A. the more pretty B. the prettier C. the most pretty D. prettier 2. My mother often wears a pair of _ gloves when she washes the dishes. A. black leather Chinese B. black Chinese leather C. leather black Chinese D. Chinese black leather 3. He will go out with his friends ___________ his homework. A. as soon as he has completed B. when he was completing C. until he completed D. He shall have completed 4. Tom is talking to his friend, Susan.- Tom: "How about going to the cinema tonight?- Susan: "_________." A. You’re welcome B. I feel very bored C. I don't agree, I'm afraid D. That sounds great Spaceships are so complex that you train to __________ (26) them in stages. First, you just learn the theory behind everything. Then you study in single-system trainers, seeing how something complex works independently. After that, you’re ready to get into a more integrated cockpit by yourself, and then with _________ (27) crew members. Eventually, the training team starts injecting system failures into the simulation. Finally, you’re ready for full mission profiles with multiple, interrelated malfunctions that test the very limits of crew and vehicle. The training team’s ____________ (28) is to show you every possible thing that can go wrong and let you practice how to properly react. ___________ (29) simulations are vital, some skepticism is required, because they will inevitably behave slightly differently than the real systems do, especially in the non-intuitive environment of space. Simulating space tasks has always been difficult to properly do on Earth, especially with purely mechanical mock-ups, but virtual reality is helping to provide new ways for astronauts to experience as close as possible to __________ (30) they will be doing. 5. 26: A. fly B. operate C. manage D. arrange 6. 27: A. other B. another C. others D. much 7. 28: A. aim B. potential C. prospect D. ambition 8. 29: A. Therefore B. Moreover C. Although D. Nevertheless 9. 30: A. where B. whose C. which D. what 10. The last time Mike went to the cinema was when he was 10 A. Mike has gone to the cinema since he was 10 B. Mike didn’t go to the cinema when he was 10 C. It’s 10 years ago since Mike last went to the cinema D. Mike hasn’t been to the cinema since he was 10. 11. It’s possible that Joanna didn’t receive my message. A. Joanna shouldn’t have received my message. B. Joanna needn’t have received my message. C. Joanna mightn’t have received my message. D. Joanna can’t have received my message. 12. Last Saturday, hundreds of Hanoians queue up to be among the first passengers of Vietnam's first metro route. A. first B. among C. hundreds D. queue 13. Kiwi birds mainly eat insects, worms, and snails and search for food by probing the ground with its long bills. 14. He claimed that he could provide numerate other examples of her incompetence. 15. A. parks B. tank C. bad D. ant 16. A. preservedB. imprisoned C. surrounded D. borrowed 17. All the preparations for the party will have been made ______. A. as soon as the guests had come B. before the guests will come C. once the guests came D. by the time the guests come 18. ______ a lot of lessons, I needed to study hard to keep up with the rest of the class. A. Being missed B. Missed C. Having missed D. To miss 19. The basic design of the car is very similar ______ that of earlier models. A. with B. from C. on D. to 20. When I came into the office, my boss ______ for me. A. waited B. waits C. was waiting D. is waiting 21. _______ Blackpink's members were very different, they did seem to get on well when they met. A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Although 22. The more you practise speaking in your class, ______ you are at public speaking. A. better B. the better C. best D. the best 23. We haven’t reached the final _______ on the funding for scientific research yet. A. decisive B. decision C. decide D. decisively 24. The children were very tiresome, ______?A. weren't theyB. don't theyC. didn't they D. aren't they 25. The National Curriculum ______ by the government and must be followed in all state schools. A. sets B. is setting C. is set D. set Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, (36) ______, that body language varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him or her. In (37) ______ cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a (38) ______ of disrespect. Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North Americans (39) _______ don't know each other well will keep a (40) _______ of four feet between them, whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is intimacy between them. 26. 36. A. however B. otherwise C. furthermore D. moreover 27. 28. 37. A. every B. each C. another D. other 29. 38. A. site B. sight C. side D. sign 30. 31. 39. A. who B. why C. which D. where 32. 40. A. place B. distance C. gap D. length 33. It's possible for us to borrow books from the school library. A. We have to borrow books from the school library.B. We need to borrow books from the school library. C. We can borrow books from the school library. D. We should borrow books from the school library. 34. The last time she saw the boy was last weekend. A. The boy has seen her since last weekend. B. She didn't see the boy last weekend. C. She hasn't seen the boy since last weekend. D. She last saw the boy for two weeks. 35. I ______ dinner with my family when she phoned. A. have B. was having C. had D. am having 36. ______, I will have worked at this school for 30 years: A. When I reached 55 years old B. By the time I reach 55 years old C. Until I will reach 55 years old D. Before I had reached 55 years old 37. ______ the weather is, the more comfortable we feel. A. The more cool B. The cool C. The cooler D. The coolest 38. The injured victims in the accident ______ to hospital by an ambulance A. has taken B. is taken C. were taken D. taken 39. She can type, ______? A. can she B. doesn't she C. can't she D. isn't she 40. She was attracted to the ______ dress at the shop. A. Korean blue long B. blue long Korean C. blue Korean long D. long blue Korean 41. Mary's voice is so beautiful that everyone likes to hear them sing. A. beautiful B. them C. likes D. voice 42. When I came home last Sunday evening, my parents prepare for the meal. A. evening B. prepare C. home D. When 43. A. say B. base C. stand D. face 44. A. revised B. advised C. invented D. compromised 45. Lora is talking to Helen at the party.- Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!”-Helen: “______.” A. You can say that again B. I’d rather not C. Thanks, I bought it at Macy's D. It’s up to you. 46. Lisa is having a discussion with Peter about their plan.- Lisa: “Let's go to the theatre.” The stereotype of the male boss is rapidly giving way to the increasing presence of the female employer. Why are women so successful at (43) _______ businesses? The reason is that women bring their own style to the job. They are very good at getting a group of people to work together for a common end, (44) _______ creates a cooperative rather than a competitive spirit within the firm. Furthermore, they are more likely to welcome diversity in their workforce. Women show more understanding of their employees' dual (45) ________ of work and family and are more flexible with employees over family issues than a male employer would be. This, they claim, creates loyal and hardworking workforce. (46) _______, business consultants warn that feminine sympathy and understanding can also be potentially undermining. If they are too tolerant of an employee's weakness, (47) _ employees who have to pick up the slack may not only become resentful but begin to the employer's judgment and ability to lead. 47. 43. A. running B. giving C. taking D. putting 48. 49. 44. A. who B. that C. which D. where 50. 45. A. joy B. burden C. focus D. attention 51. 46. A. However B. Moreover C. Besides D. Therefore 52. 47. A. another B. others C. the other D. each 53. “I don't like staying at home alone,” she said. A. She said that she didn't like staying at home alone. B. She said that I didn't like staying at home. C. She said that she liked staying at home. D. She said that I don't like staying at home alone. 54. It's possible that he will get married next month. A. He must get married next month. B. He can't get married next month. C. He needn't get married next month. D. He may get married next month. 55. She last went for a swim two weeks ago. A. She hasn't gone for a swim for two weeksB. She has gone for a swim for two weeks. C. She didn't go for a swim for two weeks.D. She went for a swim for two weeks. 56. It isn't necessary for you to go out at this time at night. A. You may not go out at this time at night. B. You should go out at this time at night. C. You needn't go out at this time at night. D. You must go out at this time at night. 57. Students often use their calculators to solve difficult questions, ______? A. don't we B. do they C. don't they D. do we 58. A few days ago. Tom's car _______ by one of the teenagers in his neighborhood. A. has been stolen B. was stolen C. was stealing D. is stolen 59. Huy Hoang is good __swimming. He won the gold medal last year. A. for B. about C.at D. in 60. The more exams students have to take they become. A. the most anxious B. as anxious as C. more anxious D. the more anxious 61. His younger sister gave him a _______ wallet as a souvenir when she returned from summer vacation. A. small brown leather B. leather small brown C. brown small leather D. small leather brown 62. When Carol called last night, I _______ my favorite show on television. A. had watched B. were watching C. have watched D. was watching 63. Mrs. Nga tested positive for coronavirus ______ she was in close contact with her husband who had been infected with the virus. A. though B. due to C. despite D. because 64. Bill's mother won't let him watch his favorite program _______. A. once he finished the housework B. as soon as he will finish the housework C. after he had finished the housework D. until he finishes the housework 65. _______ all the lights and other electric devices, the student(s) left the classroom. A. Turned off B. Having turned off C. To have turned off D. Having been turned off 66. Many twelfth-graders find it hard to ______ what university to apply to. A. decisively B. decide C. decision D. decisive 67. I have to _______ my notes once again to make sure I have learned all important details before the exam. A. run across B. go over C. take after D. pull down 68. Mary applied for a _______ in the firm that I had worked for. A. position B. location C. site D. space 69. His mother had a ______ when his teacher said that he had played truant many times A. buffalo B. deer C. bee D. cow 70. The candidates wore face masks while taking the test in the national high school exam next year. 71. Most workers seem to be happy with her new working conditions. 72.Given its recent cancellations of numerous flights, many people have expressed doubts about the reliance of the airline. 73. I didn't read the book from which the film was made. I can't tell you about it. A. If I had read the book from which the film was made, I could have told you about it. B. I wish I had read the book from which the film was made. C. As long as I didn't read the book from which the film was made, I can't tell you about it. D. I wish I had read the book from which the film was made and could tell you about it. 74. Many students, along with his friends, have received permission to go ahead with the music festival. 75. She did voluntary work for the Red Cross every week. A. did B. work C. week D. the 76. The last time Mark wrote her a letter was eight years ago. A. Mark had eight years to write her a letter. B. Mark has written her a letter for eight years. C. Mark hasn’t written her a letter for eight years. D. Mark didn’t write her a letter eight years ago. 77. “I don’t think about this matter now,” she said to Jane. A. She told Jane that she didn’t think about that matter then. B. She told Jane that I didn’t think about that matter then. C. She told Jane that she doesn’t think about that matter then. D. She told Jane that I don’t think about that matter then. 78. Perhaps he will return to his home after many years of traveling. A. He may return to his home after many years of traveling. B. He mustn’t return to his home after many years of traveling. C. He should return to his home after many years of traveling. D. He can’t return to his home after many years of traveling. 79. Julia really wants to travel abroad. She doesn’t have a good command of English. A. If Julia had had a good command of English, she couldn’t have traveled abroad. B. If only Julia had had a good command of English, she couldn’t have traveled abroad. C. Provided that Julia has a good command of English, she can’t travel abroad. D. Julia wishes she had a good command of English so that she could travel abroad. There are many reasons why Japanese people live longer than the rest of us. One reason might be soybean products like tofu, natto and miso. Scientists from the National Institute of Health and Nutrition in Tokyo conducted a study into the health benefits of soybeans and their products. They found that eating soybean based food can lower the risk of death from heart attacks, stroke and (33) _______ cardiovascular problems. They said: "A higher intake of fermented soy products was (34) _______ with a lower risk of mortality." Soybeans and fermented soybean products are superfoods (35) ______ are rich in protein, and unsaturated fats. They are also a source of potassium and other minerals. (36) ______, the fiber found in soy can help to lower cholesterol and boost weight loss. While some scientists say that miso can harm people's health because it contains a lot of salt, the Japanese researchers explained that the salt in miso does not (37) _______ people at risk of salt-related health problems like high blood pressure. 80. 33: A. other B. each C. another D. every 81. 34: A. related B. attached C. linked D. associated 82. 35: A. which B. who C. when D. where 83. 36: A. Although B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore 84. 37: A. run B. put C. have D. take 85. I was fairly positive about the fact that I'd heard it before because it's quite familiar to me.OPPOSITE A. hopeless B. pessimistic C. uncertain D. negative 86. In this day and age, people, irrespective of age or social status, want to keep them informed with some up to the minute news on the covid-19 pandemic. A. current B. old C. latest D. fresh 87. A. wanted B. looked C. helped D. missed A. habitat B. combine C. final D. remind 88. A. offer B. require C. attract D. agree 89. A. decision B. educate C. together D. volcanic 90. A. academic B. apprentice C. ambition D. applicant 91. A. Passed . needed C. stopped D. washed 92. ______ you drive, the more likely you are to have an accident. A. The most dangerously B. The more dangerously C. Most dangerously D. More dangerously 93. They ______ to the hospital yesterday. A. take B. took C. were taken D. have taken 94. I will visit my uncle ______. A. when I finish the school year B. after I had finished the school year C. while I was finishing the school year D. before I finished the school year 95. Linda couldn’t go to the party ______ she was busy revising for her exam. A. because of B. although C. because D. despite 96. ______ part in the field trip, the children felt more relaxed. A. Have taken B. Having taken C. To take D. Have been taken 97. When John called last night, I ______ my favorite film on Neflix. A. watch B. had watched C. was watching D. watched 98. The book is very interesting, ______? A. is it B. is that C. isn’t that D. isn’t it 99. With their great attempt against poverty, they now have a ______ house. A. modern big brick B. big modern brick C. brick big modern D. big brick modern 100.We are going to take an exam ______ Friday afternoon. A. on B. to C. in D. at 101. If you feel exhausted during the day, instead of using your phone, take a 20-minute nap.CLOSEST A. tired B. hungry C. present D. kind 102.Jane and Lucy are talking in the schoolyard. - Jane: “You look so wonderful in your new shirt!” - Lucy: “______.” A. No problem B. Thank you very much. I’m afraid C. It’s kind of you to say so D. You’re welcome 103.Tom is talking to his friend, Martin. - Tom: “Where can we meet?” - Martin: “______.” A. I don’t know B. It’s not near here C. At my house D. I don’t want to meet you London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and cultural centre. London is an ancient city. It is more than twenty centuries old. The population of London including the suburbs is nine million people. London is one of the biggest cities of the world and it is also an important port. It is situated on the banks of the river Thames, which divides the city into two large parts – the West and the East End. London stretches for 30 miles from north to south and for 30 miles from east to west. Its most important sections are the City, the West End and the East End. The City is a small part of London, but it is the financial and business centre of the country. There are many big banks and various offices there. The West End is the part of London where the rich people live. The houses, streets and parks are the finest in the capital. The best theatres, cinemas, concert halls, large museums, hotels and big shops are found there. The most beautiful London park – Clyde Park is in this district too. The East End is the poorest part of London. The workers and the poorest people live here. There are no beautiful houses and parks here. The East End is unattractive in appearance but it is very important in the country’s economy. Most of the government buildings are in Westminster. The Westminster Palace is the seat of the British Parliament. There are many architectural, art and historical monuments and museums in London such as the famous British Museum, the National Gallery, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Nelson Column and others. Thousands of tourists from all parts of the world come to see them. 31: What is the passage mainly about? A. Living conditions in the West End. B. The introduction of the East End. C. People’s life in London. D. The brief description of London. 32: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as a characteristic of London? A. economic B. political C. cultural D. industrial 33: The word which in paragraph 2 refers to ______. A. London B. the port C. the world D. the river Thames 34: The word various in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______. A. different B. famous C. similar D. nice 35: According to the passage, London ______. A. has the finest houses, streets and parks B. is the capital of Great Britain, where only rich people live C. attracts a small number of tourists from all over the world D. is the biggest city in the world 104.After missing a term through illness, he had to work hard to ______ the others. A. put up with B. look forward to C. get away from D. catch up with 105.I don't think we should ______ a decision yet; we should wait until examined. A. create B. make C. get D. do 106.He ______ a second clear foul and was sent off. A. committed B. caused C. created D. made 107. I had to face the _______ all by myself although I was not the only one responsible for the problem. A. song B. novel C. music D. film 108.You should make an _______ with your doctor whenever you have a health concern. A. appointed B. appoint C. appointment D. appointing 109.Nam didn't go to school yesterday _ his illness. A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of 110.School uniform is mandatory in most of Vietnamese schools. Students in the same school have to wear the same set of clothes at school.CLOSEST A. depended B. compulsory C. paid D. divided 111.This organization was formed to do the mission of the preservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of natural resources, and the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. A. contamination B. extinction C. development D. energy 112. Many young people have objected to contractual marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom. A. fought B. shared C. sacrificed D. supported OPPOSITE 113.Wearing face masks is compulsory at public places. It is a must-do for everyone. A. Seldom are people required to wear face masks at public places. B. In no way did people wear face masks at public places. C. At no time do people wear face masks at public places. D. In no circumstances should people stop wearing face masks at public places. 114.Jane doesn't have enough money. She can't afford to buy a laptop. A. Jane wishes that she had had enough money so that she can afford to buy a laptop. B. If Jane had enough money, she could afford to buy a laptop. C. If only Jane had enough money, she couldn't afford to buy a laptop. D. Provided that Jane has enough money, she can't afford to buy a laptop. - Peter: “_______. The number of people infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) is increasing day by day. A. No problem B. Just bring yourself C. Yes, let's do that D. Oh, I don't think it's a good idea 115. People should wear facial marks__________ they help to protect themselves from harmful viruses. A. because B. even though C. because of D. in spite of 116.Andrew _________ greater responsibilities when he was promoted. A. went over B. put up C. took on D. got over 117. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established in 1946. A. set up B. found out C. run through D. put awayCLOSEST 118.Domestic violence is strictly forbidden all over the world.OPPOSITE A. permitted B. limited C. restricted D. prohibited 119.There is a need for greater diversity and choice in education.CLOSEST A. identity B. variety C. equality D. ability 120.He isn't qualified. He is not given important tasks. A. If he were qualified, he would never be given important tasks. B. As long as he is qualified, he will be given important tasks. C. If only he were qualified and wouldn't be given important tasks. D. He wishes he were qualified and were given important tasks. 121.The forecast has revealed that the world's reserves of fossil fuel will have ______ by 2050. A. caught up B. used off C. run out D. taken over 122.If she doesn't start training, she won't stand a ______ of winning the race. A. chance В. choice C. moment D. height 123.When she left college, she got a(n) ______ as an editor in a publishing company. A. employment B. occupation C. job D. work 124. Little Johnnie's parents were worried that he was very big, but the doctor told them not to worry as it was only _ fat. A. piglet B. kitten C. puppy D. chicken 125.The group's legal advisers said they were _______ the initiative to tackle online privacy issues. A. making B. taking C. leading D. doing 126. Don't take it as read that you'll be promoted in your job, other colleagues stand a good chance too.OPPOSITE A. feel uncertain B. completely accept C. make sure D. feel good 127.After missing a term through illness, he had to work hard to ______ the others. A. put up with B. look forward to C. get away from D. catch up with 128.I don't think we should ______ a decision yet; we should wait until examined. A. create B. make C. get D. do 129.He ______ a second clear foul and was sent off. A. committed B. caused C. created D. made 130. I had to face the _______ all by myself although I was not the only one responsible for the problem. A. song B. novel C. music D. film 131.You should make an _______ with your doctor whenever you have a health concern. A. appointed B. appoint C. appointment D. appointing 132.Nam didn't go to school yesterday _ his illness. A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of 133.School uniform is mandatory in most of Vietnamese schools. Students in the same school have to wear the same set of clothes at school.CLOSEST A. depended B. compulsory C. paid D. divided 134.This organization was formed to do the mission of the preservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of natural resources, and the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. A. contamination B. extinction C. development D. energy 135. Many young people have objected to contractual marriage, which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom. A. fought B. shared C. sacrificed D. supported OPPOSITE 136.Wearing face masks is compulsory at public places. It is a must-do for everyone. A. Seldom are people required to wear face masks at public places. B. In no way did people wear face masks at public places. C. At no time do people wear face masks at public places. D. In no circumstances should people stop wearing face masks at public places. 137.Jane doesn't have enough money. She can't afford to buy a laptop. A. Jane wishes that she had had enough money so that she can afford to buy a laptop. B. If Jane had enough money, she could afford to buy a laptop. C. If only Jane had enough money, she couldn't afford to buy a laptop. D. Provided that Jane has enough money, she can't afford to buy a laptop. - Peter: “_______. The number of people infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) is increasing day by day. A. No problem B. Just bring yourself C. Yes, let's do that D. Oh, I don't think it's a good idea 138.A. amazing B. popular C. dependent D. industrial 139.A. report B. finish C. confide D. pursue 140.There are different ways to ______ a break, whether it’s just a short break or a longer vacation. A. do B. make C. get D. take 141.The event was supposed to be in March, but it was ______ until August. A. turned on B. put off C. looked after D. come over 142.They have to make an important ______ about what to do next tomorrow. A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively 143. Mary’s just keeping a ______ profile, so she can finish her research by the deadline. A. short B. low C. weak D. deep 144. Many people shop online for the best deals and lowest ______. A. prices B. values C. costs D. expenses 145.He had a feeling of deep depression when he lost his job. A. sadness B. honesty C. happiness D. hopelessness 146.You must hold a professional degree because finding a good job is not all roses. A. demanding B. pleasant C. easy D. effortless
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