make sure you ___________ us a visit when you are in town again.
A. give
B. do
C. pay
D. have
Question 100. The residents living in this area were warned not to be extravagant with
water __________ the low rainfall this year.
A. in view of
B. with a view to C. regardless of D. irrespective of
Question 101. Mr. Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big _____________ in

Vietnam football.
A. bread
B. cheese
C. sandwich
D. egg
Question 102. The scientists are encountering the difficulties of ____________ of
radioactive waste.
A. depleting
B. preserving
C. eliminating
D. disposing
103. I don’t know why you insist___________ blaming me_____________ all my troubles
A. at-on
B. in-for
C. on-for
D. over-for
Question 104. A love marriage, however, does not necessarily___________ much sharing
of interests and responsibilities
A. take over
B. result in
C. hold on
D. keep to
Question 105. The car had a___________ tyre, so we had to change the wheel.
A. broken
B. cracked
C. bent
D. flat

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Question 106. The main attraction of the job was that it offered the______________ to do
research
A. possibility
B. opportunity
C. proposal
D. prospect
Question 107. "Sorry for being late. I was ________ in the traffic for more than an hour."
A. carried on
B. taken after
C. put off
D. held up
Question 108: We should have better law ________ to stop poaching.
A. enforcement B. enlightenment
C. encouragement
D.
endorsement
Question 109. Our project was successful ________ its practicality.
A. in terms of
B. with a view to C. regardless
D. on behalf of
Question 110. The damage was far more serious than ________ believed.
A. strongly
B. precedingly
C. initially
D. blissfully
Question 111: She was ________ out of 115 applicants for the position of Managing
Director.
A. short-changed
B. short-listed

C. shorted-sighted
D. shorthanded
Question 112. A crowd of ________ had gathered at the scene of the
accident.
A. passerby
B. onlookers
C. chairmen
D. pedestrians
Question 113. What you're saying ________ what you said earlier.
A. disputes
B. compromises C. contradicts
D. interferes
Question 114. The student in my group are carrying out a survey ___________ social
networking
A. on
B. about
C. of
D. for
Question 115. “Did you go there on foot or by bus?”
-“I went___________ John’s bicycle”
A. to
B. with
C. by
D. on
Question 116: On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before
she___________ again
A. came over B. came across
C. came up
D. came round
Question 117. Many migrants flexibly___________ to the different aspect of the new

culture
A. change
B. oppose
C. adjust
D. move
Question 118. There was no clue to the___________ of the terrorist
A. trace
B. Identification C. identity
D. name
Question 119. I believe that she’ll ______ the failures she has got.
A. get on with B. get up to
C. get through
D. grow out of
Question 120. I_______ my chance to get that job because I had arrived late for the
interview.
A. threw
B. flew
C. blew
D. drew
Question 121. ______ are the formal rules of correct or polite behavior among people
using the Internet.
A. Traffic rules
B. Family rules
C. Codes of etiquettes D. Codes of netiquettes
Question 122. Ensure that your ________ behavior matches what you are saying.

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A. verbal

B. non-verbal
C. tongue
D. oral
Question 123. They appeared_______ pessimistic about their chances of winning.
A. surprisingly B. advisedly
C. firmly
D. repeatedly
Question 124: Students are __________ less pressure as a result of changes in testing
procedures.
A. under
B. above
C. upon
D. out of
Question 125: Governments should _______ some international laws against terrorism.
A. bring up
B. bring about
D. bring back
Question 126: My grandmother __________ her whole life to looking after her children
A. paying
B. using
C. spending
D. devoting
Question 127: I really enjoy being with my father. He has got a really good _________ of
humor.
A. sense
B. way
C. mood
D. feeling
Question 128: Making mistakes is all __________ of growing up.
A. bits and bobs B. chalk and cheese C. part and parcel D. from top to bottom

Question 129: He tried to ________ himself with everyone by paying then compliments.
A. gratify
B. please
C. ingratiate
D. commend
Question 130 Sometimes she does not agree _______ her husband about child-rearing
but they soon find the solutions.
A. with
B. for
C. of
D. on
Question 131. She _______ her anger by going for a walk.
A. worked at
B. worked on
C. worked off
D. worked out
Question 132. In Korea, all men have to _______ military service for a period of time in
their lives.
A. have
B. do
C. take
D. make
Question 133. This firm’s gone to the _______ since the new management took over.
A. dogs
B. ducks
C. horses
D. cats
Question 134. You must mix the right _______ of soap and water if you want to blow
bubbles that last longer.
A. propensity

B. proportion
C. percentage
D. majority
Question 135. When he went to Egypt, he knew _______ no Arabic, but within 6 months
he had become extremely fluent.
A. barely
B. entirely
C. scarcely
D. virtually
Question 136. It was noticeable how a few people managed to _______ their will on the
others.
A. judge
B. break
C. focus
D. impose
Question 137. We are sorry __________ any inconvenience this may cause.
A. about
B. at
C. with
D. on
Question 138. I want to express my _____ admiration for encourage and persistence the
member has shown in bringing this issue forward.
A. broad
B. large
C. vast
D. deep
Question 139. Regulation can be an effective way to _______________ outdated
technologies.
A. get rid of
B. have trouble with

C. keep pace with
D. make fun of
Question 140. After being chased by the police a long way, the criminal managed to
escape by the skin of his _______.
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A. leg
B. head
C. mouth
D. teeth
Question 141. People always judge a book by its ____. This is why having a quality
design on your website is a must in order to attract customers.
A. bookshelf
B. wrapping
C. cover
D. case
Question 142. We do not operate our machines to their maximum capacity, we run
them to their maximum ____.
A. precision
B. provision
C. promotion
D. determination
Question 143 The main focus______ interest at the opening ceremony was the
attendance of some celebrities.
A. on
B. at
C. toward
D. of
Question 144. I want you to __________ every bad word you’re said about your brother.

A. take back
B. say again
C. give off
D. take off
Question 145. This director has __________ some famous films but I think this one is the
best.
A. done
B. composed
C. made
D. conducted
Question 146. Everyone can help the needy by making a/an ______________ to a charity
organization.
A. effort
B. fund
C. volunteer
D. donation
Question 147. When someone is down on their _________, friends are not easy to find.
A. merit
B. mood
C. fortune
D. luck
Question 148. Any information you provide during the interview will remain
_____________ confidential.
A. strictly
B. personally
C. closely
D. severely
Question 149. Anne was taken ____________when the doorbell rang as she wasn’t
expecting anyone
A. by accident B. by surprise

C. by mistake
D. by chance
Question 150. Their flat is decorated in a ______ combination of color.
A. tasteful
B. sweet
C. delicious
D. tasty
Question 151. Friendship is love without its wings and a friend in _____________ is a
friend indeed.
A. danger
B. need
C. safety
D. trust
Question 152. This computer is _____ out of order. It’ll be soon repaired.
A. absolutely
B. temporarily C. intensively
D. comparatively
Question 153. The experiments _____ at the University of Groningen were successful.
A. comprised
B. compounded C. composed
D. conducted
Question 154. Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be _____immediately.
A. rejected
B. refused
C. disapproved
D. sacked
Question 155. Lack of funds prevented him ____________ continuing with his studies.
A. to
B. from
C. in

D. with
Question 156. Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep
_______ with rapidly changing technology.
A. pace
B. speed
C. fast
D. time
Question 157. Do you know who __________ the fact that sound travels in waves?
A. found
B. invented
C. discovered
D. developed

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Question 158. The incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in __________.
A. advance
B. vain
C. end
D. danger
Question 159. When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty ____ paintings were
destroyed, including two by Picasso.
A. worthless
B. priceless
C. worthy
D. valueless
Question 160. Without __________, all the resources necessary for life would be
damaged, wasted or destroyed.
A. conservation B. destruction

C. extinction
D. biodiversity
Question 161. After it had been ___________ the air for only two months, the series was
cancelled.
A. over
B. above
C. on
D. in
Question 162. I was happy to ___________ her suggestions.
A. fall out
B. fall for
C. fall through
D. fall in with
Question 163. Some people fell it’s their moral ___________ to help the poor.
A. period
B. duty
C. arrangement D. activity
Question 164. Mocha is a tasty ______________ of chocolate, coffee and milk.
A. congestion
B. brand
C. flavor
D. blend
Question 165. A new TV show has sparked _______ by showing the positive side of
dropping out of college.
A. argument
B. discussion
C. controversy
D. debate
Question 166. Britain has accused Russia _____ poisoning the ex-Russian spy Sergei
Skripal and his daughter.

A. of
B. from
C. for
D. on
Question 167. I applied for the job but was__________.
A. taken away B. got over
C. turned down
D. turned off
Question 168. The newspaper article which includes a gruesome description of the
murder has ____ a lot of attention from the public.
A. paid
B. confined
C. drawn
D. attracted
Question 169. Last year, the company went__ up after the one of its senior executives
offered his resignation.
A. straight
B. belly
C. stomach
D. cloud
Question 170. It ______ to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colors on
account of his working hard during the term.
A. lays
B. comes
C. gets
D. stands
Question 171. The cinema is no longer as popular as it was in the 1930 s and 1940’s,
but it is still an important __________ of entertainment.
A. status
B. source

C. origin
D. prospect
Question 172. I’m sure you’ll find some information about it____ the internet.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. of
Question 173. I thought the party______ really well.
A. came off
B. came up
C. came about
D. came across
Question 174. In order to_____ their goals in college, students need to invest the
maximum amount of time, money, and energy in their studies.
A. achieve
B. catch
C. establish
D. manage
Question 175. Mr John is held in high_____ for his dedication to the school.
A. respect
B. esteem
C. homage
D. honor
Question 176. Having three sons under the age of five keeps Jana on her_________
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A. knees
B. feet
C. toes

D. legs
Question 177. The judge show that the murderer had shown a callous________ for
human life.
A. disregard
B. ignorance
C. omission
D. neglect
Question 178. Sometimes she does not agree ___ her husband about child-rearing but
they soon find the solutions.
A. with
B. for
C. on
D. of
Question 179. There are other problems of city life which I don’t propose to __________
at the moment.
A. go into
B. go around
C. go for
D. go up
Question 180. With the good ____ of both Vietnamese and English, Miss Loan was
assigned the task of oral interpretation for the visiting American delegation.
A. insight
B. knowledge
C. command
D. proficiency
Question 181. Tourism is changing rapidly as nature, heritage, and recreational
destinations become more important, and as conventional tourism is forced to ________
tougher environmental requirements.
A. meet
B. impose

C. lay
D. set
Question 182. Jimmy always takes the _____ by the horns at every chance in order to
become a famous pop star, which is why he is so successful now.
A. bull
B. horse
C. cow
D. buffalo
Question 183. The government should take some measures to ____ that tourism
develops in harmony with the environment.
A. promote
B. ensure
C. facilitate
D. improve
Question 184. Jim is ___________ London, looking after his aunt in the hospital.
A. on
B. onto
C. in
D. from
Question 185. Please turn ________ the volume on the radio – it’s far too loud!
A. down
B. up
C. into
D. on
Question 186. Penny _____________ good impression on my parents. She is so polite.
A. did
B. made
C. built
D. caused
Question 187. In modern family, each member should give a hard to share the

household __________.
A. chores
B. worlds
C. contributions D. charges
Question 188. She’s a very strict teacher. If any of her students step out of ___________,
she gets really angry.
A. place
B. order
C. line
D. position
Question 189. The commission estimates that at least seven companies took __________
of the program.
A. advantage
B. use
C. benefit
D. dominance
Question 190. Some people are tired __________ doing the same thing every day.
A. to
B. of
C. for
D. with
Question 191. Too many students __________ college after only one year.
A. bring back to B. drop out of
C. take up on
D. put in for
Question 192. Do not eat sweets before having meals because it can _____________ your
appetite.
A. harm
B. spoil
C. destroy

D. decay

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Question 193. The coach _________ his temper because his team didn’t win.
A. missed
B. made
C. forgot
D. lost
Question 194. He was jumping the ____ when he gave up his job to start university. Now
he has found out he can’t get a grant.
A. knife
B. gun
C. weapon
D. sword
Question 195. Not only the little children but a few adults were ______________with this
nasty cold.
A. afflicted
B. aggravated
C. imposed
D. injured
Question 196. It’s great you got that job – you should be proud ________ yourself.
A. on
B. at
C. of
D. from
Question 197. I have been trying to ____________ smoking, but I simply can’t do it.
A. break down B. put away
C. take off

D. give up
Question 198. Mark would prefer to go to university and do a _________ in astronomy,
rather than start work.
A. degree
B. license
C. certificate
D. diploma
Question 199. It took some time to get ____ to the slower pace of life in the country
after the frantic atmosphere of the city.
A. caught
B. fixed
C. lost
D. accustomed
Question 200. There, I knew there was something I had to do today, but now it’s
completely ______ my mind.
A. glided
B. slipped
C. sailed
D. slid
Question 201. We didn’t want to bother Paul. He was in his room and it looked like he
was lost in ____ thought.
A. serious
B. great
C. heavy
D. deep
Question 202. The students are excited __________ the coming summer holiday.
A. for
B. with
C. to
D. about

Question 203. She never wants to become his wife. I’m sure she will ____ him ___ if he
asks her to marry him.
A. turn – down B. give – up
C. put – down
D. put - up
Question 204. The jury ______ her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the
subject.
A. gave
B. said
C. made
D. paid
Question 205. She completed the remaining work at her office in great ____ so as not
to miss the last bus to her home.
A. hurry
B. haste
C. rush
D. speed
Question 206. I can’t go out this morning. I’m up to my ___________ in reports.
A. nose
B. ears
C. lips
D. eye
Question 207. Since the beginning of April, Sam Son Flower Festival has attracted
thousands of _____ to the beach.
A. customers
B. visitors
C. clients
D. guests
Question 208. Many wild animals are______ threat_______ extinction
A. at-of

B. on- with
C. under - of
D. in- with
Question 209. Some high school students often____________ helping the disadvantaged
or handicapped children
A. look after
B. clean up
C. make out
D. participate in
Question 210. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but
he_____ to the occasion wonderfully
A. rose
B. raised
C. fell
D. faced
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Question 211. TV companies______ their programs across the country or even across
the world
A. broadcast
B. refresh
C. connect
D. publish
Question 212. She will have to_____ if she wants to pass the final exam
A. pull up her socks B. work miracles C. take the trouble D. keep her hand in
Question 213: ______ people are those who share the same interests, or points of view
A. Light-hearted B. Like-minded C. Even- handed D. Open- minded
Question 214. My little sister is not aware _________ scientific knowledge.
A. at

B. of
C. with
D. in
Question 215. I don’t think she was hurt. She was just _________ it on.
A. getting
B. putting
C. taking
D. trying
Question 216. The most important component of this method is a(n) _________
speedometer that is certified by the factory.
A. exact
B. precise
C. accurate
D. punctual
Question 217. We’ve all heard the saying that all work and no play makes Jack a
_________ boy.
A. clumsy
B. silly
C. dull
D. slow
Question 218. Where is Jimmy? - He is ____________work. He is busy _________ his
monthly report.
A. in/ about
B. to/ through
C. at/ with
D. on/ for
Question 219. It was so foggy that the climbers couldn't _________ the nearby shelter.
A. break out
B. make out
C. take out

D. run out
Question 220. Many decades ago, medicine was _________ for men only. Women were
not allowed to pursue a career in medicine.
A. exchanged B. established
C. reserved
D. encouraged
Question 221. Poor management brought the company to _________ of collapse.
A. the ring
B. the edge
C. the brink
D. the foot
Question 222. _________ is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species
living in their natural environment.
A. Biodiversity B. Conservation C. Globe
D. Individual
Question 223. My car is getting unreliable. I think I'll trade it _________ for a new one.
A. off
B. away
C. up
D. in
Question 224. The online game "Dumb ways to die" quickly _________ with young
people after being released in 2013.
A. caught up
B. caught on
C. took up
D. took on
Question 225. Most modern office _________ includes facsimile machines, photocopiers
and telephone systems.
A. device
B. instrument

C. tool
D. equipment
Question 226. It was very _________ of you to pay for all the drinks last night.
A. grateful
B. nice
C. likely
D. sensitive
Question 227. Poor people are still suffering __________ economic downturn brought by
COVID.
A. from
B. for
C. with
D. by
Question 228. The Games have been __________ because of the heavy rain.
A. put out
B. called off
C. kicked off
D. set up

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Question 229 The couple __________ turns to look after the baby.
A. take
B. give
C. make
D. do
Question 230. We often play basketball daily at the basketball __________ behind our
school.
A. field

B. ground
C. court
D. pitch
Question 231. Are you going out again? You are such a party __________.
A. stuff
B. object
C. fan
D. animal
Question 232. You will be __________ up to 2 million dongs if you don’t wear a face mask
in public.
A. fined
B. given
C. penalized
D. paid
Question 233. Sophia is a humanoid robot with many abilities such as speaking, joking,
and singing. Her creator Hanson says that he is especially excited ___________ her career
as an artist.
A. on
B. in
C. of
D. about
Question 234 When he walked pass the house, he saw an ambulance ___________
sharply behind a police car.
A. pull aside
B. pull through
C. pull at
D. pull up
Question 235. She dwells in shelter, a fugitive from enemies who will do her ___________
if she is ever found.
A. harm

B. danger
C. ruin
D. threat
Question 236. Many adults are ___________ in vitamins and minerals that are crucial to
their health and upping their intake of a few of those may drastically improve their lives.
A. short
B. deficient
C. inadequate
D. insufficient
Question 237. RapViet is a TV show that has taken Vietnamese audience ___________.
A. by night
B. by wind
C. by heart
D. by storm
Question 238. Banking is a respected ___________.
A. career
B. task
C. employment
D. work
Question 239. I want you to clear all these toys away _________ bedtime.
A. before
B. in
C. over
D. with
Question 240. She _________ with the aim of becoming the youngest ever winner of
the championship.
A. turned out
B. set out
C. set up
D. turned up

Question 241. I gave Jim very clear instructions, but even then he managed to
_________ a mess of it.
A. get
B. make
C. take
D. set
Question 242. When I looked down and saw how far I had to jump, my _________ failed
me.
A. member
B. moment
C. courage
D. aspect
Question 243. There are 30 people coming to dinner tonight, so it's all _________ on
deck.
A. sandals
B. feet
C. boots
D. hands
Question 244. On the envelope was a firm _________ to open the letter immediately.
A. attention
B. competition
C. instruction
D. combination
Question 245. Most children remain dependent _________ their parents while at
university.
A. on
B. in
C. above
D. at

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Question 246. According to 24h VTV news, the number of road accidents caused by
drinking alcohol has decreased dramatically since new laws _________ into force on
January 1st, 2020.
A. turned
B. changed
C. came
D. occurred
Question 247. Nowadays, teachers should encourage students to debate different
questions in class to boost their _________ thinking skills.
A. civilized
B. complex
C. controversial
D. critical
Question 248. I am sure your girlfriend will lend you a sympathetic _________ when you
explain the situation to her.
A. eye
B. ear
C. finger
D. arm
Question 249. All members of his family are _________ aware of the need to obey the
family rules.
A. much
B. well
C. greatly
D. far
Question 250: While studying, he was financially dependent _______ his parents.
A. to

B. from
C. on
D. of
Question 251: Don't worry about trying to catch last train home, as we can easily
_______ you up for the night.
A. keep
B. take
C. put
D. set
Question 252: They live in a very _________ populated area of Italy.
A. barely
B. hardly
C. sparsely
D. scarcely
Question 253: The singer was _________ on the piano by her sister.
A. discarded
B. accompanied C. played
D. performed
Question 254. All applicants must ___________ their university transcript and two
reference letters to be considered for this job.
A. submit
B. omit
C. admit
D. permit
Question 255: The prices at the garage I use are very ___________.
A. reasonable
B. rational
C. acceptable
D. logical
Question 256. The school is half empty as a serious epidemic of COVID-19 has broken

______.
A. in
B. down
C. up
D. out
Question 257: I meant to sound confident at the interview but I'm afraid I ______ as
dogmatic.
A. came through B. came over
C. came out
D. came off
Question 258: Many children who get into trouble in their early teens go on to become
______ offenders.
A. resistant
B. persistent
C. consistent
D. insistent
Question 259. I suggest ______ some more mathematics puzzles.
A. making
B. doing
C. going
D. taking
Question 260. I don't think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is
______.
A. as dry as a bone B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as rice D. as dry as wood
Question 261. If the work-force respected you, you wouldn't need to ______ your
authority so often.
A. maintain
B. inflict
C. assert
D. affirm

Question 262: COVID-19 is a ______ illness and is largely spread via droplet in the air.

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A. respiratory
B. breath
C. respiration
D. breathing
Question 263: You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied_______ a job.
A. in
B. of
C. for
D. upon
Question 264: My parents will need to ______ their living room soon. The paintwork
needs refreshing.
A. dig up
B. do over
C. look after
D. pull down
Question 265. We have been working hard. Let’s______ a break.
A. do
B. take
C. make
D. find
Question 266. Despite all the evidence, he wouldn’t admit that he was in the______
A. fault
B. error
C. wrong
D. slip

Question 267. Don’t make up your mind at once; ________it over with your lawyer first.
A. discuss
B. debate
C. argue
D. talk
Question 268. All the ______ in the stadium applauded the winner of the marathon when
he crosses the finishing line.
A. watchers
B. audiences
C. viewers
D. spectators
Question 269. Students use the library's computers to get access _____________ the
Internet.
A. to
B. for
C. with
D. by
Question 270. If you _____________ at a computer screen for too long, it may damage
your eyesight.
A. peep
B. glance
C. stare
D. look
Question 271. Because of the coming examination, I am under a lot of study
_____________.
A. responsibility B. activities
C. pressure
D. confidence
Question 272. They’ve written to each other for years, but this is the first time they’ve
met _____________.

A. face to face
B. mind to mind C. heart to heart D. hand to hand
Question 273. What's James so happy about? He looks like _____________.
A. tired dog
B. dog with a bone
C. a dog with two cubs
D. a dog with two tails
Question 274. I’ve got a very high opinion ________ your brother.
A. for
B. to
C. on
D. of
Question 275. Richard _____ a bad cold the day before his exam.
A. came up with B. came round C. came down with D. came across
Question 276. She was __________ from school, after teachers said she would be a ‘bad
influence’ on the other girls.
A. excluded
B. expelled
C. extracted
D. exiled
Question 277. I had a ______ chat with my manager and gave him an update on the
project.
A. lull
B. short
C. brief
D. quick
Question 278. We were all in___________ of the fact that the new manager was our old
friend Duncan.
A. amazement B. shock
C. awe

D. surprise
Question 279: When the visitor saw with her own eyes the beach covered with tons of
plastic rubbish washed up from around the world, a chill went down her .
A. spine
B. bone
C. mind
D. brain
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Question 280: Jane has been trying to solve this problem all week, but she still hasn't
been able to
.
it.
A. shatter
B. break
C. crack
D. crash

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