Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) which best completes each sentence.

1.George decided to………………from his position as company chairman.

A step down= give up a job
B step aside = step sideways to make space for sb elsse
C step back = to stop being involved in something to analyse it better~ problem/ duty/ relationship
D step out = to leave a place
2.The police car drove into the car park and…………………………….. sharply.
A pulled in =(of a vehicle) move to the side of or off the road.
B pulled up = stop
C pulled aside =to take (someone) to one side away from other people for a private conversation 
D pulled about = to deceive sb
3.The police asked the kidnappers to……………………the deadline by six hours.
A prolong= make something last longer~ life/ stay/ suffering/ war/ dispute
B extend = to increase the time that something lasts~ deadline/ holiday/ periođ of the loan
C delay =to make something happen at a later time than originally planned~ flights/ scheme/ arrival/
D lengthen =to make something take longer to happen~course/ examinations
4. 1 have a………… acquaintance with the facts of the case.
A shaking B slight
C nodding=have a slight knowledge of a subject D tiny
5.Extra blankets will be supplied on…………………..
A request = If something is given or done on request , it is given or done whenever you ask for it
B demand = at any time that someone wants or needs something
C asking D need
6. We’re still trying to get the………………..of these new computer systems.
A hook B leaf C hang D view
7.‘You are not comparing……………………….with like,’ said Margaret.
A like =compare two things that are similar.
B same C both D each
8. She has only a(n)………………knowledge of the subject under review, doesn’t she?
A scant B all-round C first-hand
D common
9. She's not really well………………..in office procedures.
A acquainted= having a good knowledge or understanding of someone or something
B versed = to know a lot about 
C dressed =wearing attractive and stylish clothes
D done
10………………………………..is understood (to be) no question of a criminal act having taken place.
A There B It C Although D And
11. 1 have all the information I need at my…………………..
A toenails B fingertips C wits' end D arm’s length
12 How could any company use someone whose English and French are so ?
A tarnished=to make people think that someone or something is less good metal/ reputation/ image
B stained=permanent damage to someone's reputation or character
C rusty =it is not as good as it was because you have not practised it ~skills
D faded= becomes less clear and then disappears~voice/ color
13. I’ve been meaning to…………………………………….repairing that fence for ages.
A get round to= to do something that you have been intending to do for some time
B get out of = to avoid doing something that you do not want to do
C get up to =  do something, especially something bad
D get on to= to start talking about a different subject
14.The government decided to……………………………down on income tax evasion.
A press =exert a force with a heavy weight.
B crack =to start dealing with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way
C push = to press down on something
D snap
15. I don’t believe you! You’re having me………………… !’ said Jack.
A out to have it out with sb: to talk to someone about something they have done that makes you angry,
to solve the problem
B on =to persuade someone that something is true when it is not
C over = have someone visit or stay with you.
D up=  to take someone to court for a trial
16.Over the centuries the feet of many visitors have ……………….. the steps to the castle.
A worn out = worn out
B worn through=To consume something by long or hard use
C worn down= to make someone feel tired and less able to deal successfully with a situation
D worn in =wear until more comfortable~ shoes
17.Everyone on the trip was…………………….on getting as much out of it as possible.
A determined (to) B intent C willing D inclined
(to/towards)
18.They attempted to………………….the painting to its original condition.
A restore =to return something or someone to an earlier good condition~health/ power/ painting/ confidence
B renovate =to repair and improve something~ building
C repair =to put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly
D refurbish=to make a building look new again by doing work such as painting, repairing, and cleaning
19.The defenders……………………..the enemy until reinforcements arrived.
A held off (on)=to not do something immediately
B held out = continue to defend yourself against an enemy
C held away
D held down=to keep something at a low level ~prices/ wages/ costs
20.As he read the text aloud, the newscaster…………………….over the words.
A slipped
B twisted
C fell
D stumbled=to stutter
21.The general was relieved of his command after committing one of the worst………..in the history of
warfare.
A faults =a mistake B defeats =loss C disasters =a complete failure

D blunders=a serious mistake, usually caused by not taking care or thinking ~political blunder

22.Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been ………………….
A broken into =to get into a building or car using force, usually to steal something
B tampered with=to change or touch (something) especially in a way that causes damage 
C touched up =to improve eg paintwork, a photograph
D taken out=to remove something from somewhere
23.This is a matter of the……………………………concern.
A ultimate ~ decision/ responsibility/ betrayal/ goal
B utmost~ importance/ care/ do one’s utmost
C utter ~confusion/misery/chaos/ nonsense/rubbish
D universal ~ truth/ interest/ approval/ agreement/appeal
24.Schoolchildren are gifted at…………………………nicknames for their teachers.
A developing
B coining =to invent a new word or expression~ phrase
C defining =to say what the meaning of something, especially a word, is
D hinting=to say or do something that shows what you think or want
25. I have a mere……………….of German.
A smattering =a slight knowledge of something
B knowledge
C acquaintance
D command
Fill each of the blanks with a suitable adjective from the list.
devoid prone incumbent impervious conducive inherent intent
reminiscent inclined conversant
1 I feel it is incumbent upon me, as director, to inform you of the company’s financial difficulties.
= obligatory/ required/ mandatory/ compulsory/ essential
2 My mother used to be prone to sudden fainting fits for no apparent reason.
Susceptible to/ vulnerable/ inclined/ subject/ suffer from
3 The animals seemed intent on causing as much damage as possible.
4 My sister appears devoid of even the most basic common sense sometimes.
Lacking/ void of/ deprived of ~ ambition
5 My attempts at drawing are reminiscent of those of an angry child.
= making you remember a particular person, event, or thing~remindful of/ suggestive of
6 I am more and more inclined towards the idea of retiring early.
7 There is a fundamental flaw inherent in what you propose and so it won’t work.
=existing as a natural or basic part of something~ distrust/ danger/ risk/ side effects
8 You seem to be impervious to any criticism.
9 I don't think the current climate is conducive to much investment.
Facilitate/ stimulate/ encourage sth to happen
10.I’m not fully conversant with the rules of basketball.
=to be familiar with
Word forms:

paradox identity hero believe kind form imagine nature

A characteristic of many traditional tales is that they are (1) unbelievable. For example, European fairy tales
are seldom tales about fairies, although they do contain a (2) supernatural element that is clearly (3)
imaginary. The hero or (4) heroine is almost invariably a young person who is suffering In some way. They,
and all the other characters, are stock figures. They are either altogether good or altogether bad.
The stories describe events that took place when a different range of possibilities operated at a(n) (5)
unidentified time, long, long ago, and this is part of their attraction. The stories would, (6)paradoxically, not
be believable. If the period in which they took place was specified, or the place where they occurred was
named. Wonders may take place without remark but a sharp eye is kept on practical details. It will be
noticed that traditional stones are seldom soft or sentimental. The virtues which get rewarded are presence of
mind, (7) kindness, willingness to take advice, and courage. The rewards sought after are the familiar ones:
wealth, comfortable living, and an ideal partner.
Indeed, some details that appear to us romantic today may merely reflect the social conditions when the tales
were formulated. When lives were short, girls of distinction married early; Sleeping Beauty, who marries her
prince when sixteen (If the hundred years she has been asleep are not counted), was simply (8)conforming to
the practice of the time.

Cloze text:
Science is concerned with the observation of the world around us and with devising (1)possible/ practical/
viable/plausible explanations for the events that are observed. There is (2) little/ nothing very mysterious
about it, but its explanations have to be real explanations, and really convincing, and they are (3)never/
rarely final because each explanation raises new questions.
It is not until people working in a particular branch of science have accumulated large numbers of
observations and have devised satisfactory explanations for them that they can start to make predictions.
This takes (3)forever/ time. Ecologists are still accumulating observations and devising explanations. Their
science is growing rapidly, but it does not (4) fully/ wholly/ utterly/ completely/ yet allow them to make
many precise, reliable predictions. It is not their fault, or (5) that of their science, but only that their
discipline is very young.
This explains some of the worry and confusion that surrounds environmental issues. We are aware that
problems exist, but uncertain about how serious they are or how to solve them (6)without creating still more
problems with our solutions. We need more information, and when scientists respond to environmental
controversies by demanding more research they are not usually trying to (7) evade the issue, or enhance their
own careers. They really do need to know more. What ecologists have learned so far can be summed up very
simply: the world is a great deal more complicated than (8)is/ anyone thought.
Sentence transformation:
1.It is impossible to say why she looked so unhappy.
There’s no telling why she looked so down in the mouth.
2.The authorities are strictly enforcing the speed limit in this area. MOTORISTS
The authorities are clamping down on motorists who break the speed limit in this area.
You shouldn’t assume that the man can’t hear well just because he is old.
GRANTED
Just because the man is old, don’t take it for granted that he is hard of hearing.
3.As soon as John confessed, the police officer arrested him. UP
No sooner had John owned up than the police officer arrested him.
4.But for all the excitement, I would have remembered Tom’s birthday.
Had not been for all the excitement, Tom’s birthday wouldn’t have slipped my mind
5.They donated all the money they made to charity.(proceeds)
The proceeds from the sale went to charity.
6.Ben wasn’t as innocent as he pretended.(means)
Ben was by no means as innocent as he pretended.
7.As they grow older, models worry that they’ll no longer be so good looking.(looks)
As they grow older, ,models worry that they will lose their looks.
8.The workers protested loudly against the pay cuts.(arms)
The workers were up in the arms over the pay cut.
9.There is little chance of getting a ticket.(odds)
The odds are against getting a ticket.
10.It was necessary to inspect the electrical systems in order to make sure they were safe.(interests)
It was necessary to inspect the electrical system in the interests of safety.
Mistake correction:
1.(A) Nutritionists recommend that foods from each of the four basic groups (B) must be eaten(C) on a (D)
regular daily basis. D-> emit regular
2 .(A) All of seashore plants, seaweeds are (B) best able to tolerate long periods (C) out of water, followed
by long periods (D) covered by water. A-> Of all
3. (A)During visiting the new footwear plant, the members of the group (B)were introduced to (C)all the
latest styles in (D) sports shoes. A-> emit during (during không đi với v-ing mà đi vs khoảng thời gian).
4. (A)Establishing in 1984 for students (B)who wanted to study art and music subjects, LaGuardian was (C)
the first public school (D) of its kind. A-> Established
5. The problems which (A) beset the first settlers were nothing (B) compared to those(C) who faced the (D)
later ones who landed the further north. C-> which faced
Matching:
1.You mustn't tell a soul. E A. Dump it anywhere.
2. Where shall I put your case? A B. Care for a spin?=Want to go for a drive 
3. Can I bring a friend to your party? D C. Flattery will get you nowhere.
4.People say you're very generous. C D. The more the merrier.
5. I like your new car. B E. My lips are sealed.