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BÀI TẬP WORD FORM DÙNG ÔN THI HSG VÀ ĐẠI HỌC MÔN TIẾNG ANH
WORD FORM EXERCISE 1 I was at the bus interchange waiting for the bus. The queue at the (1) ______ (crowd) but interchange was snaking along the bus stand. Many were (2) ______ (eager), awaiting the (3) ______ (arrive) of the bus in order to enjoy a quick respite from the sweltering heat. A gleaming film of (4) ______ (perspire) could be seen on each forehead, with an occasional bead trickling from the temple, down the side of the face. "I've found you ! I've finally found you ! Where have you been ?" a shrill voice of hysteria broke out. Everybody turned around to look. A woman with disheveled long hair was clasping the arm of a (5) ______ (petrify) boy in a tenacious grip. The poor boy seemed (6) ______ (terrify). "Let me go ! Let go ! I do not know you !" the boy screamed in (7) ______ (desperate) as he tried to pull himself free from the woman who had a crazed look in her eyes. Some adults rushed forward to intervene but to everyone's dismay, the insane woman grew violent when one of them reached out to pry the (8) ______ (struggle) boy away from her. "Don't you snatch my son away !" she shrieked and (9) ______ (attempt) to scratch the man's face while trying to pull his hair at the same time. One lady brought the (10) ______ (trauma) boy aside at the first opportunity. Several men stepped in to stop the assault as they tried to subdue the frenzied woman. ANSWER I was at the bus interchange waiting for the bus. The queue at the crowded but interchange was snaking along the bus stand. Many were eagerly, awaiting the arrival of the bus in order to enjoy a quick respite from the sweltering heat. A gleaming film of perspiration could be seen on each forehead, with an occasional bead trickling from the temple, down the side of the face. "I've found you ! I've finally found you ! Where have you been ?" a shrill voice of hysteria broke out. Everybody turned around to look. A woman with disheveled long hair was clasping the arm of a petrified boy in a tenacious grip. The poor boy seemed terrified. "Let me go ! Let go ! I do not know you !" the boy screamed in desperation as he tried to pull himself free from the woman who had a crazed look in her eyes. Some adults rushed forward to intervene but to everyone's dismay, the insane woman grew violent when one of them reached out to pry the struggling boy away from her. "Don't you snatch my son away !" she shrieked and attempted to scratch the man's face while trying to pull his hair at the same time. One lady brought the traumatized boy aside at the first opportunity. Several men stepped in to stop the assault as they tried to subdue the frenzied woman. EXERCISE 2 Alex studied the signature long and hard. In his right hand, he was (1) ______ (grip) a pen that was pressed against a blank piece of paper. (2) ______ (Purse) his lips with a determined frown, he began to practice forging his father's (3) ______ (sign). "I have to do it, unless I want another (4) ______ (cane) episode," he thought as he felt tears brimming in his eyes. Alex had received his report book (5) ______ (early) that day. As the teacher handed it to him, she shook her head as they made direct eye contact. It was a mixture of (6) ______ (disapprove) and disappointment. Alex, though disheartened, was not taken by surprise when his eyes fell on the redcolored grades. After all, he was well aware that he had spent too much time on computer games. Despite (7) ______ (understand) that his poor results was a consequence of his lack of efforts, the boy was reluctant to face the music. 1 The last caning session his father had given him still remained (8) ______ (vivid) in his memory. Every time he recalled how the (9) ______ (intimidate) cane came down hard on his flesh, causing immediate angry red swells to appear, he would recoil in terror at the memory of that incident. As the whole page began to fill with signatures, his (10) ______ (confident) grew. He was ready to forge his father's signature on the report book. Satisfied, Alex went to bed. However, the guilt-stricken boy tossed and turned that night. It was going to be a long night for Alex. ANSWER Alex studied the signature long and hard. In his right hand, he was gripping a pen that was pressed against a blank piece of paper. Pursinghis lips with a determined frown, he began to practice forging his father's signature. "I have to do it, unless I want another caning episode," he thought as he felt tears brimming in his eyes. Alex had received his report book earlier that day. As the teacher handed it to him, she shook her head as they made direct eye contact. It was a mixture of disapproval and disappointment. Alex, though disheartened, was not taken by surprise when his eyes fell on the red-colored grades. After all, he was well aware that he had spent too much time on computer games. Despite understanding that his poor results was a consequence of his lack of efforts, the boy was reluctant to face the music. The last caning session his father had given him still remained vividly in his memory. Every time he recalled how the intimidating cane came down hard on his flesh, causing immediate angry red swells to appear, he would recoil in terror at the memory of that incident. As the whole page began to fill with signatures, his confidence grew. He was ready to forge his father's signature on the report book. Satisfied, Alex went to bed. However, the guilt-stricken boy tossed and turned that night. It was going to be a long night for Alex. EXERCISE 3 Mrs Lim knew that their thoughtful little girl understood their predicament. (1) ______ (Sigh), she said, "We haven't given her any extravagant gift all these years. Shall we ... " Her husband nodded his head with a slight smile as he gazed at his wife with unspoken (2) ______ (understand). "Yes, we shall." On the day of her birthday, Mabel sat before the plain birthday cake with a (3) ______ (delight) smile as her parents sang her the birthday song. The sweet girl did not expect anything such as she (4) ______ (understand) that they were trying to make ends meet, working hard to pay off the debts since their business filed. Having made her wish, she blew the candles out. "Thank you, Daddy. Thank you, Mummy," she said (5) ______ (earnest) as she pecked them lightly on the cheek to express her (6) ______ (appreciate). "Close your eyes. We have something for you," Mrs Lim told her with a wink. Mabel did as was directed but she was filled with (7) ______ (excite). Whens he was instructed to open her eyes, her eyes widened in disbelief. (8) ______ (Stand) before her was a sleek and (9) ______ (shine) bicycle in her favorite color -- bright and (10) ______ (cheer) yellow, just like the sunflower ! ANSWER Mrs Lim knew that their thoughtful little girl understood their predicament. Sighing, she said, "We haven't given her any extravagant gift all these years. Shall we ... " 2 Her husband nodded his head with a slight smile as he gazed at his wife with unspoken understanding. "Yes, we shall." On the day of her birthday, Mabel sat before the plain birthday cake with a delighted smile as her parents sang her the birthday song. The sweet girl did not expect anything such as she understood that they were trying to make ends meet, working hard to pay off the debts since their business filed. Having made her wish, she blew the candles out. "Thank you, Daddy. Thank you, Mummy," she said earnestly as she pecked them lightly on the cheek to express her appreciation. "Close your eyes. We have something for you," Mrs Lim told her with a wink. Mabel did as was directed but she was filled with excitement. When she was instructed to open her eyes, her eyes widened in disbelief. Standing before her was a sleek and shiny bicycle in her favorite color -- bright and cheerful yellow, just like the sunflower ! EXERCISE 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. The performance of our national hockey team has been falling short of our expectation. We'll take into account of your good service when deliberating on your new salary. The retiree accepted the offer on the spur of the moment. The expatriate will be leaving India for good. The students have been advised not to burn the candles at both ends. With great indignation, the clerk submitted his resignation letter. The two opposing parties have been advised to bury the hatchet for the benefit of the country. We have been avoiding him because he likes to blow his own trumpet. The artist is head and shoulders above all his contemporaries. You have to speak louder as the octogenarian is hard of hearing. Don't you worry, I've given him a piece of my mind. Being a thorn among the roses, Johnny was rather ill at ease. Without any hesitation, the rich man pledged to donate one million dollars to the organization. When the thief saw the police approaching, he took to his heels. When Joe's long-lost brother showed up, he was stunned for a moment. With great caution, the old couple crossed the busy road. With gratitude, we accepted the offer from the management. The police tried in vain to capture the notorious crook. We deliberated at great length before we decided to take the plunge. Without any doubt, the goalkeeper was the best player for saving two penalties. KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. The performance of our national hockey team has been disappointing. We'll consider your good service when deliberating on your new salary. The retiree accepted the offer spontaneously. The expatriate will be leaving India permanently. The students have been advised not to overtax themselves. Indignantly, the clerk submitted his resignation letter. The two opposing parties have been advised to peace for the benefit of the country. We have been avoiding him because he likes to boast. The artist is much above all his contemporaries. You have to speak louder as the octogenarian is deaf. Don't you worry, I've scolded him. Being a thorn among the roses, Johnny was rather uncomfortable. Readily, the rich man pledged to donate one million dollars to the organization. When the thief saw the police approaching, he ran away. When Joe's long-lost brother showed up, he was stunned momentarily. Cautiously, the old couple crossed the busy road. 3 17. Gratefully, we accepted the offer from the management. 18. The police tried unsuccessfully to capture the notorious crook. 19. We deliberated deeply before we decided to take the plunge. 20. Undoubtedly, the goalkeeper was the best player for saving two penalties. EXERCISE 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. At the bookshop, I bought some pencils, a writing pad, an ink eraser and two exercise books. The immigration officer spoke to the tourists in a serious tone. As the manager was late for the meeting, he left in a hurry. The coach scolded the goalkeeper with fury. The man is 80 years old but he is still as fit as a fiddle. The dropouts were loitering at the shopping complex without any aim. All of a sudden, there was a loud bang. When the forward scored a goal, all the spectators roared their approval in an excited manner. The worker demands for a higher pay as he is now managing two different posts at the same time. We are praying hard that the dropout will turn over a new leaf. You can't see the manager as he is very busy at the moment. Despite being tagged as the underdog, our badminton team played like true heroes. I want the work to be completed without any delay. The hooligans boarded the bus in a noisy manner. The retirees visit their children in New Zealand once a year. The child lifted the heavy box without much effort. To his amazement, Jerome discovered that he managed to pass through the immigration checkpoint with his son's passport. With great anxiety, we prayed for a miracle to happen. The villager appeared like a fish out of water at the manager's office. The plumber has been working on the pipe for five hours at a stretch. At the bookshop, I bought some stationery. The immigration officer spoke to the tourists seriously. As the manager was late for the meeting, he left hurriedly. The coach scolded the goalkeeper furiously. The octogenarian but he is still as fit as a fiddle. The dropouts were loitering at the shopping complex amilessly. Suddenly, there was a loud bang. When the forward scored a goal, all the spectators roared their approval excitedly. The worker demands for a higher pay as he is now managing two different posts simultaneously. We are praying hard that the dropout will reform. You can't see the manager as he is very busy now. Despite being tagged as the underdog, our badminton team playedheroically. I want the work to be completed promptly. The hooligans boarded the bus noisily. The retirees visit their children in New Zealand annually. The child lifted the heavy box effortlessly. Amazingly, Jerome discovered that he managed to pass through the immigration checkpoint with his son's passport. Anxiously, we prayed for a miracle to happen. The villager appeared uneasy at the manager's office. The plumber has been working on the pipe for five hours continuously. EXERCISE 6 1. The ______ ( pound ) of the drums could be heard miles away. 4 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. KEY "This is a ______ ( person ) matter, please don't interfere," shouted the angry man. Through his ______ ( eloquent ), the candidate hopes to win the support of the masses. Political _______ ( stable ) is very essential for a country's economic progress. We stared in awe at the ______ ( unforget ) grace of the whale frolicking in the ocean. This ______ ( express ) coach will arrive at Euds Station in just an hour. Damor is _______ ( mind ) of the needs of others; he is always so considerate. The students gave _______ ( minute ) details of their experiments. It breaks his heart to know that his pet dog died ______ ( miserable ). You must bring some _______ ( suit ) clothes for the hike 1. The pounding of the drums could be heard miles away. 2. "This is a personal matter, please don't interfere," shouted the angry man. 3. Through his eloquence, the candidate hopes to win the support of the masses. 4. Political stability is very essential for a country's economic progress. 5. We stared in awe at the unforgettable grace of the whale frolicking in the ocean. 6. This express coach will arrive at Euds Station in just an hour. 7. Damor is mindful of the needs of others; he is always so considerate. 8. The students gave minute details of their experiments. 9. It breaks his heart to know that his pet dog died miserably. 10. You must bring some suitable clothes for the hike. EXERCISE 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The ______ ( censor ) committee will ban the reporting of all undesirable news into the country. They are ______ ( begin ) to see the true colors of the impostor. We visited an oil palm ______ ( plant ) to learn more about the harvesting process. Imami ______ ( battle ) with the strong current but his canoe capsized. Chicken lasagne is a ______ ( special ) of this restaurant; you cannot find this anywhere. The latest _______ ( edit ) of this book contains many illustrative pictures. I guess mother will agree but ______ ( convince ) father will be altogether difficult. The marine police are ______ ( tight ) the net around the illegal immigrants at sea. Walking alone late at night can be _______ ( danger ). The campers shivered with fear when they heard the wind ______ ( whistle ) through the trees. KEY 1. The censorship committee will ban the reporting of all undesirable news into the country. 2. They are beginning to see the true colors of the impostor. 3. We visited an oil palm plantation to learn more about the harvesting process. 4. Imami battled with the strong current but his canoe capsized. 5. Chicken lasagne is a speciality of this restaurant; you cannot find this anywhere. 6. The latest edition of this book contains many illustrative pictures. 7. I guess mother will agree but convincing father will be altogether difficult. 8. The marine police are tightening the net around the illegal immigrants at sea. 9. Walking alone late at night can be dangerous. 10. The campers shivered with fear when they heard the wind whistling through the trees. EXERCISE 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. In the early days, traders ______ ( monopoly ) the spice trade. The poor children are without ______ ( nourish ); they are very sickly. Their refusal to help is ______ ( perfect ) understandable in view of the difficult circumstances. Her younger sister can be ______ ( annoy ) when she behaves haughtily. The recent swimming carnival drew a large crowd of sports ______ ( enthuse ). "In all ______ ( serious ) don't get mixed up with bad company again," the social counselor advised the delinquents at reform school. We must be thorough with our work; the supervisor expects all the ______ ( niggle ) details. 5 8. 9. 10. The unfit boy feels tired after the ______ ( torture ) climb up the steep hill. When he moved to Japan, he ______ ( bare ) knew the country, but within a year he had become familiar with the customs. Many rich ______ ( royal ) own luxurious home along this private beach. KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the early days, traders monopolized the spice trade. The poor children are without nourishment; they are very sickly. Their refusal to help is perfectly understandable in view of the difficult circumstances. Her younger sister can be annoying when she behaves haughtily. The recent swimming carnival drew a large crowd of sports enthusiasts. "In all seriousness don't get mixed up with bad company again," the social counselor advised the delinquents at reform school. 7. We must be thorough with our work; the supervisor expects all the niggly details. 8. The unfit boy feels tired after the torturous climb up the steep hill. 9. When he moved to Japan, he barely knew the country, but within a year he had become familiar with the customs. 10. Many rich royalties own luxurious home along this private beach. EXERCISE 9 1. You must read the ______ ( instruct ) carefully before you use the new oven. 2. We were taken aback at the ______ ( drama ) changes in our village; each home owns a computer now. 3. ______ ( gradual ) he began to show his true character; we realized he is not a sincere person. 4. They are ______ ( campaign ) for a greener environment. 5. This work is ______ ( woeful ) beyond the required standard; I cannot accept it. 6. ______ ( begin ) will find this lesson difficult to grasp; it is quite technical. 7. It is always ______ ( interest ) to watch the cubs at play. 8. Your objection to the plans could be a ______ ( hinder ) to economic progress. 9. My mother advised me to be careful in my ______ ( choose ) of friends. 10. KEY ______ ( short ) after feeding time, the bears were killed 1. You must read the instructions carefully before you use the new oven. 2. We were taken aback at the dramatic changes in our village; each home owns a computer now. 3. Gradually he began to show his true character; we realized he is not a sincere person. 4. They are campaigning for a greener environment. 5. This work is woefully beyond the required standard; I cannot accept it. 6. Beginners will find this lesson difficult to grasp; it is quite technical. 7. It is always interesting to watch the cubs at play. 8. Your objection to the plans could be a hindrance to economic progress. 9. My mother advised me to be careful in my choice of friends. 10. Shortly after feeding time, the bears were killed EXERCISE 10 1. We all stood up upon the ______ ( arrive ) of the guest-of-honour. 6 2. Arturo ______ ( accident ) broke the glass window while playing in the verandah. 3. Jeremiah is not stupid. He just refuses to use his ______ ( intelligent ). 4. "Please pay ______ ( attend ) when I am teaching," said Miss Chan. 5. The prime minister's wisdom won the ______ ( admire ) of his citizens. 6. The policeman advises the driver to drive ______ ( careful ) on the road. 7. This is the most ______ ( comfort ) bed that I have slept in. 8. The beauty of the countryside is beyond our ______ ( imagine ). 9. Nobody wants to employ him because of his past ______ ( crime ) record. 10. KEY We should ______ ( strength ) ties with our neighboring countries. 1. We all stood up upon the arrival of the guest-of-honour. 2. Arturo accidentally broke the glass window while playing in the verandah. 3. Jeremiah is not stupid. He just refuses to use his intelligence. 4. "Please pay attention when I am teaching," said Miss Chan. 5. The prime minister's wisdom won the admiration of his citizens. 6. The policeman advises the driver to drive carefully on the road. 7. This is the most comfortable bed that I have slept in. 8. The beauty of the countryside is beyond our imagination. 9. Nobody wants to employ him because of his past criminal record. 10. We should strengthen ties with our neighboring countries. EXERCISE 11 1. Everybody dislikes Henry because he always acts in a ______ ( coward ) manner. 2. This will be a fierce ______ ( compete ). Every team is just as good. 3. Ice ______ ( solid ) at zero degrees Celsius. 4. It was a ______ ( disaster ) outing. Everything went wrong. 5. It was our ______ ( please ) to have met the well known artist from Italy. 6. The ______ ( hot ) makes everybody very drowsy during the lesson in class. 7. You could notice the ______ ( sad ) in his eyes. 8. Please follow the ______ ( instruct ) carefully when you do the exercises. 9. "Come and see me once you have gathered enough ______ ( inform ) about the case," the police inspector told his staff. 10. KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. The children found the trip to Bintan most ______ ( enjoy ). Everybody dislikes Henry because he always acts in a cowardly manner. This will be a fierce competition. Every team is just as good. Ice solidifies at zero degrees Celsius. It was a disastrous outing. Everything went wrong. 7 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. It was our pleasure to have met the well known artist from Italy. The heat makes everybody very drowsy during the lesson in class. You could notice the sadness in his eyes. Please follow the instructions carefully when you do the exercises. "Come and see me once you have gathered enough information about the case," the police inspector told his staff. 10. The children found the trip to Bintan most enjoyable. EXERCISE 12 1. The teacher is very impressed with the ______ ( behave ) of the new pupil. 2. It is everyone's ______ ( responsible ) to save the environment. 3. His good stamina ______ ( able ) him to run 10 kilometers non-stop. 4. The good news ______ ( bright ) up my day. 5. The Chinese respect the ______ ( teach ) of Confucius. 6. Be a ______ ( consider ) driver. Drive carefully. 7. The government is encouraging the nation to be more ______ ( create ). 8. He is very troubled by the ______ ( decide ) of his boss. 9. The damages to the car were ______ ( extend ). It took the mechanic one week to repair it. 10. KEY The old man ______ ( trust ) his grand-daughter to the care of his faithful servant when he died. 1. The teacher is very impressed with the behavior of the new pupil. 2. It is everyone's responsibility to save the environment. 3. His good stamina enables him to run 10 kilometers non-stop. 4. The good news has brightened up my day. 5. The Chinese respect the teachings of Confucius. 6. Be a considerate driver. Drive carefully. 7. The government is encouraging the nation to be more creative. 8. He is very troubled by the decision of his boss. 9. The damages to the car were extensive. It took the mechanic one week to repair it. 10. The old man entrusted his grand-daughter to the care of his faithful servant when he died. EXERCISE 13 1. The ______ ( describe ) given by the eye-witness helped the police to catch the robber. 2. Every mountain climber must pass an ______ ( endure ) test before he can participate in the expedition. 3. The old lady is ______ ( sad ) by the crimes committed by her only son. 4. The plants served to ______ ( beauty ) the hall. 5. The ant is considered one of the most _______ ( industry ) insects. 6. Desmond's ______ ( hero ) rescue won praises from the boy's grateful parents. 7. I have never sailed in such a _______ ( luxury ) ocean liner before. 8 8. The pension is enough for the old couple to live on ______ ( comfort ) for at least 20 years. 9. We should visit the dentist ______ ( occasion ) to have a check-up. 10. KEY The ballet dancer glided ______ ( grace ) to the tempo of the music. 1. 2. The description given by the eye-witness helped the police to catch the robber. Every mountain climber must pass an endurance test before he can participate in the expedition. 3. The old lady is saddened by the crimes committed by her only son. 4. The plants served to beautify the hall. 5. The ant is considered one of the most industrious insects. 6. Desmond's heroic rescue won praises from the boy's grateful parents. 7. I have never sailed in such a luxurious ocean liner before. 8. The pension is enough for the old couple to live on comfortably for at least 20 years. 9. We should visit the dentist occasionally to have a check-up. 10. The ballet dancer glided gracefully to the tempo of the music. EXERCISE 14 1. The young generation are becoming more and more ______ ( material ) in their outlook. 2. His ______ ( formula ) for success is hard work. 3. I am in a ______ ( festival ) mood. I don't feel like working today. 4. I am ______ ( absolute ) sure that that is the man who stole the car. 5. Their parents ______ ( objection ) strongly to their marriage. 6. You made me a ______ ( laugh ) stock in front of everybody. 7. The girls are told to dress ______ ( decent ) for the party. 8. He smiled ______ ( candid ) for the camera. 9. The supply of water is not always in ______ ( abundant ). You should learn how to save water. 10. KEY The flower ______ ( arrange ) was very beautifully done. 1. The young generation are becoming more and more materialistic in their outlook. 2. His formula for success is hard work. 3. I am in a festive mood. I don't feel like working today. 4. I am absolutely sure that that is the man who stole the car. 5. Their parents objected strongly to their marriage. 6. You made me a laughing stock in front of everybody. 7. The girls are told to dress decently for the party. 8. He smiled candidly for the camera. 9. The supply of water is not always in abundance. You should learn how to save water. 10. The flower arrangement was very beautifully done. EXERCISE 15 1. The ______ ( product ) of the television serial was badly done. 2. You need the doctor to ______ ( certain ) that you were sick yesterday. 9 3. Dilly handled the situation ______ ( effect ). Everyone was pleased with her explanations. 4. ______ ( sudden ) it rained and we were all drenched. 5. The ______ ( year ) salary increment is too little. No wonder the staff do not stay in the company for long. 6. His sense of ______ ( humorous ) was so dry that the guests preferred not to talk with him. 7. The ______ ( strong ) of the company is in its team spirit. 8. I have a ______ ( person ) favor to ask of you. I hope you can help me. 9. Please be ______ ( reason ). I cannot finish this task all by myself today. 10. "Excuse me, my ______ ( appoint ) with the doctor is at 9 o'clock," the patient told the nurse. KEY 1. The production of the television serial was badly done. 2. You need the doctor to ascertain that you were sick yesterday. 3. Dilly handled the situation effectively. Everyone was pleased with her explanations. 4. Suddenly it rained and we were all drenched. 5. The yearly salary increment is too little. No wonder the staff do not stay in the company for long. 6. His sense of humor was so dry that the guests preferred not to talk with him. 7. The strength of the company is in its team spirit. 8. I have a personal favor to ask of you. I hope you can help me. 9. Please be reasonable. I cannot finish this task all by myself today. 10. "Excuse me, my appointment with the doctor is at 9 o'clock," the patient told the nurse. EXERCISE 16 1. The ______ ( renew ) of her passport will take two weeks. 2. Don't ______ ( angry ) her anymore or she will beat you up. 3. The escaped leopard will ______ ( danger ) the lives of the villagers. 4. The champion squad jumped ______ ( triumphant ) when its name was called. 5. Please ______ ( low ) the volume of your voice. I can even hear you from next door. 6. The _______ ( endure ) test will take approximately two hours to complete. 7. The play is so boring. The script writer should ______ ( live ) it with more jokes. 8. The ______ ( rebel ) was stopped in time by the military. 9. The couple came here at the special ______ ( invite ) of the prime minister. 10. KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please accept my ______ ( sister ) advice. You look horrible in that dress. The renewal of her passport will take two weeks. Don't anger her anymore or she will beat you up. The escaped leopard will endanger the lives of the villagers. The champion squad jumped triumph when its name was called. Please lower the volume of your voice. I can even hear you from next door. 10 6. The endurance test will take approximately two hours to complete. 7. The play is so boring. The script writer should liven it with more jokes. 8. The rebellion was stopped in time by the military. 9. The couple came here at the special invitation of the prime minister. 10. Please accept my sisterly advice. You look horrible in that dress. EXERCISE 18 1. ______ ( absent ) makes the heart grow fonder. 2. The ______ ( fail ) of the project left many of the staff disappointed. 3. The policemen are here to ______ ( force ) law and order. 4. The prophet is said to be ______ ( power ) by God to save the world. 5. You are under no ______ ( oblige ) to accept the terms and conditions. 6. The rapid ______ ( grow ) of the company took everyone by surprise. 7. All the pupils were ______ ( busy ) finishing their exam papers when the bell rang. 8. His grandmother is ______ ( critic ) ill and wants to see him immediately. 9. "Sally, you should be more ______ ( care ) in your work, " said the supervisor. 10. The ______ ( center ) location of the building makes it very convenient for the workers to go to the office. KEY 1. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. 2. The failure of the project left many of the staff disappointed. 3. The policemen are here to enforce law and order. 4. The prophet is said to be empowered by God to save the world. 5. You are under no obligation to accept the terms and conditions. 6. The rapid growth of the company took everyone by surprise. 7. All the pupils were busily finishing their exam papers when the bell rang. 8. His grandmother is critically ill and wants to see him immediately. 9. "Sally, you should be more careful in your work, " said the supervisor. 10. The central location of the building makes it very convenient for the workers to go to the office. EXERCISE 19 1. I will try to complete this task to the best of my ______ ( able ). 2. The big flowery designs _______ ( cheap ) the overall look of the painting. 3. The ______ ( defend ) of our country is left in the hands of our loyal soldiers. 4. The _____ ( forget ) old man cannot find his way home. 5. "This ceremony marks the ______ ( begin ) of our business venture with VTEC company," said the president of BBE company. 6. There is a wise saying which goes : " ______ ( curious ) kills the cat." 7. The price of petrol in Vietnam is ______ ( compare ) cheaper than in Thailand. 8. The tourists were caught up with the ______ ( magic ) atmosphere in Disneyland. 11 9. 10. KEY The staff ______ ( ready ) accepted the apology from their boss. Do not doubt the ______ ( wise ) of the old folks in this village. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I will try to complete this task to the best of my ability. The big flowery designs cheapen the overall look of the painting. The defense of our country is left in the hands of our loyal soldiers. The forgetful old man cannot find his way home. "This ceremony marks the beginning of our business venture with VTEC company," said the president of BBE company. 6. There is a wise saying which goes : "curiosity kills the cat." 7. The price of petrol in Vietnam is comparatively cheaper than in Thailand. 8. The tourists were caught up with the magical atmosphere in Disneyland. 9. The staff readily accepted the apology from their boss. 10. Do not doubt the wisdom of the old folks in this village. EXERCISE 20 1. All the ______ ( hope ) beauties are eyeing the first prize in the beauty contest. 2. "Do not ______ ( breath ) a word about this agreement to anybody in the office," Mr. Kang told his secretary. 3. "It is our ______ ( please ) to serve you," said the flight stewardess. 4. You could read his ______ ( resent ) for the kids in his eyes. 5. The project engineers are going to ______ ( broad ) this narrow lane. 6. My ______ ( distance ) cousin from China will be coming to Singapore in June. 7. Dolly is such a ______ ( trouble ) customer that all the salesgirls dislike serving her. 8. The amazing technology enables us to take a ______ ( giant ) leap into the future. 9. The ______ ( try ) of the murderers has been going on for days at the Supreme Court. 10. KEY The ______ ( nature ) make-up colours suit her complexion best. 1. 2. All the hopeful beauties are eyeing the first prize in the beauty contest. "Do not breathe a word about this agreement to anybody in the office," Mr. Kang told his secretary. 3. "It is our pleasure to serve you," said the flight stewardess. 4. You could read his resentment for the kids in his eyes. 5. The project engineers are going to broaden this narrow lane. 6. My distant cousin from China will be coming to Singapore in June. 7. Dolly is such a troublesome customer that all the salesgirls dislike serving her. 8. The amazing technology enables us to take a gigantic leap into the future. 9. The trial of the murderers has been going on for days at the Supreme Court. 10. The natural make-up colours suit her complexion best. EXERCISE 21 1. The little girl hums ______ ( cheer ) to herself. 2. The patient is ______ ( danger ) ill and may not be able to live much longer. 12 3. Desmond ______ ( grudge ) gave up his seat to the old lady in the bus. 4. ______ ( Unite ) we stand. Divided we fall. 5. The ______ ( boast ) boy failed his examinations. 6. At the conclusion of the meeting, the ______ ( chair ) summarized the main points again. 7. The ______ ( construct ) of all his sentences is very clumsy. 8. ______ ( General ), the orientation program was very well planned. 9. If you want to lose weight, you must exercise ______ ( faith ). 10. KEY "Please shorten your meeting and come home ______ ( immediate )," Linda told her husband. 1. The little girl hums cheerfully to herself. 2. The patient is dangerously ill and may not be able to live much longer. 3. Desmond grudgingly gave up his seat to the old lady in the bus. 4. United we stand. Divided we fall. 5. The boastful boy failed his examinations. 6. At the conclusion of the meeting, the chairman summarized the main points again. 7. The construction of all his sentences is very clumsy. 8. Generally, the orientation program was very well planned. 9. If you want to lose weight, you must exercise faithfully. 10. "Please shorten your meeting and come home immediately," Linda told her husband. EXERCISE 22 1. Devi's dog ran out of the garden and attacked the man without _______ ( provoke ). 2. The little village is very quiet and ______ ( peace ) at night. 3. Our English ______ ( assign ) is due next week. 4. Do not give up because of _______ ( fail ). If you work hard, you will eventually succeed. 5. Drinking two cups of coffee in the morning has become ______ ( habit ) to her. 6. As the trapeze artists performed one daring act after another, the audience watched in ______ ( amaze ). 7. Olaniyi knows enough French to carry on a simple ______ ( converse ) in that language. 8. "Seldom have I seen so much ______ ( create ) in a child so young," said the artist. 9. The news that Mingde had inherited a million dollars caused much _______ ( excite ) among his friends. 10. KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. On ______ ( arrive ) in Bangkok, a tour guide will meet you at the airport Devi's dog ran out of the garden and attacked the man without provocation. The little village is very quiet and peaceful at night. Our English assignment is due next week. Do not give up because of failure. If you work hard, you will eventually succeed. 13 5. 6. Drinking two cups of coffee in the morning has become habitual to her. As the trapeze artists performed one daring act after another, the audience watched in amazement. 7. Olaniyi knows enough French to carry on a simple conversation in that language. 8. "Seldom have I seen so much creativity in a child so young," said the artist. 9. The news that Mingde had inherited a million dollars caused much excitement among his friends. 10. On arrival in Bangkok, a tour guide will meet you at the airport. EXERCISE 23 1. Any ______ ( add ) information you may have on the accident will be most useful to the police. 2. The ______ ( invade ) of Kuwait by the Iraqis was condemned by almost the whole world. 3. This restaurant is ______ ( fame ) for its western meals. 4. In ______ ( accord ) with the rules of the competition, the team was disqualified. 5. This examination will test your ______ ( proficient ) in Japanese. 6. The police announced yesterday that the stolen jewellery had been returned to its ______ ( right ) owner. 7. The new king abolished all forms of ______ ( slave ). 8. "Have you seen the new ______ ( advertise ) for Beautiful Shampoo ? I think I shall buy a bottle now," said Liz. 9. "I get a lot of ______ ( satisfy ) out of being a social worker," said Mrs Hu. 10. KEY The price of this car, which is forty thousand dollars, is _______ ( negotiate ). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Any additional information you may have on the accident will be most useful to the police. The invasion of Kuwait by the Iraqis was condemned by almost the whole world. This restaurant is famous for its western meals. In accordance with the rules of the competition, the team was disqualified. This examination will test your proficiency in Japanese. The police announced yesterday that the stolen jewellery had been returned to its rightful owner. 7. The new king abolished all forms of slavery. 8. "Have you seen the new advertisement for Beautiful Shampoo ? I think I shall buy a bottle now," said Liz. 9. "I get a lot of satisfaction out of being a social worker," said Mrs Hu. 10. The price of this car, which is forty thousand dollars, is negotiable. EXERCISE 24 1. Eva's mother made her ______ ( practice ) playing the piano every morning. 2. Her new year ______ ( resolute ) is to be more generous towards her relatives. 3. She is ______ ( apparent ) returning to Australia in June. 4. The ______ ( emphasize ) is not on cultural development but economic development for this country. 5. John does not believe in ghosts. He said they are just ______ ( illusive ) of people with wild 14 imagination. 6. It is important to show _______ ( initiate ) on the job; otherwise you will not be promoted. 7. It was a ______ ( nostalgic ) time when songs of yesterday were played on the radio. 8. Jasmine did not live up to her coach's ______ ( expect ); she failed to win a medal at the athletics meet. 9. There was _______ ( tense ) between father and son. it will take a long time for them to be reconciled. 10. KEY The audience ______ ( applause ) the singer for his sterling performance. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Eva's mother made her practise playing the piano every morning. Her new year resolution is to be more generous towards her relatives. She is apparently returning to Australia in June. The emphasis is not on cultural development but economic development for this country. John does not believe in ghosts. He said they are just illusion of people with wild imagination. It is important to show initiative on the job; otherwise you will not be promoted. It was a nostalgic time when songs of yesterday were played on the radio. Jasmine did not live up to her coach's expectation; she failed to win a medal at the athletics meet. 9. There was tension between father and son. it will take a long time for them to be reconciled. 10. The audience applauded the singer for his sterling performance. EXERCISE 25 1. "Is there any ______ ( oppose ) to the idea of building a new swimming pool ?" asked the school Principal. 2. There is too much ______ ( violent ) in this movie. 3. A torchlight is a ______ ( use ) appliance to have in the house, especially if there is a blackout. 4. "I have noticed Gopal's ______ ( absent ) from training since last month. Please ask him to see me," said Mrs. Singam. 5. "Don't drink that fragrant liquid ! It's ______ ( poison ) !" shouted the tribal chief. 6. "You will need ______ ( determine ) and strength to complete this martial arts course," the instructor said. 7. David's ______ ( resemble ) to his grandfather is uncanny. 8. In ______ ( desperate ), the drug addict took his own life. 9. This medicine can be dangerous if applied in large amounts. Please use it ______ ( spare ). 10. "Please be ______ ( reason ). I don't have the money to pay you right now," Mr Song told the moneylender. KEY 1. 2. 3. "Is there any opposition to the idea of building a new swimming pool ?" asked the school Principal. There is too much violence in this movie. A torchlight is a useful appliance to have in the house, especially if there is a blackout. 15 4. "I have noticed Gopal's absence from training since last month. Please ask him to see me," said Mrs. Singam. 5. "Don't drink that fragrant liquid ! It's poisonous !" shouted the tribal chief. 6. "You will need determination and strength to complete this martial arts course," the instructor said. 7. David's resemblance to his grandfather is uncanny. 8. In desperation, the drug addict took his own life. 9. This medicine can be dangerous if applied in large amounts. Please use it sparingly. 10. "Please be reasonable. I don't have the money to pay you right now," Mr Song told the moneylender. EXERCISE 26 1. The school will be giving Mrs Dong, the school Principal, an award in _______ ( recognize ) of her service to the school. 2. The weather in England can be rather ______ ( change ). Be sure to bring along an umbrella or raincoat when you tour the country. 3. The ______ ( major ) of the class wants to go to a safari park during the school holidays. 4. Ahmad's _______ ( describe ) of the thief fits that of the suspect the police caught yesterday. 5. There will be twenty ______ ( music ) performing at the concert. 6. In the last few years, there has been a ______ ( reduce ) in the number of students dropping out of school. 7. Being ______ ( tradition ), my mother forbids me to wear short skirts or sleeveless shirts. 8. George was ______ ( fury ) when he learnt that his brother had broken his stereo set apart. 9. The mother bird is very ______ ( protect ) of her young. She takes care of them until they grow up. 10. KEY They find Paul's manner and behavior totally ______ ( repel ). 1. The school will be giving Mrs Dong, the school Principal, an award in recognition of her service to the school. 2. The weather in England can be rather changeable. Be sure to bring along an umbrella or raincoat when you tour the country. 3. The majority of the class wants to go to a safari park during the school holidays. 4. Ahmad's description of the thief fits that of the suspect the police caught yesterday. 5. There will be twenty musicians performing at the concert. 6. In the last few years, there has been a reduction in the number of students dropping out of school. 7. Being traditional, my mother forbids me to wear short skirts or sleeveless shirts. 8. George was furious when he learnt that his brother had broken his stereo set apart. 9. The mother bird is very protective of her young. She takes care of them until they grow up. 10. They find Paul's manner and behavior totally repulsive EXERCISE 27 1. "You shouldn't be so ______ ( criticise ) of his faults. He is already doing his best," Renuka told Jane. 2. Ever since his ______ ( suspend ) from school, Larry has been staying at home. 16 3. "Would you like some ______ ( refresh )?" Mrs Li asked. "You must be tired after that long walk." 4. The students have to ______ ( memory ) these three poems by Friday. 5. "This is an extremely dangerous ______ ( situate ). We will have to be very careful when breaking out of this building," Ronald told the panicky prisoners. 6. Anand is a good ______ ( lead ). All the boys like and respect him. 7. We have to take care of our own ______ ( possess ) for no one else will do it for us. 8. The Jones live a very ______ ( luxury ) lifestyle. They own many houses and frequently travel around the world. 9. It is not difficult to ______ ( visual ) what will happen if we do not care for our environment. 10. KEY With hard work, you can turn dreams into ______ ( real ). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. "You shouldn't be so critical of his faults. He is already doing his best," Renuka told Jane. Ever since his suspension from school, Larry has been staying at home. "Would you like some refreshments ?" Mrs Li asked. "You must be tired after that long walk." The students have to memorize these three poems by Friday. "This is an extremely dangerous situation. We will have to be very careful when breaking out of this building," Ronald told the panicky prisoners. 6. Anand is a good leader. All the boys like and respect him. 7. We have to take care of our own possessions for no one else will do it for us. 8. The Jones live a very luxurious lifestyle. They own many houses and frequently travel around the world. 9. It is not difficult to visualize what will happen if we do not care for our environment. 10. With hard work, you can turn dreams into reality. EXERCISE 28 1. "I have no ______ ( object ) to Roger's idea of going to a concert," said Joanne. 2. You can meet the radio ______ ( personal ), Kenneth Ying, at East Coast Park this Sunday. 3. If you want to buy a good computer, you should go to a ______ ( rely ) dealer. 4. The ______ ( discover ) of penicillin by Sir Alexander Fleming, helped to save many lives. 5. "I don't think girls who smoke are _______ ( attract ) at all," said Ben. 6. Mrs Li's ______ ( annoy ) with the persistent salesman did not perturb him. 7. After listening to Fatimah's ______ ( explain ) of her failure to keep the appointment, Xiaozhen was no longer angry. 8. Hanwei is a very _______ ( study ) boy. He is sure to do well in his examinations. 9. "What will you give us in exchange for your ______ ( free )?" the rascals asked the king. 10. 1. 2. 3. This lotion gives you ______ ( protect ) against the harmful rays of the sun. KEY "I have no objection to Roger's idea of going to a concert," said Joanne. You can meet the radio personality, Kenneth Ying, at East Coast Park this Sunday. If you want to buy a good computer, you should go to a reliable dealer. 17 4. 5. 6. 7. The discovery of penicillin by Sir Alexander Fleming, helped to save many lives. "I don't think girls who smoke are attractive at all," said Ben. Mrs Li's annoyance with the persistent salesman did not perturb him. After listening to Fatimah's explanation of her failure to keep the appointment, Xiaozhen was no longer angry. 8. Hanwei is a very studious boy. He is sure to do well in his examinations. 9. "What will you give us in exchange for your freedom ?" the rascals asked the king. 10. This lotion gives you protection against the harmful rays of the sun. EXERCISE 29 1. After many years of failure, Edison finally ______ ( success ) in inventing the light bulb. 2. "The refrigerator you sold me is ______ ( defect ). Water leaks from the bottom," Mrs Hong said. 3. This is a ______ ( resident ) estate. It is unlikely that you will find a shopping centre around here. 4. Mr Wu's ______ ( devote ) to his profession as a teacher is an inspiration tot he other teachers. 5. We must never _______ ( vandal ) public property. 6. His eyes widened in ______ ( terrify ) when he saw a lion coming towards him. 7. "What ______ ( prove ) do you have to show that I took your gold bracelet ?"asked the woman angrily. 8. Waving the piece of cloth in front of the bull would only _______ ( mad ) it. 9. To prevent the ______ ( seep ) of rainwater into the house, we had to seal the roof. 10. KEY The ______ ( grand ) of the castle makes us gasp in wonder. 1. After many years of failure, Edison finally succeeded in inventing the light bulb. 2. "The refrigerator you sold me is defective. Water leaks from the bottom," Mrs Hong said. 3. This is a residential estate. It is unlikely that you will find a shopping centre around here. 4. Mr Wu's devotion to his profession as a teacher is an inspiration tot he other teachers. 5. We must never vandalize public property. 6. His eyes widened in terror when he saw a lion coming towards him. 7. "What proof do you have to show that I took your gold bracelet ?"asked the woman angrily. 8. Waving the piece of cloth in front of the bull would only madden it. 9. To prevent the seepage of rainwater into the house, we had to seal the roof. 10. The grandeur of the castle makes us gasp in wonder. EXERCISE 30 1. Everyone respects a man of ______ ( distinct ) and good repute. 2. We should ______ ( evaluation ) our strengths and weaknesses in order to decide on a suitable career. 3. They like their new teacher because she is friendly and ______ ( approach ). 4. It was a ______ ( satisfy ) but expensive meal. 5. Genghis Khan's military ______ ( conquer ) were many. 6. The ______ ( acquire ) of money is his main preoccupation. 18 7. The comedian ______ ( punctuation ) his speech with funny sneezes, which amused the audience tremendously. 8. As head of the office, Mr. Roberts has many ______ ( responsible ). 9. Mr. Lim asked the contractor for an ______ ( estimate ) of the cost of renovating his office. 10. The ______ ( interrogate ) lasted four hours, by the end of which the suspect confessed to the crime. KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Everyone respects a man of distinction and good repute. We should evaluate our strengths and weaknesses in order to decide on a suitable career. They like their new teacher because she is friendly and approachable. It was a satisfactory but expensive meal. Genghis Khan's military conquests were many. The acquirement of money is his main preoccupation. The comedian punctuated his speech with funny sneezes, which amused the audience tremendously. 8. As head of the office, Mr. Roberts has many responsibilities. 9. Mr. Lim asked the contractor for an estimation of the cost of renovating his office. 10. The interrogation lasted four hours, by the end of which the suspect confessed to the crime. EXERCISE 31 1. "Lennard has been very ______ ( secret ) these past few days. I wonder what he is trying to hide from us," Devi said. 2. "Remember to ______ ( pure ) the water from the stream before you drink it." Kumar said. 3. As Mr. Schweitzer was not feeling well, his colleague ______ ( relief ) him of his duties. 4. Lisa is very ______ ( photo ). She always looks good in photographs. 5. After listening to his sad story, the old woman shook her head ______ ( sympathy ). 6. The king sent a huge army to curb the ______ ( rebel ) in the south. 7. The old man collapsed after doing some ______ ( strain ) exercises. 8. The veterinary sent us a note to remind us to ______ ( vaccine ) our dog against rabies. 9. My grandmother cannot recognize me sometimes. She is probably getting ______ ( senile ). 10. KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. My brother and I are ______ ( voracity ) readers of mystery stories. "Lennard has been very secretive these past few days. I wonder what he is trying to hide from us," Devi said. "Remember to purify the water from the stream before you drink it." Kumar said. As Mr. Schweitzer was not feeling well, his colleague relieved him of his duties. Lisa is very photogenic. She always looks good in photographs. After listening to his sad story, the old woman shook her head sympathetically. The king sent a huge army to curb the rebellion in the south. The old man collapsed after doing some strenuous exercises. The veterinary sent us a note to remind us to vaccinate our dog against rabies. My grandmother cannot recognize me sometimes. She is probably getting senile. My brother and I are voracious readers of mystery stories. 19 EXERCISE 32 1. How do you ______ ( different ) the real painting from the fake one ? 2. The books in the bookcase are for ______ ( ornament ) purposes. Nobody ever reads them. 3. Peilin's ______ ( deny ) of the crime only made matters worse. 4. ______ ( contrast ) to popular belief, the tomato is not a vegetable but a fruit. 5. The hiking team set off with enough ______ ( provide ) for a week. 6. "Anything you tell us will be kept ______ ( confident )," the detective told Milong. 7. The old man's ______ ( vital ) surprised Freddy who was feeling worn out after the dancing. 8. Mr. Pellowe's ______ ( hero ) deed formed the headlines of all the papers. 9. "You will be rewarded according to your ______ ( competent)," said the managing director. 10. KEY Bob's hair stood on end when he heard the ______ ( metal ) sound coming from the room. 1. How do you differentiate the real painting from the fake one ? 2. The books in the bookcase are for ornamental purposes. Nobody ever reads them. 3. Peilin's denial of the crime only made matters worse. 4. Contrary to popular belief, the tomato is not a vegetable but a fruit. 5. The hiking team set off with enough provisions for a week. 6. "Anything you tell us will be kept confidential," the detective told Milong. 7. The old man's vitality surprised Freddy who was feeling worn out after the dancing. 8. Mr. Pellowe's heroic deed formed the headlines of all the papers. 9. "You will be rewarded according to your competence," said the managing director. 10. Bob's hair stood on end when he heard the metallic sound coming from the room. EXERCISE 33 1. Samuel is really a very ______ ( please ) boy although he may be hot-tempered at times. 2. One of his faults is that he cannot accept any ______ ( criticize ) of his work. 3. Gopal was ______ ( fool ) enough to believe that man who told him that he could turn rocks into gold. 4. Please give a brief ______ ( summarize ) of what you have just read. 5. Orchard Road is an ideal ______ ( locate ) for a boutique. 6. The elderly tourists do not find the thought of climbing the hill ______ ( appeal ). 7. The Principal's long ______ ( speak ) made some of the students yawn. 8. You need your parents' ______ ( permit ) before you can go on this school trip. 9. As a result of exceptionally good weather, we have a ______ ( bounty ) harvest this year. 10. "Such ______ ( generous ) cannot go unnoticed," said Mr. Song when he heard that Hashim had given his week's pocket allowance to charity. KEY 20
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