KHÓA HỌC TIẾNG ANH CHO NGƯỜI MỚI BẮT ĐẦU

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PRACTICE 1

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.

Question 1: Contrary ______ his doctor's orders, he has gone back to work.

A. to B. with C. of D. about
Question 2: Remember to dispose carefully ________ all waste material.

A. in B. on C. for D. of

Question 3: Most people believe _______ that they would benefit enormously _______ having more
job security.
A. in/ from B. X/ from C. in/ for D. X/ of

Question 4: They crowded around the spokesperson, eager _______ any news.

A. to B. for C. with D. of

Question 5: All students _________ must take the English examination.

A. without a break B. without a chance

C. without exception D. without doubt

Question 6: My parents tried to convince me _________ the advantages of studying abroad.
A. with B. for C. at D. of

Question 7: If we lose the case we may be liable ________ the costs of the whole trial.

A. for B. with C. to D. of

Question 8: I was so embarrassed that I was _______ for words (= I didn’t know what to say).

A. at present B. at a loss C. at times D. at a profit

Question 9: Our experiments provide us _________ the data we needed to prove our hypothesis.

A. at B. with C. for D. in

Question 10: The money will be devoted ______ protecting the environment.

A. with B. from C. to D. for

Question 11: These measures have been taken __________ increasing the company's profits.

A. with the exception of B. with intent to

C. with regard to D. with a view to

Question 12: The head of department consented _________ the lecturer's request for leave of
absence.

A. to B. into C. against D. out of

Question 13: If you earn a good salary, you can be independent _____ your parents.

A. for B. to C. of D. by
Question 14: I've dialed the number so many times I know it _________.

A. by heart B. by far C. by air D. by accident

Question 15: The writer was able to draw _______ some primary sources which have only recently
become available.
A. on B. at the latest C. in D. of

Question 16: The teacher is doubtful ____ having parents working as classroom assistants.

A. with B. about C. to D. on

Question 17: _________ the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work.

A. on duty B. on time C. on account of D. on behalf of

Question 18: My father warned me _________ thinking negative thoughts. Think positively!
A. of B. about C. against D. both A, B & C
Question 19: We fell in love with the house ________.

A. at fault B. at present C. at first sight D. at the moment

Question 20: We enjoyed our holiday but we were disappointed _______ our hotel.

A. to B. with C. for D. about

Question 21: A historic castle, wild animals, fresh air and live entertainment: it all ______ a great
day out for the whole family at Chipstead Manor Farm.

A. adds up to B. goes ahead with C. brings out in D. makes up for

Question 22: Her husband's violent and abusive behavior drove her _________ despair.

A. on the market B. on the phone C. on strike D. on the verge of

Question 23: Simon was so absorbed _______ his book that he didn’t even notice me come in.

A. in B. to C. with D. of

Question 24: I've applied _________ three colleges. I hope one of them accepts me.

A. at B. for C. to D. on
Question 25: Bridget learned to tie her shoes __________ when she was three.

A. on her own B. by herself C. on business D. Both A & B

Question 26: George is terrible! He is always short _______ money!

A. on B. at C. of D. with

Question 27: She has to work at weekends _________.

A. from what I can gather B. from bad to worse

C. from memory D. from time to time

Question 28: Always allow ________ some extra time when you travel to the airport.

A. in B. for C. on D. to
Question 29: The school had been negligent _______ not informing the child's parents about the
incident.

A. with B. to C. in D. of

Question 30: “______” is used to say somebody will quickly be forgotten when they are no longer
with you.
A. Out of reach B. Out of money C. Out of use D. Out of sight, out of mind
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