BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP THỰC HÀNH: COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences

Question 1: I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are_______to the environment.
A. having B. taking C. making D. causing
Question 2: Unfortunately, we’ve made_______.
A, little progress B. a few progresses C. little progresses D. few progress
Question 3: I stayed there with her for a while before I left.
A. in the difficult time B. whenever she needed me C. for relaxation D. for a short period of time
Question 4: I am glad that we see eye to eye on the matter of the conference location.
A. dislike B. agree C. disagree D. approve
Question 5: Although the new library service has been very successful, its future is_______certain.
A. by all means B. by any chance C. at any rate D. by no means
Question 6: The hall was very crowded with over a hundred people_______into it.
A. stuck B. packed C. pushed D. stuffed
Question 7: The move to a different environment brought about a significant _______in my cousin’s state of mind.
A. influence B. impact C. change D. effect
Question 8: In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself_______.
A. occupation B. occupied C. occupant D. occupational
Question 9: The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart without a
hitch.
A. unaided B. without glasses C. with little hesitation D. easily
Question 10: Cynthia was on edge all day about the important presentation she had to give to the local citizens group.
A. nervous and excited B. doing well C. satisfied D. working hard
Question 11: After running up the stairs, I was breath.
A. away from B. without C. no D. out of
Question 12: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my_______.
A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea
Question 13: The players' protests_______no difference to the referee’s decision at all.
A. did B. made C. caused D. created
Question 14: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye_______with the interviewers.
A. link B. connection C. touch D. contact
Question 15: The poor child was in floods of_______because his bicycle had been stolen.
A. tears B. sorrow C. sadness D. upset
Question 16: _______her inexperience, her failure to secure the contract was not surprising.
A. By virtue of B. With regard to C. In view of D. In recognition of
Question 17: During the Medieval period, people were made public_______of being witches.
A. complaint B. criminal C. trouble D. accusation
Question 18: That disable boy's victory in the race set the_______example to all students in the school.
A. finest B. first-class C. rarest D. most convenient
Question 19: Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is_______encouraging progress in math.
A. doing B. making C. checking D. stopping
Question 20: She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.
A. ambitious B. creative C. idealistic D. practical
Question 21: There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to
study distant objects in space.
A. problems and solutions B. advantages and disadvantages C. solutions and limitations D. causes and effects
Question 22: Poaching_______the greatest threat to many species.
A. creates B. presents C. poses D. produces
Question 23: The tiger is_______of extinction. It is difficult to find them in the wild.
A. on the wing B. on the rocks C. on the verge D. on the ground
Question 24: It is not always easy to_______the difference between fact and opinion.
A. make B. say C. do D. tell
Question 25: In my_______, freedom of the press must be maintained.
A. mind B. sight C. view D. thought
Question 26: The issue_______question is more complex than you think.
A. in B. from C. on D. at
Question 27: The situation got out of hand when the festival organisers couldn't foresee that the mob would get angry
because they were stopped from taking the offerings.
A. hard to complete B. difficult to control C. impossible to find D. unlikely to happen
Question 28: Once you have been accepted as a pupil or student at the school or college, it's_______the law for them to
discriminate against you because of your religion or belief.
A. in B. for C. out of D. against
Question 29: Integration and assimilation can help reduce feelings of loss and grief as the migrant starts to incorporate
aspects of the majority culture.
A. disadvantage B. disapproval C. discrimination D. sadness
Question 30: He said he was only joking, but his comments were so close to the bone.
A. annoying B. offensive C. personal D. respectful
Question 31: Ten million text messages are sent on every minute.
A. account B. average C. common D. general
Question 32: Unluckily, David's dangerous and incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in_______.
A. advance B. danger C. end D. vain
Question 33: Most scientists believe that the day when robots become part of our lives will come_______.
A. from time to time B. more or less C. sooner or later D. later than never
Question 34: Researchers have_______to the conclusion that your personality is affected by your genes.
A. arrived B. come C. got D. reached
Question 35: The telescope will photograph distant galaxies, _______attempt to understand their past.
A. in B. for C. on D. with
Question 36: It is likely that artificial intelligence might decide to_______an end to humanity simply because it surpasses
human intelligence.
A. come B. make C. put D. take
Question 37: I don't think people should be allowed to_______experiments on animals.
A. create B. make C. perform D. produce
Question 38: Many materials have been used for_______teeth, including wood.
A. artificial B. hand-made C. false D. natural
Question 39: A.I. techniques help medical doctors to discover subtle interactions between medications that put patience in
jeopardy because of their serious side effect.
A. at risk B. in reality C. under control D. under pressure
Question 40: The purpose of running a business is to make a_______.
A. service B. profit C. money D. contribution
Question 41: She's doing well so she was promoted last year. Now she's in charge of a small team of four people.
A. controls B. supervises C. takes over D. rules
Question 42: I've been working here for over ten years now and I'm on first- name terms with everyone, even the CEO.
A. getting on B. happy C. having an informal/friendly relationship D. satisfied
Question 43: Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now she's the CEO of a big multinational company. However, her
brother is a blue-coilar worker in a small local factory.
A. mental B. low-paid C. manual D. regular
Question 44: When applying for a certain job, you'll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience.
A. relevant B. prior C. practical D. considerable
Question 45: When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made redundant.
A. fired B. sacked C. laid off D. appointed
Question 46: I am writing in_______to your advertisement on Vietnamework.com for the post of a personal assistant.
A. connection B. association C. relation D. response
Question 47: I'd like to speak to the person in_______please.
A. duty B. responsibility C. obligation D. charge
Question 48: I would be grateful for an opportunity to visit your company and discuss my application with you_______.
A. in privacy B. individually C. privately D. in person
Question 49: Like many young people today, I'm thinking about taking a year _______first, or as people often say, spending a
year at "the university of life".
A. off B. away C. out D. at
Question 50: The atmosphere at work was so bad that Brian eventually decided to hand in his notice.
A. notify the boss B. apply for another job C. give up his job D. be given a better job
Question 51: My boss has a reputation for being such a slave-driver!
A. working overtime B. working excessively hard C. being slave to work D. making his staff work too hard
Question 52: We want to recruit the brightest and the best. If you think you fit the bill, fill in an application form today.
A. are able to pay the bill B. are suitable C. are of the right size D. are excellent
Question 53: I'd go mad if I had to do a dead-end job like working on a supermarket checkout.
A. demanding B. challenging C. fascinating D. boring
Question 54: Steve_______his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.
A. threw away B. threw in C. threw off D. threw out
Question 55: After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their_______down for a while.
A. hearts B. hair C. souls D. heads
Question 56: Making mistake is all_______of growing up.
A. bits and bobs B. odds and ends C. part and parcel D. top and bottom
Question 57: The judge_______murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
A. prosecuted B. sentenced C. convicted D. accused
Question 58: Alice said: "That guy is_______gorgeous. I wish he would ask me out."
A. dead-centre B. drop shot C. jumped-up D. drop-dead
Question 59: The situation seems to be changing minute_______minute.
A. by B. to C. and D. in
Question 60: Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and
oranges.
A. containing too many technical details B. very similar C. completely different D. very complicated
Question 61: The party leader travelled the length and_______of the country in an attempt to spread his message.
A. width B. distance C. diameter D. breadth
Question 62: Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them. They_______internationally.
A. have made headlines B. had made headlines C. have done headlines D. did headlines
Question 63: If we didn’t_______any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever.
A. use B. make C. take D. do
Question 64: It is the_______of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather.
A. height B. depth C. source D. matter
Question 65: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for
academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. terminate B. prevented C. enhanced D. incorporated
Question 66: Since the death of Laura's father, her mother has become a breadwinner to support the family.
A. a person who bakes bread every morning B. a bakery-owner
C. a person who delivers bread to make money D. a person who goes out to work to earn money
Question 67: Peter is the black sheep of the family, so he is never welcomed there.
A. a beloved member B. a bad and embarrassing member C. the only child D. the eldest child
Question 68: Both universities speak______of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the future.
A. highly B. quickly C. rapidly D. fast
Question 69: On hearing that she failed the entrance exam, Trang couldn't help_______into tears.
A. bursting B. burst C. to bursting D. to burst
Question 70: She didn’t enjoy her first year at college because she failed to _______her new friends.
A. come in for B. look down on C. go down with D. get on with
Question 71: The world work is developing very quickly. If you don’t selflearn continuously, we will not….social movements.
A. put up with B. keep up with C. get on with D. deal with
Question 72: He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at_______it has come.
A. the end B. last C. the moment D. present
Question 73: There's a list of repairs as long as .
A. your arm B. a pole C. your arms D. a mile
Question 74:I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a_______.
A. kite B. house C. sky D. wall
Question 75: The jury_______her compliments_______her excellent knowledge of the subject.
A. returned/to B. paid/to C. returned/on D. paid / on
Question 76: You may note down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job.
A. put down B. hold down C. draw down D. jot down
Question 77: Many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
A. escalated B. erased C. threatened D. eradicated
Question 78: On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed.
A. In fact B. In particular C. At once D. In general
Question 79: It's difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.
A. wise B. generous C. modest D. arrogant
Question 80: With this type of insurance, you’re buying_______of mind.
A. peace B. satisfaction C. calmness D. contentment
Question 81: We’re over the_______! Who wouldn’t be? We’ve just won £1 million!
A. planet B. clouds C. stars D. moon
Question 82: Of course you’ll pass. You write well and you have an excellent _______of the subject.
A. grip B. seizure C. grasp D. embrace
Question 83: I told you clearly and definitely not to write your answers in pencil, Tom!
A. considerably B. thoroughly C. altogether D. specifically
Question 84: As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand.
A. indirectly B. directly C. easily D. slowly
Question 85: Could you_______me a lift into town?
A. give B. get C. do D. make
Question 86: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader to pay a_______Trump at the White House after
his inauguration last year.
A. visited B. visiting C. visit to D. visit
Question 87: Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2018 with a penalty shootout win_______Iraq on
Saturday, January 20th ,2018.
A. over B. with C. against D. in
Question 88: If we use robots instead of humans, many people may be out of work.
A. employed B. jobless C. inemployed D. unemployed
Question 89: It was no accident that he broke my glasses. He did it purpose.
A. with B. on C. by D. about
Question 90: I read the contract again and again _______ avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A. in terms of B. by means of C. with a view to D. in view of
Question 91: It's no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.
A. a subject that I don’t understand B. a theme that I like to discuss
C. a book that is never opened D. an object that I really love
Question 92: Her outgoing character contrasts_______with that of her sister.
A. thoroughly B. fully C. sharply D. coolly
Question 93: Learning Spanish isn’t so difficult once you_______.
A. get away with it B. get off it C. get down to it D. get on it
Question 94: Please don't_______ a word of this to anyone else, it's highly confidential.
A. speak B. pass C. mutter D. breathe
Question 95: You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
A. keeps going B. keeps taking things C. keeps changing her mood D. keeps testing
Question 96: "Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.” - "Haven't you heard the news? His wife gave birth a
baby boy early this morning.”
A. extremely happy C. extremely disappointed B. exhausted D. very proud
Question 97: Ann has always made_______in everything she has done.
A. fitB. perfect C. good D. excellent
Question 98: In spite of his poverty, he led a devoted life to the revolutionary_______.
A. aim B. goal C. cause D. reason
Question 99: She simply took it for granted that the check was good and did not ask him any questions about it.
A. permitted it B. accepted it without investigation C. objected to it D. looked it over
Question 100: My uncle was_______ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.
A. seriously B. deeply C. fatally D. critically
Question 101: This is_______the most difficult job I've ever had to do.
A. by chance B. by myself C. by far D. by heart
Question 102: Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only_______season.
A. in B. out C. out of D. along
Question 103: Josh may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
A. get into trouble B. stay safe C. fall into disuse D. remain calm
Question 104: Though he had known about it well in_______, he pretended to be surprised at having a birthday party.
A. advance B. addition C. contrast D. general
Question 105: Thomas knows Paris like the back of his_______. He used to be a taxi driver there for 2 years.
A. head B. mind C. hand D. life
Question 106: In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to_______the household chores.
A. do B. make C. run D. take
Question 107: While everyone else in this class prefers to work in groups, Alice likes working_______.
A. on her own B. of her own C. on herself D. in herself
Question 108: Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.
A. give a thought about B. Pay attention to C. prepare a plan for D. make a decision on
Question 109: - "Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.” - “_______”
A. Nothing more to say B. You can say that again C. Yes, I hope so D. No, dogs are very good, too
Question 110: My wife was so keen on the picture that she paid through her _______for it.
A. eyes B. ears C. head D. nose
Question 111: She_______him for her father’s death.
A. accused B. charged C. complained D. blamed
Question 112: He left the country_______arrest if he returned.
A. in fear of B. under threat of C. with fear of D. with threat of
Question 113: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as_______.
A. a bell B. a mirror C. a waterfall D. a lake
Question 114: He may be shy now, but he will soon come out of his_______when he meets the right girl.
A. shoe B. hole C. shed D. shell
Question 115: It’s not easy to make Lisa furious. The girl is very gentle by_______.
A. herself B. nature C. personality D. reaction
Question 116: The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart___a hitch.
A. without B. with C. on D. of
Question 117: Although the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part.
A. made B. tried C. attempted D. taken
Question 118: Sarah goes to the theater once in a_______moon.
A. red B. green C. blue D. light
Question 119: Dr.Evans has_______a valuable contribution to the life of the school.
A. done B. created C. caused D. made
Question 120: Sportsmen_______their political differences on the sports field.
A. take part B. put aside C. take place D. keep apart
Question 121: Looking down at the coral reef, we saw_______of tiny, multicoloured fish.
A. teams B. flocks C. shoals D. swarms
Question 122: A bridge must be strong enough to support its own weight_______the weight of the people and vehicles that
use it.
A. as far as B. as long as C. so well as D. as well as
Question 123: When finding a new house, parents should _______all the conditions for their children's education and
entertainment.
A. take into account B. take actions C. put pressure D. put up with
Question 124: You have to be on your toes if you want to beat her.
A. pay all your attention to what you are doing B. upset her in what she is doing
C. get involved in what she is doing D. make her comply with your orders
Question 125: In_______age of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious work of accountants and clerks must have
been in the past.
A. that B. the C. this D. its
Question 126: Since he failed his exam, he had to_______for it again.
A. pass B. make C. take D. sit
Question 127: John paid $2 for his meal, _______he had thought it would cost.
A. not as much B. not so much as
C. less asD. not so many as
Question 128: It is very important for a film or a company to keep_______the changes in the market.
A. pace of B. track about
C. touch with D. up with
Question 129: I’m sure you’ll have no_______the exam.
A. difficulty passing B. difficulties to pass
C. difficulty to pass D. difficulties of passing
Question 130: My brother left his job last week because he did not have any_______to travel.
A. position B. chance C. ability D. location
Question 131: The noise from the nearby factory kept me_______
A. awake B. awakened C. waking D. woken
Question 132: Make sure you_______us a visit when you are in town again
A. pay B. have C. give D. do
Question 133:I used to run a mile before breakfast but now I am_______
A. not used to it B. no longer practice it
C. out of practice D. out of the habit
Question 134: The government is determined to_______terrorism
A. put the stop to B. put stop to
C. put stops to D. put a stop to
Question 135: Liquid milk is usually pasteurized in order to kill bacteria for a longer_______.
A. expectancy B. production C. living D. shelflife
Question 136: The majority of people accept that modern drugs are the most effective way to cure a(n) _______
A. sicken B. illness C. symptom D. treatment
Question 137: We are going to build a fence around the field with_______to breeding sheep and cattle
A. a goal B. an outlook C. a reason D. a view
Question 138: The meeting didn’t_______until late.
A. end up B. breakup
C. come about D. fall through
Question 139: Fiona is very angry _______ her boss's decision to sack several members of staff.
A. against B. by C. for D. about
Question 140: When his parents are away, his oldest brother_______.
A. knocks it off B. calls the shots
C. draws the line D. is in the same boat
Question 141: I am glad I was able to be there for my friend when her mom died.
A. to offer support in time of need for B. to cry with
C. to travel with D. to visit
Question 142: When you consider all the advantages you've gained I think you'll admit you had a good_______for your
money.
A. profit B. benefit C. run D. term
Question 143: The teacher at this school_______with flu one after the other.
A. went down B. went off
C. went out D. went under
Question 144: Can I_______our brain for a moment? I can’t do this crossword by myself.
A. use B. have C. mind D. pick
Question 145: The detective was asked to probe into the mysterious disappearance of the painting.
A. investigate B. procure C. recover D. relinquish
Question 146: The piece of work is urgent and must be done_______delay.
A. with B. no C. not D. without
Question 147: These machines are older models and have to be operated by hand.
A. mechanically B. manually C. automatically D. spiritually
Question 148: Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to the_______of extinction.
A. wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge
Question 149: When old Mr. Barnaby died, several people_______their claim to the substantial legacy that he left.
A. placed B. drew C. assumed D. laid
Question 150: Hearing about people who mistreat animals makes me go hot under the_______.
A. chin B. collar C. sleeves D. vest
Question 151: You look really tired. You could_______a week’s holiday, I think.
A. do with B. make for C. pass for D. make with
Question 152: The local press has been pouring _______ on the mayor for dissolving the council.
A. scorn B. blame C. disapproval D. hatred
Question 153: Quite soon, the world is going to_______energy resources.
A. get into B. run out of
C. keep up with D. come up against
Question 154: I know you are upset about breaking up with Tom, but there are plenty more_______.
A. horses in the stable B. cows in the shed
C. tigers in the jungle D. fish in the sea
Question 155: It's no good pretending; you've got to_______reality.
A. get down to B. bargain for
C. come up against D. face up to
Question 156: It was so foggy that the driver couldn't_______the traffic signs.
A. break out B. keep out C. make out D. take out
Question 157: I'll have to go to the funeral of Ms. Jane, a _______of mine.
A. heart to heart. B. body and soul
C. flesh and blood D. skin and bones
Question 158: I'm sorry you've decided not to go with us on the river trip, but _______you change your mind, there will still
be enough room on the boat for you.
A. in the event that B. nevertheless
C. Even though D. provided that
Question 159: There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned.
A. apposed B. insisted C. invited D. opposed
Question 160: Although Mike graduated with a good degree, he joined the of the unemployed.
A. ranks B. queues C. lines D. oders
Question 161: The food was so delicious that I had a second _______.
A. plate B. serving C. helping D. time
Question 162: David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chance of becoming a champion.
A. missed B. lost C. flew D. run
Question 163: His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to_______personal goals.
A. follow B. pursue C. seek D. do
Question 164: My father is getting old and forgetful. _______, he is experienced and helpful.
A. Be that as it may B. Regardless
C. Lest D. Consequently
Question 165: I’m not going to go ice skating! I’d only fall over and_______a fool of myself.
A. create B. show C. do D. make
Question 166: Silence _______ the theatre as the audience awaited the opening curtain with expectation and excitement.
A. fell in with B. came between
C. hungover D. dropped out of
Question 167: When the kids asked him about his girlfriend, he’d go as red as a_______.
A. tomato B. chili C. strawberry D. beetroot
Question 168: As orders are becoming more and more, we've been rushed off our feet all week.
A. very angry B. very busy C. very worried D. very happy
Question 169: The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed
C. was criticized D. was penalized
Question 170: 'What I've got to say to you now is strictly_______the record and most certainly not for publication,’ said the
government official to the reporter.
A. in B. on C. off D. out
Question 171: I can’t give you the answer on the_______; I'll have to think about it for a few days.
A. place B. minute C. scene D. spot
Question 172:I find myself_______a loss to understand Harold’s behavior.
A. atB. in C. out D. for
Question 173: Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to______?
A. foot the bill B. carry the can
C. hatch the chicken D. catch the worms
Question 174: When the police arrived the thieves______to flight leaving all the stolen things behind.
A. brought B. took C. made D. did
Question 175: My friend is good at mimicking people. He ______ a great impression of Charlie Chaplin.
A. made B. did C. took D. gave
Question 176: You can ask Matin anything about history. He actually has quite a good______for facts.
A. head B. ability
C. knowledge D. understanding
Question 177: It was such a sad film that we all were reduced______tears at the end.
A. with B. onto C. to D. into
Question 178: The baby can't even sit up yet, ______stand and walk!
A. but for B. let alone C. all but D. rather than
Question 179: Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football______. He may never play again.
A. for good B. now and then
C. once in a while D. every so often
Question 180: I used to______reading comics, but now I've grown out of it.
A. take a fancy to B. keep an eye on
C. get a kick out of D. kick up a fuss about
Question 181: Little Deon: "This herb smells horrible, mommy!”
Mommy: "______, it will do you a power of good.”
A. Come what may B. By the by
C. What is more D. Be that as it may
Question 182: You should take out insurance______your house from any possible damage. Earthquakes sometimes occur
here.
A. on B. in C. for D. at
Question 183: The children were full of beans today, looking forward to their field trip.
A. eating a lot B. hyperactive
C. melancholy D. lively and in high spirits
Question 184: Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things. Try not to "throw out the______with the
bathwater”.
A. fish B. duck C. baby D. child
Question 185: There are so many______names now that it is impossible to remember them all.
A. brand B. model C. trademark D. logo
Question 186: The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an______to reduce the number of road
accidents.
A. attempt B. effort C. try D. allowance
Question 187: How many people do you know who are______medication to prevent anxiety or depression?
A. in B. on C. at D. off
Question 188: My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he______to the occasion wonderfully.
A. raised B. rose C. fell D. faced
Question 189: Wendy is on the ______of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her friends or to stay at
home with her family.
A. horns B. corns C. torns D. forns
Question 190: His girlfriend's behavior at the party was______, which made everyone there shocked.
A. out of practice B. out of line C. out of the habit D. out of sight
Question 191: At every faculty meeting, Ms. Volatie always manages to put her foot in her mouth.
A. move rapidly B. trip over her big feet
C. fall asleep D. say the wrong thing
Question 192: Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
A. in absolute health B. in good health
C. in clear health D. in extreme health
Question 193: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
A. free B. confident C. occupied D. reluctant
Question 194: “She is an excellent actress!" "You______again!”
A. can say that B. may say it C. say it D. say that
Question 195: "Do you know who else is going to be running for governor?" "______that Mr. Jones is planning to."
A. Word is it B. Word has it
C. Word has D. The words are
Question 196: That the genetic differences make one race superior to another is nothing but a tall story.
A. cynical B. unbelievable
C. untrue D. exaggeration
Question 197: You should accept the Nokia mobile phone as a 16-birthday present from your parents delightedly.
Don’t______.
A. look gift horse in the mouth B. buy it through the nose
C. pull my leg D. take it for granted
Question 198: He built up a successful business but it was all done______of his health.
A. at the price B. by the expense
C. at all cost D. at the expense
Question 199: Are you certain that you are cut out for that kind of job?
A. are determined to take B. don’t want to take
C. are offered D. have the necessary skills for
Question 200: I'd love to come, but I am snowed______at the moment.
A. under B.out C. at D.about
Question 201:I am gripped with a fever whenever a new year is coming.
A. I feel disappointed B. I am excited
C. I get upset D. I have got a temperature
Question 202: Failing to submit the proposal on time was______for Tom.
A. a real kick in the pants B. an open and shut case
C. a shot in the dark D. a nail in the coffin
Question 203: They always kept on good ______ with their next-door neighbors for the children's sake.
A. relations B. terms C. will D. relationship
Question 204: By happenstance, the number of people at the first New York show equaled the entire car population of the
United States at that time.
A. by chance B. by mistake
C. by accident D. all are correct
Question 205: If you are tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step instructions on how to
redecorate or enlarge a house.
A. little by little B. gradually
C. slower and slower D. both A and B are correct
Question 206: Like everyone else, Sue has her______of course but on the whole, she's quite satisfied with life.
A. ups and downs B. ins and outs
C. safe and sound D. odds and ends
Question 207: Make sure you______your assignment before you go to bed.
A. have B. do C. take D. make
Question 208: Mr. Peter is the big______in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.
A. bread B. meat C. cheese D. apple
Question 209: Of course an encyclopedia is not a book you read______.
A. from the start to the stop B. from cover to cover
C. from the top to the end D. from page by page
Question 210: At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind.
A. sometimes B. always C. hardly D. never
Question 211: The weather is going to change soon; I feel it in my______.
A. body B. legs C. skin D. bones
Question 212: She was______disappointed when she learned that she was turned down for the post.
A. gravely B. bitterly C. highly D. fully
Question 213: She nearly lost her own life______attempting to save he child from drowning.
A. atB. with C. in D. for
Question 214: Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks in advance of the session in which the student wishes
to enroll.
A. into B. after the end of
C. on either side of D. prior to
Question 215: The telephone rang and interrupted his______of thought.
A. train B. line C. chain D. series
Question 216: Minh was so frightened that he was shaking like______.
A. a flag B. a leaf C. jelly D. the wind
Question 217: They have the same language, but in other respects they are as different as______.
A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese
C. salt and pepper D. here and there
Question 218: I usually buy my clothes______. It's cheaper than going to the dress maker.
A. on the house B. off the peg
C. in public D. on the shelf
Question 219: It takes her 20 minutes to get ready.
A. to prepare B. to wake up C. to go D. to get up
Question 220: The smell of the sea______his childhood.
A. took him in B. took after
C. took him back to D. took it for granted
Question 221: We are ______no obligation to change goods which were not purchased here.
A. toB. with C. at D. under
Question 222: Nothing______the ordinary ever happens here.
A. about B. out of C. from D. in
Question 223: Despite all the interruptions, he______with his work.
A. pressed on B. held on C. stuck at D. hung out
Question 224: Many a______it difficult to avoid the interference of mass media in their life.
A. pop star find B. pop star finds
C. pop stars find D. pop stars finds
Question 225: All candidates will be treated equally, ______ of their age or background.
A. irrelevant B. Discounting
C. notwithstanding D. irrespective
Question 226: He tried to limit himself to______10 cigarettes a day.
A. be smoking B. have smoked
C. smoke D. smoking
Question 227: You should study hard to______your classmates.
A. catch sight of B. feel like
C. get in touch with D. keep pace with
Question 228: The medical community continues to______progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. make C. do D. take
Question 229: Linda: "Thomas thinks he knows everything about dinosaurs."
 Jill:" ______"
A. He's such a know-all.
B. He knew a lot about dinosaurs.
C. He knows enough.
D. Everything he knows is all about dinosaurs.
Question 230: The new office block______well with its surroundings.
A. blends in B. stands out C. shapes up D. sets off
Question 231: After a great deal of questioning, he decided to come clean and tell the truth.
A. admit B. confess C. agree D. deny
Question 232: No matter how much pressure you put on Simon, he won't budge a(n) ______.
A. inch B. mile C. foot D. metre
Question 233: We couldn't stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy ______of his birthday and hurried to the airport.
A. days B. moments C. returns D. regards
Question 234: Her family has gone to Edinburgh to pay their last______to uncle Bob, who died last week.
A. sympathy B. love C. respects D. honors
Question 235:I can accept criticism in general, but Martin______it too far, so I had no other option but to show my
disapproval.
A. pushed B. carried C. made D. put
Question 236: Jeans like this may have been fashionable in the 60's, but now they are______the times.
A. out of B. under C. over D. behind
Question 237: I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. encourage B. congratulate
C. respect D. welcome
Question 238: I was glad when he said that his car was______.
A. for my use B. at my disposal
C. for me use D. at my use
Question 239: ______the exception______the little baby, everybody in my family has to jog every morning.
A. With/to B. With/of C. In/of D. By/of
Question 240: He always takes full______ of the mistake by these competitors.
A. benefit B. advantage C. profit D. advice
Question 241: On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she again.
A. came up B. came round
C. came over D. came forward
Question 242: I called Jenna yesterday with a view______her about the project.
A. of asking B. to asking C. in asking D. for asking
Question 243:I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.
A. out of work B. out of fashion
C. out of order D. out of practice
Question 244: Don't worry about trying to catch the last train home, as we can______you up for the night.
A. take B. keep C. put D. set
Question 245: Without written evidence, we don't have a______on.
A. leg to stand B. foot to stand
C. leg to lean D. foot to lean
Question 246: ______, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
A. By and large B. Altogether
C. To a degree D. Virtually
Question 247: Nga is very modest, always______her success.
A. keeping down B. turning around
C. playing down D. pushing back
Question 248: He didn't bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn't want to see B. didn't show surprise
C. wasn't happy D. didn't care
Question 249: I try to be friendly but it is hard to ______some of my colleagues.
A. get on with B. watch out for
C. come up with D. stand in for
Question 250: I was in two______about taking the flat because it is very good but the rent was rather high.
A. heads B. minds C. hands D. ways
Question 251: The home team______the challengers by 68 points to 47.
A. saw off B. waged of C. set off D. kept up
Question 252: Sure, she's only six, but she's old enough to know better than off without us.
A. run B. to run C. running D. ran
Question 253: Our project was successful______its practicality.
A. in terms of B. with a view to
C. regardless D. on behalf of
Question 254: "Don't look so worried! You should take the leader's comment with______."
A. a teaspoon of salt B. a cup of salt
C. a dose of salt D. a pinch of salt
Question 255: Peter was ejected after committing five personal______in water sport game yesterday.
A. mistakes B. faults C. fouls D. errors
Question 256: Toxic chemicals in the air and land have driven many species to the______of extinction.
A. tip B. edge C. verge D. border
Question 257: We went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day B. every other day
C. every second day D. every two days
Question 258: Dr. Evans has ______ a valuable contribution to the development of the school.
A. done B. created C. caused D. made
Question 259: Just keep______on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?
A. a look B. a glance C. an eye D. a care
Question 260: Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn't take them______.
A. as a rule B. as usual C. out of habit D. for granted
Question 261: The players'protests______ no difference to the referee's decision at all
A. did B. made C. caused D. created
Question 262: Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn't keep______with rapidly changing technology
A. speed B. time C. fast D. pace
Question 263: What the politician was saying fell on______ears last night.
A. dead B. deaf C. dumb D. mute
Question 264: "What's the matter? You don't look very well." - "I feel a little______
A.out of the blue B. out of order
C. under the weather D. under the impression
Question 265: It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to______on it.
A. sleep B. feed C. eat D. sweep
Question 266: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. steers me B. irritates me
C. moves me D. frightens me
Question 267: Don’t forget______goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office.
A. saying B. telling C. to tell D. to say
Question 268: They talked for three days before finally______a decision.
A. doing B. arriving C. making D. coming
Question 269: My mother doesn't ______ eye to eye with my father sometimes.
A. see B. glance C. look D. agree
Question 270: For a short while, I managed to catch______of President Trump entering the White House.
A. vision B. notice C. view D. sight
Question 271:I feel terrible, I didn’t sleep______last night.
A. a jot B. a wink C. an inch D. an eye
Question 272: I'm going to make all efforts to win a gold medal in______for your help and concern.
A. return B. mind C. allowances D. memory
Question 273: The manager charged her ______ irresponsibility and dishonesty.
A. for B. on C. about D. with
Question 274: ______stay the night if it's too difficult to get home.
A. By all means B. In all C. At all costs D. On the whole
Question 275: To get the best______on a new car, you need to know what a car is really worth.
A. amount B. number C. deal D. figure
Question 276: He talks about football for hours______end.
A. atB. with C. on D. off
Question 277: Would you mind______me a favor and posting this letter for me?
A. making B. doing C. getting D. giving
Question 278: When you use the Internet, you have so much information at your______.
A. fingers B. hands C, fingertips D. thumbs
Question 279: The new cowboy film catches the fancy of the children.
A. satisfies B. attracts C. amuses D. surprises
Question 280: ______of computers, it is difficult to imagine how tedious the work of accountants and clerks must have been
in the past.
A. At the age B. On the age
C. In the age D. By the age
Question 281:I find it difficult to make______as prices keep______.
A. end meet-rising B. ends meet-raising
C. end meet-raising D. ends meet-rising
Question 282: Man: "I heard you have a part in the school play tonight."
Woman: "Yes, and I'm on pins and needles.”
A. happy B. angry C. nervous D. confused
Question 283: There's a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run______.
A. deep B. deeply C. deepness D. depth
Question 284: The ideas______to nothing because I couldn’t afford to do it.
A. went B. came C. turned D. changed
Question 285: We've lost everything. Still, there's no point in complaining. We’ll just have to try and make______
A. no bones about it B. a splash
C. the best of a bad job D. a clean sweep
Question 286: Donald Trump has suggested he could grant legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants who have
not______serious crimes in what could be a major policy shift.
A. committed B. took C. served D. done
Question 287:I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we have been home and dry.
A. have not got wet B. have been successful
C. have got home dry D. have got to water
Question 288: He decided to make a claim______damages to his car.
A. for B. in C. about D. on
Question 289: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a______of a doubt.
A. shade B. shadow C. benefit D. profit
Question 290: I just couldn't remember her name even though it was on the ______of my tongue
A. edge B. top C. tip D. front
Question 291: “I'm going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my______crossed for you.”
A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. hands
Question 292: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to______our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. tighten B. shorten C. lengthen D. widen
Question 293: Susan lost her______when she suddenly woke up and saw the house on fire.
A. eyes B. head C. mind D. brain
Question 294: Vietnam’s Got Talent is the gameshow that has taken audiences______
A. by storm B. by wind C. by night D. by heart
Question 295: Nadine "I’ve been offered $550 for my stereo. Should I take it or wait a better one?”
Kitty: "Take the $550____________".
A. Actions speak louder than words
B. Kill two birds with one stone
C. The early bird catches the worm
D. bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Question 296: My father is in______of 30 engineers and 80 workers.
A. pressure B. leadership C. impression D. charge
Question 297: We should make full use______the Internet as it is an endless source of information.
A. ofB. in C. with D. from
Question 298: When finding a new house, parents should______all the conditions for their children’s education and
entertainment.
A. take into account B. make all the conditions
C. get a measure of D. put into effect
Question 299: This is new washing machine is not a patch______our old one.
These clothes are still dirty.
A. on B. in C. at D. off
Question 300: Poor management brought the company to______of collapse.
A. the edge B. the foot C. the ring D. the brink
Question 301: The twins look so much alike that no one can tell them apart.
A. distinguish between them B. point out with them
C. spoil them D. pick them out
Question 302: With respect to maneuverability, few birds can equal the capabilities of the hummingbird, which hovers for
long periods and even flies backward.
A. With regard to B. With fondness to
C. In appreciation of D. In favor of
Question 303: The exercise was a piece of cake; I can do it with my eyes closed.
A. challenging B. very easy C. boring D. understandable
Question 304: Nobody owned up to breaking the window.
A. objected to B. decided on
C. confessed to D. allowed for
Question 305:I don't really go in for winter sports very much.
A. am not good at B. do not hate
C. do not practice D. am not keen on
Question 306: Most of the in this workshop do not work very
seriously or productively.
A. rank and file B. tooth and nail
C. eager beavers D. old hand
Question 307: He may be shy now, but he'll soon come out of his shell when he meets the right girl.
A. hole B. become confident
C. shed D. become shy
Question 308:I won't buy that car because it has too much______on it.
A. ups and downs B. odds and ends C. wear and tear D. white lie
Question 309: Suddenly, in the twinkling of an eye, her whole life had been turned upside down.
A. very quickly B. gradually
C. over a long period of time D. unfortunately
Question 310: I had a______, which I couldn’t explain, that something terrible was going to happen.
A. feeling B. view C. sense D. thought
Question 311: I went to a restaurant last night, I was the ten thousandth customer, so my dinner was on the______.
A. holiday B. house C. free D. decrease
Question 312: Applicants must hold a(n)- ______driving licence.
A. artificial B. faithful C. false D. valid
Question 313: As the drug took______the patient became unconscious.
A. effect B. force C. influence D. action
Question 314: You’re very quiet today. What have you got on your______?
A. spirit B. attention C. mind D. brain
Question 315: Please accept our______ congratulations on your promotion!
A. finest B. warmest C. dearest D. best
Question 316: They’ve bought a holiday cottage near the sea, and in______course they plan to move there permanently.
A. future B. due C. coming D. intended
Question 317: She should have been here but she's______chicken flu.
A. gone through with B. gone down with
C. come in for D. come up against
Question 318: Part-time jobs give us the freedom to______our own interest.
A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
Question 319: "Is there anything interesting______the paper today?" - "Well, there’s an unusual picture______the back
page.”
A. in/on B. on/in C. in/in D. on/on
Question 320: The room needs decorating for the______and see party.
A. ship B. sheep C. sip D. tip
Question 321: The referee______the football game to a halt by blowing his whistle.
A. brought B. took C. carried D. made
Question 322: On the flip side, the world wide adoption of a couple of languages that have a large number of speakers has
led to the death of several less popular languages.
A. In other word B. On the other hand
C. On the whole D. In general
Question 323: Drinking too much alcohol is said to______harm to our health.
A. make B. do C. lead D. take
Question 324: At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a______of completion.
A. degree B. certificate C. diploma D. qualification
Question 325: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access information
online.
A. regularly B. attentively
C. occasionally D. selectively
Question 326: Most of the ______ in this workshop do not work very seriously or productively.
A. rank and file B. tooth and nail
C. eager beavers D. old hand
Question 327: He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his shell when he meets the right girl.
A. hole B. become confident
C. shed D. become shy
Question 328: For a public campaign to succeed, it is important to make ______of existing social organizations as well as
other relations.
A. fun B. advantage C. benefit D. use
Question 329: Although the conditions weren’t ideal for a walk, we decided to ______a go of it.
A. make B. do C. run D. carry
Question 330: They always kept on good ______with their next-door neighbors for the children's sake.
A. will B. friendship C. terms D. relations
Question 331: In my company, the director deputy usually ______the responsibility for organizing meetings and conferences.
A. makes B. gets C. becomes D. takes
Question 332: Mr. Gerstein was particularly taken aback to hear that sleeping problems are often linked to physical
problems.
A. surprised B. intended C. determined D. relieved
Question 333: I shouldn't go outside without a raincoat because it's raining cats and dogs,
A. it's just started to rain B. it's raining very heavily
C. it's going to rain D. it’s drizzling
Question 334: It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to .
A. get B. beat C. take D. achieve
Question 335: For lunch, I always have something quick and easy: a sandwich, a salad, toast and the .
A. same B. similar C. like D. rest
Question 336: I don't think anyone understood what I was saying at the meeting, did they? I totally failed to get my
point______.
A. around B. along C. across D. about
Question 337: We don't seem to have any more of that book, Sir. It is out of ______but we are getting a new delivery next
Thursday if you would like to pop back then.
A. stock B. order C. print D. shop
Question 338: I'm______my brother is.
A. nowhere near as ambitious as B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nowhere like so ambitious as D. nothing as ambitious as
Question 339: No matter how angry he was, he would never______to violence.
A. exert B. resolve C. resort D. recourse
Question 340: It never______my head that such a terrible thing would happen.
A. struck B. dawned C. occurred D. entered
Question 341: Despite all the evidence, he wouldn’t admit that he was in the______
A. fault B. error C. wrong D. slip
Question 342: He would win the race if he______his brother's example and trained harder.
A. repeated B. set C. answered D. followed
Question 343: I can’t possibly lend you any more money, it is quite out of the______
A. order B. practice C. place D. question
Question 344: She had to hand in her notice______advance when she decided to leave the job
A. with B. from C. in D. to
Question 345: You’ve got to be______certain before you decide.
A. deadly B. deathly C. dead D. dearly
Question 346: I went to a restaurant last night. I was the ten thousandth customer, so my dinner was on the______.
A. holiday B. house C. free D. decrease
Question 347: I can’t stand the car______Therefore, I hate traveling by car.
A. illness B. sickness C. ailment D. disease
Question 348: Why don’t you make it bigger and more careful to ______people’s attention?
A. raise B. attract C. make D. keep
Question 349: My Dad is always willing to give a hand______cleaning the house.
A. in B. with C. of D. about
Question 350: At the end of the film, the young prince______in love with a reporter.
A. felt B. made C. fell D. got
Question 351: You will be home and______in the interview if you have good qualifications and wide experience.
A. high B. dry C. house D. way
Question 352: Most young people nowadays believe in______marriage - first come love, then comes marriage.
A. romantic B. arranged C. unique D. contractual
Question 353: - How much is this car? - 15,000 dollars. My uncle paid for it by______
A. installments B. credit C. hire purchase D. cash
Question 354: She went to college to study history, but changed______and is now a doctor.
A. horses in midstream B. for a better
C. her tune D.hands
Question 355: I strongly recommend that you should take out an insurance policy in the house for your own peace of
mind.
A. to stop your sleeping B. to stop your worrying
C. to stop your thinking D. to stop your believing
Question 356: Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth.
A. instant B. available C. direct D. facial
Question 357: With so many daily design resources, how do you stay-up-date with technology without spending too much
time on it?
A. connect to the Internet all day B. update new status
C. use social network daily D. get latest information
Question 358: The computer has had an enormous______on the way we work and enjoy life.
A. impression B. influence C. change D. alternation
Question 359: We have been working hard. Let’s______a break.
A. make B. find C. do D. take
Question 360: Peter makes a good______from his freelance work.
A. profession B. job C. living D. earnings
Question 361: Marrying into such a rich family had always been______his wildest dreams.
A. under B.above C. over D.beyond
Question 362: Many is always making a mountain out of the molehill.
A. exaggerating B. extravagant
C. squandering D. overextending
Question 363: ______wait for no man.
A. Tide and fire B. Time and tide
C. Time and fire D. Tide and time
Question 364: I usually buy my clothes______. It's cheaper than going to the dress maker.
A. on the house B. off the peg
C. in public D. on the shelf
Question 365: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be confident B. be optimistic
C. be pessimistic D. be smart
Question 366: The child has no problem reciting the poem; he has______it to memory.
A. devoted B. added C. committed D. admitted
Question 367: After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.
A. become enemies B. become friends
C. give up weapons D. reach an agreement
Question 368: The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known
prematurely.
A. privately B. safely C. publicly D. dangerously
Question 369: In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to______the household chores.
A. do B. run C. take D. make
Question 370: The table in the living room should be moved to______the new TV set.
A. get rid of B. pave the way for
C. make room for D. take hold of
Question 371: The US president Barack Obama ______ an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of great significance
to the comprehensive bilateral partnership.
A. delivered B. paid C. offered D. gave
Question 372: Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle’s upcoming birthday. Select the most suitable response
to complete the exchange.
- Tom: "Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?"
- Kyle: "____________"
A. It's my honour B. Let’s do it then
C. The more the merrier D. That's right
Question 373: As children, we were very poor. When my father finally became rich, he told us that he wanted to______all the
hardship we had suffered
A. make out with B. make up for
C. make off with D. make over to
Question 374: It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.
A. driven away B. deceived deliberately
C. given a lift D. treated with sincerity
Question 375: Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great ______in her study.
A. standard B. development
C. contribution D. progress
Question 376: Jim didn't break the vase on______, but he was still punished for his carelessness.
A. occasion B. chance C. intention D. purpose
Question 377: "How was your exam?" "A couple of questions were tricky, but on the______it was pretty easy."
A. spot B. general C. hand D. whole
Question 378: If you practice regularly, you can learn this language skill in short______of a time.
A. period B. aspect C. arrangement D. activity
Question 379: The shop assistant is ready to______me a helping hand. She is very nice.
A. take B. lend C. offer D. get
Question 380: The manager______ his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. had B. lost C. took D. kept
Question 381: All nations should______hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A. join B. hold C. shake D. lend
Question 382: When he started that company, he really went______. It might have been a disaster.
A. out on the limb B. on and off
C. over the odds D.once too often
Question 383: We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are______.
A. out of stock B. out of practice
C. out of reach D. out of work
Question 384: She______her success to hard work.
A. described B. devoted C. blamed D. ascribed
Question 385: I refuse to believe a word of it; it’s a cock-and- story.
A. hen B. goose C. bull D. duck
Question 386: The search for a new vaccine took priority______ all other medical research.
A.above B. over C. to D. on
Question 387: He mentioned______particular electronics, his major at university.
A. in B. on C. up D. off
Question 388: One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found that people are not ______ offline
friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships.
A. making B. providing C. combining D. substituting
Question 389: The study also found that social networks allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse set of people
than in the real world, so we share knowledge with people from a wide______of backgrounds.
A. ranges B. amount C. number D. variety
Question 390: ______ they've already made their decision, there's nothing much we can do.
A. Seeing that B. On grounds that
C. Assuming that D. For reason that
Question 391: I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything
A. on your guards B. up to your eyes
C. in your capable hands D. under the care of you
Question 392: When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour______science
fiction.
A. with B. of C. in D. for
Question 393: Students are______less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.
A. under B.above C. upon D.out of
Question 394: In many big cities, people have to put up with noise, overcrowding and bad air.
A. make up for B. take part in
C. tolerate D. generate
Question 395: Population explosion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to______the demand for food.
A. make B. need C. have D. meet
Question 396: Shake a leg or you will miss the train.
A. Hurry up B. Slow down C. Watch out D. Put down
Question 397: You should pat yourself on the back for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.
A. praise yourself B. criticize yourself
C. check up your back D. wear a backpack
Question 398: Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport in the______of time just before the check-in
counter closed.
A. line B. chick C. second D. nick
Question 399: Many people head for the countryside where the flat______of fields helps them escape from the hectic city life.
A. extension B. expansion C. extent D. expanse
Question 400: We know that we are at fault for our third consecutive defeat, so there is no need to______salt into the
wound.
A. spread B. rub C. apply D. put
Question 401: Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will______success in the future.
A. gather B. collect C. master D. achieve
Question 402: Voluntary work helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often
simultaneously, thus teaching people how to their way through different systems.
A. take B. work C. put D. give
Question 403: A week on vacation with my relatives is enough to drive me up the______.
A. ceiling B. road C. mad D. wall
Question 404: He was trying to sell me a new laptop which I suspect fell off the back of a______.
A. lorry B. truck C. train D. rail
Question 405: I felt like a______wheel when they started looking at each other affectionately.
A. fourth B. fifth C. sixth D. third
Question 406: They spent their holiday exploring the highways and______of the country.
A. railway B. doorway C. byways D. mainway
Question 407: When I was trying to become a screenwriter, I hitched my ______to a star by befriending some popular
actresses.
A. wagon B. journey C. voyage D. cruise
Question 408: It’s dangerous to______the lights. You may have a terrible accident.
A. pass B. cross C. fly D. jump
Question 409: He’s been left to paddle his own______ when he started his business.
A. canoe B. boat C. sail D. ship
Question 410: Aren't you putting the______before the horse by deciding what to wear for the wedding before you've even
been invited to it?
A. chart B. cart C. dart D. hart
Question 411: You have to put the pedal to the if you want to get there on time.
A. metal B. mental C. fatal D. canal
Question 412: It was only when he discovered that his wallet was gone that he realized they had him for a ride.
A. made B. taken C. given D. had
Question 413: Our team was doing well for a while, but they got tired and then the______fell off.
A. spirits B. moods C. attitudes D. wheels
Question 414: Beyond any______, W. Shakespeare was the greatest writer of the sixteenth century.
A. understanding B. suspicion C. disbelief D. doubt
Question 415: He was amazed to see that the town center had changed beyond______.
A. recognition B. realization
C. admission D. acknowledge
Question 416: Whether you had insurance is______the point, the accident is still your fault.
A. besides B. beside C. next to D. over
Question 417: When his company sent him to the United States, they left his family in the______as to whether it would be
temporarily.
A. dark B. secret C. space D. light
Question 418: I don't need to know the content of your speech in detail, just put the main message______a nutshell for me,
please!
A. on B. in C. out D. off
Question 419: When I was a child, my mother used to teach me table manners.
A. etiquette B. rule C. problem D. norm
Question 420: My son got a job working directly under a prominent businessman. It's a very start to his career.
A. complimentaiy B. excellent C. promising D. encouraged
Question 421: Our kids are sad that their summer vacation is______to an end.
A. being B. coming C. running D. drawing
Question 422: The artist put the______touches on her painting.
A. completing B. finishing C. finalizing D. ending
Question 423: The back injury put an abrupt end to his tennis career.
A. a direct B. a rushed C. a sudden D. a fast
Question 424: I'm going to walk down to the bookstore to ______time before my flight.
A. kill B. spend C. waste D. miss
Question 425: Although she had been told quite sternly to______herself together, she simply couldn't stop the tears from
flowing.
A. bring B. pull C. force D. push
Question 426: ______to fame at an early age may have a negative influence on children's psychological development.
A. Approaching B. Reaching C. Going D. Rising
Question 427: Despite careful preparation, the candidate got cold feet when asked a challenging question and gave an
unsatisfactory answer.
A. had a fever B. stayed confident
C. lacked confidence D. became aggressive
Question 428: So, tell me about your new job. I’m all______.
A. ears B. eyes C. hands D. lips
Question 429: Don’t tell my little brother about my sister’s surprise birthday party yet. He’s got a big______.
A. mouth B. eye C. cheek D. ear
Question 430: Will you keep your eye______my suitcase while I go to get the tickets.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
Question 431: This calculus homework is a real pain in the______. It's not that I don't understand it, it's just so tedious!
A. heart B. head C. neck D. leg
Question 432: I'm sure he will be home and dry in the interview because he has good qualifications and wide experience.
A. successful B. satisfied
C. unsuccessful D.unsatisfied
Question 433: After a momentary______of concentration, Simon managed to regain his focus and completed the test.
A. failure B. fault C. error D. lapse
Question 434: I felt a______pain and looked down to see blood pouring from my leg.
A. strong B. violent C. clear D. sharp
Question 435: I always cast a glance at my desk to make sure I have everything before I leave the office at night.
A. make B. take C. hold D. give
Question 436: Fame is a privilege that gives people in the______eye lots of opportunities others can only dream of.
A. public B. common C. naked D. envy
Question 437: It is very easy to find______with the work of others.
A. error B. fault C. mistake D. envy
Question 438: Ranieri returned, saw the mess, and hit the roof.
A. became extremely annoyed B. became extremely surprised
C. became extremely angry D. became extremely happy
Question 439: I know it isn't easy facing off against the low lives of this town, but you're on the police force and you have
to______your duty.
A. do B. make C. carry D. take
Question 440: When I was at school, I had a______on a film star.
A. love B. crush C. passion D. keen
Question 441: She has a soft______for Richard - he can do anything.
A. knot B, course C. spot D. sport
Question 442: I've had the______for him ever since he came to college.
A. hots B. hot C. heat D. heating
Question 443: Roger fell head over______in love with Maggie, and they were married within the month.
A. reels B. neels C. kneels D. heels
Question 444: After having a blazing______with his wife, he stormed out of the room and banged the door behind him.
A. row B. quarrel C. argument D. debate
Question 445: On February 12th he put up______sale a second tranche of 32 state-owned companies.
A. on B. for C. out D. at
Question 446: We will have to______war on the rebels if they advance over our border.
A. announce B. tell C. declare D. wages
Question 447: Most of London’s gates had been demolished by the end of the eighteenth century. However, by a ______ of
luck, the last of them was preserved.
A. flash B. flock C. bust D. stroke
Question 448: I blushed with ______when the teacher caught me not paying attention in class and yelled at me.
A. embarrassment B. shame C. shyness D. anger
Question 449: Their baby bears a resemblance to its grandfather.
A. takes up B. takes after C. takes on D. takes off
Question 450: These prices bear no resemblance to the ones I saw printed in the newspaper.
A. bear responsibility B. bring back
C. be immediately obvious D. are completely different from
Question 451: ______my reckoning, we should arrive in ten minutes.
A. For B. In C. By D. On
Question 452: ______calculations have shown that the earth's resourses may run out before the end of the next century.
A. Raw B. Blunt C. Rude D. Crude
Question 453: He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of his years as club secretary.
A. to show respect for B. in favor of
C. in charge of D. to gain recognition
Question 454: I didn't want her to jump to the conclusion that the divorce was in any way her fault.
A. hurry B. rush C. leap D. fly
Question 455: A woman had a______escape when the car came round the corner.
A. narrow B. close C. near D. limited
Question 456: Margaret Thatcher______history when she became the first female British prime minister.
A. created B. made C. changed D. did
Question 457: Paul was transferred to our head office in Chicago.
A. headmanager B. headleader
C. headquarter D. headmaster
Question 458: After years of not speaking, Janie finally made______with her sister.
A. fun B. allowance C. use D. peace
Question 459: I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour.
A. absolutely B. extremely C. exceedingly D. very
Question 460: You______me by surprise when you showed up at my office with flowers this afternoon!
A. took B. made C. caused D. did
Question 461: I have a sweet______- I can’t say no to cookies.
A. mouth B. tongue C. tooth D. taste
Question 462: He plays the part of a tough cop on TV who really has a heart of gold.
A. drops a hint B. does him good
C. raises his voice D. has kind and generous character
Question 463: When you choose to gamble, you do so at your own______.
A. expense B. risk C. stake D. danger
Question 464: Mary was lost for words when she was awarded the prize.
A. surprised B. annoyed C. happy D. amused
Question 465: If you tell him the truth, you the risk of hurting his
feelings.
A. lead B. take C. run D. drive
Question 466: If you have a ______ conscience, you feel guilty about something because you know it was wrong. If you have
a______conscience, you do not feel guilty because you know you have done nothing wrong.
A. criminal/peace B. brutal/green
C. guilty/clear D. crude/clean
Question 467: I wanted to______amends for the worry I've caused you.
A. give B. do C. take D. make
Question 468: She felt a warm______of happiness when he embraced her.
A. heat B. glow C. flame D. fire
Question 469: The only reason why Dave's joke about my love life bothered me so much is because there wasn't a______of
truth to it.
A. speck B. grain C. dot D. drop
Question 470: Leaflets giving details are available______request.
A. on B. in C. at D. of
Question 471: The city council is discussing a detailed ______ plan for maintaining clean beaches and parks.
A. activity B. action C. measure D. approach
Question 472: To______green is to practise simple green lifestyles, which helps save the planet for further generation.
A. go B. act C. make D. get
Question 473: Many companies do not want to spend too much on waste______as the cost is really high.
A. discharge B. release C. rid D. disposal
Question 474: Sometimes people just focus on the ______ benefits without thinking of the environmental risks of certain
economic activities.
A. long-term B. short-lived C. immediate D. potential
Question 475: Soot comes from the______combustion of fossil or other fuels.
A. completion B. complete C. incompletion D. incomplete
Question 476: Many students opted for English______History.
A. with respect to B. with reference to
C. in preference to D. in view of
Question 477: The students were split into five groups according______their abilities.
A. toB. at C. of D. in
Question 478: Well, apart from his long nose he is rather good-looking, isn't he?
A. In addition B. Besides C. Aside from D. Moreover
Question 479: All schools had to be closed temporarily on account of heavy snowfall.
A. as a result B. as a result of C. thanks to D. in favor of
Question 480: I am not absolutely sure about when the projects starts, but to the best of my knowledge it will be on June
16.
A. according to me B. on my opinion
C. with my pleasure D. as far as I know
Question 481: Unfortunately, some politicians often hit______the belt to discredit their opponents.
A. below B. under C. over D. above
Question 482: Max’s health has been improving since he came out of hospital, if only by degrees.
A. little by little B. gradually
C. step by step D. all are correct
Question 483: Recently, with exports and sales decreasing, their outlook has noticeably changed for the______.
A. better B. worse C. nicer D. more
Question 484: If you had been working on your project from scratch, you would realize how much these results mean to us.
A. for B. in C. at D. with
Question 485: Doctor Murphy is always on call, even at night and at the weekend.
A. on duty B. on time C. in time D. at times
Question 486: These days, most young people would like to look for jobs rather than secure ones.
A. long-term B. well-paid
C. fast-growing D. long-lasting
Question 487: More and more people are moving to live in the city in search of better______prospects.
A. occupation B. job C. career D. work
Question 488: People migrate to urban areas on a massive ______ for many reasons.
A. scale B. level C. extent D. number
Question 489: The rural areas are said to suffer from the lack of natural resources as well as______weather conditions.
A. rigid B. extreme C. poor D. worsened
Question 490: The manager threw a party______the group of computer experts from the United States.
A. in honour of B. in favour of
C. in welcome of D. in celebration of
Question 491: He doesn't have a lot of time to look for accommodation. He just stays in that rough and______flat near his
office
A. cough B. rough C. tough D. ready
Question 492:I don’t understand what you are saying. What a load of______.
A. crap B. trap C. tab D. crab
Question 493: We’ve just met. Don’t you think you are______the gun to be talking about marriage now?
A. catching B. jumping C. scratching D. chasing
Question 494: Sara bought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise while she’s still on a______.
A. roam B. roll C. rush D. run
Question 495: We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight o'clock and
take good care of their own business.
A. have a good voyage B. organize things efficiently
C. run faster than others D. manage a flexible system
Question 496: Many get a financial aid package which may include grants, scholarships and loans because of the fear of
having large debts placing considerable pressure on students.
A. putting B. forcing C. emphasizing D. giving
Question 497: It is quite common for students to gather at the canteen and shoot the breeze during the break.
A. enjoy fresh air B. check the homework
C. gossip about unimportant things D. fight with each other
Question 498: We have discussed this problem at some______, but have not found out the solution.
A. time B. energy C. length D. distance
Question 499: My friends have just moved to a new flat in the residential area on the______of Paris.
A. side B. outskirts C. suburbs D. outside
Question 500: People should______a green lifestyle to help conserve the natural resources.
A. adapt B. adjust C. adopt D. adjoin
Question 501: My brother is an authority______Chinese cuisine.
A. over B. at C. in D. on
Question 502: The benefits of the Internet of social media are______.
A. enormous B. huge C. large D. gigantic
Question 503: After making a______of England, the band is coming again.
A. time B. chance C. tour D. date
Question 504: The interviewees are supposed to give their answers to the job offers______.
A. on the spot B. all in all
C. beyond the joke D. within reach
Question 505: All staffs are not allowed to use their personal mobile phones during______hours.
A. office B. official C. officer D. officer's
Question 506: I didn’t think Larry and Patricia had anything in______, but they talked all evening.
A. in contrast B. particular C. common D. fact
Question 507: I have meetings all day, so please______the lead on this project, Joan.
A. give B. do C. make D. take
Question 508: The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes.
A. was unsuccessful in reaching B. was successful in reaching
C. was incapable of reaching D. was unable to reach
Question 509: The personnel officer gave him her______that she wouldn’t tell any one that he had been in the prison.
A. word B. world C. work D. worm
Question 510: The story he told us was______.
A. beyond a joke B. beyond repair
C. beyond a shadow of a doubt D. beyond belief
Question 511:I could not keep in touch with him because I had lost his phone number.
A. get B. have C. bring D. take
Question 512: My boss received over ten letters of complaint from the customers this morning and he really went up the
wall.
A. hit the roof B. saw red
C. hit the ceiling D. all are correct
Question 513: Be careful what you say - she’s in a______mood today.
A. blue B. green C. black D. gray
Question 514: He was as sick as a______when he realised he had thrown away his lottery ticket.
A. carrot B. parrot C. idiot D. rabbit
Question 515: When her son went missing, she was______herself with worry.
A. beside B. besides C. in D. of
Question 516: She felt a little______when she lost her job.
A. black B. brown C. grey D. blue
Question 517: When she left him, he was down in the dumps for a couple of weeks.
A. unhappy B. frustrated C. embarrassed D. irritated
Question 518: There is a factory near the college where we study and the noise from it gets on our nerves.
A. surprises us B. annoys us C. cheats us D. amuses us
Question 519: Things went______in the second game when we lost 38-0.
A. from now then on B. from time to time
C. from bad to worse D. from memory
Question 520: As the manager of a local company, he enjoys being a big______in a small pond.
A. shrimp B. frog C. crab D. fish
Question 521: All the other children in the school had rich, middle-class parents, and she was beginning to feel like a fish
out of water.
A. feel silly B. feel uncomfortable
C. feel ashamed D. feel miserable
Question 522: He seems to be a/an______fish but he is really just a normal guy.
A. ugly B. big C. odd D. old
Question 523: The success of our local theater has put our city on the map
A. made our city famous B. changed our city
C. put pressure on our city D. turned our city into a palace
Question 524: The company's president went on and on about how they value every customer's individual experience, but we
all know he was just putting on an act as a normal part of PR.
A. tending B. pretending C. intending D. sending
Question 525: The bank robbers made a getaway in a stolen car.
A. escaped B. disappeared C. elapsed D. depleted
Question 526: Everybody took the Mickey out of him because he had his hair cut so short.
A. complimented B. praised C. laughed at D. criticized
Question 527: The local council has______the blame on mass tourism for the cause of environmental problems.
A. taken B. had C. made D. put
Question 528: Don’t______to conclusion that learning English is easy.
A. come B. get C. reach D. go
Question 529: We cannot make any comparison______her sacrifice.
A. atB. with C. to D. for
Question 530: Every nook and cranny of the house was stuffed with souvenirs of their trips abroad.
A. part B. section C. corner D. angle
Question 531: Do you make lists of pros and cons and carefully consider all the options?
A. advantages and disadvantages B. success and failure
C. strength and weakness D. agreement and disagreement
Question 532: Do you often______your intuition and then______a choice based on your feelings?
A. believe/give B. trust/make C. follow/have D. do/make
Question 533: When I have to make an especially______decision, I often ask my mother for______advice.
A. hard/good B. difficult/perfect
C. quick/thorough D. tough/sound
Question 534: When you make a decision very quickly, we call it a snap decision.
A. an arbitrary decision B. a wise decision
C. a spur-of-the-moment decision D. a tough decision
Question 535: A______document shows that the U.S. is planning to build additional military bases in Central America
A. disclosed B. escaped C. revealed D. leaked
Question 536: A lot of people believe the completely______claims they read on the internet, and never actually research the
issue.
A. impossible B. malicious C. unfounded D. uninvolved
Question 537: My cousin wanted to give me a job at his restaurant, but I the offer.
A. denied B. refused C. repelled D. deleted
Question 538: That university is______acknowledged to be the best place in the world to study law.
A. hugely B. unjustly C. widely D. largely
Question 539: The human resources manager______the allegations that the company hired illegal immigrants.
A. defends B. denies C. denounces D. acclaims
Question 540: My grandfather is a______fan of his old college basketball team.
A. lifelong B. permanent C. forever D. lasting
Question 541: Her parents refused to give their ______to her marriage to a man from a different culture.
A. thanksgiving B. blessing C. grace D. honor
Question 542: I______support the campaign for humane treatment of farm animals.
A. animatedly B. forcefully C. enthusiastically D. warmly
Question 543: My son is my parents’ only grandchild, so of course they think the______of him.
A. globe B. earth C. world D. space
Question 544: Some men will do anything to______the approval of the woman they love.
A. catch B. stand C. have D. win
Question 545: That course seems excellent - everyone who takes it speaks very______of it.
A. deeply B. highly C. greatly D. ill
Question 546: The article made some______criticisms of the corruption in the country's political system.
A. grudging B. scathing C. burning D. violently
Question 547: A new TV show has sparked______by showing the positive side of dropping out of college.
A. controversy B. argument C. contention D. debate
Question 548: A______of disappointment came over me when I heard that the show had been canceled.
A. flood B. roll C. wave D. storm
Question 549: The city's efforts to cut down on pollution are finally______fruit.
A. making B. producing C. growing D. bearing
Question 550: My grandmother remembers the ______days of the civil war.
A. black B. dark C. shady D. gray