Câu 1 I’m afraid very few people know about the concert and almost no one will come.

If only the posters

_____________ on time.

A. were hanging B. were hung C. were hanged D. had been hung

Câu 2 Jimmy sent his mother a ___________ of flowers for her birthday.

A. bar B. bunch C. pack D. packet

Câu 3 My plans to travel around the world have _________ through because I couldn‟t save enough money.

A. fallen B. dropped C. given D. put

Câu 4 “I thought you bought a new fountain pen last week?” “Yes, I did but I left it at home. Can I borrow
_____________ for a moment?”

A. the one of you B. one of yours

C. one pen of you D. the one of your pen

Câu 5 There are only a few minutes left, and the students is writing ________________.

A. with a pressure B. under the pressure C. to pressure D. under pressure

Câu 6 A little farther down the street _______________.

A. is the inn I used to stay at B. there is an inn where I used to stay in

C. the inn is the place where I used to stay D. is there an inn in which I used to stay

Câu 7 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

Câu 8 “I wonder if you could help me?” - “______________”

A. No, what is it? B. Really? How nice.

C. Don’t mention it. D. I’ll do my best. What’s the problem?

Câu 9 “ Don’t stay anywhere near the railway station at night. It’s dangerous.” - “_____________.”

A. Ok. That will do. B. They won’t like it, I bet.

C. I definitely won’t. Thank you. D. Where on Earth have you been?

Câu 10 ________every major judo title, Mark retired from international competition.

A. When he won B. Having won C. Winning D. On winning

Câu 11 The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a ________ of a doubt.

A. shade B. shadow C. benefit D. hue

Câu 12 She was ________ out of 115 applicants for the position of managing Director.

A. short-changed B. short-listed C. shorted-sighted D. short-handed

Câu 13 It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to ________

A. get B. beat C. take D. achieve

Câu 14 The smell was so bad that it completely ________ us off our food.

A. set B. took C. got D. put

Câu 15 He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at ________ it has come.

A. last B. the end C. present D. the moment

Câu 16 It is ________opportunity to see African wildlife in its natural environment.

A. an unique B. a unique C. the unique D. unique

Câu 17 Peter and Thomas are talking about their mission. - Peter: “Is it important?” - Thomas: “________”

A. Not on your life! B. It’s a matter of life and death!

C. No worry, that’s nothing D. It’s ridiculous.

Câu 18 Ann is asking Mathew’s opinion after biology class. - Ann: “Does the global warming worry you?” -
Mathew: “________”

A. What a shame! B. Oh, it’s hotter and hotter.

C. I can’t bear to think about it. D. I don’t like hot weather.

Câu 19 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. biscuitD. cup of tea

Câu 20 Paul is a very _______ character, he is never relaxed with strangers.

A. self-conscious B. self-satisfied C. self-directed D. self-confident

Câu 21 The authorities _______ actions to stop illegal purchase of wild animals and their associated
products effectively. However, they didn’t do so.
A. must have taken B. had to take C. needed have taken D. should have taken

Câu 22 Although he is my friend, I find it hard to _______ his selfishness

A. put up with B. catch up with C. keep up with D. come down with

Câu 23 We expected him at eight, but he finally _______at midnight.

A. turned up B. came off C. came to D. turned in

Câu 24 The 1st week of classes at university is a little ______ because so many students get lost, change
classes or go to the wrong place.

A. uncontrolled B. arranged C. chaotic D. notorious

Câu 25 You can ask Matin anything about history. He actually has quite a good _____ for facts.

A. head B. understanding C. knowledge D. ability

Câu 26 His jokes seemed to ______ a treat with his audience, if their laughter was any indication.

A. go along B. go by C. go off D. go down

Câu 27 It was such a sad film that we all were reduced_______ tears at the end.

A. with B. onto C. to D. into

Câu 28 The baby can't even sit up yet, ______ stand and walk!
A. but for B. let alone C. all but D. rather than

Câu 29 I don’t think that everyone likes the way he makes fun, ______?

A. don't I B. do I C. don’t they D. do they

Câu 30 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

Câu 31 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

Câu 32 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

Câu 33 In an ________ to diffuse the tension, I suggest that we go to see a movie.

A. attempt B. improvement C. determination D. capability

Câu 34 We are surprised to hear that Rose and Jack have ________. They seemed very happy together when
I saw them last in Hanoi.

A. ended up B. been separating C. split up D. finished up

Câu 35 The serious issue ________ question made everyone in the meeting overstressed.

A. from B. at C. on D. in

Câu 36 The profit has now ________ towards the point where it nearly doubled.

A. arrived B. approached C. advanced D. reached

Câu 37 No matter how angry my mother was, she would never ________ to violence.

A. utilize B. resolve C. resort D. resource

Câu 38 Whenever the boss does something, he should ______ for the sake of the company.

A. go down well with B. turn over a new leaf

C. weigh up the pros and cons D. get through

Câu 39 Hey, have you watched the extensive ________ of sporting events on Star Channel this afternoon?

A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision

Câu 40 "How beautiful you are!" - "________"

A. Say it again. I like to hear your words. B. Many thanks! That's a nice to hear

C. I think so. I am proud of myself D. Yes, don't you think?

Câu 41 Is there ________ for everyone?

A. food and drink enough B. enough food and drink

C. enough of food and drink D. enough food and drink enough

Câu 42 The computer has had an enormous _________ on the way we work.

A. alteration B. change C. impression D. influence

Câu 43 His letter is full of mistakes. He ________ the mistakes carefully before sending it.

A. must have checked B. should have checked

C. can have checked D. could have checked

Câu 44 Many plants and animal species are now on the _______ of extinction.

A. danger B. border C. margin D. verge

Câu 45 ______- is natural environment in which plant or animals live.

A. Ecology B. Habitat C. Extinction D. Biodiversity

Câu 46 Tom: " Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night” . – Mary : “______________”

A. I have nothing to tell you. B. Oh, Poor me

C. Never mind! D. You were absent-minded.

Câu 47 Annie: "Have a nice weekend", - Riat “________”

A. You have B. You will C. You too D. You are too

Câu 48 As we wanted to be close to_______nature, we moved to the countryside.

A. Ø B. a C. an D. the

Câu 49 Sex before _______ is strongly disapproved in some cultures.

A. get married B. marry C. marriage D. married

Câu 50 Those _______ boys often play tricks on their friends.

A. mischievous B. obedient C. honest D. well-behaved