ADVERB CLAUSE OF REASON , RESULT AND CONCESSION I/ Choose A, B, C or D that best completes each unfinished sentence Mai worked hard , she passed her exam a so b although c because d though _ she was very tired , she helped her brother with his homework a Because b whether c Although c so It’s raining hard , _ we can’t go to the beach a or b but c so d though Nam was absent from class yesterday he felt sick a so b because c although d but Tom has a computer , _ he doesn’t use it a or b as because d but The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough a because b although c even though d and The film was boring we went home a so b when c but c if The girl bought the shoes _ they are very expensive a but b if c so d although He used to smoke a lot now he doesn’t smoke any more a still b therefore c but d as 10 She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key a while b but c though d because 11 it rained , the boys played football a Even b Even though c However d In spite of 12 It was still painful , I went to see a doctor a so b however c but d or 13 Lan likes oranges _ her sister doesn’t a but b as c so because 14 Nam failed the final exam _ he was lazy a while b though c.because d but 15 He’s tired _ he stayed up late watching TV a and b or c if d since 16 Jim can speak English _ French fluently a also b but also c and d so 17 _ the traffic , I arrived on time a Though b Although b Even though d In spite of 18 they live near us , we can see them very often a So b As c Though d Even 19 I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep a If b Although c While D However 20 We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to a because b though c so d but 21 It’s cheap _ I don’t like it a and b because c so d however 22 it was late , I decided to phone Brian a Despite b However c In spite of d Though 23 The little boy was hungry he ate nothing a although b so c but d and 24 the car was cheap , it was in good condition a Although b Because c As d If 25 tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will be shut a As b Just as c Although d When 26 She came in _ turned on the radio a so b and c or d but 27 We didn’t go for a walk _ it was very cold a though b because c but d so 28 I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed a Because b So c Although d However 29 Lan woke up late _ she didn’t have time for breakfast a so b since c as d though 30 I like fish I don’t like catching them myself a or b but c so d and 31 He had an accident he was careful a even though b because c so d since 32 _ it was raining , I went swimming a So b Because c However d Although 33 Ann felt ill , she insisted on going to work a though b so c and d but 34 _ I felt tired , I went to bed early a Although b So c As d However 35 _ he’s got an English name , he is German a Although b However c Because d Since 36 They decided not to go out for a meal _ they were too tired a so b because c but d if 37 We were the better team we lost the match a so b and c but d because 38 Keith decided to give up his job I advised him not to a because b however c although d since 39 we were in town , we often met him a For b Although C So d When 40 She didn’t get the job she had all the necessary qualifications a because b although c so d but 41 I could not eat I was very hungry a even though b in spite c despite d in spite the fact that 42 In pite _ , the baseball game was not cancelled a the rain b of the rain c it was raining d there was a rain 43 he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car a In spite b In spite of c Despite d Although 44 , he walked to the station a Despite being tired b Although to be tired c In spite being tired d Despite tired 45 The children slept well , despite _ a it was noise b the noise c of the noise d noisy 46 She left him she still loved him a even if b even though c in spite of d despite 47 _ her lack of hard work , she was promoted a In spite b Even though c in spite of d despite of 48 _ they are brothers, they not look like a Although b Even c Despite d In spite of 49 We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces we must also think of our environment a despite b though c as though d but 50 some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men a But Even if c If d As though 51 The team played on in spite of the rain a even if b if c in case d despite 52 ………… the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time A In case of B In spite of C Because of D But for 52 He was offered the job ……… he had no experience A even though B despite C while D however 53 We postponed the picnic ……………………… A because it is raining heavily B because of the raining heavily C because the heavily rain it was D because it was raining heavily 54 ……… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture A Although B Despite C though D In spite 55 She went to bed early ……… she felt tired A although B despite C because D because of 56 I couldn’t read the letter ……… the darkness A despite B in spite of C because of D because 57 The boys were punished he made many mistakes A in spite of B because C even though D as if 58 the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities A Because B Thanks to C While D As 59 Despite feeling cold, we kept walking A Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B Although we felt cold, we kept walking C However cold we felt, but we kept walking D However we felt cold, we kept walking 60 She decided to leave her job in the company -she could earn a lot of money there A because B although C despite D since 61 The children laughed a lot because of the funny story A The children laughed because the story is funny B The children laughed because of the story funny C The children laughed because it was funny D The children laughed because the story was funny 62 Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert A Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi B Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi C In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert D Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time 63 The flight was delayed the fog A in spite of B because of C though D since 64 Hong didn’t participate in the contest her lack of confidence A because B because of C since D despite 65 He hid that letter in a draw no one could read it A so that B because C although D in spite of 66 Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room A Because B In case C If D Even though 67 other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker A Because B Because of C Although D In spite of 68 The mother got angry because A her son behaved badly B her son's bad behavior C her son will behave badly D her son bad behaving 69 He lost his job his laziness A due to B in spite of C despite D because 70 She is looking for a new job she is tired of doing a routine job day after day A since B as C because D all are correct 71 She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone A Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone B Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone C Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone D Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone 72 No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door A Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door B Although I tried very hard, I could open the door C In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door D.I couldn't open the door,even though trying very hard II/ REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES… I couldn’t the test because it was difficult àBecause of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… Although he got up early, he was late for the first train In spite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it In spite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer Despite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car Despite ……………………………………………………………… Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London à In spite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… A Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it: Athough he is sick, he goes to school In spite of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully Despite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty Although ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… They worked very hard although they were old In spite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… Mary went to bed early because she felt tired Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… She stayed at home because her mother was sick Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 10 I like him because his father is kind to me Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 11 I couldn’t the test because it was difficult Because of ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………… 12 Although he got up early, he was late for the first train In spite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… 13 Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it In spite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… 14 Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer Despite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… 15 Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car Despite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… 16 Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London In spite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… 17 Although I am hungry, I can’t eat now Despite ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… 18 Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city Though ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… 19 In spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie Although ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… 20 They worked very hard inspite of their old age Although ……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… I/ USE BECAUSE OR BECAUSE OF TO REWRITE THE SENTENCES We arrived late because of the bad traffic …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… She didn’t buy the house because the price was very high …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… She only accepted the job because of the high salary …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… We couldn’t sleep because the weather was hot …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… Because of the World War II, women took over business for their absent husbands …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… She was very angry because he behaved very badly …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… He couldn’t sleep because of his worries …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 10 I lost my way because the fog was thick …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 11 He is tired because of staying up late last night …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 12 We couldn’t read the sign on the building because the distance was so great …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 13 She’ll never get success because she is impatient …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 14 He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 15 Governments advise giving up smoking because of its harm for health …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 16 They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are small …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 17 He got bad marks because his answers were incomplete …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 18 Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all her money …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 19 Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 20 A lot of people learn English because it is very important …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 21 Tom is often punished because he is very lazy …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 22 I was late because it rained heavily …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 23 They turned the heating on because the weather was very cold …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 24 She has to stay at home because of her sick mother …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… I/ REWRITE THESE SENTENCES USING “BECAUSE” OR “BECAUSE OF” I lost my way because the fog was thick ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………… He is tired because of staying up late last night ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………… We couldn’t read the sign on the building because the distance was so great ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………… She’ll never get success because she is impatient …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… Governments advise giving up smoking because of its harm for health …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are small …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… He got bad marks because his answers were incomplete …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all her money ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ……… 10 Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 11 A lot of people learn English because it is very important …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 12 Tom is often punished because he is very lazy …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 13 I was late because it rained heavily …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 14 They turned the heating on because the weather was very cold …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… 15 She has to stay at home because of her sick mother …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… …………………………………………………… ………………………… Is that present Bill gave you for Christmas Articles  Exercise 1:Underline the most suitable phrase in each sentence: Is this a person / the person you told me about This is the only cinema / an only cinema in the area Philip has just bought the Thames barge / a Thames barge I’m going to the British Museum / British Museum this afternoon Are you going to church / the church on Sunday? Do you have a milk jug / milk jug? The Prime Minister / Prime Minister will give a speech this afternoon The computer / Computer has already changed our lives dramatically I haven’t been to an open-air theatre / open-air theatre before 10 Here is a thousand pounds / the a thousand pounds I owe you 11 I was under an impression / under the impression that you had left 12 I have to go I’m in a hurry/ in hurry 13 I managed to sell the old painting at a profit / at profit 14 I think I prefer the other restaurant on the whole / on whole 15 How many hours you work, on average / on the average, every week? 16 I was in pain / in a pain after I twist my ankle 17 Jack recovered from his accident and is now out of danger / out of the danger 18 Excuse me, but you’re in the way / in a way 19 Sue felt seasick on the cross- channel ferry / a crosschannel ferry 20 The burglar hit me on my back of the neck / the back of my neck Exercise 2: Put a/ an/ the in each space, or leave the space blank: We went by _ train to _ west of England who live in Netherlands are called judge sent me to _ prison for ten years Columbus was one of _ people to cross _ Atlantic As captain of ship, I have _ complete authority David learned to play _ violin when he was at _ university Trafalgar Square is near Charing Cross Station Did you read _ book I lent you _ last week? We’ll put up shelves and then go to café for something to eat Exercise 3: Chọn phương án tốt để hoàn thành câu sau: My mother goes to church in morning A x B every C the D a I eat everyday A a banana B banana C the bananas D any banana Harry is a sailor He spends most of his life at _ sea A a B an C the D x There are billions of stars in _ space A a B an C x D the He tried to park his car but _ space wasn’t big enough A the B a C an D x Can you turn off _ television, please? A the B a C an D x We had _ dinner in a restaurant A a B an C x D the We had _ meal in a restaurant A a B an C the D x Thank you That was very nice lunch A a B an C the D.x 10. rose is my favourite color A a B an C the D x 11.When was _ computer invented? A a B an C the D x 12.My daughter plays _ piano very well A the B a C an D x 13.Mary loves _ flowers A a B an C the D x 14.Jill went to hospital to see her friend A x B the C a D an 15.Mrs Lan went to school to meet her son’s daughter A x B the C a D an 16.Carol went to prison to meet her brother A the B a C an D x 17.Sandra works at a big hospital She’s _ A.nurse B a nurse C the nurse D an nurse 18.She works six days _ week A in B for C a D x 19. is a star A Sun B A sun C The sun D Suns 20.What did you have for breakfast this morning A x B a C an D the 21.London is _ capital of England A an B a C x D the 22.When invented? A was telephone B was the telephone C were telephones D were a telephone 23.We visited _ two years ago A Canada and the United States B the Canada and the United States C the Canada and United States D Canada and United States 24.Are you going away next week? No, _ week after next A a B the C some D x 25.We haven’t been to for years A cinema B the cinema C a cinema D any cinema 26.It took us quite a long time to get here It was journey A three hour B a three- hours C a three- hour D three- hours 27.If you live in _ foreign country, you should try and learn the language A the B x C an D a 28.Did your train leave from ? A the Platform B an Platform C some Platform D Platform 29.I can’t work here There’s so much A noise B noises C the noise D a noise 30.Do you need ? A an umbrella B a umbrella C umbrella D an umbrellas 31.I’ve seen good films recently A a B the C some D an 32.I often watch television for two hours every night A some B the C any D x 33.The injured man was taken to _ A hospital B any hospital C the hospital D hospitals 34.She went out without _ money A any B an C a D x 35.Toshi speaks at home A the Japanese B Japan C the Japan D Japanese 36.A man and a woman were standing outside my house looked English but I think _ woman was foreign A the / a B a / the C a/ a D the / the 37.John sat on _ chair nearest the door A the / a B a / the C a /a D the / the 38.For breakfast I had _ sandwich and _ apple The sandwich wasn’t very nice A the / an B a / the C a / an D the / the 39.I would love to live by _ sea A the B a C an D x 40.What is longest river in world? A the/ a B a / the C a / a D the / the 41.This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine newspaper is in my bag but I don’t know where magazine is A a /a B a / the C the / the D the / a 42.We live in big house in middle of the village A a / a B a / the C the / the D the / a 43.I’m looking for _ job Did Mary get _ job she applied for? A a / the B the / a C a/ a D the / the 44.Did _ police find person who stole your bicycle? A a /a B the / the C a / the D the / a 45.We went out for last night _ restaurant we went was excellent A a /a B the / the C a / the D the / a 46.As I was walking along the street, I saw _ $10 note on pavement A a/ a B the / the C a / the D the / a 47.The Soviet Uinon was first country to send a man into _ space A the /the B x / x C x /the D the / x 48.Did you watch “Titanic” on television or at cinema? A the/ the B x / x C x / the D the / x 49.After _ lunch, we went for a walk by sea A the / the B x/ x C x/ the D the / x 50.Peru is country in South America _ capital is Lima A a / a B a / the C the / the D the / a 51.I never listen to _ radio In fact I haven’t got radio A a /a B a / the C the / the D the / a 52.It was a beautiful day _ sun shone brightly in _ sky A a / a B a / the C the / the D the / a 53.It is said that Robinhood robbed _ rich and gave the money to _ poor A a /a B a / the C the / the D the / a 54.Life is not so easy for _ unemployed A the B a C an D x 55.Many people were killed in the accident The bodies of _ dead were taken away A.the B a C an D x 56.The butler was _ I suspected A last person B a last person C the last person D some last person 57.Where you borrowed last week? A is scissors B are the scissors C is some scissors D are scissors 58.Why don’t we go to the park _? A in the car B with a car C with car D by the car 59.Too much rubbish is being dumped in A sea B the sea C a sea D some sea 60.This is exactly _ I was looking for A job B a job C some job D the job 61.Of all the cars, I think I prefer A a Japanese B some Japanese C the Japanese one D a Japanese one 62.I try to go jogging at least four times _ A the week B of the week C a week D of a week 63.Sally spent six month out of _ A work B a work C the work D some work II/ Insert a, an or the if necessary 1.There was knock on door I opened it and found small dark man in blue overcoat and woollen cap 2.He said he was employee of gas company and had come to read meter But I had suspicion that he wasn't speaking truth because meter readers usually wear peaked caps However, I took him to meter, which is in dark corner under stairs ( meters are usually in dark corners under stairs) I asked if he had torch; he said he disliked torches and always read meters by light of match I remarked that if there was leak in gaspipe there might be explosion while he was reading meter He said, 'As matter of fact, there was explosion in last house I visited; and Mr Smith, owner of house, was burnt in face.' 'Mr Smith was holding lighted match at time of explosion.' To prevent possible repetition of this accident, I lent him torch 10 He switched on torch, read meter and wrote reading down on back of envelope 11 I said in surprise that meter readers usually put readings down in book 12 He said that he had had book but that it had been burnt in fire in Mr Smith's house 13 By this time I had come to conclusion that he wasn't genuine meter reader; and moment he left house I rang police 14 Are John and Mary cousins? ~ No, they aren't cousins; they are brother and sister 15 fog was so thick that we couldn't see side of road We followed car in front of us and hoped that we were going right way 16 I can't remember exact date of storm, but I know it was Sunday because everybody was at church On Monday post didn't come because roads were blocked by fallen trees 17 Peter thinks that this is quite cheap restaurant 18 There's been murder here ~ Where's body?~ There isn't body ~ Then how you know there's been murder? 19 Number hundred and two, - house next door to us, is for sale It's quite - nice house with big rooms back windows look out on park 20 I don't know what price owners are asking But Dry and Rot are agents You could give them ring and make them offer 21 postman's little boy says that he'd rather be dentist than doctor, because dentists don't get called out at night Prepositions  Exercise 3: Chọn phương án tốt để hoàn thành caâu sau: When studying abroad, Mary was very happy to get a phone call _ her parents A to B for C of D from Why don’t we stay home _ a change? A from/ as B at / with C at / for D at/ on A horse is always mounted the left side A on B to C from D at What would you like to have _ lunch/ A at B in C for D of Surgeons use lasers _ miraculously accurate scalpels A for B as C of D with The Medical Center is close the school A to B at C next D from Once scientists fully understand the cause a disease, it becomes easier for them to find a cure _ it A of / of B of / from C from / in D of / for There is a shop _ front _ my house A at / in B out / next C in / of D of / in He stamped until the stinging return to his feet A on and off B out and in C down and up D up and down 10 The only way cross the river is swim A to / to B of / by C on / to D in / by 11 The summer is over Pupils and students have to go to school on Monday A back B on C through D into 12 He threw stones _ his attackers, trying to drive them _ A to / out B for / up C at / away D at / up 13 The medical center is closed campus A to B up C for D with 14 I haven’t gone there _ ages A with B in C for D of 15 Most college football games are played Saturdays A at B in C with D on 16 Leaves turn color _ the autumn A for B on C at D in 17 _ the whole, I enjoy the movie A On B In C At D Up 18 She’ll come home April A on B in C at D for 19 The art museum is located next _ the museum of natural history on State Street A to B for C on D with 20 Minh was born _ Ho Chi Minh city A on B.at C.in D up 21 Mai graduated _ the University of Education A from B at C in D for 22 English is spoken in many countries all _ the world A in B over C at D from 23 _ many areas of the world, wars have made lives more miserable A on B from C in D at 24 When we arrived _ the station, the last train had just gone A in B at C for D from 25 Approaching the village, we saw the village common in the distance A at B in C to D x 26 Fortunately, the company offered _ me the job I had applied A to B for C with D x 27 The pop singer has always received a large number of letter _ her fans A of B from C to D on 28 She was very surprise _ the grade she received A on B of C at D about 29 I was disappointed the grade I received on my last essay A for B about C to D A and B 30 Blue grass music is somewhat different other types of country music A.to B from C with D upon 31 I’m not familiar _that song A to B with C of D on 32 We are here to provide you _ the best service possible A of B with C to D for 33 Lan doesn’t spend much money clothes A over B at C on D with 34 His computer is not capable _ running this software A to B.on C of D about 35 The property was divided equally _ his son and daughter A from B between C in D over 36 They are talking one another their last trip A with/ about B with/ on C to/ about D A and B 37 Peter, together _ his wife, paid us a visit last week A of B with C along D in 38 Nowadays, most of young people are involved learnirng English A of B with C along D in 39 Are you interested _ learning English? A of B with C along D in 40 I’m so happy to hear from Mary because I haven’t seen her last year A for B on C since D A and B 41 He is very sucesssful _ his job A for B with C in D of 42 You are old enough to live _ yourself, you should not depend _ parents so much A in/ in B on / on C by / with D of/ to 43 When mr Pike was young, he was keen playing football A of B on C at D in 44 Mary is the most beautiful girl _ the three sisters A in B of C with D on 45 I have no interest playing chess A at B from C of D in 46 When he was young, he was very keen _ playing sport to keep himself fit A at B on C in D of 47 If you earn a good salary, you can be independent _ your parents A of B for C from D away 48 We are sure that they are all in favour the plan A to B for C of D at 49 I will be responsible what I A with B for C from D on 50 You cannot well two jobs _ same time A in B at C on D for 51 Before you decide to choose a job, you ought to take all the factor A into B at C of D among 52 I have ever dreamt of becoming a teacher The thought was first put my head when I started school at the age six A in / at B into/ of C on/ at D on / of 53 Those students major _ English A at B in C up D for 54 If you don’t want to get trouble again, please get _ early and go to work _ time A into/ up/ in B in/ up / on C on/ away/ by D on/ up/ with 55 The assignment must be submitted the end the week A from / of B at/ of C from/ to D in/ of 56 The city authority bans cars to wipe _ smoke A in B out C with D at 57 Don’t concern yourself other people’s affairs A at B on C about D within 58 Many people believe that natural resources will never be used A out B up C of D away 59 Pupils and students enrich the mind knowledge they get from class A without B for C with D from 60 Farmers get rid weeds by spraying A off B of C out D away 61 The government invested a great deal of money in irrigation to protect fields drought A out B about C from D off 62 Drivers should slow _ on this road because it is slippery after rains A on B down C up D to 63 pollution has bad effect our life A of B to C with D on 64 Before you light a cigarette, remember to ask for permission A up B down C on D off 65 It’s very kind you to offer us a lovely dinner A of B from C for D to 66 The woman was pale and weak because the lack fresh air A for / on B on / for C of / of D of / for 67 I’m not good _ English I think I should spend more time _ it A in / at B at / on C at / in D on / at 68 How is thing getting ? A up B on C in D over 69 An umbrella I what I need now, it’s raining I’ll give it _ tomorrow A up B away C back D over 70 I’ve gone all my pockets but I can’t find the keys A on B off C through D of 71 I couldn’t find any place to go holiday A at B for C up D on 72 I’m fed doing the same work everyday A out of B forward to C on to D up with 73 Have you ever thought giving up smoking? A over B of C on D at 74 If you don’t know the meaning of the word, you should look it in the dictionary A out B in C up D on 75 She has tried several shoes but she can’t find suitable ones A at B in C out D on 76 Most countries have brought malaria _ control with the help of the World Health Organization A under B out of C below D in 77 The party begin at o’clock and I’ll pick you _ at 6: 30 A on B up C away D of 78 I come _ an ancient city, sometimes referred as the Athens of the North A on / as B up / to C over / to D from / to 79 The house is fire Please call for help! A at / to B for / at C on / for D up / for 80 An apple stand _ the New York State A for B on C up D at 81 She keeps complaining the weather A in / of B on / about C out / about D on / in 82 Some pessimistic persons think that the world’s resources will run in some day A off B of C out D on 83 Let’s get acquainted _ the newcomer A to B of C with D about 84 We don’t have time to think it A on B up C out D over 85 I object being kept waiting Why can’t you be _ time? A at / in B for / in C to / on D at / on 86 You aren’t aware _ the time, are you ? You are always late work A of / for B for / of C on / at D on / for 87 We were confused the cross word puzzles A on B with C of D for 88 If someone knocks _ the door night, don’t open it A on / at B at / at C up / in D at / on 89 Everything is available _ the operation A of B on C from D for 90 He is very keen _ English, but he is not good listening A at / on B on / at C at / at D to / of 91 Your hairstyle is quite similar _ me A from B with C of D to 92 Nguyen Du devoted all his lifetime writing A for B to C in D from 93 I bought a coat my mother _ the supermarket A from / for B for / at C for / from D for / in 94 She was very surprised the grade she received A at B on C of D about 95 We might need more food, depending how many people turn up A for B on C at D with 96 Jane doesn’t spend much money clothes A over B about C at D on 97 A sign warned motorists dangers A of B for C about D A and C 98 They translated the letter French A for B with C into D about 99 I was disappointed the grade I received on my last essay A for B about C to D A and B 100 Since she graduated, Anne has no longer been dependent _ her parents for financial support A to B on C upon D B and C 101 Catherine became accustomed _ spicy foods when she was traveling A to B on C for D about 102 Table salt is composed _ two elements, sodium and chlorine A to B around C of D for 103 Is there enough that salad _ everyone A of/ for B with / forC to / to D on / with 104 His computer is not capable _ running this software A to B on C for D about 105 Washington state is famous its apples A in B for C of D with 106 Was your choice of research topic acceptable your instructor? A for B to C on D upon 107 People who are afraid heights are called acrophobias A of B on C in D to 108 Water is essential all life A on B for C in D with 109 Were you aware the regulations against smoking in this area? A in B with C of D about 110 Tepees are characteristic _ the Indian tribes of the Great Plants A of B upon C from D about 111 Will this office be adequate _ your company’s need? A on B for C to D with 112 I’m not familiar that song A to B of C with D about 113 This movie is based a true story A about B on C to D with 114 This summer he will be eligible a three week vacation A on B about C to D for 115 What he said is contrary common sense A for B about C of D to 116 Many vegetables, including tomatoes, and corn, are native the New World A for B to C about D.upon 117 This style of architecture is typical _ the Colonial period A of B to C about D with 118 Oxygen, fuel, and heat are all necessary combustion A with B for C about D in 119 This variety of seed inferior _ the type I planted last year A with B upon C up D to 120 Thank you very much what you have done for me A of B up C for D about 121 The opposite “old fashion” is “modern” A at B of C to D in 122 House cats are distantly related lions and tigers A in B to C of D about 123 Is this type of soil suitable growing tomatoes? A for B about C in D at 124 The point that Murphy brought up was not relevant _ the discussion A on B of C up D to 125 Organically raised crops are free chemical pesticides and herbicides A in B of C with D up 126 This book is preferable that one A on B to C up D of 127 If you are not satisfied your essay, then I suggest that you rewrite it A to B on C with D about 128 Do you belong any clubs or organisations? A on B to C for D up 129 Cytology is one branch of biology that deal the structure, form, and life of cells A on B with C about D at 130 We should concentrate solving this problem before we discuss the other ones A on B in C to D at 131 Most essays consist an introduction, a body and a conclusion A in B of C about D with 132 People want friends they can rely _ A up B of C in D on 133 We did not plan _ such a long delay A on B in C of D to 134 If you have engaged any extracurricular activity, you should mention the fact on your resume A in B of C up D with 135 Iron combines oxygen to form rust A about B with C upon D up 136 Did you agree any of Minh’s ideas? A about B on C in D for 137 The accident resulted several minor injuries A on B in C of D at 138 Congratulations your success! A to B on C in D up 139 Is it possible me to get the appointment some time next week? A to B up C for D with 140 My brother was married _ one of the most famous actresses A to B up C with D about 141 The police said that the lawyer had interfered _ their investigation A for B on C to D with 142 By the late 1940s, television had begun to seriously compete _ radio for audience and advertisers A with B to C for D on 143 Jame didn’t have any trouble adjusting the climate here A about B to C on D up 144 William insists getting up early,even on weekens A on B to C toward D for 145 What does this symbol refer _? A on B to C for D forward 146 Many companies participated the trade fair A for B in C to D up 147 Did you hear the news TV or read it the newspaper? A at / on B on / in C in / in D for / on 148 The members of a jury are chosen _random, from a list of voters A at B on C in D with 149 Videophones are not practical present, but they may be in the near future A in B up C on D at 150 Ms Loan is charge of the marketing department A on B at C in D up 151 Please come here _ once A on B in C at D for 152 I am sure he didn’t break the plate _ purpose A in B at C for D on 153 We can’t access _ the Internet where we live A to B on C at D with 154 There must be at least on vowel in every English word A at B up C in D upon 155 This book is based _ part on fact A in B upon C at D on 156 _ general, I found zoology to be the easier subject than botany A On B In C At D With 157 We are all fascinated the things we saw A on B in C by D for 158 The government is trying to make the country safe terrorist attacks A from B of C at D for 159 The police blamed the mother neglecting her child A to B for C with D of 160 She returned China after spending much time abroad A in B from C to D at 161 I always take careful notes what my professor say during lectures A in B for C of D with 162 Tom has tried hard hard to keep pace _ his classmates A to B with C at D for 163 Don’t make fun _ that disabled boy A upon B in C to D of 164 The rule hadn’t been put _ force until the King died A in B at C for D towards 165 She stood there, saying nothing until she lost sight plane A to B of C inside D about 166 This custom dated back _ the period when many Londoners traveled to and fro on horseback A about B over C with D to 167 Be calm and don’t make a fuss such trifles A for B over C about D A and B 168 I have lost touch Huong for years A with B of C from D to 169 Pay attention all the traffic sign when you are travelling in the street A of B to C for D with 170 Have you taken notice the “Stop” sign? A at B to C from D of 171 Teacher, are we expected to learn all the new words heart? A in B at C by D to 172 She always takes good care _ her children A for B in C of D with ... very kind you to offer us a lovely dinner A of B from C for D to 66 The woman was pale and weak because the lack fresh air A for / on B on / for C of / of D of / for 67 I’m not good... A with B for C from D on 50 You cannot well two jobs _ same time A in B at C on D for 51 Before you decide to choose a job, you ought to take all the factor A into B at C of D among 52 I... spraying A off B of C out D away 61 The government invested a great deal of money in irrigation to protect fields drought A out B about C from D off 62 Drivers should slow _ on this road because