PHẦN III - BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP THỰC HÀNH

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences

Question 1:I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are ________to the environment.
A. having B. taking C. making D. causing
Question 2: Unfortunately, we've made_________.A. little progressB. a few progresses C. little progresses D. few progress
Question 3: I stayed there with her for a while before I left.
A. in the difficult timeB. whenever she needed me C. for relaxation D. for a short period of time
Question 4: I am glad that we see eye to eye on the matter of the conference location.A. dislikeB. agreeC.disagree D. approve
Question 5: Although the new library service has been very successful, its future is________certain.
A. by all means B. by any chance C. at any rate D. by no means
Question 6: The hall was very crowded with over a hundred people________into it.A. stuck B. packedC.pushed D. stuffed
Question 7: The move to a different environment brought about a significant ______in my cousin's state of mind.
A. influence B. impact C.change D. effect
Question 8: In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself_______.
A. occupation B. occupied C. occupant D. occupational
Question 9: The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart without a
hitch. A. unaided B. without glasses C. with little hesitation D. easily
Question 10: Cynthia was on edge all day about the important presentation she had to give to the local citizens group.
A. nervous and excited B. doing well C. satisfied D. working hard
Question 11: After running up the stairs, I was______breath.A. away from B, without C. no D. out of
Question 12: 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
Question 13: The players' protests__________no difference to the referee's decision at all.A. didB.made C.caused B. created
Question 14: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye_________with the interviewers.
A. link B. connection C. touch D. contact
Question 15: The poor child was in floods of___________because his bicycle had been stolen.A. tearsB. sorrowC. sadness D. upset
Question 16: _________her inexperience, her failure to secure the contract was not surprising.
A. By virtue of B, With regard C. In view of D. In recognition of
Question 17: During the Medieval period, people were made public_______of being witches.
A. complaint B. criminal C. trouble D. accusation
Question 18: That disable boy's victory in the race set the___________example to all students in the school
A. finest B. first-class C. rarest D. most convenient
Question 19: Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is_________encouraging progress in math.
A. doing B, making C checking D. stopping
Question 20: She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.A. ambitious B.creative C.idealistic D. practical
Question 21: There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study
distant objects in space.
A. problems and solutions B. advantages and disadvantages C. solutions and limitations D. causes and effects
Question 22: Poaching__________the greatest threat to many species.A. creates B.presents C.poses D. produces
Question 23: The tiger is _________of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild.
A. on the wing B. on the rocks C. on the verge D. on the ground
Question 24: It is not always easy to__________the difference between fact and opinion.A. makeB. say C. do D. tell
Question 25: In my_______, freedom of the press must be maintained. A. mind B. sight C. view D. thought
Question 26: The issue_________question is more complex than you think.A. in B. from C. on D. at
Question 27: The situation got out of hand when the festival organisers couldn't foresee that the mob would get angry because
they were stopped from taking the offerings.
A. hard to complete B. difficult to control C. impossible to find D. unlikely to happen
Question 28: Once you have been accepted as a pupil or student at the school or college, it's ______the law for them to
discriminate against you because of your religion or belief. A. in B, for C. out of D. against
Question 29: Integration and assimilation can help reduce feelings of loss and grief as the migrant starts to incorporate aspects
of the majority culture.A. disadvantage B. disapproval C. discrimination D. sadness
Question 30: He said he was only joking, but his comments were so close to the bone.
A. annoying B. offensive C. personal D. respectful
Question 31: Ten million text messages are sent on______________every minute.A. account
B.averageC.common D. general
Question 32: Unluckily, David's dangerous and incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in_______.
A. advance B. danger C. end D. vain
Question 33: Most scientists believe that the day when robots become part of our lives will come_________.
A. from time to time B. more or less C. sooner or later D, later than never
Question 34: Researchers have__________to the conclusion that your personality is affected by your genes.
A. arrived B. come C got D. reached
Question 35: The telescope will photograph distant galaxies,_________attempt to understand their past.A. inB.forC.on D. with
Question 36: It is likely that artificial intelligence might decide to________an end to humanity simply because it surpasses human
intelligence. A. come B. make C. put D. take
Question 37: I don't think people should be allowed to ___ experiments on animals.A, create B.make C,perform D. produce
Question 38: Many materials have been used for __________teeth, including wood,A. artificial B.hand-made C. raise D, natural
Question 39: A.L techniques help medical doctors to discover subtle interactions between medications that put patience in
jeopardy because of their serious side effectA. at risk B. in reality C under control D, under pressure
Question 40: The purpose of running a business is to make a_________.A. service B. profitC. money D. contribution
Question 41: She's doing well so she was promoted last year. Now she's in charge of a small team of four people.
A. controls B. supervises C. takes over D. rules
Question 42: I've been working here for over ten years now and I'm on first- name terms with everyone, even the CEO.
A, getting on B. happy C. having an informal/friendly relationship D. satisfied
Question 43: Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now she's the CEO of a big multi-national company. However, her
brother is a blue-collar worker in a small local factory.A. mental B. low-paid C. manual D. regular
Question 44: When applying for a certain job, you'll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience.
A. relevant B. prior C. practical D. considerable
Question 45: When the factory dosed, over a hundred people were made redundant.
A. fired B. sacked C. laid off D. appointed
Question 46: I am writing in_________to your advertisement on Vietnamework.com for the post of a personal assistant.
A. connection B. association C. relation D. response
Question 47: I'd like to speak to the person in________please.A. duty B. responsibility C. obligation D. charge
Question 48: I would be grateful for an opportunity to visit your company and discuss my application with you____.
A. in privacy B. individually C. privately D. in person
Question 49: Like many young people today I'm thinking about taking a year_____________ first, or as people often say spending a
year at "the university of life”. A. off B. away C. out D. at
Question 50: The atmosphere at work was so bad that Brian eventually decided to hand in his notice.
A. notify the boss B. apply for another job C. give up his job D. be given abetter job
Question 51: My boss has a reputation for being such a slave-driver!
A. working overtime B. working excessively hard C. being slave to work D. making his staff work too hard
Question 52: We want to recruit the brightest and the best. If you think you fit the bill, fill in an application form today.
A. are able to pay the billB. are suitable C. are of the right size D. are excellent
Question 53: I'd go mad if I had to do a dead-end job like working on a supermarket checkout.
A. demanding B. monotonous C. fascinating D. boring
Question 54: Steve_______his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.
A. threw away B. threw in C. threw off D. threw out
Question 55: After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their _____ down for a while.
A. hearts B. hairC. souls D. heads
Question 56: Making mistake is all_________of growing up.A. bits and bobsB. odds and endsC. part and parcel D. top and bottom
Question 57: The judge__________murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.A. prosecuted B. sentenced C. convicted D. accused
Question 58: Alice said: "That guy is__________gorgeous. I wish he would ask me out"
A, dead-centre B. drop shot C. jumped-up D. drop-dead
Question 59: The situation seems to be changing minute_________minute. A. byB. to C. and D. in
Question 60: 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
Question 61: The party leader travelled the length and_________of the country in an attempt to spread his message.
A. width B. distance C. diameter D. breadth
Question 62: Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them. They_____ internationally.
A. have made headlines B. had made headlines C. have done headlines D. did headlines
Question 63: If we didn't_______any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever.A. use B.make C, take D. do
Question 64: It is the__________of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather.A. heightB.depthC. source D. matter
Question 65: 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. prevented C. enhanced D. incorporated
Question 66: Since the death of Laura's father, her mother has become a breadwinner to support the family.
A. a person who bakes bread every morning B. a bakery-owner
C. a person who delivers bread to make money D. a person who goes out to work to earn money
Question 67: 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
Question 68: Both universities speak____________of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the future.
A. highly B. quickly C. rapidly D. fast
Question 69: On hearing that she failed the entrance exam, Trang couldn't help________into tears.
A. bursting B. burst C. to bursting D. to burst
Question 70: She didn't enjoy her first year at college because she failed to_______her new friends.
A. come in for B. look down on C. go down with D. get on with
Question 71: The world work is developing very quickly. If you don't self- learn continuously, we will not_____ social movements.
A. put up with B. keep up with C. get on with D. deal with
Question 72: He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at________it has come.A. the end B.last C.the moment D. present
Question 73: There's a list of repairs as long as______. A. your arm B. a pole C. your arms D. a mile
Question 74:I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a___________.A. kite B. house C.sky D. wall
Question 75: The jury_____her compliments______her excellent knowledge of the subject.
A. returned/to B. paid/to C. returned/on D. paid / on
Question 76: You may note down vour qualifications and experience that can relate to the job,
A. put down B. hold down C. draw down D. jot down
Question 77: Many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
A. escalated B. erased C. threatened D. eradicated
Question 78: On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed,A. In fact B.In particular C At once D. In general
Question 79: It's difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.A. wise B.generous C. modest D. arrogant
Question 80: With this type of insurance, you're buying_________of mind.A. peace B.satisfaction C. calmnessD. contentment
Question 81: We're over the________! Who wouldn't be? We've just won £1 million!A. planet B.clouds C.stars D. moon
Question 82: Of course you’ ll pass. You write well and you have an excellent __________of the subject
A, grip B. seizure C. grasp D. embrace
Question -83: I told you clearlv and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Tom!
A, considerably B. thoroughly C altogether D. specifically
Question 84: As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand,A, indirectlyB.directlyC. easilyD. slowly
Question 85: Could you______ me a lift into town? A, give B. get C. do D. make
Question 86: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader to pay a________Trump at the White House after his
inauguration last year. A. visited B. visiting C. visit to D, visit
Question 87: Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 -Championship 2018 with a penalty shootout win_______ Iraq on
Saturday, January 20th, 2018. A, over B. with C. against D. in
Question 88: if we use robots instead of humans, many people may be out of work.
A. employed B. jobless C. inemployed D, unemployed
Question 89: It was no accident that he broke my glasses. He did it_________purpose.A. with B,on C.by D. about
Question 90: I read the contract again and again _________ avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A. in terms of B. by means of C. with a view to D. in view of
Question 91: It's no use talking to me about metaphysics. It's a closed book to me.
A. a subject that I don't understand B. a theme that I like to discussC. a book that is never openedD. an object that I really love
Question 92: Her outgoing character contrasts__________with that of her sister.A. thoroughly B. fully C. sharply D. coolly
Question 93: Learning Spanish isn't so difficult once you____________.A. get away with it B. get off it C.get down to it D. get on it
Question 94: Please don't_______a word of this to anyone else, it's highly confidential.A. speak B, pass C. mutter D. breathe
Question 95: 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 moodD. keeps testing
Question 96: "Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.'' -"Haven't you hear the news? His wife gave birth a baby
boy early this morning."A. extremely happy B. extremely disappointed C. exhausted D. very proud
Question 97: Ann has always made________in everything she has done.A. fit B. perfect C.good D. excellent
Question 98: In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary_______.A. aim B. goal C. cause D. reason
Question 99: She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it.
A. permitted it B. accepted it without investigation C. objected to it D. looked it over
Question 100: My uncle was___________ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.
A. seriously B. deeply C. fatally D. critically
Question 101: This is _______the most difficult job I've ever had to do.A. by chance B. by myself C. by far D. by heart
Question 102: Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only______season.
A. in B. out C. out of D. along
Question 103: joshmay 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
Question 104: Though he had known about it well in__________, he pretended to be surprised at having a birthday party.
A. advance B. addition C, contrast D. general
Question 10S: 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
Question 106: in a modern family the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to_________the household chores.
A, do B. make C. run D. Take
Question 107: While everyone else in this class prefers working in groups. Alice likes working________.
A. on her own B, of her own C. on herself D. in herself
Question 108: Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.
A. give a thought about B, Pay attention to C. prepare a plan for D. make a decision on
Question 109: - "Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house."
A. Nothing more to say B, You can say that again C Yes, I hope so D. No, dogs are very good, too
Question 110: My wife was so keen on the picture that she paid through her__________ for it.A, eyes B. ears C. head D. nose
Question 111: She__________ him for her father's death, A, accused B. charged C. complained D. blamed
Question 112: He left the country____________arrest if he returned.A. in fear ofB. under threat ofC. with fear of D. with threat of
Question 113; He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as____________.A. a bell B.a mirrorC. a waterfall D. a lake
Question 114: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his____________when he meets the right girl.
A. shoe B. hole C. shed D. shell
Question 115: It's not easy to make Lisa furious. The girl is very gentle by_________.A. herself B.natureC. personality D. reaction
Question 116: The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart_______a hitch.
A. without B. with C. on D. of
Question 117: Although the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part.
A. made B. tried C. attempted D. taken
Question 118: Sarah goes to the theater once in a_______moon. A. red B. green .C. blue D. light
Question 119: Dr. Evans has__________a valuable contribution to the life of the school.A. done B.createdC. caused D. made
Question 120: Sportsmen___________their political differences on the sports field.
A. take part B. put aside C. take place D. keep apart
Question 121: Looking down at the coral reef, we saw___________of tiny, multi coloured fish.A. teams B.flocks C. shoalsD. swarms
Question 122: A bridge must be strong enough to support its own weight_________the weight of the people and vehicles that use it.
A. as far as B. as long as C. so well as D. as well as
Question 123: When finding a new house, parents should ____all the conditions for their children's education and entertainment.
A. take into account B. take actions C. put pressure D. put up with
Question 124: You have to be on vour 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
Question 125: In_______age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious work of accountants and clerks must have been in
the past. A. that B. the C.this D.its
Question 126: Since he failed his exam, he had to_________for it again.A. pass B. make C. take D. sit
Question 127: John paid $2 for his meal,________ he had thought it would cost
A. not as. much B. not so much as C. less as D. not so many as
Question 128: it is very important for a film or a company to keep________ changes in the market.
A. pace of B. touch with C. track about D. up with
Question 129: I’m sure you'll have no_________ the exam.
A. difficulty passing B. difficulty to pass C. difficulties to pass D. difficulties of passing
Question 130: My brother left his job last week because he did not have any____________to travel.
A, position B. chance C. ability D. location
Question 131: The noise from the nearby factory kept me_________.A. awake B.awakened C. waking D. woken
Question 132: Make sure you___________us a visit when you are in town again. A. pay B, have C. give D. do
Question 133:I used to run a mile before breakfast but now I am______
A. not used to it B. no longer practice it C. out of practice D. out of the habit
Question 134: The government is determined to__________terrorism.A. put the stop to B. put stop toC. put stops toD. put a stop to
Question 135: Liquid milk is usually pasteurized in order to kill bacteria for a longer__________.
A. expectancy B. production C. living D. shelf life
Question 136: The majority of people accept that modern drugs are the most effective way to cure a(n)_____
A. sicken B. illness C. symptom D. treatment
Question 137: We are going to build a fence around the field with_______to breeding sheep and cattle
A. a goal B. an outlook C. a reason D. a view
Question 138: The meeting didn't__________until late. A. end up B. break up C. come about D. fall through
Question 139: Fiona is very angry__________her boss's decision to sack several members of staff.A. againstB.by C.for D. about
Question 140: 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
Question 141:I am glad I was able to be there for my friend when her mom died.
A. to offer support in time of need for B. to cry with C. to travel with D. to visit
Question 142: When you consider all the advantages you've gained I think you'll admit you had a good________for your money.
A. profit B. benefit C. run D. term
Question 143: The teacher at this school________with flu one after the other.A. went downB. went off C. went outD. went under
Question 144: Can I__________our brain for a moment? I can't do this crossword by myself.A. useB.haveC.mind D. pick

PHẦN III - BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP THỰC HÀNH(2)

Question 145: The detective was asked to probe into the mysterious disappearance of the painting.
A. investigate B. procure C. recover D. relinquish
Question 146: The piece of work is urgent and must be done________delay.A. with B. no C.not D. without
Question 147: These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A. mechanically B, manually C, automatically D. spiritually
Question 148: Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the______of extinction.
A, wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge
Question 149: When old Mr. Barnaby died, several people________their claim to the substantial legacy that he left
A. placed B. drew C. assumed D. laid
Question 150: Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the_________.A. chin B.collar C.sleevesD. vest
Question 151: You look really tired. You could______a week's holiday, I think.A, do withB.make forC.pass for D. make with
Question 152: The local press has been pouring ________ on the mayor for dissolving the council.
A, scorn B. blame C. disapproval D. hatred
Question 153; Quite soon, the world is going to________energy resources.
A, get into B. run out of C. keep up with D. come up against
Question 154: 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
Question 155: It’s no good pretending; you've got to___________reality.A, get down to B, bargain forC come up against D. face up to
Question 156: It was so foggy that the driver couldn't___________the traffic signs.A. break outB. keep outC, make out D. take out
Question 157: 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
Question 158: I’m sorry you've decided not to go with us on the river trip, but_________you change your mind, there will still be
enough room on the boat for you.A. in the event that B. nevertheless C. Even though D. provided that
Question 159: There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned.
A. apposed B. insisted C. invited D. opposed
Question 160: Although Mike graduated with a good degree, he joined the_____of the unemployed.A. ranksB,queuesC.linesD.oders
Question 161: The food was so delicious that I had a second________.A. plate B. serving C. helping D. time
Question 162: David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chance of becoming a champion.A. missedB.lostC.flew D. run
Question 163: His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to______ personal goals.
A. follow B. pursue C. seek D, do
Question 164: My father is getting old and forgetful._______________, he is experienced and helpful.
A. Be that as it may B. Regardless C. Lest D. Consequently
Question 165: I'm not going to go ice skating! I'd only fall over and________a fool of myself.A. createB. showC.doD. make
Question 166: Silence________ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.
A. fell in with B. came between C. hung over D. dropped out of
Question 167: When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he'd go as red as a_______.
A. tomato B. chili C. strawberry D. beetroot
Question 168: As orders are becoming more and more, we've been rushed off our feet all week.
A. very angry B. very busyC. very worried D. very happy
Question 169: The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed C. was criticized D. was penalized
Question 170: ‘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. inB. on C. off D. out
Question 171: I can’t give you the answer on the______; I’ll have to think about it for a few days.A. placeB.minuteC. sceneD. spot
Question 172:I find myself_________a loss to understand Harold's behavior. A, at B. in C. out D. for
Question 173: 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
Question 174: When the police arrived the thieves to_________flight leaving all the stolen things behind.
A. brought B. took C made D. did
Question 175: My friend is good at mimicking people. He_________a great impression of Charlie Chaplin.
A, made B, did C. took D. gave
Question 146: The piece of work is urgent and must be done________delay.A. with B.no C.not D. without
Question 147: These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A. mechanically B, manually C, automatically D. spiritually
Question 148: Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the______of extinction.
A, wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge
Question 149: When old Mr. Barnaby died, several people________their claim to the substantial legacy that he left
A. placed B. drew C. assumed D. laid
Question 150: Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the_________.
A. chin B. collar C. sleeves D. vest
Question 151: You look really tired. You could______a week's holiday, I think.A, do withB.make forC.pass for D. make with
Question 152: The local press has been pouring ________ on the mayor for dissolving the council.
A, scorn B. blame C. disapproval D. hatred
Question 153; Quite soon, the world is going to________energy resources.A, get intoB. run out ofC. keep up with D. come up against
Question 154: 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
Question 155: It’s no good pretending; you've got to___________reality.A, get down to B, bargain forC come up against D. face up to
Question 156: It was so foggy that the driver couldn't___________the traffic signs.A. break out B. keep outC, make out D. take out
Question 157: 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
Question 158: I’m sorry you've decided not to go with us on the river trip, but_________you change your mind, there will still be
enough room on the boat for you.A. in the event that B. nevertheless C. Even though D. provided that
Question 159: There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned.
A. apposed B. insisted C. invited D. opposed
Question 160: Although Mike graduated with a good degree, he joined the_____of the unemployed.
A. ranks B, queues C. lines D. oders
Question 161: The food was so delicious that I had a second________.A. plate B. serving C. helping D. time
Question 162: David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chance of becoming a champion.
A. missed B. lost C. flew D. run
Question 163: His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to______ personal goals.
A. follow B. pursue C. seek D, do
Question 164: My father is getting old and forgetful._______________, he is experienced and helpful.
A. Be that as it may B. Regardless C. Lest D. Consequently
Question 165: I'm not going to go ice skating! I'd only fall over and________a fool of myself.
A. create B. show C. do D. make
Question 166: Silence________ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.
A. fell in with B. came between C. hung over D. dropped out of
Question 167: When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he'd go as red as a_______.
A. tomato B. chili C. strawberry D. beetroot
Question 168: As orders are becoming more and more, we've been rushed off our feet all week.
A. very angry B. very busyC. very worried D. very happy
Question 169: The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed C. was criticized D. was penalized
Question 170: ‘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. inB. on C. off D. out
Question 171: 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
Question 172:I find myself_________a loss to understand Harold's behavior. A, at B. in C. out D. for
Question 173: 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
Question 174: When the police arrived the thieves to_________flight leaving all the stolen things behind.
A. brought B. took C made D. did
Question 175: My friend is good at mimicking people. He_________a great impression of Charlie Chaplin.
A, made B, did C. took D. gave
Question 176: You can ask Matin anything about history. He actually "has quite a good______ for facts.
A, head B. ability C. knowledge D. understanding
Question 177: It was such a sad film that we all were reduced_____ tears at the end.A, with B.onto C. to D. into
Question 178: The baby can't even sit up yet,__________stand and walk.
A. but for B. let alone C. all but D. rather than
Question 179: 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
Question 180:I used toreading comics, but now I've grown out of it.
A. take a fancy to B. keep an eye on C. get a kick out of D. kick up a fuss about
Question 181: Little Deon: "This herb smells horrible, mommy!" Mommy: "______, it will do you a power of good.”
A, Come what may B. By the by C. What is more D. Be that as it may
Question 182: You should take out insurance_______your house from any possible damage. Earthquakes sometimes occur here.
A. on B. in C. for D. at
Question 183: 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
Question 184: 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
Question 185: There are so many__________names now that it is impossible to remember them all.
A. brand B. model C. trademark D. logo
Question 186: The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an_______to reduce the number of road accidents.
A, attempt B. effort C. try D. allowance
Question 187: How many people do you know who are____________medication to prevent anxiety or depression?
A. in B. on C, at D. off
Question 188: My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he ____to the occasion wonderfully. A. raised
B. rose C. fell D. faced
Question 189: Wendy is on the_________of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her friends or to stay at
home with her family. A. horns B. corns C. torns D. forns
Question 190: His girlfriend's behavior at the party was_________, which made everyone there shocked.
A, out of practice B. out of line C. out of the habit D. out of sight
Question 191: At every faculty meeting Ms. Volatie always manages to put her foot in her mouth.
A. move rapidly B. trip over her big feet C. fall asleep D. say the wrong thing
Question 191: Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
A. in absolute health B. in good health C. in clear health D. in extreme health
Question 193: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city,
A, free B. confident C. occupied D. reluctant
Question 194: "She is an excellent actress!” "You__________again!”A. can say that B. may say it C. say it D. say that
Question 195: "Do you know who else is going to be running for governor?” “_______that Mr. Jones is planning to.”
A. Word is it B. Word has it C. Word has D. The words are
Question 196: That the genetic differences make one race superior to anothc: - is nothing but a tall story,
A, cynical B, unbelievable C, untrue D. exaggeration
Question 197: You should accept the Nokia mobile phone as a co-birthday present mom your parents delightedly, Don’t_________.
A. look gift horse in the mouth B. buy it through the nose C. pull my leg D. take it for granted
Question 198: He built up a successful business but it was all done___of his health.
A, at the price B. by the expense C. at all cost ’ D. at the expense
Question 199:. Are you certain chat you are cut out for that kind of job?
A, are determined to takeB. don't want to take C. are offered D. have the necessary skills for
Question 200: I'd love to come, but I am snowed _____ at the moment. A, under B. out C, at D. about
Question 201:I am gripped with a fever whenever a new year is coming,
A, I feel disappointed B. I am excited C. I get upset D, I have got a temperature
Question 202: Failing to submit the proposal on time was________for Tom.
A. a real kick in the pants B. an open and shut case C. a shot in the dark D. a nail in the coffin
Question 203: They always kept on good_________ with their next-door neighbors for the children's sake.
A. relations B. terms C. will D. relationship
Question 204: By happenstance, the number of people at the first New York show equaled the entire car population of the
United States at that time.A. by chance B. by mistake C. by accident D. all are correct
Question 205: If you are tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step instructions on how to
redecorate or enlarge a house.
A. little by little B. gradually C. slower and slower D. both A and B are correct
Question 206: Like everyone else, Sue has her_________of course but on the whole, she's quite satisfied with life.
A. ups and downs B. ins and outs C. safe and sound D. odds and ends
Question 207: Make sure you_________your assignment before you go to bed.A. have B.do C.take D. make
Question 208: Mr. Peter is the big____________in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.
A. bread B. meat C. cheese D. apple
Question 209: Of course an encyclopedia is not a book you read_______.
A. from the start to the stopB. from cover to cover C. from the top to the end D. from page by page
Question 210: At times. I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.A. sometimesB.alwaysC.hardly D. never
Question 211: The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my__________. A. body B. legs C. skin D. bones
Question 212: She was _____disappointed when she learned that she was turned down for the post.
A. gravely B. bitterly C. highly D. fully
Question 213: She nearly lost her own life_____attempting to save the child from drowning.A. at B.with C.in D. for
Question 214: Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks in advance of the session in which the student wishes to
enroll. A. into B. after the end of C. on either side of D. prior to
Question 215:The telephone rang and interrupted his_____ of thought.A. train B.line C. chain D. series
Question 216: Minh was so frightened that he was shaking like_________.A. a flag B. a leaf C. jelly D. the wind
Question 217: They have the same language, but in other respects they are as different as_______.
A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C. salt and pepper D. here and there
Question 218: I usually buy my clothes. It's cheaper than going to the________
A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf
Question 219: It takes her 20 minutes to get ready. A. to prepare B. to wake up C. to go D. to get up
Question 220: The smell of the sea_________his childhood.A. took him inB. took after C. took him back toD, took it for granted
Question 221: We are ______no obligation to change goods which were not purchased here.A. to B.with C.at D. under
Question 222: Nothing_____the ordinary ever happens here. A, about B. out of C. from D. in
Question 223: Despite all the interruptions, he_______with his work.A. pressed on B.held onC.stuck at D. hung out
Question 224: Many a_______it difficult to avoid the interference of mass media in their life.
A. pop star find B. pop star finds C pop stars find D. pop stars finds
Question 225: All candidates will be treated equally,__________ of their age or background.
A, irrelevant B. Discounting C. notwithstanding D. irrespective
Question 226: He tried to limit himself to________10 cigarettes a day.A. be smoking B. have smoked C. smoke D, smoking
Question 227: You should study hard to______your classmates.
A. catch sight of B. feel like C. get in touch with D. keep pace with
Question 228: The medical community continues to_________progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. make C. do D. take
Question 229: Linda: "Thomas thinks he knows everything about dinosaurs." Jill:"_______"
A. He's such a know-all.B. He knew a lot about dinosaurs.C. He knows enough.D. Everything he knows is all about dinosaurs.
Question 230: The new office block________well with its surroundings.A. blends in B. stands out C. shapes up D. sets off
Question 231: After a great deal of questioning, he decided to come clean and tell the truth.
A. admit B. confess C. agree D. deny
Question 232: No matter how much pressure you put on Simon, he won't budge a(n]_______.A. inch B.mile C.foot D. metre
Question 233:We couldn't stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy______of his birthday and hurried to the airport.
A. days B. moments C. returns D. regards
Question 234: Her family has gone to Edinburgh to pay their last________to uncle Bob, who died last week.
A. sympathy B. love C. respects D. honors
Question 235: I can accept criticism in general, but Martin______it too far, so I had no other option but to show my disapproval.
A. pushed B. carried C. made D. put
Question 236: Jeans like this may have been fashionable in the 60's, but now they are_____the times.
A. out of B. under C. over D. behind
Question 237: I take mv hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. encourage B. congratulate C. respect D. welcome
Question 238. I was glad when he said that his car was_______.A. for my use B, at my disposalC. for me use D. at my use
Question 239:________the exception_________the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog every morning.
A. With/to B. With /of C. In/of D. By/of
Question 240: He always takes full_________ of the mistake by these competitors.A. benefitB. advantageC. promt D. advice
Question 241: On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she_____ again.
A, came up B. came round C came over D. came forward
Question 242: I called Jenna yesterday with a view______ her about the project.A, of askingB, to asking C. in askingD. for asking
Question 243: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A, out of work B. out of fashion C. out of order Ik out of practice
Question 244: Don't worry about trying to catch the last train home, as we can______ you up for the night
A. take B. keep C. put D. set
Question 245: Without written evidence, we don’t have a__________on.A. leg to stand B. foot to stand C. leg to lean D. foot to lean
Question 246: ______, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
A, By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually
Question 247: Nga is very modest, always___________ her success.
A. keeping down B. turning around C playing down D. pushing back
Question 248: He didn't bat an eve when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn't want to see B. didn't show surprise C. wasn't happy D. didn't care
Question 249: I try to be friendly but it is hard to ________some of my colleagues.
A. get on with B. watch out for C. come up with D. stand in for
Question 250: I was in two ____________ about taking the flat because it is very good but the rent was rather high.
A. heads B. minds C. hands D. ways
Question 251: The home team________the challengers by 68 points to 47. A. saw off B.waged off C. set off D. kept up
Question 252: Sure, she's only six, but she's old enough to know better than _______ off without us.
A. run B. to run C. running D. ran
Question 253: Our project was successful______its practicality.A. in terms of B. with a view toC. regardless D. on behalf of
Question 254: "Don't look so worried! You should take the leader's comment with______."
A. a teaspoon of salt B. a cup of salt C. a dose of salt D. a pinch of salt
Question 255: Peter was ejected after committing five personal________in water sport game yesterday.
A. mistakes B. faults C. fouls D. errors
Question 256: Toxic chemicals in the air and land have driven many species to the______of extinction.
A. tip B. edge C. verge D. border
Question 257: We went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out
A. every single day B. every other day C. every second day D. every two days
Question 258: Dr, Evans has _____________ a valuable contribution to the development of the school.
A. done B. created C. caused D. made
Question 259; Just keep________on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?A. a lookB. a glance C. an eye D. a care
Question 260: Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn't take them_______.
A, as a rule B. as usual C. out of habit D. for granted
Question 261: The players' protests_________ no difference to the referee's decision at all.A. didB.made C caused D. created
Question 262: Unfortunately, the company dosed down because it couldn't keep____with rapidly changing technology. A. speedB.
time C.fast D. pace
Question 263: What the politician was saying fell on___________ears last night.A, dead B,deaf C. dumb D. mute
Question 264: "What's the matter? You don't look very well." - "I feel a little_______’
A, out of the blue B. out of order C. under the weather D, under the impression
Question 265: It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to_______on it
A. sleep B. feed C. eat D. sweep
Question 266: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. steers me B. irritates me C. moves me D. frightens me
Question 267: Don't forget_______goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office. A. sayingB.tellingC. to tell D. to say
Question 268: They talked for three days before finally___________a decision,A. doing B.arriving C. making D. coming
Question 269: My mother doesn’t __________ eye to eye with my father sometimes.A. see B,glanceC. look D. agree
Question 270: For a short while, I managed to catch________of President Trump entering the White House.
A. vision B. notice C. view D. sight
Question 271:I feel terrible, I didn't sleep______last night. A. a jot B. a wink C. an inch D. an eye
Question 272: I'm going to make all efforts to win a gold medal in______for your help and concern.
A. return B. mind C. allowances D. memory
Question 273: The manager charged her_____ irresponsibility and dishonesty.A. for B.on C.about D.with
Question 274:_________stay the night if it's too difficult to get home.A. By all means B. In all C.At all costs D. On the whole
Question 275: To get the best_________on a new car, you need to know what a car is really worth.
A. amount B. number C. deal D. figure
Question 276: He talks about football for hours_________end. A. at B. with C, on D. off
Question 277: Would you mind__________me a favor and posting this letter for me?A. making B.doing C.gettingD.giving
PHẦN III - BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP THỰC HÀNH(3)
Question 278: When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your______.A. fingersB.handsC.fingertipsD. thumbs
Question 279: The new cowboy film catches the fancy of the children.A. satisfies B.attractsC.amuses D. surprises
Question 280:_______of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious thecwork of accountants and clerks must have been in the
past. A. At the age B. On the age C. In the age D. By the age
Question 281: I find it difficult to make__________as prices keep_______.
A. end meet-rising B. ends meet-raising C. end meet-raising D. ends meet-rising
Question 282: Man: “I heard you have a part in the school play tonight.”
Woman: "Yes, and I'm on pins and needles.” A. happy B. angry C. nervous D. confused
Question 283: There's a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run_____.A. deepB, deeplyC.deepness D. depth
Question 284: The ideas_______to nothing because I couldn't afford to do it.A. went B. came C.turned D. changed
Question 285: We've lost everything. Still, there's no point in complaining. We'll just have to try and make_______.
A. no bones about it B. a splash C. the best of a bad job D. a clean sweep
Question 286: Donald Trump has suggested he could grant legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants who have not____
serious crimes in what could be a major policy shift. A, committed B. took C. served D. done
Question 287:1 think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we have been home and dry.
A, have not got wet B. have been successful C. have got home dry D. have got to water
Question 288: He decided to make a claim ________ damages to his car.A. for B. in C. about D. on
Question 289: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a________ of a doubt
A. shade B, shadow C. benefit D, profit
Question 290: I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ________ of my tongue
A. edge B. top C. tip D. front
Question 291: "I'm going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” "Good luck! I'll keep my___crossed for you,”
A. legs B, fingers C arms D. hands
Question 292: Father has lost his job, so we'll have to__________our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A, tighten B. shorten C. lengthen D. widen
Question 293: Susan lost her______when she suddenly woke up and saw the house on fire.A. eyes B. headC.mind D. brain
Question 294: Vietnam's Got Talent is the game show that has taken audiences__________.
A. by storm B. by wind C. by night D. by heart
Question 295: Nadine " I've been offered $550 for my stereo. Should I take it or wait a better one?"
Kitty: "Take the $550____________” A. Actions speak louder than words B. Kill two birds with one stone
C. The early bird catches the worm D. bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Question 296: My father is in__________of 30 engineers and 80 workers.A. pressure B.leadership C.impression D. charge
Question 297: We should make full use______the Internet as it is an endless source of information. A. ofB.in C.with D. from
Question 298: When finding a new house, parents should__________all the conditions for their children's education and
entertainment. A. take into account B. make all the conditions C. get a measure of D. put into effect
Question 299: This is new washing machine is not a patch_________our old one. These clothes are still dirty.A. onB.in C.atD. off
Question 300: Poor management brought the company to_________of collapse.A. the edgeB.the footC.the ring D. the brink
Question 301: The twins look so much alike that no one can tell them apart.
A. distinguish between them B. point out with them C. spoil them D. pick them out
Question 302: With respect to maneuverability, few birds can equal the capabilities of the hummingbird, which hovers for long
periods and even flies backward.A. With regard to B. With fondness to C. In appreciation of D. in favor of
Question 303: The exercise was a piece of cake: I can do it with my eyes closed.
A. challenging B. very easy C. boring D. understandable
Question 304: Nobody owned up to breakingthe window.A. objected to B. decided on C. confessed to B. allowed for
Question 305: I don't really go in for winter sports very much.A. am not good atB. do not hateC. do not practiceD. am not keen on
Question 306: Most of the_________ in this workshop do not work very seriously or productively.
A. rank and file B. tooth and nail C. eager beavers D. old hand
Question 307: He may be shy now, but he'll soon come out of his shell when he meets the-right girl.
A.hole B, become confident C. shed D. become shy
Question 308:I won't buy that car because it has too much_____on it.A. ups and downsB. odds and endsC. wear and tearD. white lie
Question 309: Suddenly, in the twinkling of an eye, her whole life had been turned upside down,
A. very quickly B, gradually C. over a long period of time D. unfortunately
Question 310: I had a _________, which I couldn't explain, that something terrible was going to happen.
A. feeling B. view C. sense D. thought
Question 311: I went to a restaurant last night, I was the ten thousandth customer, so my dinner was on the____..
A, holiday B. house C.free D. decrease
Question 312: Applicants must hold a[n)-________driving licence. A. artificial B, faithful C. false D. valid
Question 313: As the drug took___________the patient became unconscious.A. effect B.force C.influence D. action
Question 314: You're very quiet today. What have you got on your________?A. spirit B. attention C.mind D, brain
Question 315: Please accept our___________congratulations on your promotion!A. finest B.warmest C.dearestD. best
Question 316: They've bought a holiday cottage near the sea, and in_________course they plan to move there permanently.
A. future B. due C, coming D. intended
Question 317: She should have been here but she's______________chicken flu.
A. gone through with B. gone down with C. come in for D. come up against
Question 318: Part-time jobs give us the freedom to___________our own interest.A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
Question 319: "Is there anything interesting ________the paper today?" - "Well, there's an unusual picture____the back page.”
A. in/on B. on/in C. in/in D. on/on
Question 320: The room needs decorating for the_________and see party.A. ship B.sheep C.sip D. tip
Question 321: The referee__________the football game to a halt by blowing his whistle.A. brought B. took C.carried D. made
Question 322: On the flip side, the world wide adoption of a couple of languages that have a large number of speakers has led to
the death of several less popular languages.A. In other words B. On the other hand C. On the whole D. In general
Question 323: Drinking too much alcohol is said to____________harm to our health.A. make B.do C.lead D. take
Question 324: At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a_____ of completion.
A. degree B. certificate C. diploma D. qualification
Question 325: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access information
online. A. regularly B. attentively C. occasionally D. selectively
Question 326: Most of the_____________in this workshop do not work very seriously or productively.
A. rank and file B. tooth and nail C. eager beavers D. old hand
Question 327: He may be shy now, but he'll soon come out of his shell when he meets the right girl.
A. hole B. become confident C. shed D. become shy
Question 328: For a public campaing to succeed, it is important to make___________ of existing social organizations as well as other
relations. A, fun B.advantage C. benefit D. use
Question 329: Although the conditions weren’t ideal for a walk, we decided to__ a go of it A. make B.do C. run D.carry
Question 330: They always kept on good __________with their next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.
A. will B. friendship C. terms D. relations
Question 331: In my company, the director deputy usually _________the responsibility for organizing meetings and conferences.
A. makes B. gets C, becomes D. cakes
Question 332: Mr. Gerstein was particularly taken back to hear that sleeping problems are often linked to physical problems.
A. surprised B. intended C. determined D. relieved
Question 333: 1 shouldn't go outside without a raincoat because it’s raining cats and dogs.
A. it's just started to rain B. it's raining very heavily C. it's going to rainD. it's
drizzling
Question 334: It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to_____________.
A, get B. beat C take D. achieve
Question 335: For lunch, I always have something quick and easy; a sandwich, a salad, toast and the__________.
A. same B. similar C. like D. rest
Question 336: I don't think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting, did they? I totally failed to get my
point___________.
A. around B. along C. across D. about
Question 337: We don't seem to have any more of that book, Sir. It is out of____________but we are getting a new delivery next
Thursday if you would like to pop back then. A. stock B. order C. print D. shop
Question 338: I'm____________my brother is. A. nowhere near as ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nowhere like so ambitious asD. nothing as ambitious as
Question 339: No matter how angry he was, he would never __________to violence.A. exert B. resolveC. resort D. recourse
Question 340: It never_________my head that such a terrible thing would happen.A. struck B. dawnedC. occurred D. entered
Question 341: Despite all the evidence, he wouldn't admit that he was in the_____________.
A. fault B. error C. wrong D. slip
Question 342: He would win the race if he_________his brother’s example and trained harder.
A. repeated B. set C. answered D. followed
Question 343:I can't possibly lend you any more money, it is quite out of the___________.
A. order B. practice C. place D. question
Question 344: She had to hand in her notice__________advance when she decided to leave the job.A. withB.fromC.in D. to
Question 345: You've got to be_____________certain before you decide.A. deadly B.deathly C.dead D. dearly
Question 346: I went to a restaurant last night I was the ten thousandth customer, so my dinner was on the________. A. holiday
B. house C. free D. decrease
Question 347: I can't stand the car__________. Therefore, I hate traveling by car.A. illness B.sickness C.ilmentD. disease
Question 348: Why don't you make it bigger and more careful to ____________people's attention?
A. raise B. attract C. make D.keep
Question 349: My Dad is always willing to give a hand___________cleaning the house.A. in B.with C. of D. about
Question 350: At the end of the film, the young prince________in love with a reporter.A. felt B. made C. fell D. got
Question 351: You will be home and_________in the interview if you have good qualifications and wide experience.
A. high B. dry C. house D. way
Question 352: Most young people nowadays believe in_______marriage -first come love, then comes marriage.
A. romantic B. arranged C unique D, contractual
Question 353: - How much is this car? - 15,000 dollars. My unde paid for it by_________.
A. installments B. credit C hire purchase D. cash
Question 354: She went to college to study history, but changed_________and is now a doctor.
A. horses in midstream B. for a better C.her tune D.hands
Question 355: I strongly recommend that you should take out an insurance policy in the house for your own peace of mind.
A. to stop your sleeping B. to stop your worrying C. to stop your thinking D. to stop your believing
Question 356: Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth.
A. instant B. available C, direct D. facial
Question 357: With so many daily design resources, how do you stay-up-date with technology without spending too much time
on it? A: connect to the Internet all day B. update new statusC. use social network daily D. get latest information
Question 358: The computer has had an enormous _______on the way we work and enjoy life.
A. impression B, influence C, change D. alternation
Question 359: We have been working hard. Let's________ a break. A. make B. find C do D. take
Question 360: Peter makes a good_________from his freelance work.A, profession B. job C. living D. earnings
Question 361: Marrying into such a rich family had always been__________ his wildest dreams.A. underB. abovec. over D. beyond
Question 362: Marry is always making a mountain out of the molehill.
A. exaggerating B. extravagant C. squandering D. overextending
Question 363: __________wait for no man.A. Tide and fire B. Time and tide C. Time and fire D. Tide and time
Question 364: I usually buy my clothes___________. It's cheaper than going to the dress maker.
A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf
Question 365: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be confident B. be optimistic C. be pessimistic D. be smart
Question 366: The child has no problem reciting the poem; he has____________ it to memory.
A. devoted B. added c. committed D. admitted
Question 367: After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.
A. become enemies B. become friends C. give up weapons D. reach an agreement
Question 368: The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.
A. privately B. safely C. publicly D. dangerously
Question 369; In a modern family the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to____ the household chores.
A. do B. run C. take D. make
Question 370: The table in the living room should be moved to________the new TV set.
A. get rid of B. pave the way for C. make room for D. take hold of
Question 371: The US president Barack Obama_________ an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of great significance to
the comprehensive bilateral partnership. A. delivered B. paid C. offered D. gave
Question 372: Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle's upcoming birthday. Select the most suitable response to
complete the exchange.
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
Question 373: As children, we were very poor. When my father finally became rich, he told us that he wanted to____________all the
hardship we had suffered.A. make out with B. make up for C make off with D, make over to
Question 374: It’s not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.
A. driven away B. deceived deliberately C given a lift D. treated with sincerity
Question 375: Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great _______in her study.
A. standard B, development C contribution D. progress
Question 376: Jim didn't break the vase on________, but he was still punished for his carelessness.
A. occasion B. chance C, intention D. purpose
Question 377: "How was your exam?” "A couple of questions were tricky, but on the_______it was pretty easy."
A. spot B. general C. hand D. whole
Question 378: If you practice regularly, you can learn this language skill in short_________of a time.
A. period B. aspect C. arrangement D. activity
Question 379: The shop assistant is ready to_____me a helping hand. She is very nice.A. take B. lend C. offer D. get
Question 380: The manager __________his temper with the employees and shouted at them.A. hadB. lost C. took D. kept
Question 381: All nations should__________hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A. join B. hold C. shake D. lend
Question 382: When he started that company, he really went________. It might have been a disaster.
A. out on the limb B. on and off C. over the odds D.once too often
Question 383: We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are_______.
A. out of stock B. out of practice C. out of reach D. out of work
Question 384: She________her success to hard work.A. described B.devoted C. blamed D. ascribed
Question 385:I refuse to believe a word of it; it's a cock-and-_______story.A. hen B. goose C. bull D. duck
Question 386: The search for a new vaccine took priority________all other medical researches. A. above B,over C. to D. on
Question 387: He mentioned_____________particular electronics, his major at university.A. in B.on C. up D. off
Question 388: One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009} found that people are not_________ offline friends
with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships.
A. making B. providing C. combining D. substituting
Question 389: The study also found that social networks allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse set of people
than in the real world, so we share knowledge with people from a wide______of backgrounds.
A. ranges B. amount C. number D. variety
Question 390: ________they've already made their decision, there's nothing much we can do.
A. Seeing that B. On grounds that C. Assuming that D. For reason that
Question 391: I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything_________.
A. on your guards B. up to your eyes C. in your capable hands D. under the care of you
Question 392: When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour ___________science
fiction. A. with B. of C. in D. for
Question 393: Students are________less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.A. under B.above C, upon D. out of
Question 394: In many big cities, people have to put up with noise, overcrowding and bad air.
A. make up for B. take part in C tolerate D. generate
Question 395: Population explosion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to_________the demand for food,
A, make B. need C. have D. meet
Question 396: Shake a leg or you will miss the train.A. Hurry upB. Slow down C. Watch out D, Put down
Question 397: You should pat yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.
A. praise yourself B. criticize yourself C. check up your back D. wear a backpack
Question 398: Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport in the______of time just before the check-in
counter closed. A. line B. chick C. second D. nick
Question 399: Many people head for the countryside where the flat_______of fields helps them escape from the hectic city life.
A. extension B. expansion C. extent D. expanse
Question 400: We know that we are at fault for our third consecutive defeat, so there is no need to_____salt into the wound,
A. spread B. rub C. apply D, put
Question 401: Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will___ success in the future.
A. gather B. collect C. master D. achieve
Question 402: Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often
simultaneously thus teaching people how to__________their way through different systems.
A. take B. work C. put D. give
Question 403: A week on vacation with my relatives is enough to drive me up the_______.A. ceilingB. Road C.mad D. wall
Question 404: He was trying to sell me a new laptop which I suspect fell off the back of a_______.
A. lorry B. truck C. train D. rail
Question 405: I felt like a______wheel when they started looking at each other affectionately.
A. fourth B. fifth C. sixth D. third
Question 406: They spent their holiday exploring the highways and_______of the country.
A. railway B. doorway C. byways D. mainway
Question 407: When I was trying to become a screenwriter, I hitched my_________to a star by befriending some popular actresses.
A. wagon B. journey C. voyage D. cruise
Question 408: It's dangerous to ___________the lights. You may have a terrible accident.A. pass B. cross C.fly D. jump
Question 409: He's been left to paddle his own________ when he started his business.A. canoe B. boat C. sail D. ship
Question 410: Aren't you putting the_________before the horse by deciding what to wear for the wedding before you've even been
invited to it?A. chart B. cart C. dart D. hart
Question 411: You have to put the pedal to the______if you want to get there on time.A. metal B. mentalC.fatal D.cannal
Question 412: It was only when he discovered that his wallet was gone that he realized they had____him for a ride.
A. made B. taken C. given D. had
Question 413: Our team was doing well for a while, but they got tired and then the________fell off.
A. spirits B. moods C. attitudes D. wheels
Question 414: Beyond any____, W. Shakespeare was the greatest writer of the sixteenth century.
A. understanding B. suspicion C. disbelief D. doubt
Question 415: He was amazed to see that the town center had changed beyond________.
A. recognition B. realization C. admission D, acknowledge
Question 416: Whether you had insurance is__________the point, the accident isstill-your fault.A, besidesB. besideC. next toD. over
Question 417: When his company sent him to the States, they left his family in the________as to whether it would be temporarily.
A. dark B. secret C. space D. light
Question 418: I don't need to know the content of your speech in detail, just put the main message _______a nutshell for me,
please! A. on B, in C. out D. off
Question 419: When I was a child, my mother used to teach me table manners.A. etiquette B.rule C.problem D. norm
Question 420: My son got a job working directly under a prominent businessman. It's a very__________start to his career.
A. complimentary B. excellent C. promising D. encouraged
Question 421: Our kids are sad that their summer vacation is______to an end.A. being B,comingC,runningD, drawing
Question 422: The artist put the____________touches on her painting.A. completing B.finishing C.finalizing D. ending
Question 423: The back injury put an abrupt end to his tennis career.A. a direct B.a rushed C.a sudden D. a fast
Question 424: I'm going to walk down to the bookstore to __________time before my flight.A. kill B.spend C.waste D. miss
Question 425: Although she had been told quite sternly to__________herself together, she simply couldn't stop the tears from
flowing.A. bring B. pull C. force D. push
Question 426:_______to fame at an early age may have a negative influence on children's psychological development.
A. Approaching B. Reaching C. Going D. Rising
Question 427: Despite careful preparation, the candidate got cold feet when asked a challenging question and gave an
unsatisfactory answer. A. had a fever B. stayed confident C. lacked confidence D.
became aggressive
Question 428: So, tell me about your new job. I'm all_____________.A. ears B. eyes C. handsD. lips
Question 429: Don't tell my little brother about my sister's surprise birthday party yet. He's got a big_____.
A. mouth B. eye C. cheek D. ear
Question 430: Will you keep your eye______my suitcase while I go to get the tickets.A, in B. on C. at D. of
Question 431: This calculus homework is a real pain in the_____. It’s not that I don’t understand it, it's just so tedious!
A. heart B. head C. neck D. leg
Question 432: I'm sure he will be home and dry in the interview because he has good qualifications and wide experience.
A. successful B. satisfied C. unsuccessful D.unsatisfied
Question 433: After a momentary____________of concentration, Simon managed to regain his focus and completed the test.
A. failure B. fault C. error D. lapse
Question 434: I felt a_________pain and looked down to see blood pouring from my leg.A. strongB.violentC clearD.sharp
Question 435: I always cast a glance.at my desk to make sure I have everything before I leave the office at night.
A. make B. take C. hold D. give
Question 436: Fame is a privilege that gives people in the__________eye lots of opportunities others can only dream of.
A. public B. common C. naked D. envy
Question 437: It is very easy to find____________with the work of others. A. error B. fault C. mistake D, envy
Question 438: Ranieri returned, saw the mess, and hit the roof.
A. became extremely annoyed B. became extremely surprisedC, became extremely angry D. became extremely happy
Question 439: I know it isn't easy facing off against the low lifes of this town, but you're on the police force and you have
to________your duty. A. do B. make C. carry D. take
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Question 440: When I was at school, I had a_______on a film star. A. love B. crush C. passion D. keen
Question 441: She has a soft______for Richard - he can do anything. A. knot B. course C. spot D. sport
Question 442: I've had the_______for him ever since he came to college. A, hotsB, hot C. heat D. heating
Question 443: Roger fell head over ______ in love with Maggie, and they were married within the month,
A. reels B. neels C. kneels D. heels
Question 444: After having a blazing__________with his wife, he stormed out of the room and banged the door behind him.
A. row B. quarrel C. arguement D. debate
Question 445: On February 12th he put up__________sale a second tranche of 32 state-owned companies.
A. on B. for C. out D. at
Question 446: We will have to___________war on the rebels if they advance over our border.A. announceB. tell C. declareD. wages
Question 447: Most of London's gates had been demolished by the end of the eighteenth centusy. However, by a ________ of luck,
the last of them was preserved. A, flash B. flockC. bust D. stroke
Question 448: I blushed with___________when the teacher caught me not paying attention in class and yelled at me.
A. embarrassment B. shame C shyness D. anger
Question 449:Their baby bears a resemblance to its grandfather.A. takes up B. takes after C, takes on D. takes off
Question 450:These prices bear no resemblance to the ones I saw printed in the newspaper.
A. bear responsibility B, bring back C. be immediately obvious D. are completely different from
Question 451:______my reckoning, we should arrive in ten minutes. A, For B. In C. By D. On
Question 452:________calculations have shown that the earth's resourses may run out before the end of the next century.
A. Raw B. Blunt C. Rude D. Crude
Question 453: He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of his years as club secretary.
A. to show respect for B. in favor of C. in charge of D. to gain recognition
Question 454: I didn't want her to jump to the conclusion that the divorce was in any way her fault.A. hurry B.rushC. leapD. fly
Question 455: A woman had a____________escape when the car came round the corner.A. narrowB.closeC.near D. limited
456: Margaret Thatcher______history when she became the first female British prime minister.A. createdB.madeC. changedD. did
Question 457: Paul was transferred to our head office in Chicago.A. headmanager B. headleaderC. headquarterD. headmaster
Question 458: After years of not speaking, Janie finally made________with her sister.A. fun B.allowance C. use D. peace
Question 459: I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour.
A. absolutely B. extremely C. excceedingly D. very
Question 460: You_______me by surprise when you showed up at my office with flowers this afternoon!
A. took B. made C. caused D. did
Question 461: I have a sweet____________- I can't say no to cookies.A. mouth B. tongue C. tooth D. taste
Question 462: He plays the part of a tough cop on TV who really has a heart of gold.
A. drops a hint B. does him good C. raises his voice D. has kind and generous character
Question 463: When you choose to gamble, you do so at your own_______.A. expense B,risk C. stake D. danger
Question 464: Maty was lost for words when she was awarded the prize.A. surprised B.annoyedC. happy D. amused
Question 465: If you tell him the truth, you__________the risk of hurting his feelings. A, lead B. take C. run D. drive
Question 466: if you have a________ conscience, you feel guilty about something because you know it was wrong. If you have
a________conscience, you do not feel guilty because you know you have done nothing wrong.
A. criminal/peace B. brutal/green C. guilty/clear D. crude/ciean
Question 467:I wanted to________amends for the worry I’ve caused you.A. give B.do C. take D, make
Question 468: She felt a warm_________of happiness when he embraced her.A. heat B.glow C. flame D. fire
Question 469: The only reason why Dave's joke about my love life bothered me so much is because there wasn't a__________of
truth to it. A. speck B. grain C. dot D. drop
Question 470: Leaflets giving details are available______request.A. on B. in C. at D, of
Question 471: The city council is discussing a detailed __________ plan for maintaining clean beaches and parks.
A. activity B. action C. measure D. approach
Question 472: To_____green is to practise simple green lifestyles, which helps save the planet for further generation.
A. go B. act C. make D. get
Question 473: Many companies do not want to spend too much on waste_______as the cost is really high.
A. discharge B. release C. rid D. disposal
Question 474: Sometimes people just focus on the___________ benefits without thinking of the environmental risks of certain
economic activities. A. long-term B. short-lived C. immediate D. potential
Question 475: Soot comes from the________combustion of fossil or other fuels.
A. completion B. complete C. incompletion D. incomplete
476: Many students opted for English____to History.A. with respect toB. with reference toC. in preference to D. in view of
Question 477: The students were split into five groups according__________their abilities. A. to B. at C. of D. in
Question 478: Well, apart from his long nose he is rather good-looking, isn't he?
A. In addition B. Besides C. Aside from D. Moreover
Question 479: All schools had to be closed temporarily on account of heavy snowfall.
A. as a result B. as a result of C. thanks to D. in favor of
Question 480: I am not absolutely sure about when the projects starts, but to the best of mv knowledge it will be on June 16.
A. according to me B. on my opinion C. with my pleasure D. as far as I know
Question 481: Unfortunately, some politicians often hit_________the belt to discredit their opponents.
A. below B. under C. over D. above
Question 482: Max's health has been improving since he came out of hospital if only by degrees.
A. little by little B. gradually C. step by step D. all are correct

Question 483: Recently, with exports and sales decreasing, their outlook has noticeably changed for the___.
A. better B. worse C. nicer D. more
Question 484: If you had been working on your project from scratch, you would realize how much these results mean to us.
A. for B. in C. at D. with
Question 485: Doctor Murphy is always on call, even at night and at the weekend.
A, on duty B. on time C. in time D. at times
Question 486: These days, most young people would like to look for_______ jobs rather than secure ones.
A. long-term B. well-paid C. fast-growing D. long-lasting
Question 487: More and more people are moving to live in the city in search of better________ prospects.
A. occupation B. job C. career B. work
Question 488: People migrate to urban areas on a massive __________for many reasons.Á . scale B.level C.extent D. number
Question489: The rural areas are said to suffer from the lack of natural resources as well as __ weather conditions.
A. rigid B, extreme C. poor B, worsened
Question 490: The manager threw a party ______the group of computer experts from the United States.
A. in honour of B. in favour of C in welcome of D. in celebration of
Question 491: He doesn't have a lot of time to look for accommodation, He just stays in that rough and_______flat near his office.
A. cough B. rough C. tough B. ready
Question 492:I don't understand whatyou are saying. What a load of_______.A. crap B. drap C. tab D. rab
Question 493: We're just met. Don't you think you are_________the gun to be talking about marriage now?
A. catching B. jumping C, cratching D. chasing
Question 494: Sara bought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise while she's still on a________________.
A, roam B. roll C. rush D.run
Question 495: We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight o'clock and take good
care of their own business.
A. have a good voyage B. organize things efficiently C. run faster than others D. manage an flexible system
Question 496: Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans because of the fear of having
large debts placing considerable pressure on students. A. putting B. forcing C. emphasizing D. giving
Question 497: It is quite common for students to gather at the canteen and shoot the breeze during the break.
A. enjoy fresh airB. check the homework C. gossip about unimportant things D. fight with each other
Question 498: We have discussed this problem at some__________, but have not found out the solution.
A. time B. energy C. length D. distance
Question 499: My friends have just moved to a new flat in the residential area on the_______of Paris.
A. side B. outskirts C. suburbs D. outside
Question 500: People should_____________a green lifestyle to help conserve the natural resources.
A. adapt B. adjust C. adopt D, adjoin
Question 501: My brother is an authority________Chinese cuisine.
A, over B. at C. in D. on
Question 502: The benefits of the Internet of social media are_________.A. enormous B.huge C.large D. gigantic
Question 503: After making a____________of England, the band is coming again.
A. time B. chance C. tour D. date
Question 504: The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers________.
A. on the spot B. all in all C. beyond the joke D. within reach
Question 505: All staffs are not allowed to use their personal mobile phones during __________hours.
A. office B. official C. officer D. officer's
Question 506:I didn't think Lariy and Patricia had anything in_________, but they talked all evening.
A. in contrast B. particular C. common D. fact
Question 507:I have meetings all day, so please_______the lead on this project, Joan.A. give B,do C.make D. take
Question 508: The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes.
A. was unsuccessful in reaching B. was successful in reaching C was incapable of reaching D. was unable to reach
Question 509: The personnel officer gave him her______that she wouldn't tell any one that he had been in the prison.
A. word B. world C. work D, worm
Question 510: The story he told us was_________.
A. beyond a joke B. beyond repair C. beyond a shadow of a doubt D. beyond belief
Question 511:I could not keep in touch with him because I had lost his phone number.
A. get B, have C bring D. take
Question 512: My boss reveived over ten letters of complaint from the customers this morning and he really went up the wall.
A. hit the roof B. saw red C hit the ceiling D. all are correct
Question 513: Be careful what you say - she's in a__________mood today.A. blue B.green C,black D. gray
Question 514: He was as sick as a____________when he realised he had thrown away his lottery ticket.
A. carrot B. parrot C. idiot D.rabbit
Question 515: When her son went missing, she was______________herself with worry.A. beside B,besidesC.in D.of
Question 516: She felt a little___________when she lost her job. A. black B. brown C.grey D. blue
^ Question 517: When she left him, he was down in the dumps for a couple of weeks.
A. unhappy B. frustrated C. embarrassed D. irritated
Question 518: There is a factory near the college where we study and the noise from it gets on our nerves.
A. surprises us B. annoys us C. cheats us D. amuses us
Question 519: Things went______________in the second game when we lost 3-0.
A. from now then on B. from time to time C. from bad to worse D. from memory
Question 520: As the manager of a local company, he enjoys being a big_________in a small pond.
A. shrimp B. frog C. crab D. fish

Question 521: All the other children in the school had rich, middle-class parents, and she was beginning to feel like a fish out of
water. A. feel silly B. feel uncomfortable C. feel ashamed D. feel miserable
Question 522: He seems to be a/an__________fish but he is really just a normal guy.A. urgly B.big C.odd D. old
Question 523: The success of our local theater has put our city on the map
A. made our city famous B. changed our city C. put pressure on our city D. turned our city into a palace
Question 524: The company's president went on and on about how they value every customer's individual experience, but we all
know he was just putting on an act as a normal part of PR.A. tending B.pretending C.intending D. sending
Question 525: The bank robbers made a getaway in a stolen car.A, escaped B. disappeared C, elasped D. depleted
Question 526: Everybody took the Mickey out of him because he had his hair cut so short
A. complimented B. praised C. laughed at D. criticized
Question 527: The local council has________the blame on mass tourism for the cause of environmental problems.
A. taken B. had C. made D. put
Question 528: Don't _________to conclusion that learning English is easy. A. come B. get C. reach D. go
Question 529: We cannot make any comparison_______her sacrifice. A. at B. with C. to D. for
Question 530: Every nook and cranny of the house was stuffed with souvenirs of their trips abroad.
A. part B. section C. corner D. angle
Question 531: Do you make lists of pros and cons and carefully consider all the options?
A, advantages and disadvantages B. success and failure C. strength and weakness D. agreement and disagreement
Question 532: Do you often_________your intuition and then________a choice based on your feelings?
A. believe/give B. trust/make C. follow/have d. do/make
Question 533: When I have to make an especially_______decision, I often ask my mother for_______advice.
A. hard/good B. difficult/perfect C quick/thorough D. tough/sound
Question 534: When you make a decision very quickly, we call it a soap decision.
A. an arbitrary decision B. a wise decision C. a spur-of-the-moment decision D.a tough decision
Question535: A_________document shows that the U. S is planning to build additional military bases in Central America.
A. disclosed B. escaped C. revealed D. leaked
Question 536: A lot of people believe the completely_________claims they read on the internet, and never actually research the
issue. A, impossible B. malicious C unfounded D. uninvoived
Question 537: My cousin wanted to give me a job at his restaurant but I________the offer.A. deniedB.refusedC repelled D. deleted
Question 538: That university is__________acknowledged to be the best place in the world to study law.
A. hugely B. unjustly C. widely D. largely
Question 539: The human resources manager________the allegations that the company hired illegal immigrants.
A. defends B. denies C. denounces D. acclaims
Question 540: My grandfather is a__________fan of his old college basketball team.A. lifelongB. permanent C. forever D, lasting
Question 541: Her parents refused to give their_________to her marriage to a man from a different culture.
A. thanksgiving B. blessing C. grace D,honor
Question 542: I __________support the campaign for humane treatment of farm animals.
A. animatedly B. forcefully C. enthusiastically D. warmly
Question 543: My son is my parents'only grandchild, so of course they think the________of him.
A. globe B. earth C. world D. space
Question 544: Some men will do anything to_______the approval of the woman they love.A. catch B.stand C.have D. win
Question 545: That course seems excellent - everyone who takes it speaks very____of it A. deeplyB.highlyC.greatly D. ill
Question 546: The article made some ___________criticisms of the corruption in the country's political system.
A. grudging B. scathing C. burning D. violently
Question 547: A new TV show has sparked______by showing the positive side of dropping out of college.
A. controversy B. argument C. contention D. debate
Question 548: A__________of disappointment came over me when I heard that the show had been canceled.
A. flood B. roll C. wave D. storm
Question 549: The city's efforts to cut down on pollution are finally________fruit.A. making B.producingC.growing D. bearing
Question 550: My grandmother remembers the__________days of the civil war. A. blackB.dark C.shady D. gray
PART 1: COLLOCATION
1. He was late so I decided to __________time by window shopping. A. kill B. miss C. spend D. waste
2. John felt a sharp_____________ in his back. A. injury B. wound C. pain D. ache
3. The tomatoes we ate at their house were home-_____________ A. made B. produced C. done D. grown
4. Turn up to page 24 to find out at a _____________which courses are available to you. A. look B. stare C. glance D. glimpse
5. The boys have gone on a fishing____________ with their father. A. trip B. journey C. trek D. hike
6. I like that photo very much. Could you make an _____________for me? A. increase B. expansion C. extension D. enlargement
7. Why don’t you save the money you____________ from your Saturday job? A. pay B. earn C. win D. gain
8. I think you need a jacket, there’s a ___________breeze blowing outside. A. chilly B.frosty C. frigid D. glacial
9. There is a strong movement supporting the abolition of the death__________ .
A. condemnation B. punishment C. penalty D. discipline
10. I am hoping that if I get enough experience in the sales team, for my next job. I’ll be able to apply for a post as a
sales___________ . A. manager B. organizer C. controller D. conductor
11. Wolves were ____________mournfully in the nearby forest. A. barking B. howling C. growling D. roaring
12. He hates mobiles, but Lorna is really addicted __________hers. She won’t go anywhere without it.
A. at B. with C. to D. on
13. Famous actors are always in the public________________ . A. light B. eye C. service D. interest
14. She’s a real trend___________ , she always wears something new and different.A. beginner B. starter C. setter D. follower
15. Her son a bit spoilt, he always wants to be the centre of___________ . A. focus B. piece C. trend D. attention
16. He likes nearly everything on TV, but his favorite programs are chat__________ . A. series B. videos C. shows D. broadcasts
17. With the weekend free, we decided to take a two-day________ to the nearest island.
A. travel B. flight C. journey D. trip
18. Geographically, Poland is in the very centre of Europe - we could say that it is in the_________ of Europe.
A. body B. mind C. soul D. heart
19. The city was under _________for six months before it finally fell. A. blockade B. cordon C. siege D. closure
20. They couldn’t wait to go for a swim in the crystal ___________water or the small bay. A. pure B. clean C. fresh D. clear
21. Emphasis is placed _________practical training. A. over B. with C. by D. on
22. People who want to succeed in their chosen careers will have to plan carefully in order to __________the changes in the world of
work. A. survive B. exist C. live D. pursue
23. Excuse me, I wonder if you could help me? Do you ______Business English courses at your school.
A. arrange B. give C. study D. run
24. The police tried in vain to persuade the journalist to _______the source of her information.
A. divulge B. release C. expose D. admit
25. The dog _________its tail furiously when it saw the children. A. shook B. rubbed C. moved D. wagged
26. She reached the lifeboat. She was exhausted and she ___________to its side, waiting for someone to pull her in.
A. clung B. grasped C. clutched D. gripped
27. The use of unleaded petrol has _________in recent years. A. grow up B. enlarged C. increased D. extended
28. As you will see from my CV, I have __________experience in this area.
A. masses of B. great C. loads of D. a considerable amount of
29. The police____ their attention to the events that led up to the accident. A. completed B. confirmed C.confined D. contained
30. The garden was surrounded by____________ wire. A. spiked B. pricked C. barbed D. scratched
31. The police promised _________him from prosecution if he co-operated with them fully.
A. immunity B. protection C. safety D. absolution
32. This court deals only with _____________crime. A. petty B. trivial C. small D. insignificant
33. In this quiz, you have the chance to __________your wits against the most intelligent people in England.
A. set B. sharpen C. try D. pit
34. I can’t believe it! My wife is _________an affair with our neighbour. I caught them kissing last night.
A. doing B. making C. having D. talking
35. The ceiling-high bookcase swayed for a few seconds, then crashed to the floor with a ________noise.
A. deafening B. raucous C. boisterous D. vociferous
36. I enjoy taking a _________bath as soon as I get home from work. A. restful B. soothing C. gentle D. mild
37. The fastest runner took the________ just five meters before the finishing line. A. lead B. head C. advance D. place
38. The drunken couple did nothing to keep the flat clean and tidy and lived in the utmost _____.
A. contamination B. decay C. squalor D. pollution
39. What kind of _________is your dog? A. mark B. race C. breed D. family
40. There’s a _________of blackbirds at the bottom of the garden. A. house B. home C. cage D. nest
41. What a(n) __________thing to say! what gave you that idea? A. unique B. scarce C. unreal D. peculiar
42. Mrs. Robinson __________great pride in her cooking. A. gets B. finds C. has D. takes
43. I think you’d be ____________to leave now. It looks like there’s going to be trouble. A. realistic B. intelligent C. shrewd D. wise
44. More than thirty people ___evidence to the court during the four week trial. A. produced B. explained C. gave D. grant
45. Sunglasses protect you from the____________ of the sun.A. glare B. gloom C. ray D. blaze
46. Harry was offered a scholarship to study in Spain and he_________ the opportunity with both hands.
A. grasped B. grabbed C. held D. passed
47. It was _________that I got the job. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. A. luck B. fluke C. fortune D. chance
48. Julie had a terrible___________ with her parents last night. A. adjudication B. discussion C. argue D. row
49. He ____________a lot of money in the lottery A. earned B. won C. beat D. gained
50. Don’t rush me; I hate having to make ____________decisions. A. sharp B. curt C. prompt D. snap
51. Parents and teachers have to try hard to understand the younger _______. A. generation B. people C. adolescentsD. teenagers
52. I suppose that there is in a ___________chance that he could win, but I can’t see it happening, myself.
A. thin B. meagre C. slim D. short
53. There’s not much __________of him finding a cheap hotel in such an expensive city. A. prospect B. potential C. outlook D. scope
54. I’m going on a business ____________to Istanbul next week. A. journey B. trip C. travel D. voyage
55. The sea between Dover and Calais was _____so that most of the passengers were seasick. A. heavy B. bumpy C. gusty D. choppy
56. She donated several ________of clothing to charity. A. items B. particles C. bits D. objects
57. Don’t touch that wire! You’ll get an electric______________ . A. surprise B. current C. charge D. shock
58. You shouldn’t walk around with _____________feet. The floor isn’t very clean. A. naked B. stripped C. nude D. bare
59. It is hard to get _________parts for this car if it goes wrong. A. spare B. extra C. additional D. emergency
60. I bought this electric drill from a __________-it-yourself shop. A. do B. repair C. make D. fix
61. This clock ____________on two small batteries. A. goes B. works C. runs D. moves
62. Soldiers often wear____________ so you can’t see them easily. A. a disguise B. camouflage C. heavy boots D. a costume
63. She worked really hard this year so she was given a 10% pay________ . A. decrease B. increase C. extra D. inflation
64. The new law will _____________effect in six months. A. have B. give C. take D. bring
65. My grandmother’s house is full of valuable___________________ . A. antiques B. antiquities C. ancients D. antiquarians
66. She couldn’t see herself in the mirror because of the _________________rising from the bath. A. fog B. mist C. steam D. smoke
67. If you do not repay the money we will, as a last___________ , take you to court. A. resort B. attempt C. act D. measure
68. A. the party conference, the Prime Minister____ backing for his new policies. A. had B. got C. won D. held
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69. They received a ten-year sentence for _____________armed robbery. A. making B. committing C. doing D. practicing
70. The doctor’s announcement has ______________a shocked reaction. A. led B. resulted C. made D. provoked
71. I think that I have a lot _____________in with you. A. common B. connection C. same D. similar
72. Sorry, were you ______________to me? I wasn’t listening. A. telling B. chatting C. talking D. discussing
73. You look very different with your hair _____________on the right. A. parted B. divided C. combed D. separated
74. The main argument in the report is_____________ correct. A. primarily B. up to a point C. fundamentally D. supposedly
75. We decided not to go camping because of the _______________rain. A. great B. heavy C. extra D. amount
76. People who suffer from lung________________ should not smoke. A. disease B. sickness C. illness D. ill heath
77. My grandma’s ____________________a course in creative writing, she’s 78, you know! A. doing B. going C. playing D. making
78. We decided to___________ a coin to see who would be the first. A. throw B. pitch C. roll D. toss
79. Most people would _______________at the chance of working for that company A. dive B. grab C. jump D. seize
80. I’m glad I _______________my plane! I’ve just heard that it’s been hijacked. A. missed B. refused C. lost D. altered
81. He was awarded a medal in_______________ of his services to the Queen. A. view B. regard C. recognition D. light
82. We had planned to spend the summer in Greece, but____________ had obviously decided otherwise.
A. destination B. fortune C. chance D. fate
83. Because her only income was a small allowance, she lived a very _________life. A. frugal B. mean C. sparing D. extravagant
84. His village was completely _______________in the earthquake. A. collapsed B. destroyed C. ruined D. broken
85. “Gramophone” is an ____________word for “record plaver quot;. A. antique B. outdated C. old-fashioned D. ancient
86. The detective stood_______________ behind the door waiting for the assailant. A. immovable B. motionless C. lifeless D. static
87. I don’t think that the situation will change in the __________________future. A. known B. predictable C. foreseen D. foreseeable
88. I don’t think I know that song, but if you ______the tune I may be able to recognize it. A. call B. chant C. hum D. sing
89. The acoustics in the concert hall were very poor and it was necessary to ___________voices of the performers.
A. increase B. exaggerate C. extend D. amplify
90. The King showed his mercy by _____________the rebel’s lives. A. sparing B. saving C. granting D. accepting
91. The entire machine was __________, taken to another factory and reassembled there.
A. disconnected B. dismantled C. demolished D. uncoupled
92. I tried my_________________ but I didn’t manage to pass the test. A. hard B. efforts C. everything D. best
93. The traffic lights ___________________green and I pulled away. A. turned B. became C. got D. changed
94. My contract ______________at the end of the year, so I don’t know what I’ll do after that.
A. runs down B. expires C. invalidates D. completes
95. The dog let out a ____________of pain when his tail was trodden on. A. yelp B. croak C. squawk D. bark
96. If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a________________ goal.
A. gold B. golden C. silver D. bronze
97. Uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews are all relatives and are some-times known as a part of our________ family.
A. unclear B. outside C. extended D. distant
98. When both parents go to prison, social workers will take ___________the children care. A. in B. for C. with D. to
99. William is an authority ___________medieval tapestries. A. in B. with C. about D. on
100. You won’t ____________anything by feeling upset about it. A. win B. earn C. gain D. beat
101. I’ve got a headache, and I don’t feel very___________ . A. healthy B. fit C. sane D. well
102. All members of the armed forces are required to____allegiance to the president. A. announce B. certify C. swear D. confess
103. We need guaranteed financial ____________before we can even start the design work.
A. agreement B. analysis C. backing D. plans
104. After three weeks, the cut on Tom’s hand had still not_____________ . A. cured B. joined C. mended D. healed
105. The cliffs on this part of the coast are being _____________by the sea. A. eroded B. worn C. demolished D. deteriorated
106. We decided to___________ the decision to a later meeting. A. adjourn B. defer C. cancel D. suspend
107. _______________to popular belief, Pluto is not a planet. A. Opposite B. Contrary C. Compared D. Conversely
108. We could hear the hens ____________in the farmyard. A. chattering B. chirping C. clacking D. clucking
109. When it saw the dog by the water, the heron________ its wings and rose into the air. A. folded B. flipped C. flapped D. wagged
110. Look at the marks on the cherries where the birds have__________ them. A. bitten B. pecked C. nibbled D. gnawed
111. Attendance at the council meeting was very___________ . A. poor B. small C. slack D. limited
112. As he walked through the fields, he heard sheep____________ . A. roaring B. braying C. bleating D. shrieking
113. I can’t tell you very much about the subject, I’m afraid. I only have a very ___________knowledge of it myself.
A. fundamental B. rudimentary C. elemental D. primary
114. It was a disaster on the ____________of the nuclear accident at Chernobyl. A. scale B. size C. terms D. consequences
115. Legend ________it that Robin Rood fired an arrow from his death-bed an was buried where the arrow landed.
A. has B. does C. says D. tells
116. Do you think this hat _____________me? I’m not sure if it is a good color for me. A. matches B. fits C. suits D. goes with
117. The police asked the kidnapers to__________ the deadline by six hours. A. prolong B. delay C. extend D. lengthen
118. You might get better but this medicine will do you_________ . A. harm B. danger C. worst D. illness
119. Extra blankets will be supplied on__________ . A. demand B. request C. asking D. need
120. A_____________ family consists of parents and their children. A. nuclear B. single C. solid D. concentrated
121. Grandma says there wasn’t a _____________of truth in that story Granddad told last night about being a war hero.
A. speck B. grain C. dot D. crumb
122. West Harm United _________a good result away from home at the weekend, despite playing the second half with only ten men.
A. achieved B. earned C. succeeded D. won
123. With a _____of satisfaction on his face, Keith received his degree from the principal. A. glow B. beam C. ray D. shine
124. One of the ____________influences on teenagers today is the media. A. heaviest B. sturdiest C. hardest D. strongest
125. Both kindness and firmness are needed to ____________domestic animals successfully. A. educate B. practice C. tutor D. train
126. Paul’s ability to __________a challenge made him the perfect candidate to head up the new sales division.
A. handle B. control C. run D. order
127. Several members of the environmental ___group were arrested at the scene. A. force B. pressureC. compelling D. stressing
128. David Sylvester is considered to be a ________authority on modern art. A. leading B. first C. premier D. main
129. In Britain ________authorities are responsible for handing the budgets of public services.
A. regional B. native C. resident D. local
130. Amnesty International is an international recognized _________organization. A. humanitarian B. peoplesC. humanD. popular
131. This conversation is useless. We’re just going round in a _________circle. A. useless B. vicious C. harmful D. dreadful
132. If you saw how they_________ cattle, you would never eat meat again. A. die B. slaughter C. murder D. kill
133. I’d like to make __for crashing your car. Let me pay for the repairs. A. improvements B. correctionsC. adjustments D amends
134. The thief returned the old lady’s money because he had a guilty ___________. A. heart B. feeling C. mind D. conscience
135. Sharon ___the old man when she did some volunteer work at the shelter.
A. befriended B. friended C. made friends D. became friends
136. The camera _________in on the actor’s face. A. went B. moved C. turned D. zoomed
137. I __________badly my ankle when I fell to the ground last night. A. sprained B. stretched C. strained D. pulled
138. If you don’t study harder, you will ____________the risk of failing the exam. A. have B. play C. run D. face
139. Those cupboards are looking a bit scruffy. They can be done with a fresh____ of paint. A. layer B. coat C. cover D. film
140. Before we make our decision we need to get some__________ advice. A. skilful B. brilliant C. expert D. great
141. I know you weren’t enjoying yourself, but you shouldn’t have_________ it; that was rude.
A. given away B. shown C. exposed D. disclosed
142. He may not look suspect to you but is in fact a ______________dangerous criminal. A. totally B. largely C. strongly D. highly
143. He paid me some money in advance as a(n)____________ that he was honest. A. proof B. indication C. test D. gesture
144. There’s no need to ______________your voice -I can hear you perfectly clearly. A. increase B. lift C. shout D. raise
145. When he was presented with a prize for his latest book, he was lost for____________ . A. thoughts B. words C. speech D. talk
146. This is a matter of the__________ concern. A. ultimate B. utter C. utmost D. universal
147. Schoolchildren are gifted at _____________nicknames for their teachers. A. developing B. hinting C. defining D. coining
148. I can’t stop you going mountain climbing, but it’s entirely at your own______ . A. risk B. chance C. danger D. trouble
149. She’s decided not to work overseas after all. In any _________, she doesn’t like cold weather.
A. matter B. situation C. case D. condition
150. Could I have a copy of the ________issue of the “National Geographic”, please? A. actual B. latest C. circulating D. recent
151. Public figures, such as actors, are often reluctant to talk about their___ lives. A. private B. particular C. personal D. individual
152. My binoculars were not actually broken, they just needed__________ . A. repairing B. curing C. mending D. adjusting
153. _____________attempts were made to search those buried beneath the rubble of the collapsed building.
A. Strong B. Exhausting C. Energetic D. Strenuous
154. She ___________a lot of useful experience by working in her summer. A. earned B. gained C. made D. won
155. She kept looking at her watch and__________ hints that she wanted US to leave. A. givingB. taking C. doing D. dropping
156. Going on this diet has __________really me good. I’ve lost weight. A. made B. taken C. done D. had
157. Advertisers often claim their campaigns at young people as they have considerable spending__________
A. power B. force C. energy D. ability
158. They live in a very __________populated area of Italy. A. sparsely B. scarcely C. largely D. barely
159. You had better keep a box of matches_____ in case the lights go out again. A. handy B. by hand C. at your fingertips D. in touch
160. Their flat is decorated in a ____________combination of colors. A. tasteful B. sweet C. delicious D. tasty
161. He is not awake ____________his opportunities. A. to B. in C. out D. for
162. Take ______________of the chance to do some sightseeing while you are here. A. benefit B. advantage C. profit D. exploit
163. By suddenly canceling their trip, they _________me by surprise. A. took B. had C. won D. made
164. Make sure you ________your assignment before you go to bed. A. have B. take C. make D. do
165. To end or greatly reduce pollution _________, people would have to stop using many things that benefit them.
A. constantly B. suddenly C. immediately D. directly
166. You should ____________attention to what the teacher is saying. A. make B. get C. take D. pay
167. In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to_____ independent lives.
A. give B. lead C. take D. see
168. Governments have ___different conservation efforts to save endangered species.
A. established B. increased C. made D. introduced
169. We should organise different activities to___________ people’s awareness of the need to protect endangered animals.
A. increase B. raise C. rise D. make
170. Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the ______of extinction.
A. wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge
171. Time ___________so quickly when you’re doing something enjoyable. A. passes B. goes C. spends D. takes
172. Nobody _________out much hope of finding the missing climbers alive. A. holds B. keeps C. puts D. finds
173. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not_________ have happened.
A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially
174. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____. A. utilities B. instruments C. appliancesD. application
175. Before you sign the contract, _______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.
A. hold B. retain C. reserve D. bear
176. English is understood ______________more than any other language. A. largely B. widely C. broadly D. immensely
177. Ask people what is happening to the world’s population and they are likely to say it is__________ .
A. booming B. blossoming C. explosion D. bombing
178. By the time we got home, we were ___________frozen and exhausted. A. exceedingly B. extremely C. absolutely D. very
179. In an ____________to diffuse the tension, I suggest that we break off for lunch. A. attempt B. advance C. effort D. ability
180. He thinks you are_________ your time looking for a job in this town. There’s not much to do here.
A. wasting B. missing C. losing D. spending
181. I am bored with doing the ____________chores. A. household B. house C. housework D. homework
182. We ____________lots of photos when we went to Singapore last year. A. made B. took C. did D. caught
183. I ______my hand to draw her attention but she took no ____________of me.
A. waved/ attention B. shook/ noticed C. waved/ notice D. shook/ attention
184. Stop fighting you two-shake hands and____________ your peace with each other! A. do B. set C. bring D. make
185. The water supply of our home city has failed to __________average purity requirements. A. own B. hold C. meet D. see
186. The tennis match tomorrow afternoon will be ____________broadcast on TV and radio.
A. jointly B. communally C. uniformly D. simultaneously
187. Tidy your room, and stop___________ excuses!” A. having B. making C. doing D. taking
188. ‘Excuse me. Where is the ___________office of UNICEF Viet Nam located?” A. leading B. head C. summit D. central
189. Scientists have discovered a close_________ between smoking and several serious diseases.
A. union B. connection C. action D. combination
190. Amelia Earhart___________ history in 1928 when she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.
A. fixed B. made C. prepared D. did
191. Meg had a _____________escape when she was hang-gliding yesterday.A. narrow B. close C. near D. tender
192. When the teacher asked Amanda what the chemical formula was, her mind was a total ______________.
A. void B. empty C. nothing D. blank
193. He has read a lot of books and_____________ a lot of knowledge. A. acquired B. won C. achieved D. requested
194. She’s hoping to ____________a bit of skiing when she’s visiting Bernard in Austria. A. make B. take C. do D. go
195. They travelled to Spain by the most__________ route. A. easy B. unique C. straight D. direct
196. Don’t __________to any conclusion before you know the full facts. A. rush B. dive C. leap D. fly
197. After so many years, it is great to see him ___________his ambitions. A. get B. realize C. possess D. deserve
198. We usually go by train, even though the car___________ is a lot quicker. A. travel B. journey C. trip D. voyage
199. Their discussion quickly developed into a____________ argument over who should receive the money.
A. hot B. burning C. heated D. scorching
200. The quality of the young artist’s painting is beginning to gain _______________throughout the world.
A. knowledge B. understanding C. recognition D. familiarity
201. I _____hope there won’t be a repetition of these unfortunate events. A. bitterly B. sincerely C. unfailingly D. completely
202. There was _____________evidence to bring charges against the man.
A. ineffective B. inadvisable C. interior D. insufficient
203. This is not the right __________to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen.
A. situation B. opportunity C. moment D. circumstance
204. When you come down the hill, do drive slowly because it is not_________ obvious where the turning is.
A. instantaneously B. directly C. immediately D. quite
205. A great____________ of bees settles on our apple tree during a storm. A. crowd B. swarm C. buzz D. flock
206.___________ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century.
A. Raw B. Blunt C. Rude D. Crude
207. Hopefully more diseases will be _____________in the near future. A. eradicated B. cleared C. extinguished D. wiped
208. By my_____________--- they should be here within the hour. A. thinking B. calculating C. reckoning D. adding
209. I wouldn’t like to be senior manager. You have to_________ a lot of responsibility. A. convey B. bear C. suggest D. carry
210. Students can ___________a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures.
A. absorb B. provide C. transmit D. read
211. Some ___________back workers were working hard in the sunshine. A. empty B. vacant C. naked D. bare
212. Maria ___________with embarrassment when Mark asked her to stand up and come in front of the class.
A. blushed B. frowned C. blinked D. winked
213. __________the difficulty of the task, I shall be lucky to complete it by the end of next month.
A. Accepted B. Presuming C. Given D. Regarding
214. In the Middle Ages, England _________war on France. A. waged B. battled C. launched D. staged
215. It’s never a good idea to__________ your hopes on winning the lottery. A. pin B. raise C. dash D. abandon
216. A_________ of dancers from Beijing is one of the leading attractions in the festival. A. packet B. herd C. troop D. troupe
217. To get this job, you need to ____________our requirements. A. suit B. match C. meet D. fit
218. They are leaving the district, so they have put their house up for_____ . A. trade B. offer C. purchase D. sale
219. I really must go and lie down because I’ve got a ______headache. A. splitting B. ringing C. cutting D. cracking
220. He gave me his personal___that his draft would be ready by Friday.A. ensurance B. endurance C. insurance D. assurance
221. As the drug took ___________, the boy became quieter. A. effect B. action C. force D. influence
222. Laura had a blazing____________ with Eddie and stormed out of the house. A. chat B. gossip C. word D. row
223. ____________discounted airline tickets may seem attractive, but they have some restrictions.
A. Solely B. Heavily C. Safely D. Busily
224. According to the___________ of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave.
A. rules B. laws C. detail D. terms
225. I’m sorry for ____________such a fuss about the unfruitful plan. A. making B. paying C. doing D. taking
226. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye___________ with the interviewers.
A. link B. connection C. touch D. contact
227. We often take this small road home to avoid heavy____ on the main streets. A. cars B. traffic C. vehicles D. movement
228. you think you can meet the given____________ by our teacher? A. deadline B. line C. dead D. face
229. The government should take______________ to reduce the current high unemployment rate.
A. solutions B. changes C. steps D. measures
230. The players’ protests____________ no difference to the referees decision at all. A. did B. made C. caused D. created
231. You thought I did wrong, but the results ____________my action. A. agreed B. corrected C. justified D. approved
232. Each of US must take ______________for our own actions. A. probability B. ability C. possibility D. responsibility
233. Body language is a potent form of _____________communication. A. verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral
234. Dr. Evans has ____________a valuable contribution to the life of the school. A. done B. created C. caused D. made
235. The children often make ______of Charles, which annoys his parents very much. A. allowance B. fun C. way D. consideration
236. After making a___________ of England, the band is coming again. A. time B. chance C. tour D. date
237. You shouldn’t ______________fun of those orphans who are very sensitive.A. take B. make C. get D. lose
238. The police are trying to put an end _____the motorbike race among teenagers. A. to B. in C. for D. with
239. I have no difficulty in_____________ good use of the plans you have prepared.
A. taking B. making C. getting D. putting
240. English is understood ____more than any other language. A. largely B. broadly C. immensely D. widely
241. I am sorry, but we have to_____________ the discussion. We have no more time.
A. make room for B. put effort into C. take advantage of D. put an end to
242. My mother knows the traditional__________ of the Southwest. A. cuisine B. cook C. cooking D. cookery
243. Sue was _____________in the accident; meanwhile her sister had only minor injuries.
A. badly injure B. seriously ill C. seriously hurt D. bad hurt
244. You must_____________ your duty; otherwise the boss will get angry. A. make B. carry C. do D. begin
245. In your revision, you should ___________priority to tenses. A. take B. give C. have D. bring
246. If you don’t want your business to _______ bankrupt, avoid consulting those willing to step out on a limb.
A. come B. take C. go D. pay
247. Lawyers are naturally keen to have ________ withanyone who could provide him with incontrovertible evidences concerning
the lawsuits they’re in charge. A. contact B. association C. connection D. communication
248. In Physic class, we are told that resistance wire can be found in an electrical_________such as a heater or an oven.
A. device B. appliance C. utensil D. gadget
249. Entering the meeting half an hour late, he tried to _________ an excuse, still the strict chairman of the board told him to leave
the room. A. make B. do C. give D. have
250. It seems that they had had a ________ row, as she had locked him out of the apartment all night long.
A. freezing B. warming C. grieving D. blazing
251. In some cultures, that men make eye contact ________ women is strictly forbidden outside the immediate family.
A. on B. to C. with D. for
252. The recent heavy rains have contributed to ease the water _________ resulted from the severe prolonged drought.
A. shortage B. lack C. absence D. deprivation
253. Students in private school often receive more ________ attention from their teachers; therefore, they have more chance to
reach their full learning potential. A. personal B. individual C. distinctive D. unique
254. That manufacturer is worldly-known for selecting only ingredients that meet their very strict _______ of quality and
renewability. A. demands B. necessities C. criterions D. requirements
255. Despite the development of e-books and online reading materials, printed books are still regarded as a wonderful _______ of
entertainment. A. resource B. place C. source D. replacement
256. Some teachers have tendency to _________ preference to students with disadvantaged backgrounds such as poor and
handicapped students. A. lend B. give C. deliver D. send
257. There was a time when human beings worried that all of the earth’s surface would be __________ covered with lava were a
giant meteor to hit the planet. A. thickly B. fully C. densely D. totally
258. As estimated in the report, the storm _______ great damage to not only the coastal cities but the mountainous areas as well.
A. make B. cause C. lead D. bring
259. The two business partners failed to agree _______ some points of the contract, so they arranged to meet up another day, after
considering their own company’s interest. A. with B. at C. on D. for
260. Regardless of family background, we always think of each other _______ true friends.
A. as B. like C. same D. similar
261. After discussing, my boss decided to choose this project to invest for the__________.
A. long-time B. long-term C. long-period D. long-road
262. Unlike me, her sister has a knack _____ playing the violin incredibly well. A. for B. of C. in D. to
263. Advanced technology has been _____ significant contribution to lots of countries’ living standards so far.
A. having B. reaping C. holding D. making
264. Taking many advantages of alcohol obviously _____ a negative impact on your house.
A. make B. take C. exert D. gain
265. Anna ______ the sack because of her laziness. A. came B. got C. had D. sticked
266. Because I helped him a lot, he ______ allowance for my mistake at this time. A. makes B. takes C. gets D. has
267. Although the Chinese food is relatively peculiar to me, I have just had a ____ at it. A. go B. joke C. change D. look
268. Mary really enjoyed the party at that villa because of its ______ service.
A. dedicated B. original C. optional D. favorable
269. She _______ a look at Alan when he made a mistake in class. A. takes B. makes C. has D. gets
270. Do morning exercise every day actually does _______ for our mental and physical health.
A. roles B. wonders C. controls D. afflictions
271. The air pollution has been _______ a threat to the Earth. A. making B. having C. posing D. gripping
272. If you don’t want your factory to _______ bankrupt, avoid consulting those willing to step out on a limb.
A. come B. take C. go D. pay
273. Lawyers are naturally keen to have ________ with anyone who could provide him with incontrovertible evidence concerning
the lawsuits they’re in charge. A. contact B. association C. connection D. communication
PART 1: COLLOCATION (3)
Question 1. I am sorry, but we have to _________the discussion. We have no more time.
A. make room for B. put effort into C. take advantage of D. put an end to
Question 2. My mother knows the traditional ________of the Southwest.A. cuisine B. cook C. cooking D. cookery
Question 3. Sue was _____in the accident; meanwhile her sister had only minor injuries.
A. badly injure B. seriously ill C. seriously hurt D. bad hurt
Question 4. You must ____your duty; otherwise the boss will get angry.A. make B. carry C. do D. begin
Question 5. In your revision, you should__________priority to tenses.A. take B. give C. have D. bring
Question 6. The computer has had an enormous ______ on the way we work and enjoy life.
A. impression B. influence C. change D. alternation
Question 7. You are not allowed to drive _____ the influence ______ alcohol.A. under/of B. in/of C. under/by D. by/in
Question 8. The ideas to ______ nothing because I couldn't afford to do it. A. wentB. came C. turned D. changed
Question 9. They are conducting a wide _______of surveys throughout Viet Nam.A. collectionB. range C. selection D. group
Question 10. Make sure you ______ your assignment before you go to bed.A. have B. do C. take D. make
Question 11. There were a number of strong candidates for the post but Peter's experience _______ the scales in his favor.
A. weighted B. tipped C. balanced D. overturned
Question 12. He accused me of standing ________with my brother to deceive him.A. on B. at C. in D. off
Question 13. For a public campaign to succeed, it is important to make ________ of existing social organizations as well as other
relations. A. fun B. advantage C. benefit D. use
Question 14. It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a _______ by a close friend.
A. cheat B. trick C. ride D. lift
Question 15. The scientists introduced new farming methods which resulted in ________ crops.
A. bump B. bumpy C. bumper D. large
Question 16. In Physic class, we are told that resistance wire can be found in an electrical_________such as a heater or an oven.
A. device B. appliance C. utensil D. gadget
Question 17. Entering the meeting late, he tried to _________ an excuse, still, the strict chairman of the board told him to leave the
room. A. make B. do C. give D. have
Question 18. The recent heavy rains have contributed to easing the water _________ resulted from the severe prolonged drought.
A. shortage B. lack C. absence D. deprivation
Question 19. Students in private school often receive more ________ attention from their teachers; therefore, they have more
chance to reach their full learning potential. A. personal B. individual C. distinctive D. unique
Question 20. That factory is worldly-known for selecting only ingredients that meet their very strict _______ of quality and
renewability. A. demands B. necessities C. criterions D. requirements
Question 21. Despite the development of e-books and online reading materials, printed books are still regarded as a wonderful
_______ of entertainment. A. resource B. place C. source D. replacement
Question 22. Some teachers have a tendency to _________ preference to students with disadvantaged backgrounds such as poor and
handicapped students. A. lend B. give C. deliver D. send
Question 23. There was a time when human beings worried that all of the earth’s surface would be __________ covered with lava
were a giant meteor to hit the planet. A. thickly B. fully C. densely D. totally
Question 24. As estimated in the report, the storm _______ great damage to not only the coastal cities but the mountainous areas as
well. A. make B. cause C. lead D. bring
Question 25. The two business partners failed to agree _______ some points of the contract, so they arranged to meet up another
day, after considering their own company’s interest. A. with B. at C. on D. for
Question 26. Regardless of distance, we always think of each other ___ true friends.A. as B. like C. same D. similar
Question 27. Before choosing a job, you should take into consideration several________ including the supply and demand for
professionals in any particular field. A. turns B. factors C. remarks D. sides
Question 28. The Business Advisory Council has been specially designed for those in_______ of advice about setting up new project.
A. absence B. duty C. want D. need
Question 29. You should do your assignment, and stop________ an excuse!A. having B. making C. doing D. taking
Question 30. "How do you like your steak done?" – "__________, please".
A. I don't like it very much. B. Very little C. Well-done D. Very much
Question 31. The curtains have__________ due to the strong light.A. weakened B. faded C. fainted D. delighted
Question 32. The case against the corruption scandal was______. A. discarded B. refused C. eliminated D. dismissed
Question 33. A meeting will be_________ to solve the problem. A. run B. taken C. held D. done
Question 34. Make exercise part of your daily________. A. regularity B. chore C. routine D. frequency
Question 35. Many people like the__________ of life in the countryside. A. step B. pace C. speed D. space
Question 36. I think I ………… a cold. A. gain B. obtain C. have got D. eat
Question 37. Marie Curie received …………. education in a local school and some scientific training from her father.
A. general B. generally C. generation D. genetic
Question 38. Despite her difficult living conditions, she worked ……. hard.A. extremelyB. absolutelyC. completelyD. perfectly
Question 39. After the tragic………… of Pierre Curie in 1906, she took up the position which her husband had obtained at the
Sorbonne. A. death B. happiness C. living D. life
Question 40. The parents realized that the young teacher was ………… great efforts to help their poor kids.
A. doing B. making C. having D. getting
Question 41. There are some ways of receiving information, including receiving information ………...
A. aurally B. on-ear C. early D. easily
Question 42. .…………. rain during the night will occur in my country today.A. Much B. Strong C. Heavy D. Heavily
Question 43. The villagers had to work hard in the fields all day and could hardly make……… meet.
A. end B. ends C. ending D. endings
Question 44. The scientists introduced new farming methods which resulted in …………. crops.
A. bump B. bumpy C. bumper D. large
Question 45. The scientists also helped the villagers grow ………….. crops for export.A. cash B. CashingC. Money D. financial
Question 46. Some are marine animals such as fishes and sharks that move ………………. Of water currents.
A. dependent B. dependently C. independently D. independent
Question 47. Howletts Zoo in Kent is owned By John Aspinall, who is famous for his program of breeding ……..animals and
reintroducing them into the wild. A. endangered B. dangerous C. normal D. ordinary
Question 48. There are people who cannot …………a secret, either of their own or of others’.A. getB. remain C. keep D. take
Question 49. What is the first quality for …………friendship and what does it tell you?A. true B. truth C. correct D. right
Question 50. How many………………friends do you have with her?A. common B. mutual C. separate D. deliberate
Question 51. In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _________with the interviewers.
A. link B. connection C. touch D. contact
Question 52. We often take this small road home to avoid heavy __________on the main streets.
A. cars B. traffic C. vehicles D. movement
Question 53. Do you think you can meet the ______given by our teacher?A. deadline B. line C. dead D. face
Question 54. The government should take_____to reduce the current high unemployment rate.
A. solutions B. changes C. steps D. measures
Question 55. The players’ protests ______no difference to the referees decision at all. A. did B. made C. caused D. created
Question 56. You thought I did wrong, but the results _______my action.A. agreedB. corrected C. justified D. approved
Question 57. Each of US must take __________for our own actions.A. probabilityB. ability C. possibility D. responsibility
Question 58. Body language is a potent form of___________communication.A. verbal B. non-verbal C. tongue D. oral
Question 59. Dr. Evans has______a valuable contribution to the life of the school.A. done B. createdC. caused D. made
Question 60. The children often make __________of Charles, which annoys his parents very much.
A. allowance B. fun C. way D. consideration
Question 61. After making a ________of England, the band is coming again.A. time B. chance C. tour D. date
Question 62. You shouldn’t________fun of those orphans who are very sensitive.A. take B. make C. get D. lose
Question 63. The police are trying to put an end _______the motorbike race among teenagers.A. to B. in C. for D. with
Question 64. I have no difficulty in ____good use of the plans you have prepared.A. taking B. making C. getting D. putting
Question 65. English is understood more ________than any other language.
A. largely B. broadly C. immensely D. widely
Question 66. It seems that they had had a ________ row, as she had locked him out of the apartment all night long.
A. freezing B. warming C. grieving D. blazing
Question 67. In some cultures, that men make eye contact ________ women is strictly forbidden outside the immediate family.
A. on B. to C. with D. for
IDIOMS(1)
1. It finally _________home to me that it was time to buy a place of my own. A. arrived B. came C. hit D. reached
2. Well, it’s 7 p.m. I’d better hit the____ if I want to get home before it’s dark. A. roof B. headlines C. newspaper D. road
3. She’s the type who can’t sit on holiday and is always___________ the move. A. in B. on C. at D. by
4. She had never been to Prague before, and she___________ in love with it straight away.
A. dropped B. fell C. tripped D. crashed
5. He didn’t speak a word of French when he first moved to France. He had to pick up the language from _________
A. scratch B. start C. nought D. nil
6. Tamara has set her ________on becoming a ballet-dancer. A. head B. feet C. brain D. heart
7. Why not buy the dress on ______then you can take it back if it doesn’t fit your mother?
A. agreement B. approval C. affirmation D. affection
8. We’re free most of the weekend, but we’ve got a few bits and______ to do on Sunday morning.
A. things B. stuff C. pieces D. ends
9. It was so exciting! I was on the_________ of my seat! A. side B. edge C. end D. front
10. Insects and bugs_______________ .
A. make my skin run B. make my skin walk C. make my skin crawl D. make my skin march
11. There are about twenty_______ so people waiting in the outer office. A. but B. and C. or D. so
12. Whether or not you like some kinds of modern furniture is a matter of________________ .
A. comparison B. taste C. favor D. vogue
13. Clare was_____________ her homework when her boyfriend called.
A. at the centre B. in between C. halfway through D. in the middle of
14. I’m starving! I could eat like a ___________. A. cow B. horse C. house D. pig
15. You must have your head in the__________ if you think you’re going to succeed without hard work.
A. ground B. clouds C. sky D. air
16. How much longer do we have to wait? This is starting to get on my_______ . A. mind B. back C. nerves D. nose
17. “I’m_____________ to listen to your pathetic excuses,” she said.
A. sick and tired B. having enough C. in no mood D. sick to death
18. The fact of the _____that we have a government that will do what it wants to do for the next two years.
A. matter B. problem C. point D. situation
19._________ ! You deserved to win. A. Unfair luck B. Nasty luck C. Hard luck D. Bad fortune
20. Mary wanted to give Nigel a present that was a little bit out of the___________ .
A. normal B. ordinary C. average D. everyday
21. I know it’s early ____________but I thought we ought to leave . A. timely B. on time C. at the time D. in good time
22. The nearest town was 80 km away, I mean really in the middle of_____________ .
A. everywhere B. somewhere C. anywhere D. nowhere
23. I need to get some cash. Do you think we might pass a bank__________ ?
A. in the way B. to the way C. on the way D. at the way
24. I couldn’t finish the exam because I was just too__________ time. A. run out of B. wasted C. spent D. short of
25. “Did you sleep well?” “Yeah, like a____________ ”. A. drunk B. log C. horse D. fish
26. Phillips offered Joan a _________to cry on after her husband’s death. A. shoulder B. arm C. hand D. leg
27. There were a few small villages , but no major city for miles around_______________.
A. on and off B. here and there C. back and forth D. up and down
28. During the match, someone_________ fire to the stadium. A. opened B. put C. set D. caught
29. Several angry drivers shook their __________at me as I drove away A. elbows B. arms C. hands D. fists
30. Each time I sneezed, everyone said: “ you_________!” A. Cough B. Bless C. Cold D. Thank
31. I need an assistant - I’m up to___________ with work. A. my eyes B. my ears C. here C. All are correct
32. Stop making that noise! You’re getting on my ___________! A. muscles B. brains C. nerves D. blood
33. I don’t have any cash just now. I’m______________ . A. flat broken B. flat broke C. no money D. less money
34. She’s won the lottery! She’s __________the moon! A. across B. over C. along D. through
35. I know your name is Jim. When I called you Tim it was just a of _______A. slip B. skid C. skim D. slight
36. After a six-year-relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to _________.
A. break the bank B turn the page C. make the grade D. tie the knot
37. If he thinks he’s capable of building a house on his own, he’s living____________ .
A. in a fantasy world B. in the clouds C. on the moon D. in the sky
38. She may seem unapproachable when you first meet her, but the truth is she has a(n) __________of gold.
A. heart B. soul C. attitude D. feeling
39. On first coming to England, I fell in love with a girl who lived in the flat below mine______.
A. feet over hands B. elbow to toe C. foot in mouth D. head over heels
40. He’s such a______ ! Just when everyone is having a good time he starts moaning about being tired.
A. dry bone B. soft touch C. wet blanket D. drop kick
41. The suspect was seen with intent_____ outside of the jewellery store. A. lying B. loitering C. waiting D. standing
42. I could tell from her face that she was on the ___________of bursting into tears. A. limit B. edge C. verge D. border
43. “Did you enjoy the party?”. Well, kind _____. A. off B. of C. like D. or
44. Let’s settle this argument once and for __________. A. all B. ever C. always D. once
45. I__________ in love with her the first time, I saw her and we’ve just celebrated our 50th anniversary.
A. fell B. stumbled C. tripped D. tie the knot
46. “Can you tell me where Portsmouth Road is? “Sorry, I haven’t got a__________ .” A. idea B. faintest C. clue D. knowledge
47. I don’t want to listen to any more of your half- ideas. Come back when you have some ideas that aren’t impractical and stupid.
A. mashed B. peeled C. rinsed D. baked
48. Students sometimes support themselves by________ of evening jobs. A. efforts B. methods C. means D. ways
49. She’s a very person, so her friends often ask her for advice. A. practiced B. basic C. earthy D. down-to-earth
50. You should take notice of warnings which state that guard dogs are on___________ .
A. alert B. patrol C. defence D. watch
51. I revised __________my views comments from colleagues. A. against B. further to C. in the light of D. consequent upon
52. Eating a bar of chocolate from time_________ time won’t do you any harm. A. in B. to C. at D. with
53. In most countries, driving tests are available on__________ . A. demand B. requesting C. question D. asking
54. What a heavy fog we have! I’m sure our flight will surely fall behind____ . A. plan B. shipment C. time D. schedule
55. Mr. Henry was given a medal in ______of his service to his country. A. response B. gratitude C. recognition D. knowledge
56. I won’t buy that car because it has too much_______________ on it.
A. ups and downs B. adds and ends C. wear and tear D white lie
57. She passed the National High School Graduation Exam with______ colours. A. bright B. flying C. red D. true
58. Taxis don’t follow any schedule; they come and go_____ . A. in sequence B. chronologically C. at random D. punctually
59. I shall do the job to the best of my____________________ . A. ability B. knowledge C. talent D. capacity
60. Can you deliver this letter __________________hand? A. in B. with C. to D. by
61. I’m opting out of the___ race and going to live on a small farm in the countryside.
A. horse B. dog C. rat D. cat and mouse
62. You can talk to him until you are _____in the face, but he still won’t understand. A. white B. green C. yellow D. blue
63. He has been caught in the rain, and has been wet_______________ .
A. over and over B. once for all C. to and fro D. through and through
64. I’m very lazy. I only go to the gym once in a_____________ moon. A. full B. black C. new D. blue
65. Of course an encyclopedia is not a book you read____________ .
A. from cover by page B. from cover to cover C. from the start to the stop D. from the top to the end
66. Mr. Simkins is the big___________ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.
A. bread B. cheese C. meat D. ends and odds
67. My English is progressing______ . A. odds and ends B. leaps and bounds C. bounds and leaps D. ends and oods
68. When you do something, you should____________ .
A. get through to B. turn over a new leaf C. weigh up the pros and cons D. go down well with
69. We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are_____________ .
A. out of reach B. out of practice C. out of stock D. out of work
70. In the rush hour, the traffic _____its way over the bridge into the city. A. crawled B. inched C. forced D. wormed
71. He put the two letters into the wrong envelopes____________ mistake. A. on B. by C. with D. in
72. I read the contract again and again____________ avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A. in terms of B. by means of C. with a view to D. in view of
73. Everyone can join our club, ______________age and sex. A. in place of B. regardless of C. in case of D. not mention
74. When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your_______________ .
A. fingers B. hands C. thumbs D. fingertips
75. Without written evidence, we don’t have a______________ on. A. leg to stand B. foot to stand C. leg to lean D. foot to lean
76. Human beings have driven rare animals and plants ______________of extinction in the past 100 years
A. on the verge B. to the verge C. under the verge D. at the verge
78. You can’t just bury your_______________ in the sand and hope that this problem goes away.
A. book B. hand C. head D. foot
79. He’s sometimes bad-tempered but he’s a good fellow__________ . A. in heart B. by heart C. at heart D. with heart
80. Stop ________________about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.
A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving
81. The director and the producer don’t see____________ on certain aspects of products.
A. face to face B. heart to heart C. mind to mind D. eye to eye
82. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the____________ of her children. A. reason B. concern C. care D. sake
83. According to a recent survey, most people are on good____________ with their neighbours.
A. relations B. terms C. acquaintance D. relationships
84. I just took it _______________that he’d always be available. A. for granted B. into consideration C. easy D. into account
85. She clearly joined the firm with a(n)_____________ to improving herself professionally.
A. view B. aim C. plan D. ambition
86. Stefania’s decision to give up her job came as ______a to all her colleagues. A. surprise B. delight C. pleasure D. concern
87. It’s a good idea in theory, but it’s going to be hard to put it into__________________ .
A. practice B. trial C. test D. examination
88. If you take into ____________stopping for lunch on the way, the journey should take about four hours.
A. thought B allowance C. reminder D. account
89. The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a of a doubt.
A. shade B. shadow C. benefit D. hue
90. 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
91. In the _____________of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all time.
A. interests B. demands C. assistance D. requirement
92. Vietnam’s Got Talent is the game show that has taken audiences __________.
A. by storm B. by wind C. by night D. by heart
93. When I got my case back, it had been damaged ___________repair. A. over B. further C. above D. beyond
94. We need to discuss the ________and bolts of the proposal before going any further.
A. component B. nuts C. summary D. details
95. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the__________ that the matter was confidential.
A. reasons B. excuses C. grounds D. foundations
96. Jo was shocked when I disagreed with her___________. She’s so used to getting her own .
A. mind B. way C. opinion D. views
97. After listening to all arguments I am now of_________ the that there should be no new road.
A. opinion B. idea C. thought D. attitude
98. He left the country _____________arrest if he returned. A. with threat of B. in fear of C. with fear of D. under threat of
99. He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as_____________ . A. a mirror B. a lake C. a bell D. a water fall
100. He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his_______________ when he meets the right girl.
A. shell B. shoe C. shed D. hole
101. Luggage may be placed here the owner’s ______________risk. A. at B. by C. under D. with
102. The police are certain who the culprit is_______________. A. in some ways B. here and thereC. more or less D. by and by
103. Don’t quote me. what I am about to say is _____________the record. A. on B. above C. off D. without
104. I’ve been doing my best to reduce the backlog, but I must admit that I’ve hardly put___________ in the problem so far.
A. a foot B. a dent C. a brave face D. damper
105. We may win, we may lose - it’s just the luck of the __________. A. draw B. odd C. fate D. chance
106. They are having serious problems. Their relationship is on the________ A. rocks B. cliffs C. stones D. grass
107. Unemployment threat has been ____________for a while now.
A. daunting on the lookout B. intimidating on the air C. overwhelming on the wing D. looming on the horizon
108. I don’t like turning down work, but I’ll have to, I’m afraid I’ve got far too much ______at the moment.
A. on my plate B. in effect C. on my mind D. up my sleeve
109. William is an authority ________________medieval tapestries. A. on B. with C. about D. in
110. My grandfather can’t remember anything about his life because he has lost his___________ .
A. head B. brain C. memory D. mind
111. Losing my job was a __________. I never would have found this one if it hadn’t happened.
A. bleeding heart B. breath of fresh air C. blessing in disguise D. bone to pick with
112. We’re __________if we continue with genetic modification of our food.
A. playing out of our skin B. playing with fire C. playing over D. adding fuel to the fire
113. After their argument, John didn’t know if Rick was a friend or a __________. A. friend B. rival C. blood D. foe
114. I applied for the job ___________the off chance, but I didn’t seriously expect to get it. A. with B. on C. by D. for
115. They agreed to the changes that they would be introduced gradually_______________.
A. with the conditions B. by the comprehension C. for the interpretation D. on the understanding
116. The police are warning the public to be on the___________ for suspicious packages.
A. guard B. care C. alert D. alarm
117. The issue is still ____________discussion. A. in B. on C. under D. for
IDIOMS(2)
Exercise 1. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
Question 1: The______time was a charm for Korea’s Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic bid committee.
A. third B. first C. second D. forth
Question 2: He is one of those rare employees who has remained with the organization through thick and______.
A. fat B. thin C. small D. obese
Question 3: The placement agency took hundreds of people for a ______ by promising non-existent jobs.
A. consideration B. granted C. ride D. account
Question 4: Let me set the record______on all the talk in the media about my business relationship with the key accused in the
scandal. A. long B. horizontal C. straight D. still
Question 5: Despite being an underdog, Division B team gave the best team of the tournament run for their______.
A. money B. heritage C. cost D. price
Question 6: This year, we’ll get a ______ start on the “green movement” by encouraging more people to take part in planting trees.
A. shoulder B. hand C. neck D. head
Question 7: That’s an amazing deal you’re getting. Don’t wait.______while the iron is hot, or else it’ll be gone.
A. cross B. enter C. Strike D. occur
Question 8: The business has started to gain momentum after months of struggle. We finally see light at the end of______.
A. mountain B. hole C. tunnel D. street
Question 9: When he exceeded his brief to take charge of the project, the boss______ him in his place.
A. let B. put C. puts D. lets
Question 10: The government says that the economy is robust, but if you look at employment data and______further between the
lines, you realize that the situation isn’t that rosy. A. make B. do C. watch D. read
Question 11: You’re falling short on class attendance and you failed to submit the last assignment. You’re walking on thin______in
this semester. A. ice B. eggshells C. air D. sky
Question 12: The government has intervened by infusing billions of dollars to get the banks off the______.
A. hook B. bottom C. color D. weather
Question 13: I’m waiting till the time is______before I tell my grandparents that I failed the entrance exam.
A. sour B. sufficient C. ripe D. good
Question 14: I was left out in the______in the annual promotions in the company. A. rain B. sun C. snow D. cold
Question 15: You expect our plant to manufacture 40,000 parts in a week. You’re trying to______the ocean on this one.
A. boil B. ruin C. heat D. damage
Question 16: I spent two hours______my heels in the waiting room while the CFO was busy in a meeting.
A. cooling B. doing C. making D. warming
Question 17: The government’s choice for the new Defense Secretary seemed pretty ______to the opposition party.
A. far-fetched B. far- narrowed C. far-heated D. far cry
Question 18: The new fashion of YSL is really the______thing at the moment. A. out B. in C. for D. at
Question 19: I haven’t made up my mind about that issue, I’ll have to sit on the______.
A. mountain B. edge C. fence D. eggshell
Question 20: Some people like nothing better than to paint the town______at every opportunity, but I prefer to stay at home and
watch cartoons. A. blue B. black C. pink D. red
Question 21: Portable phones are marketed as the best thing since sliced______, people think they are extremely good.
A. bread B. cake C. fruit D. meat
Question 22: The employees have been working______out to get the job finished ahead of the deadline.
A. narrow B. big C. flat D. large
Question 23: Many people claim that insults or negative comments are______, but in reality, many of them are upset by such
things. A. like water off a duck's back B. great minds think alike C. Jacks-of-all-trades D. Beggar on horseback
Question 24: My aunt’s room is so messy that looking for anything is like looking for a______in a haystack.
A. indicator B. needle C. pointer D. marker
Question 25: He didn’t like his boss so he quit and found a new job. He realized that he had gone out of the frying______into
the______when he met his new boss! A. fire-pan B. pan-pot C. pan-fire D. box-fire
Question 26: Cheating on a diet is a slippery______. Before you know it, you’ll be fat again
A. mountain B. street C. case D. slope
Question 27: This research was based on a small group of people, so we have to take the results with a______of salt.
A. grain B. punch C. spoonful D. little
Question 28: Alex thought the handsome stranger was gentle and kind, but Peter suspected he was a______in______clothing.
A. sheep-wolf s B. wolf-sheep’s C. tiger-lion’s D. lion-tiger’s
Question 29: There is a surprise party for Susan this Saturday so please don’t______
A. run of the mill B. spill the beans C. Get the ball rolling D. Find my feet
Question 30: Lucy always said she could speak English fluently, but when she couldn’t hold a conservation with the England
tourist, she had______all over his face. A. fish B. straw C. smile D. egg
Question 31: At first, I was really excited about my new project, but now I feel like I’ve bitten off more than I can______.
A. swallow B. digest C. chew D. bite
Question 32: We will be alright. It seems bad now but we’ll look back and see it was just a______in a teacup
A. storm B. flood C. drought D. rain
Question 33: I hate dentists but I have a toothache so it looks like I’m going to have to bite the______.
A. can B. bullet C. bat D. candy
Question 34: I broke my leg but then met my future wife in the hospital. It’s true that every cloud has a______lining.
A. gold B. diamond C. silver D. circle
Question 35: Look at Susan’s garden. She really has a______thumb. A. yellow B. brown C. pink D. green
Question 36: You had better not forget 8 leadership attributes that make you go the extra______.
A. street B. mile C. road D. journey
Question 37: You should get the______rolling as soon as possible to be well- prepared for the lelts test
A. ball B. head C. apple D. knowledge
38: Peter is going to be______in for me while I’m taking care of my children. A. doing B. making C. filling D. going
Question 39: Alex was a distinguished entertainer, a______of fresh air in an industry full of people all trying to copy each other.
A. breathe B. choking C. hallucination D. breath
Question 40: He is always missing the bus because he is not an early______. A. tiger B. bird C. squirrel D. skunk
Question 41: I am sorry I have to dismiss you. No______feelings, okay? A. hard B. soft C. angry D. sad
Question 42: My husband always makes children hit the______before 9pm. A. roof B. ceiling C. bed D. hay
Question 43: When I’m at home because of getting pregnant, I’m sick to______of doing nothing.
A. tired B. death C. happy D. bad
Question 44: The English test is really difficult. I’ll give it my best______to get high scores.
A. shots B. ability C. knowledge D. skill
Question 45: We need to explore all______before doing something that is not safety to a great number of people in order to
minimize unfavorable consequences. A. results B. means C. avenues D. roads
Question 46: You shouldn’t throw in the______although this project is tough, I know.
A. tower B. basket C. failure D. towel
Question 47: Mike knew she should report the accident but decided to let sleeping ______lie
A. dogs B. cats C. rabbits D. camels
Question 48: When I was a little girl, my whole family always had lots of pets - dogs, cats, hamsters,... — the whole______yards
A. eight B. ten C. nine D. night
Question 49: She is familiar enough with the data. Give us the information off the ______of her head.
A. bottom B. top C. depth D. line
Question 50: My little boy is a bit______in the dumps because he was not allowed to study oversea with his friend.
A. up B. on C. at D. down
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
Question 1: If you don’t to miss the______, you’ll have to go to the interview early. A. car B. boat C. bus D. bike
Question 2: That Zara dress I bought last year is really a______elephant. A. white B. old C. black D. grey
Question 3: We can’t go on a holiday this summer because we are flat______ A. broken B. breaking C. broke D. break
Question 4: He tries to finish the work until the______hours A. wee B. early C. late D. night
Question 5: In order to get high scores at the entrance of the exam, Mike keeps his nose to the______
A. back B. grindstone C. rock D. teeth
Question 6: I always want to go off the beaten track as I get______feet. A. itchy B. fast C. quick D. slow
Question 7: She sometimes______her peers in the back. A. stabs B. lets C. makes D. does
Question 8: When my mother watches horror films, she always______out in a cold sweat.
A. bears B. breaks C. brings D. takes
Question 9: He is an intelligent person but always shoots himself in the______. A. feet B. legs C. foot D. ears
Question 10: I know you don’t want to take out another loan, but it will______time until the new factory comes online.
A. sell B. buy C. tell D. say
Question 11: After cycling in the early morning, my grandparents are always as fresh as______.
A. daisy B. beetroot C. red D. fruit
Question 12: Kevin says he was completely in the______about the CEO’s plans to sell the brands.
A. morning B. confused C. dark D. debt
13: I think that we should put him in the______about his father’s death.A. picture B. back C. portrait D. shot
Question 14: I’m glad you dropped by! It’s been a month of______since I last saw you.
A. Mondays B. Sundays C. Saturdays D. Tuesdays
Question 15: We should______the day while the prices are low. That won’t last forever. A. seize B. call C. take D. bring
Question 16: I can’t afford to spend a lot of time standing here talking. Time is ______, you know!
A. priceless B. precious C. gold D. money
Question 17: If you have problems, call me twenty - four______, it doesn’t matter if I’m sleeping
A. six B. seven C. eight D. nine
Question 18: Susan has passed the______after 30 years at the helm of the biggest technology in the region.
A. baton B. bottom C. line D. range
Question 19: She worked like a______to empty the house as the new tenant will be moving in tomorrow.
A. horse B. bee C. beaver D. pig
Question 20: Whenever I meet him, there’s always a______of nails. A. bed B. chair C. table D. desk
Question 21: After Susan joined the Marketing team as General manager, it was a ______new ball game.
A. total B. whole C. overall D. average
Question 22: When I see my boyfriend, I make a______for him. A. way B. chance C. beeline D. line
Question 23: When he proposed me, I was out of my______. A. depth B. breath C. width D. height
Question 24: Whenever I get into trouble, my ex-husband is willing to do me a good______.
A. hand B. helping C. support D. turn
Question 25: “Absence makes your heart grow______“ A. better B. fonder C. softer D. broken
Question 26: He laughs best who laughs______. A. end B. finally C. last D. lastly
Question 27: She is not beautiful but a kind girl. Many people usually say that: “Beauty is only______deep”.
A. skin B. shirt C. sweater D. dress
Question 28: You should take action now in lieu of talking all day because easier said than______.
A. doing B. done C. made D. making
Question 29: All of us shouldn’t give up as while there’s life, there’s______. A. doubt B. willingness C. breath D. hope
Question 30: Would you take it______if I told you I thought you look lovely? I was afraid you’d take it in the wrong way.
A. amiss B. account C. consideration D. granted
Question 31: It______as a strange to me that he failed the exam because he is so smart and diligent student.
A. occurs B. strikes C. enters D. crosses
Question 32: You needn’t give me your decision now.______on it, and let me know next week.
A. do B. think C. sleep D. lie
Question 33: My grandparents are______of hearing. Therefore, we have to speak loudly so that they can hear us.
A. lacking B. empty C. zero D. hard
34: I invited a lot of friends to my birthday party. The more the______. A. merrier B. merry C. merriest D. better
Question 35: They really cut______when they cooked instant noodles with salmon; they are not ripe.
A. apron B. comers C. edges D. string
Question 36: The author tried to drive a______bargain with the publisher on signing amount, but couldn’t because he didn’t have
best sellers in his name. A. hard B. soft C. expensive D. cheap
37: ‘ Let the cat out of the______’ is an idiom meaning to tell a secret by mistake.A. plastic B. handbag C. bag D. house
38: Despite an injury, she stayed the______to save the match for her team.A. calm B. healthy C. idle D. course
Question 39: He doesn’t hit the______often, but when he does, he can be nasty.A. bottle B. books C. ceiling D. roof
Question 40: One bad interview doesn’t mean you’re struggling to get the job. Don’t ______a mountain of a molehill.
A. go B. make C. climb D. do
Question 41: I think the CEO hit the nail on the______when he said that the organization was losing market share because of
complacency and security. A. ball B. head C. edge D. tunnel
Question 42: Farmers are angry because of the low prices at which government agencies are buying their products. Let’s wait for
the dust to______before we negotiate with them. A. farm B. house C. settle D. home
Question 43: We put the dog to______as it was suffering from age-related ailments. A. sleep B. lying C. go D. bark
Question 44: Last-minute withdrawal of the sponsor threw a______in our plans in the works to organize the cultural festivals.
A. caution B. notice C. information D. spanner
Question 45: Many educational institutions have to______ a tightrope between charging a high tuition fee and facing criticism, and
not charging much and depending on grants. A. walk B. go C. ride D. slide
Question 46: It’s your relationships that help in getting your______in the door in the initial phase of your business. Otherwise, it
can be a grind. A. ride B. foot C. go D. open
Question 47: He turned the______on his political opponent by reeling off data on how poorly the economy has fared in the last one
year. A. back B. tables C. desks D. body
Question 48: The government brought the rebel leaders to the negotiating table by twisting their______by launching investigation
into their shady business deals. A. arms B. legs C. shoulders D. noses
Question 49: The meteorology department was quite off the______in predicting rainfall this week.
A. beaten B. shoulder C. color D. mark
Question 50: The political party fielded a businessman from the prestigious seat in the national capital, but he lost. They clearly
backed the wrong______. A. horse B. pig C. way D. direction
Exercise 3: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
Question 1: The sales team blamed the engineers for the organization’s failure to bag the mega deal, but they were barking up
the______tree. A. false B. right C. wrong D. fertilized
Question 2: Trump lost more money than anyone in America between 1985 and 1994: $1.17 billion. In a______, Trump is the
biggest loser in the history of the United States. A. nutshell B. summit C. deadline D. trick
Question 3: In a U.S. court of law, a witness must swear______oath to tell “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.”
A. at B. in C. to D. under
Question 4: A fanatical Manchester United supporter, Brian said: ‘I usually just wear jeans and a t-shirt but today I'm dressed
to______.’ A. wear B. kill C. put D. stay
5: Many people said that Trump and Bolsonaro are___of a feather. A. chickens B. squirrels C. birds D. skunks
Question 6: There is plenty of evidence to suggest that President Jair Bolsonaro's senator son has been______money for a long
time. A. spending B. wasting C. using D. laundering
Question 7: Not only do you have a strong will power that gets you what you want, but you have a______of luck as well that helps
you keep it. A. streak B. hand C. narrow D. full
Question 8: We'll have to address that problem tomorrow. Right now we've got bigger ______to fiy.
A. meat B. fish C. fruit D. squirrel
Question 9: He would throw salt over his shoulder and knock on______just for good luck, I didn't learn this until I lived with him.
A. hand B. door C. wood D. table
Question 10: If you are trying to get 100 musicians to play your symphony, you had better have your______in a row before you
walk into the hall with an armload of scores. A. body B. ducks C. fingers D. mouth
Question 11: After being in the leadership position for more than a decade, it’ll be tough for him to______a back seat.
A. take B. occupy C. make D. do
Question 12: Corruption in the police force is rampant, but authorities are turning a ______eye.
A. fake B. deaf C. blind D. blank
Question 13: One of the main reasons for his success in business is that he keeps an ______to the ground to know what the
customers want and why they’re dissatisfied with competing products. A. eye B. ear C. egg D. eagle
Question 14: Our scientists are breaking new______in robotics and cancer research.
A. ground B. strategy C. challenge D. plan
Question 15: The plant decided to close the______on water shortage. A. knit B. doors C. hands D. gossips
Question 16: The architects poured______water on the plan to build another church. A. hot B. warm C. chilly D. cold
Question 17: The case______to a head when he signed this contract. A. came B. made C. pointed D. reached
Question 18: There is no cure for this infection. You’ll have to let it______its course.A. run B. walk C. stay D. go
Question 19: He had to face the______because of going out at night without dad’s permission.
A. trouble B. music C. fact D. problem
Question 20: He moved heaven and______to get the highest scores in the last exam.A. effort B. sky C. earth D. heart
Question 21: Peter has hit the______with his new kinds of milk made from nuts - sales have tripled.
A. book B. hay C. deadline D. jackpot
Question 22: We’ll give it our best shots to save you from the robbers but now you must______your tongue.
A. keep B. hold C. maintain D. breathe
Question 23: I poured my______to my ex-husband about his new marriage.A. heart B. water C. love D. mouth
Question 24: Although I graduated from economic university, I______my pride to work as a waiter to earn living for 1 year till I
found a new job. A. chewed B. took C. swallowed D. digested
Question 25: High crude oil prices have put many airlines______the ropes.A. on B. under C. bottom D. in
Question 26: The government can no longer shut his______to growing pollution arising from stubble burning.
A. attention B. eye C. mouth D. influence
Question 27: Experts had to______their words on the impending doom of abc.com when the fledgling ecommerce website turned
in an unexpected profit. A. swallow B. chew C. digest D. eat
28: I’ll paint the town red with my husband after putting my son to______. A. sleep B. asleep C. bed D. carriage
Question 29: This apartment has changed______so many times since its first buying in 2007.
A. midstream B. hands C. host D. fingers
Question 30: My wife promised to eat like a______- to get lean, but she has hardly lost any weight.
A. bird B. horse C. pig D. dog
Question 31: Waiting for the result of my medical tests, I was like a______on hot tin roof. A. dog B. pig C. cat D. fly
Question 32: If you get low scores, you shouldn’t throw a______to the wind to apply FTU university
A. attention B. notice C. caution D. mistake
Question 33: Her daughter soon showed her musical talent, proving that the______ doesn’t fall far from the tree.
A. orange B. apple C. money D. silver
Question 34: Every time you invest money, you're______fate. A. tempting B. taking C. making D. playing
Question 35: He has been accused of throwing fellow Republicans under the______ for his personal agenda.
A. car B. bus C. bicycle D. train
Question 36: She passed the English exam with______colors. A. flying B. expert C. wonderful D. excellent
Question 37: The chairman finally admitted that he was forced to grease a few ______along the way.
A. hands B. fingers C. palms D. feet
Question 38: His boss finally gave him the______light to start the new project. A. red B. yellow C. pink D. green
Question 39: They sat for hours debating the pros and______of carrying out new project.
A. cons B. hands C. fingers D. ears
Question 40: The first time I met my husband when I was in my______days. A. tomato B. salads C. nuts D. fingers
Question 41: Our boss is reluctant to change the policy now because she doesn't want to open a______of worms.
A. herd B. spoonful C. can D. handful
Question 42: After his father’s death, he always went to the bar to______his sorrows.
A. reduce B. drown C. delete D. discard
Question 43: If you want to get a good apartment, you may have to give the manager some money under the______.
A. table B. desk C. hand D. chair
Question 44: Karma sets the quality of a life according to how well or badly a person behaved in their previous life -
you______what you sow. A. make B. do C. deep D. reap
Question 45: If you think______the box, your thoughts are not limited or controlled by rules or tradition, and you have ideas that
are creative and unusual. A. outside B. inside C. on D. in
Question 46: I'll try to help, but it's the______leading the blind because I've never done this before either.
A. deaf B. blind C. fake D. real
Question 47: A______Tom used hidden cameras to videotape women in their house in Galway city
A. crying B. peeping C. stupid D. clever
Question 48: We've been tearing our______out trying to decide what to do. A. brain B. intelligence C. hair D. mind
Question 49: She says that he swept her off her______, and they were married six months later.
A. foot B. shoulders C. eyes D. feet
Question 50: If we don't do something about the pollution problem, we'll be sitting on a ticking time______.
A. bomb B. comb C. deadlock D. telling
51. We still meet up for a drink and a chat once_______ . A. in a black mood B. at a time C. in a blue moon D. in a while
52. I called Jenna yesterday with a view_____her about the project. A. of asking B. to asking C. in asking D. for asking
53. We have our ______________of course, but we are still quite satisfied with our life.
A. odds and ends B. ups and downs C. safe and sound D. hair on his head
54. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the______________ .
A. nose on his face B. tip of his tongue C. back of his hand D. hair on his head
55. It rained ______yesterday, so we could not go sailing. A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C. fast and furious D. ups and downs
56. I’m sorry! I didn’t break that vase on______________ . A. time B. purpose C. intention D. my mind
57. 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
58. After running up the stairs, I was ____________breath. A. away from B. without C. no D. out of
59. ___________wait for no man. A. Tide and fire B. Time and tide C. Time and fire D. Tide and time
60. I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of ________________.
A. tongue B. brain C. mind D. memory
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Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences
Question 1: He asked if she had any______in her closet that might affect her political campaign.
A. bones B. skeletons C. dust D. dirt
Question 2: My sister has a sweet______, so she always eats candies before going to bed.
A. tooth B. teeth C. mouth D. hand
Question 3: Can I______you in on a little secret? A. allow B. give C. let D. get
Question 4: Last year in May, my husband pop me the______. A. marriage B. question C. engaged D. questionnaire
Question 5: The child was throwing a______tantrum in the middle of the store.
A. caution B. blood C. attention D. temper
Question 6: We were ready to start work on the project when the mayor______the rug out from under us and cut the funding.
A. pulled B. stimulated C. rubbed D. put
Question 7: I know we've had our fights over the years, but I think it's time we______ bygones be bygones.
A. went B. let C. remained D. stayed
Question 8: The night is______- it's not very late yet, so we still have time to have a good time.
A. old B. late C. young D. early
Question 9: Let's______a coin. Heads, we don't go; tails, we do. A. toss B. throw C. make D. do
Question 10: Put a______in it! Some of us are trying to work around here. A. coin B. shirt C. dress D. sock
Question 11: He's been working late with her every night this week - I______a rat!
A. smell B. taste C. chew D. swallow
Question 12: Her fingers flickering in a wave, Peter smirked and______him a kiss, then gestured for him to go, her wrists bent in a
‘shooing’ motion. A. blew B. gave C. made D. took
13: Thank you for your suggestion - it gave us a lot of food for______. A. eating B. drinking C. thought D. thinking
Question 14: While addressing my first divorce and before child______had been court ordered, I started working at a local bank.
A. rearing B. support C. bearing D. caring
Question 15: You can't expect her to finish this project in the time allotted; Rome wasn't______in a day.
A. built B. bought C. made D. called
Question 16: An aching back or limbs at the end of a working day should not simply be accepted as an occupational______.
A. disease B. danger C. job D. hazard
Question 17: Aren't you putting the cart before the______by deciding what to wear for the wedding before you've even been
invited to it? A. dog B. house C. horse D. cat
Question 18: Planer had been in fifth position when he was credited with a final-shot bull’s______, his best shot of the finals.
A. eye B. face C. leg D. shoulder
Question 19: He said he didn't go because it was raining, which is a pretty ______excuse if you ask me.
A. bad B. flame C. lame D. good
Question 20: He vowed that he would______even with them for the way he'd been treated.
A. get B. make C. put D. stay
Question 21: Why do students think they can always break the law and be let off with just a reprimand or a slap______the wrist?
A. in B. on C. at D. to
22: The Government was cooking the______and misleading the public. A. foods B. candies C. books D. cookies
Question 23: Employees are under constant pressure to______deadlines. A. make B. complete C. write D. meet
Question 24: He saw them watching him and bared his______in the manner of an angry dog.
A. mouth B. tooth C. teeth D. nose
Question 25: He believes in honour trust between friends, loyalty between lovers, and that blood is______than water between
family members, but he discovers all these notions have fallen apart. A. thicker B. heavier C. stronger D. salter
Question 26: They are both great but you can't compare apples and______. A. chalks B. oranges C. cheese D. pears
Question 27: And then of course the boys must attend the______party, we wouldn't think of leaving you out!
A. single B. celibate C. bachelor D. last
Question 28: The Rochdale cabaret singer feared his Norwegian bride had got______ feet and decided to return to her homeland
without him. A. cold B. barbed C. hot D. single
Question 29: It's not always easy to find a job after you've______time. A. spent B. used C. wasted D. done
Question 30: Decency paves the way, full of home sweet values which too often are overlooked in the______picture.
A. enormous B. big C. small D. bad
Question 31: These were not artisans as such, it was asserted, but down-and-______, who lived at the margins, involved in street
theft and other criminal activities. A. out B. up C. in D. off
Question 32: The coach kept her players on a______leash throughout the year. A. short B. big C. tight D. small
Question 33: Public schools have dropped the______when it comes to teaching kids about art and music.
A. mistake B. ball C. knife D. lips
Question 34: What good is life anyway if a guy can’t______back and watch a good movie? A. go B. stay C. let D. kick
Question 35: The first baseman and the center fielder were the big______of that team. A. guns B. mouth C. cat D. dog
Question 36: "We'll soon have you______on your feet again," said the nurse. A. walk B. back C. let D. depend
Question 37: There was widespread outrage when it was discovered that a known pedophile had been given a job at the school.
"You don't let the______guard the henhouse" said one of the protesters. A. fox B. cat C. duck D. fish
Question 38: He blew the______on the company's illegal hiring practices. A. trumpet B. coin C. whistle D. mouth
Question 39: Shame______you, Fred. I thought you were my friend! A. of B. at C. to D. on
Question 40: This caught her off guard, then her mind went temporarily______.A. empty B. blank C. back D. white
Question 41: I just went______when she told me she wanted to move out.
A. bananas B. calm C. crazy D. happy
Question 42: On the evidence it appears as though Anne Kelly, Jennifer's mother, ______Jennifer's two boys under her wing and
cared for them until Jennifer was finally able to resume her motherly duties on a full-time basis.
A. made B. stayed C. took D. had
Question 43: We became friends, and went on a shopping______in Oxford Street.A. online B. doing C. clothes D. spree
Question 44: Laurel’s jaw______despite her attempts to hide her surprise. A. failed B. dropped C. fell D. went
Question 45: The DJs began a non-stop performance that pumped up adrenalin levels as the party______began rocking to the
lively rhythm. A. animals B. sweets C. candies D. buffet
Question 46: Here is a copy of the new Perry Hodder novel. It's______off the press. A. cold B. warm C. hot D. mild
Question 47: I was so nervous that my stomach was in______.A. knots B. trouble C. danger D. hurt
Question 48: Jane bought herself a case of beer and proceeded to get as drunk as a______.
A. beetroot B. drank C. drunk D. pig
Question 49: Discount broker TD Waterhouse has stirred up a hornets'______with the announcement that it will introduce margin
trading into the UK. A. family B. nest C. group D. team
Question 50: We didn't come across a single bar that didn't have at least ten different brews______tap.
A. at B. upon C. below D. on
52. Sitting uncomfortably among many people he didn’t know, Joe was like _____________.
A. water off a duck’s back B. a fish out of water C. a duck to water D. water under the bridge
53. What’s wrong with you today? Did you get out of bed on the wrong______________ ? A. edge B. foot C. side D. end
54. This house costs an arm and a_________________ . A. leg B. hand C. finger D. forearm
55. He longs to see his family again______________. A. above all B. all of a sudden C. as a rule D. all at once
56. The company can’t expect me to move my home and family at the drop of _______________.
A. blood B. a water C. rain D. a hat
57. An accident of this magnitude could easily bring the factory’s production to a_____________ .
A. halt B. quit C. stay D. block
58. Nothing _________the ordinary ever happens here. A. out of B. within C. from D. bout
59. A journalist is __________on a politician in order to damage the politician’s image.
A. digging his own grave B. digging up dirt C. digging up out of the earth D. digging it out
60. We were having dinner in a restaurant last night when this guy at the next table ___________because the waiter brought the
wrong thing.
A. flew by the seat of his pants B. flushed out of some place C. flew into the face of danger D. flew off the handle
61. Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a ____________day. A. windy B. rainy C. foggy D. snowy
62. Why don’t you sit down and ________________?
A. make yourself at peace B. make it your own home C. make yourself at home D. make yourself at rest
63. Do I have to ______________my age? A. do B. follow C. act D. see
64. I _______________and realized that I would have made exactly the same choice.
A. place myself in Tom’s shoes B. put Tom in his place C. put myself in Tom’s shoes D. put Tom in place
65. The worried man walked ___________in the corridor waiting for the announcement.
A. back and fro B. to and forth C. to and fro D. to and back
66. Chris’s father could not afford to send him to school because he was___________ .
A. in high spirit B. at loss C. on approval D. in debt
67. I am trying to__________ the sundial in the back garden. A. make allowance for B. make up C. put up D. make room for
68. Don’t try to bite off more than you can __________I am afraid you are not so talented.
A. take B. swallow C. hold D. chew
69. Sorry, I can’t talk now. I am______________ . A. in the nick of time B. on approval C. out of reach D. in a hurry
70. Mr. Simkins is the big _______ in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.
A. bread B. meat C. cheese D. apple
71. The policeman lost his temper. He__________________ A. got nervous B. was in a bad moodC. lost his nerve D. was in bad humour
72. I decided to visit a fortune-teller. That’s what I _______ to do. A. made up B. made up my mind C. minded D. cared
73. You should go to your dentist for regular _______ . A. check-ins B. check-outs C. check-ups D. check-up
74. Carlos ________ is very punctual, but he was late tonight.
A. For a rule B. Like a rule C. As a rule D. For a rule of thump
75. Without written evidence, we don’t have a ________ on. A. leg to stand B. foot to stand C. leg to lean D. foot to lean
76. I was taking a quiet walk last night when, ____________ , there was a loud explosion.
A. all in all B. all at once C. suddenly at once D. once at all
77. Everything could be done by __________ . A. a nod and bow B. a nod and wink C. a wink and a nod D. a nod and a wink
78. These workers are at the ________ of the economic ________.
A. line - heap B. heap – bottom C. bottom - heap D. heap - line
79. Tickets are available on a first come, ______ basis. A. first got B. early served C. first served D. early got
80. “You should get rid of that old leather jacket.” - “I know, but I hate to ____________with it.”A. part B. leave C. break D. cut
Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. You can’t get a soda from that machine. There’s a sign on it says that “ __________ ”
A. Out of job. B. Out of hand. C. Out of order. D. Out of mind.
2. I don’t have much cash _______ , but I can get some from an automatic teller machine.
A. in hand B. on hand C. into hand D. under hand
3. “I like that painting you bought. Did it cost much?” “No, the artist sold it to me for ________”
A. close to nothing B. next to anything C. next to nothing D. anything next
4. “What’s Peter’s cousin’s name?” “It’s on the tip of my ________ but I can’t quiteremember.”
A. mouth B. lips C. tongue D. memory
5. What a confusing story! I can’t make ________ of it. A. sense B. meaning C. logic D. understanding
6. Women have struggled for the same social, economic, and political __________ for them as for men.
A. state B. status C. being D. welfare
7. Women now are more ________ in the public life than years ago. A. involved B. ensured C. felt D. influenced
8. Every citizen can enjoy the same __________ to vote, to gain education and to work. A. authority B. right C. way D. chance
9. The local council ________ campaigns against illiteracy. A. requires B. advocates C. admits D. affects
10. Widespread ____ __ about women’s intellectual ability restricted their job opportunities.
A. suspicion B. challenge C. doubt D. rumour
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. I just took it _______ that he’d always be available.A. into consideration B. easy C. into account D. for granted
2. I accidentally _____ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. kept an eye on B. lost touch with C. paid attention to D. caught sight of
3. I was glad when he said that his car was _________ .A. for my use B. for me use C. at my use D. at my disposal
4. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a ___________ headache.
A. cutting B. splitting C. ringing D. cracking
5. Stop _____ about the bush. John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is. A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving
6. I usually buy my clothes ______ . It’s cheaper than going to a dress-maker.
A. off the peg B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf
7. My father ______ when he found out that I’d damaged the car.
A. hit the roof B. saw pink elephants C. made my blood boil D. brought the house down
8. If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay through the _________ for it.
A. teeth B. back of your head C. nose D. arm
9. I caught the last bus by the skin of my _______ . A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth
10. It was a joke! I was pulling your ____________ . A. thumb B. hair C. toe D. leg
Exercise 4: Mark the letter A, B,C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. I always get _______ in my stomach before visiting the dentist. A. worms B.butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs
2. Those smart phones are selling like ______ . If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone.
A. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. wild oats
3. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of ________ shaves. A. narrow B.near C. close D. tiny
4. My father refused to eat meat that had been fried. He had ________ in his bonnet about it causing cancer.
A. a bug B.a bee C. a bull D. an ant
5. I can’t stand Mr. Brian. He’s always blowing his own ________ telling everyone how good he is at everything.
A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet
6. The escaped prisoner fought ______ before he was finally overpowered.
A. head over heels B. tooth and nail C. heart and soul D. foot and mouth
7. I didn’t suspect anything at first, but when I noticed her going through the office drawers I began to smell ________
A. a rat B. a pig C. a thief D. a culprit
8. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the ________.
A. nose on his face B. tip of his tongue C. back of his hand D. hair on his head
9. I was already fed up with the job, but when the bosswalked into my office and told me he expected me to work overtime that
was the ________ . I quit. A. final curtain B. last straw C. end of the line D. last waltz
10. He has a quick temper and easily _______ off the handle. A. leaps B. goes C. runs D. flies
Exercise 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, orD to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them ________ at least once a month.
A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line
2. I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _______ and decided to stay in Britain.
A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet C. held my horses D. called it a day
3. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly _________ and most certainly not for publication,” said the government official to the
reporter. A. beside the point B. for the time being C. by the way D. off the record
4. I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my________.
A. piece of cake B. chip off the old block C. biscuit D. cup of tea
5. “What’s wrong with Tom today? He’s unusually quiet.” “He’s got something on his _________ . I expect.”
A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. brow
6. He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very _____ . A. easy-going B. down to earth C. out of shape D. down at heel
7. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ________. A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm
8. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year - we’re so out of ________ . A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath
9. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been _____ for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.
A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends C. playing with fire D. going to town
10. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ________ of my tongue.A. edge B. tip C. top D. front
Exercise 6: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You've _________ !
A. put your foot in it B. killed two birds with one stone
C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head
2. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my________ crossed for you.”
A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. hands
3. “If only I hadn’t lent him all that money!” '‘Well, you did, so it’s no good crying over _________ milk.”
A. spilt B. wasted C. sour D. goat’s
4. The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer-by by ________ .
A. a slight edge B. a narrow escape C. a close thing D. a hair’s breath
5. Well, well, if it isn’t Kathy Lewis! You’re a sight for _______ eyes! A. old B. blue C. sore D. crocodile
6. I know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your __________ up; things are bound to get better soon.
A. chin B. head C. socks D. mind
7. He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his _____ when he meets the right girl.A. shoe B. shell C. shed D.
hole
8. I’m afraid you’ve caught me on the __________. I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon.
A. stove B. grapevine C. spot D. hop
9. Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ________
A. a windmill B. a duck’s back C. a dripping tap D. an umbrella
10. Have you seen the new boss? She’s the ___________ image of Marilyn Monroe. A. live B. true C. spitting D. same
Exercise 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Writing rhymes for birthday cards is really easy. It’s money for old _________ .
A. rags B. bread C. rope D. rubbish
2. Of course you won’t become more intelligent if you eat a lot of fish — that’s just an old _________ tale.
A. maids’ B. ladies’ C. mothers’ D. wives’
3. I agree that this is a bit of a _____ shot, but we’re desperate - we have to do something to try to save the company.
A. hot B. long C. wild D. high
4. I like my new job; the only fly in the ________ is the fact that I have to work every other weekend.
A. fat B. porridge C. soup D. ointment
5. It’s a ______ shame that so little is done nowadays to help the homeless in our large cities.
A. sweeping B. crying C. dying D. pitying
6. My aunt is a bit of a wet ________ . She’s always spoiling everyone’s fun. A. rag B. sheep C. rat D. blanket
7. We looked in every ______ and cranny for the missing ring, but we couldn’t find it anywhere.
A. nook B. gap C. hole D. niche
8. Everyone bosses me about at work. I’m nothing but a ________.
A. lame duck . B. general dogsbody C. blue-eye boy D. marked man
9. He had a soft ______ for his granddaughter and thoroughly spoilt her.
A. heart B. way C. smile D. spot
10. He just wanted one ________ before setting down and getting married.
A. final fling B. last leap C. happy hop D. joyful jump
Exercise 8: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Ask david to give you a hand moving the furniture. He’s as strong as________ .
A. An elephant b. A mountain c. A gorilla d. A horse
2. You're not getting enough to eat, jane! Look at you! You’re as thin as a ________.
A. Stick insect b. Rake c. Finger d. Wire
3. We can’t eat this meat - it’s as tough as _________! A. Canvas b. Old boots c. Rubber d. Stale bread
4. You shouldn’t have frightened her like that. Poor thing! She went as white as________!
A. a sheet B. snow C. milk D. whitewash
5. Nothing ever seems to bother Colin. No matter what happens, he always seems to remain as cool as ________ .
A. cool feet B. ice-cream C. a cucumber D. Eskimo
6. You’ll have to shout, I’m afraid.My father’s as deaf as ________.
. a leaf B. a post C. a politician D. a stone
7. It’s hard to believe Brian and Stephen are brothers, isn’t it? They’re as different as________.
A. Mars from Jupiter B. milk from honey C. chalk from cheese D. margarine from butter
8. Ever since I’ve given up smoking I feel as fit as _______ ! A. a fighter B. a fiddle C. a frog D. an athlete
9. Our dog looks very ferocious, but don’t worry, Liz. It’s gentle like _______ .
A. a pony B. snowflakes C. a lamb D. washing-up liquid
10. “I hope the children didn’t play you up, Doris?” “No, not at all, Mrs. Garderner. They’ve been as good as _________
A. religion B. gold C. God D. brass
Exercise 9: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. “The suitcase isn’t too heavy, is it?” “No, it’s as light as ______
A. dust B. lightning C. a feather D. a fish
2. “By the way, have you heard the one about the Welshman, the Irishman and the pig?” “Yes, we have. That joke’s as old as
_________ A. Solomon B. the hills C. a dinosaur D. Jupiter
3. Of course he loves you! It’s as plain as _______ .
A. a pancake B. the knob on your door C. the nose on your face D. a bell
4. Kate was as pleased as ________ when she heard she had passed the exam.
A. Punch B. a poppy C. a sunflower D. pound notes
5. I hope the computer course starts this term. We're all as keen as ______________ to get going.
A. coffee B. mustard C. a gigolo D. cornflakes
6. He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as __________ .
A. a waterfall B. a lake C. a bell D. a mirror
7. After a good night’s sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as ________ and eager to start work again.
A. fruit B. a daisy C. a kitten D. a maiden
8. He might look kind and sympathetic, but deep down he’s as hard as ___________ .
A. nails B. a mountain C. a gangster D. an iceberg
9. Pauline can’t have emigrated to New Zealand because I saw her last night at Peter’s party, as ________as life.
A. true B. real C. good D. large
10. It’s no use arguing with him, he won’t listen. He’s as stubborn as ________ .
A. a mule B. a spoilt child C. a strawberry D. a trade union

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. “You’re drunk!” “No, I’m not. I’m as sober as ________. A. a priest B. Sunday C. a judge D. a Muslim
2. am i nervous? of course not. look at my hand - it’s as steady as____.a. a bridge b. a rock c.steel bars d. a stepladder
3. as students, david, kevin and william were as thick as _______. a. thieves b. boy scouts c. a team d. thistles
4. whenever i feel embarrassed i always go as red as____________. A. a rose B. lipstick C. a raspberry D. a beetroot
5. She was so tired last night that she slept like ________until 10 o’clock this morning. A. a squirrel B. death C. a log D. a zombie
6. We'd better get some extra food in if your brother is coming to stay with us. He eats like _________ !
A. a lion B. a starving man C. an eagle D. a horse
7. Normally she smoked 15-20 cigarettes a day, but whenever she was worried or nervous she smoked like ________ A. a chimney
B. a forest fire C. a steam engine D. a salmon
8. “Is the dress too big?” “No, not at all. It fits like ________ A. a mould B. a glove C. glue D. a pillowcase
9. News of the new pay agreement spread like ________throughout the factory. A. wildfire B. butter C. the plaque D. a flood
10. From the moment they first met they got on like _______ . A. two peas in a pod B. fish and chipsC. a house on fire D. clockwork
11. ________the weather forecast, Ha Long City should get more than fifteen inches of snow this rainy season.
A. At will of B. According to C. Depending on D. Agreeing with
12. ______ the simplified characters used on the Chinese mainland, traditional Chinese characters are used for writing in Taiwan
and Hong Kong. A. As far as B. On behalf of C. In regards to D. In contrast to
13. Storeowners removed outdoor signs and decorations in _______ of the windstorm.
A. damages B. relation C. recovering D.anticipation
14. For technical questions _______ the website, please email this address or call our help desk.
A. after B. toward C. regarding D.throughout
15. Airline passengers may board theplane with only one carry-on bag _______ a purse or laptop.
A. as far as B. on behalf of C. in addition to D.with regard to
16. Motorists were cautioned to ________ using the highway during rush hour. A. avoid B. decide C. quickly D. purchase
17. A bachelor’s degree and at ________ five years of experience is required for this position.
A. last B. times C. least D. stake
18. Mark’s Warehouse Clearance Store is having a sale with savings up to 40 percent of on a clothing this weekend __________
celebration of its 25th anniversary. A. in B. at C. on D. of
19. Everybody was busy with the spring cleaning, except Stanley, who always refused to pull his __________ .
A. weight B. socks C. finger D. share
20. ________ the flood has receded, people can move back into their homes. A. Now that B. For C. So D. As much as
21. The players’ protests ______ no difference to the referee’s decision at all. A. caused B. created C. made D. did
22. Poor management brought the company to ________of collapse. A. the edge B. the foot C. the ring D. the brink
23. Computers are said to be ________ for the development of mankind.
A. here today, gone tomorrow B. here and there C. here to stay D. neither here nor there
24. ________, dolphins have no sense of smell. A. As known as far B. As far as is known C. It is known as far D. Known as far it is
25. Recently, the company has received a _______ of complaints from the customers about poor products.
A. pack B. barrage C. pool D. bank
26. When I got my case back, it had been damaged ________repair. A. over B. further C. above D. beyond
27. Unsalted butter is best for this recipe, but ______ that, margarine will do. A. except B. failing C. for all of D. given
28. We were _____ looking for a manager when the impeccable candidate showed up.
A. in view of B. in the hopes of C. with a view towards D. in the process of
29. Many habitats change… the types of plants and animals that live there. A. ith respect to B. in respect for C. as for D. as against
30. To buy this type of product, you must pay half of the money ________ , and pay the rest on the day of delivery.
A. in advance B. in cheque C. in cash D. in charge
31. Unfortunately, _______ room is available on June 16. A. none B. both C. some D. neither
32. ___ Travel Smart Magazine, August is the best month to travel in Australia. A. Prior to B. Inside of C. As well as D. According to
33. _____ regular inspections, accidental system problems arise from time to time. A. In spite of B. Prior to C. However D. Yet
34. _____ attention we pay to commercials, we cannot avoid being influenced by the constant repetition of a brand name or image.
A. Only a little B. In spite of the C. However little D. No matter what
35. He didn’t _____ to help her, even though she was very ill. A. open an eye B. lift a finger C. bendhis arm D. shake a leg
36. Sara brought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise while she is still on a __________ .
A. roll B. roam C. run D. rush
37. He bought the cottage ______ renovating it and then selling at a large profit.
A. with a view to B. with a target of C. his goal being D. aiming to
38. unemployment is on the rise again, which means that good jobs are ___________.
a. far and away b. far from it c. few and far between d. as far as they go
39. he is a nice guy, always ready to do somebody a good _________. a. present b. play c. turn d. pleasure
40. through the internet people are discovering new ways to share relevant information with _____________.
A. the other B. another C. other D. one another
41. The company you work for is willing to take advantage of new technology, but __________ are concerned about adverse
consequence. A. other B. others C. the other D. another
42. Like everyone else, Susan has her _______ , but on the whole, she’s quite satisfied with life.
A. ups and downs B. the ins and outs C. safe and sound D. odds and ends
43. You will have to ______ if you want to pass the final exam.
A. pull your socks up B. work miracles C. take the trouble B. have a hand in
44. These days, I only see Morgan once in a _______ moon. A. green B. blue C. grey D. white
45. This job requires a good _____ for figures. A. mind B. brain C. hand D. head
46. For lunch, I always have something quick and easy: a sandwich, a salad, toast, and the ___________ .
A. same B. similar C. like D. rest
47. I have seen that famous actor on television, but I have never seen him ________ person. A. by B. on C. of D. in
48. You have to move this box to ___ the new television set.A. lose touch with B. make room forC. pay attention to D. take notice of
49. I was in such a hurry that I left one of my bags ________ . A. out B. behind C. on D. aside
50. There are times when you must decide and take the bull by the horns.
(a) make the right decision (c) make a bold decision (b) make the wrong decision (d) make a final decision
51. He leads a dog's life really because his freedom is always curtailed.
(a) never knows what to do (c) never goes out (b) sometimes does something wrong (d) never does what he wants
52 No-one ever mentions him because he's regarded as the black sheep of the family. (a) the one with a sense of humour
(c) the one who is always late (b) the one with a bad reputation (d) the one who never washes
53. I shouldn't go outside without a raincoat because it's raining cats and dogs.
(a) it's just started to rain (c) it's raining very heavily (b) it's going to rain (d) it's raining a little
54. You shouldn't sign there I think he's about to make a monkey out of you.
(a) to make a fool of you (c) to make you feel stupid (b) to make you lose money (d) to make you lose interest
55 It's a lovely house and very big but nobody uses it so it's a bit of a white elephant. (a) something very beautiful and useful
(c) something very cheap and useless (b) something very big and useful (d) something very expensive and useless
56. When the business folded, he took the lion's share of the assets.
(a) the easiest part (b) the smallest part (c) the biggest part (d) the only part
57. Without my glasses I can't see where I'm going in fact I'm as blind as a bat.
(a) very short sighted (b) very long sighted (c) very far sighted (d) very clear sighted
58. I get very irritated sometimes because they're always up with the lark and I like to lie in.
(a) up very easily (b) up very early (c) up very often (d) up very noisily
59 I would advise you to do that as well and in that way you'll kill two birds with one stone. (a) get things done twice
(c) get two things done at the same time (b) get something done two times (d) get two things done twice
60. The opposition party dismissed the government's proposal out of hand.
(a) without further consideration (c) without thinking (b) with some hesitation (d) with reluctance
61. I wouldn't say I never see eye to eye with my employers but sometimes they can make extraordinary demands.
(a) totally side (b) totally work (c) totally agree (d) totally disagree
62 Since she started work on the stock exchange she has been making money hand over fist.
(a) in moderation (b) in large quantities (c) to a certain extent (d) to some extent
63 They have lost all their money and now lead a sort of hand to mouth existence.
(a) impoverished (b) simplified (c) leisurely (d) indifferent
64 It's no good asking anybody in that shop to help you because they won't lift a finger.
(a) show you the way (c) take your order (b) carry your goods (d) do anything at all for you
65 In the obituary about the millionaire all his enterprises were listed and it looked as if he had had a finger in every pie.
(a) a control over many activities (c) an interference in many activities
(b) an involvement in many activities (d) a belief in many activities
66 I've just bought a brand new car with all the latest gadgets and quite honestly it has cost me an arm and a leg.
(a) a reasonable amount of money (c) a huge amount of money (b) a fair amount of money (d) a good deal of money
67 I don't want to have to twist your arm but I hope you realize that your refusal to comply could be harmful.
(a) allow you to agree (b) force you to agree (c) beg you to agree (d) ask you to agree
68 Have a look at the benefits that the society can offer you and then you may feel like dipping your toe in the water.
(a) deciding to try membership straightaway (c) deciding to try membership for a year
(b) deciding to try membership quite soon (d) deciding to try membership for a trial
69 If you do join a political party then you are expected to toe the line on every occasion.
(a) say what you like (c) follow your conscience (b) stick to the rules (d) speak your mind
70 He told him to invest it wisely, which Alex did. He bought a ticket for the lottery and his ship came home because he won the
jackpot. (a) his mind changed (b) his opinion changed (c) his luck changed (d) his views changed
71. Alex had lost a lot of money and as a consequence was feeling down in the dumps.
(a) lonely (b) miserable (c) uncomfortable (d) uneasy
72 He had given in to a longstanding weakness of his and pinned his hopes on the favourite winning the race.
(a) made a wish about (c) made a promise (b) tried his luck with (d) put a lot of faith in
73 This horse in all honesty didn't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning.
(a) a chance in a million (c) a chance of success (b) a chance worth taking (d) a chance of a lifetime
74 Alex said he had had a dream about the horse winning but most people regarded this story with a pinch of salt.
(a) with enthusiasm (b) with caution (c) with care (d) with luck
75 What happened was that the stupid animal took fright halfway through the course and without batting an eyelid decided to
go back to the start. (a) taking a chance (b) turning round (c) looking (d) worrying at all
76 As far as Alex was concerned this was the last straw and he vowed he would never risk money on a horse ever again.
(a) the final decision (b) the final moment (c) the final disaster (d) the final occasion
77 The trouble was that he didn't have a bean not even enough to pay for the fare home.
(a) didn't have a wallet (c) didn't have any change (b) didn't have a penny (d) didn't have a ticket
78 He decided he would swallow his pride and try and hitchhike.
(a) take his medicine (c) not worry what people thought (b) take no interest in other people(d) forget about himself
79 Fortunately it wasn't long before he got a lift with an old man who had a heart of gold and gave him some money.
(a) was very generous (b) was very wise (c) was very old (d) was very ill
80. Most people like to come home after work and put their feet up.
(a) take their socks off (c) relax (b) take their shoes off (d) sit down
80. Mary was exactly the same as everybody else but this particular night she wanted to let her hair down.
(a) wash her hair (c) really enjoy herself (b) comb her hair (d) really comb her hair
81. She put her favourite CD on and turned it up full blast.
(a) to complete volume (b) to exact volume (c) to fine volume (d) to maximum volume
82. As soon as she had done that, all hell was let loose.
(a) there was loud hum (c) there was a huge noise (b) there was sound of thunder (d) there was an enormous flame
83. Her next door neighbour soon got fed up to the back teeth with the noise.
(a) grew hungry with (b) grew angry with (c) grew mad about (d) grew very tired of
84. He started hammering on the adjoining wall but Mary carried on regardless.
(a) took little interest (c) took not the slightest notice (b) took some notice (d) took the most interest
85. In the end her neighbour decided to speak his mind.
(a) say exactly what he thought (c) say a few words (b) have a chat (d) express a point of view
86. Although he had never met her, he was determined to read her the riot act.
(a) tell her off (b) tell her a story (c) tell her straight (d) tell her the truth
87. Mary opened the door and as soon as they saw each other they fell head over heels in love with each other.
(a) quickly (b) utterly (c) easily (d) slowly
88. A few months later they decided to knock down the adjoining wall and now everything in the garden is lovely.
(a) the flowers are growing (c) everything is growing (b) everything is perfect (d) everything is flowering
89. I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
(a) respect (b) encourage (c) congratulate (d) welcome
90. Some of you worked on until the small hours to make it a successful project.
(a) it was dark outside (c) it was late in the evening (b) it was early in the morning (d) it was late in the day
91. I'm sure sometimes you all wanted to call it a day and go home.(a) stop work (b) start work (c) continue working (d) do it later
92. The important thing is that as soon as you saw the advantages, you got your teeth stuck into it.
(a) started to eat (c) got very interested in (b) wanted to swallow (d) wanted to digest
93. I'm also very proud of the way you stuck to your guns.
(a) wouldn't go away (b) wouldn't give up (c) wouldn't shoot (d) wouldn't fire
94. There are times in life when it's very important to keep your chin up.
(a) be smart (b) be careful (c) be brave (d) be cheerful
95. There are of course those who very easily throw in the towel. (a) give up (b) give into (c) give over (d) give out
96. We can best describe someone like that as a person who is weak-kneed.
(a) having no resolution (c) having no ideas (b) having no support (d) having no legs
97. It only remains for me to express my admiration for all those of you who stayed at your posts.
(a) waited for your letters (c) remained loyal (b) kept your letters (d) stayed waiting
98. I must not forget either all those very important people, without whom none of us could operate, who work behind the
scenes. (a) in the dark (b) at the back (c) in the evenings (d) in the background
99. Frank was an old soldier and lived through many wars. (a) seen (b) tasted (c) enjoyed (d) experienced
100. He had joined the army as a young man because he wanted to live it up a bit.
(a) see the world (c) have a good time (b) experience the discipline (d) learn new skills
101. He wanted excitement and travel and the army lived up to its reputation.
(a) came up to (b) came near to (c) went near (d) went beyond
102. He certainly travelled and there was plenty of excitement, which made it possible for him to live out his dream.
(a) show (b) find (c) follow (d) name
103. He also managed to live off his pay without any problems.(a) put up with(b) exist easily on (c) just get by on (d) take care of
104. He lived on the simple food provided by the army. (a) ate only (b) digested (c) consumed (d) just managed
105. For some years he lived in because he liked to be among his comrades.
(a) stayed in bed (b) stayed in barracks (c) stayed indoors (d) stayed behind
106. He never really enjoyed living out.
(a) staying in other accommodation (c) staying alone (b) staying away from home (d) waiting outside
107. He never did anything wrong and so he didn't have to live down any bad reputation.
(a) make others remember (c) make others recall (b) make others forget (d) make others listen
108. He lived out his final days in a small cottage overlooking the barracks.(a) numbered (b) endured(c) counted (d) ended
109. What are you up to?(a) trying now (b) doing now (c) achieving now (d) starting now
110. What are you into? (a) capable of (b) proud of (c) familiar with (d) interested in
111. I'm off on Monday. (a) having a holiday (b) having an extra day (c) having a long day (d) having a short day
112. Are you in on the latest developments?(a) kept informed about (b) kept attached to (c) kept told about (d) kept written to
113. You're on next. (a) It's your opportunity (c) It's your time (b) It's your moment (d) It's your turn
114. Are you in on Tuesdays? (a) at home (b) in touch (c) in the house (d) in the area
115. I'm certainly up for it. (a) willing to try (b) ready to take (c) wanting a chance (d) keen to go
116. You should know that I'm all for it.
(a) completely taken with (c) in complete agreement with (b) wholly interested in (d) in complete satisfaction with
117. I'm through with that company. (a) completed with (b) finished with (c) tired of (d) sick of
118. I'm after a new car. (a) searching for (b) looking for (c) aiming for (d) trying for
119. When he heard that he had lost his job, it was cold comfort to learn that he could keep his car.
(a) a lot of help (b) some help (c) a little help (d) little help
120. The selection of candidates was done in a hit or miss manner so that nobody knew why they were chosen.
(a) friendly (b) happy (c) easy (d) casual
121. She had got herself in a pickle by trying to please everyone at the same time.
(a) into confusion (b) into trouble (c) into difficulties (d) into problems
122. I'm afraid that my poor old car has finally breathed its last.
(a) stopped working (b) stopped trying (c) stopped flying (d) stopped turning
123. You're living in a fool's paradise if you think they're going to pay you for nothing.
(a) under an illusion (b) under a dream (c) under a cloud (d) under a delusion
124. It was a total mystery as apparently there was neither rhyme nor reason why he did it.
(a) no logical reason (c) no particular reason (b) no real reason (d) no special reason
125. There is clearly a sea change in the way people now look at crime today.
(a) a little change (b) a huge change (c) a fine change (d) a small change
126. They looked everywhere for the lost passport but it seems to have vanished into thin air.
(a) disappeared slowly (c) disappeared completely (b) disappeared gradually (d) disappeared quickly
127. When it comes to a crisis, Charles is a tower of strength. (a) very tall (b) very reliable (c) very strong (d) very trusting
128. Whenever he has been treated badly, he always demands his pound of flesh.
(a) total recompense (b) total satisfaction (c) total agreement (d) total acceptance
129. Charlie's in hot water again, he forgot to lock up last night. (a) in the bath (b) very wet (c) in the shower (d) in trouble
130. Forget it, that's water under the bridge now. (a) best forgotten (b) best learnt (c) best understood (d) best remembered
131. That's always the trouble if she doesn't like it, she simply throws cold water on it.
(a) washes it completely (c) cleans it completely (b) discourages it completely (d) drowns it completely
132. You must realize the gravity of the situation because you are in deep water now.
(a) an embarrassing situation (c) a serious situation (b) a stupid situation (d) a strange situation
133. He is like a fish out of water whenever he goes to a party. (a) feels uncomfortable (b) feels dry (c) feels thirsty (d) feels silly
134. Don't ever lend him money, he spends it like water. (a) very slowly (b) very often (c) very freely (d) very carefully
135. We think in the present circumstances the best policy is to tread water for a while.
(a) take sudden steps (c) take little action (b) take quick decisions (d) take firm action
136. My original plan has been so watered down that I don't recognize it now.
(a) reduced in importance (c) made more fluid (b) increased in size (d) made much clearer
137. Your ideas are usually sound but this one won't hold water, I'm afraid. (a) float (b) be practical (c) stay up (d) sink
138. He'll be all right soon because any criticism is usually like water off a duck's back to him.
(a) of no importance (b) of some importance (c) of great importance (d) of such importance
139. ou will be in a very difficult situation now that he's let the cat out of the bag.
(a) told a story (b) let the animal go (c) revealed the truth (d) told a lie
140. If I were you, I would not raise the subject again and my best advice is to let sleeping dogs lie.
(a) leave the dogs alone (c) not say any more (b) not touch the dogs (d) keep away from the dogs
141. Remember if you go into that meeting without being prepared with some answers, you will simply be a sitting duck.
(a) a bird with no wings (c) a steady aim (b) a ready target (d) a sick animal
142. I'm afraid he didn't take my advice and they made him look a complete fool because he was unrepared and he ended up a
dead duck. (a) a person with no feelings (c) a person with no future (b) a person with no problems (d) a person with no ideas
143. Mind you as I have said many times before I don't know how he's lasted so long in the job because he's always been the
lame duck in the team. (a) the lazy person (c) the slow person (b) the inefficient person (d) the wrong person
144. The older generation always maintains that in their day things were better and nowadays the country is going to the dogs.
(a) is having a good time (c) is losing its standards (b) is becoming lazy (d) is becoming weaker
145. If you're unsure about which way the cat is going to jump, I suggest you hang on for a bit longer.
(a) how much it will cost (c) how you can succeed (b) when your turn comes (d) what will happen next
146. There is no need to apologize about your remarks as I can assure you it's like water off a duck's back to me.
(a) of some concern (b) of a little concern (c) of little concern (d) of less concern
147. Once more he is in the doghouse but I couldn't possibly tell you why.
(a) out of the way (b) out of favour (c) out of order (d) out of trouble
148. As so many people are coming to a party at their house, they're running around preparing food like scalded cats.
(a) in a nervous state (c) in a hurried state (b) in a delighted state (d) in a hilarious state
149. The one thing a public figure hates is when he loses face in front of all his admirers.
(a) loses good looks (b) loses photos (c) loses respect (d) loses expressions
150. At the crucial moment the climber lost her nerve and had to be brought down the mountain.
(a) became excited (b) became concerned (c) became scared (d) became upset
151. The latest opinion polls show that the government is losing ground to the opposition party.
(a) losing its time (c) losing its votes (b) losing its opinion (d) losing its advantage
152. There was a time when everybody would believe her totally but after this episode I'm afraid she's losing her touch.
(a) losing her skill (b) losing her mind (c) losing her contact (d) losing her friends
153. Under the new pay agreement many employees feel that they are losing out on allowances.
(a) at a deficit (b) at a disadvantage (c) at a problem (d) at a difficulty
154. I'm afraid that kind of humour is totally lost on him so you'll have to explain it more simply.
(a) without effect (b) without reason (c) without sense (d) without impression
155. After only a few weeks as a teacher of very badly behaved children she realized she was losing her grip.
(a) losing her point (b) losing her purpose (c) losing her control (d) losing her feelings
156. He suddenly started shouting and screaming and people could plainly see that he had lost his cool.
(a) become angry (b) become rude (c) become stupid (d) become loud
157. I've tried very hard indeed to understand your argument step by step but I must confess I've now lost the thread.
(a) I now can't follow the answer(c) I now can't follow the reason(b) I now can't follow the point (d) I now can't follow the
reasoning
158. After the traffic accident she lost her head and drove the car into a brick wall.
(a) behaved strangely (b) behaved foolishly (c) behaved oddly (d) behaved quietly
IDIOMS(5)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. We told him to keep his hair on because he was getting angrier and angrier.
(a) to stand still (b) to remain calm (c) to speak quietly (d) to sit down
2. I can't really explain it but the moment she walks into the room and asks me a question she gets in my hair.
(a) pulls my hair (b) terrifies me (c) criticizes me (d) irritates me
3. Now that he's passed his exams and got his qualifications he's decided to let his hair down.
(a) behave informally (b) behave noisily (c) behave easily (d) behave fully
4. When I opened the door and saw this white figure in front of me, it really made my hair stand on end.
(a) upset me (b) disappointed me (c) terrified me (d) surprised me
5. After the boss had given her the sack, she just walked out of the office without turning a hair.
(a) showing some feeling (c) showing a little feeling (b) showing no feeling at all (d) showing a lot of feeling
6. Quite frankly you're splitting hairs. Does it matter whether it's the past simple or the perfect tense?
(a) arguing about small points (c) aruing about grammar (b) arguing about tenses (d) arguing about grammatical points
7. I saw him last November and since then I have seen neither hide nor hair of him.
(a) seen little of him (c) not seen him at all (b) seen him once or twice (d) not seen much of him
8. Don't worry if she doesn't say much because she says she's having a bad hair day.(a) she's experiencing a lot of problems
(c) she's doing too much (b) she's discovering horrible things (d) she's been eating too much
9. I was really scared when I saw him because he was tearing his hair out about the new management decision.
(a) extremely excited (b) extremely worried (c) extremely angry (d) extremely depressed
10. They were very lucky they didn't get themselves killed because they came within a hair's breadth of falling down the
mountain. (a) very near to (b) very nearer to (c) very nearly to (d) very next to
11. The auditors made a thorough check on all aspects of the company and decided to give it a clean bill of health.
(a) confirm it was satisfactory (c) believe it was clean (b) decide it was hygienic (d) agree it was organized
12 Now that all the problems have been sorted out he is able to go back to work with a clean slate.
(a) making no more mess (c) making a fresh start (b) making things clean (d) making things up
13 After a great deal of questioning he decided to come clean and tell the truth.(a) agree (b) decide (c) admit (d) confess
14 The enquiry into allegations of fraud against the minister proved in the end that her hands were clean.
(a) she was willing (b) she was busy (c) she was innocent (d) she was careful
15 With the appointment of a new director it was decided to make a clean sweep and create a new board of governors.
(a) remove all obstacles (c) remove all symbols (b) remove all chairs (d) remove all problems
16 Some of the members of the board are under some suspicion but he is regarded as Mr Clean.
(a) well mannered (b) trustworthy (c) punctual (d) tidy
17 I was taken to the cleaners well and truly last week: I saw the same computer for sale today at half the price I paid.
(a) lost some money (b) lost a lot of money (c) lost too much money (d) lost more money
18 We tried to catch the thief who'd snatched the handbag but he showed us a clean pair of heels.
(a) lost his shoes (b) fell over his shoes (c) ran away quickly (d) picked up his shoes
19 At the end of a lengthy police investigation he emerged as squeaky clean.
(a) totally clean (b) totally free (c) totally tired (d) totally innocent
20 After several hours of cleaning the children had made the kitchen clean as a whistle before their parents came home.
(a) spotless (b) pure (c) tidy (d) neat
21. I give you my word it will never happen again. (a) say (b) speak (c) promise (d) agree
22 She had to eat her words when it turned out that she had chosen the wrong horse in the race.
(a) admit she was hungry (c) admit she was sorry (b) admit she was thirsty (d) admit she was wrong
23 They had words last night so be prepared for miserable faces this morning.(a) fought (b) shouted (c) quarrelled (d) screamed
24 You can always rely on that company because they keep their word whatever happens.
(a) do what they like (b) do what they say (c) say what they do (d) do what they want
25 They spend very little on advertising and tend to get new work through word of mouth.
(a) recommendation (b) gossip (c) hearsay (d) sayings
26 You can see that he's deeply in love with her because he hangs on her every word. (a) listens silently to everything she
says(c) listens quickly to everything she says (b) listens eagerly to everything she says (d) listens quietly to everything she says
27 From the word go we could tell at the interview she was the ideal candidate for the job.
(a) Quickly (b) Suddenly (c) Straightaway (d) Clearly
28 Remember as soon as you feel able to continue with walk, say the word.
(a) let me know (b) let me hear (c) let me go (d) let me tell
29 I can only repeat that I want you to wait until Tuesday before you tell her, remember mum's the word.
(a) don't tell mum (c) don't say anything (b) don't speak aloud (d) don't answer anything
30 I couldn't agree with you more, to be honest you've taken the words out of my mouth.
(a) said what I wanted to hear (c) said what I wanted to know (b) said what I wanted to say (d) said what I wanted to learn
31. He worries too much about his appearance and now he says he's going thin on top.
(a) going crazy (b) going mad (c) going bald (d) going deaf
32 She lost her job last year and since then she's been having a thin time of it. (a) finding it difficult without friends
(c) finding it difficult without support (b) finding it difficult without help (d) finding it difficult without money
33 He really must start eating properly because at the moment he's as thin as a rake.
(a) very thin (b) very tired (c) very sleepy (d) very light
34 If you know of a good plumber, let me know as they're a bit thin on the ground around here.
(a) difficult to see (b) difficult to find (c) difficult to know (d) difficult to pay
35 Although he only asked me to lend him EUR 5, I could see this was the thin end of the wedge.
(a) start of something financial (c) start of something worse (b) start of something easy (d) start of something difficult
36 Since we put that advertisement in the local newspapers, replies have been coming in thick and fast.
(a) quickly in large numbers (c) quickly in small numbers (b) slowly in small numbers (d) slowly in large numbers
37 You'll be lucky if you get more than two words out of him because I'm afraid he's as thick as two short planks.
(a) very quiet (b) very slow (c) very wooden (d) very stupid
38 They've settled their argument at long last and now they're as thick as thieves.
(a) very clever (b) very friendly (c) very careful (d) very cautious
39 In view of the way she behaved I thought it was a bit thick when she asked him to apologize to her.
(a) more than I could wish (c) more than I could stand (b) more than I could believe (d) more than I could follow
40 There are certain members in the party who will stand by their leader through thick and thin.
(a) whatever the times (c) whatever the day (b) whatever the climate (d) whatever the difficulties
41. He's always worried about his appearance and now he's concerned because he's going thin on top.
(a) losing his hair (c) losing his popularity (b) losing his memory (d) losing his strength
42 When the accident happened, all he could think about was attracting attention and he started calling out at the top of his
voice. (a) as quickly as possible (c) as clearly as possible (b) as freely as possible (d) as loudly as possible
43 Off the top of my head I would say it's going to cost more than twice what you have budgeted for.
(a) At a careful calculation (c) At a near calculation (b) At a simple calculation (d) At a rough calculation
44 It's certainly not difficult to see who's top dog around here theses days.
(a) the most arrogant person (c) the most important person (b) the most popular person (d) the most unusual person
45 Since she won the lottery last week she's been feeling on top of the world.
(a) very proud (b) very happy (c) very excited (d) very wealthy
46 Many politicians like to impress the votes but a few of them go over the top sometimes in their speeches.
(a) exaggerate (b) irritate (c) antagonize (d) magnify
47 For the first time in ages I actually slept like a top last night. (a) very quickly (b) very slowly (c) very often (d) very soundly
48 Students usually take on paid employment during the vacation to top up their grants.
(a) stay with (b) keep to (c) add to (d) get to
49 Her mother was very snobbish and didn't like the idea of her daughter marrying someone who was not out of the top
drawer. (a) of great wealth (c) of considerable education (b) of high social standing (d) of great intellectual ability
50 It had been a terrible day for him and when he learned finally that he had lost his job, he simply blew his top.
(a) lost his temper (b) lost his nerve (c) lost his courage (d) lost his respect
51. Poor Charlie has been down in the dumps since he learned that he's lost his job.
(a) miserable (b) angry (c) furious (d) uneasy
52. I think we've had our fun and now it's time we got down to the idea of earning some money.
(a) began slowly to consider (c) began seriously to consider (b) began easily to consider (d) began frankly to consider
53. As soon as they heard the news that one of their fellow workers had been given the sack, they all downed tools.
(a) went home (b) stopped working (c) stopped talking (d) worked slowly
54. She always talks down to me as if I'm not worth consideration.
(a) speaks softly (c) speaks condescendingly (b) speaks quickly (d) speaks continuously
55. In contrast to her husband she's a very down-to-earth sort of person who manages to control his wild ideas.
(a) cynical (b) boring (c) clever (d) practical
56. He's certainly picked himself up since we last saw him when he was clearly down-at-heel.
(a) loudly dressed (b) shabbily dressed (c) strangely dressed (d) oddly dressed
57. I invested all my money in that failed company and now I find my whole investment has gone down the drain.
(a) has been overtaken (b) has been confirmed (c) has been wasted (d) has been confused
58. You can use special symbols in your emails if you want to show you're down in the mouth.
(a) decided (b) definite (c) deflated (d) depressed
59. Let's put it like this — you made the decision and so it's down to you as to what happens next.
(a) your responsibility (b) your concern (c) your turn (d) your thought
60. They've had enough of the bad climate and high taxes here and have gone to live down under.
(a) in America (b) in China (c) in Australia (d) in India
61. If you like, I can give you a summary and the low-down when we next meet.(a) information (b) history (c) numbers (d) account
62. It's the fashion now to write the first letter of your name not in capitals but in lower case.
(a) tidy letters (b) tiny letters (c) small letters (d) few letters
63. She's usually very fit and healthy and that's why we were surprised to learn she was laid low.
(a) tired (b) serious (c) unhappy (d) unwell
64. On account of his unpopularity the politician decided to lie low for a few weeks.
(a) keep out of the shops (c) keep out of the rain (b) keep away from the public (d) keep out of the show
65. In the 19th century in big houses the people who lived below stairs were the servants.
(a) under the floor (b) at the bottom (c) in the basement (d) under the stairs
66. From the critical comments the journalist was making, it was clear he had a low opinion of the country's leader.
(a) didn't talk much about (c) didn't hear much from (b) didn't see much of (d) didn't think much of
67. We knew that he was dishonest but we didn't imagine he would sink so low as to steal from his own family.
(a) behave so disgracefully (c) behave so clearly (b) behave so stupidly (d) behave so fully
68. We wanted to cheer you up as we'd heard you were feeling a bit low.
(a) rather angry (b) rather depressed (c) rather uneasy (d) rather strange
69. I recommend you take out your loan now to take advantage of the low interest rate. (a) reduced (b) quick (c) special (d) fixed
70. If you invest in the financial markets you must expect the lows as well as the highs in the income.
(a) benefits (b) stages (c) decreases (d) changes
71. They just sit around, discuss nothing in particular and just produce a lot of hot air.
(a) dry heat (b) funny remarks (c) empty talk (d) simple facts
72. As soon as they heard the news, they didn't hesitate and drove hotfoot to the hospital.
(a) very quickly (b) on horseback (c) in a sports car (d) by taxi
73. He can never wait for the next issue of his favourite magazine and likes to get a copy that's hot off the press.
(a) nice and clean (b) not cold (c) smells good (d) just printed
74. I'm not quite sure how to handle the problem at the moment as it's not easy to explain a sort of hot potato.
(a) strange situation (b) delicate situation (c) grand situation (d) big situation
75. Whenever there was a hot spot that needed covering, the paper always sent their most experienced reporter.
(a) warm zone (b) sunny zone (c) foreign zone (d) war zone
76. He'd only been in his new job three days when he found himself in hot water for something he'd done wrong.
(a) in danger (b) in security (c) in trouble (d) in force
77. Have you seen that long queue outside the supermarket? Whatever they're selling is going like hot cakes.
(a) selling very slowly (c) selling very strangely (b) selling very often (d) selling very well
78. In order to provide training for the staff in the department everyone had to do a turn in the hot seat.
(a) experience responsibility (c) experience hard work (b) experience pleasure (d) experience boredom
79. I thought he was going to burst with anger because he was getting very hot under the collar.
(a) very silly (b) very happy (c) very angry (d) very loud
80. The one thing you mustn't do is be late because the boss is very hot on punctuality.
(a) strict about (b) funny about (c) worried about (d) good about
81. After a good night's sleep she woke feeling as fresh as a daisy.
(a) quiet and still (b) bright and cheerful (c) nice and clean (d) sure and confident
82. It was a serious operation but he made a complete recovery and was soon as fit as a fiddle.
(a) in careful health (b) in easy health (c) in quiet health (d) in good health
83. When she left school, she found she could do what she liked and be as free as air.
(a) totally free (b) quite free (c) almost free (d) somewhat free
84. Suddenly the car leant to one side and when he got out, he saw there was no air in one tyre that was as flat as a pancake.
(a) a little flat (b) completely flat (c) slightly flat (d) practically flat
85. The baby sitter had no problem with the children because they were as good as gold the whole evening.
(a) very quiet (b) well spoken (c) well behaved (d) very clean
86. He wanted to make sure that his car looked good and so he made sure it was as clean as a whistle before he sold it.
(a) spotty (b) spotted (c) spotting (d) spotless
87. The one thing you could be sure of was that he would not behave in a normal way he was in fact as daft as a brush.
(a) completely swept (b) completely mad (c) completely brushed (d) completely strange
88. We really didn't expect to see him at all that night but then suddenly he appeared as large as life.
(a) looking big (b) looking fat (c) in person (d) in fact
89. You could always rely on her because in any situation she stayed as steady as a rock.
(a) totally dependable (b) totally still (c) totally motionless (d) totally stiff
90. As he was as strong as a horse, he was able to lift the carriage up and let the trapped man out.
(a) very agile (b) very strong (c) very short (d) very small
91. Their big ambition in life was to choose the right moment to sell their shares ad then make a killing.
(a) take it easy (b) make plans (c) make a lot of money (d) make schemes
92. They've tried hard to increase their profits in the business but so far are making little headway.
(a) not really progressing (c) not really processing (b) not really proceeding (d) not really professing
93. The shock was so great it made your hair stand up on end. (a) consoled you (b) controlled you (c) freed you (d) frightened you
94. I reckon when they sold that lovely big house it must have made them a mint.
(a) provided them with a huge bucket of money (c) provided them with a huge box of money
(b) provided them with a huge sum of money (d) provided them with a huge tin of money
95. Ignore his comments it's not really that bad, he's simply making a mountain out of a molehill.
(a) exercising (b) energizing (c) exaggerating (d) entertaining
96. We've lost a lot of money and have little income and so we're finding it difficult to make ends meet.
(a) examine (b) contribute (c) convene (d) survive
97. I'll make no bones about it and tell you exactly what I think.
(a) come straight to the point (c) come straight to the road (b) come straight to the end (d) come straight to the angle
98. It seems a sound project with potential and so I advise you to make a pitch for it.
(a) make a suggestion for it (c) make an offer for it (b) make an idea for it (d) make a throw for it
99. If I were you, I would stop worrying about it and simply make hay while you can.
(a) have humour (b) have fun (c) have comic (d) have sense
100. Don't take too much notice of what he's saying, he's just making waves.
(a) making a fuss (b) making a noise (c) making a sound (d) making a story
101. I'm pretty certain but perhaps I wouldn't go as far as saying I'm as sure as eggs is eggs.
(a) fairly sure (b) quite sure (c) reasonably sure (d) absolutely sure
102.I know you didn't exactly push him into accepting the offer but you must admit you did egg him on.
(a) did force him (b) did enable him (c) did encourage him (d) did send him
103. You've always stood by him in all his bad habits but underneath I think he's a bad egg.
(a) smelly person (b) worthless person (c) difficult person (d) stupid person
104. First he agreed and then he disagreed. The result was he ended up with egg on his face.
(a) looking foolish (b) looking serious (c) looking dirty (d) looking old
105. You've got to learn to diversify and not put all your eggs in one basket.
(a) to have lots of ideas (c) to rely on just one scheme (b) to overload your basket (d) to carry too many things

106. She wasn't really successful in her first stage play. In fact you could say she laid an egg.
(a) she made a good impression (c) she fell over on stage (b) she forgot her lines (d) she gave an embarrassing performance
107. It was a bit like teaching his grandmother to suck eggs when the young director was showing the veteran actress how to
act. (a) teaching someone who was more experienced than he (c) teaching someone who was more stupid than he
(b) teaching someone who was younger than he (d) teaching someone who was more willing than he
108. They told her to put some money aside each month so she would have a little nest egg.
(a) a special account (b) a savings account (c) a full account (d) a money account
109. We all advised him to make sure he got payment and didn't take eggs for money. (a) accept just a note for money
(c) accept just a promise of money (b) accept just a business card for money (d) just a handshake for money
110. You'll need all your tact in this situation and you'll have to tread on eggs.
(a) be very quiet (b) be very sensitive (c) be very sleepy (d) be very athletic
111. It's a far cry from those days long ago when you could leave your front door unlocked.
(a) a long shout away (b) a long time since (c) a long way before (d) a long time before
112. I wish you would stop talking and hear me out.
(a) let me go across (c) let me carry on listening (b) let me listen to you (d) let me finish speaking
113. There's no saying you couldn't pass your exam if you really tried.
(a) There's a possibility (c) It's not impossible (b) It's not possible (d) It's impossible
114. We haven't seen him for ages but he turns up once in a blue moon.
(a) very rarely (b) sometimes (c) occasionally (d) frequently
115. It's like hitting your head against a brick wall trying to get him to see sense because he takes no notice.
(a) very painful (b) almost impossible (c) almost damaging (d) very hurtful
116. He's got it into his head that we think he's stupid but we really don't.
(a) He seriously contemplates (c) He seriously wonders (b) He seriously ponders (d) He seriously believes
117. We thought it would all go off very well but in the end it turned out to be a damp squib.
(a) wet thing (b) failure (c) lot of rain (d) complaint
118. I know you're keen but I don't want you to jump the gun. Just relax.
(a) fire the bullet (b) shoot the target (c) start too soon (d) shoot too soon
119. Count to ten before you say anything and don't blow your top.
(a) eat too quickly (b) speak too quickly (c) lose your way (d) lose your temper
120. It's like talking to a brick wall because you never get an answer from her.
(a) there's nobody there (c) there's a lot there (b) there's something there (d) there's anything there
121. You certainly couldn't call him modest because he's always blowing his own trumpet.
(a) saying how fit he is (c) saying how clever he is (b) saying how healthy he is (d) saying how tall he is
122. You can always rely on him to throw a spanner in the works and suddenly everything stops.
(a) make things go wrong (c) make things go quickly (b) make things go slowly (d) make things go right
123. He tried and tried and tried but in the end he decided the time had come to throw in the towel.
(a) stop running (b) stop looking (c) stop laughing (d) stop trying
124. My advice is to stop worrying about it and put your best foot forward.
(a) make a step (b) make an effort (c) make a start (d) make a try
125. We've had a lovely time and walked a long way but I think it's time to call it a day. (a) halt (b) cease (c) stop (d) end
126. I just can't open this tin at all and I always find this type of container a pain in the neck.
(a) really annoying (b) really rough (c) really crude (d) really strong
127. To be honest he leads a dog's life because he works all the time and has no friends.
(a) a lazy life (b) a miserable life (c) an eager life (d) a long life
128. The one thing you can be sure of is that whatever the situation she'll put her foot in it and embarrass everyone.
(a) commit a fast blunder (c) commit a social blunder (b) commit an easy blunder (d) commit a sociable blunder
129. That sort of joke never makes people laugh and on this occasion it went down like a lead balloon.
(a) very quickly (b) very soundly (c) very noisily (d) very badly
130. Before the meeting officially starts I'd like to flag up one or two points. (a) finish (b) mention (c) tell (d) say
131. He's not really doing anything serious at the moment because he's just marking time until he finds a proper job.
(a) waiting for the right start (c) waiting for the right opportunity (b) waiting for the easy life (d) waiting for the easy start
132. You mark my words you do as I say and you'll be all right.
(a) attend me carefully (c) understand me carefully (b) listen to me carefully (d) follow me carefully
133. The dancers were marked down in the competition because the man fell over half way through.
(a) lost marks (b) failed marks (c) took marks (d) caught marks
134. There wasn't much time to waste and in order to secure a place, you had to be quick off the mark.
(a) ready in the queue (c) be first in the queue (b) aware in the queue (d) be along in the queue
135. When you look back over her lifetime you can see that she will have made her mark.
(a) be seen (b) be remembered (c) be noted (d) be told
136. From an early age he was marked out to become leader of his party. (a) created (b) fostered (c) treated (d) destined
137. They were very fussy about their products and any item not up to the mark was discarded.
(a) of a fair standard (c) of a high standard (b) of a reasonable standard (d) of a hard standard
138. Take no notice of what he said because his comments are beside the mark.
(a) irrelevant (b) disregarding (c) distasteful (d) disturbing
139. As they were very slow off the mark, they missed some of the good bargains.
(a) not sure on time (b) not clear on time (c) not fine on time (d) not ready on time
140. Pay attention. The race is about to begin. On your marks, get ready, start.
(a) Try prepared (b) Act prepared (c) Be prepared (d) Go prepared
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1. I went to BuyLots and bought a computer on hire purchase.
(a) payment in cash (b) discount payment (c) payment plan (d) price increase
2. The best time to go shopping in the USA is the day after Thanksgiving, because all stores mark down their
prices. (a) reduce (b) boost (c) raise (d) hike
3. Nowadays, lots of people purchase products over the Internet. (a) sell (b) give away (c) buy (d) ship
4. It's really important to keep a receipt of the products you buy in case you need to return or exchange them.
(a) record (b) proof of purchase (c) profit (d) coupon
5. When I first moved to the USA and didn't have a bank account, I used money orders to pay my rent.
(a) order of payment issued by a bank (c) personal check (b) dollar bills (d) debit card
6. Thanks for buying at Build-a-Monster, your product will be shipped in 1 to 2 business days. Have a nice day!
(a) received (b) withdrawn (c) purchased (d) mailed
7. My son would love to have a Buzz Lightmonth toy for his birthday. Do you have any at your store? — Sorry, ma'am. They are
out of stock. (a) bankrupt (b) broken (c) not available (d) stacked
8. Excuse me, sir. I would like my money back on these shoes, please. They don't fit me. — Sorry, ma'am. We can't do that.
(a) a forfeit (b) a reimburse (c) a fine (d) a retain
9. Melinda bought a Plasma TV with a one year warranty. (a) guarantee (b) invalidation (c) vintage (d) release
10. Mr. Thompson only buys things that are in a sale. (a) uneconomical (b) priceless (c) inexpensive (d) overpriced
11. I feel really good about this class. I'm going to ace the exam tomorrow.
(a) fail (b) do well or excel in (c) play cards during
12. His mom was really bent out of shape because he got home late last night.
(a) angry (b) happy (c) physically unhealthy
13. Johnny has a really big mouth. You can't tell him anything or the whole world will know about it.
(a) talkative nature and doesn't keep secrets well (c) large smile (b) big appetite
14. Our manager made a big stink about the slight decrease in sales last month.
(a) large party (b) big fuss (c) big meal
15. Richard received a large inheritance last year but he blew all of his money on silly things and now he's broke.
(a) spent all of his money (b) ripped all of his money (c) saved all of his money
16. Kathy was ready to blow a fuse when she found out someone stole her patent idea.
(a) blow out a candle (b) go to the fuse box (c) lose her temper
17. The college students went out to a club last night and got bombed because the school year ended.
(a) got drunk (b) went to sleep (c) got up early
18. The class went bonkers as soon as the teacher left the room.
(a) acted in a wild, crazy manner (c) went to work (b) went to sleep
19. Christie fell down and got a boo-boo on her arm so she cried until her mother picked her up.
(a) milk bottle (b) bruise (c) large, deep cut
20. If Randy doesn't get with it, he'll fail the entire school year.
(a) become aware of his situation (b) get together with his friends soon (c) anger his professors
21. Lauren moved to Los Angeles to become an actress. Now, she's working as a waitress and waiting for a lucky break.
(a) a broken limb (c) a great opportunity to further her career (b) an inheritance settlement
22. I don't have any money on me. Can I borrow a buck?
(a) female deer (b) male duck (c) dollar
23. Rowan is really depressed about the break-up. She always looks so bummed.
(a) sad and apathetic (b) happy (c) furious
24. Jeff really wanted to play at the basketball game last night but his coach benched him for bad behavior this past week.
(a) forced him to clean the benches (c) forced him to be a cheerleader (b) forced him to sit and watch the game
25. I can't wait for our vacation next month. I'm going to sit on the beach to catch some rays.
(a) go for a swim (b) get a drink (c) get a suntan
26. I'm so tired. I'm going home to catch some z's. I'll call you tomorrow.
(a) get a suntan (b) get some money (c) get some sleep
27. He'll never go for that. It's too expensive and he's so chintzy. (a) stingy (b) showy (c) depressed
28. We went to the Grand Buffet this past weekend. They have really good food and I can't wait to chow down.
(a) eat a lot (b) spend a lot (c) drive fast
29. Don't let him con you. He's only using you because he wants you to give him some money.
(a) swindle or manipulate (b) teach (c) humor
30. Dean has turned into such a coach potato. He sits in front of the TV all night long.
(a) a lazy person (b) an active person (c) a funny person
31. Why don't you crack that bottle of wine so we can start celebrating your promotion.
(a) smash that bottle (b) open that bottle (c) buy that bottle
32. Sally had poor study habits so she had to cram for her chemistry exam.
(a) cheat (c) study in a relaxed fashion (b) study really hard in a short period of time
33. Tanya's job is really cushy. She gets a lot of time off and doesn't work very hard at all.
(a) good with great benefits (b) difficult and stressful (c) laborious
34. Notre Dame is going to cream the other team because they're strong and well-organized this year.
(a) lose to (b) defeat (c) tie
35. The food was so good. Now, can you ask for the bill so we can see what the damage is?
(a) cost of the meal (c) cost of dessert (b) cost of damaging the property
36. I don't want to come to this club ever again. It's always dead.
(a) too busy and there's no room to sit down (c) gloomy but exciting (b) boring and there aren't many patrons
37. Don't worry. Her husband will pay for the meal. He has deep pockets.
(a) no money (b) long trousers or pants (c) a lot of money
38. That movie was really dirty. I don't think the kids should watch it.
(a) sexually explicit (c) unclean with many untidy scenes (b) violent
39. Karen ditched her little sister so we could go to the year-end party.
(a) got rid of (b) brought along (c) got drunk with
40. I don't want to hang out with Tom anymore. He's become a real drag.
(a) boring and negative person (c) funny person (b) exciting and positive person
41. Christine got an earful when she got home last night. Her parents lectured her about breaking curfews for more than an hour.
(a) an outpour of anger and complaints (c) a talk about ears (b) a talk about her ear infection medicine
42. Normally, drug addicts need a fix in order to cope with their day once they are addicted to a particular drug.
(a) dose of something they strongly crave (c) chip (b) thing that is easily repaired
43. People say Lana is really flaky so she can't handle important projects at work.
(a) unconventional and odd (b) responsible (c) dishonest
44. When he saw the giant wheel at the fair, he instantly had a flashback reminiscent of his childhood.
(a) radio (c) song (b) memory of a past incident
45. My husband and I want to go watch that new flick. We heard it's pretty good.
(a) movie/film (b) new restaurant (c) video game
46. Laura flipped out when she heard about the tornado that hit her hometown.
(a) got really upset (b) fell down (c) bent over backwards
47. Some people say that my teacher is a foxy lady. (a) cunning (b) red-haired (c) physically attractive
48. That vacation package to Puerto Vallarta was a freebie when I bought the cruise line vacation package that starts out in Fort
Lauderdale.
(a) a bonus received without cost/charge (c) a discounted pair of shoes (b) an object we throw to each other at the park
49. The computer system we use at work has a glitch in it so we couldn't do any of our work today. The technician will be in
tomorrow to fix it for us. (a) traffic signal (b) minor malfunction (c) small rip or tear
50. Carmen told me the joke three times but I still didn't get it. She has a very different sense of humor.
(a) understood the joke (c) told the joke (b) didn't understand the joke
51. I got into art and writing when I was a child. (a) was highly interested in (b) avoided (c) stole
52. Sharon went bananas when she found out that she won a large shopping spree.
(a) was depressed (b) was overly excited (c) was sensitive
53. Jim thinks Las Vegas hotels are pretty glitzy. (a) colorful (b) extravagant and showy (c) dull and boring
54. Karrie went to bat for her co-worker last week. Now, her boss wants to fire both of them.
(a) went to a great show (b) went to a lively game (c) showed active support
55. Laura got a big promotion last month and now the whole thing has gone to her head.
(a) given her a migraine headache (c) physically made her head larger (b) made her conceited and overconfident
56. After the tragic accident, Tyler went to pieces.
(a) was emotionally shattered (c) went to see his family (b) moved to a rural area
57. I really goofed up at work this week. Now, I have to work overtime, without pay, to fix it.
(a) made a careless and silly mistake (c) made a lot of friends (b) made a lot of money
58. Simon is notorious for goofing off at work.
(a) doing a great job (c) being idle and wasting time (b) working overtime
59. Tim just spent thirty grand on a new car last week. (a) thousand dollars (b) dollars (c) cents
60. Our boss told Kevin to use his gourd to solve the problem. (a) use his garden (b) arts and crafts (c) use his brain
61. A lot of students at the high school across the street smoke grass during lunch hour.
(a) smoke cigarettes (b) smoke marijuana (c) smoke cigars
62. Cathy is really happy at her new job. It's pure gravy.
(a) a really frustrating place (c) lucrative and easy (b) a job with great cafeteria gravy
63. I don't want that sandwich. It looks gross. (a) disgusting (b) expensive (c) really delicious
64. Where should we go for some good grub? (a) drinks (b) food (c) insects
65. You've been very lazy this past semester. Now, you have to really pull your socks up if you want to graduate in June.
(a) work hard (b) wear nice clothes (c) be nice to the teachers
66. My roommate usually looks pretty grubby when she goes out. (a) unclean and sloppy (b) neat and boring (c) fashionable
67. It takes a lot of guts to stand up for what you believe in; especially when your opinion is not a popular one.
(a) happiness (b) courage (c) stamina
68. I don't like your jacket. It looks a little grungy. (a) fashionable (b) dirty (c) dated
69. That road was really hairy. We should take another route next time. (a) scenic (b) boring (c) dangerous
70. We have to sit down and hammer out an agreement before the end of the week.
(a) possibly work on (b) quickly work out (c) pay for
71. Due to her nervous breakdown last year, Maggie has decided to hang up her nursing career.(a) quit (b) continue (c) begin
72. Can you hang on please? I have to switch phones. (a) hold this phone in your hands (c) wait a moment (b) hang up
73. I like your friend. I got a really good vibe from her. (a) dance routine (b) recipe (c) feeling
74. The neighbors across the street seem like they have it all together.
(a) are mentally unstable (b) are rich and snobby (c) are financially stable
75. Your new project was a hit at the meeting on Friday. (a) a success (b) a funny routine (c) a silly proposal
76. Oh, you don't know. He is history because he was always late for work.(a) was a great teacher (b) was fired (c) was unhealthy
77. Those kids look high. I think they were smoking pot earlier.
(a) intoxicated on drugs or alcohol (c) depressed (b) confident
78. The gang members holed up for nearly three weeks because they are wanted on three counts of armed robbery.
(a) dug a hole (b) bought extra ammunition (c) hid
79. I don't know what to say. You'll have to speak with the head honcho about that. (a) boss (b) secretary (c) gangster
80. In order to succeed in the stock market, you have to be hungry and business savvy.
(a) famished (c) poor (b) eager and highly motivated
81. Lisa has a very hyper son and she meets with his teacher a lot. (a) overly active (b) overly jealous (c) overzealous
82. You really have to hustle if you want to meet the deadline.
(a) work at a steady pace (c) slow down and take your time (b) work hard and fast
83. Those colors are really in right now. A lot of people are using those shades in their homes.
(a) boring (b) stylish (c) neutral
84. She wears too much makeup and very revealing clothing. She looks like a hooker at times.
(a) humble person (b) prostitute (c) business woman
85. She's hot. A lot of guys at school like her. (a) furious (b) serious (c) very attractive
86. She's a very intense person. I think she needs to relax more. (a) serious (b) angry (c) funny
87. Don really got himself into a jam this time. He needs help. (a) problematic situation (b) band (c) business
88. Isaac hung around with the wrong crowd and I'm afraid for him because he's in too deep now.
(a) in the deep end of the pool (c) seriously and deeply involved (b) underground
89. In the past, people used to jerk me around more. Nowadays, I put my foot down a lot more.
(a) physically pull me around (c) shout at me (b) cause problems for me
90. Some of the girls at school like the jocks. (a) athletic guys (b) funny guys (c) smart guys
91. I've had to go for an hour. Where's the john? (a) cafeteria (b) hotel (c) bathroom
92. Kyle is in a lot of trouble. He's a junkie and was caught stealing money last week.
(a) drug addict (b) untidy person (c) junk collector
93. He just started his new job so he's still pretty green. (a) funny (b) naive (c) strong
94. I know you're nervous but you have to keep your cool right now.
(a) stay out of the sun (b) stay calm (c) get a cold drink
95. I get a kick out my little nephew. He's a cute and funny little guy. (a) enjoy (b) don't like (c) get annoyed with
96. Sandra is always falling and hurting herself. She's such a klutz. (a) irritating person (b) enjoyable person (c) clumsy person
97. This exotic meal is really good so don't knock it until you try it.
(a) don't judge or criticize (c) don't give it away (b) don't throw it in the garbage
98. Emma was really skinny as a child but now she's a knockout. (a) comedian (b) boxer (c) very attractive person
99. John's classmate continually teased him until John gave him a knuckle sandwich in the fourth grade.
(a) a bologna sandwich (b) a punch in the face (c) a chicken sandwich
100. I don't like to walk around after dusk because of the kooks that seem to emerge at that time.
(a) weird people (b) coyotes (c) nice people
101. I really like my brother-in-law because he's so laid-back. (a) sleepy (b) active (c) relaxed and calm
102. That story Greg told us is pretty lame. He's always late and he has a million excuses for his behavior.
(a) great (b) inadequate (c) hurtful
103. Some men use a lot of lines to pick up girls at night clubs.
(a) persuasive and complementary words (c) money (b) dance moves
104. Sophie exercises every day but she still can't get rid of those love handles.
(a) rolls of fat around her stomach (c) suitors (b) rolls and donuts for breakfast
105. Whenever Tom begins a new job, he keeps to himself, at first, because he doesn't want to make any waves.
(a) cause property damage (b) cause any problems (c) make any food
106. Bette plays a mean game of hockey. She's in the female league and is the top-scorer.
(a) highly-skilled (b) overly aggressive (c) weak
107. When Steven sold the rights to his unique and useful product, he made megabucks.
(a) a lot of deer (b) a lot of money (c) a small amount of money
108. Last month, Tim and Sherri maxed-out their credit cards because he was laid-off earlier this year.
(a) reached the credit limits of (c) cut up (b) paid off
109. Beth needs to mellow out or she'll have a heart attack soon. (a) relax more (b) eat more (c) be more active
110. At work, a meltdown has taken place between the management and the workers.
(a) an ice cream break (c) communication breakdown or collapse (b) a strong relationship
111. My boss gave me a lot of mickey mouse work to do recently. I wish he would challenge me more.
(a) silly and not useful (b) cartoon (c) fun
112. Ted is going to make a move on Sandra at the party next week.(a) try to seduce (b) make a business move for (c) speak to
113 That movie we saw last night was pretty mushy. Did you like it?(a) very emotional and tender (c) violent (b) stupid
114. I think that dresser is pretty neat. I wish I could build something like that. (a) big (b) old (c) good
115. There are a lot of negatives about the new management team.(a) good things(c) film and developing costs(b) bad things
116. I'll leave the frozen dinner out for you and then you can nuke it when you get home.
(a) heat it in the microwave (b) heat it in the oven (c) toast it
117. Most of my colleagues in the office think that Sarah is nuts.
(a) a good person (b) crazy and unstable (c) crazy about squirrels
118. Can you pick me up after work? Sure, it's no sweat.(a) really a big problem (b) no problem (c) really expensive
119. I love your new pad. The location is great as well. (a) home (b) park (c) store
120. My new worker means well but sometimes he can be a pain in the neck. (a) hurtful (b) annoying (c) pleasant
121. Tom is a party animal so he throws a lot of parties at his house.
(a) loves to party and have a good time (c) doesn't like people (b) loves animals
122. Simon tried to seduce Nicole but she told him to get his paws off of her.(a) lips (b) feet (c) hands
123. Josephine works long hours for peanuts. She's going to ask for a raise soon.
(a) a lot of money (b) not a lot of money (c) food
124. Rowan was completely pickled at the party on Friday. (a) sour (b) drunk (c) depressed
125. I'm not worried about the exam next week. It's going to be a piece of cake. (a) easy (b) difficult (c) fun
126. Laura's mother told her not to make a pig of herself at the dinner party this coming weekend.
(a) to eat too much (b) to laugh too much (c) to talk too much
127. I'm starving. Let's get some pizza and pig out tonight. (a) drink a lot of alcohol (b) eat a lot of food (c) smoke cigarettes
128. We've been driving for a long time so we need to make a pit stop soon.
(a) stop and go to the bathroom (c) clean the car (b) change the tires
129. Mathew usually drinks a lot and this weekend was no exception. He was plastered!
(a) tired (b) sad (c) intoxicated
130. We've been working too hard lately. I'm pooped! (a) very happy (b) very excited (c) very tired
131. Joanne wanted to pop her co-worker because of the insulting comments she made. (a) criticize (b) hug (c) hit
132. You paid last time. Dinner is on me this time.
(a) is free because I want to pay for it (c) was filling and I don't feel well (b) is expensive so I want you to pay for it
133 I'm going to recommend my cousin for the legal advice you need. He's a real pro and he'll give you the information you need.
(a) amateur (b) professional (c) lawyer
134 Are you psyched up about your role in the play on the weekend? We've been rehearsing for months and I can't believe the
big night is almost here. (a) mentally prepared for (b) feeling sad about (c) happy about
135. Our boss lost it recently. He threatened to kill his family and now he's awaiting his trial in jail.
(a) had a mental breakdown (b) misplaced his money (c) behaved well
136. She behaved very badly on the weekend. In fact, I think she's psycho and needs medical attention.
(a) mentally ill (b) emotionally sound (c) physically ill
137. I'm not feeling well. I think I have food poisoning and I feel like I'm going to puke. (a) fall down (b) sleep (c) vomit
138. Well, I had a great time tonight but I think I'm going to push-off now. (a) leave (b) have a drink (c) stay a while
139. Tim's subordinate is very disruptive at meetings so it's hard to tell who the quarterback is most days.
(a) football player (b) lead or boss (c) secretary
140. Sean needs to make a quick buck this month because he doesn't have enough money to cover his rent check.
(a) easy money (b) an agreement (c) an effort
141. The teenagers next door make a lot of racket when their parents are out of town.
(a) play a lot of tennis (b) eat a lot of food (c) make a lot of noise
142. I'm so tired. I have to rack out for a while. (a) sleep (b) drink some coffee (c) eat something
143. Let's meet on Friday. We need to rap about some things. (a) talk (b) learn (c) decide
144. You've been living in that rat hole forever. When are you going to move into a nicer place?
(a) old and run down home (b) small house (c) apartment
145. At work, there are some raw employees who think they can just do whatever they want. (a) natural (b) new (c) seasoned
146. Our supervisor reamed him out on Monday because his work is not acceptable.
(a) yelled at him (b) smiled at him (c) told him to go home
14.7 The bank is threatening to repo Liam's car because he's late on his payments. (a) refund (b) repossess (c) redesign
148. That sitcom is a riot. My whole family watches it on Thursday evenings. (a) very funny (b) very serious (c) very violent
149. I really dislike road hogs. They think they own the road. (a) people who aren't courteous and take up much of the
roadway (c) people who walk their dogs on roadways (b) people who don't like roadways
150. Can I have a scotch on the rocks please? (a) in a tall glass (b) with soda (c) with ice
151. Kevin and his family have had a rough time since the recent stock market crash. (a) easy time (b) hard time (c) a lot to do
152. My professor lost his hair and now he wears a rug. (a) wig (b) coat (c) hat
153. There are a lot of rug rats in our neighborhood. (a) rodents (b) cats (c) children
154. My baby sister rules the house. She's so spoiled! (a) dominates (b) cleans (c) occupies
155. We renovated our entire house and now we've run out of gas so the outdoor patio area will have to wait until we recover.
(a) lost our momentum (b) lost our money (c) lost our car
156. I've been working all day so I'm going to hit the sack early tonight. (a) church (b) pack (c) sleep
157. Most pyramid schemes seem like big scams to me. (a) deceptive acts (b) honest acts (c) worthy acts
158. The little boy was so hungry that he scarfed down his food in about twenty seconds.
(a) quickly ate (b) stored (c) slowly ate
159. Some young people think they can screw around at work and get paid for it. They are in for a big surprise.
(a) waste time (b) use tools (c) work hard
160. Tom's boss warned him that if he screws up one more time, he's going to fire him for good.
(a) wastes time (c) doesn't get along with his co-workers
161. Ken is a very sharp guy. He learns things very quickly.(a) mean (b) intelligent (c) funny
162. I didn't succeed the first time but I'm willing to give it another shot. (a) try (b) look (c) purchase
163. My boss quickly shot down the idea I suggested at the meeting. He didn't even consider it for a moment.
(a) agreed with (b) bought (c) disagreed with
164. The armed robbers were quickly apprehended and then thrown in the slammer. (a) prison (b) cold (c) work camp
165. Heather was smashed at last year's Christmas party. Everyone is wondering if she'll do it again this year.
(a) intoxicated (b) happy (c) depressed
166. A loud noise spooked the horse and it quickly started galloping down the path.(a) stampeded (b) frightened (c) shot
167. My husband loves to eat spuds. He could eat them all day long.(a) tomatoes (b) potatoes (c) apples
168. I'm not impressed with the progress. The whole process stinks. (a) is disgusting (b) smells bad (c) is good
169. When the officer arrested the young boy, he asked him for a straight answer. (a) correct (b) honest (c) regular
170. My new job is really stressing me out. I think I'm going to look for a new one as soon as possible.
(a) upsetting me (b) emphasizing teamwork (c) enlightening
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1. I don't like my boss. I want to tell him to take a hike. (a) walk around a park (b) go jogging (c) leave
2. I feel like such a sucker. An acquaintance talked me into a pyramid scheme and I lost all of my savings.
(a) gullible person (b) generous person (c) smart person
3. When Tim was on vacation, he was taken for a lot of money at a hotel casino. He'll never learn. (a) stole (b) lost (c) made
4. I've been at the office a lot lately. I'm just taking care of business.
(a) having a good time (b) doing what I have to do (c) starting a new business
5. Marcel just bought some new threads at that trendy store downtown. (a) sewing material (b) sewing thread (c) clothes
6. I got into an accident on the weekend and my car was totaled.(a) damaged beyond repair (b) salvageable (c) slightly damaged
7. We went to a flea market and everything was up for grabs at good prices.(a) stolen (b) taken (c) available
8. I'm so tired of renovating. I just want to veg out tonight. (a) do nothing and relax (b) eat vegetables (c) drink some tea
9. I got a really good vibe from that guy. Let's call him again. (a) dance routine (b) compact disk (c) feeling
10. Why do you always carry that wad around when everyone else uses debit cards these days?
(a) bundle of money (b) big piece of chewing gum (c) backpack
11. The gang leader told his followers to waste their rivals on the weekend. They are all wanted criminals now.
(a) kill (b) compete against (c) drink alcohol with
12. Do you think I could borrow your wheels? I have an important appointment this afternoon. (a) tires (b) keys (c) car
13. My cousin is a computer whiz. He maintains my system for me. (a) wizard (b) repairman (c) salesman
14. I have to drink some coffee so I can get wired before the big exam. (a) am crazy (b) am intoxicated (c) be very alert
15. Oh, stop being such a wuss. The bridge isn't even that high. (a) show-off (b) wimp (c) boaster
16. My niece said her food was yukky. (a) bad (b) good (c) salty
17. I can't do one more thing right now. I'm spent. (a) broke (b) exhausted (c) hungry
18. Who's up for some pizza? (a) Who wants (b) Who bought (c) Who made
19. The door is in good shape. But, it does have a nick in the lower left corner.
(a) large hole (b) small scratch or dent (c) huge defect
20. Nukes are very dangerous weapons. They could destroy mankind for good.
(a) Microwaves (b) Nuclear weapons (c) Machine guns
21. That little boy has ants in his pants. (a) washed his clothes (b) plays in the dirt (c) cannot sit still
22. My teacher told me to buckle down this term. (a) wear a seatbelt (b) put a lot of effort into (c) sit down
23. Bruce's last comment hit below the belt. (a) was unfair and cowardly (b) was unfashionable (c) was cheerful and fair
24. At the meeting on Friday, the assistant manager made a silly, off-the-cuff comment.
(a) angry and hurtful (c) unprepared and spontaneous (b) intelligent and well thought out
25. I think her new boyfriend is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
(a) a person who wears animal skins (c) pretending to be dangerous (b) pretending to be nice but is really dangerous
26. Bill's wife is mutton dressed as lamb.
(a) dresses too young for her age (c) dresses in a very casual manner (b) dresses too old for her age
27. Aurora was dressed to kill this weekend.
(a) wore her worst clothes (b) wore out-of-date clothes (c) wore her best clothes
28. This information is very important. Keep it under your hat.
(a) Don't tell anyone (c) Write it down and put it into a hat (b) Tell everyone
29. Many people don't want their dirty linen aired in public. (a) to have their dirty clothes drying on a clothes line
(c) to speak in public (b) to have their private affairs talked about in public
30. Sierra's dress fits her like a glove. (a) fits her very well (b) is too big (c) is too short
31. The new nightclub was bursting at the seams this past weekend. (a) caught fire (b) was very busy (c) collapsed
32. Joseph went to Reno and lost his shirt last month.(a) lost his favorite shirt (b) lost his mind (c) lost all of his money
33. Kevin is always broke because money burns a hole in his pockets.
(a) he spends his money quickly (c) he gives all of his money to charity (b) he has holes in his pockets
34. Keep your shirt on! I'm going to tell you everything.
(a) Don't take your clothes off (c) Don't sell your clothes (b) Don't lose your temper
35. Jeff just lost his job. I wouldn't want to be in his shoes right now.
(a) to be in his position (b) to take his shoes (c) to go for a walk
36. However, when I asked him about his situation he told me not to worry because he has a card up his sleeve.
(a) he has a poker game tonight (c) he has reserve plans that he stored and are available for future use
(b) he has future gambling plans
37. Well, it's time to roll up our sleeves! (a) work hard (b) wash our clothes (c) eat
38. After all these years, Teresa still hasn't seen her husband in his birthday suit.
(a) in a three piece suit (b) in his good Sunday suit (c) naked
39. Tara wears the pants in her household. (a) is the boss (b) washes the clothes (c) doesn't like dresses
40. Will told his friend to zip it up or else! (a) keep a secret strictly confidential (c) drive faster (b) put his coat on
41. The news about the tragic terrorist acts hit us like a ton of bricks.
(a) didn't really affect us much (c) physically fell on our heads (b) strongly affected us
42. My wife got really mad at me on the weekend and now I'm in the doghouse.
(a) living with the dog (b) in prison (c) in trouble
43. My mother left for Europe on Friday. She asked me to hold the fort while she's away.
(a) be the temporary manager (b) build a house (c) leave the house
44. I don't like that joke. It hit a little too close to home.
(a) was closely related to my inner feelings (c) was stupid (b) was very mean
45. I always tell my friend to make herself at home when she comes over.
(a) act like my home is her home (c) build herself a house (b) clean my house
46. The restaurant owner was so happy and he announced that all drinks were on the house.
(a) should be served outside (c) were free and paid for by the owner/restaurant (b) should be served warm
47. The comedian was really funny. He brought the house down on the weekend.
(a) received a lot of applause and praise (c) tore down the old theater in order to build a new one (b) got fired
48. Our neighbors talk about everyone but they don't realize that if you live in a glass house, you shouldn't throw stones.
(a) you shouldn't judge others when you do the same things they do (c) you shouldn't throw rocks at anyone
(b) you shouldn't build a glass house because it is too delicate
49. When his father came home and saw the mess, he hit the roof and grounded his son for one month.
(a) was somewhat disasppointed (c) punched the ceiling (b) was enraged
50. Megan doesn't like her run-of-the-mill job. (a) regular or ordinary (b) difficult or challenging (c) pulp mill
51. I knew when Sandra told the lie that she would be eating her words later.
(a) talking in the cafeteria (c) hungry (b) admitting to her untrue claims
52 Everyone knows that our math teacher is out to lunch.
(a) behaves in a crazy manner (c) is not here because he's having lunch (b) went to have lunch early
53. Jonathon asks for too much at work. He really wants to have his cake and wants to eat it too.
(a) eat cake at work (c) have extra privileges at work without giving up anything in return (b) throw parties at work
54. Is it time for our coffee break? (a) work meeting (b) short break from work (c) workshop
55. I love to sit around and chew the fat with old friends. (a) eat fast food (b) eat slowly (c) talk or chat
56. Nancy was forced to eat humble pie when the manager caught her in a lie.
(a) admit her mistake and humbly apologize (c) eat alone (b) eat bad tasting pie
57. The new girl is always sucking up to the boss. Last week, she bought his son a new pair of designer shoes.
(a) suggesting new ideas (c) speaking her mind (b) trying to gain favor by being really nice
58. Lilly is so skinny but she eats like a horse.
(a) has a large appetite (c) eats horse meat (b) has no manners when she eats
59. Whenever Taylor invites a girl out to dinner, they go Dutch. He likes it that way.
(a) share Dutch food (c) share the bill (b) talk about the Dutch culture
60. Sally made her famous chocolate chip cookies from scratch. (a) using prepared dough from a box (c) without the use
of sugar or any other sweeteners (b) without using prepared ingredients of any kind