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SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO BÀI TẬP TẾT 2022

MÔN: Tiếng Anh


Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút; không kể thời gian phát đề
Họ và tên: ..................................................................... Mã đề: 013

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: They are going to go round in ________ as they have made no progress in coming up with new
ideas for their marketing plan.
Go/run round in the circles: to keep doing or talking about the same thing without achieving anything
A. borders B. margins C. boundaries D. circles
Question 2: The pandemic circulated three times in 18 months in the _________ of commercial air travel.
Absence: Sự vắng mặt
A. absence B. name C. abundance D. eyes
Question 3: ________ by the changing information, they thought the plane was cancelled.
A. Confused B. Having confused C. Confusing D. To confuse
Question 4: She inherited a fortune from her beloved grandmother and suddenly _______ a fortune.
“Make a fortune” nghĩa là làm giàu, gây dựng gia tài và kiếm cả mớ tiền
A. made B. turned C. did D. became
Question 5: The improvement has been across the ______, with all divisions either increasing profits or
reducing losses.
across-the-board: affecting everyone or everything within an organization, system, or society
A. bulletin B. newspaper C. company D. board
Question 6: Much of our knowledge about prehistoric animals comes from the study of _______.
Fossils : hóa thạch
A. relics B. artefacts C. fossils D. ruins
Question 7: When they ______ for the beach the sun was shining, but by the time they arrived it had clouded
over.
Set off: khởi hành
A. came up B. set off C. went off D. left out
Question 8: Janny was left to carry the _______ when the project ended in failure although she didn’t have to
take any responsibility for this project.
Carry the can: Gánh trách nhiệm
A. bag B. bucket C. tray D. can
Question 9: The industry will continue to move in the ________ of more automation. (bừa)
A. orientation B. change C. direction D. solution

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Question 10: The COVID-19 has resulted in schools shut all across the world. People are more concerned
about online learning platforms only then.
A. Not until people are more concerned about online learning platforms has the COVID-19 resulted in
schools shut all across the world.
B. Hardly had the Covid-19 result in schools shut all across the world when people are more concerned
about online learning platforms.
C. Without people’s concern about online learning platforms, schools all across the world wouldn’t have
been shut down.
D. Only after the COVID-19 has resulted in schools shut all across the world are people more concerned
about online learning platforms.
Question 11: Peter tried to find out how to ________ a good presentation to the board, but sadly he was
rejected.
A. form B. do C. create D. make
Question 12: ______ under normal clothes, a thermal layer keeps you warm in minus temperatures.
A. Wearing B. Worn C. To wear D. Having been worn
Question 13: It is argued that governments’ role is crucial in reducing the environmental damage, while
others ______ an emphasis on individuals’ attempt. (bừa)
A. strike B. take C. put D. make
Question 14: She is very tough and determined. She should go all the _______ to a medal.
A. way B. lane C. route D. street
Question 15: I am not sure that David is telling the truth, but I am giving him the ________ of the doubt.
A. drawback B. advantage C. disadvantage D. benefit
Question 16: Vietnam makes many key containment decisions in a ________ of days, which may take weeks
for governments in other countries to make.
A. trouble B. amount C. matter D. situation
Question 17: He gave me his _______ that the job would be finished on time.
A. talk B. word C. thought D. speech
Question 18: He was forced to _______ his pride and asked if he could have his old job back.
A. vomit B. chew C. swallow D. digest
Question 19: The group’s legal advisers said they were ________ the initiative to tackle online privacy
issues.
A. doing B. making C. leading D. taking
Question 20: He was never seen again. He just seemed to disappear into ________ air.
A. warm B. thick C. thin D. light
Question 21: ________ by the boys' behaviour, she complained to the head teacher.
A. She annoyed B. Annoyed C. She was annoyed D. Annoying
Question 22: The photographer took a picture of the deer the moment it came into .
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A. sight B. scene C. place D. light
Question 23: Joe always says what she thinks without worrying that she might ruffle someone’s ________.
A. hair B. skin C. feathers D. brain
Question 24: Inspector Moro was determined to get to the ________ of the mystery.
A. bottom B. ground C. end D. tune
Question 25: I _________ think that we should do something immediately to change the situation we are in.
A. personal B. person C. personally D. personality
Question 26: The growth in employment and wages gives consumers some spending __ to absorb the higher
cost of energy.
A. force B. energy C. ability D. power
Question 27: Whenever you’re planning to ________ a new product, it’s essential to provide excellent
customer service.
A. launch B. declare C. initiate D. start
Question 28: Animals should be helped to survive in the wild, rather than kept in ________.
A. seizure B. arrest C. captivity D. prison
Question 29: My neighbors’ loud music every night is driving me up the ________.
A. wall B. roof C. mountain D. stair
Question 30: There was a sudden _________ of anger in the General’s eyes as he listened to the soldier’s
report.
A. shade B. flash C. fire D. flame
Question 31: I almost stood up and sang, but I decided I didn’t want to _________ a fool out of myself.
A. give B. have C. make D. take
Question 32: All the dancers come on stage during the grand ____________.
A. ending B. final C. finale D. end
Question 33: A football player was suspended for four matches after arguing with the ________.
A. referee B. spectator C. audience D. umpire
Question 34: Little Johnnie’s parents were worried that he was very big, but the doctor told them not to
worry as it was only _______ fat.
A. puppy B. piglet C. duckling D. kitten
Question 35: In college, he continued to excel, earning praise in the classroom almost as often as on the
basketball .
A. court B. pitch C. course D. track
Question 36: The dolphins drive a _______ of fish towards the shore where humans await with their nets
A. class B. school C. academy D. show
Question 37: Rowena ______ for joy when she heard that she’d won the first prize.

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A. cried B. jumped C. screamed D. clapped
Question 38: Lucia has _______ a new world record, with 5 consecutive Olympic gold medals in judo.
A. took B. set C. made D. put
Question 39: IPhone 12 is the latest __________ in the field of smartphone design of Apple.
A. creature B. creation C. creativity D. creativeness
Question 40: It was obviously, however, a measure to be used only in the last _____ and with extreme
reluctance.
A. resort B. act C. measure D. attempt
Question 41: We were surprised at a coincidence as we bumped into our old teacher in Japan. It was a small
________.
A. earth B. world C. space D. house
Question 42: You will be brought before the disciplinary panel to ______ your behavior.
A. take up B. speed up C. turn down D. put down
Question 43: We are going to build a fence around the field with a(n) ________ to breeding sheep and cattle.
A. outlook B. goal C. view D. reason
Question 44: She ________ a really good impression of the president in order to make everybody laugh.
A. made B. caused C. did D. built
Question 45: Those who was born in the purple are destined to live in the public _______ .
A. eye B. light C. interest D. service
Question 46: Garvin is ________ a new computer application to see whether it works.
A. trying out B. looking after C. putting on D. turning up
Question 47: Anyone who swims in this part of the river does it at their own ________.
A. trouble B. danger C. chance D. risk
Question 48: Can I have a glass of water? I have got a _______ in my throat.
A. goat B. frog C. chick D. duck
Question 49: He is disappointed at not being offered the job, but I think he will _________ it.
A. take after B. get over C. fill in D. turn off
Question 50: ________ for the final interview, the candidates were asked to prepare a short presentation.
A. Having been selected B. Being selected
C. Selecting D. To be selected
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 51: The Ministry of Health has officially announced a message featuring 5K to contain the spread
of COVID-19 infections.
A. include B. control C. maintain D. cover

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Question 52: We think they will be at the party in two shakes because they are so excited
A. very boringly B. very late C. very soon D. very happily
Question 53: Many people are failing to save enough to provide them with a decent standard of living in
retirement.
A. satisfactory B. honest C. courteous D. polite
Question 54: His greatesttriumphwas undoubtedly his achievement in training Laos ladies to win the All
Ireland senior title three years ago.
A. failure B. victory C. devotion D. contribution
Question 55: Birth control methods have freed women from the endless cycle of childbearing and rearing.
A. imprisoned B. slaved C. released D. chased
Question 56: To become a librarian, you need to be really well-organized.
A. neat and tidy B. compassionate C. messy D. in order
Question 57: Unemployed youngsters still come to London in their hundreds thinking that the streets are
paved with gold.
A. it is a exciting place B. it is a boring place
C. it is the place that makes you poor. D. it is easy to get rich in the place
Question 58: Mr. Smith's new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. futile B. amicable C. hostile D. inapplicable
Question 59: Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers.
A. shocked B. interested C. dedicated D. excited
Question 60: Should you hire a full-time employee on a permanent contract?
A. long-lasting B. long-term C. limited D. temporary
Question 61: The assembly line is clearly out of whack, we have to report to the manager.
A. working B. damaged C. defective D. impaired
Question 62: Most, not to say all of the employers want to look for candidates with punctuality, so make
sure you make a positive impression on them by showing up on time for the interview.
A. good time management B. being in time
C. ability to meet deadlines D. being late
Question 63: Most of the students in our country are interested in pursuing higher education to get bachelor's
degrees.
A. giving up B. trying C. interrupting D. following
Question 64: Numerous studies and statistics show that even though the social status of women has improved
during the last century, gender discrimination is still widespread.
A. popular B. limited C. numerous D. common
Question 65: She took a deep breath to steady her nerves and pushed open the door to the study, already
knowing who was inside.

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A. adjust her mood B. arrange her words C. calm down D. lose her temper
Question 66: The critical issue is whether genuine artificial intelligence can ever be truly realized.
A. authentic B. true C. unpretentious D. fake
Question 67: Professor Stephen Hawking thinks the primitive forms of A.I. which have been developed so
far have already proved very useful.
A. original B. recent C. basic D. modern
Question 68: Aren't you putting the cart before the horse by deciding what to wear for the wedding before
you've even been invited to it?
A. knowing the ropes B. upsetting the apple cart
C. doing things in the wrong order D. do things in the right order
Question 69: If the candidates can perform well and impress the interviewers during the interview, they can
be recruited.
A. chosen B. dismissed C. taken on D. employed
Question 70: Do you really think humans will be exterminated when more and more intelligent machines
are invented in the future?
A. resurrected B. wiped out C. restored D. killed
Question 71: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. severe B. physical C. damaging D. beneficial
Question 72: My family is the base from which we can go into the world with confidence.
A. excitement B. embarrassment C. anxiety D. amazement
Question 73: Kurzweil believes that there could be tiny robots called nanobots implanted into our brains to
improve our memory.
A. replaced with B. fixed in C. inserted in D. removed from
Question 74: Power plants are increasingly located outside metropoli\tan areas.
A. relating to a remote suburb B. belonging to a big or capital city
C. of a busy suburb D. in an industrial city
Question 75: I found the character he played in the film to be on the same wavelength based on my own
experiences.
A. obvious B. understandable C. incomprehensible D. familiar
Question 76: We racked our brains but we couldn't come up with a solution.
A. thought very hard B. considered carefully C. thought quickly D. positively changed
Question 77: I think it's impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate students'
progress.
A. organize B. continue C. extinguish D. stop
Question 78: I'd rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods.
A. sports B. expenses C. conveniences D. friends

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Question 79: William, the last of the Herondale children, had finally gone around the bend and burned the
house down
A. calm B. mad C. lunatic D. insane
Question 80: Don't take it as read that you'll be promoted in your job, other colleagues stand a good chance
too.
A. feel uncertain B. make sure C. feel sure D. feel good
Question 81: Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.
They think it will be better than going to work.
A. fearsome B. expected C. excited D. optimistic
Question 82: Poverty in many African countries increases the likelihood that people poach animals to earn
their living.
A. chance B. improbability C. possibility D. prospect
Question 83: Different from English taught to all Vietnamese students, Chinese and Russian have been made
optional languages taught at secondary schools in Viet Nam.
A. compulsory B. important C. necessary D. comfortable
Question 84: American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim's Book. He
was happy about that.
A. attention B. advice C. praise D. disapproval
Question 85: We have to come clean about what we did before Joe gets punished for our crime.
A. admit B. explain C. conceal D. reveal
Question 86: What exactly are white collar workers? They are people who work in offices and
administrative positions.
A. desk-job B. intellectual C. official D. manual
Question 87: In some countries, guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner
party is extended only three or four days before the party date.
A. expected B. disrespected C. admired D. worshipped
Question 88: He was known for talking his way out of speeding tickets.
A. being bad at speaking B. being good at speaking
C. being excellent at speaking D. being interested in speaking
Question 89: Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines.
A. risky B. dangerous C. safe D. perilous
Question 90: The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting far-reaching research to determine the
psychological effects of using drugs.
A. prevalent B. refined C. extensive D. tentative
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 91: All the dancers come on stage during the grand ____________.

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A. finale B. end C. ending D. final
Question 92: The photographer took a picture of the deer the moment it came into .
A. light B. place C. sight D. scene
Question 93: Joe always says what she thinks without worrying that she might ruffle someone’s ________.
A. skin B. brain C. hair D. feathers
Question 94: Rowena ______ for joy when she heard that she’d won the first prize.
A. cried B. screamed C. clapped D. jumped
Question 95: There was a sudden _________ of anger in the General’s eyes as he listened to the soldier’s
report.
A. flame B. flash C. fire D. shade
Question 96: The COVID-19 has resulted in schools shut all across the world. People are more concerned
about online learning platforms only then.
A. Without people’s concern about online learning platforms, schools all across the world wouldn’t have
been shut down.
B. Not until people are more concerned about online learning platforms has the COVID-19 resulted in
schools shut all across the world.
C. Hardly had the Covid-19 result in schools shut all across the world when people are more concerned
about online learning platforms.
D. Only after the COVID-19 has resulted in schools shut all across the world are people more concerned
about online learning platforms.
Question 97: We are going to build a fence around the field with a(n) ________ to breeding sheep and cattle.
A. outlook B. goal C. reason D. view
Question 98: IPhone 12 is the latest __________ in the field of smartphone design of Apple.
A. creativeness B. creature C. creation D. creativity
Question 99: She inherited a fortune from her beloved grandmother and suddenly _______ a fortune.
A. became B. made C. turned D. did
Question 100: Peter tried to find out how to ________ a good presentation to the board, but sadly he was
rejected.
A. do B. make C. create D. form
Question 101: Little Johnnie’s parents were worried that he was very big, but the doctor told them not to
worry as it was only _______ fat.
A. duckling B. puppy C. piglet D. kitten
Question 102: Can I have a glass of water? I have got a _______ in my throat.
A. chick B. goat C. duck D. frog
Question 103: Lucia has _______ a new world record, with 5 consecutive Olympic gold medals in judo.
A. made B. took C. put D. set

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Question 104: Much of our knowledge about prehistoric animals comes from the study of _______.
A. relics B. artefacts C. ruins D. fossils
Question 105: I am not sure that David is telling the truth, but I am giving him the ________ of the doubt.
A. advantage B. drawback C. benefit D. disadvantage
Question 106: Vietnam makes many key containment decisions in a ________ of days, which may take
weeks for governments in other countries to make.
A. trouble B. matter C. situation D. amount
Question 107: I _________ think that we should do something immediately to change the situation we are in.
A. person B. personality C. personally D. personal
Question 108: A football player was suspended for four matches after arguing with the ________.
A. spectator B. audience C. referee D. umpire
Question 109: It was obviously, however, a measure to be used only in the last _____ and with extreme
reluctance.
A. attempt B. resort C. act D. measure
Question 110: ________ for the final interview, the candidates were asked to prepare a short presentation.
A. Selecting B. To be selected
C. Being selected D. Having been selected
Question 111: The dolphins drive a _______ of fish towards the shore where humans await with their nets
A. show B. class C. academy D. school
Question 112: Garvin is ________ a new computer application to see whether it works.
A. turning up B. putting on C. looking after D. trying out
Question 113: The improvement has been across the ______, with all divisions either increasing profits or
reducing losses.
A. company B. bulletin C. newspaper D. board
Question 114: He gave me his _______ that the job would be finished on time.
A. talk B. word C. speech D. thought
Question 115: Janny was left to carry the _______ when the project ended in failure although she didn’t have
to take any responsibility for this project.
A. tray B. bag C. can D. bucket
Question 116: He was forced to _______ his pride and asked if he could have his old job back.
A. swallow B. vomit C. digest D. chew
Question 117: It is argued that governments’ role is crucial in reducing the environmental damage, while
others ______ an emphasis on individuals’ attempt.
A. strike B. take C. make D. put
Question 118: The pandemic circulated three times in 18 months in the _________ of commercial air travel.

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A. eyes B. abundance C. name D. absence
Question 119: You will be brought before the disciplinary panel to ______ your behavior.
A. turn down B. take up C. speed up D. put down
Question 120: My neighbors’ loud music every night is driving me up the ________.
A. wall B. mountain C. roof D. stair
Question 121: The growth in employment and wages gives consumers some spending __ to absorb the higher
cost of energy.
A. power B. energy C. ability D. force
Question 122: The group’s legal advisers said they were ________ the initiative to tackle online privacy
issues.
A. making B. leading C. taking D. doing
Question 123: When they ______ for the beach the sun was shining, but by the time they arrived it had
clouded over.
A. went off B. came up C. set off D. left out
Question 124: In college, he continued to excel, earning praise in the classroom almost as often as on the
basketball .
A. pitch B. track C. course D. court
Question 125: The industry will continue to move in the ________ of more automation.
A. orientation B. solution C. change D. direction
Question 126: He was never seen again. He just seemed to disappear into ________ air.
A. light B. warm C. thin D. thick
Question 127: We were surprised at a coincidence as we bumped into our old teacher in Japan. It was a small
________.
A. earth B. world C. house D. space
Question 128: He is disappointed at not being offered the job, but I think he will _________ it.
A. take after B. get over C. fill in D. turn off
Question 129: ________ by the changing information, they thought the plane was cancelled.
A. Having confused B. Confusing C. To confuse D. Confused
Question 130: Those who was born in the purple are destined to live in the public _______ .
A. eye B. interest C. service D. light
Question 131: Inspector Moro was determined to get to the ________ of the mystery.
A. ground B. tune C. end D. bottom
Question 132: I almost stood up and sang, but I decided I didn’t want to _________ a fool out of myself.
A. have B. make C. give D. take
Question 133: Anyone who swims in this part of the river does it at their own ________.

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A. risk B. trouble C. chance D. danger
Question 134: She is very tough and determined. She should go all the _______ to a medal.
A. way B. street C. route D. lane
Question 135: She ________ a really good impression of the president in order to make everybody laugh.
A. did B. built C. caused D. made
Question 136: They are going to go round in ________ as they have made no progress in coming up with
new ideas for their marketing plan.
A. boundaries B. borders C. margins D. circles
Question 137: ______ under normal clothes, a thermal layer keeps you warm in minus temperatures.
A. Worn B. Wearing C. To wear D. Having been worn
Question 138: ________ by the boys' behaviour, she complained to the head teacher.
A. She was annoyed B. Annoyed C. She annoyed D. Annoying
Question 139: Whenever you’re planning to ________ a new product, it’s essential to provide excellent
customer service.
A. launch B. start C. initiate D. declare
Question 140: Animals should be helped to survive in the wild, rather than kept in ________.
A. prison B. arrest C. captivity D. seizure
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 141: If you are paid monthly, rather than weekly, you receive ____.
A. a reward B. revenue C. a salary D. wages
Question 142: Even though they don't agree with what is happening, they're too to protest.
A. outgoing B. subdued C. quiet D. apathetic
Question 143: Mona's going to leave early this afternoon but she says she'll ____ up the hours tomorrow.
A. find B. make C. catch D. bring
Question 144: One member of the project group ____ the boss and was fired immediately.
A. talked back to B. came up with C. put up with D. came up against
Question 145: You'll probably have to ____ an application form.
A. fill down B. fill on C. fill in D. fill through
Question 146: All the members of our ____ are expected to work hard.
A. personnel B. personal C. gang D. staff
Question 147: The job offer was too good for him to ____ down.
A. shut B. turn C. put D. cut
Question 148: I'm amazed that the tabloids which are full of rubbish have such big ____.
A. supplements B. articles C. circulations D. headlines

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Question 149: It's difficult these days for a young person to find a well-paid ____ job.
A. permanent B. eternal C. reliable D. stable
Question 150: In Britain, people are usually unwilling to tell other people how much they ____.
A. deserves B. gain C. earn D. obtain
Question 151: You can earn more money by working ____.
A. extraordinary hours B. overtime C. supplementary hours D. overhours
Question 152: I'm so ____ under with work at the moment - it's awful.
A. snow B. snowy C. snowing D. snowed
Question 153: Her latest bestseller ____ last month.
A. pulled out B. broke out C. went out D. came out
Question 154: I'm not sure I'm doing it right, but I'll try to ____ ahead with it anyway.
A. press B. drive C. bang D. touch
Question 155: She went to college to study history, but changed _______ and is now a doctor.
A. her tune B. horses in midstream C. for a better D. hands
Question 156: My grandparents often ____ us without warning.
A. keep up with B. catch up with C. drop in on D. drop out of
Question 157: Many young people travel all over the world and do all kinds of jobs before they ____.
A. settle down B. lie down C. touch down D. put down
Question 158: The pie chart shows the preferred forms of communication recorded in a survey ____ in Intel
Secondary School in August 2014.
A. carried away B. carried out C. carried on D. carried up
Question 159: In the early 21st century, with the ____ of mobile communication technology, the mobile
phone has emerged as a new and unique channel.
A. exploration B. explosion C. exploitation D. explosive
Question 160: If you're a(n) ____ you have to do what your boss tells you.
A. employer B. employee C. manager D. director
Question 161: The new office block _________ well with its surroundings.
A. stands out B. blends in C. sets off D. shapes up
Question 162: Many students ____ school to set up their own businesses and become self-employed.
A. drop out of B. move out of C. cut down on D. drop in on
Question 163: The purpose of running a business is to make a ____.
A. contribution B. profit C. service D. money
Question 164: Helen usually ____ her childhood with great pleasure.
A. falls back on B. thinks back on C. turns back to D. talks back to

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Question 165: The issue ____ question is more complex than you think.
A. in B. at C. on D. from
Question 166: Linda was about to take a part-time job, but she decided to ____ her studies instead.
A. go on with B. keep up with C. drop out of D. get on with
Question 167: _________ stay the night if it's too difficult to get home.
A. On the whole B. All in all C. At all costs D. By all means
Question 168: And you'll need to give the names of two or three ____.
A. umpires B. referees C. hostages D. judges
Question 169: Over three hundred workers were made redundant because they had to ____ one factory.
A. take down B. close down C. cut down D. pull down
Question 170: The government is trying not to ____ the money they are spending on vocational training.
A. cut down on B. go on with C. drop out of D. drop in on
Question 171: The company's announced it's ____ off over 1,000 workers.
A. giving B. laying C. setting D. leaving
Question 172: I know a _________ of German.
A. accquaintance B. command C. knowledge D. smattering
Question 173: I didn't ____ out to be a millionaire - I just wanted to run a successful business.
A. go B. watch C. set D. begin
Question 174: The company I'm working for at the moment is planning to expand, so they're ______ new
staff.
A. pulling in B. bringing in C. carrying on to D. taking on
Question 175: The fumes were so thick that he was _______ for breath.
A. gasping B. suffocating C. inhaling D. wheezing
Question 176: I have looked through the report, but I must admit, only ________.
A. thoroughly B. superficially C. seriously D. carefully
Question 177: The ____ were delivered to the warehouse by lorry.
A. data B. material C. goods D. stuff
Question 178: I'm searching for websites offering career advice so that I can ____ a plan.
A. come across with B. come up against C. come up with D. draw up with
Question 179: I am ____ seeing you at a job interview.
A. waiting for B. looking for C. hoping to D. looking forward to
Question 180: I saw the interview while I was ____ through a magazine at the hairdresser's.
A. flicking B. picking C. clicking D. ticking
Question 181: I was ____ in for the actual manager while she was away on maternity leave.
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A. heading B. standing C. sitting D. staying
Question 182: Something's just ____ up, so I'm afraid I won't be able to make it this afternoon.
A. cut B. cropped C. pulled D. shown
Question 183: Could you lend me some money to ____ me over to the end of the month?
A. make B. hand C. get D. tie
Question 184: Some of my work is interesting, but a lot of it is just ____.
A. habit B. routine C. practice D. tradition
Question 185: We should participate in the movements _________ the natural enviroment.
A. organized conserving B. organizing to conserve
C. organized to conserve D. which organize to conserve
Question 186: You dropped it down the stairs? You’re lucky it is still in one _________!
A. entirely B. unit C. piece D. whole
Question 187: They're planning to ____ down their operation in Greece and concentrate on Eastern Europe.
A. roll B. stretch C. wind D. tie
Question 188: I feel terrible, I didn't sleep _________ last night.
A. an eye B. a wink C. a jot D. an inch
Question 189: She was ____ after three years with the company.
A. advanced B. elevated C. promoted D. raised
Question 190: If there are aliens out there, do you think they are much more ____ advanced than we are?
A. technologically B. technology C. technologies D. technological
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 191: “How's the new job? Does it pay well?” “____”
A. I earn pretty good money. B. Not too bad. I get £400 a week after tax.
C. I get a rise. D. I make a lot more.
Question 192: Nam: If you like, I will find a piano class for you.
Lan: ____
A. Thanks, but that won't be necessary. B. Every child wants to play the piano.
C. I can play the piano very well. D. Who can play the piano in our class?
Question 193: Jennifer and Katherine are talking about markets.
- Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.”
- Katherine: “ . Each has its own features.”
A. That’s completely true. B. I can’t help thinking the same.
C. I couldn’t agree with you more. D. I disagree with you.
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Question 194: Nam: Would you mind if sometimes I borrowed your notebook? I was absent last time.
Lan: ____
A. I mind a lot. B. Yes, of course I would.
C. No, of course not. D. I like discussions.
Question 195: “Who are you working for at the moment?” “ ____”
A. I'm working in IT. B. I'm my own boss. C. I'm an employer. D. I work for my boss.
Question 196: "It usually costs £150, but I got it for £75 in the sale!" " ____"
A. I'm not that lucky.----------THE END----------- B. Lucky you.
C. It's a real bargain! D. Really? You are so lucky.
Question 197: Nam: I'd like to hear your ideas on how to maintain lifelong learning.
Lan: ____
A. I like your ideas so much. B. I'd say it really depends on people's attitudes.
C. I am not interested in lifelong learning. D. You're always asking me for advice.
Question 198: Lan: When will our course on time management start?
Nam: ____
A. What is time management? B. Are you good at time management?
C. Time management is important. D. I'm not sure. Perhaps next month.
Question 199: "I think Mark took some money from my bag while we were out.” “____”
A. No, he's much too shy to do a thing like that.
B. No, he's far too sensible to do a thing like that.
C. No, he's much too proud to do a thing like that.
D. No, he's far too honest to do a thing like that.
Question 200: John is talking to Peter about the household chores in his family.
John: “How often does your father do the washing up?”
Peter: “ .”
A. Not too expensive B. By hand C. Not so often D. About 4 kilometers
Question 201: Two friends are talking in the classroom.
Jack: “How long does it take you to go to school?”
John: “ . I walk every day.”
A. About 20 kilometres B. Let me see
C. My father drives me to school D. About 5 minutes
Question 202: Two students are talking about their assignment.
Tim: “We should give more photos to a slideshow in our history presentation next week.”
Laura: “ . They will make our presentation more interesting”
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A. I’d love to but I just can’t now. B. That’s true. I understand how you feel
C. That’s exactly what I was going to say. D. Sorry, I have to check my diary.
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 203: The president expressed his deep sorrow over the bombing deaths.
A. sadness B. interest C. anxiety D. disappointment
Question 204: I registered with some online employment agencies, and they found a vacancy almost
immediately.
A. place B. work C. career D. an available job
Question 205: In spite of being economical in most things, he spends a lot of money on ties.
A. extravagant B. awkward C. profitable D. thrifty
Question 206: Global companies often have representatives operating in almost every country.
A. presenters B. providers C. delegates D. nominees
Question 207: Online courses have enabled many people to realize their learning objectives.
A. motivated B. stopped C. allowed D. discouraged
Question 208: We all welcome the government's initiative to boost lifelong learning.
A. new plan B. prospect C. initial D. intention
Question 209: The young man earned the reputation of a brilliant lawyer during two fabulous law cases.
A. rational B. promising C. remarkable D. studious
Question 210: I don't think office work is suitable for me. I'd like to work in a more challenging
environment.
A. enjoying B. relaxing C. rewarding D. demanding
Question 211: Secondary education is now compulsory nationwide.
A. optional B. mandatory C. selective D. primary
Question 212: I got irritated because my dish, when it came, was only partiallycooked.
A. totally B. moderately C. not completely D. to a large extent
Question 213: No one asked him to donate his money. He did it voluntarily.
A. willingly B. unwillingly C. suspiciously D. reluctantly
Question 214: If you have the right qualifications and are good at English, you are very likely to get
promoted.
A. endorsed B. enlightened C. elevated D. encouraged
Question 215: More and more school leavers want to pursue higher education.
A. surprise B. persuade C. continue D. prepare
Question 216: Many people are failing to save enough to provide them with a decent standard of living in
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A. polite B. courteous C. honest D. satisfactory
Question 217: When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made redundant.
A. appointed B. laid off C. sacked D. fired
Question 218: We should have better law enforcement to stop poaching.
A. enlightenment B. endorsement C. encouragement D. implementation
Question 219: Many scientists believe that the functions of self-driving cars will change the nature of traffic.
A. influences B. services C. roles D. popularity
Question 220: Greater efforts are needed to reach the goal of universal education.
A. archive B. risk C. achieve D. receive
Question 221: Advanced technologies may make humanity insignificant both in life and work.
A. Sophisticated B. Unconventional C. Future D. Radical
Question 222: The ultimate aim of lifelong learning is to better yourself for personal or professional
development.
A. utmost B. secondary C. minimal D. trivial
Question 223: All students are required to attend the course in order to be eligible for a certificate.
A. join B. watch C. study D. see
Question 224: Martin is no good at sports; is too clumsy; it is no wonder he does not participate in any sports
activities.
A. timid B. awkward C. weak D. unhealthy
Question 225: The Ministry of Health has officially announced a message featuring 5K to contain the spread
of COVID-19 infections.
A. include B. maintain C. control D. cover
Question 226: It is equal-chance for everyone. No one should be given privilege.
A. time B. disadvantage C. advantage D. money
Question 227: I've been working here for over ten years now and I'm on first-name terms with everyone,
even the CEO.
A. happy B. getting on
C. having an informal/friendly relationship D. satisfied
Question 228: Young couple got divorced after they realized that they were not compatible.
A. capable of having children B. able to share an apartment or house
C. able to budget their money D. capable of living harmoniously
Question 229: A.I. algorithms can also help to detect faces and other features in photo sent to social
networking sites and automatically organize them.
A. categorize B. Remind C. connect D. recognize
Question 230: Children learn a great deal in their daily interaction with other peers at school.

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A. action B. communication C. interruption D. projection
Question 231: Lifelong learning can also help amend some of the weaknesses of the education system.
A. correct B. change C. develop D. intensify
Question 232: A number of people are prevented from lifelong learning due to various reasons.
A. preserved B. invented C. encouraged D. hindered
Question 233: That matter is so confidential that it must not be discussed outside the office of chief
inspector.
A. alarming B. secret C. intricate D. important
Question 234: Employers usually look for candidates who have qualifications and relevant experience.
A. rich B. extensive C. excellent D. appropriate
Question 235: Somebody looks at the detailed specification for the installation and then another colleague
researches the cost of the labor and materials.
A. staff B. employee C. co-worker D. supervisor
Question 236: When the man retired, the woman was nominated to run the research unit.
A. kept B. changed C. refused D. named
Question 237: Upon the project completion, I was transferred to the sales department.
A. moved B. translated C. retrained D. dismissed
Question 238: There are different courses available for students to select.
A. choose B. consider C. neglect D. collect
Question 239: Jacob was made redundant last month due to his company's downsizing policy. He's on a
short-term contract with a medium-sized company at the moment.
A. full-time B. temporary C. permanent D. part-time
Question 240: Everyone is aware of preserving the environment because it is seriously polluted.
A. conserving B. seasoning C. displaying D. cooking
Question 241: The actor raised his voice in order to be audible on the stage.
A. dramatic B. appreciated C. heard D. musical
Question 242: His life is a rich source of inspiration for many writers and poets.
A. nuance B. encouragement C. discouragement D. hindrance
Question 243: The lecture is followed by a 15-minute discussion session.
A. section B. set C. length of journey D. period of time
Question 244: The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis.
A. spectacular sighting B. far-sighted view C. deep understanding D. in-depth study
Question 245: Having adequate funding is crucial throughout the learning process.
A. enough B. unsatisfactory C. abundant D. insufficient

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Question 246: The old man was too feeble to sit down at his table and write his letter, so his nephew wrote
down what he wanted to say.
A. blind B. weak C. timid D. tired
Question 247: When applying for a certain job, you'll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience.
A. practical B. considerable C. prior D. relevant
Question 248: In fact, learning is not confined to the classroom environment and school subjects.
A. restricted B. designed C. defined D. unlimited
Question 249: Lifelong learners are people who have a strong desire to learn and explore the world.
A. express B. invest C. investigate D. explode
Question 250: Elephants break up thorny bushes to create grasslands for other animals to inhabit.
A. prefer B. come in C. like D. live in
Question 251: I am lucky to have a very supportive supervisor.
A. protector B. saver C. survivor D. manager
Question 252: Students' motivation for language learning really varies.
A. feeling B. inspiration C. emotion D. sense
Question 253: A.I. techniques help medical doctors to discover subtle interactions between medications that
put patience injeopardy because of their serious side effect.
A. at risk B. under pressure C. in reality D. under control
Question 254: We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth,
stability and significant poverty alleviation over the past few years.
A. achievement B. prevention C. development D. reduction
Question 255: It is important for high school students to acquire necessary living skills to live
independently.
A. possess B. practise C. improve D. gain
Question 256: 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. manual B. low-paid C. mental D. regular
Question 257: Different learners have different learning styles.
A. methods B. means C. steps D. rituals
Question 258: Online courses allow learners to study at flexible time.
A. rigid B. fixed C. unchangeable D. adjustable
Question 259: I was told that the instructions were easy, but I found them extremely complicated.
A. extraordinary B. distinct C. intricate D. irrelevant
Question 260: So engrossed in his writing was the young writer that he barely noticed the passing of time.
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Question 261: She is very good at handling both her work and family life.
A. changing B. assessing C. managing D. reserving
Question 262: Our first priority is to offer free education to all people.
A. concern B. help C. attention D. aid
Question 263: People usually scare other people by telling ghost stories.
A. frighten B. attract C. excite D. affect
Question 264: What is your barrier to lifelong learning?
A. badge B. motivation C. obstacle D. bar
Question 265: In spite of the medical advances of recent years, AIDS is basically as fatal as ever before.
A. disabling B. painful C. curable D. deadly
Question 266: Internet search engines can help to predict the weather as well as traffic jams in a city.
A. announce B. reveal C. expect D. forecast
Question 267: Ray Kurzweil suggests that exponential technological development will lead to the inevitable
rise of artificial intelligence.
A. invisible B. unrecognizable C. unavoidable D. inapplicable
Question 268: Elephants play an important role in maintaining biodiversity.
A. retaining B. ending C. pausing D. stopping
Question 269: Nowadays, lifelong learning is facilitated by e-learning platforms.
A. assisted B. assessed C. accessed D. insisted
Question 270: She has always showed her genuine interest in lifelong learning.
A. artificial B. fake C. genius D. authentic
Question 271: It is believed that they have kept the traditional family values for years.
A. conventional B. important C. favorite D. national
Question 272: A good lifelong learner can advance both at work and in life.
A. recede B. process C. precede D. progress
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 273: I think it's impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate
students’ progress.
A. stop B. extinguish C. organize D. continue
Question 274: Most, not to say all of the employers want to look for candidates with punctuality, so make
sure you make a positive impression on them by showing up on time for the interview.
A. good time management B. being in time
C. ability to meet deadlines D. being late
Question 275: Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines.

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A. perilous B. safe C. risky D. dangerous
Question 276: Aren't you putting the cart before the horse by deciding what to wear for the wedding
before you've even been invited to it?
A. doing things in the wrong order B. knowing the ropes
C. do things in the right order D. upsetting the apple cart
Question 277: The assembly line is clearly out of whack, we have to report to the manager.
A. working B. damaged C. impaired D. defective
Question 278: Do you really think humans will be exterminated when more and more intelligent machines
are invented in the future?
A. wiped out B. resurrected C. killed D. restored
Question 279: He was known for talking his way out of speeding tickets.
A. being bad at speaking B. being interested in speaking
C. being excellent at speaking D. being good at speaking
Question 280: Kurzweil believes that there could be tiny robots called nanobots implanted into our brains to
improve our memory.
A. fixed in B. removed from C. replaced with D. inserted in
Question 281: Don’t take it as read that you’ll be promoted in your job, other colleagues stand a good
chance too.
A. feel sure B. make sure C. feel uncertain D. feel good
Question 282: We think they will be at the party in two shakes because they are so excited
A. very late B. very boringly C. very happily D. very soon
Question 283: Power plants are increasingly located outside metropoli\tan areas.
A. belonging to a big or capital city B. in an industrial city
C. relating to a remote suburb D. of a busy suburb
Question 284: Many people are failing to save enough to provide them with a decent standard of living in
retirement.
A. courteous B. satisfactory C. polite D. honest
Question 285: I found the character he played in the film to be on the same wavelength based on my own
experiences.
A. incomprehensible B. familiar C. understandable D. obvious
Question 286: Birth control methods have freed women from the endless cycle of childbearing and rearing.
A. released B. slaved C. chased D. imprisoned
Question 287: His greatesttriumphwas undoubtedly his achievement in training Laos ladies to win the All
Ireland senior title three years ago.
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Question 288: Poverty in many African countries increases the likelihood that people poach animals to earn
their living.
A. prospect B. improbability C. possibility D. chance
Question 289: Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. hostile B. futile C. inapplicable D. amicable
Question 290: The National Institute of Mental Health is conducting far-reaching research to determine the
psychological effects of using drugs.
A. extensive B. prevalent C. tentative D. refined
Question 291: Should you hire a full-time employee on a permanent contract?
A. temporary B. limited C. long-lasting D. long-term
Question 292: We racked our brains but we couldn’t come up with a solution.
A. considered carefully B. positively changed C. thought quickly D. thought very hard
Question 293: Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.
They think it will be better than going to work.
A. fearsome B. expected C. excited D. optimistic
Question 294: I’d rather stay in a hotel with all the amenities than camp in the woods.
A. sports B. friends C. conveniences D. expenses
Question 295: What exactly are white collar workers? They are people who work in offices and
administrative positions.
A. manual B. desk-job C. intellectual D. official
Question 296: William, the last of the Herondale children, had finally gone around the bend and burned the
house down
A. insane B. mad C. calm D. lunatic
Question 297: American poet James Merrily received critical acclaim for his work entitled Jim's Book. He
was happy about that.
A. praise B. disapproval C. advice D. attention
Question 298: Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers.
A. interested B. dedicated C. shocked D. excited
Question 299: She took a deep breath to steady her nerves and pushed open the door to the study, already
knowing who was inside.
A. calm down B. arrange her words C. adjust her mood D. lose her temper
Question 300: The Ministry of Health has officially announced a message featuring 5K to contain the spread
of COVID-19 infections.
A. include B. maintain C. control D. cover
Question 301: Professor Stephen Hawking thinks the primitive forms of A.I. which have been developed so
far have already proved very useful.
A. basic B. original C. recent D. modern
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Question 302: If the candidates can perform well and impress the interviewers during the interview, they can
be recruited.
A. chosen B. employed C. taken on D. dismissed
Question 303: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. damaging B. beneficial C. physical D. severe
Question 304: Most of the students in our country are interested in pursuing higher education to get
bachelor's degrees.
A. following B. giving up C. trying D. interrupting
Question 305: My family is the base from which we can go into the world with confidence.
A. amazement B. excitement C. embarrassment D. anxiety
Question 306: We have to come clean about what we did before Joe gets punished for our crime.
A. conceal B. admit C. explain D. reveal
Question 307: Numerous studies and statistics show that even though the social status of women has
improved during the last century, gender discrimination is still widespread.
A. common B. popular C. limited D. numerous
Question 308: In some countries, guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner
party is extended only three or four days before the party date.
A. expected B. admired C. disrespected D. worshipped
Question 309: Unemployed youngsters still come to London in their hundreds thinking that the streets are
paved with gold.
A. it is a boring place B. it is easy to get rich in the place
C. it is a exciting place D. it is the place that makes you poor.
Question 310: To become a librarian, you need to be really well-organized.
A. compassionate B. neat and tidy C. in order D. messy
Question 311: Different from English taught to all Vietnamese students, Chinese and Russian have been
made
optional languages taught at secondary schools in Viet Nam.
A. compulsory B. comfortable C. important D. necessary
Question 312: The critical issue is whether genuine artificial intelligence can ever be truly realized.
A. unpretentious B. authentic C. true D. fake
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 313: In spite of being economical in most things, he spends a lot of money on ties.
A. awkward B. extravagant C. thrifty D. profitable
Question 314: In fact, learning is not confined to the classroom environment and school subjects.
A. defined B. designed C. restricted D. unlimited

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Question 315: A good lifelong learner can advance both at work and in life.
A. precede B. process C. recede D. progress
Question 316: Martin is no good at sports; is too clumsy; it is no wonder he does not participate in any sports
activities.
A. awkward B. weak C. timid D. unhealthy
Question 317: More and more school leavers want to pursue higher education.
A. prepare B. surprise C. persuade D. continue
Question 318: I am lucky to have a very supportive supervisor.
A. manager B. survivor C. saver D. protector
Question 319: Secondary education is now compulsory nationwide.
A. selective B. primary C. optional D. mandatory
Question 320: I got irritated because my dish, when it came, was only partiallycooked.
A. totally B. to a large extent C. moderately D. not completely
Question 321: I don't think office work is suitable for me. I'd like to work in a more challenging
environment.
A. demanding B. rewarding C. enjoying D. relaxing
Question 322: The ultimate aim of lifelong learning is to better yourself for personal or professional
development.
A. trivial B. utmost C. secondary D. minimal
Question 323: Students' motivation for language learning really varies.
A. feeling B. sense C. inspiration D. emotion
Question 324: So engrossed in his writing was the young writer that he barely noticed the passing of time.
A. involved B. frustrated C. detached D. delighted
Question 325: I was told that the instructions were easy, but I found them extremely complicated.
A. extraordinary B. distinct C. irrelevant D. intricate
Question 326: It is believed that they have kept the traditional family values for years.
A. national B. important C. favorite D. conventional
Question 327: Global companies often have representatives operating in almost every country.
A. providers B. nominees C. delegates D. presenters
Question 328: Having adequate funding is crucial throughout the learning process.
A. unsatisfactory B. abundant C. insufficient D. enough
Question 329: Elephants play an important role in maintaining biodiversity.
A. ending B. pausing C. retaining D. stopping
Question 330: The actor raised his voice in order to be audible on the stage.
A. appreciated B. dramatic C. heard D. musical
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Question 331: It is equal-chance for everyone. No one should be given privilege.
A. advantage B. disadvantage C. time D. money
Question 332: We all welcome the government's initiative to boost lifelong learning.
A. new plan B. prospect C. intention D. initial
Question 333: When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made redundant.
A. laid off B. appointed C. sacked D. fired
Question 334: Young couple got divorced after they realized that they were not compatible.
A. capable of having children B. able to share an apartment or house
C. able to budget their money D. capable of living harmoniously
Question 335: The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis.
A. far-sighted view B. in-depth study C. deep understanding D. spectacular sighting
Question 336: That matter is so confidential that it must not be discussed outside the office of chief
inspector.
A. secret B. intricate C. important D. alarming
Question 337: Somebody looks at the detailed specification for the installation and then another colleague
researches the cost of the labor and materials.
A. employee B. supervisor C. co-worker D. staff
Question 338: Elephants break up thorny bushes to create grasslands for other animals to inhabit.
A. come in B. like C. live in D. prefer
Question 339: The young man earned the reputation of a brilliant lawyer during two fabulous law cases.
A. studious B. rational C. remarkable D. promising
Question 340: Greater efforts are needed to reach the goal of universal education.
A. risk B. receive C. achieve D. archive
Question 341: When applying for a certain job, you'll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience.
A. practical B. considerable C. relevant D. prior
Question 342: A.I. algorithms can also help to detect faces and other features in photo sent to social
networking sites and automatically organize them.
A. Remind B. categorize C. recognize D. connect
Question 343: Children learn a great deal in their daily interaction with other peers at school.
A. projection B. communication C. action D. interruption
Question 344: A.I. techniques help medical doctors to discover subtle interactions between medications that
put patience injeopardy because of their serious side effect.
A. at risk B. under pressure C. under control D. in reality
Question 345: Lifelong learning can also help amend some of the weaknesses of the education system.
A. change B. intensify C. correct D. develop

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Question 346: All students are required to attend the course in order to be eligible for a certificate.
A. see B. join C. study D. watch
Question 347: Different learners have different learning styles.
A. steps B. methods C. means D. rituals
Question 348: It is important for high school students to acquire necessary living skills to live
independently.
A. possess B. practise C. improve D. gain
Question 349: If you have the right qualifications and are good at English, you are very likely to get
promoted.
A. endorsed B. encouraged C. elevated D. enlightened
Question 350: Upon the project completion, I was transferred to the sales department.
A. moved B. retrained C. translated D. dismissed
Question 351: Employers usually look for candidates who have qualifications and relevant experience.
A. appropriate B. extensive C. excellent D. rich
Question 352: The president expressed his deep sorrow over the bombing deaths.
A. anxiety B. interest C. sadness D. disappointment
Question 353: We have achieved considerable results in the economic field, such as high economic growth,
stability and significant poverty alleviation over the past few years.
A. reduction B. achievement C. development D. prevention
Question 354: Online courses have enabled many people to realize their learning objectives.
A. allowed B. stopped C. motivated D. discouraged
Question 355: Many scientists believe that the functions of self-driving cars will change the nature of traffic.
A. popularity B. roles C. services D. influences
Question 356: When the man retired, the woman was nominated to run the research unit.
A. refused B. changed C. kept D. named
Question 357: The old man was too feeble to sit down at his table and write his letter, so his nephew wrote
down what he wanted to say.
A. tired B. blind C. timid D. weak
Question 358: Many people are failing to save enough to provide them with a decent standard of living in
retirement.
A. polite B. honest C. satisfactory D. courteous
Question 359: No one asked him to donate his money. He did it voluntarily.
A. suspiciously B. reluctantly C. willingly D. unwillingly
Question 360: People usually scare other people by telling ghost stories.
A. excite B. attract C. frighten D. affect

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Question 361: The Ministry of Health has officially announced a message featuring 5K to contain the spread
of COVID-19 infections.
A. cover B. maintain C. control D. include
Question 362: Everyone is aware of preserving the environment because it is seriously polluted.
A. displaying B. seasoning C. conserving D. cooking
Question 363: Jacob was made redundant last month due to his company's downsizing policy. He's on a
short-term contract with a medium-sized company at the moment.
A. full-time B. part-time C. permanent D. temporary
Question 364: We should have better law enforcement to stop poaching.
A. encouragement B. endorsement C. implementation D. enlightenment
Question 365: I registered with some online employment agencies, and they found a vacancy almost
immediately.
A. career B. an available job C. work D. place
Question 366: There are different courses available for students to select.
A. neglect B. collect C. choose D. consider
Question 367: Lifelong learners are people who have a strong desire to learn and explore the world.
A. invest B. express C. investigate D. explode
Question 368: 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. low-paid B. mental C. regular D. manual
Question 369: Ray Kurzweil suggests that exponential technological development will lead to the inevitable
rise of artificial intelligence.
A. invisible B. unavoidable C. inapplicable D. unrecognizable
Question 370: The lecture is followed by a 15-minute discussion session.
A. set B. length of journey C. period of time D. section
Question 371: She has always showed her genuine interest in lifelong learning.
A. genius B. authentic C. artificial D. fake
Question 372: Internet search engines can help to predict the weather as well as traffic jams in a city.
A. expect B. forecast C. announce D. reveal
Question 373: Advanced technologies may make humanity insignificant both in life and work.
A. Sophisticated B. Radical C. Future D. Unconventional
Question 374: His life is a rich source of inspiration for many writers and poets.
A. nuance B. discouragement C. hindrance D. encouragement
Question 375: Our first priority is to offer free education to all people.
A. attention B. concern C. aid D. help

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Question 376: A number of people are prevented from lifelong learning due to various reasons.
A. encouraged B. hindered C. invented D. preserved
Question 377: Nowadays, lifelong learning is facilitated by e-learning platforms.
A. assisted B. accessed C. insisted D. assessed
Question 378: She is very good at handling both her work and family life.
A. reserving B. changing C. assessing D. managing
Question 379: What is your barrier to lifelong learning?
A. badge B. obstacle C. motivation D. bar
Question 380: Online courses allow learners to study at flexible time.
A. unchangeable B. fixed C. rigid D. adjustable
Question 381: In spite of the medical advances of recent years, AIDS is basically as fatal as ever before.
A. disabling B. deadly C. painful D. curable
Question 382: 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
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 383: Jennifer and Katherine are talking about markets.
- Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.”
- Katherine: “ . Each has its own features.”
A. That's completely true. B. I couldn't agree with you more.
C. I disagree with you. D. I can't help thinking the same.
Question 384: Nam: I'd like to hear your ideas on how to maintain lifelong learning.
Lan: ____
A. I am not interested in lifelong learning. B. You're always asking me for advice.
C. I like your ideas so much. D. I'd say it really depends on people's attitudes.
Question 385: John is talking to Peter about the household chores in his family.
John: “How often does your father do the washing up?”
Peter: “ .”
A. Not too expensive B. Not so often C. By hand D. About 4 kilometers
Question 386: "I think Mark took some money from my bag while we were out.” “____”
A. No, he's much too shy to do a thing like that.
B. No, he's far too honest to do a thing like that.

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C. No, he's much too proud to do a thing like that.
D. No, he's far too sensible to do a thing like that.
Question 387: Nam: Would you mind if sometimes I borrowed your notebook? I was absent last time.
Lan: ____
A. Yes, of course I would. B. I like discussions.
C. I mind a lot. D. No, of course not.
Question 388: “How's the new job? Does it pay well?” “____”
A. I get a rise. B. I make a lot more.
C. Not too bad. I get £400 a week after tax. D. I earn pretty good money.
Question 389: Two friends are talking in the classroom.
Jack: “How long does it take you to go to school?”
John: “ . I walk every day.”
A. My father drives me to school B. About 5 minutes
C. Let me see D. About 20 kilometres
Question 390: “Who are you working for at the moment?” “ ____”
A. I'm an employer. B. I'm working in IT. C. I'm my own boss. D. I work for my boss.
Question 391: Nam: If you like, I will find a piano class for you.
Lan: ____
A. Who can play the piano in our class? B. I can play the piano very well.
C. Thanks, but that won't be necessary. D. Every child wants to play the piano.
Question 392: Lan: When will our course on time management start?
Nam: ____
A. Are you good at time management? B. What is time management?
C. Time management is important. D. I'm not sure. Perhaps next month.
Question 393: "It usually costs £150, but I got it for £75 in the sale!" " ____"
A. It's a real bargain! B. Really? You are so lucky.
C. Lucky you. D. I'm not that lucky.----------THE END-----------
Question 394: Two students are talking about their assignment.
Tim: “We should give more photos to a slideshow in our history presentation next week.”
Laura: “ . They will make our presentation more interesting”
A. I'd love to but I just can't now. B. That's true. I understand how you feel
C. Sorry, I have to check my diary. D. That's exactly what I was going to say.
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 395: There _______ lots of furniture ________ in the furniture department.
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A. are/ on display B. are/ displayed C. is/ in display D. is/ on display
Question 396: The company I'm working for at the moment is planning to expand, so they're ______ new
staff.
A. taking on B. carrying on to C. pulling in D. bringing in
Question 397: In the past, British children were frequently encouraged to try ________ their performing
skills for the benefit of adults.
A. on B. out C. up D. over
Question 398: Politicians often promise to solve all problems ___________.
A. of set purpose B. at a stroke C. on the whole D. thick and fast
Question 399: The head teacher loves Literature. She ______ significance to reading classical novels by
great writers like Charles Dickens or Leo Tolstoy.
A. attributes B. attaches C. admits D. plays
Question 400: In order to grow vegetable properly, gardeners must know _________.
A. that the requirements for each vegetable B. that is required by each vegetable.
C. what diet requirements for each vegetable are D. what are each vegetable's requirements.
Question 401: I can't possibly lend you any more money, it is quite out of the ______.
A. order B. question C. place D. practice
Question 402: Could I pick your _________ on the subject before the meeting?
A. head B. mind C. intellect D. brains
Question 403: Linda was about to take a part-time job, but she decided to ____ her studies instead.
A. go on with B. drop out of C. keep up with D. get on with
Question 404: The government is trying not to ____ the money they are spending on vocational training.
A. cut down on B. drop out of C. go on with D. drop in on
Question 405: I didn't ____ out to be a millionaire - I just wanted to run a successful business.
A. go B. watch C. begin D. set
Question 406: Many students ____ school to set up their own businesses and become self-employed.
A. move out of B. drop out of C. drop in on D. cut down on
Question 407: My grandparents often ____ us without warning.
A. drop in on B. drop out of C. catch up with D. keep up with
Question 408: John paid $20 for his meal, ________ he had thought it would cost.
A. less as B. not so much as C. not so many as D. not much as
Question 409: I'm so ____ under with work at the moment - it's awful.
A. snowing B. snowed C. snowy D. snow
Question 410: Could you lend me some money to ____ me over to the end of the month?
A. hand B. make C. tie D. get
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Question 411: Helen usually ____ her childhood with great pleasure.
A. turns back to B. falls back on C. talks back to D. thinks back on
Question 412: They're planning to ____ down their operation in Greece and concentrate on Eastern Europe.
A. stretch B. wind C. tie D. roll
Question 413: He managed to finish his thesis under the _______ of his tutor.
A. guidance B. aid C. assistance D. help
Question 414: There's a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run __________.
A. deeply B. deep C. deepness D. depth
Question 415: The job offer was too good for him to ____ down.
A. shut B. cut C. put D. turn
Question 416: One member of the project group ____ the boss and was fired immediately.
A. came up against B. talked back to C. put up with D. came up with
Question 417: The company received _________ complaints about the quality of its products.
A. continual B. contractual C. conspicuous D. continued
Question 418: Mona's going to leave early this afternoon but she says she'll ____ up the hours tomorrow.
A. find B. make C. catch D. bring
Question 419: I am ____ seeing you at a job interview.
A. looking for B. looking forward to C. waiting for D. hoping to
Question 420: I must take this watch to be repaired; it _______ over 20 minutes a day.
A. gains B. progresses C. increases D. accelerates
Question 421: The dying man's speech was so _________ that no one was able to interpret his last request.
A. indiscreet B. impotent C. nonchalant D. incoherent
Question 422: ______ school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Gaining B. Raising C. Improving D. Receiving
Question 423: My aunt used to be a woman of great ________, but now she gets old and looks pale.
A. beautiful B. beautify C. beauty D. beautifully
Question 424: Over three hundred workers were made redundant because they had to ____ one factory.
A. pull down B. cut down C. close down D. take down
Question 425: My little house is spick and _________.
A. span B. can C. pan D. fan
Question 426: That beautiful girl died of an _________ of morphine.
A. overhear B. overweight C. overdose D. overdo
Question 427: Something's just ____ up, so I'm afraid I won't be able to make it this afternoon.
A. cropped B. cut C. shown D. pulled
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Question 428: Robert Merton discusses cultural, economic and social ________ contributing to the
development of modern science in The Sociology of Science.
A. powers B. strength C. impacts D. forces
Question 429: He was arrested on the _______ on the way to the airport.
A. slot B. top C. sport D. spot
Question 430: The company's announced it's ____ off over 1,000 workers.
A. giving B. setting C. leaving D. laying
Question 431: His ________ of the safety regulations really has resulted in a number of minor accidents.
A. inattention B. disregard C. unfamiliarity D. carelessness
Question 432: I'm searching for websites offering career advice so that I can ____ a plan.
A. come up with B. come up against C. draw up with D. come across with
Question 433: There are ________ words in English having more than one meaning. Pay close attention to
this fact.
A. a large many B. quite many C. a great many D. quite a lot
Question 434: We went away on holiday last week, but it rained day _______ day _______.
A. in/on B. out/in C. in/out D. in/up
Question 435: I was ____ in for the actual manager while she was away on maternity leave.
A. sitting B. staying C. standing D. heading
Question 436: When Tet holiday comes, Vietnamese people often feel inclined to their houses.
A. do in B. do up C. do over D. do through
Question 437: You can always _________ Ann to give you sound advice.
A. bank of B. bank on C. bank for D. bank at
Question 438: The jury ________ the defendant “not guilty”.
A. subscribed B. found C. gave D. returned
Question 439: I'm not sure I'm doing it right, but I'll try to ____ ahead with it anyway.
A. press B. bang C. touch D. drive
Question 440: Our project was successful _______ its practicality.
A. regardless B. on behalf of C. with a view to D. in terms of
Question 441: This house belongs to a _________ organization.
A. un-governmental B. non-profitable C. non-government D. non-profit
Question 442: Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one the most
A. that influences farmers B. what influences farmers
C. why farmers influence it D. it influences farmers
Question 443: Can you make yourself _______ in French?

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A. understand B. to understand C. understanding D. understood
Question 444: You gave us timely warning. We were unaware of the danger.
A. Despite your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
B. Instead of your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
C. But for your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
D. Because of your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 445: These volunteer programmes aim to provide education for children in _______ regions.
A. far-reaching B. far-sighted C. far-fetched D. far-flung
Question 446: UFO is an acronym for ____ Flying Object.
A. Unimaginative B. Unknown C. Unique D. Unidentified
Question 447: Once they've finished the extension to the ____, there'll be room for them to take on a lot more
workers.
A. trade B. manufacturing C. industry D. factory
Question 448: My application was not successful; there were more than 4,000 applicants and only 20 were
selected. I realized that apprenticeship were very ____.
A. demanding B. difficult C. crowding D. competitive
Question 449: I don't think people should be allowed to ____ experiments on animals.
A. produce B. perform C. make D. create
Question 450: The _____ high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great concern to the
government.
A. redundantly B. marginally C. intensively D. excessively
Question 451: Astronomers have ____ a new planet outside our galaxy.
A. discovered B. invented C. unearthed D. developed
Question 452: According to everyone in the ____, she's a very good boss.
A. employment B. apartment C. compartment D. department
Question 453: Event organisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to _____.
A. mistake B. chance C. possibility D. opportunity
Question 454: A doctor is a member of a respected ____.
A. profession B. work C. trade D. occupation
Question 455: It's wise to think about choosing a ____ before leaving school.
A. business B. career C. living D. profession
Question 456: It is likely that artificial intelligence might decide to ____ an end to humanity simply because
it surpasses human intelligence.
A. make B. come C. take D. put

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Question 457: In most countries, photocopying books without the publisher’s permission is clearly a
copyright _______.
A. interference B. infringement C. infliction D. interpretation
Question 458: Unluckily, David's dangerous and incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in ____.
A. vain B. advance C. danger D. end
Question 459: Cutting in lines at the grocery store, for example, or being habitually late for meetings is
considered _____ behavior.
A. unnecessary B. crude C. insuitable D. impolite
Question 460: The car manufacturer ____ two automatic systems this morning.
A. got a robotic company installed B. had a robotic company install
C. has had a robotics company install D. had a robotic company installed
Question 461: George finally succeeded in swimming across the lake at his fourth______.
A. instance B. attempt C. process D. effort
Question 462: Do you know who ____ the fact that sound travels in waves?
A. discovered B. invented C. developed D. found
Question 463: Whoever ____ up with that idea should have won the Nobel Prize.
A. came B. kept C. put D. caught
Question 464: Many materials have been used for ____ teeth, including wood.
A. artificial B. false C. hand-made D. natural
Question 465: ____ is a type of book or film showing space travel of life on other planets, based on imagined
scientific discoveries of the future.
A. Fiction B. Non-fiction C. Epic D. Science fiction
Question 466: Employers always want job ____ to be able to demonstrate their skills and qualities.
A. workers B. staff C. applicants D. employees
Question 467: A number of young teachers nowadays ______ themselves to teaching disadvantaged
children.
A. Offer B. give C. devote D. stick
Question 468: At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a ________ of
completion.
A. degree B. certificate C. qualification D. diploma
Question 469: Before we apply for any jobs, we need to prepare a good CV and a ____ very carefully.
A. covering letter B. job interview C. resume D. reference
Question 470: Researchers have ____ to the conclusion that your personality is affected by your genes.
A. got B. reached C. come D. arrived
Question 471: I'll ____ you ____ you to our research department. Please hold on.

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A. put - up B. put - away C. put - through D. put - out
Question 472: An apprentice is required to do several years' ____.
A. training B. coaching C. formation D. education
Question 473: If you want a job, you have to ____ for one.
A. applicate B. ask C. request D. apply
Question 474: GPS systems help a lot of people ____ on land, on the sea, and in the air.
A. navigate B. inform C. interfere D. reunite
Question 475: No wonder the vacuum cleaner isn't working. You haven't ____ it ____.
A. brought - in B. pulled - in C. plugged - in D. given - in
Question 476: You shouldn’t lose heart; success often comes to those who are not _______ by failures.
A. put off B. switched off C. left out D. turned on
Question 477: The biggest fear is that humans might ____ control over robots.
A. keep B. lose C. take D. gain
Question 478: He has all the right ____ for the job.
A. certificates B. qualifications C. degrees D. diplomas
Question 479: Drinking too much alcohol is said to _______ harm to our health.
A. make B. take C. lead D. do
Question 480: FM is a method of ____ signals, especially in radio broadcasting.
A. transferring B. transmitting C. translating D. transacting
Question 481: Ten million text messages are sent on ____ every minute.
A. common B. general C. account D. average
Question 482: The most ______ mineral derived from the sea is sodium chloride or common salt.
A. sufficient B. plentiful C. insufficient D. generous
Question 483: I'm thinking of getting a fax ____.
A. instrument B. motor C. machine D. engine
Question 484: Scientists are trying to ____ out the ways to reduce pollution from aircraft.
A. break B. turn C. call D. work
Question 485: There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them are ____
for an interview.
A. listed B. shortlisted C. screened D. tested
Question 486: A.I. robots are ____ of having human emotions.
A. fond B. capable C. able D. efficient
Question 487: She's looking for a better position with another ____.
A. house B. firm C. association D. society
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Question 488: When preparing a CV, university ____ can consider attaching a separate report about official
work experience during the course.
A. leavers B. applicants C. candidates D. graduates
Question 489: After the power failure last night, the washing machine started to ____, so I had to wash the
clothes by hands.
A. operate B. make noise C. malfunction D. work
Question 490: Recently, a new vaccine against measles ____.
A. has been developed B. had developed C. had been developed D. was developing
Question 491: Most scientists believe that the day when robots become part of our lives will come ____.
A. sooner or later B. later than never C. more or less D. from time to time
Question 492: The telescope will photograph distant galaxies, ____ attempt to understand their past.
A. in B. with C. on D. for
Question 493: The ____ of the outbreak of the disease is still unknown.
A. aim B. cause C. reason D. motive
Question 494: Can we ____ this summer?
A. get air-conditioning to install B. get installed air-conditioning
C. have installed air-conditioning D. have air-conditioning installed
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 495: I'll ____ you ____ you to our research department. Please hold on.
A. put - up B. put - out C. put - away D. put - through
Question 496: The biggest fear is that humans might ____ control over robots.
A. lose B. take C. keep D. gain
Question 497: ____ is a type of book or film showing space travel of life on other planets, based on imagined
scientific discoveries of the future.
A. Fiction B. Non-fiction C. Epic D. Science fiction
Question 498: The most ______ mineral derived from the sea is sodium chloride or common salt.
A. generous B. insufficient C. plentiful D. sufficient
Question 499: I don't think people should be allowed to ____ experiments on animals.
A. produce B. perform C. create D. make
Question 500: He has all the right ____ for the job.
A. certificates B. diplomas C. degrees D. qualifications
Question 501: My application was not successful; there were more than 4,000 applicants and only 20 were
selected. I realized that apprenticeship were very ____.
A. competitive B. demanding C. difficult D. crowding
Question 502: It's wise to think about choosing a ____ before leaving school.

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A. profession B. business C. living D. career
Question 503: There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them are ____
for an interview.
A. screened B. tested C. listed D. shortlisted
Question 504: Astronomers have ____ a new planet outside our galaxy.
A. discovered B. unearthed C. invented D. developed
Question 505: Before we apply for any jobs, we need to prepare a good CV and a ____ very carefully.
A. resume B. job interview C. covering letter D. reference
Question 506: A doctor is a member of a respected ____.
A. occupation B. work C. profession D. trade
Question 507: The _____ high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great concern to the
government.
A. intensively B. excessively C. redundantly D. marginally
Question 508: Most scientists believe that the day when robots become part of our lives will come ____.
A. sooner or later B. from time to time C. later than never D. more or less
Question 509: At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a ________ of
completion.
A. diploma B. certificate C. degree D. qualification
Question 510: Recently, a new vaccine against measles ____.
A. had developed B. has been developed C. was developing D. had been developed
Question 511: No wonder the vacuum cleaner isn't working. You haven't ____ it ____.
A. pulled - in B. brought - in C. given - in D. plugged - in
Question 512: According to everyone in the ____, she's a very good boss.
A. compartment B. apartment C. employment D. department
Question 513: George finally succeeded in swimming across the lake at his fourth______.
A. process B. effort C. attempt D. instance
Question 514: Cutting in lines at the grocery store, for example, or being habitually late for meetings is
considered _____ behavior.
A. unnecessary B. impolite C. insuitable D. crude
Question 515: A number of young teachers nowadays ______ themselves to teaching disadvantaged
children.
A. give B. stick C. Offer D. devote
Question 516: When preparing a CV, university ____ can consider attaching a separate report about official
work experience during the course.
A. candidates B. leavers C. graduates D. applicants
Question 517: Event organisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to _____.
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A. mistake B. possibility C. chance D. opportunity
Question 518: UFO is an acronym for ____ Flying Object.
A. Unique B. Unidentified C. Unimaginative D. Unknown
Question 519: She's looking for a better position with another ____.
A. house B. association C. firm D. society
Question 520: GPS systems help a lot of people ____ on land, on the sea, and in the air.
A. inform B. navigate C. interfere D. reunite
Question 521: These volunteer programmes aim to provide education for children in _______ regions.
A. far-flung B. far-reaching C. far-sighted D. far-fetched
Question 522: The telescope will photograph distant galaxies, ____ attempt to understand their past.
A. for B. with C. in D. on
Question 523: An apprentice is required to do several years' ____.
A. training B. coaching C. formation D. education
Question 524: If you want a job, you have to ____ for one.
A. request B. ask C. applicate D. apply
Question 525: After the power failure last night, the washing machine started to ____, so I had to wash the
clothes by hands.
A. operate B. make noise C. malfunction D. work
Question 526: FM is a method of ____ signals, especially in radio broadcasting.
A. transmitting B. transferring C. translating D. transacting
Question 527: You shouldn't lose heart; success often comes to those who are not _______ by failures.
A. left out B. switched off C. put off D. turned on
Question 528: A.I. robots are ____ of having human emotions.
A. efficient B. capable C. able D. fond
Question 529: Unluckily, David's dangerous and incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in ____.
A. end B. advance C. vain D. danger
Question 530: Ten million text messages are sent on ____ every minute.
A. general B. common C. account D. average
Question 531: Researchers have ____ to the conclusion that your personality is affected by your genes.
A. arrived B. reached C. come D. got
Question 532: Employers always want job ____ to be able to demonstrate their skills and qualities.
A. staff B. workers C. applicants D. employees
Question 533: Once they've finished the extension to the ____, there'll be room for them to take on a lot more
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A. factory B. industry C. trade D. manufacturing
Question 534: Do you know who ____ the fact that sound travels in waves?
A. found B. developed C. discovered D. invented
Question 535: The ____ of the outbreak of the disease is still unknown.
A. aim B. motive C. reason D. cause
Question 536: Can we ____ this summer?
A. have air-conditioning installed B. get installed air-conditioning
C. get air-conditioning to install D. have installed air-conditioning
Question 537: Drinking too much alcohol is said to _______ harm to our health.
A. lead B. make C. do D. take
Question 538: The car manufacturer ____ two automatic systems this morning.
A. had a robotic company install B. got a robotic company installed
C. has had a robotics company install D. had a robotic company installed
Question 539: In most countries, photocopying books without the publisher's permission is clearly a
copyright _______.
A. infliction B. interpretation C. infringement D. interference
Question 540: Scientists are trying to ____ out the ways to reduce pollution from aircraft.
A. turn B. call C. work D. break
Question 541: Whoever ____ up with that idea should have won the Nobel Prize.
A. caught B. put C. kept D. came
Question 542: I'm thinking of getting a fax ____.
A. instrument B. engine C. motor D. machine
Question 543: Many materials have been used for ____ teeth, including wood.
A. false B. artificial C. natural D. hand-made
Question 544: 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
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 545: I have looked through the report, but I must admit, only ________.
A. carefully B. superficially C. seriously D. thoroughly
Question 546: Even though they don't agree with what is happening, they're too to protest.
A. apathetic B. subdued C. outgoing D. quiet
Question 547: You dropped it down the stairs? You're lucky it is still in one _________!
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Question 548: If you're a(n) ____ you have to do what your boss tells you.
A. employee B. director C. manager D. employer
Question 549: I feel terrible, I didn't sleep _________ last night.
A. an eye B. an inch C. a jot D. a wink
Question 550: I am ____ seeing you at a job interview.
A. waiting for B. hoping to C. looking forward to D. looking for
Question 551: The issue ____ question is more complex than you think.
A. at B. in C. on D. from
Question 552: 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 553: All the members of our ____ are expected to work hard.
A. personal B. gang C. personnel D. staff
Question 554: I'm not sure I'm doing it right, but I'll try to ____ ahead with it anyway.
A. bang B. press C. touch D. drive
Question 555: Could you lend me some money to ____ me over to the end of the month?
A. get B. make C. hand D. tie
Question 556: The pie chart shows the preferred forms of communication recorded in a survey ____ in Intel
Secondary School in August 2014.
A. carried on B. carried up C. carried out D. carried away
Question 557: I'm so ____ under with work at the moment - it's awful.
A. snowed B. snow C. snowy D. snowing
Question 558: And you'll need to give the names of two or three ____.
A. hostages B. judges C. umpires D. referees
Question 559: Mona's going to leave early this afternoon but she says she'll ____ up the hours tomorrow.
A. catch B. find C. make D. bring
Question 560: The job offer was too good for him to ____ down.
A. cut B. turn C. put D. shut
Question 561: Her latest bestseller ____ last month.
A. pulled out B. went out C. came out D. broke out
Question 562: I didn't ____ out to be a millionaire - I just wanted to run a successful business.
A. watch B. set C. begin D. go
Question 563: The new office block _________ well with its surroundings.
A. blends in B. sets off C. shapes up D. stands out
Question 564: We should participate in the movements _________ the natural enviroment.
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A. which organize to conserve B. organized to conserve
C. organized conserving D. organizing to conserve
Question 565: The ____ were delivered to the warehouse by lorry.
A. goods B. stuff C. material D. data
Question 566: You'll probably have to ____ an application form.
A. fill in B. fill on C. fill down D. fill through
Question 567: If you are paid monthly, rather than weekly, you receive ____.
A. a reward B. revenue C. wages D. a salary
Question 568: In Britain, people are usually unwilling to tell other people how much they ____.
A. gain B. obtain C. earn D. deserves
Question 569: The company's announced it's ____ off over 1,000 workers.
A. laying B. leaving C. giving D. setting
Question 570: The purpose of running a business is to make a ____.
A. money B. profit C. service D. contribution
Question 571: I'm searching for websites offering career advice so that I can ____ a plan.
A. come across with B. draw up with C. come up with D. come up against
Question 572: Something's just ____ up, so I'm afraid I won't be able to make it this afternoon.
A. cropped B. pulled C. cut D. shown
Question 573: If there are aliens out there, do you think they are much more ____ advanced than we are?
A. technologies B. technological C. technology D. technologically
Question 574: Some of my work is interesting, but a lot of it is just ____.
A. practice B. tradition C. habit D. routine
Question 575: Many students ____ school to set up their own businesses and become self-employed.
A. drop in on B. cut down on C. drop out of D. move out of
Question 576: _________ stay the night if it's too difficult to get home.
A. By all means B. On the whole C. At all costs D. All in all
Question 577: One member of the project group ____ the boss and was fired immediately.
A. put up with B. talked back to C. came up against D. came up with
Question 578: I saw the interview while I was ____ through a magazine at the hairdresser's.
A. clicking B. picking C. ticking D. flicking
Question 579: They're planning to ____ down their operation in Greece and concentrate on Eastern Europe.
A. roll B. tie C. stretch D. wind
Question 580: Linda was about to take a part-time job, but she decided to ____ her studies instead.
A. keep up with B. go on with C. drop out of D. get on with
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Question 581: My grandparents often ____ us without warning.
A. keep up with B. drop in on C. catch up with D. drop out of
Question 582: In the early 21st century, with the ____ of mobile communication technology, the mobile
phone has emerged as a new and unique channel.
A. explosive B. explosion C. exploration D. exploitation
Question 583: You can earn more money by working ____.
A. overtime B. extraordinary hours C. supplementary hours D. overhours
Question 584: Over three hundred workers were made redundant because they had to ____ one factory.
A. cut down B. pull down C. take down D. close down
Question 585: I'm amazed that the tabloids which are full of rubbish have such big ____.
A. headlines B. supplements C. circulations D. articles
Question 586: The fumes were so thick that he was _______ for breath.
A. suffocating B. gasping C. wheezing D. inhaling
Question 587: I was ____ in for the actual manager while she was away on maternity leave.
A. sitting B. staying C. heading D. standing
Question 588: I know a _________ of German.
A. accquaintance B. knowledge C. smattering D. command
Question 589: The company I'm working for at the moment is planning to expand, so they're ______ new
staff.
A. pulling in B. taking on C. carrying on to D. bringing in
Question 590: She was ____ after three years with the company.
A. elevated B. raised C. promoted D. advanced
Question 591: Many young people travel all over the world and do all kinds of jobs before they ____.
A. settle down B. lie down C. touch down D. put down
Question 592: The government is trying not to ____ the money they are spending on vocational training.
A. go on with B. drop out of C. drop in on D. cut down on
Question 593: It's difficult these days for a young person to find a well-paid ____ job.
A. stable B. permanent C. reliable D. eternal
Question 594: Helen usually ____ her childhood with great pleasure.
A. falls back on B. turns back to C. talks back to D. thinks back on
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 595: There are ________ words in English having more than one meaning. Pay close attention to
this fact.
A. quite many B. quite a lot C. a large many D. a great many

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Question 596: The head teacher loves Literature. She ______ significance to reading classical novels by
great writers like Charles Dickens or Leo Tolstoy.
A. admits B. attributes C. attaches D. plays
Question 597: We went away on holiday last week, but it rained day _______ day _______.
A. out/in B. in/up C. in/out D. in/on
Question 598: The company I'm working for at the moment is planning to expand, so they're ______ new
staff.
A. bringing in B. pulling in C. taking on D. carrying on to
Question 599: In order to grow vegetable properly, gardeners must know _________.
A. that is required by each vegetable. B. what are each vegetable's requirements.
C. that the requirements for each vegetable D. what diet requirements for each vegetable are
Question 600: They're planning to ____ down their operation in Greece and concentrate on Eastern Europe.
A. roll B. wind C. stretch D. tie
Question 601: You can always _________ Ann to give you sound advice.
A. bank for B. bank of C. bank at D. bank on
Question 602: Could I pick your _________ on the subject before the meeting?
A. intellect B. head C. mind D. brains
Question 603: The company's announced it's ____ off over 1,000 workers.
A. setting B. laying C. leaving D. giving
Question 604: Linda was about to take a part-time job, but she decided to ____ her studies instead.
A. keep up with B. drop out of C. get on with D. go on with
Question 605: In the past, British children were frequently encouraged to try ________ their performing
skills for the benefit of adults.
A. up B. out C. on D. over
Question 606: The job offer was too good for him to ____ down.
A. turn B. put C. cut D. shut
Question 607: The dying man's speech was so _________ that no one was able to interpret his last request.
A. indiscreet B. nonchalant C. incoherent D. impotent
Question 608: I'm searching for websites offering career advice so that I can ____ a plan.
A. come up with B. draw up with C. come up against D. come across with
Question 609: I didn't ____ out to be a millionaire - I just wanted to run a successful business.
A. set B. go C. begin D. watch
Question 610: ______ school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Receiving B. Improving C. Raising D. Gaining
Question 611: I'm so ____ under with work at the moment - it's awful.
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A. snowy B. snow C. snowing D. snowed
Question 612: You gave us timely warning. We were unaware of the danger.
A. Because of your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
B. But for your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
C. Instead of your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
D. Despite your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
Question 613: Can you make yourself _______ in French?
A. understand B. understood C. to understand D. understanding
Question 614: Robert Merton discusses cultural, economic and social ________ contributing to the
development of modern science in The Sociology of Science.
A. forces B. strength C. impacts D. powers
Question 615: That beautiful girl died of an _________ of morphine.
A. overdose B. overdo C. overhear D. overweight
Question 616: The jury ________ the defendant “not guilty”.
A. found B. subscribed C. returned D. gave
Question 617: He managed to finish his thesis under the _______ of his tutor.
A. guidance B. assistance C. help D. aid
Question 618: This house belongs to a _________ organization.
A. un-governmental B. non-government C. non-profitable D. non-profit
Question 619: My aunt used to be a woman of great ________, but now she gets old and looks pale.
A. beautifully B. beautiful C. beautify D. beauty
Question 620: John paid $20 for his meal, ________ he had thought it would cost.
A. not so many as B. not much as C. less as D. not so much as
Question 621: My little house is spick and _________.
A. fan B. pan C. can D. span
Question 622: There's a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run __________.
A. depth B. deep C. deepness D. deeply
Question 623: His ________ of the safety regulations really has resulted in a number of minor accidents.
A. unfamiliarity B. carelessness C. disregard D. inattention
Question 624: Many students ____ school to set up their own businesses and become self-employed.
A. drop in on B. drop out of C. move out of D. cut down on
Question 625: I'm not sure I'm doing it right, but I'll try to ____ ahead with it anyway.
A. touch B. bang C. drive D. press
Question 626: Something's just ____ up, so I'm afraid I won't be able to make it this afternoon.
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A. cropped B. shown C. pulled D. cut
Question 627: Our project was successful _______ its practicality.
A. in terms of B. on behalf of C. regardless D. with a view to
Question 628: The government is trying not to ____ the money they are spending on vocational training.
A. cut down on B. drop in on C. go on with D. drop out of
Question 629: He was arrested on the _______ on the way to the airport.
A. spot B. top C. sport D. slot
Question 630: Politicians often promise to solve all problems ___________.
A. on the whole B. of set purpose C. at a stroke D. thick and fast
Question 631: Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one the most
A. it influences farmers B. why farmers influence it
C. that influences farmers D. what influences farmers
Question 632: Over three hundred workers were made redundant because they had to ____ one factory.
A. take down B. pull down C. cut down D. close down
Question 633: My grandparents often ____ us without warning.
A. keep up with B. drop in on C. drop out of D. catch up with
Question 634: I can’t possibly lend you any more money, it is quite out of the ______.
A. practice B. order C. question D. place
Question 635: There _______ lots of furniture ________ in the furniture department.
A. is/ in display B. is/ on display C. are/ displayed D. are/ on display
Question 636: I am ____ seeing you at a job interview.
A. looking forward to B. looking for C. hoping to D. waiting for
Question 637: One member of the project group ____ the boss and was fired immediately.
A. came up against B. came up with C. put up with D. talked back to
Question 638: When Tet holiday comes, Vietnamese people often feel inclined to their houses.
A. do in B. do up C. do through D. do over
Question 639: Mona's going to leave early this afternoon but she says she'll ____ up the hours tomorrow.
A. bring B. find C. make D. catch
Question 640: The company received _________ complaints about the quality of its products.
A. contractual B. continued C. continual D. conspicuous
Question 641: Helen usually ____ her childhood with great pleasure.
A. talks back to B. turns back to C. falls back on D. thinks back on
Question 642: I must take this watch to be repaired; it _______ over 20 minutes a day.
A. gains B. increases C. progresses D. accelerates
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Question 643: I was ____ in for the actual manager while she was away on maternity leave.
A. heading B. sitting C. standing D. staying
Question 644: Could you lend me some money to ____ me over to the end of the month?
A. get B. hand C. tie D. make

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