PART 1

1: When you catch someone's you do something to attract his attention so

that you can talk to him.
A. head B. hand C. eye D. ear
2: After feeling off for days, Tom finally went to see his doctor.
A. food B. color C. fitness D. balance
3. When he started that company, he really went ________ It might have been a disaster.
A. out on the limb B. on and off C. over the odds D. once too often
4. We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are .
A. out of stock B. out of practice C. out of reach D. out of work
5. My sister is a woman of age.
A. marriage B. married C. marrying D. marriageable
6. - I think the main problem in this area is the lack of a good bus service.
- You‟re right. You've hit the ______on the head.
A. nail B. wall C. lips D. hand
7: Three ….subjecs in the GCSE examination at the end of this school year are Math, Literature and
English.
A. optional B. main C. core D. academic
8: My mother doesn't………………….eye to eye with my father sometimes.
A. see B. glance C. look D. agree
9: Failing to submit the proposal on time was for Tom.
A. a real kick in the pants B. an open and shut case
C. a shot in the dark D. a nail in the coffin
10: It is not always easy to make a good _ at the last minute.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
11: A survey was _ to study the effects of smoking on young adults.
A. commented B. filled C. conducted D. carried
12: When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will __________ that position.
A. stand for B. take over C. catch on D. hold on
13. He sent his children to the park so that he could have some ________ .
A. fresh and quiet B. quiet and peace C. peace and quiet D. fresh and peace
14. Another ___________will be drawn from the experiment.
A. conclusion B. attention C. contrast D. inference
15: The local press has been pouring ______ on the mayor for dissolving the council.
A. scorn B. blame C. disapproval D. hatred
16: There's a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run __________.
A. deep B. deeply C. deepness D. depth
17: I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are to the environment.
A. having B. taking C. making D. causing
18: Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the .
A. chin B. collar C. sleeves D. vest
19: The British and the American 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
20: I haven't read any medical books or articles on the subject for a long time, so I'm ____
with recent developments.
A. out of reach B. out of the condition
C. out of touch D. out of the question
21: The players' protests no difference to the referee's decision at all
A. did B. made C. caused D. created
22: Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football ___________. He may never play again.
A. for good B. now and then C. once in a while D. every so often
23: I'm not going to go ice skating! I'd only fall over and ___________a fool of myself.
A. create B. show C. do D. make
24: Jim didn't break the vase on but he was still punished for his carelessness,
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A. occasion B. chance C. intention D. purpose
25: Why don't they their attention on scrutinizing the evidence instead of questioning the
passers-by?
A. attract B. focus C. draw D. devote
26: It was a serious operation but he made a complete recovery and was soon as fit as a fiddle.
A. in careful health B. in easy health C. in quiet health D. in good health
27: The head teacher loves Literature. She ________ significance to reading classical novels by
great writers like Charles Dickens or Leo Tolstoy.
A. admits B. attaches C. attributes D. plays
28: I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they're not really my .
A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea
29: I used to reading comics, but now I‟ve grown out of it.
A. take a fancy to B. keep an eye on C. get a kick out of D. kick up a fuss about
30: Silence the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and
excitement.
A. fell in with B. came between C. hung over D. dropped out of
31: The players' protests ___________no difference to the referee's decision at all.
A. did B. made C. caused D. created
32: Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to ?
A. foot the bill B. carry the can C. hatch the chicken D. catch the worms
33: By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a…….. name.
A. housekeeper B. housewife C. household D. house
34: Larry was so in his novel that he forgot about his dinner cooking in the oven.
A. absorbed B. attracted C. drawn D. obliged
35: No matter how angry he was, he would never to violence.
A. exert B. resolve C. resort D. recourse
36: Why don't you make it bigger and more careful to people‟s attention?
A. raise B. attract C. make D. keep
37: William was as as a cucumber when the hash punishment was meted out to him by the
judge.
A. cool B. cold C. placid D. impassive
38.________ of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would improve.
A. At the bottom B. At the height C. On the top D. In the end
39; Henry was overweight, so he went an a strict diet and ________twenty kilos.
A. missed B. lost C. failed D. fell
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
40. They knew that it was just not feasible ______ such a small firm to compete with the big boys.
A. in B. at C. for D. about
41. We were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it ____________ the
whole time we were there.
A. poured with rain B. rained dogs and cats
C. dropped in the bucket D. made hay while the sun shined
42. She made as if ____________ but then stopped.
A. to speak B. speaking C. spoken D. speak
43. Despite the tough _______ in the sector, our little store managed to break _________ its first year in
operation.
A. contest/level B. competition/equal C. competition/even D. opposition/equal
44. Sarah‟s friends all had brothers and sisters but she was a (n) _____ child.
A. singular B. individual C. single D. only
45. The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved
____ of ourselves.
A. regardless B. in spite C. in case D. instead
46. Ian has no difficulty in ____ into use the perfect plans his friends have prepared for him.
A. lending B. taking C. putting D. heading
47. I hope you _______ the point of everything your mother and I do for you.
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 A. annoy B. have C. see D. take
48. Those in ____ of banning laptops in classrooms like to demonstrate how handwritten notes lead to better
learning compared to notes taken on a computer.
A. search B. need C. view D. favor
49. Most young people want to ____ an independent life without being influenced by anyone.
A. lay B. put C. lead D. bring
50. _____ a cry whenever you have a feeling that you are in danger so that everyone could hear you and
come to help immediately.
A. Send B. Give C. Make D. Lend
51. I used to be nervous when my father asked me to give him my school _________.
A. diploma B. certificate C. report D. background
52: My aunt's going through a divorce; she„s paying a fortune in legal fees.
A. bitter B. messy C. mutual D. carefree
53: Changing the rules may more harm than good, so you'd better take it into .
A. do / account B. cause/ consideration
C. make /break D. take/ snap
54: I would prefer to go to university and do a in International Studies, rather than start
work.
A. certificate B. qualification C. degree D. result
55: A new TV show has sparked by showing the positive side of dropping out of
college.
A. controversy B. argument C. contention D. debate
56: Lifelong learning can also help some of the weaknesses of the education system.
A. amend B. repair C. mend D. adjust
57: A lot of successful entrepreneurs have not only a ……imagination, but also the willingness to work
hard.
A. bright B. lucid C. vivid D. brutal
58: People thought that maybe his novel might one day be turned into a film _____and become a
Hollywood.
A. best-seller B. attraction C. blockbuster D. debut
59: You'd better ……..a commitment to being a volunteer on a regular basis.
A. promise B. do C. make D. pull
60: I ………….up a friendship with John while we were on a business trip together.
A. struck B. drove C. strike D. took
61: They _______________ sacrifices so that their only child could have a good education.
A. made B. did C. provided D. lent
62: 1 hope you the point of everything your mother and. I do for you.
A. annoy B. have C. see D. take
63: When I told my family I wanted to be a professional musician, I faced a of criticism
from my parents, who strongly disapproved of the idea.
A. barrage B. barricade C. blast D. attack
64: When my daughter was a baby, I noticed that she developed a
liking for classical music, and when she was six I signed her up for violin classes.
A. special B. particular C. specific D. dominant
65: I hate it when people assumptions about me based on my skin color.
A. make B. do C. give D. take
66: Never tell lies or _______________the truth. If you, always tell the truth, then people know they
can count on you when you ______ your word.
A. stretch/give B. reveal/breathe C. tell/take D. bend/put
67: Stay away from _________subjects like religion and politics if you don't want to
get into a lengthy discussion or have an argument.
A. sensitive B. delicate C. dedicate D. deliberate
68: The doctor told him to lose weight quickly or pay the later in life.
A. fee B. fare C. price D. cost
69: Do you often your intuition and then make a choice based on your feelings?
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 A. trust B. believe C. follow D. give
70: The course was so difficult that I didn't any progress at all.
A. do B. make C. produce D. create
70: He worked on fixing the computer for two hours before giving up and calling tech
support.
A. compact B. solid C. tight D. rush
71: His cell phone makes an _ noise every time he gets a text message.
A. angering B. annoying C. tiring D. incessant
72: Bill was on and on about his weekend fishing trip - I really didn't need to
know all the details!
A. went B. kept C. carried D. put
73: Local authorities should find ways to limit the use of private cars and encourage city
to use public transport.
A. commuters B. planners C. dwellers D. people
74: Can I you a favor? I need a ride to the doctor's office tomorrow morning.
A. do B. give C. make D. lend
75: Dave apologized for forgetting about our appointment.
A. sincerely B. repeatedly C. profusely D. truly
76: In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the _ _ lifting.
A. strong B. hard C. heavy D. huge
77: On the first days of the year, Vietnamese people not only _______ the table for meals, but they also
put food on the altar for their ancestors.
A. lay B. lie C. book D. clear
78: Traditionally, it was family members within the extended family who took _______
for elderly care.
A. advantages B. care C. responsibility D. time
79: During a _______ in the conversation, she excused herself to go make a phone call.
A. fall B. pull C. tone D. lull
80: My son got a job working directly under a prominent businessman. Its a very _______ start to his
career.
A. complimentary B. excellent C. promising D. disastrous
81: We were quite impressed by the _______ students who came up with the answe to our question
almost instantly.
A. absent-minded B. big-headed C. quick-witted D. bad-tempered
82: One aim of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is to ____further awareness of disability
issues.
A. raise B. rise C. increase D. pull
83: The negotiations got off to a start, as neither side was willing to even
consider the other's proposal.
A. scary B. shaky C. steady D. encouraging
84: made a real in my English when I started practicing listening more often.
A. breakdown B. breakover C. breakthrough D. breakup
85: Mr. Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household _.
A. financial B. financially C. finances D. financier

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 86: I've been a night______ up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime
owl between 12 and 3 a.m.
A. finishing B. getting C. staying D. waking
87: My grandpa is the most conservative person in my family. He never about way of life.
A. gives his opinion B. changes his mind C. gives his view D. keeps in mind
88: The Youth Union in our school has decided to launch a/an to raise funds
for local charities.
A. activity B. announcement C. campaign D. decision
89: All staffs are not allowed to use their personal mobile phones during hours.
A. office B. official C. officer D. officer's
90: My mother was worried when it passed midnight and my brother still hadn't come home.
A. ill B. bad C. sick D. diseased
91: In UK, if you're practising in someone else's car, you need to make sure their insurance policy
covers you as a
A. learner driver B. learn driver C. learning driver D. learned driver
92: To Hoa, her father is the greatest person in the world and he always sets a good _______
for her.
A. role B. behaviour C. example D. action
93: The Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities came into May 2008.
A. action B. force C. truth D. reality
94: I won't buy that car because it has too much on it.
A. ups and downs B. odds and ends C. wear and tear D. white lie
95: I don't know what to say to break the with someone I've just met at the party.
A. air B. ice C. leg D. rule
96: After the visit to that special school, we friends with some students with reading
disabilities.
A. acquainted B. had C. made D. realised
97: I have a schedule this semester - classes from Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM!
A. consuming B. grueling C. ungodly D. tight
98: A lot of generous businessmen have valuable
contributions to helping needy people.
A. done B. taken C. made D. given
99: I have a on a classmate who is very near and dear to me.
A. crush B. desire C. flame D. passion
100: They are conducting a wide of surveys throughout Vietnam.
A. collection B. range C. selection D. group
101: I don't like networking events - spending hours trying to small talk with
strangers just isn't my cup of tea,
A. make B. take C. have D. do
102: I do morning exercise and play volleyball regularly so as to keep and be healthier.
A. fit B. good shape C. healthy D. strong
103: Experts say that another outbreak of flu epidemic is on the .
A. cards B. boards C. papers D. days
104: After the last argument I with my brother, we didn't speak to each other for months.
A. made B. had C. caused D. took
105: We thought the repairs on the car would cost about $500, but our estimate was way off the
it was $4000.
A. mark B. point C. spot D. trace
106: They had a global hit with their album concept about “The dark side of the Moon”.
A. top B. song C. smash D. popular
107 : When preparing a CV, university can consider attaching a separate report
about official work experience during the course.
A. graduates B. leavers C. candidates D. applicants

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 108 : The company's advertising campaign was a failure - it didn't attract a single new
customer.
A. miraculous B. spectacular C. wonderful D. unprecedented
109: Everyone can help the needy by making a/ an to a charity organisation.
A. volunteer B. donation C. effort D. fund
110: These thought-provoking poems
questions about what it means to love unconditionally.
A. draw B. raise C. make D. give
111: I haven‟t had an accident but I‟ve had a number of shaves.
A. narrow B. near C. close D. tiny
112: Many old people don‟t like to change. They are very set in their .
A. lives B. habits C. routines D. ways
113: are that stock price will go up in the coming months.
A. Conditions B. Opportunities C. Possibilities D. Chances
114: Mr. Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big in Vietnam football.
A. bread B. cheese C. sandwich D. egg
115 : You can me the details: I don‟t want to know all about
our arguments with your boss.
A. spare B. save C. deprive D. avoid
116: Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn‟t take them .
A. as a rule B. as usual C. out of habit D. for granted
117: You‟ll really have to work hard if you want to make the as a journalist.
A. mark B. term C. grade D. degree
118. This young entrepreneur may stand a chance of succeeding on account of his willingness to throw to
the wind.
A. forethought B. discretion C. prudence D. caution
119. Doctors gave him a bill of health after a series of tests and examinations.
A. clean B. clear C. dirty D. happy
120: He always _____________ the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast.
A. writes B. makes C. does D. works
121: You left your purse in ________sight, so it‟s not very surprising that somebody stole it.
A. good B. clear C. near D. plain
122: I‟m going to the corner shop for some bits and _______; need anything?
A. pieces B. things C. little D. pity
123: The local authorities have_______ some preventive measures to reduce crime in the area.
A. done B. made C. given D. taken
124: People that are overweight tend to _______ a risk of a heart attack or stroke.
A. walk B. rush C. run D. go
124: The tour aimed to engage local communities and ______ awareness about social issues.
A. do B. make C. raise D. get
126: It is widely believed that lifelong learning is the _______to success.
A. key B. decision C. factor D. choice

PART 2
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
1: I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are_______to the environment.
A. having B. taking C. making D. causin
2: Unfortunately, we‟ve made_______.
A, little progress B. a few progresses
C. little progresses D. few progress
3: I stayed there with her for a while before I left.
A. in the difficult time B. whenever she needed me
C. for relaxation D. for a short period of time

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4: I am glad that we see eye to eye on the matter of the conference location.
A. dislike B. agree C. disagree D. approve
5: Although the new library service has been very successful, its future is_______certain.
A. by all means B. by any chance C. at any rate D. by no means
6: The hall was very crowded with over a hundred people_______into it.
A. stuck B. packed C. pushed D. stuffed
7: The move to a different environment brought about a significant _______in my cousin‟s state of mind.
A. influence B. impact C. change D. effect
8: In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself_______.
A. occupation B. occupied C. occupant D. occupational
9: The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart
without a hitch.
A. unaided B. without glasses
C. with little hesitation D. easily
10: Cynthia was on edge all day about the important presentation she had to give to the local citizens group.
A. nervous and excited B. doing well
C. satisfied D. working hard
11: After running up the stairs, I was breath.
A. away from B. without C. no D. out of
12: I‟ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they‟re not really my_______.
A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy
C. biscuit D. cup of tea
13: The players' protests_______no difference to the referee‟s decision at all.
A. did B. made C. caused D. created
14: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye_______with the interviewers.
A. link B. connection C. touch D. contact
15: The poor child was in floods of_______because his bicycle had been stolen.
A. tears B. sorrow C. sadness D. upset
16: _______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
17: During the Medieval period, people were made public_______of being witches.
A. complaint B. criminal C. trouble D. accusation
18: That disable boy's victory in the race set the_______example to all students in the school.
A. finest B. first-class C. rarest D. most convenient
19: Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is_______encouraging progress in math.
A. doing B. making C. checking D. stopping
20: She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.
A. ambitious B. creative C. idealistic D. practical
21: There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to
study distant objects in space.
A. problems and solutions B. advantages and disadvantages
C. solutions and limitations D. causes and effects
22: Poaching_______the greatest threat to many species.
A. creates B. presents C. poses D. produces
23: The tiger is_______of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild.
A. on the wing B. on the rocks
C. on the verge D. on the ground
24: It is not always easy to_______the difference between fact and opinion.
A. make B. say C. do D. tell
25: In my_______, freedom of the press must be maintained.
A. mind B. sight C. view D. thought
26: The issue_______question is more complex than you think.

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A. in B. from C. on D. at
27: The situation got out of hand when the festival organisers couldn't foresee that the mob would get angry
because they were stopped from taking the offerings.
A. hard to complete B. difficult to control
C. impossible to find D. unlikely to happen
28: Once you have been accepted as a pupil or student at the school or college, it's_______the law for them
to discriminate against you because of your religion or belief.
A. in B. for C. out of D. against
29: Integration and assimilation can help reduce feelings of loss and grief as the migrant starts to
incorporate aspects of the majority culture.
A. disadvantage B. disapproval
C. discrimination D. sadness
30: He said he was only joking, but his comments were so close to the bone.
A. annoying B. offensive C. personal D. respectful
31: Ten million text messages are sent on every minute.
A. account B. average C. common D. general
32: Unluckily, ________David's dangerous and incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in_______.
A. advance B. danger C. end D. vain
33: Most scientists believe that the day when robots become part of our lives will come_______.
A. from time to time B. more or less
C. sooner or later D. later than never
34: Researchers have_______to the conclusion that your personality is affected by your genes.
A. arrived B. come C. got D. reached
35: The telescope will photograph distant galaxies, _______attempt to understand their past.
A. in B. for C. on D. with
36: It is likely that artificial intelligence might decide to_______an end to humanity simply because it
surpasses human intelligence.
A. come B. make C. put D. take
37: I don't think people should be allowed to_______experiments on animals.
A. create B. make C. perform D. produce
38: Many materials have been used for_______teeth, including wood.
A. artificial B. hand-made C. false D. natural
39: A.I. techniques help medical doctors to discover subtle interactions between medications that put
patience in jeopardy because of their serious side effect.
A. at risk B. in reality
C. under control D. under pressure
40: The purpose of running a business is to make a_______.
A. service B. profit C. money D. contribution
41: She's doing well so she was promoted last year. Now she's in charge of a small team of four people.
A. controls B. supervises C. takes over D. rules
42: I've been working here for over ten years now and I'm on first- name terms with everyone, even the
CEO.
A. getting on B. happy
C. having an informal/friendly relationship D. satisfied
43: Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now she's the CEO of a big multinational company.
However, her brother is a blue-coilar worker in a small local factory.
A. mental B. low-paid C. manual D. regular
44: When applying for a certain job, you'll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience.
A. relevant B. prior
C. practical D. considerable
45: When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made redundant.
A. fired B. sacked C. laid off D. appointed
46: I am writing in_______to your advertisement on Vietnamework.com for the post of a personal assistant.

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A. connection B. association C. relation D. response
47: I'd like to speak to the person in_______please.
A. duty B. responsibility C. obligation D. charge
48: I would be grateful for an opportunity to visit your company and discuss my application with
you_______.
A. in privacy B. individually C. privately D. in person
49: Like many young people today, I'm thinking about taking a year _______first, or as people often say,
spending a year at "the university of life".
A. off B. away C. out D. at
50: The atmosphere at work was so bad that Brian eventually decided to hand in his notice.
A. notify the boss B. apply for another job
C. give up his job D. be given a better job
51: My boss has a reputation for being such a slave-driver!
A. working overtime B. working excessively hard
C. being slave to work D. making his staff work too hard
52: We want to recruit the brightest and the best. If you think you fit the bill, fill in an application form
today.
A. are able to pay the bill B. are suitable
C. are of the right size D. are excellent
53: I'd go mad if I had to do a dead-end job like working on a supermarket checkout.
A. demanding B. challenging C. fascinating D. boring
54: Steve_______his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.
A. threw away B. threw in C. threw off D. threw out
55: After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their_______down for a while.
A. hearts B. hair C. souls D. heads
56: Making mistake is all_______of growing up.
A. bits and bobs B. odds and ends
C. part and parcel D. top and bottom
57: The judge_______murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
A. prosecuted B. sentenced C. convicted D. accused
58: Alice said: "That guy is_______gorgeous. I wish he would ask me out."
A. dead-centre B. drop shot C. jumped-up D. drop-dead
59: The situation seems to be changing minute_______minute.
A. by B. to C. and D. in
60: Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and
oranges.
A. containing too many technical details B. very similar
C. completely different D. very complicated
61: The party leader travelled the length and_______of the country in an attempt to spread his message.
A. width B. distance C. diameter D. breadth
62: Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them.
They_______internationally.
A. have made headlines B. had made headlines
C. have done headlines D. did headlines
63: If we didn‟t_______any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever.
A. use B. make C. take D. do
64: It is the_______of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather.
A. height B. depth C. source D. matter
72: He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at_______it has come.
A. the end B. last C. the moment D. present
73: There's a list of repairs as long as .
A. your arm B. a pole C. your arms D. a mile
74:I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a_______.

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A. kite B. house C. sky D. wall
75: The jury_______her compliments_______her excellent knowledge of the subject.
A. returned/to B. paid/to C. returned/on D. paid / on
76: You may note down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job.
A. put down B. hold down C. draw down D. jot down
77: Many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
A. escalated B. erased C. threatened D. eradicated
78: On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed.
A. In fact B. In particular
C. At once D. In general
79: It's difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.
A. wise B. generous C. modest D. arrogant
80: With this type of insurance, you‟re buying_______of mind.
A. peace B. satisfaction
C. calmness D. contentment
81: We‟re over the_______! Who wouldn‟t be? We‟ve just won £1 million!
A. planet B. clouds C. stars D. moon
82: Of course you‟ll pass. You write well and you have an excellent _______of the subject.
A. grip B. seizure C. grasp D. embrace
83: I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Tom!
A. considerably B. thoroughly C. altogether D. specifically
84: As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand.
A. indirectly B. directly C. easily D. slowly
85: Could you_______me a lift into town?
A. give B. get C. do D. make
86: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader to pay a_______Trump at the White
House after his inauguration last year.
A. visited B. visiting C. visit to D. visit
87: Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2018 with a penalty shootout
win_______Iraq on Saturday, January 20th, 2018.
A. over B. with C. against D. in
88: This is_______the most difficult job I've ever had to do.
A. by chance B. by myself C. by far D. by heart
89: Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only_______season.
A. in B. out C. out of D. along
90: Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
A. get into trouble B. stay safe
C. fall into disuse D. remain calm
91: Though he had known about it well in_______, he pretended to be surprised at having a birthday party.
A. advance B. addition C. contrast D. general
92: Thomas knows Paris like the back of his_______. He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.
A. head B. mind C. hand D. life
93: In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to_______the household chores.
A. do B. make C. run D. take
94: While everyone else in this class prefers to work in groups, Alice likes working_______.
A. on her own B. of her own C. on herself D. in herself
95: Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.
A. give a thought about B. Pay attention to
C. prepare a plan for D. make a decision on
96: - "Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.”
- “_______”
A. Nothing more to say B. You can say that again
C. Yes, I hope so D. No, dogs are very good, too

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97: My wife was so keen on the picture that she paid through her _______for it.
A. eyes B. ears C. head D. nose
98: She_______him for her father‟s death.
A. accused B. charged C. complained D. blamed
99: He left the country_______arrest if he returned.
A. in fear of B. under threat of
C. with fear of D. with threat of
100: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as_______.
A. a bell B. a mirror C. a waterfall D. a lake
101: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his_______when he meets the right girl.
A. shoe B. hole C. shed D. shell
102: It‟s not easy to make Lisa furious. The girl is very gentle by_______.
A. herself B. nature C. personality D. reaction
103: The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye
chart_______a hitch.
A. without B. with C. on D. of
104: Although the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part.
A. made B. tried C. attempted D. taken
105: Sarah goes to the theater once in a_______moon.
A. red B. green C. blue D. light
106: Dr.Evans has_______a valuable contribution to the life of the school.
A. done B. created C. caused D. made
107: Sportsmen_______their political differences on the sports field.
A. take part B. put aside C. take place D. keep apart
108: Looking down at the coral reef, we saw_______of tiny, multicoloured fish.
A. teams B. flocks C. shoals D. swarms
109: A bridge must be strong enough to support its own weight_______the weight of the people and
vehicles that use it.
A. as far as B. as long as C. so well as D. as well as
110: When finding a new house, parents should _______all the conditions for their children's education and
entertainment.
A. take into account B. take actions
C. put pressure D. put up with
111: You have to be on your toes if you want to beat her.
A. pay all your attention to what you are doing
B. upset her in what she is doing
C. get involved in what she is doing
D. make her comply with your orders
112: In_______age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious work of accountants and clerks must
have been in the past.
A. that B. the C. this D. its
113: Since he failed his exam, he had to_______for it again.
A. pass B. make C. take D. sit
114: John paid $2 for his meal, _______he had thought it would cost.
A. not as much B. not so much as
C. less as D. not so many as
115: It is very important for a film or a company to keep_______the changes in the market.
A. pace of B. track about
C. touch with D. up with
116: I‟m sure you‟ll have no_______the exam.
A. difficulty passing B. difficulties to pass
C. difficulty to pass D. difficulties of passing
117: My brother left his job last week because he did not have any_______to travel.

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A. position B. chance C. ability D. location
118: The noise from the nearby factory kept me_______
A. awake B. awakened C. waking D. woken
119: Make sure you_______us a visit when you are in town again
A. pay B. have C. give D. do
120: I used to run a mile before breakfast but now I am_______
A. not used to it B. no longer practice it
C. out of practice D. out of the habit
121: The government is determined to_______terrorism
A. put the stop to B. put stop to
C. put stops to D. put a stop to
122: Liquid milk is usually pasteurized in order to kill bacteria for a longer_______.
A. expectancy B. production C. living D. shelflife
123: The majority of people accept that modern drugs are the most effective way to cure a(n) _______
A. sicken B. illness C. symptom D. treatment
124: We are going to build a fence around the field with_______to breeding sheep and cattle
A. a goal B. an outlook C. a reason D. a view
125: The meeting didn‟t_______until late.
A. end up B. breakup
C. come about D. fall through
126: Fiona is very angry _______ her boss's decision to sack several members of staff.
A. against B. by C. for D. about
127: When his parents are away, his oldest brother_______.
A. knocks it off B. calls the shots
C. draws the line D. is in the same boat
128: I am glad I was able to be there for my friend when her mom died.
A. to offer support in time of need for B. to cry with
C. to travel with D. to visit
129: When you consider all the advantages you've gained I think you'll admit you had a good_______for
your money.
A. profit B. benefit C. run D. term
130: The teacher at this school_______with flu one after the other.
A. went down B. went off
C. went out D. went under
131: Can I_______our brain for a moment? I can‟t do this crossword by myself.
A. use B. have C. mind D. pick
132: The detective was asked to probe into the mysterious disappearance of the painting.
A. investigate B. procure C. recover D. relinquish
133: The piece of work is urgent and must be done_______delay.
A. with B. no C. not D. without
134: These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A. mechanically B. manually C. automatically D. spiritually
135: Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the_______of
extinction.
A. wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge
136: When old Mr. Barnaby died, several people_______their claim to the substantial legacy that he left.
A. placed B. drew C. assumed D. laid
137: Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the_______.
A. chin B. collar C. sleeves D. vest
138: You look really tired. You could_______a week‟s holiday, I think.
A. do with B. make for C. pass for D. make with
139: The local press has been pouring _______ on the mayor for dissolving the council.
A. scorn B. blame C. disapproval D. hatred

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140: Quite soon, the world is going to_______energy resources.
A. get into B. run out of
C. keep up with D. come up against
141: I know you are upset about breaking up with Tom, but there are plenty more_______.
A. horses in the stable B. cows in the shed
C. tigers in the jungle D. fish in the sea
142: It's no good pretending; you've got to_______reality.
A. get down to B. bargain for
C. come up against D. face up to
143: It was so foggy that the driver couldn't_______the traffic signs.
A. break out B. keep out C. make out D. take out
144: I'll have to go to the funeral of Ms. Jane, a _______of mine.
A. heart to heart. B. body and soul
C. flesh and blood D. skin and bones
145: I'm sorry you've decided not to go with us on the river trip, but _______you change your mind, there
will still be enough room on the boat for you.
A. in the event that B. nevertheless
C. Even though D. provided that
146: There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned.
A. apposed B. insisted C. invited D. opposed
147: Although Mike graduated with a good degree, he joined the ________of the unemployed.
A. ranks B. queues C. lines D. oders
148: The food was so delicious that I had a second _______.
A. plate B. serving C. helping D. time
149: David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chance of becoming a champion.
A. missed B. lost C. flew D. run
150: His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to_______personal goals.
A. follow B. pursue C. seek D. do
151: My father is getting old and forgetful. _______, he is experienced and helpful.
A. Be that as it may B. Regardless
C. Lest D. Consequently
152: I‟m not going to go ice skating! I‟d only fall over and_______a fool of myself.
A. create B. show C. do D. make
153: Silence _______ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and
excitement.
A. fell in with B. came between
C. hungover D. dropped out of
154: When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he‟d go as red as a_______.
A. tomato B. chili C. strawberry D. beetroot
155: As orders are becoming more and more, we've been rushed off our feet all week.
A. very angry B. very busy C. very worried D. very happy
156: The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed
C. was criticized D. was penalized
157: 'What I've got to say to you now is strictly_______the record and most certainly not for publication,‟
said the government official to the reporter.
A. in B. on C. off D. out
158: I can‟t give you the answer on the_______; I'll have to think about it for a few days.
A. place B. minute C. scene D. spot
159: I find myself_______a loss to understand Harold‟s behavior.
A. at B. in C. out D. for
160: Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to______?
A. foot the bill B. carry the can

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C. hatch the chicken D. catch the worms
161: When the police arrived the thieves______to flight leaving all the stolen things behind.
A. brought B. took C. made D. did
162: My friend is good at mimicking people. He ______ a great impression of Charlie Chaplin.
A. made B. did C. took D. gave
163: You can ask Matin anything about history. He actually has quite a good______for facts.
A. head B. ability
C. knowledge D. understanding
164: It was such a sad film that we all were reduced______tears at the end.
A. with B. onto C. to D. into
165: The baby can't even sit up yet, ______stand and walk!
A. but for B. let alone C. all but D. rather than
166: Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football______. He may never play again.
A. for good B. now and then
C. once in a while D. every so often
167: I used to______reading comics, but now I've grown out of it.
A. take a fancy to B. keep an eye on
C. get a kick out of D. kick up a fuss about
168 Little Deon: "This herb smells horrible, mommy!”
Mommy: "______, it will do you a power of good.”
A. Come what may B. By the by
C. What is more D. Be that as it may
169: You should take out insurance______your house from any possible damage. Earthquakes sometimes
occur here.
A. on B. in C. for D. at
170: The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot B. hyperactive
C. melancholy D. lively and in high spirits
171: Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things. Try not to "throw out the______
with the bathwater”.
A. fish B. duck C. baby D. child
172: There are so many______names now that it is impossible to remember them all.
A. brand B. model C. trademark D. logo
173: The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an______to reduce the number of road
accidents.
A. attempt B. effort C. try D. allowance
174: How many people do you know who are______medication to prevent anxiety or depression?
A. in B. on C. at D. off
175: My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he______to the occasion
wonderfully.
A. raised B. rose C. fell D. faced
176: Wendy is on the ______of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her friends or to
stay at home with her family.
A. horns B. corns C. torns D. forns
177: His girlfriend's behavior at the party was______, which made everyone there shocked.
A. out of practice B. out of line C. out of the habit D. out of sight
178: At every faculty meeting, Ms. Volatie always manages to put her foot in her mouth.
A. move rapidly B. trip over her big feet
C. fall asleep D. say the wrong thing
179: Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
A. in absolute health B. in good health
C. in clear health D. in extreme health
180: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.

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A. free B. confident C. occupied D. reluctant
181: “She is an excellent actress!" "You______again!”
A. can say that B. may say it C. say it D. say that
182: "Do you know who else is going to be running for governor?" "______that Mr. Jones is planning to."
A. Word is it B. Word has it
C. Word has D. The words are
183: That the genetic differences make one race superior to another is nothing but a tall story.
A. cynical B. unbelievable
C. untrue D. exaggeration
184: You should accept the Nokia mobile phone as a 16-birthday present from your parents delightedly.
Don‟t______.
A. look gift horse in the mouth B. buy it through the nose
C. pull my leg D. take it for granted
185: He built up a successful business but it was all done______of his health.
A. at the price B. by the expense
C. at all cost D. at the expense
186: Are you certain that you are cut out for that kind of job?
A. are determined to take B. don‟t want to take
C. are offered D. have the necessary skills for
187. I'd love to come, but I am snowed______at the moment.
A. under B.out C. at D.about

PART 3
1:I am gripped with a fever whenever a new year is coming.
A. I feel disappointed B. I am excited
C. I get upset D. I have got a temperature
2: Failing to submit the proposal on time was______for Tom.
A. a real kick in the pants B. an open and shut case
C. a shot in the dark D. a nail in the coffin
3: They always kept on good ______ with their next-door neighbors for the children's sake.
A. relations B. terms C. will D. relationship
4: By happenstance, the number of people at the first New York show equaled the entire car population of
the United States at that time.
A. by chance B. by mistake
C. by accident D. all are correct
5: If you are tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step instructions on
how to redecorate or enlarge a house.
A. little by little B. gradually
C. slower and slower D. both A and B are correct
6: Like everyone else, Sue has her______of course but on the whole, she's quite satisfied with life.
A. ups and downs B. ins and outs
C. safe and sound D. odds and ends
7: Make sure you______your assignment before you go to bed.
A. have B. do C. take D. make
8: Mr. Peter 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
9: Of course an encyclopedia is not a book you read______.
A. from the start to the stop B. from cover to cover
C. from the top to the end D. from page by page
10: At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.
A. sometimes B. always C. hardly D. never
11: The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my______.

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A. body B. legs C. skin D. bones
12: She was______disappointed when she learned that she was turned down for the post.
A. gravely B. bitterly C. highly D. fully
13: She nearly lost her own life______attempting to save he child from drowning.
A. at B. with C. in D. for
14: Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks in advance of the session in which the student
wishes to enroll.
A. into B. after the end of
C. on either side of D. prior to
15: The telephone rang and interrupted his______of thought.
A. train B. line C. chain D. series
16: Minh was so frightened that he was shaking like______.
A. a flag B. a leaf C. jelly D. the wind
17: They have the same language, but in other respects they are as different as______.
A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese
C. salt and pepper D. here and there
18: I usually buy my clothes______. It's cheaper than going to the dress maker.
A. on the house B. off the peg
C. in public D. on the shelf
19: It takes her 20 minutes to get ready.
A. to prepare B. to wake up C. to go D. to get up
20: The smell of the sea______his childhood.
A. took him in B. took after
C. took him back to D. took it for granted
21: We are ______no obligation to change goods which were not purchased here.
A. to B. with C. at D. under
22: Nothing______the ordinary ever happens here.
A. about B. out of C. from D. in
23: Despite all the interruptions, he______with his work.
A. pressed on B. held on C. stuck at D. hung out
24: Many a______it difficult to avoid the interference of mass media in their life.
A. pop star find B. pop star finds
C. pop stars find D. pop stars finds
25: All candidates will be treated equally, ______ of their age or background.
A. irrelevant B. Discounting
C. notwithstanding D. irrespective
26: He tried to limit himself to______10 cigarettes a day.
A. be smoking B. have smoked
C. smoke D. smoking
27: You should study hard to______your classmates.
A. catch sight of B. feel like
C. get in touch with D. keep pace with
28: The medical community continues to______progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. make C. do D. take
29: Linda: "Thomas thinks he knows everything about dinosaurs."
Jill:" ______"
A. He's such a know-all.
B. He knew a lot about dinosaurs.
C. He knows enough.
D. Everything he knows is all about dinosaurs.
30: The new office block______well with its surroundings.
A. blends in B. stands out C. shapes up D. sets off
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A. admit B. confess C. agree D. deny
32: No matter how much pressure you put on Simon, he won't budge a(n) ______.
A. inch B. mile C. foot D. metre
33: We couldn't stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy ______of his birthday and hurried to the
airport.
A. days B. moments C. returns D. regards
34: Her family has gone to Edinburgh to pay their last______to uncle Bob, who died last week.
A. sympathy B. love C. respects D. honors
35:I can accept criticism in general, but Martin______it too far, so I had no other option but to show my
disapproval.
A. pushed B. carried C. made D. put
36: Jeans like this may have been fashionable in the 60's, but now they are______the times.
A. out of B. under C. over D. behind
37: I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. encourage B. congratulate
C. respect D. welcome
38: I was glad when he said that his car was______.
A. for my use B. at my disposal
C. for me use D. at my use
39: ______the exception______the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog every morning.
A. With/to B. With/of C. In/of D. By/of
40: He always takes full______ of the mistake by these competitors.
A. benefit B. advantage C. profit D. advice
41: On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she ________again.
A. came up B. came round
C. came over D. came forward
42: I called Jenna yesterday with a view______her about the project.
A. of asking B. to asking C. in asking D. for asking
43:I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work B. out of fashion
C. out of order D. out of practice
44: Don't worry about trying to catch the last train home, as we can______you up for the night.
A. take B. keep C. put D. set
45: Without written evidence, we don't have a______on.
A. leg to stand B. foot to stand
C. leg to lean D. foot to lean
46: ______, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
A. By and large B. Altogether
C. To a degree D. Virtually
47: Nga is very modest, always______her success.
A. keeping down B. turning around
C. playing down D. pushing back
48: He didn't bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn't want to see B. didn't show surprise
C. wasn't happy D. didn't care
49: I try to be friendly but it is hard to ______some of my colleagues.
A. get on with B. watch out for
C. come up with D. stand in for
50: I was in two______about taking the flat because it is very good but the rent was rather high.
A. heads B. minds C. hands D. ways
51: The home team______the challengers by 68 points to 47.
A. saw off B. waged of C. set off D. kept up
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A. run B. to run C. running D. ran
53: Our project was successful______its practicality.
A. in terms of B. with a view to
C. regardless D. on behalf of
54: "Don't look so worried! You should take the leader's comment with______."
A. a teaspoon of salt B. a cup of salt
C. a dose of salt D. a pinch of salt
55: Peter was ejected after committing five personal______in water sport game yesterday.
A. mistakes B. faults C. fouls D. errors
56: Toxic chemicals in the air and land have driven many species to the______of extinction.
A. tip B. edge C. verge D. border
57: We went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day B. every other day
C. every second day D. every two days
58: Dr. Evans has ______ a valuable contribution to the development of the school.
A. done B. created C. caused D. made
59: Just keep______on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?
A. a look B. a glance C. an eye D. a care
60: Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn't take them______.
A. as a rule B. as usual C. out of habit D. for granted
61: The players'protests______ no difference to the referee's decision at all
A. did B. made C. caused D. created
62: Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn't keep______with rapidly changing
technology
A. speed B. time C. fast D. pace
63: What the politician was saying fell on______ears last night.
A. dead B. deaf C. dumb D. mute
64: "What's the matter? You don't look very well." - "I feel a little______
A.out of the blue B. out of order
C. under the weather D. under the impression
65: It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to______on it.
A. sleep B. feed C. eat D. sweep
66: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. steers me B. irritates me
C. moves me D. frightens me
67: Don‟t forget______goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office.
A. saying B. telling C. to tell D. to say
68: They talked for three days before finally______a decision.
A. doing B. arriving C. making D. coming
69: My mother doesn't ______ eye to eye with my father sometimes.
A. see B. glance C. look D. agree
70: For a short while, I managed to catch______of President Trump entering the White House.
A. vision B. notice C. view D. sight
71I feel terrible, I didn‟t sleep______last night.
A. a jot B. a wink C. an inch D. an eye
72: I'm going to make all efforts to win a gold medal in______for your help and concern.
A. return B. mind C. allowances D. memory
73: The manager charged her ______ irresponsibility and dishonesty.
A. for B. on C. about D. with
74: ______stay the night if it's too difficult to get home.
A. By all means B. In all C. At all costs D. On the whole
75: To get the best______on a new car, you need to know what a car is really worth.
A. amount B. number C. deal D. figure

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76: He talks about football for hours______end.
A. at B. with C. on D. off
77: Would you mind______me a favor and posting this letter for me?
A. making B. doing C. getting D. giving
78: When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your______.
A. fingers B. hands C, fingertips D. thumbs
79: The new cowboy film catches the fancy of the children.
A. satisfies B. attracts C. amuses D. surprises
80: ______of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have
been in the past.
A. At the age B. On the age
C. In the age D. By the age
81:I find it difficult to make______as prices keep______.
A. end meet-rising B. ends meet-raising
C. end meet-raising D. ends meet-rising
82: Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight."
Woman: "Yes, and I'm on pins and needles.”
A. happy B. angry C. nervous D. confused
83: There's a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run______.
A. deep B. deeply C. deepness D. depth
84: The ideas______to nothing because I couldn‟t afford to do it.
A. went B. came C. turned D. changed
85: We've lost everything. Still, there's no point in complaining. We‟ll just have to try and make______
A. no bones about it B. a splash
C. the best of a bad job D. a clean sweep
86: Donald Trump has suggested he could grant legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants who
have not______serious crimes in what could be a major policy shift.
A. committed B. took C. served D. done
87:I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we have been home and dry.
A. have not got wet B. have been successful
C. have got home dry D. have got to water
88: He decided to make a claim______damages to his car.
A. for B. in C. about D. on
89: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a______of a doubt.
A. shade B. shadow C. benefit D. profit
90: I just couldn't remember her name even though it was on the ______of my tongue
A. edge B. top C. tip D. front
91: “I'm going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I‟ll keep my______crossed for you.”
A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. hands
92: Father has lost his job, so we‟ll have to______our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. tighten B. shorten C. lengthen D. widen
93: Susan lost her______when she suddenly woke up and saw the house on fire.
A. eyes B. head C. mind D. brain
94: Vietnam‟s Got Talent is the gameshow that has taken audiences______
A. by storm B. by wind C. by night D. by heart
95: Nadine "I‟ve been offered $550 for my stereo. Should I take it or wait a better one?”
Kitty: "Take the $550____________".
A. Actions speak louder than words
B. Kill two birds with one stone
C. The early bird catches the worm
D. bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
96: My father is in______of 30 engineers and 80 workers.
A. pressure B. leadership C. impression D. charge

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97: We should make full use______the Internet as it is an endless source of information.
A. of B. in C. with D. from
98: When finding a new house, parents should______all the conditions for their children‟s education and
entertainment.
A. take into account B. make all the conditions
C. get a measure of D. put into effect
99: This is new washing machine is not a patch______our old one.
These clothes are still dirty.
A. on B. in C. at D. off
100: Poor management brought the company to______of collapse.
A. the edge B. the foot C. the ring D. the brink
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
PART 4
1: The twins look so much alike that no one can tell them apart.
A. distinguish between them B. point out with them
C. spoil them D. pick them out
2: With respect to maneuverability, few birds can equal the capabilities of the hummingbird, which hovers
for long periods and even flies backward.
A. With regard to B. With fondness to
C. In appreciation of D. In favor of
3: The exercise was a piece of cake; I can do it with my eyes closed.
A. challenging B. very easy C. boring D. understandable
4: Nobody owned up to breaking the window.
A. objected to B. decided on
C. confessed to D. allowed for
5:I don't really go in for winter sports very much.
A. am not good at B. do not hate
C. do not practice D. am not keen on
6: Most of the _________ in this workshop do not work very seriously or productively.
A. rank and file B. tooth and nail
C. eager beavers D. old hand
7: He may be shy now, but he'll soon come out of his shell when he meets the right girl.
A. hole B. become confident
C. shed D. become shy
8:I won't buy that car because it has too much______on it.
A. ups and downs B. odds and ends C. wear and tear D. white lie
9: Suddenly, in the twinkling of an eye, her whole life had been turned upside down.
A. very quickly B. gradually
C. over a long period of time D. unfortunately
10: I had a______, which I couldn‟t explain, that something terrible was going to happen.
A. feeling B. view C. sense D. thought
11: I went to a restaurant last night, I was the ten thousandth customer, so my dinner was on the______.
A. holiday B. house C. free D. decrease
12: Applicants must hold a(n)- ______driving licence.
A. artificial B. faithful C. false D. valid
13: As the drug took______the patient became unconscious.
A. effect B. force C. influence D. action
14: You‟re very quiet today. What have you got on your______?
A. spirit B. attention C. mind D. brain
15: Please accept our______ congratulations on your promotion!
A. finest B. warmest C. dearest D. best
16: They‟ve bought a holiday cottage near the sea, and in______course they plan to move there
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A. future B. due C. coming D. intended
17: She should have been here but she's______chicken flu.
A. gone through with B. gone down with
C. come in for D. come up against
18: Part-time jobs give us the freedom to______our own interest.
A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
19: "Is there anything interesting______the paper today?" - "Well, there‟s an unusual picture______the back
page.”
A. in/on B. on/in C. in/in D. on/on
20: The room needs decorating for the______and see party.
A. ship B. sheep C. sip D. tip
21: The referee______the football game to a halt by blowing his whistle.
A. brought B. took C. carried D. made
22: On the flip side, the world wide adoption of a couple of languages that have a large number of speakers
has led to the death of several less popular languages.
A. In other word B. On the other hand
C. On the whole D. In general
23: Drinking too much alcohol is said to______harm to our health.
A. make B. do C. lead D. take
24: At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a______of completion.
A. degree B. certificate C. diploma D. qualification
25: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access
information online.
A. regularly B. attentively
C. occasionally D. selectively
26: Most of the ______ in this workshop do not work very seriously or productively.
A. rank and file B. tooth and nail
C. eager beavers D. old hand
27: He may be shy now, but he‟ll soon come out of his shell when he meets the right girl.
A. hole B. become confident
C. shed D. become shy
28: For a public campaign to succeed, it is important to make ______of existing social organizations as well
as other relations.
A. fun B. advantage C. benefit D. use
29: Although the conditions weren‟t ideal for a walk, we decided to ______a go of it.
A. make B. do C. run D. carry
30: They always kept on good ______with their next-door neighbors for the children's sake.
A. will B. friendship C. terms D. relations
31: In my company, the director deputy usually ______the responsibility for organizing meetings and
conferences.
A. makes B. gets C. becomes D. takes
32: Mr. Gerstein was particularly taken aback to hear that sleeping problems are often linked to physical
problems.
A. surprised B. intended C. determined D. relieved
33: I shouldn't go outside without a raincoat because it's raining cats and dogs,
A. it's just started to rain B. it's raining very heavily
C. it's going to rain D. it‟s drizzling
34: It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to .
A. get B. beat C. take D. achieve
35: For lunch, I always have something quick and easy: a sandwich, a salad, toast and the .
A. same B. similar C. like D. rest
36: I don't think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting, did they? I totally failed to get my
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A. around B. along C. across D. about
37: We don't seem to have any more of that book, Sir. It is out of ______but we are getting a new delivery
next Thursday if you would like to pop back then.
A. stock B. order C. print D. shop
38: I'm______my brother is.
A. nowhere near as ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as
39: No matter how angry he was, he would never______to violence.
A. exert B. resolve C. resort D. recourse
40: It never______my head that such a terrible thing would happen.
A. struck B. dawned C. occurred D. entered
41: Despite all the evidence, he wouldn‟t admit that he was in the______
A. fault B. error C. wrong D. slip
42: He would win the race if he______his brother's example and trained harder.
A. repeated B. set C. answered D. followed
43: I can‟t possibly lend you any more money, it is quite out of the______
A. order B. practice C. place D. question
44: She had to hand in her notice______advance when she decided to leave the job
A. with B. from C. in D. to
45: You‟ve got to be______certain before you decide.
A. deadly B. deathly C. dead D. dearly
46: I went to a restaurant last night. I was the ten thousandth customer, so my dinner was on the______.
A. holiday B. house C. free D. decrease
47: I can‟t stand the car______Therefore, I hate traveling by car.
A. illness B. sickness C. ailment D. disease
48: Why don‟t you make it bigger and more careful to ______people‟s attention?
A. raise B. attract C. make D. keep
49: My Dad is always willing to give a hand______cleaning the house.
A. in B. with C. of D. about
50: At the end of the film, the young prince______in love with a reporter.
A. felt B. made C. fell D. got
51: You will be home and______in the interview if you have good qualifications and wide experience.
A. high B. dry C. house D. way
52: Most young people nowadays believe in______marriage - first come love, then comes marriage.
A. romantic B. arranged C. unique D. contractual
53: - How much is this car? - 15,000 dollars. My uncle paid for it by______
A. installments B. credit C. hire purchase D. cash
54: She went to college to study history, but changed______and is now a doctor.
A. horses in midstream B. for a better
C. her tune D.hands
55: I strongly recommend that you should take out an insurance policy in the house for your own peace of
mind.
A. to stop your sleeping B. to stop your worrying
C. to stop your thinking D. to stop your believing
56: Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth.
A. instant B. available C. direct D. facial
57: With so many daily design resources, how do you stay-up-date with technology without spending too
much time on it?
A. connect to the Internet all day B. update new status
C. use social network daily D. get latest information
58: The computer has had an enormous______on the way we work and enjoy life.
A. impression B. influence C. change D. alternation
59: We have been working hard. Let‟s______a break.

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A. make B. find C. do D. take
60: Peter makes a good______from his freelance work.
A. profession B. job C. living D. earnings
61: Marrying into such a rich family had always been______his wildest dreams.
A. under B.above C. over D.beyond
62: Many is always making a mountain out of the molehill.
A. exaggerating B. extravagant
C. squandering D. overextending
63: ______wait for no man.
A. Tide and fire B. Time and tide
C. Time and fire D. Tide and time
64: I usually buy my clothes______. It's cheaper than going to the dress maker.
A. on the house B. off the peg
C. in public D. on the shelf
65: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be confident B. be optimistic
C. be pessimistic D. be smart
66: The child has no problem reciting the poem; he has______it to memory.
A. devoted B. added C. committed D. admitted
67: After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.
A. become enemies B. become friends
C. give up weapons D. reach an agreement
68: The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known
prematurely.
A. privately B. safely C. publicly D. dangerously
69: In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to______the household chores.
A. do B. run C. take D. make
70: The table in the living room should be moved to______the new TV set.
A. get rid of B. pave the way for
C. make room for D. take hold of
71: The US president Barack Obama ______ an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of great
significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
A. delivered B. paid C. offered D. gave
72: Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle‟s upcoming birthday. Select the most suitable
response to complete the exchange.
- Tom: "Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?"
- Kyle: "____________"
A. It's my honour B. Let‟s do it then
C. The more the merrier D. That's right
73: As children, we were very poor. When my father finally became rich, he told us that he wanted
to______all the hardship we had suffered
A. make out with B. make up for
C. make off with D. make over to
74: It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.
A. driven away B. deceived deliberately
C. given a lift D. treated with sincerity
75: Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great ______in her study.
A. standard B. development
C. contribution D. progress
76: Jim didn't break the vase on______, but he was still punished for his carelessness.
A. occasion B. chance C. intention D. purpose
77: "How was your exam?" "A couple of questions were tricky, but on the______it was pretty easy."
A. spot B. general C. hand D. whole

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78: If you practice regularly, you can learn this language skill in short______of a time.
A. period B. aspect C. arrangement D. activity
79: The shop assistant is ready to______me a helping hand. She is very nice.
A. take B. lend C. offer D. get
80: The manager______ his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. had B. lost C. took D. kept
81: All nations should______hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A. join B. hold C. shake D. lend
82: When he started that company, he really went______. It might have been a disaster.
A. out on the limb B. on and off
C. over the odds D.once too often
83: We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are______.
A. out of stock B. out of practice
C. out of reach D. out of work
84: She______her success to hard work.
A. described B. devoted C. blamed D. ascribed
85: I refuse to believe a word of it; it‟s a cock-and- story.
A. hen B. goose C. bull D. duck
86: The search for a new vaccine took priority______ all other medical research.
A.above B. over C. to D. on
87: He mentioned______particular electronics, his major at university.
A. in B. on C. up D. off
88: One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found that people are not ______
offline friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships.
A. making B. providing C. combining D. substituting
89: The study also found that social networks allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse set of
people than in the real world, so we share knowledge with people from a wide______of backgrounds.
A. ranges B. amount C. number D. variety
90: ______ they've already made their decision, there's nothing much we can do.
A. Seeing that B. On grounds that
C. Assuming that D. For reason that
91: I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything
A. on your guards B. up to your eyes
C. in your capable hands D. under the care of you
92: When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in
favour______science fiction.
A. with B. of C. in D. for
93: Students are______less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.
A. under B.above C. upon D.out of
94: In many big cities, people have to put up with noise, overcrowding and bad air.
A. make up for B. take part in
C. tolerate D. generate
95: Population explosion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to______the demand for food.
A. make B. need C. have D. meet
96: Shake a leg or you will miss the train.
A. Hurry up B. Slow down C. Watch out D. Put down
97: You should pat yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.
A. praise yourself B. criticize yourself
C. check up your back D. wear a backpack
98: Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport in the______of time just before the
check-in counter closed.
A. line B. chick C. second D. nick

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99: Many people head for the countryside where the flat______of fields helps them escape from the hectic
city life.
A. extension B. expansion C. extent D. expanse
100: We know that we are at fault for our third consecutive defeat, so there is no need to______salt into the
wound.
A. spread B. rub C. apply D. put

PART 5
1: Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will______success in the future.
A. gather B. collect C. master D. achieve
2: Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often
simultaneously, thus teaching people how to their way through different systems.
A. take B. work C. put D. give
3: A week on vacation with my relatives is enough to drive me up the______.
A. ceiling B. road C. mad D. wall
4: He was trying to sell me a new laptop which I suspect fell off the back of a______.
A. lorry B. truck C. train D. rail
5: I felt like a______wheel when they started looking at each other affectionately.
A. fourth B. fifth C. sixth D. third
6: They spent their holiday exploring the highways and______of the country.
A. railway B. doorway C. byways D. mainway
7: When I was trying to become a screenwriter, I hitched my ______to a star by befriending some popular
actresses.
A. wagon B. journey C. voyage D. cruise
8: It‟s dangerous to______the lights. You may have a terrible accident.
A. pass B. cross C. fly D. jump
9: He‟s been left to paddle his own______ when he started his business.
A. canoe B. boat C. sail D. ship
10: Aren't you putting the______before the horse by deciding what to wear for the wedding before you've
even been invited to it?
A. chart B. cart C. dart D. hart
11: You have to put the pedal to the if you want to get there on time.
A. metal B. mental C. fatal D. canal
12: It was only when he discovered that his wallet was gone that he realized they had him for a ride.
A. made B. taken C. given D. had
13: Our team was doing well for a while, but they got tired and then the______fell off.
A. spirits B. moods C. attitudes D. wheels
14: Beyond any______, W. Shakespeare was the greatest writer of the sixteenth century.
A. understanding B. suspicion C. disbelief D. doubt
15: He was amazed to see that the town center had changed beyond______.
A. recognition B. realization
C. admission D. acknowledge
16: Whether you had insurance is______the point, the accident is still your fault.
A. besides B. beside C. next to D. over
17: When his company sent him to the United States, they left his family in the______as to whether it would
be temporarily.
A. dark B. secret C. space D. light
18: I don't need to know the content of your speech in detail, just put the main message______a nutshell for
me, please!
A. on B. in C. out D. off
19: When I was a child, my mother used to teach me table manners.
A. etiquette B. rule C. problem D. norm
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A. complimentaiy B. excellent C. promising D. encouraged
21: Our kids are sad that their summer vacation is______to an end.
A. being B. coming C. running D. drawing
22: The artist put the______touches on her painting.
A. completing B. finishing C. finalizing D. ending
23: The back injury put an abrupt end to his tennis career.
A. a direct B. a rushed C. a sudden D. a fast
24: I'm going to walk down to the bookstore to ______time before my flight.
A. kill B. spend C. waste D. miss
25: Although she had been told quite sternly to______herself together, she simply couldn't stop the tears
from flowing.
A. bring B. pull C. force D. push
26: ______to fame at an early age may have a negative influence on children's psychological development.
A. Approaching B. Reaching C. Going D. Rising
27: Despite careful preparation, the candidate got cold feet when asked a challenging question and gave an
unsatisfactory answer.
A. had a fever B. stayed confident
C. lacked confidence D. became aggressive
28: So, tell me about your new job. I‟m all______.
A. ears B. eyes C. hands D. lips
29: Don‟t tell my little brother about my sister‟s surprise birthday party yet. He‟s got a big______.
A. mouth B. eye C. cheek D. ear
30: Will you keep your eye______my suitcase while I go to get the tickets.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
31: This calculus homework is a real pain in the______. It's not that I don't understand it, it's just so tedious!
A. heart B. head C. neck D. leg
32: I'm sure he will be home and dry in the interview because he has good qualifications and wide
experience.
A. successful B. satisfied
C. unsuccessful D.unsatisfied
33: After a momentary______of concentration, Simon managed to regain his focus and completed the test.
A. failure B. fault C. error D. lapse
34: I felt a______pain and looked down to see blood pouring from my leg.
A. strong B. violent C. clear D. sharp
35: I always cast a glance at my desk to make sure I have everything before I leave the office at night.
A. make B. take C. hold D. give
36: Fame is a privilege that gives people in the______eye lots of opportunities others can only dream of.
A. public B. common C. naked D. envy
37: It is very easy to find______with the work of others.
A. error B. fault C. mistake D. envy
38: Ranieri returned, saw the mess, and hit the roof.
A. became extremely annoyed B. became extremely surprised
C. became extremely angry D. became extremely happy
39: I know it isn't easy facing off against the low lives of this town, but you're on the police force and you
have to______your duty.
A. do B. make C. carry D. take
40: When I was at school, I had a______on a film star.
A. love B. crush C. passion D. keen
41: She has a soft______for Richard - he can do anything.
A. knot B, course C. spot D. sport
42: I've had the______for him ever since he came to college.
A. hots B. hot C. heat D. heating
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44: After having a blazing______with his wife, he stormed out of the room and banged the door behind him.
A. row B. quarrel C. argument D. debate
45: On February 12th he put up______sale a second tranche of 32 state-owned companies.
A. on B. for C. out D. at
46: We will have to______war on the rebels if they advance over our border.
A. announce B. tell C. declare D. wages
47: Most of London‟s gates had been demolished by the end of the eighteenth century. However, by a
______ of luck, the last of them was preserved.
A. flash B. flock C. bust D. stroke
48: I blushed with ______when the teacher caught me not paying attention in class and yelled at me.
A. embarrassment B. shame C. shyness D. anger
49: Their baby bears a resemblance to its grandfather.
A. takes up B. takes after C. takes on D. takes off
50: These prices bear no resemblance to the ones I saw printed in the newspaper.
A. bear responsibility B. bring back
C. be immediately obvious D. are completely different from
51: ______my reckoning, we should arrive in ten minutes.
A. For B. In C. By D. On
52: ______calculations have shown that the earth's resourses may run out before the end of the next century.
A. Raw B. Blunt C. Rude D. Crude
53: He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of his years as club secretary.
A. to show respect for B. in favor of
C. in charge of D. to gain recognition
54: I didn't want her to jump to the conclusion that the divorce was in any way her fault.
A. hurry B. rush C. leap D. fly
55: A woman had a______escape when the car came round the corner.
A. narrow B. close C. near D. limited
56: Margaret Thatcher______history when she became the first female British prime minister.
A. created B. made C. changed D. did
57: Paul was transferred to our head office in Chicago.
A. headmanager B. headleader
C. headquarter D. headmaster
58: After years of not speaking, Janie finally made______with her sister.
A. fun B. allowance C. use D. peace
59: I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour.
A. absolutely B. extremely C. exceedingly D. very
60: You______me by surprise when you showed up at my office with flowers this afternoon!
A. took B. made C. caused D. did
61: I have a sweet______- I can‟t say no to cookies.
A. mouth B. tongue C. tooth D. taste
62: He plays the part of a tough cop on TV who really has a heart of gold.
A. drops a hint B. does him good
C. raises his voice D. has kind and generous character
63: When you choose to gamble, you do so at your own______.
A. expense B. risk C. stake D. danger
64: Mary was lost for words when she was awarded the prize.
A. surprised B. annoyed C. happy D. amused
65: If you tell him the truth, you_________the risk of hurting his feelings.
A. lead B. take C. run D. drive
66: If you have a ______ conscience, you feel guilty about something because you know it was wrong. If
you have a______conscience, you do not feel guilty because you know you have done nothing wrong.
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67: I wanted to______amends for the worry I've caused you.
A. give B. do C. take D. make
68: She felt a warm______of happiness when he embraced her.
A. heat B. glow C. flame D. fire
69: The only reason why Dave's joke about my love life bothered me so much is because there wasn't
a______of truth to it.
A. speck B. grain C. dot D. drop
70: Leaflets giving details are available______request.
A. on B. in C. at D. of
71: The city council is discussing a detailed ______ plan for maintaining clean beaches and parks.
A. activity B. action C. measure D. approach
72: To______green is to practise simple green lifestyles, which helps save the planet for further generation.
A. go B. act C. make D. get
73: Many companies do not want to spend too much on waste______as the cost is really high.
A. discharge B. release C. rid D. disposal
74: Sometimes people just focus on the ______ benefits without thinking of the environmental risks of
certain economic activities.
A. long-term B. short-lived C. immediate D. potential
75: Soot comes from the______combustion of fossil or other fuels.
A. completion B. complete C. incompletion D. incomplete
76: Many students opted for English______History.
A. with respect to B. with reference to
C. in preference to D. in view of
77: The students were split into five groups according______their abilities.
A. to B. at C. of D. in
78: Well, apart from his long nose he is rather good-looking, isn't he?
A. In addition B. Besides C. Aside from D. Moreover
79: All schools had to be closed temporarily on account of heavy snowfall.
A. as a result B. as a result of C. thanks to D. in favor of
80: I am not absolutely sure about when the projects starts, but to the best of my knowledge it will be on
June 16.
A. according to me B. on my opinion
C. with my pleasure D. as far as I know
81: Unfortunately, some politicians often hit______the belt to discredit their opponents.
A. below B. under C. over D. above
82: Max‟s health has been improving since he came out of hospital, if only by degrees.
A. little by little B. gradually
C. step by step D. all are correct
83: Recently, with exports and sales decreasing, their outlook has noticeably changed for the______.
A. better B. worse C. nicer D. more
84: If you had been working on your project from scratch, you would realize how much these results mean
to us.
A. for B. in C. at D. with
85: Doctor Murphy is always on call, even at night and at the weekend.
A. on duty B. on time C. in time D. at times
86: These days, most young people would like to look for jobs rather than secure ones.
A. long-term B. well-paid
C. fast-growing D. long-lasting
87: More and more people are moving to live in the city in search of better______prospects.
A. occupation B. job C. career D. work
88: People migrate to urban areas on a massive ______ for many reasons.
A. scale B. level C. extent D. number

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89: The rural areas are said to suffer from the lack of natural resources as well as______weather conditions.
A. rigid B. extreme C. poor D. worsened
90: The manager threw a party______the group of computer experts from the United States.
A. in honour of B. in favour of
C. in welcome of D. in celebration of
91: He doesn't have a lot of time to look for accommodation. He just stays in that rough and______flat near
his office
A. cough B. rough C. tough D. ready
92:I don‟t understand what you are saying. What a load of______.
A. crap B. trap C. tab D. crab
93: We‟ve just met. Don‟t you think you are______the gun to be talking about marriage now?
A. catching B. jumping C. scratching D. chasing
94: Sara bought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise while she‟s still on a______.
A. roam B. roll C. rush D. run
95: We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight o'clock and
take good care of their own business.
A. have a good voyage B. organize things efficiently
C. run faster than others D. manage a flexible system
96: Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans because of the fear
of having large debts placing considerable pressure on students.
A. putting B. forcing C. emphasizing D. giving
97: It is quite common for students to gather at the canteen and shoot the breeze during the break.
A. enjoy fresh air B. check the homework
C. gossip about unimportant things D. fight with each other
98: We have discussed this problem at some______, but have not found out the solution.
A. time B. energy C. length D. distance
99: My friends have just moved to a new flat in the residential area on the______of Paris.
A. side B. outskirts C. suburbs D. outside
100: People should______a green lifestyle to help conserve the natural resources.
A. adapt B. adjust C. adopt D. adjoin
101: My brother is an authority______Chinese cuisine.
A. over B. at C. in D. on
102: The benefits of the Internet of social media are______.
A. enormous B. huge C. large D. gigantic
103: After making a______of England, the band is coming again.
A. time B. chance C. tour D. date
104: The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers______.
A. on the spot B. all in all
C. beyond the joke D. within reach
105: All staffs are not allowed to use their personal mobile phones during______hours.
A. office B. official C. officer D. officer's
106: I didn‟t think Larry and Patricia had anything in______, but they talked all evening.
A. in contrast B. particular C. common D. fact
107: I have meetings all day, so please______the lead on this project, Joan.
A. give B. do C. make D. take
108: The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes.
A. was unsuccessful in reaching B. was successful in reaching
C. was incapable of reaching D. was unable to reach
109: The personnel officer gave him her______that she wouldn‟t tell any one that he had been in the prison.
A. word B. world C. work D. worm
110: The story he told us was______.
A. beyond a joke B. beyond repair
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111:I could not keep in touch with him because I had lost his phone number.
A. get B. have C. bring D. take
112: My boss received over ten letters of complaint from the customers this morning and he really went up
the wall.
A. hit the roof B. saw red
C. hit the ceiling D. all are correct
113: Be careful what you say - she‟s in a______mood today.
A. blue B. green C. black D. gray
114: He was as sick as a______when he realised he had thrown away his lottery ticket.
A. carrot B. parrot C. idiot D. rabbit
115: When her son went missing, she was______herself with worry.
A. beside B. besides C. in D. of
116: She felt a little______when she lost her job.
A. black B. brown C. grey D. blue
117: When she left him, he was down in the dumps for a couple of weeks.
A. unhappy B. frustrated C. embarrassed D. irritated
118: There is a factory near the college where we study and the noise from it gets on our nerves.
A. surprises us B. annoys us C. cheats us D. amuses us
119: Things went______in the second game when we lost 38-0.
A. from now then on B. from time to time
C. from bad to worse D. from memory
120: As the manager of a local company, he enjoys being a big______in a small pond.
A. shrimp B. frog C. crab D. fish
121: All the other children in the school had rich, middle-class parents, and she was beginning to feel like a
fish out of water.
A. feel silly B. feel uncomfortable
C. feel ashamed D. feel miserable
122: He seems to be a/an______fish but he is really just a normal guy.
A. ugly B. big C. odd D. old
123: The success of our local theater has put our city on the map
A. made our city famous B. changed our city
C. put pressure on our city D. turned our city into a palace
124: The company's president went on and on about how they value every customer's individual experience,
but we all know he was just putting on an act as a normal part of PR.
A. tending B. pretending C. intending D. sending
125: The bank robbers made a getaway in a stolen car.
A. escaped B. disappeared C. elapsed D. depleted
126: Everybody took the Mickey out of him because he had his hair cut so short.
A. complimented B. praised C. laughed at D. criticized
127: The local council has______the blame on mass tourism for the cause of environmental problems.
A. taken B. had C. made D. put
128: Don‟t______to conclusion that learning English is easy.
A. come B. get C. reach D. go
129: We cannot make any comparison______her sacrifice.
A. at B. with C. to D. for
130: Every nook and cranny of the house was stuffed with souvenirs of their trips abroad.
A. part B. section C. corner D. angle
131: Do you make lists of pros and cons and carefully consider all the options?
A. advantages and disadvantages B. success and failure
C. strength and weakness D. agreement and disagreement
132: Do you often______your intuition and then______a choice based on your feelings?
A. believe/give B. trust/make C. follow/have D. do/make
133: When I have to make an especially______decision, I often ask my mother for______advice.

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A. hard/good B. difficult/perfect
C. quick/thorough D. tough/sound
134: When you make a decision very quickly, we call it a snap decision.
A. an arbitrary decision B. a wise decision
C. a spur-of-the-moment decision D. a tough decision
135: A______document shows that the U.S. is planning to build additional military bases in Central
America
A. disclosed B. escaped C. revealed D. leaked
136: A lot of people believe the completely______claims they read on the internet, and never actually
research the issue.
A. impossible B. malicious C. unfounded D. uninvolved
137: My cousin wanted to give me a job at his restaurant, but I the offer.
A. denied B. refused C. repelled D. deleted
138: That university is______acknowledged to be the best place in the world to study law.
A. hugely B. unjustly C. widely D. largely
Question 539: The human resources manager______the allegations that the company hired illegal
immigrants.
A. defends B. denies C. denounces D. acclaims
140: My grandfather is a______fan of his old college basketball team.
A. lifelong B. permanent C. forever D. lasting
141: Her parents refused to give their ______to her marriage to a man from a different culture.
A. thanksgiving B. blessing C. grace D. honor
142: I______support the campaign for humane treatment of farm animals.
A. animatedly B. forcefully C. enthusiastically D. warmly
143: My son is my parents‟ only grandchild, so of course they think the______of him.
A. globe B. earth C. world D. space
144: Some men will do anything to______the approval of the woman they love.
A. catch B. stand C. have D. win
145: That course seems excellent - everyone who takes it speaks very______of it.
A. deeply B. highly C. greatly D. ill
146: The article made some______criticisms of the corruption in the country's political system.
A. grudging B. scathing C. burning D. violently
147: A new TV show has sparked______by showing the positive side of dropping out of college.
A. controversy B. argument C. contention D. debate
148: A______of disappointment came over me when I heard that the show had been canceled.
A. flood B. roll C. wave D. storm
149: The city's efforts to cut down on pollution are finally______fruit.
A. making B. producing C. growing D. bearing
150: My grandmother remembers the ______days of the civil war.
A. black B. dark C. shady D. gray

PART 6
1: If we use robots instead of humans, many people may be out of work.
A. employed B. jobless
C. inemployed D. unemployed
2: It was no accident that he broke my glasses. He did it
purpose.
A. with B. on C. by D. about
3: I read the contract again and again _______ avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A. in terms of B. by means of
C. with a view to D. in view of
4: It's no use talking to me about metaphysics. It‟s a closed book to me.
A. a subject that I don‟t understand B. a theme that I like to discuss

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C. a book that is never opened D. an object that I really love
5: Her outgoing character contrasts_______with that of her sister.
A. thoroughly B. fully C. sharply D. coolly
6: Please don't_______ a word of this to anyone else, it's highly confidential.
A. speak B. pass C. mutter D. breathe
7: You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
A. keeps going B. keeps taking things
C. keeps changing her mood D. keeps testing
8: "Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.” - "Haven't you heard the news? His wife gave
birth a baby boy early this morning.”
A. extremely happy C. extremely disappointed
B. exhausted D. very proud
9: Ann has always made_______in everything she has done.
A. fit B. perfect C. good D. excellent
10: In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary_______.
A. aim B. goal C. cause D. reason
11: She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it.
A. permitted it B. accepted it without investigation
C. objected to it D. looked it over
12: My uncle was_______ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady
recovery.
A. seriously B. deeply C. fatally D. critically

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