LESSON 7- PRACTICE Luyện thi vào 10_CNN cô Thảo

PART 1: COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS, QUANTIFIERS

I. Fill in the gaps with a word from the box below in the correct form. If the
word is countable, you may need to change it to a plural form.
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situation size information
1. I’ve faced many ……………………………. in my life, but none as difficult as this.
2. Some of the best ……………………………. I heard while I was a student was to take
regular breaks when studying so that you don’t lose concentration.
3. A dictionary is a wonderful source of ……………………………..
4. I’ve made some little ……………………………. for Claire’s birthday party.
5. One hundred years ago cars all looked the same but these days they come in lots of
different shapes and ……………………………..
6. My job as a journalist means I can find myself in difficult …………………………….
at times, but at least it’s never boring.
7. There was no …………………………….in the remote area cottage, so they had to
cook over the fire.
II. Underline the correct form of the verbs.
1. Despite the recent improvement in the economy, unemployment has continued/ have
continued to rise.
2. Our company hasn’t changed its products for over 30 years but now the time has
come/ have come for a rethink.
3. The ideas in the report was/ were presented in a very clear way.
4. The data show/ shows that the numbers of people buying mobile phones has remained
stable for the past two years.
5. Transport to and from the airport is included/ are included in the price.
6. There was/ were no facilities like running water or electricity in the village.
7. All the information is/ are interesting and well-presented, but we need to consider the
whole situation very carefully before we reach a decision.
8. There was/ were some important news about the proposed new hospital in the local
paper today.
III. Fill in the gaps with amount, number, few, little, many or much.
How much sleep we need?
The (1) ………………………… of sleep each person needs depends on (2)
………………………… factors, including age. Infants generally require about 16 hours
a day. For most adults, seven to eight hours a night appears to be the ideal (3)
………………………… of sleep, although a (4) ………………………… people may
need as (5) ………………………… as five hours’ sleep or as (6)
………………………… as ten hours’ sleep each day. Getting too (7)
………………………… sleep creates a sleep debt, and eventually, your body will
demand that the debt be repaid.
A large (8) ………………………… of people over 65 have frequent sleeping problems,
such as insomnia, and deep sleep stages in (9) ………………………… elderly people
often become very short or stop completely. Microsleeps, or very brief episodes of sleep
in an otherwise awake person, are another mark of sleep deprivation. In (10)
………………………… cases, people are not aware that they are experiencing

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microsleeps. The widespread practice of burning the candle at both ends in western
industrialized societies has created so (11) ………………………… sleep deprivation that
what is really abnormal sleepiness is now almost the norm.

IV. Read the extract from a talk about a holiday destination. Decide if the
underlined quantity expressions are correct or not.

The island is beautiful. Don’t be dismayed when you get off the plane and find yourself in
a large, rather ugly city with (1) a little sense of the old way of life you have read about.
Just a short car ride away is the island you have been promised with its small villages and
slow pace of life. And there really is (2) anything for everyone. For those that like
sunbathing, it has (3) some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. If you like
walking, the paths take you through some breath-taking scenery. (4) Little other places
can match the stunning landscape of this island. For water sports enthusiasts, there are (5)
any unusual activities such as diving for pearls or turtle spotting, along with (6) few of the
more common sports such as water-skiing or windsurfing. If history is your thing, don’t
worry. There’s (7) much history round every corner. Ruins from the ancient civilizations
that lived here over 300 years ago are everywhere, and although (8) a lot of people come
here just to see the palace, you can find some lesser remains scattered around the
surrounding hills.

Visit it (9) some time of the year and you will not be disappointed. Not (10) many places
in the world can offer so much. Not any (11) holiday will ever match this one – our island
has got it all!

PART 2: IDIOM (UNIT 7)

I. Fill in each blank with the part of the idiom from Unit 7.1 that is missing.
Faye: Have you heard that Larry is throwing a (1)……………… this weekend?
Ann: Another one or so soon? What a party (2)……………… he is!
Faye: He certainly lives life in the fast (3)………………. So do you want to go?
Ann: I’d like to. We (4)……………… a ball at the last party.
Faye: We sure did. Larry and his friends provided great food and there was a live band.
They sure know how to live it (5)……………….
Ann: Thanks to the money that Larry’s rich parents give him! What night is the party?
Faye: Saturday. Can you go?
Ann: Oh, that’s when Andy invited me for a night on the (6)……………….
Faye: Andy? I thought his led was broken.
Ann: It’s almost fully healed, so he’s able to (7)……………… out and about now.
Faye: Wouldn’t we want to go to the party too?
Ann: I don’t think so. He’s not much of a night (8)………………¸you know. In fact, he’s
one of the few (9)……………… birds I know!
II. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiom from unit 7.2. Some
sentences may have more than one correct answer.
1. The Andersons don’t like to plan a vacation in advance. They prefer to ……………….
2. The Garcias, however, always use guidebooks to ……………… every step of their
vacation.
3. Yolanda was planning to stay home and go to bed early, but ……………… she went
out to a move.

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4. The company has been very secretive about its research, so an exciting new product
probably ………………
5. The divorce lawyers met to ……………… a formal agreement that both sides could
sign.
6. What a clever plan you have ……………… for circumventing your boss’s desires and
getting it done your way.
7. The teachers’ committee has agreed to arrange demonstrations and push for salary
negotiations, but for now it has ……………… a strike.
8. The Hammonds wish that they could set a final date for their son’s wedding, but
unfortunately everything ……………… still……………….

FURTHER PRACTICE
I. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. To take something for granted is to ______.
A. look it over B. permit it
C. accept it without investigation D. go for it
2. To feel sorry for someone is to ______.
A. like him B. praise him C. pity him D. call him down
3. For the time being means ______.
A. up to now B. in the near future
C. up to date D. at present
4. Paul never looks at a book from one day to another. Looks at a book means ______.
A. looks up to a book B. buys a book
C. borrows a book D. cracks a book
5. They are working against the ______ to have the presentation ready for Monday.
A. wall B. clock C. shadow D. day
6. Before he left home, he had dropped his parent ______.
A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line
7. Sport is not my ______ of tea.
A. cup B. bowl C. plate D. spoon
8. 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
9. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my ______
crossed for you”
A. legs B. arms C. fingers D. hands
10. I just took it ______ that he’d always be available.
A. into consideration B. easy C. for granted D. into account
11. I agree with what you said completely. You really ______.
A. gave me a hand B. took the words out of my mouth
C. know it inside out D. get a clue
12. Every time my boss has a problem, even when it is really small, she gets far too upset.
She’s such a ______.
A. loner B. drama queen C. wet blanket D. wet behind the ears

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13. One day I hope to be a ______ and make tons of money.
A. pain in the neck B. cry baby C. high flyers D. flying colors
14 I’ve been an accountant for 20 years now, so I ______.
A. am a cry baby B. am wet behind the ears
C. know my job inside out D. am a drama queen
15. Can you please ______? I really need some help.
A. be a high flyer B. take the words out of my mouth
C. give me a hand D. know it inside out
16. My neighbor’s dog is ______, it never stops barking.
A. a drama queen B. a loner C. a high flyer D. a pain in the
neck
17. All she ever does is sit alone at home, she’s quite ______.
A. a loner B. a drama queen C. a high flyer D. a pain in the
neck
18. I hate my cousin sometimes; all he ever does is complain and argue about everything.
He’s ______.
A. a loner B. a drama queen C. a high flyer D. a cry baby

II. Complete each of the sentences with the words given below.
peas son cucumber chalk sight tea
cool cheese father touch cheese
contact
dogs hand red-handed cake tip
1. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ______ of my tongue.
2. I’ve never enjoyed going to the opera; they’re not really my cup of ______.
3. They are twin brothers. They are like two ______ in a pod.
4. Suzy: John is a gentle man and so is his son
Lily: Like ______, like ______.
5. I thought he would be shocked, but in fact, he was as ______ as a ______.
6. We are aware of our differences; we accept that we are ______ and ______.
7. After Lan moved to America, I lost ______ with her.
8. I caught ______ of my teacher while coming back to school.
9. The man was caught ______ stealing food in the supermarket.
10. Don't forget to take your umbrella - it's raining cats and______ out there.
11. Can you please give me a______, I really need some help.
12. The exam is a piece of ______. It’s too easy.

III. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

questions.
1. Many rare and precious species are now ______ the verge of extinction.
A. in B. on C. from D. by
2. The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice,
particularly in language teaching.
The phrase “bridge the gap” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. minimize the limitations B. construct a bridge
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 C. reduce the differences D. increase the understanding
3. I don’t like a few things about my job, but______ it is quite enjoyable.
A. by and large B. by mistake C. sooner or later D. what is more
4. It is______ for us to do anything about the chaotic traffic.
A. out of date B. without delay C. out of the question D. out of order
5. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the______ of my tongue.
A. edge B. tip C. top D. front
6. When you do something, you should______.
A. get through to it B. turn over a new leaf
C. weigh up the pros and cons C. go down well with
7. I realized______ that he was a thief.
A. sooner or later B. all along C. at the beginning D. eventually
8. Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a ______ day.
A. windy B. stormy C. rainy D. cloudy
9. I do wish you’d stop biting your nails, John. It really______.
A. lets me down B. tells me off
C. gets me down D. gets on my nerves
10. 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
11. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve gone a ______ headache.
A. cutting B. cracking C. exploding D. splitting
12. Stop______ about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.
A. beating B. rushing C. hiding D. coming
13. I always get______ in stomach before sitting an exam.
A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. birds
14. I usually buy my clothes______. It’s cheaper than going to dressmaker.
A. off the peg B. on the house C. on the shelf D. in public
15. We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.
The phrase “the entire day” is closest in meaning to ______.
A. all day long B. the long day C. all long day D. day after day
16. I was already fed up with the job, but when the boss walked into my office and told
me he expected me to work overtime that was the______.
A. final curtain B. last straw C. end of the line D. last waltz
17. I couldn’t believe that they were brothers. They were different as______.
A. Mars and Jupiter B. chalk from cheese
C. dogs and cats C. milk from honey
18. Li has______; he loves cakes, chocolates, ice-cream-anything which is sweet.
A. a sweet mouth B. sweet lips
C. a sweet tongue D. a sweet tooth
19. It never______ my mind he will tell lies to me.
A. crosses B. enters C. comes D. happens
20. The players’ protests______ no difference to the referee’s decision at all.
A. did B. made C. caused D. created
21. I just took it ______ that he’d always be available.

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 A. into consideration B. easy
C. into account D. for granted
22. 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
23. If you want a flat in the center of the city you have to pay through the______ for it.
A. teeth B. back of your head C. nose D. arm
24. 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
25. She was so frightened that she was shaking like ______.
A. a leaf B. the wind C. a flag D. jelly
26. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the _____.
A. nose on his face B. tip of the tongue
C. back of his hand D. hair on his head
27. What’s wrong with you today? Did you get out of bed on the wrong ______?
A. end B. foot C. side D. edge
28. 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
29. “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
30. 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
31. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over______.
A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm
32. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year- we’re so out of______.
A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath

IV. Complete the sentences with one of the words given below (Some may not be
used).
mood new high out way moon
killed boat big fresh earth clue
1. Don’t talk to her. She is in a bad ______ today.
2. We have very little contact with each other. We see each other once in a blue ______.
3. One day I hope to be a ______ flyer and make tons of money.
4. I have been an accountant for 20 years now, so I know my job inside ______.
5. In high school, I knew a lot about Math, but I didn’t have a ______ about geography.
6. After a good night's sleep I'll be as ______ as a daisy.
7. Peter brought the kids to the supermarket and went shopping. He ______ two birds
with one stone.
8. None of us have any money, so we are in the same ______.

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V. Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. My new colleague is quite a rough ______ but I think we can cooperate well on our
assigned projects.
A. stone B. rock C. diamond D. ruby
2. You would understand my feelings of betrayal if you were in my ______.
A. shoes B. shirt C. socks D. pants
3. He is not the type who can stay at one place for long. He always gets ______ feet and
starts a new journey again.
A. chilly B. itchy C. painful D. shaky
4. It is pointless to persuade him - a ______ can't change its spots.
A. tiger B. lion C. leopard D. wolf
5. I haven’t seen my old primary teachers in ______ years – I wonder how she has been.
A. donkey’s B. monkey’s C. rooster’s D. pigeon’s
6. Just grab a green tea biscuit. It is ______.
A. on the house B. on the shelf C. off the record D. in public
7. I caught the last train to my hometown by the skin of my ______.
A. arm B. neck C. nose D. teeth
8. All of these assignments have tired me out; let's ______ and grab some cold drinks.
A. make up our mind B. call it a day
C. get back to the drawing board D. burn the midnight oil
9. The situations have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your ______ up; things will soon
clear up.
A. chin B. head C. nose D. mind
10. Those lipsticks are selling like ______ since many fans want to the products that their
idols endorse.
A. burning pancakes B. fresh shrimps
C. hot cakes D. morning coffee
11. She hasn’t been in traffic accident yet but she’s had a number of ______ shaves.
A. narrow B. small C. close D. low
12. My brother can’t keep his hands off the broom. He always thinks his room is unclean
– he really has ______ in his bonnet about it.
A. a butterfly B. a bee C. a fly D. an ant
13. My father has a quick temper and easily ______ off the handle.
A. walks B. rockets C. runs D. flies
14. I was about to go to the concerts in Seoul all by myself, but at the last minute I
______ and decided to stay home.
A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet
C. hit the roof D. paid through the nose
15. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ______.
A. fist B. heel C. arm D. leg
16. My English is progressing by ______.
A. odds and ends B. ends and odds
C. leaps and bounds D. bounds and leaps
17. Please don’t______ it amiss if I make a few suggestions for improvement.

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 A. assume B. judge C. think D. take
18. For the first time the young scientist was given the award ______ her work with
animals.
A. on recognition for B. in recognition with
C. in recognition for D. in recognition of
19. His flat looks so ______ that it is difficult to believe he just had a party last night.
A. safe and sound B. sick and tired
C. spick and span D. by and large
20. 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
21. Just ______, Bill! Let’s think about this for a moment before making your mind.
A. pull your finger out B. get cold feet
C. hold your horses D. call it a day
22. 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. pig C. thief D. culprit
23. When Sarah walked into the room and greeted everyone with a cheery ‘’hello’’, it
seemed as if all the gloom in that place was______.
A. vanished B. ejected C. driven out D. expelled
24. 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
25. “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

VI. Complete the sentences with one of the words given below (Some may not be
used).
bag blanket table brow
sun mind moon green
1. Don’t be a wet ______ and dance with other people.
2. When coming to an orphanage, you have to bear in ______ that don’t mention
hometown, parents.
3. She is born with ______ fingers. She is great with plants.
4. My brother is over the ______ with his new bike.
5. I was trying to keep the party a secret, but Linda let the cat out of the ______.