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BÀI TẬP ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT THEO CHỦ ĐỀ 2023

CÂU 1-2: PHÁT ÂM


1. A. cried B. started C. seemed D. rained
2. A. arrived B. believed C. received D. hoped
3. A. opened B. knocked C. played D. occurred
4. A. rubbed B. tugged C. stopped D. filled
5. A. dimmed B. travelled C. passed D. stirred
6. A. tipped B. begged C. quarreled D. carried
7. A. tried B. obeyed C. cleaned D. asked
8. A. packed B. added C. worked D. pronounced
9. A. watched B. phoned C. referred D. followed
10. A. delays B. begins C. attracts D. believes
11. A. caps B. meters C. swimmers D. lines
12. A. explains B. becomes C. tests D. maintains
13. A. visits B. allows C. interferes D. plays
14. A. struggles B. votes C. accelerates D. develops
15. A. blames B. struggles C. initiates D. defends
16. A. languages B. studies C. contains D. consumes
17. A. raises B. faces C. makes D. matches
18. A. succeeds B. devotes C. prevents D. coughs
19. A. sees B. meets C. reads D. trains
20. A. widens B. refers C. sacks D. cancels
21. A. drums B. jumps C. bakes D. invites
22. A. books B. hears C. combs D. drums
23. A. gives B. phones C. switches D. dives
24. A. studies B. flourishes C. finishes D. glances
25. A. hears B. thanks C. blows D. coincides
26. A. stops B. climbs C. pulls D. cleans
27. A. hits B. laughs C. rides D. cooks
28. A. lays B. listens C. dreams D. thinks
29. A. brushes B. passes C. hires D. charges
30. A. biscuits B. magazines C. newspapers D. vegetables
31. A. reunite B. survive C. wilderness D. digest
32. A. society B. delegate C. president D. protection
33. A. right B. life C. limit D. childbearing
34. A. glove B. above C. love D. woman
35. A. gave B. slave C. hat D. escape
36. A. delicate B. prefer C. reference D. chemical
37. A. metal B. element C. environment D. immense
38. A. women B. wonder C. one D. come
39. A. manure B. pasture C. adventure D. measure
40. A. mountain B. blouse C. ground D. soup
41. A. dispose B. poisonous C. pollution D. atmosphere
42. A. pleasure B. lead C. release D. please
43. A. occupy B. puppy C. ready D. study
44. A. women B. bench C. lend D. spend
45. A. food B. good C. look D. blood
46. A. property B. access C. possession D. American
47. A. much B. number C. cut D. put
48. A. particular B. park C. smart D. hard
49. A. Africa B. access C. ache D. man
50. A. respect B. send C. set D. then
51. A. hot B. open C. popular D. font
CÂU 2-3: TRỌNG ÂM
1. A. consist B. carry C. remove D. protect
2. A. intend B. install C. follow D. decide
3. A. teacher B. lesson C. action D. police
4. A. disease B. homework C. cancer D. treatment
5. A. prepare B. reserve C. expand D. cancel
6. A. visit B. delay C. deny D. reply
7. A. decide B. provide C. answer D. expect
8. A. eject B. suggest C. commit D. follow
9. A. derive B. enact C. cancer D. include
10. A. human B. women C. person D. polite
11. A. survive B. swallow C. digest D. unite
12. A. defeat B. spirit C. present D. struggle
13. A. colleague B. future C. colour D. member
14. A. achieve B. belief C. threaten D. release
15. A. relief B. answer C. major D. nature
16. A. destroy B. produce C. arrest D. limit
17. A. neutral B. current C. alone D. extra
18. A. mistake B. rival C. legal D. people
19. A. approach B. complete C. improve D. damage
20. A. birthday B. cowboy C. estate D. pleasure
21. A. persuade B. reduce C. offer D. apply
22. A. cattle B. success C. country D. farmer
23. A. money B. machine C. dinner D. mother
24. A. borrow B. agree C. connect D. prepare
25. A. paper B. tonight C. lecture D. story
26. A. enjoy B. daughter C. provide D. decide
27. A. begin B. pastime C. finish D. summer
28. A. abroad B. noisy C. hundred D. quiet
29. A. passion B. aspect C. medium D. success
30. A. exist B. evolve C. enjoy D. enter
31. A. doctor B. modern C. corner D. Chinese
32. A. complain B. machine C. music D. instead
33. A. writer B. baker C. builder D. career
34. A. provide B. adopt C. happen D. inspire
35. A. result B. region C. river D. robot
36. A. constant B. basic C. irate D. obvious
37. A. become B. carry C. appoint D. invent
38. A. engine B. battle C. career D. rabies
39. A. attract B. signal C. discuss D. require
40. A. instance B. polite C. purpose D. waiving
41. A. prepare B. reserve C. expand D. social
42. A. decide B. provide C. answer D. expect
43. A. suppose B. control C. complete D. follow
44. A. derive B. enact C. cancer D. include
45. A. human B. women C. person D. polite
46. A. survive B. swallow C. digest D. unite
47. A. defeat B. defend C. present D. struggle
48. A. advice B. future C. colour D. member
(GCSE 2022)
49. A. patient B. active C. afraid D. careful
50. A. village B. worker C. hotel D. student
Three - syllables stress:
51. A. national B. medical C. eternal D. animal
52. A. dangerous B. religious C. courageous D. delicious
53. A. penalty B. maximum C. commitment D. poverty
54. A. pioneer B. engineer C. volunteer D. professor
55. A. politics B. domestic C. statistics D. specific
56. A. applicant B. vacancy C. poverty D. musician
57. A. illegal B. unable C. important D. beautiful
58. A. meaningful B. dangerous C. attractive D. sociable
59. A. gorilla B. equipment C. destruction D. vacancy
60. A. terrorist B. precision C. countryman D. delegate
61. A. difficult B. national C. outstanding D. easily
62. A. expensive B. negative C. sensitive D. sociable
63. A. attention B. importance C. attitude D. disaster
64. A. tsunami B. advocate C. opponent D. vertical
65. A. exercise B. explosion C. example D. exaction
66. A. distinctive B. romantic C. wonderful D. amazing
67. A. sympathy B. poverty C. equipment D. character
68. A. solution B. principal C. passenger D. continent
69. A. importance B .happiness C. employment D. relation
70. A. qualify B. dedicate C. sacrifice D. contribute
71. A. difficult B. confident C. dependent D. marvelous
72. A. pollution B. compliment C. shortcoming D. currency
73. A. sacrifice B. organize C. establish D. advocate
74. A. position B. vertical C. energy D. attraction
75. A. national B. supportive C. marvelous D. medical
76. A. assistant B. religion C. counterpart D. decision
77. A. determine B. contribute C. dedicate D. classify
78. A. integrate B. organize C. reunite D. advocate
79. A. celebrate B. develop C. remember D. contribute
80. A. understand B. recommend C. concentrate D. reunite
81. A. impression B. homemaking C. wilderness D. habitat
82. A. colorful B. outstanding C. positive D. sociable
83. A. document B. vacancy C. opponent D. company
84. A. applicant B. terrorist C. assistant D. nursery
85. A. countryman B. tsunami C. podium D. arrival
86. A. popular B. impressive C. negative D. vertical
87. A. windsurfing B. headquarter C. agreement D. forestry
88. A. enterprise B. situation C. satellite D. energy
89. A. statement B. relation C. relative D. customer
90. A. interview B. integrate C. concentrate D. develop
91. A. government B. industry C. equipment D. character
92. A. distribute B. estimate C. graduate D. memorize
93. A. investment B. proportion C. percentage D. average
94. A. confident B. excellent C. marvelous D. attractive
95. A. computer B. importance C. destruction D. habitat
96. A. tradition B. employment C. politics D. opponent
97. A. wonderful B. marvelous C. impressive D. personal
(GCSE 2022)
98. A. customer B. document C. equipment D. relative
99. A. colorful B. romantic C. difficult D. positive
100. A. festival B. passenger C. impression D. industry
CÂU 5: MỆNH ĐỀ QUAN HỆ RÚT GỌN BẰNG TO Vo/ V_ING/ VED/3
Dấu hiệu: câu có S và động từ chính, giữa câu vẫn còn dấu …  rút gọn mđqh
DANH TỪ CÓ FIRST/ SECOND/LAST/ONLY/NEXT  chọn TO Vo
Danh từ phía trước là VẬT, hoặc có by S.O  Ved/3
Còn lại  V_ing

1. The novel ___________ over 100 years ago is still relevant today.
A. writing B. written C. write D. wrote
2. This is the seventh person____ late.
A. coming B. to come C. come D. all are correct
3. The book____ by Jack, is very famous.
A. which written B. written C. was written D. writing
4. He is only one boy____ in this game.
A. who participating B. participated C. to participate D. who participate.
5. Francis Ford Coppola ____________ the Godfather film is a very well-known director.
A. make B. made C. making D. be made
6. He was the last person ____ in this way.
A. to kill B. who killed C. being killed D. to be killed
7. Nellie Ross of Wyoming was the first woman _____ governor in the United State.
A. who elected B. to be elected C. was elected D. her election as
8. ____ in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of the large profit it
brought.
A. Discovering B. Discovered C. Which was discovered D. That when discovered
9. She is the only in the discussion ____ to using nuclear power.
A. objects B. objected C. to object D. whom objects
10. Johnny was the last applicant ____ for a position in that energy station.
A. to interview B. interviewing C. to be interviewed D. which is interviewed
11. The instructions ____ by Professor Johnson helped us know more about the danger of energy pollution.
A. that explained B. explained C. explaining D. which explained
12. “Have you ever met the man ____ over there?” “No. Who is he?”
A. stands B. is standing C. standing D. who he is standing
13. The boy ____ the piano is my son.
A. who is playing B. that is playing C. playing D. All are correct
14.
15. The old man ____next to me on the pier was muttering to himself.
A. was fishing B. fishing C. who fishing D. fished

CÂU 6: CÂU SO SÁNH (SO SÁNH HƠN VỚI TÍNH TỪ DÀI)


DẤU HIỆU: CÓ CHỮ THAN
Adj(ngắn)_ER than
More Adj(dài) than
1. Peter is _______ John.
a. younger than b. more young than c. the younger than d. more younger than
2. French is a _______ language to learn than English is.
a. difficult b. more difficult c. most difficult d. more and more
difficult
3. 3. Your car is in .................. condition than mine. (BAD – WORSE THAN – THE WORST)
A. worse B. worst C. bad D. good
4. The teacher speaks English __________ than we do.
A. fluently B. as fluently C. most fluently D. more fluently
5. New York is _______ Seattle.
A. larger than B. more large than C. as larger than D. more larger than
6. There is nothing _______ travelling abroad.
A. more interesting than B. more interesting as C. as interesting than D. the most
interesting than
7. His car is _______ mine.
A. more expensive and faster than B. faster and more expensive than
C. more faster and expensive than D. more expensive than and faster than
8. Rolls Royce is _______ any other car.
A. much more expensive than B. as much expensive than
C. so much expensive as D. very more expensive than
9. ____________he worked, the more he earned.
A. The more hard B. The hard C. The harder D. The hardest
10. The more cigarettes you smoke, you will die.
A. the easier B. more sooner C. the sooner D. faster
11. The larger the city, …………… the crime rate.
A. highest B. higher C. the highest D. the higher
12. ______________I get to know Jim, the more I like him.
A. For more B. More C. The more D. The most
13. The more polluted air we breathe,…….we get.
A. the more weaker B. the more weak C. the weaker D. weaker more
14. ………………..the time passes, ……….I feel ! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I have just
finished half of it.
A. The faster / the nervous B. The more fast / the nervous
C. The fast / the more nervous D. The faster / the more nervous
15. The more he slept,____________irritable he became.
A. the most B. the vey more C. much more D. the more

CÂU 7: MỆNH ĐỀ TRẠNG NGỮ CHỈ THỜI GIAN


DẤU HIỆU:
 Form: By the time/ when/As + S + hiện tại đơn S, tương lai đơn
Vs/es/Vo Will Vo

1. I’ll marry her as soon as she _____ all her problems.


A. solves B. has solved C. had solved D. solve
2. ______________the letter, Tom will have left for Paris.
A. By the time we receive B. before we receive
C. when we receive D. after we receive
2.________________, he will have had a full day and will be ready for sleep.
A. By the time Bill goes to bed tomorrow B. After Bill had gone to bed tomorrow
C. As soon as Bill went to bed tomorrow D. Until Bill will go to bed tomorrow
3.Mary will have finished all her work ____________
A. as soon as her boss returned B. until her boss will return
C. by the time her boss returns D. when her boss will return
4._____________to my country, I will have been away from home for more than three years.
A. By the time I returned B. By the time I return
C. When I return D. Only when I return
5.He will take the dog out for a walk____________dinner.
A. as soon as he finishes B. as soon as he finish C. While he will finish D. before he shall have
finished

2. My son was sleeping when I ______ home.


A. went B. has gone C. had gone D. would go
3. I was compiling this book while my son ____.
A. slept B. would sleepC. had slept D. was sleeping
4. Lan has learnt English since she ____ a small girl.
A. has been B. had been C. was D. would be
5. While I ____ in the street, I saw my old friend.
A. was walking B. am walking C. walk D. walked
6. When we_________ him tomorrow, we will remind him of that.
A. will see B. see C. am seeing D. saw.
7. ________ to help, we will have finished the work.
A. By the time John comes B. Since John comes
C. When John comes D. Until John comes
8.________ the destination, he will have been walking for about three hours.
A. When John will get B. By the time John gets
C. After John has got D. until John is getting
14. ____________she often wears in red.
A. After I met her B. Whenever I meet her C. By the time I met her D. Until I will meet her
15. ____________, the plans had been made for an intermediate evacuation of the city.
A. As soon as the bombing starts B. When the bombing had started
C. By the time the bombing started D. As long as the bombing started
16. _______, they will have done their homework.
A. By the time you finish cooking B. By the time you finished cooking
C. When you finished cooking D. While you finish cooking
17. John will look for a job __________.
A. after he had passed his exams B. as soon as he passes his exams
C. while he was passing his D. before he passed his exams
18. We will have prepared everything ______
A. as soon as the meeting will begin B. by the time the meeting begins
C. as long as the meeting would begin D. after the meeting began
19. ______________, he will have had a full day and will be ready for sleep.
A. By the time Bill goes to bed tomorrow B. After Bill had gone to bed tomorrow
C. As soon as Bill went to bed tomorrow D. Until Bill will go to bed tomorrow
20. I will call you and we will go out for dinner _______.
A. as soon as I have finishedmy report B. when I finished my report
C. after I had finished my report D. while I was finishing my report
21. I’ll go to sleep ______.
A. as soon as I finish the homework B. after I had finished the homework
C. While I was finishing the homework D. before I finished the homework
22. : She will send me the design of my new house ______.
A. after she had finished it B. while she was finishing it
C. as soon as she has finished it D. before she finished it

CÂU 8:THÌ QUÁ KHỨ TIẾP DIỄN


Dấu hiệu: 1 trong 2 mệnh đề ở quá khứ, thì mệnh thì còn lại là quá khứ tiếp diễn
When/while/as/ Quá khứ tiếp diễn , quá khứ tiếp diễn/ quá khứ đơn
Was/were V_ing, was/were Ving
Ved/2

1. I was compiling this book while my son ____.


A. slept B. would sleepC. had slept D. was sleeping
2. While I ____ in the street, I saw my old friend.
A. was walking B. am walking C. walk D. walked
3. The boy fell while he________down the stairs.
A. run B. running C. was running D.runs
4. When Carol________last night, I________my favorite show on television.
A. called /was watching B. had called /watched
C. called /have watched D. was calling /watched
5. Linda took great photos of butterflies while she________in the forest.
A. was hiking B. is hiking C. hiked D. had hiked
6. When I________for my sister in front of the supermarket, a strange man came to talk with me.
A. was waiting B. waited C. had waited D. were waiting

CÂU 8: GIỚI TỪ QUY ĐỊNH

Giới từ Cấu trúc Nghĩa


ABOUT - To be sorry about St + lấy làm tiếc, hối tiếc về cái gì
- To be curious about St + tò mò về cái gì
- To be careful about St + cẩn thận về cái gì
- To be careless about St + bất cẩn về cái gì
- To be confused about St + nhầm lẫn về cái gì
- To be doubtful about St + hoài nghi về cái gì
- To be excited about St + hứng thú về cái gì
- To be enthusiastic about St + nhiệt tình, hào hứng về cái gì
- To be sad about St + buồn về cái gì
- To be serious about + nghiêm túc về
- To be reluctant about St (or to] St + ngần ngại, hững hờ với cái gì
- To be uneasy about St + không thoải mái
- To be worried about St + lo lắng về cái gì
AT - To be amazed at St + kinh ngạc, sửng sốt vì cái gì
- To be amused at St + thích thú với cái gì
- To be angry at sb + tức giận với ai
- To be annoyed at sb + bực mình với ai
- To be bad at st + yếu kém về cái gì
- To be brilliant at + thông minh, có tài
- To be good/clever at st + giỏi/sắc sảo về cái gì
- To be efficient at st + có năng lực về cái gì
- To be expert at st + thành thạo về cái gì
- To be mad at sb + tức điên lên với ai
- To be present at + có mặt
- To be skillful at st + khéo léo cái gì
- To be surprised at st + ngạc nhiên với
- To be quick at st + bén về cái gì/nhanh chóng làm gì
FOR - To be available for sth + có sẵn (cái gì)
- To be bad for + xấu cho
- To be good for + tốt cho
- To be convenient for + thuận lợi cho...
- To be difficult for + khó...
- To be dangerous for + nguy hiểm...
- To be eager for + háo hức cho
- To be eligible for + đủ tư cách cho
- To be late for + trễ...
- To be liable for sth + có trách nhiệm về pháp lí
- To leave for + rời khỏi đâu
- To be famous/well-known for + nổi tiếng
- lo be fit for + thích hợp với
- To be greedy for + tham lam...
- To be grateful for sth + biết ơn về việc...
- To be helpful/useful for + có ích/có lợi
- To be necessary for + cần thiết
- To be perfect for + hoàn hảo
- To prepare for + chuẩn bị cho
- To be qualified for + có phẩm chất
- To be ready for sth + sẵn sàng cho việc gì
- To be responsible for sth + có trách nhiệm về việc gì
- To be suitable for + thích hợp
- To be sorry for + xin lỗi/lấy làm tiếc cho
- To apologize for st/doing St + xin lỗi vì cái gì/vì đã làm gì
- To thank sb for st/doing St + cảm ơn ai vì cái gì
- To be useful for + có ích, hữu dụng
FROM - To borrow st from sb/st + vay mượn của ai/cái gì
- To demand st from sb + đòi hỏi cái gì ở ai
- To draw st from St + rút cái gì
- To emerge from St + nhú lên cái gì
- To escape from + thoát ra từ cái gì
- To be free from + không bị, không phải
- To prevent st from + ngăn cản ai cái gì
- To protect sb/st from + bảo vệ ai/bảo vệ cái gì
- To prohibit sb from doing St + cấm ai làm việc gì
- To separate st/sb from st/sb + tách cái gì ra khỏi cái gì/tách ai ra khỏi ai
- To suffer from + chịu đựng đau khổ
- To be away from st/sb + xa cách cái gì/ai
- To be different from St + khác về cái gì
- To be far from sb/st + xa cách ai/cái gì
- To be safe from St + an toàn trong cái gì
- To save sb/st from + cứu ai/cái gì khỏi
- To be resulting from St + do cái gì có kết quả
IN - To be absorbed in + say mê, say sưa
- To believe in st/sb + tin tưởng cái gì/vào ai
- To delight in st + hồ hởi về cái gì
- To be engaged in st + tham dự, lao vào cuộc
- To be experienced in st + có kinh nghiệm về cái gì
- To include st in st + gộp cái gì vào cái gì
- To indulge in st + chìm đắm trong cái gì
- To be interested in st/doing St + quan tâm cái gì/việc gì
- To invest st in st + đầu tư cái gì vào cái gì
- To involved in st + dính líu vào cái gì
- To persist in st + kiên trì trong cái gì
- To be deficient in st + thiếu hụt cái gì
- To be fortunate in st + may mắn trong cái gì
- To be rich in st + dồi dào, phong phú
- To be successful/succeed in + thành công
OF + To be ashamed of + xấu hổ về …
+ To be afraid of + sợ, e ngại…
+ To be ahead of + trước
+ To be aware of + nhận thức
+ To be capable of + có khả năng
+ To be confident of + tự tin
+ To be certain of + chắc chắn về
+ To be doubtful of + nghi ngờ
+ To be fond of + thích
+ To be full of + đầy
+ To be hopeful of + hi vọng
+ To be independent of + độc lập
+ To be proud of + tự hào
+ To be jealous of + ganh tị với
+ To be guilty of + phạm tội về, có tội
+ To be innocent of + vô tội
+ To remind sb of + gợi cho ai nhớ tới
+ To be sick of + chán nản về
+ To be scare of + sợ hãi
+ To be short of + thiếu
+ To be suspicious of + nghi ngờ về
+ To be joyful of + vui mừng về
+ To be typical of + tiêu biểu, điển hình
+ To be tired of + mệt mỏi
+ To be terrified of + khiếp sợ về
ON + To be dependent/ depend on st/sb + lệ thuộc vào cái gì/ vào ai
+To be keen on st + mê cái gì
+To be based on st + dựa trên, dựa vào
TO - To be grateful to sb + biết ơn ai
- To be harmful to sb/st + có hại cho ai (cho cái gì)
- To be important to + quan trọng
- To be indifferent to + bàng quan, thờ ơ
- To be identical to + giống hệt
- To be kind to sb + tốt với ai
To be kind of sb + lòng tốt của ai
- To be likely to + có thể
- To be lucky to + may mắn
- To be loyal to + chung thuỷ với
- To be necessary to sth/sb + cần thiết cho việc gì / cho ai
- To be next to + kế bên
- To be open to + cởi mở
- To be opposed to + phản đối
- To be pleasant to + hài lòng
- To be preferable to + đáng thích hơn
- To be profitable to + có lợi
- To be responsible to sb + có trách nhiệm với ai
- To be rude to + thô lỗ, cộc cằn
- To be similar to + giống, tương tự
- To be useful to sb + có ích cho ai
- To be willing to + sẵn lòng
WITH - To be acquainted with + quen biết, quen thân
- To be angry with sb + tức giận với ai
- To be busy with st/doing St + bận với cái gì/làm việc gì
- To be bored with = to be fed up with + chán ngán, chán ngấy
- To be consistent with St + kiên trì chung thuỷ với cái gì
- To be content with St = to be satisfied with + hài lòng với
- To be crowded with + đầy, đông đúc
- To be covered with + bao phủ với
- To cope with + đương đầu với
- To deal with + xử lí, giải quyết với
- To be disappointed with + thất vọng với
- To be patient with St + kiên trì với cái gì
- To be impressed with/by + có ấn tượng/xúc động với
- To be popular with + phổ biến, quen thuộc với
- To be wrong with + có vấn đề với
1. What would you like to have _____ lunch?
A. at B. in C. for D. of
2. Surgeons use lasers _______ miraculously accurate scalpels.
A. for B. as C. of D. with
3. The art museum is located next _____ the museum of natural history on State Street.
A. to B. for C. on D. with
4. When we arrived _______ the station, the last train had just gone.
A. in B. at C. for D. from
5. This part of the country is famous ___ its beautiful landscapes and fine cuisine. (GCSE 2016)
A. about B. with C. of D. for
6. A large number of inventions and discoveries have been made _____ accident.
A. at B. on C. in D. by
7. The Many rare and precious species are now___ the verge of extinction.
A. in B. from C. on D. by
8. She was very surprise _____ the grade she received.
A. on B. of C. at D. about
9. When he was young, he was very keen _____ playing sport to keep himself fit.
A. at B. on C. in D. of
10. If you earn a good salary, you can be independent _____ your parents.
A. of B. for C. from D. away
11. Cytology is one branch of biology that deal ______ the structure, form, and life of cells.
A. on B. with C. about D. at
12. We should concentrate ______ solving this problem before we discuss the other ones.
A. on B. in C. to D. at
13. Most essays consist ______ an introduction, a body and a conclusion.
A. in B. of C. about D. with
14. Good preparations _______ your job interview is a must.
A. with B. upon C. in D. for
15. It is of great importance to create a good impression _______ your interviewer.
A. on B. about C. for D. at
16. Economic reforms are often carried _____ to promote the developing of a country.
A. out B. on C. for D. in
17. Being aware ____________ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist Party
initiated an overall economic reform policy.
A. for B. at C. of D. in
18. There was a shortage _______ food and safe water after the flood.
A. on B. with C. for D. of
19. The shortage of clean water results _______ serious diseases and epidemics
A. in B. on C. at D. for
20. Throughout history, women have had responsibilities _______childbearing and homemaking.
A.to B. for C. with D. on
21. Can you help me, please? I can’t see the different ______ these words.
A. about B. between C. on D. from
22. It was very kind ______ you to lend me the money I needed.
A. for B. of C. to D. with
23. What do the English normally eat ______ Christmas?
A. at B. on C. in D. of
24. He usually works ______ the morning, but sometimes he works at night.
A. at B. on C. in D. from
25. My mother has to work long hours and once a week she has to work ______ a night shift.
A. for B. of C. to D. on
26. We are a very close-knit family and very supportive ______ one another.
A. for B. of C. to D. with
27. Asians believe ______ “contractual” marriage which usually decided by the parents.
A. in B. about C. to D. with
28. She wrote her name ______ the end of the letter.
A. to B. on C. in D. at
29. Everest is the highest mountain ______ the world.
A. at B. in C. on D. of
30. There were too many people ______ the bus.
A. at B. in C. on D. above
31. He read that book ______ beginning to end in an hour.
A. with B. at C. in D. from
32. He has work here ______ many years.
A. for B. of C. in D. about
33. Women are still struggling ______ true equality with men.
A. for B. to C. on D. with
34. His choice of future career is quite similar ______ mine. (GCSE 2019)
A. for B. at C. to D. with
35. The manager is directly responsible ______ the efficient running of the office. (GCSE 2019)
A. in B. for C. about D. at
36. The children are highly excited ______ the coming summer holiday. (GCSE 2019)
A. with B. about C. to D. for
37. Most of the members in my family were born ______ January.
A. in B. on C. at D. from
38. Jill left school ______ the age of 16.
A. from B. on C. at D. in
39. This room is ______ emergency cases only.
A. for B. of C. to D. with
40. The Vietnamese participants always take part _____ sports events with great enthusiasm.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
41. He may be quick _____ understanding but he isn’t capable _____ remembering anything.
A. in/ of B. on/ at C. at/ of D. of/ at
42. Mum is always busy _____ her work in the laboratory.
A. with B. at C. in D. of
43. I would like to apply _____ the position of sales clerk that you advised in the Sunday newspaper.
A. for B. to C. with D. in
44. I have been looking _____ this book for months, and at last, I have found it.
A. over B. up C. for D. at
45. My father often watches the news _______ the morning. (GCSE 2021)
A. up B. on C. at D. in
46. The next SEA Games will be held _______ Viet Nam. (GCSE 2021)
A. in B. on C. at D. up
47. My friend is going to study at a famous university _____ September. (GCSE 2021)
A. in B. on C. at D. with
48. She wrote her first cookery book _____ 2017. (Demo GCSE 2022)
A. in B. on C. at D. with
49. He lives in an old house _____ the countryside. (GCSE 2022)
A. in B. about C. to D. with
50. He lives in a small house _____ the city. (GCSE 2022)
A. from B. on C. at D. in
CÂU 9: TAG QUESTIONS
Mệnh đề chính khẳng định  Câu hỏi đuôi phủ định
S trong câu hỏi đuôi luôn là I, you, we, they, he, she, it, there, one.

1. We should call Rita, _______________?


A. should we B. shouldn't we C. shall we D. should not we
2. Monkeys can't sing, ______________?
A. can they B. can it C. can't they D. can't it
3. These books aren't yours, ____________?
A. are these B. aren't these C. are they D. aren't they
4. That's Bod's, ____________?
A. is that B. isn't it C. isn't that D. is it
5. No one died in the accident, ______________?
A. did they B. didn't they C. did he D. didn't he
6. The air-hostess knows the time she has been here, ______________?
A. does she B. isn't it C. doesn't she D. did she
7. This is the second time she's been here, ______________?
A. isn't this B. isn't it C. has she D. hasn't she
8. They must do as they are told, ________________?
A. mustn't they B. must they C. are they D. aren't they
9. You've never been in Italy, _________________?
A. have you B. haven't you C. been you D. had you
10. Sally turned her report, ________________?
A. didn't she B. did she C. hadn't she D. did not she
11. You have a ticket to the game, _______________?
A. have you B. don't you C. haven't you D. do you
12. Tom knows Alice, _____________?
A. doesn't he B. is he C. does he D. isn't he
13. Come into the kitchen, _____________?
A. do you B. will you C. shall you D. can you
14. Everybody likes beauty, ___________________?
A. doesn't he B. do they C. don't they D. does he
15. Peter never comes to class late, ________________?
A. doesn't he B. doesn't Peter C. does he D. does Peter
16. I'm going to see my grandparents in HCM City next week, _______________?
A. aren't I B. are I not C. are you D. am I
17. Your baby is very lovely, ______________?
A. is he B. isn't he C. is it D. isn't it
18. No one is better cook than her grandmother, ______?
A. is she B. isn’t she C. are they D. aren’t they
19. Jim rarely makes an effort, ________?
A. doesn’t he B. is he C. does he D. isn’t he
20. This food is very delicious, __________?
A. is it B. are they C. isn’t it D. aren’t they
21. He hardly has anything nowadays, _________?
A. has he B. hasn’t he C. did he D. didn’t he
22. There is a book behind you, _______?
A. is there B. are there C. isn’t there D. aren’t there
23. Stop talking and open your books,_____?
A. doesn’t you B. won’t you C. will you D. don’t you
25. This isn’t Dill driving, ________?
A. is it B. is that C. isn’t that D. isn’t it
26. He wants to come, _________?
A. does he B. do he C. isn’t he D. doesn’t he
27. We don't need to go to the store today, ___?
A. don't we B. do I C. do we D. need we
28. Susan can bring some food, _________??
A. won't she B. will she C. can't she D. can she
29. The party starts at eight o'clock, ___?
A. isn't it B. doesn't it C. does it D. is it
30. The movie was very long, ___?
A. isn't it B. wasn't it C. was it D. is it

CÂU 10: MẠO TỪ (A/AN/THE)


Question 1: For breakfast I had ____ sandwich and ___ apple. The sandwich wasn’t very nice.
A. the / an B. a / the C. a / an D. the / the
Question 2: What is ______ longest river in ______ world?
A. the/ a B. a / the C. a / a D. the / the
Question 3: This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine. ______ newspaper is in my bag but I
don’t know where ______ magazine is.
A. a /a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a
Question 4: We went out for ______ last night. _______ restaurant we went was excellent.
A. a /a B. the / the C. a / the D. the / a
Question 5: It was a beautiful day. _______ sun shone brightly in _____ sky.
A. a / a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a
Question 6: It is said that Robin Hood robbed _____ rich and gave the money to _____ poor.
A. a /a B. a / the C. the / the D. the / a
Question 7: Can you show me ________way to ________station?
A. the/the B. a/a C. the/a D. a/the
Question 8: Mr. Smith is ________ old customer and ________ honest man.
A. An/the B. the/an C. an/an D. the/the
Question 9: Billy has been seriously ill, and he was taken to _____ hospital yesterday
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 10: _______ nonverbal language is _______ important aspect of interpersonal communication.
A. The / Ø B. A / the C. The / a D. Ø / an
Question 11: Balzer, _______ linguistic researcher, reported that approximately 75% of classroom
management behavior was nonverbal.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 12: Schooling is compulsory in Australia between _______ ages of six and seventeen.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 13: You shouldn’t sit in _______ sun for too long.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 14: John is _____ most hard-working student I’ve ever known.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 15: This is _______ most beautiful song I’ve ever listened to.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 16: what did you have for _______ breakfast this morning?
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 17: Peter used to work in _______ Middle East.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 18: My plane was delayed. I had to wait at_______ airport for three hours.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 19: I have _______ problem. Can you help me?
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 20: This camera is too expensive for me. Can you show me _______ inexpensive one.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 21: If I had enough money, I would travel round _______ world.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 22: John is _______ university student.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 23: I have been waiting for _______ hour and a half.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 24: Mr. Thai is _______ principal of Da Tong High School.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 25: He has to works ten hours _______ day.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 26: What’s _______ weather like today?
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 27: Hanoi is _______ capital of Vietnam.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 28: Susan likes playing _______ guitar when she has free time.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 29: I always listen to the news on _______ radio while I’m driving.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 30: The government should provide accommodation for _______ homeless.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 31: I haven’t been to _______ theater for ages.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 32: I have never seen such _______ beautiful girl like her before.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 33: Many people think that eating _______ apple a day is good for your health.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 34: We went by _______ train to the West of England.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 35: People who live in Scotland are called _______ Scots.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 36: Columbus was one of _______ first people to cross the Atlantic.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 37: Davis learned to play _______ violin when he was at university.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 38: There was _______ accident yesterday at the corner of the street.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 39: _______ computer has already changed our lives dramatically.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 40: _______ little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 41: My mother is often last person to go to bed in my family. (GCSE 2020)
A. a B. Ø (no article) C. the D. An
Question 42: My mother is often __ first person to get up in the family. (GCSE 2020)
A. a B. the C. Ø (no article) D. An

CÂU 11: PHRASAL VERBS (CỤM ĐỘNG TỪ)


ƯU TIÊN HỌC MẤY TỪ QUEN QUEN TRONG UNIT 14+ 15
STT Cụm động từ Nghĩa
1 Account for = explain giải thích
2 Ask about hỏi về
Ask after hỏi thăm
Ask for xin
Ask sb out mời ai đó đi ăn/đi chơi
3 Break away trốn thoát, thoát khỏi
Break down hỏng hóc, sụp đổ, ngất xỉu
Break in xông vào, ngắt lời, cắt ngang câu chuyện
Break off with sb cắt đứt quan hệ với ai, tuyệt giao với ai
Break out bùng nổ, bùng phát
Break up chia lìa, chia li, chia tay
Break into đột nhập vào
4 Bring about làm xảy ra, dẫn đến, gây ra
Bring back đem trả lại, mang trả lại, gợi nhớ
Bring down hạ xuống, làm tụt xuống
Bring forward đưa ra, nêu ra, đề ra
Bring in đưa vào, mang vào
Bring off cứu
Bring on dẫn đến, gây ra, làm cho phải bàn cãi
Bring out đưa ra, làm nổi bật
Bring over thuyết phục, làm cho thay đổi suy nghĩ
Bring round làm cho tỉnh lại
Bring round to làm cho thay đổi ý kiến theo
Bring through giúp vượt qua khó khăn, hiểm nghèo
5 Blow about lan truyền, tung ra
Blow down thổi ngã, làm đổ rạp xuống
Blow in thổi vào, đến bất chợt, đến thình lình
Blow off thổi bay đi, làm xì hơi ra, tiêu phí, phung phí
Blow out thổi tắt
Blow over bỏ qua, quên đi
Blow up bơm căng lên
6 Catch on nổi tiếng, trở thành mốt, được ưa chuộng
Catch out bất chợt bắt được ai đang làm gì
Catch up đuổi kịp, bắt kịp
7 Call out gọi to
Call on/upon kêu gọi, yêu cầu, tạt qua thăm
Call for gọi, tìm đến ai để lấy cái gì
Call at dừng lại, đỗ lại, ghé thăm
Call in mời đến, triệu đến
Call off hoãn lại, đình lại
Call up gọi tên, gọi điện, gọi dậy, gọi nhập ngũ
8 Come about xảy ra, xảy đến
Come across tình cờ gặp
Come after theo sau, nối dõi, nối nghiệp, kế tục
Come against đụng phải, va phải
Come apart tách lìa ra, bung ra
Come at nắm được, xông vào
Come away đi xa, đi khỏi
Come back quay trở lại
Come between can thiệp vào, xen vào
Come by đi qua, kiếm được, vớ được
Come down sa sút, xuống dốc
Come down on/upon mắng nhiếc, xỉ vả, trừng phạt
Come down with xuất tiền, trả, chi
Come in đi vào
Come in for có phần, nhận lấy
Come into được hưởng, thừa kế
Come off được thực hiện, được hoàn thành
Come on đi tiếp, đi tới, tiến lên
9 Cut away cắt, chặt đi
Cut back tỉa bớt, cắt bớt
Cut down chặt, đốn
Cut in nói xen vào, chen ngang
Cut off cắt, cúp, ngừng hoạt động
Cut out cắt ra, bớt ra
Cut up chỉ trích gay gắt, phê bình nghiêm khắc
Cut down on cắt giảm
10 Carry away mang đi, cuốn đi, bị làm cho mê say
Carry off chiếm đoạt, làm cho chấp nhận được, làm cho thông qua được
tiếp tục
Carry on thực hiện, tiến hành
Carry out mang sang bên kia
Carry over hoàn thành, vượt qua
Carry through
11 Drop across tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên gặp
Drop off lần lượt bỏ đi
Drop in tạt vào thăm, nhân tiện đi qua ghé vào thăm
Drop on mắng nhiếc, sỉ vả, trừng phạt
Drop out bỏ cuộc, bỏ giữa chừng
12 Die of chết vì bệnh gì
Die for hi sinh cho cái gì
Die down chêt dần, chêt mòn
Die off chết lần lượt
Die out tuyệt chủng
13 Do away with bãi bỏ, thủ tiêu
Do by xử sự, đối xử
Do over làm lại, bắt đầu lại
Do up trang trí, sửa lại
14 Fall out of rơi ra khỏi
Fall back ngã ngửa, rút lui
Fall back on phải cần đến, phải dùng đến
Fall behind thụt lùi, tụt lại
Fall down rơi xuống, thất bại
Fall for mê tít, bị bịp, chơi xỏ
Fall in with tán đồng theo quan điểm của ai
Fall off giảm sút, suy đồi
Fall on tấn công
Fall out cãi nhau, bất hoà, xoã tóc
Fall over ngã lộn nhào
Fall through hỏng, dang dở, không đi đến kết quả nào
Fall to bắt đầu
Fall under được liệt vào, chịu ảnh hưởng của
15 Fill in điền đầy đủ thông tin
Fill out làm căng ra, làm to ra, mập ra
Fill up đổ đày, lấp đầy
16 Get across giải thích rõ ràng
Get around đi vòng qua
Get at nắm được
Get away đi khỏi, đi xa
Get back lùi lại, trở lại.
Get behind with St chưa hoàn thành một việc gì đó
Get behind ủng hộ
Get by xoay sở để sống/làm một việc gì đó
Get down đi xuống
Get on đi lên, tiến bộ, lên xe
Get off xuống xe
Get off with sb làm thân, ve vãn ai
Get out đi ra ngoài
Get over vượt qua, khắc phục, khỏi
Get round bình phục, khỏi
Get through hoàn thành, làm xong
Get up thức dậy
Get down to V-ing bắt đầu nghiêm túc làm gì
17 Give away cho, trao, phát
Give back hoàn lại, trả lại
Give in nhượng bộ, chịu thua
Give off toả ra, phát ra
Give out chia, phân phối, cạn kiệt
Give over thôi, chấm dứt, trao tay
Give up từ bỏ
18 Go across đi qua, băng qua
Go after theo sau, tán tỉnh
Go against làm trái ý muốn của ai
Go ahead tiến lên, thăng tiến
Go along tiến triển, tiếp tục
Go along with đi cùng
Go away đi xa
Go back trở về
Go by đi qua, trôi qua
Go in for tham gia, ham, mê
Go into xem xét, nghiên cứu
Go off đổ chuông, nổ tung, thiu thối
Go on tiếp tục
Go out mất điện, ra ngoài, đi chơi
Go over ôn lại, xem lại, soát lại
Go through xong, thành công, qua
Go up tăng lên
Go down giảm xuống
Go with đi với
19 Hold back ngăn lại
Hold down giữ
Hold forth đưa ra, nêu ra
Hold in nén lại, kìm lại
Hold off giữ không cho lại gần, nán lại
Hold on nắm chặt, giữ chặt
Hold out đưa ra
Hold over đình lại, hoãn lại
Hold up tắc nghẽn
20 Hang about đi lang thang, đi la cà, sắp đến
Hang back do dự, lưỡng lự
Hang behind tụt lại đằng sau
Hang down rủ xuống, xoã xuống
Hang on dựa vào, bám vào
Hang out đi lang thang, la cà
Hang up treo lên
21 Keep away để ra xa, cất đi
Keep back giữ lại, cản lại, cầm lại
Keep down nén lại
Keep from nhịn, kiêng
Keep in with thân thiện với ai
Keep up with theo kịp, đuổi kịp
Keep off tránh ra
Keep on tiếp tục
Keep under đè nén, thống trị
Keep up giữ vững, giữ không cho đổ
22 Look about đợi chờ
Look after chăm sóc
Look at ngắm nhìn
Look away quay đi
Look back quay lại, ngoái cổ lại
Look back upon nhìn lại cái gì đã qua
Look down nhìn xuống
Look down on coi thường
Look up to kính trọng
Look for tìm kiếm
Look forward to mong đợi
Look in nhìn vào, ghé qua thăm
Look into xem xét kĩ, nghiên cứu
Look on đứng xem
Look out để ý, coi chừng
Look out for St trông chừng cái gì
Look over xem xét, kiểm tra, tha thứ, bỏ qua
Look round nhìn quanh
Look through lờ đi, xem lướt qua
Look up nhìn lên, tra cứu
23 Lay aside gác sang một bên, không nghĩ tới
Lay down để xuống, xác lập, đề ra
Lay for nằm đợi
Lay in dự trữ, để dành
Lay sb off cho ai nghỉ việc
Lay on đánh, giáng đòn
Lay out sắp đặt, bố trí, đưa ra
Lay over trải lên, phủ lên
24 Let by để cho đi qua
Let down làm cho ai đó thất vọng
Let in cho vào
Let off tha thứ
Let on để lộ, tiết lộ
Let out để cho đi ra, để cho chạy thoát
Let up dịu, ngớt
25 Make after theo đuổi
Make against bất lợi, có hại cho
Make at tiến tới, tấn công ai
Make away vội vàng ra đi
Make away with huỷ hoại, thủ tiêu, giết
Make off chuồn, cuốn gói
Make off with ăn cắp
Make out hiểu
Make over chuyển, nhượng
Make up trang điểm, bịa đặt, quyết định, làm hoà
Make for tiến về hướng
Make up of bao gồm
Make use of lợi dụng
Make up for bù lại
26 Pass away qua đời
Pass sb/st by lờ đi, làm ngơ
Pass for được coi là, có tiếng là
Pass off mất đi, biến mất (cảm giác)
Pass on truyền lại
Pass out mê man, bất tỉnh
Pass over băng qua
Pass round chuyền tay, chuyền theo vòn
Pass through trải qua, kinh qua
Pass up từ bỏ, khước từ
27 Pick at chế nhạo, chế giễu, rầy la
Pick off nhổ đi
Pick up nhặt, đón
28 Put aside để dành, gạt sang một bên
Put back để lại (chỗ cũ)
Put by lảng tránh
Put down đặt xuống
Put in đệ đơn
Put in for đòi, yêu sách
Put off hoãn
Put on mặc (quần áo), đội (mũ), đi (giày)...
Put out dập tắt
Put through hoàn thành, xong xuôi
Put up dựng lên
Put sb up cho ai đó ở nhờ
Put up with chịu đựng
29 Take after = look like giống
Take along mang theo, đem theo
Take away mang đi, lấy đi
Take back lấy lại, mang về
Take down tháo xuống, hạ xuống
Take in hiểu, lừa gạt
Take off cởi, cất cánh
Take on đảm nhiệm, thuê mướn
Take out nhổ (cây, răng), đổ (rác)
Take over tiếp quản, kế tục
Take to thích
Take up tiếp tục một công việc bỏ dở
30 Turn away ngoảnh mặt đi
Turn back quay lại
Turn down vặn nhỏ, từ chối
Turn into biến thành
Turn off tắt đi
Turn on bật lên
Turn out hoá ra
Turn over lật, dở
Turn up = show up = đến, xuất hiện
arrive
31 Try on thử đồ
Try out = test kiểm tra xem có hoạt động được hay không
32 Tell against nói điều chống lại
Tell off rầy, la mắng
Tell on mách
Tell over đếm
Tell sb/st apart: phân biệt ai/cái gì
33 See about đảm đương
See after săn sóc, để ý tới
See off tiễn
34 Set against so sánh, đối chiếu
Set apart dành riêng ra
Set back vặn chậm lại
Set down ghi lại, chép lại
Set off/out khởi hành
Set up thành lập
35 Stay away không đến, vắng mặt
Stay in không ra ngoài
Stay out ở ngoài, không về nhà
Stay on ở lâu hơn dự định
Stay up thức
36 Stand by đứng cạnh
Stand for viết tắt, tượng trưng cho
Stand in đại diện cho
Stand in with vào hùa, cấu kết với
Stand off tránh xa, lảng xa
Stand on giữ đúng, khăng khăng đòi
Stand out nổi bật
Stand over bị hoãn lại
Stand up đứng dậy
Stand up for về phe, ủng hộ
Stand up to dũng cảm đương đầu
Stand in for thay thế chỗ của ai
37 Ren after theo đuổi ai
Run against đi ngược lại, chống đối, phản đối
Run along rời đi, tránh ra xa
Run down hao mòn, tiền tuỵ
Run out cạn kiệt
Run out of hết sạch cái gì
Run on chạy bằng cái gì
Run over cán lên, đè lên
Run through tiêu xài phung phí
38 Watch after dõi theo, nhìn theo
Watch for chờ, đợi
Watch out đề phòng, coi chừng
Watch over trông nom, canh gác
39 Wear away làm mòn dần, làm mất dần
Wear down làm kiệt sức dần
Wear off làm mòn mất
Wear out làm rách, làm sờn, làm mệt lử
40 Wipe at quật, giáng cho một đòn
Wipe away tẩy, lau sạch
Wipe out xoá sạch
1. It was the third time in six months that the bank had been held ________
A. over B. down c. up Đ. out
2. I always run ________ of money before the end of the month.
A. out B. back c. up D. down
3. I've just spent two weeks looking ________ an aunt of mine who's been ill.
A. at B. for c. out for D. after
4. I've always got ________ well with old people.
A. off B. on c. in D. through
5. It's very cold in here. Do you mind if I turn ________ the heating?
A. down B. away c. off D. on
6. They've ________ a new tower where that old building used to be.
A. put up B. put down c. pushed up D. pushed down
7. Stephen always wanted to be an actor when he ________ up.
A. came B. grew C. brought D. settled
8. The bus only stops here to ________ passengers.
A. put down B. get on C. get off D. pick up
9. If anything urgent comes ________, you can contact me at this number.
A. across B. by C. up D. round
10. Your daughter's just started work, hasn't she? How’s she getting ________?
A. by B. on C. out D. in
11. We had to turn ________ their invitation to lunch as we had a previous appointment.
A. over B. out C. up D. down
12. He died ________ heart disease.
A. from B. because C. of D. in
13. The elevator is not running today. It is ________ order.
A. to B. out C. out of D. in
14. I explained ________ him what it meant.
A. to B. about C. over D. from
15. Who will ________ the children while you go out to work?
A. look for B. look up C. look after D. look at
16. If you want to join this club, you must ________ this application form.
A. make up B. write down C. do up D. fill in
17. The water company will have to ________ off water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried
________
A. take/ in B. cut/ out C. set/ up D. break/ to
18. They were 30 minutes later because their car ________ down.
A. got B. put C. cut D. broke
19. That problem is ________ them. We can't make ________ our mind yet.
A. out off/ on B. up to/ up C. away from/ for D. on for/ off
20.Do you want to stop in this town, or shall we ________?
A. turn on B. turn off C. go on D. look after
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. Please ________ the light, it's getting dark here.
A. turn on B. turn off C. turn over D. turn into
2. The nurse has to ________ the patients at the midnight.
A. look after B. look up C. look at D. look for
3. There is an inflation. The prices ________
A. are going on B. are going down C. are going over D. are going up
4. Remember to ________ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take care B. take on C. take over D. take off
5. You can ________ the new words in the dictionary.
A. look for B. look after C. look up D. look at
6. It's cold outside ________ your coat.
A. Put on B. Put down C. Put off D. Put into
7. If you want to be healthy, you should ________ your bad habits in your lifestyles.
A. give up B. call off C. break down D. get over
8. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
A. do B. let C. delay D. leave
9. My father still hasn't really recovered from the death of my mother.
A. looked after B. taken after C. gone off D. got over
10. The bomb exploded with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town.
A. went on B. went out C. went off D. went away
11. John, could you look after my handbag while I go out for a minute.
A. take part in B. take over C. take place D. take care of
12. Why do they ________ talking about money all the time?
A. keep on B. give up C. take after D. stop by
13. My father gave up smoking two years ago.
A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. enjoyed
14. The government hopes to________ its plans for introducing cable TV.
A. turn out B. carry out C. carry on D. keep on
15. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to ________ the gas supply to the flat.
A. cut down B. cut out C. cut off D. cut up
16. You go on ahead and then I'll catch ________ you.
A. along with B. forward to C. up with D. on to
17. Both Ann and her sister look like her mother.
A. take after B. take place C. take away D. take on
18. I'll be back in a minute, Jane. I just want to try out my new tape recorder.
A. resemble B. test C. arrive D. buy
19. The national curriculum is made ________ of the following subjects: English, Maths, Chemistry and so
on....
A. from B. on C. up D. in
20. Shy people often find it difficult to ________ group discussions.
A. take place in B. take part in C. get on with D. get in touch with
CÂU 12: V + TO VO

V-ing To-V V1 Ving & To-V

1. Giới từ : in, on,at.. 1. agree 1. Sau khiếm 1.allow


2. love , like , enjoy, 2. ask / told / warn khuyết động từ permit
prefer >< hate, dislike 3. choose can - could recommend + O + To-V
3. start , begin, give up 4. decide will – would advise
>< stop , finish 5. demand have to – had to encourage
4. suggest 6. expect may – might -----------------------------------
5. consider : xem xét 7. hope must allow
6. mind 8. manage ought to permit
7. imagine 9. offer recommend + V-ing
8. avoid 10. plan 2. Sau V tri giác advise
9. risk 11. promise See encourage
10. miss 12. refuse Look => Be + V3/ed + To-V
11. practice 13. seem Listen -----------------------------------
12. postpone 14. suppose Notice 2.Stop + V-ing : ngừng hẳn
13. involve 15. tell Watch ( từ bỏ thói quen )
14. admit 16. want Observe Stop + To-V : ngừng để làm
15. deny 17. tend Feel việc khác
16. quit = give up 18. threaten Taste
17. keep 19. would like Smell
18. spend 20. would love 3.remember
19. waste 22. be able 3. Let forget + V-ing
20. fancy 23. wish Make + O regret
21. can’t help 24. too….to Have ( diễn tả 1 hđộng đã xảy ra
22. can’t stand 25. enough to Help trong quá khứ )
23. can’t bear 26. It + be + adj+To-V => Bị động ta -----------------------------------
24. be busy 27. It takes dùng “ To-V” remember
25. be worth 28. Sau các nghi vấn từ forget + To-V
26. continute how , what , where… 4. had better regret
27. It’s no use 29. sau đại từ bất định would rather (diễn tả 1 hđộng sắp xảy ra)
28. It’s no good Someone , something, had sooner 4.Try + V-ing : thử
29. have trouble anything…. Try + to V : cố gắng
30. have difficulty 30. Câu bị động 5. do nothing but 5.Consider + V-ing: xem xét
31. be / get used to 31. only, first, last 6. cannot but Consider + to V : quan tâm
32. go 6.like
33. appreciate start + V-ing / To-V
begin ( không thay đổi nghĩa )

1. I couldn't help at his jokes.


A. laugh B. laughing C. to laugh D. laughed
2. Tom offered Jane a ticket to the theater, but she refused to take it.
A. to give B. give C. giving D. to be given
3. He asked them
A. help him B. should help him C. to help him D. help to him
4. I hope that woman again.
A. to see B. of seeing C. seeing D. have seen
5. She remembered that woman last month.
A. of seeing B. to see C. seeing D. have seen
6. David tried his best , but his girlfriend refused
A. explaining; to listen B. explaining; listening
C. to explain; to listen D. to explain; listening
7. I was delighted my old friends again.
A. to see B. seeing C. seen D. to be seen
8. We regret you that we cannot approve your suggestion.
A. inform B. to inform C. informing D. informed
9. Have you ever considered a pharmacist?
A. become B. becoming C. to become D. became
10.You had better at home until you feel better.
A. staying B. stayed C. to stay D. stay
11.I remember my mother said the grass in the garden needed .
A. to hear; cutting B. hear; cut C. heard; to cut D. hearing; cutting
12.My teacher doesn't allow us while he is explaining the lesson.
A. talk B. to talk C. talking D. talked
13.
14.We have plenty of time. We needn't
A. hurry B. to hurry C. hurrying D. hurried
15.I promised on time. I mustn't late.
A. be; be B. to be; to be C. to be; be D. be; to be
16.My daughter sometimes practices _____ _ English with her friends after school.
A. to speaking B. to speak C. speak D. speaking
17.When Tommy started to learn French, he had a difficult time _______ the words correctly.
A. pronounce B. pronunciation C. pronouncing D. to pronounce
18.Most women expect________________more help with the housework from their husbands.
A. to get B. getting C. get D. to getting
19.Your house needs ____________________.
A. redecorated B. redecorating C. being redecorated D. to redecorate
20.I can’t read when I am traveling. It makes me __________sick.
A. feel B. to feel C. felt D. feeling
21.I suggest _____________some more mathematical puzzles.
A. do B. to do C. doing D. done
22.Have you ever considered ______________a pharmacist?
A. become B. becoming C. to become D. became
23.My father wanted me __________a pilot.
A. become B. to become C. becoming D. became
24.Please wait a minute. My boss is busy ___________something.
A. write B. writing C. to write D. to writing
25.My teacher doesn’t allow us ___________while he is explaining the lesson.
A. talk B. to talk C. talking D. talked
26.I promised __________on time. I mustn’t be late.
A. be B. to be C. being D. am
27.Mary and I are looking forward ___________you.
A. of seeing B. for seeing C. to seeing D. to see
28.The students are used to ____________in the school library.
A. working B. work C. to work D. worked
29.Our room needs ____________up.
A. tidied B. to tide C. tidy D. tidying
30.“Was the test long?”. “Yes, John was the only one ___________it”
A. to finish B. finishing C. finished D. finish
31.If he really doesn’t feel like _________now, I suggested that he should go out for some fresh air.
A. work B. to work C. worked D. working
CÂU 14: THÀNH NGỮ
I. Thành ngữ có chứa màu sắc
STT Thành ngữ Nghĩa
1 The black sheep nghịch tử, phá gia chi tử
2 Blue in the face mãi mãi, lâu đến vô vọng
3 Red-letter day ngày đáng nhớ vì có chuyện tốt lành, ngày vui
4 White as a ghost/sheet trắng bệch, nhợt nhạt
5 With flying colors xuất sắc
6 Once in a blue moon năm thì mười hoạ, hiếm khi
7 Black and white rõ ràng
8 Catch sb red-handed bắt tại trận
9 Have a yellow streak có tính nhát gan
10 Get/give the green light bật đèn xanh
11 Out of the blue hoàn toàn bất ngờ
12 Paint the town red ăn mừng
13 Red tape nạn quan liêu
14 In the pink = in good health sức khoẻ tốt
15 Lend color to St chứng minh cái gì

II. Thành ngữ có chứa các danh từ bộ phận


STT Thành ngữ Nghĩa
1 Break a leg Good luck! (thường dùng để chúc may mắn)
2 Scratch someone's back giúp đỡ người khác với hi vọng họ sẽ giúp lại
=Help someone out with the assumption that mình
they will return the favor in the future
3 Hit the nail/ on the head nói chính xác, làm chính xác
= Do or say something exactly right
4 Splitting headache = A severe headache đau đầu như búa bổ
5 Make someone's blood boil làm ai sôi máu, giận dữ
6 Pay through the nose trả giá quá đắt
= To pay too much for something
7 By the skin of one's teeth sát sao, rất sát
8 Pull someone's leg chọc ai
9 Fight tooth and claw/nail đánh nhau dữ dội, cấu xé nhau
10 Not bat an eye không tỏ ra ngạc nhiên hay sốc
= To not show any shock or surprise
11 Cost an arm and a leg rất là đắt đỏ
12 Go to one's head khiến ai kiêu ngạo
13 Get/have cold feet mất hết can đảm, chùn bước
14 Led somebody by the nose nắm đầu, dắt mũi ai
= To control someone and make them do
exactly what you want them to do
15 Off one's head điên, loạn trí
16 Put one's foot in it gây nhầm lẫn, bối rối, phạm một sai lầm gây bối
rối
17 Stay/keep/be on one's toe cảnh giác, thận trọng
18 Have in mind đang suy tính, cân nhắc
19 At heart thực chất, cơ bản (basically, fundamentally)
20 Face the music chịu trận
21 Like the back of one's hand rõ như lòng bàn tay
22 The twinkling of an eye trong nháy mắt
23 On the tip of tongue dùng khi muốn diễn tả ai đó không thể nhớ ra
được điều gì mặc dù đã chắc chắn biết về nó
24 Put one's foot in one's mouth nói một điều ngu ngốc làm xúc phạm đến người
khác
25 Stick one's nose into one's business chúi mũi vào việc của người khác
26 Feel St in one's bones cảm nhận rõ rệt
27 A real pain in the neck sốc, nghiêm trọng
28 Face to face trực tiếp
29 See eye to eye with sb = totally agree đồng tình
30 Keep one's head above the water xoay xở
31 Have egg on one’s face xấu hổ
32 Word of mouth đồn đại, truyền miệng
33 Heart to heart chân thành
34 Body and soul hết lòng, hết dạ
35 Flesh and blood người có máu mủ ruột thịt
36 Skin and bones tiều tuỵ thảm thương, chỉ còn da bọc xương
37 Lend an ear to sb/st iắng nghe một cách chân thành
38 Trip over one's big feet tự vấp ngã
39 In one's capable hands trong quyền giải quyết
40 Up to your eyes rất bận
41 Have a head for st giỏi về cái gì
42 A sweet tooth người thích ăn đồ ăn ngọt
43 Have st at one's fingertips nhận được thông tin/ kiến thức cần thiết một cách
= To have the information, knowledge, etc. dễ dàng và nhanh chóng
That is needed in a particular situation and be
able to find it easily and use it quickly

III.Thành ngữ có chứa các con động vật


STT Thành ngữ Nghĩa
1 Take the mickey out of sb = make fun of sb chế nhạo, châm chọc ai
2 Get butterflies in one's stomach cảm thấy bồn chồn
3 Have a bee in one's bonnet about St ám ảnh về điều gì
4 When pigs fly = something will never điều vô tưởng, không thể xảy ra
happen
5 Teacher's pets học sinh cưng
6 Let the cat out of the bag tiết lộ bí mật
7 Huddle into a pen lại gần nhau, túm tụm lại
8 Kill two birds with one stone một mũi tên trúng hai đích
9 A big fish in a small pond thằng chột làm vua xử mù
10 Rain cats and dogs mưa rất to
11 Like a fish out of water như cá ra khỏi nước (bơ vơ, xa lạ, ngớ ngẩn)
12 Like water off a duck’s back nước đổ đầu vịt
13 Don't count yours the chicken before they đừng vội làm gì khi chưa chắc chắc
hatch
14 Catch the worms nắm bắt cơ hội
15 Be in the doghouse nếu bạn đang "in the doghouse", tức là ai đó đang
khó chịu với bạn vì điều bạn đã làm
16 Don't look a gift horse in the mouth đừng đòi hỏi về giá trị khi nhận được một món
quà
17 Cock- and –bull bịa đặt, vẽ vời ra
18 Change horse in midstream thay ngựa giữa dòng (ý nói thay đổi giữa chừng)
IV.Thành ngữ về cuộc sống
STT Thành ngữ Nghĩa
1 To be in deep water rơi vào tình huống khó khăn
2 To be in hot water gặp rắc rối
3 Better safe than sorry cẩn tắc vô áy náy
4 Money is the good servant but a bad master khôn lấy của che thân, dại lấy thân che của
5 The grass are always green on the other side đứng núi này trông núi nọ
of the fence
6 One bitten, twice shy chim phải đạn sợ cành cong
7 In Rome do as the Romans do nhập gia tuỳ tục
8 Honesty is the best policy thật thà là thượng sách
9 A woman gives and forgives, a man gets and đàn bà cho và tha thứ, đàn ông nhận và quên
forgets
10 No roses without a thorn hồng nào mà chẳng có gai, việc nào mà chẳng có
vài khó khăn!
11 Save for the rainy day làm khi lành để dành khi đau
12 It's an ill bird that fouls its own nest vạch áo cho người xem lưng / Tốt đẹp phô ra xấu
xa đậy lại
13 Don't trouble trouble till trouble troubles you sinh sự sự sinh
14 Still water run deep tẩm ngẩm tầm ngầm mà đấm chết voi
15 Men make house, women make home đàn ông xây nhà, đàn bà xây tổ ấm
16 Penny wise pound foolish tham bát bỏ mâm
17 Make the mare go có tiền mua tiên cũng được
18 Like father, like son con nhà tông không giống lông thì cũng giống
cánh
19 The die is cast bút sa gà chết
20 Two can play that game ăn miếng trả miếng
21 Practice makes perfect có công mài sắt có ngày nên kim
22 Ignorance is bliss không biết thì dựa cột mà nghe
23 No pain, no gain có làm thì mới có ăn
24 A bad beginning makes a bad ending đầu xuôi đuôi lọt
25 A clean fast is better than a dirty breakfast giấy rách phải giữ lấy lề
26 Beauty is but skin-deep cái nết đánh chết cái đẹp
27 Calamity is man's true touchstone lửa thử vàng, gian nan thử sức.
28 Diamond cut diamond vỏ quýt dày có móng tay nhọn
29 Diligence is the mother of success có công mài sắt có ngày nên kim
30 Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do việc hôm nay chớ để ngày mai
today
31 A hot potato = something that is difficult or vấn đề nan giải
dangerous to deal with
32 A lost cause hết hi vọng, không thay đổi được gì
33 It never rains but it pours = good or bad things hoạ vô đơn chí
do not just happen a few at a time, but in large
numbers all at once
V.Thành ngữ là các cụm danh từ khác
STT Thành ngữ Nghĩa
1 A blind date cuộc hẹn giữa hai người chưa hề quen biết
2 Golden handshake món tiền hậu hĩnh dành cho người sắp nghỉ việc
3 One's cup of tea thứ mà ai đó thích
4 Odds and ends linh tinh, vụn vặt
5 Leaps and bounds nhảy vọt, vượt trội
6 Between two stools = on the horns of a tiến thoái lưỡng nan
dilemma = when someone finds it difficult to
choose between two alternatives
7 On the house không phải trả tiền
8 Off the peg hàng may sẵn
9 Off the record không chính thức, không được công bố
10 Part and parcel thiết yếu, quan trọng
11 A shadow of a doubt sự nghi ngờ
12 Beyond the shadow of a doubt không hề nghi ngờ
13 The last straw = a nail in one's coffin giọt nước tràn ly
14 The apple of one's eye bảo bối của ai
15 Good egg người có nhân cách, đáng tin cậy
16 Close shave = narrow escape thoát chết trong gang tấc
17 Wet blanket người phá đám
18 A kick in the pants một bài học để ứng xử tốt hơn
19 An open-and-shut case vấn đề dễ giải quyết
20 A shot in the dark một câu đố
21 A big cheese nhân vật tai to mặt lớn, người có vai vế, quyền lực
22 Ups and downs lúc thăng lúc trầm
23 Ins and outs những đặc tính và sự phức tạp
24 The tip of the iceberg phần nhìn thấy
25 Compulsive liar kẻ nói dối chuyên nghiệp
VI.Thành ngữ là các cụm động từ khác
STT Thành ngữ Nghĩa
1 To pour cold water on something dội nước lạnh vào...
2 To blow something out of the water đánh bại, vượt
3 To sell/go like hot cakes đắt đỏ, đắt như tôm tươi
4 To get in hot water = be in trouble/ have gặp khó khăn
difficulty
5 To hit the books = to study học
6 To hit the roof = to hit the ceiling = to giận dữ
suddenly become angry
7 To hit it off tâm đầu ý hợp
8 To make good time di chuyển nhanh, đi nhanh
9 To chip in góp tiền
10 To run an errand làm việc vặt
11 To fly off the handle dễ nổi giận, phát cáu
12 To cut it fine đến sát giờ
13 To jump the traffic lights vượt đèn đỏ
14 To put on an act giả bộ, làm bộ
15 To come to light được biết đến, được phát hiện, được đưa ra ánh
sáng.
16 To pull one's weight nỗ lực, làm tròn trách nhiệm
17 To make ends meet xoay xở để kiếm sống
18 To get the hold of the wrong end of the stick hiểu nhầm ai đó
19 To cut and dried cuối cùng, không thể thay đổi, rõ ràng, dễ hiểu
20 To know by sight nhận ra
21 To take pains làm việc cẩn thận và tận tâm
22 To drop sb a line/note viết thư cho ai
23 To turn over a new leaf bắt đầu thay đổi hành vi của mình
24 To weigh up the pros and cons cân nhắc điều hay lẽ thiệt
25 To burn the midnight oil = to stay up working, thức khuya làm việc, học bài
especially studying late at night
26 To put sb/st at one's disposal cho ai tuỳ ý sử dụng
27 To bring down the house làm cho cả khán phòng vỗ tay nhiệt liệt
28 To beat about the bush vòng vo tam quốc
29 To find fault with chỉ trích, kiếm chuyện, bắt lỗi
30 To take it amiss = to understand as wrong or hiểu lầm
insulting, or misunderstand
31 To break the news thông báo
32 To drop a brick lỡ lời, lỡ miệng
33 To take st for granted coi là hiển nhiên
34 To break the ice Thành ngữ này thường dùng để diễn tả làm một
việc gì đó để giúp mọi người thư giãn và thoải
mái, đặc biệt khi mới gặp
35 To blow one's own trumpet khoe khoang, khoác lác
36 To miss the boat lỡ mất cơ hội
37 To put one's card on the table thẳng thắn
38 To call it a day = stop working nghỉ, giải lao
39 To hear a pin drop im lặng, tĩnh lặng
40 To blow hot and cold hay thay đổi ý kiến, dao động
41 To call the shots chỉ huy, quyết định về những việc cần làm
42 To draws the line đặt giới hạn cho việc gì; phân biệt giữa hai thứ
tương tự nhau
43 To foot the bill thanh toán tiền
44 To carry the can chịu trách nhiệm, chịu sự chỉ trích
45 To throw the baby out with the bathwater vứt bỏ những thứ đáng giá cùng lúc với rũ bỏ với
thứ gì không còn cần
46 To go with the flow làm theo mọi người
47 To keep his shirt on bình tĩnh
48 To let off steam xả hơi

VII.Thành ngữ là cụm tính từ/ trạng


STT Thành ngữ Nghĩa
1 At the drop of a hat = immediately, instantly ngay lập tức
2 Off and on/ on and off không đều đặn, thỉnh thoảng
3 High and low = here and there = everywhere đó đây, khắp mọi nơi
= far and wide
4 Spick and span ngăn nắp, gọn gàng
5 On the spot = immediately ngay lập tức
6 At the eleventh hour vào phút chót
7 On the top of the world = walking on the air vui sướng, hạnh phúc
= over the moon= like a dog with two tails =
happy
8 In vain vô ích
9 A piece of cake dễ như ăn cháo
10 Down the drain công cốc, đổ ra sông ra biển
11 Under the weather = off color không được khoẻ
12 The end of the world đáng để bận tâm
13 As fit as a fiddle khoẻ như vâm
14 On probation trong thời gian quản chế, tập sự (công việc)
15 Home and dry = with flying colors thành công
16 Apples and oranges = chalk and cheese rất khác nhau, khác một trời một vực
17 As long as your arm rất dài
18 As high as a kite quá phấn khích, thường là do bị ảnh hưởng bởi đồ
uống có cồn hoặc ma tuý
19 In the same boat ở trong cùng một hoàn cảnh
20 Hot under the collar điên tiết, cáu tiết
21 As red as a beetroot đỏ như củ cải đường/ngượng
22 For good = permanently = forever mãi mãi
23 Now and then = once in a while = sometimes thỉnh thoảng
= every so often = occasionally
24 Full of beans hăng hái, sôi nổi, đầy năng lượng
25 At a loose end = free rảnh rỗi
26 A tall story = unbelievable khó tin
27 As cool as cucumber bình tĩnh, không nao núng
28 Peace and quiet bình yên và tĩnh lặng
29 Behind closed doors kín, không công khai
30 High and dry = in a difficult situation, without trong tình huống khó khăn
help or money
31 Prim and proper = always behaving in a kĩ lưỡng (quá mức), có chút bảo thủ
14 Still water run deep tẩm ngẩm tầm ngầm mà đấm chết voi
15 Men make house, women make home đàn ông xây nhà, đàn bà xây tổ ấm
16 Penny wise pound foolish tham bát bỏ mâm
17 Make the mare go có tiền mua tiên cũng được
18 Like father, like son con nhà tông không giống lông thì cũng giống
cánh
19 The die is cast bút sa gà chết
20 Two can play that game ăn miếng trả miếng
21 Practice makes perfect có công mài sắt có ngày nên kim
22 Ignorance is bliss không biết thì dựa cột mà nghe
23 No pain, no gain có làm thì mới có ăn
24 A bad beginning makes a bad ending đầu xuôi đuôi lọt
25 A clean fast is better than a dirty breakfast giấy rách phải giữ lấy lề
26 Beauty is but skin-deep cái nết đánh chết cái đẹp
27 Calamity is man's true touchstone lửa thử vàng, gian nan thử sức.
28 Diamond cut diamond vỏ quýt dày có móng tay nhọn
29 Diligence is the mother of success có công mài sắt có ngày nên kim
30 Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do việc hôm nay chớ để ngày mai
today
31 A hot potato = something that is difficult or vấn đề nan giải
dangerous to deal with
32 A lost cause hết hi vọng, không thay đổi được gì
33 It never rains but it pours = good or bad things hoạ vô đơn chí
do not just happen a few at a time, but in large
numbers all at once

PRACTISES
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and
oranges.
A. containing too many technical details B. very similar
C. completely different D. very complicated
2. Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there.
A. a beloved member B. a bad and embarrassing member
C. the only child D. the eldest child
3. There's a list of repairs as long as ________
A. your arm B. a pole C. your arms D. a mile
4. I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a ________
A. kite B. house C. sky D. wall
5. We're over the ________! Who wouldn't be? We've just won £1 million!
A. planet B. clouds C. stars D. moon
6. I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they're not really my ________
A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea
7. You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
A. keeps going B. keeps taking things
C. keeps changing her mood D. keeps testing
8. "Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning." - "Haven't vou hear the news? His wife gave
birth a baby boy early this morning."
A. extremely happy B. extremely disappointed
C. exhausted D. very proud
9. Thomas knows Paris like the back of his ________. He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.
A. head B. mind C. hand D. life
10. Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
A. get into trouble B. stay safe C. fall into disuse D. remain calm
11. You have to be on your toes if you want to beat her.
A. pay all your attention to what you are doing
B. upset her in what she is doing
C. get involved in what she is doing
D. make her comply with your orders
12. By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became a ________ name.
A. housekeeper B. housewife C. household D. house
13. When his parents are away, his oldest brother ________
A. knocks it off B. calls the shots C. draws the line D. is in the same boat
14. Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the________
A. chin B. collar C. sleeves D. vest
15. I know you are upset about breaking up with Tom, but there are plenty more ________
A. horses in the stable B. cows in the shed C. tigers in the jungle D. fish in the sea
16. I'll have to go to the funeral of Ms. Jane, a ________ of mine.
A. heart to heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bones
17. When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he'd go as red as a ________
A. tomato B. chili C. strawberry D. beetroot
18. What I've got to say to you now is strictly ________ the record and most certainly not for publication,
said the government official to the reporter.
A. off B. on C. in D. at
19. I can't give you the answer on the________; I'll have to think about it for a few days.
A. place B. minute C. scene D. spot
20. Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to________?
A. foot the bill B. carry the can C. hatch the chicken D. catch the worms
21. I am sure your sister will lend you a sympathetic ________ when you explain the situation to her.
A. eye B. ear C. arm D. finger
22. Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football ________. He may never play again.
A. for good B. now and then C. once in a while D. every so often
23. The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot B. hyperactive C. melancholy D. lively and in high spirits
24. John: "Oh, I forgot my girlfriend's birthday last week." - Anne: “________”
A. Not on your life B. So I guess you are in the doghouse again.
C. Sure, knock on wood. D. You really should get a life.
25. Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things. Try not to "throw out the ________
with the bathwater".
A. fish B. duck C. baby D. child

CÂU 16: CỤM TỪ (ĐỘNG TỪ + DANH TỪ CHO TRƯỚC)


I. MAKE
make arrangements: săp xếp, thu xếp
make an appointment: lên lịch hẹn
make changes/ make a change: thay đổi
make a choice: lựa chọn
make a decision: quyết định
make improvement: cải thiện
make a phone call: gọi điện
make an impression on : tạo ấn tượng
make a plan: lên kế hoach
make a noise : làm ồn
make a fuss: làm ầm ĩ
make a deal with: thỏa thuận với ai
make a difference : tạo sự khác biệt
make a list: lên danh sách
make a commitment: cam kết
make a break with S.O: chấm dứt mối quan hệ
make a journey: đi du lịch
make an effort: cố gắng, nỗ lực
make a mes: làm xáo trộn, bừa bộn
make a habit of: tạo thói quen
make money: kiếm tiền
make a fortune: làm giàu
make a profit: tạo ra lợi nhuận
make a payment: thanh toán
make a complain: phàn nàn
make a confession: thú nhận
make friends: kết bạn
make mistake: mắc lỗi
make an excuse: viện cỚ
make use of: sử dụng
make full use of: tận dụng
II. TAKE

Take advantage of: lợi dụng ai


Take a rets/break: nghỉ ngơi
Take a nap: nằm nghỉ
Take a phot: chup ảnh
Take responsibility for:= take charge of: chịu trách nhiềm về
Take temperature: đo nhiệt độ
Take a risk: làm liều
Take a step: tiến triển
Take a measure: thực hiện biện pháp
Take medicine: uống thuốc
Take place: diễn ra
Take turns: thay phiên, lần lượt
Take exception to : phản đối
Take hostage: bắt làm con tin

CÂU 17: CÂU BỊ ĐỘNG


DẤU DIỆU: chủ ngữ là vật, có by S.O cuối câu
Câu chưa có động từ chính
 BE V_ED/3 (am/is/are/was/were/be/been/being Ved/3)
11.That book _________ by a famous author.
A. wrote B. was written C. is writing D. has written
12.Food______________ direct to the market by trucks.
A. delivered B. deliver C. can be delivered D. delivers
13.The house has_______________ after the fire.
A. to rebuild B. to be rebuilt C. to be rebuild D. rebuilt
14. All the homework_____________ at home.
A. should do B. should done C. should be done D. should be doing
15. The application form______________ to the university before May 31st.
A. must send B. sent C. must be send D. must be sent
16. Traffic rules____________ strictly.
A. followed B. must followed C. must be followed D. must follow
17. Today, many serious childhood diseases_________by early immunization.
A. are preventing B. can prevent C. prevent D. can be prevented
18. We're late. The film_________by the time we get to the cinema.
A. will already start B. will be already started
C. will already have started D. will be starting
19. I still can not believe it. My bicycle _________ some minutes ago.
A. was stolen B. was stealing C. stolen D. stole
20. Many U.S automobiles _________ in Detroit, Michigan.
A. manufacture B. have manufactured C. are manufactured D. are manufacturing
21. Dynamite _________ by Alfred Bernard Nobel.
A. have been invented B. invented C. was invented D. was being invented
22. It_________that the strike will end soon.
A. is expected B. expected C. are expected D. was expected
23. My shirt _________by my sister on my last birthday.
A. gave B. was given C. had been given D. was being given
24. The castle_________in the 16th century.
A. built B. has built C. was built D. had built
25. A lot of pesticide residue can_______ unwashed produce.
A. find B. found C. be finding D. be found
26. This tree _________ by our grandfather over 40 years ago.
A. grew B. has grown C. is grown D. was grown
27. The story I’ve just read______Agatha Christie.
A. was written B. was written by C. was written from D. wrote by
28. Gold________ in California in the 19th century.
A. was discovered B. has been discovered C. was discover D. they discover
29. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony ________ next weekend
A. is going to be performed B. has been performed C. will be performing D. will have
perform
30. ___________ yet?
A. Have the letters been typed B. Have been the letters typed C. Have the letters typed
D. Had the letters typed
31. The windows _______yesterday.
A. were cleaned B. was cleaned C. cleaned D. had cleaned
32. The house ____six decades ago.
A. was built B. was building C. will be built D. was to be built

CÂU 18: LOẠI TỪ

1. _______ is a branch of Natural Science, and is the study of living organisms and how they interact with
their environment.
a. Biology b. Biological c. Biologist d. Biologically
1. A / an _______ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct.
a. dangerous b. endanger c. endangered d. endangerment
2. Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal ____.
a. protect b. protection c. protective d. protector
3. Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with ____.
a. extinct b. extinction c. extinctive d. extinctly
4. Current extinction rates are at least 100 to 1,000 times higher than _______ rates found in the fossil
record.
a. nature b. natural c. naturally d. naturalness
5. It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and habitat _______ and
degradation are the leading threats.
a. destroy b. destructive c. destructor d. destruction
6. They eventually realize that reckless _______ of the earth's resources can lead only to eventual global
disaster.
a. exploit b. exploitable c. exploitation d. exploitative
7. Farmers make their soil more productive by distributing _______.
a. fertile b. fertility c. fertilizers d. fertilizable
8. Chemical wastes from factories are _______ that cause serious damage to species habitats.
a. pollutes b. pollutants c. pollutions d. polluters
9. Development of the area would _________wildlife.
a. danger b. dangerous c. endanger d. dangerously
10. _________ to the skin, they eventually got to the station.
a. Soaked b. Soaking c. To soak d. Having soaked
11. England was one of the first countries to ____________.
a. industry b. industrial c. industrialize d. industrialization
12. Their ____________is rejected due to some problems of pollution.
a. suggest b. suggestion c. suggestive d. suggestible
13. We all regard pollution as a ____________matter to human beings.
a. serious b. seriously c. seriousness d. seriousful
14. The people in our village are leading a ________life.
a. peace b. peaceful c. peacefully d. peacefulness
15. We have to suffer a lot of floods due to our serious of forests.
a. destroy b. destructive c. destruction d. destructor
16. She is a famous .She tries her best to protect rare animals from extinction.
a. environment b. environmental c. environmentalist d. environmentally
UNIT 11: BOOKS
Exercise : Choose the best answer.
1. This book is not really ________. It is a waste of money buying it.
a. inform b. information c. informative d. informatively
2. Sometimes it is ________ to find suitable books for our children.
a. difficult b. difficulty c. difficultly d. difficulties
3. A book may be evaluated by a reader or professional writer to create a book ________.
a. review b. reviewing c. reviewer d. reviewed
4. Read the book ________ and you can find the information you need.
a. care b. careful c. carefulness d. carefully
5. Not many people find reading more ________ than watching TV.
a. interest b. interested c. interesting d. interestingly
6. To become a novelist, you need to be ________.
a. imagine b. imagination c. imaginative d. imaginarily
7. After leaving school, many of us only read for ________.
a. please b. pleasant c. pleasure d. pleasing
8. Mary enjoys reading ________, adventure, and whatever else she can either buy or borrow.
a. romance b. romantic c. romanticize d. romanticism
9. The novel has had a tremendous impact on ________ and publishing markets.
a. entertain b. entertainer c. entertainment d. entertainingly
10. The children have very different __________.
a. person b. personal c. personality d. personalities
11. __________ of his biography was timed to coincide with his 70th birthday celebration.
a. Publish b. Publisher c. Publishing d. Publication
12. He talked ____________ of the past and his youth.
a. romance b. romantic c. romantically d. romances
13. If he isn’t Spanish , what ___________is he ?
a. nation b. international c. nationality d. national
14. Star Wars was created by a highly_________ writer.
a. imaginable b. imaginative c. imaginary d. imagination
15. The film The First to Fly is an ____________biography of the two famous Wright brothers.
a. entertainer b. entertaining c. entertained d. entertainment
UNIT 12: WATER SPORTS
Exercise : Choose the best answer.
1. They are going to _______ the pool to 1.8 meter.
a. deep b. depth c. deepen d. deeply
2. The referee had no hesitation in awarding the visiting team a _______.
a. penalty b. penalize c. penal d. penalization
3. The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper deflected the _______.
a. shoot b. shooting c. shooter d. shot
4. The referee's _______ is the most important in any sport competition.
a. decide b. decisive c. decision d. decider
5. ____ players are not allowed to interfere with the opponent's movements unless the player is holding the
ball.
a. Defense b. Defensive c. Defender d. Defensively
6. The main task of a defender in a sport game is to _______ the opponents from scoring.
a. prevent b. preventing c. prevention d. preventable
7. Many young men prefer scuba-diving because it is _______.
a. adventure b. adventurous c. adventurously d. adventurist
8. I _______ think that scuba diving is more of danger than adventure.
a. person b. personal c. personally d. personalize
9. A water polo cap is used to ____ the players' heads and to identify them.
a. tie b. penalize c. protect d. move
10. lf a defender _______ with a free throw, holds or sinks an attacker, he is excluded from the game for twenty
seconds.
a. punches b. passes c. plays d. interferes
UNIT 13: THE 22th SEA GAMES
Exercise : Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.
1. Johnny used to be one of the most _______ athletes in my country.
a. succeed b. success c. successful d. successfully
nd
2. The 22 SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven _____ countries.
a. participate b. participant c. participation d. participating
3. _______, the athlete broke the world's record with two attempts.
a. Surprise b. Surprised c. Surprising d. Surprisingly
4. Before the 22nd SEA Games, Vietnam had made a good _______ in every aspect.
a. prepare b. preparation c. preparative d. preparer
5. ASEAN press praised the great ____ of Vietnamese athletes at the 22nd SEA Games.
a. sports b. sportsman c. sporting d. sportsmanship
6. How many _______ took part in the 22nd SEA Games?
a. compete b. competitors c. competition d. competitor
7. The second part of the program in the 22nd SEA Games opening ceremony was named "_______ for Peace".
a. Cooperate b. Cooperation c. Cooperative d. Cooperatively
8. The _______ wanted to reduce the breadth of the games, with many events currently having small fields and
weak competition.
a. organize b. organization c. organizable d. organizers
9. The success of the 22nd SEA Games had a great contribution of many _______ volunteers.
a. support b. supporter c. supportive d. supportively

UNIT 14: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS


Exercise: Choose the best answer
1. The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based on _______, race,
religion, class or political opinions.
a. national b. nationally c. nationality d. native
2. The International Committee of the Red Cross is a private _______ institution founded in 1863 in Geneva,
Switzerland.
a. human b. humanity c. humanization d. humanitarian
3. In former days, after the battles soldiers on both sides died or were left wounded on the field without any
_______ attendance and basic care.
a. medicine b. medical c. medication d. medically
4. Up until the middle of the 19th century, there were no _______ and well established army nursing systems
for casualties.
a. organize b. organized c. organizational d. organizers
5. All payments to the ICRC are _______ and are received as donations.
a. volunteer b. voluntary c. voluntarily d. voluntariness
6. The Red Cross organizes and leads relief assistance missions after ______, such as natural disasters, man-
made disasters, and epidemics.
a. emergent b. emergencies c. emergently d. emergence
7. One of the tasks of the Red Cross is also to support local _____ care projects.
a. health b. healthy c. healthful d. healthily
8. She sustained severe head _______ after being thrown from her horse.
a. injure b. injured c. injuries d. injurious
9. According to World Bank figures, 41 per cent of Brazilians live in absolute _______.
a. poor b. poorer c. poorly d. poverty
10. Up until the middle of the 19th century, there were no _______ and well established army nursing systems
for casualties.
a. organize b. organized c. organizational
UNIT 15: WOMEN IN SOCIETY
Exercise : Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence.
1. A child receives his early ________ from their parents.
a. educate b. education c. educator d. educative
2. Birth control methods have ________ women from the endless cycle of childbearing and rearing.
a. free b. freely c. freedom d. freed
3. Thanks to the women's liberation women can take part in ____ activities.
a. social b. society c. socially d. socialize
4. To preserve that ________, it was necessary to preserve the people that had created it.
a. civil b. civilize c. civility d. civilization
5. The Prime Minister is to consider changes to sexually ________ laws to enforce equal opportunities.
a. discriminate b. discrimination c. discriminatory d. discriminated
6. In former days, women were considered not to be suitable for becoming a ________.
a. politics b. political c. politically d. politician
7. Western women are more ________ than Asian women.
a. depend b. dependent c. independent d. independently
8. In some communities a husband's ________ over his wife is absolute.
a. power b. powerful c. powerfully d. powered
9. I think that up to now there has not been a real ________ between men and women.
a. equal b. equally c. equality d. equalize
10. It is illegal to___________on grounds of race, sex or religion.
a. differ b. differentiate c. discriminate

CÂU 19: TỪ VỰNG (HỌC TRONG PHẦN BÀI TẬP THEO UNIT)
CÂU 20 + 21: GIAO TIẾP
1. David is talking to Lucy about her painting.
- David: “What a beautiful painting!”
- Lucy: “____________”
A. No problem B. It’s on the wall
C. I’m glad you like it D. You’re welcome.
2. Peter and Dane are talking about environmental protection.
- Peter: “We should limit the use of plastic bags.”
- Dane: “____________. We can use paper bags instead.”
A. I completely agree. B. It’s not true.
C. I don’t quite agree D. You’re wrong.
3. David is apologizing to his teacher for being late.
- David: “Sorry I’m late! The traffic is so heavy.”
- Teacher: “____________. Come in and sit down.”
A. You’re so kind B. It’s alright C. Me neither D. Thank you
4. Peter and Mary are talking about social networks.
- Peter: “Using social networks may have negative effects on students.”
- Mary: “____________. It distracts them from their studies.”
A. I’m not sure about that B. I don’t quite agree
C. You’re wrong D. That’s quite true
5. Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.
- Linda: “I think drink-driving should be severely punished.”
- Peter: “____________. It may cause accidents or even deaths.”
A. You must be kidding B. I don’t think so
C. I don’t understand what you mean D. I absolutely agree with you
6. A porter is talking to Mary in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: “May I help you with your suitcase?”
- Mary: “____________”
A. What a shame B. Me too C. You’re welcome D. Yes, please
7. John is having dinner at Linda’s house.
- John: “This roast beef is so delicious.”
- Linda:”____________”
A. sure. I’d love to B. I’m glad you like it.
C. No, don’t worry. D. I don’t either.
8. Joana and David, two lectures, are talking about library skills.
- Joana: “I think we should teach our students how to use the library.”
- David:”____________
A. You’re absolutely wrong B. You must be kidding
C. I couldn’t agree with you more D. That’s not a good idea
9. A shop assistant is talking to a customer.
- Shop assistant: “Do you need anything else?”
- Customer:”____________”
A. That’s all. Thanks B. Good job! C. With pleasure D. You’re welcome
10. Ann and Peter are talking about housework.
- Ann: “ I think children should be paid for doing the housework.”
- Peter: “____________. It’s their duty in the family.”
A. That’s what I think B. You’re exactly right
C. There’s no doubt about it D. I don’t think so
11. Ken and Tom are high-school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet.
- Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?”
- Tom: “____________.”
A. Studying in a group is great fun. B. We are too busy on weekdays.
C. Why don’t you look at the atlas? D. The library would be best.
12. Mike and Lane are university students. They are talking about Lane’s upcoming high-school reunion.
- Mike: “So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?”
- Lane: “
A. Oh, the school reunion was wonderful. B. No. You’re in no mood for the event.
C. The food at the reunion was excellent. D. Yeah. I’m really looking forward to it.
13. A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has just finished his meal there.
- Waiter: “Here’s your bill, sir.”
- Customer: “____________”
A. Don’t mention it. B. Can I pay by credit card?
C. What do you have? D. You’re welcome.
14. Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle’s upcoming birthday.
- Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?”
- Kyle: “____________”
A. It’s my honour. B. Let’s do it then. C. The more the merrier. D. That’s right.
15. Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about Anne’s new blouse.
- Diana: “That blouse suits you perfectly, Anne.”
- Anne: “____________’’.
A. Never mind. B. Don’t mention it. C. Thank you. D. You’re welcome.
16. Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: “Shall I help you with your suitcase?”
- Mary: “____________”
A. Not a chance. B. That’s very kind of you.
C. I can’t agree more. D. What a pity!
17. Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
- Susan: “Oops! I’m sorry, Denise.”
- Denise: “____________”
A. You shouldn’t do that. B. It’s alright.
C. You are welcome. D. It’s nonsense.
18. Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
- Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”
- Jenifer: “____________”
A. I’d love it. B. That’s nice of you to say so.
C. I couldn’t agree more. D. Don’t mention it.
19. Jolie and Tom are meeting at the supermarket.
- Jolie: “Hi, Tom. How are you doing?”
- Tom: “____________. How about you?”
A. I’m waiting for my sister B. I’m shopping for food
C. I’m doing nothing D. I’m doing well
20. Maria and Alex are talking about the environment.
- Maria: “Our environment is getting more and more polluted. Do you think so?”
- Alex: “____________. It’s really worrying.”
A. I’ll think about that B. I don’t agree
C. I don’t think so D. I can’t agree more
21. Liz is telling Andrew about her first novel.
- Liz: “Guess what? My first novel has just been published.”
- Andrew: “____________”
A. It’s my pleasure. B. Congratulations!
C. Better luck next time! D. It’s very kind of you.
22. Jenny and her teacher are meeting at the bus stop.
- Jenny: “Good afternoon, Miss. How are you?”
- Teacher: “____________. And you?”
A. I’m going home B. I’m leaving now C. I’m thirty years old D. Fine, thank you
23. Linda is thanking Daniel for his birthday present.
- Linda: “Thanks for the book. I’ve been looking for it for months.”
- Daniel: “____________”
A. You can say that again B. Thank you for looking for it
C. I like reading books D. I’m glad you like it
24. David and his teacher are meeting at the school gate.
- David: “Good morning, Mr Deakin. How are you?”
- Mr Deakin:”____________. And you?”
A. I’m busy now B. I’m fine. Thank you
C. I’m going home D. I’m having a class now
25. Mrs Smith and her students are visiting the zoo.
- Mike: “Can I feed the gorilla, Mrs Smith?”
- Mrs Smith: “____________. The sign says ‘No feeding the animals’.”
A. Of course you can B. I don’t think it works
C. I’m sure about that D. I’m afraid not
26. Andrew is talking to a waiter in a restaurant.
- Andrew: “Can I have the bill, please?”
- Waiter: “____________”
A. You are very kind B. Just a minute, please
C. My pleasure D. You’re exactly right
27. Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games.
- Silas: “Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?
- Salah:”____________. We can’t afford such a big event.”
A. You can say that again B. I can’t agree with you more
C. Yes, you’re right D. No, I don’t think so
28. Laura is telling Bob about her exam results.
- Laura: “____________”
- Bob: “That’s great. Congratulations!”
A. I hope I’ll pass the exam tomorrow. B. I’ve passed the exam with an A.
C. I’ll get the exam results tomorrow. D. I didn’t do well in the exam.
29. Nancy and James are talking about their school days.
- Nancy: “I think school days are the best time of our lives.”
- James: “____________. We had sweet memories together then.”
A. I’m afraid so B. Absolutely. C. That’s nonsense D. I doubt it
30. John and Mike are talking about Mike’s new car.
- John: “____________”
- Mike: “Thanks. I’m glad to hear that.”
A. Where did you buy your car? B. What a nice car!
C. Your car is new, isn’t it? D. My car is very expensive.
31. Two students are talking about the school curriculum.
- Ted: “Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum.”
- Kate: “____________. It is an essential life skill.”
A. Oh, that’s a problem. B. I can’t agree with you more.
C. Not at all D. You can make it.
32. Jane is talking to Mike, who has just helped her with her luggage.
- Jane: “____________”
- Mike: “It’s my pleasure.
A. It’s too heavy. B. It’s not my duty.
C. Thanks a lot, indeed. D. Welcome back.
33. Adam and Janet are at the school canteen.
- Adam: “____________”
- Janet: “Yes, please.”
A. Do you mind if I sit here? B. Can you pass me the salt, please?
C. It’s a bit hot in here, isn’t it? D. Would you like a cup of coffee?
34. Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education.
- Jenny: “I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life.”
- Jimmy: “____________. There are successful people without a degree.”
A. That’s life B. That’s all right
C. I don’t quite agree D. I can’t agree more
35. John was in Hanoi and wanted to send a parcel to his parents. He asked a local passer- by the way to the
post-office.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?”
- Passer-by: “____________”
A. Not way, sorry. B. Just round the corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary! D. There’s no traffic near here.
CÂU 22 + 23: TỪ ĐỒNG NGHĨA
CÂU 24+ 25: TỪ TRÁI NGHĨA
BÀI TẬP ÁP DỤNG: SYNONYMS
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following questions.
1. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
2. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations
3. I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.
A. reasonable B. acceptable C. pretty high D. wonderful
4. I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
A. hopeless B. hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful
5. Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States.
A. Artifacts B. Pottery C. Rugs D. Textiles
6. Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to recognize
their potential.
A. accidents B. misunderstandings C. incidentals D. misfortunes
7. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.
A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D. upset
8. He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. wasn’t happy B. didn’t want to see C. didn’t show surprise D. didn’t care
9. Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement.
A. casual B. significant C. promiscuous D. aggressive
10. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls.
A. come without knowing what they will see B. come in large numbers
C. come out of boredom D. come by plane
11. Around 150 B.C. the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to
brightness.
A. record B. shine C. categorize D. diversify
12. She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict B. outspoken C. firm D. tactful

13: Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they
express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. restricted B. as well as C. unless D. instead of
14. With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the
solar system was strengthened.
A. outcome B. continuation C. beginning D. expansion
15. Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. arrive B. return C. enter D. visit
16. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth.
A. annoyance B. risks C. irritations D. fears
17. In life, Ray always gives me a hand with repairing the broken things in my house.
A. assists me by B. asks me to help with
C. pleases me by D. serves me with
18. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep B. sit down C. eat D. relax
19. The rains of 1993 causing the Missouri river to overflow resulted in one of the worst floods of
the 20th century.
A. stopped B. lessened C. caused D. overcame
20. The drought was finally over as the fall brought in some welcome rain.
A. heatware B. harvest C. summer D. aridity
21. When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous
increase.A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult
22. In 1952, Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne.
A. installed B. declared C. denounced D. advised
23. The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.
A. increase B. necessity C. demand D. decrease
24. If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now.
A. willing B. sturdy C. wise D. eager
25. A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college.
A. average B. lazy C. moronic D. diligent
26. This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate. A. B. C. D. matter
A. situation B. attention C. place D. matter
27. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in
May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. encouragement D. measurement
28. Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling.
A. translate B. understand C. read D. comprehend
29. He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn’t show surprise B. didn’t want to see
C. didn’t care D. wasn’t happy
30. It will be fine tomorrow. But if it should rain tomorrow, the match will be postponed.
A. taken off B. sold off C. put off D. turned off
ANTONYMS ( từ trái nghĩa)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.
A. soak B. permanent C. complicated D. guess
2. The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive B. complicated C. simple and easy to use D. difficult to operate
3. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay B. paid in full C. had a bad personality D. was paid much money
4. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning .
A. elicited B. irregular C. secret D. legal
5. The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer.
A. look down on B. put up with C. take away from D. give on to
6. I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A. unplanned B. deliberate C. accidental D. unintentional
7: During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding at B. holding back C. holding to D. holding by
8. The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd
9. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. uncomfortable B. responsive C. calm D. miserable
10. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
11. In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. remake B. empty C. refill D. repeat
12. She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty
13. He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding
14. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
15. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency
16. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. similar B. different C. fake D. genuine
17. Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.
A. supporting B. impugning C. advising D. denying
18. Children brought up in a caring environment tend to grow more sympathetic towards others.
A. loving B. dishonest C. healthy D. hateful
19. It’s quite disappointing that some people still turn a blind eye to acts of injustice they witness in the
street.
A. take no notice of B. have no feeling for C. show respect for D. pay
attention to
20. Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.
A. improve B. maximize C. worsen D. enrich
21.I think we cannot purchase this device this time as it costs an arm and a leg.
A. is cheap B. is painful C. is confusing D. is expensive
22. Some vegetables are grown without soil and artificial light.
A. real B. natural C. genuine D. true
23. It is very difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.
A. wise B. generous C. modest D. arrogant
24. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honour the check.
A. genuine B. different C. fake D. similar
25.She’s a bit down in the dumps because she’s got to take her exam again.
A. sad B. embarrassed C. confident D. happy
26. In the United States, elementary education is mandatory nationwide, with state governments having no say
on the issue.
A. compulsory B. desirable C. optional D. satisfactory
27. She was too wet behind the ears to be in charge of such demanding tasks.
A. lack of responsibility B. full of experience
C. without money D. full of sincerity
28. We are very grateful to Professor Humble for his generosity in donating this wonderful painting to the museum.
A. meanness B. sympathy C. gratitude D. churlishness
29. The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for
academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten
30.She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. married B. separated C. single D. divorced
31. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorced B. separated C. single D. married
32. Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.
A. unlikely to happen B. difficult to access
C. easy to find D. impossible to reach
33. With the final examinations coming very soon his anxiety was rising to almost unbearable limits.
A. joy B. confidence C. boredom D. apprehension
34.The captain ordered the soldiers to gather on the double even though they were sleeping.
A. willingly B. immediately C. slowly D. intensively
35. This product is hazardous to the eyes and should be kept out of reach of children.
A. dangerous B. useful C. safe D. interesting

VIẾT LẠI CÂU ĐỒNG NGHĨA (3 CÂU)


CÂU 26: CHUYỂN ĐỔI THÌ
LAST VED/2 HASN’T/ HAVEN’T Ved/3 since/for
Question 1. He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months. B. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
C. He had tested his eyes ten months before. D. He didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten months.
Question 2. It’s a long time since we last went to the cinema.
A. We have been to the cinema for a long time. B. We haven’t been to the cinema for a long time.
C. We don’t go to the cinema as we used to. D. We wish we went to the cinema now.
Question 3. The last time I saw her was a week ago. .
A. I haven't seen her for a week. C. I haven't seen her since a week.
B. I have seen her for a week. D. I have seen her since a week.
Question 4. I haven’t been to London since I left my college.
A. I went to London when I left my college.
B. The last time I went to London was when I left my college.
C. I have just been to London.
D. I have been to London to visit my college.
Question 5. They last visited me five years ago.
A. They haven't visited me for a long time. B. I haven't been visited for a long time.
C.They have known me for five years. D. They haven't visited me for five years a week.
Question 6. The last time I met them was three years ago.
A. I have not met them for three years. B. It is three years when I will meet them.
C. I did not meet them three years ago. D. During three years, I met them once.
Question 7. The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. I have not been to the museum for a year. B. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
C. My going to the museum lasted a year. D. At last I went to the museum after a year.
Question 8. He last had his car repaired 2 weeks ago.
A. He has not had his car repaired for 2 weeks. B. He had repaired his car two weeks before.
C. He had not repaired his car for 2 weeks then. D. He didn't have any repair to his car for 2 weeks.
Question 9. My friends last talked to him two months ago.
A. My friends haven’t talked to him for two months.
B. My friends didn’t talk to him for two months.
C. My friends haven’t talked to him two months ago.
D. My friends didn’t talk to him two months ago.
Question 10. She last went there when she was a child.
A. She hasn’t gone there when she was a child. B. She didn’t go there when she was a child.
C. She hasn’t gone there since she was a child. D. She didn’t go there since she was a child.
Question 11. He last rang his family three days ago.
A. He didn’t ring his his family three days ago. B. He hasn’t rung his family for three days.
C. He has rung his family for three days. D. He rings his family for three days.
Question 12. She last had a swim five months ago.
A. She hasn’t had a swim for five months. B. She has had a swim for five months.
C. She didn’t have a swim five months ago. D. She has a swim every five month.
Question 13. We last wrote to each other eight years ago.
A. We haven't written to each other for eight years.
B. Eight years is a long time for us to write to each other.
C. We wrote to each other eight years ago.
D. We have been writing to each other for eight years.
Question 14. The last time I cooked was 3 years ago.
A. I have cooked for 3 years B. I didn’t cook 3 years ago
C. I didn’t cook for 3 years D. I haven’t cooked for 3 years
Question 15. I last took a bath 2 days ago.
A. I didn’t take a bath 2 days ago. B. I haven’t taken a bath for 2 days.
C. I have taken a bath for 2 days. D. I took a bath for 2 dáy ago
Question 16. The last time I went to bar was 6 years ago.
A. I haven’t gone to bar 6 years ago. B. I didn’t go to bar when I was 6.
C. I haven’t gone to bar for 6 years. D. I have gone to bar for 6 years.
Question 17. The last time he smoked was 2 years ago.
A. He didn’t smoke 2 years ago. B. He hasn’t smoked for 2 years.
C. He has smoke for 2 years. D. He smoked a lot for 2 years.
Question 18. I last cheated in exam years ago.
A. I haven’t cheated in exam for years. B. It is years ago when I last cheated in
exam.
C. I did not cheat in exam years ago. D. through years, cheated in exam.
Question 19. The last time I watched this movie was 6 months ago.
A. At last I watched this movie after 6 months. B. During 6 months, I watched this movie.
C. I haven’t watched this movie since 6 months. D. I have not watched this movie for 6 months.
Question 20. He last sent me postcards when he was in Paris.
A. He hasn’t sent me postcards when he was in Paris.
B. He didn’t send me postcards when he was in Paris.
C. He hasn’t sent me postcards since he was in Paris.
D. He didn’t send me postcards since he was in Paris.
Question 22. I haven't heard from Susan for several months.
A. I didn't hear from Susan several months ago. C. I last heard from Susan several months
ago.
B. Susan heard from me several months ago.D. Susan didn't hear from me several months ago
Question 23. I haven't visited my hometown for a few years.
A. I have been in my hometown for a few years. B. I was in my hometown for a few years.
C. I didn't visit my hometown a few years ago.D. I last visited my hometown a few years ago.
Question 24. I haven't met my grandparents for five years.
A. I last met my grandparents five years ago. B. I have met my grandparents for five
years.
C. I didn't meet my grandparents five years ago. D. I often met my grandparents five years
ago.
Question 25. She hasn’t played the piano for five years.
A. She didn’t play the piano since five years. B. The last time she played the piano was five years ago.
C. The last time she played the piano five years ago. D. She played the piano five years .

CÂU 27: TƯỜNG THUẬT CÂU HỎI


1.“Why don’t we go sailing this weekend?”
A. Jack offered to go sailing that weekend. B. Jack denied going sailing that weekend.
C. Jack refused to go sailing that weekend. D. Jack suggested going sailing that weekend.
2. “Could you tell me how to get to the airport?”
A. he asked me how to get to the airport B. he said if I could tell him the airport
C. he told me how to get to the airport D. he asked me to tell how to get to the airport
8. “Have you heard of her marriage?”
A. she asked me if I hear of her marriage B. she asked me whether I had heard of her marriage
C. she asked me if I had heard of her marriage D. B and C
9. “What were you doing last night, Mr John?” asked the police.
A. The police asked what were you doing last night, Mr John
B. The police asked Mr John what he had been doing the night before
C. The police asked Mr John what he had been done the night before
D. The police asked Mr John what had he been done the night before
10. “What will you do if you have ten days off school?” he asked
a. He asked me what will I do if I have ten days off school
b. He asked me what I will do if I have ten days off school
c. He asked me what would I do if I had ten days off school
d. He asked me what I would do if I had ten days off school
11.“Do you speak English?” he asked.
A. He asked whether I speak English B. He asked if I spoke English?
C. He asked whether I spoke English D. He asked did I speak English
12. “Where are you spending your holidays?” Jane asked us.
A. Jane asked us where were we spending our holidays.
B. Jane asked us that where we were spending our holidays.
C. Jane asked us where we were spending our holidays.
D. Jane asked us where you were spending your holidays.
13. “Where did she go yesterday evening?” they asked.
a. They asked me where she went the evening before.
b. They asked me where she had gone the evening before.
c. They asked me where she had gone yesterday evening.
d. They asked me where did she go the evening before.

CÂU 28: VIẾT LẠI CÂU DÙNG MODAL VERBS (MUST/ MUSTN’T/ NEED/ SHOULD/…)
Question 1: I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Pike you saw because he is in London.
A. It mightn’t be Mr. Pike you saw because he is in London.
B. It couldn’t be Mr. Pike you saw because he is in London.
C. It can’t have been Mr. Pike you saw because he is in London.
D. It mustn’t have been Mr. Pike you saw because he is in London.
Question 2: It is not necessary for you to book movie tickets in advance.
A. You would book movie tickets in advance.
B. You must book movie tickets in advance.
C. You can’t book movie tickets in advance.
D. You needn’t book movie tickets in advance.
Question 3: It is compulsory for all the students to obey the class rules.
A. All the students must obey the class rules.
B. All the students may obey the class rules,
C. All the students needn’t obey the class rules.
D. All the students can’t obey the class rules.
Question 4: It is mandatory for all the students to hand in their assignments on time.
A. All the students must hand in their assignments on time.
B. All the students can't hand in their assignments on time.
C. All the students may hand in their assignments on time.
D. All the students needn't hand in their assignments on time.
Question 5: The students are required to keep silent during the exam.
A. The students may keep silent during the exam.
B. The students must keep silent during the exam.
C. The students needn't keep silent during the exam.
D. The students shouldn’t keep silent during the exam.
Question 6: I'm sure that they had practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
A. They shouldn't have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
B. They couldn't have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
C. They might have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
D. They must have practised hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
Question 7: I thought it was not necessary to book tickets for the film in advance, but I was wrong.
A couldn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
B. I must have booked tickets for the film in advance.
C. I should have booked tickets for the film in advance.
D. I needn't have booked tickets for the film in advance.
Question 8: It is possible that one of the men died on the mountain.
A. One of the men must have died on the mountain.
B. One of the men could have died on the mountain.
C. One of the men should have died on the mountain.
D. One of the men may have died on the mountain.
Question 9: They weren't allowed to stay out late when they lived with their parents.
A. They mustn’t stay out late when they lived with their parents.
B. Their parents would not let them stay out late when they lived at home.
C. They can’t have stayed late when they lived with their parents.
D. They sometimes got get permission from their parents to stay out late when they lived at home.
Question 10: I'm certain that Joe attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
A. Joe needn't have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
B. Joe mightn't have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
C. Joe could have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
D. Joe must have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
Question 11: The workers at the factory are required to wear protective clothing
A. The workers at the factory shouldn’t wear protective clothing.
B. The workers at the factory must wear protective clothing.
C. The workers at the factory needn’t wear protective clothing.
D The workers at the factory may wear protective clothing.
Question 12: I'm certain that Joe attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
A. Joe needn't have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
B. Joe mightn't have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
C. Joe must have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
D. Joe could have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.
Question 13: It wasn't obligatory to submit my assignment today.
A. My assignment must have been submitted today.
B. I needn't have submitted my assignment today.
C. My assignment was required to submit by today.
D. I mustn't submit my assignment today.
Question 14: Perhaps, my car keys are in the kitchen.
A. My car keys should be put in the kitchen. B. My car keys cannot be in the kitchen.
C. I don’t know whether my car keys are in the kitchen. D. My car keys might be in the
kitchen.
Question 15: Is it possible for me to come to your house at about 7pm?
A. Must I come over to your house at about 7pm? B. Could I be coming to your house at about 7pm?
C. Can I come to your house at about 7pm? D. Will I come to your house at about 7pm?

CÂU 29: VIẾT LẠI THÀNH IF 2


1. I can’t understand him because he speaks so quickly.
A. If he spoke so quickly, I’d understand him. B. If he speaks so quickly, I can understand him.
C. If he didn’t speak so quickly, I’d understand him. D. If he didn’t speak so quickly, I understood him.
2. She is too busy to come to the party.
A. If she was not so busy she must come to the party.
B. If she were not so busy she could come to the party.
C. If she was not so busy she needs to come to the party.
D. If she was not so busy she should come to the party.
3. Peter doesn't read a lot. He can't find the time.
A . If Peter hadn't got the time, he would read a lot.
B . If Peter has the time, he will read a lot.
C . If Peter had had the time, he would have read a lot.
D . If Peter had the time, he would read a lot.
4. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
A. If John doesn’t eat so many chips, he will not be fat.
C. John is fat though he eats so many chips.
D. being fat, John eats so many chips.
B. If John didn’t eat so many chips, he would not be fat.
5. You drink too much coffee, that's why you can't sleep.
A. If you drank less coffee, you would be able to sleep.
B. You drink much coffee and you can sleep.
C. You would sleep well if you didn't drink any coffee.
D. You can sleep better without coffee.
6. If you don't have his number, you can't phone him.
A. You can phone him unless you have his number.
B. You can't phone him unless you don't have his number.
C. You can phone him unless you don't have his number.
D. You can't phone him unless you have his number.
7. It rains so we can’t go to school.
A. If it rains, we could go to school B. If didn’t rain, we could go to school
C. If it not rain, we could go to school D. If it rains, we can go to school
8. My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise.
A. If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick.
B. If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick.
C. If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick.

CÂU 30: ĐẢO NGỮ


1. Olga handed in her exam paper. She then realised that she had missed one question.
A. Having realised that she had missed one question, Olga handed in her exam paper.
B. Not until Olga had handed in her exam paper did she realise that she had missed one question.
C. Had Olga realised that she had missed one question, she wouldn’t hand in her exam paper.
D. Only after Olga realised that she had missed one question did she hand in her exam paper.
2. He badly suffered cyberbullying himself He realized the true dangers of social media only then.
A. Not until he had badly suffered cyberbullying himself did he realize the true dangers of social media
B. Such was his suffering of cyberbullying that he didn’t realize the true dangers of social media.
C. Only when he had realized the true dangers of social media did he badly suffer cyberbullying himself.
D. But for his terrible suffering of cyberbullying, he wouldn’t realize the true dangers of social media.
3. The coach changed his tactics in the second half. His football team won the match.
A. But for the coach’s change of tactics in the second half, his football team could have won the match.
B. Not until his football team had won the match did the coach change his tactics in the second half.
C. Only if the coach had changed the tactics in the second half could his football team have won the match.
D. Had it not been for the coach’s change of tactics in the second half, the football team wouldn’t have won
the match.
4. The green campaign was strongly supported by the local people. The neighborhood looks fresh and clean
now.
A. Had the local people not strongly supported the green campaign, the neighborhood wouldn’t look fresh
and clean now.
B. sacredly had the green campaign been strongly supported by the local people when the neighborhood
looked fresh and clean.
C. Only if the local people had strongly supported the green campaign would the neighborhood look fresh
and clean now.
D. But for the strong support of the local people for the green campaign, the neighborhood would look
fresh and clean now.
5. Smartphones are becoming reasonably priced. New applications make them more appealing.
A. Whatever new applications smartphones have, they are becoming more appealing with reasonable
prices.
B. No matter how reasonable the prices OS smartphones are, they are not so appealing with new
applications.
C. Appealing though smartphones are with new applications, they are becoming less affordably priced.
D. Not only are smartphones becoming more affordable but, with new applications, they are also more
appealing.
6. She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.
A. Although she didn’t try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.
B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn’t pass it.
C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.
D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily.
7. Mary left home to start an independent life. She realised how much her family meant to her.
A. Only when Mary realised how much her family meant to her did she leave home to start an independent
life.
B. To realise how much her family meant to her, Mary decided to leave home to start an independent life.
C. Not until Mary had left home to start an independent life did she realise how much her family meant to
her.
D. Mary left home to start an independent life with a view to realising how much her family meant to her.
8. Laura practised playing the instrument a lot. She could hardly improve her performance.
A. Hardly had Laura practised playing the instrument a lot when she could improve her performance.
B. Had Laura practised playing the instrument a lot, she could have performed much better.
C. However much Laura practised playing die instrument, she could hardly perform any better.
D. As soon as Laura practised playing the instrument a lot, she could perform much better.
9. His friends supported and encouraged him. He did really well in the competition.
A. If his friends had given him support and encouragement, he could have done really well in the
competition.
B. No matter how much his friends supported and encouraged him, he couldn’t do well in the competition.
C. Such were his friends’ support and encouragement that he couldn’t do really well in the competition.
D. Had it not been for his friends’ support and encouragement, he couldn’t have done so well in the
competition.
10. She gave a great performance at the festival. We now know she has artistic talent.
A. Amazing as her artistic talent is, we don’t know about her great performance at the festival.
B. Hardly had we known about her artistic talent when she gave a great performance at the festival.
C. Although she gave a great performance at the festival, now we still don’t know she has artistic talent.
D. But for her great performance at the festival, we wouldn’t know about her artistic talent now.
11. Peter told US about his leaving the school. He did it on his arrival at the meeting.
A. Only after his leaving the school did Peter inform US of his arrival at the meeting.
B. Not until Peter told US that he would leave the school did he arrive at the meeting.
C. Hardly had Peter informed US about his leaving the school when he arrived at the meeting.
D. No sooner had Peter arrived at the meeting than he told US about his leaving the school.
12. Mike became a father. He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
A. Were Mike to become a father himself, he would feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
B. Only after Mike had become a father himself did he feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his
parents.
C. Had Mike become a father himself, he would have felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his
parents.
D. Not until he felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents did Mike become a father himself.
13. He had hardly left the office when the phone rang.
A. No sooner had he left the office than the phone rang.
B. No sooner he had left the office than the phone rang.
C. No sooner he had left the office when the phone rang.
D. No sooner he did left the office than the phone rang.
14. No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed.
A. Fred tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded.
B. However hard Fred tried, he couldn’t start the car.
C. It’s hard for Fred to start the car because he never succeeded.
D. Fred tried hard to start the car, and with success
15. Although he was very tired, he agreed to help his child with his homework.
A. Despite of his tiredness, he was eager to help his child with his homework.
B. Tired as he was, he agreed to help his child with his homework.
C. Even if feeling very tired, he agreed to help his child with his homework.
D. He would have helped his child with his homework if he hadn’t been tired.
16. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
A. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped.
B. It was midnight that the noise next door stopped.
C. Not until after midnight did the noise next door stopped
D. The noise next door stopped at midnight.
17. Exhaustion prevented any of the runners from finishing the race.
A. The runners can’t finish the race as a result of their exhaustion.
B. The runners are so exhausted that they can’t finish the race,
C. The runners were not exhausted enough to finish the race.
D. So exhausted were the runners that none of them finished the race.
18. He started computer programming as soon as he left school.
A. No sooner had he started computer programming than he left school.
B. Hardly had he started computer programming when he left school.
C. No sooner had he left school than he started computer programming.
D. After he left school, he had started computer programming.
19. We stayed in that hotel despite the noise.
A. Despite the hotel is noisy, we stayed here.
B. We stayed in the noisy hotel and we liked it.
C. No matter how noisy the hotel was, we stayed there.
D. Because of the noise, we stayed in the hotel.
20. Friendly though he may seem, he’s not very trusted.
A. However he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
B. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
C. He may have friends, but he’s not to be trusted.
D. He’s too friendly to be trusted.
21. Despite his early retirement, he found no peace in life.
A. Although he retired early, but he found no peace in life.
B. His early retirement has brought him peace in life.
C. He found no peace in life because he retired early.
D. Early as he retired, he found no peace in life.
22. It wasn’t clear to US at the time how serious the problem was.
A. We were not sure about how serious the problem was at the time.
B. That the problem was serious was not made clear to US.
C. Little did we know anything about the seriousness of the problem.
D. Little did we realise at the time how serious the problem was.
23. If you want to save your eyesight, you must operate immediately.
A. Unless you want to save your eyesight, you mustn’t operate immediately.
B. Only by operating immediately can you save your eyesight.
C. Provided that you must operate immediately, you can save your eyesight.
D. If you did operate immediately, you couldn’t save your eyesight.
24. I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later.
A. Only after I had realized what I had missed did they tell me about it later.
B. As soon as they told me about it I realized what I had missed.
C. Only when they told me about it later did I realize what I had missed.
D. They told me about it and I realized what I had missed.
25. The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately.
A. So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
B. So great the demand was that they had to reprint the book immediately.
A. Such great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
C. Such was the demand great that they had to reprint the book immediately.
26. You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs Jones.
A. Mrs Jones is the most dedicated worker you won’t find anywhere.
B. Nowhere will you find a more dedicated worker than Mrs Jones.
C. Nowhere will not you find a more dedicated worker than Mrs Jones.
D. Mrs Jones can’t be found in nowhere.
27. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
A. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.
B. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.
C. Never in doubt was the outcome of the election.
D. By no means was the outcome of the election been suspected.
28. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition.
A. Only with united opposition could we eliminate terrorism.
B. Only by united opposition can we eliminate terrorism.
C. Only in this way can world terrorism be eliminated.
D. Only then can we eliminate terrorism.
29. He forgot about the gun until he got home.
A. Not until he got home did he forget about the gun.
B. Not until he got home did he remember about the gun.
C. Not until he had got home did he remember about the gun.
D. Not until he had got home did he forget about the gun.
30. The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s personal diaries.
A. Only by publishing the general’s personal diaries, did the truth come out.
B. Not until the general’s personal diaries published did the truth come out.
C. Hardly were the general’s personal diaries published than the truth came out.
D. Only when the general’s personal diaries were published did the truth come out.

CHỌN LỖI SAI


CÂU 31: SAI THÌ ĐỘNG TỪ
CÂU 32: SAI ĐẠI TỪ QUY CHIẾU (
THEY/THEM /THEIR
SHE/HER
HE/ HIS
IT/ITS
THIS/THAT/THESE/THOSE
CÂU 33: SAI Ở TỪ DỄ GÂY NHẦM LẪN
Question 1. I often went out for dinner with my friends at weekends.
A B C D
Question 2. There were some other children there and they loved his kites.
A B C D
Question 3. Surprising ,the athlete broke the world's record with two attempts.
A B C D
Exercise 2:
Question 4: What I told her a few days ago is not the solution to most of her problems
A B C D
Question 5: Tom’s jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he’s the boss.
A B C D
Question 6: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to
alter their eating habits. A B C
D
Exercise 3:
Question 7: The man, a poor man, is invited to the Clambake last night.
A B C D
Question 8: Today's students also appear more formerly dressed and conservative- looking these days.
A B C D
Question 9. Ozone has his origin in a number of sources, a prime one being the automobile engine.
A B C D
Exercise 4:
Question 10. She has disappeared three days ago, and they are still looking for her now.
A B C D
Question 11. Modern office buildings( A)have false floors (B) under which (C) computer and phone wires can
be lain (D).
Question 12: Some manufacturers are not only raising (A) their prices but (B) also decreasing (C) the
production of its (D) products.
Exercise 5:
Question 13: My mother got up early to prepare breakfast for the whole family every day.
A B C D
Question 14.In the past, peasants in (A) rural areas usually use(B) buffalos to plough(C) their (D) fields
Question 15. She didn’t get (A) a high mark because she had made the classical (B) mistake of forgetting to put
(C) the “s” on (D)the verb in the third person singular.
Exercise 6:
Question 16. A good artist like a good engineer learns as much from their mistakes as from successes.
A B C D
Question 17. The villagers are highly appreciable of the volunteers' efforts in reconstructing their houses
A B C
after the devastating storm.
D.
Question 18: Yesterday morning, Joe arrives late for school for the first time.
A B C D
Exercise 7:
Question 19. Two hours ago, the train leaves Ho Chi Minh city for Ha Noi.
A B C D
Question 20.The International Red Cross has their headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
A BC D
Question 21. The sign says that we should read the constructions carefully before proceeding
A B C D
Exercise 8:
Question 22. Last month, my mother makes more than 20 dresses and sold all of them.
A B C D
Question 23. Many living organisms depend largely on the environment for the satisfaction of its needs.
A B C D
Question 24. Government should see WHO’s Disease Outbreak (A)News to get up-to-date (B) information on
the impact of COVID-19 virus variety on the effectiveness of the different vaccines.
C

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