Lexico Practice For Nec 1 Answer

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TEST 1
Part 1.
1. It is not definite that the company will accept our offer, but there's a ___________
chance so there is no reason not to try.
A. sporting B. bragging C. pumping D. bubbling
Key: A
If there is a sporting chance that something good will happen, it is possible that it will
happen
2. She was ___________ with excitement, imagining how fun her first vacation abroad
would be after years working without resting.
A. bubbling over B. bristling at C. plodding along D. fawning over
Key: A
bubble over = to be so filled with sth (emotion, idea…)
3. I had to give up on having a pet dog because whenever it got sick, a trip to the vet
would ___________.
A. clear me out B. clean me out C. wipe me out D. dry me out
Key: B
clean somebody out = to use all of somebody’s money
4. Annie and John hid their relationship so well that it took Mary quite a time to
___________ to the fact that they were dating.
A. come down B. glom onto C. dawn on D. cotton on
Key: D
cotton on (to something) = to begin to understand or realize something without being told
5. By successfully ___________ two seconds off his last best time, our son has not only
won the first prize but also set the world record.
A. cutting B. clipping C. sizing D. gashing
Key: B
clip off = to reduce the time that it takes to do something by a particular length of time
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6. Parkour, an activity which used not to be heard of by many people in India, is now
___________ in this country.
A. big B. faddy C. rife D. conventional
Key: A
big (adj) = popular with the public; successful
7. I like both teaching and researching so the position of a professor in college is a kind
of halfway ___________ between the two for me.
A. house B. line C. road D. hunch
Key: A
halfway house = something that combines particular features of two other things,
especially in order to try to please people who do not like the two things on their own
8. Living in the commuter ___________ is fine, but I’m planning to move into the city
centre.
A. belt B. pane C. line D. skirt
Key: A
commuter belt = the area surrounding a large city, where many people who work in the
city live.
9. Be careful before you sign the contract, remember to read every details including the
___________ print.
A. bold B. hidden C. fine D. clean
Key: C
the fine print = text in a formal agreement that is printed smaller than the rest of the text
10. The food tour was great, except for the insects, they looked and tasted so horrible that
I ___________ with disgust.
A. gloated B. grimaced C. grinned D. chuckled
Key: B
grimace (at somebody/something) = to make an ugly expression with your face to show
pain, dislike, etc.
11. ___________ your heart and mind of sinful thoughts before you enter the pagoda.
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A. Clean B. Purify C. Liberate D. Cleanse

Key: D
cleanse (v) = to take away somebody’s guilty feelings or sin
12. Unfortunately, the victim didn’t make it to the hospital, he was pronounced
___________.
A. dead from the neck up B. dead on sight
C. dead in the water D. dead on arrival
Key: D
dead on arrival = (of an accident victim or other patient) already dead when arriving at a
hospital
13. Despite the harsh flow of the stream, she ___________ her way through the water.
A. powered B. struck C. directed D. led
Key: A
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14. A career in marketing has always been what she desires, so she just ___________
herself in her work.
A. immersed B. submerged C. engulfed D. dipped
Key: A
immerse yourself in something = to become or make somebody completely involved in
something
15. The polls are too close to call, and it looks like this election is going to be a real
___________.
A. brain-teaser B. enigma C. cliffhanger D. buoyancy
Key: C
cliffhanger (n) = a situation in a story, film, competition, etc. that is very exciting because
you cannot guess what will happen next, or you do not find out immediately what
happens next
Part 2.
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1. She is very active and sociable, so it is surprising that she dates such a quiet and
___________ man like Khoi. (ASSUME)
2. I knew it! Jean was not at all a faithful husband. Now stop saying my suspicion was
___________ (FOUND)!
3. After just 3 days, Donald has been able to dive ___________ into the pool. (HEAD)
4. Most homeless people in the US are ___________, they are all around cafes and
restaurants ready to pick up wasted food or leftovers. (FREE)
5. Sam was ___________ by Linda at first sight, no wonder she is considered a campus
fairy. (TWITTER)
Key:
1. UNASSUMING (adj) = not wanting to be noticed
2. ILL-FOUNDED/UNFOUNDED (adj) = not based on fact or reason
3. HEADFIRST (adv) = with your head in front of the rest of your body while you move
forward
4. FREE-LIVERS/FREEGANS (n) = someone who lives with more than usual freedom
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in the gratification of physical TÀI LIỆU TIẾNGwho
appetites/someone ANH NÂNG
tries not to CAO
spend money by eating
food and using things that have been thrown away or that are found in nature
5. TWITTERPATED (adj) = to be swept off your feet by someone you quite fancy
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TEST 2
Part 1.
1. These days, schools no longer ___________ girls away from STEM subjects thanks to
the propagation of gender equality.
A. direct B. drive C. steer D. guide
Key: C
steer something + adv./prep. = to take control of a situation and influence the way in
which it develops
2. I cannot understand what does Jenny ___________ against Tom that makes her treat
such a nice guy so badly.
A. hold B. have C. keep D. make
Key: B
have (got) something against somebody/something (not used in the progressive tenses) =
to dislike someone or something for a particular reason
3. It turned out I was wrong to think that I could reach the finish line as I started to
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___________ in the TÀI LIỆU
heat just thirty minutesTIẾNG
after theANH
race NÂNG
started. CAO
A. shrivel B. weed C. wither D. wilt
Key: D
wilt (v) = to become weaker and tired
4. After Janice had to wait two hours to see her doctor, she became ___________ with
the office staff.
A. distressed B. averse C. vexatious D. belligerent
Key: D
belligerent (adj) = hostile, ready to fight
5. Is it ironic when people ___________ glasses of wine and drink to each other's health?
A. splat B. clunk C. clank D. clink
Key: D
clink (v) = to make or cause something to make a sharp ringing sound, like that of glasses
being hit against each other
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6. Don’t think that being children of celebrities is great because you would not only have
fame but also expectations ___________ you since birth.
A. thrust upon B. pasted to C. forced on D. rammed on
Key: A
thrust something/somebody on/upon somebody = to force somebody to accept or deal
with something/somebody that they do not want
7. ___________! You have been in the bathroom for an hour and the concert starts at
nine.
A. Tut tut B. Aye aye C. Chop chop D. Up up
Key: C
Chop chop! = Hurry up!
8. As an introvert, I really admire anyone who is a __________ with great confidence and
communication skills.
A. quick wire B. cup of beer C. good mixer D. hot dish.
Key: C
a good/bad mixer = a person who finds it easy/difficult to talk to people they do not
know, for example at a party
9. I know you are ___________ to French fries, but you had better cut down on it.
A. smitten B. hooked C. partial D. tied
Key: C
be partial to sth (formal/old-fashioned) = to like sth a lot
10. There is a very strong movement in my country now against ___________ sports like
hunting or shooting even though they are parts of national traditions.
A. lethal B. death C. blood D. red
Key: C
blood sport = a sport in which animals or birds are killed
11. The ___________ of central control has stifled local initiative.
A. dead hand B. smirky fingers C. eagle eyes D. tight grip
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Key: A
The dead hand of sth = an influence that control or limit sth
12. After a sleepless night, tiredness gradually ___________ him while he was driving.
A. lurk up on B. crept up on C. cinched on D. edged on
Key: B
Creep up on sb = to begin to affect sb, especially before they realize it
13. Alexa has got her boyfriend ___________, he will do everything she says.
A. eating out of her hand B. following her through the garden
C. to wash her clothes D. to sell her his heart
Key: A
eat out of (someone's) hand = to be manipulated or dominated by sb, to trust sb
completely
14. A large proportion of the households in this area is ___________ to the internet
thanks to a generous foreign donor.
A. linked up FANPAGE
B. hookedTÀI
up LIỆUC.
TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
wired up CAO up
D. crossed
Key: B
hook up to sth = to connect sb/sth to a piece of electronic equipment / a power supply /
the internet
15. It came as a shock to Dan to find out that the police officer killed in the ___________
of duty yesterday was his dad.
A. hours B. line C. call D. strike
Key: B
in the line of duty = when sb is doing their job
Part 2.
1. Depending on a person’s cultural background, he or she might ___________ hunting
as an act of violence or not. (CONCEPT)
2. Instead, throughout his term as minister, he rode in the vehicle used by his predecessor
and continued to live in a(n) ___________ house. (PRETEND)
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3. Given the sensitivity of the matter, her frankness during the meeting was absolutely
___________ (JUDGE)
4. Action movies with fighting scenes have become so popular that people are
increasingly ___________to violence on TV. (SENSE)
5. The ___________ of the book generally describes the author’s academic career and her
gratitude for her mother. (WORD)
Key:
1. CONCEPTUALISE (v) = to form an idea or theory in your mind:
2. UNPRETENTIOUS (adj) = not trying to appear more special, intelligent, important,
etc. than you really are/it really is
3. INJUDICIOUS (adj) = not sensible or wise; not appropriate in a particular situation
4. DESENSITISED (v) = to make somebody/something less aware of something as a
problem by making them become used to it
5. FOREWORD (n) = a short introduction at the beginning of a book
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TEST 3
Part 1.
1. The spokesperson said the information campaign was a ___________ to hide the most
regressive tax in history.
A. red curtain B. witch cloak C. book cover D. fig leaf
Key: D
fig leaf = something that hides something else, especially something that is dishonest or
embarrassing
2. Depression was once thought to be a ___________ of an individual's imagination but
research has shown that SAD is a real disorder.
A. figment B. figure C. byproduct D. docket
Key: A
figment (n) = something that somebody has imagined and that does not really exist
3. Dennis is very ___________ about things; he never lets anything stress him out.
A. tolerant FANPAGE TÀI LIỆUC.
B. impetuous TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
warm-hearted CAO
D. laid-back
Key: D
laid-back = relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people's
behaviour or things that need to be done
4. Were I to have the courage of my ___________, I would tell the boss how
domineering he was.
A. convictions B. points C. slant D. stance
Key: A
to have the courage of your convictions = to have the courage to say what you think
5. Joe thinks he can win the fight with that muscular man, he is really a ___________
short of load.
A. stone B. log C. brick D. hog
Key: C
a brick short of load = stupid or crazy
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6. It has taken them all this time to ___________ on a name for their baby.
A. decide B. conclude C. assent D. consent
Key: A
decide on: to choose something from a number of possibilities
7. After winning the lottery, the man squandered his money on gambling and was soon
on ___________ after a year.
A. Queer street B. Baker street C. Pauper street D. Tramp street
Key: A
Queer street = a difficult situation (debt, bankruptcy)
8. Facebook's shares are ___________ after the company launched a new Instagram
feature that will compete with TikTok in the US.
A. holding her thumb B. on high skies
C. coming up roses D. on a tear
Key: D
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be on a tear = engaged in aTÀI LIỆU TIẾNG
continuous, ANHprocession
fast-paced NÂNG CAO of actions or events,
especially with favorable results
9. The two generals, although ___________ cooperating to attack the enemy, actually
detest each other.
A. showily B. ostensibly C. audaciously D. benignly
Key: B
ostensibly (adv) = from appearance alone
10. The company is ___________ to see if this plan provokes any interest in the young
customer group.
A. flying a kite B. dropping the ball
C. shooting the messenger D. dropping the penny
Key: A
to fly a kite = to test out public opinion on a subject
11. They offered to buy her a BMW but she's holding ___________ a Porsche.
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A. out for B. out on C. back with D. up with

Key: A
hold out for = to wait until you get what you want
12. Although I am not a ___________ person, I sometimes do find some sex scenes on
TV a bit excessive and unacceptable.
A. prudish B. sanctimonious C. raffish D. dyspeptic
Key: A
prudish (adj) = easily shocked by rude things, especially anything relating to sex
13. I never cease to admire the ___________ endurance of my grandfather when captured
by the Nazi during World War Two.
A. placid B. stoical C. obstinate D. immutable
Key: B
stoical (adj) = able to suffer pain or trouble without complaining or showing what you are
feeling
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14. Different from TÀIwho
a misanthrope LIỆU
has TIẾNG
a hatred ANH NÂNG
of people CAO Joey is more of a
in general,
___________ being distrustful of human goodness and sincerity.
A. pessimist B. tyrant C. cynic D. misogynist
Key: C
cynic (n) = a person who believes that people only do things to help themselves, rather
than for good or sincere reasons
15. When will you realise that it was your self-righteous and ___________ attitude that
prevented you from learning better ideas from other people?
A. fallow B. ghoulish C. bigoted D. conniving
Key: C
bigoted (adj) = showing strong, unreasonable beliefs or opinions and refusing to change
them
Part 2
1. I find it impossible to guide such a wild and ___________ person like her. (STRONG)
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2. He threatened to ___________ his eldest son if he chooses to give up the family

business. (HEIR)
3. Because we had to arrive on time, our ship had no choice but to ___________ the
congested area. (NAVIGATE)
4. The differences were ___________ to all but the most trained eye. (PERCEIVE)
5. Mary has just given birth yesterday so she is currently on ___________ leave.
(MOTHER)
Key:
1. HEADSTRONG (adj) = determined to do things one’s own way and refuses to listen
to advice
2. DISINHERIT (v) = to prevent somebody, especially a member of your family, from
receiving your money or property after your death
3. CIRCUMNAVIGATE (v) = to go around instead of through
4. IMPERCEPTIBLE (adj) = very small and therefore unable to be seen or felt
5. MATERNITY (n)
maternity leave =FANPAGE
a period ofTÀI
timeLIỆU
whenTIẾNG ANH
a woman NÂNG to
is allowed CAO
be away from work
before and after having a baby
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TEST 4
Part 1.
1. He's been working with a ___________ over the past few weeks to make up for wasted
time.
A. drudgery B. servitude C. vengeance D. nudge
Key: C
with a vengeance = to a greater degree than is expected or usual
2. He felt his heart ___________ as his bride-to-be began her walk down the aisle.
A. fasten B. quicken C. expedite D. heighten
Key: B
quicken = to become quicker or make something quicker
3. Constance ___________ a sigh of relief when she heard that her loan was approved.
A. gave B. uttered C. expressed D. breathed
Key: D
breathe a sigh of relief = exhale noisily as a sign of relief
4. The telephone lines were ___________ with callers trying to get through to the
electricity supplier.
A. jammed B. throttled C. congested D. glutted
Key: A
jammed = very full; crowded
5. If there happened to be both rich and poor people, as there happen to be both black and
white ones, then the advantages of the ___________ might well spread in time to the
hard-up.
A. well-heeled B. big-hearted C. open-handed D. tight-fisted
Key: A
the well-heeled = rich people
6. Most popular magazines have a(n) ___________ page where letters about difficulties
with relationships are answered.
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A. sharing B. personal C. advice D. problem

Key: D
problem page = the part of a magazine or newspaper where letters from readers about
their personal problems are published, together with advice about how to deal with them
7. Two agents in our team were shot in ___________ for the killing of a rival gang
member.
A. return B. retaliation C. reprisal D. recrimination
Key: C
to do sth in reprisal for sth = to have a violent or aggressive act towards somebody
because of something bad that they have done towards you
8. His talent meant he could create wondrous things, but his ___________ meant he
hardly ever felt like working.
A. adversity B. lethargy C. ineptitude D. tactlessness
Key: B
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9. I left in high ___________ after waiting for them over an hour and not receiving any
apologies.
A. rage B. taciturnity C. oscillation D. dudgeon
Key: D
in high dudgeon = in an angry or offended mood, and showing other people that you are
angry
10. Everyone knows about his genius even though he never admits, good wine needs no
___________.
A. barter B. advertisement C. bush D. barrel
Key: C
good wine needs no bush = there is no need to advertise or boast about something of
good quality, as people will always discover its merits.
11. We don’t have enough __________ data to prove that the phenomenon is really
affecting the environment in a negative way.
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A. empirical B. informed C. substantive D. static

Key: A
empirical (adj) = based on experiment or experience rather than ideas or theories
12. She acts as if she really is the ___________ of our team and everyone has to rely on
her.
A. lone wolf B. white elephant C. big shark D. queen bee
Key: D
queen bee (n) = a woman who behaves as though she is the most important person in a
group
13. The police have been ___________ war on drug dealers in the city since January but
their effort does not seem to be very effective.
A. waging B. staging C. fighting D. raging
Key: A
wage (v) = to begin and continue a fight, a war, a battle…
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14. The foreigners TÀI LIỆU
were amazed at theTIẾNG ANH NÂNG
___________ variety CAO
of goods in the huge
department store.
A. beleaguered B. bewildering C. baffling D. bizonal
Key: B
bewildering (adj) = making you feel confused because there are too many things to
choose from or because something is difficult to understand
15. James kept trying to ___________ his duties, but his manager told him if he didn’t
start taking responsibility for his work he would have to leave the company.
A. beaver away B. weasel out of C. chicken out of D. clam up
Key: B
weasel out of = to avoid doing something that you have agreed to do, especially by being
dishonest
Part 2.
1. The sandwich shop she's opening is a ___________ alternative to the town's male-
dominated coffee shop culture. (STAFF)
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2. The army of this Asian country has a long history of guerrilla ___________ (WAR)
3. Being a war ___________ is a dangerous job because you will have to bring yourself
to the most conflict-ridden parts of the world. (RESPOND)
4. During the 20th century, industrialisation continued ___________ with technology
being upgraded rapidly. (PACE)
5. Under ___________, white people were not allowed to marry their non-white
counterparts. (APART)
Key:
1. DISTAFF (n) = female or relating to women
2. WARFARE (n) = the activity of fighting a war, especially using particular weapons or
method
3. CORRESPONDENT (n) = a person who reports news from a particular country or on
a particular subject for a newspaper or a television or radio station.
4. APACE (adv) = happening quickly
5. APARTHEID (n) = the former political system in South Africa in which only white
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TEST 5
Part 1.
1. From our tent, we could see the delightful ___________ of lake Lukedeer.
A. scene B. prospect C. background D. layout
Key: B
prospect (n) = a wide view of an area of land, etc.
2. In Australia, the government controls the maintenance of war __________, post-war
commemorations and battle exploit memorials.
A. graves B. tombs C. grounds D. catacombs
Key: A
war grave = a burial place for members of the armed forces or civilians who died during
military campaigns or operations
3. Perhaps tomorrow’s event will mark the ___________ of my life, I cannot wait any
longer!
A. bright buff FANPAGE TÀI LIỆUC.
B. full spark TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
high spot CAO
D. full bloom
Key: C
high spot = the most enjoyable or significant part of an experience or period of time.
4. An unusual noise from the back of the class during the exam __________ the teacher’s
attention.
A. held B. sustained C. arrested D. upheld
Key: C
arrest sth = to make sb notice and pay attention to sth
5. The new employee failed to realize the importance of obedience in this company and
refused to toe the ___________ line.
A. party B. camp C. function D. union
Key: A
toe the party line = to say or do what somebody in authority tells you to say or do, even if
you do not share the same opinions, etc.
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6. Bao is a ___________ off the old block of his father while his sister is more like the
mother.
A. tip B. chip C. piece D. copy
Key: B
a chip off the old block = a person who is very similar to their mother or father in the way
that they look or behave
7. He regarded this second prize just as a ___________ in order to prevent him from
suing the judges for corruption.
A. factoid B. sob C. whizz D. sop
Key: D
sop (n) = something of little importance or value that is offered to stop complaints or
unhappiness
8. Although his presidential campaign won ___________ from several celebrities, it
failed to compensate for his incompetence in dealing with last year’s economic crisis.
A. involvement B. warrant C. endorsement D. patronage
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endorsement (n) = a public statement or action showing that you support

somebody/something
9. Cinderella wore a beautiful dress to the party and was the ___________ of the ball.
A. beauty B. belle C. center D. charmer
Key: B
the belle of the ball = the most beautiful and popular girl or woman at a party.
10. Much as I like Literature, I cannot stand my teacher’s voice-slow, emotionless and
without ___________.
A. inflation B. reflection C. inflection D. infliction
Key: C
inflection (n) = change in the quality of the voice, often showing an emotion
11. I couldn’t come to your party as the date ___________ with my holiday.
A. clashed B. struck C. opposed D. occurred
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Key: A
If two events clash, they happen at the same time in a way that is not convenient.
12. At the start of the course every student is assigned a(n) ___________ of studies.
A. advisor B. consultant C. counsellor D. curator
Key: A
An advisor of studies is a type of counselor who works with students, usually at the
college level. They are the ones responsible for helping students choose a major and a
minor and ensuring that they meet all the requirements to graduate with a degree in that
field.
13. You should prioritize the public interest over a group’s ___________ interests.
A. personal B. sectional C. segregated D. exclusive
Key: B
Interests or aims that are sectional are limited to a particular group within an
organization, society, or country and do not consider other groups.
14. I hardly want to participate in extracurricular activities but this volunteer job is so
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interesting that I accepted TÀI with
the offer LIỆU___________.
TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
A. solace B. consternation C. chastisement D. alacrity

Key: D
alacrity (n) = happiness, enthusiasm
15. The couple divorced after the husband was found ___________ an affair with a
neighbor.
A. making B. having C. performing D. doing
Key: B
having an affair with sb = to have a love relationship with sb (especially when a person is
already in a relationship with sb else)
Part 2.
1. The ___________ cannot really understand these medical documents. (PERSON)
2. I need to get away from the hectic city for a while so I am planning to travel
___________ this weekend. (COUNTRY)
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3. I worked late last night because I was ___________ with my project. (HAND)
4. Despite its historical inaccuracies, the film was one of the ___________ films of the
year, making the second highest profits. (GROSS)
5. I did not lie to you, by ___________ God I swear. (MIGHT)
Key:
1. LAYPERSON = a person who does not have expert knowledge of a particular subject
2. UP-COUNTRY (adv) = in the direction of or relating to the parts of a country further
from the coast, especially where there are few towns and people
3. BEHINDHAND (adj) = late in doing something or in paying money that is owed
4. TOP-GROSSING (adj) = earning more money than other similar things or people
5. ALMIGHTY (adj) = having complete power
THE ALMIGHTY = God
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TEST 6
Part 1.
1. Sandy stole my ___________ when she announced that she was pregnant two days
before I'd planned to tell people about my pregnancy.
A. thunder B. limelight C. stage D. mind
Key: A
steal sb’s thunder = to get the attention, success, etc. that somebody else was expecting,
usually by saying or doing what they had intended to say or do
2. Dressed in a bright red suit for the wedding, Jack apparently was making a
___________ of himself.
A. mess B. light C. spectacle D. spot
Key: C
make a spectacle of yourself = to draw attention to yourself by behaving or dressing in a
silly way in public
3. You don’t have the sound business ___________ that is necessary for success so I
would advise youFANPAGE TÀIcareer.
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A. starkness B. acumen C. punditry D. wit

Key: B
acumen (n) = skill in making correct decisions and judgments in a particular subject, such
as business or politics
4. More than 500 ___________ were involved in the coronation scene of Puyi in “The
last Emperor”.
A. adjuncts B. appendages C. extras D. additives
Key: C
extra (n) = a person in a film who does not have a speaking part and who is usually part
of the scene, for example, in a crowd
5. Entering the National Competition for the gifted ___________ tremendous
concentration and effort.
A. stipulates B. extracts C. exacts D. inquires
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Key: C
exact (v) = to make something necessary
6. Despite their disagreement, the representatives of the two nations managed to reach
a(n) ___________ settlement, bringing temporary peace for both sides.
A. affable B. fraternal C. amiable D. amicable
Key: D
amicable (adj) = relating to an agreement or decision that is achieved without people
arguing or being unpleasant
7. The first successful flight in human history completed by the Wright brothers
___________ the law of gravity and stunned everybody.
A. refuted B. defied C. quelled D. disproved
Key: B
defy (v) = to refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc
8. The concert ended and the crowd quickly ___________, returning the quietness to the
small town.
A. disassembled B. dissembled C. dismantled D. disgorged
Key: A
disassemble (v) = (of a group of people) to move apart and go away in different
directions
9. After winning the lottery, they moved into a more ___________ house in a high-class
residential area and had a more comfortable life.
A. well-attended B. well-built C. well-appointed D. well-disposed
Key: C
well-appointed (adj) = having a good supply of comfortable or necessary furniture and
attractive decorations
10. Tony, you are trying to make her believe your lies so just keep it simple, do not over-
egg the ___________.
A. brulee B. pudding C. sponge D. madeleines
Key: B
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over-egg the pudding = used to say that you think somebody has done more than is
necessary, or has added unnecessary details to make something seem better or worse than
it really is
11. My school always forces students to follow the rules to the ___________ without
caring about their feelings.
A. book B. letter C. lines D. dots
Key: B
follow/obey something to the letter = to do exactly what you are told to do
12. Although my new house is fine, I still prefer the old one which ___________ a river.
A. backs onto B. faces off C. stands by D. sides with
Key: A
back onto something = (of a building) to have something directly behind it
13. We are required to ___________ empirical data and evidence from reliable sources to
support our argument.
A. adduce B. attest C. elicit D. accost
Key: A
adduce (v) = cite
14. Since John is the bee’s ___________ in terms of English, it is no wonder so many
friends ask him for support in this subject.
A. wings B. knees C. antenna D. spiracle
Key: B
the bee’s knees = an excellent person or thing
15. There is no need to ___________ over the cracks, I know you are having problems,
just tell me and I will help you.
A. carpet B. paper C. lay D. curtain
paper over the cracks = to hide problems, especially arguments between people, in order
to make a situation seem better than it really is
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1. The charity is facing great financial difficulties so its manager wants to turn it into a
___________ company. (PROFIT)
2. I recall being ___________ by the authorities of the hospital for being careless and
inexperienced during my first years as a doctor. (BRAID)
3. He had years of experience as a legal ___________ before he became a teacher.
(PRACTICE)
4. The booming economy has attracted a(n) ___________ of funds from both domestic
and foreign investors. (FLOW)
5. Boys and girls used to be taught separately before a nationwide movement for
___________ grew. (EDUCATE)
Key:
1. PROFIT-ORIENTED (adj) = directed towards making profits
2. UPBRAIDED
upbraid (v) = to forcefully or angrily tell someone they should not have done a particular
thing and criticize them for having done it
3. PRACTITIONER FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU
(n) = someone who TIẾNG
works inANH
a job NÂNG CAO long training and
that involves
high levels of skill
4. INFLOW (n) the arrival of money, asset, a number of things or people in a place
5. CO-EDUCATION (n) = the practice of teaching girls and boys together in a school
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TEST 7
1. The boss made no ___________ to their gender, all the female workers were forced to
do the heavy work as their male counterparts.
A. concession B. compromise C. allowance D. regression
Key: A
concession (n) = something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to
end an argument or to make a situation less difficult
2. Without discipline, students may think that they have the ___________ to do whatever
they want.
A. licence B. autocracy C. prerogative D. dispensation
Key: A
licence (to do something) = freedom to do or say whatever you want, often something
bad or unacceptable
3. It's a good film, but the ___________ near the ending scene is a bit complex and
demands watchers to be extremely analytic to understand.
A. flummery FANPAGE TÀI LIỆUC.
B. delineation TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
aberration CAO
D. convolution
Key: D
convolution (n) = a twist
4. It was very childish of you to ___________ over your opponent’s failure immediately
on the stage when the result was announced.
A. jolly B. relish C. gloat D. brag
Key: C
gloat (about/at/over something) = to show that you are happy about your own success or
somebody else’s failure, in an unpleasant way
5. After 11 years in the ___________, Johnson made an unexpected comeback in the
movie Bear.
A. damp B. wilderness C. badlands D. wasteland
Key: B
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If someone, such as a politician, is in the wilderness, they no longer have a position of

authority, fame, or success and are not now in the news
6. It is often hard for parents to take the opinions of their children on ___________ due to
the generation gap.
A. board B. mind C. check D. self
Key: A
take something on board = to accept and understand an idea or a suggestion
7. Luckily, our research is supported by a(n) ___________ from the National Science
Foundation.
A. grant B. bursary C. aid D. endowment
Key: A
grant (n) = a sum of money that is given by the government or by another organization to
be used for a particular purpose
8. Your father was only 17 when he ___________ at Harvard, now look at your school
report.
A. matriculated FANPAGE TÀI LIỆUC.
B. registered TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
postulated CAO
D. imparted
Key: A
matriculate (v) = to be formally admitted to study at a university or college
9. Elen has stayed in bed for a whole week, take him out for a walk, that will surely put
the ___________ back into his cheeks.
A. colours B. roses C. daisy D. pinky mallow
Key: B
put the roses (back) into sb's cheeks = to make sb look healthy, especially after an illness
10. Before going back to school, you have to ___________ for at least a week after the
operation.
A. rejuvenate B. recuperate C. overhaul D. reinvigorate
Key: B
recuperate (v) = to become well again after an illness; to get back your strength, health,
etc.
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11. This naughty class always ___________with their new teachers, which usually
greatly discourages them from teaching.
A. hits it out B. tries it on C. kicks it up D. rubs it in
Key: B
try it on (with somebody) = to behave badly towards somebody or try to get something
from them, even though you know this will make them angry
12. He won't be able to stand the pressure here for long, I will ___________ him 5
months and let's see if I am right.
A. put B. give C. tell D. save
Key: B
give somebody/something sth = to predict that something will last a particular length of
time
13. The event was not really well-attended, there were about 50 people ___________ the
outside.
A. on B. near C. round D. at
Key: D FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
at the outside = at the most; as a maximum

14 The paper was divided into three parts to ___________ on and analyse the diplomatic
strategy of Vietnam during the 1990-2000 period.
A. expunge B. expurgate C. expatiate D. expound
Key: C
expatiate on sth = to write or speak in detail about a subject
expound on sth = to explain sth by talking about it in detail
15. That team always sweeps the ___________ in the annual league, leaving very few
medals for the others.
A. top B. prizes C. table D. board
Key: D
sweep the board = to win all the prizes, etc. in a competition
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1. Because the flight is expected to last longer than 12 hours, we will be provided a(n)
___________ meal. (FLY)
2. My father tried to make a clear ___________ between his work and his private time as
a way to treat his depression. (LINE)
3. The king was always afraid of making mistakes because he cared about how
___________ would judge him. (POST)
4. In this poor region of the country, hospital beds were scarce and medicines were
practically ___________ during the first month of the COVID-19 outbreak . (EXIST)
5. The role in The Duke of Mount Deer is regarded as Tony Leung’s ___________ role,
bring him fame and success. (CAREER)
Key:
1. IN-FLIGHT (adj) = happening or available during a flight
2. DELINEATION (n) = the action of marking the edge of sth
3. POSTERITY (n) = all the people who live in the future
4. NON-EXISTENT (adj) = not existing, or not real
5. CAREER-DEFININGFANPAGE (adj)TÀI LIỆU
= very TIẾNGinANH
important NÂNG
making CAOsuccessful in their
someone
job or in deciding how they will be remembered
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TEST 8
Part 1.
1. In the end, it ___________ that the champion didn’t get the prize by himself but thanks
to his intimate relationship with the judge panel.
A. befell B. occurred C. transpired D. issued
Key: C
it transpires that = sth previously secret is known
2. I don't think Paul will ever get married — he's the stereotypical ___________
bachelor.
A. settled B. confirmed C. fixed D. determined
Key: B
confirmed bachelor = a man who has never married and is thought unlikely ever to
marry; sometimes used in the past to suggest that a man was gay
3. Stop staying up late Bang, you are only 17 and I can see you are beginning to
___________ grey.
A. get B. go C. grow D. get
Key: B
go/turn grey = having hair that has become grey or white, usually because of age
4. The suburbans were seen as the ___________ of clerkly conformism, complacency,
and conservatism.
A. effigy B. epitome C. figure D. personage
Key: B
the epitome of something = a perfect example of something
5. When I was young, I didn't know that sugar ___________ naturally in fruit and
thought that the sweetness came from my mom’s sugar jar.
A. betides B. precipitates C. prevails D. occurs
Key: D
occur (v) = to be found or to exist somewhere
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6. I cannot understand why my girlfriend always spends hours ___________ herself

before going out even when we might be late after that.
A. preening B. pimping C. sprinkling D. pinking
Key: A
preen (v) = to spend time making yourself look attractive
7. Your father would fly off the handle if he knew you bet your car ___________ the toss
of a coin
A. on B. at C. by D. with
Key: A
on the toss of a coin = randomly, down to chance
8. Jenny tried to ___________ into the darkness, hoping to find where this unknown
sound came from.
A. glimpse B. peer C. stare D. peep
Key: B
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peer (v) = to look TÀI LIỆUat TIẾNG
closely or carefully ANH
something, NÂNG when
especially CAOyou cannot see it
clearly
9. Since there has been a change of ___________ for the concert, we will have to start
going earlier in case I might not know that place.
A. alley B. venue C. scene D. sight
Key: B
venue (n) = a place where people meet for an organized event, for example a concert,
sporting event or conference
10. Son, remember, although money is important, never do anything that is not
___________.
A. above board B. under the sky C. within the square D. in the cards
Key: A
above board = legal and honest; in a legal and honest way
11. My grandma is 82 already but she still lives with the ___________ of a twenty-year-
old, walking and painting every day.
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A. zeal B. appetite C. zest D. gusto

Key: C
zest (for something) = pleasure and enthusiasm, love
zeal = eagerness to devote or to do something
12. Those who really need to hear the message don't come to the meetings, so I'm just
___________ to the choir.
A. singing B. preaching C. speaking D. orating
Key: B
preach to the choir = to speak to people in support of views that they already hold
13. The five masked men who ___________ the South London Bank on Tuesday have
been caught this morning.
A. held up B. robbed off C. broke for D. dashed in
Key: A
hold up = to steal from a bank, shop, etc. using a gun
14. The smallestFANPAGE
___________TÀI LIỆU
could leadTIẾNG
to the ANH
delay NÂNG CAOproject, so please
of the whole
check your schedule carefully and do not miss your deadlines!
A. slippage B. slip-up C. slip D. slipcase
Key: A
slippage (n) = failure to complete a task on time
slip-up (n) = slip (n) = a mistake
15. My teacher ___________ my article to make it sound less aggressive.
A. whiles down B. waters down C. squares down D. romps down
Key: B
water down = to make sth such as a statement or an article less offensive, powerful,
detailed
1. Studying abroad is a ___________ decision and requires serious consideration.
(MOMENT)
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2. Looking at her ___________clothes, you might be surprised to know that Mary has
moved to the city for over 20 years. (COUNTRY)
3. He became the ___________ king of football, scoring 28 goals in his first season.
(CROWN)
4. The answers out there right now offered by a variety of fields are too facile - they're
actually ___________, or logically circular truisms that reveal nothing. (LOGIC)
5. In the past, Asian women lived in total ___________ to the men in her family.
(SERVE)
Key:
1. MOMENTOUS (adj) = very important or serious, especially because there may be
important results
2. COUNTRIFIED (adj) = typical of the countryside.
3. UNCROWNED (adj)
uncrowned king/queen = a man or woman who is considered to be the best, the most
famous, or the most powerful in a particular area of life, especially when they do not have
an official rank or title
4. TAUTOLOGICAL (adj) = saying the same thing twice in different words, when this is
unnecessary
5. SUBSERVIENCE (n) = the fact of being too willing to obey other people
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TEST 9
Part 1.
1. Are you sure you want to become a teacher? Repeating the same thing every day for
years can ___________ you down.
A. put B. get C. take D. bring
Key: B
get sb down = make sb feel sad or lose hope, start feeling sad or losing hope
put sb off = to make sb lose interest in or enthusiasm for sth/sb
2. Things have ___________ since the riots last week and people can finally go back to
work again.
A. simmered down B stomped off C. steamed out D. leveled down
Key: A
simmer down = to become calm after a period of anger or excitement
3. Soon will come the time when your child start to ___________ your authority and
FANPAGE
hardly can you control him likeTÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
before.
A churn out B kicking against C grousing against D shunting out
Key: B
kick against = to refuse to accept something and react strongly against it
4. Why don’t you just feel satisfied with what you have already had instead of trying to
keep up with the ___________.
A. Smiths B. Joneses C. neighbours D. Johansson
Key: B
keep up with the Joneses = to strive to get all the material things one’s neighbors or
associates have
5. The report ___________ the mistaken belief that applying vinegar on your face can
help people get rid of acne.
A. dispels B. disparages C. dissipates D. dispatches
Key: A
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dispel (v) = to make sth, especially a feeling or belief, go away or disappear

6. I know it is a risky move to invest all my savings in this real estate project during this
unstable period of the economy so I am ___________ for anything.
A. game B. brave C. fain D. boarded
Key: A
game (adj) = willing to do things that are new, difficult or risky
7. Had I not thought it would just be a child’s ___________ and hadn’t seriously revised
for it, I would have passed the exam.
A. quiz B. play C. game D. thing
Key: B
a child’s play = sth that is very easy
8. The school should ___________ regulations to implement gender equity education,
and promulgate them.
A. erect B. demolish C. heed D. sermonize
Key: A FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
erect (v) = to establish sth
9. I never thought Jenny and I could become best friends because she appeared cold on
first ___________, but later I realised she was just shy.
A. sight B. acquaintance C. encounter D. day
Key: B
on first acquaintance = when you first meet sb
10. The dealer wanted $400, I wanted to pay $300, and $350 was the final price after we
decided to split the ___________.
A. share B. total C. difference D. gap
Key: C
split the difference = take the average of two proposed amounts
11. You shouldn’t have criticised him ìn front of his friends. It was extremely
___________ of you.
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A. insensitive B. insensible C. unsentimental D. discordant

Key: A
insensitive (adj) = not caring or realizing how other people feel
12. You should be cautious when getting involved and test the ___________ before
committing yourself.
A. temperature B. heat C. water D. air
Key: C
test the water = try to find out what reaction an action or idea will get before you do it or
tell it to people.
13. Although the king has abdicated the throne in his son’s favour, he still rules the
country ___________.
A. de facto B. de jure C. de pronto D. jamais vu
Key: A
de facto (adv) = in a way that exists as a fact although it may not be legally accepted
14 Despite Mary’s talents, Mary’s
FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU mother
TIẾNG still ANH
forced her toCAO
NÂNG become an ordinary
___________ worker, confining her to the office.
A. clerical B. white-collar C. clergy D. back-room
Key: A
clerical (adj) = connected with office work
15. Mary attempted to ___________ herself with her new boss by volunteering to take on
extra work and even leaving the office later than everybody else.
A. satiate B. flatter C. ingratiate D. commend
Key: C
ingratiate oneself with sb = to do things in order to make sb like you, especially sb who
will be useful to you
Part 2.
1. If you didn't do anything ___________, why did you feel worried when the police
called you in? (CREDIT)
2. Her husband didn’t know about her ___________ affair with her boss. (MARRY)
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3. You had better ask your tattoo artist to provide you ___________ instructions. (CARE)
4. The President’s car was escorted by motorcycle ___________ on his way to the
Queen’s palace. (RIDE)
5. Unfortunately, his ___________ has prevented him from taking part in this debate. I
hope he will soon recover and be with us again. (DISPOSE)
Key:
1. DISCREDITABLE (adj) = causing or likely to cause a loss of respect for a person,
group, or idea
2. EXTRAMARITAL (adj) = happening outside marriage
3. AFTERCARE (adj) = care or treatment given to someone after they leave hospital,
prison etc
4. OUTRIDERS
outrider (n) = a person who rides a motorcycle or a horse in front of or next to the vehicle
of an important person in order to give protection
5. INDISPOSITION (n) = a slight illness
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TEST 10
Part 1.
1. On the threshold of adulthood, it is normal for a teenager to go through a period of
___________ with uncertainty and many worries dominating their minds.
A. crank B. angst C. borstal D. perturbation
Key: D
angst (n) = strong feelings of anxiety and unhappiness because you are worried about
your life, your future, or what you should do in a particular situation
2. The police forces from both countries were involved in the ___________of the escaped
prisoners because they had run into the forest that is the natural border between the two
nations.
A. apprehension B. attenuation C. capitulation D. seizure
Key: A
apprehension (n) = the act of capturing or arresting somebody, usually by the police
3. Galileo's ideas were well in ___________ of the age in which he lived.
A. front B. headway C. advance D. forth
Key: C
in advance (of sth) = more developed than somebody/something else
4. The jazz ___________ has played in 7 countries in Asia and Vietnam is going to be
their next destination.
A. assemble B. ensemble C. congregation D. association
Key: B
ensemble (n) = a small group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together
regularly
5. A ___________ of disapproval of Brexit was reported throughout Britain due to
concerns about long-term economic impacts of this decision.
A. choir B. chorus C. carol D. corps
Kay: B
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a chorus of something = the sound of a lot of people expressing approval or disapproval

at the same time
6. I ___________ that learning Chemistry is hard, if you try harder, I believe you will
manage to at least pass the exam!
A. assent B. grant C. cede D. bid
Key: B
grant (v) = to admit to somebody that something is true, although you may not like or
agree with it
7. He criticized the Director and, by ___________, the whole judge panel of this
swimwear pageant competition.
A. implication B. implementation C. connotation D. inference
Key: A
implication (n) = something that is suggested or indirectly stated (= something that is
implied)
8. The cliff was nearly ___________ and impossible to climb.
A. perpendicular FANPAGE TÀI LIỆUC.
B. perpetual TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
upstanding CAO
D. erectile
Key: A
perpendicular (adj) = at an angle of 90° to a horizontal line or surface
9. There is no need to have a ___________. I will clear this mess when I am done and
return you your tidy living room.
A. fuse B. fit C. flip D. steam
Key: B
to have a fit = to become very upset
10. I got first-aid treatment down to a(n) ___________ after working in the Emergency
Room for a year.
A. artwork B. instinct C. science D. routine
Key: C
to have/get something down to a science = to have perfected something through routine
and repetition
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11. When I heard that he wanted to organize a party in his 250-square-feet apartment, I
knew his plan was going to be dead in the ___________.
A. water B. well C. sea D. moment
Key: A
dead in the water = fails or has little chance of succeeding
12. What really exists and happens in Area 51 is still ___________ in mystery and
attracts debate.
A. clouded B. shrouded C. blanketed D. parceled
Key: B
be shrouded in secrecy/mystery = to be a matter about which very little is known or
understood
13. Just make up your mind and tell me whether you want to continue this project or not,
stop ___________ hot and cold!
A. breathing B. blowing C. acting D. gusting
Key: B
blow hot and cold = to sometimes like or be interested in something or someone and
sometimes not, so people are confused about how you really feel
14. Thinking that this crime drama is just blood and ___________ is a big mistake
because the plot is extremely intelligent.
A. fluid B. gore C. gut D. kill
Key: B
blood and gore = violence scenes
15. I never tell my sister anything because I know she will definitely ___________ it out.
A. split B. blurt C. slip D. gush
Key: B
blurt out = To say something unexpectedly, often at an inopportune time or with the
wrong audience (as of a private or secret matter)
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1. During the time I was ___________ in the hospital, I spent countless hours drawing
and praying to stay positive. (BED)
2. The centre was awarded a grant for education ___________ to poor students.
(REACH)
3. Without some new force promoting ___________, the decline in fertility rates is
concerning for many developed countries. (CREATE)
4. The ___________ effects of music and fog enhance the air of mystery in the movie.
(SPHERE)
5. There are beds aplenty, but the problem is that the hospital is ___________ (HAND)
Key:
1. BEDRIDDEN (adj) = having to stay in bed because of illness or injury
2. OUTREACH (n) = the activity of an organization that provides a service or advice to
people in the community, especially those who cannot or are unlikely to come to an
office, a hospital, etc. for help
3. PROCREATION (n) = the process of producing young animals or babies
FANPAGE
4. ATMOSPHERIC TÀI LIỆU
(adj) = creating TIẾNG
a special ANH
feeling, NÂNGa CAO
especially mysterious or romantic
feeling
5. SHORT-HANDED (adj) = does not have the usual or necessary number of workers
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TEST 11
Part 1.
1. She ___________ agreed to go with him to the football match although she had no
interest in the game at all.
A. apologetically B. grudgingly C. shamefacedly D. discreetly
Key: B
grudgingly (adv) = in a way that is given or done unwillingly
2. Police have not so far been able to ___________ a confession from the people accused
of the bombing.
A. excoriate B. exculpate C. extort D. expropriate
Key: C
extort (v) = to make somebody give you something by threatening them
3. The campaign was launched by David with a long ___________ against the lack of
action of the people in authority.
A. diatribe FANPAGE
B. oath TÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
affidavit CAO
D. avowal
Key: A
diatribe (n) = a long and angry speech or piece of writing attacking and criticizing
somebody/something
4. Reducing plastic waste in school is a(n) ___________ aim, but enforcing them at
gunpoint will likely turn the plan into a failure.
A. exemplary B. glistening C. blazing D. laudable
Key: D
laudable (adj) = deserving to be praised or admired, even if not really successful
5. Although Mike is quite good at singing, he is barely a(n) ___________ by comparison
with professional singers.
A. dilettante B. greenhorn C. apprentice D. probationer
Key: A
dilettante (n) = a person who is or seems to be interested in a subject, but who is not
involved with it in a serious and determined way
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6. Although he appeared to enjoy a jet-setting life, he ___________ publicity and avoided

nightclubs..
A. rejigged B. derided C. eschewed D. abated
Key: C
eschew (v) = to deliberately avoid or keep away from something
7. Paradoxically, it is usually even harder for people to give up gambling after losing
because they want to ___________ their losses in the next game.
A. recoup B. rehab C. rectify D. repent
Key: A
recoup (v) = to get back an amount of money that you have spent or lost
8. Living to 100 will not be a pleasure anymore if you have to ___________ around
getting increasingly frail.
A. lumber B. dodder C. waddle D. dawdle
Key: B
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dodder (v) = to move TÀI
slowly and LIỆU as
weakly, TIẾNG ANH fall,
if you might NÂNG CAO because of being
especially
very old
9. The meditation course has really helped his ___________ to abate, making him calmer
and more considerate.
A. irascibility B. fanaticism C. fervor D. mendacity
Key: A
irascibility (n) = the fact of tending to become angry very easily
10. The princess's nanny's autobiography really gives the ___________ on life among the
royals.
A. show-down B. know-how C. low-down D. look-out
Key: C
the low-down on (somebody/something) = the true facts about somebody/something,
especially those considered most important to know
11. He did everything to ___________ favour with his superiors in the hope of getting
promoted.
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A. hoard B. curry C. drag D. butter

Key: B
curry favour (with somebody) (disapproving) = to try to get somebody to like or support
you by praising or helping them a lot
12. Children are more likely to be spoiled when their parents ___________ them.
A. dote on B. cosset at C. pamper round D. cosy up to
Key: A
dote on = to feel and show great love for somebody, ignoring their faults
13. China was ___________ among the powers of the Eight-Nation Alliance by the end
of the 19th century.
A. thrashed out B. parceled out C. dished out D. slipped out
Key: B
parcel out = to divide something into parts or between several people
14. Mary finally decided to ___________ and broke up with Jack after having been
together for 4 years.
A. get off her base B. take the plunge
C. play possum D. jump the gun
Key: B
take the plunge = to decide to do something important or difficult, especially after
thinking about it for a long time
15. Their company is so debt-ridden that I think it’s safe to say they’re ___________ at
this stage.
A. down for the count B. down in the dumps
C. down at the heel D. down to the last penny
Key: A
down to the count = having been, or very near to being, defeated, ruined, or overcome.
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1. ___________ for unemployment benefits are more and more numerous as the
economic crisis is getting worse in this country. (CLAIM)
2. My brother enjoys ___________ so much that I think he will never get married.
(BACHELOR)
3. Their parents had an almost ___________ ability to understand what was going on in
their children's minds. (NATURAL)
4. It is rumoured that the millionaire has connections with the criminal ___________ of
Japan. (WORLD)
5. The ___________ of the Prince of Wales took place in 1969, a year before the first
Earth day was celebrated. (INVEST)
1. CLAIMANTS
claimant (n) = a person who is receiving money from the state because they are
unemployed, etc.
2. BACHELORHOOD (n) = the time in a man’s life before he is married
3. PRETERNATURAL (adj) = that does not seem natural; that cannot be explained by
natural laws
4. UNDERWORLD (n) = the people and activities involved in crime in a particular place
5. INVESTITURE (n) = the fact of somebody formally receiving an official title or
special powers; a ceremony at which this happens
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TEST 12
1. I expected the film to be out-of-the-box, but the plot turned out to be just a(n)
___________ boy-meets-girl scenario.
A. frivolous B. hackneyed C. archetypal D. emblematic
Key: B
hackneyed (adj) = used too often and therefore boring
2. The part of her childhood memory, in which she was kidnapped, became something
she found impossible to ___________ however hard she tried.
A. expunge B. expurgate C. expatiate D. expound
Key: A
expunge (v) = to remove or get rid of something, such as a name, piece of information or
a memory, from a book or list, or from your mind
3. That friend of yours is a(n) ___________ person who cannot be trusted because she
will be willing to betray you at any time for his own benefits.
A. eccentric B. licentious C. lunatic D. perfidious
Key: D
perfidious (adj) = that cannot be trusted
4. Never let your thirst for knowledge be ___________ or you will, one day, be left
behind by this ever-evolving world.
A. queered B. quelled C. quenched D. quilt
Key: C
quench (v) = to satisfy a need/demand
5. With patience and diplomacy, he eventually ___________ the son of the billion-dollar
company into marrying him.
A. deluded B. inveigled C. cruised D. swindled
Key: B
inveigle (v) = to achieve control over somebody in a clever and dishonest way, especially
so that they will do what you want
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6. As an inevitable effect of globalization, small countries have no choice but to

___________ to the influence of the superpowers.
A. recast B. capitulate C. concede D. perish
Key: B
capitulate (v) = to stop resisting an enemy and accept that you are defeated
7. This argument may seem ___________ to those not closely involved in the world of
finance.
A. arcane B. peculiar C. foolhardy D. aberrant
Key: A
arcane (adj) = secret and mysterious and therefore difficult to understand
8. It really knocked me over with a ___________ when I found out that Annie passed her
Chemistry test with flying colours
A. punch B. mug C. feather D. stroke
Key: C
FANPAGE
knock sb over with a feather = TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
to schock/confuse/astonish sb CAO
9. Although doctors always try their best to save people’s lives, they are often
___________ by the patients’ relatives whenever they fail.
A. heckled B. pestered C. derided D. berated
Key: D
berate (v) = to criticize or speak angrily to somebody because you do not approve of
something they have done
10. Given the competitiveness of the National Contest, I have to knock it out of the
___________ or I won’t be able to win any prizes.
A. park B. nail C. roof D. ring
Key: A
knock sth out of the park = to do sth extremely well
11. The agreement we reached before was just provisional so I hope you can have another
meeting with our company to ___________ the whole plan before the event.
A. pack up B. drum up C. firm up D. work up
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Key: C
firm up = to make arrangements more final and fixed
12. Billy, if you like History, you ___________, do not let peer pressure affect your life.
A. buy it B. do you C. be it D. be you
Key: B
you do you = used to say that sb should do what they think is best or what they enjoy.
13. Despite being threatened, the brave and loyal soldier would rather sacrifice than
___________ to the enemy’s demand.
A. give on B. cave in C. burrow in D. kneel down
Key: B
cave in = to agree to demands that you originally opposed because you have become tired
or frightened
14. ___________ piety has degraded in the modern society as more children are
disobedient and disrespectful to their parents.
A. Filial FANPAGE TÀI LIỆUC.
B. Childhood TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
Familial CAO
D. Fraternal
Key: A
filial piety = a virtue of respect for one’s parents, elders, and ancestors.
15. I don’t have anything to note here but I will try to ___________ your phone number
firmly in my mind and put it down later when I return home.
A. dwell B. key C. lodge D. set
Key: C
lodge (v) = to become fixed or cause something to become fixed in a place or position
Part 2.
1. It is ironic that while “Safety first” is said to be the ___________ here, no workers are
equipped with any basic protective equipment. (WORD)
2. The writer has used a variety of ___________ throughout his career to avoid the
attention of the government. (NAME)
3. In the ancient society of China, the concept of gender equality would be considered
___________and totally unacceptable. (HERESY)
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4. Steam is water in its ___________ form and may occur due to evaporation or due to
boiling. (GAS)
5. But for a brief period in the spring, the whole landscape explodes into a ___________
bloom. (COLOUR)
1. WATCHWORD (n) = (a word or phrase that represents) the main ideas or principles
directing the way that someone behaves or the way that something is done
2. PSEUDONYMS
Pseudonym (n) = a name used by somebody, especially a writer, instead of their real
name
3. HERETICAL (adj) = (of a belief or opinion) disagreeing strongly with what most
people believe
4. GASEOUS (adj) = like or containing gas
5. MULTICOLOURED (adj) = consisting of or decorated with many colours, especially
bright ones
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TEST 13
1. Her mind was ___________ by the death of her child and she never recovered.
A. upstaged B. unhinged C. upended D. unleashed
Key: B
unhinge (v) = to make somebody mentally ill
2. The coastguard duties included patrolling paths at the top of high and sheer cliffs - not
a job for the ___________.
A. faint-hearted B. weak-willed C. light-headed D. bloody-minded
Key: A
faint-hearted (adj) = not being confident or brave enough; afraid of failing
3. After our twenty-mile hike, I ate a hamburger and it tasted like the best food in the
world. Hunger is the best ___________.
A. dish B. seasoning C. chef D. sauce
Key: D
hunger is the bestFANPAGE
sauce = foodTÀI LIỆU
tastes betterTIẾNG ANH
when one NÂNG CAO
is hungry
4. Don’t let insurance companies pull the ___________ over your eyes - ask for a list of
all the hidden charges.
A. silk B. mask C. ribbon D. wool
Key: D
pull the wool over somebody’s eyes = to hide your real actions or intentions from
somebody by making them believe something that is not true
5. After wasting almost a month, we ___________ by working from dusk till dawn to
meet the deadline.
A. ran ourselves into the ground B. played hard ball
C. rub shoulders with each other D. kept our body and soul together
Key: A
run/drive/work yourself into the ground = to work so hard that you become extremely
tired
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6. The general has ___________ his refusal to compromise with invaders and called for
the soldiers’ loyalty.
A. unveiled B. ushered C. proposed D. reiterated
Key: D
reiterate (v) = to repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it
7. The man worked all his life and died with his ___________ on when he had a heart
attack at the factory.
A. hat B. boots C. shirt D. tie
Key: B
die with your boots on = die while fighting or to die while actively
occupied/employed/working or in the middle of some action.
8. In many developing countries, education is still the ___________ of the rich while the
governments show incompetency in changing that.
A. benefit B. priority C. dispensation D. prerogative
Key: D
prerogative (n) = a right or advantage belonging to a particular person or group because
of their importance or social position
9. The weasel words "if any" leave me with some concern that when push comes to
___________, the council may pull away from difficult issues.
A. pull B. shove C. end D. strike
Key: B
when push comes to shove = when there is no other choice; when everything else has
failed
10. Until this day, vegans are still dismissed as ___________ in many society despite
their efforts to spread their ideals.
A. ecclesiastical B. preposterous C. cranks D. cults
Key: C
crank (n) = a person with ideas that other people find strange
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11. The children ___________ when their teacher said they were going to plan a class
excursion.
A. flared up B. patched up C. perked up D. pepped up
Key: C
perk up = to become or to make somebody become more cheerful or lively, especially
after they have been ill or sad
12. The China garden is a green ___________ in the heart of modern Singapore,
attracting millions of tourists and visitors every year.
A. refuge B. façade C. virtuoso D. oasis
Key: D
oasis (n) = a pleasant place or period of time in the middle of something unpleasant or
difficult
13. You have been driving for a while, do you want me to ___________ you?
A. support B. supplant C. succor D. spell
Key: D
spell (v) = to replace for a short time somebody who is doing a particular activity so that
they can rest
14. I love the weather in spring when it is ___________, not too hot nor too cold.
A. torrid B. clement C. frigid D. sultry
Key: B
clement (adj) = mild and pleasant
15. This is ___________ software, and you have no right to copy it without a license
from the owner.
A. propitious B. propriety C. propitiatory D. proprietary
Key: D
proprietary (adj) = made and sold by a particular company and protected by a registered
trademark
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1. While ___________ flood damage can be eliminated by moving away from rivers,
people have traditionally lived by water bodies. (RIVER)
2. Some experiences in life have ___________ effects on an individual. (ERADICATE)
3. It is ludicrous of him to require absolute perfection from the products without
considering the natural ___________ of humankind. (FAIL)
4. Even if new regulations will not make a(n) ___________ difference to most people,
any small changes are still better than nothing. (APPRECIATE)
5. ___________ should summarize the main facts about their performance based on the
staff evaluation criteria of the company. (APPRAISE)
Key:
1. RIVERINE (adj) = on, near, or relating to a river or the banks of a river
2. INERADICABLE (adj) = (of a quality or situation) that cannot be removed or changed
3. FALLIBILITY (n) = the ability to make mistakes or be wrong
4. APPRECIABLE (adj) = large enough to be noticed or thought important
5. APPRAISEES
Appraisee (n) = the person who is being judged on how well they are doing their job
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TEST 14
1. The eyewitness said that she had seen a man ___________ around outside the factory
just before the fire started.
A. prowling B. languishing C. lumbering D. moseying
Key: A
prowl (v) = to move quietly and carefully around an area, especially with the intention of
committing a crime
2. A lot of Peter Oprah’ writings ___________ sexism and call for gender equality,
showing his radical mindset.
A. duff up B. inveigh against C. tear off D. bubble under
Key: B
inveigh against = to criticize somebody/something strongly
3. I have moved to an apartment with many people sharing one room so I cannot
___________ my favorite songs like before anymore.
A. sound out B. sound off C. pound out D. pound off
Key: C
pound out = to play music loudly on a musical instrument
4. A sleepless night with my sick child has given me circled and ___________ eyes.
A. inflamed B. streaked C. amber D. bloodshot
Key: D
bloodshot (adj) = (of eyes) with the part that is usually white full of red lines because of
lack of sleep, etc.
5. On the aspect of health, you had better ___________ what the doctor says instead of
believing the Internet.
A. defer to B. allude to C. attend to D. tumble to
Key: A
defer to = to agree to accept what somebody has decided or what they think about sb/sth
because you respect him or her
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6. When Professor Jonathan obtained funding for six months' ___________ leave, he
chose to visit a centre specializing in the disease.
A. vacation B. sabbatical C. bereavement D. vocational
Key: B
sabbatical leave = a period of time when college or university teachers are allowed to
stop their usual work in order to study or travel, usually while continuing to be paid
7. Without the ___________ support of my family, I would never have been able to
withstand pressure and overcome failures to achieve today’s success.
A. wavering B. unflappable C. unflagging D. scalding
Key: C
unflagging (adj) = remaining strong; not becoming weak
8. Because Harry was late for school, he ran so fast that he fell down a ___________ of
stairs and ended up in the hospital.
A. creak B. wing C. gate D. flight
Key: D
flight (n) = a series of steps between two floors or levels
9. Peter Oprah is a true sister under the ___________ as he always supports women’s
action to improve their rights.
A. skin B. chin C. mask D. card
Key: A
a true sister under the skin = a man who supports women’s action to improve their rights
10 There is always a ___________ of journalists waiting for the actors and actresses
when they arrive at the event.
A. clique B. gaggle C. guard D. legion
Key: B
gaggle (n) = a group of noisy people
11. The amusement park used to be ___________ with children on every weekend, but
now it is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A. hoarding B. crowding C. swarming D. flocking
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Key: C
swarm with somebody/something = to be full of people or things
12. The proposed shopping centre has ___________ an angry response from local
residents.
A. dished up B. given off C. churned out D. called forth
Key: D
call forth = to produce a particular reaction
13. Performance ___________ is one basic issue of human resource development and
management in an enterprise to evaluate an employee’s productivity and capability.
A. appraisal B. judgment C. remuneration D. assessment
Key: A
A performance appraisal is a regular review of an employee's job performance and
overall contribution to a company.
14. A whole ___________ of measures was tried in an attempt to get them to give up
cigarettes.
A. battery B. wood C. generation D. stream
Key: A
battery (of something) = a large number of things or people of the same type
15. People are usually attracted by appearance so it is no wonder she is ___________
with that male model.
A. infatuated B. mesmerized C. entangled D. seduced
Key: A
infatuated (with somebody/something) (adj) = having a very strong feeling of love or
attraction for somebody/something so that you cannot think clearly and in a sensible way
Part 2.
1. Cultural changes can cause a(n) ___________ between readers and old texts.
(STRANGE)
2. It was off the coast of Italy that nine-year-old Shelley went to his ___________ grave
due to the negligence of his parents. (WATER)
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3. In his later years, he was ___________ by the rejection of the girl he loved and the loss
of his money and fame. (BITTER)
4. Men and women should be able to compete for jobs on an equal ___________ to
ensure fairness. (FOOT)
5. Prices are going down now but it will soon increase again, we all know that changes in
the market follow a(n) ___________ pattern. (CYCLE)
Key:
1. ESTRANGEMENT (n) = a feeling that you do not understand someone or something,
or do not have any connection with him, her, or it
2. WATERY
watery grave = death by drowning
3. EMBITTERED
embitter (v) = to make someone feel angry and unhappy for a long time
4. FOOTING (n) = the basis on which something is established or organized
be on an equal footing = to be in an equal situation
5. CYCLIC(AL) (adj) = repeated many times and always happening in the same order
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TEST 15
Part 1.
1. You are being unnecessarily ___________ by spending too much time on details while
time is running out and only one third of your essay is finished.
A. recalcitrant B. mendacious C. dogmatic D. pedantic
Key: D
pedantic (adj) = too worried about small details or rules
2. Tony used to be a healthy man until he suddenly developed a ___________ for wine,
which really worries his family.
A. likeness B. partisan C. penchant D. palate
Key: C
penchant (n) = a special liking for something
3. How the pyramids of Egypt were built remains a(n) ___________ to the world until
this day.
A. brain-teaser FANPAGE
B. enigmaTÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
cliffhanger CAO
D. crypt
Key: B
enigma (n) = a person, thing or situation that is mysterious and difficult to understand
4. I decided to quit my job because I can’t stand being ___________ by my boss on every
minor fault.
A called out B. cried out C. torn down D. yelled over
Key: A
call sb out on sth = to criticize somebody, especially publicly
5. Even if the authorities want to develop this area, it is unjustifiable that they
___________ over the concerns of the local community.
A. lock horns B. pour cold water C. ride roughshod D. spike their guns
Key: C
ride roughshod over somebody = to treat somebody badly and not worry about their
feelings
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6. After two years living apart, the couple met each other and struggled to ___________
their love.
A. revive B. rekindle C. reheat D. relish
Key: B
rekindle (v) = to make a feeling or relationship become active again
7. Although the room was ___________ decorated in gold and silver, it was quite simply
over the top.
A. ostentatiously B. tantalisingly C. gregariously D. benevolently
Key: A
ostentatiously (adv) = in a way that is meant to impress people by showing how rich,
important, etc. somebody is
8. The violent scenes in that movie were simply ___________ and added nothing to the
storyline.
A. docile B. gratuitous C. dormant D. arduous
Key: B
gratuitous (adj) = done without any good reason or purpose and often having harmful
effects
9. That young people join parties despite the ongoing pandemic is a ___________
disregard for the community’s health.
A. flagrant B. convivial C. frugal D. feral
Key: A
flagrant (adj) = (of an action) that shocks you because it is done in a very obvious way
and shows no respect for people, laws, etc
10. The chances of finding those trapped in the snow after the avalanche now are
___________ after ten hours have passed and the rescue team has yet to arrive.
A. mediocre B. minuscule C. esoteric D. microscopic
Key: B
minuscule (adj) = extremely small
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11. You cannot blame Dan for our failure because it was you who ___________ him into
this mission.
A. prodded B. rammed C. let D. thrusted
Key: A
prod sb into sth = to try to make somebody do something, especially when they are
unwilling
12. The couple got married in 1990, which means that they will have ___________ 30
years of marriage this summer.
A. run up B. dredged up C. chalked up D. cropped up
Key: C
chalk up sth = to achieve or record a success, points in a game, etc.
13. Andy, I think you have had enough clothes to wear, stop buying more, money doesn’t
grow on ___________.
A. grass B. trees C. air D. land
Key: B
money doesn’t grow on trees = said to warn someone to be careful how much money they
spend
14. We need some boys over here since it is going to require a certain amount of
___________ grease to carry this wardrobe upstairs.
A muscle B elbow C spine D knee
Key: B
elbow grease = a lot of physical effort
15. I have a(n) ___________ with my roommate because she is always eating my food
without asking!
A. hatchet to bury B. axe to grind C. screw to loose D. nail to hit
Key: B
have an axe to grind = to have private reasons for being involved in something or for
arguing for a particular cause
Part 2.
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1. A(n) ___________ smile before the debate of her immediately created a much less
hostile atmosphere in the meeting room. (ARM)
2. The warring sides have agreed on a one-week ___________ for people to celebrate the
Lunar New Year. (FIRE)
3. It is an hour until lunch but I am already ___________ after cleaning up the whole
house. (RAVENING)
4. It was my childhood dream to live in a ___________ house, but now I could only
afford to rent an apartment. (PALACE)
5. Roughly 26 centuries ago, Sunzi wrote a powerful ___________ on military called The
Art of War. (TREAT)
Key:
1. DISARMING (adj) = making people feel less angry, making someone begin to like
you
2. CEASEFIRE (n) = a time when enemies agree to stop fighting, usually while a way is
found to end the fighting permanently
3. RAVENOUS (adj) = (of a person or an animal) extremely hungry
4. PALATIAL (adj) = (of a room or building) very large and impressive, like a palace
5. TREATISE (n) = a serious book or article about a particular subject
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TEST 16
Part 1.
1. The actor still accepts to ___________ on the contract even if he will have to pay a
significant amount of compensation
A. shun B. renege C. snap D. impugn
Key: B
renege (on something) = to break a promise, an agreement, etc
2. The wife still ___________ her husband to this day, 28 years after his sacrifice in
World War II.
A. minds for B. quells for C. pines for D. falls for
Key: C
pine for somebody/something = to want or miss somebody/something very much
3. The reputation of this eminent school has been ___________ by the students who
cheated in the exam.
A. rued FANPAGE
B. tauntedTÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
tendered CAO
D. sullied
Key: D
sully something = to damage or reduce the value of something
4. He is a man who doesn’t know how to ___________ his words so many people have
been hurt by what he said.
A. mince B. gore C. cut D. forge
Key: A
not mince (your) words = to say something in a direct way even though it might offend
other people
5. I know she's had a hard time, but that is by no means a justifiable reason for her to
___________ her ex-husband of all his money.
A. dry B. milk C. take D. cede
Key: B
milk (v) = to obtain as much money, advantage, etc. for yourself as you can from a
particular situation.
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6. Dilraba’s fans never ___________ in their belief in her, whatever was written in the
press.
A. slash B. meddle C. falter D. gouge
Key: C
falter (v) = to become weaker or less effective
7. The clear fall in COVID-19 cases is regarded as a(n) ___________ of Vietnamese
government’s measures.
A. testimonial B. acclaim C. testament D. vindication
Key: D
vindication (n) = proof that something is true or that you were right, especially when
other people had a different opinion
8. The world is still waiting for a tried and ___________ vaccine for the disease.
A. believed B. checked C. trusted D. trodden
Key: C
FANPAGE
tried and trusted/tested = reliedTÀI
on inLIỆU TIẾNG
the past ANH NÂNG CAO
successfully
9. Every time Mary comes late, she will ___________ a story to explain for her fault.
A. contrive B. concoct C. malign D. chastise
Key: B
concoct = to invent a story, an excuse, etc. or create a plan, especially for a dishonest
purpose
10. The people in this country were unfairly ___________ by the press as ‘international
terrorists’ while they appeared as friendly and amiable people when I travelled there.
A. vilified B. detained C. blotted D. poached
Key: A
vilify (v) = to say or write unpleasant things about somebody/something so that other
people will have a low opinion of them
11. He lived in ___________ poverty, trying to keep the style of a high social class while
not having much money.
A. pompous B. genteel C. desolate D. ostentatious
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Key: B
genteel (adj) = pretending to be from a high social class
12. The future looks ___________ for many traditional craft villages in the North of
Vietnam due to technological development and shifts in demand.
A. pale B. void C. plain D. bleak
Key: D
bleak (adj) = (of a situation) not giving any reason to have hope or expect anything good
13. He only goes to watch a match when his favorite team plays, otherwise, he has no
___________ in the fight.
A. bull B. chick C. dog D. bet
Key: C
have no dog in a fight = to not have an interest in sth
14. The only fly in the ___________ in an otherwise perfect party was the fact that my
grumpy uncle was there.
A. ointment FANPAGE
B. soup TÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
porridge CAO
D. honey
Key: A
fly in the ointment = something that spoils a situation that could have been pleasant
15. Unlike his friends who also rose to stardom when they were still teenagers, Andy
didn’t have any ___________ but became even more modest.
A. airs and graces B. beer and skittles
C. cock and bull D. nudge and wink
Key: A
airs and graces = a way of behaving that shows that somebody thinks that they are more
important, etc. than they really are
Part 2.
1. Most women will be offered a(n) ___________ scan during pregnancy, although it's
not obligatory. (SOUND)
2. Maybe my modest height is hereditary because my father is a(n) ___________ man,
less than 5 feet tall. (MINUTE)
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3. The doctor was surprised by the little girl who endured her illness with great
___________ (FORT)
4. The professor tends to adopt a(n) ___________ manner when talking to younger
students, especially the females. (DESCEND)
5. There were ten votes in favour, six against, and seven ___________ so the policy was
launched in the end. (ABSTAIN)
Key:
1. ULTRASOUND (n) = a medical process that produces an image of what is inside your
body
2. DIMINUTIVE (adj) = very small
3. FORTITUDE (n) = courage shown by somebody who is suffering great pain or facing
great difficulties
4. CONDESCENDING (adj) = behaving as though you are more important and more
intelligent than other people
5. ABSTENTIONS
FANPAGE
abstention (n) = the fact of not TÀI LIỆU
voting TIẾNG
in favour of orANH NÂNG
against CAO
someone or something
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TEST 17
1. The event is not compulsory for twelfth-graders so you may leave of your own
___________.
A. volition B. obligation C. demand D. vindication
Key: A
volition (n) = the power to choose something freely or to make your own decisions
2. England's football fans were hoping for a ___________ performance of the national
team against Cameroon in this year’s tournament
A. virtuoso B. abysmal C. lucrative D. atrocious
Key: A
virtuoso (adj) = showing extremely great skill
3. No matter how much you exercise, an unhealthy diet will ___________ the effects of
training.
A. nullify B. abrogate C. disclaim D. stampede
nullify (v) = to make something lose its effect or power
4. Not only the government but also the citizens have the responsibility to help
___________ the epidemic.
A. ring out B. stamp out C. eke out D. beat out
Key: B
stamp out = to get rid of something that is bad, unpleasant or dangerous, especially by
using force or a lot of effort
5. The government is walking a difficult ___________ in wanting to control the
pandemic without hampering economic growth.
A. footpath B. fenland C. tightrope D. boulevard
Key: C
tread/walk a tightrope = to be in a difficult situation in which you do not have much
freedom of action and need to be extremely careful about what you do
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6. I am a doctor so I know what to do, please mind your own business and stop
___________ on my toes.
A. stamping B. pinning C. treading D. rueing
Key: C
tread on somebody’s toes = to offend or annoy somebody, especially by getting involved
in something that is their responsibility
7. The movie had been over two years in ___________ before it was produced and
premiered.
A. formulation B. gestation C. induction D. resurrection
Key: B
gestation (n) = the process by which an idea or a plan develops
8. The whole journal includes stories and pictures ___________ women and children in
mountainous regions around the world.
A. strayed from B. shed from C. stalked from D. culled from
Key: D
cull sth from sth = to choose or collect something from a source or several different
sources
9. He wore a(n) ___________ expression for weeks following the news that he had not
got the promotion.
A. latent B. exultant C. doleful D. nonchalant
Key: C
doleful (adj) = very sad
10. Because Henry knows the fact that he has failed the university entrance exam will be
known sooner or later, he decides to ___________it out instead of hiding it.
A. shun B. strive C. quash D. brazen
Key: D
brazen it out = to behave as if you are not ashamed or embarrassed about something even
though you should be
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11. Mary used to be a little country girl who liked to wear ___________ clothes before
she turned into a city dweller with a preference for dark fashion.
A. gaudy B. glossy C. noxious D. lustrous
Key: A
gaudy (adj) = too brightly coloured in a way that lacks taste
12. The millionaire, who is also a former student of TTL, has donated a ___________
sum of money to the school.
A. gregarious B. munificent C. egoistic D. laconic
Key: B
munificent (adj) = extremely generous
13. There was a ___________ of reliable information on the subject so the research
cannot be conducted.
A dearth B. vestige C. replica D. drought
Key: A
dearth (of sth) = aFANPAGE TÀI LIỆU
lack of something; TIẾNG
the fact ANH
of there not NÂNG CAOof something
being enough
14. By intuition, I feel that his behaviour ___________ hypocrisy, so you had better be
careful with him.
A. shows off B. dallies with C. savours of D. smells out
Key: C
savour of something = to seem to have an amount of something, especially something
bad
15. He was ___________ enough not to take the job when there was the possibility of
getting a better one a few months later.
A. analytic B. shrewd C. prescient D. ludicrous
Key: B
shrewd (adj) = having or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a
situation, resulting in an advantage
Part 2.
1. In the old days, ___________ was entwined with political and social life. (MOVIE)
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2 It's a ___________ prophecy : expect things to go wrong, and they probably will.
(FULFIL)
3. The ___________ smell of cigarettes told her that he had been in the room. (TALE)
4. ___________ forces in the industry are preventing its progress towards greater
efficiency. (ACT)
5. I hate eating out with friends because after every meal, we will be faced with the
___________ problem of who will pay. (TICKLE)
Key:
1. MOVIEMAKING (n) = the act or process of making a film
2. SELF-FULFILLING (adj) = happening because it is expected to happen
3. TELLTALE (adj) = showing that something exists or has happened
4. REACTIONARY (adj) = opposed to political or social change or new ideas
5. TICKLISH (adj) = (of a situation or problem) difficult to deal with, and possibly
embarrassing
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TEST 18
Part 1.
1. The teacher was suspicious of the student's ___________ behaviour during the exam.
A. furtive B. candid C. cunning D. frivolous
Key: A
furtive (adj) = behaving in a way that shows that you want to keep something secret and
do not want to be noticed
2. Weapons that would have been ___________ twenty years before are now vulnerable
and obsolete.
A. invincible B. inviolable C. insatiable D. insipid
Key: A
invincible (adj) = too strong to be defeated or changed
3. The ___________ test of a good driver is whether he or she remains calm in an
emergency.
A. atom FANPAGE
B. acid TÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG
silver ANH NÂNG CAO
D. rocket
Key: B
acid test = a way of deciding whether something is successful or true
4. In spite of an ___________ start, the English runner quickly speeded up and won the
race.
A. ambiguous B. inauspicious C. inveterate D. invidious
Key: B
inauspicious (adj) = showing signs that the future will not be good or successful
5. Henry Ford did not start his operations by opening hundreds of factories in his first
year but mighty ___________ from tiny acorns grow.
A. spruces B. pines C. oaks D. willows
Key: C
great/tall oaks from little acorns grow = something large and successful often begins in a
very small way
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6. It was an ___________ feeling, climbing on to the rostrum, waving to the crowd and
receiving my medal.
A. exorbitant B. exuberant C. exultant D. extempore
Key: C
exultant (at something) = feeling or showing that you are very proud or happy, especially
because of something exciting that has happened
7. The actor had been ___________ for years with many subordinate roles before he
finally got the main role.
A. muddling along B. rattling off C. battling over D. bubbling under
Key: D
bubble under = to have some success but not yet be extremely successful and famous
8. The example ___________ at the end of the essay not only failed to support the
student’s arguments but even made it look messy.
A. added up B. thrashed out C. toyed with D. tacked on
Key: D
tack on = to add something extra, especially something that does not seem to belong to
the rest
9. I roll up my sleeves and ___________ cleaning the kitchen.
A. pitch into B. bite into C. dig into D. dip into
Key: A
pitch into = to start an activity with enthusiasm
10. Many pharmaceutical companies have been charged with ___________ from the
mask crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A. profiteering B. racketeering C. extorting D. coercing
Key: A
profiteering (n) = the act of making a lot of money in an unfair way, for example by
asking very high prices for things that are hard to get
11. Despite receiving little support, the women are persevering with their ___________
to fight against gender inequality.
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A. trudge B. crusade C. plod D. stroll

Key: B
crusade (n) = a long and determined effort to achieve something that you believe to be
right or to stop something that you believe to be wrong
12. In a school for the gifted, students with low grades are often treated with
___________ and ridiculed by their friends.
A. animosity B. scorn C. abomination D. abhorrence
Key: B
scorn (n) = a strong feeling that somebody/something is stupid or not good enough,
usually shown by the way you speak
13. I have failed this test twice already, so this time I must pass it ___________.
A. by all costs B. in the slightest
C. by hook or by crook D. by any price
Key: C
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by hook or by crook TÀI
= using any LIỆUyou
method TIẾNG ANHa dishonest
can, even NÂNG CAO one
14. Many American teachers have to work two jobs because they hardly survive on the
___________ they receive as a salary.
A. pittance B. whisker C. nickel D. chunk
Key: A
pittance (n) = a very small amount of money that somebody receives, for example as a
wage, and that is hardly enough to live on
15. This is the last time I can enter the National Contest so I determine to go out in
___________.
A. the jaws of victory B. a blaze of glory
C. the history books D. the baptism of fire
Key: B
a blaze of glory = happens in a very successful and impressive way, often used to
describe a final action.
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Part 2.
1. Alcohol is not ___________to your health as long as you don’t drink it too often.
(INJURE)
2 After shooting to fame in a movie, Oliver became a ___________, squandering his
money on parties. (SOCIAL)
3 The picture captures the two lovers with their arms ___________ (TWINE)
4 The monks would be awakened by ___________ and by eight had already had prayers.
(DAY)
5 The officials shook hands and exchanged ___________ before getting down to
business. (PLEASANT)
Key:
1 INJURIOUS (adj) = causing or likely to cause harm or damage
2 SOCIALITE (n) = someone, usually of high social class, who is famous for going to a
lot of parties and social events
3 ENTWINED
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entwine (v) = to twist TÀI LIỆUaround
or wind something TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
something else CAO
4 DAYBREAK (n) = the time of day when light first appears
5 PLEASANTRIES
pleasantry (n) = a friendly remark made in order to be polite
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TEST 19
Part 1.
1. Only the most basic and essential facts are required, stop adding more information, you
are making ___________ of the presentation, Emily!
A. a song B. a meal C. a dish D. a scale
Key: B
make a meal of something = to spend a lot of time, energy, etc. doing something in a way
that other people think is unnecessary and/or annoying
2. She used to be a very rational person but since she fell for John, her brain must have
been ___________ by love.
A. adduced B. addled C. ceded D. bluffed
Key: B
addle (v) = to make somebody unable to think clearly; to confuse somebody
3. Local activist groups have become increasingly ___________ as the volume of traffic
passing through the village has increased.
A. laconic B. vociferous C. vocalic D. covert
Key: B
vociferous (adj) = expressing your opinions or feelings in a loud and confident way
4. Although Jerry has already had an expensive car, he still can't help casting
___________ looks at his neighbour's new Porsche.
A. covetous B. fastidious C. dismal D. abysmal
Key: A
covetous (adj) = wanting to have something too much, especially something that belongs
to someone else
5. You are not an electrician so ___________ the wiring will not only waste your time
but can also take your life.
A. monkeying with B. wolfing with C. beating at D. beavering at
Key: A
monkey with = to touch, change, or treat something in a careless or harmful way
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6. After 6 years serving, Andy was ___________ from the army following his severe
injury.
A. discharged B. evicted C. excluded D. detained
Key: A
discharge (v) = to give someone an official order or legal permission to end their duty in
the army, a court, a prison, etc.
7. Sometimes, I can’t hide my envy of people who are able to walk into a party
___________ confidence.
A. snitching B. razing C. oozing D. beaming
Key: C
ooze (v) = to show a particular quality or feeling strongly; (of a particular quality or
feeling) to be shown strongly
8. He was unaware that he was being ___________ with out-of-date stock.
A. shored up B. struck back C. fobbed off D. thumbed at
Key: C
fob off = to give somebody something that is not what they want or is of worse quality
than they want
9. She ___________ the glamour of the city and went to live in the wilds of Scotland.
A disparaged B. overthrew C. forsook D. abolished
Key: C
forsake (v) = to stop doing something, or leave something, especially something that you
enjoy.
10. The three-day ___________ was finally brought to an end when the terrorists
surrendered due to shortage of food and water.
A. precinct B. orbital C. cordon D. siege
Key: D
siege (n) = a situation in which the police surround a building where people are living or
hiding, in order to make them come out.
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11. The new professor, who is the author of a(n) ___________ book on Scottish history,
will come to our university today.
A. belligerent B. benevolent C. frenetic D. erudite
Key: D
erudite (adj) = having or containing a lot of knowledge that is known by very few people
12. Polly’s stupid suggestion met with ___________ of laughter from the rest of the
class.
A. fits B. pangs C. roars D. hoots
Key: D
hoot (n) = a short loud laugh or shout
13. Paul has the ___________ habit of picking his nose in public, which causes much
annoyance to the people around.
A. atrocious B. monstrous C. odious D. flagitious
Key: A
atrocious (adj) = FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
very bad or unpleasant
14. It took the negotiation all weak to ___________ the final terms of the settlement.
A. bog down B. nail down C. tie down D. wind down
Key: B
nail down = reach agreement on the details of a deal
15. In the underworld, people only recognize the ___________ of the jungle and totally
ignore what justice is.
A. rule B. law C. order D. terms
Jey: B
the law of the jungle = a situation in which people are prepared to harm other people in
order to succeed
Part 2.
1. For first-time fliers, remember that there is a ___________ for excess baggage.
(CHARGE)
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2. Of course you can put a whole chunk of cheese on the bread if you like but I would
prefer to ___________ it. (LIQUID)
3. The total ___________ of the bombs dropped in the Vietnam war increases every year
as more bombs are unearthed. (TON)
4. The clergy spent 9 years in Africa as ___________, teaching about Christianity for the
people. (MISSION)
5. It's ___________ to expect police departments to investigate themselves and report
everything honestly. (FARCE)
Key:
1. SURCHARGE (n) = an extra amount of money that you must pay in addition to the
usual price
2. LIQUEFY (v) = to become liquid; to make something liquid
3. TONNAGE (n) = the total amount that something weighs
4. MISSIONARIES
missionary (n) = a person who is sent to a foreign country to teach people about religion,
especially Christianity
5. FARCICAL (adj) = very silly, unlikely, or unreasonable, often in a way that is
humorous
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TEST 20
Part 1.
1. As he has grown up, his parents no longer have much ___________ over him like
when he was a child.
A. scurry B. distress C. sway D. coaxing
Key: C
sway (n) = power or influence over sb
2. She is a big fan of Taylor Swift so whenever asked, she can always ___________ a
long list of her songs.
A. fob off B. duck on C. reel off D. round on
Key: C
reel off = to say or repeat something quickly without having to stop or think about it
3. The police were corrupt and were operating in ___________ with the drug dealers.
A. collusion B. tandem C. agreement D. intricacy
collusion (n) = secret agreement especially in order to do something dishonest or to trick

people
4. Despite being the youngest ever Footballer of the Year, Nwabueze is continuing his
university course as he is aware of the ___________ nature of sporting success.
A. transitive B. transitional C. transcendent D. transitory
Key: D
transitory (adj) = temporary
5. The worker on the ladder looks as if he is ready to ___________ from exhaustion.
A. keel over B. rattle off C. level off D. croon over
Key: A
keel over = to fall over unexpectedly, especially because you feel ill
6. She was prepared to take the ___________ for the shoplifting, though it had been her
sister's idea.
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A. seat B. rap C. gush D. bash

Key: B
take the rap (for somebody/something) = to be blamed or punished, especially for
something you have not done
7. Her dishonest behavior during the final exam came under severe ___________.
A. censure B. admonition C. precept D. vindication
Key: A
censure (n) = strong criticism
8. The team sank to fourth place in June, but is now ___________ and about to win the
division.
A. arduous B. sullen C. resurgent D. leery
Key: C
resurgent (adj) = becoming stronger or more popular again
9. You have only overcome the first ___________ by passing the entrance test, there is
still a long way ahead.
A. hurdle B. threshold C. barricade D. snaggle
Key: A
hurdle (n) = a problem or difficulty that must be solved or dealt with before you can
achieve something
10. I tried to be friendly but maybe it was because of my family background, the rich girl
___________ me completely.
A. snubbed B. snatched C. snapped D. snagged
Key: A
snub (v) = to show a lack of respect for sb, especially by ignoring them.
11. If you do not let him do things for himself, you are ___________ bad habits that will
be hard to break in the future.
A. construing B. perpetuating C. expunging D. enacting
Key: B
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perpetuate (v) = to make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a
long time
12. Our host was friendly, actually so friendly that we felt a bit uncomfortable at first
because of her ___________ welcome.
A. effusive B. delirious C. aflame D. effulgent
Key: A
effusive (adj) = showing much or too much emotion
13. The whole country had tried to ___________ the memory of imperialist figures by
removing many statues in public places.
A. deface B. perforate C. efface D. disfigure
Key: C
efface (v) = to remove sth intentionally
14. Sex is probably the most popular pastime in the history of life on Earth — which
makes it all the more ridiculous that so many of us have such a ___________ way of
talking about it.
A. tight-fisted FANPAGE TÀI LIỆUC.
B. mealy-mouthed TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
thick-skinned CAO
D. light-fingered
Key: B
mealy-mouthed = not willing or honest enough to speak in a direct or open way about
what you really think
15. The main sponsor of the event did not ___________ to all the details of the plan so
we have to adjust some points of it.
A. evince B. demur C. concede D. accede
Key: D
accede to sth = to accept a request or proposal
Part 2.
1. Jennie is a foreign student in a homogenous school so it is understandable why she is
___________ (SHOULDER)
2. Demand for ___________ delivery has greatly risen during the COVID-19 pandemic
as people avoid going outside. (STEP)
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3. The novel suffers from pale, insignificant characters and a ___________, self-
contradictory plot. (JOIN)
4. The country is still suffering from ___________ social division that has its root in the
French colonialism. (SEAT)
5. We are proud to be the ___________ in laser surgery and hope this technology will
soon become widely applied in treatment. (TRAIL)
blaze the trail = to be the first to do or to discover something that others follow
Key:
1. COLD-SHOULDERED
cold-shoulder (v) = to treat sb in an unfriendly way
2. DOORSTEP (n)
3. DISJOINTED (adj) = not communicated or described in a clear or logical way; not
connected
4. DEEP-SEATED (adj) = very fixed and strong; difficult to change or to destroy
5. TRAILBLAZER (v) = to be the first to do or to discover something that others follow
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TEST 21
1. We are proud to be the country to ___________ the trail in laser surgery and hope this
technology will soon become widely applied in treatment.
A. hit B. breat C. blaze D. gaze
Key: C
blaze the trail = to be the first to do or to discover something that others follow
2. The wide ___________ between rich and poor was highlighted in his novel about a
neighbour in the 20th century.
A. divergence B. disparity C. disparagement D. deviation
Key: B
disparity (n) = a difference, especially one connected with unfair treatment
3. While the other teams actively ___________ the championship, this team seems
content simply to go through the motions of playing.
A. ace for B. bode for C. vie for D. strike for
vie for sth = compete for sth
4. People are more ___________ when they are young so the environment in which
children live will greatly influence their personality.
A. malleable B. permeable C. ductile D. facile
Key: A
malleable (adj) = easily influenced, changed, trained, or controlled.
5. Having not travelled anywhere before, Ellis was in ___________ about her first visit to
Paris.
A. gaiety B. delirium C. exaltation D. raptures
Key: D
in raptures = an expression of extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement
6. The tickets for the concert were ___________ within three hours of going on sale.
A. wrapped up B. snapped up C. clocked up D. seized up
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Key: B
snap up = to buy or obtain something quickly because it is cheap or you want it very
much
7. While some ___________ of endearment have remained popular, others like "tomato"
or "lambkin" have fallen out of style.
A. terms B. captions C. titles D. phrases
Key: A
A term of endearment is a word or phrase used to address or describe a person, animal or
inanimate object for which the speaker feels love or affection
8. Johnny was so nervous at his new school that when he introduced himself, he
___________ the first few words before he could speak smoothly again.
A. stammered B. mumbled C. giggled D. muttered
Key: A
stammer (v) = to speak with difficulty, repeating sounds or words and often stopping,
before saying things correctly
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9. Annie has always worn herTÀI LIỆU
heart TIẾNG
on her ANH NÂNG
___________ CAO
so it is not difficult to guess
whom she has a crush on.
A. collar B. face C. hat D. sleeve
Key: D
wear your heart on your sleeve = to make your feelings and emotions obvious rather than
hiding them
10. I need to meet with Jim before the negotiations to make sure that we will be on the
same ___________ when we meet with the other company.
A. line B. boat C. page D. stage
Key: C
on the same page = to understand and agree with what is being done or suggested
11. The secret birthday party plan was about to be spoiled had Mary not ___________ in
time.
A. jacked in B. clammed up C. eked out D. slacked off
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Key: B
clam up = to suddenly stop talking or explaining something
12. In a ___________, you can use margarine, but it is better to use unsalted butter.
A. seed B. drip C. drop D. pinch
Key: D
Something that you can do in a pinch can be done if it is really necessary, but it will be
difficult, not perfect, or not what you would really like
13. After working a whole day in the summer heat, I would give my right ___________
for a cold drink right now.
A. mind B. ear C. arm D. hand
Key: C
I would give your right arm for sth/to do sth = like or need it very much
14. By detecting facial movements, the robot is able to ___________ important mood
information from factors such as speech pattern, skin moisture, and body language.
A. glean FANPAGE
B. rankle TÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG
reap ANH NÂNG CAO
D. spurn
Key: A
glean (v) = to obtain information, knowledge, etc., sometimes with difficulty and often
from various different places
15. There may be a ___________ of truth in what these kids say even though they are just
primary students.
A. pinch B. kernel C. speck D. crux
Key: B
kernel of sth = a very small part of something
Part 2.
1. The company expects to build 100 luxury apartments in two years, mostly targeting
___________ customers. (POCKET)
2. This poor province is a ___________ of crime and illegal immigration that has yet to
be controlled after many years. (BED)
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3. The Oscar prize represents a ___________ of his long acting career, which has started
from when he was just 17 years old. (STONE)
4. Climbers may experience difficulty breathing in the ___________ air at high altitudes.
(RARE)
5. No amount of ___________ succeeded in getting the soldier to reveal his identity.
(ARM)
Key:
1. DEEP-POCKETED (adj) = having a large amount of money to spend
2. HOTBED (n) = a place where a lot of a particular activity, especially something bad or
violent, is happening
3. CAPSTONE (n) = someone's greatest achievement or the greatest part of something
4. RAREFIED (adj) = containing less oxygen than usual
5. ARM-TWISTING (n) = behaviour in which you try to make someone do something by
threats or by persuading them
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TEST 22
1. That the boy’s idleness ___________ ill for his future is obvious to everyone apart
from his parents.
A. bodes B. heralds C. causes D. bears
Key: A
bode ill for sth = to be a bad sign for sth
2. The American runner came within ___________ distance of winning the cup but the
Chinese competitor suddenly surpassed him at the last minute.
A. adjoining B. spitting C. abutting D. neighbouring
Key: B
within spitting/touching/striking distance (of something) = very close to something
3. I asked for an explanation and all I got was your ridiculous ___________ story.
A. beef-and-bacon B. donkey-and-monkey
C. cock-and-bull D. duck-and-frog
cock and bull story = a story that is unlikely to be true but is used as an explanation or
excuse
4. Some people say the company took them to the ___________ by charging double for
some services.
A. thrashers B. trashes D. breadline D. cleaners
Key: D
take somebody to the cleaners = to steal all of somebody’s money, etc., or to get it using
a trick
5. He was ___________ until someone criticised his mother, then he got extremely upset.
A. placid B. miffed C. unorthodox D. dejected
Key: A
placid (adj) = (of a person or an animal) not easily excited or annoyed
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6. I am not confident about my essay so I really want to know the professor’s

___________ on it.
A. take B. look C. brook D. catch
Key: A
take (n) [+ on sth] = the particular opinion or idea that somebody has about something
7. There was a(n) ___________ of scientific publication in the period 1645-1660 with
thousands of researches and experiments conducted.
A. acquiescence B. efflorescence C. effervescence D. convalescence
Key: B
efflorescence (n) = the production of a lot of sth, the most developed stage of sth
8. The weather in Con Dao during this month is very ___________ so we had better
bring both raincoats and sunscreen along.
A. fluctuating B. capricious C. wavering D. whimsical
Key: B
capricious (adj) =FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU
changing suddenly TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
and quickly
9. Andy’s dog can always ___________ the bullies in no time so he is now no longer
afraid of them anymore.
A. cast off B. wave off C. scrape off D. see off
Key: D
see off = to force somebody to leave a place, for example by threatening them or running
after them
10. I don't have my phone here to call so I will just come to the library ___________,
hoping that I can meet Mr. Khoi.
A. on spec B. on peg C. in rags D. at ranch
Key: A
on spec = taking a chance, without being sure that you will get what you want
11. Checking the data is the task nobody wants to be ___________, not only because it is
boring but it is also perplexing.
A. fiddled with B. regaled with C. parted with D. saddled with
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Key: D
saddle with = to give somebody/yourself an unpleasant responsibility, task, debt, etc.
12. The crew is ___________ its duty to protect the safety of its passengers by not
providing them with life jackets.
A. rescinding B. abrogating C. revoking D. repealing
Key: B
abrogate (v) = to fail to carry out a responsibility or duty, to avoid something that you
should do
13. It is unwise to believe everything written on the news, some might be misleading,
some might even be downright ___________.
A. obnoxious B. whimsical C. mendacious D. bewildering
Key: C
mendacious (adj) = not telling the truth
14. Diplomats are trying to ___________ the tense situation between the two nations
recently.
A. defuse B. defy C. destress D. descend
Key: A
defuse (v) = to stop a possibly dangerous or difficult situation from developing,
especially by making people less angry or nervous
15. ___________ including stones and bottles were thrown at the police during the
protest.
A. Missiles B. Cartridges C. Cartouches D. Partridges
Key: A
Missile (n) = sth used to throw at people to attack them.
Part 2.
1. He lies ___________ on the couch after his binges, not aware of anything else
happening around. (SENSE)
2. Because I never accept any kinds of alcoholic drink, my friend gave me a
___________ look when I ordered champagne. (QUIZ)
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3. The ___________ army finally surrendered after failing to lift the siege the third time.
(BATTLE)
4. People who don't want to pay tax will exploit any ___________ in the tax regulations.
(HOLE)
5. It was a ___________ performance from start to finish since I kept stuttering as a
result of stage fright. (CRINGE)
Key:
1. INSENSATE (adj) = not aware of what you are doing or what is happening around you
2. QUIZZICAL (adj) = (of an expression) showing that you are slightly surprised
3. EMBATTLED (adj) = (of an army, a city, etc.) involved in war; surrounded by the
enemy
4. LOOPHOLE (n) = a mistake in the way a law, contract, etc. has been written that
enables people to legally avoid doing something that the law, contract, etc. had intended
them to do
5. CRINGE-WORTHY/CRINGE-MAKING (adj) = making you feel embarrassed or
uncomfortable
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TEST 23
1. I was really saved by the ___________ when the teacher moved the math test to next
week.
A. horn B. bell C. stone D. teeth
Key: B
saved by the bell = something that you say when a difficult situation ends suddenly
before you have to do or say something that you do not want to
2. Jody is 50 years old and still not married, I think she is destined to be an old
___________.
A. nun B. maid C. monk D. crow
Key: B
old maid = a woman who has never married and is now no longer young
3. The minister is speaking with a ___________ tongue, promising support he will never
deliver.
A. sharp B. forked C. fake D. rosy
Key: B
speak with a forked tongue = to tell lies or say one thing and mean something else
4. The creative and intelligent boy came up with a solution entirely off his own
___________ instead of relying on the teacher’s hint.
A. bulb B. bat C. bag D. beat
Key: B
off your own bat = if you do something off your own bat, it is your own idea and you do
it without help or support from anyone else
5. That his father died in the car accident really hit the eight-year-old boy for
___________.
A. half B. nine C. six D. twice
Key: C
hit/knock somebody for six = to affect somebody very deeply, to upset or overwhelm
someone
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6. The saucepan fell onto the floor with a great ___________.

A. clatter B. clunk C. clink D. crackle
Key: A
clatter (n) = the sound of hard objects hitting against each other
7. How about a night in a charming ___________ windmill on the island of Milos,
watching the sunset over the sea, with a glass of retsina in hand and a plate of olives on
the table?
A. preserved B. customized C. dilapidated D. converted
Key: D
convert (v) = to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another
8. Relying heavily on farming, people in this village ___________ their vegetable
gardens very carefully.
A. attend B. tend C. maintain D. tender
Key: B
FANPAGE
tend sb/sth = to care TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
for somebody/something
9. Charles Babbage's "difference engine" is widely regarded as the ___________ of
modern computers.
A. precursor B. outrider C. precedent D. harbinger
Key: A
precursor (of/to something) = a person or thing that comes before somebody/something
similar and that leads to or influences its development
10. As the sky darkened it soon became obvious that a violent storm was ___________.
A. eminent B. impending C. offing D. impenitent
Key: B
11. The girl with end-stage heart failure underwent a heart transplant in a __________
attempt to save her.
A. last-gasp B. last-ditch C. last-minute D. last-breath
Key: B
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last-ditch (adj) = used to describe a final attempt to achieve something, when there is not
much hope of succeeding
12. The school shall erect regulations to implement gender equity education, and
___________ them.
A. promulgate B. incite C. heed D. irrigate
Key: A
promulgate (v) = to spread an idea, a belief, etc. among many people or to announce a
new law or system officially or publicly
13. I never dare to ___________ my duty even for once since I worked here due to the
strict staff appraisal criteria of the company.
A. duke B. whirl C. reel D. shirk
Key: D
shirk (v) = to avoid doing something you should do, especially because you are too lazy
14. The school authorities thought that taking a ___________ on undisciplined students
will make them more obedient, but this actually backfired in the end.
A. high hand FANPAGE TÀI LIỆUC.
B. hard line TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
harsh heart CAOgrip
D. tough
Key: B
hard line (n) = a strict policy or attitude
15. Although the project ___________ difficulties, everyone believes that their team will
eventually manage to succeed.
A. bristles with B. trifles with C. cripples with D. grapples with
Key: A
bristle with = to contain a large number of something
Part 2.
1. He is an old ___________ who likes to meddle with everybody's affairs in the
neighborhood. (BUSY)
2. Discrimination against women is deeply ___________ in our society and demands
drastic measures from the government to change. (BED)
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3. The teacher threatened to ___________ their phones if they kept using them in class.
(FISCAL)
4. She continued to ___________ him to forgive her, but it was to no avail. (SEEK)
5. You should dress in a way that ___________ a woman of your age, which is not so
gaudy. (FIT)
Key:
1. BUSYBODY (n) = a person who is too interested in what other people are doing
2. EMBEDDED
embed (v) = to fix something in a substance or solid object
3. CONFISCATE (v) = to officially take something away from somebody, especially as a
punishment
4. BESEECH (v) = to ask somebody for something in an anxious way because you want
or need it very much
5. BEFITS
Befit (v) = to be suitable and good enough for somebody/something
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TEST 24
1. We will be up the creek without ___________ if we lose those files, so we should back
them up regularly.
A. an anchor B. a paddle C. a sailor D. a rope
Key: B
be up the creek (without a paddle) = to be in a very difficult situation
2. We could talk about this problem until the ___________ come home, but it wouldn't
solve anything.
A. cows B. pigs C. sheeps D. crows
Key: A
till the cows come home = for a very long time, or for ever
3. I know ten dollars is just a drop in the ___________, but if everyone gives that much,
it will make a big difference.
A. box B. jar C. kettle D. bucket
Key: D FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
a drop in the bucket = an amount of something that is too small or unimportant to make
any real difference to a situation
4. About 20 percent of the country's population is ___________ with the drought while
the government sends no help.
A. afflicted B. affected C. inflicted D. inflected
Key: A
be afflicted with something = be affected in an unpleasant or harmful way.
5. The discovery will help the scientists to ___________ the mystery of how the Chinese
built this structure.
A. dissolve B. interrogate C. dismantle D. unravel
Key: D
unravel (v) = to explain something that is difficult to understand or is mysterious; to
become clearer or easier to understand
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6. Hundreds of scientists have tried in a(n) ___________ hope to realise the absurd dream
of reviving the dead.
A. forlorn B. gripping C. far-fetched D. imminent
Key: A
forlorn (adj) = unlikely to succeed, come true, etc.
7. Living in a countryside tends to ___________ us from the rush and pressure of the
modern world.
A. insulate B. safeguard C. refrain D. upkeep
Key: A
insulate sb/sth from/against sth = to protect somebody/something from unpleasant
experiences or influences
8. I ran into an unknown in the Lexico-Grammar exercise, but I didn't try and
___________ the gap.
A. held over B. hung out C. pressed on D. stuck at
Key: C
press on = to continue traveling or doing something
9. The accused ___________ guilty to all charges and was sentenced to life
imprisonment.
A. confessed B. pleaded C. admitted D. pledged
Key: B
plead (v) = to state in court that you are guilty or not guilty of a crime
10. Given her domineering personality, I would understand if you wanted to
___________ of this relationship.
A. bail out B. conk out C. draw out D. air out
Key: A
bail out = to escape from a situation that you no longer want to be involved in
11. The sound of the waves ___________ on the shore lulled the little girl to sleep after a
tired day.
A. surging B. thundering C. clapping D. breaking
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Key: D
break (v) = when waves break, they fall and are dissolved into foam, usually near land
12. The nature of fame is ___________, you may be sought after when you are still
young but will soon be forgotten when old age comes.
A. eminent B. transient C. alluring D. wavering
Key: B
transient (adj) = continuing for only a short time
13. Staying inside for weeks during the lockout has driven many people around the
___________.
A. bend B. curve C. edge D. dump
Key: A
drive/send sb round the bend = to make someone very bored or very angry
14. I can’t understand how they were ___________ into believing that they had won a lot
of money.
A. hoodwinked FANPAGE
B. alludedTÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG
misled ANH NÂNG CAO
D. perjured
Key: A
hoodwink (v) = to deceive or trick sb
15. I attended a ___________ sale the other night and saw people queueing up to buy old
clothes in order to clothe their children.
A. jumble B. stultifying C. rumble D. jumbo
Key: A
jumble sale = a sale of a mixed collection of things that people no longer want, especially
in order to make money for an organization
Part 2.
1. Since the couple is not really famous, their wedding ceremony was very much a
___________ affair. (RADAR)
2. The ___________ of the new policy was higher productivity but lower employee
satisfaction. (SHOT)
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3. Ever since my father passed away, my brother has become the ___________ of the
whole family. (PIN)
4. People believe that ___________ cooperation in the high-tech sector would benefit
both countries. (LATERAL)
5. Never been in a relationship, the girl ___________ in all the attention she received.
(LUXURY)
1. BELOW-THE-RADAR (adj) = ignored or not noticed much by people in general
2. UPSHOT (n) = the final result of a situation
3. LINCHPIN (n) = a person or thing that is the most important part of an organization, a
plan, etc., because everything else depends on them or it
4. BILATERAL (adj) = involving two groups of people or two countries
5. LUXURIATES (v)
luxuriate in sth = to get great pleasure from something
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TEST 25
Part 1.
1 After a year living apart from each other, the whole team gathered and had a
___________ at Emy’s party.
A. barrel of fun B. bucket of jollies C. jar of joy D. box of cheers
Key: A
barrel of fun = A person or thing that is very enjoyable
2. When your kids start ___________ your authority, try to be calm and remember that
teenage rebellion is a part of human development.
A. spurning about B. kicking against C. grousing against D. shunting out
Key: B
kick against = to refuse to accept something and react strongly against it
3. Cooperation is what young people often associate with society but when it comes to
reality, this is a ___________ world.
A. fish eat fish FANPAGE
B. dog eatTÀI
dog LIỆUC.
TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
rat eat rat CAOeat snake
D. snake
Key: B
dog eat dog = a situation in business, politics, etc. where there is a lot of competition and
people are willing to harm each other in order to succeed
4. The cultural life of the country will sink into ___________ unless more writers and
artists emerge.
A. atrophy B. astuteness C. austerity D. emaciation
Key: A
atrophy (n) = the condition of being weak
5. By prioritizing profit over quality, the millionaire showed growing ___________ over
time, which eventually procured in the downfall of his company in the late 1980s.
A. caprice B. indoctrination C. avarice D. ratification
Key: C
avarice (n) = greed
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6. I wish you’d stop ___________ with that watch. It needs to be repaired by a

professional.
A. tinkering B. dabbling C. monkeying D. trifling
Key: A
tinker (with something) = to make small changes to something in order to repair or
improve it, especially in a way that may not be helpful.
7. It was wrong of you to ___________ the girl's affections so you don’t have the right to
ask for her forgiveness.
A. hive off B. trifle with C. fawn over D. crow about
Key: B
trifle with sb/sth = to treat somebody/something without real respect
8. Accepting another task will only ___________ the pressure on the whole team rather
than bring them any benefits.
A. plow up B. pile up C. ball up D. dial up
Key: D
dial up = to increase the amount of sth
9. The young mother was ___________ with grief after her first son’s death from a
serious eye infection due to her lapse of attention.
A. prostrate B. supine C. apoplectic D. berserk
Key: A
prostrate (adj) = so shocked, upset, etc. that you cannot do anything
10. Young people often go through a phase of ___________ under parental control,
which requires great tolerance and attention from adults.
A. chafing B. riling C. enraging D. galling
Key: A
chafe (v) [+at/under sth] = to feel annoyed and impatient about something, especially
because it limits what you can do
11. The firefighters made ___________ efforts to save the children, but were beaten back
by the flames.
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A. spineless B. petrified C. valiant D. gobsmacked

Key: C
valiant (adj) = very brave or determined
12. She worked her ___________ to the one to provide a home and food for seven
children.
A. back B. fingers C. hands D. head
Key: B
work your fingers to the bone = to work very hard
13. He keeps trying to get it published while everyone thinks he is flogging a dead
___________.
A. duck B. bull C. horse D. mule
Key: C
flog a dead horse = waste energy on a lost cause or a situation that cannot be changed.
14. When Roger’s wife divorced him, he made ___________ out of lemons and started
dating again. FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
A. lemonade B. orangeade C. jam D. honey
Key: A
make lemonade out of lemons = make a bad situation better
15. The band really hit pay ___________ with their latest album after years struggling to
find fame in showbiz.
A. check B. dirt C. mine D. bucks
Key: B
hit pay dirt = to suddenly be in a successful situation
Part 2.
1. After the terrorism, tighter airport security regulations could be in the ___________.
(OFF)
2. The baby sleeps peacefully ___________ in the arms of his mother. (NEST)
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3. Of all human feelings, self-satisfaction is the most ___________ as it prevents us from

improving. (CURSE)
4. Parrots are usually known for their amazing vocal ___________ even without training.
(MIMIC)
5. Airport employees worked ___________ to handle the unexpected traffic. (FEVER)
Key:
1. OFFING
in the offing = likely to appear or happen soon
2. NESTLED nest (v) = to put or hold somebody/something in a comfortable position in
a warm or soft place
3. ACCURSED (adj) = annoying or making you feel angry
4. MIMICRY (n) = the action of copying or the skill of being able to copy the voice,
movements, etc. of others
5. FEVERISHLY (adv) = in a way that shows strong feelings of excitement or worry,
often with a lot of activity or quick movements
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TEST 26
Part 1.
1. People nowadays try to ___________ some sense of spirituality in order to give their
lives meaning.
A. chalk up B. latch onto C. churn out D. leaf through
Key: B
latch onto = to attach oneself to sth
2. We should have taken more care when booking our accommodation; we did it
___________ and it wasn’t very good.
A. on the go B. on the run C. on the fly D. on the firing line
Key: C
If you do something on the fly, you do it quickly
3. Demand for the new model is ___________ supply, so the factory needs to boost
production.
A. outdoing FANPAGE TÀI LIỆUC.
B. outrunning TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
outgrowing CAO
D. outnumbering
Key: B
outrun = to develop faster or further than something
4. As well as criticizing the omissions in the sample studied, local scientists
___________ some of the health evidence.
A. gave credit to B. took issue with C. paid tribute to D. made amends for
Key: B
take issue with = to disagree strongly
5. The safety precautions taken by large resort hotels are often ____________ inadequate
for the number of people who stay there.
A. acutely B. woefully C. sorely D. distressingly
Key: B
woefully = to a serious degree
6. Tom ____________ in disbelief at the winning lottery ticket in his hand.
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A. smirked B. flinched C. gaped D. squirmed

Key: C
gape at sb/sth = to stare at somebody/something with your mouth open because you are
shocked or surprised
7. ____________ people who thrive in social situations are seen as extroverts while
introverts are considered socially inhibited.
A. Gregarious B. Amiable C. Repulsive D. Despicable
Key: A
gregarious = sociable
8. He is a ____________ craftsman; every detail is perfect in every piece of jewelry he
makes.
A. sentimental B. pessimistic C. tolerant D. meticulous
Key: D
meticulous = paying careful attention to every detail
9. My toddler is FANPAGE TÀI
as stubborn as LIỆU TIẾNG and
a ____________ ANH NÂNG
he'll throwCAO
a tantrum any time he
doesn't get what he wants.
A. rock B. mule C. horse D. brass
Key: B
as stubborn as a mule = very stubborn
10. It was a real ____________ from the past to see all my old high-school friends and
talk about the old times.
A. bash B. blast C. burst D. dash
Key: B
a real blast from the past = sth or someone that a person has not seen for a long time,
which evokes nostalgic feelings
11. She is ____________ again! Every time I open Facebook she has a new post telling
us why her life is miserable, she is always looking for sympathy!
A. sadhunting B. sadfishing C. sadtrawling D. sadseeking
Key: B
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sadfishing = exaggerating emotional problems to generate sympathy

12. He was drunk that night, so he decided to spend the night at his friend’s house and
___________ early the following morning.
A. hit home B. hit the road
C. hit below the belt D. hit the hay
Key: B
hit the road = to leave a place or begin a journey
13. Visitors can ___________ an impressive range of exhibits during the event.
A. take off B. take up C. take in D. take on
Key: C
take in = to go to see something of interest
14. The run-down areas in the city have ___________ thanks to the new infrastructure.
A. come up in the world B. made a world of difference
C. done the world of good D. had the world at their feet
Key: A
come up in the world = to have more money or a better social position than you had
before
15. The government has ordered a public ___________ to determine the reasons for the
unrest.
A. enquiry B. investigation C. research D. survey
Key: A
enquiry = an official process to discover the facts about something bad that has happened
Part 2.
1. Even after being a doctor for many years, Helen's passion for her work is
___________; she enjoys every moment! (DIM)
2. With two more days of competition to go she is in an ___________ position. (BEAT)
3. She’s got an itchy feet; she’s ___________ of expeditions to the far-flung corners of
the world. (DESIRE)
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4. It’s illegal to ___________ when there is a solid white line on the road. (TAKE)
5. We are all born with a natural curiosity ___________ in our psyche. (BED)
Key:
1. UNDIMMED (adj) = still bright or shining
2. UNBEATABLE (adj) = unable to be defeated or improved because of excellent quality
3. DESIROUS (adj) = wanting something
4. OVERTAKE (v) = to go past something by being a greater amount or degree
5. EMBEDDED (adj) = If an emotion, opinion, etc. is embedded in someone or
something, it is a very strong or important part of him, her, or it
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TEST 27
Part 1.
1. The draconian Special Powers Act was never ___________ despite the election
promises.
A. abolished B. repealed C. annulled D. nullified
Key: B
If a government repeals a law, it causes that law no longer to have any legal force
2. Samantha likes the sound of her own voice so much that you just can’t _________.
A. get a word in edgeways B. get a kick out of it
C. get a grip on herself D. get into her stride
Key: A
not get a word in edgeways = to not be able to say anything because someone else is
talking all the time
3. His plans went up in __________ when the bank manager refused him a loan.
A. smoke FANPAGE
B. smog TÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG
storm ANH NÂNG CAO
D. clouds
Key: A
go up in smoke = to be wasted
4. The accident was my fault so I am prepared to __________.
A. throw in the towel B. jump the gun
C. play it safe D. face the music
Key: D
face the music = to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
5. We were looking forward to a pay rise when the boss __________ a bombshell and
said we were fired.
A. threw B. dropped C. slumped D. plunged
Key: B
If someone drops a bombshell , they give you a sudden piece of bad or unexpected news .
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6. The newspaper got hold of the story and blew it up out of all __________.
A. scale B. range C. proportion D. dimension
Key: C
blow sth out of proportion = to treat a particular event or problem far too seriously
7. I was enjoying a lazy Sunday so my spirits __________ when I saw Aunt Agnes
heading up the path.
A. shrivelled B. plummeted C. declined D. dwindled
Key: B
plummet = to fall very quickly and suddenly
8. I know I have to __________ with the times, but I don’t like using a computer.
A. play B. stretch C. swell D. move
Key: D
move with the times = to change and become more modern, because attitudes or fashions
are changing
FANPAGE
9. Jimmy’s mother __________TÀI LIỆU
with prideTIẾNG
when heANH
went NÂNG CAOhis medal.
up to collect
A. stretched B. swelled C. bulged D. blew
Key: B
swell = to become larger and rounder than usual; to (cause to) increase in size or amount:
10. He got back on his __________ very quickly after the accident.
A. toes B. feet C. nails D. fingers
Key: B
get back on one’s feet = to be healthy again after a period of illness
11. The flaws in the diamond are too small to be seen without a __________ glass.
A. stretching B. swelling C. magnifying D. inflating
Key: C
A magnifying glass (called a hand lens in laboratory contexts) is a convex lens that is
used to produce a magnified image of an object
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12. Skiing is difficult to begin with but fun once you __________ of it.
A. get the gist B. get to the bottom
C. get the knack D. get the feeling
Key: C
get the knack of sth = to learn how to do something competently or well after a certain
period of practice
13. I wish Edward would conform a bit. He seems to be constantly __________ with
everyone else.
A. out of step B. out of hand C. beside himself D. beside the point
Key: A
out of step with someone/something = not having the same ideas or beliefs as other
people, or not being aware of other people's beliefs
14. He must have been hungry; he _______ that burger in record time and ordered
another.
A. whipped up B. tucked in C. chopped up D. bolted down
Key: D
bolt down = to eat something quickly
15. We were just ________ in the sitting area and somehow the window got broken.
A. beetling about B. haring off C. horsing around D. wolfing down
Key: C
horse around = fool around
Part 2.
1. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing, outwardly kind but inwardly ____________! (VICE)
2. We cannot yet satisfactorily explain the ____________ of the universe. (GENE)
3. As we come up with questions ____________ to your area, be prepared to respond to
them. (PERTAIN)
4. Nuclear cost ____________have put many state utility commissions in difficulty.
(RUN)
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5. Although Vietnam is a ____________ to numerous intellectual property conventions,

there are still many reasons for foreign companies operating there to keep a close eye out
for intellectual property violations. (SIGN)
Key:
1. VICIOUS (adj) = violent and cruel
2. GENESIS (n) = the beginning or origin of something
3. PERTINENT (adj) = appropriate to a particular situation
4. OVERRUNS (n) = the act of taking more time or money than was intended
5. SIGNATORY (n) = a person, a country or an organization that has signed an official
agreement
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TEST 28
Part 1.
1. Because of a serious crash on the motorway, traffic __________ for two hours.
A. came to a dead end B. came to the boil
C. came to a standstill D. came to the crunch
Key: C
come to a standstill = to slow down and finally stop; to stop completely. (Usually refers
to something that is progressing, such as work, traffic, negotiations.)
2. My brother can be unreliable at times but when it __________ I know I can depend on
him to help me.
A. comes to a dead end B. comes to the boil
C. comes to a standstill D. comes to the crunch
Key: D
If/when it comes to the crunch = if/when a situation becomes extremely serious and a
decision must be FANPAGE
made TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
3. I don’t know who stole my money, but __________ I’ll find out.
A. by any chance B. by all means
C. by hook or by crook D. by trial and error
Key: C
by hook or by crook = by any method possible
4. I’ve cleaned your office, Mr Jones, but I didn’t __________ anything on your desk.
A. annoy B. confuse C. disturb D. bother
Key: C
disturb = to move or change something from its usual position, arrangement, condition,
or shape
5. If you don’t pull your __________ up next term, you will have to repeat the year.
A. hat B. boot C. belt D. socks
Key: D
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pull your socks up = to make an effort to improve your work or behaviour because it is
not good enough
6. I think it will be OK once we __________ out the difficulties.
A. wash B. iron C. wipe D. boil
Key: B
iron out = to remove problems or find solutions
7. Dad went for a check-up at the hospital and was given a clean __________ of health.
A. chance B. bill C. account D. sheet
Key: B
a clean bill of health = a decision by a doctor that someone is healthy
8. Attention __________ is the amount of time spent concentrating on a task before
becoming distracted.
A. scope B. span C. limit D. stretch
Key: B
attention span = FANPAGE
the length ofTÀI
timeLIỆU
that TIẾNG
someoneANH NÂNG
can keep theirCAO
thoughts and interest
fixed on something
9. I would take what he says __________ if I were you.
A. off the cuff B. with a pinch of salt
C. out of luck D. down the drain
Key: B
take sth with a pinch of salt = to not completely believe something that you are told,
because you think it is unlikely to be true
10. The __________ of society was at their wedding, including top film stars and
journalists.
A. bean B. grape C. salt D. cream
Key: D
the cream of sth = the best of a particular group of things or people
11. I expect everyone who works here to __________ and comply with the rules.
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A. toe the line B. get a grip on themselves

C. cap it all D. tighten their belt
Key: A
toe the line = to do what you are expected to do without causing trouble for anyone
12. I'm not sure what is causing the problem, but I'm determined to __________ of it.
A. get the gist B. get to the bottom
C. get the knack D. get the feeling
Key: B
get to the bottom of sth = to discover the truth about a situation
13. They've only just met - isn't it __________ to be talking about marriage already?
A. throwing in the towel B. jumping the gun
C. playing it safe D. facing the music.
Key: B
jump the gun = toFANPAGE
do somethingTÀI
tooLIỆU TIẾNG ANH
soon, especially NÂNG
without CAO
thinking carefully about it
14. The area has been smartened __________ by the arrival of yuppy residents.
A. out B. off C. over D. up
Key: D
smarten sth/sb up = to (cause to) become more clean, tidy, and stylish:
15. When Sue has had a row with someone, she works it __________ by going for a long
walk.
A. out B. up C. away D. off
Key: D
If you work off an unpleasant feeling, you get rid of it by doing something energetic
Part 2.
1. The ____________ of India in 1947was the division of British India into two
independent dominion states, India and Pakistan. (PART)
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2. Leadership and confidence radiate from her in a ____________ and direct manner.
(RIGHT)
3. Unlike the greenhouse gases, which spread evenly across the globe, sulphur dioxide's
effects are ____________ and regional. (LIVE)
4. Curry is the ____________ version of the Tamil word Kari, meaning a spiced sauce.
(ANGLO)
5. Many dolphins die each year from ____________ in fishing nets. (TANGLE)
Key:
1. PARTITION (n) = the division of one country into two or more countries
2. FORTHRIGHT (adj) = direct and honest in manner and speech
3. SHORT-LIVED (adj) = lasting only for a short time
4. ANGLICIZED/ANGLICISED (verb) = to make somebody/something English in
character
5. ENTANGLEMENT (n) = the act of becoming caught or twisted in something; the state
of being caught or twisted in something
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TEST 29
Part 1.
1. Heavy rain will cover most of the UK next week with ______________ cold and
strong gales set to make a miserable end to the month.
A. biting B. squeezing C. cutting D. scathing
Key: A
biting = used to describe weather that is extremely cold, especially when it causes you
physical pain
2. I’m afraid that Tim doesn’t take much care over his homework. He usually does it
__________.
A. any old how B. any how C. how on earth D. how come
Key: A
any old how = carelessly
3. Don’t __________ in judgment on my driving when yours is worse.
A. put FANPAGE
B. plead TÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG
sit ANH NÂNG CAO
D. take
Key: C
sit in judgment on/over sb/sth = to make a judgment on someone/something especially
when you have no right to do so
4. I just think he ought to __________ - he's behaving like a child.
A. toe the line B. get a grip on himself
C. cap it all D. tighten his belt
Key: B
get a grip on yourself = to make an effort to control your emotions and behave more
calmly
5. We went through hell and high __________ to get these theatre tickets and now she
says she doesn’t want to go.
A. storms B. heaven C. mountains D. water
Key: D
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If you go through hell and high water, you experience a lot of difficulties
6. We were prepared to move heaven and __________ to ban a new airport here.
A. cosmos B. sphere C. earth D. planet
Key: C
move heaven and earth = to do everything you can to achieve something
7. It was the end of the __________ for Tommy when the boss saw him at the races
during working hours.
A. edge B. rim C. lane D. line
Key: D
the end of the line/road= the point at which it is no longer possible to continue with a
process or activity
8. He seemed to __________ after his wife’s death. He completely lost control of his life.
A. take a back seat B. take a wrong turning
C. go off the rails D. run out of steam
go off the rails = to start behaving in a way that is not generally acceptable, especially
dishonestly or illegally
9. It didn’t seem amusing at the time, but we had a __________ laugh about it afterwards.
A. loud B. good C. big D. sound
Key: B
If you have a good laugh about something, you find it amusing and realize that it is
funny, especially when the situation was at first upsetting
10. If you always let children have their __________, they’ll become spoilt.
A. course B. way C. shot D. path
Key: B
have one’s way: to do, get etc what one wants
11. The city is worth visiting – it has a lot __________ for it – attractive landscape,
delicious food, and low cost of living.
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A. going B. making C. fleeing D. flying

Key: A
have a lot going for sth = have certain advantages that will make the end result successful
12. I went to the exhibition, but there was nothing much to __________ of there.
A. talk B. speak C. tell D. say
Key: B
no something to speak of = not enough of something to make it worth talking about:
13. If I can __________ this weekend, I ‘ll bring you those plans.
A. bide my time B. play for time C. make time D. kill time
Key: C
make time = to make certain you have some time when you are not busy in order to do
something you think you should do
14. She can’t leave the house because of her broken leg, so I’m sure time __________
very slowly for her.
A. moves FANPAGE
B. drags TÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG
flies ANH NÂNG CAO
D. runs
Key: B
drag = go slowly
15. He gave speeches all over the world to __________ support for his “Help the
Homeless” Campaign.
A. trot out B. turn to C. weigh up D. whip up
Key: D
whip sth up = to encourage or cause people to have strong feelings about something
Part 2.
1. It's that ______________ smile of his that I can't bear - it makes me want to puke!
(SUGAR)
2. The central character is a bad man who shoots people and gets his ______________.
(COME)
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3. The so-called ‘norm’ of the nuclear family is in fact ______________ of many

families. (TYPICAL)
4. His last book is a bold, at times ______________ mixture of fact and fancy. (REAL)
5. Temperature records have ______________ confirmed the existence of global
warming. (EQUAL)
Key:
1. SUGARY (adj) = seeming too full of emotion in a way that is not sincere
2. COMEUPPANCE (n) = an outcome (good or bad) that is well deserved
3. ATYPICAL (adj) = not typical or usual
4. SURREALISTIC (adj) = very strange; more like a dream than reality, with ideas and
images mixed together in a strange way
5. UNEQUIVOCALLY = in an unambiguous manner
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TEST 30
Part 1.
1. It is not nice to pour __________water on someone's plan when you do not want to be
a part of it in the first place.
A. hot B. cold C. deep D. shallow
Key: B
pour/throw cold water on sth = to criticize someone's opinions or ideas and stop people
believing them or being excited about them
2. The West Bank of the River Jordan was a __________ of contention between Palestine
and Israel.
A. finger B. spot C. bone D. point
Key: C
a bone of contention = something that two or more people argue about strongly over a
long period of time
3. In __________ with an international treaty, whale hunting in these areas has been
banned. FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
A. common B. connection C. conjunction D. line

Key: D
in line with sth = according to or following something such as a rule or principle
4. Everybody noticed my absence because you __________ their attention to it.
A. gave B. brought C. paid D. called
Key: D
call one’s attention to sb/sth = to make someone notice and think about a person or thing
5. The local council closed the roller skating-rink in the park __________ it was unsafe
for young children.
A. on the grounds that B. on the understanding that
C. on the off-chance that D. on the terms that
Key: A
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on the grounds that = for the reason that

6. Discussions on the issue of expansion of the company have been in __________ since
the outbreak of the disease in the area.
A. hitch B. limbo C. feud D. core
Key: B
in limbo = in a situation in which you are not certain what to do next, cannot take action,
etc., especially because you are waiting for somebody else to make a decision
7. Viewers were __________ at the incredible sight of the lunar landscape, unable to take
their eyes off the screen until the very end of the broadcast.
A. switched B. devised C. transfixed D. stifled
Key: C
transfix = to make a person or animal unable to move or stop looking at something
because they are so interested, surprised, or frightened
8. Having lost her mother at an early age, Mary felt she had become a mere __________,
having to do absolutely everything for her five brothers and sisters.
A. taskmaster FANPAGE TÀI LIỆUC.
B. workmate TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
slavedriver CAO
D. workhorse
Key: D
workhorse = a person who does a lot of work, especially of a type that is necessary but
not interesting
9. If you need help, please don’t hesitate to call me. I can be there __________.
A. in a fix B. in a flash C. in a daze D. in the bag
Key: B
in a flash = immediately
10. My car broke down and I had to __________ a huge sum of money to have it towed
and serviced.
A. splash out B. fork out C. put aside D. pay off
Key: B
fork out = to pay an amount of money, especially unwillingly
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splash out sth = to spend a lot of money on buying things, especially things that are
pleasant to have but that you do not need
11. The candidate’s optimism gave __________ to doubt as the result of exit polls
became known.
A. place B. lie C. vent D. voice
Key: A
give place to = to be replaced by something or someone else
12. Somehow I managed to __________ my physics exam. The pass mark was 55 and I
got 56.
A. scrape through B. shake off C. sit through D. slip off
Key: A
scrape through sth = to succeed in something but with a lot of difficulty
13. As much as the candidate tried to convince people of his honesty, he could not shake
off his __________ past.
A. serene B. tranquil C. shady D. frigid
Key: C
shady = dishonest or illegal
14. The local authorities annually __________ between £50 million and £100 million on
art projects.
A. disperse B. disband C. disburse D. dispose
Key: C
disburse = to pay out money, usually from an amount that has been collected for a
particular purpose
15. Most people are __________ to believe that girls and boys like certain toys when they
are young.
A. hardened B. acclimated C. conditioned D. accustomed
Key: C
condition = to train or influence a person or animal mentally so that they do or expect a
particular thing without thinking about it
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Part 2.
1. ______________ telecommunications increasingly give ordinary citizens immediate
access to the major political decisions that affect their lives and property. (ACT)
2. This black comedy is a comment on the alienating and ____________ effects of
contemporary urban life. (HUMAN)
3. The young Jaxxon landed on Nar Shaddaa, and spent the next few years honing his
____________ survival skills and razor-sharp wit on the mean streets of the vertical
cities. (STREET)
4. With astonishingly rapid developments, even the hippest ___________ might wonder
if people in the future will even understand the cutting-edge lingo that is so exciting to us
today. (WORD)
5. Only ___________ who are seeking to make political capital out of the situation are
peddling such malicious and unjustified rumours. (SCARY)
Key:
1. INTERACTIVE (adj) = capable of acting on or influencing each other
2. DEHUMANIZING (adj) = depriving of human qualities
3. STREETWISE (adj) = having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an
urban environment
4. WORDSMITH (n) = a person who shows skill at using words
5. SCAREMONGERS (n)
Scaremonger = a person who spreads stories deliberately to make people frightened or
nervous
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TEST 31
Part 1.
1. They offered to buy her a BMW but she's holding ____________ a Porsche.
A. out for B. out on C. back with D. up with
Key: A
hold out for sth = to wait for something better
2. All the inhabitants in the area have been asked to ____________ at home if the storm
returns.
A. settle B. dwell C. remain D. occupy
Key: C
remain = to stay in the same place; to not leave
3. If it hadn't been for the hint that the professor ____________ nobody would have
found out the correct answer.
A. dropped B. cast C. threw D. flung
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drop a hint = to suggest TÀI without
something LIỆU TIẾNG
saying itANH NÂNG CAO
directly
4. At one moment, the teacher got nervous seeing that whatever he said was
____________ on the students who weren't paying any attention to the lecture.
A. missed B. lost C. failed D. slipped
Key: B
If sth is lost on someone, they do not understand it.
5. Their relationship had been on the ____________ for years before they finally broke
up.
A. stones B. rocks C. pebbles D. marbles
Key: B
on the rocks = likely to fail soon
6. It was the ____________ warning from the seismologists that helped save the lives of
the island inhabitants before the volcano erupted.
A. preliminary B. hasty C. cursory D. advance
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advance planning/warning/booking etc = planning/warning/booking etc that is done

before an event
7. The comforting news from my sister was a real ____________ off my mind.
A. stone B. deal C. load D. mass
Key: C
a load/weight off one’s mind = an occasion when a problem that has been worrying you
stops or is dealt with:
8. I didn't really feel like memorizing all these definitions. It was only the risk of getting
another bad mark that made me ____________ myself.
A. exert B. absorb C. endeavour D. deploy
exert oneself = to make a concerted effort to do something
9. His jokes set the whole class ____________ laughing.
A. off B. out C. up D. about
Key: A
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set sb off = to cause TÀI
someone to LIỆU
start doingTIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
something
10. Anyone who lies under oath will be charged with ____________ the course of justice.
A. perverting B. inverting C. converting D. diverting
Key: A
pervert the course of justice = to act illegally to avoid punishment or to get the wrong
person punished
11. It was a close ____________ but we just made it to the airport on time for our flight.
A. run B. drive C. call D. go
Key: C
close call = a situation in which something bad, unpleasant, or dangerous almost happens,
but you manage to avoid it
12. Marlene is quite ____________ - I don't know she manages to fit everything in.
A. inexhaustible B. tiresome C. inexorable D. indefatigable
Key: D
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indefatigable = always determined and energetic in trying to achieve something and never
willing to admit defeat
13. James never really broke the rules but he did ____________ them a little bit when it
suited him.
A. twist B. curve C. move D. bend
Key: D
bend the rules = to break the rules in a way that you consider unimportant or not harmful
14. I went to see the boss about a pay rise and he ____________ with a weak excuse
about a business dinner and left me standing there.
A. brushed me aside B. brushed me up
C. brushed me off D. brushed me down
Key: C
brush somebody off = to rudely ignore somebody or refuse to listen to them
15. The government is using the taxes from the working class to bail out the banks that
ruined the economy? That really ____________!
A. sows wild oats B. spills the beans
C. takes the biscuit D. upsets the apple cart
Key: C
take the biscuit = to be especially annoying, surprising, etc. or to be the worst or best of
its kind
Part 2.
1. In 1988 there were several well-publicised cases of young people committing suicide
apparently because of ____________ love. (QUIT)
2. The investigator said the killings were the result of poor procedure by trigger-happy
police rather than ____________ murder. (MEDITATE)
3. ____________ species require little oxygen, but animals or humans need a fair supply.
(AIR)
4. The opposing counsel then has a last opportunity to ____________ the witness to
address facts brought out in redirect examination. (EXAMINE)
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5. It is also of great importance in ____________ and material science in the production

of cast alloys. (METAL)
Key:
1. UNREQUITED (adj) = felt toward someone who does not feel the same way toward
you
2. PREMEDITATED (adj) = done after being thought about or carefully planned
3. ANAEROBIC (adj) = relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen
4. CROSS - EXAMINE (v) = to ask detailed questions of someone, especially a witness
in a trial, in order to discover if they have been telling the truth
5. METALLURGY (n) = the scientific study of the structures and uses of metals
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TEST 32
Part 1.
1. This conservative, evangelical megachurch, just outside San Diego, is a ____________
of activity on a Sunday morning.
A. mest B. home C. seat D. hive
Key: D
hive of activity = somewhere where there are lots of activities taking place at the same
time
2. Mr. Jones is ____________, unfortunately, so you’ll have to call again tomorrow.
A. indifferent B. inimitable C. indisposed D. incongruous
Key: C
indisposed = unable to do something because you are ill, or for a reason you do not want
to give
3. He tried to be as ____________ as possible, but his garish attire made it difficult.
A. accessible FANPAGE TÀI LIỆUC.
B. amenable TIẾNG ANH NÂNG
incessant CAO
D. inconspicuous
Key: D
inconspicuous = not attracting attention; not easy to notice
4. Through a series of protestations and exclamations, coyness and giggling, I
____________that she was talking to her boyfriend.
A. assembled B. amassed C. harvested D. gathered
Key: D
gather = to believe or understand that something is true because of information or
evidence you have
5. Regional parliaments allow ____________ for remote parts of the country or islands
far from the capital.
A. self-government B. self-sufficiency C. self-regulation D. self-support
Key: A
self-government = government under the control and direction of the inhabitants of a
political unit rather than by an outside authority broadly
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6. Her ____________ behaviour made her the life of the party; everyone loved talking to
her.
A. exhaustive B. fragrant C. exuberant D. aromatic
Key: C
exuberant = full of energy, excitement and happiness
7. It gets my ____________ that she expects to look after the children every afternoon.
A. goat B. horse C. dog D. beetle
Key: A
get one’s goat = annoy sb
8. Although he came to work the day before his retirement, everyone knew he was just
________.
A. going with the flow B. going through the motions
C. going against the grain D. going along with them
Key: B
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go through the motions TÀI
= to do or LIỆU TIẾNG because
say something ANH NÂNG CAO
you have to, not because you
really want to
9. They are not likely to ____________ information during the current armed conflict.
A. cop out B. ladle out C. peter out D. pull out
ladle out = give somebody a lot of something, especially money or advice
Key: B
ladle out = give somebody a lot of something, especially money or advice
10. I offered to do the job, but soon found that I was ____________ as it was more
difficult than I had thought.
A. pushing up daisies B. knocking on wood
C. in over my head D. off my hands
Key: C
be in over one’s head = be involved in a difficult situation that you cannot get out of
11. The local area is ____________ lacking in places to enjoy art and cinema.
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A. properly B. rashly C. sorely D. aptly

Key: C
sorely = seriously
12. The well-known ____________ clash between the President and the rebel leader is
not making things easier.
A. character B. mood C. enemy D. personality
Key: D
personality clash = encounter between people whose characters/overall behaviour conflict
13. We hurried back to our car as we saw the clouds ____________ over the mountains.
A. rolling in B. holding off C. beating down D. bucketing down
Key: A
roll in = to arrive in great numbers or amounts
14. Colin is only just ____________; he gets unemployment benefit, but it isn’t much.
A. scraping by B. putting aside C. bailing out D. tiding over
Key: A
scrape by = to have only enough money to pay for the basic things you need
15. This is a very busy office and in your new position you will have to be able to think
on your ____________!
A. toes B. legs C. feet D. knees
think on one’s feet = to make a quick decision or give an answer quickly
Part 2.
1. She had had the ____________ to prepare herself financially in case of an accident.
(SIGHT)
2. They were sturdy and wooden; quite beautiful in their ____________, utilitarian lines.
(CLOT)
3. My room is ____________, so we can invite them to the party in my room. (SHIP)
4. The turbulence of the airplane during the storm made everyone feel ____________.
(EASE)
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5. It is essential that tutors provide a good service ____________ with the fees being
charged to students and/or their employers. (MEASURE)
Key:
1. FORESIGHT (n) = the ability to judge correctly what is going to happen in the future
and plan your actions based on this knowledge
2. UNCLUTTERED (adj) = not having too many objects in it, and looking tidy
3. SHIPSHAPE (adj) = clean and neat; in good condition and ready to use
4. QUEASY (adj) = feeling sick; wanting to vomit
5. COMMENSURATE (adj) = matching something in size, importance, quality, etc.
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TEST 33
Part 1.
1. Being a college professor ____________ you the opportunity simply to write and do
research.
A. affords B. dispenses B. grants C. procures
Key: A
afford somebody something = to provide somebody with something
2. I am afraid that sofa is a ____________ too big to fit along that wall.
A. dose B. portion C. shade D. slice
Key: C
a shade = a little; slightly
3. Fortunately, I noticed that the shop assistant had ____________ the wrong amount.
A. run over B. rung up C. put on D. rounded up
Key: B
ring up = enter the cost of goods being bought in a shop on a cash register by pressing the
buttons; to make sales of a particular value
4. It did not take much to ____________ the old animosity lurking behind the surface of
their relationship.
A. resuscitate B. rekindle C. restore D. regain
Key: B
rekindle = make someone have a feeling that they had in the past
5. That's a pretty ____________ excuse - he could have gotten there if he'd really wanted
to.
A. blank B. bare C. raw D. thin
Key: D
thin = of poor quality; without an important quality
6. Getting away from the stresses of work would do you a ____________ of good.
A. sense B. taste C. virtue D. power
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Key: D
do sb a power of good = help someone physically or mentally
7. Don’t ____________ him on to join a gang: nothing could be worse for him!
A. egg B. toast C. butter D. knife
Key: A
egg sb on = strongly encourage someone to do something that might not be a very good
idea
8. The phrase ‘money doesn't buy happiness’ is a cautionary cliché that keeps us from
blindly lining your pockets with ____________ in the hope that we’ll feel happier.
A. stash B. hoard C. stock D. dosh
Key: D
line one’s pockets with dosh = to earn money using dishonest or illegal methods
9. Malaysians should embrace their natural generosity and not let hard times
____________ their spirit to help others in need.
A. dampen FANPAGE
B. moistenTÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG
drenchANH NÂNG CAO
D. deluge
Key: A
dampen your spirits = reduce your enthusiasm, cause you to lose interest
10. My first impression of Vanessa was that she was very charming and ____________;
she seemed totally at ease with people.
A. exuberant B. urbane C. aloof D. compassionate
Key: B
urbane = good at knowing what to say and how to behave in social situations; appearing
relaxed and confident
11. Apart from one or two ____________ of brilliance from Owen, England put on a
rather poor performance.
A. flashes B. spells C. storms D. strokes
Key: A
flash of something = a particular idea or feeling that suddenly comes into your mind or
shows in your face
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12. All he has done since losing his job is ____________ around the house all day.
A. mourn B. depress C. mope D. wallow
Key: C
mope around = to spend time walking around a place with no particular purpose,
especially because you feel sorry for yourself
13. Kitchell says the city was a ____________ of all American culture during the '60s.
A. microclimate B. microcopy C. microcosm D. microscope
Key: C
microcosm = a thing, a place or a group that has all the features and qualities of
something much larger
14. The island of Tahiti ____________ sandy beaches and crystal clear water.
A. brags B. gloats C. boasts D. swaggers
Key: C
boast something = to have something that is impressive
FANPAGE
15. The Government is trying TÀI LIỆU TIẾNGwhen
to ____________ ANHitNÂNG CAOspend more on the
says it will
health service without raising taxes.
A. chew the fat B. wave the flag
C. square the circle D. put the lid
Key: C
square the circle = to do something that is considered to be impossible
Part 2.
1. Some things are ____________ true: Water is wet, gra is green (kind of), dogs bark
and houses prices rise, (ALIEN)
2. The country had been ____________ from thirteen years of middle-level Conservative
rule of reasonable efficiency, modest dynamism but small-power idealism. (MANCIPLE)
3. The foreigners in Ottawa constitute a(n) ____________ threat to the integrity and
autonomy of our province. (OMEN)
4. The sparse dialogue is as mind-numbingly ____________ and unsubtle as political
oratory. (CLAIM)
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5. Although she was from a ____________family and could have led a very comfortable
life, Judith had chosen otherwise. (DO)
Key:
1. INALIENABLY (adv) = in an inalienable manner
2. EMANCIPATED
emancipate (v) = to give people social or political freedom and rights
3. OMINOUS (adj) = suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen
4. DECLAMATORY (adj) = expressing something with strong feeling, especially in a
loud voice or with forceful language
5. WELL-TO-DO (adj) = having a lot of money
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TEST 34
Part 1.
1. Her position became ____________ when rumours were spread that she’d lied about
her qualifications.
A. precipitous B. precarious C. perennial D. dubious
Key: B
precarious = not safe or certain; dangerous
2. The priest was tormented by guilt when he looked back on the ____________ lifestyle
he had led in his youth.
A. insolent B. irresolute C. insolvent D. dissolute
Key: D
dissolute = enjoying immoral activities and not caring about behaving in a morally
acceptable way
3. The prime minister’s way of dealing with his own incompetence is to ____________
his cabinet.
A. restructure B. reorganise C. rearrange D. reshuffle
Key: D
reshuffle (something) = to change around the jobs that a group of people do, for example
in a government
4. I have to ____________ it to William; he put in the hard work and got results.
A. hand B. present C. give D. applaud
Key: A
If you say you have (got) to hand it to someone you mean that they have been very
successful or skilful
5. Her ____________ treatment by her employers finally forced her to look for a better
job.
A. shabby B. messy C. grungy D. tardy
Key: A
shabby = unfair and unreasonable
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6. After ____________ over the pros and cons for weeks, she finally quit her job last
Friday.
A. moralizing B. agonizing C. sterilizing D. rationalizing
Key: B
agonize = to spend a lot of time trying to make a decision
7. They are a real ____________ organisation; they are only interested in making a profit.
A. devil-may-care B. fly-by-night C. open-handed D. down-to-earth
Key: B
fly-by-night = a person or business that is dishonest and only interested in making money
quickly
8. Unfortunately, Jamie’s plans to tour around Australia didn’t ____________ due to a
lack of finances.
A. pan out B. pull off C. knuckle down D. waltz through
Key: A
pan out (of eventsFANPAGE TÀI
or a situation) LIỆU
= to TIẾNG
develop ANH NÂNG
in a particular way CAO
9. We ____________ deny that we have ever cheated or tampered illegally with any
match ball in any game during our careers.
A. categorically B. fully C. distinctly D. highly
Key: A
categorically = in a way that is without any doubt or possibility of being changed
10. She had a strong desire to be a dancer but failed to make the ____________.
A. grade B. term C. mark D. degree
Key: A
make the grade = to perform well enough to succeed in something
12. Millions of people left Italy for the USA during the Italian ____________ of the
nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
A. clique B. diaspora C. horde D. troupe
Key: B
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diaspora = the scattering of people from their original country to other places
13. The football fans were coming in ____________ to watch the final game. An hour
before the kickoff the stadium was packed full.
A. fingers and thumbs B. bits and bobs
C. dribs and drabs D. bibs and tuckers
Key: C
in dribs and drabs = in small amounts, a few at a time
14. He likes nothing better than to spend his Sunday mornings ____________ in the
gardens.
A. pottering about B. hanging around C. whiling away D. winding down
Key: A
potter about = to spend time in a pleasant, relaxed way, often doing small jobs in your
house
15. I had been feeling very down in the dumps after being given the sack, but took
____________ when a prestigious employment agency booked two interviews for me.
A. stride B. shine C. heart D. issue
Key: C
take heart = to feel encouraged
Part 2.
1. The power of red wine to ____________ high cholesterol has been ballyhooed in the
press. (ACT)
2. Not only was it gaudy in appearance but the smell wafting from the kitchen was
distinctly ____________. (ODOR)
3. The message is clear and concise and displays no ____________ that one would
expect to find in more courtly love scenes. (VERB)
4. If you join the armed forces, you have to pledge ____________ to your country.
(ALLAY)
5. The next government will play an energetic role in seeking multilateral nuclear
____________. (ARM)
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Key:
1. COUNTERACT (v) = to reduce or remove the effect of something unwanted by
producing an opposite effect
2. MALODOROUS (adj) = having an unpleasant smell
3. VERBOSITY (n) = the quality of being verbose (= using too many words)
4. ALLEGIANCE (n) = loyalty and support for a ruler, country, group, or belief
5. DISARMAMENT (n) = the act of taking away or giving up weapons
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TEST 35
Part 1.
1. He says that the clothes that judges wear in court are irrelevant ____________ from
another era.
A. remains B. relics C. remnants D. leavings
Key: B
relic (of/from something) = an object, a tradition, a system, etc. that has survived from
the past
2. While writing the exam, Mark stole a(n) ____________ glance at the answer key on
the teacher’s desk.
A. stealthy B. underhand C. furtive D. secret
Key: C
furtive = behaving in a way that shows that you want to keep something secret and do not
want to be noticed
3. I wrote the outline of the plot, then an experienced radio dramatist helped me
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____________ the story. TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
A. churn out B. farm out C. flesh out D. kick out

Key: C
flesh something out = to add more information or details to a plan, an argument, etc.
4. We don’t want him to suspect we’re giving him a surprise party. Make sure you don’t
____________.
A. break the ice B. kick the bucket C. spill the beans D. sweep the board
Key: C
spill the beans = to tell people secret information
5. The earl refuses to allow anyone who is not of ____________ blood to marry his son.
A. blue B. green C. red D. yellow
Key: A
blue blood = the blood [heredity] of a noble family; aristocratic ancestry
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6. I've searched ____________ for that old photo album, but I can't find it anywhere.
A. high and low B. long and short
C. straight and narrow D. thick and thin
Key: A
high and low = everywhere
7. The designer refuses to gild the ____________, preferring clean, simple lines for his
creations.
A. lily B. flower C. rose D. daisy
Key: A
gild the lily = to cause something to be less good or beautiful than it already is by trying
to improve it
8. Jane ____________ about the surprise party for Sheila and now the whole idea is
ruined.
A. blabbed B. gossiped C. prattled D. chatted
blab (to somebody) (about something) | blab (something) (to somebody) = to tell
somebody information that should be kept secret
9. Your column must have ____________ a nerve, because we are getting slammed with
feedback from readers—and they're not happy.
A. drilled B. punched C. touched D. knocked
Key: C
hit/touch/strike a (raw/sensitive) nerve = to mention a subject that makes somebody feel
angry, upset, embarrassed, etc.
10. You say you need new clothes but your wardrobe is full to ____________ with
dresses.
A. overflowing B. overfilling C. overlaying D. overstepping
Key: A
If a container or a place overflows, whatever is inside it starts coming out because it is
too full
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11. Critics agree that Trevor Richmond gave a particularly ____________ performance
as King Lear.
A. holding B. arresting C. apprehensive D. detaining
Key: B
arresting = attracting a lot of attention; very attractive
12. He didn’t mean to be offensive; it was quite an ____________ remark.
A. innocuous B. inaugural C. integral D. insidious
Key: A
innocuous = completely harmless
13. I had ____________ my hopes on this promotion, so I was crushed when I didn't get
it.
A. clipped B. nailed C. stuck D. pinned
Key: D
pin one’s hopes on sb/sth = to hope very much that something or someone will help you
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14. I didn't have time to organize my thoughts, so I just spoke ____________.
A. beyond the pale B. in deep water
C. off the cuff D. on the hop
Key: C
If you speak off the cuff, you say something without having prepared or thought about
your words first.
15. I wish I could convey how much it means to me having you all here, but words
____________ me at the moment.
A. miss B. abandon C. leave D. fail
Key: D
words fail me = said to emphasize your surprise or shock, especially at something you
have just seen or been told
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1. Opposition leaders said they would try to stage nationwide protests, but previous
opposition rallies have met only ____________ support. (WARM)
2. Jaubert had been a reasonable man to work for, had never asked her to do anything
illegal or ____________. (TASTE)
3. For twenty-five years he ____________ amassed evidence to support his hypothesis.
(PAIN)
4. He felt out of place, a(n) ____________ in a society where conformity was highly
prized. (CONFORM)
5. It would be ____________ on our part to pretend ignorance of our book's impact, both
in sales and controversy. (GENUS)
Key:
1. LUKEWARM (adj) = not enthusiastic or interested
2. DISTASTEFUL (adj) = unpleasant and unacceptable
3. PAINSTAKINGLY (adv) = in a way that shows you have taken a lot of care or made a
lot of effort
4. NONCONFORMISTFANPAGE
(n) = TÀI LIỆUwho
someone TIẾNG
livesANH NÂNG
and thinks in CAO
a way that is different
from other people
5. DISINGENUOUS (adj) = (of a person or their behaviour) slightly dishonest, or not
speaking the complete truth
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TEST 36
Part 1.
1. Under the threat of a strike, the management ____________ and agreed to reinstate
annual pay increases for all employees.
A. caved in B. ebbed away C. held off D. wore down
Key: A
cave in = to finally do what somebody wants after you have been strongly opposing them
2. The poor girl was absolutely ____________ with him, not knowing that his tastes lie
in quite a different direction.
A. infatuated B. incapacitated C. captivated D. encapsulated
Key: A
infatuated (with somebody/something) = having a very strong feeling of love or attraction
for somebody/something so that you cannot think clearly and in a sensible way
3. Those remarks were ____________. No wonder they provoked such an angry reaction.
A. below par FANPAGE TÀIbelt
B. below the LIỆUC.
TIẾNG ANH
below the NÂNG
radar CAOthe salt
D. below
Key: B
below the belt = unkind or unfair
4. I may seem confident when I'm leading a training seminar, but I'm really shaking in
my ____________ most of the time.
A. trousers B. suits C shirts D. shoes
Key: D
shake in one’s shoes = to be very nervous or afraid, often visibly so
5. It is difficult to get skips in this age group capable of keeping their ____________ up
at this level of competition.
A. end B. self C. frame D. edge
Key: A
keep one’s end up = to continue to deal with difficulties bravely and successfully
6. There is a big investigation ____________, but I don't know when.
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A. in the offing B. off the peg

C. on the blink D. over the hill
Key: A
in the offing = going to happen soon
7. As I said before, the report will be released in the ____________ of time. I can't
estimate when that will be.
A. rightness B. fullness C. greatness D. correctness
Key: B
If you say something will happen in the fullness of time, you mean that it will happen if
you wait long enough:
8. What a bad day: I left my phone in the grocery store, my car broke down on the way
home, and, to ____________ it all off, my groceries broke through the bag as I was
walking to the front door.
A. top B. sum C. total D. peak
Key: A
If you have been describing bad things that happened, and then say that to top it all off
something else happened, you mean that the final thing was even worse.
9. I was ____________ when I heard that the MP for Burnham had been arrested for
fraud.
A. leveled B. floored C. hurled D. heaved
Key: B
be floored = be completely surprised or shocked
10. Disagreements among party members have led to a major political ____________.
A. tussle B. wrangle C. scrap D. squabble
Key: B
wrangle = an angry argument
11. Only after buying the cottage did we discover that it was ____________ with mice.
A. inflicted B. infested C. invaded D. infected
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Key: B
be infested with = to be overrun by or beset with something unpleasant and unwanted,
usually a pest of some kind
12. She has a(n) ____________ mind which kept her alert and well-informed even in old
age.
A. examining B. demanding C. enquiring D. querying
Key: C
enquiring = always wanting to learn new things
13. My sunburnt nose made me feel rather ____________ for the first few days of the
holiday.
A. self-effacing B. self-centred C. self-conscious D. self-evident
Key: C
self-conscious = too aware of what other people are thinking about you and your
appearance
14. The old man led a ____________ existence after she left and refused even to see his
children. FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
A. reclusive B. deserted C. remote D. vacant

Key: A
reclusive = living alone and avoiding other people
15. If we ____________ over the details, we’ll never finish filming this episode by today.
A. niggle B. discuss C. huddle D. mob
Key: A
niggle over = to fuss or argue (with one) over something petty, trivial, or unimportant
Part 2.
1. Great cities and ____________ are developed by visionaries who instil pride and
optimism in their fellow citizens. (URBAN)
2. She ____________ the things we need to buy - sugar, tea and sandwiches. (NUMBER)
3. Working hours, including those accruing on a ____________ basis, are monitored by
line managers locally and no central figures are available. (TIME)
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4. ____________ to me, he had rented out the apartment while I was away. (KNOW)
5. He was fascinated by her ____________ - the prominent nose, brooding eyes and thick
hair. (PHYSIC)
Key:
1. CONURBATIONS
conurbation = a city area containing a large number of people, formed by various towns
growing and joining together:
2. ENUMERATES
enumerate = to name things separately, one by one
3. FLEXITIME (n) = a system of working in which people work a particular number of
hours within a fixed period of time, but can change the time they start or finish work
4. UNBEKNOWNST (adv) = without a particular person knowing
5. PHYSIOGNOMY (n) = the shape and features of a person’s face
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TEST 37
Part 1.
1. Congratulations on your success! How does it feel to be____________?
A. the man of the hour B. a word of honor
C. an egg on the face D. the top of the morning
Key: A
man of the hour = a person currently being celebrated, honored, or admired by others,
especially for a recent victory, accomplishment, or other cause for celebration
2. We would like to ____________ again that wire confirmation copy will be coming by
mail soon and copy will be sent to you upon receipt.
A. reincarnate B. reiterate C. rehabilitate D. reciprocate
Key: B
reiterate = to repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it
3. Annabel and Insidious 3 are not James Wan’s best movies by far and those would be
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____________ between any ofTÀI LIỆUsequels
the other TIẾNG onANH NÂNG
air, but CAO
they are pretty incredible.
A. kiss-offs B. summings-up C. tip-offs D. toss-ups
Key: D
toss-up = a situation in which either of two choices, results, etc. is equally possible
4. You shouldn’t have been ____________ to your elders by raising those matters.
A. ill-mannered B. immaterial C. impertinent D. inapposite
Key: C
impertinent = rude and not showing respect for somebody who is older or more important
5. Speaking about his long battle with his illness struck a ____________with the
audience.
A. wire B. string C. rope D. chord
Key: D
strike a chord = to say or do something that makes people feel sympathy or enthusiasm
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6. When several companies showed interest in buying the film rights to his novel, he
knew he had ____________.
A. upped the ante B. scooped the bag
C. caught the fat one D. hit the jackpot
Key: D
hit the jackpot = to make or win a lot of money quickly and unexpectedly
7. The train service has been a ____________ since they introduced the new schedules.
A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas
Key: A
shambles = a state of confusion, bad organization, or untidiness, or something that is in
this state
8. As he accepted the award from the organization, his voice ____________ with
emotion.
A. quivered B. flinched C. cringed D. winced
quiver = to shake slightly, often because of strong emotion
9. In the last century, it was widely ____________ that Indian fakirs were capable of
superhuman feats.
A. held B. grasped C. kept D. shaken
Key: A
be widely held that = to be believed by a lot of people
10. I knew my mother would ____________ a face the minute she saw my new haircut.
A. drag B. lift C. pull D. raise
Key: C
pull the face = to twist one’s face into a strange expression
11. I associate public transport with one of the worst experiences of my life and the
____________ of it is that I will never catch a bus again.
A. hard and fast B. thick and thin
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C. long and short D. ups and downs

Key: C
and the long and short of it = the whole story in a few words
12. She was just an ordinary person before suddenly thrusting into the ____________.
A. limelight B. floodlight C. headlight D. flashlight
Key: A
the limelight = the public’s attention
13. Going to the unemployment office and having to wait there for hours is a
____________ experience.
A. soul-destroying B. heart-stopping
C. power-sharing D. thought-provoking
Key: A
soul-destroying = (of a task etc) very dull, boring, repetitive etc
14. The festival audience were ____________ each other in order to get as near to the
stage as possible.FANPAGE TÀI LIỆU TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
A. staggering B. jostling C. strolling D. fidgeting
Key: B
jostle = to push roughly
15. You are going to need her help. If I were you, I’d ___________ a bit. I’d try to get
her on my side, you know what I mean.
A. soap her down B. oil her over
C. butter her up D. grease her out
Key: C
butter sb up = to be very kind or friendly to someone or try to please someone, so that
that person will do what you want them to do
Part 2.
1. Londoners have long been ____________ proud of a health service that does not serve
them well. (VERSE)
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2. When we came to the platform on the railway station we were met by the station
master, an ____________ little man with a peaked cap. (OFFICE)
3. There was a party after the ceremony where much drinking and ____________ went
on. (SLAP)
4. I know no private business that cannot be improved by independent investigation, by a
____________ policy provided by "new blood" and so on. (SIGHT)
5. However, this new style of theatre caused some ____________ among the spectators,
who criticized anything that lacked complete realism. (MUSE)
Key:
1. PERVERSELY (adv) = in a way that is strange and not what most people would
expect or enjoy
2. OFFICIOUS (adj) = too eager to tell people what to do and having too high an opinion
of your own importance
3. BACKSLAPPING (n) = a noisy expression of happiness and positive feelings, usually
showing admiration for a shared success
4. CLEAR-SIGHTED (adj) = having a good understanding of a particular subject and the
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about it TIẾNG ANH NÂNG CAO
5. BEMUSEMENT (n) = the state of being bemused (= slightly confused)
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TEST 38
Part 1.
1. After the earthquake, the entrance hall was turned into a ____________ casualty ward.
A. mainstay B. makeshift C. piecework D. wayside
Key: B
makeshift = temporary and of low quality, but used because of a sudden need
2. She knows she needs exercise, but finds going to the gym a ____________.
A. job B. toil C. work D. chore
Key: D
chore = something that is difficult and unpleasant
3. It’s a ____________ for decent jobs these days, so you need every qualification you
can get.
A. scramble B. jumble C. jostle D. flurry
Key: A
cramble (for something) = a situation in which people push, fight or compete with each
other in order to get or do something
4. Another, perhaps inspired by the nursery rhyme, is that a(n) ____________ for sweet
things during pregnancy makes you more likely to be having a girl, while a boy will
make you crave savoury, salty foods, meat and cheese in particular.
A. inspiration B. affinity C. predilection D. propensity
Key: C
if you have a predilection for something, you like it very much
5. Jack was disappointed not to be promoted as he was given to ____________ that the
job would be his.
A. know B. understand C. realize D. say
Key: B
give someone to understand (that) = to tell someone something, or to make them think
that something is true
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6. I know you have a good voice and have ambitions to be an opera singer but do not give
up your day ____________ yet.
A. situation B. work C. job D. place
Key: C
don’t give up the day job (informal, humorous) = used to tell somebody that they should
continue doing what they are used to, rather than trying something new that they are
likely to fail at
7. Her ambition and ____________ determination ensured that she rose to the top of her
profession.
A. hounded B. wormed C. ducked D. dogged
Key: D
dogged = very determined to do something, even if it is very difficult
8. I'd been living in this country for a few years, but it wasn't until I had kids that I felt
like I had really put down ____________ here.
A. roots B. seeds C. nuts D. fruits
If you put down roots in a place where you have moved to live, you make new friends
and join in new activities there so that you feel it is your home
9. Given the appalling weather conditions on top of the mountain, I’d say the chances of
their finding any survivors are very ____________ indeed.
A. narrow B. lean C. remote D. shallow
Key: C
remote = slight
10. A full scholarship to Harvard and you are worried about leaving your job? You’d be a
fool to ____________ up a chance like that.
A. turn B. brush C. pass D. cast
Key: C
pass up sth = to fail to take advantage of an opportunity
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11. I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my ____________ in

work.
A. neck B. nose C. waist D. ankle
Key: A
be up to one’s neck in sth = to be very busy
12. He says he has raised certain issues, and the government is debating those issues, and
it is very necessary that we ____________ these concerns.
A. lash out B. scroll over C. shrivel up D. mull over
Key: D
mull something over = to spend time thinking carefully about a plan or proposal
13. Steve used to be easy to work with, but since his promotion he’s begun to______ .
A. throw his weight around B. throw in the towel
C. throw him off balance D. throw a monkey wrench in the works
Key: A
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throw one’s weight around TÀI
= toLIỆU
assertTIẾNG
oneselfANH
in aNÂNG CAO domineering, or
controlling,
authoritarian manner
14. Both the favourite and then the second favourite pulled out. Naturally, we thought we
were ______ a chance.
A in with B up for C in for D up with
Key: A
be in with a chance = to have a good chance of achieving something
15. The manager hesitated to assign the job to the newcomer as he was__________ .
A. wet behind the ears B. feeling your ears burning
C. ringing in your ears D. keeping your ears open
Key: A
be wet behind the ears = to be immature, inexperienced, and naïve
Part 2.
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1. Many students consider coding as an utterly ____________ language distinct from

human language in general. (SCRUTINY)
2. Even at higher temperatures, there may be problems of having enough time for the
solid to fully ____________ as the system is cooling. (EQUAL)
3. Just because she’s read some ____________ paperback she thinks she’s some kind of
expert on the modus-operandi. (TRASH)
4. Staff felt as if they had been ____________ when they discovered the new
management’s plans. (WINK)
5. The defendant is a ____________ individual gripped by the dangerous delusion that
his opinion matters. (RANCOR)
Key:
1. INSCRUTABLE (adj) = impossible to understand
2. EQUILIBRATE (v) = to achieve equilibrium (= a state of balance) or to bring
something into equilibrium
3. TRASHY (adj) = of low quality; with little or no value

4. HOODWINKED
hoodwink (v) = to deceive or trick someone
5. CANTANKEROUS (adj) = arguing and complaining a lot
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TEST 39
Part 1.
1. Do not mention work to Ray, as it is a sore ____________ with him at the moment.
A. finger B. point C. place D. thumb
Key: B
a sore point = a subject that someone prefers not to talk about because it makes them
angry or embarrassed
2. Distress calls were pouring in, thick and ____________, from all over the area
A. thin B. quick C. fast D. skin
Key: C
thick and fast = quickly and in large numbers
3. She wouldn’t have heard anything. She is ____________.
A. stone-deaf B. rock-deaf C. post-deaf D. bat-deaf
Key: A
stone deaf = completely unable to hear anything
4. During winter the shelters are full of people of no fixed ____________.
A. residence B. abode C. home D. domicile
Key: B
be of no fixed abode = have no permanent home
5. Harry was offered a scholarship to study in Japan and he ____________ the
opportunity with both hands.
A. grasped B. grabbed C. held D. passed
grab = to take the opportunity to get, use, or enjoy something quickly
6. I thought I had made it ____________ that I didn’t wish to discuss this matter.
A. distinct B. plain C. frank D. straight
make it plain = to say something so that it is obvious what you mean
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7. The kids are ____________ in the steam-filled room, and the girl seems grateful for
adult conversation.
A. impinging on B. larking about C. ploughing ahead D. floating out
8. I slept badly last night and am feeling particularly ____________ this morning.
A. slow-witted B. far-reaching C. off-hand D. top-heavy
Key: A
slow-witted = not clever and therefore slow to notice or understand things
8. My first meal was days later because, as ever, the migraine ____________ after the
anaesthetic.
A. caved in B. chipped in C. gave in D. kicked in
Key: D
kick in = start to have effect
9. Some people can just ____________ a cold, but my colds seem to linger for weeks
A. shrug off B. cough up C. pull through D. stamp out
shrug off = to get rid of something unpleasant that you do not want
10. It’s a good idea to ____________ people before taking them into your confidence
A. tumble to B. root out C. bank on D. size up
Key: D
size up = to examine something or someone carefully and decide what you think about it,
him, or her
11. Nick's mom has turned her home into a halfway house for ____________ relatives
and stray dogs.
A. tumble-down B. downcast C. run-down D. down-and-out
Key: D
down-and-out = a person without money, a home or a job, who lives on the streets
12. Here I sit ____________ - no food, no money, no anything
A. high and dry B. thick and thin C. huff and puff D. wear and tear
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Key: A
high and dry = in a difficult situation, without help or money
13. The money was taken out of the bank in small amounts so as not to ____________
suspicion.
A. awake B. arouse C. instigate D. incite
Key: B
arouse = to cause someone to have a particular feeling
14. Because he was an ____________ criminal, he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
A. illegible B. impenetrable C. impermeable D. incorrigible
Key: D
incorrigible = bad and impossible to change or improve
15. She was a ____________Catholic and, so far as I am aware, morally unassailable.
A. firm B. devout C. staunch D. strict
Key: B
devout = believing strongly in a religion and obeying all its rules or principles
Part 2.
1. The New Year 2020’s ____________ show involves almost every famous face of the
country. (STAR)
2. Companies can be punished for making ____________ claims about their products.
(substance)
3. We can ____________ our timescale of the circulation by looking at the changes in
density surface of the salinity minimum. (robust)
4. It was a misery ____________ of a woman escaped from North Korea to which
everyone expressed their sorrow and sympathy. (memory)
5. They were ____________ in the tradition of 'public service' from their contact with
older regimes. (culture)
Key:
1. ALL-STAR (adj) = having or including famous actors or players
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2. UNSUBSTANTIATED (adj) = not supported by facts

3. CORROBORATE (v) = to add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new
information
4. MEMOIR (n) = a book or other piece of writing based on the writer's personal
knowledge of famous people, places, or events
5. ACCULTURATED
acculturate (v) = to change so that you become more like people from a different culture,
or to make someone change in this way
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TEST 40
Part 1.
1. I don't know why she puts up with the way he ____________ her.
A. walks in on B. walks away with
C. walks off with D. walks all over
Key: D
walk all over sb = treat sb with no respect
2. I have to ____________ the state driving laws because I have to take my driving test
tomorrow.
A. bleat on about B. bone up on C. cast around for D. home in on
Key: B
bone up on sth = to learn more about a particular topic, usually in preparation for
something
3. Don't ____________ your problems. It's better to talk them out.
A. bottle up FANPAGE
B. close inTÀI LIỆUC.
TIẾNG
eat intoANH NÂNG CAO
D. fob off
Key: A
bottle up sth = to refuse to talk about something that angers or worries you
4. We are not in a ____________ hurry, so let’s have another coffee.
A. dashing B. racing C. rushing D. tearing
Key: D
be in a tearing hurry = to be going somewhere very quickly, usually because you are late
5. We should all ____________ when advertisers attempt to use unfair practices.
A. make a stand B. make a comeback
C. make amends D. make a deal
Key: A
make a stand = hold firm against something or someone
6. People turned out in ____________ to watch the parade on the Independence Day.
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A. volume B. mass C. force D. bulk

Key: C
in force = in large numbers
7. Not being able to find my phone number is a pretty____________ excuse for not
contacting me.
A. fragile B. frail C. faint D. feeble
Key: D
feeble = not effective or good
8. The problem ____________ because neither side was prepared to compromise.
A. amassed B. escalated C. proliferated D. enhanced
Key: B
escalate = to become or make something become greater or more serious
9. I couldn't stop myself from ____________ with boredom during the lecture.
A. sighing B. gasping C. panting D. blowing
Key: A
sigh = to breathe out slowly and noisily, expressing tiredness, sadness, pleasure, etc
10. Money was short and people survived by ____________ and saving.
A. scrimping B. scavenging C. scouring D. scrounging
Key: A
scrimp and save = manage to live on very little money in order to pay for something
11. She didn’t show even a ____________ of emotion when the court found her guilty.
A. gleam B. wink C. flicker D. flash
Key: C
flicker = a feeling or expression of an emotion or quality that does not last very long
12. He let it ____________ that the Prime Minister was a close friend of his.
A. announce B. talk C. drop D. infer
Key: C
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let sth drop = say more about sth

13. We don’t have a secretary ____________, but we do have a student who comes in to
do a bit of filing.
A. as such B. the least bit C. whatsoever D. little more
as such = using the exact meaning of the word or phrase
14. It’s the ____________ of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather.
A. height B. depth C. source D. matter
Key: A
the height of sth = used to say that something is an extreme example of something
15. I really don’t want to get involved in your problems. Why are you ____________ me
into it?
A. pulling B. dragging C. wrenching D. towing
Key: B
drag sb into sth = to force someone to become involved in an unpleasant or difficult
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Part 2.
1. When we arrived, the party was in full swing and the room was ____________.
(BUZZ)
2. They found it ____________ amusing that this hot-shot chef couldn't even use a
tomato slicer. (ROAR)
3. Say after me," he would ____________, and the class dutifully repeated whatever he
said. (TONE)
4. Because opera is a collaborative genre, the mechanisms of its production and its
resulting meaning(s) are often heteroglossic or at best ____________. (GAIN)
5. Emotionality is also central in language choice for positive affect, such as
____________ or praise for one's partner or children. (DEAR)
Key:
1. ABUZZ (adj) = filled with noise and activity
2. UPROARIOUSLY (adv) = in an extremely noisy and confused way
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3. INTONE (v) = to say something slowly and seriously in a voice that does not rise or
fall much
4. UNGAINLY (adj) = awkward, clumsy or ungraceful
5. ENDEARMENTS
endearment (n) = a word or phrase that you use to show that you love someone
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