Đề luyện thi Tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 - Practice 1 - Trần Văn Phú

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1. Compiled byTran Van Phu –Nguyen Hue high school PRACTICE 1: 1.I shall do the job to the best of my . A. capacity B. ability C. knowledge D. talent 2.Are there enough apples for US to have one ? A. every B. each C.individually D. self 3.The judge .the pedestrian for the accident. A. accused B. charged C.blamed D. sued 4.Let’s just our differences and be friends. A. forget B. leave C. stop D. rid 5.There has been a great in his English: A. escalation B. increase C. improvement D. rise 6.Even after I washed the coat, it still had some marks on it. A.weak B.faint C. thin D.uncertain 7.The difference between the cost and the selling price is usually the A.advantage B.increase C. winnings D.profit 8.The woman said, “This carpet was made , so it is expensive.” A. by hand B.by the hand C. by hands D. by our hands 9.I was wakened by the sound of someone on the door. A.crashing B.bumping C. knocking D.hitting 10.The of the poetry competition will be known today. A.decision B.result C. effect D.choice 11 of the shop, my friend Roger went in. A.Coming out B.On .coming out C.When coming out D.As I can Ỉ out 12.Helen asked me the film called Star Wars'. A.have I seen B.have vou seen C.if I had seen D.if had I s en 13 .the fighting stopped, travel across country has been quite safe. A.When B.Since C.After whih D.Unless 14.She is eighteen, so by'law her father cannot . her nfarriage. A.avoid B.defeat C. prevent D. fail 15.By raising their weapons the men showed their . to continue the fight. A.ready B.readiness C.were ready D.readily 16. The visit of the president will increase the between the two countries. A. understanding B. peace C. quiet D. knowledge 17.She had done more work in one day than her husband in three days. A. do B. may do C. could do D. done 18.You are going to come to the party, .? A. aren’t you B. do you C.will you D. won’t you 19.David always over to my house after he had done his homework. A. came B. went C. gone D.passed 20. The librarian went to look in the cupboard rare books were kept. A. which B. where C. that D. there 21. What do you usually for delivering things? A. demand B. charge C. cost D. price 22. “ I’ll call .you at six o’clock” said Jane. A. by B. up C. for D. in 23.Have I .you about how Mary is getting on at college? A. said B. explained C.answered D. told 24.The plane crashed into a bridge because it was flying too . A. deep B. shallow C. low D. narrow 25.The film several scenes that might upset young children. A. admits B.involves C.contains D. displays PRACTICE 2: 1.The car burst into but the driver managed to escape.
2. A.fire B.burning C.heat D. flames 2.The vase is definitely not , but just a very good imitation. A.real B.factual C.genuine D. true 3.Her parents were very because she was out so late that night. A.responsible B.sorry C.worried D.overcome 4.I was just to go out when you telephoned. A.around B.about C.thinking D. planned 5.This morning the postman was .down the street by my dog. A. hunted B.chased C.run D. sped 6.The noise of the traffic prevented me from to. sleep. A.falling B.starting C.beginning D.going 7.It was very difficult for the inspector to .what recommendations he shou ld make. A.realise B. settle C.solve D. decide 8.It’s a good Idea to see'your doctor regularly for a(n) A.revision B.control C.investigation D.check-up 9.You can learn as much theory as you like, but you only master a skill by it a lot. A.practising B.training C.exercising D. doing 10.The blue curtains began to after they had been hanging in the sun for two months. A.fade B.die C.dissolve D. melt 11.After the water workers went on strike there was a of water. A.drain B.shortage C.loss D.decrease 12.From the hotel there is a good of the mountains. A.vision B.view C.sight D. picture 13.The bank won’t lend you the money without some that you will pay it Jtck. A.profit B.interest C.charge D.guarantee 14.’Shis is the oldest building the tillage. A.of B.by C.in D. to 15.She can’t get home she has no money. A. unless B. if C.until D. without 16.The losing team were disappointed at the result, but all the players agreed that lit had been a good A. play B. score C. game D. sport 17.The three friends all for the same job. A.requested B.chose C.applied D. referred 18.I took someone else’s coat from the cloakroom by A.mistake B.fortune C.error D.forgetfulness 19.He .me to take a lawyer to court with me. A.advised B.suggested C. threatened D.insisted 20.He .me by asking me stupid questions while I’m working. A.annoys B.quarrels C.damages D. interests 21. In order to finance the project the Council will have to get a large from the bank. A.profit B.interest C.gain D. loan 23.He refused to give up work, .he’d won a million pounds. A.despite B.however C.even though D.as though 24.Firemen rescued several people irom the floor of the blazing building. A. high B. top C. basement D. low PRACTICE 3: 1. Employees who have a are ftncouraged to discuss it with the management A.hindrance B. disturbance C.disadvantage D.grievance 2.Sparkling pools of water lay trapped among the rocks as the tide A.removed B. refilled C.retired D. receded
3. Compiled byTran Van Phu –Nguyen Hue high school 3.The police have been ordered not to if the students attack them. A.combat B.retaliate C.challenge D rebuff 4.The woman was from hospital yesterday only a week after her operation. A.ejected B.expelled C.evicted D.discharged 5.According to the of the contract, tenants must give six months notice if thiey intend to leave. A.laws B.rules C. terms D details 6.In spite of his poor education, he was a most speaker. A.articulate B.ambiguous C. attentive D.authoritarian PRACTICE 4 1.Please accept our congratulations! A.finest B.warmest C.dearest D.deepest 2.It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s A.inheritance B.heritage C.possessions D.legacy 3.A part-time job gives me the freedom to . my own interests. A.pursue B.chase C.seek D. catch 4.She’s interruDting me while I’m talking A sometimes B. never C. always D. just 5.In his first game for Newcastle, Keegan .a goal after 58 minutes. A.scored B.won C.earned D. gained 6.Shy people often find it difficult to . group discussions. A. take place in B. take part in C. get on with D. get in touch with 7.It .a lot of patience to be a nurse. A.uses B. takes C.spends D. costs 8.I couldn’t decide between the two records, so I bought of them. A each B. both C.either D. all 9.People still haven’t how dangerous pollution can be. A.remarked B.noted C.realised D.minded 10.After I finished working, I switched off the machine. A.have B.had C.having D. to have 11.When they got back from holiday, they found their house had been by burglars. A.broken into B.broken up C.broken flown D.broken off 12.His bad behaviour was put his upbringing. A.up B.with C.off D. down to 13.What he told me was a . of lies. A.pack B.load C.mob D.lock 14. Dentists recommend brushing teeth with a fluoride toothpaste to them from decay. A.defend B.protect C.arm D.guard 15.In some parts of the world the indigenous population has beer completely A.wiped up B.wiped out C.wiped away D. wiped off 16 through the attic and see if you can find anything for th jumble sale. A.Rummage B.Ravage C.Forage D.Salvage 17. The rain seems to have set for the evening. A.upon B.about C.in D. down 18.The thought of taking such an examination had never for one moment .my head. 19. According to a recent survey, most people are on good .with their neighbours. A.relations B.acquaintance C. relationships D. terms 20.This young author has already received the sort of . that many older and wiser heads hav e had to strive a lifetime for. A.attentiveness B.note C. recognition D.notoriety 21.I hope this headache .soon. A.goes out B.comes away C. wears off D. passes away 22. They began constructing the bridge in I960, but several years before the project was completed. A.advanced B. elapsed C. proceeded D. progressed
4. PRACTICE 5: 1.After Mervyn’s accident and his subsequent appearance in court, he was from driving for a year. A.dispossessed B.forfeited C. disqualified D.invalidated 2. When we put up the shelves in the kitchen, it was verv simple. We just had to a few holes in the wall. A.stab B.drill C.pierce D.saw 3. When Mrs Frobisher was taken to hospital, two ambulance men carried her out of the house on a A.stretcher B.hammock C. mattress D. hearse 4. As a result of the company’s policy, there are now 15 Fairdceal supermarkets compared with 10 in 1980. A. magnification B. increase C. intensification D. expansion 5.My cousin’s main for going abroad was his poor health. A.need B.reason C.cause D.desire 6.He parked in the wrong place and the police . his car away. A.hoisted B.hitched C.towed D. lifted 7.The work keeps ., and I seem to get very little done. A.piling on B.growing up C.heaping on D. piling up 8.I’m not to your plan but it needs modifying. A.objected B.opposed C.disputed D. conflicted 9.Luggage may be placed here .the owner’s risk. A.by B.under C.at D. with 10.He doesn’t to take a holiday this summer. A.suppose B.determine C.plan D. suggest 11.A coach carrying football crashed into a lorry on the motorway. A .watchers B. fans C. people D .lovers 12.He ran down the beach and into the sea. A.dived B.sank C.headed D.bathed 13.She was born in Japan but has now .in the United States. A.fixed B.planted C.settled D. stuck 14.His business is growing so fast that he must take .more workers. A.up B.on C. over D. out 15.Since he was a boy, one of his has been stamp-collecting. A.hobbies B.cares C.sports D. professions 16.S he has a lot of spare time and wants to know how best to .it. A.waste B.spend C.make D. save 17.The examiner will test your to drive under normal conditions. A.ability B.advantage C.wisdom D. virtue 18. It IS dangerous to out of the windows of the train. A .hold B .slope C. lean D. bend 19.He hated his job; ate a .of fact he has now given it up. A.nature B.matter C.condition D. type 20.Fat people should the temptation to eat a lot of sweet things. A.disobey B.resist C.deny D. refuse 21.The cows got out of the field through a in the fence. A.gap B.crack C.fault D. cut 22.In thi s job you must up to the problems and not run away from them. A.gaze B.face C. raise D. play 23.Over t he past two years the .of living has risen considerably. A.rat e B.charge C. cost D. price 24.In hot weather fresh milk quickly turns A.bittor B.foul C.sour D.rotten 25.Women workers wear hats in their hair gets caught in the machinery. A. course B. occasion C. event D. case PRACTICE 6:
5. Compiled byTran Van Phu –Nguyen Hue high school 1.A learner must be by a qualified driver. A. connected B. accompanied C. involved D. associated 2.God never a mistake. A.puts B makes c plays D gives 3.Mary is so that people tell her all their troubles. A.dependent B.confidential C. permission D.sympathetic 4.It’s so long since I saw him that I almost failed to him. A.receive B.accept C. recognise D.approve 5.The house was burgled while the family was in a card game. A.entertained B.buried C. busy. D.absorbed 6.The police must now the escaped convict in the surrounding countries. A.search B.look after C.look for D.be in search of 7.Some of the older villagers prefer to tobacco rather than to smoke it. A.munch B.chew C.bite D. gnaw 8.Now that hi' has retired, he lives partly on his pension and partly on the on his post office savings account. A.income B.wages C.interest D. salary 9.Newspapers should try to printing statements that they cannot check. A.refuse B.neglect C.deny D.avoid 10.Switzerland is well-known for its impressive mountainous A.views B.scenes C.scenery D. sights 11.Her hair was wet from the tossed up by the huge waves. A.foam B.lather C. surf D. spray 12.Most people were no longer listening to his long . story. A.irritable B.boring C. tiring D.annoying 13.His speech was careful and .but his words seemed to make no sense. A .distinguished B.distinct C.distinctive D. distinguishable 14.One of the problems local authorities have to deal with is the of plasth containers. A.dispersal B.disposition C.disposal D.dissolution 15. I was told that this material would not in the wash but it has. A.dwindle B.shrink C.decrease D.contract 16.Before he got marric d, Danny always went out on Saturday nights. He never stay in. A.would B.use tò C.used to D. is used to 17.There's someone at the door it. A I'm answering B.I answer C. I'll answer D. I answered 18. What’s wrong with you today? –Did you get out of bed on the wrong ? A. end B.side C. foot D. edge PRACTICE 7: 1.If they aren't more careful with their money they'll get into . . A. debt B. loss C.overdraft D.problem 2.Do you mean the cinema the station? A. front B. on C. to D. opposite 3.As she didn't understand her question she merely gave him a look. A. clear B. blank C. simple D.useless 4.She is the most .manageress we have ever had. A. good B. working C. active D.efficient 5.During the boss's his assistant took over. A. vanishing B. disappearance C. absence D.loss 6.The manager will reply to all letters are sent to him. A. when B. that C. if D.who 7.During the voyage, the ship’s crew organised many different games. A. level B. ground C. deck D.floor 8.The commander gave an talk to his men.
6. A. encouraged B.encouragement C.encouraging D.encouragingly 9.The of the sugar is of course to sweeten the medicine. A. reason B. cause C. leed D.purpose 10. It was nine years ago Sir Alfred retu med from America. A. that. B. when C.when that D. since 11.Tom said, “Please tell me about it if I’ve heard the stcry before.” A. I stopped you B I’ll stop you C. I’ve stopped you D.I’m stopping you 12.After reading the letter, it on the table. A. leaving B. and leaving C. file left D. and she left 13.What a that your father is ill again. A.pain B.sorrow C. sadness D.pity 14.He didn’t go into detail on the subject; he spoke in A.common B.regular C.general D.ordinary 15.The spy was tried A.public B.in public C. in a public D.in the public 16. When she saw the clouds, she went back to the house to her umbrellas A.carry B.fetch C.gather D. reach 17.The cost of the hotel room doesn’t usually the price of breakfast. A.hold B.contain C. share D.include 18.You must put your name and address on this side of the form, and then sign on the side A. back B.other C. opposite D. under 19. ten minutes of the start of the game two players had been sent off. A. Before B. Inside C. Around D. Within 20.They talked for three days before finally to a decision. A.reaching B.coming C. bringing D.arriving 21.The teachers at the school went .with ’flu one after the other. A.down B.off C. out D.under 22.If you require any more about the holiday, please telephone US. A.description B.information C. news D.fact 23.What John says .true but I very much doubt it. A.maybe B.should be C.will be D.shall »e 24.The by-laws say that all dogs be kept on a lead in the park. A.ought B.need C. must D.have 25. A wedding is a wonderful opportunity for off new clothes. A.rearing B.carrying C. showing D.putting PRACTICE 8: 1.If you want to have a pet you must be ready to look it for several years. A.at B.for C.over D. after 2.He kept his job the manage had threatened to sack him. A. despite B. unless C. even D. although 3.After alot of difficulty, he .to open the door. A.managed B.succeeded C.obtained D.realised 4.You will become ill you stop working so hard. A.until B.when C.unless D. if 5.The child hurt himself badly when he fell .the bedroom window. A.out from B.out of C.down D. over 6.The train will be leaving in five minutes so you .better hurry up. A.had B.should C.will D. would 7.This is not the right . to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen! A. moment B. situation C.opportunity D.circumstance 8. I lost too much money betting at the races last time, so you won’t me to go again. A. convince B. impress C. persuade D. urge 9.Some people think it is .to use long and little-known words.
7. Compiled byTran Van Phu –Nguyen Hue high school A.clever B.intentional C. skilled D.sensitive 10.Learners of English as a fon-ign language often fail to . between unfamiliar sounds in that language. A.separate B.differ C. distinguish D. solve 11. As the street of our city become busier ,people are turning more and moreto the bicycle. A. historical B. old-fashioned C. old-aged D. elderly 12.I’m sorry, I haven’t got .change. Why don’t you try the bank? A.some B.lot C. any D. all 13.Don’t hurry! There’s no need . A. running B to run C.run D. you run 14.These figures show a in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales A.loss B.If sening C.reduction D. lowering 15.The water company wi* have to off water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried out. A.cut B. ake C. break D. set 16.The students were skr to catch , but gradually they began to understand. • A.in B.on C.away D. out 17.My doctor me to ike up swimming as it is such good exercise. A.suggested B.proposed C.advised D. said 18.The situation has .considerably since the New Year. A.decreased B.lessened C.lowered D.worsened 19.The burglar .to open a window at the back of the house. A.succeeded B.managed C.forced D.discovered 20.Dave and I have .to meet at the bus station at 9 o’clock. A.confirmed B.combined C. appointed * D.arranged 21. She isn’t well with the new manager. A.getting on B.going on C.keeping on D.taking on 22.J am .tired to think about that problem at the moment. A.simply B.nearly C. far too D much more 23.Newspapers vary greatly in their .to the government. A.opinion B.view C. attitude D bias 24.I have no .for people that can't look after themselves. A.care B.pity C. regard D.sympathy 25.The football match was so dull that most of the left at half-time A.audience B.crowd C. onlookers D. viewers PRACTICE 9: 1.John’s father ordered not to stay out late again. A him B.to him C.that he D. for him 2. There is .to be a fortune on the seabed nearby. A.told B.whispered C.rumoured D. written 3. They were for smuggling jewellery into the country. A. judged B.arrested C.accused D. warmed 4.When the electricity failed, he a match to find the candles. A.rubbed B.scratched C.struck D. started 5.Nobody knows what the of the explosion was. A.source B.cause C.reaction D. reason 6.When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to cut the gas supply to the flat. A.down B.out C.across D. off 7.She refused to eat meat under any . A.circumstances B. occasion C. opportunity D. reason 8. It was difficult to guess what her .to the news would be. A. feelings B. reaction C. capital D. opinion 9.The company directors asked the government to in the dispute and prevent a strike. A.intervene B.interact C.intercept D. interpose
8. 10.After a long and exhausting journey, they arrived home A.finally B.by the end C.at the end D. at last 11.Though badly damaged by fire, the palace was eventually to its original splendour. A.repaired B.renewed C.restored D.renovated 12. I should be most grateful if you’d give me a .of this new typewriter. A. demonstration B.display C.showing D. manifestation 13.£507 £707. Let’s . the difference and say £607. A.avoid B.split C.agree D.decrease 14.Visitors are .to beware of pickpockets. A.commanded B.informed C.notified D advised 15.He didn’t know anyone at the wedding .than the bride and groom. A. except B. other C. apart D. rather 16.A relief has been set up to help earthquake victims. A. fund B.donation C. treasury D. collection 17.By going in person to the office which the forms she was able to get what she wanted. A.controlled B.offered C.disseminated D.issued 18.On to power the new President announced a programme of social reforms. A.arriving B.reaching C.achieving D. coming 19.Our salesmen normally their travel expenses from the cbmpany once a month. A.settle B.reimburse C.cover D. claim 20.This travel guide is very useful, but it does not .to cover every aspect of the country. A.claim B.announce C.state D. expect 21. The purpose of the survey was to .the inspectors with local conditions. A.inform B.acquaint C.instruct D. notify PRACTICE 10: 1.The chances of a repetition of these events are . indeed. A. distant B. slim C. unlikely D. narrow 2.That picture is somewhat of Picasso's early work. A mindful B. similar C. memorable D. reminiscent 3.There will of necessity be a .to the amount of money put at the new manager’s disposal. A.ceiling B.roof C. sky D. summit 4.Charles had very little interest in the museum: he gave each exhibit no more than a(n) glance. A.transient B.temporary C.ephemeral D.cursory 5.Ben's wife is a terrible snob. She almost all his friends because they have north country accents. A. looks up to B. looks forward to C. looks out on D looks down on 6. The . of the Titanic was caused by an iceberg A.plunge B.descent C.drowning D. sinking 7. When you are an old age pensioner, you have to learn to a very small income. A.live on B.live up to C.live out D. live down 8.The police stopped me the other day as I was driving home, because I was the speed limit. A.transcending B.exceeding C.surpassing D.overtaking 9.You c an buy an iron at any shop. A.electric B.electrifying C.electrician D.electrical 10.The volcano on the island is still A.alive B.performing C.busy D. active 11.A great of bees settled on our apple tree during a stọnn. A.crowd B.swarm C.flock D. buzz 12.She .for lost time by studying at weekends. A.got up B.put in C.set about D. made up 13.Mr Adams found time had begun to after six months of retirement. A. drag B. stretch C. bore D. pull
9. Compiled byTran Van Phu –Nguyen Hue high school 14.She arranged a party to help put the strangers at their - A.pleasure B.ease C.delight D. comfort 15.We are your request and will shortly reply to it. A.thinking B.realising C.considering D.noticing 16.Although it was jewellery, it looked real enough. A.dishonest B.untrue C.invented D.imitation 17.As I felt so much better, my doctor me to take a holiday by the sea. A.suggested B.considered C.accepted D. advised 18.They all thought he was guilty, but no one could .anything against him. A.point B.accuse C.ensure D. prove 19.The .of Brian’s furnished room is ten pounds a week. A.payment B.wage C.cash D. rent 20.Having lost the match, the team travelled home in spirits. A.cold B.low C.dark D. deep 21.He is under sixteen, . he should not drive a car. A.considering B.80 far as C.therefore D.however 22.It was my first attempt; I .to do better next time. A suppose B.feel C. think D.hope 23.Judy does not for Peter nearly enough to think of marrying him. A.love B.desire C.like D. care 24.When Jane won the prize, I .her on her success. A. rejoiced B. appreciated C. approved D. congratulated 25.When we had finished dinner, George asked the waiter to bring him the A.total B.cost C.count D. bill PRACTICE 11: 1.The car skidded to a halt after its headlights smashed in the crash. A.making B.having C.letting D.doing 2. There were no lifeboats on the ship because it was to be unsinkable. A.argued B.claimed C.told D.believed 3.He said that the plane had already left and that I arrived an hour earlier. A. must have B. had to C. should have D. was supposed to 4.You have to be rich to send a child to a private school because the fees are A.astronomical B.aeronautical C.astrological D. atmospherical 5.The mysterious case of the missing millionaire has become the .of considerable interest in the press over the last few weeks. A.middle B.target C.pin-point D. focus 6.Try and on the bright side - the worst may never happen! A.see B.look C.think D.consider 7.It’s distressing to see small children in the streets A.pleading B.imploring C.begging D.entreating 8.Conversations you strike up with traveling acquaintances usuailly tend to be A.imperative B.perverse C.insufficient D.trivial 9.Being described by the Americans as a homemaker seems i nfinitely preferable to being referred to as a(n) housewife. A.mere B.lone C.only D.sole 10.The small box a tinv live terrapin. A.consisted of B.comprised C.contained D.included 11.In some countries there have been widespread demands for the of seal hunting. A.extinction B.extermination C.annihilation D.abolition 12.Several of my friends are reporters. A.newspapers B.newspaper C.newspaper’s D.newspapers' 13.The electorate will not easily forgive the government for failing to fulfil its . A.promises B.vows C.aspirations D.offers
10. 14.Alice didn't expect . to Bill's party. A.to ask B.being asked C.to be asked D.asking 15.I finally finished at 7:00 p.m. and served dinner. A.to cook B.cooking C.being cooked D.to be cooked 16.Gloria never seems to get tired. I sure wish I her energy. A.would have B.have C.have bad D.bad 17.A good teacher makes her students the world from new perspectives. A.to view B.view C.to be viewed D.viewing 18.We have been married for twenty-three years on our next anniversary. A. will B. should C. must D. could 19.There are several means of mass communication The newspaper is one.Television is A.another B.the other C.other. D the another 20.News items are to a stringent process of selection A. determined B.reliant C.subject D.dependent 21.I wish they .change their minds so often! A.shouldn’t B.wouldn’t C.mightn’t D. couldn't 22.Many of the jobs which have been created in this area can be directly to tourism. A.supported B.dedicated C.attracted D.attributed 23. Thousands of people use the of footpaths across these hills. A.grid B.network C.circuit D.channel 24. Surprisingly, the frontier guards seemed . at our presence. A.unconcerned B.uninterested C.unconscious D.uncritical PRACTICE 12: 1.Despite the bad weather, he get to the airport in time. A. could B. couldn’t C. was able to D. almost 2. Alan and Susie an argument. They are not speaking to each other. A. must have B. might have C. must have had D. might had 3.The assistant suggested the next day when the manager would be therce. A.we are coming back B.to come back C. we will come back D. we came back 4.There's been no the weather for nearly three days now. It's rained nonstop. A.improvement of B.improvement in C.improving D. improvement for 5.When British people go abroad, it takes them several days to get used to on the right-hand side of the road. A.drive B.driven C.driving D. drove 6.The car is old but reliable; so far it hasn't let me . A.in B.up C.down D. through 7. The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it's worth a packed lumch. A.take B.to take C.taking D. taken 8.The gun went .as he was cleaning it but luckily he wasn't hurt. A.out B.by C.off D. over 9.When the alarm went off, Mick just turned and went back to sleep. A.down B.over C.up D. out 10.I really like Joe's dad but I don't get .with his mother at all. A oụt B by C.on D. through 11.Young children often express their anger by having temper A.attacks B.tantrums C.fits D. spells 12.He should have phoned the police. However angry he was, he shouldn't have the laws into his own hands. A.grasped B.held C.had D. taken 13.He all his money, then closed the account A.took away B.took out C.paid in D. paidoff 14.Why don't you both come for dinner on Thursday? Kate and Bill are coming. A.past B.ỉn C.through D. round
11. Compiled byTran Van Phu –Nguyen Hue high school 15.I'll have to buy some new shoes. None of the ones I've got with the dress I've just bought. A.combine B.go C.match D. get on 16.People have different ways of preparing A.their exams B.to exams C.for exams D. in exams 17.Many old people don't like change. They are very set in their A.life B.habits C.routines D. ways 18.Susan as a nurse for 3 years before her marriage. A. has worked B. has been working C. worked D is working 19.The government plan to .the price of petrol A.raise B.heighten C.ascend D. rise 20.If I were you, .phone and tell her you’re going to be late. A.I'd B.I'll C.I'd have D. I 21.Rosa suggested a suit and tie when he went for the interview. A.him to wear B.he wore C.he must wear D.that he wears 22.I love travelling in Scandinavia; the is so beautiful there. A.country B.countryside C.environment D.nature 23.By cutting down trees we the natural habitat of birds and animals. A.damage B.harm C.hurt D. injure 24.The government are doing a of people s changing habits. A.plan B.project C.research D. survey 25.In some countries children use pocket when doing mathematics. A.calculators B.computers C.counters D. robots PRACTICE 13: 1.The manager was pleased with the increased . from the factory. A.outlet B.outcome C. outset D. output 2.You can’t drive a car unless you hold a driving A.permission B.ticket C.pass D. licence 3.At firBt the disease affected only his hands, but now it has to his arms. A.entered B.covered C.expanded D. spread 4.It was so cold at night that she took a hot water to bed with her. A.bag B.bottle C.kettle D. pot 5.I’d like to taste your cake in order to it with mine. A.review B.differ C.decide D.compare 6.Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll before long. A.turn down B.turn off C.turn up D. turn over 7.Although he is rich and famous, he lives in a house in the village. A.limited B.modest C.slight D.reserved 8.April is the month when many European trees into leaf. A.burst B.spring C.turn D. jump 9.I realised it would be far too .to walk alone through those ill-lit "Streets after dark. A.bold B.risky C.daring D.courageous 10.The law proved 80 unpopular that it was .by the Government a year later. A.repelled B.repulsed C.taken back D.repealed 11.The choir stood in four rows according to their heights. A respectable B respectful C. respective D. respected 12.There is often so much traffic on the main thorough fares that motorists may be able to travel faster on roads. . A. subordinate B. local C.district D. minor 13.A cool drink him after his long*hot journey. A.relaxed B. relieved C. refreshed D. recovered 14. He has to arrange for the . of his furniture before he goes abroad.
12. A.sale B.sole C.seal D. sail 15. Every day thousands of fly the Atlantic for negotiations with American firms. A.merchants B.dealers C. tradesmen D.businessmen 16.It is dangerous for any town to the interests of its young people. A.lack B.neglect C.express D. impress 17. Many strands were together to m ake the rope really strong. A.twisted B.woven C.revolved D. rolled 18.Your grandfather is rather tired so do not .your visit. A.prolong B.lengthen C.delay D shorten 19.No one is so as the person who has no wish to learn. A.unwise B.ignorant C.useless D.intelligent 20. I remember Alison as a spotty young girl but she’s turned .a beautiful womaan. A.to B.into C.out D. on 21.Lee is .at the local Chinese restaurant. Four waiters work there altogether. A.a waiter B.an waiter C.the waiter D. waiter 22.Can you tell me who is responsible passports? A.to check B.checking C.about checking D.for checking 23.I got very nervous during the exam. When the examiner asked my Harness my mind went completely . A.empty B.blank C.white D.void 24 you were all sitting at your desks working hard last week, we were sittting on a plane bound for Hawaii. A. Despite B. As soon as C. While D. Whenever 25.The other motorist drove right in front of me, I couldn't avoid his car. A.to hit B.hitting C.hit D. from hitting PRACTICE 14: 1.This school has the highest standards in the area. A. learning B. intelligence C. academic D. study 2.They are to be married next year. A. planned B. prepared C. intended D. engaged 3.The general was always .about his past campaigns. A. praising B. congratulating C. complimenting D. boasting 4.The room was of strangers. A. full B. complete C. replete D. filled 5.Prices are very these days. A. big B. expensive C. increased D. high 6.In Britain the on a letter is now twelve pence. A. postage B. potting C. post D. postal 7.The town stands on the south side of the . road to London. A. top B. main C. quick D. leading 8.The Minister listened to arguments for and the planned airport. A. from B. away from C. down D. against 9.After the of the climbers, the police were thanked for their vork. A. rescue B. freedom C. help D. safety 10.In some countries more and more young people now need . .teeth. A.false B. spare C. untrue D. unnatural 11 that we were late, we began to run. A. Knowing B.To know C. We knew D. As knowing 12 Henry .a rich man today if he had been more careful in the past. A. would be B. is C.will be D. was 13.The school arranges a to Brighten every year. A.route B.trip C.passage D. travel 14.My uncle took .golf when he retired from work.
13. Compiled byTran Van Phu –Nguyen Hue high school A. on B. up C. over D. after 15.A copy of our spring brochure is .with this etter. A.combined B.attached C.delivered D. enclosed 16.To promote him so quickly you must have a very high of his ability. A.view B.opinion C.idea D. feeling 17.I am not in the least .about his opinion. A.aware B.concerned C. interesied D. egarded PRACTICE 15: 1.It is a great that the exhibition was cancelled at the last minute after all your work. A.pity B. sorrow C.complaint D. sadness 2.The manager expected the team .because they hadn't done enough training. A.to lose B.have lost C. to be lost D.by losing 3.I have been looking for this book for months, and .I have found it. A.at last B.in time C.at the end D. at present 4.When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was on. A. happening B. being C. getting D. going 5.He .being given a receipt for the bill he had paid. A.asked for B.demanded C.insisted on D. required 6.He was very upset by the .of his English exam I iation. A.result B.failure C. effect D. success 7.The job of student lodgings officer a great many visits to landladies. A.concerns B.offers C.asks D. involves 8.Last year the potato harvest was very disappointing, but this year it look as though we shall have a better A.product B.outcome C.amount D.crop 9.The Chairman was 30 angry with the committee that he decided to froirn it. A.cancel B.postpone C.resign D.prevent 10.The wind blew so hard and so strongly that the windows in their framess. A.rattled B.slapped C.flapped D.shocked 11 .it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat. A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although 12. If it .fine, I shall go out. A. was B. is C. were D. will be 13. I am going to have a short rest as I a headache. A.lake B.have C.feel D. suffer 14.When you him, give him my best wishes. A.will visit B.would visit C.visit D. have visited 15.If you Ve not "oo tired we could have a of tennis after lunch. A.match B.play C. game D. party PRACTICE 16: 1.The cut on my leg is taking a long time to A.heal B.right C.cure D. remedy 2.I don't remember the front door when I left home this morning. A.to lock B.locking C.locked D. to have locked 3.At the end of the winter, the price of winter clothes in the shops usually . A.drops B.lowers C.sinks D. reduces 4.She put .peaking to him as long as possible. A.off B.over C.away D. back 5. Banks only .money if they are sure it will be paid back. A.borrow B.lend C.interest D. charge 6. His parents agreed to . him their car while they were away on holiday. A.borrow B.lend C.hire D. let 7.I left my last job because I had no to travel.
14. A.place B.position C.opportunity D.possibility 8.In order to buy his house he had to obtain a large from his bank. A.loan B.finance C.capital D.debt 9.After the campaign a special medal was to all combatants. A.gained B.awarded C.earned D.deserved 10.I cannot bear the noise of my brother’s radio; it . me from my work. A.disturbs B.perturbs C.interrupts D.distracts 11.To prevent flooding in winter the water flowing from the dam is constantly by a computer. A.managed B.graded C.monitored D.conducted 12.How many people do you think his car would ? A.occupy B.hold C.fit D. load 13.The leaders, sensing that war was ., prepared their defences. A. immediate B.immune C.immense D.imminent 14 If you don’t pay your bill, the Electricity Board will your power supply. A.dismantle B.sever C.disconnect D.uncouple 15. Students sometimes support themselves by of evening jobs. A.ways B.means C.efforts D.methods 16.The newspaper did not mention the of the damage caused by the fire. A.range . B.extent C.amount D. quantity 17.We sat on after the meal, .the taste of the fine brandy. A.indulging B.sensing C.sipping D.savouring 18.Protests died down when they realised that the new tax to only 50p a week. A.added B.reached C.approached D.amounted 19.The prison was so well guarded that any thought of escape was . A.despairing B.aimless C.desperate D.pointless 20.The student failed to meet the necessary .for admission to the course. A.fulfilments B.requirements C.qualities D. aptitudes 21.No one really knows who composed this piece of music, but it has been to Bach. A.identified B.associated C.referred D.attributed 22.A property company was making a take-over for the supermarket site. A.proposition B.bid C.tender D.proposal 23.It’s the Prime Minister’s right to an election at any time he likes. A.summon B.nominate C.call D. submit 24.He was disqualified for failing to with the rules of the competition. A.accommodate B.compete C.comply D. acquiesce 25.Under the circumstances it be best to wait for a few weeks. A.seemed B.ought C.might D. should PRACTICE 17: 1.This film .several scenes which are very funny. A. features B. pictures C.depicts D. illustratei 2.From an early lead, the team to an embarrassing defeat. A.slumped B. fell C. declined D.dropped 3.I bought this fridge because I had confidence in the name. A. mark B. maker C. commodity D. brand 4.When it started to snow he his overcoat. A. put on B. put in C.took off D. took out 5.We’re thinking of going holiday to Spain. A. in B. at C.for D. on 6.The government hopes to its plans for introducing cable TV. A. carry out B. turn out C. carry on D. keep on 7.You’re late again - please try to be in future. A. accurate B. efficient C. punctual D.reliable 8.The house is old and it’s in bad .
15. Compiled byTran Van Phu –Nguyen Hue high school A. condition B. state C. damage D. situation 9.To be chosen to go to the moon would be the of a lifetime. A. fortune B. fate C. luck D. chance 10.He couldn’t afford to his car repaired. A. pay B. make C. do D. get 11.If . develops in your new TV within six months of purchase, . . . a. damage B. an error C. a fault D. a mistake 12.Can you .me to your parents when you next see them? A.excuse B.remind C.forget D. remember 13.We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are . A. out of work B. out of stock C. out of reach D. out of practice? 14.They bought the land with a .to building a new office block. A.view B.purpose C. goal D. reason 15.Of course he can lift that! He’s as as a horse. A.tough B.big C.heavy D. strong 16.I be most grateful if you could let me have the details as soon as possible. A.ought to B.intend to C.should D. might 17.He was . thought of in the cut-throat world of competitive business A.high B.highly C. higher D.highest 18.Mr Smith is very fat; he ought to some weight. A.give B.throw C.lose D. waste 19.She several times in her chair and then at last she went to sleep. A.nodded B.shook C.dropped D.sank 20.Edward has found a bigger flat and is move into it. A.near to B.on the way C.about to D. ready for 21.Their cheerful voice showed their they were having a discussion. A.heated B.serious C. deep D. friendly PRACTICE 19: 1.In all English towns there is a speed of 30 miles an hour. A.control B. allowance C. condition D. limit 2.He said he wished to .the opportunity to thank US for our work. A. take B. gain C. fetch D. turn 3.He was making a .house for his daughter’s birthday. A.doll’s B.toy C.child’s D. baby’s 4.Whenever he writes to his parents, he . a chepue with his letter. A.encloses B.contributes C.reserves D. contains 5.The doorway is low, so your head when you go in. A.mind B.attend C.mark D. take care 6.He argued in favour of the proposal. A.severely B.heavily C.forcefully D. hardly 7.Since we’ve had TV, attendances at cinemas have . A.descended B.settled C.disappeared D.fallen off 8.She is a cheerful girl, with a laugh. A.solid B.bodily C.thrilling D. hearty 9.She gave him some money, just enough to buy a of cigarettes. A.bundle B.packet C.parcel D. case 10.He wrote his name and carefully at the top of the paper. A. seriously B. largely C.clearly D.attentively 11.As we can wait no longer for the delivery of your order, we have to it. A.postpone B.refuse C.delay D. cancel 12.The melting of the snow has caused flooding by rivers. A.extended B.expanded C.prolonged D. swollen 13.He spends his holidays in the mountains though occasionally he goes to thie
16. seaside instead. A. usually B. invariably C.constantly D. always 14.The bank planned to escape in a stolen car. A.thieves B.bandits C.burglars D. robbers 15.A horse drives the from its body with its tail A.spiders B.wasps C.ants D. flies 16.A force of desperate men burst out of the besieged city and the army tihaat had surrounded them. A. defeated B. broke down C.gained D.submitted 17.The campers their tent in a sheltered valley. A.established B.installed C.pitched D. fixed 18.The floods did not start to until two days after the rain had stopped. A.retire B.recede C.retreat D. depart 19.The jury returned a(n) .of "not guilty”. A.sentence B.charge C.verdict D.evidence 20.If you like skiing, there s a ski .under an hour’s driving from Madrid. A. station B.resort C.place D. port 21.I can't stop eating chocolate. I've been .on it since I was about four old. A.addicted B.fixed C.hooked D.enslaved 22.Where have you been? I've been trying vou for nearly an hour. A.phoning B.phone C.to phone D. for phoning 23.Some people are .interested in animals than in other people. A.further B.far more C.much D. most 24.We can't go skating. The has been closed for repairs. A.ring B.course C.rink D. pitch 25.People have nothing to do in their .time. A. amusement B. entertainment C.sports D. leisure PRACTICE 21: 1.After Joe’s mother died, he was up by his grandmother. A. brought B. taken C.grown D. drawn 2.If you keep trying you might .to do it. A. succeed B. discover C.understand D. manage 3.My employer’s of my work does not matter to me at all. A. meaning B. belief C. opinion D. expression 4.I don’t think that red dress her. A. suits B. matches C. cheers D. agrees 5.I knew him .I was a child. A. until B. when C. as D. during 6.Wait you get home before you unpack your parcel. A. to B. until C.when D. after 7.It is knowledge in the village that Mr and Mrs Thorite quarrel violently several times a week. A.common B.complete C.normal D. usual 8.The shop assistant was .helpful, but she felt he could have given her more advice. A.entirely B.exactly C.quite D. totally 9.The explorers walked all the way along the river from its mouth to its A.cause B.well C.source D. outlet 10.They travelled to Spain by the most route. A. easy B. direct C. straight D. unique 11.It’s time we away with our old-fashioned prisons. A. did B. do C. have done D. shall do 12.The President made a wonderful . A.message B. talk C.lecture D. speech
17. Compiled byTran Van Phu –Nguyen Hue high school 13.There was no in waiting longer than half an hour so we left. A. good B. point C. worth D. use 14.Many countries to compete in the 1980 Olympics. A. denied B. protested C. refused D. rejected 15.The population of the town can he divided into three main A. lists B. gangs C.groups D. tribes 16.Most sports team-work. A. imply B. involve C.apply D. infer