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E.10-U67

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 53mins

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Class
Date
1.

People in the country are (A) friendlier (B) than (C)that (D)in the city.

a)

(A) friendlier

b)

(B) than

c)

(C)that

d)

(D)in

2.

Patrick does not (A)run quickly (B)as Lee, (C) but he can run (D) farther.

a)

(A)run quickly

b)

(B)as

c)

(C) but

d)

(D) farther

3.

(A)Of all the (B)friend I know, she is (C)the most reliable one I (D)can trust.

a)

(A)Of all

b)

(B)friend

c)

(C)the most reliable

d)

(D)can trust.

4.

(A)The (B)largest and (C)more (D)important city in the United States is New York.

a)

(A)The

b)

(B)largest

c)

(C)more

d)

(D)important

5.

Lam has just passed (A)the (B)final examination and he hopes to study at (C)an university in (D)the United Kingdom.

a)

(A)the

b)

(B)final

c)

(C)an

d)

(D)the

6.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

                                   

a)

A. honeymoon  

b)

B. whether  

c)

C. hopeful 

d)

  D. holiday

7.

     Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.        

a)

A. prosperous 

b)

B. position      

c)

C. development   

d)

 D. providing

8.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

                                   

a)

A. depend 

b)

B. develop 

c)

C. success  

d)

D. reliance

9.

                   Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.                 

a)

A. support 

b)

B. beyond 

c)

C. popular

d)

D. chocolate

10.

                 Choose the word that has stress pattern different.                       

a)

A. mystery

b)

B. originate 

c)

C. ritual 

d)

D. favourable

11.

Choose the word that has stress pattern different.

                                                              

a)

A. ritual 

b)

B. diverse       

c)

C. affect    

d)

D. belief

12.

New couples often get support ______ their families to cover expenses ______ the wedding.

                          

a)

A. from/ of 

b)

B. over/ in       

c)

C. of/ for     

d)

D. in/ for

13.

The Vietnamese avoid sweeping the floor ______ the first days ______ the Tet festival.

                 

a)

A. for/ during

b)

B. on/ for       

c)

C. during/ of      

d)

D. on/ in

14.

The British usually pay a lot of attention ______ good table manners.

                                                      

a)

A. on   

b)

B. for      

c)

C. to 

d)

D. onto

15.

Russians leave coins scattered ______ their homes ______ bags and drawers.

                              

a)

A. in/ on  

b)

B. around/ in

c)

C. at/ under    

d)

D. in/ within

16.

Some features still exist ______ modern society but they may change ______ time.

                          

a)

A. with/ into     

b)

B. in/ to     

c)

C. with/ at    

d)

D. in/ over

17.

The ______ two chapters of this book are the ______.

                                                          

                               

a)

A. last/ most interesting         

b)

B. last/ more interesting    

c)

C. latest/ interested

d)

D. latest/more interesting

18.

I used to work in ______ Middle East and was surprised at waiting at ______ airport for three hours for each flight.    

                                      

a)

A. the - the 

b)

B. Ø- a     

c)

C. a - Ø   

d)

D. Ø - the

19.

“John’s grades are really bad.”              “Yes, but Tim’s are ______ ”

                         

a)

A. worse    

b)

B. worst         

c)

C. badder        

d)

D. so worse

20.

“How was the exam?”            “Well, it was quite easy - ______  we expected.

                                                                   

a)

A. more easy that

b)

B. more easy    

c)

C. easier than    

d)

D. easier as

21.

Brian has been working ______ since he was promoted.

             

a)

A. much harder  

b)

B. more harder

c)

  C. more hardly 

d)

D. as harder

22.

The Himalaya Mountains are the ______.

                                    

     

a)

A. height of world extensive ranges

b)

B. ranges of the most extensive    

c)

C. world’s most extensive ranges 

d)

   D. more extensive ranges of the world

23.

“I’ve got ten dollars.”              “I think I have ______  money than you.”

                              

a)

A. least     

b)

B. fewer        

c)

C. less         

d)

D. fewest

24.

“Sorry we’re late. Your house is ______ we thought.”     - “Never mind.”

                 

a)

A. more farther than

b)

B. the farthest

c)

C. much farther than

d)

D. more far than

25.

The room is rather noisy at night. Could I move to ______ one, please?

                    

a)

A. the quieter

b)

B. a quieter    

c)

C. quieter    

d)

D. more quiet

26.

______ handball is fast becoming ______ popular sport worldwide. 

                           

a)

A. the - the        

b)

B. Ø- a      

c)

C. a - Ø     

d)

  D. Ø - the

27.

Nowadays, the ______ and ______ ceremonies may be held privately by the newly couples.

                              

                          

a)

A. propose/ engage 

b)

B. proposing/ engaging

c)

C. proposed/ engaging

d)

D. proposal/ engagement

28.

Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved ______  Vietnamese architecture.

                  

a)

A. tradition   

b)

B. traditional  

c)

C. traditionally    

d)

D. traditionalism

29.

He’s not really friendly and makes no attempt to be ______.

                                 

a)

A. society         

b)

B. social

c)

C. socialize

d)

D. sociable

30.

The ______ of the birth rate in some ______ countries causes the serious lack of labour force.

                     

                     

a)

A. decrease/ developed   

b)

B. increase/ developing

c)

C. increasing/ developing

d)

D. decreasing/ developed

31.

Vietnam has kept various superstitious ______ about daily activities.

                       

a)

A. believe      

b)

B. beliefs        

c)

C. believable

d)

D. believes

32.

A recent survey has shown that supporters of equal partnership in marriage are still in the ______.

                                

a)

A. crowd

b)

B. particular   

c)

C. majority  

d)

D. obligation

33.

______ is a day or time of the year when people have a holiday from work and celebrate some special event, often a religious event.

                  

a)

A. Festival       

b)

B. Decoration  

c)

C. Occasion     

d)

D. Celebration

34.

Today is the ______ of his wife's death.

                     

a)

A. annual     

b)

B. anniversary

c)

C. annually     

d)

D. date

35.

South Africa is a country with people from different ______ and races.

                                        

a)

A. parts 

b)

B. religions    

c)

C. places

d)

D. backgrounds

36.

Americans value freedom and do not like to be ______ on other people.

                 

a)

A. dependent  

b)

B. rely

c)

C. based       

d)

D. belonging

37.

Pitt invited Nicole to have dinner at home. This is their exchange after that.

     - Nicole: “It was a wonderful evening. Thank you so much for your meal.”         

     - Pitt: “______”

                               

                 

a)

A. Yes, it’s really good. 

b)

B. All right.  

c)

C. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 

d)

D. No, it’s very kind of you.

38.

Stephanie, Huong and Nick are  at the union meeting. Huong and Nick meet each other for the first time.

     -  Stephanie: “Huong, this is Nick.”  - Huong: “______”

                 

a)

A. Really?   

b)

B. An honour.  

c)

C. My dear.        

d)

D. Nice to meet you.

39.

Hue has come back from a date and she sees John waiting for her.

     - Hue: “Sorry to keep you waiting.” - John: “______”

                                        

                    

a)

A. No problem.    

b)

B. Don’t mention it.   

c)

  C. You’re welcome.       

d)

D. I’m glad you apologized.

40.

Tom visits Helen’s house and breaks a vase.

     - Tom: “I’m sorry. I have broken your vase.”               Helen: “______”

                                                              

                                                        

a)

A. Why not?       

b)

B. Never mind.

c)

C. Don’t give up.     

d)

D. It’s not your business.

41.

Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

After the funeral of her husband, when all her friends and relatives had left, she experienced a feeling of complete isolation in the large and quiet house.

             

a)

A. loneliness       

b)

B. remoteness    

c)

C. affection

d)

D. privacy

42.

Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

We ought to keep these proposals secret from the bride for the time being.

                                        

a)

A. revealed         

b)

B. frequented      

c)

C. accessible 

d)

D. lively

43.

Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

Lunar New Year or Tet is Vietnam’s main holiday.

                           

a)

A. important    

b)

B. serious  

c)

C. prime     

d)

D. insignificant

44.

Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions

Training for the Olympics requires an enormous amount of work: athletes who want to compete must work extremely hard.

                                 

 

a)

A. very large

b)

B. small     

c)

C. unusual

d)

D. very common

45.

Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

Modern Feng shui  is a combination of superstitious factors and scientific arrangements.

                        

a)

A. mixture    

b)

B. occasion     

c)

C. instrument

d)

D. emotion

46.

Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

My father is interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.

                       

a)

A. changes    

b)

B. conversation

c)

C. number  

d)

D. variety

47.

Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

The whole family usually tries to get together at Christmas.

                                    

a)

A. contact

b)

B. gather       

c)

C. relate

d)

D. communicate

48.

Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions

The paper-thin models in magazines are not representative of most women. 

                            

a)

A. traditional 

b)

B. national  

c)

C. typical     

d)

D. fond

49.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

                              

a)

A. always   

b)

B. ancestors

c)

C. societies    

d)

D. guests

50.

Choose the word that has stress pattern different.

                                        

a)

A. proposal  

b)

B. engagement   

c)

C. reception

d)

   D. ceremony

51.

                Choose the word that has stress pattern different.   

a)

A. superstitious  

b)

B. traditional

c)

C. similarities 

d)

D. presentation

52.

Choose the word that has stress pattern different.

      

a)

A. difference

b)

B. interesting 

c)

C. religious   

d)

D. necessary

53.

                  Choose the word that has stress pattern different.                    

a)

A. prestigious 

b)

B. altar

c)

C. ancestor

d)

D. funeral

54.

(A) Problems with policies (B) should report (C) to the (D) customer service manager.

a)

(A) Problems

b)

(B) should report

c)

(C) to

d)

(D) customer service manager.

55.

(A) It is doubtful that astrologers (B) in India (C) can be told the (D) future.

a)

(A) It

b)

(B) in

c)

(C) can be told

d)

(D) future

56.

The (A) inheritance money (B) was shared (C) equality among (D) the three sisters.

a)

(A) inheritance money

b)

(B) was shared

c)

(C) equality

d)

(D) the

57.

(A) Fees (B) must be paid (C) in full at the time of (D) enrol.

a)

(A) Fees

b)

(B) must be paid

c)

(C) in full

d)

(D) enrol.

58.

You can’t complain (A) of being (B) loneliness when you don’t make (C) any effort (D) to meet people.

a)

(A) of

b)

(B) loneliness

c)

(C) any

d)

(D) to meet

59.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. 

                            

a)

A. target   

b)

B. context        

c)

  C. infect   

d)

D. prevent

60.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. 

                                   

a)

A. achieve

b)

B. mature       

c)

C. value     

d)

D. affect

61.

             Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.                          

a)

A. childcare   

b)

B. service  

c)

C. slightly 

d)

D. widen

62.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. 

                      

a)

A. natural      

b)

B. gradual          

c)

C. equally    

d)

   D. satisfy

63.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. 

        

a)

A. equality     

b)

B. eliminate

c)

C. responsible

d)

D. educator

64.

Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.

                                     

a)

A. pursue      

b)

B. equal 

c)

C. limit   

d)

D. income

65.

Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.

                                    

                                     

a)

A. prefer  

b)

B. access  

c)

C. workforce    

d)

D. gender

66.

                 Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.                      

a)

A. symbol     

b)

B. female 

c)

C. enrol   

d)

D. household

67.

Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.

                                             

a)

A. rural    

b)

B. apply 

c)

C. degree  

d)

D. police

68.

                  Choose the word that has stress pattern different from that of the rest.                    

a)

A. courage  

b)

B. challenge

c)

C. budget  

d)

D. expense

69.

Tourism contributes millions of pounds ______ the country's economy.

                                                

a)

A. to        

b)

B. at    

c)

  C. on       

d)

D. of

70.

People are becoming far more aware ­­­______ environmental issues.

                                             

a)

A. for      

b)

B. towards      

c)

C. in    

d)

D. of

71.

You need a password to get access ______ the computer system.

                                                 

a)

A. for  

b)

B. to      

c)

  C. into       

d)

D. about

72.

I’m all ______ favour of equal pay for equal work.

                                                      

a)

A. off     

b)

B. out    

c)

C. in   

d)

D. at

73.

The festival is heavily dependent ______ sponsorship for its success.

                                                  

a)

A. on  

b)

B. in    

c)

   C. from      

d)

D. by

74.

Jack has a right to know. He ______ the news immediately. If you don’t do it, I will.

                                      

                               

a)

A. ought to tell     

b)

B. ought to be told

c)

C. may tell                

d)

  D. may be told

75.

When you are on duty, your uniform ______ at all times.

                           

a)

A. should wear

b)

B. can’t wear 

c)

C. must wear

d)

D. must be worn

76.

A bald eagle ______ from the other large birds by its white head and white tail.

                                      

                                  

a)

A. can distinguish  

b)

B. can be distinguished    

c)

C. must distinguish

d)

  D. should distinguish

77.

The games are open to anyone who wants to join in. Everyone ______.

                   

                           

a)

A. will be participated            

b)

B. should be participated 

c)

C. can participate     

d)

D. mustn’t participate

78.

A package ______ carefully before it is mailed.

                                 

                                    

a)

A. has to be wrapped  

b)

B. has to wrap   

c)

C. will wrap          

d)

  D. had to be wrapped

79.

Passengers ______ their tickets as inspectors may check them during the journey.

                              

                   

a)

A. ought to be thrown away  

b)

B. mustn’t be thrown away 

c)

C. shouldn’t throw away

d)

  D. may throw away

80.

Those flowers ______. Don’t you see the sign?

                                                   

                               

a)

A. must pick 

b)

B. mustn’t be picked  

c)

C. shouldn’t pick       

d)

  D. can’t pick

81.

You must stop when the traffic lights are red or you ______.

                          

a)

A. can’t be fined

b)

B. can fine

c)

C. will be fined

d)

D. will fine

82.

How many languages ______ by your teacher?

                      

a)

A. can speak 

b)

B. can be spoken

c)

C. have spoken

d)

D. is spoken

83.

A new government ______ next year.

                           

a)

A. must elect 

b)

B. will be elected

c)

C. elect       

d)

D. is electing

84.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

Credit cards eliminate the need to carry a lot of cash.

                                       

a)

A. vanish 

b)

B. appear 

c)

C. establish   

d)

D. remove

85.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

There are no limitations on the amount of the money you can withdraw.

                          

a)

A. restrictions 

b)

  B. preferences

c)

C. freedoms

d)

D. expenses

86.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

Experiences at work help women to widen their knowledge.

                               

a)

A. encourage

b)

B. diminish  

c)

C. pursue      

d)

D. broaden

87.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

After flying in a plane for 24 hours to Vancouver, the children were extremely tired and went straight to bed.

                                   

a)

A. energetic 

b)

B. exhausted 

c)

C. lonely  

d)

D. excited

88.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The invention of the electric lamp is one of the greatest achievements in Thomas Edison’s career.

                         

a)

A. successes    

b)

B. failures   

c)

C. bankruptcies 

d)

D. missteps

89.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Many people in our country still think married women shouldn’t pursue a career.

                                         

a)

A. attempt  

b)

B. support 

c)

C. enrol    

d)

D. give up

90.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

As a qualified accountant, she had plenty of experience of applying strict financial disciplines.

        

a)

A. accomplished    

b)

B. talented   

c)

C. incompetent

d)

  D. renowned

91.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Until women are paid as much as men, they will be competing on unequal terms.

                                              

a)

A. unjust  

b)

B. limited 

c)

C. fair    

d)

D. valuable

92.

He made a very positive ______ to the success of the project.

                          

a)

A. contribute

b)

B. contribution

c)

C. contributor   

d)

D. contributory

93.

She couldn’t ______ discuss the situation until she had more information.

                   

a)

A. know    

b)

B. knowledgeably

c)

C. knowledgeable

d)

D. knowledge

94.

Several hundred Sikh women complained about ______ treatment by the company.

              

a)

A. discriminate  

b)

B. discrimination

c)

C. discriminatory

d)

D. discriminating

95.

We face ______ limitations on our capacity to access and analyze this.

                    

a)

A. consider  

b)

B. considerable 

c)

C. considerably   

d)

D. consideration

96.

The law has done little to prevent racial discrimination and ______.

                                       

a)

A. equal  

b)

B. equally   

c)

C. equality 

d)

D. inequality

97.

This week’s broadcast features a report on victims of domestic ______.

                     

a)

A. strength   

b)

B. preference 

c)

C. encouragement 

d)

D. violence

98.

The report shows that poor families spend a larger proportion of their ______ on food.

                               

a)

A. income     

b)

B. loneliness    

c)

C. value    

d)

D. target

99.

We need to decide soon what marketing strategy we should ______ for these new products.

                                               

a)

A. sue  

b)

B. pursue

c)

  C. limit     

d)

D. eliminate

100.

The government is working on tackling ______ inequalities in employment.

                                  

a)

A. gender    

b)

B. budget

c)

C. expense       

d)

  D. property

101.

She faces long hours and extreme pressure in her position as the top ______ in the company.

                               

a)

A. caregiver   

b)

B. breadwinner

c)

C. decision-maker

d)

D.  troublemaker

102.

Jack and Mary are talking about artificial intelligence.

    - Jack: “I think that the rapid development of artificial intelligence would pose a threat to humankind. What do you think?”

    - Mary: “______. Human beings are very smart. They create artificial intelligence and would know how to keep it under control.”

                        

                  

a)

A. I totally agree with you 

b)

B. No, I don’t think so      

c)

  C. You are so kind to say so  

d)

D. You can’t say it again

103.

Anna is inviting Bill to go with Mike and her to EXO’s concert.

    - Anna: “Mike and I are going to EXO’s concert this weekend. I know you are a big fan of EXO, too. Would you like to join us?”

    - Bill: “______”

                     

                              

        

         

a)

A. No, of course not.            

b)

B. Yes, I’d love to. That’s a great idea.   

c)

  C. Yes, of course. I’m going to have an English class this weekend.     

d)

D. No problem.

104.

Tom is asking Alice to help him with the homework.

    - Tom: “Alice! The Science homework on the endangered species in Africa is so difficult. Do you mind helping me?”

    - Alice: “______”

                                      

                            

a)

A. No, of course not.

b)

B. Yes. Let me see it.    

c)

C. You are welcome.    

d)

D. Don’t mention it.

105.

Jenny is thanking Thomas for the birthday present.

    - Jenny: “What a lovely watch! Thank you so much.”

    - Thomas: “______”

                          

             

              

a)

A. You’re welcome. I’m glad you like it.      

b)

B. Yes. It’s very expensive.         

c)

C. Yes. It’s very difficult to find.

d)

D. Yes. It’s really lovely.