Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the
following question.
1: “How do you like your steak done?” _ “_______.”
A. I don’t like it
B. Very little
C. Well done
D. Very much
2: "Oops! I’m sorry for stepping on your foot" – “______.”
A. Never mind
B. You don't mind
C. You're welcome
D. That's fine
3: Dr. Sales is a person______.
A. in that I don’t have much confidence
B. whom I don’t have much confidence in him.
C. in whom I don’t have much confidence
D. I don’t have much confidence
4: A quick look would reveal that France has twice______computers.
A. more televisions than
B. many as televisions as
C. as many televisions as
D. as many as televisions
5: The instructor blew his whistle and______.
A. off the runners were running
B. off ran the runners
C. off were running the runners
D. the runners runs off
6: People have used coal and oil to______electricity for a long time.
A. bred
B. raise
C. cultivate
D. generate
7: In the early years of the 20th century, several rebellions______in the northern parts of the country.
A. turned out
B. rose up
C. broke out
D. came up
8: The festival has many attractions. It will include contemporary orchestra music and an opera.
____ , there will be poetry readings and theatrical presentations.
A. Otherwise
B. Furthermore
C. Nevertheless
D. On the other hand
9: When he started that company, he really went______. It might have been a disaster.
A. out on the limb
B. on and off
C. over the odds
D.once too often
10: We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are______.
A. out of stock
B. out of practice
C. out of reach
D. out of work
C. marrying
D.marriageable
11: My sister is a woman of______age.
A. marriage
B. married
12: The fire______to have started in the furnace under the house.
A. is believed
B. that is believed
C. they believed
D. that they believe
13: This is the latest news from earthquake site. Two- thirds of the city______in a fire.
A. has been destroyed
B. have been destroyed
C. were destroyed
D. was destroyed
14: There are many______in our library.
A. interesting American old history books
B. old American interesting history books.
C. interesting old American history books
D. American interesting old history books
15. ………, no one was absent from the farewell party last night.
A. Heavily as it rained
B. As it rained heavily
C. Though it rains heavily
D. In spite of heavily rain
16. He had changed so much since the last time we met that I …….. him.
A. could recognize
B. could hardly recognize
C. wouldn’t have recognized
D. don’t recognize
17. Jane cooks well……..she hates washing up afterwards.
A. however
B. therefore
C. so
D. but
18. ……..his brother, Peter is active and friendly.
A. Alike
B. Unlike
C. Dislike
D. Liking
19. Tom’s eyes were red ……..he had been swimming in a chlorinated pool.
A. so
B. but
C. because
D. in case
20. Lucy was late for school this morning because the alarm didn’t ……..as usual.
A. ring off
B. get off
C. go off
D. take off
21. A sudden idea ……..to the cyclist that he might try the new method.
A. occurred
B. happened
C. took place
D. took part
C. what
D. why
22. She asked me …….. I was looking at.
A. when
B. if
23. We need to import……..from abroad.
A. a great deal of sports equipment
B. many sports equipments
C. a sports equipment
D. many pieces of sports equipment
24. …….. these books to the library, as they will soon overdue.
A. Bring
B. Take
C. Fetch
D. Leave
25. Larry was so……..in his novel that he forgot about his dinner cooking in the oven.
A. absorbed
B. attracted
C. drawn
D. obliged
26. “Sorry for being late. I was …….. in the traffic for more than an hour.”
A. carried on
B. held up
C. put off
D. taken after
27: "Excuse me. Where‟s the parking lot?" - “…………”
A. Why do you ask me? I don‟t know.
B. Do you get lost? I do too.
C. You missed the turn. It‟s back that way
D. You are going the wrong way. It‟s not here.
28. Mary is talking to a porter in the hotel lobby.
- Porter: "Shall I help you with your suitcase?” - Mary: “…………”
A. Not a chance.
B. That’s very kind of you.
C. I can’t agree more.
D. What a pity!
Question 29. Last year, ABBA made a ____ of several million crowns.
A. win
B. gain
C. salary
D. profit
Question 30. If you like asking, there's a ski ____ under an hour's driving from Madrid.
A. resort
B. station C. place
D. port
Question 31: He's very ____ about his private life. He's goy no secrets.
A. trustworthy
B. direct
C. open
D. sincere
Question 32. Even though they don't agree with what's happening, they're too ____ to protest.
A. apathetic
B. subdued
C. quiet
D. outgoing
Question 33: Though I didn't want my son to leave home since he was twenty-one, there was
nothing I could do to ____ it.
A. hinder
B. resist
C. prevent
D. cease
Question 34. She noticed ____ away from the house.
A. him to run
B. him running
C. his running
D. him run
Question 35. George has ____; he loves cakes, chocolate, ice- cream- anything which is sweet.
A. a sweet mouth
B. sweet lips
C. a sweet tooth
D. a sweet
tongue
Question 36. She's so ____; you really have to watch you say or she'll walk out of the room.
A. high and dry
B. prim and proper
C. rough and ready
D.
sick and tired
Question 37. You've all ____ the point. The film itself is not racist – it simply tries to make us
question our own often racist attitude.
A. mistaken
B. misunderstood C. missed
D. lost
Question 38. ____ one or more units of living substance called protoplasm.
A. Although all living things that consist of
B. All living things consisting of
C. All living things consist of
D. In all living things consisting of
Question 39. The production of tin ore in the United States is relatively insignificant, ____ less than
one hundred tons annually.
A. amount to
B. in the amount C. amount to it
D. to the
amount of
Question 40. It all happened so quickly, one minute I was making chips and the next the whole
kitchen was ____ fire!
A. at
B. on
C. by
D. in
Question 41. Anne: “ Fancy a bite to eat?”
Barbara: “_____”
A. No thanks, I've just had some.
B. No thanks, I've just had something.
C. No thanks, I'm not neatly very thirsty.
D. No thanks, I'm trying to give up.
Question 42.
Receptionist: “ Good morning.”
Chris: “ Good morning. I‟ve come to ____ Mrs. Dabria.”
A. see
B. visit
C. do business with
D. hold a talk with
Question 43: - John: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school.”
- Laura: “______”.
A. Sorry to hear that.
B. I’m glad you like it.
C. Never mind.
D. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging.
Question 44: - Anne: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house”.
- John: “______”.
A. Nothing more to say.
B. You can say that again.
C. Yes, I hope so.
D. No, dogs are very good, too.
Question 45: He is one of the most______bosses I have ever worked with. He behaves rudely to not
only me but also others in the staff.
A. communicative
B. thoughtful
C. attentive
D. impolite
Question 46: I’d rather you ______the kids drop bits of pizza all over my new sofa.
A. won’t let
B. didn’t let
C. don’t let
D. aren’t letting
Question 47: “Why did you get the bus to work?” “I’m having my car______at the moment.”
A. serviced
B. to service
C. to be serviced D. servicing
Question 48: Gestures such as waving and handshaking are______forms of communication.
A. non-verbal
B. regular
C. direct
D. verbal
Question 49: It is essential that every student______the exam before attending the course.
A. pass
B. passes
C. would pass
D. passed
Question 50: If a boss wants to have a well-qualified staff, he should have to pay his
employees______.
A. appropriate
B. appropriately
C. appropriation
Question 51: Ellie asked Stan______to look at the new catalogue.
D. appropriating
A. that he wanted
B. whether he wants
C. if he wanted
D. did he want
Question 52: I am sick of rain and bad weather! Hopefully, when we______up tomorrow morning,
the sun______ .
A. wake / shines
B. wake / has been shining
C. wake / will be shining
D. will wake / will be shining
Question 53: “Why were you so tired yesterday?” “Because I______all morning.”
A. jog
B. was jogged
C. had been jogging
D. had been jogged
Question 54: These quick and easy______can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost.
A. solve
B. solutions
C. solvability
D. solvable
Question 55: Don’t drop your sweet wrapper on the floor,______?
A. won’t you
B. do you
C. aren’t you
D. will you
Question 56: We are a very close-knit family and very supportive______one another.
A. of
B. to
C. in
D. with
Question 57: If you knew he was ill, why _________ you _________ to see him?
A. didn’t / come
B. wouldn’t / come
C. should / come
D. would / come
Question 58: They _________ tired now because they _________ in the garden since 8 o’clock.
A. are / worked
B. were / were working
C. are / have been working
D. were / worked
Question 59: I enjoy _________ busy. I don’t like it when there is nothing _________.
A. being / to do
B. to be / doing
C. to be / to do
D. being / doing
Question 60: Women no longer have to do hard work nowadays as they used to, _________?
A. are they
B. aren’t they
C. do they
D. don’t they
Question 61 You _________ Tom yesterday. He’s been away on business for a week now.
A. mustn’t have seen
B. could not have seen
C. may have not seen
D. can’t have seen
Question 62: He was the last man _________ the ship.
A. who leave
B. to leave
C. leaving
D. left
Question 63: No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _________.
A. expectation
B. expected
C. expectedly
D. unexpectedly
Question 64: I must tell you about my _________ when I first arrived in London.
A. incidents
B. happenings
C. experiences
D. events
Question 65: The local were not very friendly towards us, in fact there was a distinctly _________
atmosphere.
A. hostile
B. offensive
C. rude
D. abrupt
Question 66: We have bought some _________.
A. German lovely old glasses
B. German old lovely glasses
C. lovely old German glasses
D. old lovely German glasses
Question 67: He sent his children to the park so that he could have some _________.
A. fresh and quiet
B. quiet and peace
C. peace and quiet
D. fresh and peace
Question 68: I _________ to see Chris on my way home.
A. dropped back
B. dropped in
C. dropped out
D. dropped off
Question 69: Denis has just bought a new suit that he likes very much. Choose the most
suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Tom: “You look very smart in that suit, Denis.” - Denis: “_______.”
A. No, I don’t think so
B. Oh, you don’t like it, do you?
C. Thanks, I bought it at Mike’s
D. Thanks, my mum has bought it
Question 70: John is in Hanoi and wants to change some money. He asks the local passer-by the way to
the bank. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest bank, please?” - Passer-by: “_______.”
A. Not way, sorry
B. Just round the corner over there
C. Look it up in a dictionary!
D. There’s no traffic near here
Question 71: -Bill: “Let’s stop for a drink”.
-Bruce: “______”.
A. Long time no see.
B. Nice to meet you.
C. Sorry, we’ve got little time.
D. Your’re welcome.
Question 72: -Jack: “I’m going to take a five-day trip to Rome.”
-Jill: “______”.
A. No, of course not.
B. Have a good time.
C. The same to you.
D. Yes, let’s.
Question 73: County legislators called for an update of the safety______for the Darcy Power Plant.
A. regulate
B. regulative
C. regulatory
D. regulation
Question 74: She has two brothers, ______ are engineer.
A. whom both
B. both who
C. both of whom
D. both whom
Question 75: It was so foggy that the driver couldn’t ______ the traffic signs.
A. break out
B. make out
C. keep out
D. take out
Question 76: In most ______ developed countries, up to 50% of ______ population enters higher
education at some time in their life.
A. the- a
B. the-0
C. 0- the
D. 0-0
Question 77: ______ her inexperience, her failure to secure the contract was not surprising.
A. By virtue of
B. With regard to
C. In view of
D. In recognition of
Question 78: George wouldn’t have met Mary______ to his brother’s graduation party.
A. if he has not gone
B. had not he gone
C. had he not gone
D. if he shouldn’t have gone
Question 79: It was found that he lacked the ____ to pursue a difficult task to the very end.
A. obligation
B. engagement
C. commitment
D. persuasion
Question 80: ______, I decided to stop trading with them.
A. Despite of the fact that they were the biggest dealer
B. Though being the biggest dealer
C. Being the biggest dealer
D. Even though they were the biggest dealer
Question 81: Mr Pike______ English at our school for 20 years before he retired last year.
A. was teaching
B. has been teaching C. is teaching
D. had been teaching
Question 82: She has just bought______.
A. an interesting French old painting.
B. an old interesting French painting.
C. a French interesting old painting.
D. an interesting old French painting.
Question 83: -“Jenny’s always wanted to get to the top of her career, ______?”
-“Yes, she’s an ambitious girl.”
A. isn’t she
B. hasn’t her
C. has she
D. hasn’t she
Question 84: Not only ______ the exam but she also got a scholarship.
A. she passes
B. has she passed
C. she has passed
D. did she pass
Question 85: Most people indulge _________ harmless fantasies to relieve the boredom of their lives.
A. of
B. in
C. to
D. for
Question 86: _______ they've already made their decision, there's nothing much we can do.
A. Seeing that
B. On grounds that
C. Assuming that
D. For reason that
Question 87: _________, the town does not get much of an ocean breeze.
A. Locating near the coast
B. Despite location near the coast
C. Though located near the coast
D. In spite having location near the coast
Question 88: We missed the ferry yesterday morning. It _________ by the time we arrived at the pier.
A. has already gone
B. was already going
C. had already gone
D. already went
Question 89: If the prisoners attempt to escape from prison, _________ immediately.
A. they will have caught
B. they will catch
C. they will be caught D. they would be caught
Question 90: With its thousands of rocks and caves _________ out of the water, Ha Long Bay has won
international recognition.
A. being emerged
B. emerged
C. emerging emerge
Question 91: Is that the man _________.
A. whom you lent the money
B. whom did you lend the money
C. you lent the money D. you lent the money to
Question 92: His reply was so _________ that I didn't know how to interpret it.
A. explicable
B. assertive
C. explanatory
D. ambiguous
Question 93: Shelly disagreed with the board's decision. She _________ and went to work for another
company.
A. pursued
B. resigned
C. abandoned
D. retained
Question 94: As an ASEAN member, Vietnam has actively participated in the groups programs and has
also created new _________ and cooperation mechanics.
A. initiatives
B. initiators
C. initiations
D. initiates
Question 95: Archaeologists think that massive floods could have _________ the dinosaurs.
A. wiped out
B. laid off
C. put aside
D. taken down
Question 96: I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything _________.
A. on your guards
B. up to your eyes
C. in your capable hands
D. under the care of you
Question 97: - Mary: “_______.”
- Jane: "All right, suit yourself."
A. What is your favorite starter?
B. I haven't been to such a nice place with you for a while.
C. Can you help me choose the main course?
D. I don't want t eat anything. I'm on diet.
Question 98: - Peter: "My parents gave me no choice but to study business."
- Danny: “_______.”
A. Well, so be it
B. Of course not
C. Oh, by all means
D. No, I can’t get it
Question 99: I’m afraid we no longer sell that model of laptop because we had_____a lot of complaints.
A. so
B. such
C. enough
D. too
Question 100: Mrs. Jenkins was too ill to go out and pay her phone bill, and they’ve just cut her_____.
She ought to complain!
A. out
B. off
C. down
D. up
Question 101: There’s a lot______violent crime in this area than there used to be.
A. fewer
B. least
C. less
D. fewest
Question 102: The move to a different environment had brought about a significant______in Mary’s
state of mind.
A. impact
B. effect
C. influence
D. change
Question 103: The party leader travelled the length and_____of the country in an attempt to spread his
message.
A. width
B. distance
C. diameter
D. breadth
Question 104: The amount Sarah earned was_______ on how much she sol
A. dependence
B. dependant
C. dependent
d.
D. independent
Question 105: They would ______ go by air than spend a week travelling by train.
A. always
B. rather
C. prefer
D. better
Question 106: The party, _______ I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.
A. at that
B. at which
C. to that
D. to which
Question 107: If only I_______play the guitar as well as you!
A. would
B. should
C. could
D. might
Question 108: The windows are in ______ frames.
A. circular huge wooden
B. huge wooden circular
C. wooden huge circular
D. huge circular wooden
Question 109: James was asking about a lot of personal things. I didn’t like______about my private
life.
A. asking
B. being asked
C. to ask
D. to be asking
Question 110: Vietnam U23 made not only Asia but also Europe keep a close eye on them. They _____
internationally.
A. have made headlines
B. had made headlines
C. have done headlines
D. did headlines
Question 111: Arm and Mary are studying in their classroom.
Ann: “Can I borrow you dictionary?”
Mary: “______ ”
A. I’m afraid I can’t.
Question 112:
B. Here you are!
C. I think so.
D. It doesn’t matter.
Jack and Joe are discussing how to make salad for dinner.
Jack: “______”
Joe: How about putting some grapes in it, instead?
A. We could fry some onions with it too.
B. I’d rather just have some bread, thanks.
C. Let’s put some pieces of apple in the salad. D. Good idea! I’ll go and make one.
Question 113: He is sleeping in his mother’s house this week as he …..his house painted.
A. has
B. is having
C. had
D. has had
Question 114: John and Karen persuaded me ….. the conference.
A. attending
B. attended
C. to attend
D. to have attended
Question 115: I think it’s ….. to take a few more pictures.
A. enough light
B. lightly enough
C. light enough
D. enough as light
Question 116: Flower oils are ….. of the ingredients used in making perfume.
A. among expensive
B. among the most expensive
C. being most expensive
D. expensive
Question 117: ….I heard the phone ring, I didn’t answer it.
A. because
B. Only if
C. Even though
D. Provided that
Question 118: Ann has a lot of books, …… she has never read.
A. most of that
B. most of these
C. most of which
D. which most of them
Question 119: My first school day was a ….. event in my life.
A. memory
B. memorized
C. memorial
D. memorable
Question 120: If we didn’t …. any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever.
A. use
B. make
C. take
D. do
Question 121: People who take on a second job inevitably ….. themselves to greater stress.
A. offer
B. subject
C. field
D. place
Question 122: One condition of this job is that you must be …… to work at weekends.
A. available
B. capable
C. acceptable
D. accessible
Question 123: Could you lend me some money to ….. me over to the end of the month?
A. hand
B. tide
C. get
D. make
Question 124: It is the …..of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather.
A. height
B. depth
C. source
D. matter
Question 125: -“ Would you mind lending me you bike?” – “ ……”
A. Yes. Here it is
B. Not at all
C. Great
D. Yes, let’s
Question 126: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “……..”
A. With all my heart
B. Never remind me
C. It’s my pleasure
D. Wish you
Question 127: The world work is developing very quickly. If you don’t self-learn continuously, we will
not_____social movements.
A. put up with
B. keep up with
C. get on with
D. deal with
Question 128: She ______ on her computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a
rest.
A. has worked
B. has been working
C. was working
D. had been working
Question 129: The teacher recommended that Tom_____his composition as soon as possible.
A. finish writing
B. finished writing
C. should finish to write
D. finishes writing
Question 130: He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at_______it has come.
A. the end
B. last
C. the moment
D. present
Question 131: I’m sorry I haven’t got any money. I’ve______my wallet at home.
A. missed
B. let
C. left
D. forgotten
Question 132: There’s a list of repairs as long as_______.
A. your arm
B. a pole
C. your arms
D. a mile
Question 133: I tried to talk to her, but she was as high as a______.
A. kite
B. house
C. sky
D. wall
Question 134: Not only______to determine the depth of the ocean floor, but it is also used to locate oil.
A. seismology is used
B. using seismology
C. is seismology used
D. to use seismology
Question 135: ______advised on what and how to prepare for the interview, he might have got the jo
B.
A. Had he been
B. If he had
C. Unless he had been
D. Were he to be
Question 136: The jury_____her compliments______her excellent knowledge of the subject.
A. returned/ to
B. paid/ to
C. returned/ on
D. paid / on
Question 137: Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; ______,experts
must perform detail tests to analyze soil specimens.
A. therefore
B. afterward
C. so that
D. however
Question 138: John lost the______bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with
him because
A. new beautiful blue Japanses
B. beautiful blue Japanese new
C. beautiful new blue Japanese
D. Japanese beautiful new blue
Question 139: – “I passed the TOEFL test, Mom.” – “_______.”
A. All right
B. Well done
C. Good luck
D. Thank you
Question 140: - Roger: “Wow! You look terrific in that new dress!” - Tina: “________”
A. Oh, what a pity!
B. I’m afraid so!
C. Thank you. I’m glad you think so.
D. Why dare you say so?
Question 141: Steve______his chances of passing by spending too much time on the first question.
A. threw away
B. threw in
C. threw off
D. threw out
Question 142: By the time Brown's daughter graduates,_______retired.
A. he'll have
B. he
C. he'll being
D. he has
Question 143: Nobody likes his behavior,______?
A. doesn’t he
B. do they
C. don't they
D. does he
Question 144: ______ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
A. Were you arrived
B. If you arrived
C. If you hadn't arrived D. Had you arrived
Question 145: After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their ______
down for a while.
A. hearts
B. hair
C. souls
D. heads
Question 146: Extinction means a situation ______ a plant, an animal or a way of life stops existing.
A. to which
B. for which
C. on which
D. in which
Question 147: Making mistake is all ________ of growing up.
A. bits and bobs
B. odds and ends
C. part and parcel
D. top and bottom
Question 148: The judge ______ murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
A. prosecuted
B. sentenced
C. convicted
D. accused
Question 149: When my children _____ their toys, I donated them to a charity.
A. outnumbered
B. outworn
C. outlasted
D. outgrew
Question 150: The song has______been selected for the 2018 World Cup, Russia.
A. office
B. officer
C. officially
D. official
Question 151: Alice said: “That guy is______ gorgeous. I wish he would ask rne out.”
A. dead-centre
B. drop shot
C. jumped-up
D. drop-dead
Question 152: This factory produced_______motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006.
A. as many as twice
B. as twice many
C. twice as many
D. as twice as many
Question 153: Liz and Laura is going shopping together.
Liz: "Look! This sweater is beautiful."
Laura: “______?”
A. Why not trying it on
B. Why not trying on it
C. Why not try it on
D. Why not try on it
Question 154: Anna is seeing Bill off at the airport.
Anna: "_______"
Bill: "I will."
A. I'll miss you much.
B. Give my best wishes to your parents.
C. Have a nice trip!
D. Wish you a happy journey.
Question 155: There has been little rain in this area for too long, ______?
A. has it
B. has there
C. hasn’t it
D. hasn’t there
Question 156: John was deported on account of his expired visa. He ______ it renewed.
A. must have had
B. should have had
C. can have had
D. might have had
Question 157: Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop their
______.
A. creative
B. creativity
C. create
D. creatively
Question 158: Businesses will not survive ______ they satisfy their customers.
A. or else
B. in case
C. unless
D. if
Question 159: The villagers are not sure how they are going to get ______ another hard and cold
winter.
A. by
B. on
C. round
D. through
Question 160: When I was small, my parents were often away; my grandmother ______ take care of
me.
A. will
B. shall
C. would
D. should
Question 161: ______ humans, dolphins use a system of sounds and body language to communicate,
but understanding their conversations is not easy for humans.
A. Alike
B. Unlike
C. Dislike
D. Like
Question 162: The trainers encourage the animals ______, but the elephants make their own songs; they
don’t just copy their trainers or other people.
A. to play
B. play
C. playing
D. that play
Question 163: For those ______ in adventure and sport, there is a lot to do on Vanuatu’s islands in the
South Pacifi
A. who interest
C.
B. interesting
C. interested
D. which interests
Question 164: This investigation is not only one that is continuing and worldwide ______ we expect to
continue for quite some time.
A. but one also that
B. but one that also
C. but also one that
D. but that also one
Question 165: Despite a lot of concerns, sending people into space seems certain; we ______ see lunar
cities and maybe even new human cultures on other planets.
A. can
B. will
C. must
D. may
Question 166: She really treasures the ______ car that she inherits from her grandfather.
A. big old green antique
B. green old big antique
C. green big old antique
D. old big green antique
Question 167: Wendy and Mark are university students. They are going on a field trip. Select the most
suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mark: “Hi, Wendy. What do we have to bring for the trip?”
Wendy: “______”
A. Not much, your notebook and color pencils.
B. We’ll start off very early, you know.
C. All the course books, of course.
D. Well, don’t make a fuss.
Question 168: Mike is a university student. He comes to visit his professor, Mr. Brown, during office
hours.
Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: “What should I do to prepare for the final test?”
Mr. Brown: “______”
A. Read the test questions carefully.
B. Go over all the review sections.
C. Come early on the test day.
D. Drink a little alcohol everyday
Question 169: Who was the first person ______ the South Pole?
A. who reaches
B. reaching
C. to reach
D. reached
Question 170: Thank you very much. I haven’t been to_______party for ages.
A. so enjoyable
B. the so enjoyable
C. so enjoyable a
Question 171: A skilled_______will help candidates feel relaxe
A. interview
B. interviewing
C. interviewee
D. a so enjoyable
D.
D. interviewer
Question 172: The government devalued the currency to try to revive the ______ economy.
A. developed
B. stagnant
C. dynamic
D. stable
Question 173: Terry______ in three movies already. I think he’ll be a star some day.
A. had appeared
B. has appeared
C. is appearing
D. was appearing
Question 174: Narcissus bulbs_______at least three inches apart and covered with about four inches of
well-drained soil.
A. should have been planted
B. should be planting
C. must plant
D. should be planted
Question 175: An endangered species is a species______ population is so small that it is in danger of
becoming extinct.
A. whose
B. which
C. what
D. who
Question 176: With this type of insurance, you’re buying ______ of mind.
A. peace
B. satisfaction
C. calmness
D. contentment
Question 177: There was hardly_______ money left in the bank account.
A. no more
B. some
C. no
D. any
Question 178: Learning English isn’t so difficult, once you get______it.
A. down to
B. get off
C. get on
D. down with
C. does she
D. doesn't she
Question 179: Mary hardly ever cooks, ______?
A. did she
B. didn’t she
Question 180: She has made an ______ for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children.
A. application
Question 181:
B. applicating
C. apply
D. applicant
Tim: "Let me wash the vegetable while you're preparing the meat."
- Linda: “______.”
A. OK. Thank you very much.
B. Good idea. I'll do it for you.
C. Yes, please. But I can manage.
D. No problem.
Question 182:
Sara: "How do you feel about his comment?"
- Mary: “______.”
A. Yes, it's a very good idea.
B. I don't think he knew what he was saying.
C. I'm afraid I disagree with you.
D. If you ask me, I feel tired.
Question 183: We’re over the _______! Who wouldn’t be? We’ve just won £1 million!
A. planet
B. clouds
C. stars
D. moon
Question 184: It’s very cold in here. Do you mind if I _______ the heating?
A. put off
B. put on
C. put up with
D. put down with
Question 185: Could you please _______ me to the nearest post office?
A. explain
B. point
C. indicate
D. direct
Question 186: He is very ________ of his conduct and promises never to behave like that again.
A. sorry
B. miserable
C. ashamed
D. guilty
Question 187: Noisy parties are really not my _______.
A. scene
B. liking
C. idea
D. preference
Question 188: Of course you’ll pass. You write well and you have an excellent _______ of the subject.
A. grip
B. seizure
C. grasp
D. embrace
Question 189: Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from one place to _______.
A. other
B. others
C. another
D. each other
Question 190: Candles _______ from beeswax burn with a very clean flame.
A. are made
B. made
C. making
D. which made
Question 191: A few natural elements exist in _______ that they are rarely seen in their natural
environments.
A. such small quantities B. so small quantities C. very small quantities D. small quantity
Question 192: I’d rather you ________ anything about the garden until the weather improves.
A. don’t make
B. didn’t make
C. don’t do
D. didn’t do
Question 193: The exhibition is free for all students. We ______ pay any fee.
A. must not
B. should not
C.had better not
D. haven’t got to
Question 194: As towns grow, they tend to destroy the surrounding ______ areas.
A. rural
B. commercial
C. land
D. urban
Question 195: A: “I’m very sorry for letting you wait for so long.” – B: “ _______”
A. Don’t apologize. I’ve just arrived here.
B. It doesn’t matter. Thank you.
C. You’ve welcome.
D. My pleasure. Don’t worry about it.
Question 196: “Would you like me to send this package for you?” – B: “______”
A. That would be nice. Any problems?
B. Yes, please, if you don’t mind.
C. I’m sorry, but here you are.
D. No, thanks. I’m really busy.
Question 197: The 26th Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) ______ in
Hanoi, our beautiful and peaceful capital city, from January 18th to 21st, 2018
A. was held
B. is held
C. is being held
D. will be held
Question 198: The Meeting of Women Parliamentarians, a part of APPF-26, contributed to
strengthening the presence and ______ of women parliamentarians and helping to forge a network
connecting them together.
A. influenced
B. influencing
C. influence
D. influential
Question 199: National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said that ______, a large
number of women and girls in various areas in the world are being discriminated and subjected to
violence.
A. though positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
B. despite of positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
C. in spite positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
D. in spite of positive outcomes in gender equality and women empowerment
Question 200: In the quarter-final showdown with Malaysia, Cho Jae-wan (Korea Republic) wrote
himself into the history books when he found the back of the net just 11.35 seconds into the game – the
second ______ goal in any AFC tournament.
A. latest
B. worst
C. best
Question 201: Bob was absent; he _____ sick again.
A. shouldn’t have been
B. mustn’t have been
C. must have been
D. should have been
D. fastest
Question 202: Could you ______ me a lift into town?
A. give
B. get
C. do
D. make
Question 203: The lack of family support and the committee’s concerns around the design of the
proposed statue of the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, outside UK Parliament were
the key determining factors in ________ this application.
A. breaking up
B. turning down
C. taking off
D. putting up
Question 204: I think we’ve come in for a lot of _____ about the impatience of some shop assistants.
A. compliments
B. problems
C. complaints
D. criticism
Question 205: Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May was the first world leader ______ Trump at the
White House after his inauguration last year.
A. visited
B. visiting
C. visit
D. to visit
Question 206: South African anti-apartheid veteran Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, ex-wife of late
President Nelson Mandela, _______ in and out of hospital since 2016 for back and knee surgery.
A. has been being
B. has been
C. was
D. had been
Question 207: Vietnam reached the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship 2018 with a penalty
shootout win _________ Iraq on Saturday, January 20th , 2018.
A. over
B. with
C. against
D. in
Question 208: He opened the letter without ______ to read the address on the envelope.
A. caring
B. worrying
C. concerning
D. bothering
Question 209: Mai and Lan are talking about Mai’s new house.
- Lan: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Mai: “________________”
A. I’m glad you like it. Thanks.
B. Thanks. It must be very expensive.
C. You’re welcome.
D. Certainly!
Question 210: Lora is talking to Maria about her failure at applying for a job.
- Lora: “__________”
- Maria: “Never mind, better luck next time”
A. I have a lot on my mind.
B. I’ve broken your precious vase.
C. I couldn’t keep my mind on work.
D. I didn’t get the vacant position.
Question 211: Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal. It marked a new episode
in Vietnam’s football history.
A. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal and marked a new episode in
Vietnam’s football history.
B. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal that it marked a new episode in
Vietnam’s football history.
C. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal then it marked a new episode in
Vietnam’s football history.
D. Vietnam defeated Qatar in AFC U23 Championship semifinal, which marked a new episode in
Vietnam’s football history.
Question 212: They didn’t have the right visas. They couldn’t legally re-enter Thailand.
A. If they had had the right visas, they could have re-entered Thailand legally.
B. Had they had the right visas, they couldn’t re-entered Thailand legally.
C. Were they to have the right visas, they could re-entered Thailand legally.
D. If they had the right visas, they could re-entere Thailand legally.
Question 213: After running up the stairs, I was ______ breath.
A. away from
B. without
C. no
D. out of
Question 214: Extinction means a situation _______ a plan, an animal or a way of life etc … stops
existing.
A. to which
B. in which
C. on which
D. for which
Question 215: As I was walking along the street, I saw _____ $10 note on _______ pavement.
A. a/the
B. the/the
C. a/a
D. the/a
Question 216: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my _______.
A. piece of cake
B. sweets and candy
C. biscuit
D. cup of tea
Question 217: I will stand here and wait for you _______ you come back.
A. because
B. though
C. so
D. until
Question 218: Let’s begin our discussion now, ________?
A. shall we
B. will we
C. don’t we
D. won’t we
Question 219: Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one ______ the most.
A. that influences farmers
B. farmers that is influences
C. why farmers influence it
D. it influences farmers
Question 220: _________, we tried our best to complete it.
A. Thanks to the difficult homework
B. Despite the homework was difficult
C. Difficult as the homework was
D. As though the homework was difficult
Question 221: The twins look so much alike that almost no one can _______ them ________.
A. take/apart
B. tell/away
C. tell/apart
D. take/on
Question 222: Tom looks so frightened and upset. He ________ something terrible.
A. must experience
B. can have experienced
C. should have experienced
D. must have experienced
Question 223: Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked. She remembered _______ it before
she left.
A. to lock
B. having locked
C. to have locked
D. she locks
Question 224: Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night”
A. have nothing to tell you.
B. Oh. Poor me!
C. Never mind!
D. You was absent- minded.
Question 225: The players’ protests ________ no difference to the referee’s decision at all.
A. did
B. made
C. caused
D. created
Question 226: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _____ with the interviewers.
A. link
B. connection
C. touch
D. contact
Question 227: Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then _______ Prince Rainier of
Monaco.
A. to be the wife of
B. she was the wife of C. the wife of
D. as the wife of
Question 228: When he came to the counter of pay, he found that he had _______ cash _______ his
credit card with him.
A. either/or
B. neither/nor
C. both/and
D. not/neither
Question 229: The energy _______ from the sun is renewable and environmentally-friendly.
A. harnessing
B. is harnessed
C. which harnessed
D. harnessed
Question 230: We truly respected our father and always _______ by his rule.
A. submitted
B. obeyed
C. complied
D. abode
Question 231: The architects have made _______ use of glass and transparent plastic.
A. imaginative
B. imagine
C. imagination
D. imaginatively
Question 232: Tom denied _______ part in the fighting at school.
A. to take
B. take
C. to taking
D. taking
Question 233: Your brother hardly talks to anyone, _______?
A. does he
B. is he
C. doesn’t he
D. isn’t he
Question 234: Pesticide residues in fruit and vegetable can be _______ to health.
A. crucial
B. supportive
C. receptive
D. destructive
Question 235: You looked exhausted. I think you’ve _______ more than you can handle.
A. turned on
B. taken up
C. turned up
D. taken on
Question 236: Only after she had finished the course did she realize she _____ a wrong choice.
A. had made
B. has made
C. had been making
D. was making
Question 237: It ______ Sue that you saw last night. She’s abroad with her family.
A. should have been
B. must have been
C. can’t have been
D. needn’t have been
Question 238: If Paul _______ a job now, he wouldn’t be so unhappy.
A. has
B. has had
C. had
D. would have
Question 239: The wine had made him a little _______ and couldn’t control his movement.
A. narrow-minded
B. light-headed
C. light-footed
D. light-hearted
Question 240: You need to make ______ about what course to take at university.
A. a decision
B. a fortune
C. a guess
D. an impression
Question 241: Mike an Joe are talking about transport in the future.
- Mike: “Do you think there will be pilotless planes?” – Joe: “_____”
A. I’m afraid I can’t.
B. What for? There are quite a few around.
C. Why not? There have been cars without drivers.
D. I’m glad you like it.
Question 242: Julie and Ann are talking about their classmate.
- Julie: “_______” - Ann: “Yeah, not bad, I suppose.”
A. Do you see him often?
B. What are you thinking?
C. How did you meet him?
D. He is quite good-looking, isn’t he?
Question 243: What were some of the things that brought ______ the Resolution?
A. around
B. up
C. on
D. about
Question 244: Poor management brought the company to______ of collapse.
A. the ring
B. the edge
C. the brink
D. the foot
Question 245: John ______ this task yesterday morning, but I did it for him. He owes me a thank-you.
A. must have completed
B. may have completed
C. should have completed
D. could have completed
Question 246: I may look half asleep, but I can assure you I am ______ awake.
A. broad
B. well
C. full
D. wide
Question 247: I suggest the room ______ before Christmas.
A. should decorate
B. is decorated
C. were decorated
D. be decorated
Question 248: It is time every student ______ harder for the coming exam.
A. worked
B. should work
C. works
D. work
Question 249: Mr. Simpkims is the big ______ in the company as he has just been promoted to the
position of Managing Director.
A. bread
B. meat
C. cheese
D. apple
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