Trắc nghiệm tiếng anh từ đĩa báo tuổi trẻ 2009

Trường THPT Long Xuyên Năm học 2008 - 2009
ÔN TẬP TRẮC NGHIỆM MÔN TIẾNG ANH
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The teacher spent an hour ________ the new lesson.
A. explain B. to explain C. explaining D. explained
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He found a watch in the street, and then he ________ to return it to the loser.
A. had tried B. was trying C. tried D. had been trying
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If he ________ for the revision session, he might have no difficulty doing the test right now.
A. had come B. came C. was to come D. had to come
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He is interested ________ his present job. A. of B. with C. for D. in
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Hung doesn't take his matters ________ good consideration. A. for B. about C. into D. of
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Conservation is ________ great importance ________ in saving the environment.
A. in B. of C. at D. for
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The custom was born because the practice was spread ________ the nation.
A. of B. out of C. throughout D. at
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Women are now independent ________ men. A. of B. on C. against D. at

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________ test was given, our class leader managed to get good marks.
A. Whenever B. Whatever C. However D. Wherever
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Steven Spielberg, ________ career excelled in the film industry, is one of the leading figures in Hollywood.
A. that B. whose C. whom D. who
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They couldn't finish it ________ there was no adequate support.
A. because B. because of C. why D. so long
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The appropriate attitude makes ________ to socialize among strangers.
A. its possible B. possible it C. it possible D. it possibly
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The students in this class, ________ are from the provinces, are having trouble finding decent accommodation. A. most
of whom B. many of that C. almost of whom D. all whom
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________ you didn't do the washing-up? A. How fast B. How come C. How long D. How soon
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Everyone in our class ________ his suggestion.
A. agrees with B. agree to C. agrees to D. agree with
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One recent ________ in medicine is the development of laser in treating cancer.

A. achievements B. achievement C. achiever D. achieved
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You have to be aware of the damage humans are doing to quicken the ________ of wildlife.
A. extinct B. extinctive C. extinctions D. extinction
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There are many addresses of the _________ sites included in this book.
A. historical B. historic C. historian D. history
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He was finally _________ in his final attempt.
A. successful B. successive C. unsuccessful D. success
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He is boasting; what he is saying is just a(n) _________.
A. statement B. understatement C. overstatement D. restatement
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Why don't you put a better lock on the door?' said John.
A. John suggested to put a better lock on the door.
B. John asked why not putting a better lock on the door.
C. John suggested putting a better lock on the door.
D. John made us put a better lock on the door.
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Although his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
A. Despite his legs to be broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
B. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before exploding.
C. Despite his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.

D. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before it exploded.
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I haven't eaten this kind of food before.
A. This is the first time I've eaten this kind of food. B. I haven't eaten this kind of food already.
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C. This is the first kind of food I have eaten. D. Even before I have not eaten this kind of food.
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After fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeeded in putting it out.
A. The firemen managed in vain to put the fire out after a 12-hour fight.
B. Fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen were able to put it out.
C. The firemen wasted 12 hours putting the fire out.
D. Fighting the fire for 12 hours, the fire was put out.
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The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
A. Plans have been drawn for an extension to the house by the architect.
B. The house has had its plans for an extension drawn by the architect.
C. Plans for an extension to the house have been drawn by the architect.
D. The architect has had the plans drawn for an extension to the house.
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I don't have enough money with me now; otherwise I would buy that coat.
A. If I didn't have enough money with me now, I would buy that coat.
B. If I had enough money with me now, I would buy that coat.
C. If I had enough money with me now, I wouldn't buy that coat.
D. If I didn't have enough money now, I wouldn't buy that coat.
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That expression on his face has some meaning.
A. That expression on his face is meaningless. B. That expression on his face means.
C. That expression on his face is mean. D. That expression on his face is meaningful.
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She is too weak; she can't sit up and talk to you.
A. If she weren't too weak, she could sit up and talk to you.
B. If she hadn't been too weak, she could sit up and talk to you.
C. If she isn't too weak, she can sit up and talk to you.
D. If she wasn't too weak, she can sit up and talk to you.
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Bad habits can do harm to our health.
A. Bad habits cannot be harmful to our health. B. Bad habits can be harmful to our health.
C. Bad habits can be harmless to our health. D. Bad habits can be harmful with our health.
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The scientists succeeded in finding a vaccine for that disease.
A. The scientists were able to find a vaccine for that disease.
B. The scientists were finding a vaccine for that disease.
C. The scientists should have found a vaccine for that disease.
D. The scientists couldn't find a vaccine for that disease.
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how / take / do / homework? //
A. How much time does it usually take you doing your homework?
B. How long do you take for doing your homework?
C. How long does it usually take you to do your homework?
D. How is your homework done when you take it?

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if you / stay / late / tired / tomorrow //
A. If you are staying late, you can feel tired tomorrow.
B. If you stay up late, you will feel tired tomorrow.
C. If your stay is booked late, you will be tired tomorrow.
D. If you had stayed up late, you would be tired tomorrow.
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what / population / of / Ho Chi Minh City ?//
A. What population of Ho Chi Minh City is it?
B. What makes the population of Ho Chi Minh City?
C. What kind is it of the population of Ho Chi Minh City?
D. What is the population of Ho Chi Minh City?
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car / fast and comfortable / than / motorcycle //
A. Cars are faster and more comfortable than are motorcycles.
B. Cars are more fast and comfortable than motorcycles are.
C. Cars are faster and comfortable than motorcycles.
D. Cars are faster and more comfortable than riding motorcycles.
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I / finish / read / long novel / Arthur Hailey //
A. I finished to read a long novel of Arthur Hailey.
B. I've just finished reading a long novel written by Arthur Hailey.
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C. I've finished reading the long Arthur Hailey's novel.
D. I finished the reading long novel with Arthur Hailey.

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teacher's hair / fall / forehead / it / almost hide / blue eyes //
A. The teacher's hair falling over her forehead, it almost hides her blue eyes.
B. The teacher's hair falls over her forehead, it almost hides her blue eyes.
C. The teacher's hair falls over her forehead that it almost hides her blue eyes.
D. The teacher's hair is fallen over her forehead, and it almost hides her blue eyes.
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we / celebrate / Mother's Day / as / show / love / gratitude / mothers //
A. We celebrate Mother's Day such as to show love and gratitude to our mothers.
B. We celebrate Mother's Day so as to show the love and gratitude for our mothers.
C. We celebrate Mother's Day so as to show love and gratitude to our mothers.
D. We do the celebration Mother's Day as well as show love gratitude to our mothers.
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throw / thousands / tons / rubbish / forest / year //
A. People throw some thousands tons of rubbish into the forest every year.
B. People throw thousands of tons of rubbish into the forest every year.
C. Throwing thousands of tons of rubbish is into the forest every year.
D. People throwing thousands of tons of rubbishes into the forest every year.
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English / speak / almost / part / the world //
A. English is spoken in almost every part of the world.
B. English is spoken in almost parts of the world.
C. English is speaking in almost all parts of the world.
D. Almost every part in the world is spoken with English.
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laser / be / great use / many science, / especially / medicine //
A. Lasers are in great use, according to many scientists, especially in medicine.
B. The great use of lasers is in medicine, especially for many sciences.
C. Lasers are the great use, and many sciences, especially medicine.
D. Lasers are of great use in many sciences, especially in medicine.
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The Magic Hat __________ at 12 a.m. every Saturday.
A. broadcast B. broadcasts C. is broadcasting D. broadcasted
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Many young people are fond of ___________ football and other kinds of sports.
A. play B. to play C. playing D. played
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The whistle signaled the end of the first half. The match will continue after half-time and now AC Milan ___________
Juventus by 2 goals to nil.
A. led B. is leading C. has led D. leads
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_________ any letters from him lately?
A. Do you receive B. Have you received C. Are you receiving D. Had you received
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I _________ a meeting at the office this time tomorrow, so you can phone me later in the evening.
A. have B. have had C. will have had D. will be having
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The moon __________ around the earth.
A. has moved B. moves C. is moving D. will move

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She said she __________ that film years before.
A. saw B. has seen C. had seen D. would see
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America, which is considered to be a new continent, is said _________ by Christopher Columbus.
A. to discover B. to have been discovered
C. to be discovered D. being discovered
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They couldn't help __________ when they heard the little boy singing a love song.
A. laughing B. to laugh C. laugh D. laughed
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Your house needs __________.
A. redecorated B. redecorating C. being redecorated D. to redecorate
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I remember _________ them to play in my garden.
A. to allow B. allow C. allowing D. allowed
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It's about time you _________ harder for the next exam.
A. work B. are working C. worked D. have worked
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Your eyes are red. _________, darling?
A. Are you cried B. Do you cry C. Will you cry D. Have you been crying
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While my mother _________ a film on TV, my father was cooking dinner. It was March 8th yesterday.
A. watched B. was watching C. had watched D. was watched
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The next train _________ at 7 p.m., so get ready now.
A. leaves B. is leaving C. will leave D. has left
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I meant to get up early but I forgot _________ up my alarm clock.
A. wind B. to wind C. winding D. wound
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If he really doesn't feel like _________ now, I suggest that he should go out for some fresh air.
A. work B. to work C. working D. worked
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It was a nasty memory. Do you remember both of us wearing sunglasses to avoid _________ by the supervisors?
A. to recognize B. to be recognized C. recognizing D. being recognized
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I can't bear thinking back of that time. I'd rather _________ equally.
A. treat B. be treated C. have treated D. have been treated
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Neither my colleagues nor I __________ particularly interested in the training course next month.
A. are B. am C. be D. being
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He has never driven such a luxurious car before.
A. This car is the most luxurious car he has. B. This is the first time he has driven such a luxurious car.
C. This is the first time he drives such a luxurious car.
D. This is the first car he has driven in such a luxurious way.
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We haven't written to each other for two months.
A. It is two months that we wrote to each other. B. It is two months since we wrote together.
C. There are two months for us to write to each other.
D. It is two months since we last wrote to each other.
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When did Mike start learning French?
A. How long has Mike started to learn French? B. How long ago has Mike started to learn French?
C. How long has Mike been learning French? D. How long was Mike starting to learn French?
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The film will end when you have finished dinner.
A. By the time you finish dinner, the film will have ended.
B. By the time you have finished dinner, the film will end.
C. You finish dinner, and then the film will end.
D. By the time you finishing dinner, the film will have ended.
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The last time I saw him was in June, 2004.
A. I have seen him since June, 2004. B. I have not seen him since June, 2004.
C. I didn't see him since June, 2004. D. I saw him since June, 2004.
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He's very intelligent; he has ______ I.Q. of 160.
A. some B. a C. an D. the
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I strongly support the idea of having _______ uniform for the company.
A. not B. the C. a D. an
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Martina is learning to play _______ violin.
A. one B. a C. any D. the
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Jennifer is learning to play _______ chess.
A. the B. Z C. some D. any
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I went to ______ wonderful concert by the London Symphony Orchestra.
A. the B. a C. any D. such
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The car was ________ to be seen.
A. somewhere B. nowhere C. anywhere D. everywhere
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________ can change his way of thinking.
A. What B. Nowhere C. Nothing D. Not anything
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I'm afraid she's got ________ of the qualities we need for a promoter.
A. none B. nothing C. no D. neither

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Which one would you like to have? ________ of them is OK, I think.
A. Both B. None C. Neither D. Either
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We had expected many of them to come, but only ________ showed up.
A. none B. a little C. a few D. few
76. No one is a better cook than his mother, ________?
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A. is no one B. are they C. isn't she D. aren't they
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Her car is more economical, but ________ is faster than ________.
A. my / her B. mine / her C. it / hers D. mine / hers
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Every man and woman ________ responsible for what he or she does.
A. is B. are C. be D. have been
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All students in the school are free to join any club they wish or ________.
A. none B. not C. no D. without
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Some people believe in ________, but ________ don't.
A. them / the other B. themselves / another C. theirs / others D. themselves / others
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You have to work _______ for the coming exam.
A. hardly B. more hardly C. hard D. more hard
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That's really an ________ man. He tells very good jokes.
A. amused B. amusing C. amusedly D. amusingly
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The secret of getting good marks is to keep ________ in the exam room.
A. calm B. calmly C. calming D. calmed
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It was such ________ news that they all sat there saying nothing.
A. worry B. worried C. worrying D. worryingly
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________, there are no such so-called ghosts.
A. Science B. Scientist C. Scientific D. Scientifically
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Music interests her greatly.
A. She takes a great interest in music. B. She gives a great interest in music.
C. She has a great interest of music. D. Music is interested to her greatly.
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He is proud of being the captain of the national football team.
A. He prides himself on being the captain of the national football team.
B. Being the captain of the national football team prides him.
C. He gives a pride in being the captain of the national football team.

D. The captain of the national football team is proud of him
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He couldn't come to the conference because he was seriously ill.
A. Because of his serious illness, he couldn't come to the conference.
B. Although he was ill, he came to the conference.
C. His illness was very serious that he couldn't come to the conference.
D. He couldn't come to the conference, so he became seriously ill.
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Man has never had such efficient servants as computers.
A. The most efficient servants of computers are man.
B. Man is the most efficient servant computers have ever had.
C. Computers are the most efficient servants man has ever had.
D. The most efficiently computers are man's servants.
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The story of her hard life was painful to listen to.
A. The painful story was what she listened to. B. Her hard life was painfully told to people.
C. It was painful to listen to the story of her hard life. D. It was hard to listen to her painful story.
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I cut myself _______ I was shaving.
A. while B. until C. during D. by the time
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You'll see my house _______ you cross the street. A. because B. where C. when D. although
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He just had to apologize _______ he knew he had made a mistake.

A. before B. wherever C. due to D. because
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I often feel tired _______ I get up in the morning.
A. although B. so long as C. when D. while
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No sooner had he come home _______ he knew he had dropped his wallet.
A. when B. after C. than D. then
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_______ the church service, people keep quiet.
A. While B. During C. When D. As
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_______ in doubt about taking the medicine, consult your doctor.
A. As B. Though C. As soon as D. When
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She hasn't received a single letter from him _______ they both left school.
A. as B. because C. since D. now that
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_______ I am aware, this is the last talk on the topic.
A. Where B. As long as C. Since D. As far as
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He wouldn't have failed his exams _______ he hadn't been ill.

A. unless B. in case C. if D. although
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What will you do when you _______ away for the weekend?
A. go B. went C. will go D. going
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_________ he gets home before us and can't get in?
A. If B. What if C. If only D. Unless
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_________ you change your mind, I won't be able to help you.
A. If only B. Because C. Unless D. Provided
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________ you keep it in good condition, I`ll lend you my car.
A. So long as B. Although C. Because D. While
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Fail to pay the bill _________ they will cut off the electricity.
A. unless B. and C. so D. if
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If a driver _________ suddenly on a wet road, he will skid.
A. braked B. braking C. brakes D. will brake
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If I saw a tiger walking past me, I _________ a tree.
A. climb B. will climb C. would climb D. had to climb
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It is such an important matter _______ I can't decide anything about it myself.
A. so B. because C. that D. if
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He hid that letter in a drawer _______ no one could read it.
A. so that B. although C. because D. than
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_______ Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room.
A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though
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_______ other workers' constant objection, the director dimissed the worker.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
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No one else in the class plays the guitar _______ John.
A. as well B. as far as C. so well as D. as soon as
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The town was nearer _______ we thought it would be.
A. then B. that C. as D. than
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_______ some scientists use lasers for military purposes, others use them in medicine.
A. When B. While C. Until D. However
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It seems _______ those students haven't learnt this grammar point before.

A. so that B. as if C. such that D. even though
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He doesn't seem to be successful _______ hard he works.
A. whatever B. although C. because D. however
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They were disqualified _______ they fought to the last minute.
A. as B. since C. though D. once
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The teacher explained the lesson twice _______ the students understood it clearly.
A. as long as B. so that C. because D. as if
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Peter looks _______ he hasn't been able to sleep for some time.
A. as though B. as for C. as well as D. as far as
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Huong didn't participate in the contest _______ her lack of confidence.
A. because B. because of C. since D. despite
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If there is a fire, you should phone number 114.
A. The phone number of the fire brigade is 114 if necessary. B. In case of fire, phone number 114.
C. You should phone number 114 in case there is a fire.
D. Please, phone number 114 because there is a fire.
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The tennis racquet was more expensive than I had expected.

A. I hadn't expected the tennis racquet to be so expensive.
B. I had expected the tennis racquet was more expensive.
C. My expectation was to buy a more expensive tennis racquet.
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D. The tennis racquet was not so expensive as I had expected.
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She wasn't paying attention; that was why she burnt her finger.
A. If she had been paying no attention, she might not have burnt her finger.
B. Because she had been paying attention, she might not have burnt her finger.
C. Had she been paying attention, she might not have burnt her finger.
D. If she had been paying attention, she wouldn't burn her finger.
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He is poor, but he leads a dignified life.
A. Being poor, he must lead a dignified life. B. He lives a dignified life despite his poverty.
C. His poverty leads to a dignified life. D. He leads the poor to a dignified life.
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You can use my car, but return it to me before 8 this evening.
A. You can return my car when you finish using it at 8 this evening.
B. If you return the car to me before 8, you can't use it.
C. You and I can take turns to use my car before 8 this evening.
D. Provided that you return my car before 8 this evening, you can use it.
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English _______ in many countries in Africa.
A. speaks B. is speaking C. is spoken D. has spoken
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A new bridge over the river _______ at present.
A. constructed B. is constructed C. is constructing D. is being constructed
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They are going to demolish those slums for the street _______.
A. to widen B. widening C. to be widened D. being widened
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The school boy _______ in the accident.
A. seriously injured B. seriously was injured
C. was seriously injured D. to be injured seriously
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The house really needs _______.
A. for repainted B. to be repainting C. being repainted D. repainting
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Nothing _______ about it.
A. can do B. can be done C. can't be done D. be able to do
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_______ that the earth is round.
A. It is believed B. The belief C. People are believed D. There is believed
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Five people _______ injured in the traffic accident.
A. reported to be B. are reporting C. are to be reported D. are reported to be
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I will have my brother _______ the motor-bike for me.
A. repair B. to repair C. repairing D. repaired
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She was made _______ over the passport.
A. hand B. to hand C. handing D. handed
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It / not / deny / Mary / beautiful voice //
A. It can't be denied that Mary has a beautiful voice. B. It doesn't deny that Mary has a beautiful voice.
C. Mary has a beautiful voice, so it can't deny. D. It is undeniable that Mary to have a beautiful voice.
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Tax-free goods / buy / before / board / plane.
A. There are tax-free goods to buy before the boarding plane.
B. Tax-free goods have boarded the plane before.
C. Tax-free goods can be bought before boarding the plane.
D. Tax-free goods can be bought before the boarding of the plane.
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No-one has ever discussed that matter thoroughly.
A. That matter has never been discussing thoroughly. B. That matter has no discussion thoroughly.
C. People have never discussed that matter. D. That matter has a thorough discussion.
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No Smoking!
A. No one smokes now. B. Nothing is as good as smoking is.
C. Smoking is no longer fashionable. D. Smoking is not allowed here.
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Did they give any good answers to the questions?
A. Did they question the good answers given? B. Were any good answers to the questions given?
C. Were the given answers good for such questions?
D. Did they think some answers were good for the questions?
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_______ Christmas Eve, people often have parties late at midnight.
A. In B. On C. At D. From
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She was born _______ April 15, 1986.
A. at B. in C. since D. on
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I last met her _______ October last year.
A. since B. in C. on D. for
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We haven't seen each other ______ last January.
A. for B. on C. since D. in
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They will have built this road _______ the end of the year.
A. since B. until C. after D. by
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Please take the picture _______ the wall. It's too old now.
A. in B. at C. off D. by

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Jane got _______ the bus when it stopped then she walked into a cafe.
A. on B. off C. into D. out of
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My house is not too far _______ my school.
A. from B. away C. about D. off
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Mary was standing _______ front of her desk.
A. on B. at C. in D. from
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They stepped _______ the stairs many times just for fun.
A. to and fro B. back and forth C. up and down D. in and about
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Scientists are searching _______ some other kinds of energy.
A. at B. about C. in D. for
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Alice has been absent _______ the last two classes.
A. in B. from C. away D. for
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All of us are fond _______ listening to music.
A. in B. about C. of D. with
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My sister is quick _______ playing computer games.
A. with B. about C. in D. at
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I'm very grateful _______ you for your kindness.
A. to B. for C. of D. about
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After making a tour of Singapore, my father arrived _______ Tan Son Nhat airport last night.
A. at B. in C. into D. for
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I'm looking forward _______ receiving your email soon.
A. at B. to C. in D. for
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When do you plan to leave _______ Da Nang?
A. to B. into C. for D. at
159.
159
She is always borrowing money _______ me.
A. from B. to C. of D. in
160.
160
His illness prevents him _______ coming to the party.
A. with B. of C. for D. from
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161
Motor vehicles account _______ 75% of air pollution in the major cities.
A. of B. in C. on D. for

162.
162
Van suddenly came _______ a very valuable book when she was in the bookshop.
A. up B. into C. across D. down with
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163
Several rare species are dying _______ owing to human beings' deforestation and careless hunting.
A. up B. out C. away D. down
164.
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She was able to carry _______ all the tasks assigned to her.
A. away B. out C. on D. off
165.
165
Does he tell you how he is getting _______ his new colleagues?
A. on with B. on of C. away with D. out of
166.
166
The thief is said to have broken _______ the house through the bathroom window.
A. off B. down C. into D. through
167.
167
Smoking and drinking bring _______ a quick decline in health and fitness.
A. up B. about C. in D. off
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168
I've advised him many times that he should give _______ smoking.
A. in B. out C. off D. up
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