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Đề thi số 1
1. Jane installed security software in her new computer to _______ it against viruses.
A. protect
B. protector
C. protection
D. protective
2. _______ say that property taxes have increased faster than homeowner‟s incomes.
A. Analyze
B. Analysts
C. Analysis
D. Analyzable
3. Lucy, a three-year Yorkshire terrier, _______ against 23 other dogs to win the 18th annual Courtland Dog Show.
A. formed
B. repeated
C. followed
D. competed
4. A law was _______ passed that gives tax benefits to landowners who sell their land to the government.
A. late
B. hardly
C. recently
D. repeatedly
5. The ambassador to Vietnam oversaw the opening _______ at the Music Festival.
A. studio
B. effect
C. ceremony
D. termination
6. Some managers are supposed to meet each other at the end of the month to talk _______ their monthly performance reviews.
A. under

B. about
C. into
D. along
7. _______ the weather forecast, Ha Long City should get more than fifteen inches of rain this rainy season.
A. At will of
B. According to
C. Depending on
D. Agreeing with
8. _______ the simplified characters used on the Chinese mainland, traditional Chinese characters are used for writing in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
A. As far as
B. On behalf of C. In regards to D. In contrast to
9. Storeowners removed outdoor signs and decorations in _______ of the windstorm.
A. damages
B. relation
C. recovering
D. anticipation

Đề thi số 2
10. County legislators called for an update of the safety _______ for the Darcy Power Plant.
A. regulate
B. regulatory
C. regulative
D. regulations
11. Last year, nearly $14 billion was _______ in funds across Asia and Latin America.
A. invest
B. invested
C. investor
D. investment
12. Every year, the Healthy Heart Research Committee holds meetings in five different cities to spread information about the treatment and _______ of heart
disease.

A. cured
B. access
C. prevention
D. carefulness

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13. Please _______ all of the information on the application form is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
A. true
B. copy
C. handle
D. verify
14. My uncle was _______ ill last month; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.
A. seriously
B. deeply
C. fatally
D. critically
15. I can‟t walk in these high-heeled boots. I keep _______.
A. falling off
B. falling back
C. falling over
D. falling out
16. Motorists were cautioned to _______ using the highway during rush hour.
A. avoid
B. decide

C. quickly
D. purchase

Đề thi số 3
17. Two public forums will be held to discuss options for _______ the Long Bien Bridge.
A. repair
B. repaired
C. repairing
D. repairable
18. Because of the _______ of hospital employees at that hospital, the head if administration began advertising job openings in the newspaper.
A. short
B. shorter
C. shorten
D. shortage
19. When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _______ paintings were destroyed, including two by Picasso.
A. worthless
B. priceless
C. valueless
D. worthy
20. His _______ of the school regulations really can‟t ignore any longer.
A. carelessness B. inattention
C. unfamiliarity
D. disregard
21. Old people are often looked _______ by their children when they get older.
A. for
B. up
C. after
D. into
22. For technical questions _______ the website, please email this address or call our help desk.
A. after B. toward

C. regarding
D. throughout
23. Airline passengers may board the plane with only one carry-on bag _______ a purse or laptop.
A. as far as
B. on behalf of
C. in addition to D. with regard to
24. A bachelor‟s degree and at ______ five years of experience is required for this position.
A. last
B. times C. least
D. stake

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Đề thi số 4
25. Children younger than 5 years old are _______ free to festival events.
A. admit
B. admitted
C. admission
D. admittedly
26. Don‟t worry about trying to catch last train home, as we can easily ________ you up for the night.
A. keep
B. put
C. take
D. set

27. Many scientists _______ all their lives to working out answers to problems.
A. send
B. promote
C. spend
D. devote
28. During the starvation, we used to keep a _______ of dried food in the factory.
A. conserve
B. substitute
C. reserve
D. preserve
29. Mark‟s Warehouse Clearance Store is having a sale with savings up to 40 percent off on a clothing this weekend _______ celebration if its 25th
anniversary.
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. of
30. Everybody was busy with the spring cleaning, except Stanley, who always refused to pull his _______.
A. weight
B. socks
C. finger
D. share

Đề thi số 5
31. Mr. Barry oversaw the development of the Nissan Building _______ its initial stages to its completion.
A. of
B. to
C. from
D. about
32. The quarterly report _______ the gains the computer company made in its software division.
A. reflect

B. reflects
C. reflector
D. reflection
33. Mr. Jefferson asked her secretary to _______ the pamphlets into three categories.
A. separate
B. separation
C. separately
D. separateness
34. The meeting has been put _______ to Friday as many people have got flu.
A. up
B. in
C. out
D. back
35. Please accept our _______ apology for the inconvenience this delay is causing all the passengers here at Pearson International Airport.
A. sincere
B. original
C. estimated
D. completed
36. It will be next to _______ a room at the Ashton Hotel this week because of the film festival.
A. reserve
B. respond
C. connect
D. appoint
37. The presentation of this evening‟s winners will commence _______ at seven following dinner at six.
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A. precise
B. precision
C. precisely
D. preciseness
38. ________ the flood has receded, people can move back into their homes.
A. Now that
B. For
C. So
D. As much as
39. The players‟ protests _______ no difference to the referee‟s decision at all.
A. caused
B. created
C. made
D. did

Đề thi số 6
40. ________ searching for long-term economic growth the government intends to study immediate solutuins to avoid severe criticism from the public.
A. According to B. Future C. However
D. Instead of
41. Passengers will get to their destination on time ________ our departure time is a little late due to a mechanical problem.
A. as if
B. while
C. because
D. even though
nd
42. The song has _______ been selected for the 22 Sea Games in Vietnam.
A. officially
B. office C. official
D. officer

43. Starvation and poverty are the result of global economic _______, not lack of resources.
A. exploitation
B. exploitative
C. exploiter
D. exploits
44. She kept her son _______ because he had a high temperature.
A. on
B. in
C. off
D. out
45. The new sports complex will accommodate an Olympic-sized swimming pool and other _______, including a fitness center and a spa, to name just a few.
A. facilities
B. categories
C. qualities
D. supplies
46. The advertisements printed in this magazine do not _______ imply endorsement by the management.
A. highly
B. barely
C. gradually
D. necessarily
47. Poor management brought the company to _______ of collapse.
A. the edge
B. the foot
C. the ring
D. the brink

Đề thi số 7
48. The company will open three manufacturing plants _______ the end of next year.
A. on
B. to

C. by
D. of
49. In order to become a member of the country club, applicants have to meet the strict _______ set by the club president.
A. require
B. requires
C. requiring
D. requirement

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50. One of the reasons why our sales team has become a leader today is that they are put through a number of vigorous training sessions to keep up with the
_______ changes that occur in the market.
A. prosperous
B. continuous
C. straight
D. mature
51. Doctors usually have to study for at least six years before becoming fully ______.
A. examined
B. qualified
C. tested
D. approved of
52. Learning English isn‟t so difficult once you ______.
A. get on it
B. get off it
C. get down to it

D. get down with it
53. Computers are said to be _______ for the development of mankind.
A. here today, gone tomorrow B. here and there C. here to stay
D. neither here nor there
54. Recently, the company has received a _______ of complaints from the customers about poor products.
A. pack B. barrage C. pool
D. bank
55. When I got my case back, it had been damages _______ repair.
A. over
B. further
C. above
D. beyond
56. Unsalted butter is best for this recipe, but _______ that, margarine will do.
A. except B. failing C. for all of
D. given

Đề thi số 8
57. The bridge connecting Potsdam to Suffern will open _______ traffic on Tuesday.
A. to
B. at
C. as
D. from
58. The sky was grey and cloudy. _______, we went to the beach.
A. However
B. In spite of
C. Even though D. Consequently
59. Mr. Chan‟s main role in the company for the next two weeks is to look _______ the right person to take over Mr. Shaw‟s position when he leaves at the
end of the month.
A. in
B. for

C. over
D. from
60. That medical group offers employees competitive salaries and benefits _______.
A. pack
B. packed
C. packers
D. packages
61. Employees are not permitted to refund customer purchases unless _______ by a manager or assistant manager.
A. supervise
B. supervised
C. supervisor
D. supervision
62. The football match tomorrow evening will be broadcast _______ on TV and radio.

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A. simultaneously B. communally C. uniformly
D. jointly
63. This is valuable _______ chair which dates back to the eighteenth century.
A. traditional
B. old-fashioned C. antique
D. ancient
64. We were _______ looking for a manager when the impeccable candidate showed up.
A. in view of
B. in the hopes of

C. with a view towards D. in the process of
65. Many habitats change _______ the types of plants and animals that live there.
A. with respect to B. in respect for C. as for D. as against
66. To buy this type of product, you must pay half of the money _______, and pay the rest on the day of delivery.
A. in advance
B. in cheque
C. in cash
D. in charge

Đề thi số 9
67. The healthcare community was shocked _______ Peter‟s resignation after only one year as president of Healthcorps.
A. in
B. up
C. of
D. by
68. _______ they do not have much experience, their application have been approved.
A. Because
B. So that
C. Although
D. As soon as
69. Despite the onset of heavy rains, the outdoor concert was not ________.
A. cancel
B. cancelled
C. cancelling
D. cancellation
70. The authority is ________ construction proposals for a railroad between the downtown and the Sampson International Airport.
A. consider
B. considering
C. considerate
D. consideration

71. People unanimously agrees that John would have performed a great deal better under more ________ circumstances.
A. favourable
B. favourably
C. favourite
D. favour
72. Quite soon, the world is going to _______ energy resources.
A. get into
B. run out of
C. keep up with D. come up against
73. Peter was ejected after committing give personal ________ in water sport game yesterday.
A. mistakes
B. faults
C. fouls
D. errors
74. Good health and good methods of study are very necessary, or ________ for success in college.
A. dependable
B. efficient
C. available
D. essential
75. Unfortunately, _______ room is available on June 16.
A. none
B. both
C. some D. neither
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76. _______ Travel Smart Magazine, August is the best month to travel in Australia.
A. Prior to
B. Inside of
C. As well as
D. According to

Đề thi số 10
77. _______ all forms of advertising, research shows that direct mail reaches the greatest number of people at the lowest cost.
A. Through
B. In
C. Between
D. Of
78. The storm gradually decreased in _______ as it neared the coast.
A. intense
B. intensity
C. intensify
D. intensification
79. Computers with a Linx operating system are not _______ of running Digitext software.
A. capable
B. capability
C. capableness
D. capabilities
80. Executives at that company eliminated unnecessary meetings, _______ on memorandums to communicate with employees instead.
A. rely
B. relying
C. reliable
D. reliance
81. The Red Cross all over the world has carried out a lot of _______.
A. missions
B. jobs

C. works
D. responsibilities
82. People usually can get sufficient _______ of the calcium their bodies need from the food they consume.
A. variety
B. source
C. amount
D. number
83. By the time we got home, we were _______ frozen and exhausted.
A. exceedingly B. extremely
C. absolutely
D. very
84. Deborah is going to take extra lessons to _______ what she missed while she was away.
A. catch up on
B. cut down on C. take up with
D. put up with
85. _______ regular inspections, accidental system problems arise from time to time.
A. In spite of
B. Prior to
C. However
D. Yet
86. _______ attention we pay to commercials, we cannot avoid being influenced by the constant repetition if a brand name or image.
A. Only a little
B. In spite of the C. However little D. No matter what

Đề thi số 11
87. Unfortunately, your letter arrived after the final date for application. _______, we cannot consider you for the post.
A. As result
B. That is because
C. Consequently D. To this
88. The Cornwall Library has the most extensive _______ of encyclopedias in the area.

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A. collect
B. collection
C. collectable
D. collectively
89. That tower has become a national ________ for our city.
A. symbol
B. symbolic
C. symbolize
D. symbolism
90. The _______ at the football match became violent when their team lost.
A. observers
B. spectators
C. viewers
D. customers
91. The job requires certain _______. You have to be good at operating computers and dealing with people.
A. techniques
B. skills C. knowledge
D. qualifications
92. We usually do go by train, even though the car _______ is a lot quicker.
A. travel
B. journey
C. trip

D. voyage
93. Sports competitions are held to _______ cooperation and solidarity among countries.
A. grow
B. upgrade
C. spring up
D. promote
94. The meeting has been brought _______ to Monday due to the seriousness of the situation.
A. on
B. out
C. down D. forward
95. He didn‟t _______ to help her, even though she was very ill.
A. open an eye
B. lift a finger
C. bend his arm D. shake a leg
96. Sara brought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise while she is still on a _______.
A. roll
B. roam
C. run
D. rush
97. He bought the cottage _______ renovating it and the selling at a large profit.
A. with a view to B. with a target of C. his goal being D. aiming to

Đề thi số 12
98. _______ the highway was built, the only practical way to bring goods into the town was by rail.
A. Then
B. With
C. Since
D. Until
99. The best way of writing a composition in a foreign language is to try and write _______ thinking in your own language.
A. expect

B. unless
C. apart from
D. without
100. The new computer chips will _______ be delayed because the hurricane on the East Coast has disrupted air traffic.
A. probability
B. probably
C. probable
D. probe
101. David complained to the Better Business Bureau because his landlord continued to _______ the broken heater in his flat.
A. fail
B. order C. neglect
D. disrespect
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102. The Davidson Car-Buying Guide lists prices for new and used cars in addition to _______ car safety ratings.
A. providing
B. canceling
C. supporting
D. demonstrating
103. Our beautiful floral bouquets each come with a card for you to write a personal ________.
A. gift
B. limit C. season
D. message
104. Karen was able to include the last-minute article in the evening _______ of the newspaper.
A. edition

B. remark
C. volumes
D. limitation
105. To request more _______ about any of our product and services, please visit our website.
A. brochure
B. problems
C. information
D. representation
106. People are always advised to _______ smoking because of its harm to their health.
A. cut down
B. cut off
C. cut in D. cut down on
107. He is a nice guy, always ready to do somebody a good _______.
A. present
B. play
C. turn
D. pleasure

Đề thi số 13
108. Because the annual budget report must be submitted _______ the end of the month, employees are busy calculating figures.
A. on
B. between
C. by
D. except
109. Dr. Hooper is the world‟s _______ authority on knee replacement surgeries.
A. led
B. leader
C. leading
D. leaders
110. Many _______ are nervous about the long-term financial health of the company, especially after last week‟s poor learning report.

A. investors
B. investments
C. of investors
D. of the investments
111. This website _______ an online directory of local lawyers and law services.
A. offers B. guides C. educates D. distinguishes
112. Passports must be valid for at least six months to be _______ for a travel visa.
A. enable
B. quality
C. eligible
D. appropriate
113. Morocco‟s _______ industry provides the third largest source of revenue for the North Africa country.
A. tour
B. touring
C. tourism
D. tour‟s
114. _______ offices were set up in the conference room until building renovations were completed.
A. Test
B. Form C. Invented
D. Makeshift
115. It took Ted a long time to get _______ the breakup of his marriage.
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A. over
B. across

C. along with
D. through
116. Through the Internet people are discovering new ways to share relevant information with _______.
A. the other
B. another
C. other
D. one another
117. The company you work for is willing to take advantage of new technology, but _______ are concerned about adverse consequence.
A. other B. others
C. the other
D. another
118. The use of computers aids in teaching, _______ the role of teachers is still very important.
A. because
B. although
C. yet
D. so that
119. Like everyone else, Susan has her _______, but on the whole, she‟s quite satisfied with life.
A. ups and downs B. the ins and outs
C. safe and sound
D. odds and ends
120. You will have to _______ if you want to pass the final exam.
A. pull your socks up
B. work miracles C. take the trouble D. have a hand in
121. These days, I only see Morgan once in a _______ moon.
A. green B. blue
C. grey
D. white

Đề thi số 14
122. Information on event occurring in the theater _______ the year is available through our website.

A. into
B. throughout
C. on
D. as
123. _______ for the money management seminar will be forwarded to all the managers tomorrow.
A. Invite B. Invitations
C. Inviting
D. Invitation
124. The conference‟s keynote speaker addressed _______ impacts of digital technology in the current music industry.
A. variety
B. variably
C. variation
D. various
125. The company has _______ $50 billion in assets, making it the largest investment fund in the market.
A. caused
B. borrowed
C. prevented
D. accumulated
126. Due to subway system repairs, service on this line has been _______ until next Tuesday.
A. reserved
B. suspended
C. collected
D. distributed
127. Critics _______ that the plot of the film was too intricate and would confuse most filmgoers.
A. favoured
B. produced
C. complained
D. appreciated
128. Former footballer Tito Grimaldi is _______ a commentator and analyst for the Nightly Football Recap.

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A. currently
B. carefully
C. purposely
D. personally
129. Monthly observations are _______ as part of the employee evaluation process.
A. currently
B. carefully
C. purposely
D. personally
130. Please _______ and see us some time. You‟re always welcome.
A. come around B. come about
C. come to
D. come away
131. “______ for you, I‟d never have had the courage to enter the talent show.”
A. Except
B. But
C. Had it not
D. Apart
132. This is job requires a good _______ for figures.
A. mind B. brain C. hand D. head
133. For lunch, I always have something quick and easy: a sandwich, a salad, toast, and the _______.
A. same B. similar C. like
D. rest

134. I have seen that famous actor on television, but I have never seen him _______ person.
A. by
B. on
C. of
D. in
135. You have to move this box to _______ the new television set.
A. lose touch with B. make room for C. pay attention to D. take notice of

Đề thi số 15
136. The Prime Minister congratulated the team ______ winning the match.
A. for
B. in
C. on
D. into

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137. _______ it would stop raining for a morning, we could cut the grass.
A. If only B. On condition that
C. If ever
D. In case
138. The effects of affordable housing _______ in rural areas will be discussed at the conference.
A. develops
B. developing
C. development D. developed

139. Even if residents in the area have shown strong _______ to the project, the city government may not be hesitant to proceed with it.
A. resisting
B. resistant
C. resisted
D. resistance
140. She never says anything good about me. She is forever running me _______.
A. over
B. down C. out
D. off
141. I was in such a hurry that I left one of my bags _______.
A. out
B. behind
C. on
D. aside
142. Mr. Simkins 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
143. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other aspects they are as different as ______.
A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C. salt and pepper D. here and there

Đề thi số 16
144. William is an authority _______ medieval tapestries.
A. on
B. with
C. about D. in
145. They attempted to _______ the painting to its original condition.
A. restore
B. renovate
C. repair D. refurbish

146. It was found that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to the very end.
A. persuasion
B. commitment C. engagement
D. obligation
147. The newspaper did not mention the _______ of the damage caused by the fire.
A. range B. extent C. amount
D. quality
148. I‟m sure when you‟ve stopped looking for your keys. They „ll _______ up somewhere.
A. take
B. look
C. turn
D. pull
149. Janet is very modest, always _______ her success.
A. playing down B. turning around C. keeping down D. pushing back

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150. _______ I‟d like to help you out, I‟m afraid I just haven‟t got any spare money at the moment.
A. Even B. Despite C. Much as D. Try as
151. I‟m _______ my brother is.
A. nothing near as ambitious as
B. nowhere like so ambitious
C. nothing as ambitious than
D. nowhere near as ambitious as
152. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the _______ that the matter was confidential.

A. reasons
B. excuses
C. grounds
D. foundation
153. As he made no _______ to our quarrel, I assumed he had forgiven me.
A. statement
B. mention
C. reference
D. comment
154. All things ________, he is the best president we are likely to get.
A. considered
B. thought
C. taken
D. added

Đề thi số 17
155. My _______ on life has changed a lot since leaving university.
A. outlook
B. view C. approach
D. purpose
156. The judge said the thief had shown complete _______ for the law.
A. disregard
B. ignorance
C. disobedience D. negligence
157. No one really knows who composed this piece of music, but it has been _______ to Bach.
A. identified
B. attributed
C. associated
D. referred
158. It is difficult to say exactly what _______ the present dissatisfaction with the management.

A. brought in
B. brought about C. brought out
D. brought over
159. Will you _______ this essay, please, and see if I have made any mistakes?
A. look through B. look up
C. see to
D. see through
160. It is a brave man who _______ for the rights when under unfair treatment from the manager.
A. stands out
B. stands forward
C. stands by
D. stands up
161. _______ her inexperience, her failure to secure the contract was
not surprising. A. By virtue of B. With regard to C. In view of
D. In recognition of 162. This company is in the _______ of modern
technological research.
A. forefront
B. forestate
C. foreground
D. foremost
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163. I revised my views _______ comments from colleagues.
A. further to
B. consequence upon

C. in the light of
164. The professor‟s _______ theory is that singing preceded speech.
A. preferable
B. pet
C. fond D. fancied

D. against

Đề thi số 18
165. When we put up the shelves in the kitchen, it was very simple. We just had to _______ a few holes in the wall.
A. drill
B. stab
C. pierce
D. saw
166. The explorers named the desert _______ the President of the country.
A. about B. after
C. within D. for
167. I‟m not _______ to your plan but it needs modifying.
A. disputed
B. opposed
C. conflicted
D. objected
168. It is dangerous to _______ put of the windows of the train.
A. lean
B. bend C. hold
D. slope
169. My aunt _______ a brightly-coloured thread round her finger round her finger so as not to forget her appointment.
A. wound
B. wounded
C. bound

D. curved
170. In hot weather fresh milk quickly turns _______.
A. foul
B. bitter C. sour
D. rotten
171. After Mervin‟s accident and his subsequent appearance in court, he was _______ from driving for a year.
A. invalidated
B. forfeited
C. disqualified
D. dispossessed
172. We live in a village _______ in a small wooded valley.
A. placing
B. lying
C. putting
D. laying
173. His business is going so fast that he must take _______ more workers.
A. up
B. out
C. over
D. on
174. I find all of these expressions confusing. Could you walk me _______ them?
A. in
B. on
C. with
D. through
175. _______, they decided not to go to Australia for their holidays but went to American instead.
A. At least
B. At the end
C. In the end
D. In the least

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Đề thi số 19
176. The number of college graduates has increased, _______ the rate of employment has gone down.
A. whereas
B. whether
C. when
D. otherwise
177. Having been thoroughly advised, _______.
A. it was difficult for her succeed
B. her success
was moderate C. it was impossible for her to succeed
D.
she was able to succeed 178. Researchers are working
_______ a new solar energy project.
A. at
B. to
C. on
D. with
179. After days of climbing, the climbers finally arrived at the _______ of the mountain.
A. summit
B. shore C. height
D. tower

180. The service in that hotel is very poor. There have been many _______ about it.
A. fights
B. complaints
C. arguments
D. quarrels
181. You can test this working style by _______ it to your own company.
A. doing B. applying
C. using
D. working
182. Poor assembling lines _______ for the car defects.
A. supply
B. create
C. look
D. account
183. Jane and Anne look so alike that it is very difficult to _______ one from the other.
A. select
B. talk
C. tell
D. notice
184.I told Jimmy not to mix with the gang but my advice fell on ________.
A. small ears
B. blind eyes
C. empty hands
D. deaf ears

Đề thi số 20
185. _______ the fact that he is still very young, he lacks enthusiasm.
A. In spite of
B. Although
C. In case of

D. However
186. _______ you study harder, you won‟t pass the exam.
A. Unless
B. If
C. Because
D. Only when
187. Contrary _______ what you have heard, the managing director still holds on.
A. to
B. of
C. from
D. at
188. The writer has _______ finished his new novel.
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A. most of
B. most
C. all most
D. almost
189. My car is getting unreliable. I think I‟ll trade it _______ for a new one.
A. off
B. up
C. away D. in
190. You should study hard to _______ your classmates.
A. catch sight of
B. feel like

C. get in touch with
D. keep pace with
191. He is doing very badly but he tries to _______ appearances.
A. hold on
B. keep up
C. stick to
D. make out

Đề thi số 21
192. _______, he did not receive respect from the people.
A. Influential as he was
B. Influencing people
C. However influential
D. No matter how
influential 193. Not having fulfilled my duties, _______.
A. the boss sacked me
B. my job was given
C. I was sacked D. they gave me a sack
194. The real estate agent told me that the office space would cost $250 _______ square metre.
A. for
B. in
C. per
D. at
195. His wonderful personality has exerted a lot of _______ on all of us.
A. effect
B. force
C. influence
D. action
196. There was no _______ to call an emergency meeting over such a trivial matter.
A. need

B. desire
C. responsibility
D. obligation
197. Travel agents advise early _______ in order to avoid congestion.
A. buying
B. postponing
C. cancelling
D. booking
198. The local community will _______ in the street clean-up efforts.
A. take
B. associate
C. concern
D. participate
199. The product was ________ by the car manufacturer because of the faulty accelerator pedal.
A. rehired
B. retold C. recalled
D. released
200. I had to use my sister‟s car because mine has _______.
A. gone out of work
B. broken sown C. gone down
D. broken off
201. We had to get a bank loan when the money finally _______.

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A. gave in
B. gave off
C. gave over
D. gave out
202. _______ the time being, the tsunami victims are staying in school buildings.
A. In
B. At
C. For
D. During
203. The computer is able to solve millions of problems in the _______ of an eye.
A. blink
B. section
C. part
D. portion

Đề thi số 22
204. It isn‟t that he lied exactly, _______ he did tend to exaggerate.
A. but
B. so
C. or
D. for
205. Thousands of years ago in China, some people believed ________ the healing power of dragon.
A. to
B. in
C. at
D. on
206. I heard that your father runs a large _______ company.
A. industrial
B. industrialized
C. industry

D. industrious
207. The conference was organized for all of the _______ in the city.
A. historian teachers
B. history teachers
C. historic teachers D. historical teachers
208. Last year, after I finished my English course, I started _______ Math, and business courses.
A. taking
B. enrolling
C. buying
D. making
209. I really can‟t tell what‟s _______..
A. taking off
B. going on
C. going by
D. taking in
210. In Japan, people have to _______ their shoes before entering the house.
A. take after
B. take back
C. take off
D. take up
211. Unless we _______ up to these problems, many species of animals will become extinct.
A. look
B. turn
C. face
D. get
212. The entrance exam is _______ far more difficult than the end-of-term one.
A. at
B. by
C. in
D. from

213. Theo people in the stricken area are _______ emotional support aren‟t they?
A. in short of
B. in need of
C. shortage of
D. lack of

Đề thi số 23
214. I think the _______ thing would be to take a taxi home. I‟m tired of walking.
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A. sensitive
B. sensational
C. sensible
D. senseless
215.We have seen that most children are ill-prepared of_______.
A. employing
B. employed
C. employment D. unemployment
216. It‟s vital that our children‟s handwriting should be _______.
A. legible
B. legitimate
C. literate
D. illiterate
217. I found it very hard to _______ between the two sounds.
A. differentiate B. pick

C. discern
D. tell
218. As the full story _______, the public reacted with shock.
A. unwrapped
B. uncovered
C. unfolded
D. undid
219. With your qualification, there will be no _______ of firms willing to employ you.
A. inadequacy
B. shortage
C. want
D. deficiency
220. Despite all the interruptions, he _______ with his work.
A. pressed on
B. held on
C. stuck at
D. hung out
221. All her hard work paid ________ in the end and she‟s now very successful.
A. out
B. back
C. off
D. up
222. All candidates will be treated equally, _______ of their age or background.
A. irrelevant
B. discounting
C. notwithstanding
D. irrespective
223. She is in _______ that she has done the right thing.
A. misgiving
B. distrust

C. doubt
D. reservation
224. We are _______ no obligation to change goods which were not purchased here.
A. to
B. with
C. at
D. under
225. I‟ve told you time and time _______ not to leave the door open!
A. over
B. after
C. again
D. before

Đề thi số 24
226. From the early age, Wolfgang has a/an _______ for music.
A. interest
B. passion
C. involvementD. tendency
227. We cannot judge a person simply on the _______ of his education.

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A. theory
B. condition
C. basis

D. principle
228. Scientists have discovered a close _______ between smoking and several serious diseases.
A. action
B. combination
C. union
D. connection
229. The suggestions are hardly _______ in regard of feasibility.
A. usable
B. utilizing
C. working
D. doing
230. As the man spoke with a strange accent, nobody could _______ what he said.
A. make out
B. work off
C. do up
D. do with
231. The tainted Chinese milk has _______.
A. resulted in health risks B. come in poor health
C. come up to health risks D. brought in nutrients
232. This conservation project looks promising, but it‟s till _______.
A. in the early stages
B. in advance
C. under stress
D. at first sight
233. If he has not turned _______ to what I told him, he would not have ended up un debt.
A. both ears
B. a deaf ear
C. an ear
D. deaf ears

Đề thi số 25
234. It was very good _______ you to help your mother with her housework.
A. of
B. for
C. to
D. with
235. As it looked _______, we decided not to carry out the
project.
A. economic
B. economical
C. uneconomic
D. uneconomical
236. If you are too _______, other people will take
advantage of you.
A. trusting
B. trustworthy
C. trusted
D. untrustworthy
237. You should always keep your _______ in a safe.
A. valuable
B. valuations
C. valuables
D. values
238. At the end of the week, all of us were _______
exhausted.
A. utterly
B. even
C. wholly
D. actually
239. The judge _______ the truck driver for the accident.

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A. charged
B. sued
C. accused
D. blamed
240. You should always have an alternative plan to
_______.
A. bring about
B. fall back on
C. ask after
D. feel up to
241. The holiday didn‟t _______ our expectations.
A. get up to
B. come down to
C. get down to
D. come up to
242. After running up the stairs, the boy was quite _______ breath.
A. from
B. without
C. out of
D. beyond
243. The new model will be in _______ next month.
A. productive

B. productivity C. produce
D. production
244. It‟s too late to phone the boss at work now, at any _______.
A. rate
B. time
C. case
D. situation
245. I reckon that girl is _______ of a nervous breakdown.
A. in charge
B. under suspicion
C. on the verge D. indicative

Đề thi số 26
246. The following day she felt _______ well to go to work.
A. suffice
B. sufficient
C. sufficiently
D. sufficiency
247. Are you sure Britain is a wheat-_______ country?
A. produced
B. product
C. producing
D. production
248. In some areas, water has to be boiled to _______ it.
A. purity
B. impure
C. purify
D. enpure
249. Bob has left home and is independent _______ his parents.
A. on

B. of
C. from
D. in
250. Tony is so _______ that his friends tend to tell him all their problems.
A. confidential
B. critical
C. optimistic
D. sympathetic
251. _______ or would you prefer one with a shower?
A. Is this room doing
B. Does this room do
C. Has this room done

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Đề thi số 27
252. The house stands high on the top of the hill, so it can be _______ from far away.
A. aimed at
B. picked up
C. visible
D. deal with
253. His change of job has _______ him with a new challenge in life.

A. led
B. initiated
C. presented
D. introduced
254. The two men looked so alike that it was impossible to _______ between them.
A. discriminate B. discern
C. distinguish
D. differ
255. I don‟t think he will get _______ the shock in a short period of time.
A. over
B. through
C. by
D. off
256. I want to lose weight so I am _______ on cakes and sweets.
A. cutting down B. keeping down C. turning off
D. giving up
257. I realized _______ that he was a thief.
A. sooner or later B. all along C. at the beginning
D. eventually

Đề thi số 28
258. It is illegal to _______ on grounds of race, sex, or religion.
A. discriminate B. differentiate C. certify D. differ
259. Air, food and water are _______ to human beings.
A. unquestionable B. indispensable C. undeniable
D. indebted
260. James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so _______.
A. sensible
B. insensible
C. sensitive

D. senseless
261. We‟ll have to call the barbecue _______. It‟s going to rain.
A. for
B. cross
C. up
D. off
262. Your grades are coming down. You should try to _______ the other students in your class.
A. get out of
B. get along with C. keep away from
D. keep up with
263. I can‟t understand how your father managed to _______ that man. He had deceived all the rest of us.
A. see off
B. see through
C. see to
D. see out
264. Although he hadn‟t spoken French for many years, he picked it _______ again after a few weeks.
A. over
B. on
C. through
D. up
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265. Li has _______; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice-cream – anything which is sweet.
A. a sweet mouth
B. sweet lips

C. a sweet tongue
D. a sweet tooth

Đề thi số 29
266. The increase _______ unemployment is a characteristic feature of a crisis.
A. for
B. of
C. by
D. in 267. _______
Professor Johns, _______ man whose new drug everyone is talking about refused _______
interview.
A.

 - the – an B.  - a – the

C. The – a – the D. The – a – an

268. I‟d like to take this _______ of wishing you all the best of luck with your exams.
A. chance
B. possibility
C. occasion
D. opportunity
269. Learners of English as a foreign language often fail to _______ between unfamiliar sounds in that language.
A. separate
B. differ
C. distinguish
D. solve
270. The government should take _______ to reduce the current high unemployment rate.
A. steps
B. measures

C. changes
D. solutions
271. They thought they could deceive me but they were wrong. I could _______.
A. see them off B. see of them
C. see through them
D. see them through
272. Did Mr. Pike _______ the class while Miss White was ill in hospital?
A. take over
B. take away
C. take off
D. take up

Đề thi số 30
273. The _______ of the pagoda in the water was very clear and beautiful.
A. sight
B. mirror
C. reflection
D. shadow
274. Lifelong learning is the only way to remain _______ in today‟s job market, according to economist Chun Ho Suk.
A. competitor
B. competition
C. competitive
D. competed
275. This job requires a good _______ for figures.
A. brain
B. understanding C. faculty
D. head

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276. Before the product is put on the market, the company must _______ whether it complies with safety standards.
A. calculate
B. ask
C. argue
D. ascertain
277. The Ted List is a special book that provides names of _______ animals.
A. vulnerable and endangered
B. vulnerable and dangerous
C. endangered and hunted D. extinct and killed
278. During the starvation, we used to keep a _______ of dried food in the factory.
A. conserve
B. substitute
C. reserve
D. preserve
279. The concert didn‟t come _______ our expectations.
A. up with
B. up against
C. up to D. round
280. If you need any support, you can rely on me to _______.
A. set you down B. face up to you C. back you up D. put you through

Đề thi số 31
281. In the early 16th century the geography of the globe still _______ a mystery.
A. maintained
B. continued

C. was
D. remained
282. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud _______.
A. amusement
B. laugher
C. smile
D. laughing
283. The boss _______ to his secretary using the office phone for personal calls.
A. disagrees
B. objects
C. criticizes
D. disapproves
284. A university education is of course important but it is essential that all employees undergo a period of intensive ______.
A. preparation
B. learning
C. training
D. concentration
285. The house is _______ fire. Send _______ the Fire Brigade.
A. on – for
B. on – to
C. in –for
D. in – during
286. It was very _______ of you to notice that.
A. observe
B. observation
C. observatory
D. observant
287. The members of the Red Cross were dedicated their whole life to _______ the suffering of human beings.
A. reducing
B. reductive

C. reduction
D. reduce
288. As I won‟t be able to attend the meeting, I‟d like you to sign _______.
A. on my account B. on my name C. on my place D. on my behalf
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Đề thi số 32
289. That _______ film entitled “Workers” deals with workers in China.
A. document
B. documentary C. documented D. documenting
290. More people speak English than any other language, but non-native speakers now _______ native speakers by three to one.
A. outnumber
B. overtake
C. pass
D. dominate
291. Father would not _______ us to go there for the weekend.
A. let
B. permit
C. agree D. consent
292. Although he hasn‟t said anything, he _______ to be upset about it.
A. acts
B. shows
C. behaves
D. seems

293. I have had a toothache for a week now. I must _______ an appointment to see the dentist.
A. take
B. do
C. make
D. work
294. In public places, you should ask everyone for permission before you _______ a cigarette.
A. put out
B. put up
C. turn up
D. light up
295. I couldn‟t believe that they were brothers. They were as different as ______.
A. Mars from Jupiter
B. chalk from cheese
C. dogs and cats D. milk from honey
296. They live in a very _______ populated area of Italy.
A. sparsely
B. barely
C. hardly
D. scarcely

Đề thi số 33
297. Don‟t worry! Our new product will keep your bathroom clean and _______.
A. odourless
B. odour C. odourful
D. odourlessly
298. The elderly tourists do not find the thought of climbing the hill ________.
A. appealed
B. appealing
C. unappealing D. appeal
299. _______, there are black holes in space.

A. Theorily
B. Theorically
C. Theoretically D. Theoricly
300. The _______ horse ran away from the fire.
A. fright
B. frightful
C. frightened
D. frightening
301. My brother had his camera _______ from his car in the office car-park.

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A. lost
B. robbed
C. missed
D. stolen
302. We need to _______ more of our waste and grass.
A. tricycle
B. cycle C. recycle
D. cyclone
303. It is not _______ to be drunk in the street.
A. respecting
B. respectably
C. respectful
D. respectable

304. He lost in the election because he is a weak and _______ leader.
A. undeciding
B. undecided
C. undecisive
D. indecisive
305. My teacher is very _______.
A. unknowledged
B. knowledged C. knowledgeable
D. known
306. I had a _______, which I couldn‟t explain, that something terrible was going to happen.
A. feeling
B. view C. sense D. thought
307. Mr. Smith is a _______ person. If he was he will do something, you know that he will do.
A. dependent
B. independent C. depending
D. dependable
308. They had to walk up a very _______ hill every day.
A. stepped
B. sharp
C. steep
D. straight
309. _______ are unpleasant, but it will be nice when we get into the new house.
A. Removals
B. Movements
C. Removements D. Moves
310. All his plans for starting his own business fell _______.
A. in
B. through
C. down D. away
311. The man who lives opposite us sometimes comes _______ for a cup of coffee.

A. over
B. off
C. on
D. to
312. We‟re in food time; there‟s ________ to hurry.
A. no purpose
B. no need
C. unnecessary D. impossible

Đề thi số 34
313. Her mother asked her to ______ the table for the evening meal.
A. place
B. put out
C. serve
D. lay
314. Hotel rooms must be _______ by 10 a.m., but luggage may be left with the porter.
A. vacated
B. evacuated
C. abandoned
D. left
315. When we arrived in Paris, it was _______ with rain.
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