TRÌNH  B: T VNG  1 I hope he's ________ to buy some bread; there's hardly any left. A. reminded B. proposed C. suggested D. remembered 2 Many accidents in the home could be ________ if householders gave more thought to safety in their houses. A. avoided B. excluded C. protected D. preserved 3 Susie didn't leave for the station until the very ________ moment. A. latest B. least C. late D. last 4 When are you going to give back that money you ________ me? A. lend B. owe C. borrow D. debt 5 Each ________ of the family had to take it in turns to do the washing up. A. individual B. character C. member D. person 6 Children and old people do not take kindly to having their daily ________ upset. A. habit B. method C. routine D. custom 7 If that firm wants to attract workers, it must ________ the pay. A. lower B. raise C. spread D. rise 8 I'm afraid this computer package is totally ________ for our organization. A. undeniable B. unsuitable C. unspeakable D. unmistakable 9 The Chairman was so angry with the committee that he decided to ________ from it. A. cancel B. postpone C. resign D. prevent TRÌNH  B: T VNG  10 I want to see all of you here tomorrow morning at nine o'clock without ________. A. fail B. fault C. late D. miss 11 He ________ escape from the prison by dressing up as a guard, and then crossed the border by train. A. can B. was able C. succeeded in D. managed to 12 It was impossible for her to tell the truth, so she had to ________ a story. A. invent B. combine C. manage D. lie 13 The child woke up crying because she had ________ a nightmare. A. had B. seen C. dreamt D. felt 14 Didn't it ever ________ to them that they would be punished? A. occur B. happen C. enter D. strike 15 One ________ of his job is that it is near where I live. A. goodness B. advantage C. pleasure D. preference 16 This is a photograph of the school I ________ when I lived in Swindon. A. used B. assisted C. joined D. attended 17 Many accidents are caused by ________ driving. A. harmless B. careless C. harmful D. careful 18 He ________ very quickly after his illness. A. recovered B. discovered C. uncovered D. covered 19 My uncle was ________ by a gang of terrorist last week. TRÌNH  B: T VNG  A. slaughtered B. destroyed C. murdered D. assassinated 20 My aunt ________ a brightly-coloured thread round her finger so as not to forget her appointment. A. wound B. curved C. wounded D. rang 21 They were warned never ________ with the members of any extremist group. A. to associate B. to assimilate C. to assign D. to assume 22 Some people think it is ________ to use long and little-known words. A. clever B. intentional C. unstable D. sensitive 23 The children loved ________ the old castle. A. discovering B. exploring C. hunting D. detecting 24 Mr. and Mrs. Black were delighted when they ________ to sell their house so quickly. A. succeeded B. could C. risked D. managed 25 Caring for her younger brother is a ________ burden for her, but she never complains. A. sour B. bitter C. large D. heavy 26 That fellow has a dishonest ________ in his character. A. stripe B. streak C. stroke D. strip 27 The shops are always ________ of people at Christmas time. A. full B. stuffed C. busy D. crowded TRÌNH  B: T VNG  28 His request ________ me completely by surprise. A. left B. shook C. made D. took 29 Smoking is a very bad habit, which many people find difficult to ________. A. break B. beat C. breathe D. cough 30 It is a great ________ that the exhibition was cancelled at the last minute after all your work. A. pity B. sorrow C. complaint D. sadness 31 She's got a fabulous job and she earns a great ________ of money. A. deal B. quantity C. amount D. level 32 Many of the jobs which have been created in this area can be directly ________ to tourism. A. supported B. dedicated C. attracted D. attributed 33 He saw the plane crash into the sea when its engines ________. A. failed B. stood C. struck D. held 34 I can't ________ what he's doing; it's so dark down there. A. see through B. make out C. look into D. show up 35 Mr. and Mrs. Hudson are always ________ with each other about money. A. annoying B. arguing C. opposing D. shouting 36 It is a good idea to be ________ dressed when you go for an interview. A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly TRÌNH  B: T VNG  37 The ________ question in this case is whether the accused had a motive for this crime or not. A. forcible B. supreme C. valuable D. crucial 38 In spite of the anaesthetic, Pauline was fully ________ during the operation. A. awake B. conscious C. aware D. sensitive 39 This morning the postman was ________ down the street by my dog. A. hunted B. chased C. run D. sped 40 I could ________ a note of panic in his voice. A. desist B. detect C. detest D. deter 41 Thousands of people use the ________ of footpaths across these hills. A. grid B. circuit C. network D. channel 42 She chose some attractive ________ paper for the Christmas present. A. covering B. wrapping C. involving D. packing 43 It was very beautiful cloth ________ from silk. A. composed B. worn C. woven D. threaded 44 We've ________ of time to catch the train so there's no need to rush. A. very much B. enough C. great deal D. plenty 45 We couldn't have our picnic because it began to ________ with rain. A. flow B. drench C. run D. pour 46 The meteorologists say that we're likely to have a ________ winter. TRÌNH  B: T VNG  A. calm B. soft C. mild D. smooth 47 The heavy rainstorms ________ more than five days. A. went B. took C. proceeded D. lasted 48 There will now be a ________ interval for refreshments. A. small B. little C. light D. short 49 The play was very long, but there were two ________. A. intervals B. rests C. interruptions D. gaps 50 The stolen jewels were ________ a lot of money. A. valued B. cost C. priced D. worth 51 They were ________ for smuggling jewelry into the country. A. judged B. arrested C. accused D. warned 52 At first, very few people believed Darwin's theory of evolution because it did not seem at all ________. A. plausible B. creditable C. feasible D. discernible 53 I haven't met him, but I did once ________ across his wife. A. go B. get C. come D. look 54 Tom ________ his next appointment at the doctor's. A. cancelled B. erased C. wiped D. ended 55 The wind blew so hard and so strongly that the windows ________ in their frames. A. rattled TRÌNH  B: T VNG  B. slapped C. flapped D. shocked 56 He has a bad cold and won't be ________ to play in the match tomorrow. A. adequate B. appropriate C. fit D. proper 57 He drives so quickly that I am afraid that one day he will ________ someone crossing the street. A. crash down B. knock down C. turn over D. run across 58 Don't worry: the snake is perfectly ________. A. tame B. harmless C. harmful D. domestic 59 The shirt I was wearing today was torn, but I don't think anyone ________. A. watched B. remarked C. mentioned D. noticed 60 In the jar, there was a ________ which looked like jam. A. substance B. material C. solid D. powder 61 We expected him at eight but he finally ________ at midnight. A. came to B. turned out C. turned up D. came off 62 He was an ________ writer because he persuaded many people to see the trust of his idea. A. ordinary B. influential C. unlimited D. accurate 63 The old lady was very ________ for our help. A. pleased B. appreciated C. delighted D. grateful 64 From now on, everything will be ________ sailing, I hope. No more problems. A. simple TRÌNH  B: T VNG  B. straight C. plain D. pretty 65 He had made his money by developing a profitable travel ________. A. commerce B. shop C. affair D. business 66 The boy fell into the river and was ________ along by the fast current. A. caught B. swept C. thrown D. swung 67 He had no way of making a fire so he had to eat the fish ________. A. crude B. raw C. rough D. rude 68 The child was told to ________ for being rude to his uncle. A. excuse B. apologize C. forgive D. confess 69 The concert was so ________ that the audience went to sleep. A. bored B. boring C. exhausted D. tired 70 When Mike entered the room, he looked rather pale and in ________ of a shave. A. lack B. need C. want D. necessity 71 The traffic lights ________ to green, and the cars drove on. A. exchanged B. turned C. removed D. shone 72 Absenteeism per employee ________ out at 4 days a year. A. acts B. aims C. averages D. arrives 73 This is the ________ of the bicycle which was stolen. A. detail B. description C. information TRÌNH  B: T VNG  D. example 74 She ________ me of the first time we met, when we knocked into each other with our umbrellas. A. remembered B. recalled C. reminded D. remained 75 When we visited the zoo on Sunday afternoon it was very crowded but on a weekday it’s practically ________. A. full B. clear C. empty D. uncrowded 76 ________ of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement. A. Instead B. In place C. On behalf D. On account 77 She needs a lot of help, but she always refuses ________ advice of any kind. A. to reject B. rejecting C. accepting D. to accept 78 When he retired from his job, the directors ________ him with a clock. A. offered B. pleased C. satisfied D. presented 79 The old sailing boat was ________ without trace during the fierce storm. A. lost B. crashed C. disappeared D. vanished 80 My favourite ________ is roast beef. A. dish B. eat C. menu D. plate 81 At four o'clock, Mr. Hutchinson still had some ________ to do in the garden. A. work B. job C. effort D. task 82 There was so much noise that we could hardly ________ what the speaker was saying. A. take in B. take up C. bring in TRÌNH  B: T VNG  D. bring out 83 I wish I could ________ smoking. A. give away B. give from C. give up D. give out 84 The United States ________ from voting at the United Nations yesterday. A. discontinued B. refused C. rejected D. abstained 85 I like current affairs programmes that aren't afraid to tackle ________ subjects. A. concurrent B. controversial C. consecutive D. contradictory 86 I had no ________ that the divorce rate was so high in this country. A. knowledge B. idea C. doubt D. understanding 87 In today's newspaper, it ________ that oil has been discovered off the west coast. A. advertises B. notices C. writes D. says 88 The hotel room was so dirty that I was ________ and complained to the manager. A. ashamed B. disgusted C. disgusting D. embarrassed 89 The Queen has said that she will ________ the ceremony. A. engage B. come C. attend D. impart 90 We believe that the cumulative effects of renewed prosperity will ________ expectations. A. overcome B. surpass C. undermine D. succeed 91 It's distressing to see small children ________ in the streets. A. pleading B. imploring C. entreating D. begging [...]... completely exhausted but felt considerably after a meal and 114 a rest A renewed B renovated C refreshed D remade 115 The bank planned to escape in a stolen car A thieves B bandits C burglars D robbers 116 He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to him to go A persuade B suggest C make D prevent 117 The film several scenes that might upset young children A admits B involves C contains... my absence A capable B excused C unable D disliked They brought the land with a to building a new office block A view B purpose C goal D reason The defendant's family were present at the A court B appeal C law D hearing I don't with your decision but I do think that you might have told me last week A displease B disagree C dislike D disregard Our car was badly in the accident A broken... A similar B same C shared D common This is such a boring job to do It's a real pain in the A back TRÌNH 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 B: T V NG B way C neck D feathers Try and on the bright side - the worst may never happen! A see B look C think D consider My younger sister is very and so she loves going out but I am much quieter and prefer to stay at home A enjoyable B funny C... mistake B fortune C error D accident Although this wine is quite cheap, it is very A drunk B drinking C drank D drinkable Excuse me, do you me bringing my dog into your house? A oppose B mind C object D complain He has a very temper and often says things he regrets later A angry B quick C warm D fast TRÌNH B: T V NG 146 I'm afraid my speech may have you as to my true aims A misled B mistaken... received a lot of about the poor service in their hotel A complaints B information C warnings D advice The opening of the play took place in an army camp A stage B scene C sight D piece Despite her undoubted ability at tennis, she never became the of the local TRÌNH 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 B: T V NG tennis club A member B partner C champion D winner I hate being unemployed I'd feel... and considered to be inferior to standard English, Robert Burns wrote his love poetry in the language of the Scots A interpreted B belittled C distinguished D appreciated 148 Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be immediately A refused B rejected C disapproved D dismissed 149 To make a good omelette, you must the eggs very well A beat B knock C thrash D bang 150 They caught... pale, do you sick? TRÌNH 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 B: T V NG A fall B faint C feel D become This is a challenging position in the car industry for a qualified A engineer B engine C mechanical D machinery I met John his bicycle along the pavement A pulling B turning C rolling D wheeling I tried to sew the button on myself, but I couldn't thread the A pin B nail C needle D point... our TV set to the shop because it was A faulty B mistaken C incorrect TRÌNH 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 B: T V NG D wrong He me $20 for mending my bicycle A charged B asked C demanded D owed Inflation and its upward is the scourge of our days A trend B bend C stream D move Her guest apologized for causing her so much A problem B complication C trouble D damage I am ... health B strength C condition D fitness He went out of bed and took a few but couldn't go any farther A stages B starts C steps D actions You will have to repeat the course because your work has been A unpleasant B unnecessary C unsatisfactory D unusual I've for a job in Mexico I hope I get it A applied B appointed C implied D presented Prevention is better than A solution B answer... get a A receipt B bill C prescription D recipe Driving a car with faulty brakes is quite a risk A putting B setting C taking D being The new pills are round, so they're easier to A swallow B eat C chew D bite I had to be up early the next morning, so I myself and left the party A refused B thanked C excused D apologized Do you to go to the party? A attempt B attend C intend D . refreshed D. remade 115 The bank ________ planned to escape in a stolen car. A. thieves B. bandits C. burglars D. robbers 116 He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to ________ him. A. stage B. scene C. sight D. piece 137 Despite her undoubted ability at tennis, she never became the ________ of the local TRÌNH  B: T VNG  tennis club. A. member B. partner. full B. stuffed C. busy D. crowded TRÌNH  B: T VNG  28 His request ________ me completely by surprise. A. left B. shook C. made D. took 29 Smoking is a very bad habit, which