![](https://blog.hocmai.vn/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/hot.gif)
![](https://blog.hocmai.vn/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/hot.gif)
From the four words or phrases (A, B, C, or D), choose the one that best completes the sentence.
5. If you eat sensibly, you are not likely to…………weight.
A. gain B. put C. earn D. win
6. Surprisingly, some of the things we take………granted today were invented completely……accident.
A. up - through B. for - by C. in - on D. after – in
7. Rosamunde Pilcher’s books are very popular in Germany…………the fact that the national TV station,
ZDF, has produced many of her stories for TV.
A. because B. by the time C. in order that D. due to
8. When the volcano erupted, the ………… of the explosion was such that thousands of trees fell down.
A. impact B. effect C. consequence D. reaction
9. The driver…………in order to avoid hitting a dog in the road.
A. swerved B. crashed C. overtook D. skidded
10. The…………of the shipwreck were picked up by the coast guard.
A. injured B. missing C. survivors D. crew
11. They have a charming cottage on the south………of England.
A. side B. coast C. shore D. bank
12. Although………the tricks David Copperfield performs on stage are ………old, people still wonder how
he does them.
A. plenty of - more B. most – very C. the whole - too D. some of – rather
13. It is important to have a special day to………those who lost their lives in the wars.
A. remind B. support C. honour D. demonstrate
14. She………a light meal of steamed chicken and salad as she wasn’t very hungry.
A. ordered B. asked C. commanded D. demanded
15. I don’t know what all the fuss was about - it was just a(n) ………in a teacup.
A. flood B. storm C. earthquake D. blaze
16. If you go on ………me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report.
A. disturbing B. afflicting C. concerning D. affecting
17. Polio ……a wide range of effects, from mild to severe, ………paralysis, permanent disability, and even death.
A. is having - to include B. has - being included
C. can have - including D. may have – includes
18. Turn off this machine, please. The harsh sound really ……… me crazy.
A. takes B. worries C. bothers D. drives
19. Everyone knew that ……… this task would require a considerable effort.
A. completing B. engaging C. making D. working
20. Italy began to tackle its hooligan issues……… serious problems a few months ago………a football
match.
A. upon - over B. since - toward C. on - for D. after – during
21. Mr Tanner did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his………at repairing electrical devices wasn’t good
enough to succeed.
A. service B. technique C. skill D. craft
22. Judy didn’t ……… for a second to agree to Mike’s proposal as she had been in love with the boy for a
long time.
A. decide B. linger C. await D. hesitate
23. The romance associated ……… Valentine’s Day may have come from the medieval belief that birds select
their mates……… 14 February.
A. with - on B. to – at C. for - in D. by - up to
24. A Slovenian man battled piranhas and…… the first person……the entire length of the Amazon river.
A. having become - swam B. has become - having swum
C. to become - to swim D. became – swimming
25. When the original star of the play……ill, Margaret……an unexpected chance to play the leading role.
A. fell – got B. has fallen - would get C. was falling - has gotD. falls - has been getting
26. The inconsiderate driver was ………. for parking his vehicle in the wrong place.
A. inflicted B. fined C. harassed D. condemned
27. Don’t get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you’ll learn to take it….
A. fine B. loose C. nice D. easy
28. The idea to …….. a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.
A. do B. pay C. go D. walk
29. His ………..of the safety regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. inattention B. unfamiliarity C. carelessness D. disregard
30. Let’s………..the place, it looks so gloomy and unpleasant.
A. miss B. depart C. abandon D. disappear
31. What you are saying is quite……….., so give us, please, more details on the situation.
A. famous B. obvious C. accustomed D. familiar
32. The blast, two kilometres ……….. the parliament building, was, ………..doubt, caused by a bomb.
A. away from - without B. ahead of – off C. back to - with D. out of – for
33. When an animal’s……….. is in danger, we should do everything we can to protect it.
A. property B. habitat C. location D. possession
34. Although he is a well-paid …….. basketball player, he has never actually scored a basket for his team.
A. amateur B. champion C. savage D. professional
35. Our team………..the match against all odds.
A. won B. earned C. beat D. defeated
36. A fight started in the school cafeteria………..who is the most handsome boy in class, but a few teachers
quickly put it………...
A. of - with B. in - up C. over - down D. about – out
37. When it comes to crime,…………is always better than punishment.
A. protection B. prevention C. conservation D. competition
38. The judge …………the criminal to ten years in prison.
A. arrested B. prosecuted C. accused D. sentenced
39. Pandas look gentle, but in fact they are quite…………
A. fierce B. thoughtful C. intelligent D. graceful
40. Could you please me to send my cheque to ………….the World Wildlife Fund?
A. remain B. remember C. remind D. recall
41. The fans in the football stadium cheered for the players on the ………...
A. pitch B. ring C. court D. rink
42. My parents were so neglectful………..me that, when I think………..my childhood, all I remember is
loneliness.
A. towards - away from B. for - up against C. to - down with D. of - back on
43. After the performance, the actors came back onto the………..to take their bows.
A. scene B. screen C. stage D. script
5. If you eat sensibly, you are not likely to…………weight.
A. gain B. put C. earn D. win
6. Surprisingly, some of the things we take………granted today were invented completely……accident.
A. up - through B. for - by C. in - on D. after – in
7. Rosamunde Pilcher’s books are very popular in Germany…………the fact that the national TV station,
ZDF, has produced many of her stories for TV.
A. because B. by the time C. in order that D. due to
8. When the volcano erupted, the ………… of the explosion was such that thousands of trees fell down.
A. impact B. effect C. consequence D. reaction
9. The driver…………in order to avoid hitting a dog in the road.
A. swerved B. crashed C. overtook D. skidded
10. The…………of the shipwreck were picked up by the coast guard.
A. injured B. missing C. survivors D. crew
11. They have a charming cottage on the south………of England.
A. side B. coast C. shore D. bank
12. Although………the tricks David Copperfield performs on stage are ………old, people still wonder how
he does them.
A. plenty of - more B. most – very C. the whole - too D. some of – rather
13. It is important to have a special day to………those who lost their lives in the wars.
A. remind B. support C. honour D. demonstrate
14. She………a light meal of steamed chicken and salad as she wasn’t very hungry.
A. ordered B. asked C. commanded D. demanded
15. I don’t know what all the fuss was about - it was just a(n) ………in a teacup.
A. flood B. storm C. earthquake D. blaze
16. If you go on ………me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report.
A. disturbing B. afflicting C. concerning D. affecting
17. Polio ……a wide range of effects, from mild to severe, ………paralysis, permanent disability, and even death.
A. is having - to include B. has - being included
C. can have - including D. may have – includes
18. Turn off this machine, please. The harsh sound really ……… me crazy.
A. takes B. worries C. bothers D. drives
19. Everyone knew that ……… this task would require a considerable effort.
A. completing B. engaging C. making D. working
20. Italy began to tackle its hooligan issues……… serious problems a few months ago………a football
match.
A. upon - over B. since - toward C. on - for D. after – during
21. Mr Tanner did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his………at repairing electrical devices wasn’t good
enough to succeed.
A. service B. technique C. skill D. craft
22. Judy didn’t ……… for a second to agree to Mike’s proposal as she had been in love with the boy for a
long time.
A. decide B. linger C. await D. hesitate
23. The romance associated ……… Valentine’s Day may have come from the medieval belief that birds select
their mates……… 14 February.
A. with - on B. to – at C. for - in D. by - up to
24. A Slovenian man battled piranhas and…… the first person……the entire length of the Amazon river.
A. having become - swam B. has become - having swum
C. to become - to swim D. became – swimming
25. When the original star of the play……ill, Margaret……an unexpected chance to play the leading role.
A. fell – got B. has fallen - would get C. was falling - has gotD. falls - has been getting
26. The inconsiderate driver was ………. for parking his vehicle in the wrong place.
A. inflicted B. fined C. harassed D. condemned
27. Don’t get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you’ll learn to take it….
A. fine B. loose C. nice D. easy
28. The idea to …….. a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.
A. do B. pay C. go D. walk
29. His ………..of the safety regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. inattention B. unfamiliarity C. carelessness D. disregard
30. Let’s………..the place, it looks so gloomy and unpleasant.
A. miss B. depart C. abandon D. disappear
31. What you are saying is quite……….., so give us, please, more details on the situation.
A. famous B. obvious C. accustomed D. familiar
32. The blast, two kilometres ……….. the parliament building, was, ………..doubt, caused by a bomb.
A. away from - without B. ahead of – off C. back to - with D. out of – for
33. When an animal’s……….. is in danger, we should do everything we can to protect it.
A. property B. habitat C. location D. possession
34. Although he is a well-paid …….. basketball player, he has never actually scored a basket for his team.
A. amateur B. champion C. savage D. professional
35. Our team………..the match against all odds.
A. won B. earned C. beat D. defeated
36. A fight started in the school cafeteria………..who is the most handsome boy in class, but a few teachers
quickly put it………...
A. of - with B. in - up C. over - down D. about – out
37. When it comes to crime,…………is always better than punishment.
A. protection B. prevention C. conservation D. competition
38. The judge …………the criminal to ten years in prison.
A. arrested B. prosecuted C. accused D. sentenced
39. Pandas look gentle, but in fact they are quite…………
A. fierce B. thoughtful C. intelligent D. graceful
40. Could you please me to send my cheque to ………….the World Wildlife Fund?
A. remain B. remember C. remind D. recall
41. The fans in the football stadium cheered for the players on the ………...
A. pitch B. ring C. court D. rink
42. My parents were so neglectful………..me that, when I think………..my childhood, all I remember is
loneliness.
A. towards - away from B. for - up against C. to - down with D. of - back on
43. After the performance, the actors came back onto the………..to take their bows.
A. scene B. screen C. stage D. script