Bài tập về giới từ lớp 12

BÀI TẬP VỀ GIỚI TỪ VÀ MẠO TỪ
EXERCISE 1
l. You don't like it, do you? _________________________ the contrary, I love it.
2. Mr. Johnson said he was _________________________ favor of doing the work right away.
3. What time did they arrive _________________________ London?
4. _________________________ the past, people did a great deal of work by hand.
5. Every student should spend _________________________ least two hours on his homework every night.
6. Some large cities may have to ban cars _________________________ the city center to wipe out smoke.
7. When she arrived in Britain, she wasn't used to driving _________________________ the left.
8. Our flat is _________________________ the second floor of the building.
9. Did you go on holiday _________________________ yourself?
10. They have been waiting _________________________ the bus for half an hour.
11. She has become very famous _________________________ her novels.
12. Henry was born _________________________ 1992.
13. What do you often do _________________________ the evening?
14. Clean air is necessary _________________________ our health.
15. She is always fed up _________________________ washing dishes after dinner.
16. The roofs are covered _________________________ red tiles.
17. We are looking forward _________________________ seeing you again.
18. She is very angry _________________________ me.
19. I'm very grateful _________________________ her _________________________ help.
20. She is very jealous _________________________ her sister.
21. I'm very sorry _________________________ what I have done.
22. Miss White was very upset _________________________ the news of her father's death.
23. Don't you think you should try to be friendly _________________________ your classmates?
24. My daily expense are just about equal _________________________ my income.
25. We were very doubtful _________________________ his ability.
26. The gloves aren't very suitable _________________________ that kind of work.
27. She was sad because he was rude _________________________ her.
28. Thank you. You are kind _________________________ me.
29. Everybody was surprised _________________________ the news.

30. Are you excited ________________going on holiday next week?
31. Where is Jimmy? - He is _________________________ work. He is busy ____________________his monthly report.
32. She prefers carnations _________________________ roses. In fact, she dislikes roses.
33. They held a party to congratulate _________________________ their son's success to become an engineer.
34. It is important to have someone that you can confide _________________________
35. You should pay more attention _________________________ what your teacher explains.
36. What did that man die _________________________ –A heart attack.
37. I keep sneezing because I got wet_________________________ the way home yesterday.
38. His father used the money he won to set_________________________ his own company.
39. Don't you know what happened_________________________ the people who went on holiday with us?
40. He worked hard _________________________ a mechanic for ten years before being appointed manager.
41. This organization is quick_________________________ sending relief goods to the flooded areas.
42. When are you leaving_________________________ Singapore? This week or next week?
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43. He didn’t even have the intelligence to call_________________________ an ambulance.
44. She’s very old and can’t live alone. She needs someone to look_________________________ her.
45. A beautiful clock was given_________________________ her by a handsome boy.
EXERCISE 2
1. This organization is quick ________________sending relief goods to the flooded areas.
A. with
B. at
C. for
D. about
2. When are you leaving ________________Singapore? This week or next week?
A. for
B. in
C. to
D. at

3. Can you help me, please? I can't see the differences ________________these words.
A. from
B. in
C. between
D. about
4. That house reminds me ________________the one where I used to live.
A. of
B. for
C. about
D. with
5. It was very kind ________________you to lend me the money I needed.
A. for
B. of
C. to
D. with
6. We have to apply effective measures to save many plant and animal species ________________extinction.
A. from
B. in
C. for
D. on
7. Clearing forests for timber has resulted ________________the loss of biodiversity.
A. with
B. at
C. in
D. for
8. She is looking _______a new place to live because she does not want to depend ________her parents any more.
A. for / on
B. after / with
C. up / forward
D. at / into

9. Due to industrialization, we have to cope ________the fact that many species are _________danger____
extinction.
A. over / at / for
B. at / upon / over
C. for / on / with
D. with / in / of
10. Boys! Put your toys ________________. It is time to go to bed. Don't stay ________________late.
A. off / on
B. away / up
C. down / off
D. around / for
11. She intended to quit her job to stay ________________home and look ________________her sick mother.
A. in / at
B. at / after
C. for / over
D. up / on
12. He is very worried ________________his new job because he is not quite prepared ________________working.
A. on / over
B. to / off
C. about / for
D. in / at
13. Instead ________________petrol, cars will only run ________________solar energy and electricity.
A. of / on
B. for / by
C. in / over
D. from/ upon
14. She has a promising future ahead ________________her.
A. for
B. from
C. on

D. of
15. If you have ever watched television, you have seen plenty ________________drug advertisements.
A. with
B. of
C. for
D. about
16. According ________________Bill, there's something wrong ________________my computer.
A. after / for
B. on / about
C. to / with
D. upon / at
17. I'm terrified ________________breaking down on a motorway at night.
A. from
B. with
C. for
D. of
18. As an adult, I am independent ________________my parents financially.
A. of
B. with
C. out
D. on
19. Today, women are increasingly involved ________________the politics.
A. of
B. in
C. with
D. from
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20. Do you have any objections ________________this new road scheme?

A. at
B. with
C. to
D. for
21. As I was ________________of the change in the program, I arrived half an hour late for the rehearsal.
A. unaware
B. unconscious
C. unable
D. unreasonable
22. May I introduce you ________________Mrs. Brown?
A. with
B. for
C. to
D. of
23. She likes reading books ________________the library.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. from
24. Many students aren't keen ________________their study at school.
A. about
B. for
C. with
D. on
25. Please write your answers ________________ink.
A. in
B. with
C. of
D. by
26. Bread is usually made ________________wheat.

A. from
B. of
C. with
D. by
27. Education in many countries is compulsory ________________the age of 16.
A. for
B. when
C. until
D. forwards
28. Lack ________________food had stunted his growth.
A. of
B. in
C. for
D. on
29. Family members who live apart try to get together ________________Tet.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. during
30. On Christmas Eve children go to bed full ________________excitement.
A. of
B. with
C. up
D. in
31. Mary doesn’t mind living____________ her own.
A. with
B. by
C. on
D. at
32. It is of great importance to create a good impression _______ your interviewer.

A. on
B. about
C. for
D. at
33. When are you leaving_________ Hanoi?
A. toward
B. forward
C. for
D. to
34. The children are excited________ going to the circus.
A. for
B. about
C. with
D. of
35. While studying, he was financially dependent________ his parents.
A. to
B. of
C. on
D. from
36. This town is famous_________ its hand-woven carpets.
A. for
B. with
C. at
D. on
37. He may be quick ________understanding, but he is not capable _____remembering anything.
A. at/for
B. of/ for
C. at/ of
D. in/ of
38. He is__________ a lot of study pressure to win a place at university.

A. for
B. under
C. in
D. with
39. The flood was responsible__________ damaging the crop.
A. of
B. with
C. about
D. for
40. You should concentrate _________what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the
questions the interviewer asks.
A. on
B. in
C. at
D. for
41. __________Christmas Eve, people often have parties late at midnight.
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A. in
B. at
C. on
D. from
42. Are you aware ________the time?
A. with
B. of
C. at
D. about
43. Are you getting __________well at college?
A. in

B. over
C. off
D. on
44. She has been living in the country________ the beginning of the summer.
A. for
B. at
C. during
D. since
45. Yesterday, I was talking ______my doctor ______a mysterious epidemics near here.
A. with/ on
B. to/ about
C. to/ out of
D. with/ over
46. He was happy because his poems had been translated ________several languages.
A. into
B. for
C. over
D. about
47. Damage to the building resulted________ an usually high wind.
A. from
B. in
C. about
D. for
48. It was very kind_________ you to give up so much of time to help me.
A. about
B. for
C. to
D. of
49. Endangered species are plant and animal species which are ________danger of extinction.
A. on

B. in
C. at
D. by
50. Toxic chemicals in the air and land have also driven many species ______the verge of extinction.
A. of
B. about
C. at
D. to
EXERCISE 3
1. She was confused (with/on/about/in) the dates.
16. We are proud (at /in/on/of) our people's heroic
tradition.
2. His book is different (about/from/for/between) mine.
17. The streets are crowded (at/ in/ with/ of) vehicles at
3. The boy is afraid (of/on/in/about) snakes.
the rush hour.
4. He was successful (in/with/of/to) his job.
18. The air at the seaside is good (at/for/on/of) health.
5. We are ashamed (at/in/to/of) his behavior.
19. I'm not acquainted (at/in/with/of) those flowers.
6. Iraq is rich (on/at/to/in) oil.
20. Your words are contrary (to/in/on/of) your acts.
7. Smoking is harmful (for/with/to/about) our health.
21. He is sad (about/in/on/of) his son’s laziness.
8. She is serious (with/about/of/for) learning to be a
22. The book is divided (to/in/into/for) three parts.
doctor.
23. We are grateful (at/in/on/to) our teacher.
9. I have some tickets available (for/to/of/with) you.
24. I'm interested (at/in/on/of) current events.

10. Are you capable (with/of/for/to) doing that job?
25. Your profession is similar (to/in/on/of) mine.
11. She has suffered (from/to/with/about) her heart
attack.
26. I was absent (at/in/to/from) class before yesterday.
12. Most children are ill-prepared (to/for/from/at)
27. Teachers are responsible (at/for/to/of) their teaching.
employment.
28. The beach is full (at/in/to/of) tourists in summer.
13. English belongs (from/to/on/in) those who use it.
29. We are present (at/in/to/of) the lecture yesterday.
14. Four-fifths of the world's computers use programs
30. That singer has become very popular (at/with/to/of)
(at/in/on/about) English.
the youth.
15. My father insisted (in/on/of/at) building a new
house.

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EXERCISE 4
1. Maintaining biodiversity is important _______us in many ways.
A. in
B. for
C. from
D. by
2. We benefit greatly ____________the medicines and other products that biodiversity provides.
A. from
B. without

C. for
D. at
3. Governments have enacted laws to protect wildlife ________commercial trade and overhunting.
A. from
B. without
C. for
D. at
4. It’s is enough to dip__________ this book.
A. for
B. at
C. into
D. about
5. Not all books belong _________this class.
A. in
B. to
C. for
D. at
6. When you pick _________a book for the first time, check that it is not too difficult.
A. in
B. since
C. on
D. up
7. A game is divided ____________quarters.
A. from
B. into
C. at
D. of
8. Vietnam carried ___an intensive program for its athletics, which included training in facilities, both home and
abroad.
A. for

B. At
C. Out
D. of
9. They considered women to be better suited ________childbearing and homemaking.
A. of
B. on
C. to
D. for
10. Do you know anyone who might be interested _________buying an old car?
A. on
B. In
C. with
D. about
11. Mozart died ________ Vienna in 1791 _________ the age of 35.
A. in / on
B. in / at
C. at / in
D. of / for
12. Plant and animal extinction leads _________ loss of biodiversity.
A. on
B. in
C. into
D. to
13. The initiative for founding the Red Cross came _____ a Swiss man called Jean Henri Dunant.
A. from
B. with
C. through
D. to
14. Pay attention all traffic signs when you are travelling in the street.
A. for

B. on
C. to
D. from
15. Reviewers describe books _______ "hard-to-put-down", or "hard-to-pick-up-again".
A. as
B. for
C. into
D. in
16. I would like to live by _____ sea.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. Ø
17. Harry is a sailor. He spends most of his life at _____ sea.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
18. There are billions of stars in _____ space
A. a
B. an
C. Ø
D. the
19. He tried to park his car but ____ space wasn't big enough.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. Ø
20. We often watch _____ television.
A. the

B. a
C. an
D. Ø
21. Can you turn off _____ television, please?
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. Ø
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22. We had_____ dinner in a restaurant.
A. a
B. An
C. Ø
D. the
23. We had _____ meal in a restaurant.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
24. Thank you. That was _____ very nice lunch.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
25. Where can_____ people buy everything they need?
A. the
B. a
C. an

D. Ø
26. Her parents are now working in ______ Europe.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. Ø
27. He majors in _____ English.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
28. Mark Twain, _____ American writer, wrote "Life on the Mississippi River."
A. an
B. a
C. the
D. Ø
29. Paris is splendid by_____ night.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
30. We might be able to catch _____ last train if we hurried.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
31. _____ used razor blade is _____ useless thing.
A. The/ the
B. A/ a
C. An/ an

D. Ø/ Ø
32. We live at _____ third house from the church.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. Ø
33. My aunt has _____ interesting novel.
A. the
B. an
C. a
D. Ø
34. It was _____ best film I had ever read.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. Ø
35. A video lab is _____ useful means for language learning.
A. the
B. an
C. a
D. Ø
36. Mrs. Lan went to _____ school to meet her son's teacher.
A. Ø
B. a
C. an
D. the
37. The workmen went to ____ church to repair the roof.
A. Ø
B. the
C. a

D. an
38. Carol went to _____ prison to meet her brother.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. Ø
39. This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine. _____ newspaper is in my bag but I don't know where ___
magazine.
A. A/a
B. A/ the
C. The/ the
D. The/ a
40. My parents have ____ cat and _____ dog. The dog never bites the cat.
A. a/ a
B. a/ the
C. the/ the
D. the/ a
41. We live in ______ big house in ____ middle of the village.
A. a/ a
B. a/ the
C. the/ the
D. the/ a
42. I never listen to _____ radio. In fact I haven't got ____ radio.
A. a/ a
B. a/ the
C. the/ the
D. the/ a
43. It was a beautiful day, __ sun shone brightly in ___ sky.
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A. a/ a
B. a/ the
C. the/ the
44. There is _______ new English book on the desk.
A. a
B. an
C. the
45. Life is not so easy for _____ unemployed.
A. the
B. a
C. an
46. Manny people were killed in the accident. The bodies of _____ dead were taken away.
A. the
B. a
C. an
47. My friends like to be _______ astronaut.
A. the
B. a
C. an
48. I didn't have much success in finding _____ job.
A. the
B. an
C. Ø
49. Is that ____ present Bill gave you at Christmas?
A. Ø
B. the
C. a
50. I want _________ apple from that basket.
A. a

B. an
C. the

D. the/ a
D. Ø
D. Ø
D. Ø
D. Ø
D. a
D. an
D. Ø

EXERCISE 5
1. Miss Lin speaks _________ Chinese.
A. a
B. an
C. the
2. One of the students said, “_________ professor is late today”
A. a
B. an
C. the
3. Eli likes to play _________ volleyball.
A. a
B. an
C. the
4. I bought _________ umbrella to go out in the rain.
A. a
B. an
C. the
5. My daughter is learning to play _________ violin at her school.

A. a
B. an
C. the
6. Please give me _________ pen that is on the counter.
A. a
B. an
C. the
7. Albany is the capital of _________ New York state.
A. a
B. An
C. the
8. Our neighbor has _________ cat and _________ dog.
A. a/ a
B. an/ a
C. the/ the
9. _________ ink in my pen is red.
A. a
B. an
C. the
10. It is _________ funniest book that I have ever read.
A. a
B. an
C. the
11. Can anyone give me _________ hand, please because I have just fallen over?
A. a
B. an
C. the
12. She always said that when she grew up she wanted to be _________.
A. doctor
B. a doctor

C. the doctor
13. I have left my book in _________ kitchen and I would like you to get it for me.
A. a
B. An
C. the
14. Please meet me at the train station in _________ hour from now.
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D. Ø
D. Ø
D. Ø
D. Ø
D. Ø
D. Ø32
D. Ø
D. Ø/ Ø
D. Ø
D. Ø
D. Ø
D. a doctors
D. Ø


A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
15. I like to watch tennis on the television. It is _________ very good game.
A. a
B. an

C. the
D. Ø
16. _________ president of the United States will be visiting Australia next week.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
17. July goes to _________ work on the bus.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
18. _______ golf is my favorite sport. I play once or twice _______ week if I can, but I’m not ______ very good
player.
A. Ø/ a/ a
B. The/ a/ a
C. The/ the/ the
D. Ø/ a/ the
19. I don’t know what to do. It’s _________ problem.
A. quite difficult
B. a quite difficult
C. quite a difficult
D. the quite difficult
20. _________ starts at seven o’clock.
A. School
B. A school
C. The school
D. The schools
21. We can finish the rest of the bread for _________ breakfast.
A. a

B. An
C. the
D. Ø
22. Nigel opened a drawer and took out _________.
A. photos
B. a photos
C. some photos
D. some photo
23. We need to protect _________ environment from pollution.
A. some
B. a
C. an
D. the
24. We often go to school by _________ bicycle.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. Ø
25. There was _________ accident yesterday at _________ corner of _________ street.
A. a/ the/ the
B. an/ a/ a
C. an/ the/ the
D. the/ Ø / Ø
26. I need _________ time to think about _________ offer you made me.
A. the/ the
B. a/ the
C. Ø/ an
D. Ø/ the
28. _________ book you ordered _________ last week is now in stock.
A. the/ Ø

B. a/ the
C. Ø/ an
D. Ø/ the
29. _________ dancing is _________ more interesting activity than _________ reading.
A. Ø/ Ø/ Ø
B. The/ a/ the
C. Ø/ a/ Ø
D. Ø/ the/ Ø
30. _________ recipe for _________ success is _________ hard work.
A. The/ Ø/ Ø
B. The/ a/ the
C. Ø/ a/ Ø
D. Ø/ the/ Ø
31. _________ people who live in _________ glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
A. the/ Ø
B. the/ the
C. Ø/ Ø
D. Ø/ the
32. I have two brothers: _________ older one is training to be _________ pilot with British Airways, _________
younger one is still at _________ school.
A. The/ Ø/ the/ Ø
B. The/ a/ the /X
C. an/ a/ the/ Ø
D. the/ the/ the/ Ø
33. I won’t be home for _________ dinner this evening. I’m meeting some friends after _________ work and we’re
going to _________ cinema.
A. The/ Ø/ Ø
B. Ø/ the/ the
C. Ø/ Ø/ the
D. Ø/ the/ Ø

34. I’ll be at home _________ Saturday morning. You can phone me then.
A. At
B. on
C. In
D. By
35. I’m going away _________ the end of June.
A. At
B. On
C. in
D. to
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36. What time did they _________ the hotel?
A. arrive to
B. arrive at
C. arrive in
37. Have you read any books _________ Agatha Christie?
A. of
B. from
C. by
38. I’m not very good _________ repairing things.
A. at
B. For
C. in
39. “What time will you arrive?” - “I don’t know. It depends _________ the traffic.”
A. of
B. For
C. from
40. I prefer tea _________ coffee.

A. to
B. than
C. against
41. The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage _________ the other car.
A. of
B. for
C. to
42. These days everybody is aware _________ the dangers of smoking.
A. on
B. of
C. with
43. He’s very brave. He’s not afraid _________ anything.
A. at
B. about
C. With
44. Bill and I come from the same town but my accent is different _________ his.
A. with
B. on
C. at
45. Do you know anyone who might be interested _________ buying an old car?
A. on
B. in
C. with
46. Sun oil can protect the skin _________ the sun.
A. in
B. for
C. from
47. The apartment consists _________ three rooms, a kitchen and bathroom.
A. of
B. about

C. on
48. Mozart died _________ Vienna in 1791 _________ the age of5.
A. in / on
B. in / at
C. at / in
49. We waited ages for a taxi. We gave up _________ the end and walked home.
A. in
B. on
C. at
50. I like to get up _________ time to have a big breakfast before going to work.
A. on
B. to
C. in
EXERCISE 6
1. Why are you never _________ time? You always keep everybody waiting.
A. in
B. on
C. for
2. “Romeo and Juliet” is a play _________ Shakespeare.
A. about
B. for
C. on
3. There has been an increase _________ the number of road accidents recently.
A. in
B. on
C. at
4. I’m sure you are capable _________ passing the examination.
A. with
B. to
C. of

5. My home town is not especially interesting. It’s not famous _________ anything.
A. for
B. with
C. at
6. Linda is married _________ an American.
A. with
B. To
C. In
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D. arrive on
D. with
D. about
D. on
D. over
D. on
D. about
D. of
D. from
D. about
D. by
D. at
D. of / for
D. of
D. for

D. a
D. by
D. by
D. by

D. on
D. for


7. When I realized that I was wrong, I apologized _________ my mistake.
A. to
B. At
C. On
D. for
8. The book is divided _________ three parts.
A. to
B. with
C. of
D. into
9. Don’t throw stones _________ the birds! It’s cruel.
A. at
B. To
C. into
D. in
10. I saw a really funny program _________ television.
A. at
B. From
C. In
D. on
11. Stuart: Good heaven! It’s Nick Jenkins, isn’t it? I don’t believe it!- Nick: Stuart! I haven’t seen you ___ we left
school.
A. for
B. from
C. since
D. by

12. What’s the difference _________ a boat and a ship?
A. between
B. from
C. under
D. with
13. I can’t find my keys. I had them a minute _________.
A. ago
B. Before
C. behind
D. back.
14. Father: What’s this girl’s name?- Son: Julie. She’s _________ college _________ me.
A. at / with
B. at / on
C. in / to
D. to / with
15. We all laughed _________ the cartoon.
A. for
B. At
C. on
D. to
16. Sally and Kevin had an argument and now they’re not speaking _________ one another.
A. about
B. to
C. for
D. at
17. Police are searching _________ the man who escaped from prison.
A. at
B. in
C. for
D. by

18. Don’t point that knife _________ me. It’s dangerous.
A. at
B. to
C. into
D. onto
19. I heard a noise behind me and turned _________, but there was nothing.
A. away
B. out
C. on
D. round
20. Why were you so unfriendly _________ Tessa? Have you had an argument with her?
A. of
B. for
C. to
D. with
21. They gave me a form and told me to fill _________ it.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. with
22. We travelled _________ 4:45 train, which arrived there at 6:30.
A. in the
B. on the
C. by the
D. by
23. Janet warned me _________ the water. She said it wasn’t safe to drink.
A. about
B. with
C. on
D. to

24. Albert is_________ 5 and lives alone. He needs somebody to look _________ him.
A. for / at
B. on / in
C. at /at
D. at / after.
25. I will not be here next week. I am going _________ business in Singapore.
A. in
B. on
C. with
D. at
26. I don’t believe _________ ghosts. I think people only imagine that they see them.
A. to
B. about
C. in
D. with
27. Don’t go too fast. I can’t keep _________ you.
A. on to
B. on with
C. up to
D. up with
28. Polly wants to cycle round the world. She’s really keen _________ the idea.
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A. about
B. For
C. On
D. with
29. This village is _________ Hanoi. It’s only six miles away.
A. along

B. by
C. Near
D. next.
30. Endangered species are plant and animal species which are _________ danger of extinction.
A. on
B. In
C. at
D. by
31. Plant and animal extinction leads _________ loss of biodiversity.
A. on
B. In
C. into
D. to
32. The initiative for founding the Red Cross came _________ a Swiss man called Jean Henri Dunant.
A. from
B. with
C. through
D. to
33. Helen: Hello, Julie. You look very brown. Where’ve you been? - Julie: Oh, I’ve just got back _________
holiday.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. from
34. Miss Dunn: Hello, Tenex Transport. Can I help you?- Mr. Miller: Yes. Can I speak _________ Mr. Smithers,
please?
A. at
B. about
C. to
D. for

35. Tom: How long have you been living there?- Peter: Oh, _________ about two years.
A. In
B. Since
C. On
D. For
36. My birthday is _________ November 2nd, 1990.
A. on
B. In
C. since
D. at
37. Bacteria is helpful _________ our life.
A. to
B. at
C. with
D. for
38. His parents are really surprised _________ his success.
A. with
B. to
C. at
D. about
39. We haven't heard any news _________ John since003.
A. on
B. with
C. about
D. of
40. The children were amused _________ the teacher's funny story.
A. in
B. by
C. about
D. with

41. His opinion is different _________ mine.
A. from
B. to
C. with
D. about
42. His present is similar _________ me.
A. at
B. on
C. with
D. to
43. Glass is made _________ sand.
A. in
B. by
C. of
D. from
44. Tom is late _________ school very often.
A. with
B. for
C. in
D. by
45. The library is _________ the second floor.
A. at
B. in
C. over
D. on
46. These animals are thought to be _________ danger of extinction.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. for

47. I'm not good at English. Please speak _________ Vietnamese.
A. on
B. in
C. by
D. with
48. The students are excited _________ going on a holiday in China.
A. about
B. at
C. in
D. with
49. This is not a true story. He just made it _________.
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A. up
B. by
C. off
50. If you don't know the meaning of this word, try to look it _________ in the dictionary.
A. out
B. after
C. up
EXERCISE 7
1. She always take good care _________ her children.
A. for
B. in
C. of
2. My watch is made _________ gold.
A. in
B. with
C. by

3. There are several bridges _________ the Mekong river.
A. on
B. in
C. at
4. These shoes are made _________ leather.
A. with
B. from
C. by
5. We arrived _________ the stadium just minutes before the match started.
A. on
B. to
C. in
6. Do you think Nam is better _________ Maths than Lan?
A. with
B. about
C. to
7. These shops are always busy _________ people at Christmas Eve.
A. with
B. on
C. of
8. We always go to school _________ foot.
A. with
B. by
C. on
9. No one has written to me _________ my birthday.
A. in
B. for
C. on
10. Rice was grown _________ Vietnam thousands of years ago.
A. at

B. on
C. by
11. We are interested _________ listening to folk music.
A. in
B. with
C. to
12. Many people still believe that our natural resources will never be used _________.
A. off
B. over
C. up
13. Right now we are _________ holiday _________ China.
A. in/on
B. from/to
C. on/in
14. This mobile is made _________ Nokia Corporation.
A. in
B. of
C. By
15. I lived in Hanoi from1999_________ 2005.
A. in
B. to
C. for
16. James Watt is still famous _________ his discovery of the steam engine.
A. about
B. for
C. with
17. They are leaving Hanoi _________ Ho Chi Minh city.
A. for
B. of
C. at

18. We arrived _________ Dalat at pm yesterday.
A. for
B. to
C. in
19. He was disappointed _________ his school result.
A. at
B. with
C. of
20. The meeting will be held _________ Independent Day.
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D. for
D. at

D. about
D. of
D. over
D. of
D. at
D. at
D. at
D. in
D. since
D. in
D. about
D. out
D. at in
D. from
D. since
D. in

D. to
D. at
D. on


A. at
B. to
C. on
D. in
21. Susan is looking _________ something to eat.
A. at
B. For
C. by
D. up
22. This bag is made _________ plastic.
A. from
B. by
C. in
D. of
23. There are many differences _________ women in old day and women in modern day.
A. with
B. between
C. to
D. from
24. America was discovered _________ Columbus in492.
A. with
B. in
C. on
D. by
25. There is a hospital _________ my house.

A. near
B. at
C. above
D. in
26. Mrs. Kent is tired _________ looking after the house every day.
A. with
B. of
C. at
D. in
27. How far is it _________ your house to school?
A. to
B. in
C. at
D. from
28. I'm afraid _________ living on myself in a big city.
A. with
B. about
C. on
D. of
29. Miss Lan is fed up _________ doing the same thing every day.
A. about to
B. in
C. of
D. with
30. Someone broke into the room and made _________ several TVs and Videos.
A. out
B. up
C. of
D. off
31. Surfing is one way _________ spending free time in Australia.

A. with
B. in
C. for
D. of
32. _________ 1999, he came to Hollywood, where he became a famous film star.
A. At
B. In
C. For
D. Since
33. Chemical wastes from factories are extremely harmful _________ our life.
A. without
B. to
C. with
D. for
34. The shop is crowded _________ rush hour.
A. at
B. With
C. in
D. on
35. What's _________ television tonight?
A. in
B. to
C. at
D. on
36. Sometimes Mr. Pike has to work very late _________ night to do some important experiments.
A. in
B. at
C. for
D. on
37. Peter was _________ a hurry to go so he did not stop to greet me.

A. in
B. on
C. with
D. over
38. Where is Jimmy? - He is _________ work. He is busy _________ his monthly report.
A. on/for
B. in/about
C. to/through
D. at/with
39. With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _________ pressure now.
A. under
B. above
C. upon
D. out of
40. Mary doesn’t mind living _________ her own.
A. with
B. by
C. on
D. at
41. While studying he was financially dependent _________ his parents.
A. to
B. of
C. on.
D. from
42. Please don’t enter _________ knocking.
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A. except for
B. While

C. with
D. without
43. A nuclear station may take risk going off due to unexpected incidents.
A. demolishing
B. exploding
C. developing
D. running
44. She is looking _________ a new place to live because she does not want to depend _________ her parents
anymore.
A. for/ on
B. after / with
C. up / forward
D. at / into
45. I was brought _________ in the countryside by my aunt after my parents had pass _________.
A. on / over
B. for / on
C. on / off
D. up / away
46. Due to industrialization, we have to cope _________ the fact that many species are _________ danger
_________ extinction.
A. over / at / for
B. at / upon / over
C. for / on /with
D. with / in /of
47. Boys! Put your toys _________ it is time to go to bed. Don’t stay _________ late.
A. off / on
B. away / up
C. down / off
D. around / for
48. She intended to quit her job to stay _________ home and look _________ her sick mother.

A. in /at
B. at / after
C. for / over
D. up /on
49. He is very worried _________ his new job because he is not quite prepared _________ working.
A. on /over
B. to / off
C. about / for
D. in /at
50. Instead _________ petrol, cars will only run _________ solar energy and electricity.
A. of /on
B. for / by
C. in / over
D. from /upon
EXERCISE 8
1. She has a promising future ahead _________ her.
A. for
B. from
C. on
D. of
2. The space shuttle crashed and went _________ in flames.
A. of
B. for
C. over
D. off
3. Elevators in tall building make the top floors accessible _________ everybody.
A. to
B. with
C. about
D. at

4. While I am waiting _________ my bus, I often listen _________ music
A. on / at
B. for / to
C. toward / about
D. upon /in
5. Those spacecrafts are used _________ taking photographs _________ space.
A. about /through
B. for /in
C. of /at
D. in/ off
6. Will you take care _________ my little dog when I am _________ business?
A. through/ away
B. about /at
C. for /over
D. of /on
7. According _________ Bill, there’ s something wrong _________ my computer.
A. after /for
B. on/ about
C. to /with
D. upon /at
8. He depends _________ his sister _________ assistance.
A. to /from
B. from /in
C. on /for
D. at/ with
9. They arrived _________ that train station late because their taxi had broken _________.
A. at /down
B. for /off
C. on/ over
D. on /up

10. Those workers are in difficulty because wage increases cannot keep up _________ inflation.
A. with
B. for
C. over
D. on
11. They argued _________ us _________ the problem last night, but we could not find _________ the solution.
A. with /about / out
B. on / for / off
C. upon /with /in
D. to /on /up

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12. Williams is working _________ an export company. He intends to apply _________ another job because he is
not satisfied _________ the salary.
A. in/on /at
B. for/ for/ with
C. at/ out/ into
D. from/ on /for
13. Is Miss Wilson very fond _________ French food?- No, she is not used _________ having French food
A. over / with
B. of/ to
C. off/ for
D. in/ about
14. Look _________ ! The tree is going to fall/
A. over
B. off
C. in
D. out

15. I think we maybe run _________ natural resources someday.
A. in to
B. up to
C. out of
D. away from
16. _________ whom do these English books belong?
A. From
B. To
C. For
D. With
17. Thanks _________ the inventions _________ labor saving devices, women have more free time to take part
_________ social work.
A. through/ over/ for
B. on/ from/ with
C. forward/ for/ from
D. to/ of/ in
18. Mary always takes get care _________ her children.
A. for
B. of
C. to
D. with
19. Could I speak_________ Tom, please?- I’m afraid Tom is _________ work. Would you like to speak______
him ?
A. up/at/to
B. to/at/to
C. with/in/with
D. on/in/of
20. He started going……..school …….the age of five. So now he’s been………. school for ten years . He’s
leaving………the end of this year.
A. to/at/in/in

B. to/with/on/out
C. for/about/in/of
D. off/up/upon/above
21. He goes….his office every day, except Sunday. On Sundays he stays ….home and works…..the garden.
A. for/on/in
B. to/up/with
C. to/at/in
D. for/at/under
22. I think I left my umbrella….. the bus . I’d better write ….. the lost property office.
A. in/for
B. at/to
C. up/with
D. on/to
23. We arrived …. the airport…… good time for the plane.
A. in/for
B. at/at
C. up/about
D. on/to
24. Can I look up a word …your dictionary? I left mine……. home.
A. from/at
B. at/from
C. up/to
D. on/within
25. Our train arrived ……… New York ……6.30. Paul met us….. the station.
A. at/for/off
B. at/at/at
C. up/with/at
D. on/to/between
26. Have you been……….. the theatre recently? - Yes, I was ……. the Old Vic last night.
A. in/for

B. at/to
C. up/with
D. on/to
27. I’m returning … France ….the end of this term. Are you coming back….England after the holidays?
A. in/for/in
B. to/in/to
C. on/without/beside
D. upon/to/down
28. I went……bed early but I couldn’t get …….sleep because the people………. the next room were talking so
loudly.
A. in/forward
B. at/into/at
C. to/into/in
D. for/to/with
29. ………..first, I found the work very tiring , but…..a few weeks I got used…..it.
A. in/for/to
B. at/in/to
C. up/behind/with
D. on/to/in
30. There was an accident ……the crossroads….. midnight last night. Two men were taken ……hospital. I believe
one of them is still…… the hospital.
A. at/at/to/in
B. in/for/of/out
C. up/about/for/off
D. on/out/up/to
31. …….. the daytime the streets are crowded but ………night they are quite deserted.
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A. to/for

B. up/about
C. in/at
D. out/to
32. ……… first her father refused to allow her to go back …. work , but ……..the end he agreed.
A. in/for/at
B. to/on/of
C. up/out/off
D. at/to/in
33. ………. the beginning of a textbook there is a preface, and ……..the end there is an index.
A. at/at
B. with/to
C. up/out
D. in/behind
34. He went …. sea ….18, and spent all his working life ….sea. He retired…..56, and went to live…..the country.
A. in/for
B. at/at
C. up/about
D. on/to
35. I saw Tom… the bus stop …. the morning but couldn’t speak…him because we were standing……a queue and
he was …. the front of it and I was …… the back.
A. in/for/up/on
B. at/to/in/at
C. upon/about/in/at
D. at/in/in/in
36. I’ll leave some sandwiches……. the fridge in case you are hungry when you come in.
A. in
B. up
C. With
D. under
37. We’d better start ….. six , because climbing up ….. the gallery takes some time . I hope you don’t mind sitting

….. the gallery .- No, of course not. When I go ……. the opera I always go ….. the gallery.
A. on/for/on/in/to
B. at/in/in/to/to
C. up/out/in/to/at
D. on/to/up/at/with
38. He is always ……. a hurry . He drives …….a tremendous speed.
A. on/out
B. with/from
C. in/at
D. onto/up to
39. When he began speaking ……English, she looked ……. him……..amazement
A. in/for/to
B. at/out/up
C. in/at/with
D. on/of/off
40. Write ….ink and put your name …….the top of the page.
A. in/at
B. of/in
C. with/for
D. under/above
41. We start serving breakfasts ..……7.30. Shall I send yours up …..... your room , or will you have it …......the
restaurant?
A. on/to/out
B. up/in/from
C. with/under/of
D. at/to/in
42. He’s always ……a bad temper ……..breakfast time.
A. in/at
B. on/off
C. beside/behind

D. beneath/under
43. According ….. the guide book, there are three hotels ….. the town.
A. of/of
B. to/in
C. for/with
D. under/at
44. The pilot climbed ……5,000 meters high and flew ….. that height till he got …… the coast . Then he got down
……1,000 meters and began to take photographs.
A. in/on/at/to
B. onto/at/to/to
C. with/to/at/from
D. upon/under/from/to
45. I’m interested ……… chess but I’m not very good ….it.
A. in/for
B. in/at
C. with/for
D. with/at
46. Shall we discuss it ….. my room , or shall I come …. your office ?
A. in/from
B. up/from
C. in/to
D. up/under
47. The Loch Ness Monster is supposed to live …… the bottom of the Lake Noch, and come …….the surface from
time …. time.
A. in/to/with
B. on/to/on
C. with/up/by
D. for/up/to
48. Must you have dropped your key somewhere ………there?
A. over

B. Up
C. With
D. out
49. Our teacher lives……………..that house ………………..his friends.
A. in/with
B. for/by
C. at/on
D. up/out
50. We shall be there ………… the day after tomorrow.
A. on
B. To
C. In
D. away
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