TEST II.3.

1 (Choice of words - nouns)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. You can’t enter this camp without…………….from the officer.

A. a control B. a demand C. a permit D. an

allowance

2. She got her parents’…………….to study abroad.

A. permission B. allowance C. assistance D.

word

3. It took her…………….to find the building she was looking for.

A. time B. ages C. while

D. money

4. I had to cut down on my.…………….activities because of my school exams.

A. leisure B. hobby C. pastime D.

pleasure

5. One…………….that has been taken is to encourage young people to work with other young
people in the struggle against crime.

A. act B. measure C. control D.

experiment

6. Many people think that ironing is the worst household ……………..

A. work B. labour C. chore D.

effort

7. “You have very high blood……………., Mr. Womstaff.”

A. pressure B. infection C. tension D.

level

8. The rise in energy…………….has led to a reduction of fossil fuels that the world must use.

A. redundancy B. consumption C. efficiency D.

suitability

9. Prices are rising quickly everywhere. The ……………. seems to go up every day.
A. standard of living B. quality of life

C. annual income D. cost of living

10. The strength of his argument finally brought her round to his…………….of thinking.

A. method B. way C. system D.

direction

11. They have a nice cottage on the south…………….of England.

A. side B. coast C. shore D.

bank

12. Liverpool beat local……………., Everton, by two goals to one last Saturday.

A. opponents B. supporters C. enemies D. foes

13. The five Olympic rings are a…………….of the five continents.

A. symbol B. sign C. logo D.

emblem

14. She’s waiting to find out who her…………….will be in the next match.

A. opponent B. enemy C. attacker D.

opposite

15. A…………….of snow in winter is forcing some European ski resorts to look for different
ways to make money.

A. pity B. miss C. lack D.

fault

16. A small…………….of this medicine should be enough to lessen the pain.

A. part B. dose C. size D.

ration

17. Many of the critics clearly regarded several of the paintings on…………….as of poor
quality.

A. display B. account C. occasion D.

approval

18. It is often said that knowledge is the…………….power, and I cannot disagree with this.
A. way to B. key to C. success of D. aim
at

19. 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 great deal B. a high tendency

C. a high proportion D. a high rate

20. I was rather at a …………….in the beginning because I was the only person of different
origin.

A. displeasure B. dislike C. disinterest D.

disadvantage

21. Dylan submitted a written…………….that could have ended the strike, but the management
refused to accept it.

A. defeat B. proposal C. recovery D.

suspense

22. The boy’s strange behavior aroused the…………….of the shop keeper.

A. suspicions B. expectations C. consideration D.

thought

23. Last week’s…………….was a blow to their chances of reaching the finals.

A. losing B. defeat C. miss D.

reverse

24. Because of road work, traffic is restricted to one…………….in each direction.

A. lane B. row C. alley D. path

25. John had hoped to hear from the company before Friday, but he still hasn’t had
any…………….from them.

A. proof B. detention C. significance D.

response

26. Doctors have accepted that acupuncture can work for pain …………….

A. release B. liberation C. relief D.

killing
27. In industrial cities,…………….of smoke are the popular sight.

A. column B. pillars C. chimneys D.

tubes

28. It is a matter of…………….to include pens and paper in the conference documents.

A. convenience B. advantage C. benefit D.

profit

29. My teacher was an…………….from China; he…………….to the USA three years ago.

A. migrant – immigrated B. immigrant - emigrated

C. emigrant – emigrated D. migrant - migrated

30. The bank refuses to accept……………..for the mistake.

A. the responsibilities B. the responsibility

C. a responsibility D. responsibility

31. Many world’s famous…………….ran in the race.

A. runaways B. splinters C. personnel D.

athletes

32.I don’t think the house is worth the…………….they are asking.

A. price B. cost C. value D.

money

33. We thank you so much for the…………….you have given us for the last two weeks.

A. funny time B. comedy C. applause D.

hospitality

34. Kate’s car broke down near Bristol and she had to ask…………….home.

A. for a way B. for directions C. being taken D. for

a lift

35. Our original…………….was very reliable and always delivered on time.

A. supplicant B. supporter C. suppressor D.

supplier
36. During the inspection of the production process, the consultant paid particular …………….to
the assembly line workers.

A. observation B. notice C. time D.

attention

37. There was a definite…………….of expectation in the room when the general director
brought up the topic of wages.

A. air B. stillness C. moment D.

scent

38. That was absolutely delicious. Can you give me the…………….?

A. formula B. instruction C. prescription D.

recipe

39. He claimed…………….from military service because he was a foreign national.

A. liability B. exception C. demobilization D.

exemption

40. After much debate they reached a……………..

A. manifestation B. consensus C. precision D.

coherence

41. The climate is not dry at all; in fact, they have…………….of water.

A. a redundancy B. an abundance C. a deficiency D. a

mixture

42. Paul was such an excellent employee that he soon got……………..

A. an announcement B. a promotion

C. a recognition D. an improvement

43.I used to be nervous when my father asked me to give him my school……………..

A. teacher B. friend C. picture D.

report

44. Statistics do not give a full…………….of the incidence of crime.

A. illustration B. view C. picture D.

drawing
45. My mother is the …………….of person you can go to whenever you have problems.

A. species B. group C. team D. kind

46. At our school, students can take part in a…………….of extracurricular activities.

A. range B. rank C. variety D. deal

47. Nowadays more handicapped people even ones with speech or hearing…………….can have
opportunities to further their education.

A. lack B. impairments C. trouble D.

disadvantages

48. His parents are worried about his behavior. He is always getting into…………….at school.

A. problems B. punishment C. difficulty D.

trouble

49. Bad tests put more…………….on test takers’ ability to remember, while good exams offer
test takers opportunities to reflect.

A. occasion B. things C. focus D.

emphasis

50. Although people living in small villages lack modern……………., they lead a peaceful and
happy life.

A. goods B. way C. facilities D. life

TEST II.3.2 (Choice of words - nouns)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. Browsing the web is Jane’s favourite……………..

A. action B. doing C. pastime D.

pleasure

2. Wild animals should always be treated with……………..

A. concern B. worry C. caution D.

protection

3. Rare animals such as pandas should be left to live in their natural……………..

A. habit B. habitat C. habitation D.
habitually

4. The works in this gallery are in an excellent state of……………..

A. reservation B. preservation C. conservation D.

endurance

5. For friendship to last long, both the friends must possess some special……………..

A. nature B. characters C. qualities D.

senses

6. Since its birth, the Women’s World Cup has been growing in…………….

A. popularity B. popular C. popularly D.

popularization

7. Some people in developing countries think that having many children is a…………….of
insurance for their old age.

A. version B. format C. form D.

technique

8. Vietnamese people believe that sometimes internal feeling is more important than words
and…………….

A. sounds B. expressions C. verbal D.

noise

9. One of the…………….for being a lifeguard is knowing emergency first aid for someone
having a heart attack.

A. backgrounds B. requests

C. requirements D. accomplishments

10. The…………….to the South Pole had to be delayed because of dangerous weather
conditions.

A. expedition B. sightseeing C. excursion D.

exploration

11. When the volcano erupted, the ……………. of the explosion was such that thousands of
trees fell down.
A. impact B. effect C. consequence D.
reaction

12. The…………….of the shipwreck were picked up by the coast guard.

A. injured B. missing C. survivors D.

crew

13. Paul did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his…………….at repairing electrical devices
wasn’t good enough to succeed.

A. service B. technique C. skill D.

craft

14. His…………….of the safety regulations rally can’t be ignored any longer.

A. service B. technique C. skill D.

craft

15. When an animal’s…………….is in danger, we should do everything we can to protect it.

A. nature B. habitat C. location D.

possession

16. When it comes to crime,…………….is always better than punishment.

A. protection B. prevention C. conservation D.

competition

17. After the performance, the actors came back onto the…………….to take their bows.

A.scene B. screen C. stage D.

script

18.I would love to go on a long sea…………….

A. route B. journey C. voyage D.

travel

19. The English…………….of our school has 16 teachers.

A. department B. section C. portion D. part

20. Unless you have…………….that Robert broke into your flat, we cannot continue with your
complaint against him.
A. proof B. sense C. choice D.
attention

21. She asked for a second …………….as it tastes so good.

A. plate B. course C. dish D.

helping

22. The…………….of the city of San Diego actually touch the US border with Mexico.

A. outskirts B. outcomes C. outcasts D.

outlooks

23. There doesn’t seem to be any…………….in Tom’s grades; on one test he may get 90%, and
on another only 40%.

A. equality B. extension C. addition D.

consistency

24. A lawyer requires a university …………….

A. experience B. license C. skill D.

degree

25. Scientists are looking for planets that have water, since they believe it is the…………….for
supporting life.

A. requirement B. basis C. request D. base

26. Loss of…………….and hunting are the reasons why that species is threatened.

A. habitat B. home C. house D. life

27. Every summer, the Greens go to a holiday…………….on the coast of Spain.

A. location B. site C. resort D. spot

28. Her…………….in bringing these animals into Hanoi was to sell them for $200 each.

A. solution B. goal C. concealment D.

direction

29. Due to popular……………., the film will be shown for another week.

A. experience B. performance C. attraction D.

demand

30. Population expansion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to meet…………….food.
A. the requirements of B. the command of

C. the demand for D. the necessity for

31. The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour is a popular tourist……………..

A. experience B. building C. attraction D.

sculpture

32. Factories are not allowed to pump their industrial…………….into the sea.

A. litter B. garbage C. rubbish D.

waste

33. Water pollution is often caused by industrial…………….from factories.

A. fuels B. waste C. gases D. rain

34. Zoos are trying to increase the…………….expectancy of many animals.

A. life B. alive C. living D.

lifetime

35. We have organized food and water…………….in African countries.

A. droughts B. famine C. relief D.

distribution

36. Diana works for a charitable……………..

A. accommodation B. donation C. organization D.

location

37. There was a thick…………….of smoke around us and we couldn’t see anything.

A. fume B. cloud C. air D. gas

38. Is the Siberian tiger an endangered…………….?

A. habitat B. programme C. expectancy D.

species

39. The Browns have confirmed their strong ……………. to charity actions by donating a big
sum of money again.

A. compliance B. reliance C. commitment D.

assignment
40. The…………….between the referee and some of the players led to three of them being sent
off.

A. confrontation B. encounter C. sensitivity D.

presence

41. To become a top…………….you have to be tall, thin, incredibly attractive and very lucky.

A. performer B. athlete C. model D. film

star

42. A …………….from the local TV station came to interview me when I won £10,000 in the
lottery.

A. journalist B. reporter C. writer D.

columnist

43. When George Orwell was in France, he worked in a kitchen every day for 18 hours and was
paid only a small……………..

A. wage B. cash C. cost D.

salary

44. Since Eric was fired from the university, he has been forced to work in the market to earn
his……………..

A. survival B. debt C. livelihood D.

poverty

45. We took the children to the…………….park last weekend. They really enjoyed going on all
the rides.

A. wildlife B. amusement C. national D.

entertainment

46. The dog was frightened by the sound of the thunder……………..

A. belt B. bolt C. bell D. bull

47. The…………….of lightning lit up the whole garden.

A. flash B. flame C. flare

D. burning

48. Bob got such a…………….from riding on the rollercoaster that he didn’t want to go on it
again.
A. request B. thrill C. sensation D.
raise

49. We should all try to preserve endangered species from……………..

A. reduction B. wiping out C. disappearance D.

extinction

50. The final match of the World Cup is one of the most popular sporting…………….in the
world.

A. tournaments B. celebrations C. competitions D.

events

TEST II.3.3 (Choice of words - nouns)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. His invention changed the……………..of history.

A. way B. line C. course D.

route

2. I don’t believe a……………..of what he says.

A. sentence B. word C. phrase D. bit

3. The press puts ……………..on the police forces who were unable to cope with the crowd of
savage hooligans.

A. blame B. charge C. fault

D. guilt

4. The mother was furious when she entered the room and saw it in complete……………..

A. disorder B. dirt C. pollution D. junk

5. Safety experts are trying to establish the ……………..of yesterday’s train crash.

A. creation B. reason C. grounds D.

cause

6. The greatest……………..in my life is to become a successful actor.

A. plan B. ambition C. goal D.

intention
7. Tom has a……………..to lie to his friends when it comes to his relationships.

A. habit B. custom C. mind D.

tendency

8. We couldn’t stand his nasty……………..of spitting on the floor and we moved him from our
department.

A. disposition B. character C. habit D.

guilt

9. It is not a great achievement to US if you make money by……………..of an illegal business.

A. sorts B. means C. process D.

works

10. “Do you think he’ll recover from the accident?” - “It’s not looking good. I’d say
the……………..are slim.”

A. opportunity B. chances C. possibility D.

likelihoods

11. Our chances of coming in time for the meeting are rather .

A. tiny B. sparse C. slim D.

weak

12. I heard she was a lovely woman. Unfortunately, I never got the ……………..to meet her.

A. occasion B. opportunities C. chance D.

possibilities

13. What’s your……………..towards their advice? Do you think it’s convincing or not?

A. appeal B. matter C. attitude D.

regard

14. Does anyone recognize the girl with a……………..of flowers in her hand?

A. range B. pack C. heap D.

bunch

15. If there was a/ an……………..in class sizes, more students would be able to participate in
lessons.

A. sentence B. education C. dimension D.

reduction
16. The neighbours said they hadn’t got a……………..who could have broken into our garage.

A. point B. view C. clue D. hint

17. Almost one hundred people have died as a direct result of food……………..in the village.

A. lacking B. shortage C. desire D.

famine

18. It is surprising the performance went so well after only two……………...

A. auditions B. rehearsals C. applauses D.

directions

19. We thanked the hosts for their generous……………..and got under way.

A. hostility B. honesty C. hospitality D.

hostage

20. These two items don’t differ much. The……………..is even more apparent when you put
them together.

A. similarity B. likelihood C. coincidence D.

analogy

21. By taking out a 12-month subscription, you can be up-to-date with……………..and current
affairs.

A. international problems B. global questions

C. global issues D. world matters

22. Our local council is conducting……………..to reduce the amount of litter in our streets.

A. an action B. a campaign C. a movement D. a

drive

23. Corporations have been donating more and more to……………...

A. the needy B. the need

C. the needed D. the needy people

24. When things are difficult, Larry can always cheer people up because he has such a good
sense of……………...

A. humour B. responsibility C. commitment D.

direction
25. Simon has a strong……………..of duty so he will always carry out his promises.

A. idea B. sense C. mind D.

thought

26. His parents have always wanted Tom to set a good……………..to his younger brother both
at school and at home.

A. form B. guidance C. pattern D.

model

27. Let’s not buy anything from that man. I’ve lost my……………..in him since he mentioned
something about an illegal passport.

A. confidence B. assurance C. certainty D.

respect

28. Mr. Tony was obliged to pay damages to his neighbors in……………..for the devastations
his dog made in their gardens.

A. reparation B. reward C. penalty D.

compensation

29. They are investigating the……………..global warming will have on us over the next 50
years.

A. effect B. change C. result D.

outcome

30. Neighbouring countries have shown their……………..by sending both material aid and
rescue teams to the flood-stricken areas.

A. goodwill B. hospitality C. content D.

share

31. The first manned space flight was a major scientific……………..and fascinated the whole
world.

A. breakdown B. breakthrough C. break-out D.

break-up

32. They had a bit of a difference of……………..and they don’t really see much of each other
any more.

A. view B. perspective C. idea D.

opinion
33. The area has a great deal of……………..for development as a tourist resort.

A. potential B. possibility C. aptitude D.

capability

34. Ex-smokers often show their……………..to smokers due to their great effort and success.

A. gesture B. behavior C. pride D.

militancy

35. Surgeons now can do miracles to the physical ……………..which used to be unbeatable.

A. conditions B. wrongdoings C. abnormalities D.

malfunctions

36. The salesman gave me a very interesting……………..about the car.

A. information B. knowledge C. news D. fact

37. There are many opportunities for career……………..if you work for that company.

A. system B. sequence C. progression D.

succession

38. Phil was sentenced to three years……………..for his part in the robbery.

A. prisoner B. imprisonment C. imprison D.

prison

39. Brighton is a famous……………..town on the south coast of England.

A. port B. resort C. seaside D.

coast

40. My friends have just moved to a new flat in residential area on the……………..of Paris.

A. suburbs B. side C. outside D.

outskirts

41. Don’t believe a word Bob says. He’s a terrible……………...

A. liner B. lineperson C. lineman D. liar

42. Many old people don’t like to change. They are very set in their……………..

A. lives B. habits C. routines D.

ways
43. During the starvation, we used to keep a……………..of dried food in the factory.

A. conserve B. substitute C. reserve D.

preserve

44. The athletes have to put a lot of effort in this……………..as the SEA Games are coming.

A. extensive program B. short plan

C. intensive program D. short-term schedule

45. There was a sudden loud………………which made everyone jump.

A. spill B. strike C. bang D.

stroke

46. My father often does………………with people from other countries in the region.

A. finances B. business C. affairs D.

economy

47. Some officials proposed to increase the………………on tobacco.

A. money B. fee C. duty D.

salary

48. This statue is a lifelike………………of Christ Jesus.

A. presentation B. presenting C. representation D.

representative

49. The police car collided with the fire……………….

A. engine B. engineer C. engineering D.

engineers

50. I had a………………, which I couldn’t explain, that something terrible was going to happen.

A. feeling B. view C. sense D.

thought

TEST II.3.4 (Choice of words - nouns)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. He will do the work and send you the………………for it.

A. addition B. sum C. note D. bill

2.………………are unpleasant, but it will be nice when we get into the new house.

A. Removals B. Movements C. Removers D.

Moves

3. No one was able to explain the………………of the old custom.

A. beginning B. origin C. starting point D.

reason

4. My………………on life has changed a lot since leaving university.

A. outlook B. attitude C. approach D.

purpose

5. He was always finding………………with his daughter’s friends.

A. blame B. lack C. mistake D.

fault

6. “Home Lovers” have got lots of……………… in their sales this year.

A. fees B. fortunes C. debts D.

bargains

7. There’s little………………of our getting into the final.

A. fortune B. chance C. luck D.

opportunity

8. When he was at university, my dad did a………………in maths.

A. degree B. subject C. mark D.

study

9. I hope our plane will leave on……………….

A. hour B. schedule C. plan D.

timetable

10.I gave the waiter a £50 note ad waited for my ………………

A. change B. supply C. cash D. cost

11. We usually do go by train, even though the car………………is a lot quicker.

A. travel B. journey C. move D.

voyage
12. Do you have………………to take that bicycle?

A. allowance B. exception C. willingness D.

permission

13. Dr. Parker gave my mum a lovely………………for spaghetti carbonara.

A. recipe B. prescription C. receipt D.

paper

14. They had lunch together in the school………………

A. café B. restaurant C. canteen D. bar

15. Who is the………………of this company?

A. top B. head C. leader D.

minister

16. If you want to put up a tent, you will have to look for a nice flat piece of……………….

A. ground B. soil C. earth D.

floor

17. Some of the passengers spoke to reporters about their………………in the burning plane.

A. knowledge B. experience C. occasion D.

event

18. The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several……………….

A. celebrations B. celebrated C. celebrities D.

celebrates

19. 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

20. All three TV channels provide extensive………………of sporting events.

A. broadcast B. network C. coverage D.

vision

21. Chinese is………………very popular in America.

A. cuisine B. dish C. kitchen D.
meal

22. There is a huge amount of………………associated with children’s TV shows nowadays.

A. produce B. manufacturing C. merchandising D.

sales

23. Half of the children were away from school last week because of………………of influenza.

A. a break-out B. a breakthrough C. an outburst D. an

outbreak

24. There seems to be a large………………between the number of people employed in service

industries and those employed in the primary sectors.

A. discriminate B. discretion C. discrepancy D.

distinguish

25. We are supposed to attend………………on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow.

A. a meeting B. a say C. a discussion D. a

lecture

26. Although they played very well, they didn’t win the match because they lack………………

A. team work B. team interest C. team sport D.

team spirit

27. UNESCO hopes to encourage universal respect for justice, laws, human ………………, and
fundamental freedoms.

A. rights B. projects C. programs D.

protests

28. His………………of the school regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.

A. carelessness B. inattention C. unfamiliarity D.

disregard

29. He enjoyed the dessert so much that he accepted a second………………when it was offered.

A. sharing B. helping C. pile D. load

30. In order to finance the project, the Council will have to get a large………………from the
bank.
A. profit B. interest C. loan D. gain

31. Old houses have a………………to be draughty.

A. character B. problem C. habit D.

tendency

32. I hope you won’t take………………if I tell you the truth.

A. annoyance B. resentment C. irritation D.

offence

33. An important part of conservation is the prevention of ………………and the fight

against………….

A. refuse - polluting B. waste- pollution

C. dirt - pollution D. garbage - pollutant

34. At the election, you must mark your paper, fold it and drop it into the………………box.

A. voting B. ballot C. selection D.

nomination

35. From the hotel there is a good……………of the mountains.

A. vision B. view C. sight D.

picture.

36. If you require any more……………about the holiday, please telephone us.

A. description B. information C. news D. fact

37. The carefully nurtured gardens with a wide……………of flowers and fruit trees have added
elegance to this place and made it a major tourist attraction.

A. variety B. amount C. species D.

number

38. Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful……………in computer software.

A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D.

volunteer

39. What……………of milk shake do you want - strawberry, chocolate or orange?

A. taste B. kind C. flavor D. type

40. My father is forever finding……………with the ways I dress.

A. error B. mistake C. blemish D.

fault

41. Many plant and animal species are now on the……………of extinction.

A. danger B. border C. verge D.

margin

42. The players were cheered by their……………as they came out of the pitch.

A. audience B. public C. viewers D.

supporters

43. Some of my friends are……………reporters.

A. newspapers’ B. newspaper’s C. newspapers’ D.

newspaper

44. The bank won’t lend you the money without some……………that you will pay it back.

A. profit B. interest C. charge D.

guarantee

45. Van went to the travel agency to get some……………on China.

A. leaflets B. announcements C. designs D.

plans

46. Scientists are carrying out a number of……………into ways of improving technology in the
home.

A. experiments B. research C. progress D.

inventions

47. As it was her first offence, she was let off with a…………….

A. threat B. sentence C. caution D.

conviction

48. Crops are often completely destroyed by……………of locusts.

A. bands B. troupes C. swarms D.

flocks

49. According to the doctor, there’s absolutely nothing the……………with you.

A. wrong B. problem C. matter D.
illness

50. I’d like to take this……………of wishing you all the best of luck with your exams.

A. chance B. possibility C. occasion D.

opportunity

51. The government should take……………to reduce the current high unemployment rate.

A. steps B. measures C. changes D.

solutions

52. A……………is a book or a movie with an exciting story about crime or spying.

A. thriller B. romance C. biography D.

comic

53. The……………of the pagoda in the water was very clear and beautiful.

A. sight B. mirror C. reflection D.

shadow

54. Our car is a much older……………than yours.

A. model B. pattern C. manufacture D.

form

55. During the starvation, we used to keep a……………of dried food in the factory.

A. conserve B. substitute C. reserve D.

preserve

Choose the underlined part among A, B,C or D that needs correcting.

56. Married customs differ greatly from society to society.

A B C D

57. Mathematics has taken centuries to develop the methods that we now use in arithmetic.

A B C D

58. He was expelled from school for playing truant too many occasions.

A B C D

59. The department of Korean language and culture is one of the youngest
 A B

department of the newly-formed university.

C D

60. The reason he wants to take leaving of absence is that he needs a complete rest.

A B C D

TEST II.3.5 (Choice of words - verbs)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. Don’t……………the kettle; it’s still hot.

A. touch B. feel C. look D.

taste

2. How do they earn enough to……………six children?

A. support B. maintain C. hold D.

survive

3. The new traffic law……………it safer and easier for cyclists.

A. finds B. makes C. lets D.

leaves

4. To……………you the truth, I’d really like to change my job.

A. explain B. tell C. reveal D. say

5. She felt that travelling had greatly……………her life.

A. moved B. enriched C. expanded D.

increased

6. I really……………that I didn’t try to find a quicker way. I wasted a lot of time.

A. hope B. wish C. regret D.

prefer

7. I……………whether the truth will ever be known.

A. doubt B. fear C. mistrust D.

distrust
8. Many married women in the survey said they lacked time to……………an interest.

A. pursue B. conduct C. proceed D.

chase

9. Our team ……………first in the local schools’ championship.

A. came B. did C. made D. had

10. Sam took a longer route to……………passing the school.

A. avoid B. prevent C. stop D.

deny

11. If you continue to……………lies, people will never believe anything you say.

A. tell B. say C. make D. give

12. She……………us how to get to the gallery where the exhibition was on.

A. told B. explained C. said D.

described

13. He was……………an injection in his arm.

A. put B. treated C. had D.

given

14. Local wildlife will……………if the factory does not stop polluting the nearby river.

A. injure B. suffer C. fail D. hurt

15. Within hours following the crisis, the price of oil……………by 80 cents a barrel.

A. was risen B. has raised C. raised D. rose

16. Sea levels are expected to……………considerably in the next few decades.

A. lift B. raise C. arise D. rise

17. After the floods there were many schemes to……………money to help the homeless.

A. raise B. rise C. produce D.

cultivate

18. They……………some prizes, so they left the skating rink feeling very happy and excited.
A. had beaten B. had defeated C. had won D. had
succeeded

19. These jeans don’t……………me any more; they are too tight round the waist.

A. suit B. fit C. match D. go

with

20. Being too tired after a long hard working day, the secretarial staff……………to work after
hours.

A. refused B. admitted C. agreed D.

denied

21. If it hadn’t been for Tom who……………our attention to the mistake, the faulty project
would have received our acceptance.

A. caught B. drew C. paid D.

called

22. Robert……………a business trip to France with a visit to his uncle in Paris.

A. attached B. united C. joined D.

combined

23. Don’t……………at people - it’s rude.

A. show B. point C. indicate D. aim

24. Stricter anti-pollution laws can……………higher prices for consumers.

A. make B. result from C. be due to D. lead

to

25. Our community has started a movement to stop…………….

A. littering B. garbage disposal C. rubbishing D.

throwing away

26. Human carelessness has been……………damaging marine life.

A. accused of B. prevented C. said to D.

warned against

27. He laughed in a very strange way,……………everyone to turn round and look.

A. causing B. making C. allowing D.
attracting

28. Prices of flats……………from a few thousand to millions of dollars.

A. vary B. change C. differ

D. fluctuate

29. He is an exceptionally gifted pianist and……………several prizes in international

competitions.

A. has defeated B. has played C. has won D. has

succeeded

30. My friend has read quite a lot of books and……………a lot of knowledge in different fields.

A. won B. achieved C. studied D.

acquired

31. The loan that we had received from our parents……………us to buy a flat in the city center.

A. granted B. assisted C. fulfilled D.

enabled

32. The three boys object to being separated as they have……………this room for the last three
months.

A. united B. joined C. shared D.

associated

33. “I’m afraid I don’t……………your view on this matter, John.”

A. agree B. share C. have the same D.

accord

34. This training is……………at those who prefers a heavy body workout.

A. aimed B. offered C. intended D.

focused

35. ……………by her brilliant appearance, she must be very affluent.

A. Judging B. Seeing C. Supposing D.

Considering

36. Environmental changes in Antarctica ……………a drastic decline in the numbers of

penguins.
A. caused B. have brought

C. have led to D. have resulted from

37. The only way to……………world terrorism is by united opposition.

A. eliminate B. discriminate C. protest D.

escape

38. It was Dr. Watson who ……………us how to deal with this complicated matter.

A. noted B. instructed C. interpreted D.

explained

39. Only one person who can provide the best solution to the question will be promoted
and……………a financial grant.

A. served B. awarded C. entitled D.

equipped

40. You may feel sure the casting will be done perfectly, just……………your trust in me and
you will see I’m right.

A. allow B. forward C. grant D. lay

41. If so many people……………about it, how do you want to keep it secret?

A. are discussing B. are to be said C. are to be told D. will

be saying

42. She passed the exam with excellent results and was……………a scholarship.

A. rewarded B. presenting C. gave D.

granted

43. You cannot ski on those tracks any longer, for most of the snow has .……………

A. broken B. dissolved C. melted D.

vaporized

44. It can……………from the passage that Mars may outshine Jupiter one day.

A. be implied B. refer C. be inferred D.

indicate

45. A part-time job gives me the freedom to……………my own interests.

A. pursue B. seek C. chase D. run
after

46. The Chinese……………printing.

A. invented B. discovered C. found out D.

revealed

47. He didn’t want to……………any information about his past.

A. show B. tell C. reveal D. say

48. She……………to take her neighbor to court if he didn’t stop making so much noise.

A. threatened B. offered C. promised D.

suggested

49. When the truth about the blackmail attempt finally ……………, we were all astonished to
hear who the culprit was.

A. evolved B. emerged C. arose D.

issued

50. Terry sang the first verse and everyone……………

A. came in B. followed in C. joined in D.

entered

TEST II.3.6 (Choice of words - verbs)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. That fabric is made of a material that……………fire easily.

A. seizes B. follows C. grabs D.

catches

2. They were imprisoned and……………of their basic rights.

A. deprived B. snatched C. depressed D.

deceived

3. The child has been deprived……………affection for so long that he hardly knows how to
respond to love.

A. with B. of C. for D.
from
4. If you……………behaving on this way, you will bring yourself nothing but trouble.

A. try on B. insist on C. keep up D.

focus On

5. They talked for three days before finally……………to a decision.

A. reaching B. coming C. bringing D.

arriving

6. Our Import-Export Company Ltd. will have to……………sales in the coming year.

A. expand B. enlarge C. extend D.

increase

7.……………class-notes is one of the methods which help students understand their lessons
more clearly.

A. Dividing B. Sharing C. Adding D.

Changing

8. I’d like to……………this old car for a new model but I can’t afford it.

A. change B. exchange C. sell D.

replace

9. Alex can’t……………seeing his mother cry because she means a lot to him.

A. mind B. avoid C. finish D.

stand

10. Tom wanted to open a new shop, but serious financial problems forced him to ……………
the idea.

A. make B. lift C. remove D.

abandon

11. My mother always thinks that washing machine is the greatest invention as it
helps……………her hard work.

A. removing B. decline C. reduce D. add

12. Professional models……………their beauty behind the beauty of the clothes they wear in a
fashion show.

A. let B. place C. forward D.

receive
13. Vendors used to bring local products and……………such as fruit, vegetables, oil and salt to
fairs.

A. basic B. necessities C. commercials D.

foundations

14. Agricultural……………is also brought to markets every day.

A. production B. productivity C. produce D.

producer

15. You can use the microwave oven to……………frozen food.

A. freeze B. heat C. water D.

defrost

16. In order to save sea creatures, factories should not be allowed to ……………sewage into
the sea.

A. leave B. discharge C. dismiss D.

transfer

17. Last night, all of the tables in that restaurant were for a special event.

A. preserved B. reserved C. conserved D. sold

18. Despite heavy traffic, they……………to get to the test centre on time.

A. failed B. refused C. kept D.

managed

19. The event was aimed to……………the spirit of taking part in social activities among
students.

A. move B. run C. stimulate D.

speak

20. John……………me on having passed the graduation exam.

A. insisted B. turned C. relied D.

congratulated

21. People often……………their houses with flowers and ornamental trees to welcome Lunar
New Year.

A. put B. replace C. decorate D.

make up
22. Although it rained, everyone……………in the activity actively.

A. took B. part C. joined D.

moved

23. The members of Green Organization suggest that discharging chemical pollutants into the
environment should be……………

A. encouraged B. prohibited C. allowed D.

comprehended

24. When a person shrugs his shoulders, it……………that he doesn’t know or doesn’t care.

A. proves B. examines C. means D.

claims

25. The experiments……………at the University of Texas were successful.

A. comprised B. compounded C. composed D.

conducted

26. It is hard to make students interested in their study, but it is much harder to……………their
interest.

A. follow B. maintain C. pursue D.earn

27. In order to……………our high standards we have to be very strict on quality control.

A. hold B. maintain C. preserve D.

carry on

28. Shall we……………a cake for her birthday?

A. bake B. grill C. cook D. boil

29. He……………the potato whole!

A. tasted B. swallowed C. chewed D. bit

30. If you look directly at the sun for too long, you’ll……………blind.

A. finish B. end C. go up D. end

up

31. Everyone in the audience……………enthusiastically when the performance ended.

A. interrupted B. impressed C. applauded D.

resembled
32. A great deal of information has to be gathered in order to……………the weather.

A. forecast B. foresee C. tell D.

foretell

33. If you eat sensibly, you are not likely to……………weight.

A. gain B. put C. earn D. win

34. It is important to have a special day to ……………those who lost their lives in the wars.

A. remind B. support C. honour D.

demonstrate

35. She……………a light meal of steamed chicken and salad as she wasn’t very hungry.

A. ordered B. asked C. commanded D.

demanded

36. If you go on……………me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report.

A. disturbing B. afflicting C. concerning D.

affecting

37. Everyone knew that……………this task would require a considerable effort.

A. completing B. engaging C. making D.

working

38. Susan didn’t……………for a second to agree to John’s proposal as she had been in love with
the boy for a long time.

A. decide B. linger C. await D.

hesitate

39. The idea to……………a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.

A. do B. pay C. go D.
walk

40. Could you please……………me to send my cheque to the charity?

A. remain B. remember C. remind D.

recall

41. Kate……………Tim that he had an appointment after lunch.

A. remembered B. reminded C. recalled D.
recollected

42. That tall fair woman……………me of my mother.

A. remembers B. reminds C. resembles D.

recalls

43. Jane was so angry with Tom because he had……………to speak to her.

A. refused B. ignored C. excused D.

cancelled

44. The suggestion to leave the campsite at once was strongly……………by the climbers who
were afraid of the approaching snowstorm.

A. resigned B. complained C. quarreled D.

opposed

45. The first thing for all of you to remember is that……………your duties may result in an
instant dismiss.

A. neglecting B. escaping C. resisting D.

missing

46. A tsunami …………… when there is an earthquake or volcanic eruption underneath the sea.

A. creates B. converts C. occurs D.

causes

47. If you press this button, the watch……………what the temperature is in degrees centigrade.

A. regards B. suggests C. concerns D.

displays

48. He couldn’t cope……………the workload so he resigned.

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

49. They managed to score and……………the game in the last 30 seconds.

A. defeat B. gain C. win D. beat

50. In that village people …………… new guests with a traditional dance.
A. play B. greet C. look D.
witness

TEST II.3.7 (Choice of words - verbs)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. Even though Tim is not a very good player, he still wants to……………in the tennis
tournament this weekend.

A. compile B. encounter C. participate D.

revolve

2. When the team finally……………from the cave that they had been exploring, it was late in
the evening.

A. uncovered B. emerged C. survived D.

restored

3. You shouldn’t……………rubbish on the beach.

A. create B. produce C. dump D.

sprinkle

4. I found a great website that I could……………all the information I needed from.

A. save B. store C. download

D. type

5. I can’t give you a detailed description of the woman, as I only……………at her briefly.

A. gazed B. glared C. stared D.

glanced

6. My elder brother is extremely fond of astronomy, he seems to ……………a lot of pleasure

from observing the stars.

A. seize B. possess C. derive D.

reach

7. James needs to take on a second job, but he doesn’t know if he will be able to ……………
with the extra work.

A. cope B. pursue C. achieve D.

supply
8. The Olympic Games are ……………by a different country every four years.

A. won B. hosted C. attracted D.

given

9. Paul asked Sarah to……………him to the dentist’s because he didn’t want to go by himself.

A. unify B.join C. interfere D.

accompany

10. The officer who questioned us at the railway station was……………by two other men in
uniforms.

A. walked B. associated C. cooperated D.

accompanied

11. Alexander Pushkin died before he had completed the novel that he……………on the life of
his great-grandfather.

A. expressed B. existed C. determined D.

based

12.……………the Net can be informative and entertaining, but unfortunately it can also be
rather time-consuming.

A. Riding B. Reading C. Surfing D.

Working

13. A new road is being……………near the village.

A. created B. built C. made D.

produced

14. You will not be successful in business if you don’t……………..risks.

A. put B. get C. try D.take

15. George didn’t attend school for six weeks as he had to stay in hospital where he
was…………….for pneumonia.

A. fixed B. treated C. relieved D.

mended

16. Bob was in terrible pain, but none of us knew how to …………….his suffering until the
ambulance arrived.
A. dissolve B. relieve C. cease D.
exclude

17. In spite of our big effort, we have not managed to…………….enough money for the
renovation of the school buildings.

A. raise B. compose C. rear D.

score

18. Now that the 9.30 train has been cancelled, we have got plenty of time to…………….before
the next one arrives.

A. expire B. exhaust C. abound D.

spare

19. Has it been decided who is going to…………….the orchestra yet?

A. govern B. handle C. conduct D.

guide

20. Please will you just tidy your room, and stop…………….excuses!

A. taking B. making C. having D.

doing

21. Mr. Green’s job is to teach the young officers to…………….their duty in the right way.

A. operate B. commit C. perform D.

proceed

22. This job …………….working very long hours.

A. includes B. consists C. involves D.

contains

23. I wouldn’t have realized about the possible risk of setting the factory on fire if Tony
hadn’t…………… my attention to it.

A. sought B. caught C. showed D.

drawn

24. Could you…………….us that any possible obstacles will be eliminated?

A. assure B. pledge C. confirm D.

declare

25. Has anyone managed to…………….the meaning of the contract?

A. seize B. snatch C. grip D.
grasp

26. I…………….the opportunity to work abroad.

A. grasped B. caught C. did D.

gripped

27. Your staying in this room longer than seven days will…………….having to pay extra
money.

A. prove B. correspond C. mean D.

signify

28. You should stop seeing Sarah.…………….involved with her means trouble.

A. Living B. Getting C. Having lived D.

Having got

29.I can hardly think of Jenny being able to…………….the aim she has set herself.

A. implement B. accomplish C. triumph D.

succeed

30. The most probable…………….for your chronic headache is lack of good rest.

A. reason B. background C. origin D.

factor

31. It was hard to…………….the temptation to watch the late night show even though I was
so tired.

A. defy B. resist C. refuse

D. oppose

32. All the inhabitants in the area have been asked to…………….at home if the storm returns.

A. settle B. dwell C. occupy D.

remain

33.I love living in the city centre when I’m young, but when I finally…………….down, I think
I’ll move somewhere quieter.

A. calm B. camp C. come D.

settle

34. It’s interesting how the rumour about my promotion began to……………..
A. spread B. publicize C. progress D. emit

35. By next year, my son will have…………….his education at Cambridge University.

A. realized B. graduated C. completed D.

terminated

36. Don’t…………….to phone Mr. Whitman, I’ve already talked to him.

A. concern B. worry C. mind D.

bother

37. It was…………….from the new minister to introduce more changes in the foreign policy.

A. expected B. hoped C. believed D.

awaited

38. Has it ever…………….to you that there might be more to this matter than a few fake-
banknotes?

A. imagined B. reasoned C. occurred D.

considered

39. No matter how we asked him to…………….the news, he would still refuse to tell us
anything.

A. launch B. break C. notify D.

clear

40. The management must not…………….between male and female applicants.

A. differ B. discriminate C. differentiate D.

contrast

41. The design for a car that…………….solar energy is in the experimental stage.

A. is run B. powers C. operates on D. is

used

42. I’m trying this alternative cold remedy. It’s…………….different plant roots and herbs, and
tastes very strange.

A. consisting of B. containing C. composed of D.

included

43. According to the minister, changes in the budget will …………….all of us soon.
A. refer B. impact C. affect D.
experience

44.I was awfully tired. However, I made up my mind to…………….myself to the boring task
once again.

A. involve B. absorb C. apply D. pay

45. There were some very strong candidates for the job but none of them…………….my
expectations.

A. met B. made C. gave D. took

46. It should be safe to climb as long as you…………….sensible precautions.

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

47. If you don’t…………….to the rules, you will be asked to leave.

A. obey B. conform C. follow D.

accept

48.I didn’t think that the game would…………….any risk to the players, but I was wrong.

A. pose B. give C. put D.

make

49. You’ll never succeed if you…………….confidence and belief in yourself.

A. lack B. fail C. want D.

miss

50. The feature film was…………….from a TV series.

A. derived B. based C. made up D.

acquired

TEST II.3.8 (Choice of words - verbs)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. I enjoy walking to school, but on rainy days I…………….to going by bus.

A. would rather B. commit C. prefer D.

resort
2. My parents always…………….of my smoking. They even told me once it would stop me
growing taller.

A. disproved B. approved C. disapproved D.

proved

3. “It’s not true. He’s…………….a lot of nonsense!”

A. saying B. speaking C. talking D.

telling

4. It is common knowledge that sportsmen…………….themselves in good form by regular

swimming.

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

5. I thought you said that you were…………….to be in Spain this weekend.

A. intended B. assumed C. supposed D.

planned

6. At the end of winter, the price of winter clothes in the shop usually .

A. misses B. lowers C. sinks D.

drops

7. Beatrice’s mother…………….her against taking too much luggage on her trip.

A. recommended B. encouraged C. reprimanded D.

warned

8. My brother had his camera…………….from his car in the office car-park.

A. lost B. robbed C. missed D.

stolen

9. The hotel receptionist said she would…………….what she could do about the dripping tap
immediately.

A. look B. find C. try D. see

10. TV advertising in the late afternoon tends to…………….young children.

A. target B. point C. focus D. aim

11. Her mother asked her to…………….the table for the evening meal.

A. place B. put out C. serve D. lay

12. She said that she could not…………….a new dress on her small salary.

A. spend B. save C. afford D.

spare

13. Hotel rooms must be…………….by 10 a.m., but luggage may be left with the porter.

A. vacated B. evacuated C. abandoned D. left

14.I have always…………….that my university was the best in the country.

A. trusted B. respected C. considered D.

regarded

15. When we arrived in Paris, it was…………….with rain.

A. running B. dropping C. pouring D.

falling

16. For elderly people, one of the problems ……………. by rising prices is the continual rise in
heating bills.

A. given B. posed C. pressed D.

forced

17. The supervisor’s job is to…………….the work of his particular department.

A. overlook B. overrun C. oversee D.

overview

18. The number of tickets available is…………….by size of the stadium.

A. caused B. related C. determined D.

associated

19. Whoever…………….of speeding may be fined from $ 100 up to $ 1,000.

A. convicted B. arrested C. judged D.

charged

20. He tripped on the stairs, and could not …………….falling.

A. resist B. prevent C. stop D.

avoid

21.I must remember to…………….a souvenir back from Spain for my grandmother.
A. go B. keep C. take D.
bring

22. Do these shoes…………….my new skirts?

A. go B. match C. suit D. look

23. Anita works really hard and…………….to be paid more.

A. worth B. values C. deserves D.

requires

24. The sign says that all shoplifters will be……………..

A. persecuted B. disapproved C. prosecuted D.

prohibited

25. The boy …………….that he had had anything to do with the break-in.

A. refused B. denied C. objected D.

rejected

26. We must…………….our pounds for dollars before going to New York.

A. change B. convert C. turn D.

exchange

27. The police are…………….an incident which took place this afternoon.

A. inspecting B. searching C. looking out D.

investigating

28. My brother is intelligent but he…………….common sense.

A. fails B. lacks C. misses D.

wants

29. Someone wants to…………….a good hotel.

A. introduce B. direct C. recommend D. tell

30. Be careful with your gun! You may…………….somebody.

A. injure B. wound C. hurt D.

ache

31. After the enormous dinner, he had to…………….his belt.

A. broaden B. enlarge C. widen D.
loosen

32. The policeman…………….him to appear as a witness.

A. let B. discouraged C. made

D. compelled

33. Many scientists…………….all their lives to working out answers to problems.

A. send B. promote C. spend D.

devote

34. It is difficult to…………….the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.

A. convert B. convey C. exchange D.

transfer

35. In the early 16th century, the geography of the globe still…………….a mystery.

A. continued B. maintained C. was D.

remained

36. The kind-hearted woman…………….all her life to helping the disabled and the poor.

A. wasted B. spent C. dedicated D.

lived

37. The job they offer…………….very interesting with a fashion house in the city centre.

A. hears B. sounds C. appears D.

looks

38. Our Import-Export Company Limited will have to…………….sales during the coming year.

A. expand B. enlarge C. extend D.

increase

39. Ken…………….his doctor’s advice and continued to overwork.

A. disregarded B. disassociated C. disowned D.

disappointed

40. Katy wanted to…………….everything that had happened at the party.

A. recount B. claim C. talk D. say

41. Some animals have a remarkable ability to…………….themselves to changing
environments.

A. fit B. adapt C. suit D.

match

42. The question of late payment of the bills was…………….again at the meeting.

A. raised B. risen C. brought

D.taken

43. None of us has ever…………….of cheating in class.

A. declared B. persisted C. approved D.

concluded

44. We have been working hard. Let’s…………….a break.

A. make B. find C. do D. take

45. The ship was put into quarantine and the passengers and the crew were…………….to land.

A. ordered B. forbidden C. permitted D. let

46. He spent his entire life…………….round the world, never settling down anywhere.

A. scattering B. vesting C. roaming D.

roaring

47. They received a ten-year sentence for…………….armed robbery.

A. committing B. practising C. doing D.

making

48.I don’t think that purple shirt…………….with your yellow skirt.

A. suits B. goes C. wears D. fits

49. The police decided to…………….the department store after they had received a bomb
warning.

A. abandon B. evacuate C. evict D.

expel

50.…………….that he only started learning it two years ago, his English is excellent.

A. Wondering B. Accounting C. Considering D.

Thinking
51. He…………….me to believe that they had left the district.

A. made B. led C. assured D.

confirmed

52. Oh, no! My wallet has been……………..

A. robbed B. picked C. stolen D.

theft

53. The train accident…………….the other train’s departure by a few hours.

A. sent back B. called off C. delayed D.

retained

54. Where have you been? You were…………….to be here half an hour ago.

A. allowed B. had C. supposed D.

thought

55. It’s not my nature to…………….over the price of something.

A. haggle B. discuss C. challenge D.

transact

56. Many animals are…………….for their fur and other valuable parts of their bodies.

A. hunted B. chased C. run after D.

followed

57. I’m sorry, I haven’t got any money. I’ve…………….my wallet at home.

A. missed B. left C. let D.

forgotten

58. The dentist had to…………….the tooth as it was badly decayed.

A. put off B. extract C. extricate D.

eradicate

59.I think a plain blouse would…………….better…………….that skirt.

A. go - with B. put - with C. come - with D. go -

to

60. We very much…………….that you will come to dinner next Friday.

A. wish B. want C. like D.
hope

61. His change of job has…………….him with a new challenge in life.

A. led B. initiated C. presented D.

introduced

62. The two men looked so alike that it was impossible to…………….between them.

A. discriminate B. discern C. distinguish D.

differ

63. It is illegal to…………….on grounds of race, sex, or religion.

A. discriminate B. differentiate C. certify D.

differ

64. Learners of English as a foreign language often fail to ……………. between unfamiliar
sounds in that language.

A. separate B. differ C. distinguish D.

solve

65.I…………….in bed all night thinking about it.

A. laid B. lay C. led D. lied

66. Before the product is put on the market, the company must…………….whether it complies
with safety standards.

A. calculate B. ask C. argue D.

ascertain

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

67. When Mary arrived home, she found her husband laying on the sofa asleep as usual.

A B C D

68. My son learned to talk the time before he was 5 years old.

A B C D

69. If the water level had raised any higher, the dam would probably have broken.

A B C D
70. It is not surprising that the pilot didn’t survive through the crash.

A B C D

71. Some so-called health foods even rise cholesterol levels.

A B C D

72. In spite of the tenants’ objections, the apartment manager decided to rise the

A B

rent by 14 percent per month.

C D

73. Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families

A B C

have been forced to alter their eating habits.

74. The flag is risen at 6:30 every morning without fail.

A B C D

75. Certain species of penicillin are used to ripe cheese.

A B C D

TEST II.3.9 (Choice of words - adjectives)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. He is…………….listening to his sister’s advice.

A. bored in B. tired in C. tired of D.

interested with

2. Their flat is decorated in a…………….combination of colours.

A. tasteful B. sweet C. delicious D.

tasty

3. That English will become dominant in most scientific fields is……………..

A. predicting B. predictable C. on predictions D. to
predict

4. After…………….attempts, Michael finally passed his graduation examination.

A. repetition B. repeated C. repeatable D.

repeating

5. A scientific hypothesis is tested in a series of…………….experiments.

A. controlled B. limited C. theoretical D.

supervised

6. Tomorrow we can expect to see an end to the…………….rain in the region, but it will remain
cloudy.

A. hard B. heavy C. strong

D. rough

7. Most of the theories on the issue are……………..

A. opposing B. opponent C. confronting D.

conflicting

8. The sales assistants are so…………….; they spend more time chatting to each other than
serving customers.

A. helpless B. unhelpful C. helping D.

helped

9. No large…………….lakes are found in the state of South Carolina.

A. natural B. habitual C. environmental D.

atmospheric

10. Although profit is one indicator of success, it needn’t be the…………….one.

A. alone B. single C. lonely D. only

11.…………….opening the supermarket chain, Mrs. Miller had managed a small restaurant.

A. Ahead of B. Beforehand C. Prior to D.

Previously

12. As a result of our trip to Hanoi, we were able to forge a partnership with one of
our……………. competitors.
A. precedent B. former C. last D.
sooner

13. “This file is very important. You should include it in our document.” - “I know. It
is……………..”

A. indispensable B. indistinct C. significant D.

optional

14. The park has been home to many species.

A. in danger B. danger C. extinct D.

endangered

15.I don’t like the song because its rhythm is too…………….to me.

A. big B. large C. strong D.

healthy

16. Many parts of the old palace were destroyed in the fire but most of its valuables
remained…………….

A. ruined B. similar C. untouched D.

same

17. In spite of many unexpected changes, Betty is always…………….her working principles.

A. devoted to B. loyal to C. informed of D.

meaning to

18. Drinking too much coffee can get you staying…………….the whole night.

A. long B. awake C. sleepy D.

waking

19. The new lecturer talks so fast that we often get…………….during class time.

A. lost B. missing C. boring D. far

20. Mr. Prior did al/ an…………….job on his presentation about recycling, inspiring those
present to start recycling programs.

A. mere B. outstanding C. advisable D.

voluntary

21. From the ……………. expression on his mother’s face, Bob realized that he wouldn’t be
able to persuade her.
A. tall B. firm C. weak D.
hasty

22. Although Tom eats quite a lot, he is still very…………….

A. skinny B. muscular C. well-built D.

round

23. She felt terribly…………….before the job interview, but once she was in the manager’s
office she calmed down.

A. bored B. nervous C. shocked D.

surprised

24. No one knows much about her private life because she is quite……………..

A. shy B. sensitive C. sociable D.

reserved

25. What you are saying is quite……………., so please give us more details of the situation.

A. famous B. obvious C. accustomed D.

familiar

26. Jane goes to a…………….school so she only sees her family at the weekend.

A. day B. boarding C. comprehensive D.

private

27.I thought the film was…………….but other people didn’t like it.

A. shocked B. fascinating C. thrilled D.

confusing

28. That student was…………….of understanding the theory even after the lecturer’s profound
explanation.

A. incompetent B. unsuccessful C. helpless D.

incapable

29. Those trousers of yours look rather ……………., so perhaps you should buy yourself a new
pair.

A. broken B. mistaken C. unfair D.

worn
30. It was their job to decide whether the pilot was …………….for the crash that occurred right
after the take-off.

A. prone B. responsible C. guilty D.

comprehensive

31. I’m having…………….difficulty understanding what she means.

A. great B. broad C. large D. full

32. It wasn’t me who stole the jewels. You’ve made a…………….mistake.

A. large B. big C. great D. high

33. You need a…………….diet to lead a healthy lifestyle.

A. well-mannered B. well-informed

C. well-preserved D. well-balanced

34. Cereals are good for you because most of them are…………….in fat.

A. short B. low C. small D.

light

35. Many busy housewives today buy…………….foods.

A. icy B. cold C. frozen D.

freezing

36. “Dracula” is the most…………….film I’ve ever seen.

A. excited B. terrified C. scared D.

terrifying

37. You must have felt…………….when all your exams were over.

A. relieved B. upset C. irritated D.

cross

38.I was immediately…………….to hear that none of my relatives was killed in the bus
accident.

A. recovered B. improved C. relieved D.

healed

39. Jenny should try to be more…………….. It will be difficult for her if she’s not prepared to
change.
A. confident B. easygoing C. flexible D.
optimistic

40. Since the sun gets so…………….around noon, I suggest we go to the beach early in the
morning.

A. intense B. worried C. potential D.

alarmed

41. After the recent changes, the information in this brochure is no longer……………., so we’ll
need to update it.

A. precise B. accurate C. exact D.

alike

42. Although they are twins, they don’t look……………..

A. similarly B. after C. like

D. alike

43. Betty is happy and …………….. She always looks on the bright side of life.

A. confident B. honest C. flexible D.

optimistic

44. Tom was…………….when he realized that he didn’t have enough money to pay the bill.

A. disappointed B. confused C. frightened D.

embarrassed

45. Nancy is an excellent cook; the food at her party was really…………….

A. luxurious B. elegant C. delicious D.

breathtaking

46. Daniel is…………….for checking the passengers as they get onto the plane, so he must have
seen the suspect.

A. preferable B. suitable C. available D.

responsible

47. There is a…………….variety of activities to choose from.

A. wide B. large C. spacious D.

private

48. The Victoria Falls are one of the world’s…………….wonders.

A. spacious B. private C. natural D.
national

49. There is a lot of information on the Internet, but it is difficult to know how much of it
is……………. enough to trust.

A. attainable B. inevitable C. presumable D.

reliable

50. The high taxes on cars prevent them from being…………….to the average family.

A. valuable B. inhabited C. priceless D.

affordable

TEST II.3.10
(Choice of words - adjectives)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. It is clear that Paula has grown up a lot in the past five years, as she acts in much
more……………manner now.

A. mature B. bustling C. foremost D.

violent

2. The river has been polluted by ……………waste.

A. endangered B. environment C. disease D.

industrial

3. If Kate had been……………of how bad the film was, she never would have bought the DVD.

A. aware B. obvious C. familiar D.

implied

4. Sam works for a foundation that helps people with ……………disabilities.

A. service B. physical C. training D.

natural

5. The polar bear is a/ an……………species.

A. endangered B. dangerous C. imprisoned D.

preserved

6. There are many ……………organizations dedicated to helping refugees around the world.
A. support B. qualified C. specialist
D.charitable

7. Being out in the……………sun all morning made us feel quite weak.

A. grilling B. flaming C. blazing D.

frying

8. I got caught in the……………rain this morning and got soaking wet.

A. pouring B. flooding C. bursting D.

overflowing

9. The professor wasn’t ……………with the current political affairs in his country after his long
stay abroad.

A. present B. familiar C. knowledgeable D.

actual

10. Los Angeles is ……………for its exciting nightlife.

A. maintained B. marvelled C. renowned D.

experienced

11. Jessica is……………to play tomorrow, but the coach will probably tell her to rest for
another week.

A. sharp B. deliberate C. eager D.

funny

12. “Look at that player! He kicked Ronald!” - “Yes, that was a……………foul.”

A. deliberate B. determined C. calculated D.

planned

13. Michael was……………with anger when he saw his car had been scratched.

A. filled B. fixed C. loaded D.

stored

14. “Let’s go to the cinema.” - “Which……………film did you have in mind?”

A. single B. individual C. particular D.

unique

15.I can’t go climbing tomorrow as some, of my equipment is ……………

A. wrong B. mistaken C. faulty D.
poor

16. The success of our campaign is……………on the number of investors we can attract.

A. legible B. relative C. obtainable D.

dependent

17. The handwriting is completely ……………. This note must have been written a longtime
ago.

A. inedible B. indelible C. illegible D.

unfeasible

18. After years of being exposed to the sun and rain, the sign had become
completely……………

A. readable B. illegible C. misread D.

illiterate

19. People under 18 aren’t……………for membership in this association.

A. viable B. eligible C. permissible D.

legal

20.I haven’t got the ……………idea of what you’re talking about.

A. least B. slightest C. biggest D.

smallest

21. It has been kept ……………for about ten years that the minister’s son committed a crime.

A. unaware B. secret C. mystery D.

obscure

22. It is……………of this kind of work to take a lot of time.

A. usual B. characteristic C. average D.

regular

23. A laser operation on the eyes is……………, so it must be carried out with great care.

A. irreversible B. deniable C. advisable D.

unremarkable

24. Don’t you think it’s about time you changed the ……………tap?
A. dripping B. drooping C. dropping D.
dipping

25. The memory card made of two of these special chips can store data……………100 years of
a 35-page daily newspaper.

A. equivalent to B. relative to

C. corresponding withD. similar to

26. Whales have……………ears, which they use to find their location.

A. quite sensible B. very sensitive C. good sense D.

sensibly good

27. They were……………in conversation and didn’t notice me entering the room.

A. thoroughly B. far C. deep D. long

28. The documentary was so……………that many viewers cried.

A. moved B. touchy C. movingly D.

moving

29. The film was so……………that, even though I tried not to, I ended up crying.

A. reluctant B. contrary C. moving D.

sensible

30. He has made enough money to take……………retirement.

A. premature B. early C. advance D.

anticipated

31. I was most……………of his efforts to help me during the crisis.

A. appreciation B. appreciable C. appreciate D.

appreciative

32. Minh’s compositions are full of mistakes, but they are very…………….

A. imaginary B. imaginable C. imagination D.

imaginative

33. No one can decline the……………of the Alaskan wilderness.

A. breath-taking view B. breath-taken view

C. breath-to-take scene D. breath-taking scene

34.……………chicken are allowed to move around to feed naturally.

A. Free-ranged B. Free-fed C. Free-range D.

Free-feed

35. She spent the day preparing for her son’s……………trip. He’d been away for a longtime.

A. housekeeping B. housewarming C. homecoming D.

homemaking

36. I felt……………to help him because he was my cousin.

A. obliged B. restrained C. suppressed D.

coerced

37. It is not……………to be drunk in the street.

A. respecting B. respectably C. respectful D.

respectable

38. Mr. Smith is ……………person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do.

A. dependent B. independent C. depending D.

dependable

39. They had to walk up a very……………hill every day.

A. stepped B. sharp C. steep D.

straight

40. People living abroad are not……………to enter for this competition.

A. enabled B. permissible C. capable D.

eligible

41. The……………exam in February prepared students for the real thing in July.

A. false B. mock C. fake D.

unreal

42. People can become very……………when they are stuck in traffic for a long time.

A. nervous B. bad-tempered C. stressful D.

pressed

43. The government should do more for……………people.

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

44. Dogs make very……………pets. They’ll always stay by your side.

A. mental B. private C. loyal D.

digital

45.I am sure they will be very……………at your success.

A. delight B. delighted C. delighting D.

delightful

46.I think it’s a bit……………to hope that we can beat them easily. They are much younger and
better.

A. reality B. really C. realized D.

unreal

47. 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

48. His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else’s point of view. He is very……………

A. open-minded B. kind- minded

C. narrow- minded D. absent- minded

49. 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

50. Can you list the problems……………poor and……………countries?

A. facing - overpopulation B. facing - overpopulated

C. face - overpopulated D. facing - overpopulating

TEST II.3.11 (Choice of words - adjectives)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. They seemed to be……………to the criticism and just carried on as before.

A. disinterested B. sensitive C. uncaring D.
indifferent

2. Although some people earn a lot of money, they are not……………..with their lives.

A. satisfy B. pleasant C. contented D.

concerned

3. One condition of this job is that you must be……………..to work at weekends.

A. acceptable B. available C. accessible D.

capable

4. The workers voted in favour of a(n)…………….strike.

A. interminable B. endless C. ceaseless D.

indefinite

5. The stolen jewels were…………….a lot of money.

A. priced B. worth C. cost D.

valued

6. I think you should stay…………….

A. calm B. tranquil C. peaceful D.

quiet

7. You must be very careful when you wash this…………….silk blouse.

A. delicate B. feeble C. weak D.

sensitive

8. There you are: the…………….person I was looking for.

A. utter B. correct C. ever D. very

9. He tends to forget things very quickly and behaves more and more like the
typical…………….professor.

A. clear-minded B. absent-minded C. narrow-minded D.

right-minded

10. My sister is a woman of…………….age.

A. marriage B. married C. marrying D.

marriageable
11. China’s placement of its oil rig in Vietnam’s East Sea EEZ has been denounced by ASEAN
and Western politicians and professionals as the violation of Vietnam’s…………….waters.

A. territorial B. inland C. fresh D.

farmed

12. His illness made him……………..of concentration.

A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D.

powerless

13. Nowadays it is not easy to find a…………….job.

A. good-pay B. well-paid C. good-paid D.

well-pay

14. Tony is so…………….that his friends tend to tell him all their problems.

A. confidential B. critical C. optimistic D.

sympathetic

15.I think the most …………….idea is to go by car.

A. sensible B. sensitive C. senseless D.

sensational

16. The house stands high on the top of the hill, so it can be…………….from far away.

A. aimed at B. picked up C. visible D. deal

with

17. The police carried out a…………….search for the missing diplomat.

A. through B. thorough C. throughout D.

thoughtful

18. Air, food and water are…………….to human beings.

A. unquestionable B. indispensable C. undeniable D.

indebted

19. James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so…………….

A. sensible B. insensible C. sensitive D.

senseless

20. I’m sorry, but I like my eggs soft,……………., not hard.

A. cooked B. steamed C. boiled D.
watered

21. After the recent scandal, the President is expected to do the…………….thing and resign
from his position.

A. precious B. kindness C. decent D.

formal

22. The Red List is a special book that provides names of…………….animals.

A. vulnerable and endangered B. vulnerable and dangerous

C. endangered and hunted D. extinct and killed

23. “Believe it or not, I have seven brothers and three sisters. We really have……………..”

A. large family B. a large family C. much family D.

many families

Choose the underlined part among A, B,C or D that needs correcting.

24. Neither of the boys had ever been out of town before, so they were really exciting.

A B C D

25.I hope that I can help you with the historic questions.

A B C D

26. Kate is very pleased with her new car because it is very economic.

A B C D

27. At the end of the day, the job becomes so tired that the cleaner sometimes leaves it
unfinished.

A B C D

28. The two coaches collided, but luckily no one was wounded.

A B C D

29. The thief broke into the shop and stole goods worthy of $5,000.

A B C D

30. It is the writing English that causes difficulties to foreigners.

 A B C D

31. Going from air condition room to a natural environment can cause respiratory illness.

A B C D

32. We educate our children as well as we can, because an educational population is the key to
future.

A B C D

33. The Green Garden Restaurant uses fresh produce on their dishes, much of

A B C

which the owners grow in their own garden.

34. Chicago’s Sears Tower, once the tallest building in the world, rises 1.522 feet

A B C

from the ground to the top of it antenna.

35. My brother has a French elegant clock which he considers his property.

A B C D

TEST II.3.12 (Choice of words)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. (Adverbs)

1. When the party was………….., we helped them clear up the room.

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

2. The children are so looking forward to the holiday, they can…………..wait.

A. never B. hardly C. rarely D.

seldom

3. The peacocks roam…………..within the city zoo.

A. free B. leisurely C. pleasant D.

comfortably
4. Dirty air is …………..a city problem; meanwhile cutting down trees is a problem of rural
areas.

A. purely B. hardly C. chiefly D.

lately

5. We want everyone to begin the test…………...

A. simultaneously B. unexpectedly

C. indefinitely D. continuously

6. I visit my grandparents………….., but not as often as I’d like to.

A. eventfully B. widely C. occasionally D.

extensively

7. In summer, tomatoes are…………..available, since it is the best season for them to mature in.

A. solely B. shortly C. warmly D.

readily

8. Kimberly is very punctual. She is…………..on time for work.

A. never B. seldom C. always D.

rarely

9. Jane recounted the details of her vacation so…………..that we were able to picture what she
had done.

A. vividly B. presently C. punctually D.

obviously

10. Sarah is …………..qualified so I’m sure she’ll get the job.

A. completely B. amply C. fully D.

wholly

11. The film had…………..started by the time we got to the cinema.

A. just B. already C. yet D.

before

12. Although the police suspected that the fire had been started………….., they couldn’t prove
it.
A. increasingly B. constantly C. deliberately D.
precisely

13. Violent crime is becoming …………..common in modern cities.

A. completely B. totally C. increasingly D.

greatly

14. George hadn’t expected the boss to treat him so …………..after the nasty argument they had.

A. kindly B. quietly C. briefly D.

merely

15. Anita is …………..still somewhere inside the building, but we can’t be certain that our
information is correct.

A. apparently B. accidentally C. definitely D.

mainly

16. This is…………..the book you have to read, since you weren’t sure of the title, it may not be.

A. especially B. literally C. necessarily D.

presumably

17. In order for this appliance to function ………….., the safety screws must be removed.

A. virtually B. properly C. immediately D.

urgently

18. In some coastal regions, jobs are only seasonal, so young people leave for
opportunities………….. during the winter.

A. rather B. whenever C. either D.

elsewhere

19. This is…………..the best pizza that I’ve ever eaten - I can’t remember having one as tasty as
this before.

A. rarely B. barely C. surely D.

mainly

20. To get…………..in business you have to be good at making decisions.

A. over B. ahead C. around

D. away with
21. John hasn’t studied hard this year, so, in the last couple of months, he has had to
work…………..just to catch up.

A. vaguely B. barely C. intensely D.

randomly

22. It is so wet here. It…………..rains non-stop for several days.

A. frequently B. seldom C. periodically D. all

the time

23. The line that divides North and South Korea is the most…………..armed border in the
world.

A. formerly B. kindly C. truly D.

heavily

24. It doesn’t matter…………..Sue tries, she still can’t pass the driving test.

A. how far B. how hard C. Ø D. how

good

25. Do I have to wear a suit and tie or can I dress more…………..?

A. casually B. unofficially C. naturally D.

loosely

26. This is the biggest exhibition…………..held in Hanoi.

A. so far B. never C. up to now D. ever

27.………….., he was unharmed after being hit by lightning.

A. Consequently B. Finally C. Cautiously D.

Miraculously

Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

28. In order for a doctor to practise medicine in any hospital, it must be proved

that the doctor has the quantities to do so.

B C D

29. Televisions are now an everyday feature of most households in the United
 A B

States, and television viewing is the number one activity leisure.

C D

30. Unlike most liquids, which contract when they solidify, water expands by nine percentage
when it freezes. A B C
D

TEST II.4.1 (Expressions)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. As…………….as I know, we have not received a bill for the new computer.

A. much B. long C. soon D. far

2. Could you phone me…………….you arrive at the grandmother’s, so I don’t worry?

A. where B. the time C. the moment D. the

hour

3. Fortunately, the machine was not…………….when it caught fire.

A. in order B. in use C. in progress D. in

rum

4. She may work more slowly than the other employees, but in……………. she is a
conscientious worker.

A. least B. whole C. general D. a

rule

5. Why don’t we meet in the evening? I can have a beer with you when I’m …………….duty but
not now.

A. after B. out of C. off D.

outside

6. He put the two letters into the wrong envelopes…………….mistake.

A. on B. by C. with D. in

7. Scientists warn that many of the world’s great cities are…………….flooding.

A. endangered B. in danger of C. at risk D.
being

8. The Citizen’s Centre will give you legal advice free of .…………….

A. charge B. money C. price D.

payment

9. I asked him how much he got…………….but he refused to tell me.

A. paid B. earned C. money D.

salary

10. The Giant Panda has been on the…………….of extinction for many years.

A. border B. verge C. margin D. rim

11. After losing my job, I was on the…………….of a nervous breakdown.

A. verge B. brim C. bounds D.

border

12. “Is swimming under water very difficult?” - “No, it’s just a matter…………….able to
control your breathing.”

A. of being B. to be C. that are you D.

being

13. “Do you know where Barb is?” - “Strange…………….sound, she is in Timbuktu.”

A. may it B. as it may C. like it may D.

does it

14. Would you be…………….my letters while I am away?

A. too good as to forward B. so good as to forward

C. as good as forward D. so good as forwarding

15. It …………….without saying that Mr. Jacksons deserves the prize for his achievements in
the field of medicine.

A. comes B. goes C. is D.
means

16. We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are……………..
A. out of work B. out of stock C. out of reach D. out
of practice

17.…………….they decided not to go to Australia for their holiday but went to America instead.

A. At the end B. In the end C. In the least D. At least

18. The building of the new stadium was…………….schedule, which was worrying the sponsors
a great deal.

A. behind B. off C. below D.

under

19.…………….20,000 people are thought to have attended the concert.

A. As much as B. More C. As many as D.

Less than

20. I am not…………….nuclear power in view of accidents.

A. on account of B. on the point of

C. in the sense of D. in favour of

21. Quite…………….chance I noticed that the house was for sale.

A. by B. in C. at D. a

22. Don’t carry the boxes all together. We’ll move them……………..

A. once in a time B. once and for all

C. one and all D. one at a time

23. “Can we be woken up at six o’clock?” - “Guests…………….a wake-up call must take
arrangements at the reception desk.”

A. in need of B. who needing C. are needing D. to

need

24. He avoided any technical jargon…………….the sake of clarity.

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

25. The mail sorting machine is out of…………….again.

A. operation B. performance C. order D.

function
26. “Did you have to do a lot of preparation for the meeting?” - “…………….with the board, I
reviewed all the proposals again.”

A. Until I was meeting B. Prior to meeting

C. By the time I met D. Subsequently meeting

27. I know for …………….that he was at the scene yesterday.

A. certain B. true C. exact D.

correct

28. Mary enjoys working with people who have something…………….with her.

A. like B. as C. similar D. in
common

29. Tony and Toby have a lot in…………….with each other.

A. common B. competition C. regard D.

similar

30. Mammals are animals that…………….to babies, not eggs.

A. give birth B. bring life C. look forward D. pay

attention

31. You need to walk gently after the doctor removes the cast off because it…………….for your
broken leg to learn how to walk again.

A. takes time B. costs time C. saves time D.

time-consuming

32. Nancy kicked her friend out of her house as she…………….him reading her diary.

A. let B. kept C. caught D.

missed

33. Some religions encourage people to have as many children as……………..

A. well B. also C. much D.

possible

34. The detective had been in…………….of the robber for two days.

A. employment B. pursuit C. expedition D.

chase
35. Turn off this machine. The harsh sound really…………….me crazy.

A. takes B. worried C. bothers D.

drives

36. Don’t get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you’ll learn to
take it……………..

A. fine B. loose C. nice D. easy

37. For a short while, I managed to catch…………….of the President entering the palace.

A. vision B. notice C. view D.

sight

38. I’m going for a walk in the park. Would you like to…………….me company?

A. follow B. stay C. take D.

keep

39. Will you…………….me company while I wait for the train?

A. keep B. take C. have D. give

40.…………….my advice - don’t get involved with her.

A. Take B. Have C. Do D.
Hold

41. The work of detective is of great benefit to the police force…………….general.

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

42. Tom thanked the committee…………….behalf…………….Paul, who was unable to attend

the ceremony.

A. in - by B. for - in C. from - on D. on -
of

43.…………….time of crisis, people often tend to come together and act…………….unison.

A. For - along B. About - within C. In - in D.

Around - from

44. Make sure that you pick up your tickets…………….advance.

A. in B. of C. on D. at
45. Policemen are sometimes on…………….at night.

A. force B. patrol C. cover D. alert

46. Since they…………….they are getting on very well together.

A. are in the same age B. are the same age

C. have been of the same age D. have the same age

47. The committee ……………. her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the subject.

A. paid B. gave C. made D. said

48. They froze in…………….when they saw the lion.

A. shock B. horror C. terror D.

fright

49. He likes taking…………….in team sports.

A. participation B. place C. part D.

action

50.I must have a word…………….jack about timekeeping; this is the third time this week he’s
been late.

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

TEST II.4.2 (Expressions)

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.

1. He couldn’t find his…………….in the darkness.

A. route B. way C. path D. road

2. You’ll need to put more effort…………….your work if you want to pass the exam.

A. into B. on C. through D. at

3. This story has been passed down by…………….of mouth.

A. word B. phrase C. memory D.

speaking

4. I don’t mind walking long distances, because I know it does me……………..

A. advantage B. sure C. good D.
more

5. “Have they arrested the criminal yet?” - “It’s only a…………….of time.”

A. period B. length C. matter D.

waste

6. I’m afraid I know nothing about the fight for independence. It was……………..

A. at my time B. before my time

C. for the time being D. at the same time

7. “I’m afraid there’s no more milk left in the fridge.” - “Don’t worry we’ll …………….it.”

A. manage B. do without C. do with D. do

away with

8. Wait a minute, there is an answer from the office with…………….to your previous inquiry.

A. regard B. reflection C. attention

D.consideration

9. Mr. Smith ate his breakfast in great…………….so as not to miss the bus to London.

A. speed B. haste C. rush D.

pace

10. Susan told her younger sister to…………….her alone because she didn’t feel like playing
games.

A. leave B. put C. set D.

make

11. To everybody’s……………., the doctor declared the boy’s life was put of danger.

A. calmness B. relief C. peace D.

anger

12. It’s not easy to make John furious, the boy is very gentle by……………..

A. himself B. personality C. nature D.

reaction

13. We were lucky because the taxi arrived without any……………. Otherwise, we wouldn’t
have arrived in time for our train.
A. delay B. pause C. wait D.
interruption

14. If you’re planning to leave the office earlier,…………….in mind to tell me about it in
advance.

A. bear B. hold C. carry D. put

15. You should at least…………….an effort to find the boy’s address if you don’t want to lost
your last hope.

A. make B. work C. put D. do

16. We are going to build a fence around the field with a/ an…………….to breeding sheep and
cattle.

A. goal B. view C. reason D.

outlook

17. Just change your approach towards the assignment. The way you are dealing with it now will
certainly…………….you nowhere.

A. get B. put C. pass D.

reach

18. Something began to go …………….with the experiment when the two scientists were
forced to retire.

A. faulty B. stale C. ill

D. wrong

19. I hope you won’t take…………….if I say that your project needs more improvement to be
accepted.

A. hatred B. offence C. nerve D.

anger

20. At first……………., you would say they were twins, but in reality, they didn’t even know
each other.

A. sighting B. glance C. look D.

view

21. In the…………….of cold weather, remember to put on some warm clothes.

A. possibility B. fear C. event D. risk

22.…………….a fire, hotel guests are asked to remain calm.

A. As a result of B. In the event of C. By reason of D. In

the time of

23. Let me…………….my memory before I get down to answering the questions.

A. resume B. ease C. awake D.

refresh

24. We don’t need this dictionary at present, but in the long…………….it may prove useful.

A. time B. run C. future

D. perspective

25. You are under no…………….to check every passenger. You can do it at random.

A. must B. necessary C. obligation D. duty

26. Professor Wilson has been given a prestigious award in ……………. of his pioneering
research in treating the AIDS patients.

A. evaluation B. recognition C. respect D.

credit

27. I’m afraid starting the race today is…………….the question. Look at this snow.

A. out of B. beyond C. away D.

beside

28. The whole situation is getting out of…………….Let’s do something before it turns into a
bitter row.

A. capacity B. charge C. hand D.

discipline

29. The scientists broke down as they realized that all their efforts had gone to…………….

A. loss B. failure C. collapse D.

waste

30. Gary should take more pride…………….his work.

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

31. …………….of patience, no one can beat Martha.

A. In front B. In spite C. In terms D.
Regardless

32. They always kept on good…………….with thefr next-door neighbors for the children’s sake.

A. will B. friendship C. terms D.

relations

33. To the best of my……………., that dentist’s name is Thomas Hammond.

A. thinking B. mind C. recollection D.

remembrance

34. Susan says she cannot stand looking at the rat,…………….touching it.

A. even so B. as far as C. what it D. let

alone

35. Beyond all……………., it was Ann who gave away our secrets.

A. dispute B. conclusion C. failure D.

contradiction

36. Thanks for helping me. I’ll do the same for you in…………….sometime.

A. grateful B. appreciate C. favour . D.

return

37. While everybody else in class prefers working in groups, Linda likes working…………….

A. on herself B. on her own C. of her own D. with

herself

38. An animal perfectly in…………….with its envfronment is a perfect mechanism.

A. sympathy B. harmony C. balance D.

discord

39. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the…………….of her children.

A. reason B. concern C. care D. sake

40.I’m afraid a rise in salary is…………….just now.

A. out of sight B. out of control

C. out of date D. out of the question

41. He finished the paintings…………….for the exhibition.

A. in good time B. for the time being

C. from time to time D. time after time

42. We’re in good time; there’s…………….to hurry.

A. no purpose B. no need C. unnecessary D.

impossible

43. Unfortunately, our local cinema is on the…………….of closing down.

A. verge B. hint C. edge D

threat

44. Our house still remains in…………….after the cyclone.

A. good condition B. the good state

C. the good condition D. good state

45. Why don’t you …………….a go? It’s not difficult.

A. set B. have C. do D.
make

46. I’m…………….my brother is.

A. nothing near as ambitious as B. nowhere like so ambitious

C. nothing as ambitious than D. nowhere near as ambitious as

47. “Would you like aglass of beer?” - “Not while I’m…………….”

A. on duty B. under control C. in order D. in

the act

48.…………….I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months.

A. As far as B. So much as C. Much more than D.

Except that

49.I revised my views…………….comments from colleagues.

A. further to B. in the light of C. consequence upon D.

against
50. For the first time the young scientist was given the award …………….her work with
animals.

A. in recognition of B. in recognition with

C. on recognition for D. in recognition for

51. …………….that all the doors are locked before you leave, will you?

A. Look B. Watch C. See D.

Understand

52. Our last hope would…………….all probability evaporate.

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

53.…………….of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would
improve.

A. At the bottom B. At the height C. On the top D. In

the end

54. When I got my case back, it had been damaged…………….repair.

A. above B. beyond C. over D.

further

55. When it is very hot, you may…………….the top button of your shirt.

A. undress B. unwrap C. untie D.

undo

56. He is decorating the house with a view…………….it.

A. to sell B. to selling C. for selling D. to

be sold

57. She clearly joined the firm with a(n)…………….to improving herself professionally.

A. view B. aim C. plan D.

ambition

58. …………….of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.

A. Instead B. In place C. On behalf D. On

account

59. After his operation, Peter tried to lead…………….possible.

A. a very normal life as B. as normal a life as

C. as normal life as D. normal life as

60.I realized…………….that he was a thief.

A. sooner or later B. all along C. at the beginning D.

eventually

61. Now that they have read it in……………., they believe me.

A. white and black B. black and white

C. red and blue D. blue and red

62.……………., Nam Cao was a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories.

A. On the contrary B. On my part

C. On the whole D. On the other hand

63. There isn’t much information available …………….about the cause of the fire.

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

yet

64. He lost his job…………….no fault of his own.

A. through B. by C. with D. over

65. Mr. Dawson was given the award in…………….of his services to the hospital.

A. spite B. charge C. recognition D.

sight

TEST II.3.1
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. B

11.B 12. A 13. A 14. A 15. C 16. B 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. D

21. B 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D

31. D 32. A 33. D 34. D 35. D 36. D 37. A 38. D 39. D 40. B

41. B 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. D 46. C 47. B 48. D 49. D 50. C

Notes:
1. permit = giấy phép; allowance = sự công nhận, tiền trợ cấp.

2. permission = sự cho phép; allowance = sự thừa nhận, tiền trợ cap; word = lời nói.

10. bring round to = làm cho thay đổi ý kiến.

11. coast = bờ biển; side = mặt, mặt phẳng, bên; shore = dải đất dọc bờ biển; bank = bờ, dải (đất
dọc hai bên bờ sông).

12. opponent = đối thủ; enemy = kẻ địch; foe = kẻ thù.

15. lack of sth = sự thiếu; miss (danh từ) = sự không trúng, sự trượt; fault = khuyết điểm.

16. dose = liều (thuốc); ration = khẩu phần.

19. proportion = phần hoặc bộ phận.

21. proposal = sự đề nghị, kế hoạch; defeat = sự thất bại; suspense = tình trạng chờ đợi.

22. arouse (động từ) = gây quan tâm; suspicion (danh từ) = sự nghi ngờ.

23. losing (tính từ) = thua cuộc; losings (danh từ) = tiền thua cuộc; miss (danh từ) = sự không
trúng, sự trượt; reverse (danh từ) = sự đảo ngược (từ thành công sang thất bại).

25. response = sự trả lời, câu trả lời; detention = sự cầm giữ, sự bắt lại ở trường sau giờ học;
significance = ý nghĩa, sự quan trọng.

26. acupuncture = thuật châm cứu; pain relief = sự giảm đau.

31. athlete = vận động viên; runaway = người bỏ trốn; splinter = mảnh vụn; personnel = toàn bộ
nhân viên.

32. price = số tiền mua hoặc bán cái gì, giá; cost = chi phí.

35. supplier = nhà cung cấp; supplicant = người van xin; supporter = người ủng hộ; suppressor =
người đàn áp.

37. air = không khí, vẻ, dáng, thái độ; stillness = sự yên lặng; moment = chốc, lát, lúc; scent =
mùi.

38. recipe = công thức làm món ăn; delicious (tính từ) = (món ăn) ngon, thơm tho; formula =
công thức (toán, hoá...); instruction = lời chỉ dẫn; prescription = toa thuốc.

39. exemption (danh từ) = sự miễn (thuế, nghĩa vụ...); foreign national (danh từ) = kiều dân nước
ngoài; liability = nghĩa vụ pháp lí; exception = ngoại lệ; demobilization = sự giải ngũ.

40. consensus (danh từ) = sự đồng lòng, sự nhất trí; manifestation (danh từ) = sự biểu lộ;
precision (danh từ) = sự chính xác; coherence (danh từ) = sự gắn kết.
41. redundancy = tình trạng dư thừa; abundance = sự thừa thải; deficiency = sự thiếu hụt;
mixture = sự kết hợp.

43. school report = phiếu thành tích học tập.

46. range = phạm vi; rank = cấp bậc; variety = nhiều thứ, đủ loại, a great/ good deal of something
= nhiều; extracurricular activities = sinh hoạt ngoại khoá.

49. put/ lay/ place emphasis on sth = nhấn mạnh cái gì; reflect (động từ) = suy nghĩ sâu sắc về cái
gì.

50. facility (danh từ; số nhiều) = những tiện nghi.

TEST II.3.2
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. B 9.C 10. A

11. A 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. B 16. B 17. C 18. C 19. A 20. A

21. D 22 A 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C

31. C 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. D 36. C 37. B 38. D 39. C 40. A

41. C 42. B 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. D

Notes:

1. pastime (danh từ) = hobby - sở thích.

2. caution (danh từ) = sự thận trọng; concern (danh từ) = mối quan tâm; habitat (danh từ) = môi
trường sống; habitation (danh từ) = sự cư trú.

5. quality = phẩm chất; character = tính cách; nature = bản chất.

6. popularity = tính phổ biến; popularization = sự đại chúng hoá.

10. expedition = cuộc thám hiểm, cuộc hành trình; sightseeing = chuyến tham quan; excursion =
chuyến du ngoạn; exploration = sự thám hiểm.

11. impact = tác động, ảnh hưởng to lớn; effect = tác động; consequence = hậu quả.

13. skill = sự khéo léo, tay nghề; craft = nghề; technique = kĩ thuật.

14. disregard of/ for sb/ sth = sự thiếu để ý, sự thiếu quan tâm; inatention to sb/ sth = sự thiếu chú
ý; carelessness = sự cẩu thả; unfamiliarity with sth = sự xa lạ.
20. proof = chứng cứ, bằng chứng.

21. helping (danh từ) = phần thức ăn đưa mời.

22. outskirt = vùng ngoại ô; outcome = kết quả; outcast = người vô gia cư; outlook = quan điểm.

23. consistency = tính kiên định, tính trước sau như một; equality = sự bình đẳng; extension = sự
mở rộng; addition = người hoặc vật thêm vào.

24. experience = kinh nghiệm; license = giấy phép; skill = tay nghề; degree = bằng cấp.

25. basis = nền tảng, cơ sở.

28. goal = mục -đích; concealment = hành động che dấu.

29. demand = sự đòi hỏi, sự yêu cầu.

30. demand for sth = sự đòi hỏi, sự yêu cầu; requirement for sth = nhu cầu; necessity for sth = sự
cần thiết.

31. (a tourist) attraction = địa điểm hấp dẫn đối với du khách.

34. life expectancy/ life span = tuổi thọ; lifetime = cuộc đời.

35. distribution = sự phân phát; relief = sự cứu tế; drought = hạn hán, famine = nạn đói.

36. a charitable institution/ organization/ body = cơ quan/ tổ chức/ đoàn thể từ thiện.

39. commitment to sth/ to doing sth = lời cam kết; compliance = sự chiều theo; reliance = sự tin
cậy, sự tín nhiệm; assignment = nhiệm vụ.

40. confrontation = sự đương đầu, sự đối đầu; encounter = sự chạm trán, sự đọ sức; sensitivity =
tính nhạy cảm.

42. reporter = phóng viên ; journalist = nhà báo, kí giả; columnist = người phụ trách một chuyên
mục trong một tờ báo.

44. livelihood = phương kế sính nhai, sinh kế; to earn/ get/ make a livelihood by... = kiếm sống
bằng (nghề gì); survival = sự sống sót, sự tồn tại.

46. thunder bolt = chớp, tiếng sét.

47. flash = ánh sáng lóe lên; lightning = chớp, sét; to light up = thắp sáng; flame = ngọn lửa;
flare = lửa loé sáng.

48. thrill = sự run lên, sự rung mình; sensation = cảm giác.

TEST II.3.3
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. B 10. B

11. C 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. D 16. C 17. B 18. B 19. C 20. A

21. C 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. A

31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. C 36. D 37. C 38. B 39. C 40. D

41. D 42. D 43. C 44. C 45. C 46. B 47. C 48. C 49. A 50. A

Notes:

1. course of history/ events = quá trình diễn biến của lịch sử/ sự kiện.

2. word = lời nói; matter = việc, chuyện, vấn đề.

3. lay/put the blame on sb = đổ lỗi cho ai.

4. disorder = sự bừa bãi; junk = đồ tạp nhạp bỏ đi.

5. establish (động từ) = xác minh; cause (danh từ) = nguyên nhân.

7. a tendency to do sth = xu hướng, khuynh hướng; a habit of sth = thói quen.

8. disposition to do sth = khuynh hướng, thiên hướng; character = tính cách; guilt = tội lỗi.

9. by means of sth = bằng phương tiện hoặc cách nào đó.

10. slim (tính từ) = mong manh, không như mong đợi; slim chances = cơ hội mong manh.

13. an attitude to/toward sb/sth = thái độ đối với ai/ cái gì; appeal = yêu cầu khẩn khoản; regard
= sự quan tâm.

14. bunch = chùm, bó; a bunch of flowers = một bó hoa; range = dãy, hàng; pack= gói, hộp; heap
= đống.

16. clue = đầu mối, manh mối; hint = dấu vết.

18. rehearsal = sự diễn tập (kịch, múa...); audition = sự thử giọng.

19. hospitality = sự hiếu khách; host = ông chủ nhà; hostility = sự thù địch; hostage = con tin; get
under way = lên đường, khởi hành.

20. similarity = sự giống nhau; likelihood = khả năng xảy ra; coincidence = sự trùng hợp;
analogy = sự so sánh.

22. drive (danh từ) = đợt vận động; đợt phát động; a drive to raise funds = đợt vận động gây quỹ.

23. needy (tính từ) = nghèo túng; the needy = những người nghèo túng.
24. sense of humour = óc hài hước; sense of responsibility = ý thức trách nhiệm; commitment =
sự tận tâm; sense of direction = khả năng định hướng.

26. model = người làm gương, người làm mẫu.

28. compensation = tiền đền bù, khoản bồi thường; reparation = sự đền bù; make reparation to
someone for something = đền bù ai về cái gì; penalty = sự phạt; reward = sự thưởng.

29. effect on someone/ something = có tác động với ai/ cái gì; outcome = kết quả.

30. goodwill = thiện chí; content = sự bằng lòng.

31. breakthrough (danh từ) = sự đột phá; breakdown (danh từ) = sự hỏng máy; break-out (danh
từ) = sự vượt ngục; break-up (danh tử) = sự tan rã, sự giải tán.

32. difference = sự bất đồng; a difference of opinion = sự bất đồng ý kiến; perspective = viễn
cảnh.

33. potential = tiềm năng; aptitude = năng khiếu; possibility of something = khả năng, sự có thể.

35. abnormality = dị tật; malfunction = (sự) làm việc sai chức năng; wrongdoing = hành vi sai
trái.

36. fact = sự việc, sự thật.

37. progression = sự tiến bộ; sequence = chuỗi; succession = sự nối tiếp nhau.

39. resort = khu nghỉ dưỡng, port = cảng (hai từ này không thể kết hợp với danh từ town vì
chúng đều là những danh từ chỉ nơi chốn); seaside town = thị trấn ở bờ biển.

40. in the suburbs = ở vùng ngoại ô; on the outskirts of = ở vùng ngoại ô.

41. liar = kẻ nói dối; liner = tàu thuỷ; linesperson = trợ lý trọng tài; lineman = tiền vệ.

42. set (tính từ) = kiên quyết, không thay đổi.

44. intensive program = chương trình luyện tập tích cực; extensive program = chương trình luyện
tập trên phạm vi rộng; short-term schedule = thời gian biểu ngắn hạn.

45. bang = tiếng nổ lớn; spill = sự làm tràn; strike = cuộc đình công; stroke = cú đánh.

47. duty = thuế đánh vào hàng hoá nào đó.

48. representation = sự tượng trưng cho; lifelike = giống hệt; presentation = sự trình diễn;
representative = người đại diện.

50. feeling = cảm giác; view = tầm mắt; sense = giác quan; thought = ý nghĩ.
TEST II.3.4
1. D 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. A

11. B 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. A 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. C

21. A 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C

31. D 32. D 33. B 34. B 35. B 36. B 37. A 38. A 39. C 40. D

41. C 42. D 43. D 44. D 45 A 46. A 47. C 48. C 49. C 50. D

51.B 52. A 53. C 54. A 55. C

56. A → Marriage 57. A → Mathematicians have 58. D → times

59. C → departments 60.B → leave

Notes:

1. bill = hoá đơn tính tiền; note = lời ghi chú; sum = tổng số.

2. removal = (sự) dọn nhà; remover = thuốc tẩy, người dọn đồ; movement = sự di chuyển; move
= sự dời chổ.

4. outlook on something = quan điểm; attitude to/ towards something = quan điểm; approach to
something = cách tiếp cận, phương pháp; purpose of something = mục đích.

6. bargain = món hời; fee = lệ phí; fortune = gia tài, của cải; debt = món nợ.

9. on schedule = đúng so với thời gian qui định.

10. change = tiền thừa hoàn lại cho khách hàng.

13. recipe = công thức làm món ăn; prescription = toa thuốc; receipt = biên nhận; paper = tờ
giấy.

16. ground = mặt đất; soil = đất trồng; earth = đất; floor = tầng (nhà).

18. celebrity = người nổi danh.

19. statement = bản kê in sẵn (ghi rõ số tiền trong tài khoản của khách hàng trong kỳ hạn nhất
định); overdraft = số tiền chi trội (trong tài khoản ngân hàng); cheque = ngân phiếu; balance =
bản đối chiếu thu chi.

20. coverage = tin tức được đưa ra; broadcast = chương trình truyền hình; network = hệ thống;
vision = tầm nhìn rộng.
21. cuisine = cách nấu nướng; dish = món ăn.

22. merchandising = việc bán các sản phẩm liên quan đến các bộ phim, ca sĩ, sự kiện được ưa
thích.

23. outbreak (danh từ) = cơn, sự bộc phát; break-out (danh từ) = sự vượt ngục;

breakthrough (danh từ) = sự đột phắ; outburst (danh từ) = sự bùng nổ, cơn (giận...).

24. discrepancy (between A and B) = sự khác nhau, sự khác biệt; discretion = sự tự do làm theo
ý mình; sự thận trọng.

25. lecture on smething = bài thuyết trình; discussion about something = thảo luận; say = quyền
ăn nói.

28. disregard of/ for something = sự thiếu quan tâm; inattention to something = sự lơ đễnh;
unfamiliarity = sự xa lạ.

31. draughty (tính từ) = có gió lùa.

32. take offence = mếch lòng; give/ cause annoyance to someone = làm phiền ai; resentment
towards/ against someone = sự oán giận; irritation = sự chọc tức.

34. ballot = phiếu bầu; ballot box = thùng phiếu.

38. pioneer = ngườỉ đi tiên phong; navigator = người lái (tàu thuỷ, máy bay...); generator of
something = người đề xuất.

47. let off = tha, không phạt; caution = lời cảnh báo; sentence = bản án; conviction = sự kết án.

48. locust = châu chấu; swarm of locusts = đàn châu chấu; troupe = đoàn kịch, toán quân; a flock
of birds = đàn chim.

55. reserve = sự dự trữ, vật dự trữ.

60. leave of absence = nghỉ phép, thòi gian nghỉ có phép.

TEST II.3.5
1. A 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. A 10. A

11. A 12. A 13. D 14. B 15. D 16. D 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. A

21. B 22. D 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. A 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. D

31.D 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. A 36. C 37. A 38. B 39. B 40. D

41. C 42. D 43. C 44. C 45. A 46. A 47. C 48. A 49. B 50. C
Notes:

7. doubt whether/ if... = do dự, tự hỏi, không biết; mistrust sb/ sth = không tin, nghi ngờ; distrust
sb/ sth = không tin cậy, ngờ vực.

8. pursue = tiếp tục, đeo đuổi; conduct = tiến hành, chỉ đạo; proceed with sth = tiếp tục cái gì;
chase= đuổi theo, săn đuổi.

21. to draw attention = thu hút sự chú ý.

24. to lead to sth = dẫn đến, đưa đến; to result in sth = dẫn đến kết quả.

29. gifted (tính từ) = có năng khiếu; exceptionally (phó từ) = (một cách) khác thường.

30. acquire = giành được, đạt được, thu được. Các động từ win, achieve và study không thể kết
hợp với danh từ knowledge.

31. enable sb to do sth = làm cho có thể (làm gì); grant = ban, cấp; assist sb in doing sth = giúp
đỡ; fulfill = hoàn thành.

32. to share a room/ a house = ở chung một phòng, ở chung một nhà; unite = hợp nhất, đoàn kết;
join = gia nhập.

33. to share sth (with) sb = có chung cái gì, chia sẻ; share someone’s view = chia sẻ quan điểm
của ai; to accord with = nhất trí với.

34. aim at sb = (nghĩa đen, nghĩa bóng) nhắm vào ai; offer sb sth = đề nghị; intend sth for sb =
dự kiến; focus on sb = tập trung vào ai; workout (n) = khoá thể dục.

35. to judge = phán đoán, đánh giá; to consider = ngắm nghía, chiếu cố; affluent (tính từ) = giàu
có.

37. eliminate = loại trừ.

39. to award = thưởng, tặng; grant (ri) = trợ cấp, học bổng.

40. to lay = đặt vào, dẫn đến (một tình trạng hoặc tình huống); casting = sự phân vai (trong bộ
phim, vở kịch).

42. to grant = cấp.

44. to infer something from something = suy ra.

49. emerge = (nghĩa bóng) rõ nét lên, nổi lên, nảy ra; culprit = thù phạm.

50. join in = tham gia, xen vào.

TEST II.3.6
1. D 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. D 10. D

11. C 12. B 13. B 14. C 15. D 16. B 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. D

21. C 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. D

31. C 32. A 33. A 34. C 35. A 36. A 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. C

41. B 42. B 43. A 44. D 45 . A 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. B

Notes:

2. deprive sb/ sth of sth = lấy đi cái gì của ai/ cái gì; snatch = chộp, giật lấy; depress = làm ngã
lòng; deceive = lừa gạt.

8. exchange A for B = đổi, thay; change sth for sth = thay đổi; replace sth with sth = thay thế.

9. can’t stand + V-ing = không chịu đựng được.

10. remove = lấy ra, tháo ra; abandon = từ bỏ; lift = nâng, nhấc.

11. remove = di chuyển, lấy ra; decline = từ chối; reduce = giảm, giảm bớt; add = thêm vào.

13. vendor (danh từ) = người bán dạo (thực phẩm, trái cây...); necessity (danhtừ, thường số
nhiều) = những thứ cần thiết, những thứ cần đùng; commercial (danh từ) = sự quảng cáo trên
truyền hình; foundation (danh từ) = sự thành lập.

14. produce (danh từ, không đếm được) = sản vật, sản phẩm; agricultural/ farm produce = nông
sản.

16. discharge = tuôn ra, tháo ra; dismiss = sa thải; leave = để lại, bỏ quên; transfer = dời, chuyển.

17. reserve = đặt trước, đăng kí trước; preserve = bảo quản, giữ gìn; conserve = bảo tồn.

19. stimulate (động từ) = kích thích, khuyến khích. 7

23. to prohibit = cấm đoán; to comprehend = hiểu, nhận thức thấu đáo.

24. to shrug = nhún vai; to mean = nghĩa là, có nghĩa là; to claim = đòi, quả quyết.

30. end up + adjective = kết thúc, cuối cùng sẽ là.

33. gain weight/ put on weight = lên cân.

34. to honour sb/ sth = thể hiện sự kính trọng đối với ai/ cái gì.
35. to order = ra lệnh, gọi (món ăn, thức uống).

36. disturb = quay ray; afflict = làm đau buồn; concern sb = làm ai băn khoăn; affect = ảnh
hưởng.

37. complete = hoàn thành, làm xong; engage = chiếm (thời gian... của ai).

38. not to hesitate for a second/ moment = không do dự chút nào; await sb/ sth = chờ đợi ai/ cái
gì; linger = nán lại.

40. remind sb to do sth/ remind sb that... = nhắc nhở ai làm cái gì; recall sb to sth = gợi lại, nhớ
lại.

42. remind sb of sb/ sth = làm cho ai nhớ về ai/ cái gì; resemble sb/ sth = giống ai/ cái gì; recall
sth = nhớ lại cái gì.

43. refuse to do sth = từ chối; cancel sth = huỷ bỏ; ignore sb/ sth = không để ý đến ai/ cái gì.

45. neglect one’s duties = sao lãng bổn phận; miss = lỡ, nhỡ, bỏ lỡ; dismiss = sự sa thải.

47. display = hiển thị; regard = xem như; concern = liên quan.

48. cope with sth = đối phó, đương đầu.

TEST II.3.7
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. D

11.D 12. C 13. B 14. D 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. B

21.C 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. B 29 B 30. A

31.B 32. D 33. D 34. A 35. C 36. D 37. A 38. C 39 B 40. B

41. C 42. C 43. C 44. C 45. A 46. C 47. B 48. A 49. A 50. A

Notes:

1. participate in sth = tham gia; compile = sưu tập tài liệu; encounter = chạm trán, đụng độ;
revolve = suy xét kĩ.

2. emerge from sth = hiện ra (từ một nơi tối, hẹp hoặc từ nơi ẩn nấp); uncover = tiết lộ, phát hiện;
restore = hoàn lại, phục hồi lại; survive = sống sót.

3. dump = đổ thành đống, vứt bỏ; sprinkle = rơi từng giọt.

5. glance at sb/ sth = liếc nhìn; gaze/ stare at sb = nhìn chằm chằm; glare at sb = nhìn trừng
trừng.
6. derive sth from... sth else = nhận được từ.

7. to cope with sth = đối phó, đương đầu; pursue sth = bận rộn với cái gì, đeo đuổi.

8. to host = đăng cai tổ chức (hội nghị, cuộc tranh tài thể thao...).

9. to accompany = đi cùng với ai để giúp đỡ hoặc hộ tống; to join = gia nhập; to interfere = can
thiệp.

14. take/ run risks/ a risk/the risk = lieu.

15. treat = điều tri; relieve = an ủi; fix/ mend = sửa chữa.

16. relieve = làm dịu đi, làm mất đi cơn đau; dissolve = hoà tan; cease = dừng, ngừng; exclude =
ngăn chặn, loại trừ.

17. raise = thu, góp; rear = nuôi nấng, xây dựng.

18. spare = dành (thời gian...); expire = mãn hạn; abound in/ with sth = có thừa cái gì.

19. conduct = chỉ đạo, điều khiển; conduct an orchestra = điều khiển một dàn nhạc.

20. make an excuse/ excuses = bào chữa, đưa ra lời viện cớ.

23. catch/ draw/ attract sb’s attention = thu hút sự chú ý của ai; draw attention to sth = thu hút sự
chú ý về cái gì; seek - sought - sought =T tìm kiếm.

40. discriminate between A and B/ from A to B = phân biệt đối xử.

43. to impact on/upon sth = có tác động đối với cái gì.

44. to apply oneself/ sth to sth = chăm chú, chuyên tâm; to apply oneself to a task = chuyên tâm
vào nhiệm vụ.

45. to meet = đáp ứng, thoả mãn.

46. take a precaution = đề phòng, phòng ngừa.

47. to conform to sth = làm theo, tuân theo.

48. to pose = tạo ra, gây ra; to pose a threat/ challenge/ danger/ risk = tạo ra mối đe doạ/ thử
thách/ nguy cơ/ sự rủi ro.

TEST II.3.8
1. C 2. C 3. C 4.C 5. C 6. D 7. D 8. D 9. D 10. A

11.D 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. C 16. B 17. C 18. C 19. A 20. D
21. D 22. B 23. C 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. B

31. D 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. D 36. C 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. A

41.B 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. B 49. B 50. C

51. B 52. C 53. C 54. C 55. A 56. A 57. B 58. B 59. A 60. D

61. C 62. C 63. A 64. C 65. B 66. D

67. C → lying 68. A → tell 69. B → risen

70. C → Ø 71. C → raise 72. B → to raise

73. A → risen 74. A → is raised 75. C → ripen

Notes:

1. to resort to something = phải sử dụng đến.

17. oversee = trông nom; overlook = không chú ý tới, bỏ sót; overrun = ừàn qua, chạy vượt quá;
overview (n) = cái nhìn khái quát.

40. to recount = kể lại chi tiết.

45. quarantine = sự cách ly.

49. evacuate = di tản, sơ tán; abandon = từ bỏ; evict = đuổi ai; expel = trục xuất 55. to haggle
(with somebody) (over something) = mặc cả.

66. ascertain (động từ) = biết chắc, tìm hiểu chắc chắn.

TEST II.3.9
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5.A 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. D

11.C 12.B 13. A 14. D 15. C 16. C 17. B 18. B 19. A 20. B

21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. B 28. D 29. D 30. B

31. A 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C 36. D 37. A 38. C 39. C 40. A

41. B 42. D 43. D 44. D 45. C 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. D

Notes:

2: tasteful = trang nhã, có vẻ thẩm mĩ.

7. conflicting = đối lập, mâu thuẫn; confronting = đương đầu.

8. unhelpful = không giúp đỡ; helpless cần sự giúp đỡ của người khác.

11. prior to = trước việc gì; ahead of = về phía trước trong không gian hoặc thời gian; beforehand
(phó từ) = sớm hơn; previously (phó từ) = trước đây.

12. former = trước đây, cũ; last = cuối cùng, sau chót; precedent (danh từ) = tiền lệ.

13. indispensable = tuyệt đối cần thiết, không thể thiếu được; indistinct = không rõ ràng;
significant = quan trọng; optional = không bắt buộc.

16. untouched = không động đến, còn nguyên; to ruin = làm hỏng, tàn phá.

20. outstanding = nổi bật, đáng chú ý, mere = chỉ là; advisable = nên, đáng theo.

21. firm = kiên quyết; firm expression = vẻ kiên quyết; hasty = vội vã.

22. skinny = gầy trơ xương, muscular = vạm vỡ; well-built = lực lưỡng; round = tròn trịa.

24. reserved = kín đáo, dè dặt; shy = rụt rè, e thẹn; sensitive = nhạy cảm; sociable = thích giao
du.

29. worn = mòn, hỏng (vì sử dụng quá nhiều).

30. responsible for sth = chịu trách nhiệm; to be prone to sth = có ý ngả về việc gì; guilty - đáng
khiển trách, nhận tội; comprehensive = bao hàm toàn diện.

33. well-balanced = cân bằng; well-mannered = lịch sự; well-informed = thông thạo, có được
thông tin; well-preserved = ở trạng thái tốt (các vật cũ).

35. icy = đóng băng; frozen = đông lạnh.

37. relieved = cảm thấy bớt căng thẳng; upset = bối rối, lo lắng; irritated = tức tối; cross = bực
mình, cáu gắt.

39. flexible = linh động, linh hoạt; confident = tự tin; easygoing = dễ tính; optimistic = lạc quan.

40. intense = khắc nghiệt, gay gắt.

41. accurate = chính xác, xác đáng - accurate information/ data (thông tin/ số liệu chính xác);
precise = rõ ràng, chính xác - precise details/ instructions/ measurements', exact = đứng về mọi
chi tiết; alike = giống nhau, tương tự.

45. delicious = thơm ngon; luxurious = sang trọng; elegant = thanh lịch; breathtaking = hấp dẫn,
ngoạn mục.

46. suspect = người bị tình nghi.

49. reliable = đáng tin cậy; attainable = có thể đạt tới đựợc; inevitable = chắc chắn xảy ra;
presumable = có thể dự đoán được.

50. affordable = có thể có đủ khả năng (về tiền bạc, thời gian); priceless = vô giá; inhabited = có
người ở.

TEST II.3.10
1. A 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. C

11.C 12. A 13. A 14. C 15. C 16. D 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. B

21.B 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B

31.D 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. C 36. A 37. D 38. D 39. C 40. D

41.B 42. B 43. B 44. C 45. B 46. D 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. B

Notes:

1. mature = trưởng thành, chín chắn; bustling = hối hả; foremost - đầu tiên, trước nhất.

3. to be aware of = có ý thức, nhận thức; implied = hàm ý, bóng gió.

4. physical = thuộc về thể chất.

6. a charitable institution/ organization/ body = cơ quan/ tổ chức/ đoàn thể từ thiện; qualified
(tính từ) = đủ khả năng, đủ trình độ chuyên môn; specialist (danh từ) - chuyên gia.

7. blazing = nóng rực, sáng chói; blazing sun = mặt tròi chói chang; to grill = nướng, thiêu đốt;
flaming = đang cháy, cháy rực; to fry = rán, chiên.

8. pouring = như trút nước; soaking wet = ướt đẫm; flooding = nạn lụt; bursting = ngập tràn;
overflowing = tràn đầy.

10. renowned for sth = nổi tiếng, lừng danh.

12. deliberate (tính từ) = cố ý, chủ tâm; calculated (tính từ) = tính trước, dự tính; planned (tính
từ) - có kế hoạch; ví dụ: planned production = sản xuất có kế hoạch.

15. faulty = hỏng; mistaken = sai làm, nhầm lẫn.

16. legible = rõ ràng, dễ đọc; obtainable = có thể đạt được.

17. illegible = khó đọc, không đọc được; inedible = không ăn được; indelible = không thể tẩy
sạch; unfeasible = không thể thực hiện được.
19. eligible = đủ tư cách; eligible for membership = đủ tư cách trở thành thành viên; viable = có
thể thực hiện được; legal = họp pháp.

20. slight (tính từ) = sơ sài, không đáng kể; ví dụ: we didn’t have the slightest

idea of it = chúng tôi không biết một chút gì về điều đó.

21. unaware of sth = không biết; obscure = mơ hồ, khồng rõ ràng.

22. characteristic (tính từ) = tiêu biểu; characteristic of sb/ sth = tiêu biểu của ai/ cái gì; usual
(tính từ) = thông thường.

23. irreversible = không thể đảo ngược được, không thể thay đổi được; deniable = có thể từ chối;
advisable = nên, thích hợp, đáng theo; unremarkable = tầm thường.

24. dripping (tính từ) = nhỏ giọt, chảy nhỏ giọt; to droop = rũ xuống; to dip = nhúng, ngâm.

26. sensitive = nhạy cảm; sensible = hợp lí; sensibly (phó từ) = một cách hợp lí.

27. deep in sth = ngập sâu, mải mê, miệt mài; deep in study = miệt mài học tập; deep in thought
= trầm tư, mãi suy nghĩ; deep in conversation = mải mê thảo luận, chuyện trò.

28. moving (tính từ) = cảm động.

30. premature = sớm hon mong đợi; premature death = chết yểu; premature birth = đẻ non.

TEST II.3.11
1.D 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.B 6.A 7.A 8.D 9.B 10.D

11.A 12.C 13.B 14.D 15.A 16.C 17.B 18.B 19.C 20.C

21. C 22. A 23. B

24. D → excited 25. D → historical 26. D → economical

27. B → so tiring 28. D → injured 29. D → worth

30. A → the written 31. A → air-conditioned 32. C → educated

33. B → its 34. D → its 35. A → an elegant French

Notes:

1. indifferent to someone/ something = không quan tâm, bàng quan; disinterested = không vụ lợi;
sensitive about/ to something = nhạy cảm; uncaring = thiếu lòng trắc ẩn; ví dụ: uncaring attitude
= thái độ hờ hững.
2. contented with something = thoả mãn; concerned about = quan ngại.

4. indefinite = không rõ ràng; interminable = không bao giờ kết thúc; endless = vô tận; ceaseless
= không dứt.

6. stay calm = giữ bình tĩnh; tranquil = yên tĩnh, thanh bình; peaceful = hoà bình, yên tĩnh.

7. delicate = mềm mại, mịn màng (vải, da,...); feeble = yếu ớt.

8. very (tính từ) = thực sự, đúng là như vậy; ví dụ: he is the very man we want (anh ấy chính là
người chúng ta cần).

9. absent- minded = đãng trí; clear-minded = (đầu óc) minh mẫn; narrow-minded = (đầu óc) hẹp
hòi; right-minded = ngay thẳng, chân thật.

10. marriageable (tính từ) = đủ tuổi kết hôn.

11. territorial waters = vùng biển thuộc lãnh thổ một nước. Các phương ần khác: fresh waters =
vùng nước ngọt; farmed waters = vùng nuôi trồng thuỷ sản; inland waters = vùng sông nước nằm
sâu trong lãnh thổ một quốc gia.

14. sympathetic = thông cảm, đồng cảm; confidential = bí mật; critical = chỉ trích, chê bai;
optimistic = lạc quan.

15. sensible = hợp lý; senseless = điên rồ; à senseless idea = một ý nghĩ điên rồ; sensational =
gây ra sự giật gân.

18. indispensable to sb/ sth = không thể thiếu được.

29. worthy of sth = đáng làm cái gì.

TEST II.3.12
1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. C

11.B 12.C 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. B

21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. D

28. C → quality 29. D → leisure activity 30. D → percent

Notes:

1. to be over = chấm dứt, kết thúc.

2. leisurely = nhàn nhã, ung dung.

5. simultaneously (phó từ) = đồng thời, làm cùng một lúc:

6. occasionally = thỉnh thoảng, eventfully = có nhiều sự kiện quan trọng, widely = rộng rãi, khắp
nơi; extensively = rộng rãi, cùng khắp.

7. readily = sẵn sàng; solely = đơn độc; shortly = không lâu, sớm.

8. punctual (tính từ) = đúng giờ (không chậm ttễ).

9. vividly = sinh động, đầy hình ảnh; recount = kể lại chi tiết.

10. fully = đầy đủ, hoàn toàn; to be fully qualified for a post = đủ tư cách đảm nhiệm một chức
vụ; completely = hoàn toàn, trọn vẹn; amply = dư dả, đầy đủ; wholly = toàn bộ, hoàn toàn.

12. deliberately = cố ý, chủ tâm.

15. apparently = hình như; accidentally = tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên; definitely = dứt khoát; mainly =
chủ yếu.

16. presumably = có thể đoán chừng, có lẽ; necessarily = nhất thiết; literally = thật vậy, đúng là.

17. properly = một each thích họp; virtually = hầu như, gần như; urgently = một cách khan cap;
screw = đinh vít.

18. elsewhere = tại hoặc tới một nơi khác; seasonal (tính từ) = từng thời vụ; seasonal work =
công việc theo thời vụ.

19. surely = chắc chắn, không nghi ngờ gì nữa; mainly = chính, chủ yếu; rarely = barely = ít khi.

21. intensely = mãnh liệt, dữ dội; vaguely = ngờ ngợ, một cách phỏng chừng; randomly = ngẫu
nhiên, tình cờ; catch up = đuổi kịp, theo kịp.

22. frequently = thường xuyên; periodically = một cách định kì; all the time = trong suốt thời
gian được nhắc đến.

23. heavily = nặng, nặng nề (nghĩa đen, nghĩa bóng); heavily armed = trang bị nhiều vũ khí;
formerly = trước đây; kindly (tính từ/ phó từ) = tử tế, ân cần; border = biên giới.

27. miraculously = kì diệu, phi thường; consequently = do đó, cho nên; cautiously = (một cách)
thận trọng.

TEST II.4.1
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. B

11. A 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. B 16. B 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. D

21. A 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. c 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. A
31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. D 36 D 37. D 38. D 39. A 40. A

41. C 42. D 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. A

Notes:

2. the moment = thời điểm.

4. in general = nói chung, đại thể; conscientious (tính từ) = tận tâm.

5. off duty = hết phiên, hết nhiệm vụ.

6. by mistake = do sơ suất.

8. free of charge = không phải trả tiền.

13. Strange as it may sound = nghe có vẻ lạ.

14. Would you be so kind/good as to do sth...? = vui lòng...; forward = gửi (bức thư...) đến địa
chỉ mới.

15. go without doing sth = không có, không cần; it goes without saying = không can phải nói.

16. be) in/ out of stock = có sẵn/ không có sẵn (trong cửa hàng...); out of work = thất nghiệp; óut
of/ beyond (one’s) reach = ngoài tầm tay; be out of practice = không có thời gian tập luyện.

17. in the end = cuối cùng, về sạu.

18. (to be) ahead of/ on/ behind schedule = trước/ đúng/ chậm so với thời gian quy định.

20. in favour of sb/ sth = ủng hộ ai/ cái gì; in view of sth = do, bởi vì, xét thấy.

21. by chance = tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên.

22. at a time = kế tiếp nhau, riêng biệt; one at a time = mỗi lần một cái.

23. (to be) in need of sth = cần cái gì.

24. for the sake of sb/ sth = vì ai/ cái gì, vì lợi ích của ai/ cái gì; jargon = thuật ngữ.

25. out of order = hỏng (máy).

26. prior to = before something - trước khi.

27. for certain = chắc chắn, đích xác.

28. in common = cho tất cả thành viên trong nhóm, chung.

30. give birth to sb/ sth = sinh ra.

31. take time = mất nhiều thời gian.

32. catch sb doing sth = bắt gặp, bắt được quả tang; diary = nhật kí.

34. in pursuit of sb/ sth = đuổi bắt ai/ cái gì.

35. drive sb crazy/ make sb go crazy = làm ai phát điên.

36. take it/things easy = không (làm việc) quá căng thẳng.

37. catch sight of sb = nhìn thấy ai.

38. keep sb company = cùng đi/ cùng ở vởi ai cho có bạn.

40. take someone’s advice = nghe theo lời khuyên của ai.

42. on/ in behalf of someone; on/ in someone’s behalf = với tư cách là người đại diện của ai,
nhân danh.

43. in unison (with sb/ sth) = nhất trí, cùng.

44. in advance = có trước, đặt trước.

45. on patrol = đang tuần tra; to put/ let on the alert = đặt trong tình trạng báo động.

47. pay sb a compliment on sth = có lời khen tặng ai về cái gì.

48. in horror = trong sự ghê rợn hoặc nỗi kinh hoàng; to freeze = trở nên bất động.

50. have/ want a word with sb = nói với ai điều gì.

TEST II.4.2
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. A

11.B 12. C 13. A 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. B

21. C 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. B

31. C 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. A 36. D 37. B 38. B 39. D 40. D

41. A 42. B 43. A 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. A 48. A 49. B 50. A

51. C 52. B 53. B 54. B 55. D 56. B 57. A 58. C 59. B 60. B

61. B 62. C 63. D 64. A 65. C

Notes:
1. find (the) way = tìm đường.

2. put effort into sth = nỗ lực, cố gắng.

3. by word of mouth = bằng lời nói, truyền khẩu.

4. do (sb) good = bổ ích.

5. it is only a matter of time = đó là vấn đề thời gian mà thôi.

6. before one’s time = trước thời của ai.

7. do without sth = làm mà không có cái gì; do away with sth = chấm dứt.

8. in/ with regard to sb/ sth = liên quan đến ai/ cái gì; inquiry/ enquiry = câu hỏi, yêu cầu (thông
tin).

9. in haste = vội vàng, hấp tấp; have a rush for sth done = vội làm cho xong việc gì.

10. let/leave sb alone = để cho ai yên.

11. to one’s relief/ much to one’s relief = thật nhẹ cả người.

12. by nature = theo bản tính, bản chất.

13. without delay = ngay lập tức, không chậm trễ.

14. to bear in mind = ghi nhớ.

15. make an effort = nỗ lực.

16. with a view to doing sth = với ý định làm cái gì; to breed = gây giống, chăn nuôi; outlook on
sth = cách nhìn, quan điểm.

17. to get nowhere = không đi tới kết quả nào.

18. go wrong = mắc lỗi, sai lầm; to be faulty = hỏng, không hoàn hảo.

19. offence = sự xúc phạm, sự làm bực mình; take offence (at sth) = mếch lòng vì điều gì.

20. glance (danh từ) = cái liếc qua; at first glance = thoạt nhìn, thoáng nhìn.

21. event = trường hợp, khả năng có thể xảy ra; in the event of... = trong trường hợp...

23. refresh one’s memory/ someone’s memory about sb/ sth = tự nhớ lại/ gợi nhớ lại; get down to
sth = bắt đầu làm cái gì.

24. in the long run = rốt cuộc là, kết quả là, sau cùng.
25. to be under an obligation to do sth = có nghĩa vụ phải làm điều gì; at random = ngẫu nhiên.

26. in recognition of sth = để công nhận cái gì; respect for sb/ sth == sự kính trọng; in respect of
sth = đặc biệt nói về; credit for sth = sự công nhận.

27. out of the question (= impossible): không thể được.

28. out of hand = không nắm được, không kiểm soát được nữa.

29. go/ run to waste = bị lãng phí, uổng phí.

30. take (a) pride in sth = tự hào.

31. in terms of sth = về mặt.

32. to be on good terms with someone = có quan hệ tốt với ai.

33. recollection = sự hồi tưởng, sự nhớ lại; to the best of my recollection = nếu tôi nhớ không
nhầm; remembrance = trí nhớ; to have sth in remembrance = nhớ lại cái gì.

34. let alone = không kể đến, huống chi, huống hồ.

35. dispute (danh từ) = cuộc bàn cãi, cuộc tranh luận; beyond/ past/ without dispute = không bàn
cãi gì nữa.

36. in return (for sth) = đền đáp.

38. in harmony with sb/ sth = hoà thuận, phù hợp.

40. Out of the question = không thể được.

41. In good time = rất sớm.

45. have a go (thành ngữ) = to make an attempt to do sth (nỗ lực, cố gắng).

46. nowhere near = not at all (chắc là không, còn lâu).

50. an award in recognition of one’s services/ achievements = phần thưởng để công nhận sự phục
vụ/ thành tích.

51. see that... = make sure that... (đảm bảo rằng...).

52. in all probability = rất có thể.

53. at one’s/ the height = lúc mạnh nhất.

54. beyond = vượt ra ngoài giới hạn; beyond repair = không chữa được vì hư hỏng quá nhiều.

55. undo a button = tháo, gỡ, cởi nút/ khuy.

56. with a view to doing something = với ý định làm cái gì.

59. as normal as possible = càng bình thường càng tốt; lead a life = sống một cuộc sống.

60. all along = all the time, from the beginning.

61. black and white = in print.

63. as yet = cho đến nay, cho đến bây giờ.

64. through no fault of one’s own = không phải do lỗi của ai.