ADVERB CLAUSE OF REASON , RESULT AND 26. She came in _____ turned on the radio .

CONCESSION a. so b. and c. or d. but

I/ Choose A, B, C or D that best completes each 27. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold .
unfinished sentence a. though b. because c. but d. so
1. Mai worked hard , ______ she passed her exam . 28. ______ I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed .
a. so b. although c. because d. though a. Because b. So c. Although d. However
2. _____ she was very tired , she helped her brother with his 29. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
homework . a. so b. since c. as d. though
a. Because b. whether c. Although c. so 30. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself .
3. It’s raining hard , _____ we can’t go to the beach . a. or b. but c. so d. and
a. or b. but c. so d. though 31. He had an accident ____ he was careful .
4. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick . a. even though b. because c. so d. since
a. so b. because c. although d. but 32. _____ it was raining , I went swimming .
5. Tom has a computer , _____ he doesn’t use it . a. So b. Because c. However d. Although
a. or b. as because d. but 33. Ann felt ill , ____ she insisted on going to work .
6. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough. a. though b. so c. and d. but
a. because b. although c. even though d. and 34. _____ I felt tired , I went to bed early .
7. The film was boring ____ we went home . a. Although b. So c. As d. However
a. so b. when c. but c. if 35. _____ he’s got an English name , he is German .
8. The girl bought the shoes _____ they are very expensive . a. Although b. However c. Because d. Since
a. but b. if c. so d. although 36. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were
9. He used to smoke a lot ______ now he doesn’t smoke too tired .
any more . a. so b. because c. but d. if
a. still b. therefore c. but d. as 37. We were the better team ____ we lost the match .
10. She couldn’t unlock it ______ she had the wrong key . a. so b. and c. but d. because
a. while b. but c. though d. because 38. Keith decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to
11. ____ it rained , the boys played football . a. because b. however c. although d. since
a. Even b. Even though c. However d. In spite of 39. ______ we were in town , we often met him .
12. It was still painful , ____ I went to see a doctor . a. For b. Although C. So d. When
a. so b. however c. but d. or 40 . She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary
13. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t . qualifications .
a. but b. as c. so because a. because b. although c. so d. but
14. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy . 41. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry .
a. while b. though c.because d. but a. even though b. in spite
15. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV. c. despite d. in spite the fact that
a. and b. or c. if d. since 42. In pite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled .
16. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently . a. the rain b. of the rain
a. also b. but also c. and d. so c. it was raining d. there was a rain
17. _______ the traffic , I arrived on time . 43. ______ he had enough money , he refused to buy a new
a. Though b. Although b. Even though d. In spite of car .
18. ______ they live near us , we can see them very often . a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although
a. So b. As c. Though d. Even 44. ______ , he walked to the station .
19. ______ I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep . a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired
a. If b. Although c. While D. However c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
20. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had 45. The children slept well , despite _____
nothing better to do . a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
a. because b. though c. so d. but 46. She left him __________ she still loved him .
21. It’s cheap _____ I don’t like it . a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
a. and b. because c. so d. however 47. _______ her lack of hard work , she was promoted .
22. ______ it was late , I decided to phone Brian. a. In spite b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of
a. Despite b. However c. In spite of d. Though 48. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like .
23. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing . a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of
a. although b. so c. but d. and 49. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces
24. ______ the car was cheap , it was in good condition . ________ we must also think of our environment .
a. Although b. Because c. As d. If a. despite b. though c. as though d. but
25. ______ tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will 50. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business ,
be shut . the majority of Japanese companies are run by men .
a. As b. Just as c. Although d. When a. But Even if c. If d. As though
51. The team played on in spite of the rain
a. even if b. if c. in case d. despite
52. ………….. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its
destination on time.
A. In case of B. In spite of
C. Because of D. But for
52. He was offered the job ………. he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite
C. while D. however
53. We postponed the picnic ………………………
A. because it is raining heavily
B. because of the raining heavily
C. because the heavily rain it was
D. because it was raining heavily
54. ……… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the
auditorium to attend the lecture.
A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In
spite
55. She went to bed early ……….. she felt tired.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
56. I couldn’t read the letter ……….. the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
57. The boys were punished -------------- he made many
mistakes.
A. in spite of B. because
C. even though D. as if
58-------------- the liberation of women, women can take
part in social activities.
A. Because B. Thanks to C. While D. As
59. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking
B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking
D. However we felt cold, we kept walking
60. She decided to leave her job in the company ------------
she could earn a lot of money there.
A. because B. although
C. despite D. since
61. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny.
B. The children laughed because of the story funny
C. The children laughed because it was funny.
D. The children laughed because the story was funny
62. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the
concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the
concert.
D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert
on time.
63. The flight was delayed -------------- the fog.
A. in spite of B. because of C. though D. since
64. Hong didn’t participate in the contest -------------- her
lack of confidence.
A. because B. because of C. since D. despite
65. He hid that letter in a draw -------------- no one could
read it.
A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of
66. -------------- Tom was unable to see anything, he knew
some one was in his room.
A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though
67. -------------- other workers’ constant objection, the
director dismissed the worker.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
68. The mother got angry because --------------.
A. her son behaved badly B. her son's bad behavior
C. her son will behave badly D. her son bad behaving
69. He lost his job -------------- his laziness.
A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because
70. She is looking for a new job -------------- she is tired of
doing a routine job day after day.
A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct
71. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the
phone.
B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the
phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the
phone.
72. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
D.I couldn't open the door,even though trying very hard.
II/ REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES….
1. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
àBecause of
………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………
2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.
à In spite
………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………...
3. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study
it.
à In spite
………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………...
4. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever
cancer.
à Despite
………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………..
5. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she
wants to buy that new car.
à Despite
………………………………………………………………
6. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to
live in London.
à In spite
………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………...
A. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way à In spite
that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before ………………………………………………………………
it: ……………………………………………...
1. Athough he is sick, he goes to school. 14. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever
à In spite of cancer.
……………………………………………………………… à Despite
………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………
2. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework ……………………………………………..
carefully. 15. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she
à Despite wants to buy that new car.
……………………………………………………………… à Despite
…………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………
3. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty. ……………………………………………..
à Although 16. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to
……………………………………………………………… live in London.
…………………………………………… à In spite
4. They worked very hard although they were old. ………………………………………………………………
à In spite ……………………………………………...
……………………………………………………………… 17. Although I am hungry, I can’t eat now.
……………………………………………... à Despite
5. Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick. ………………………………………………………………
à Because of ……………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………… 18. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in
………………………………………… this city.
6. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired. à Though
à Because of ………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………..
………………………………………… 19. In spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going
7. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a to the movie.
bad cold. à Although
à Because of ………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………
………………………………………… 20. They worked very hard inspite of their old age.
8. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard. à Although
à Because of ………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………
…………………………………………
9. She stayed at home because her mother was sick. I/ USE BECAUSE OR BECAUSE OF TO REWRITE
à Because of THE SENTENCES.
……………………………………………………………… 1. We arrived late because of the bad traffic.
………………………………………… à ……………………………………………………
10. I like him because his father is kind to me. ……………………………………………………
à Because of ……………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………… …………………………..
………………………………………… 2. She didn’t buy the house because the price was very
11. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult. high.
à Because of à ……………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
12. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train. …………………………..
à In spite 3. She only accepted the job because of the high salary.
……………………………………………………………… à ……………………………………………………
……………………………………………... ……………………………………………………
13. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study ……………………………………………………
it. …………………………..
4. We couldn’t sleep because the weather was hot. 15. Governments advise giving up smoking because of its
à …………………………………………………… harm for health.
…………………………………………………… à ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………….. ……………………………………………………
5. Because of the World War II, women took over …………………………..
business for their absent husbands. 16. They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are
à …………………………………………………… small.
…………………………………………………… à ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………….. ……………………………………………………
6. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough. …………………………..
à …………………………………………………… 17. He got bad marks because his answers were
…………………………………………………… incomplete.
…………………………………………………… à ……………………………………………………
………………………….. ……………………………………………………
7. She was very angry because he behaved very badly. ……………………………………………………
à …………………………………………………… …………………………..
…………………………………………………… 18. Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all her
…………………………………………………… money.
………………………….. à ……………………………………………………
8. He couldn’t sleep because of his worries. ……………………………………………………
à …………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… …………………………..
…………………………………………………… 19. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the
………………………….. lesson for him.
9. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious à ……………………………………………………
accident. ……………………………………………………
à …………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… …………………………..
…………………………………………………… 20. A lot of people learn English because it is very
………………………….. important.
10. I lost my way because the fog was thick. à ……………………………………………………
à …………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… …………………………..
………………………….. 21. Tom is often punished because he is very lazy.
11. He is tired because of staying up late last night. à ……………………………………………………
à …………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… …………………………..
………………………….. 22. I was late because it rained heavily.
12. We couldn’t read the sign on the building because the à ……………………………………………………
distance was so great. ……………………………………………………
à …………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… …………………………..
…………………………………………………… 23. They turned the heating on because the weather was
………………………….. very cold.
13. She’ll never get success because she is impatient. à ……………………………………………………
à …………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… …………………………..
………………………….. 24. She has to stay at home because of her sick mother.
14. He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work. à ……………………………………………………
à …………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… …………………………..
…………………………..
 10. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the
I/ REWRITE THESE SENTENCES USING lesson for him.
“BECAUSE” OR “BECAUSE OF”. à
1. I lost my way because the fog was thick. ……………………………………………………
à ………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………………………………… …………………………..
………………………………….. 11. A lot of people learn English because it is very
2. He is tired because of staying up late last night. important.
à ………………………………………………… à
………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………………….. ……………………………………………………
3. We couldn’t read the sign on the building …………………………..
because the distance was so great. 12. Tom is often punished because he is very lazy.
à ………………………………………………… à
………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………………….. ……………………………………………………
4. She’ll never get success because she is impatient. …………………………..
à 13. I was late because it rained heavily.
…………………………………………………… à
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………….. ……………………………………………………
5. He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work. …………………………..
à 14. They turned the heating on because the weather
…………………………………………………… was very cold.
…………………………………………………… à
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………….. ……………………………………………………
6. Governments advise giving up smoking because ……………………………………………………
of its harm for health. …………………………..
à 15. She has to stay at home because of her sick
…………………………………………………… mother.
…………………………………………………… à
…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………
………………………….. ……………………………………………………
7. They haven’t bought the house because its rooms ……………………………………………………
are small. …………………………..
à
……………………………………………………
……………………………………………………
……………………………………………………
…………………………..
8. He got bad marks because his answers were
incomplete.
à
……………………………………………………
……………………………………………………
……………………………………………………
…………………………..
9. Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all
her money.
à …………………………………………………
…………………………………………………
…………………………………………………
………
 We’ll put up ______ shelves and then go to ______ café for
something to eat.
Is that ______ present Bill gave you for ______ Christmas.
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 Exercise 3: Choïn phöông aùn toát nhaát
ñeå hoaøn thaønh caùc caâu sau:
Exercise 1:Underline the most suitable phrase in
each sentence: 1. My mother goes to church in ______ morning.
A. x B. every C. the D. a
1. Is this a person / the person you told me about. 2. I eat ______ everyday.
2. This is the only cinema / an only cinema in the area. A. a banana B. banana C. the bananas D. any banana
3. Philip has just bought the Thames barge / a Thames 3. Harry is a sailor. He spends most of his life at _____
barge. sea.
4. I’m going to the British Museum / British Museum A. a B. an C. the D. x
this afternoon. 4. There are billions of stars in _____ space.
5. Are you going to church / the church on Sunday? A. a B. an C. x D. the
6. Do you have a milk jug / milk jug? 5. He tried to park his car but _____ space wasn’t big
7. The Prime Minister / Prime Minister will give a speech enough.
this afternoon. A. the B. a C. an D. x
8. The computer / Computer has already changed our 6. Can you turn off _____ television, please?
lives dramatically. A. the B. a C. an D. x
9. I haven’t been to an open-air theatre / open-air theatre 7. We had _____ dinner in a restaurant.
before. A. a B. an C. x D. the
10. Here is a thousand pounds / the a thousand pounds I 8. We had _____ meal in a restaurant.
owe you. A. a B. an C. the D. x
11. I was under an impression / under the impression that 9. Thank you. That was ______ very nice lunch.
you had left. A. a B. an C. the D.x
12. I have to go I’m in a hurry/ in hurry. 10.______rose is my favourite color.
13. I managed to sell the old painting at a profit / at profit. A. a B. an C. the D. x
14. I think I prefer the other restaurant on the whole / on 11. When was _____ computer invented?
whole. A. a B. an C. the D. x
15. How many hours do you work, on average / on the 12.My daughter plays _____ piano very well.
average, every week? A. the B. a C. an D. x
16. I was in pain / in a pain after I twist my ankle. 13.Mary loves _____ flowers.
17. Jack recovered from his accident and is now out of A. a B. an C. the D. x
danger / out of the danger. 14.Jill went to ______ hospital to see her friend.
18. Excuse me, but you’re in the way / in a way. A. x B. the C. a D. an
19. Sue felt seasick on the cross- channel ferry / a cross- 15.Mrs Lan went to ______ school to meet her son’s
channel ferry. daughter.
20. The burglar hit me on my back of the neck / the back of A. x B. the C. a D. an
my neck. 16.Carol went to ______ prison to meet her brother.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
Exercise 2: Put a/ an/ the in each space, or leave 17.Sandra works at a big hospital. She’s _______.
the space blank: A.nurse B. a nurse C. the nurse D. an nurse
18.She works six days _____ week.
We went by _____ train to _____ west of England. A. in B. for C. a D. x
______ who live in ______ Netherlands are called ______ . 19.______ is a star.
______ judge sent me to _____ prison for ______ ten years. A. Sun B. A sun C. The sun D. Suns
______ Columbus was one of _____ people to cross _____ 20.What did you have for ______ breakfast this morning.
Atlantic. A. x B. a C. an D. the
As ______ captain of ______ ship, I have _______ 21.London is _____ capital of England.
complete authority. A. an B. a C. x D. the
David learned to play _____ violin when he was at _______ 22.When ______ invented?
university. A. was telephone B. was the telephone
______ Trafalgar Square is near ______ Charing Cross C. were telephones D. were a telephone
Station. 23.We visited _______ two years ago.
Did you read _____ book I lent you _____ last week? A. Canada and the United States
B. the Canada and the United States
 C. the Canada and United States 44.Did _______ police find ______ person who stole your
D. Canada and United States bicycle?
24.Are you going away next week? No, _______ week A. a /a B. the / the C. a / the D. the / a
after next. 45.We went out for ______ last night. _______ restaurant
A. a B. the C. some D. x we went was excellent.
25.We haven’t been to ______ for years. A. a /a B. the / the C. a / the D. the / a
A. cinema B. the cinema C. a cinema D. any cinema 46.As I was walking along the street, I saw _____ $10 note
26.It took us quite a long time to get here. It was ______ on ______ pavement.
journey. A. a/ a B. the / the C. a / the D. the / a
A. three hour B. a three- hours 47.The Soviet Uinon was ______ first country to send a
C. a three- hour D. three- hours man into _____ space.
27.If you live in _______ foreign country, you should try A. the /the B. x / x C. x /the D. the / x
and learn the language. 48.Did you watch “Titanic” on ______ television or at
A. the B. x C. an D. a ______ cinema?
28.Did your train leave from ______ ? A. the/ the B. x / x C. x / the D. the / x
A. the 8 Platform B. an Platform 8 49.After _____ lunch, we went for a walk by ______ sea.
C. some Platform 8 D. Platform 8 A. the / the B. x/ x C. x/ the D. the / x
29.I can’t work here. There’s so much ______. 50.Peru is ______ country in South America. _______
A. noise B. noises C. the noise D. a noise capital is Lima.
30.Do you need ____? A. a / a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a
A. an umbrella B. a umbrella 51.I never listen to _____ radio. In fact I haven’t got
C. umbrella D. an umbrellas ______ radio.
31.I’ve seen ______ good films recently. A. a /a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a
A. a B. the C. some D. an 52.It was a beautiful day. _______ sun shone brightly in
32.I often watch ______ television for two hours every _____ sky.
night. A. a / a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a
A. some B. the C. any D. x 53.It is said that Robinhood robbed _____ rich and gave
33.The injured man was taken to _____. the money to _____ poor.
A. hospital B. any hospital A. a /a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a
C. the hospital D. hospitals 54.Life is not so easy for _______ unemployed.
34.She went out without _____ money. A. the B. a C. an D. x
A. any B. an C. a D. x 55.Many people were killed in the accident. The bodies of
35.Toshi speaks ______ at home. _____ dead were taken away.
A. the Japanese B. Japan A.the B. a C. an D. x
C. the Japan D. Japanese 56.The butler was _____ I suspected.
36.A man and a woman were standing outside my house. A. last person B. a last person
______ looked English but I think _____ woman was C. the last person D. some last person
foreign. 57.Where ______ you borrowed last week?
A. the / a B. a / the C. a/ a D. the / the A. is scissors B. are the scissors
37.John sat on _____ chair nearest the door. C. is some scissors D. are scissors
A. the / a B. a / the C. a /a D. the / the 58.Why don’t we go to the park _____?
38.For breakfast I had _____ sandwich and _____ apple. A. in the car B. with a car
The sandwich wasn’t very nice. C. with car D. by the car
A. the / an B. a / the C. a / an D. the / the 59.Too much rubbish is being dumped in ______.
39.I would love to live by _____ sea. A. sea B. the sea
A. the B. a C. an D. x C. a sea D. some sea
40.What is ______ longest river in ______ world? 60.This is exactly _____ I was looking for.
A. the/ a B. a / the C. a / a D. the / the A. job B. a job
41.This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine. C. some job D. the job
______ newspaper is in my bag but I don’t know where 61.Of all the cars, I think I prefer ______.
______ magazine is. A. a Japanese B. some Japanese
A. a /a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a C. the Japanese one D. a Japanese one
42.We live in ______ big house in ______ middle of the 62.I try to go jogging at least four times _______.
village. A. the week B. of the week
A. a / a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a C. a week D. of a week.
43.I’m looking for _____ job. Did Mary get _____ job she 63.Sally spent six month out of _____.
applied for? A. work B. a work
A. a / the B. the / a C. a/ a D. the / the C. the work D. some work
 to us, is for sale.
II/ Insert a, an or the if necessary. It's quite . - . nice house with . . . big rooms. . . .
1.There was . . . knock on . . . door. I opened it and back windows look out on . . . park.
found . . . small dark man in . . . blue overcoat and . . 20. I don't know what . . . price . . . owners are asking.
. woollen cap. But Dry and Rot are . . . agents. You could give
2.He said he was . . . employee of . . . gas company them . . . ring and make them . . . offer.
and had come to read . . . meter. 21. . . . postman's little boy says that he'd rather be . . .
3. But I had . . . suspicion that he wasn't speaking . . . dentist than . . . doctor, because . . . dentists don't
truth because . . . meter readers usually wear . . . get called out at . . . night.
peaked caps.
4. However, I took him to . . . meter, which is in . . .
dark corner under . . . stairs
(. . . meters are usually in . . . dark corners under . . .
stairs).
5. I asked if he had . . . torch; he said he disliked
torches and always read . . . meters by . . . light of . .
. match.
6. I remarked that if there was . . . leak in . . . gaspipe
there might be . . . explosion while he was reading . .
. meter.
7. He said, 'As . . . matter of . . . fact, there was . . .
explosion in . . . last house I visited; and Mr Smith, .
. . owner of . . . house, was burnt in . . . face.'
8. 'Mr Smith was holding . . . lighted match at . . . time
of . . . explosion.'
9. To prevent . . . possible repetition of this accident, I
lent him . . . torch.
10. He switched on . . . torch, read . . . meter and wrote
. . . reading down on . . . back of . . . envelope.
11. I said in . . . surprise that . . . meter readers usually
put . . . readings down in . . . book.
12. He said that he had had . . . book but that it had
been burnt in . . . fire in . . . Mr Smith's house.
13. By this time I had come to . . . conclusion that he
wasn't . . . genuine meter reader; and . . . moment he
left . . . house I rang . . . police.
14. Are John and Mary . . . cousins? ~
No, they aren't . . . cousins; they are . . . brother and
. . . sister.
15. . . . fog was so thick that we couldn't see . . . side of
. . . road. We followed . . . car in front of us and
hoped that we were going . . . right way.
16. I can't remember . . . exact date of . . . storm, but I
know it was . . . Sunday because everybody was at .
. . church. On . . . Monday . . . post didn't come
because . . . roads were blocked by . . . fallen trees.
17. Peter thinks that this is quite . . . cheap restaurant.
18. There's been . . . murder here. ~
Where's . . . body?~
There isn't . . . body. ~
Then how do you know there's been . . . murder?
19. Number . . . hundred and two, - . . house next door
 A. from B. at C. in D. for
22. English is spoken in many countries all _____ the
Prepositions world.
 A. in B. over C. at D. from
23. _______ many areas of the world, wars have made lives
Exercise 3: Choïn phöông aùn toát nhaát more miserable.
ñeå hoaøn thaønh caùc caâu sau: A. on B. from C. in D. at
24. When we arrived _______ the station, the last train had
1. When studying abroad, Mary was very happy to get a just gone.
phone call _____ her parents. A. in B. at C. for D. from
A. to B. for C. of D. from 25. Approaching ______ the village, we saw the village
2. Why don’t we stay ______ home _______ a change? common in the distance.
A. from/ as B. at / with C. at / for D. at/ on A. at B. in C. to D. x
3. A horse is always mounted ______ the left side. 26. Fortunately, the company offered _____ me the job I
A. on B. to C. from D. at had applied.
4. What would you like to have _____ lunch/ A. to B. for C. with D. x
A. at B. in C. for D. of 27. The pop singer has always received a large number of
5. Surgeons use lasers _______ miraculously accurate letter _____ her fans.
scalpels. A. of B. from C. to D. on
A. for B. as C. of D. with 28. She was very surprise _____ the grade she received.
6. The Medical Center is close______ the school. A. on B. of C. at D. about
A. to B. at C. next D. from 29. I was disappointed ____the grade I received on my last
7. Once scientists fully understand the cause ______ a essay.
disease, it becomes easier for them to find a cure A. for B. about C. to D. A and B
_______ it. 30. Blue grass music is somewhat different ____ other
A. of / of B. of / from C. from / in D. of / for types of country music
8. There is a shop _____ front _____ my house. A.to B. from C. with D. upon
A. at / in B. out / next C. in / of D. of / in 31. I’m not familiar _____that song.
9. He stamped ______ until the stinging return to his feet. A. to B. with C. of D. on
A. on and off B. out and in C. down and up 32. We are here to provide you _____ the best service
D. up and down possible.
10. The only way ______ cross the river is ______ swim. A. of B. with C. to D. for
A. to / to B. of / by C. on / to D. in / by 33. Lan doesn’t spend much money ____ clothes.
11. The summer is over. Pupils and students have to go A. over B. at C. on D. with
______ to school on Monday. 34. His computer is not capable _____ running this
A. back B. on C. through D. into software.
12. He threw stones _____ his attackers, trying to drive A. to B.on C. of D. about
them _____. 35. The property was divided equally _____ his son and
A. to / out B. for / up C. at / away D. at / up daughter.
13. The medical center is closed ______ campus. A. from B. between C. in D. over
A. to B. up C. for D. with 36. They are talking ______ one another ______ their last
14. I haven’t gone there _____ ages. trip.
A. with B. in C. for D. of A. with/ about B. with/ on C. to/ about D. A
15. Most college football games are played ______ and B
Saturdays. 37. Peter, together _______ his wife, paid us a visit last
A. at B. in C. with D. on week.
16. Leaves turn color _______ the autumn. A. of B. with C. along D. in
A. for B. on C. at D. in 38. Nowadays, most of young people are involved ______
17. _____ the whole, I enjoy the movie. learnirng English.
A. On B. In C. At D. Up A. of B. with C. along D. in
18. She’ll come home ______ April. 39. Are you interested _____ learning English?
A. on B. in C. at D. for A. of B. with C. along D. in
19. The art museum is located next _____ the museum of 40. I’m so happy to hear from Mary because I haven’t seen
natural history on State Street. her ______ last year.
A. to B. for C. on D. with A. for B. on C. since D. A and B
20. Minh was born_____ Ho Chi Minh city. 41. He is very sucesssful _____ his job.
A. on B.at C.in D. up A. for B. with C. in D. of
21. Mai graduated _______ the University of Education.
42. You are old enough to live _____ yourself, you should 63. pollution has bad effect ______ our life.
not depend _____ parents so much. A. of B. to C. with D. on
A. in/ in B. on / on C. by / with D. of/ to 64. Before you light ______ a cigarette, remember to ask
43. When mr. Pike was young, he was keen ______ playing for permission.
football. A. up B. down C. on D. off
A. of B. on C. at D. in 65. It’s very kind ______ you to offer us a lovely dinner.
44. Mary is the most beautiful girl _______ the three A. of B. from C. for D. to
sisters. 66. The woman was pale and weak because ________ the
A. in B. of C. with D. on lack ______ fresh air.
45. I have no interest ______ playing chess. A. for / on B. on / for C. of / of D. of / for
A. at B. from C. of D. in 67. I’m not good _______ English. I think I should spend
46. When he was young, he was very keen _____ playing more time _______ it.
sport to keep himself fit. A. in / at B. at / on C. at / in D. on / at
A. at B. on C. in D. of 68. How is thing getting ______ ?
47. If you earn a good salary, you can be independent A. up B. on C. in D. over
_____ your parents. 69. An umbrella I what I need now, it’s raining . I’ll give it
A. of B. for C. from D. away _____ tomorrow.
48. We are sure that they are all in favour ______ the plan. A. up B. away C. back D. over
A. to B. for C. of D. at 70. I’ve gone ______ all my pockets but I can’t find the
49. I will be responsible ______ what I do. keys.
A. with B. for C. from D. on A. on B. off C. through D. of
50. You cannot do well two jobs _____ same time. 71. I couldn’t find any place to go ______ holiday.
A. in B. at C. on D. for A. at B. for C. up D. on
51. Before you decide to choose a job, you ought to take all 72. I’m fed ______ doing the same work everyday.
the factor ______. A. out of B. forward to C. on to D. up with
A. into B. at C. of D. among 73. Have you ever thought ______ giving up smoking?
52. I have ever dreamt of becoming a teacher. The thought A. over B. of C. on D. at
was first put ______ my head when I started school at 74. If you don’t know the meaning of the word, you should
the age ______ six. look it ______ in the dictionary.
A. in / at B. into/ of C. on/ at D. on / of A. out B. in C. up D. on
53. Those students major _____ English. 75. She has tried ______ several shoes but she can’t find
A. at B. in C. up D. for suitable ones.
54. If you don’t want to get ______ trouble again, please A. at B. in C. out D. on
get _____ early and go to work _____ time. 76. Most countries have brought malaria _____ control
A. into/ up/ in B. in/ up / on C. on/ away/ by with the help of the World Health Organization.
D. on/ up/ with A. under B. out of C. below D. in
55. The assignment must be submitted ______ the end 77. The party begin at 7 o’clock and I’ll pick you _____ at
______ the week. 6: 30.
A. from / of B. at/ of C. from/ to D. in/ of A. on B. up C. away D. of
56. The city authority bans cars to wipe _____ smoke. 78. I come _____ an ancient city, sometimes referred
A. in B. out C. with D. at ______ as the Athens of the North.
57. Don’t concern yourself ______ other people’s affairs. A. on / as B. up / to C. over / to D. from / to
A. at B. on C. about D. within 79. The house is ______ fire. Please call ______ for help!
58. Many people believe that natural resources will never A. at / to B. for / at C. on / for D. up / for
be used ______ 80. An apple stand _____ the New York State.
A. out B. up C. of D. away A. for B. on C. up D. at
59. Pupils and students enrich the mind______ knowledge 81. She keeps ______ complaining ______ the weather.
they get from class. A. in / of B. on / about C. out / about D. on / in
A. without B. for C. with D. from 82. Some pessimistic persons think that the world’s
60. Farmers get rid ______ weeds by spraying. resources will run ____ in some day.
A. off B. of C. out D. away A. off B. of C. out D. on
61. The government invested a great deal of money in 83. Let’s get acquainted _____ the newcomer.
irrigation to protect fields ______ drought. A. to B. of C. with D. about
A. out B. about C. from D. off 84. We don’t have time to think it ______ .
62. Drivers should slow _______ on this road because it is A. on B. up C. out D. over
slippery after rains. 85. I object ______ being kept waiting. Why can’t you be
A. on B. down C. up D. to _____ time?
A. at / in B. for / in C. to / on D. at / on
86. You aren’t aware _____ the time, are you ? You are A. on B. for C. in D. with
always late ______ work. 109. Were you aware ______ the regulations against
A. of / for B. for / of C. on / at D. on / for smoking in this area?
87. We were confused ______ the cross word puzzles. A. in B. with C. of D. about
A. on B. with C. of D. for 110. Tepees are characteristic _____ the Indian tribes of
88. If someone knocks _____ the door ______ night, don’t the Great Plants.
open it. A. of B. upon C. from D. about
A. on / at B. at / at C. up / in D. at / on 111. Will this office be adequate _____ your company’s
89. Everything is available _______ the operation. need?
A. of B. on C. from D. for A. on B. for C. to D. with
90. He is very keen _____ English, but he is not good 112. I’m not familiar ______ that song.
______ listening. A. to B. of C. with D. about
A. at / on B. on / at C. at / at D. to / of 113. This movie is based ______ a true story.
91. Your hairstyle is quite similar _____ me. A. about B. on C. to D. with
A. from B. with C. of D. to 114. This summer he will be eligible ______ a three week
92. Nguyen Du devoted all his lifetime ______ writing. vacation.
A. for B. to C. in D. from A. on B. about C. to D. for
93. I bought a coat ______ my mother _______ the 115. What he said is contrary ______ common sense.
supermarket. A. for B. about C. of D. to
A. from / for B. for / at C. for / from D. 116. Many vegetables, including tomatoes, and corn, are
for / in native ______ the New World.
94. She was very surprised ______ the grade she received. A. for B. to C. about D.upon
A. at B. on C. of D. about 117. This style of architecture is typical _______ the
95. We might need more food, depending ______ how Colonial period.
many people turn up. A. of B. to C. about D. with
A. for B. on C. at D. with 118. Oxygen, fuel, and heat are all necessary ______
96. Jane doesn’t spend much money ______ clothes. combustion.
A. over B. about C. at D. on A. with B. for C. about D. in
97. A sign warned motorists ______ dangers. 119. This variety of seed inferior _____ the type I planted
A. of B. for C. about D. A and C last year.
98. They translated the letter ______ French. A. with B. upon C. up D. to
A. for B. with C. into D. about 120. Thank you very much ______ what you have done
99. I was disappointed ______ the grade I received on my for me.
last essay. A. of B. up C. for D. about
A. for B. about C. to D. A and B 121. The opposite ______ “old fashion” is “modern”.
100. Since she graduated, Anne has no longer been A. at B. of C. to D. in
dependent _____ her parents for financial support. 122. House cats are distantly related ________ lions and
A. to B. on C. upon D. B and C tigers.
101. Catherine became accustomed _____ spicy foods A. in B. to C. of D. about
when she was traveling. 123. Is this type of soil suitable ______ growing
A. to B. on C. for D. about tomatoes?
102. Table salt is composed _____ two elements, sodium A. for B. about C. in D. at
and chlorine. 124. The point that Murphy brought up was not relevant
A. to B. around C. of D. for _____ the discussion.
103. Is there enough ______ that salad _____ everyone. A. on B. of C. up D. to
A. of/ for B. with / forC. to / to D. on / with 125. Organically raised crops are free ______ chemical
104. His computer is not capable _____ running this pesticides and herbicides.
software. A. in B. of C. with D. up
A. to B. on C. for D. about 126. This book is preferable ______ that one.
105. Washington state is famous ______ its apples. A. on B. to C. up D. of
A. in B. for C. of D. with 127. If you are not satisfied ______your essay, then I
106. Was your choice of research topic acceptable ______ suggest that you rewrite it.
your instructor? A. to B. on C. with D. about
A. for B. to C. on D. upon 128. Do you belong ______ any clubs or organisations?
107. People who are afraid ______ heights are called A. on B. to C. for D. up
acrophobias. 129. Cytology is one branch of biology that deal ______
A. of B. on C. in D. to the structure, form, and life of cells.
108. Water is essential ______ all life. A. on B. with C. about D. at
130. We should concentrate ______ solving this problem A. in B. at C. for D. on
before we discuss the other ones. 153. We can’t access _______ the Internet where we live.
A. on B. in C. to D. at A. to B. on C. at D. with
131. Most essays consist ______ an introduction, a body 154. There must be ______ at least on vowel in every
and a conclusion. English word.
A. in B. of C. about D. with A. at B. up C. in D. upon
132. People want friends they can rely _____ . 155. This book is based _____ part on fact.
A. up B. of C. in D. on A. in B. upon C. at D. on
133. We did not plan _______ such a long delay. 156. _____ general, I found zoology to be the easier
A. on B. in C. of D. to subject than botany.
134. If you have engaged ______ any extracurricular A. On B. In C. At D. With
activity, you should mention the fact on your resume. 157. We are all fascinated ______ the things we saw.
A. in B. of C. up D. with A. on B. in C. by D. for
135. Iron combines ______oxygen to form rust. 158. The government is trying to make the country safe
A. about B. with C. upon D. up ______ terrorist attacks.
136. Did you agree ______ any of Minh’s ideas? A. from B. of C. at D. for
A. about B. on C. in D. for 159. The police blamed the mother ______ neglecting her
137. The accident resulted ______ several minor injuries. child.
A. on B. in C. of D. at A. to B. for C. with D. of
138. Congratulations ______ your success! 160. She returned ______ China after spending much time
A. to B. on C. in D. up abroad.
139. Is it possible ______ me to get the appointment some A. in B. from C. to D. at
time next week? 161. I always take careful notes ______ what my
A. to B. up C. for D. with professor say during lectures.
140. My brother was married _______ one of the most A. in B. for C. of D. with
famous actresses. 162. Tom has tried hard hard to keep pace _____ his
A. to B. up C. with D. about classmates.
141. The police said that the lawyer had interfered A. to B. with C. at D. for
_______ their investigation. 163. Don’t make fun _____ that disabled boy.
A. for B. on C. to D. with A. upon B. in C. to D. of
142. By the late 1940s, television had begun to seriously 164. The rule hadn’t been put _______ force until the
compete _____ radio for audience and advertisers. King died.
A. with B. to C. for D. on A. in B. at C. for D. towards
143. Jame didn’t have any trouble adjusting ______ the 165. She stood there, saying nothing until she lost sight
climate here. ______ plane.
A. about B. to C. on D. up A. to B. of C. inside D. about
144. William insists ______ getting up early,even on 166. This custom dated back _____ the period when many
weekens. Londoners traveled to and fro on horseback.
A. on B. to C. toward D. for A. about B. over C. with D. to
145. What does this symbol refer _____? 167. Be calm and don’t make a fuss ____such trifles.
A. on B. to C. for D. forward A. for B. over C. about D. A and B
146. Many companies participated ______ the trade fair. 168. I have lost touch ______ Huong for 2 years.
A. for B. in C. to D. up A. with B. of C. from D. to
147. Did you hear the news ______ TV or read it ______ 169. Pay attention ______ all the traffic sign when you are
the newspaper? travelling in the street.
A. at / on B. on / in C. in / in D. for / on A. of B. to C. for D. with
148. The members of a jury are chosen _____random, 170. Have you taken notice ______ the “Stop” sign?
from a list of voters. A. at B. to C. from D. of
A. at B. on C. in D. with 171. Teacher, are we expected to learn all the new words
149. Videophones are not practical ______ present, but ______ heart?
they may be in the near future. A. in B. at C. by D. to
A. in B. up C. on D. at 172. She always takes good care _____ her children.
150. Ms. Loan is ______ charge of the marketing A. for B. in C. of D. with
department.
A. on B. at C. in D. up
151. Please come here _____ once.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
152. I am sure he didn’t break the plate _____ purpose.