Question 1: The new soap opera on Channel 3. ________ new depths in terms of tastelessness.

A. fill B. reaches C. plumbs D. achieves

Question 2: Somebody as conceited as Ron needs bringing down a _________ or two.
A. step B. notch C. rung D. peg
Question 3: I have no appetite and I am lethargic. I‘ve been feeling under ________ for ages.
A. pair B. threat C. stress D. par
Question 4: Victoria went to great _______ to complete a high quality presentation.
A. efforts B. torment C. pains D. difficulty
Question 5: Frank was informed at the _______ that the assignment would be no easy matter.
A. offset B. upset C. reset D. outset
Question 6: The school playing fields are out of _______ while equipment is being set up for the cricket match.
A. bounds B. brim C. verge D. border
Question 7: Isn‘t packing three suitcases for a weekend away going a bit _______?
A. overload B. overhead C. overboard D. overskill
Question 8: ― How often do you visit your parents? ―
― _______ so often, even though they live some distance away. ―
A. Even B. Ever C. Every D. Never
Question 9: ― Do you think I should ask Andy? ―
― I‘m sure he‘ll be only _______ willing to help you with the project ―
A. just B. too C. that D. so
Question 10: The professor looked as if he were ________ away in a world of his own.
A. yards B. kilometres C. streets D. miles
Question 11: I think you _______ a nerve when you mentioned Ralph‘s forthcoming retirement.
A. met B. had C. drilled D. hit
Question 12: Enjoy your ―Sunwoy‖ cruise, safe in the _______ that everything has been taken care of.
A. awareness B. recognition C. knowledge D. fact
Question 13: Were you on the ______ when you said you had resigned from work?
A. wagon B. flat C. level D. town

Question 14: Judging from the noise it is making, the washing machine is on its last ______.
A. gasp B. legs C. resort D. breath
Question 15: The optician says you have to wear glasses, like it or ______ it.
A. jump B. loathe C. dislike D. lump
Question 16: Sally was laying it on ______ when she said that Tom was the best singer she had ever heard.
A. fine B. broad C. thin D. thick
Question 17: his friends and family left him in the ______ when he went bankrupt.
A. church B. lurch C. end D. street
Question 18: I‘ll reserve ________ on Ben Shipley‘s latest novel until I‘ve read it.
A. condemnation B. thought C. judgement D. criticism
Question 19: You will be putting your life on the ________ if you take up skydiving.
A. line B. way C. lane D. ground
Question 20: After making several bad business deals, the company was losing money hand over ______.
A. finger B. wrist C. fist D. thumb
Question 21: For busy people in today‘s society, lifestyle management is gaining _____.
A. points B. speed C. terrain D. ground
Question 22: The art teacher gave the children a free ______ in their creative compositions.
A. offer B. gift C. kick D. hand
Question 23: We at Buyrite throw down the _______ to competitors to match us for price, quality and service.
A. gauntlet B. mitten C. sword D. hat
Question 24: The teacher was adamant and stuck to his _______ about the date of the final exam.
A. weapons B. neck C. thumb D. guns
Question 25: It was only when he had been unemployed for six month that Neil‘s situation hit _____.
A. base B. down C. home D. back
Question 26: It was ______ justice for Ted to receive a parking fine when he was at the doctor‘s.
A. poetic B. only C. rough D. small
Question 27: The new political party came to the ______ after the general election.
A. fore B. back C. side D. front
Question 28: On the eighth day of the strike, the Minister _______ fit to make a statement.
A. appeared B. showed C. looked D. saw
Question 29: Once at the skating rink, Ivan was allowed to skate to his heart‘s ______.
A. happiness B. delight C. content D. contentment
Question 30: Many forest-______ animals were killed in the fire.
 A. settling B. residing C. inhabiting D. dwelling
Question 31: This lovely new dress fits like a _______.
A. glove B. gauntlet C. gown D. treat
Question 32: During pioneer days a lot of land in the United States was up for _____.
A. gain B. promotion C. grabs D. taking
Question 33: I was thrilled to meet Ed Sheeran in the ______ when I sat next to him at the stadium.
A. meat B. blood C. flesh D. veil
Question 34: Despite her poor exam results, Alice put a _______ face on the situation.
A. tough B. brave C. courageous D. bold
Question 35: After buying an expensive new penthouse, Marianna was flat _____.
A. shattered B. torn C. smashed D. broke
Question 36: Our firm is so successful because it is at the cutting _______ of computer technology.
A. limit B. edge C. verge D. fringe
Question 37: It‘s fifteen years since Timothy worked in Holland and his Dutch is pretty now ______.
A. stale B. scratchy C. sloppy D. rusty
Question 38: Add the essence ________ until the teaspoonful is beaten into the mixture.
A. drop by drop B. inch by inch C. leaf by leaf D. spot by spot
Question 39: It was during my stay in India that I ______ taste for very hot curry.
A. gained B. acquired C. powerful D. received
Question 40: If the terrorists are not sent to prison, there will be a public ______.
A. attack B. onslaught C. recrimination D. outcry
Question 41: They said they could order it for me because they didn‘t have my size in _______.
A. shop B. hold C. stock D. store
Question 42: The government has declared a state of _______ after yesterday‘s earthquake.
A. crisis B. emergency C. urgency D. danger
Question 43: This course _______ no previous knowledge of the subject.
A. assembles B. assumes C. assigns D. assures
Question 44: The nurse took his ________ and checked that he was comfortable.
A. heat B. fever C. temperature D. thermal
Question 45: Let me ______ the bill before we leave this restaurant.
A. arrange B. conclude C. settle D. pay up
Question 46: He criticised her in the meeting and I‘m afraid she‘s really taken it to _______.
A. heart B. brain C. mind D. chest
Question 47: Mr Discontent wanted to complain to the waiter but was afraid of making a(n) _______.
A. act B. drama C. play D. scene
Question 48: ― Were you told to get dinner ready? ―
― No, I did it of my own _____.‖
A. desire B. accord C. idea D. will
Question 49: If you have a minor illness, it‘s usually better just to let the nature take its ______.
A. course B. time C. path D. way
Question 50: He took ______ with many of the points she made, claiming they were incorrect.
A. exception B. issue C. account D. trouble
Question 51: You just never lift a _______ to help me - I have to do everything myself!
A. shoulder B. hand C. finger D. wrist
Question 52: I won‘t act in films that are too violent - I _______ the line at that.
A. paint B. make C. draw D. write
Question 53: Everything included, the cost of our new living room came to a _______ total of 10000.
A. full B. great C. gross D. grand

Question 54: Suddenly I understood perfectly and everything fell ______ place.
A. down B. for C. into D. out
Question 55: Mr Wellbred went to a school which _______ good manners and self-discipline.
A. blossomed B. planted C. harvested D. cultivated
Question 56: Falling the final exam was a big _______ to my hopes.
A. band B. kick C. hit D. blow
Question 57: Unfortunately, state schools don‘t have much in the ______ of sports facilities compared to private
schools.
A. part B. case C. means D. way
Question 58: Tom handed in the test and awaited the results ________.
A. in the same breath B. out of breath
C. with bated breath D. under her breath
Question 59: Waiting outside the examination room, I trembled with _______.
 A. comprehension B. apprehension
C. expectation D. tension
Question 60: Investors have taken _______ from the improving economic situation.
A. consolation B. courage C. heart D. meaning
Question 61: The teacher told us to learn the irregular verbs _______ heart.
A. to B. at C. by D. in
Question 62: Police blamed a small hooligan _______ in the crowd for the violence which occured.
A. constituent B. element C. division D. portion
Question 63: The police car raced down the street with the _______ blaring.
A. siren B. bell C. gong D. alarm
Question 63: The government is making little ______ in its fight to beat inflation.
A. forward B. advance C. subway D. headway
Question 64: Just think! Next month you‘ll be _______ and it seems like only yesterday you were a baby.
A. in your teens B. in your teenage
C. at your teens D. teenager
Question 65: ―Another cup of coffee?‖ - ―No, but thanks _______‖
not at all B. for all C. all the same D. you for all
Question 66: If you know when you‘re coming back, it would be better to buy a(n) ______ ticket.
A. first-class B. single C. return D. one-way
Question 67: The scientist wanted to ______ himself from the controversy following the failure of the experiment.
A. drive B. space C. distance D. lengthen
Question 68: He hired a ______ to try to follow her everywhere she went.
A. private investigator B. caretaker
C. lifeguard D. traffic warden
Question 69: Greg has, to all intents and ______, finished his degree course, with the exception of his final
dissertation.
A. purposes B. reasons C. aims D. proposals
Question 70: Before they opened the new factory, a lot of the young people round here were ______ the dole.
A. in B. up C. at D. on
Question 71: People sometimes use baseball _______ as weapons.
A. clubs B. sticks C. bats D. rackets
Question 72: When I entered the room, the children were _______ over the last orange.
 A. consulting B. discussing C. squabbling D. participating
Question 73: We used to _______ all sorts of things when our parents went out.
A. get through to B. get over
C. get up to D. get on with
Question 74: If I don‘t write you a note to say you have a doctor‘s appointment, the teacher will think you are
playing _______.
A. truant B. the fool C. for time D. hard to get
Question 75: This is an exciting book which _______ new ground in educational research.
A. breaks B. reaches C. scratches D. turns
Question 76: The tutorial system at Oxford and Cambridge is the _______ of many universities.
A. sorrow B. jealousy C. regret D. envy
Question 77: Jane said she could not _______ the information given in the lecture.
accumulate B. absorb C. admire D. listen
Question 78: The smell of the burnt cabbage was so _______ that it spread to every room.
A. pervasive B. effusive C. extensive D. diffuse
Question 79: Mr Horrid was a terrible teacher and obviously not _______ for teaching.
A. cut in B. cut on C. cut up D. cut out
Question 80: Prof. Silver was the most effective speaker and his audience seemed to ______ on his every word.
A. catch B. cling C. hang D. hold
Question 81: Don‘t tell me your name again. It‘s _______.
A. off my chest B. in my mouth
C. at my fingertips D. on the tip of my tongue
Question 82: The little country hotel served them a meal fit for ______.
A. a king B. a lord C. an emperor D. a queen
Question 83: Miss Diligent did nine hours‘ ______ studying a day for her exam.
A. solid B. heavy C. powerful D. big
Question 84: It is possible to ______ out of the pension scheme if you do not wish to participate.
A. back B. charge C. opt D. break
Question 85: It takes time to get a financial system up and _______ after the introduction of a new currency.
A. running B. proceeding C. walking D. going
Question 86: When my new motor kept breaking down, I knew I‘d been taken for a _____ by the second-hand car
salesman.
 A. drive B. ride C. walk D. stroll
Question 87: It was a hot summer day and ice scream salesmen were doing a ____ trade.
A. busy B. roaring C. bustling D. lucrative
Question 88: The audience were in ______ as they watched the latest Aykebourne comedy.
A. stitches B. pleats C. tears D. shreds
Question 89: Don‘t mention work to Ray, as it‘s a sore ______ with him at the moment.
A. finger B. place C. point D. thumb
Question 90: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a ______ of a doubt.
shadow B. shade C. benefit D. hue
Question 91: The new model of car is the _______ in driving luxury
A. penultimate B. ultimate C. quick D. rapid
Question 92: My husband told me in no _______ terms that I would have to economise on household expenses.
A. unsure B. uncertain C. vague D. unclear
Question 93: They were given to ______ that there would be no tax increase, but after the election taxes went up.
A. know B. realise C. understand D. say
Question 94: It‘s hard to get back into the _______ of things after a long holiday.
A. pace B. way C. rhythm D. swing
Question 95: Noisy parties are really not my _______.
A. scene B. liking C. idea D. preference
Question 96: In ______ did I knock on the huge oak door, for nobody answered.
A. vane B. mane C. vain D. vein
Question 97: Investors were caught _______ by the sharp drop in share prices.
A. undecided B. unawares C. unsuspecting D. unconscious
Question 98: They were planning, ________ to Hilary, to throw a surprise party for her.
A. unaware B. oblivious C. unbeknown D. unknown
Question 99: Peter was heartbroken when Sue _______ his offer of marriage so cruelly.
A. spurned B. disclaimed C. denied D. renounced
Question 100: Chris was ______ between buying a new house and going on a round-the-world cruise.
A. pulled B. moving C. torn D. leaning
Question 101: Where do you think his new enthusiasm _______ from?
A. springs B. leaps C. sources D. traces
Question 102: The problem with international price comparisons is that it is very difficult indeed to compare ______
with like.
A. same B. like C. both D. each
Question 103: Take your umbrella, just in case - it‘s better to be _______ than sorry.
A. safe B. secure C. sure D. sound
Question 104: Take your mobile phone with you, just to be on the ______ side.
sunny B. safe C. straight D. secure

Question 105: You really should buy a DVD player. You have to move with the ______.
A. times B. time C. timing D. timer
Question 106: We all wish you luck as you ______ on a new career.
A. move B. embark C. alight D. board
Question 107: When I took over the business I got more than I ______.
A. asked after B. came in for C. drew up D. bargained for
Question 108: Authorities plan to limit cash deposits of dollars at bank counters as a measure against money
_______.
A. washing B. laundering C. cleaning D. rinsing
Question 109: Your son has the _______ of a fine musician.
A. makings B. beginnings C. looks D. talents
Question 110: I hope that this punishment will ______ you a lesson.
A. learn B. teach C. know D. give
Question 111: ―I don‘t believe you! You‘ve having me ______!‖ said Jack.
A. out B. on C. over D. up
Question 112: He found that the test was child‘s ______.
A. matches B. games C. play D. delight
Question 113: James never shows his emotions; no matter what happens, he always keeps a stiff upper ______.
A. mouth B. lip C. head D. eye
Question 114: After three hours of walking in the hot summer sun, we were _____ for a drink.
A. sighing B. gulping C. panting D. gasping
Question 115: You dropped it down the stairs? You‘re lucky it is still in one _____ !
A. whole B. piece C. entirely D. unit
Question 116: We knew the concert was sold out, but we still went to the stadium ______ the off-chance that
someone might want to sell us their tickets.
A. with B. on C. by D. in
Question 117: Fresh fruit juice is better for you than ______ drinks.
A. fuzzy B. saccharine C. fizzy D. bubbly
Question 118: My mother had to take private pupils in order to _____ her salary as a teacher.
A. augment B. expand C. complete D. inflate
Question 119: I can make ______ a bed in the space room if you‘d like to stay the night.
A. out B. for C. of D. up
Question 120: A university professor‘s view is rarely that of the man in the ______.
A. bus B. street C. queue D. factory
Question 121: I expect all of you to be here ten minutes before the examination begins, without ______.
A. fail B. failure C. fault D. miss
Question 122: You completely misunderstood my instructions; you got hold of the wrong end of the ______.
A. line B. rope C. story D. stick
Question 123: Margaret is very ______ up and thinks she is superior to her classmates.
A. fed B. looked C. stuck D. turned
Question 124: I can‘t make anything ______ his writing.
A. from B. in C. out D. of
Question 125: The whole story was a ______ of her imagination.
A. figment B. fantasy C. fabrication D. figure
Question 126: David decided that smoking was ruining his health and so gave it up for ______.
A. all B. always C. good D. once
Question 127: The success of the national team has led to a ______ interest in the sport.
A. renewed B. recurrent C. refurbished D. renovated
Question 128: What ______ of car does your mum drive?
A. name B. brand C. form D. make
Question 129: Joe told me a joke today but I didn‘t ______ it at all.
A. bring B. get C. fetch D. collect
Question 130: Why don‘t you ____ the queue while I go and get some cash out of the machine?
A. enter B. belong C. stand D. join
Question 131: The coat was going for a ______, reduced from $100 to $20.
 A. flower B. laugh C. song D. smile
Question 132: Her room is comfortable but rather on the small ______.
A. angle B. side C. basis D. size
Question 133: The salesman informed me that if I buy something on ______ then I can send it back if I am
dissatisfied.
A. agreement B. favour C. approval D. consideration Question 134: Nga is very
modest, always _______her success.
A. keeping down B. turning around C. playing down D. pushing back
Question 135: In this game, the players _______ it in turns to throw the dice.
A. have B. do C. make D. take
Question 136: Let face _____ - we are destroying the environment and we need to do something now.
A. facts B. truth C. things D. information
Question 137: Nam: " I'm having some friends over for lunch this Saturday. Would you like to join us?"
Huong:"______________________".
A. Can I take a rain check? B. Come on. It's your turn.
C. Thanks, but I mustn't D. As a matter of fact, I do
Question 138: ―Get out of my garden, you nasty creatures!‖ the man shouted, shaking his ______ at the children.
A. ear B. head C. hand D. fist
Question 139: The witness ______ the statement made by the accused man.
A. agreed B. confessed C. corroborated D. testified
Question 140: I wish you‘d let me speak for myself and not ______ the words out of my mouth.
A. grab B. pull C. take D. snatch
Question 141: Mary looked as if she hadn‘t a ______ what Prof. Brown was talking about.
A. guess B. clue C. point D. thought
Question 142: Ms Stickyfinger was charged with _______ the funds of the organization.
A. mislaying B. misappropriating C. mistaking D. misplacing
Question 143: With unemployment at a record level, retraining programmes would ______ off in the long run.
A. pay B. go C. wear D. pass
Question 144: It‘s time we bought some new furniture. Look at these chairs. They‘re ______ to pieces.
A. pulling B. falling C. crumbling D. going
Question 145: Having ______ my vote, I left the polling station.
A. cast B. passed C. placed D. bid
Question 146: His poor handling of the business _______ on negligence.
A. neared B. edged C. approached D. bordered
Question 147: Mr. Average was just a run-of-the-_______ worker.
A. road B. mill C. week D. wheel
Question 148: Everyone will tell you that becoming a parent is challenging, but you never really know what that
means until you learn about it the _______ way.
A. long B. direct C. full D. hard
Question 149: Karl Kani, who was a black American designer, was the first to ______ the trend of merging hip hop
with fashion.
A. leak B. set C. take D. hit
Question 150: I‘ve sent you this month‘s report via e-mail and have also included some other statistics for good
______.
A. method B. process C. measure D. project

1C 2D 3D 4C 5D 6A 7C 8C 9B 10 D 11D 12C 13C 14B 15D

16D 17A 18C 19A 20C 21D 22D 23A 24D 25C 26C 27A 28D 29C 30D

31A 32C 33C 34B 35D 36B 37D 38B 39B 40D 41C 42B 43B 44C 45C

46A 47D 48B 49A 50B 51C 52C 53D 54C 55D 56D 57D 58C 59B 60C

61C 62B 63A 64A 65C 66C 67C 68A 69A 70D 71C 72C 73C 74A 75A

76D 77B 78A 79D 80C 81D 82A 83A 84C 85A 86B 87B 88A 89C 90A

91B 92B 93C 94D 95A 96C 97B 98C 99A 100C 101A 102B 103A 104B 105A

106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115B 116B 117C 118A 119D 120B
B D B A B B C B D

121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130D 131C 132B 133C 134C 135D
A D C D A C A D B

136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145A 146D 147B 148D 149B 150C
A A D C C B B A B