1.  While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

-> Despite (a)  

1.  Despite Jack’s strange clothes, everybody ignored him.

-> Notice took (a)  

Digging the garden always makes me hungry. (GIVES)-

--------->Digging the garden (a)  

She stood there completely (a)   , so I had no idea at all what she was thinking (EXPRESS)

The WWF works tirelessly on a (a)   never-ending list of projects, all of which help us to protect the diversity of life. (SEEM)

Stage fright is an understatement! Performing on stage for the first time was   (a)   experience I’ve ever had. (TERROR)

It’s impossible to predict how long it will take to do this job. (TELLING)

----> There is (a)   will take.

My sister prefers saying things that make her popular to living white-bread lives. (GALLERY)

---> My sister is (a)   white-bread lives

The total collapse of the company is inevitable. (CONCLUSION)

-----> It is (a)   collapse.

The two theories appear to be completely different.  (COMMON)                            

The two theories (a)  

Quang.. ....................................... (talk) to another student when I ...................................  (see)    him today.

(a)  

Don’t worry. I ............................(do) the same thing the other week but I ...... .................... (find) them a few days later.

(a)  

He is working tomorrow. If he   ..... ... ............................(have) a day off tomorrow, he .....  ........ (go) to the beach.

(a)  

Make sure that you don’t arrive late. (turn)

(a)  

Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school.(me)

----> Normally (a)  

She is keen on meeting people from other countries.(who)           

-----> She wants (a)  

Dear Audrey,(tìm tất cả lỗi sai và đánh theo lần lượt theo thứ tự )

Ví dụ : 1.is 2.were (a)  

            I just have been to write and tell you about the new flat which George and I have just bought and where we are intend to live after I retire next year. As you know, I have spent most of my childhood living in Scotland, and I have always dreamed of moving back there one day. Although George loves the place where we live now, however he is very fond of Edinburgh and he agreed to go and look at some properties on the outskirts of the city. Unfortunately, despite of the fact that houses are usually cheaper in Scotland, everything we like was too much expensive for us , and after a week of looking, we came up to the conclusion that we would have to think about living somewhere else. But then, on our last day in Edinburgh, while we were walking along Prince’s Street, we came across to an old school friend of mine, who told me that the school we were used to go had just been converted into flats. Naturally, I was very curious about to see the old building, so George and I went to have a look. As soon as the salesman showed us the first flat, we knew where we had to buy it – that’s what we did. Now we are the proud owners of the old gymnasium.

The film is entertaining but full of historical __  _____. (accurate)

(a)  

Tom spoke ___ _____ because he was so excited. (breathe)

(a)  

He told me __  ______ that he's thinking of resigning next year. (confide)

(a)  

They were totally ____ ____ by the girl's disappearance. (mystery)

(a)  

In ___ _____ with the rules of the competition, the team was disqualified. (accord)

(a)  

Mr. Henry is said to be a weak and _____ ____ man. (decide)

(a)  

While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

            --> Despite (a)    

While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.

            --> Despite (a)    

The two men having  never (introduce)   (a)   formally stared at each other across the table.

Not sick, Mai guessed, but probably (a)     now that she drank a lot at the party last night.(hung)

This chemical removes unsightly __ ___ in order to restore wood to its natural colour.

(a)  

The reckless driver was imprisoned due to his_   (a)   of the traffic law.(observe)

The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn’t had an ingenious plan. INGENUITY

------> But for (a)  

They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. AS

-----> They acted (a)  

Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman.

-----> It was (a)  

Children learn a lot about how to behave in a situation like this.        

------> Only (a)  

Such a ridiculous proposal isn't worth serious consideration

-----> There is

(a)  

I get off at the next __ _____.

The referee was forced to _______ the game because of heavy snow.

Work has temporarily come to a _______ while the funding in reviewed.

(a)  

Everyone wished her the best of ____ ___ at university and hoped she would enjoyed it.

Jenny won the competition at her first attempt – perhaps it was beginner’s _______!

There is no such thing as _______, we are capable of creating our own good fortune.

(a)  

Governments should give as much foreign _______ as possible to poorer countries.

In certain circumstances, emergency _______ in the form of money should be sent immediately.

The most successful long-term _______ programmes encourage self-help.

(a)  

Politicians can abuse their position of _______ .

The _______ supply to our house was cut because of roadwork.

I’m afraid I do not have the _______ to authorize this change.

(a)  

She was struck by the sudden __ _____ that he might already have left.

He dived in after her without a second _______.

It was once _______ that the sun traveled around the earth

(a)  

Few people could have predicted the huge impact of information _______ .

No matter how advanced _______ becomes, machine will never be able to think like humans.

It’s a waste of time for humans to do tasks that modern _______ can do.

(a)  

1.   She was (a)   when she saw her reflection on the mirror.(frighten)

Is there any chance of his coming to the party? (likely)

-------> He (a)  

Their stated aim was to free women ……… …………………….. domestic slavery

(a)  

I think they’ve gone to the airport to see their boss ……………………………...

(a)  

The certificates can be exchanged …………………………….. goods in any of our stores.

(a)  

Rewards should be proportionate …………………………….. merit.

(a)  

Where is Anna? She should be here …………………………….. now.

(a)  

………………… ………….. heat from the sun, there would be no life on earth.

(a)  

Why should you be displeased …………………………….. the fun of the children?

(a)  

Her injuries are consistent …………………………….. having fallen from the building

(a)  

The police said Jim had stolen the money. (accused)

----> The police

(a)  

Because of his illness he could not work effectively. (impossible)

------> His illness  (a)  

The boss wouldn't object to you going early today. (objection)

------> The boss (a)  

You should use the sports facilities available here. (advantage)

-----> We advise (a)  

A huge investment has been put into the field of hydro-electricity (invest)

(a)  

The rain in Hanoi last October was the biggest one since 1984

----> No rain (a)  

David played the main role when the proposal was drafted INSTRUMENTAL

-----> David (a)  

We cannot see animals in vast area after the forest fire (ADSENCE)

-----> There is (a)  

46. Due to the clerk’s ……… … …………………._.we missed the train.

(stubborn)

(a)  

A Iist of ……… ………………….. meetings will be posted on the noticeboard in the corridor.

(a)  

54. You do have some good ideas but your work is very   …………………..(organise)

(a)  

55. The traffic problem has improved _{…………  …………………..}.(expect)

(a)  

The room was so hot and stuffy that he passed…  ……….

(a)  

He finally turned ……… at my house half an hour late.

(a)  

I had to take my coat …… …_… when the sun came out, it was so warm.

(a)  

The wet clay fell…… …… in the water. The pot was ruined and she had to start again.

(a)  

I want to talk things ………… with Freddie first. He always gives good advice.

(a)  

We were all surprised when she suddenly left the job. (found)

------> All…… …………………………………….………………………when she suddenly left the job.

(a)  

He doesn't often find it difficult to earn money. (trouble)

-----> He seldom……   …………………………………….………………………money.

(a)  

Could you deliver the goods to my home? (delivered)

-----> Could I…… …………………………………….………………………to my home?

(a)  

The previous manager wasn't running the club well, so he was replaced. (badly)

----> The club… ……………………………………….………………………the previous

manager, so he was replaced

(a)  

You got lost because you didn't do what I told you. (instructions)

---> If………………………………………….………………………you wouldn't have got lost.

(a)  

We need to head …… ……early tomorrow if we want to catch the first bus into town.

(a)  

You should comply ……… …………the school rules.

(a)  

. I was so tired last night that I dropped……… …………in front of the TV.

(a)  

I know what you're going …………………and I feel really sorry for you.

(a)  

In that uniform, you could pass …………………a police officer.

(a)  

The events of that day were described in detail by my daughter. (detailed)

-----> My daughter (a)  

I was amazed because there were no problems throughout the holiday. (went)

-----> ………………………………………………………….…………………wrong throughout the holiday.

(a)  

He did not get married until he was 40 years old.  (until)

-----> It was (a)  

I am sure the man took the money on purpose.

----> The man……

(a)  

They made me wait for over 20 minutes on the phone ! kept

----> I (a)   for over 20 minutes on the phone

Smith gave the ball to Jones just before the referee blew his whistle (by)

---> Jones (a)   Smith just before the referee blew his whistle

Wordform : Mum's fine after her operation , although she's still a little (a)   on her feet (STEADY)

Wilkison went on to become a great athlete , his disability (a)   STAND

Any actor who becomes known for one role is in danger of becoming (a)   (TYPE)

She stood there completely (a)   , so i had no idea at all what she was thinking (EXPRESS)

We still don't know whether the plan will ever come to (a)   or not (FRUIT)

Sửa idiom sai :

I know you were angry but there was no need to fly off the doorknob like that

(a)  

The parents of that girl are furious about her expulsion (arms)

----> That's the girl (a)   about her expulsion

Điền từ còn thiếu cho idioms phù hợp

You can't just take the (a)   into your own hands and attack someone like that

1.   Yoshi wanted to make sure that everything was as it should be on the big day. LEAVE

-----> Yoshi didn’t (a)   on the big day.

1.   I found the plot of the book too complicated to follow.  HEAD

-----> I couldn’t (a)   the book.

She didn't understand the situation and so made a terrible mistake (stick)

-----> She got (a)  

If they discover your role in the incident , you will go to the prison (LIGHT)

------> If (a)  

The fighting which started in the night had petered (a)   by morning

1.   I offered my classmate a gift (a)   the spirit of friendship.

Điền collocation phù hợp

My mum said i had to do all the ironing as a punishment , but i'm hoping she will let me (a)  

She has been trying to pass her driving test for six years , and she has carried it (a)   eventually

Put your coat and do it (a)   , Sofia or you'll catch cold

It is widely believed that parents shouldn't give (a)   to their children's demands all the time

John can't join us because he is busy with his school report NECK

----> John (a)   , so he can't join us

You can borrow it , but you must give it back next week PROVIDED

----> You can borrow it (a)   next week

My dad never has sugar in coffee or tea but he does sometimes likes to add artificial (a)   (SWEET)

That was (a)   delicious ! Thank you ! (THOROUGH )

I tried as hard as i could to make sure that this problem would not arise (POWER)

----> I did (a)  

Karen's bad mood is totally connected with the matter in hand (BEARING)

----> The matter in hand (a)  

He realized how much he cared for her only when she had been away for a long time (prolonged )

----> her (a)  

If she hadn't interfered , there would have been no problem (SMOOTHLY)

-----> WIthout (a)  

So that she would be able to leave the room quickly , Kathy stood the door (POSITIONED)

----> Kathy (a)  

Please (a)   your seat belt . The plane is taking off (fast)

A lot of people do not seem realize how (a)   too much noise can be (danger)

They suspended Jack for the next two matchs (BANNED)

------> Jack (a)   in the next two matchs .

Thomas said the situation at work was like a family argument (likened)

-----> Thomas (a)  

People said crocodile tastes like squid

-----> Crocodile (a)  

They've been building that new supermarket for months (construction )

-----> That new supermarket (a)   for months

Collocation phù hợp

Could you look (a)   her number in the phone book?

They agreed to lend us the car ___ ___ condition that we returned it before the weekend.

(a)  

. If her temperature goes up, send __ ____ the doctor.

(a)  

Many houses in the area were pulled __ ____ to make way for new construction

(a)  

Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answers in the box provided.

(10 pts) THE ALEXANDRA PALACE

The Alexandra Palace in north London was built with private funds as a "People's Palace". Serviced by (1)___ ____ own station, it was opened in 1873 and was extremely well attended until two weeks after its opening, it burnt down. It was replaced by a slightly larger building which opened in 1875 (2)___ ____ featured, among other things, a splendid organ and the Great Hall, (3)___ ____ was the size of a football pitch. Despite the extraordinarily (4)___ ____ range of events staged there from dog shows to great concerts and banquets, from elephant displays to bicycle matches - it always operated at a loss and by 1877 much (5)___ ____ the park around it (6)___ ____ been sold to speculative builders, leaving only about half of the original land. In 1900, a committee was appointed whose principal duty was (7)___ ____ run the Palace and park "for the free use of the people forever". There were, (8)___ ____, powers to charge for entry so that the substantial costs could be covered. The Palace continued, with varying degrees of success, as an entertainment centre. In the 1930s it was probably most notable for being the home of the world's first high definition(HD)  television broadcasts. In 1980 the building was once (9)____  ___ devastated by fire and reduced to a ruin. It (10)_______ then decided to restore it and to create a major exhibition centre with community facilities, such as a restaurant and a health club

(a)  

The theatre was practically empty. HARDLY

There ... (a)   the theatre.

It won't help if Tania goes to see the manager. POINT

There's ..  (a)   to see the manager.

She's worked very hard in the garden. DEAL

She's done (a)   in the garden.

I thought you’d accepted his offer.

UNDER

I was ... (a)   that you’d accepted his offer.

This door is an emergency exit and must never be locked for any reason. ACCOUNT

 On no account   (a)   be locked because it is an emergency exit.

The launch of the new product is scheduled for the end of August.

DUE

 The new product   (a)   at the end of August.

Sally showed absolutely no fear when climbing the wall. DISREGARD

Sally showed ..  (a)   her own safety when climbing the wall.

You should stop going to late night concerts. TIME

It’s ..... ...................................................................................... to late night concerts.

(a)  

My tutor says she's been too busy to read my essay , but she'll mark it by the end of the week (ROUND)

-----> My tutor says she (a)   my essay yet , but she will mark it by the end of the week

Teenagers are a peculiar breed of humans. They are fickle and touchy, yet sensitive and caring. They are not longer children, but are not yet adults either . A once loving and obedient child can transform into a rebellious, sullen teen. What accounts for this change? The problem, claim some doctors, lie in the physical aspect of the person. A teenager's hormones wreak havoc within their body. Noticeable physical changes about what the teen may feel uncomfortable about. In trying to to solve with these changes, the last things the teen needs are parents invading his privacy or treating him like a child. Therefore, the problem is, in fact, accounted for by something deeper mere physical changes. The teen is not only developing body, he is also developing emotionally. For first time in his life, he may be painfully aware of the opposite sex. The teenager is also vulnerable with puppy love and crushes, the sure signs of growing up. He also becomes defensive and secretive about his own actions.

Teenagers should be given a certain number of freedom to explore their emotions and authority. Parents need not be overly alarmed by their strange and unexplicable mood changes. After all, isn't that all part of growing up?

(a)  

NATIONAL PARKS

You realize that truly incredible the natural environment is when you take a trip to one of the world’s national park. To be eligible for national park status, a place must possess a unique natural, cultural or recreational resource and be considered in need for protection. Fortunately, a considerable number of natural gems have been designated as national parks and some are also World Heritage sites. From hot springs to snowy peaks, these postcard-worthy destinations should definitely be on your list of places to visit. Many are also home to some pretty amazing flora and fauna. The parks are extremely popular to outdoor enthusiasts, which can indulge in their favorite activities like hiking or rafting, surrounded by nature. The largest national park in the world isn’t easily accessible, being in a remote area of Greenland. It’s also not used to receive visitors (around 500 a year). This is a long way from the estimated 11 million tourists who flock to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee in the United States.

(a)  

A government research agency recently (41) __ out a survey in which 15,000 people in the UK were asked the question: “What would be your ideal job?” Incredibly, around 60% of those who filled in the questionnaire gave the same answer. It may (42) ___ as a surprise to anyone who actually works in the business, but these people all thought they would like to be writers. (43) ______ no data is available to (44) ___ their reasons for choosing this particular occupation, it seems that what (45) ___ to these people is the lifestyle that they imagine a writer leading Writing work is often done from home, with no (46) ___ timetable and so can be combined with family commitments and other activities. In reality, of course, the lifestyle isn’t so glamorous. Most writers work on a freelance (47) __ and so have no regular salary to rely on, challenging deadlines are the norm, and only the most successful of them can expect to (48) __ a living from it.

41. A. managed B. carried C. arranged D. organized

42. A. come B. sound C. result D. seem

43. A. However B. Although C. Otherwise D. Despite

44. A. account B. inform C. explain D. refer

45. A. likes B. attracts C. enjoys D. appeals

46. A. heavy B. stuck C. fixed D. solid

47. A. basis B. method C. system D. way

48. A. take B. do C. have D. make

(a)  

2.  I didn’t get home until after midnight last night. Otherwise, I (a)   (return) your call.

2.  We have got everything for the field trip. Nothing seems   (a)   (forget).

She described the accident as if she __ ____ (witness) it yesterday.

(a)  

if a feeling or idea (a)   someone , it influences everything they do or they think (SLAVE)

We had our house (a)   last week

Collocation phù hợp

Although he's in a critical state after the accident , the doctors think he'll pull (a)  

Tickets for the concert cannot be boght before 12th May (SALE)

----> Tickets for the concert will not (a)   12th May

I was late because i (a)   how much time i'd need (ESTIMATE)

Television exerts a (a)   influence on our children's lives PERVADE

Passengers are required to (a)   themselves with the safety features of the aircraft FAMILY

(a)  

In Britain, what is described as “food miles”, the distance which food is transported from the place where it is grown to its point of sale, continues to rise. This has major economic, social and environmental consequences, given by the traffic congestion and pollution which (1- vary) __ ____ follow.

According to (2- press) __ ____ groups, the same amount of food is travelling 50% further than twenty years ago. What’s more, the rise in the demand for road haulage over this period has mostly been due to the transport of food and drink. The groups assert(xác nhận) that the increase in the number of lorry journeys is (3-exceed) ______ and that many of these are far from (4- essence) ______. In the distribution system employed by British food (5- retail) __ ____, fleets of lorries bring all goods into more (6- centre) ______ located(v) warehouses(a) for redistribution across the country. (7- logic)  ___ ___ as this might appear(n), the situation whereby some goods get sent back to the same areas from which they came is (8- avoid) __unavoidable(a) ko thể tránh được  ____.

In response to the scathing (9- critic) ____from environmentalists, some food distributors aim to minimize the impact of food miles by routing vehicles, wherever possible, on motorways after dark. This encourages greater energy efficiency while also reducing the impact on (10- resident) ______ areas through which they would otherwise pass. Write your answers here: 

(a)  

Today we take electricity for (1)___ and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this discovery has been. Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power. It was used to drive engines and was passed (2) _____ pipes and radiators to warm rooms. Petrol mixed with air was the next invention that provided power. Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine. Beyond (3) ___ ___ simple and direct uses, those forms have not much adaptability. On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways. From the powerful voltages that drive our electric trains to the tiny current to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electric magnet in steel works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered by electricity. Other (4) __ ____ atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed to the full, electricity is the greatest power in the world. To (5)______ electricity, huge turbines must be turned. When dams are built, falling water is used to drive the turbines (6) ____ polluting the atmosphere. Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident. A tragedy once occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity. The reactor (7) ______, which caused many deaths through radiation. Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful (8) _____ to the environment. They may harness the tides as theyflow in and out of bays. Most importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more (9)___ ___. We do use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary. When this happens, electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases (10) ______ off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels.

(a)  

When in Britain, you must never complain. Complaining is very un-British. If you are (1) ______ waiting half an hour in a shop, if a bus (2) ______ is rude to you, if a waiter brings your food ice-cold, you keep your mouth shut. The stiff upper lip is the British way. Other nationalities might make a (3)______, protest loudly or call for the manager, but not the British.

Remember also that British ears are simply not tuned to complaints. A friend of mine was a regular (4) ______ at a famous and expensive London restaurant. Every day at 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. the (5)______ manager would come out (as he had been doing for the last 37 years), go from table to table and (6) ______ “Did you enjoy your meal?”. For 37 years, hundreds of thousands of properly (7) ______ up British people had replied to him: “Very much indeed.” The man would smile, say “Thank you very much,” and progress to the next table.

One day, however, the lunch was so (8) ______ that my friend (Dutch mother, Albanian father) decided to tell him the naked truth. So, when the antiquated manager appeared at his table as usual and asked, “Did you enjoy your meal, sir?” my friend replied: “(9) ______, not at all. It was appalling.” To which the manager gave his (10) ______, obsequious smile, said: “Thank you very much, sir,” and moved on, quite satisfied.

1. A. made B. kept C. stayed D. held

2. A. bus conductor B. attendanceC. assistantD. steward

3. A. discussionB. argumentC. quarrel D. make

4. A. supporterB. purchaserC. customerD. guest

5. A. matureB. elderlyC. outdatedD. vintage

6. A. inquireB. queryC. requestD. probe

7. A. raisedB. grownC. educatedD. brought

8. A. offensiveB. painfulC. abominable D. harrowing

9. A. sincerelyB. largelyC. bluntlyD. frankly

10. A. customary B. averageC. commonplaceD. daily

(a)  

Space is a dangerous place, not only because of meteors but also because of rays from the sun and other stars. The atmosphere again acts as our protective blanket on earth. Light gets through, and this is essential for plants to make the food which we eat. Heat, too, makes our environment endurable. Various kinds of rays come through the air from outer space, but enormous quantities of radiation from the sun are screened off. As soon as men leave the atmosphere, they are exposed to this radiation but their spacesuits or the walls of their spacecraft, if they are inside, do prevent a lot of radiation damage. Radiation is the greatest known danger to explorers in space. The unit of radiation is called “rem”. Scientists have reason to think that a man can put up with far more radiation than 0.1 rem without being damaged; the figure of 60 rem has been agreed on. The trouble is that it is extremely difficult to be sure about radiation damage - a person may feel perfectly well, but the cells of his or her sex organs may be damaged, and this will not be discovered until the birth of deformed children or even grandchildren.

Missions of the Apollo flights have had to cross belts of high radiation, and during the outward and return journeys, the Apollo crew accumulated a large amount of rem. So far, no dangerous amounts of radiation have been reported, but the Apollo missions have been quite short. We simply do not know yet how men are going to get on when they spend weeks and months outside the protection of the atmosphere, working in a space laboratory. Drugs might help to decrease the damage done by radiation, but no really effective ones have been found so far. 

1.  According to the first paragraph, the atmosphere is essential to man because ______.

A.  it protects him against the harmful rays from space 

B.  it provides sufficient light for plant growth

C.  it supplies the heat necessary for human survival 

D.  it screens off the falling meteors 

2.  We know from the passage that ______.

A.  exposure to even tiny amounts of radiation is fatal

B.  the effect of exposure to radiation is slow in coming

C.  radiation is avoidable in space exploration

D.  astronauts in spacesuits needn't worry about radiation damage

3.  The harm radiation has done to the Apollo crew ______.

A.  is insignificant   B. seems overestimated          C. is enormous                        D.remains unknown

4.  It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A.  the Apollo mission was very successful

B.  protection from space radiation is not easy job

C.  astronauts will have deformed children or grandchildren

D. radiation is not a threat to well-protected space explorers

5.  The best title for this passage would be ______.

A.  The Atmosphere and Our Environment           B. Research on Radiation

C. Effects of Space Radiation                             D. Importance of Protection against Radiation

(a)  

1.  We are thankful to the doctors and nurses for their contribution to preventing COVID-19. (what)

---->We are (a)  

1.  Most people can understand Tom when he speaks Vietnamese.

→Tom can make… (a)  

1.  Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.

→Urgent   (a)  

1.  Your scheme is brilliant, but I do not think it will work.

→ Brilliant (a)  

1.  It was wrong of you to borrow my book without asking for my permission. (have)

----> You should (a)  

1.  There is no need for me to tell you that you’ll be paid handsomely for your work. (saying)

-----> It …

(a)  

2.  We have got everything for the field trip. Nothing seems   (a)   (forget).

Rendundancy has caused a lot of domestic problems

----> Many a (a)  

When they broke the news , she stayed perfectly calm and controlled (Hair)

----> (a)