SECTION 1: GAP FILLING

(Source: Collection of tests – University of Social Sciences and

Humanities)
1. The Rosetta stone has provided scientists _______a link to ancient
civilization.
A. with
B. of
C. to
D. By
2. A new branch of that coffee shop chain will be opening in the
shopping center _____ Friday morning.
A. in
B. to
C. on
D. Off
3. The chemist placed the bowl _______ the two test tubes.
A. among
B. between
C. in
D. through
4. The rain fell so heavily that it leaked _______ the ceiling.
A. at
B. over
C. since
D. through
5. I think he is unwell; he was complaining _______ a headache this
morning.
A. at
B. of
C. from
D. Against
6. The bird flew _______ the treetops.
A. opposite
B. with
C. up
D. over
7.
A. out of
B. from
C. by
D. behind
8. The moment the curtain fell, the audience rushed ________ the
steps.
A. on
B. through
C. up
D. out
9. I wish you wouldn’t call him _________ that insulting name.
A. by
B. with
C. in
D. Under
10. The Mississippi Rivers roughly divides the United States
________ eastern and western halves.
A. into
B. to
C. on
D. between
11. For the first few minutes she was leading the race, then she
began to fall ________.
A. out
B. through
C. back
D. off
12. All of the legal terms in this contract are ______ my head.
A. on
B. under
C. over
D. in front of
13. I want you to instruct the movers to put all of the boxes in the
largest room _____ the first floor.
A. on
B. in
C. to
D. For
(Source: Vietnam University Entrance Examination 2020)
14. The whole world is waiting _______ a vaccine against Covid-
19 .
A. To
B. By
C. For
D. In
15. Dubai is famous _______ its exciting nightlife.
A. With
B. To
C. On
D. For
16. You shouldn’t sit _______ the sun for too long.
A. On
B. In
C. At
D. To
17. There were lots of black clouds ______ the sky just before
the storm.
A. Above
B. At
C. In
D. On
18. My lifelong dream is to live in a house surrounded ______ a
big garden full of flowers and trees.
A. By
B. Around
C. In
D. With
19. In stead of reading stories from books, Michelle’s father
usually makes _____ stories to lull her to sleep.
A. Up
B. Over
C. Out
D. Through
20. The football team has waited _______ the championship for 30
years.
A. To
B. Up
C. About
D. For
SECTION 2: ERROR CORRECTION (2 points)
 Question 21-30: For each of the following sentences, choose the
lettered word or phrase that contains an error, and then make
changes to correct the sentence.
21.The assumption that smoking has bad effects in our health has
A B C → On
been proved.
D
22.Richard enjoys taking part on social activities during his
summer holiday.
A B=> IN C D
23.People in every part the world readily and
A→every part of B
easily communicate by means of electronic mail.
C D
24.Doing regular exercise can keep you off shape , improve your
A B → in C health,
and reduce stress.
D
25.Although smokers are aware that smoking is harmful to their
A B C
health, they can’t get rid it.
D→ get rid of it
26.If you need to keep fit, then why not take on a sport such as
badminton or tennis?
A B C D

27.Despite the long history of the rights of property ownership,

A
there have been a great deal disagreement over what such rights
entail.. B C → a great deal of
D

28. His boss has asked him to respond immediately this fax.
 A B C D → immediately to
29. No longer satisfied for the emphasis of the Denishawn
A→ satisfied with B
school, Martha has moved to the staff of the Eastman school in
1925. C D
30. Not until much later did she realize her long-known partner
A B C
had been lying her.
D→ lying to her
SECTION 3: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (3 points)
1. If you’d just like to take a seat in the waiting room, Dr Brown will
see you shortly.(moment)
→ If you’d just like to take a seat in the waiting room, Dr Brown will
see you in a moment.

2. Scientists say that milk is healthy . (good) → Milk is said to be

good for health.
3. Sally finally managed to get a job. (getting)
→ Sally finally succeeded in getting a job.

4. “I’m sorry that I broke the glass” said Peter. (apologized) → Peter
apologized for breaking the glass.

5. We couldn’t get nearer because of the police. (prevented) → The

police prevented us from getting nearer.

6. Most people took no notice of the stranger at the bar. (attention)

→ Most people paid no attention to the stranger at the bar.

7. The time of departure for your flight to Rio is six o’clock. (takes) →
The plane to Rio takes off at six o’clock.
8. The present came as a complete surprise to me.(took) → The
present completely took me aback.
9. I’ve warned you not to go near the dog (about) → I have warned
you about going near the dog.

10. You stole my best cassette ,Bob!” said Willy.(accused)

→ Willy accused Bob of having stolen his best cassette.

11. I understand your problem, but I am unable to do anything to help
you.(sympathize)
→ I sympathize with your problem, I am unable to do anything to
help you.

12. My parents have never had a good opinion of the decisions I

make in life. (approved)
→ My parents have never approved of the decisions I make in life.

13. Has no one ever told you to get rid of your rubbish properly by
putting it in the bin? (dispose)
→ Has no one ever told you to dispose of your rubbish properly by
putting it in the bin.

14. Abby spent all week getting ready for her French exam.
(preparing)
→ Abby spent all week preparing for her French exam

15. She stood waving goodbye to them until they were no longer
visible. (sight)
→ She stood waving goodbye to them until they were out of sight.