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GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D.

1. Our holiday was_________ by the weather.

A. spoilt B. damaged C. overcome D. wasted 2. The_________ charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high. A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum

3. He_________ his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car

A. warned B. remembered C. threatened D. concerned 4. The child was_________ by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street.

A. knocked out B. run across C. run out D. knocked down

5. When Ali arrived in London he spent all his time_________ and visited all the important museums and buildings.

A. sight-seeing B. traveling C. looking D. touring 6. If you want a cheap air ticket you must_________ well in advance.

A. book B. engage C. reserve D. buy

7. His sister was full of_________ for the way in which he had so quickly learned to drive a car. A. pride B. admiration C. surprise D. jealousy 8. He asked if we would_________ to share the room.

A. accept B. consider C. agree D. approve 9. I wondered whether you would like to_________ to the theater tomorrow.

A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out

10. _________ I would like to say how pleased I am to be here.

A. Primarily B. Foremost C. Earliest D. First

11. The independent arbitrator managed to_________ the confrontation between the union and the employers.

A. refuse B. confuse C. refute D. defuse 12. When I heard the footsteps behind me I was_________ that I would be attacked. A. horrified B. terror-struck C. terrorized D. terrified 13. His illness made him_________ of concentration.

A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D. powerless 14. Has the committee_________ a decision yet?

A. done B. made C. arrived D. voted 15. I am a bit hungry. I think_____________ something to eat.

A. I’ll have B. I’ll be having C. I’m going to have D. I’m having 16. What do you plan to do when you_____________ your course at college?

A. finish B. will finish

C. have finished D. is going to finish

17. Where_____________? Which hairdresser did you go to?

A. did you cut your hair B. have you cut your hair

C. did you have cut your hair D. did you have your hair cut

18. ‘Shall I stay here?’ ~ ‘I’d rather_____________ with us’.

A. you come B. you to come C. you would come D. you came 19. I_____________ saying what I think.

A. believe B. believe in C. believe for D. believe when 20. Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving. Fortunately I_____________ just in time. A. could stop B. could have stopped

C. managed to stop D. must be able to stop

Câu	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
	A	C	A	D	A	A	B	A	C	D
Câu	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
	D	D	C	B	A	A	D	D	B	C

21. He's really shy _______ girl.

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

22. The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing.

A. insisted B. encouraged C. made D. persisted 23. I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they were so far away. A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out 24. The meal Mary cooked tastes_______.

A. well B. nice C. good D. worse 25. ______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone.

A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving 26. The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents. A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted 27. The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to prison.

A. evil B. innocent C. guilty D. wicked 28. The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc. A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. undecorated 29. He was turned down for the job because he is ________.

A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D. qualification 30. The trouble started only______ the other man came into the room.

A. when B. until C. and then D. too soon 31. _______, the disaster would not have happened.

A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the orders C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the orders

32. _______ had booked in advance were allowed in.

A. Only who B. Only those who C. Only who were those D. Only were those who 33. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________.

A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible 34. I ______ the hot weather in the south.

A. use to B. used to C. am use to D. am used to

35. The meat looked very _______ to the dog.

A. invited B. invite C. inviting D. invitingly

36. After the water workers went on strike, there was a___ of water.

A. drain B. shortage C. loss D. decrease 37. As the streets of our city become busier, people are turning more and more to the___ bicycle. A. historical B. old - fashioned C. old- aged D. elderly 38. ___ it was raining heavily, we went out without a raincoat.

A. In spite B. In spite of C.However D. Although 39. As far as I’m___ it’s quite all right for you to leave early.

A. concerned B. regarded C. consulted D. bothered

40. I expect it will rain again when we are on holiday this year, but at last we are properly prepared___ it this time

A. about B. at C. with D. for 41. If only he___ told us the truth in the first place, things wouldn’t have gone so wrong. A. had B. has C. would have D. should have 42.I know him by___ but I have no idea what his name is.

A. sight B. myself C. heart D. chance 43. No child___ the age of sixteen will be admitted to this film.

A. before B. lacking C. except D. below 44.Mr. Smith was___ in a road accident.

A. wrong B. wounded C. injured D. damaged 45. Is it worth waiting for a table in this restaurant or shall we go___ else?

A. anywhere B. otherwise C. somewhere D. everywhere 46.The picture is___ the thief will be most disappointed when he tries to sell it.

A. priceless B. invalid C. unprofitable D. worthless 47. I’m feeling really___ I’m going to bed.

A. sleepy B. sleeping C. tiring D. asleep 48. I can___ what he’s doing; it’s so dark down there.

A. see through B. make out C. look into D. show up 49. Do you know the time the train___ to Birmingham?

A. reaches B. gets C. arrives D. comes

50. Having looked the place___ the gang went away to make their plans

A. through B. over C. down D. out

51. When we came back from holiday our suitcase were___ by the customs officer. A. guarded B. tested C. corrected D. examined 52. The child was so noisy that his mother told him not to be in such a___.

A. nuisance B. trouble C. bother D. worried 53. Could you be more specific about what is___ in this particular job?

A. enclosed B. concentrated C. presented D. involved 54. They haven’t beaten me yet, I still have one or two___ up my sleeve.

A. traps B. tricks C. jokes D. defenses 55. The brothers are so alike that I can’t ___ one from the other?

A. say B. notice C. mark D. tell

36B 37B 38D 39A 40D 41A 42D 43D 44C 45C 46D 47A 48C 49B 50B 51D 52A 53D 54D 55C

56. She looked very______ when I told her the good news.

A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy 57. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, please.

A. few B. a few C. little D. a little 58. He's left his book at home; he's always so______.

A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting 59. 'I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said.

A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful

60. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel. A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined 61. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us. A. yet B. so C. for D. and

62. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________, it will stop burning. A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However

63. “Who has brothers and sisters?”“Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.” A. except to B. with C. from D. but

64. He is the manager of the factory. He’s ________it.

A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of 65. He was new on the job, but he quickly fit himself into the ________ routine of the office. A. establishing B. established C. establishes D. establish 66. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.

A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as

67. ________becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists.

A. That giant pandas areB. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is 68. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed _______ child. A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed 69. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem.

A. To B. In C.With D. From

70. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats.

A. away B. out C. on D. off

56. She looked very______ when I told her the good news.

A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy 57. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, please.

A. few B. a few C. little D. a little 58. He's left his book at home; he's always so______.

A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting 59. 'I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said.

A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful

62. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________, it will stop burning. A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However 63. “Who has brothers and sisters?”“Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.” A. except to B. with C. from D. but

64. He is the manager of the factory. He’s ________it.

A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as 67. ________becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists.

A. That giant pandasareB. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is 68. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed _______ child. A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed 69. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem.

A. To B. In C.With D. From

70. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats.

A. away B. out C. on D. off 71. Hoa: “Are you going to buy a new computer or just continue using the old one?” Mary: “_________”

A. Yes, I am. B. Yes, I’d like one. Thank you. C. That’s impossible. I can’t afford a new one. D. Neither. I’m going to lease one. 72. Mr. Black: “What a lovely house you have!”

Mr John: “_________”

A. No problem B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. I think so.

73. You have never been to Italy, ________?

A. have you B. haven’t you C. did you D. had you 74. You can’t tell what someone is like just from their ________.

A. character B. looking C. appearance D. personality 75. “How is it going?” - “________”

A. By bike B. Not much C. It sounds better D. Mustn’t grumble 76. ________ a dentist, Mike is very concerned about having healthy teeth. A. Because B. He is C. As D. That he is 77. ________, you need to achieve a score of 60% or more.

A. To pass this test B. For being passed this test

C. In order pass this test D. So that to pass this test

78. As a famous person ________ many children admire, it is important for her to act responsibly. A. whose B. whom C. which D. when 79. The brochure says that the hotel has a great ________ of the sea.

A. appearance B. look C. sight D. view

80. Our new coach is popular ________ the whole team.

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

81. As soon as you ________ that, I’d like you to go to bed.

A. have done B. did C. will do D. will have done 82. Margaret was slow at school, but she went on ________ Prime Minister. A. being B. to be C. having been D. to have been 83. In 1870, ________, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company. A. in spite of oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil prices C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating

84. They’re staying in rented accommodation for the time ________.

A. going B. making C. doing D. being 85. “I have an idea. Let’s go for a swim on Sunday afternoon”. - “________” A. OK, what time? B. You’re kidding C. I know D. I’m sure

71. D 72. B 73.A 74.C 75.D 76.A 77. A 78.B

79. D 80.A 81. A 82.B 83.B 84. D 85.A

86. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times.

A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance 87. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence.

A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because

88. We played the game ___ the rules.

A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from 89. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order. A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried

90. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled.

A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way 91. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music.

A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up

92. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do.

A. let B. put C. leave D. take

93. The chairman requested that ___

A. the members studied more carefully the problem. B. the problem was more carefully studied. C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied. D. the members study the problem more carefully. 94. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country.

A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped

95. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk.

A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed

96. I don’t think this strange new fashion will …………

A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on

97. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral.

A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place 98. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan

99. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account.

A. more B. no C. some D. any

100. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___.

A. off B. out C. away D. up

101. Assembly lines are useful for producing a large _____ of identical products.

A. quality B. quantity C. quandary D. qualification 102. Only the _____ of the building is going to be remodeled.

A. insides B. interior C. indoors D. inner

103. Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _____ to me.

A. indifference B. disinterest C. importance D. interest 104. After years of neglect there was a huge _____ program to return the city to its former glory. A. restoration B. preservation C. conservation D. refurbishment 105. The assistant suggested _____ the next day when the manager would be there. A. we are coming back B. to come back C. we will come back D. we came back 106. I never get a _____ of sleep after watching a horror film.

A. wink B. blink C. night D. ounce 107. As it was Christmas, the _____ at church was much larger than usual.

A. audience B. convention C. congregation D. grouping 108. The sheep were huddled into a _____ to protect them from overnight frosts.

A. cage B. kennel C. hutch D. pen

109. The jury _____ the defendant “not guilty”.

A. gave B. returned C. subscribed D. found 110. Many _____ crafts such as weaving are now being revived.

A. customary B. habitual C. traditional D. ordinary 111. He managed to finish his thesis under the _____ of his tutor.

A. guidance B. help C. aid D. assistance 112. Mr. Henry was given a medal in _____ of his service to his country.

A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response 113. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions. A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to 114. You _____ as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that.

A. must B. would C. should D. might 115. _____ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century. A. Raw B. Rude C. Crude D. Blunt 116. By the time you receive this letter, I _____ for China.

A. will have left B. have left C. would have left D. will leave 117. Prizes are awarded _____ the number of points scored.

A. resulting from B. adding up C. presented to D. according to 118. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been _____ neglected.

A. dolefully B. woefully C. idly D. pathetically 119. I must take this watch to be repaired; it _____ over 20 minutes a day.

A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses 120. It had been a trying afternoon, _____ at about six o’clock in the television breaking down. A. culminating B. leading C. arriving D. finalizing 121. The school was closed for a month because of serious ______ of fever.

A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak 122. The campaign raised far more than the ______ of $20.000.

A. aim B. object C. goal D. target

123. We have a ______ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope.

A. cruel B. pessimistic C. grim D. fierce

124.Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ______ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside.

A. rest B. remainder C. remains D. rester

125.An almost ______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town.

A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping

126. Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always ______ A. credible B. creditable C. credulous D. imaginable 127. Don’t be late for the interview, ____ people will think you are a disorganized person. A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so

128.My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the ______ of Paris. A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side

129.You are being thoroughly ______ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place. A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable 130. “But so”, I told him, “you are my own ______.”

A. heart and heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone 131. Salt and ice can be used to _______ food.

A. contaminate B. pollute C. include D. preserve

132. Ask Tom to give you a hand lifting the suitcase. He is as strong as _______.

A. an elephant B. a buffalo C. a gorilla D. a horse

133. Have you sold ______ of those shirts yet?

A. out B. off C. on D. for

134. ______I to have known there is such an appropriate curriculum, I would have registered for it at the beginning.

A. If B. Do C. Were D. Providing

135. When you do something, you should _______.

A. weigh up the pros and cons B. turn over a new leaf

C. go down well with it D. get through to it

136. We love our teacher very much because whenever we look tired in class time, he tells us a small story which makes us ______.

A. split on it B. split off C. split on him D. split our sides 137. I made no impression on you at school as I was neither an excellent student nor a(n) ______one. A. good B. disruptive C. original D. compulsory

138. By the time I was told about the terrible affair, I _______ in what he often said to me.

A. believed B. was believing C. would have believed D. had believed 139. "How is the traffic there?" -"______."

A. No matter B. Absolutely C. Not too bad D. Good idea

140. "Is the course interesting?" -"______."

A. Agreed B. Ready C. Really D. Absolutely

131. D

132. D

133. A

134. C

135. A

136. D

137. B

138. D

139. C

140. D

141. She refused to eat meat under any ………………… .

A. circumstances B. occasion C. opportunity D. reason 142. It was difficult to guess what he ……………. to the news would be.

A. feelings B. reaction C. capital D. opinion 143. Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually …… to its original splendour. A. repaired B. renewed C. restored D. renovated 144. He didn’t know anyone at the wedding ………….. than the bride and the groom. A. except B. other C. apart D. rather

145. When you are an old age pensioner, you have to learn to ………… a very small income. A. live on B. live up to C. live out D. live down 146. I felt so much better, my doctor ………….. me to take a holiday by the sea.

A. suggested B. considered C. accepted D. advised 147. He said that the plane had already left and that I …………….. arrived an hour earlier. A. must have B. had to C. should have D. was supposed to 148. Alice didn’t expect ……………. to Bill’s party.

A. to ask B. being asked C. to be asked D. asking 149.The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth ……………… a packed lunch. A. take B. to take C. taking D. taken

150. When the alarm went off, Mick just turned ………..…. and went back to sleep.

A. down B. over C. up D. out

151. Please_______________ favour.

A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my

152. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon.

A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching 153. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals. A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials

154. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education.

A. a few B. few C. a little D. little

155. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.”

A. General B. In generally C.In the general D. In general

156. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax.

A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in

157. It isn’t quite________..that he will turn up at the meeting.

A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure

158. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come. A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely

159. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.

A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite

160. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t

161. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words. A .are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains

162. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago. A .life B. living C. lived D. it was living

163. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play. A .got used B. used C. get used D. get use

164. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book.

A .do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read

165. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone?

A .me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come 151. Please_______________ favour.

A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my

152. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon.

A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching 153. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals. A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials

154. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education.

A. a few B. few C. a little D. little

155. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.”

A. General B. In generally C.In the general D.In general

156. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax.

A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in

157. It isn’t quite________..that he will turn up at the meeting.

A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure 158. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come.

A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely

159. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.

A. That B. Though C. Since D.Despite 160. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often. A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t 161. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words. A .are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains

162. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago. A .life B. living C. lived D. it was living 163. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play. A .got used B. used C. get used D. get use 164. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book.

A .do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read 165. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone?

A .me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come 166. Jack _____________ a fortune when his great uncle Jack passed on.

A. made into B. went into C. came into D. bought

167. Telephone service to that remote village can't be ______ this year.

A. provided B. supplied C. improved D. made

168. His company had to close because of_______.

A. redundancy B. economic difficulties

C. subtitles D. a high rate of unemployment

169. I couldn't ______over how well the team play!

A. make B. get C. turn D. put

170. Even if you are good at a game, you shouldn't be______.

A. overconfident B. unconfident C. confidential D. confidentable 171. “Is it true that you fell asleep in class yesterday?”

“Unfortunately, yes. ________ is unbelievable. I’m very embarrassed.”

A. That I could do such a thing it B. That I could do such a thing C. I could do such a thing it D. I could do such a thing 172. ________ is the biggest city in Michigan, it is not the capital.

A. Detroit B. If Detroit C. Although Detroit D. Detroit, which 173. An almost _______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town. A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping 174. They were walking on tiptoe ______ the Director's room.

A. pass B. passed C. past D. passing 175. I haven’t been feeling very well ________.

A. of late B. not long ago C. currently D. by now

166. C	167. A	168. B	169. B	170. A
171. B	172. C	173. A	174. C	175. A

176. He felt ______when he failed the exams the second time.

A. discouraged B. discouraging C. encouraged D. encourage

177. David learned to play ______ violin when he was at ______ university.

A. -/- B. the/- C. the/the D. -/the

178. The workers ______ cement for the patio when it began to rain.

A. lay B. were lying C. laid D. were laying

179. American students agree that a husband is______ to tell his wife where he has been if he comes home late. A. obsessed B. obliged C. obtained D. observed

180.-"Let's have a pizza." -"______"

A. Not again B. It doesn't matter C. Not really D. It’s a good idea 181. Nam:“ You are a great dancer, Huong.”

Huong:“_________”

A.There’snodoubtaboutit. B.Youshouldn’thavesaidthat.

C.You must be kidding. D.Yes.Congratulations

182. In most social situations where some ______ is allowed, a brief raise of the hand and a small wave is fine to attract someone's attention.

A.informality B. friendship C. familiarity D. introduction

183. Sperm Whales and sharks are carnivores. Carnivores mean ______

A. animals that live in the sea B. animals that only eat plants

C. fish that aren’t born from eggs D. animals that eat meat

184. Will we be ______ the storm if we shelter under a tree?

A. happy about B. safe from C. depended on D. cared for

185. Michael was ______ with anger when he saw his car had been scratched.

A. stored B. fixed C. loaded D. filled

186. He ______ his life to helping the poor.

A. spent B. experienced C. dedicated D. used

187. I am not really ______ this kind of music. I prefer music that we can dance to.

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

188. ______ I had nothing for breakfast but an apple, I had lunch early.

A. However B. Since C. Due to D. Therefore

189. Military is ______ in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the army for two years.

A. compulsory B. optional C. illegal D. unnecessary

190. All ______ is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.

A. that is needed B. which is needed C. what is needed D. the thing needed

176A	177B	178D	179B	180D	181C	182A	183D	184B	185D
186C	187C	188B	189A	190A

191. - That woman in the flat next door to mine is really miserable. She never even says hello to me. - Oh, she _______ be quite nice sometimes, I’ve found.

A. can B. may C. might D. ought to

192. - Haven’t you finished this decorating yet?

- No, and I do think you _______ help me instead of just standing around.

A. may B. might C. please D. will

193. - No one will give me a job. What can I do?

- Well, you _______ go to an agency.

A. could B. may C. perhaps D. ought

194. ________ so incredible is that these insects successfully migrate to places that they have never even seen.

A. That makes the monarch butterflies’ migration

B. The migration of the monarch butterflies is

C. What makes the monarch butterflies’ migration

D. The migration of the monarch butterflies, which is

195. _______, methane can be used as a fuel.

A. It is produced by the fermentation of organic matter

B. Produced by the fermentation of organic matter

C. The production by the fermentation of organic matter

D. The fermentation of organic matter

196. When ________ is not known.

A. was the wheel invented B. the invention of the wheel

C. it was invented the wheel D. the wheel was invented

197. The confident trickster ________ the old lady out of her life savings.

A. swindled B. robbed C. deceived D. misled

198. The doctor was praised for her _______ work with her patients.

A. groundless B. tireless C. bottomless D. restless

199. It was with a ______ heart that she said goodbye to all her colleagues.

A. solemn B. heavy C. dismal D. grim

200. Psychologists still wonder if some personality traits are ________.

A. interminable B. inadvertent C. innate D. inevitable 201. As is known to all, everyone is born _______.

A. equal B. same C. similar D. alike 202. I was very angry because none of the servants was _______ when I wanted a message. A. inaccessible B. fashionable C. illegible D. available 203. ______ little we may like it, old age comes to most of us.

A. So B. Since C.However D. Despite 204. When my mother was in hospital, I was busy so I had to see her not _______ but _______. A. some day / every day B. every day / some other day C. every day / every other day D. the other day / every day

205. She opened her mouth _______ and didn’t know what to say.

A. in no fear B. for fear C. in fear D. at fear 206. The post office that you are looking for is ________.

A. for distance B. at some distance

C. no distance D. both A and C are correct

207. After class they went to see Peter, who ______ a high fever.

A. was down with B. felt sick with C. was down into D. fell ill into 208. Peter was ______ to be the best basketball player by the students in his school. A. acknowledged B. recognized C. admitted D. accepted 209. Our soldiers _______ bravely against the enemy.

A. proceeded B. forwarded C. advanced D. furthered 210. The rapid development of our hometown ________ a change in our opinion. A. effected B. performed C. impacted D. suffered Your answers:

191. ___A_______ 192. ___B_______ 193___A_______ 194. ___C_______ 195. ___B_______ 196. ___D_______ 197.___A_______ 198. ___B_______ 199. ___B_______ 200. ___C_______ 201___A_______ 202. ___D_______ 203. ___C_______ 204. ___C_______ 205.___C_______ 206. ___C_______ 207. ___A_______ 208. ___A_______ 209.___C_______ 210. ___A___

211. I’d like to make _______ for crashing your car. Let me pay for the repairs. A. improvements B. correction C. amends D. adjustments 212. Thanks for lending me your umbrella; it really came in _______.

A. used B. handy C. handful D. needy 213. James never shows his emotions; no matter what happens, he always keeps a stiff upper _______. A. mouth B. eye C. head D. lip 214. I got a new baseball _______ yesterday.

A. stick B. racket C. club D. bat 215. Eat your vegetables. They’ll _______ you good.

A. do B. make C. get D. help 216. Don’t drop your sweet wrapper on the floor, _______?

A. do you B. aren’t you C. will you D. won’t you 217. She may have missed the train, _______ she won’t arrive for another hour. A. at the case B. all the case C. just in case D. in which case

218. I should like to rent a house, modern, comfortable, and _______ in a quiet position. A. most of all B. above all C. first of all D. after all 219. I was disappointed that the restaurant had _______ flowers on the table.

A. false B. untrue C. artificial D. forged 220. _______ write with your left hand when you broke your arm?

A. Did you have to B. Had you have to C. Needed you to D. Must you

211. C	212. B	213. D	214. D	215. A
216. C	217. D	218. B	219. C	220. A

221. Mark Stringly is rarely interviewed as he hates being in the ______.

A. flashlight B. limelight C. headlight D. floodlight

222. I tried to push my way through the standing passengers to get to the door and, failing to keep my ____ about me.

A. head B. soul C. wits D. mind

223. On cloudy nights it is not possible to see the stars with _____ eye.

A. naked B. bare C. flesh D. pure 224. We need a more _______ assessment of the chances of ending this war.

A. moral B. sober C. plain D. vivid 225. Thick fog across much of the UK has resulted in dozens of flights _______ and many more delayed. A. being cancelled B. to be cancelled C. are cancelled D. cancelled

226. The mobile phone company planned to publicly _______ its latest technology to upgrade its already strong operating system.

A. underwrite B. undervalue C. undress D. unveil

227. She has drawn ______ praise for her charitable works.

A. abundant B. luxurious C. massive D. lavish

228. When times are good, people can spend freely, but during bad times we have to ____ our spending. A. multiple B. disperse C. curtail D. obstinate 229. Ben’s so unlucky in love. Why does he ______ the type of woman who brings trouble? A. catch on B. fall for C. put before D. set out

230. Although there is some truth to the fact that Linux is a huge threat to Microsoft, predictions of the Redmond company’s demise are, ______ , premature.

A. saying the most B. to say the least C. to say the most D. to the least degree 231. The vagrant came out of the shop, ___________ for about 10 paces before falling against a car. A. stammered B. tripped C. staggered D. skidded

232. After his heavy defeat in the local elections he decided to _____ from the campaign for the Presidency. A. withdraw B. retract C. abandon D. withhold

233. He claimed _____ from military service as he was a foreign national.

A. demobilization B. exception C. exemption D. liability

234. The manager spoke highly of such ___________ as loyalty, courage and truthfulness shown by his employees.

A. haracteristics B. properties C. features D. virtues

221. B	222. C	223. A	224. B	225. A	226. D	227. D
228. C	229. B	230. B	231. C	232. A	233. C	234. D

235.The school was closed for a month because of serious _________ of fever.

A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak

236. The campaign raised far more than the _________ of $20,000.

A. aim B. object C. goal D. target

237.We have a _________ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope.

A. cruel B. pessimistic C. grim D. fierce

238.Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the _________ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the countryside.

A. rest B. remainder remains D. rester

239.An almost _________ line of traffic was moving at a snail's pace through the town. A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping

240.Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always _________ A. credible B. creditable C. credulous D. imaginable

241.Don’t be late for the interview, _________ people will think you are a disorganized person. A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so

242. My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the _________ of Paris. A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side

243.You are being thoroughly _________ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place. A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable 244.“But so”, I told him, “You are my own _________ ”

A. heart and heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone

235D 236 D 237C 238C 239A 240A 241B 242C 243D 244 C 245. Theysayheinherited his moneyfrom a______ relativehehad nevermet.

A. faraway B.remote C. distant D. far

246. Iwas thinkingofgoingout, but on ______thoughts, it might bebetterto stayin.

A. strong B. second C.good D. deep

247. Oneofmyclassmates isalways puttingme______in public.It’s so embarrassing! A. up B. off C. through D. down 248. Iknow his nameis ‘Jim’, but it was just a______ofthetonguewhenIcalled him ‘Tim’. A. slide B. skid C. skim D. slip

249. Ifyou leaveyourbaggage______at the airport, it will betaken away.

A. inattentive B.careless C. unattended D. neglectful

250. When you are in a western country, your host may open a wrapped gift in front of you. Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is ______ polite.

A. acquired B. considered C. known D. called 251. ______the low rainfall this year, the crops did not produce a high yield.

A. Since B. Despite C. Due to D. Because 252. The color of your shirt does not ______ that of your trousers.

A. suit B. fit C. harmonize D. match 253. An employer may look with______ on a young college graduate.

A. suspect B. suspicion C. suspicious D. suspiciously 254. By tomorrow morning everything ______ set up in time for the performance.

A. will have been B. will be C. had already been D. have already 255. An accident in the power station may result in large ______ of radiation being released. A. numbers B. number C. amount D. amounts 256. People believe there is a ______ between the two crimes.

A. joint B. chain C. link D. connector 257. You are not allowed to drive ______ the influence ______ alcohol.

A. under/of B. in/of C. under/by D. by/in 258. ______ exception ______ the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog every morning. A. With/of B. With/to C.In/of D. By/on 259. The children often make ______ of Charles, which annoys his parents very much. A. joke B. fun C. way D. consideration 260. The factory is said _______ in a fire two years ago.

A. being destroyed B. to have been destroyed

C. to have destroyed D. to destroy

261. –“Would you mind giving me a hand with this bag?”

- “ _____________________”

A. Yes, I’ll do it now. B. No, not at all. C. Well, I’d love to D. Yes, I am. 262. The building ______ the earthquake but then ______ by a fire.

A. survived - was destroyed B. was survived - destroyed

C. survived - destroyed D. was survived - was destroyed 263. Jan didn't check she had enough petrol before she left, ______ was careless of her. A. what B. it C. that D. which 264. 'Which of these two men is Chinese?' ' ______ is.'

A. Both of them B. All of them C.Neither of them D. None of them 245. C 250. B 255. D 260. B

246. B 251. C 256. C 261. B

247. D 252. D 257. A 262. A

248. D 253. B 258. A 263. D

249. C 254. A 259. B 264. C

265. You can’t believe a word that woman says – she is a _____ liar.

A. dedicated B. devoted C. committed D. compulsive

266. There can be no _____ fixes or magic solutions to the problem of unemployment. A. fast B speedy C. quick D. sudden

267. When you come down the hill, do drive slowly because it is not _____ obvious where the turning is. A. immediately B. directly C. instantaneously D. quite

268. At her trial in 1431, Joan of Arc was accused of being in _____ with the devil.

A. cooperation B. association C. league D. conjunction

269. The flights are full at the moment, so you’ll have to _____.

A. run a stroke of luck B. get a better luck

C. be down on your luck D. take pot luck

270. I heard ______ that Jack has been dropped from the basketball team.

A. in the woods B. on the grapevine C. under your feet D. on the olive branch 271. Many habitats change ________ the types of plants and animals that live there. A. with respect to B. in respect for C. as for D. as against

272. Unfortunately some really ill animals have to be _______ by our center.

A. put down B. turned over C. passed away D. taken out

273. John first dabbled _____ buying old maps for his collection.

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

274. It’s a matter of urgency to put right at once but nothing suitable _____ to mind. A. returns B. emerges C. sprouts D. springs

275. When my father was a young student, they were taught to memorize information and _____ it for exams. Thankfully, those teaching techniques have become outdated.

A. pinpoint B. dock C. regurgitate D. revise

276. He was arrested for trying to pass _____ notes at the bank.

A. counterfeit B. fake C. camouflaged D. fraudulent

277. Living in the countryside is a far cry from reading about it. It _____. You have to deal with _____ poverty and go through the bad patch.

A. is of crass stupidity/ grueling B. is no mean feat/ grinding

C. goes against the grain/ abject D. dwindles away to nothing/ extreme

278. He had his money _____ in a secure bank account.

A. hammered away at B. jabbered about C. slaved away D. squirreled away 279. The train service has been a _____ since they introduced the new schedules.

A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas

280. ‘The film was pretty bad, wasn’t it?’ – ‘Yes, I think it was _____’.

A. exemplary B. excruciating C. expeditious D. explicit

281. When the forces on an object are balanced, you can say that the object is in _____. A. collusion B. equilibrium C. collision D. incubation

282. There were a number of strong candidates for the post but Peter’s experience _____ the scales in his favor. A. weighted B. tipped C. balanced D. overturned

283. We are conscious that sleeplessness usually _____ those who are exposed to a great deal of stress, anxiety or depression.

A. betrays B. bestows C. besets D. bemoans

284. I think that the artist’s cartoons are usually rather _____________ as they are intended to appeal to a mass number of audiences.

A. lowbrow B. highbrow C. dearly D. impenetrable

265. D	266. C	267. A	268. C	269. C	270. B	271. A	272. A	273. A	274. D
275. C	276. A	277. B	278. D	279. A	280. B	281. B	282. B	283. C	284. A

285. Only after the atomic bomb ________ and development in the air travel _______, ______ science fiction really become popular.

A. had created/ had taken off/ was B. had been created/ had been taken off/ has C. had been created/ had taken off/ did D. had been created/ / had taken off/ had 286. We’ve bought some ________ chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away.

A. adapting B. adjusting C. bending D. folding 287. I don’t think she can get her message _______ to the students. She seems too nervous. A. across B. around C. out D. over 288. _______, it is obvious that the whole thing was a waste of time and effort.

A. None of us wanted to go in the first place

B. Staff meetings are often boring and have no apparent point to them

C. Since the results were far more satisfactory than anyone had expected

D. Seeing that we couldn’t solve anything in the end

289. 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 290. This car has many features including _________.

A. stereo, safety devices, air condition, and it saves gas

B. good music, safety devices, air conditioning, and gas

C. stereo, safety devices, air conditioned, and good gas

D. stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and low gas mileage

291. Round and round ___________.

A. the wheels of the engine went B. did the wheels of the engine go C. went the wheels of the engine D. going the wheels of the engine

292. The replacement of shops such as the groceries and chemists’ by the café _______ the housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping.

A. leave B. have left C. has left D. to have left 293. Your argument _______ that Britain is still a great power, but this is no longer the case. A. outlines B. presupposes C. concerns D. presents 294. They are happily married although, of course, they argue _______.

A. most times B. from day to day C. every now and then D. on the occasion 295. He promised to mend the broken wheel soon without ___________ .

A. fail B. failure C. trouble D. mistake 296. One of the first exercises in math class is ______ measure the radius of a circle. A. to learn and B. to learn how to C. learning to D. learn to

297. We were shocked to hear the news of your ________.

A. having fired B. being fired C. having been fired D. to have been fired 298. I don’t know French, but I’ll ________.

A. get Tom to translate it B. have it translate

C. have Tom to translate it D. make it translate

299. _______ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell.

A. That we refer to B. What we refer to

C. To which we refer D. What do we refer to

300. _______ have settled, one of their first concerns has been to locate an adequate water supply. A. Wherever people B. There are people who

C. Where people D. People

301. Politicians should never lose ______ of the needs of the people they represent.

A. view B. sight C. regard D. prospect

302. _______ team sports require cooperation.

A. Of all B. They are all C. Why all are D. All

303. Studies indicate _________ collecting art today than ever before.

A. there are that more people B. more people that are

C. that there are more people D. people there are more

304. Doctors advise people who are deficient __________ vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables. A. from B. of C. in D. for

305. Dick put ____ ball in ____ net in _____ second half but ____ goal was disallowed. A. a - a - a - a B. the - the - the - the

C. the - the - a - a D. a - a - the - the

306. There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened _______ a sudden loud noise. A. being there B. should there be C. there was D. there have been 307. The computer has dramatically affected ______ photographic lenses are constructed.

A. is the way B. that the way C. which way do D. the way

308. Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a __________ writer.

A. fruitful B. fertile C. virile D. prolific 309. The handwriting is completely ______ . This note must have been written a long time ago. A. inedible B. indellible C. illegible D. unfeasible 285. C 286. D 287.A 288.D 289.C 290.D 291. C 292. C 293. B 294.C 295.A 296.B 297.C 298. A 299. B 300. A 301.B 302.D 303.C 304.C 305. B 306. B 307. D 308.D 309. C

310. You look tired. Are you …………the weather?

A. on B. in C. under D. off

311. I showed the painting to an expert who …… it at about £500.

A. cost B. estimated C. assigned D. valued

312. He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will …… it through the night. A. last B. survive C. endure D. make

313. She .......... modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions.

A. looks down on B. goes in for C. fixes up with D. comes up against 314. He did not share his secrets with many people, but he …………………..in her.

A. confessed B. concealed C. consented D. confided

315. Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I’m a little …………………...

A. out of use B. out of reach C. out of turn D. out of practice 316 This museum has more visitors than ……………….. any other in the world.

A. really B. practically C. actually D. utterly

317. Her married name is Dawson, but Graham is her............. name.

A. maiden B. childish C. girlish D. virgin

318. The case for an increase in spending on education has been proved beyond the ………………..of doubt. A. shadow B. hesitation C. suspicion D. shade

319. Her article on diet ………………….. many people into changing their eating habits. A. surprised B. amazed C. startled D. shocked

320. This cloth ……………… very thin.

A. feels B. touches C. holds D. handles

321. The upper levels of the Sun’s atmosphere are of very low ..................heats the gases there to be very high temperatures.

A. dense and solar B. density, solar activity

C. density, but solar activity D. density and activity of the Sun is

322. I don’t want to burden my daughter with my problems; she’s got too much ……………….. A. up her sleeve B. in her mind C. in effect D. on her plate

323. My English is progressing …………………………

A. leaps and bounds B. bounds and leaps C. odds and ends D. ends and odds

324. When John was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he was ………… with a fine. A. let through B. let off C. let out D. let down

325. She relies ……………………on her parents for financial support.

A. profusely B. amply C. heavily D. severely

326. It goes ………………saying that you’ll be paid for all this extra time you’re spending on the project. A. for B. like C. with C. without

327. Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston …………….

A. for short notice B. under short notice C. at short notice D. to short notice 328. In spite of the fact that there is much written about Charlemagne, …………………….. A. his character and personality are hard to visualize

B. is difficult to discover his character and personality

C. picturing his personality and character are hard things

D. you can’t figure out his personality and character

329. it’s all the same …………..me whether we go to NhaTrang or Vung Tau.

A. for B. on C. to D. as

Question I: Choose the best word from A, B, C, and D that fits each blank. (2p) 310. You look tired. Are you …………the weather?

A. on B. in C. under D. off

311. I showed the painting to an expert who …… it at about £500.

A. cost B. estimated C. assigned D. valued

312. He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will …… it through the night. A. last B. survive C. endure D. make

313. She .......... modern art. She visits all the local exhibitions.

A. looks down on B. goes in for C. fixes up with D. comes up against 314. He did not share his secrets with many people, but he__________ in her.

A. confessed B. concealed C. consented D. confided

315. Of course I’ll play the piano at the party but I’m a little _______.

A. out of use B. out of reach C. out of turn D. out of practice 316 This museum has more visitors than ________ any other in the world.

A. really B. practically C. actually D. utterly

317. Her married name is Dawson, but Graham is her............. name.

A. maiden B. childish C. girlish D. virgin

318. The case for an increase in spending on education has been proved beyond the ________of doubt. A. shadow B. hesitation C. suspicion D. shade

319. Her article on diet ______ many people into changing their eating habits.

A. surprised B. amazed C. startled D. shocked

320. This cloth ______ very thin.

A. feels B. touches C. holds D. handles

321. The upper levels of the Sun’s atmosphere are of very low ..................heats the gases there to be very high temperatures.

A. dense and solar B. density, solar activity

C. density, but solar activity D. density and activity of the Sun is

322. I don’t want to burden my daughter with my problems; she’s got too much ……………….. A. up her sleeve B. in her mind C. in effect D. on her plate (choángthờigian, côngsức) 323. My English is progressing …………………………

A. leaps and bounds B. bounds and leaps C. odds and ends D. ends and odds

324. When John was arrested for drunken driving, he expected to lose his driving license, but he was ………… with a fine. A. let through B. let off C. let out D. let down

325. She relies ……………………on her parents for financial support.

A. profusely B. amply C. heavily D. severely

326. It goes ………………saying that you’ll be paid for all this extra time you’re spending on the project. A. for B. like C. with C. without

327. Unfortunately, I might have to leave for Boston …………….

B. is difficult to discover his character and personality

C. picturing his personality and character are hard things

D. you can’t figure out his personality and character

329. it’s all the same …………..me whether we go to NhaTrang or Vung Tau.

A. for B. on C. to D. as

330. These figures give you some idea of the cost of ….. your car for one year.

A. controlling B. handling C. managing D. maintaining 331. It can take up to three months to ….. a man to do this specialist work.

A. guide B. raise C. train D. learn

332. In today’s paper it ….. that we shall have an election this year.

A. says B. admits C. expresses D. proposes

333. I had to pay ….. on a carpet I bought in through the Customs today.

A. taxes B. rates C. fines D. duty

334. Tropical diseases are comparatively ….. in Europe.

A. scarce B. rare C. slight D. few

335. The ….. charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high. A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum

336. It takes a great deal of ….. for the class to make a trip abroad. A. arrangement B. organisation C. expense D. business 337. You shouldn’t eat so many sweets. They’re ….. for you.

A. bad B. unhealthy C. unsuitable D. disagreeable 338. I wondered whether you would like to ….. to the theatre tomorrow. A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out 339. Do you think he is …..of doing the job?

A. capable B. competent C. able D. suited 340. I bought these shoes in the sale. They were a real ……….

A. cheap B. economy C. bargain D. purchase 341. If you put your money in the bank, it will earn ten per cent ………. A. investment B. profit C. deposit D. interest 342. Edward was named after one of his father ‘s distant ……….

A. family B. brothers C. members D. relations 343. Jane and Brian got married a year after they got ……….

A. divorced B. proposed C. engaged D. separated 344. Julie had a terrible ………. with her parents last night.

A. row B. discussion C. argue D. dispute

Q # 330 33 1

33 2

33 3

334 33 5

33 6

33 7

33 8

339 340 341 342 34 3

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Key D C A D B C B A C A C D D C A 345. The answer Henry gave was so confusing that his lecturer could hardly make ______ of it at all. A. sense B. meaning C. interpretation D. intelligibility

346. Considered America’s first great architect, ______.

A. many of the buildings at Harvard University were designed by Henry Hobson Richardson B. it was Henry Hobson Richardson who designed many of the buildings at Harvard University

C. Henry Hobson Richardson designed many of the buildings at Harvard University

D. Harvard University has many buildings that were designed by Henry Hobson Richardson. 347. “Jack, can you help me push the piano to the corner of the hall to ______ our party?” said the teacher A. give place to B. make place for C. take room for D. make room for

348. The surrealistic movement in art in the 1920s and 1930s placed ______ is pictured in the unconscious and often incorporated dreamlike images.

A. to emphasize it B. an emphasis on what

C. an emphasis on it D. emphasize what

349. “Frankly, Ms. Adamson works ______ that her figures never need ______,” said the General Manager. A. such efficiently that / to check B. so efficient that / checking

C. such an efficient that / to be checked D. so efficiently that / to be checked

350. It is highly recommended that language learners in general and English learners ______ should learn the language in the native community so as to master it.

A. in particular B. on the whole C. in short D. on the other hand 351.Lama: “What’s your greatest phobia, Carolina?

Carolina: “______”

A. I’m afraid not. B. I haven’t made up my mind.

C. What an absurd idea! D. Worms, definitely.

352.Waiter: “How would you like your steak, sir?

Man: “______”

A. Not too bad B. Very good C. Rare, please D. Yes, of course I like it

345. A 346. C 347.D 348. B

349. D 350. A 351.D 352. C

353. Does anyone know ............. that jacket might be?

A. who B. whom C. whose D. which

354. The cheetah runs 70 miles ............. hour. It’s the fastest animal in the world.

A. each B. per C. a D. one

355. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ......... he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us. A. yet B. so C. for D. and

356. There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is ............. A. the another B. the other C. other D. another

357. I read in one paper that they are ............. married.

A. getting B. got C. being D. having

358. There was hardly ............. food left in the fridge.

A. more B. any C. no D. some

359. We spent the ............. days on the beach.

A. few last sunny B. last sunny few C. last few sunny D. few sunny last 360. ............. not fallen over, the athlete would have won the gold medal.

A. If he B. If not C. Unless he had D. Had he

361. Rarely............. to work on his own.

A. he is seen B. does he seen C. is he seen D. does he

362. “We’re going to the seaside”. - “Can............. ?”

A. I come as well B. also I come C. I too come D. I as well come 353. C 354. B 355.A 356.D 357. A

358. B 359. C 360.D 361.C 362. A

363. She was ______ to discover that she had won the first prize.

A. excited B. lucky C. astonished D. nervous 364. ______ a minute! I can’t find my keys.

A. Keep on B. Hold on C. Go on D. Carry on 365. I have just taken a Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL _______ short. A. of B. in C. on D. for

366. She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally _______ only with colleagues for meals, movies or late nights at a club.

A. supposes B. socializes C. attends D. discusses 367. A good way of ______ food is keeping it in a fridge.

A. enduring B. extending C. prolonging D. preserving 368. Our seats were _____ far from the stage that we couldn't see the actors and actresses clearly. A. very B. too C. enough D. so

369. It is very easy for the undereducated to be ______ by slick-talking salesmen.

A. put aside B. put up C. taken in D. taken away 370. The ______ of the family following the divorce was a great shock to the children. A. break-down B. break-in C. break-up D. break-out 371. I can’t believe how cheap these shorts were. They were a real ______.

A. discount B. sale C. bargain D. offer

372. Never ______ off until tomorrow what you can do today.

A. set B. put C. do D. turn

373. I have got a _____ headache.

A. spitting B. raving C. splitting D. burning

374. For a while I was at a ______ to know what to say.

A. blank B. loss C. pain D. crisis

375. I don’t think this fashion will ______.

A. catch on B. catch up C. catch out D. catch over 376. We need guaranteed financial ______ before we can even start the design work. A. agreement B. backing C. analysis D. plans

377. The telephone rang and interrupted my ______ of thought.

A. train B. chain C. series D. circle

363. C	364. B	365. D	366. B	367. D
368. D	369. C	370. C	371. C	372. B
373. C	374. B	375. A	376. B	377. A

378. You are old enough to take _______ for what you have done.

A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D. irresponsible

379. Should gravity, the pull of the earth, be zero, everything ____________ . A. will float B. would be floating C. floated D. would float 380. I’ll have to work hard to _______ with the rest of the class.

A. catch B. run C. keep pace D. keep on 381. _______ his exhaustion, he won the marathon by nearly three minutes. A. In spite B. Despite C. Although D. However 382. Your success in life very largely on yourself.

A. is keen B. depends C. lies D. goes 383. Buying a car was an important __________ for them.

A. transformation B. translation C. transaction D. transportation 384. No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _______.

A. expected B. unexpected C. expectedly D. unexpectedly 385. _______! The tree is going to fall.

A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after 386. We took _____ of the fine weather and spent the day on the beach.

A. chance B. advantage C. occasion D. effect 387. All the athletes taking part in the international games should be proud of ________ . A. oneself B. themselves C. himself D. yourself 388. The bomb _______ in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.

A. put on B. went off C. got out D. kept up 389. __________ I can’t understand is _________ he wants to change his mind. A. That/that B. Which/what C.What/why D. What/that 390. The nurse was on _____ in the hospital all night.

A. duty B. alarm C. service D. work 391. Only when you grow up ______ the truth.

A. you will know B. you know C. do you know D. will you know 392. All the boys are good at cooking, but _______ is as good as the girls.

A. none B. either C. neither D. every

378. B	379. A	380. C	381. B	382. B
383. C	384. D	385. A	386. B	387. B
388. B	389. D	390. A	391. D	392. A

393.. ………… the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished. A. Until B.In C. By D.On

394. They are going to make …………… excursion nextmonth.

A. atwo-week B. two-weeks C. twoweeks' D. atwo-week 395.He refused to give up work , …………… he had won a millionpounds.

B. despite B. however C. eventhough D. asthough 396. The new system didn’t …………...expectations.

C. catchupwith B. bringabout C. comeacross D. come upto 397. The newspaper report contained …………… importantinformation.

D.many B. another C. an D. a lotof

398. You …………… better be careful not to miss thetrain.

E. would B. should C. had D.did

399. Helen asked me …………… the film called “StarsWars”.

F. HaveIseen B. have youseen C. If Ihadseen D. if had I seen 400. She had no . …………… of selling the clock. It had belonged to her grandmother. G. intention B.meaning C. interest D.opinion

401. I’m really looking forward …………… touniversity.

H. togo B.go C.going D. togoing 402. Let’s go dancing, ……………?” - “Yes,let’s”

I. Will we B. dowe C. don’t we D. shallwe 403. I don’t want much sugar in my coffee. Just…….,please.

J. few B.afew C. little D. alittle.

404. They are very happy to have received a(n) ....... of 500 dollars from a foreigncompany. K. charity B. donation C. hospital D. organisation

405. were so late that we …………… had time to catch thetrain.

L. nearly B. almost C. hardly D.mostly

406. Many species of animals have become …… due to the irresponsible activities ofpeople.

M. endanger B. dangerous C. danger D. endangered

407. .- “Would you like to have noodles, spaghetti orsomethingdifferent?” -“………….” A. Anythingwilldo B. Yes,please C. Nevermind D. I don’tmind

393. C	394. A	395. C	396. D	397. D
398. C	399. C	400. A	401. D	402. D
403. D	404. B	405. C	406. D	407. A

408: I wish Tom worked as hard as Mary ________ .

A. will B. can C. did D. does

409: _______ you’ve asked me why I went there, I’ll tell you.

A. Since B. Although C. What D. That

410: ________ over the exam results ,she rushed home to tell her family the good news . A. Excited B. Excitement C. To excite D. Exciting

411: Did she get the better of you in the argument ?

A. try to beat B. gain a disadvantage over C. gain an advantage over D. try to be better than 412:“ Well it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.” - “ __________”

A. That’s nice B. Well, another time. C. Ok, see you. D. Yes , I enjoyed talking to you,too. 413: What if I ________ you that there’s a good chance I can get tickets for the concert ? A. were telling B. were to tell C. have told D. would to tell 414: Why don’t you _______ a go ? It’s not difficult !

A. do B. have C. set D. make 415: The book would have been perfect __________ the ending.

A. it had not been for B. had it not been for C. hadn’t it been for D. it hadn’t been for 416: Jack __________ chess before so I showed him what to do.

A. wasn’t playing B. hadn’tbeenplaying C. didn’t play D. hadn’tplayed 417: Part of ________ New York City is situated on _______ LongIsland .

A. the/a B. the/0 C. the/the D. 0/0

418: As you’ve arrived late, you’ll have to _________ the time you’ve lost .

A. do up for B. make up to C. make up for D. do up to 419: Are there any household chores for________ men are better _______ than women ? A. that/suit B. whose/suited C. which/suited D. which/suit 420: We bought some _________ .

A. lovely old round German sunglasses B.lovely round old German sunglasses C. lovely German round old sunglasses D. lovely round German old sunglasses 421: Tom “ I’m sorry .I won’t be able to come” . - Mary “ ________” .

A. Oh, that’s annoying B. Sounds like fun

C. Great D. Well, never mind

422: He says he will pay ; I don’t think he will, _______ .

A. even though B. but C. in case D. though 423: That was a bit of a ________ for the books : I never expected him to show up . A. turn – out B. turn - away C. turn – in D. turn – up 424: Can you please tell me some information _______ to the job ?

A. relating B. that relate C. that are relating D. that indicates 425: I ______ “ Chicken Soup for the Soul” but I haven’t finished it yet.

A. am reading B. was reading C. have been reading D. read

426: Our firm ________ a lot of business with overseas custumers .

A. does B. takes C. deals D. makes 427: She tried to set _____ a few minutes each day for her exercises .

A. down B. in C. aside D. about 428: he _______ at the football macth cheered the team on .

A. audience B. onlookers C. congregation D. spectators 429: You shouldn’t live ____ your means .

A. into B. without C. beyond D. on 430: What if our habitat________ .

A. destroying B. was destroyed C. were destroyed D. to be destroyed 431: There’re several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one, the television is ______. A. the other B. the another C. other D. another 432:Between you and me, so don’t tell anyone , I’m sure he’ll lose the election. A. In conclusion B. In fact C. In truth D. In confidence 433: _____________ did Jane accept the job .

A. Only because it was interesting work B. The work was interesting C. Only because it was interested work D. Because it was interesting work 434: The truck _______ crashed into the back of a bus scattering glass everywhere . A. it was loading with empty bottles B. loaded with empty bottles C. which loading with empty bottles D. loading with empty bottles 435: Harry would certainly have attended the proceedings _________ .

A. if he didn’t get a flat tyre B. had he not had a flat tyre

C. had the tyre not flattened itself D. if the flat tyre didn’t happen 436: _________ of tissues is known as histology .

A. That is scientific studying B. Studying scientific

C. The scientific study D. To study scientifically

437: Mango trees, _______ , grow rapidly and can attain heights of up to 90 feet. A. which densely covered with glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers B. whose densely covered glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers

C. which are densely covered with glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers D. when are densely covered with glossy leaves and bear small fragrant flowers 438:“ I am in a bit of hurry , but I’ll ring you tomorrow” he said .

A. He said that he was very hurried , but that he would ring me the next day . B. He said he was a bit pressed for time , but that he would ring me the next day. C. He said that he was in a bit of hurry and rang me the following day.

D. He said that he would ring me the next day as then he could .

439:It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job .

A. Jane is being interviewed for the job .

B. It is not certain that Jane will get the job .

C. The question is whether Jane will get the job or not .

D. If Jane could answer the question , she would get the job .

440:The older he grew, the more forgetful he became.

A. He grew older and more and more forgetful .

B. He became moe forgetful and older.

C. He grew older when he became more forgetful.

D. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful .

441:Julie and Anne had not met each other before he party.

A. The party was the place where Julie and Anne could not meet each other.

B. The party prevented Julie and Anne from meeting each other.

C. Julie and Anne got acquainted when they were at the party.

D. Julie and Anne used to meet each other for the party.

442:It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement.

A. If you assisted us, we could not get achievement.

B. But for you assistance, we could not have, got achievement.

C. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement.

D. Without your assistance, we could get achievement

443. There’s a list of repairs as long as .

A. a mile B. a pole C. your arm D. your arms

444. The news was to them that they were all dead silent.

A. such shock B. such a shock C. so shock D. too shock 445. In the United States the states but Hawaii is an island.

A. none of B. neither of C. all of D. no of

446. What a ! I have left the umbrella at home and now it starts raining.

A. complaint B. sorry C. shame D. regret 447. are forms of carbon has been known since the late 18th century.

A. Diamonds B. Diamonds, which C. Because diamonds D. That diamonds 448. Dinosaurs believed out millions of years ago.

A. are/ to have died B. were/ to have died C. are/ to die D. were/ to die 449. “Which blouse do you like best?” “ The one .”

A. I tried it on first B. I tried on first C. I tried on it first D. I tried it on firstly 450. The Williams have three sons, have become lawyers.

A. all of whom B. all of them C. they all D. of whom all 451. We would rather Helen us all the information we needed. We should have been well informed. A. sent B. send C. had sent D. have sent 452. Only because she had to support her family to leave school. A. that Alice decides B. so Alice decided C. Alice decided D. did Alice decide 453. Sorry, my father is out. Can I a message?

A. leave B. take C. put D. make

454 . pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them.

A. Because B. Although C. However D. On account of 455. Income tax rates are usually to one’s annual income.

A. dependent B. associated C. adapted D. related

456. She won the competition in 2008 and seems likely again this year. A. win B. to win C. to do so D. will win

457. The majority of primary school teachers women.

A. is B. are C. includes D. including

458. today, there would be nowhere for them to stay.

A. Were they to arrive B. If they arrive C. Had they arrive D. Provided they arrived 459 “ I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.” “ !”

A. Luck B. Best wishes C. Good luck D. Good chance

460. The restaurant is very popular with film stars, artists, and the .

A. same B. similar C. such D. like

461. There are different styles in classical music, on when the music was composed. A. depend B. depending C. depends D. depended

462. The bicycle has two wheels. One wheel is in front of .

A. another B. the other C. other D. others 463. His house is nothing out of the ; it’s just an average four- room house.

A. normal B. typical C. ordinary D. usual

464. Moving to a new town brought about many changes in his life.

A. resulted in B. speeded up C. resulted from D. prevented

465. Will you please give back the pen that yesterday?

A. I borrowed from you B. you lent to me

C. you borrowed to me D. I lent to you

466. “ Let me see. Will five o’clock do?” the nurse answered the patient who wanted an appoinment. The most appropriate response is “ .”

A. Exactly! B. Not at all C. Maybe, it will D. Fine

467. “ That trumpet player was certainly loud.” “ I wasn’t bothered by his loudness by his lack of talent.”

A. so much as B. rather than C. as D. than

468. “ Do you mind if I ask you one or two questions?” “ .”

A. Not at all. Fire away. B. That’s quite all right.

C. Why not? D. I’m sorry. I have no idea.

469. Their migration may be halted if fog, clouds, or rain hides the stars.

A. postponed B. spoiled C. stopped D. endangered

470. This magazine is very good. If you like reading, you should to it.

A. contribute B. enroll C. buy D. subscribe

471. the Prime Minister stressed that lack of trained personnel would the progress of Third Development Plan.

A. overcome B. retard C. increase D. detect

472. We asked him to go back, but he insisted on watching the sun coming down at . A. sunrise B. dawn C. dusk D. twilight

473: : The government should take ___________ to reduce the current high unemployment rate. A. measures B. changes C. steps D. solutions 474: .. ............... that the company has shown rapid growth in the last two years.

A. They are reported B. It is reported C. The report was D. It was reported 475: Professor Alan insisted that every student ___________ their report by Friday. A. finish B. finishes C. had finished D. finished 476: Doctors advise people who are deficient _________ Vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables. A. for B. in C. of D. from 477: Sandra and Paul have just bought a small house…………………….. of the town. A. in the district B. in the edge C. on the outskirts D. in the suburb 478: I’m sorry if I gave you false information : I didn’t intend to __________ you A. mislead B. misconduct C. misrepresent D. mistrust 479: Let’s go ahead and do it now. Nothing ____________ by waiting.

A. accomplished B. accomplished C. has accomplished D. will be accomplished

480: I’m sorry you’ve decided not to go with us on the river trip ,___________ you change your mind , there will still enough room on the boat for you.

A. provided that B. even C. nevertheless D. in the event that

481: We wish that you____________ such a lot of work , because we know that you would have enjoyed the party.

A. hadn’t B. haven’t had C. didn’t have D. hadn’t had 482: Look ! the yard is wet. It ______________ last night.

A. must have rained B. must rain C. couldn’t have rained D. should have rained

483: John. “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” -Laura. “______”

A . Yes, it’s an absurd idea B. Well, that’s very surprising C. Of course not. You bet! D. There’s no doubt about it. 484: They decided to name the new baby boy ______________ Grandpa.

A. with B. as C. of D. after 485: ____________ in your class have tickets for the lecture series?

A. Does any of the student B. Do any of the students

C. Do any of the student D. Does any of the students

486: Robert has a new car. He __________ it for a very good price. He paid 30 percent less than the regular retail cost.

A. could buy B. had to buy C. was supposed to buy D. was able to buy 487: Don’t worry if you make a mistake. Just ______________ it out.

A. leave B. rule C. cross D. slip 488: After failing his driving test four times, he finally ______________ trying to pass. A. give away B. gave up C. gave off D. gave in 489: It was only _________ he told me his surname that I realized that he had been to the same school. A. as soon as B. then C. when D. until

490: Olives are a principal source of cooking oil, but by no means the only source. __________ olives, cooking oil can be extracted from coconuts , corn, and sunflower seeds.

A. In spite of B. In addition to C. Because of D. In case of 491: I would appreciate it................ what I have told you a secret.

A. you can keep B. that you kept C. if you kept D. you will keep 492: The United States consists of fifty states, ______ has its own government.

A. hence each B. each of that C. each of which D. they each 493:There is a severe ____________ in South Africa ,and thousands of people are dying from hunger. A. starvation B. disease C. shortage D. famine 494: I don’t like to ask people for help but I wonder if you could ________________ A. make me a favour B. find me a favour C. do me a favour D. give me a favour 495: By the time he had finished work and returned home, he was absolutely________________ A. exhausted B. tired C. weary D. weak

496: “ Hello? Alice? This is Jeff. How are you ?”“ Jeff? What a coincidence! I ______ about you when the phone rang.”

A. just thought B. was just thought C. was just thinking D. have just been thinking 497: Having been served lunch, __________________

A. it was discussed by the committee members the problem

B. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.

C. the committee members discussed the problem

D. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.

498: / computer / run / ten times / fast / this / old one /

A. This computer runs faster ten times than the old one.

B. This computer runs ten times faster than the old one.

C. This ten times computer runs faster than the old one.

D. This computer runs fast ten times than the old one.

499: / survive / we / work / start / cleaner / safer / energy / sources /

A. We won’t survive otherwise we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy. B. We won’t survive so we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy.

C. We won’t survive unless we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy.

D. We won’t survive although we start working on cleaner, safer sources of energy.

500: I / think / your offer/ give / my answer / as / possible

A. I’ll think for your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.

B. I’ll think over your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.

C. I’ll think about your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.

D. I’ll think of your offer and give you my answer as soon as possible.

501: Were it not for the money, this job wouldn’t be worthwhile.

A. This job offers a poor salary. B. This job is rewarding at all.

C. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money. D. Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile.

502: Invitations were sent out as soon as the date of the conference was chosen.

A. Before sending out invitations, the date of the conference was chosen.

B. Choose the date of the conference before sending out invitations.

C. Hardly had the date of the conference been chosen when invitations were sent out.. D. After choosing the date of the conference, invitations were sent out.

503: The film didn’t come up to my expectations.

A. I expected the film to be more boring. B. The film fell short of my expectations. C. I expected the film to end more abruptly. D. The film was as good as I expected. 504: I lent him some money. I wanted him to continue his study at college.

A. I lent him some money so as he will continue his study at college.

B. I lent him some money in order that he could continue his study at college.

C. I lent him some money so that to continue his study at college.

D. I lent him some money for him continue his study at college.

505: It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.

A. They believed that the man stole the car.

B. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.

C. The man is believed to escaped in a stolen car.

D. That the man they believed stole the car.

506: There was a hurricane in August 1992 over West Africa. This hurricane was named Andrew. A. There was a hurricane what was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa. B. There was a hurricane in August 1992 over West Africa whose hurricane was named Andrew. C. There was a hurricane who was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa. D. There was a hurricane which was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa. 507: Nothing but the whole story would satisfied Tim.

A. On the whole, Tim was satisfied with the story.

B. Tim wanted to know just the end of the story.

C. Tim wouldn’t be satisfied with anything.

D. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.

508: Mr. Smith is now the fifth wealthiest man in this city.

A. Mr. Smith is wealthier than five people.

B. Only four people in this city are wealthier than Mr. Smith .

C. No one in this city has more wealth than Mr. Smith.

D. Mr. Smith is the wealthiest one in this city.

509: The moon doesn’t have the atmosphere, neither does the planet Mars.

A. Neither the moon nor the planet Mars has the atmosphere.

B. Neither the moon or the planet Mars has the atmosphere.

C. Either the moon or the planet Mars has the atmosphere.

D. Either the moon nor the planet Mars has the atmosphere.

510: I think Bob has forgotten the whole event.

A. The whole event is no longer mentioned.

B. Bob appears to have forgotten the whole event.

C. Nothing about the event is worth remembering.

D. Bob must forget the whole event

511: To solve this problem, it is advisable _______ .

A. a drastic measure to be adopted B. that to adopt a drastic measure

C. that a drastic measure be adopted D. that a drastic measure is adopted

512: John. “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”Laura. “_______ ”.

A. Yes, it's an absurd idea B. There's no doubt about it

C. Of course not. You bet D. Well, that's very surprising

513: A few animals sometimes fool their enemies _______ to be dead.

A. have been appearing B. to be appearing

C. to appear D. by appearing

514: On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy.

A. he was told B. having told C. being told D. telling

515: The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several_______ .

A. celebrations B. celebrated C. celebrities D. celebrates

516: When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _______ paintings were destroyed, including two by Picasso.

A. worthless B. priceless C. valueless D. worthy

517: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very_______. A. open – minded B. kind – hearted C.narrow- minded D. absent - minded

518: In most__ developed countries, up to 50% of___ population enters higher education at some time in their lives.

A. the/ θ B. θ/ θ C. the/ a D. θ /the

519: What chemical is this? It's _______ a horrible smell.

A. giving over B. giving off C. giving down D. giving up 520: I have told you not to do it_______ .

A.hundreds of times B. many hundred times C. hundred times D. a hundred times 521: Learning English isn't so difficult once you_______ .

A. get down to it B. get off it C. get on it D. get down with it 522: George wouldn't have met Mary_______ to his brother's graduation party. A. had he not gone B. hadn't he gone C. if he has not gone D. if he shouldn't have gone 523: Nowadays children would prefer history _______ in more practical ways. A. to be taught B. teach C. be taught D. to teach 524: John has a monthly bank __ sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his account. A. statement B. overdraft C. cheque D. balance 525: Can you list the problems _______ poor and _______ countries?

A. facing/ overpopulation B. facing/ overpopulatedC. face/ overpopulated D. facing/ overpopulating 526: In a few hours, we_______ the test, and we’ll go home and rest.

A. are finishing B. have finished C. will have finished D. will be finishing 527: The doctor gave the patient _______ examination to discover the cause of his collapse. A. a thorough B. an exact C. a universal D. a whole 528: I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday,_______ ?

A. wasn't she B. didn't you C. didn't I D. wasn't it 529: _______ non-verbal language is _______ important aspect of interpersonal communication. A. θ /an B. A/ the C. the/θ D. The/a 530: We bought some _______.

A. German lovely old glasses B. German old lovely glasses

C. lovely old German glasses D. old lovely German glasses

531: Tom. "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come". - Mary. “_______”.

A. Great B. Oh, that's annoying C. Well, never mind D. Sounds like fun 532: _______ air essential is to man, so is water to fish.

A. As B. Just C. Since D. Like 533: If you had taken my advice, you _______ in such difficulties now.

A. wouldn't have been B. hadn't been C. wouldn't be D. won't be 534: One's fingerprints are _______ other person.

A. different from B. different from any C. differ from any D. different from those of any 535: Jane wasn't in when I arrived. I suppose she _______ I was coming.

A. must have forgotten B. must forget C. may forget D. can't have forgotten 536: ____ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion. A. The Moon B. The Moon which C. When the Moon D. That the Moon 537: I should very much like to have gone to that party of theirs, but _______.

A. I'm not invited B. I will not be invited

C. I have not been invited D. I was not invited

538: Jane. “It's going to rain”. Mary. “_______”.

A. I hope not so B. I don't hope either C. I don't hope so D. I hope not 539: A good friend is _______ will stand by you when you are in trouble.

A. theone who B. a person that C. people who D. who 540: _______, we tried our best to complete it.

A. Difficult as the homework was B. Thanks to the difficult homework C. As though the homework was difficult D. Despite the homework was difficult 541: She listened so attentively that not a word_______.

A. she had missed B. she missed C. she didn't miss D. did she miss 542: On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she came_______ again. A. round B. up C. over D. forward 543: The policeman_______ him to appear as a witness.

A. let B. discouraged C. made D. compelled 544: Many political radicals advocated that women should not be discriminated on the basic of their sex. A. publicly supported B. rightly claimed C. publicly said D. openly criticized 545: Staying in a hotel costs _______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week. A. as much as twice B. twice as much as C. twice more than D. twice as 546: Friendly though he may seem, he's not to be trusted.

A. He's too friendly to be trusted.

B. However he seems friendly, he's not to be trusted.

C. He may have friends, but he's not to be trusted.

D. However friendly he seems, he's not to be trusted.

547: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.

A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.

B. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.

C. You should persuade him to change his mind.

D. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.

548: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high. A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.

B. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.

C. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.

D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.

549: I wish you hadn't said that.

A. I wish you not to say that. B. If only you didn't say that.

C. I hope you will not say that. D. It would be nice if you hadn't said that.

560: “You're always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher.

A. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.

B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.

C. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.

D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.

561: My English is progressing __________.

A. odds and ends B. leaps and bounds C. bounds and leaps D. ends and odds 562: Many of the current international problems we are now facing __________.

A. linguistic incompetencies

B. are the result of misunderstandings

C. are because of not understanding themselves

D. lack of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other

563: We got on well when we shared a flat, __________.

A. in spite of the different in our old B. although the difference in our age C. in spite that fact that I was much older than her D. despite her being much older than me

564: Having selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention,___.

A. the members applauded him B. a speech had to be given by him

C. the members congratulated him D. he gave a short acceptance speech 565: When you do something, you should __________.

A. get through to B. turn over a new leaf

C. weigh up the pros and cons D. go down well with

566: We _______ today and I got into trouble because I hadn't done it.

A. were checked our homework B. had our homework checked

C. have our homework checking D. had checked our homework

567: You can go to the party tonight _______ you are sober when you come home.

A. as long as B. as far as C. as soon as D. as well as 568: She must _______ in the garage when we came that's why she didn't hear the bell. A. have been working B. be working C. have worked D. work

569: I'm sorry, but I've got _______ much work to do to come to the beach today.

A. too B. such C. enough D. so

570: It’s essential that every student _______ the exam before attending the course. A. passes B. would pass C. passed D. pass

571: I decided to go to the library as soon as I _______.

A. would finish what I did B. finished what I did

C. finished what I was doing D. finish what I did

572: Ancient Egyptians mummified the dead bodies through the use of chemicals, _______ ancient Peruvians did through natural processes.

A. because B. whereas C. whether or not D. even though 573: Please cut my hair _______ the style in this magazine.

A. the same length like B. the same length as

C. the same long like D. the same long as

574: _______ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years. A. For a number of tigers B. The number of tigers

C. A number of tigers D. That the number of tigers

575: _______, he would have been able to pass the exam.

A. Studying more B. Had he studied more

C. If he studied more D. If he were studying more

576: Study harder _______.

A. if you will pass the exam B. unless you pass the exam

C. or you won’t pass the exam D. and you pass the exam

577: Fire safety in family houses, _______ most fire deaths occur, is difficult.

A. how B. when C. why D. where

578:_______ of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would improve. A. In the end B. At the height C. On the top D. At the bottom 579: When I got my case back, it had been damaged _______ repair.

A. over B. further C. above D. beyond 580:We intend to _______ with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one. A. do up B. do in C. do away D. do down 581:_______ that she burst into tears.

A. So angry was she B. Such her anger C. She was so anger D. Her anger was so 582:We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are _______.

A. out of reach B. out of practice C. out of stock D. out of work 583: Do you remember Daisy? I ran _______ her at the Fair yesterday.

A. by B. down C. across D. in

584: I’m really sleepy today. I wish I_______ Bob to the airport late last night,

A. weren’t taking B. didn’t take C. hadn’t had to take D. didn’t have to take 585: Matthew’s hands were covered in oil because he _______ his bike.

A. had been mending B. has mended C. has been mending D. had mended 586: –“I think we should recycle these bags. It will help protect the environment.” – “_______” A. Never mind B. I can’t agree with you more

C. You can say that again D. It’s rubbish. We shouldn’t use it. 587: Mark: -“_______” Helen: “Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.” A. What a beautiful dress you have on! B. How a beautiful dress you’re wearing! C. You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you? D. When have you got this beautiful dress?

588: Host: “I’m terribly sorry for this inconvenience.” Guests: -"_______"

A. It’s mine. I came late B. It’s not your fault C. I’ll do better next time D. Fine, thanks 589: Once known as the “Golden State” because of its gold mines, _______.

A. North Carolina today mines few metallic minerals

B. few metallic minerals are mined in North Carolina today

C. there are few metallic minerals mined in North Carolina today

D. today in North Carolina few metallic minerals are mined

590: Anyone who has ever pulled weeds from a garden _______ roots firmly anchor plants to the soil. A. well aware B. is well aware that C. is well aware of D. well aware that 591:The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.

A. It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped. C. The noise next door stopped at midnight

B. It was midnight and the noise next door stopped.D. Not until after midnight the noise next door stopped. 592:Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.

A. They had a so fierce dog that nobody would visit them.

B. Their dog was too fierce to visit.

C. They had a such fierce dog that nobody would visit them.

D. They had so fierce a dog that nobody would visit them.

593:If you want to be kept informed about current affairs, you should listen to the radio. A. Listening to the radio and you will be kept informed about current affairs.

B. A good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs is listen to the radio. C. Listening to the radio is a good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs. D. Only by listening to the radio, you can keep yourself informed about current affairs. 594:I travel by bus only when I have no alternative.

A. I travel by bus only as a last resort.

B. It’s my only alternative to travel by bus.

C. I resort to travel by bus only when I have no alternative.

D. Travelling by bus is my only alternative.

595:Calling Jim is pointless because his phone is out of order.

A. It’s worth not calling Jim because his phone is out of order.

B. It’s no use to call Jim because his phone is out of order.

C. It’s useless calling Jim because his phone is out of order.

D. There’s no point calling Jim because his phone is out of order.

596: The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.

A. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.

B. The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will call an early general election. C. It’s likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.

D. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election.

597: Lin’s success took us all by surprise.

A. We were taken aback by all of Lin’s successes. B. Lin’s success was surprised to all of us. C. Lin was successful, which surprised all of us. D. We took all of Lin’s successes surprisingly. 598: You are in this mess right now because you didn’t listen to me in the first place. A. If you listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now. B. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now. C. If you listen to my advice in the first place, you will not be in this mess right now. D. If you had listened to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t have been in this mess right now. 599: Fiona goes to the theater once in a blue moon.

A. Fiona goes to the theater when the moon is full.

B. Fiona rarely goes to the theater.

C. Fiona goes to the theater when the blue moon is on.

D. Fiona goes to the theater only once a month.

600: What the politician was saying fell on deaf ears last night.

A. The politician fell deaf when he was speaking last night.

B. What the politician was saying deafened the listeners last night.

C. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night.

D. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night because they had deaf ears. 601: Education is the only method of ______ changes in world population.

A. bringing about B. carrying out C. taking off D. showing off 602: Grace Kelly was the first famous as a Hollywood actress and then ______ Prince Rainer of Monaco. A. to be the wife of B. she was the wife of C. as the wife of D. the wife of 603:All visitors are requested to ______ with the regulations.

A. agree B. comply C. assent D. consent 604: Betty: “Your house is lovely! I especially like what you’ve done to the front yard.” Alice: ”______.” A. Really? That’s nice of you to say so B. Nothing new. Same old thing

C. You’re welcome. I’m glad you can come D. Oh, it was nothing! It was nothing I hope you like it 605: He gives a lot of money to the poor despite the fact that he has barely enough to live ______ himself. A. in B. with C. through D. on

606: I’m glad you told me about the show being cancelled. ______, I’d have travelled all the way to Glasgow for nothing.

A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Moreover 607: Joe couldn’t come to our party last weekend – he ______ house.

A. was moving B. had moved C. moved D. would move 608: Don’t worry about hotel. We can easily ______ for a few nights.

A. put you in B. put up with you C. put you down D. put you up

609: She wondered ______ her father looked like now, after so many years away.

A. how B. whose C. what D. whom 610: Sarah glanced around the room once more, ______ that nothing was out of place. A. checked B. checking C. to check D. being checked 611: You ______ him your map. He has one of his own.

A. shouldn’t have lent B. mightn’t have lent C. mustn’t have lent D. needn’t have lent 612: It is vital that our country’s imports ______ its exports.

A. don’t exceed B. not exceed C. didn’t exceed D. won’t exceed 613: Tall people were obliged to bend down ______ their head on the low ceiling.

A. so that they won’t bang B. for them not to bang C. in case they will bang D. so as not to bang 614: Never having been away from home before, ______.

A. Daisy, therefore, felt a little homesick at first B. it made Daisy feel a little homesick at first C. Daisy was a little homesick at first D. the first feeling Daisy had was sickness. 615: I know William has been disobedient, but don’t be too ______ on him.

A. heavy B. strong C. hard D. strict 616: The two men looked so ______ that it was impossible to distinguish between them. A. alike B. same C. like D. likely 617: I’d rather you ______ anything about the garden until the weather improves.

A. don’t make B. didn’t do C. don’t do D. didn’t make 618: This is the athlete ______ everyone says will win the gold medal at the winter Olympic Games. A. whose B. whom C. who D. whoever 619: Because of his poor health, it took him a long time to ______ his bad cold.

A. throw off B. throw away C. throw down D. throw over 620: Betty: “Wally, the bracelet is beautiful, but really, you shouldn’t have!” Wally: “ ______.” A.Okay. Take care B. You’re welcome. I think it looks beautiful on you C. I hope not D. No. I don’t think so

621: As he made no reference to our quarrel, I assumed he ______ me.

A. forgave B. had forgiven C. would forgive D. was forgiving 622:“There is no further treatment we can give,” said Dr. Jekyll. “We must let the disease take its ______.” A. term B. end C. course D. way 623: The Continental United States is ______ that there are four time zones.

A. so a big area B. very big C. much big D. so big an area 624: ______ had I had time to take my coat off when the boss came in.

A. Scarcely B. Hard C. No sooner D. Almost 625: My supervisor had me ______ the morning taking inventory.

A. spend B. spent C. to spend D. spending

626: .This holiday is within our price range, provided we don’t go to the expensive restaurants in the tourist center.

A. Our holiday will be okay if there aren’t any expensive restaurants in the tourist center. B. Because of the expensive restaurants in the tourist center, we cannot continue our holiday. C. We can afford the holiday so long as we avoid the expensive restaurants in the tourist center. D. We would be short of money unless we kept away from the expensive restaurants in the tourist center

627:The weather was getting worse, so Joe was forced to give up his attempt to climb the summit. A. The weather was so bad that Joe wouldn’t be able to climb the summit.

B. But for such awful weather Joe managed to climb the summit.

C. Joe wasn’t encouraged to try to reach the summit because of the weather, which was extremely bad. D. Due to the worsening weather, Joe had no alternative but to give up his attempt to climb the summit. 628: “Here are the car keys. You’d better wait in the car,” he said to her.

A. He handed her the keys, advising her to wait in the car.

B. He advised her to wait in the car with the car keys.

C. He got the car keys before advising her to wait in the car.

D. He gave the car keys to her who was to wait for him in the car.

629:It couldn’t have been Mary that you heard shouting last night as she is on holiday in Jakarta at themoment.

A. I think Mary is on holiday in Jakarta now, so you may be wrong in thinking that you heard her shouting last night.

B. If you had heard Mary shouting last night she wouldn’t be able to take vacation in Jakarta now. C. It was not Mary who shouted to you last night because she is on vacation in Jakarta at the moment.

D. Right now, Mary is having a holiday in Jakarta, so it is impossible that it was she whose shouting you heard last night.

630: The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked.

A. When the figures were re-checked, they came to light the mistake in the accounts. B. Once re-checking the figures, the mistakes in the accounts was noticed.

C. The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the figures were re-checked. D. It was not until the mistake in the accounts was noticed that the figures were checked. 631. Although they are identical twins, their teacher can easily ………between them. A. identify B. select C. differ D. distinguish 632. I was most ………… of his efforts to help me during the crisis.

A. appreciation B .appreciable C. appreciate D. appreciative 633. John: “May I come in?” Peter: “ …………….”

A. Feel free B. Yes, no problem C. You’re welcome D. Sorry, let’s wait 634. If you go away, you ………write to me, ……..you?

A. will/ won’t B. do/ don’t C. will/ don’t D. will/ do 635. We have to start early …….. we’ll be late for school.

A. so that B. although C. or else D. consequently

636. The smell of the sea …….. him …… to his childhood.

A. took …back B. brought…back C. reminded… of D. called …off 637. The conference was organized for all of the ……… teachers in the city. A. history B. historic C. historical D. historian 638. We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no ………. for them A. request B. requirement C. claim D. demand 639. He never………….. his word

A. goes back on B. puts up with C. makes up for D. goes down with 640. When I got up yesterday morning, the sun was shining, but the ground was very wet. It ……. A. rained B. has been raining C. had rained D. had been raining 641. Someone ……….here recently: these ashes are still warm.

A. should be B. had to be C. must have been D. might have been 642……….of applicants for this job ……..very big.

A. The number /is B. A number /is C. A number /are D. The number /are 643. The professor complimented a grade 1 pupil ……….his good achievement. A. about B. on C. for D. due to 644. ………your help, I wouldn’t have got the scholarship.

A. If I had had B. Had not it been for C. But for D. Unless I had 645. ………man suffering from ……..shock should not be given anything to drink. A. A/ the B. The/ a C. Ø/ a D. A/ Ø 646. The villagers strongly recommend that a new school ………immediately. A. must be built B. is going to be built C. be built D. will be built 647. You thought I did wrong, but the results ……….my action.

A. agree B. correct C. justify D. approve 648. It’s most unwise to ……in a quarrel between a man and his wife.

A. involve B. go C. take part in D. interfere 649. The more she practices, ……….she becomes.

A. the most confident B. the more confident C. the greater confidence D. more confidently

650. In today’s paper it ……….that we shall have an election this year.

A. says B. admits C. expresses D. proposes 651.: John: “Could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?” Peter: “……………” A. Sorry for this inconvenience B. I have no clue

C. Not at all D. Sorry, I’m a new comer here

652. The problem is difficult, therefore ………. students could answer it.

A. a great number of B. a lot of C. few D. a few 653. ………he was kidnapped by the Iraqi guerrillas yesterday has been confirmed.

A. What B. If C. That D. Ø

654. The road in front of my house is in great need ………..

A. repairing B. to be repaired C. of repair D. of being repaired. 655. Sometimes life must be very unpleasant for …… near the airport.

A. people live B. those living C. someone to live D. they who live 656. She has just bought …………….

A. an old interesting painting French B. a French interesting old paint C. a French old interesting painting D. an interesting old French painting 657. There are many opportunities for career ………. if you work for that company.

A. system B. sequence C. progression D. succesion 658. The children can stay here …..they don’t make too much noise.

A. whether B. providing C. unless D. until 659. “…………….” – “Thank you. We are proud of him.”

A. Your kid is naughty. B. Can we ask your child to take a photo? C. Your child is just adorable! D. I can give your kid a lift to school. 660. There were a lot people at the party, only few of …….I had met before.

A. them B. who C. whom D. whose 661: Only for a short period of time __________ run at top speed.

A. that a cheetah can B. can C. cheetahs D. do cheetahs 662: Manufacturers can help conserve mineral and timber supplies ___________. A. that recycles materials being left over from production processes

B. which recycling materials left over from production processes

C. by recycling materials left over from production processes

D. recycling materials which left over from production processes

663: ___________ that hunted other animals tended to have very narrow, sharp, curvedclaws. A. For dinosaurs B. Dinosaurs C. Like dinosaurs D. Dinosaurs are known

664: ___________ at the Isthmus of Panama, so animals were able to migrate betweenNorth and South America.

A. With a land bridge B. When a land bridge existed C. A land bridge D. A land bridge existed 665: For more than a decade, ___________ that certain species are becoming scarce. A. the warnings of bird-watchers B. warn the bird-watcher

C. a warning for bird-watchers D. bird-watchers have warned

666: Biogas can be utilized for electricity production, cooking, space heating, waterheating and process heating.

A. generation B. increase C. reformation D. sparing 667: We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.

A. the long day B. all day long C. all long day D. day after day 668: I used to meet him occasionally on Fifth Avenue.

A. one time B. in one occasion C. once in a while D. none is correct

669: A cooperative program between China and Germany on building Yangzhow, afamous ancient city, into a(n) ________ city has proceeded smoothly since it started in Septemberlast year.

A. friendly ecology B. ecology-friendly C. friendly-ecological D. ecologicalfriendly 670: She brought three children up __________.

A. single-minded B. single-handedly C. single-mindedly D. single-handed 671: He left the country __________ arrest if he returned.

A. with fear of B. with threat of C. under threat of D. in fear of 672: “What do you do for a living?” – “___________.”

A. I get a high salary, you know. B. I want to be a doctor, I guess C. I work in a bankD. It’s hard work, you know.

673: “Jane is really conscientious, isn’t she?” “Absolutely. ___________, she is very efficient” A. All the same B. So C. Still D. What is more 674: I know you didn’t see me yesterday because I was in Hanoi. You __________ me. A. may not have seen B. mustn’t have seen C. shouldn’t have seen D. can’t have seen 675: With competition from __________ the British coal industry is facing a serious ___________. A. imports/ crisis B. import/ crisis C. import/ crises D. imports/ crises 676: Joe, remember that I’m _______ you to see that there’s no trouble at the party on Sunday. A. believing in B. relying on C. depending on D. waiting for 677: “Excuse me. I’m your new neighbor. I just moved in.” “__________.”

A. Oh, I don’t think so B. Where to, sir? C. Sorry, I don’t knowD. I’m afraid not

678: The city has __________ of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can, therefore, help industries predict the potential risks and success of products.

A. a high rate B. a high tendency C. a high proportion D. a great level 679: Simple sails were made from canvas __________ over a frame.

A. was stretched B. stretched C. a stretch D. it was stretched 680: Governments shoud __________ international laws against terrorism.

A. bring about B. bring up C. bring back D. bring in 681: She had just enough time to __________ the report before the meeting.

A. turn round B. dip into C. go into D. get through 682: Students can __________ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures. A. read B. transmit C. provide D. absorb 683: In 1975, the successful space probe to __________ beginning to send information back to earth. A. Venus the B. Venus it was C. Venus was D. Venus 684: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as_________.

A. a water fall B. a lake C. a mirror D. a bell

685: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his __________ when he meets the right girl. A. shed B. shell C. shoe D. hole

686: The documentary was so __________ that many viewers cried.

A. moved B. touching C. moody D. touchy

687: Some __________ back workers were working hard in the sunshine.

A. empty B. vacant C. naked D. bare

688: Space travel seemed __________ but it has come true now.

A. unable B. disagreeable C. disbelievable D. unthinkable 689: We’d better phone __________ the restaurant to reserve a table.

A. ø B. for C. to D. at

690: “Have you __________ this contract yet?” - “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend. A. looked out B. looked overC. looked up D. looked into

691: ___________ giraffe is the tallest of all __________animals.

A. ø/ the B. A/ the C. The/ ø D. A/ ø

692: -“I’m going out now.” - “__________ you happen to pass a chemist’s, would you get me some aspirins?” A. Were B. Should C. Had D. Did

693: By the year 2050, many people currently employed __________ their jobs.

A. are losing B. will have lost C. will be losing D. have lost 69

It’s ______ that blows nobody any good.

A. a bad breeze B. bad breath C. an unhappy instrument D. an ill wind 69

At last, I ______ on him to help us out of our dilemma.

A. persuaded B. prevailed C. labored D. convinced 69

She came back with an answer as quick as a(n) ______.

A. twinkling B. lighting C. flash D. express 69

He was prepared to announce the news to all and ______.

A. remainders B. odds C. sundry D. select 69

The Governor has been ______ for gross misconduct.

A. impressed B. impounded C. impeached D. impelled 69

I can’t go with you today; I have ______ things to do.

A. a great deal B. many a great C. a great many D. great many 70

Contributions to the charity are beginning to ______ up.

A. end B. finish C. peter D. dry

It was her ______ powers at the keyboard rather than her age which eventually forced her retirement. 1

A. meteoric B. waning C. slippery D. negative 70

_____ the decision would have a major impact on his political career.

A. Did he realize little B. A little he realized C. Little did he realize D. Realizing little 70

They shouted loudly _____ I could hear the instructions clearly.

A. for fear that B. in order that C. unless D. in case

70 He found that the test was child’s _____.

4 A. play B. games C. matches D. delight

Your son has the ______ of a fine musician.

A. beginnings B. makings C. looks D. talents 70

You really can’t trust George. One day he’s your best friend, and the next day he can _____ you in the back. 6

A. hit B. stab C. cut D. punch 70

He never stops criticizing me. He’s a real _____ in the neck.

A. ache B. pain C. hurt D. itch

William is an authority _____ medieval tapestries.

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

- “Why don’t we go out for a walk?” - “______.”

A. Why not B. Yes, please C. OK, let’s D. Never mind 71

If a diamond is heated without oxygen, it will turn to graphite, a form of _____ that it is used as a lubricant. 0

A. carbon is so soft B. is carbon so soft C. carbon so soft D. so soft the carbon 71

The first people to live in _____ Hawaii were the Polynesians, who sailed there in large canoes from other 1

Pacific Islands about 2,000 years ago.

A. now where is B. what is now C. it is now D. now this is 71

If I were you, I’d _____ everything he says with a pinch of salt.

A. make B. admit C. take D. accept 71

- “Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?” - “______.”

A. Do you think I would? B. I wouldn’t. Thank you.

C. Yes, you’re a good friend. D. Yes, I’d love to. Thanks.

- “When are you planning to resign?” - “By Christmas ______.”

A. no later B. until lately C. at the latest D. if not later 71

- “The landlord is raising my rent again.” - “______ reason for you to find a new apartment.” 5

A. Much more B. So much more C. All the more D. More than such a 71

Please _____ your luggage and leave now. I can’t stand your presence any more.

A. throw off B. pack up C. fit in D. pile up 71

I couldn’t speak Italian, so I couldn’t _____ my ideas across to the passer-by.

A. turn B. bring C. get D. look

William was 19 years old when he was _____ for war.

A. brought up B. called up C. made up D. put up

719 _____ the weather forecast had predicted that skies would remain clear and sunny, it rained throughout theday.

A. Instead of B. According to C. Due to D. Even though

720 John has come _____ some good suggestions for raising the money we need.

A. up with B. on to C. round to D. across with

721 _____ discounted airline tickets may seem attractive, but they have some restrictions. A. Heavily B. Busily C. Safely D. Solely

722 Prices quoted in this package include _____ hours of Internet access for one month. A. unwarranted B. uncontrolled C. unlimited D. unrecoverable 723 The decimal numeral system is one of the _____ ways of expressing numbers. A. useful most world’s B. world’s most useful C. useful world’s most D. most world’s useful 724 Nebraska has floods in some years, _____.

A. in others drought B. droughts are others C. while other droughts D. others in drought 725 Salt is manufactured in quantities that exceed those of most, _____, other commercial chemicals. A. of all not B. not if all are C. are not all D. if not all

726 The air inside a house or office building has higher concentration of contaminants ___ heavily pollutedoutside air.

A. than does B. more C. as some that are D. like of

727 Their first product is a _____.

A. small hand-painted china vase B. hand-painted small china vase

C. china small hand-painted vase D. small china hand-painted vase

728 - “Do you know where John Smith is?” - “________.“

A. I’m sorry not to B. I regret, but no C. Pardon, I don’t know D. I’m afraid I don’t 729 - “How much do you earn a month, Jean?” - “I’d _________.”

A. rather don’t say B. better not to say C. rather not say D. prefer not say 730 - “Would you like another coffee?” - “________.”

A. I’d love one B. Willingly C. Very kind of your part D. It’s a pleasure 731 An accident of this magnitude could easily bring the factory’s production to a _____. A. block B. quit C. stay D. halt

732 We are going to implement new standards in the assembly to _____ the requirements set by the government.

A. meet B. build C. serve D. face

733 My mother always told me that I should _____ the things I believe in, regardless of how others perceive them.

A. put up with B. get along with C. come up to D. stand up for 734 If you don’t get your full _____ of sleep, your work will begin to suffer.

A. extent B. quota C. degree D. ratio

735 Don’t you think she bears an _____ resemblance to his first wife?

A. identical B. uneasy C. uncanny D. indifferent

736.If you set your sights too high, you may fall flat on your _____.

A. back B. nose C. face D. mouth 737 I don’t mind wearing my big brother’s _____.

A. pick-me-ups B. turn-ups C. hand-me-downs D. keep-pace-withs 738 Our school _____ about 600 new students every year.

A. admits B. allows C. accepts D. gets

739 I would have paid _____ for my car if the salesman had insisted because I really liked it. A. as much twice B. much twice C. twice as much D. two times 740 _____ all of his business dealings, he has been driven by his desire _____ wealth. A. During – with B. Throughout – to C. In – for D. Over – beyond 741 Hardly _____ the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.

A. he had entered B. had entered C. entered D. had he entered 742 He has made a mistake, and must face the _____.

A. hardship B. music C. noise D. play

743 Since the blind cannot use their eyes, they are taught to use the _____ of touch in their fingers. A. feeling B. sensitivity C. sensation D. sense

744: ___________ giraffe is the tallest of all __________animals.

A. A/ ø B. ø/ the C. The/ ø D. A/ the 745: By the year 2050, many people currently employed __________ their jobs.

A. have lost B. will be losing C. will have lost D. are losing 746: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his __________ when he meets the right girl. A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole

747: She had just enough time to __________ the report before the meeting.

A. dip into B. get through C. turn round D. go into 748: We’d better phone __________ the restaurant to reserve a table.

A. at B. ø C. to D. for

749: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as_________.

A. a water fall B. a mirror C. a bell D. a lake 750: “What do you do for a living?” – “___________.”

A. I work in a bank B. I get a high salary, you know.

C. I want to be a doctor, I guess D. It’s hard work, you know.

751: Governments shoud __________ international laws against terrorism.

A. bring in B. bring up C. bring about D. bring back 752: The documentary was so __________ that many viewers cried.

A. touchy B. moody C. moved D. touching 753: Joe, remember that I’m __________ you to see that there’s no trouble at the party on Sunday. A. relying on B. waiting for C. believing in D. depending on 754: Space travel seemed __________ but it has come true now.

A. unthinkable B. unable C. disbelievable D. disagreeable 755: In 1975, the successful space probe to __________ beginning to send information back to earth. A. Venus it was B. Venus C. Venus was D. Venus the

756: A cooperative program between China and Germany on building Yangzhow, a famous ancient city, into a(n) ________ city has proceeded smoothly since it started in September last year.

A. ecology-friendly B. friendly ecology C. friendly-ecological D. ecological-friendly

757: The city has __________ of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can, therefore, help industries predict the potential risks and success of products.

A. a high tendency B. a high rate C. a high proportion D. a great level 758: He left the country __________ arrest if he returned.

A. with fear of B. under threat of C. with threat of D. in fear of 759: With competition from __________ the British coal industry is facing a serious ___________. A. imports/ crisis B. imports/ crises C. import/ crisis D. import/ crises

760: Students can __________ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures.

A. provide B. transmit C. read D. absorb 761:Some __________ back workers were working hard in the sunshine.

A. empty B. vacant C. bare D. naked 762:She brought three children up __________.

A. single-handedly B. single-minded C. single-mindedly D. single-handed 763: “Jane is really conscientious, isn’t she?” “Absolutely. ___________, she is very efficient” A. What is more B.So C. All the same D. Still

764: “Excuse me. I’m your new neighbor. I just moved in.” “__________.”

A. Where to, sir? B. Sorry, I don’t know C. Oh, I don’t think so D. I’m afraid not 765: I know you didn’t see me yesterday because I was in Hanoi. You __________ me. A. may not have seen B. mustn’t have seen C. shouldn’t have seen D. can’t have seen 766: Simple sails were made from canvas __________ over a frame.

A. was stretched B. a stretch C. it was stretched D. stretched 767: -“I’m going out now.” - “__________ you happen to pass a chemist’s, would you get me some aspirins?” A. Were B. Had C. Did D. Should 768: “Have you __________ this contract yet?” - “Not yet. I’ll try to read it this weekend. A. looked up B. looked over C. looked into D. looked out 769:Jack: “Hi, Tom. What’s going on?” Tom: “ Nothing special, Jack. ____ with you?” A. What’s up B. Have you got something C. Nothing new D. Not much 770:Don’t lie! You ____ their phone ringing. They haven’t got a phone.

A. can’t hear B. couldn’t have heard C. haven’t heard D. had not heard 771: Frank: “ Do you know how old I am?” Daisy: “_____.”

A. I couldn’t help it B. Happy birthday C. Don’t mention it D. I haven’t a clue 772: It’s difficult for a sloppy person to live with a ___.

A. perfect B. perfection C. perfectionism D. perfectionist 773:Up ____, and the people cheered.

A. went the balloon B. does the balloon go C. did the balloon go D. goes the balloon 774: It may be wonderful to own a big, old house, but think of the ___.

A. upkeep B. keep-up C. keep-on D. keep-out 775: Learning English isn’t so difficult; once you ____.

A. get down to it B. get off it C. get on it D. get down with it 776: “I’m sorry I couldn’t come to your party last night.” “ _____.”

A. That’s all right B. Excuse me C. You’re welcome D. Don’t mention it 777:. _____, we tried our best to complete it.

A. Difficult as the homework was B. Despite the homework was difficult

C. Thanks to the difficult homework D. As though the homework was difficult

778: You’re quite right, of course, but ____ you needn’t have been so rude about it. A. at once time B. from time to time C. at the same time D. at times 779: ______ had the restaurant opened ____ people were flocking to eat there.

A. Hardly …than B. No sooner…when C. No sooner … than D. Hardly …. that

780:The other driver failed to signal his ____ to turn right so I had to brake suddenly. A. purpose B. idea C. intention D. design 781: “ What are you going to do next?” “ I wish I ____ the answer to that question.” A. knew B. had known C. would know D. will know 782:There was ____ evidence to bring charges against the man.

A. insubstantial B. interior C. ineffective D. insufficient 783: What a ____!

A. new small nice car B. nice small new car C. new nice car, that is small D. car new nice and small 784: His parents hostile attitude ___ him to leave home .

A. drove B. urged C. made D. suggested 785:. I recommend that the student ____ his composition as soon as possible.

A. finishes writing B. should finish the writing C. finish writing D. finished writing 786: Hearing-aid devices are very helpful for ________ are hard of hearing.

A. those B. those who C. people D. who 787: We should study hard ___________ our parents can be proud of us.

A. so as to B. in order that C. as that D. in order to 788: As soon as I ___________ my assignment, I'll show you how to solve that problem. A. have finished B. will finish C. will have finished D. finished 789: Today many countries are trying to develop _________ energy sources.

A. sustainable B. natural C. damaging D. non-renewable 790: The company managed to __ its best workers and kept its rival from stealing them. A. promote B. employ C. retain D. consider 791: The _______ of food during that long winter left many families in despair.

A. scarcity B. availability C. variety D. abundance 792: You ___________ smoke in here. It's against the rules.

A. shouldn't B. mightn't C. mustn't D. needn't 793: The new director is favorably _________ towards innovations.

A. disposed B. devoted C. dedicated D. discouraged 794:These teachers ________ to help their students understand simple things.

A. do an attempt B. make great efforts C. try a great effort D. put great efforts 795: To apply for the scholarship, the students are required to write a _________ essay about their future plans. A. two-hundred-word B. two-pages C. double pages D. two hundred words 796:It was a ______ that the driver survived the crash. His car was completely damaged. A. mystery B. miracle C. secret D. strange 797:Sharks acquire many sets of teeth _________ their lifetime.

A. over B. from C. during D. since 798: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” – “______.”

A. You’re welcome B. Good idea, thanks C. Thanks, I will D. It’s my pleasure

799: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” Laura: “______”

A. There’s no doubt about it. B. Well, that’s very surprising.

C. Of course not. You bet! D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea.

800:She said, “John, I’ll show you round my city when you’re here.”

A. She made a trip round her city with John. B. She promised to show John round her city. C. She planned to show John round her city. D. She organized a trip round her city for John. 801: There’s no point in persuading Jane to change her mind.

A. No one wants Jane to change her mind because it’s pointless.

B. It’s possible for us to persuade Jane to change her mind.

C. Jane will change her mind though she doesn’t want to.

D. It’s useless to persuade Jane to change her mind

802:“Why don’t you reply to the President’s offer right now?” said Mary to her husband. A. Mary suggested that her husband should reply to the President’s offer without delay. B. Mary told her husband why he didn’t reply to the President’s offer then.

C. Mary ordered her husband to reply to the President’s offer right now.

D. Mary wondered why her husband didn’t reply to the President’s offer then.

803: If I hadn’t had so much work to do I would have gone to the movies.

A. Because I had to do so much work, I couldn’t go to the movies.

B. I would go to the movies when I had done so much work.

C. A lot of work couldn’t prevent me from going to the movies.

D. I never go to the movies if I have work to do.

804: Unlike her friends, Jane prefers an independent life.

A. Jane doesn't like her friends because she prefers an independent life.

B. Her friends live in an independent life and Jane doesn't like it.

C. Jane doesn't like her friends to live in a dependent life.

D. Jane prefers an independent life but her friends do not.

805:_______________ that I tore up the letter.

A. I was such an annoyed B. Such was my annoyance

C. I was so annoying D. So was I annoyed

806: It is the recommendation of many psychologists to associate words and remember names. A. that a learner uses mental images B. that a learner use mental images C. that a learner must use mental images D. mental images are used

807: “______” “Not really.”

A. I don't like that new movie.

B. Would you like to watch a cartoon or a documentary?

C. Would you recommend the new movie at the Odeon?

D. How often do you go to the movies?

808: Something tells me that you to a single word I in the past ten minutes.

A. haven’t listened/ was saying B. didn’t listen/ said

C. haven’t been listening/ have said D. haven’t listened/ said

809: Don’t to any conclusion before you know the full facts.

A. rush B. dive C. leap D. fly

810: The police spokesman said he was _______ to believe that the arrested man was the serial killer they had been looking for.

A. inclined B. seemed C. suspected D. supposed 811: For lunch, I always have something quick and easy: a sandwich, a salad, toast and the _______. A. same B. similar C. like D. rest

812: _______, the invention was perfect, but it didn’t sell very well.

A. Technically B. Technologically C. Politically D. Practically 813: To decorate my room, I ______.the help of my roomate.

A. drafted B. engaged C. recruited D. enlisted

814: I don't think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting, did they? I totally failed to get my point ______.

A. around B. along C. across D. about 8

15: This fruit has been in the fridge for over three weeks! It is all ________.

A. sour B. mouldy C. rotten D. bitter 816: If someone is down to earth, he is very________

A. practical B. sad C. shy D. strange 817: I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a________

A. sky B. house C. wall D. kite

818: We don't seem to have any more of that book, Sir. It is out of ___ but we are getting a new delivery next Thursday if you would like to pop back then.

A. stock B. order C. print D. shop

819: Cable TV revolutionized communications; ______, the very existence of that service is now threatened by satellites.

A. consequently B. for example C. nevertheless D. moreover 820: Now I am unemployed, I have too much time _______ and don't know what to do with myself. A. in my hands B. in hand C. to hand D. on my hands 821: - "What do you think of football?" - "_______"

A. I am crazy about it. B. Of course, football players are excellent C. Well, it's beyond my expectation D. It's none of my business.

822: As coal mines became deeper, the problems of draining water, bringing in fresh air, and ______ to the surface increased.

A. how ore is transported B. transporting ore

C. ore is transporting D. to transport ore

823: ______ is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.

A. Each climate B. A climate C. Climates D. The climate

824: There is no chance of you getting the promotion after only two months working here, ___ the great work you have done.

A. presuming B. notwithstanding C. nevertheless D. regardless 825: Are you thinking of flying business class?" "______"

A. I'm flying there to attend a party. B. No, I'm just on business.

C. No, I'd like an aisle seat. D. No, economy.

826: On the battle field .

A. lied the tanks B. did the tanks lie C. the tanks lay D. lay the tanks

827: The team threw on all their substitutes in the last five minutes, all to no ___ as they lost the game narrowly by three points.

A. use B. gain C. avail D. benefit 828: _______ Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories. A. On my part B. On the whole C. On the contrary D. On the other hand 829: - "Do you mind if I use your phone?" - ".________."

A. Sorry. I have no idea B. Not at all. Help yourselfC. Yes, certainly D. You can say that again

830: We took Bill ______ for a couple of months after the fire at his home. It was no trouble as we have the extra bedroom up in the converted loft.

A. out B. off C. in D. up.

831. The factory is said _______ in a fire two years ago.

A. being destroyed B. to have been destroyed C. to have destroyed D. to destroy 832. By the end of this year my father _______ in this company for 12 years.

A. will work B. will have been working C. has been working D. has worked

833. –“Would you mind giving me a hand with this bag?” -“ _____________________” A. Yes, I’ll do it now. B. No, not at all. C. Well, I’d love to D. Yes, I am. 834. Forget all and try your best next time- Lightning never _______ twice in the same place. A. strikes B. attacks C. beats D. hits

835. _____ raiding for camels was a significant part of Bedouin life has been documented in Wilfed Thesiger’s Arabian Sands.

A. That B. Which C. What D. Where 836. The little boy pleaded _____ not to leave him alone in the dark.

A. on her mother B. her mother C. with her mother D. at his mother 837. _____, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.

A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually 838. The TV station, in _______ to massive popular demand, decided not to discontinue the soap opera. A. reaction B. response C. answer D. rely 839. His emotional problems _______ from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think. A. stem B. flourish C. root D. sprout 840. Pete was born and brought up in Cornwall and he knows the place like the _________. A. nose on his face B. back of his hand C. hairs on his head D. teeth of his mouth 841. Tom: "I'm sorry. I won't be able to come". - Mary: “_______”.

A. Sounds like fun B. Well, never mind C. Oh, that's annoying D. Great 842. British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as _____. A. cats and dogs B. salt and pepper C. chalk and cheese D. here and there 843. Rows and silences are ______ and parcel of any marriage.

A. package B. stamps C. packet D. part

844. How do you account for the manager's fiery _______ yesterday afternoon?

A. output B. outburst C. outcry D. outlaw 845: Patient: "Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?" Receptionist: “________” A. Not at the moment. He can't be disturbed. B. OK, you will need to check my diary. C. OK, let me just check the diary. D. Have a seat and I'll be with you in an hour. 846. It’s not in my nature to _______ over the price of something.

A. haggle B. discuss C. challenge D. transact 847: ” Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _________?”

A. don’t you B. can’t you C. will you D. do you? 848. We usually do go by train, even though the car _________ is a lot quicker.

A. travel B. journey C. trip D. voyage 849. The sign says that all shoplifters will be ________.

A. persecuted B. disproved C. prosecuted D. prohibited 850. In elections, politicians try to get old people to vote for them, it’s called the _______ vote.

A. white B. blue C. old D. grey 851. In the end, I just lost my _________ and started gabbling incoherently.

A. head B. mind C. brain D. intelligence 852. John: “May I come in?” Peter: “ ________________”

A. Feel free B. Yes, no problem C. You’re welcome D. Sorry, you may not 853. When I got up yesterday morning, the sun was shining, but the ground was very wet. It ……. A. rained B. has been raining C. had rained D. had been raining 854. The villagers strongly recommend that a new school ___________ immediately. A. must be built B. is going to be built C. be built D. will be built 855. The children can stay here __________ they don’t make too much noise.

A. whether B. providing C. unless D. until 856. _______ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.

A. Small as the stars B. The stars as small C. As the small stars D. Despite of the small stars 857. I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of _______. A. brain B. tongue C. mind D. memory 858. Only in the Civil War____________ killed or wounded.

A. soldiers in America were B. so many American soldiers were

C. many in America were D. were so many American soldiers

859. Frankly, I'd rather you _______ anything about it for the time being.

A. don't do B. hadn't done C. didn't do D. haven't done

860. I was angry when you saw me because I ______ with my sister.

A. have been arguing B. had been arguing C. argued D. would argue 861. The book would have been perfect ________ the ending.

A. had it not been for B. it had not been for C. it hadn't been for D .hadn't it been for. 862. I'm __________ my brother is.

A. nowhere like so ambitious B. nothing near as ambitious as

C. nothing as ambitious than D. nowhere near as ambitious as

* not anywhere near/nowhere near : far from; not at all (chắc là không; còn lâu) The job doesn't pay anywhere near enough for me.

863. _____ I'd like to help you out, I'm afraid I just haven't got any spare money at the moment. A. Even B. Despite C. Much as D. Try as

864. Hardly ________ of the paintings at the gallery were for sale

A. none B. few C. some D. any 865. Jane's very modest, always ________ her success.

A. playing down B. turning around C. keeping down D. pushing back * play something down :to try to make something seem less important or less likely than it really is 866. I feel __ to inform the committee that a number of members are very unhappy with the decision.

A. my duty B. it my duty C. this my duty D. that my duty

867. Check the bottles carefully to make sure they have not been _______

A. broken into B. taken out C. touched up D. tampered with (làmgiả) 868. All things_________, he is the best president we are likely to get.

A. considered B. thought C. taken D. added

869 George: “In my opinion, action films are exciting.” Frankie: “______”

A. Yes. Congratulations! B. There’s no doubt about it.

C. What an opinion! D. You shouldn’t have said that.

870.Peter: “I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study in America.” Kate: “Uh, really? __________!” A. Take care of yourself B. Congratulations C. You are always lucky D. Lucky as you are 871. Tom:" Would you take this along to the office for me?" - Jerry:"_________"

A. Never mind B. Yes, with pleasure C. Yes, that's right D. Not at all 872. Mother: "Gloria, I'd rather you ___________home so late."

A. hadn't come back B. haven't come back C. don't come back D. didn't come back 873. You are 27 years old so it's high time you ______ responsibility for your deeds. A. took B. have taken C. had taken D. take

874. Suppose he _________you stealing, what would you do?

A. has caught B. catches C. had caught D. caught

875. I used a calculator so it's impossible I made a mistake with the bill. I ___a mistake with the bill because I used a calculator

A. couldn’t make B. shouldn’t have made C. mightn’t make D. can't have made 876. The school Principal suggested that he __________a scholarship.

A. was awarded B. would be awarded C. be awarded D. must be awarded 877. The portrait__________ by an Italian.

A. is known to have been painted B. known to have been painted

C. is knowing to be painted D. is known to be painted

878. If you want the day off, you’ll have to find someone ________ you.

A. stand up B. stand in for (replace sb temporarily) C. stand for D. set off 879. I bought a __________ bag at the market yesterday.

A. old leather lovely B. old lovely leather C. lovely old leather D. leather old lovely 880. I ran _____ some old records while I was tidying the attic.

A. into B. out C. across D. after

881. You should never spend all the money you earn, but always _____________a rainy day A. put an end to B. put something by forC. put the blame on D. put off 882. ____________, I decided to go in, which turned out to be a mistake.

A. Noticed the door was open B. Open the door

C. The open door was noticed D. Noticing the door was open

883. Our country is rich ________ natural resources.

A. of B. with C. about D. in 884. The idea to ________ a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors. A. pay B. do C. go D. walk 885. In his anxiety to make himself________, he spoke too loudly and too slowly. A. understand B. understanding C. understood D. to understand 886. ________ for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with the project.

A. If it hadn’t been B. If it had been C. Had it been D. Hadn’t it been 887. Some animals are on the ________ of becoming extinct.

A. edge B. verge C. side D. tip 888. The play is very long but there are three ________

A. intervals B. breaks C. rests D. naps 889. The last lecture ________ completely over my head.

A. got B. went C. was D. left 890. Could I pick your ________ on the subject before the meeting?

A. brains B. head C. intellect D. mind 891. I was prepared to lend my brother some money but he turned ________ my offer. A. back B. up C. out D. down 892. I ________ with the performances but I got flu the day before.

A. was to have helped B. helped C. was to help D. had helped 893. The dying man’s speech was so________ that no one was able to interpret his last request. A. incoherent B. indiscreet C. nonchalant D. impotent 894. Very soon I found some other people to ________ and we began to write songs. A. keep up with B. team up with C. talk through with D. get along with 895. ________ chair the meeting.

A. John was decided to B. It was decided that John should C. There was decided that John should D. John had been decided to

896. I thought about the problem but I couldn’t ________ a solution.

A. come in for B. come across C. come up with D. come out 897. ________, they slept soundly.

A. Hot though was the night air B. Hot though the night air was

C. Hot as was the night air D. Hot although the night air was

883. D	884. A	885. C	886. A	887. B
888. A	889. B	890. D	891. D	892. A
893. A	894. B	895. B	896. C	897. B

898. The answer Henry gave was so confusing that his lecturer could hardly make ______ of it at all. A. sense B. meaning C. interpretation D. intelligibility

899. Considered America’s first great architect, ______.

A. many of the buildings at Harvard University were designed by Henry Hobson Richardson B. it was Henry Hobson Richardson who designed many of the buildings at Harvard University

C. Henry Hobson Richardson designed many of the buildings at Harvard University D. Harvard University has many buildings that were designed by Henry Hobson Richardson. 900. “Jack, can you help me push the piano to the corner of the hall to ______ our party?” said the teacher A. give place to B. make place for C. take room for D. make room for

901. The surrealistic movement in art in the 1920s and 1930s placed ______ is pictured in the unconscious and often incorporated dreamlike images.

A. to emphasize it B. an emphasis on what

C. an emphasis on it D. emphasize what

902. “Frankly, Ms. Adamson works ______ that her figures never need ______,” said the General Manager. A. such efficiently that / to check B. so efficient that / checking

C. such an efficient that / to be checked D. so efficiently that / to be checked

903. It is highly recommended that language learners in general and English learners ______ should learn the language in the native community so as to master it.

A. in particular B. on the whole C. in short D. on the other hand 904.Lama: “What’s your greatest phobia, Carolina?

Carolina: “______”

A. I’m afraid not. B. I haven’t made up my mind.

C. What an absurd idea! D. Worms, definitely.

905.Waiter: “How would you like your steak, sir?

Man: “______”

A. Not too bad B. Very good C. Rare, please D. Yes, of course I like it 898. A 899. C 900.D 901. B 902. D 903. A 904.D 905. C 906. The traffic problem has improved _____, out of the blue, really.

A. gradually B. factually C. unexpectedly D. respectably 907. This picture book, the few pages _____ are missing, is my favorite.

A. for which B. of that C. to which D. of which 908. It was felt that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to very end.

A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation 909. Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship.

A. impose B. propose C. expose D. suppose 910. We shouldn’t give the children everything they ask for; they will become completely _____. A. spoilt B. wounded C. damaged D. destroyed 911. The completion of the tunnel has been _______ owing to a strike.

A. held up B. held off C. held on D. held over 912. It is with ________ regret that we have to inform you that your scholarship has been withdrawn. A. heavy B. deep C. somber D. high 913. _______ of all modern domestic poultry is the red jungle fowl is widely believed. A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the ancestor 914. Art critics do not all agree on what _______ a painting great.

A. qualities to make B. are the qualities for making

C. qualities make D. do the qualities that make

915. Farmers supply crops with phosphorus in areas ________ have removed it from the soil. A. because of long years of cultivation B. where long years of cultivation C. with long years of cultivation D. by long years of cultivation

916. Sarah congratulated _____ passing my driving test.

A. me B. for C. me on D. on me 917. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they _____ much longer.

A. will stay B. would stay C. would be staying D. would have stayed 918. I can’t quite _____ out what the sign says.

A. read B. get C. carry D. make 919. One _____ of the scheme is the very high cost.

A. advantage B. shortage C. drawback D. shortcoming 920. In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur _____ a misunderstanding. A. because of B. of C. for D. because 921. Secondary schools offer a wide ______ of subjects.

A. field B. scope C. list D. range 922. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ______ have happened. A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially 923. - “Do you think the book is expensive? - “Yes, it’s not ______ what we paid for it.” A. worthy B. worth of C. worth D. valuable 924. To ______ extent did she benefit from her uncle’s will?

A. what B. how C. which D. whom 925. The new system didn’t ______ expectations.

A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to 926. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next.

A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. should they meet 927. ______ aren’t effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them. A. Fertilizers B. Pesticides C. Herbicides D. Composts 928. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud ______.

A. smile B. laughter C. amusement D. enjoyment

929. The traffic lights ______ to green, and the car drove on.

A. exchanged B. turned C. removed D. shone 930. It is a good idea to be ______ dressed when you go for an interview.

A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly 931. We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train.

A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply

932. They are going to make ______ excursion next month.

A. a two-week B. two-weeks C. two weeks' D. a two-week's 933. I haven't had a very ______ week. I seem to have done nothing at all.

A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic 934. The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspectors with local conditions.

A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify 935. Do you know the man ______ over there?

A. interviewed B. interviewing C. to interview D. interviews 936. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for. A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over

937. It would be lovely if the children could see and, ______, touch the animals.

A. eventually B. if possible C. at last D. finally

938. ______ he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness.

A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What

939. Unless you return money immediately, you will risk being charged ______ theft and getting into serous trouble A. on B. with C. of D. for

940. The old woman came in, ______ by a young man.

A. accompany B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied 941. I’ve applied for the job I saw ______ in the newspaper last month.

A. advertised B. advertising C. be advertised D. being advertised 942. No, I didn’t know his number; ______ I’d have phoned him.

A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless

943. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.

A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier 944. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ______. I am attending the evening class. A. I don’t hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping 945. Ninety ______ the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school. A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is

936. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for. A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over

937. It would be lovely if the children could see and, ______, touch the animals.

A. eventually B. if possible C. at last D. finally

938. ______ he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness.

A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What

939. Unless you return money immediately, you will risk being charged ______ theft and getting into serous trouble A. on B. with C. of D. for

940. The old woman came in, ______ by a young man.

A. accompany B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied 941. I’ve applied for the job I saw ______ in the newspaper last month.

A. advertised B. advertising C. be advertised D. being advertised 942. No, I didn’t know his number; ______ I’d have phoned him.

A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless

943. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.

946. Tom: “I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.” Laura: “………………………..” A. Don’t tell a lie. I thought it was terrible. B. You must be kidding. It was not as good as I had expected. C. I completely agree with you. It was terrific. D. No doubt!

947. Boy: “What is your greatest phobia?” Girl: “………………………..”

A. I'm afraid not. B. Worms, definitely!

C. Probably people who smoke. D. I haven't made up my mind.

958. Jenny: “Thank you very much for your donation, Mr. Robinson.”

Mr.Robinson: “………………………..”

A. You can say that again. B. I see.

C. You are right. D. Delighted I was able to help.

949. I don’t think you have been watering the plants near the gate. The soil is ……………………….. A. as dry as rice B. as dry as a tile C. as dry as a bone D. as dry as wood 950. Susan was sad because she wasn’t invited to any social events. She felt ……………………….. A. left out B. turned out C. omitted out D. gone out

951. Most psychologists believe that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is……………………….. A. well established extremely by the age of five B. by the age of five it is extremely well established C. by the age of five and well established extremely D. extremely well established by the age of five

952.In most ………. developed countries, up to 50% of ……..population enters higher education at some time in their lives.

A. Ø / Ø B. the / Ø C. Ø / the D. the / a

953. I wish you ………………….. me a new one instead of having it………………………..as you did. A. would give / to repair B. gave / to repair

C. had given / to be repaired D. had given / repaired

954.Henry was really a silly boy when we were at high school. I still remember………………………..very stupid questions.

A. him asking B. him to ask C. asking him D. his being asked 955. ………………………..the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn. A. With reference B. Akin C. Prior to D. In addition to 965. No sooner ………………………..to marry Jack ………………………..to have serious doubts. A. had Carol agreed / than she began B. Carol has agreed / than she began

C. had Carol agreed / than she begins D. had Carol agreed / than she had begun 957. Having been served dinner, ……………………...

A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.

B. the committee members discussed the problem

C. it was discussed by the committee members the problem.

D. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.

958. The marathon runner ……………………...for nearly one hour and a half when she ……………………...to the pavement.

A. has been running / collapses B. were running / collapsed

C. had been running / collapsed D. ran / had been collapsing

959. Son: “What is the process of ……………………..., Dad?”

Father: “Well, it involves the heating of liquid such as milk in order to kill harmful bacteria.” A. industrialization B. pasteurization C. commercialization D. globalization

960. An artist ……………………...will do his best to express innocence and inexperience in the child’s face. A. portraying a child B. who portray a childC. he portrays a child D. portrayed a child 946. B 947. B 948. D 949. C 950. A 951. D 952. C 953. D 954. A 955. C 956. A 957. B 958. C 959. B 960. A 961. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times.

A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance 962. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence.

A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because

963. We played the game ___ the rules.

A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from 964. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order.

A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried 965. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled.

A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way 966. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music.

A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up 967. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do.

A. let B. put C. leave D. take 968. The chairman requested that ___

A. the members studied more carefully the problem.

B. the problem was more carefully studied.

C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied.

D. the members study the problem more carefully.

969. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country.

A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped 970. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk. A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed 971. I don’t think this strange new fashion will …………

A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on 972. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral.

A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place 973. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan 974. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account.

A. more B. no C. some D. any 975. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___. A. off B. out C. away D. up

961. In the ___of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance 962. ___ how angry he was he would never resort to violence.

A. No matter B. No problem C. Although D. Because 963. We played the game ___ the rules.

A. on account of B. ahead of C. according to D. apart from 964. ___ to get through to Jackie for days now. Either she’s away or her phone’s out of order. A. I’ve been trying B. I had tried C. I’m trying D. I tried 965. This is ___ the most difficult job I have ever tackled.

A. by rights B. by all means C. by far D. by the way

966. She ___till the early hours listening to pop music.

A. took me up B. kept me up C. caught me up D. held me up 967. Please don’t ___yourself out. A sandwich will do.

A. let B. put C. leave D. take 896. The chairman requested that ___

A. the members studied more carefully the problem.

B. the problem was more carefully studied.

C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied.

D. the members study the problem more carefully.

969. Smoking is ___ in many companies in our country.

A. permitted B. taught C. banned D. stopped

970. After the battle, the ___ soldiers were helped by those who could walk.

A. injured B. wounded C. broken D. killed

971. I don’t think this strange new fashion will …………

A. turn up B. care for C. show off D. catch on

972. Their house is ___ near the Cathedral.

A. whereabouts B. anywhere C. somewhere D. any place 973. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ___ A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by plan

974. There was hardly ___ money left in my bank account.

A. more B. no C. some D. any 975. It is wrongly believed that natural resources will never be used ___.

A. off B. out C. away D. up

976. Assembly lines are useful for producing a large _____ of identical products. A. quality B. quantity C. quandary D. qualification 977. Only the _____ of the building is going to be remodeled.

A. insides B. interior C. indoors D. inner 978. Whether the sports club survives is a matter of complete _____ to me.

A. indifference B. disinterest C. importance D. interest 979. After years of neglect there was a huge _____ program to return the city to its former glory. A. restoration B. preservation C. conservation D. refurbishment 980. The assistant suggested _____ the next day when the manager would be there. A. we are coming back B. to come back C. we will come back D. we came back 981. I never get a _____ of sleep after watching a horror film.

A. wink B. blink C. night D. ounce 982. As it was Christmas, the _____ at church was much larger than usual.

A. audience B. convention C. congregation D. grouping 983. The sheep were huddled into a _____ to protect them from overnight frosts.

A. cage B. kennel C. hutch D. pen

984. The jury _____ the defendant “not guilty”.

A. gave B. returned C. subscribed D. found 985. Many _____ crafts such as weaving are now being revived.

A. customary B. habitual C. traditional D. ordinary 986. He managed to finish his thesis under the _____ of his tutor.

A. guidance B. help C. aid D. assistance 987. Mr. Henry was given a medal in _____ of his service to his country.

A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response 988. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _____ any solutions. A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to 989. You _____ as well seek for a fish in the tree as try to do that.

A. must B. would C. should D. might 990. _____ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century. A. Raw B. Rude C. Crude D. Blunt 991. By the time you receive this letter, I _____ for China.

A. will have left B. have left C. would have left D. will leave 992. Prizes are awarded _____ the number of points scored.

A. resulting from B. adding up C. presented to D. according to 993. The needs of gifted children in schools have long been _____ neglected.

A. dolefully B. woefully C. idly D. pathetically 994. I must take this watch to be repaired; it _____ over 20 minutes a day.

A. increases B. gains C. accelerates D. progresses 995. It had been a trying afternoon, _____ at about six o’clock in the television breaking down. A. culminating B. leading C. arriving D. finalizing 976. B 977. B 978. A 979. A 980. D

981. A 982. C 983. D 984. D 985. C

986. A 987. C 988. B 989. D 990. C

991. A 992. D 993. B 994. B 995. A

996. Are there enough apples for us to have one .............. ?

A. every B. each C. self D. individually 997. We must .............. our pounds for dollars before going to New York.

A. change B. convert C. turn D. exchange 998. Who is the .................... of this company?

A. top B. head C. leader D. minister

999. That book is by a famous anthropologist. It’s about the people in Samoa .............. for two years. A. that she lived B. that she lived among them C. among whom she lived D. where she lived among them 1000. The old man serves the ball so skilfully. He ..................... a good tennis player when young. A. can be B. must be C. could be D. must have been 1001. Instead of thingking carefully, he tends to .................... conclusions.

A. run at B. jump to C. fly into D. hit on 1002. Can you really insure yourself .............. unemployment?

A. for B. from C. to D. against 1003. I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful, .............. smile. A. childhood B. childish C. childless D. childlike 1004. ............... more help, I could call my neighbour.

A. Should I need B. Needed C. I have needed D. I should need 1005. ............... alone in ................. dark, deserted street is risky.

A. Walk/so B. Walking/so C. Walking such a D. Walked/such 1006. I shall do the job to the best of my .................. .

A. capacity B. ability C. knowledge D. talent 1007. Phone me before ten, .............. I’ll be too busy to talk to you.

A. unless B. whether C. otherwise D. if 1008. To get a passport, you must send in your birth ................ and two photos.

A. certificate B. licence C. paper D. card 1009. Dinosaurs are thought to ............... out millions of years ago.

A. die B. have died C. having died D. dying 1010. A: Do you think you’ll get the job? – B: ………….

A. I know so B. Well, I hope so C. . I think so D. Yes, that’s right

996.B 997.D 998. B 999. C 1000.D 1001. B 1002. D 1003.D 1004. A 1005.C 1006. B 1007.C 1008.A 1009. B 1010.B 1011. Those interested in the post of Assistant Manager are requested to apply _______. A. as a person B. in person C. as persons D. by person 1012. I don’t care _______ you go or not.

A. where B. when C. why D. whether 1013. If it wasn’t you who took my pen, it must have been _______.

A. somebody B. somebody else C. another one D. anybody 1014. Did the man _______ by the committee accept the job?

A. appointing B. appointed C. was appointed D. to appoint 1015. Don’t leave your clothes _______ about on the bedroom floor.

A. lie B. lay C. lying D. laying 1016. She raced by in a car, with her hair _______ behind.

A. streamed B. stream C. streams D. streaming 1017. I had my younger brother _______ the newspaper to me while I was abroad.

A. to send B. sent C. send D. sending 1018. Joe, I am inclined _______ Appiah’s complicity in the big fraud.

A. about believing B. in believing C. for believing D. to believe

1019. Now listen to me John. As far as your examination results are concerned, you needn’t worry so much, ________?

A. isn’t it B. need you C. do you D. aren’t they 1020. His arrogance makes him _______ whenever he goes.

A. hated B. hate C. to hate D. hating

1011. B	1012. D	1013. B	1014. B	1015. C
1016. D	1017. C	1018. D	1019. B	1020. A

1021. Save your money. Don't.......it too quickly.

A. go through B. die down C. hold on D. touch on

1022. They all have to follow the rules, and none of them is.......the law.

A. over B. beyond C. above D. onto

1023. They.......the aid of the United States but did not receive it.

A. asked B. found C. sought D. obtained

1024. The police spokesman said he was.......to believe that the arrested man was the serial killer they had been looking for.

A. inclined B. seemed C. suspected D. supposed

1025. I'm.......my brother is.

A. nowhere near as ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious as

C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as

1026. He says he might come, but I........

A. doubt B. doubt it C. doubt so D. doubt about it 1027. I'm sure your bank manager will lend you a.......ear when you explain the situation to him. A. merciful B. sympathetic C. pitiful D. compassionate 1028. Have you seen the girl.......?

A. that I told B. I told you of C. whom I told you D. I told you of her 1029. Children usually.......a flu much more quickly than adults.

A. pick up B. pick at C. pick on D. pick out

1030. The accident.......was the mistake of the driver.

A. causing many people to die B. caused great human loss

C. to cause many people die D. which causes many people to die 1031. Never ______ till tomorrow what you can do today .

A. put out B. put off C. put away D. put down 1032. John’s score on the test is the highest in the class;______ .

A. he should study last night B. he should have studied last night C. he must have studied last night D. he must have to study last night 1033. The company received______complaints about the quality of its products. A. continual B. continued C. continuous D. continuing 1034. Mai is______of the two sisters.

A. as beautiful as B. more beautiful

C. the more beautiful D. the most beautiful 1035. Many lists of “Wonders of the World” ______during the Middle Ages. A. said to be existed B. are said to exist

C. said to exist D. are said to have existed 1036. The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my ______.

A. body B. legs C. skin D. bones

1037.The workers have gone on strike. ______, all production has ceased. A. So that B. Therefore C. Because D. Now that 1038.Do you expect there will be a lot of _______ to the project from the local community? A. rejections B. disapproval C. disagreement D. objections 1039. _________ handball is fast becoming ________ popular sport worldwide. A. The/ the B. Φ/ a C. A/ Φ D. Φ/ the 1040. The size and shape of a nail depend primarily on the function ______ intended. A. which it is B. for which it C. which it is for D. for which is 1041. But for the fog, we_________ our destination ages ago.

A. would have reached B. would reach C. reached D. had reached 1042. Nam: “ I'm having some friends over for lunch this Saturday. Would you like to join us?” Huong: “______________________”.

A. Can I take a rain check? B. Come on. It's your turn. C. Thanks, but I musn't D. As a matter of fact, I do. 1043. Tom: “Wasn't it Mozart who composed Swan Lake?” Jane: “__________.” A. Yes, he wasn't B. It's out of question C. I haven't a clue D. It's not my favourite 1044. Water polo is played in a pool. It is played ____a ball and people play it ___a team. A. by/ in B. in/with C. within/ by D. with/in

1045. I wonder if they have that dress in my size. I ______ a size 10.

A. make B. have C. take D. get

1031.B	1032.C	1033.A	1034.C	1035.D
1036.D	1037.B	1038.D	1039.B	1040.B
1041.A	1042.A	1043.C	1044.D	1045.C

1046. The strike was______ owing to a last minute agreement with the management. A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down

1047. Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to______ rather thin.

A. get B. turn C. wear D. go

1048. ______ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.

A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually

1049. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the______ wonderfully. A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion

1050. The train service has been a______ since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas

1051. Is an inexperienced civil servant______ to the task of running the company. A. capable B. skilled C. eligible D. suited

1052. We______ have been happier in those days.

A. can’t B. couldn’t C. might not D. must not

1053. You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so______ you’re used to the noise. A. apparently B. presumably C. allegedly D. predictably 1054. The storm ripped our tent to______.

A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks

1055. He______ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered. A. indicted B. inferred C. induced D. inflicted

1056. Hotel rooms must be______ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters. A. vacated B. evacuated C. abandoned D. left

1057. I do not think there is so much as a______ of truth in that rumor.

A. crumb B. speck C. grain D. pebble

1058. He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to______.

A. get through B. get by C. get on D. get up

1059. I have very______ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster. A. certain B. mixed C. doubtful D. troubled

1060. The noise of the typewriter really______ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate. A. put B. pulled C. set D. took

1061. The sixth time he called me at night was the______.

A. last cause B. last straw C. touch and go D. hot air

1062. All three TV channels provide extensive______ of sporting events.

A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D. vision

1063. They seemed to be______ to the criticism and just carried on as before.

A. disinterested B. sensitive C. uncaring D. indifferent

1064. “Shall we go out tonight?” - “____________”

A. Yes, I can B. Yes, we are C. Yes, we go D. Yes, let’s 1065. It's no use______ over______ milk.

A. crying/ spilt B. to cry/ spilling C. crying/ spilling D. crying/ to spill

1046.

1047.

1048.

1049.

1050.

1051.

1062.

1053.

1054.

1055.

1056.

1057.

1058.

1059.

1060.

1061.

1062.

1063.

1064.

1065: They had meals together in the school______.

A. café B. restaurant C. canteen D. bar 1066: You should______ your pounds for dollars before going to New York.

A. change B. convert C. turn D. exchange 1067: Who is the______ of this company?

A. top B. head C. leader D. minister 1068: His sister's marriage has been arranged by her family. She is marrying a man______. A. she hardly knows him B. whom she hardly know C. she hardly knows D. that she hardly know

1069: Instead of______ about the good news, Peter seemed to be indifferent.

A. exciting B. being excited C. to excite D. to be excited 1070: She nearly lost her own life______ attempting to save the child from drowning. A. at B. with C. in D. for 1071: If I could speak German, I______ next year studying in Berlin.

A. will spend B. had spent C. would spend D. would have spent 1072: There are several means of mass communication. The newspaper is one. Television is______. A. another B. other C. the another D. the other 1073: The police are______ an incident which took placethis afternoon.

A. inspecting B. searching C. looking out D. investigating 1074: Someone wanted to______ Belle Vue Hotel to us.

A. introduce B. direct C. recommend D. tell 1075: Tony never comes to class on time and______.

A. neither does PedroB. so does Pedro C. so doesn’t Pedro D. neither doesn’t Pedro 1076: Tom: “Thank you for your help.” ~ Mary: “____________.”

A. With all my heart B. It’s my pleasure C. Never mind me D. No problem 1077: We______ won the game if we’d had a few more minutes.

A. have B. will C. had D. could have 1078: Mr. Ba is intelligent but he______ common sense.

A. fails B. lacks C. misses D. wants 1079: We’ll play tennis and______ we’ll have lunch.

A. after B. then C. so D. immediately

1080. From 1949 onward, the artist Georgia O’keeffe made New Mexico_________. A. her permanent residence was B. where her permanent residence

C. permanent residence for her D. her permanent residence

1081. Just as remote-controlled satellites can be employed to explore outer space, _________ employed to investigate the deep sea.

A. can be robots B. robots can be C. can robots D. can robots that are 1082. _________ is not clear to researchers.

A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct. B. Why dinosaurs became extinct

C. Did dinosaurs become extinct D. Dinosaurs became extinct

1083. The first transatlantic telephone cable system was not established _______ 1956. A. while B. until C. on D. when

1084. Drinking water ___________ excessive amounts of fluorides may leave a stained or mottled effect on the enamel of teeth.

A. containing B. in which containing C. contains D. that contain

1085. In the 1820’s physical education became___________ of the curriculum of Harvard and Yale Universities.

A. to be part B. which was part C. was part D part

1086. If you can win his attention ___________ for you.

A. the so much better B. the better so much C. so much the better D. so the much better 1087. The President resigned; the whiff of scandal remained ____________.

A. otherwise B. therefore C. immediately D. nevertheless

1088. Which __________ agency do you work for?

A. ads B. advertised C. advertising D. advertisement 1089. Van Gogh suffered from depression ____________ by overwork and ill-health. A. brought on B. coming about C. taken up D. put through

1080. D 1081.B 1082. B 1083. B 1084. A 1085. D 1086. C 1087. D 1088. C 1089. A

1090. I’m really sorry. We _____ stop at a service station and phone you, but we didn’t want to waste any more time.

A. were due to B. were going to C. were to D. were about to 1091. It is not until December 25th _________the exam results will be announced.

A. which B. what C. that D. when

1092. I saw a ___________ scarf in a shop near my house.

A. sweet little green silk B. little green silk sweet

C. sweet green little silk D. green little sweet silk

1093. There has been a recommendation that Peter ______ the president of the country. A. will be elected B. be elected C. is elected D. was elected 1094. He kept his marriage for years, but eventually the truth ________.

A. came out B. went out C. came through D. fell out 1095. It was in this house ______.

A. I was born in B. in which I was born C. where I was born D. that I was born 1096. ______of half- starving wolves were roaming the snow- covered countryside. A. Herds B. Flocks C. Packs D. Swarms 1097. When ______ to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously. A. asking B. to be asked C. to be asking D. being asked 1098. ______, he felt so unhappy and lonely.

A. In spite of his being wealth B. Rich as was he

C. Rich as he was D. Despite his wealthy

1099. According to the _______of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if they intend to leave. A. laws B. rules C. terms D. details 1100. It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s_______.

A. inheritance B. heritage C. possessions D. legacy

1101. A part-time job gives me the freedom to_______ my own interests.

A pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch

1102. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for_______15 minutes.

A. other B. others C. another D. the others

1103. ____ I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him face the music now.

A. Many a time B. Many the time C. Quite a time D. For a time

1104. _______ in this national park declined from a few thousand to a few hundred in ten years. A. For a number of tigers B. The number of tigers

C. A number of tigers D. That the number of tigers

1105. _______ every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers. A. Wholly B. Hardly C. Most D. Virtually

1106. Jane had a problem with her finances, so we talked _______ and now it's fine. A. over B. it over C. over it D. over and over 1107. When the electricity failed, he _______a match to find the candles.

A. rubbed B. scratched C. struck D. started

1108. I usually buy my clothes _______. It’s cheaper than going to the dressmaker. A. on the house B. off the peg C. in public D. on the shelf 1109. She tried to _______.

A. talk out of me the plan B. talk me the plan out of

C. talk me out of the plan D. talk out me of the plan.

1090. B	1091. C	1092. A	1093. B	1094. A	1095. D	1096. C	1097. D	1098. C	1099. C
1100. B	1101. A	1102. C	1103. A	1104. B	1105. D	1106. B	1107. C	1108. B	1109. C

1110. The singer and actor____________ coming now.

A. is B. are C. was D. were

1111. Tom_________ things around the house, which is annoying.

A. always leaves B. has always left C. is leaving D. is always leaving 1112. Up_________ when it saw its master.

A. jumped the dog B. did the dog jump C. the dog jump D. does the dog jump 1113. I’m really sleepy today. I wish I_________ Bob to the airport late last night.

A. weren’t taking B. hadn’t had to take

C. didn’t have to take D. didn’t take

1114. _________ you didn’t come to see her?

A. How come B. Why C. What for D. A and B are correct 1115. The couple _________in that castle for several months before they noticed anything odd. A. have been living B. have lived C. had been living D. were living 1116. That is the librarian _________ I got the information.

A. whom B. from who C. from him D. from whom 1117. Part- time workers at the company are the first_________.

A. that is laid off B. who lay off C. being laid off D. to be laid off 1118. Noise pollution generally receives less attention than_________ air pollution. A. does B. it does C. is D. it is

1119. While_________ to help him with his essay, I got impatient because he wouldn’t pay attention to what I was saying.

A. I am trying B. having tried C. I try D. trying

1120. After he left _________ University of Massachusetts, he went to_________ Indiana State University. A. the - ø B. the – the C. ø - the D. ø - ø

1121. If Mary_________ me she was going, I could have asked her for a lift.

A. tells B. had told C. wouldn’t tell D. won’t tell 1122. The salesperson says that there_________ many quality items on sale from next Monday. A. was B. will be C. would be D. were

1123. There is a small number involved, possibly___________ a hundred.

A. as many as B. as little as C. as few as D. as much as 1124. I can never understand why quite a few city dwellers have no ideas of _________. A. that their neighbor B. who are their neighbors

C. whose neighbor is D. who their neighbors are

1125. His pale face suggested that he _________ not well.

A. should be B. be C. were D. was

1126. Corporations have been donating more and more to _________.

A. the needy B. the need C. the needy people D. the needed 1127. You’re going to set up the equipment in a minute. _________ give you a hand?

A. Shall I B. Will I C. Would I D. Do I 1128. Going on this diet has really_________me good. I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic! A. made B. taken C. done D. had 1129. She nearly lost her own life _________ attempting to save the child from drowning. A. at B. with C. for D. in 1130. The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several _________ . A. celebrations B. celebrated C. celebrities D. celebrates 1131. I expect Tom’s jokes were awful. Actually they are _________ funny. A. rather B. quite C. completely D. totally 1132. She_________ me a nice compliment yesterday.

A. brought B. made C. took D. paid 1133. Over the last few months garages_________ the price of petrol three times. A. have risen B. have put up C. raised D. have gone up 1134. The polar bear’s _________ depends on its ability to catch fish.

A. survivor B. survive C. surviving D. survival 1135. It was _________ that I bought those books.

A. this shop B. this shop where C. at this shop D. the shop 1136. “ So how are things at school, Tim? “________________________” A. Oh, pretty good, actually . B. Well, I can’t agree with you. C. It’s my pleasure. D. I was not very good at it. 1137. _________, the young woman was visibly very happy after the birth of her child. A. Despite tired B. Though tired

C. Tired although she was D. She was tired

1138. Our school _________ about 600 new students every year.

A. admits B. accepts C. allows D. gets 1139. The kind- hearted woman _________ all her life to helping the disabled and the poor. A. wasted B. spent C. dedicated D. lived 1140. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer. A. came up to B. came up for C. came up with D. came out of 1141. Tom: “ Which is more important, luck or effort?”

Mary: “ Luck is _________effort.”

A. on the same importance B. of the same importance as C. the same importance as D. as the same importance as

1142. “ He’s not interested in Physics, is he?” “_________”

A. No problem. B. Yes, he is not at all

C. I promise he isn’t. D. No, he isn’t, I’m afraid. 1143. As its sales have increased, that computer company is going to _________ more staff.

A. take in B. take on C. take over D. take up

1144. It is a good idea for them to exchange _________ before the visits.

A. correspond B. corresponds C. correspondence D. correspondingly

1110. A	1111. D	1112. A	1113. B	1114. A	1115. C	1116. D	1117. D	1118. A	1119. D
1120. A	1121. B	1122. B	1123. C	1124. D	1125. D	1126. A	1127. A	1128. C	1129. D
1130. C	1131. A	1132. D	1133. B	1134. D	1135. C	1136. A	1137. B	1138. A	1139. C
1140. C	1141. B	1142. D	1143. B	1144. C

1145. They came to inspect the house _________ buying it.

A. in the event of B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of 1146. The boy who failed the exam has to take another one, ?

A. did he B. hasn’t he C. didn’t he D. doesn’t he

1147. It is _______ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several time a week. A. common B. complete C. normal D. usual

. 1148 _________ passenger pigeon, one of several species of extinct birds, was hunted to extinction over _________ few decades.

A. The / Ø B. Ø / the C. The / a D. A / the

1149. Don’t be angry with Sue. All that she did in good______

A. hope B. belief C. idea D. faith

1150. Mrs. Brown always ______ in a crowd because she wore large hats.

A. found against B. looked up C. stood out D. showed up

1151. Mary bought______ hat yesterday.

A. a red big plastic hat B. a big red plastic hat

C. a plastic big red hat D. a bit plastic red hat

1152. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.

A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest

C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier

1153. Helen: “I love your gardens. The plants are well taken care of!”

Ingrid: “Thanks. Yes, I suppose I’ve always __________.”

A. had green fingers B. let nature take its course

C. made it down on my luck D. drawn the short straw

1154. My old riding boots served me well for eleven years before they finally ________. A. wore off B. broke downC. wore out D. broke up

1155. _______ of birds over a city usually predict cold weather.

A. Herds B. Packs C. Flocks D. Groups

1156. We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, _______ we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

A. in case B. if so C. providing D. supposing

1157. It’s one of the worst books I’ve ever read. Its only redeeming ___________ is that it’s quite short. A. aspect B. element C. feature D. factor

1158. - Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. - ____________.

A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it

C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it

1159. He has been unable to find a job _______ with his ability as an accountant.

A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate

1145.C	1146.D	1147.A	1148.C	1149.D
1150.C	1151.B	1152.A	1153.A	1154.C
1155.C	1156.B	1157.C	1158.C	1159.D

1160. Of course, I will play the piano at the party but I’m a little ________.

A. out of use B. out of practice C. out of reach D. out of turn 1161. Where’s that _______ dress that your grandma gave you?

A. pink, long, lovely, silk B. lovely, long, pink, silk

C. lovely, pink, long, silk D. long, pink, silk, lovely

1162. _________ air is essential to man, so is water to fish.

A. As B. Just C. Since D. Like

1163. Having selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention, _________.

A. the members applauded him B. a speech had to be given by him

C. the members congratulated him D. he gave a short acceptance speech

1164. We _______ wandering about without any food.

A. hungered B. made hungry C. had been hungry D. got hungry 1165. James was ________ upset after being rejected in love.

A. strongly B. hardly C. deeply D. highly 1166. The company have to _______ways of reducing costs.

A. take in B, think over C. look D. work out 1167. Don’t take any _______ of Mike – he’s always rude to everyone.

A. notice B. view C. attention D. sight

1168. Before you sign the contract, ________ in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later. A. hold B. bear C. retain D. reserve 1169. Does that name _________ to you?

A. ring a bell B. break the ice C. foot the bill D. fall into place