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The flight attendant tried to reassure the passengers, but many of them felt a bit _______ about the terrible weather conditions.
thrilled
uneasy
overawed
petrified
I think you need to sleep on it and decide in the morning. You don’t want to jump ________!
your guns
the gun
the bombshell
over the hatchet
He didn’t lose his job because of bad luck or discrimination. He’s just bone ___!
head
idle
dry
thin
I’m sure I know the answer, but I can’t put my finger ___ it just at the moment!
in
to
on
at
It’s a tool. It would come ____ handy for chopping wood, for example.
off
out
in
for
After the operation you’ll feel a little _______ for a while, but
this will improve quite soon.
disorientated
distraught
discouraged
I’ve had this _____ habit since childhood!
uneasy
ingrained
inconceivable
If you asked a selection of people in an airport why they are travelling, you might get a range of
answers: “It’s a (1) ______ of a treat, really. We’ve been working so hard.” Or, “I just (2)__ ____ of
wanted to get some sun, you know?” But do we think enough before booking that low-cost city break
or last-minute package tour? We know that an increase in tourism can (3) ____ in economic growth
and there are clear benefits (4)___ ___ this kind of stimulus. However, the consequences (5)_ ___ the
environment cannot be ignored.
(a)
Emissions from aviation are having a detrimental impact on our
planet’s atmosphere, and this in turn will have a negative effect, both environmentally and
economically. Crop failures due to climate change (8)_____ a great deal of harm to a struggling
economy. And bad or unpredictable weather will ultimately drive tourists away, too. Climate change
should be a major (9)______ to all of us, and we should perhaps consider our (10) ________ for
travelling a bit more carefully in future!
(a)
The Smiths were pretty quick of the ................to sell when they heard house prices were falling.
I think that what you said to Rita about her taste in furniture really hit the ................
Poverty and unemployment have certainly left a .....................on this area.
(a)
We have it on good ...................that they’re thinking of closing the local office.
The professor spoke with ....................on the subject of young people and crime.
Responsibility for running the prison has been taken out of the hands of the local ................
(a)
Can you tell me what the job _____ ?
occupies
encloses
entails
implicates
His actions will _____ lead to dismissal, I’m afraid.
deliberately
taken
unavoidably
inevitably
The old friends spent the afternoon _____ about their schooldays.
reminiscing
recollecting
recalling
remarking
I have to stress that the _____ is on you to achieve the sales figures each month.
duty
charge
onus
liability
Don’t interrupt me, you’ll break my _____ of thought.
track
trace
train
trail
The animals were _____ in the waterhole, and rolling in the mud.
twitching
tweaking
wallowing
stalking
Despite the difficulties, they have every intention of working hard to make the restaurant a success. (go)
=> It won’t be easy but they are determined (a) the restaurant.
I didn’t know what to expect at the first rehearsal as I hadn’t read the script. (having).
=> Not (a) no idea what to expect at the first rehearsal.
My attitude towards Graham changed when I found out about his past. (light)
=> I (a) after I found out about his past.
How likely is John to accept our suggestion? (going)
=> What (a) with our suggestion?
I just said anything I could think of because I wasn’t prepared for his question. (head)
=> I said something (a) because I wasn’t prepared for his
question.
I’d really like to tell him what I think about his decision. (mind)
=> I have (a) tell him what I think about his decision.
The jam jar lid just wouldn’t open at all even though we tried everything. (inch)
=> The jam jar lid (a) even though we tried everything.
She got up very early this morning and went to the gym. (crack)
=> She (a) and went to the gym.
I really have grave _____ about Simon’s capacity to get
this job done perfectly.
conscience
opinion
doubts
wonders
If we give some _____ to our modern way of life, it seems
that most people would find it difficult to do without certain luxuries.
mind
conscience
thought
opinion
To be honest, if a person gives ______ to the welfare of
other living creatures, then they can have a clear _____
thought / mind
opinion / opinion
priority / conscience
conscience / mind
It was interesting to listen to someone like Harry, who has an informed _____ on the question of renewable energy sources.
opinion
impression
thought
conscience
What explanation can we offer for the consistent success rate of alternative remedies? (account)
How (a) that alternative remedies have a consistent success rate?
Ursula had been told that some people in her department felt bullied. (brought)
=> It (a) that some people in her department felt bullied.
Zac soon realised that confessing to his error was his only option. (no)
=> Zac soon realised that (a) up to his error.
Simon's friends persuaded him to buy the latest smartphone. ( talked)
=> It was (a) the latest smartphone.
A. hindsight B. annihilate C. rehabilitate D. prohibition
A
B
C
D
A. meadow B. weary C. leather D. peasant
A
B
C
D
A. genome B. expedient C. expedite D. convenient
A
B
C
D
A. petroleum B. petrol C. patrol D. uncontrollable
A
B
C
D
A. textile B. automobile C. finite D. nitrogen
A
B
C
D
Đánh trọng âm:
A. hereditary B. tuberculosis C. parameters D. encomium
A
B
C
D
Đánh trọng âm:
A. incessant B. intrepid C. tyranny D. colonial
A
B
C
D
Đánh trọng âm:
A. personnel B. arthritis C. coalesce D. intertwine
A
B
C
D
Đánh trọng âm:
A. chromosome B. horoscope C. mechanism D. mechanics
A
B
C
D
Đánh trọng âm:
A. solidarity B. dandelion C. overwhelm D. expeditious
A
B
C
D
Vietnam ______ war against French colonial
empire has gone down in history as one of the most epic, destroying the harrowing shackles
of tyranny after nearly a century.
emancipation
liberation
salvation
remission
Everyone was shocked to hear that a politician of his _____
would stoop so low.
guile
affinity
stature
credence
His smirk suggested some vicious______, which
terrified everyone at the meeting.
allusions
inertia
subtleties
insinuations
Although the government has increased allocations to the social sector by as much as 40%, state funding sill fall totally/ severely/ well/ abjectly short of needs.
totally
severely
well
abjectly
Last week’s violence was _____ condemned by foreign
governments.
roughly
grimly
bitingly
roundly
Most holidaymakers come to this part of the world to ....... in the scenery and soothing sounds of the jungle.
I know it’s Dave’s fourth whisky, but I can assure you he can hold his ......
May I have a soft .........., please? I’m driving today.
(a)
We will do all the work, but they will ...... all the credit, as usual!
She will ........ offence if you tell her that hairstyle doesn’t suit her.
They threatened to ............ David to court unless he stopped playing his drums at
night.
(a)
The movie is .........in a small fishing port on the west coast.
They are almost sure it was arson. It seems somebody ..........the warehouse on fire.If we really want to avoid being sued on the grounds of sexual harassment, we need to ........some strict guidelines in the workplace.
(a)
I’m knackered. I didn’t .........a wink. My neighbor must have had a party or something.
The dog has been with the family for 5 years, but now old and crippled with diseases it had to be put to ......
Listen. It’s a fair deal, but I don’t want to be hasty. I’ll ..........on it and let you know
in the morning.
(a)
I can’t .......his nagging me all the time. I’m truly fed up with it.
Don’t delude yourself. ........in mind that you need to be slim and tall to become a
model.
What you’re saying rings true, but is there anybody to .......out your version of the
events?
(a)
WORD FORMATION
With the great achievement of U23 Vietnam team, many international newspapers wrote (a) (COME) praising our heroes.
WORD FORMATON
And lastly, it provided the authorities with an opportunity to dispose of troublesome true believers or neighbor (a) (CONTENT)
WORD FORMATON
I am not against (a) (SECTION), but obviously we all want to avoid animal suffering unnecessarily.
WORD FORMATON
Mohamed Zardah, 26, a slim, (a) (SPECTACLE) man with a academic mean, studied of computer engineering in Damascus, he says.
WORD FORMATON
(COAGULATE) (a) are medicines that lower the chance of blood clotting.
WORD FORMATON
The administration announced that the US would no longer (a) (PERSON) landmines or acquire new ones, including replacing expiring munitions in its stockpile.
WORD FORMATON
Hunger and a (SLAP) (a) meal did not sit happily side by side.
WORD FORMATON
She hopes to (LAY) (a) her success as a model into an acting career.
WORD FORMATON
The rumours are completely (SUBSTANCE) (a) and I would urge everyone not to believe them.
You shouldn’t ............on more than you can handle, otherwise you’ll suffer from
stress.
take
bring
put
wear
He’s so stubborn and stupid. I just couldn’t ......... across to him that he can never make money from gambling.
come
get
put
put
The two countries met at the conference to ............out their differences.
iron
spot
figure
make
The success of our project ......................on Mike’s ability to persuade the locals to
move to the renewal quarters.
speak
call
hinges
put
He is trying to ...............over the country’s deep-seated problems.
paper
make
take
come
You'll find it very difficult to finish the project on time.
--> You'll have your work (a) finishing the project on time
THINK OF ONE WORD ONLY WHICH CAN BE USED APPROPRIATELY IN THREE SENTENCES.
- A victory in this race would really ........ the athlete's confidence.
- Working through the exercises in this book will .................... your vocabulary.
- The advertising campaign helps to .................... profits.
(a)
THINK OF ONE WORD ONLY WHICH CAN BE USED APPROPRIATELY IN THREE SENTENCES.
- We've ................ on a new warehouse assistant on a temporary contract.
- Sales of new cars have ................. a dive this season.
- His career as an actor has really ...................... off.
(a)
THINK OF ONE WORD ONLY WHICH CAN BE USED APPROPRIATELY IN THREE SENTENCES.
- if you successfully pass the training course, you will be offered a permanent ............
- I'm thinking of applying for the .......................... of teaching assistant.
- Many of my friends' exam results were not good enough for university, but luckily I was not in the same ...................
(a)
The post office has difficulty ............. the volume of mail at Christmas time.
coping
running
dealing
handling
As a result of their financial problems, the company got a consultant to help them ........
deteriorate
shrink
diminish
downsize
Dan wouldn't sign the contract because he felt it was ...............
his line of work
none of his business
out of work
a raw deal
Why doesn't Mike ............ some of his work to his assistant?
demand
resign
widen
delegate
Rose gets a great deal of satisfaction from doing ................. work.
maternity
voluntary
affectionate
occupational
Legal matters are not my ................ - you'll have to consult s lawyer.
domain
aspect
prospect
excess
The senator disapproved of his daughter's marrying a ................ gardener.
short-term
high-flying
lowly
meteoric
The jury verdict .................. its verdict tomorrow.
is to announce
will have been announced
is being announced
is announced
Jack's carelessness would often result in accidents. (FOREVER)
--> Jack was so (a) accidents.
There is no further time today. That's why the meeting will continue in the morning. (being)
--> There (a)
The wind was so strong that we couldn't walk along the seafront. (strength)
--> Such (a)
She began to suffer from irrational fears. (prey)
---> She (a)
My husband has had to earn the income since I broke my leg. (bacon)
--> My husband (a)
Her latest novel isn't as good as her previous one. (par)
--> Her latest novel (a) her previous one.
'When you lose someone you love everything else seems pointless.' he said. (pales)
--> 'When you lose someone you love everything else (a) ' he said.
With constant practice, you'll be a much better pianist than the others. (shoulders)
--> If you practice constantly, (a)
I am so annoyed. (kick)
-> I (a)
As a rough guide, use three parts oil to one part vinegar. (thumb)
--> (a) , use three parts oil to one part vinegar.
My parents always refused to listen to my complaints about my sister. (ear)
--> My parents always (a) to my complaints about my sister.
I have only had to have this car repaired once. (one)
--> On (a)
Good families are much to all their members, but ___ to none.
something
anything
everything
nothing
CIRCLE THE OPTION A,B,C OR D TO INDICATE THE WORD WITH THE HIGHLIGHTED PART PRONOINCED DIFFERENTLY FROM THE REST.
A. sundry B. mimicry C. typhoon D. tyranny
A
B
C
D
CIRCLE THE OPTION A,B,C OR D TO INDICATE THE WORD WITH THE HIGHLIGHTED PART PRONOINCED DIFFERENTLY FROM THE REST.
A. collage B. collagen C. mirage D. massage
A
B
C
D
CIRCLE THE OPTION A,B,C OR D TO INDICATE THE WORD WITH THE HIGHLIGHTED PART PRONOINCED DIFFERENTLY FROM THE REST.
A. chivalry B. chauvinist C. chorus D. chic
A
B
C
D
CIRCLE THE OPTION A,B,C OR D TO INDICATE THE WORD WITH A DIFFERENT STRESS PATTERN FROM THE REST.
A. equidistant. B. equivalent C. whereupon D. aborigine
A
B
C
D
CIRCLE THE OPTION A,B,C OR D TO INDICATE THE WORD WITH A DIFFERENT STRESS PATTERN FROM THE REST.
A. caricature. B. aubergine C. mangosteen D. malignant
A
B
C
D
He ................................. off going to visit them personally than writing an email
would be better
had better
would better
ought be better
Even though there have been setbacks, because of their determination I'm sure they'll achieve their goals, ...................................................
suffice to say
be that as it may
so be it
come what may
TRIO
- It's not fair. You always ........................ with dad!
- Joe stood on the .............................. of the swimming pool, poising himself for a dive.
- Would you like a ........................... salad with your steak, madam?
(a)
TRIO:
- the maze was made out of neatly trimmed ................... hedges.
- I couldn't get the tickets because the .................... office was closed.
- In the past some teachers used to .................... naughty boys on the ears.
(a)
TRIO:
- ..................... it to me straight. Did you have something to do with the theft?
- The newcomer on the tennis scene can certainly ...................... as good as he gets, as was proved by the results of his last game.
- I'll take an hour to get to the airport, ...................... or take five minutes.
(a)
TRIO:
- There's clear ................................... of special responsibilities among the teachers.
- She works in the export ...................... of the company.
- The river forms a ............................ between the old and new parts of the city.
(a)
PHRASAL VERB
eat/knock/pull/eke/wind/live + off/into/down/off/together/out
Dealing with other people's problems is (a) his time.
PHRASAL VERB
eat/knock/pull/eke/wind/live + off/into/down/off/together/out
For ten years he (a) a meagre living cleaning tables at a local fast food restaurant.
PHRASAL VERB
eat/knock/pull/eke/wind/live + off/into/down/off/together/out
What time do you normally (a) work?
PHRASAL VERB
eat/knock/pull/eke/wind/live + off/into/down/off/together/out
She was sobbing and refused to get into the car. "............... yourself .................", I said, "It's only an exam".
(a)
PHRASAL VERB
eat/knock/pull/eke/wind/live + off/into/down/off/together/out
He's never worked. He just (a) his parents
WORD FORMATION
Although in the West it has only recently gained acceptance, in China it is considered indispensable to consult a Feng Shui (a) (PRACTICE) before moving house or establishing a business.
WORD FORMATION
On a mundane level, it is the art of furniture placement, but on deeper examination meaningful philosophical and religious roots are found (a) (PIN) this venerable art form.
WORD FORMATION
The utilization of plants (a) (ACT) the detrimental effect of machinery, computers and so on.
WORD FORMATION
Finally, because chi energy enters through the front door, it is provident to keep one's door in perfect condition to remove any (a) (IMPEDE) to the passage of entering chi energy.
OPEN CLOZE
As for size, it should be as big as the budget and aesthetics (a)
If a newspaper commissioned a political poll based on the opinion of a single person it would immediately become a laughing .........................
stork
stock
stack
stick
The yacht race was cancelled due to strong winds.
--> It (a) the yacht race was cancelled
I regret going out with him.
--> I'd (a) out with him.
What I would really like us a slice of pizza.
--> There's (a) than a slice of pizza
I sad I'd rather we departed early.
--> I expressed (a) departure.
We'll have to believe him, because we don't know if he really took the money. (BENEFIT)
--> We'll have to (a) because we don't know if he really took the money.
I'm not in the right mood to study now. (FRAME)
--> I'm not (a) to study now.
If necessary, I'll stay longer. (BE)
--> If (a) longer.
The truth about the stolen money was revealed in the investigation. (LIGHT)
--> The truth about the stolen money (a) the investigation.
A traumatic experience in childhood can ....................... a person for life.
sting
infect
blur
scar
TRIO:
- It can't be easy to ..................... a novel for the screen, but the scriptwriter has done a fantastic job.
- When Julie first started her job, she found it difficult to ...................... to her new hectic lifestyle.
- The course was designed for managers, but we can .......................... it for a nonprofessional audience.
(a)
TRIO:
- Simon won the ................. and become the tennis champion.
- One of the nicest wedding gifts we received was a beautiful ........................ of matching serving dishes.
- The stages look stunning - the ......................... designer must be very talented.
(a)
TRIO:
- Nobody in the office could shed any .................... on the mystery of the missing flies.
- A hand-held torch only produces a faint ....................
- It was months before Katy saw the ........................ and decided to look for a new flatmate.
(a)
There has never been such a large rock festival in this country. (SCALE)
--> This year's rock festival is (a) than any other held in this country.
