Chuyên đề tự học Tiếng Anh (Theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) - Use of language - Đỗ Bình

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1. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE 1 01. You'll___ yourself a lot of time if you take the car. A. save B. spend C. make D. spare 02. You will spend at least one year working abroad___ you can find out how things operate overseas. A. as long as B. so as to C. because D. so that 03. Despite her undoubted ability at tennis, she never became the___ of the local tennis club. A. member B. winner C. champion D. partner 04. There's___ to be frightened of the dog; he's quite harmless. A. no fear B. no need C. any reason D. a fear 05. Although he was completely___ as a furniture maker, he produced the most beautiful chairs. A. incapable B. unable C. untrained D. uneducated 06. It was very difficult for the inspector to___ what recommendations he should make. A. decide B. settle C. solve D. realize 07. When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was___ on. A. happening B. going C. ting D. being 08. The managers agreed to___ the question of payment. A. control B. discuss C. increase D. balance 09. Her guest apologized for causing her so much___. A. damage B. complication C. problem D. trouble 10. If___ it would stop raining for a morning, we could cut the grass. A. ever B. even C. just D. only 11. When she was crossing the room the night nurse happened to notice the old lady___ to get out of bed. A. tried B. to try C. has tried D. trying 12. Children with___ diseases should not be allowed to go to school. A. constant B. infectious C. contact D. influential 13. I would like to offer a small___ to anyone who finds my missing dog. A. expense B. repayment C. receipt D. reward 14. When we visited the zoo on Sunday afternoon it was very crowded but on a weekday. It's practically___. A. full B. uncrowded C. clear D. empty 15. She walked to the___ of the swimming pool and jumped in. A. start B. extent C. side D. border 16. The three friends all___ for the same job. A. applied B. intended C. requested D. referred 17. Don't think that red dress___ her. A. suits B. matches C. cheers D. agrees 18. I had no___ that the divorce rate was so high in this country. A. idea B. understanding C. doubt D. knowledge 19. After closing the envelope, the secretary___ the stamps on firmly. A. stuck B. struck C. sucked D. licked 20. The patient___ to listen to his doctor's advice. A. hindered B. resigned C. refused D. lacked 21. The purpose of the examination was to___ the student's knowledge of the subject. A. inspect B. prove C. try D. test 22. We have no___ in our files of your recent letter to the tax office. A. list B. memory C. account D. record 23. Yesterday the naval authorities___ the reports in Friday' newspapers that they had explored three bombs near an unknown submarine. A. published B. confirmed C. re-started D. agreed 24. The station clock is not as___ as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast. A. certain B. strict C. accurate D. true 25. It is___ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several times a week. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 1
2. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. usual B. complete C. common D. normal 26.___ people go to football matches now than twenty years ago. A. Lesser B. Fewer C. Few D. Less 27. But why did the police suspect you? It just does not make___ to me. A. truth B. reason C. sense D. right 28. When he spoke over the telephone, his voice was so___ that I could hardly hear him. A. dull B. dim C. faint D. unnoticeable 29. Don't worry about trying to catch the last train home, as we can easily___ you up for the night. A. take B. set C. keep D. put 30. I must tell you about my___ when I first arrived in London. A. happenings B. experiences C. events D. incidents 31. I have been looking for this book for months, and___ I have found it. A. at last B. at the end C. at present D. in time 32. My wife and I have much pleasure in___ the invitation to your daughter's wedding. A. thanking B. taking C. welcoming D. accepting 33. They tell me he is___ a lot of money in his new job. A. having B. earning C. profiting D. gaining 34. Hello. Is that 21035? Please put me___ to the manager. A. across B. over C. up D. through 35. He was very upset by the___ of his English examination. A. failure B. result C. success D. effect 36. I knew him___ I was a child. A. until B. when C. during D. as 37. You really can't___ a thing that woman says! A. imagine B. believe C. rely D. count 38. The new factory must be finished___ as the profitability of the company depends on it. A. in times B. for a time C. on time D. at time 39. She was unable to warn her mother that she would be late because the telephone was___. A. out of work B. off work C. out of order D. off duty 40. His performance was___ the audience was delighted. A. imperfect B. unmarked C. faultless D. worthless 41. Wild ducks always fly in a definite___. A. formation B. shape C. figure D. formula 42. I walked away as calmly as I could___ they thought I was the thief. A. to avoid B. or else C. in case D. owing to 43. Two other___ in his argument for his country's independence are worth a mention. A. reports B. effects C. points D. notices 44. I have ever___ any experience of living in the country. A. had B. wished C. made D. done 45. He's such a naughty child. It's amazing what his mother lets him___ way with. A. get B. make C. do D. go 46. A railway bridge is already___ over the river. A. in construction B. being built C. erecting D. been erected 47. Of course I'm a Christian___ I expect everyone who works here to be a Christian too. A. and B. but C. since D. then 48. The teacher___ them the answer to the question. A. discussed B. said C. explained D. told 49. I have absolutely no doubt___ the innocence of the accused. A. about B. with C. over D. on 50. All students leaving college at the end of term must leave their addresses so that letters can be sent___. A. through B. to C. on D. forward 51. The little girl wouldn't go into the sea___ her father went to. A. except B. but C. also D. unless 52. I___ my friend to lend me his caravan for my trip to the country. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 2
3. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. proposed B. convinced C. suggested D. persuaded 53. Having___ the table, Mrs. Roberts called the family for supper. A. completed B. ordered C. laid D. spread 54. Could you please tell me if you have any electrical typewriters___? A. in store B. in stock C. in order D. in supply 55. Paris lies___ the river Seine. A. on B. next C. over D. at 56. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the___ of the children. A. reason B. sake C. care D. concern 57. He liked to sit___ the river and fish. A. along B. next C. at D. beside 58. She heated the chocolate until it___ then pour it over the cake. A. changed B. formed C. melted D. flooded 59. John swims very well and___ does his brother. A. too B. even C. also D. so 60. He got out of bed and took a few___ but couldn't go any farther. A. actions B. stages C. starts D. steps 61. This is not the right___ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. A. circumstance B. moment C. opportunity D. situation 62. He played an active___ in politics until he was well over 80. A. job B. scene C. position D. part 63. On the___ to the town there is a beautiful wood. A. way B. entrance C. street D. direction 64. This morning the postman was___ down the street by my dog. A. run B. sped C. chased D. hunted 65. The party,___ I was the guest of honor, was extremely enjoyable. A. to which B. at which C. for which D. by which 66. Because it rained very heavily all day they had to___ the garden party until the following Sunday. A. prearrange B. rearrange C. postpone D. preserve 67. I'll have to___ to you, otherwise he will hear. A. whistle B. say C. whisper D. shout 68. He retired early___ ill health. A. in front of B. ahead of C. on account of D. on behalf of 69. He hit the vase with his elbow and it___ to the floor. A. broke B. smashed C. knocked D. crashed 70. The train will be leaving in five minutes so you___ better hurry up. A. will B. had C. would D. should 71. There was nothing they could do___ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down. A. unless B. but C. instead of D. than 72. The bus was so late reaching the station that I___ missed my train. A. soon B. entirely C. almost D. already 73. Driving in London is supposed to be confusing but I didn't find it at___ difficult. A. first B. once C. all D. least 74. The factory paid___ nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion. A. back B. out C. off D. in 75. I was just___ to go out when you telephoned. A. thinking B. around C. planned D. about 76. Take this road and you will___ at the hotel in five minutes. A. reach B. find C. come D. arrive 77. The job of student lodgings officer___ a great many visits to landladies. A. offers B. concerns C. asks D. involves 78. The young girl carefully___ left and right before crossing the road. A. stared B. looked C. glanced D. watched By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 3
4. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 79. He drives so quickly that I am afraid that one day he will___ someone crossing the street. A. knock down B. crash down C. turn over D. run across 80. I have often___ why they went to live abroad. A. puzzled B. surprised C. wondered D. thought 81. "Do I have to take that French course?" "No, you___." A. don't have B. haven't C. needn't D. mustn't 82. Because his argument so confusing,___ people understood it. A. little B. less C. few D. clever 83. We flew to the island, then___ a car for three days and visited most places of interest. A. charged B. hired C. bought D. lent 84. The noise of the traffic prevented me from___ to sleep. A. going B. falling C. beginning D. starting 85. When he left school, John decided to___ a priest instead of studying languages. A. train for B. change to C. become D. study for 86. After a lot of difficulty, he___ to open the door. A. realized B. obtained C. managed D. succeeded 87. As soon as the fire bell rang everyone walked quickly downstairs and out of the building, ___ gathered in the car park. A. then B. while C. to D. before 88. Do you___ my turning the TV on now? A. mind B. object C. disapprove D. want 89. Mike was the___ in his family; all his brothers were much taller. A. lowest B. shortest C. littlest D. slightest 90. My employer's___ of my work does not matter to me at all. A. expression B. meaning C. opinion D. belief 91. If only I___ play the guitar as well as you! A. could B. should C. might D. would 92. "My daughter, Mary, tries to___ to see me at least one c a week" Mrs. Jones told the social worker. A. call up B. drop in C. go up D. come on 93. "How can we___ out together what we're to do if we never talk about it frankly?" she cried in desperation. A. work B. test C. search D. find 94. One___ of their new house is that it has no garden. A. dislike B. disadvantages C. complaint D. pity 95. Her parents were very___ because she was out so late that night. A. overcome B. responsible C. sorry D. worried 96. I am late because my alarm clock never___ this morning. A. went off B. turned on C. came on D. rang out 97. He___ being given a receipt for the bill he had paid. A. demanded B. insisted on C. asked to D. required 98. The child hurt himself badly when he fell___ the bedroom window. A. out from B. out of C. over D. down 99. The other driver failed to signal his___ to turn right so I had to brake suddenly. A. design B. intention C. purpose D. idea 100. They would___ go by air than spend a week traveling by train. A. rather B. always C. better D. prefer 101. It's___ long time since he last saw his brothers and sisters. A. such a B. too C. very D. so 102. The dentist told him to open his mouth___. A. broad B. wide C. much D. greatly 103. The children didn't know the___ by which the game was played. A. customs B. orders C. rules D. facts 104. Wait___ you get home before you unpack your parcel. A. until B. after C. to D. when By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 4
5. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 105. His parents never allowed him___. A. to smoke B. a smoking C. some smoked D. smoking 106. The child was told to___ for being rude to his uncle. A. forgive B. apologize C. excuse D. confess 107. This is the___ of the bicycle which was stolen. A. information B. detail C. example D. description 108. Some drives, after___ annoy their fellow-motorists by slowing down again immediately. A. passing along B. passing by C. overtaking D. taking over 109. It is___ unlikely that the Queen agree to open the new Town Hall. A. greatly B. highly C. mainly D. largely 110. I don't think he'll ever___ the shock of his wife's death. A. get by B. get over C. get off D. get through 111. Some school have very___ rules of behavior which must be obeyed. A. strict B. strong C. straight D. solid 112. It was difficult to___ a date which was convenient for everyone. A. organize B. arrange C. elect D. provide 113. It's difficult to pay one's bills when prices keep___. A. growing B. raising C. rising D. gaining 114. You may not have to stay the night but take a toothbrush just in___. A. preparation B. case C. time D. order 115. She remembered the correct address only___ she had posted the letter. A. since B. following C. after D. afterwards 116. The shops are always___ of people at Christmas time. A. stuffed B. full C. crowded D. busy 117. I think he is unwell; he was complaining___ a headache this morning. A. of B. at C. from D. against 118. I'm afraid a rise in salary is___ just now. A. out of the question B. out of control C. out of date D. out of sight 119. British Leyland is aiming to push___ its share of UK car sales to 25% over the next two years. A. through B. out C. on D. up 120. In pain as a result of the fall, he___ slowly home. A. sped B. limped C. stepped D. wound 121. He___ me to buy my air ticket immediately or it would be too late. A. suggested B. convinced C. insisted D. advised 122. You will become ill___ you stop working so hard. A. until B. if C. unless D. when 123.___ I ask him for the money he owes me, he says he will bring it in a few days, but I don't think he has got it at all. A. However B. Wherever C. Whatever D. Whenever CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE 2 01. He was surprised that her English was so___ as she had never been to England. A. national B. fluent C. definite D. liquid 02. The car had a___ tyre, so we had to change the wheel. A. bent B. cracked C. flat D. broken 03. I can't___ what he's doing; it's so dark down there. A. make out B. show up C. see through D. look into 04. It was a very beautiful cloth___ from silk. A. woven B. composed C. worn D. threaded 05. Could you be more specific about what is___ in this particular job? A. enclosed B. concentrated C. involved D. presented 06. In a greengrocer's shop there is a lot of___ when fruit and vegetables are not sold. A. ruin B. waste C. rest D. rot 07. If we had known your new address, we___ to see you. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 5
6. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. would come B. would have come C. came D. will come 08. My sister has a baby daughter yesterday, and she is my first___. A. nephew B. relation C. niece D. cousin 09. When I went to talk to the manager, he told me he could only___ me. A. let B. provide C. spare D. hear 10. For a long time after the accident, he suffered from constant___ in his back. A. ache B. hurtC. injury D. pain 11. You must___ that your safety belt is fastened. A. secure B. check C. examine D. guarantee 12. Learners of English as a foreign language often fail to___ between unfamiliar sounds in that language. A. differ B. distinguish C. solve D. separate 13. The old sailing boat was___ without trace during the fierce storm. A. lost B. crashed C. disappeared D. vanished 14. He___ a rare disease when he was working in the hospital. A. suffered B. caught C. infected D. took 15. Buy the new___ of soap now on sale; it is softer than all others! A. model B. brand C. manufacture D. mark 16.___ you do better work than this, you won't pass the exam. A. If B. Although C. When D. Unless 17. If you want to join the History Society, you must first___ this application form. A. fill in B. write down C. do up D. make up 18. He was afraid of losing his suitcase so he tied a___ on it on which he had written his name and address. A. notice B. mark C. badge D. label 19. Having looked the place___, the gang went away to make their plans. A. over B. down C. out D. through 20. The play was very long, but there were two___. A. interruptions B. rests C. gaps D. intervals 21. The traffic lights___ to green, and the cars drove on. A. removed B. shone C. turned D. exchanged 22. The junior Minister's remarks on television about the strike___ the Prime Minister so much that he was sacked. A. disagreed B. disordered C. disliked D. displeased 23. It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for___. A. a revision B. a check - up C. an investigation D. a control 24. It is a good idea to be___ dressed when you go for an interview. A. smartly B. boldly C. clearly D. finely 25. A small___ of students was waiting outside the class to see the teacher. A. gang B. team C. group D. crowd 26. When he retired from his job the directors___ him with a clock. A. presented B. offered C. satisfied D. pleased 27. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to___ new procedures to save time and money. A. establish B. manufacture C. control D. restore 28. The policeman___ me the way. A. said B. directed C. explained D. told 29. It's an awful___ your wife couldn't come. I was looking forward to meeting her. A. shame B. harm C. shock D. sorrow 30. He was in___ of a large number of men. A. direction B. leadership C. management D. charge 31. Driving a car with faulty brakes is___ quite a risk A. taking B. setting C. being D. putting 32. When the manager went to Canada on business his___ took over all his duties. A. caretaker B. officer C. deputy D. commander By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 6
7. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 33. My mother was___ of making a cake when the front door bell rang. A. halfway through B. on her way C. in the middle D. at the centre 34. When the starter gave the___ all the competitors in the race began to run round the track. A. warning B. shotC. show D. signal 35. The picture is___; the thief will be most disappointed when he tries to sell it. A. invalid B. priceless C. worthless D. unprofitable 36. The wind blew so hard and so strongly that the windows___ in their frames. A. flapped B. shocked C. slapped D. rattled 37. When we came back from holiday our suitcase were___ by the Customs Officers. A. guarded B. examined C. tested D. corrected 38. In the jar there was a___ which looked like jam. A. solid B. powder C. substance D. material 39. If it's raining tomorrow, we shall have to___ the match till Sunday. A. cancel B. put off C. put away D. play 40. He's left his book at home; he's always so___. A. forgetful B. forgetting C. forgettable D. forgotten 41. He put a___ against the tree and climbed up to pick the apples. A. grade B. scale C. ladder D. staircase 42. If he drinks any more beer, I don't think he'll be___ to play this afternoon. A. possible B. skilled C. capable D. fit 43. There was a big hole in the road which___ the traffic. A. sent back B. stood back C. held up D. kept down 44. Is there a bank where I can___ these pounds for dollars? A. turn B. alter C. exchange D. arrange 45. She complained___ when she heard that she had to work on Sunday. A. terribly B. extremely C. severely D. bitterly 46. I am not sure, but___ I know he has decided to accept the new job in London. A. on the whole B. according C. as long as D. as far as 47. Do you know what time the train___ to Birmingham? A. comes B. reaches C. gets D. arrives 48. He was an___ writer because he persuaded many people to see the truth of his ideas. A. accurate B. unlimited C. influential D. ordinary 49. Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be___ immediately. A. rejected B. refused C. dismissed D. disapproved 50. As far as I'm___ it's quite all right for you to leave early. A. concerned B. regarded C. bothered D. consulted 51.___ from Bill, all the students said they would go A. Except B. Only C. Separate D. Apart 52. The blue curtains began to___ after they had been hanging in the sun. A. melt B. fade C. dissolve D. die 53. To our___, Geoffrey's illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared. A. relief B. anxiety C. eyes D. judgment 54. It's six years now since the Socialists came to___ in that country. A. control B. command C. power D. force 55. He has just taken an examination___ chemistry. A. about B. in C. for D. on 56. In spite of her protests, her father___ her train for race three hours a day. A. insisted B. caused C. made D. let 57. The shop assistant was helpful, but she felt he could have given her more advice. A. totally B. exactly C. entirely D. quite 58. I know him by___ but I have no idea what his name is. A. myself B. chance C. heart D. sight 59. He enjoyed the dessert so much that he accepted a second___ when it was offered. A. helping B. sharing C. load D. pile 60. When the time came to___ the bill at the hotel she found her purse had been stolen. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 7
8. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. pay for B. pay up C. pay out D. pay 61. If it___ fine, I shall go out. A. will be B. was C. is D. were 62. The author had qualified as a doctor but later gave up the___ of medicine for full-time writing. A. procedure B. prescription C. treatment D. practice 63. The accused man___ to give the police any more information. A. denied B. disliked C. refused D. objected 64. He went to Australia hoping to find a teaching___ without too much difficulty. A. occupation B. work C. employment D. post 65. After the water workers went on strike there was a___ of water. A. decrease B. loss C. drain D. shortage 66. The chief of police said that he had no___ between the six murders. A. join B. connection C. communication D. joint 67. The only feature___ to these two flowers is their preference for sandy soil. A. similar B. shared C. common D. same 68. I am very___ in the information you have given me. A. interested B. surprised C. interesting D. concerned 69. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud___. A. smiles B. amusement C. laughter D. enjoyment 70. I can't make___ what's happening. A. away B. out C. do D. over 71. The explorers walked all the way along the river from its mouth to its___. A. cause B. well C. outlet D. source 72. They haven't beaten me yet. I still have one or two___ up my sleeve. A. defenses B. jokes C. traps D. tricks 73. The law states that heavy goods delivery vehicles may not carry___ of more than fifteen tons. A. sizes B. loads C. measures D. masses 74. The Chairman was so angry with the committee that he decided to___ from it. A. postpone B. resign C. prevent D. cancel 75. The boy fell into the river and was___ along the fast current. A. swept B. thrown C. swung D. caught 76. There is no___ in going to school if you're not willing to learn. A. point B. reason C. aim D. purpose 77. Mr. Smith was___ in a road accident. A. damaged B. injured C. wounded D. wronged 78. The child was so noisy that his mother told him not to be such a___. A. bother B. worry C. trouble D. nuisance 79. I expect it will rain again when we're on holiday this year, but at least we are properly prepared___ it this time. A. about B. for C. at D. with 80. I'm sorry, I haven't got___ change. Why don't you try the bank? A. lots B. any C. all D. some 81. You___ go to the dentist's before your toothache gets worse. A. rather B. better C. ought D. ought to 82. I saw a thief take Norman's wallet so I ran___ him but I didn't catch him. A. over B. near C. after D. into 83. The meal was excellent; the pears were particularly___. A. flavored B. tasteful C. delicious D. desirable 84. She ranked to make an early___ at the hairdresser. A. date B. appointment C. order D. assignment 85. The safety committee's report recommended that all medicines should be kept out of the___ of children. A. hold B. reach C. grasp D. hand 86. He stood on one leg,___ against the wall, while he took off his shoe. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 8
9. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. staying B. stopping C. leaning D. supporting 87. Is it worth waiting for a table at this restaurant or shall we go___ else? A. anywhere B. otherwise C. everywhere D. somewhere 88. Last year the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it looks as though we shall have a better___. A. crop B. amount C. product D. outcome 89. He opened the letter without___ to read the address on the envelope. A. fearing B. worrying C. bothering D. caring 90. That's a nice coat, and the color___ your well. A. fits B. show C. matches D. suits 91. Smoking is a very bad habit, which many people find difficult to___. A. breathe B. cough C. beat D. break 92. If only he___ told us the truth in the first place, things wouldn't have gone so wrong. A. has B. should have C. had D. would have 93. If we go to the market, we might find a___. A. shopping B. bargain C. chance D. trade 94. The brothers are so alike I cannot___ one from the other. A. mark B. tell C. say D. notice 95. We went to see the play last night and___ for Tony, we all enjoyed it very much. A. unless B. apart C. except D. aside 96. According to the forecast it will be mostly cloudy, with___ of rain in the north. A. times B. bursts C. outbreaks D. elements 97.___ it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat. A. Although B. In spite of C. In spite D. However 98. After the party the children were allowed to finish off the___ sandwiches and cakes. A. additional B. left C. leaving D. remaining 99. You're looking very pale - do you___ sick. A. faint B. become C. fall D. feel 100. You can learn as much theory as you like, but you only master a skill by___. A. practising B. doing C. training D. exercising 101. He had to leave his family___ when he went abroad to work. A. behind B. at a loss C. at all costs D. out 102. No child___ the age of sixteen will be admitted to this film. A. below B. except C. before D. lacking 103. I have lived near the railway for so long now that I've grown___ to the noise of the trains. A. familiar B. accustomed C. aware D. unconscious 104. The young soldier___ a dangerous mission across the desert, although he knew that he might be killed. A. entered B. undertook C. agreed D. promised 105. From the hotel there is a good___ of the mountains. A. view B. sight C. vision D. picture 106. There is a fault at our TV station. Please do not___ your set. A. repair B. change C. adjust D. switch 107. It is usually better not to___ things, in case they are not returned. A. offer B. lend C. borrow D. lose 108. She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her___ because of her poor eyesight. A. down B. over C. up D. back 109. I lost too much money betting at the races last time, so you won't___ me to go again. A. impress B. urge C. convince D. persuade 110. We've___ of time to catch the train so there's no need to rush. A. great deal B. enough C. very much D. plenty 111.___ goes the bus; now we will have to walk! A. Early B. There C. At once D. On time 112. The police have asked that___ who saw the accident should get in touch with them. A. somebody B. someone C. anyone D. one By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 9
10. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 113. As the streets of our cities become busier, people are turning more and to the___ bicycle. A. historical B. old aged C. elderly D. old fashioned 114. We'll play tennis and___ we'll have lunch A. then B. straight away C. so D. immediately 115.___ of all of us who are here tonight. I would like to thank Mr. Jones for his talk. A. On behalf B. On account C. In person D. Instead 116. He soon received promotion, for his superior realized that he was a man of considerable___. A. opportunity B. ability C. possibility D. future 117. Take the number 7 bus and get___ at Forest Road. A. off B. up C. down D. outside 118. Some people think it is___ to use long and little-known words. A. sensitive B. clever C. intentional D. skilled 119. Don't touch the cat, he may___ you. A. scratch B. kick C. tear D. scream 120. These old houses are going to be___ soon. A. run down B. knocked out C. pulled down D. laid out 121. It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to___ a story. A. combine B. invent C. lie D. manager 122. He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to___ him to go. A. make B. suggest C. persuade D. prevent 123. I hope he's___ to buy some bread; there's hardly any left. A. reminded B. proposed C. remembered D. suggested 124. Many accidents in the home could be___ if householders gave more thought to safety in their houses. A. avoided B. preserved C. protected D. excluded 125. Jenny and her sister are so___ they could almost be twins. A. likeness B. the same C. same D. alike CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE 3 01. This cloth___ very thin. A. holds B. touches C. handles D. feels 02. Dave and I have___ to meet at the bus station at 9 o'clock. A. confirmed B. combined C. arranged D. appointed 03. Don't invite John to dinner; I can't stand his bad___. A. mood B. temper C. character D. mind 04. Shall we___ across this field instead of going by the road? A. take B. cut C. set D. come 05. ___, after trying three times, he passed the examination. A. Last B. At last C. Lastly D. Last of all 06.___ amount of money can buy true friendship. A. None B. No C. Never D. Not only 07. The opening___ of the play took place in an army camp. A. scene B. sight C. piece D. stage 08. When there are small children around, it is better to put breakable ornament out of___. A. hand B. place C. reach D. hold 09. Many elderly people have to live on the money they___ when they were working. A. put back B. set up C. laid up D. put aside 10. I had to get up early, ___ I'd have missed the train. A. otherwise B. but C. so that D. if not 11. I'm___ worried about Jane; She always seems to be tired. A. too B. as C. such D. so 12. It sounds___ the situation is unlikely to improve. A. as if B. as C. how D. so that By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 10
11. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 13. The manager___ the men to return to work immediately. A. demanded B. suggested C. ordered D. insisted 14. There was a sudden loud___ which made everyone jump. A. strike B. stroke C. split D. bang 15. Since the accident he has walked with a___. A. lame B. limp C. slope D. strain 16. You had better keep a box of matches___ in case the lights go out again. A. by hand B. in touch C. handy D. in the way 17. The guide walked so___ that most of the party could not keep up with him. A. fast B. rapid C. lively D. quick 18.___ scientists have observed increased pollution in the water supply. A. Latter B. Lately C. Later D. Late 19.___ the wet weather, the football match went ahead. A. In spite of B. Although C. Owing to D. However 20. I went to___ some pictures by a new painter the other day. A. watch B. look at C. see to D. visit 21. He's a wonderful cook; he can make a delicious___ out of almost anything. A. meal B. plate C. flavor D. food 22. I don't like to ask people for help as a rule but I wonder if you could___ me a favor. A. make B. find C. pick D. do 23. Mr. and Mrs. Black were delighted when they___ to sell their house so quickly. A. managed B. risked C. succeeded D. could 24. Don't hurry! There's no need___. A. to run B. running C. run D. you run 25. He___ me to take a lawyer to court with me. A. threatened B. suggested C. advised D. insisted 26. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson are always___ with each other about money. A. discussing B. annoying C. shouting D. arguing 27. Do come___ instead of standing there on the doorstep in the rain. A. in B. by C. to D. into 28. He saw the plane crash into the sea when its engines___. A. held B. struck C. stood D. failed 29. It is a very long___ from Tokyo to London. A. flight B. track C. tour D. travel 30. He was unable to___ his niece's wedding as he was ill. A. assist B. be present C. visit D. attend 31. It was raining very___ so I took my umbrella. A. badly B. wet C. firmly D. hard 32. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday, it___ have been Jane because she was out all day. A. must B. can't C. needn't D. could 33. I wish you wouldn't call him___ that insulting name. A. in B. under C. by D. with 34. Leave it in the oven until it___ brown. A. changes B. turns C. colors D. cooks 35. The bank won't lend you the money without some___ that you will pay it back. A. interest B. charge C. guarantee D. profit 36. I'm going to___ my dress dry–cleaned. A. make B. have C. take D. send 37. He had made his money by developing a profitable travel___. A. affair B. business C. shop D. commerce 38. To___ to obey orders is a serious offense in the army. A. disagree B. ignore C. refuse D. deny 39. People demand higher wages because prices are___ all the time. A. progressing B. growing C. rising D. exceeding By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 11
12. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 40. After dinner, the president got up to___ a short speech. A. provide B. tell C. make D. hold 41. He___ the office when I arrived. A. leaves B. would leave C. was leaving D. has left 42. She___ him of wanting to marry her for her money. A. cursed B. accused C. blamed D. warned 43. They promised to write___ we never heard from them again. A. except B. although C. because D. but 44. Children will work hard if the lessons are___. A. inquiring B. interesting C. attracting D. expressing 45. Just keep___ on the baby while I cook the supper, will you? A. a glance B. an eye C. a look D. a care 46. She___ drive to the station every day but then she suddenly decided to walk instead. A. has used to B. was using to C. was used to D. used to 47. At four o'clock Mr. Hutchinson still had some___ to do in the garden. A. job B. task C. effort D. work 48. When you___ him, give him my best wishes. A. would visit B. have visited C. will visit D. visit 49. The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy___. A. appearance B. sight C. view D. presence 50. The doctor gave the patient___ examination to discover the cause of his collapse. A. a universal B. an exact C. a whole D. a thorough 51. He was___ to steal the money when he saw it lying on the table. A. brought B. dragged C. attracted D. tempted 52. I can't possibly lend you any money; it is quite out of the___. A. question B. order C. practice D. place 53. Be careful! Don't___ your drink on the table. A. spill B. spread C. flow D. flood 54. You will not succeed___ working harder. A. if B. unless C. although D. without 55.___ I am studying at university and I hope to get a job very soon. A. In a moment B. At this instant C. In the present D. At present 56. The gunman___ the pilot of the plane to change direction. A. demanded B. made C. controlled D. forced 57. After he had broken his leg, Henry could only go up and down stairs___. A. hard B. in difficulties C. hardly D. with difficulty 58. We're moving out soon because our house is going to be knocked___ when the new road is built. A. away B. off C. out D. down 59. Will the Government be able to___ all their immense difficulties. A. defeat B. overcome C. dismiss D. overtake 60. They traveled to Spain by the most___ route. A. direct B. straight C. easy D. unique 61. The children loved___ the old castle. A. hunting B. discovering C. exploring D. detecting 62. We were___ by the noise in the forest. A. afraid B. feared C. frightened D. nervous 63. The best rooms in that hotel___ the bay. A. regard B. view C. examine D. overlook 64. The burglar___ to open a window at the back of the house. A. succeeded B. managed C. discovered D. forced 65. Please go in. Mr. John is free___ you now. A. seeing B. will see C. see D. to see 66. You're___ your time trying to persuade him; he'll never help you. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 12
13. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. missing B. spending C. wasting D. losing 67. Unexpectedly the lights___ out and we were left in darkness. A. turned B. gave C. went D. put 68. This is the oldest building___ the village. A. of B. in C. by D. to 69.___ of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement. A. Instead B. In place C. On behalf D. On account 70. He found learning to drive easy and___ his driving test the very first time. A. succeeded B. made C. passed D. sat 71. You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to___ is at the desk. A. whoever B. which C. who D. whom 72. You will have to___ your holiday if you are too ill to travel. A. call off B. back out C. cut down D. put aside 73.___ you hurry, you won't catch the bus. A. Except B. Although C. Unless D. As 74. If you___ to London tomorrow, telephone me first. A. had been going B. will go C. were going D. are going 75. I___ be delighted to show you round the factory. A. would B. might C. ought to D. intend to 76. The President made a wonderful___. A. message B. speech C. lecture D. talk 77. "You can't have this football back___ you promise not to kick it at my cat again" the old lady said firmly. A. though B. until C. when D. while 78. We are___ him to arrive at any moment. A. waiting B. hoping C. wishing D. expecting 79. I'm sorry I haven't got any money. I've___ my wallet at home. A. forgotten B. missed C. left D. let 80. Her father won't___ her drive his car. A. leave B. let C. allow D. permit 81. You can't miss my house; it's___ the fire station. A. against B. aside C. opposite D. across 82. It's time we___ away with our old-fashioned prisons. A. have done B. shall do C. do D. did 83. These figures show a___ in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales. A. lowering B. reduction C. lessening D. loss 84. I am going to have a short rest as I___ a headache. A. suffer B. take C. have D. feel 85. I don't___ with your decision but I do think that you might have told me last week. A. disagree B. dislike C. displease D. disregard 86. She never says a word; she's as___ as a mouse. A. slight B. small C. quiet D. noiseless 87. He___ his friend to go camping with him. A. suggested B. appealed C. persuaded D. attracted 88. Everyone felt___ for Mr. Atkins when he lost his job at the factory. A. sorry B. sad C. discontent D. unhappy 89. My application for a trading license was___. A. put down B. let down C. turned down D. held down 90. My parents___ that they will move to the seaside when my father retires next years. A. think B. will think C. thought D. thinking 91. After his long absence from school he found it difficult to___ up with the rest of his class. A. take B. catch C. work D. make 92. She came in quietly___ not to wake the baby. A. so as B. such as C. as if D. if so By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 13
14. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 93. He went to bed___ very ill. A. having felt B. feeling C. feels D. felt 94. Sue hadn't seen her brother for thirty years and___ they recognized each other instantly. A. yet B. so C. also D. despite 95. I tried___ the bus, but I missed it. A. catching B. to catch C. catch D. catch up 96. A soldier has to learn to carry___ orders as soon as they are given. A. out B. on C. off D. through 97. Although he hasn't said anything he___ to be upset about it. A. shows B. acts C. behaves D. seems 98. I took that faulty kettle back to the shop where I'd bought it and asked the___ if they would change it for me. A. assistant B. attendant C. clerk D. official 99. The___ of blood always makes him feel sick. A. scene B. view C. sight D. form 100. Could you lend me some money? I'm very___ of cash at the moment. A. empty B. short C. down D. scarce 101. The house is___ at the corner of a busy street. A. put B. stood C. placed D. situated 102. You must be careful when you wash this___ silk blouse. A. delicate B. weak C. feeble D. sensitive 103. The stolen jewels were___ a lot of money. A. worth B. priced C. valued D. cost 104. Would you be___ to hold the door open? A. too kind B. as kind C. kind enough D. so kind 105. He couldn't make the radio___. A. work B. to work C. working D. worked 106. I___ do that if I were you. A. won't B. don't C. shan't D. wouldn't 107. While studying he was financially dependent___ his wife. A. of B. to C. from D. on 108. He often___ about his expensive car. A. boasts B. shows C. prides D. praised 109. She isn't___ well with the new manager. A. going on B. getting on C. keeping on D. taking on 110. What do you mean, he's watching television? He's___ to be washing the car. A. hoped B. thought C. supposed D. expected 111. This wet weather has lasted for three weeks now;___ rained every single day. A. it has B. it was C. there was D. there has 112. Scientists have discovered a close___ between smoking and several serious diseases. A. combination B. union C. connection D. action 113. The___ thing about traveling by train rather than by car is that you can sleep or reading during the journey. A. enjoyable B. enjoyment C. enjoying D. enjoyed 114. He___ very quickly after his illness. A. recovered B. uncovered C. discovered D. covered 115. I couldn't resist having another slice of cake even___ I was supposed to be losing weight. A. otherwise B. although C. though D. however 116. Surely David's not going to drive, ___ he? A. isn't B. will C. does D. is 117. By the time you receive this letter, I___ for Japan. A. have left B. will have left C. will leave D. would have left 118. The president___ his intention to retire before the next election. A. told B. announced C. informed D. promised By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 14
15. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 119. You will never finish that job by tomorrow morning unless you___ some help. A. would get B. get C. will get D. will have got 120. The firemen brought several long___ to try to reach those trapped on the roof. A. staircases B. steps C. ladders D. stairs 121. There is always___ traffic in the city centre at rush hour. A. full B. heavy C. many D. strong 122. We would very much___ a reply by the end of the month. A. require B. value C. expect D. appreciate 123. I took someone else's coat from the cloakroom by___. A. mistake B. forgetfulness C. fortune D. error 124. I am sorry I pined your handbag but I___ it for mine. A. mistook B. imagined C. recognized D. confused CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE 4 01. Ann agreed to stay behind; she was used to___ late. A. work B. working C. being worked D. have worked 02. My main___ to the new bypass is that it will spoil the countryside. A. objective B. object C. objecting D. objection 03. As well as___ in an office he used to have a part - time job as a waiter. A. he worked B. he was working C. working D. to work 04. The passport she carried was___. A. false B. untrue C. artificial D. imitation 05.___ you have no key you will have to get back before I go out. A. Unless B. Although C. As D. Provided 06. Let's go for a long walk___ we? A. must B. do C. will D. shall 07. The road was___ away during the storm last night. A. rained B. flowed C. washed D. flooded 08. Fortunately the machine was not___ when it caught fire. A. in order B. in use C. in ruins D. in progress 09. Tony's boss doesn't want him to___ a habit of using the office phone for personal calls. A. make B. have C. do D. increase 10. She wrapped the small parcel in paper and tied it with___. A. line B. string C. wire D. rope 11.___ the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more. A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Despite D. Meanwhile 12. She had changed so much that___ anyone recognized her. A. hardly B. not C. almost D. nearly 13. If you're going to Italy next week, could you please___ this present to my family. A. fetch B. bring C. bear D. take 14. If you're not too tired we could have a___ of tennis after lunch. A. match B. play C. game D. party 15. The project was rejected because of___ funds. A. insufficient B. unavailable C. incomplete D. inconsiderable 16. Their washing machines are out of___, so they couldn't wash any clothes. A. work B. activity C. order D. condition 17. There was not___ in waiting longer than half an hour so we left. A. worth B. good C. point D. use 18. They are___ their house because they need more bedrooms. A. extending B. increasing C. growing D. adding 19. James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so___. A. sensible B. sensitive C. insensible D. senseless 20. His laziness at work made him___ with his workmates. A. unpopular B. improper C. unappealing D. disliked By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 15
16. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 21. The cat was afraid when it saw its ___ in the mirror. A. picture B. look C. reflection D. sight 22. I don't remember___ the front door when I left home this morning. A. locking B. locked C. to have locked D. to lock 23. After a terrible argument with her boss, she handed in her___. A. responsibility B. reservation C. reputation D. resignation 24. The instructor warned the students___ sailing alone on the lake. A. form B. about C. not D. out of 25. I bought this grammar book___ I could go over all the things we have studied this year. A. so that B. that C. so far as D. seeing that 26. They'd like to move to New York, but their children will never agree___. A. with going B. to go C. with go D. going 27.___ the time you get to the theatre, the play will have finished. A. Until B. In C. On D. By 28. The coins are___ to be over a thousand years old. A. told B. said C. described D. mentioned 29. I wish you___ stop interrupting me whenever I speak. A. did B. will C. would D. might 30. They'll never___ to get here by six - the roads are quite busy today. A. succeed B. able C. arrive D. manage 31. John's father ordered___ not to say out late again. A. that he B. him C. to him D. for him 32. They___ haven't replied to the letter we sent two month ago. A. yet B. already C. still D. ever 33. I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful,___ smile. A. childless B. childlike C. childhood D. childish 34. It is too early in the___ to expect many visitors to the town. A. time B. calendar C. season D. term 35. The four day march over the mountains was very___ for some of the soldier. A. lasting B. fierce C. far D. hard 36. He___ me by asking me stupid questions while I'm working. A. quarrels B. damages C. interferes D. annoys 37. I disapprove___ people smirking in public places. A. with B. at C. on D. of 38. A lot needs___ to the house before anyone can move in. A. to do B. be done C. done D. doing 39. The soldier was punished for___ to obey his commanding officer's orders. A. objecting B. regretting C. refusing D. resisting 40. His wife's death was a terrible shock and it took him a long time to___ it. A. come through B. go over C. get round D. get over 41. The company tried to make the most___ use of its limited resources. A. economical B. bargain C. financial D. cheap 42. I've always___ you as my best friend. A. supposed B. regarded C. meant D. thought 43. My sister is an expert on wildlife and its___. A. reservation B. conservation C. preserve D. conserve 44. When she looked in her purse she found she had been___. A. broken B. thieved C. stolen D. robbed 45. Would you please be kind enough to___ me to the station. A. signal B. direct C. aim D. turn 46. The traffic in town was very___ and I arrived home earlier than expected. A. light B. weak C. little D. few 47. The fruit tasted sweet, rather___ a peach. A. as B. similar C. like D. more By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 16
17. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 48. Can you tell me the___ of these shoes? A. amount B. charge C. expense D. price 49.___ many times I tell him, he always forgets to pass on phone messages. A. Whenever B. Wherever C. Whatever D. However 50. You can't enter this camp without___ from the General. A. a demand B. an allowance C. a permit D. a control 51. Could you___ me how to use this new telephone? A. remember B. explain C. show D. say 52. I___ to other people borrowing my books: they always forget to return them. A. avoid B. disagree C. object D. dislike 53. She___ her husband's job for his ill health. A. accused B. caused C. blamed D. claimed 54. She can't get home___ she has no money. A. if B. until C. without D. unless 55. For the first few minutes she was leading the race, then she began to fall___. A. off B. back C. through D. out 56. Since my mother died, my closest___ is my cousin. A. related B. person C. relative D. parent 57. He will only pass the examination if there is a(n)___ in his class work. A. rise B. improvement C. progress D. increase 58. I don't feel well but I don't know what's the matter___ me. A. with B. for C. of D. to 59. He___ the bowl of soup all over the table cloth. A. stained B. scattered C. spilt D. set 60. The taxi drew___ at the gat promptly at six o'clock. A. outside B. over C. along D. up 61. Her car's outside so I suppose she___ have arrived. A. can B. should C. ought D. must 62. Don't forget our appointment. You'd better put it in your___. A. agenda B. calendar C. directory D. diary 63. The child was told to eat all his vegetables or___ he would get no ice-cream. A. else B. in fact C. instead D. in case 64. It's very dry today. Will you help me___ the plants. A. water B. moisten C. wet D. sprinkle 65. Their flat is decorated in a___ combination of colors. A. delicious B. tasteful C. sweet D. tasty 66. I'm tired of my neighbor___ their records at full volume every night. A. play B. to play C. playing D. having played 67. They were very___ about keeping so much money in the house overnight. A. nervous B. dangerous C. willing D. risky 68. The water company will have to___ off water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried out. A. take B. set C. break D. cut 69. According___ the map we should take the next turning on the left. A. as B. by C. to D. on 70. This ring is only made of plastic so it's quite___. A. worthless B. invaluable C. priceless D. valuable 71. The job offer was too good or Jennifer to turn___. A. down B. away C. off D. out 72. I've never been___ insulted in my life. A. much B. so C. quite D. such 73. If you wish to take photographs you'll have to have___. A. an application B. an admission C. a permit D. an allowance 74. The question of late payment of bills was___ again at the board meeting. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 17
18. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. raised B. brought C. taken D. risen 75. The loosing team were disappointed at the result, but all the players agreed that it had been a good___. A. score B. play C. sport D. game 76. To get a passport, you must send in your birth___ and two photos. A. card B. certificate C. license D. paper 77. Hurry up! They've only got___ seat left. A. a little B. a few C. a lot of D. plenty of 78. You know I'll always stand___ you if you are in trouble. A. with B. by C. for D. up 79. I am___ tired to think about that problem at the moment. A. nearly B. much more C. far too D. simply 80. Nobody seems to be___ control of those children. A. under B. over C. with D. in 81. It's no use___ a language if you don't try to speak it. A. learned B. learn C. learning D. to learn 82.___ is a complete mystery how they ever got there in that car. A. It B. This C. That D. There 83. She found it hard to___ up to the fact that she would never be famous. A. get B. keep C. come D. face 84.___ accepting your job offer, I'd like to know a bit more about the company. A. In advance B. Until C. In order D. Before 85. Phone me before ten;___ I'll be too busy to talk to you. A. if B. whether C. unless D. otherwise 86. The cut on my leg is taking a long time to___. A. remedy B. heal C. cure D. right 87. I have told him never___ here again. A. come B. to come C. comes D. came 88. She'll be a millionaire by the time she___ forty. A. is going to be B. is C. was D. will be 89. The doctor told him to keep___ sweets and chocolate to lose weight. A. back B. up C. at D. off 90. My doctor___ me to take up swimming as it is such good exercise. A. proposed B. suggested C. advised D. said 91. The children___ better leave now, it's getting late. A. would B. had C. ought D. should 92. He has just bought___ expensive new furniture. A. those B. these C. some D. an 93. I haven't time to speak to him now, you'll have to put him___. A. off B. aside C. back D. away 94. As long as they___ stay for more than a few days, they can sleep at my flat. A. don't B. didn't C. wouldn't D. shan't 95. It's time we___ this old car and bought a new one. A. sold B. will sell C. have sold D. had sold 96. Now that she is trained, she hopes to earn her living as a___ in an office. A. staff B. personnel C. typewriter D. clerk 97. Because it had not rained for several months, there was a___ of water. A. waste B. scarce C. shortage D. drop 98. This is___ the most difficult job I've ever had to do. A. by myself B. by chance C. by far D. by heart 99. They didn't have___ in their suitcase for all the things they had bought on holiday. A. room B. size C. area D. place 100. we looked everywhere but the instructor was nowhere___. A. having seen B. seen C. to be seen D. to see By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 18
19. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 101. A___ is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the bank robber. A. reward B. notice C. repayment D. prize 102. This sort of music was very___ in the 1940s. A. favorite B. liked C. preferred D. popular 103. Come and see me when you___ your report. A. finish B. had finished C. having finished D. will finish 104. I would like to thank you___ my colleagues, for the welcome you have given us. A. instead of B. on account of C. on behalf of D. because of 105. As___ as I know, we have not received a bill for the new computer. A. far B. long C. soon D. much 106. I'm sure she'll do all she can___. A. help B. to helping C. to help D. for helping 107. You'd better leave for the airport now___ there's a lot of traffic on the way. A. in time B. in order C. in case D. in fact 108. He was offered the job___ his qualifications were poor. A. despite B. whereas C. in spite of D. even though 109. I often miss the bus because my watch is___. A. slow B. behind C. late D. overdue 110. Have you any objections___ this new road scheme? A. with B. at C. to D. for 111. He just couldn't open the jar___ hard he tired. A. even B. moreover C. whatever D. however 112. Our football team lost___ three goals to nil. A. with B. by C. in D. to 113. She is___ to leave as soon as possible. A. anxious B. cautious C. nervous D. worried 114. I don't___ locking the door. A. forget B. remember C. accept D. remind 115. Come___, children! Get your coats on or you'll be late for school. A. along B. over C. across D. to 116. She tried to prevent the dog___ running into the road. A. for B. from C. to D. against 117. The students were low to catch___, gut gradually they began to understand. A. in B. away C. out D. on 118. Some of the passengers spoke to reporters about their___ in the burning plane. A. happening B. occasion C. event D. experience 119. Please leave this space___ on the enrolment form. A. blank B. missing C. undone D. absent 120. A good friend will___ you when you're having problems. A. stand by B. stand out for C. stand against D. stand in 121. You shouldn't have criticized him in front of his friends. It was extremely___ of you. A. unfortunate B. insensitive C. unconscious D. insensible 122. The job was more difficult than I___ expected it to be. A. might B. would C. have D. had 123. We had so many problems with the car that___ we sold it and bought a new one. A. to the end B. by the end C. at the end D. in the end 124. His parents think it's time he___ married. A. gets B. would get C. will get D. got CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE 5 01. He refused to give up work,___ he'd won a million pounds. A. despite B. however C. even though D. as though 02. They were___ for smuggling jewellery into the country. A. judged B. arrested C. accused D. warned By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 19
20. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 03. At the end of the winter, the price of winter clothes in the shops usually___. A. drops B. lowers C. sinks D. reduces 04. For this recipe to be successful, you___ cook the meat for at least two hours in a moderate oven. A. need B. must C. ought D. will 05. Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you___ to leave? A. thinking B. planned C. around D. about 06. I don't see any___ in arriving early at the theatre if the show doesn't start until 9 o'clock. A. cause B. aim C. point D. reason 07. Would you mind___ these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard? A. making B. doing C. getting D. giving 08. The police are looking for a man of___ height. A. medium B. extra C. tall D. special 09. She did all the work___ her own. A. by B. on C. for D. with 10. The children won’t go to sleep___ we leave a light on outside their bedroom. A. except B. otherwise C. unless D. but 11. I wrote to the company___ them for a catalogue. A. demanding B. asking C. enquiring D. applying 12. ___ Patrick, he can’t possibly go alone – he’s far too young. A. As for B. As if C. As D. As far as 13. Dinner will be ready soon. Can you please___ the table? A. lay B. settle C. make D. put 14. Please___ and see us some time – you’re always welcome. A. come to B. come about C. come round D. come away 15. I was sitting in a I___ afternoon when I saw the Prime Minister pass by. A. an B. the C. in D. one 16. The doctor arranged for me to see the___ at the hospital about the pain in my back. A. expert B. specialist C. specialty D. expertise 17. There are___ when I have to work very hard. A. times B. at times C. from time to time D. a long time 18. I have to leave before seven and so___. A. leave you B. you have C. you do D. do you 19. You___ better be careful not to miss the train! A. would B. should C. had D. did 20. Although we have a large number of students, each one receives___ attention. A. individual B. only C. alone D. single 21. By half pas ten tomorrow morning we___ along the motorway. A. will drive B. am driving C. drive D. will be driving 22. I had to give a full___ of my camera when I reported it stolen. A. account B. detail C. information D. description 23. I hope you don’t mind me___ so late at night. A. telephoning B. to telephone C. telephone D. to have telephoned 24. I’d be very___ to go to Japan one day. A. interested B. enjoyable C. fond D. hopeful 25. The bus___ from High Street to Station Road is 60p. A. cost B. fare C. payment D. charge 26. Firemen rescued several people form the___ floor of the blaming building. A. high B. top C. basement D. low 27. When the electricity failed, he___ a match to find the candles. A. rubbed B. scratched C. struck D. started 28. She put___ speaking to him as long as possible. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 20
21. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. off B. over C. away D. back 29. She wondered___ her father looked like now, after so many years away. A. how B. whose C. that D. what 30. She___ her neighbor’s children for the broken window. A. accused B. complained C. blamed D. denied 31. He filled in the necessary forms and___ for the job. A. appealed B. asked C. requested D. applied 32. He says he’s been to___ restaurant in town. A. many B. every C. all D. most 33. She hasn’t written to me___. A. already B. yet C. never D. any longer 34. She is traveling to work by train today because her car is being___. A. stopped broken C. serviced D. rented 35. He tried every key in turn but not___ fitted. A. each B. one C. any D. none 36. Don’t you get tired___ watching TV every night? A. with B. by C. of D. at 37. I asked Gill what time it was but she said she___ a watch. A. didn’t’ get B. didn’t put C. didn’t have D. didn’t take 38. The film lasted three hours with___ of 15 minutes between part one and part two. A. an interval B. a pause C. a stop D. an interruption 39. If you saw a lawyer, he’d___ you to take legal action. A. suggest B. warn C. consider D. advise 40. I’m very busy at the moment so it may take a___ time to answer your letters. A. little B. few C. small D. some 41. I’ve known him___ I left college. A. when B. during C. until D. since 42. He was wearing a heavy overcoat to___ himself against the cold. A. conceal B. protect C. cover D. wrap 43. It took Michael a long time to find a pair of shoes that___ him. A. liked B. fitted C. agreed D. matched 44. ___ the traffic was bad, I arrived on time. A. Although B. In spite of C. Despite D. Even 45. The discovery was a major___ for research workers. A. breakthrough B. breakdown C. break-in D. breakout 46. ___ me to phone them before I go out. A. Remind B. Remember C. Mention D. Make 47. He was unwilling to explain the reason___ his absence. A. for B. why C. of D. that 48. They wasted___ time searching for the car keys. A. priceless B. costly C. valuable D. expensive 49. I like to___ the crossword puzzle in the newspaper very day. A. fill B. make C. do D. answer 50. I find the times of English meals very strange. I’m not used___ dinner at 6 pm. A. to have B. to having C. having D. have 51 I’m sure they were___ lies! A. telling B. making C. doing D. saying 52. Nobody knows what the___ of the explosion was. A. source B. cause C. recreation D. reason 53. Banks only___ money if they are sure it will be paid back. A. borrow B. lend C. interest D. charge 54. ___ of the committee, I’d like to thank you for your generous donation. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 21
22. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. According B. On behalf C. Together D. In addition 55. Don’t forget to___ the alarm clock for six o’clock tomorrow morning. A. put B. ring C. set D. wind 56. Give me a word___ with S. A. beginning B. begins C. began D. begin 57. After the accident, the injured cyclist was in great___. A. agony B. suffering C. hurt D. pain 58. There was nothing special about his clothes___ from his flowery tie. A. but B. except C. other D. apart 59. Her excellent___ in the exams helped her to find a job. A. notes B. reports C. marks D. degrees 60. ___ stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home. A. At all costs B. By all means C. In all D. On the whole 61. ___ the step when you go in. A. Consider B. Mind C. Attend D. Look 62. She went___ a bad cold just before Christmas. A. down with B. in for C. over D. through 63. It was clear that the young couple were___ of taking charge of the restaurant. A. responsible B. reliable C. capable D. able 64. She used to___ her living by delivering vegetables to local hotels. A. earn B. gain C. get D. win 65. I’m absolutely no good at all___ any kind of sport. A. with B. on C. at D. for 66. That sweater looks___ small for a five-year-old. A. bit B. much C. rather D. even 67. Since I moved house, I haven’t had much___ with those friends. A. connection B. contact C. business D. meeting 68. I’d rather you___ to her why we can’t go. A. would explain B. explained C. to explain D. will explain 69. I looked up their number in the telephone___. A. guide B. list C. directory D. catalogue 70. I’d have told you if I___ the book. A. had seen B. should have seen C. saw D. would have seen 71. In the old days, people believed that the world was flat and ships would fall of the___. A. boundary B. edge C. border D. limit 72. They had never come___ such a beautiful little village before. A. off B. along C. at D. across 73. There weren’t any___ in the factory for bilingual secretaries. A. situations B. spaces C. vacancies D. offers 74. Unfortunately his illness turned out to be extremely___ so he was kept in isolation. A. influential B. infectious C. individual D. inoffensive 75. What___ milk shake do you want strawberry, chocolate or orange? A. taste B. kind C. flavor D. type 76. She always___ the crossword in the paper before breakfast. A. makes B. writes C. does D. works 77. When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to cut___ the gas supply to the flat. A. off B. down C. out D. across 78. His parents agreed to___ him their car while they were away on holiday. A. borrow B. lend C. hire D. let 79. Several items of___ were found on the river bank. A. clothes B. dress C. costume D. clothing By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 22
23. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 80. She had no___ of selling the clock- it had belonged to her grandfather. A. intention meaning C. interest D. opinion 81. Cut the cake into six___ pieces. A. same B. like C. alike D. equal 82. You can use my bike___ you bring it back tomorrow. A. as long as B. although C. nevertheless D. in spite of 83. My brother always___ at cards. No wonder he won every game! A. cheated B. lied C. tricked D. deceived 84. He was so tired he wasn’t capable___ driving himself home. A. to B. for C. of D. from 85. Fill in the form as indicated and return in the envelope___. A. provided B. offered C. prepared D. given 86. If we hurry, we might get there___ to catch the early train. A. right B. in time C. on time D. before time 87. Our neighbors are very___ on camping holidays. A. eager B. enthusiastic C. interested D. keen 88. The mosquito bit made my eyelid___ and I couldn’t open my eye properly. A. swell B. grow C. stretch D. spread 89. I had to wear___ uniform when I worked in the hotel. A. a B. some C. any D. an 90. I tried to___ them from going, but they wouldn’t take any notice. A. warn B. refuse C. forbid D. prevent 91. The doctor advised me not to take___ so much work in future. A. after B. on C. over D. to 92. If he phones,___ him to buy some potatoes on the way home. A. remember B. recall C. remind D. recollect 93. Who was the first person___ the South Pole? A. reaching B. who reaches C. to reach D. reached 94. The___ of the murderer lasted six weeks. A. process B. trial C. charge D. conviction 95. A chicken can___ up to three eggs a day. A. lie B. lay C. put D. place 96. The nurse was on___ in the hospital all night. A. work B. alarm C. duty D. service 97. I suggest we___ outside the cinema tomorrow at 8.30. A. meeting B. meet C. met D. will meet 98. ___ playing professional basketball, she also enjoys tennis. A. Besides Moreover C. Apart D. Together 99. She___ him of lying to her. A. threatened blamed C. criticized D. accused 100. The newspaper report contained___ important information. A. many B. another C. an D. a lot of 101. She refused to eat meat under any___. A. circumstances B. occasion C. opportunity D. reason 102. I left my last job because I had no___ to travel. A. place B. position C. opportunity D. possibility 103. The meeting had to be put___ until a later date. A. away B. on C. off D. up 104. He had to leave early,___ he? A. didn’t B. mustn’t C. hasn’t D. shouldn’t 105. He missed the lecture, so I lent him my notes___. A. after B. afterwards C. at last D. finally By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 23
24. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 106. If only he___ accept some help with the work instead of trying to do it alone. A. will B. may C. would D. were 107. I’ll show you around the city, when you___ to visit me. A. come B. are coming C. will come D. will be coming 108. That___ table used to belong to my great grandmother. A. aged B. mature C. elderly D. antique 109. These buses are___ to run every 15 minutes, but I’ve been waiting here for 25 minutes already. A. assumed B. promised C. presumed D. supposed 110. His eyes were___ bad that he couldn’t read the number plate of the car in front. A. such B. too C. so D. very 111. The poor child was in floods of___ because his bicycle had been stolen. A. weeping B. crying C. tears D. unhappiness 112. She kindly offered to___ me the way to the station. A. explain B. direct C. describe D. show 113. I can remember a time___ cars were rarely seen in the village. A. which B. that C. where D. when 114. I can’t find my dictionary at the moment, I hope it will___ up soon. A. come B. clear C. turn D. look 115. The window was so high up, that___ you could see was the sky. A. everything B. all C. only D. just 116. I have bought extra food___ our friends stay to dinner. A. in case B. if C. provided D. as long as 117. He likes to take___ in sport, not only to watch it. A. practice B. place C. part D. exercise 118. The police have warned tourists to look___ for pickpockets in the town centre. A. up B. down C. forward D. out 119. The children___ at the beautiful picture with a sense of wonder. A. gaze B. admire C. glared D. glanced 120. I wouldn’t___ of going to a party I hadn’t been invited to. A. intend B. dream C. rely D. depend 121. If you want to be healthy, you should cut___ on your smoking. A. down B. up C. through D. out 122. I hope we will be able to avoid___ anyone. A. B. disappointing C. disappointed D. disappoint disappointment 123. He was clearly nervous; he was sitting right on the___ of his chair. A. outside B. edge C. tip D. border 124. There were over 30.000___ at the match. A. spectators B. viewers C. witnesses D. watchers ___THE END___ By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 24
25. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE 1 01. You'll___ yourself a lot of time if you take the car. A. save B. spend C. make D. spare 02. You will spend at least one year working abroad___ you can find out how things operate overseas. A. as long as B. so as to C. becauseD. so that 03. Despite her undoubted ability at tennis, she never became the___ of the local tennis club. A. member B. winnerC. champion D. partner 04. There's___ to be frightened of the dog; he's quite harmless. A. no fearB. no need C. any reason D. a fear 05. Although he was completely___ as a furniture maker, he produced the most beautiful chairs. A. incapable B. unableC. untrained D. uneducated 06. It was very difficult for the inspector to___ what recommendations he should make. A. decide B. settle C. solve D. realize 07. When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was___ on. A. happeningB. going C. ting D. being 08. The managers agreed to___ the question of payment. A. controlB. discuss C. increase D. balance 09. Her guest apologized for causing her so much___. A. damage B. complication C. problemD. trouble 10. If___ it would stop raining for a morning, we could cut the grass. A. ever B. even C. justD. only 11. When she was crossing the room the night nurse happened to notice the old lady___ to get out of bed. A. tried B. to try C. has triedD. trying 12. Children with___ diseases should not be allowed to go to school. A. constantB. infectious C. contact D. influential 13. I would like to offer a small___ to anyone who finds my missing dog. A. expense B. repayment C. receiptD. reward 14. When we visited the zoo on Sunday afternoon it was very crowded but on a weekday. It's practically___. A. full B. uncrowded C. clearD. empty 15. She walked to the___ of the swimming pool and jumped in. A. start B. extentC. side D. border 16. The three friends all___ for the same job. A. applied B. intended C. requested D. referred 17. Don't think that red dress___ her. A. suits B. matches C. cheers D. agrees 18. I had no___ that the divorce rate was so high in this country. A. idea B. understanding C. doubt D. knowledge 19. After closing the envelope, the secretary___ the stamps on firmly. A. stuck B. struck C. sucked D. licked 20. The patient___ to listen to his doctor's advice. A. hindered B. resignedC. refused D. lacked 21. The purpose of the examination was to___ the student's knowledge of the subject. A. inspect B. prove C. tryD. test 22. We have no___ in our files of your recent letter to the tax office. A. list B. memory C. accountD. record 23. Yesterday the naval authorities___ the reports in Friday' newspapers that they had explored three bombs near an unknown submarine. A. publishedB. confirmed C. re-started D. agreed 24. The station clock is not as___ as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast. A. certain B. strictC. accurate D. true By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 25
26. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 25. It is___ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several times a week. A. usual B. completeC. common D. normal 26.___ people go to football matches now than twenty years ago. A. LesserB. Fewer C. Few D. Less 27. But why did the police suspect you? It just does not make___ to me. A. truth B. reasonC. sense D. right 28. When he spoke over the telephone, his voice was so___ that I could hardly hear him. A. dull B. dimC. faint D. unnoticeable 29. Don't worry about trying to catch the last train home, as we can easily___ you up for the night. A. take B. set C. keepD. put 30. I must tell you about my___ when I first arrived in London. A. happeningsB. experiences C. events D. incidents 31. I have been looking for this book for months, and___ I have found it. A. at last B. at the end C. at present D. in time 32. My wife and I have much pleasure in___ the invitation to your daughter's wedding. A. thanking B. taking C. welcomingD. accepting 33. They tell me he is___ a lot of money in his new job. A. havingB. earning C. profiting D. gaining 34. Hello. Is that 21035? Please put me___ to the manager. A. across B. over C. upD. through 35. He was very upset by the___ of his English examination. A. failureB. result C. success D. effect 36. I knew him___ I was a child. A. untilB. when C. during D. as 37. You really can't___ a thing that woman says! A. imagineB. believe C. rely D. count 38. The new factory must be finished___ as the profitability of the company depends on it. A. in times B. for a timeC. on time D. at time 39. She was unable to warn her mother that she would be late because the telephone was___. A. out of work B. off workC. out of order D. off duty 40. His performance was___ the audience was delighted. A. imperfect B. unmarkedC. faultless D. worthless 41. Wild ducks always fly in a definite___. A. formation B. shape C. figure D. formula 42. I walked away as calmly as I could___ they thought I was the thief. A. to avoid B. or elseC. in case D. owing to 43. Two other___ in his argument for his country's independence are worth a mention. A. reports B. effectsC. points D. notices 44. I have ever___ any experience of living in the country. A. had B. wished C. made D. done 45. He's such a naughty child. It's amazing what his mother lets him___ way with. A. get B. make C. do D. go 46. A railway bridge is already___ over the river. A. in constructionB. being built C. erecting D. been erected 47. Of course I'm a Christian___ I expect everyone who works here to be a Christian too. A. and B. but C. since D. then 48. The teacher___ them the answer to the question. A. discussed B. said C. explainedD. told 49. I have absolutely no doubt___ the innocence of the accused. A. about B. with C. over D. on 50. All students leaving college at the end of term must leave their addresses so that letters can be sent___. A. through B. toC. on D. forward By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 26
27. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 51. The little girl wouldn't go into the sea___ her father went to. A. except B. but C. alsoD. unless 52. I___ my friend to lend me his caravan for my trip to the country. A. proposed B. convinced C. suggestedD. persuaded 53. Having___ the table, Mrs. Roberts called the family for supper. A. completed B. orderedC. laid D. spread 54. Could you please tell me if you have any electrical typewriters___? A. in storeB. in stock C. in order D. in supply 55. Paris lies___ the river Seine. A. on B. next C. over D. at 56. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the___ of the children. A. reasonB. sake C. care D. concern 57. He liked to sit___ the river and fish. A. along B. next C. atD. beside 58. She heated the chocolate until it___ then pour it over the cake. A. changed B. formedC. melted D. flooded 59. John swims very well and___ does his brother. A. too B. even C. alsoD. so 60. He got out of bed and took a few___ but couldn't go any farther. A. actions B. stages C. startsD. steps 61. This is not the right___ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen. A. circumstanceB. moment C. opportunity D. situation 62. He played an active___ in politics until he was well over 80. A. job B. scene C. positionD. part 63. On the___ to the town there is a beautiful wood. A. way B. entrance C. street D. direction 64. This morning the postman was___ down the street by my dog. A. run B. spedC. chased D. hunted 65. The party,___ I was the guest of honor, was extremely enjoyable. A. to whichB. at which C. for which D. by which 66. Because it rained very heavily all day they had to___ the garden party until the following Sunday. A. prearrange B. rearrangeC. postpone D. preserve 67. I'll have to___ to you, otherwise he will hear. A. whistle B. sayC. whisper D. shout 68. He retired early___ ill health. A. in front of B. ahead ofC. on account of D. on behalf of 69. He hit the vase with his elbow and it___ to the floor. A. broke B. smashed C. knockedD. crashed 70. The train will be leaving in five minutes so you___ better hurry up. A. willB. had C. would D. should 71. There was nothing they could do___ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down. A. unlessB. but C. instead of D. than 72. The bus was so late reaching the station that I___ missed my train. A. soon B. entirelyC. almost D. already 73. Driving in London is supposed to be confusing but I didn't find it at___ difficult. A. first B. onceC. all D. least 74. The factory paid___ nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion. A. backB. out C. off D. in 75. I was just___ to go out when you telephoned. A. thinking B. around C. plannedD. about 76. Take this road and you will___ at the hotel in five minutes. A. reach B. find C. comeD. arrive By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 27
28. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 77. The job of student lodgings officer___ a great many visits to landladies. A. offers B. concerns C. asksD. involves 78. The young girl carefully___ left and right before crossing the road. A. staredB. looked C. glanced D. watched 79. He drives so quickly that I am afraid that one day he will___ someone crossing the street. A. knock down B. crash down C. turn over D. run across 80. I have often___ why they went to live abroad. A. puzzled B. surprisedC. wondered D. thought 81. "Do I have to take that French course?" "No, you___." A. don't have B. haven'tC. needn't D. mustn't 82. Because his argument so confusing,___ people understood it. A. little B. lessC. few D. clever 83. We flew to the island, then___ a car for three days and visited most places of interest. A. chargedB. hired C. bought D. lent 84. The noise of the traffic prevented me from___ to sleep. A. going B. falling C. beginning D. starting 85. When he left school, John decided to___ a priest instead of studying languages. A. train for B. change toC. become D. study for 86. After a lot of difficulty, he___ to open the door. A. realized B. obtainedC. managed D. succeeded 87. As soon as the fire bell rang everyone walked quickly downstairs and out of the building, ___ gathered in the car park. A. then B. while C. to D. before 88. Do you___ my turning the TV on now? A. mind B. object C. disapprove D. want 89. Mike was the___ in his family; all his brothers were much taller. A. lowestB. shortest C. littlest D. slightest 90. My employer's___ of my work does not matter to me at all. A. expression B. meaningC. opinion D. belief 91. If only I___ play the guitar as well as you! A. could B. should C. might D. would 92. "My daughter, Mary, tries to___ to see me at least one c a week" Mrs. Jones told the social worker. A. call upB. drop in C. go up D. come on 93. "How can we___ out together what we're to do if we never talk about it frankly?" she cried in desperation. A. work B. test C. search D. find 94. One___ of their new house is that it has no garden. A. dislikeB. disadvantages C. complaint D. pity 95. Her parents were very___ because she was out so late that night. A. overcome B. responsible C. sorryD. worried 96. I am late because my alarm clock never___ this morning. A. went off B. turned on C. came on D. rang out 97. He___ being given a receipt for the bill he had paid. A. demandedB. insisted on C. asked to D. required 98. The child hurt himself badly when he fell___ the bedroom window. A. out fromB. out of C. over D. down 99. The other driver failed to signal his___ to turn right so I had to brake suddenly. A. designB. intention C. purpose D. idea 100. They would___ go by air than spend a week traveling by train. A. rather B. always C. better D. prefer 101. It's___ long time since he last saw his brothers and sisters. A. such a B. too C. very D. so 102. The dentist told him to open his mouth___. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 28
29. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. broadB. wide C. much D. greatly 103. The children didn't know the___ by which the game was played. A. customs B. ordersC. rules D. facts 104. Wait___ you get home before you unpack your parcel. A. until B. after C. to D. when 105. His parents never allowed him___. A. to smoke B. a smoking C. some smoked D. smoking 106. The child was told to___ for being rude to his uncle. A. forgiveB. apologize C. excuse D. confess 107. This is the___ of the bicycle which was stolen. A. information B. detail C. exampleD. description 108. Some drives, after___ annoy their fellow-motorists by slowing down again immediately. A. passing along B. passing byC. overtaking D. taking over 109. It is___ unlikely that the Queen agree to open the new Town Hall. A. greatlyB. highly C. mainly D. largely 110. I don't think he'll ever___ the shock of his wife's death. A. get byB. get over C. get off D. get through 111. Some school have very___ rules of behavior which must be obeyed. A. strict B. strong C. straight D. solid 112. It was difficult to___ a date which was convenient for everyone. A. organizeB. arrange C. elect D. provide 113. It's difficult to pay one's bills when prices keep___. A. growing B. raisingC. rising D. gaining 114. You may not have to stay the night but take a toothbrush just in___. A. preparationB. case C. time D. order 115. She remembered the correct address only___ she had posted the letter. A. since B. followingC. after D. afterwards 116. The shops are always___ of people at Christmas time. A. stuffedB. full C. crowded D. busy 117. I think he is unwell; he was complaining___ a headache this morning. A. of B. at C. from D. against 118. I'm afraid a rise in salary is___ just now. A. out of the question B. out of control C. out of date D. out of sight 119. British Leyland is aiming to push___ its share of UK car sales to 25% over the next two years. A. through B. out C. onD. up 120. In pain as a result of the fall, he___ slowly home. A. spedB. limped C. stepped D. wound 121. He___ me to buy my air ticket immediately or it would be too late. A. suggested B. convinced C. insistedD. advised 122. You will become ill___ you stop working so hard. A. until B. ifC. unless D. when 123.___ I ask him for the money he owes me, he says he will bring it in a few days, but I don't think he has got it at all. A. However B. Wherever C. WhateverD. Whenever CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE 2 01. He was surprised that her English was so___ as she had never been to England. A. nationalB. fluent C. definite D. liquid 02. The car had a___ tyre, so we had to change the wheel. A. bent B. crackedC. flat D. broken 03. I can't___ what he's doing; it's so dark down there. A. make out B. show up C. see through D. look into 04. It was a very beautiful cloth___ from silk. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 29
30. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. woven B. composed C. worn D. threaded 05. Could you be more specific about what is___ in this particular job? A. enclosed B. concentratedC. involved D. presented 06. In a greengrocer's shop there is a lot of___ when fruit and vegetables are not sold. A. ruinB. waste C. rest D. rot 07. If we had known your new address, we___ to see you. A. would comeB. would have come C. came D. will come 08. My sister has a baby daughter yesterday, and she is my first___. A. nephew B. relationC. niece D. cousin 09. When I went to talk to the manager, he told me he could only___ me. A. let B. provideC. spare D. hear 10. For a long time after the accident, he suffered from constant___ in his back. A. ache B. hurt C. injuryD. pain 11. You must___ that your safety belt is fastened. A. secureB. check C. examine D. guarantee 12. Learners of English as a foreign language often fail to___ between unfamiliar sounds in that language. A. differB. distinguish C. solve D. separate 13. The old sailing boat was___ without trace during the fierce storm. A. lost B. crashed C. disappeared D. vanished 14. He___ a rare disease when he was working in the hospital. A. sufferedB. caught C. infected D. took 15. Buy the new___ of soap now on sale; it is softer than all others! A. modelB. brand C. manufacture D. mark 16.___ you do better work than this, you won't pass the exam. A. If B. Although C. WhenD. Unless 17. If you want to join the History Society, you must first___ this application form. A. fill in B. write down C. do up D. make up 18. He was afraid of losing his suitcase so he tied a___ on it on which he had written his name and address. A. notice B. mark C. badgeD. label 19. Having looked the place___, the gang went away to make their plans. A. over B. down C. out D. through 20. The play was very long, but there were two___. A. interruptions B. rests C. gapsD. intervals 21. The traffic lights___ to green, and the cars drove on. A. removed B. shoneC. turned D. exchanged 22. The junior Minister's remarks on television about the strike___ the Prime Minister so much that he was sacked. A. disagreed B. disordered C. dislikedD. displeased 23. It's a good idea to see your doctor regularly for___. A. a revisionB. a check - up C. an investigation D. a control 24. It is a good idea to be___ dressed when you go for an interview. A. smartly B. boldly C. clearly D. finely 25. A small___ of students was waiting outside the class to see the teacher. A. gang B. teamC. group D. crowd 26. When he retired from his job the directors___ him with a clock. A. presented B. offered C. satisfied D. pleased 27. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to___ new procedures to save time and money. A. establish B. manufacture C. control D. restore 28. The policeman___ me the way. A. said B. directed C. explainedD. told 29. It's an awful___ your wife couldn't come. I was looking forward to meeting her. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 30
31. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. shame B. harm C. shock D. sorrow 30. He was in___ of a large number of men. A. direction B. leadership C. managementD. charge 31. Driving a car with faulty brakes is___ quite a risk A. taking B. setting C. being D. putting 32. When the manager went to Canada on business his___ took over all his duties. A. caretaker B. officerC. deputy D. commander 33. My mother was___ of making a cake when the front door bell rang. A. halfway through B. on her wayC. in the middle D. at the centre 34. When the starter gave the___ all the competitors in the race began to run round the track. A. warning B. shotC. showD. signal 35. The picture is___; the thief will be most disappointed when he tries to sell it. A. invalid B. pricelessC. worthless D. unprofitable 36. The wind blew so hard and so strongly that the windows___ in their frames. A. flapped B. shocked C. slappedD. rattled 37. When we came back from holiday our suitcase were___ by the Customs Officers. A. guardedB. examined C. tested D. corrected 38. In the jar there was a___ which looked like jam. A. solid B. powderC. substance D. material 39. If it's raining tomorrow, we shall have to___ the match till Sunday. A. cancelB. put off C. put away D. play 40. He's left his book at home; he's always so___. A. forgetful B. forgetting C. forgettable D. forgotten 41. He put a___ against the tree and climbed up to pick the apples. A. grade B. scaleC. ladder D. staircase 42. If he drinks any more beer, I don't think he'll be___ to play this afternoon. A. possible B. skilled C. capableD. fit 43. There was a big hole in the road which___ the traffic. A. sent back B. stood backC. held up D. kept down 44. Is there a bank where I can___ these pounds for dollars? A. turn B. alterC. exchange D. arrange 45. She complained___ when she heard that she had to work on Sunday. A. terribly B. extremely C. severelyD. bitterly 46. I am not sure, but___ I know he has decided to accept the new job in London. A. on the whole B. according C. as long asD. as far as 47. Do you know what time the train___ to Birmingham? A. comes B. reachesC. gets D. arrives 48. He was an___ writer because he persuaded many people to see the truth of his ideas. A. accurate B. unlimitedC. influential D. ordinary 49. Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be___ immediately. A. rejected B. refusedC. dismissed D. disapproved 50. As far as I'm___ it's quite all right for you to leave early. A. concerned B. regarded C. bothered D. consulted 51.___ from Bill, all the students said they would go A. Except B. Only C. SeparateD. Apart 52. The blue curtains began to___ after they had been hanging in the sun. A. meltB. fade C. dissolve D. die 53. To our___, Geoffrey's illness proved not to be as serious as we had feared. A. relief B. anxiety C. eyes D. judgment 54. It's six years now since the Socialists came to___ in that country. A. control B. commandC. power D. force 55. He has just taken an examination___ chemistry. A. aboutB. in C. for D. on 56. In spite of her protests, her father___ her train for race three hours a day. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 31
32. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. insisted B. causedC. made D. let 57. The shop assistant was helpful, but she felt he could have given her more advice. A. totally B. exactly C. entirelyD. quite 58. I know him by___ but I have no idea what his name is. A. myself B. chance C. heartD. sight 59. He enjoyed the dessert so much that he accepted a second___ when it was offered. A. helping B. sharing C. load D. pile 60. When the time came to___ the bill at the hotel she found her purse had been stolen. A. pay for B. pay up C. pay outD. pay 61. If it___ fine, I shall go out. A. will be B. wasC. is D. were 62. The author had qualified as a doctor but later gave up the___ of medicine for full-time writing. A. procedure B. prescription C. treatmentD. practice 63. The accused man___ to give the police any more information. A. denied B. dislikedC. refused D. objected 64. He went to Australia hoping to find a teaching___ without too much difficulty. A. occupation B. work C. employmentD. post 65. After the water workers went on strike there was a___ of water. A. decrease B. loss C. drainD. shortage 66. The chief of police said that he had no___ between the six murders. A. joinB. connection C. communication D. joint 67. The only feature___ to these two flowers is their preference for sandy soil. A. similar B. sharedC. common D. same 68. I am very___ in the information you have given me. A. interested B. surprised C. interesting D. concerned 69. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud___. A. smiles B. amusementC. laughter D. enjoyment 70. I can't make___ what's happening. A. awayB. out C. do D. over 71. The explorers walked all the way along the river from its mouth to its___. A. cause B. well C. outletD. source 72. They haven't beaten me yet. I still have one or two___ up my sleeve. A. defenses B. jokes C. trapsD. tricks 73. The law states that heavy goods delivery vehicles may not carry___ of more than fifteen tons. A. sizesB. loads C. measures D. masses 74. The Chairman was so angry with the committee that he decided to___ from it. A. postponeB. resign C. prevent D. cancel 75. The boy fell into the river and was___ along the fast current. A. swept B. thrown C. swung D. caught 76. There is no___ in going to school if you're not willing to learn. A. point B. reason C. aim D. purpose 77. Mr. Smith was___ in a road accident. A. damagedB. injured C. wounded D. wronged 78. The child was so noisy that his mother told him not to be such a___. A. bother B. worry C. troubleD. nuisance 79. I expect it will rain again when we're on holiday this year, but at least we are properly prepared___ it this time. A. aboutB. for C. at D. with 80. I'm sorry, I haven't got___ change. Why don't you try the bank? A. lotsB. any C. all D. some 81. You___ go to the dentist's before your toothache gets worse. A. rather B. better C. oughtD. ought to 82. I saw a thief take Norman's wallet so I ran___ him but I didn't catch him. By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 32
33. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE A. over B. nearC. after D. into 83. The meal was excellent; the pears were particularly___. A. flavored B. tastefulC. delicious D. desirable 84. She ranked to make an early___ at the hairdresser. A. dateB. appointment C. order D. assignment 85. The safety committee's report recommended that all medicines should be kept out of the___ of children. A. holdB. reach C. grasp D. hand 86. He stood on one leg,___ against the wall, while he took off his shoe. A. staying B. stoppingC. leaning D. supporting 87. Is it worth waiting for a table at this restaurant or shall we go___ else? A. anywhere B. otherwise C. everywhereD. somewhere 88. Last year the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it looks as though we shall have a better___. A. crop B. amount C. product D. outcome 89. He opened the letter without___ to read the address on the envelope. A. fearing B. worryingC. bothering D. caring 90. That's a nice coat, and the color___ your well. A. fits B. show C. matchesD. suits 91. Smoking is a very bad habit, which many people find difficult to___. A. breathe B. cough C. beatD. break 92. If only he___ told us the truth in the first place, things wouldn't have gone so wrong. A. has B. should haveC. had D. would have 93. If we go to the market, we might find a___. A. shoppingB. bargain C. chance D. trade 94. The brothers are so alike I cannot___ one from the other. A. markB. tell C. say D. notice 95. We went to see the play last night and___ for Tony, we all enjoyed it very much. A. unless B. apartC. except D. aside 96. According to the forecast it will be mostly cloudy, with___ of rain in the north. A. times B. burstsC. outbreaks D. elements 97.___ it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat. A. Although B. In spite of C. In spite D. However 98. After the party the children were allowed to finish off the___ sandwiches and cakes. A. additional B. left C. leavingD. remaining 99. You're looking very pale - do you___ sick. A. faint B. become C. fallD. feel 100. You can learn as much theory as you like, but you only master a skill by___. A. practising B. doing C. training D. exercising 101. He had to leave his family___ when he went abroad to work. A. behind B. at a loss C. at all costs D. out 102. No child___ the age of sixteen will be admitted to this film. A. below B. except C. before D. lacking 103. I have lived near the railway for so long now that I've grown___ to the noise of the trains. A. familiarB. accustomed C. aware D. unconscious 104. The young soldier___ a dangerous mission across the desert, although he knew that he might be killed. A. enteredB. undertook C. agreed D. promised 105. From the hotel there is a good___ of the mountains. A. view B. sight C. vision D. picture 106. There is a fault at our TV station. Please do not___ your set. A. repair B. changeC. adjust D. switch 107. It is usually better not to___ things, in case they are not returned. A. offerB. lend C. borrow D. lose By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 33
34. CHUYÊN ĐỀ TIẾNG ANH (theo tham chiếu Châu Âu 6 bậc) – USE OF LANGUAGE 108. She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her___ because of her poor eyesight. A. down B. over C. up D. back 109. I lost too much money betting at the races last time, so you won't___ me to go again. A. impress B. urge C. convinceD. persuade 110. We've___ of time to catch the train so there's no need to rush. A. great deal B. enough C. very muchD. plenty 111.___ goes the bus; now we will have to walk! A. EarlyB. There C. At once D. On time 112. The police have asked that___ who saw the accident should get in touch with them. A. somebody B. someoneC. anyone D. one 113. As the streets of our cities become busier, people are turning more and to the___ bicycle. A. historical B. old aged C. elderlyD. old fashioned 114. We'll play tennis and___ we'll have lunch A. then B. straight away C. so D. immediately 115.___ of all of us who are here tonight. I would like to thank Mr. Jones for his talk. A. On behalf B. On account C. In person D. Instead 116. He soon received promotion, for his superior realized that he was a man of considerable___. A. opportunityB. ability C. possibility D. future 117. Take the number 7 bus and get___ at Forest Road. A. off B. up C. down D. outside 118. Some people think it is___ to use long and little-known words. A. sensitiveB. clever C. intentional D. skilled 119. Don't touch the cat, he may___ you. A. scratch B. kick C. tear D. scream 120. These old houses are going to be___ soon. A. run down B. knocked outC. pulled down D. laid out 121. It was impossible for her to tell the truth so she had to___ a story. A. combineB. invent C. lie D. manager 122. He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to___ him to go. A. make B. suggestC. persuade D. prevent 123. I hope he's___ to buy some bread; there's hardly any left. A. reminded B. proposedC. remembered D. suggested 124. Many accidents in the home could be___ if householders gave more thought to safety in their houses. A. avoided B. preserved C. protected D. excluded 125. Jenny and her sister are so___ they could almost be twins. A. likeness B. the same C. sameD. alike CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE 3 01. This cloth___ very thin. A. holds B. touches C. handlesD. feels 02. Dave and I have___ to meet at the bus station at 9 o'clock. A. confirmed B. combinedC. arranged D. appointed 03. Don't invite John to dinner; I can't stand his bad___. A. moodB. temper C. character D. mind 04. Shall we___ across this field instead of going by the road? A. takeB. cut C. set D. come 05. ___, after trying three times, he passed the examination. A. LastB. At last C. Lastly D. Last of all 06.___ amount of money can buy true friendship. A. NoneB. No C. Never D. Not only 07. The opening___ of the play took place in an army camp. A. scene B. sight C. piece D. stage By Đỗ Bình – THPT Liễn Sơn – Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 Trang 34