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1. Their car can run 150 miles (a) hour.
1. Is your mother working in________old office building?
(a)
What do you usually have for_ (a) breakfast?
1. Ben has (a) terrible headache.
1. After this tour you have________whole afternoon free to explore the city.
(a)
1. Our uncle lives in________Philippines.
(a)
1. ________ Jamaica belongs to the Carribean islands.
(a)
1. ________Statue of Liberty was dedicated in 1886.
(a)
1. ___ _____Taj Mahal is one of India's most popular attractions.
(a)
1. ________Dead Sea lies below sea level.
(a)
1. I have bought______new shirt which matches______jacket I boughtlast week.
some/a
the/a
a/the
some/the
2. Could you lend me some more? I’ve spent all______money you gaveme yesterday.
Ø
the
a
an
3. Until recently______economy of______southern United States wasbased on______cotton.
an/the/ Ø
the/ Ø/Ø
the/the/the
the/the/ Ø
4. I still keep wondering if I was doing______right thing when I asked myfather for______permission to leave school.
. a/ Ø
the/ Ø
Ø
Ø/a
5. We needed______house to live in when we were in London.
a
the
any
Ø
6. You are____only person whose opinion is of any value to me in_____present regrettable circumstances.
. the/Ø
the/the
the/a
Ø/the
7. The boy told me he hated______doctors.
the
some
Ø
a
8. Richard Byrd was______first person in history to fly over______North Pole.
the - a
the - Ø
the - the
Ø - Ø
9. He had______laughing eyes and______most charming mouth.
the/the
a/a
Ø/a
Ø/the
10. My brother hopes to travel around the world______next summer.
a
an
the
Ø
1. What were you doing when I phoned you? – I (have) …………….… a bath.
(a)
2. Mary (water) ……………….… the flowers at 3:00 p.m yesterday.
(a)
3. Peter and I (do) ……………….… the exercise at this time last night.
(a)
4. When I (arrive) ……………….… … at this house, he still (sleep) ……………….…
(a)
5. The light (go) ……………….… out while we (have) ……………….… … dinner.
(a)
6. While we (cross) ……………….… …the street, we (meet) ……………….… … our teacher.
(a)
7. Tom (see) ……………….… … an accident while he (stand) ……………….… … at the bus stop.
(a)
8. The children (play) ……………….… football when their mother (come) ……………….…… back home.
(a)
9. The bell (ring) …………….…… while Tom (take) ……………….… … a bath.
(a)
10. We (clean) ……………….… … the house when she (come) ……………….… yesterday.
(a)
11. I used my time well while I (wait) …………….… for the train - I wrote some emails.
(a)
12. I (not/work) …………….… when my boss walked in my office. I was on Facebook.
(a)
13. I saw a car crash when I (wait) …………….… for the taxi.
(a)
14. Tom (have) …………….… long hair and a beard when he was at university.
(a)
15. It started raining while I (drive) …………….… to work.
(a)
1. We _____to the hospital to visit Tom when he _______ to say that he was fine.
. were driving - was calling
drove-called
were driving – called
drove-was calling
2. What _______ to you last Sunday?
happen
happened
was happening
would happen
3. Last night, we _______ for you for ages but you never _______ up.
waited - showed
would wait – showed
. were waiting - were showing
waited - was showing
4. We _______ dinner when the light _______ off.
had-went
were having-went
had been having - went
have had - would have go
5. I _______ out last night but at the last minute I _______ that I had an English test this morning.
was going to go – realized
went – realized
had gone - would realize
would go - have realized
6. Who is _______ girl over there with Tom?
the
a
an
∅
7. The director needs an assistant with……….. good knowledge of foreign affairs.
a
the
any
∅
8. What _______ terrible weather! Normally _______ weather in the UK is not so bad.
the-the
. a-the
.∅-the
the-a
9. After a busy day, I went to _______ bed and had _______ most beautiful dream ever.
the - the
a - the
a - a
∅ - the
10. She has visited _______ Portugal but she has never been to _______ Netherlands.
the-the
∅-the
a – the
a – a
1. He was the most ____________ football player that our school had produced in years His talent for football was great. TALENT
(a)
2. Do you know Professor Phan Huy Le whose great (a) was his books on the history of Vietnam in the 19th century? ACHIEVE
3. He wishes to straighten up and lead a _____________ life. RESPECT
(a)
4. His career as a journalist was full of (a) achievements. He was a respected and admired journalist. DISTINGUISH
5. To be successful takes hard work and (a) . DEDICATE
6. Doing things with ______________ will give us true happiness. The more we give away, the happier we are. GENEROUS
(a)
7. Tran Hung Dao was a great ______________ to lure the enemy to enter deeply into his land, then attacked to destroy them. STRATEGY
(a)
8. Mother Teresa was a living saint who offered a great example and _____________ to the world. INSPIRE
(a)
9. Zuckerberg was forced to shut his website down, but its immense _____________ and controversy had made him consider its future potential. POPULAR
(a)
10. As the principal founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of the most ____________ and richest people on the planet. INFLUENCE
(a)
CLOSEST 1. Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving the poor and destitute around the world.
committed
dedicated
committed
attended
CLOSEST 2. Leonardo da Vinci created rare masterpieces of art such as The Mona Lisa' and ‘The Last Supper’.
worthless works of art
invaluable property
excellent qualifications
excellent works of art
CLOSEST 3. He was by nature a reserved man but not a cold one.
shy
easygoing
sociable
lavish
CLOSEST 4. She was brought up in a well-off family. She can't understand the problems we are facing.
poor
broke
wealthy
kind
CLOSEST 5. The government's plans to cut taxes really stimulated the economy.
discouraged
started
weakened
improved
OPPOSITE 1. Although many criticized his seemingly over-generous pay. Henry Ford also pointed out that the high wage helped the workers to be able to afford the cars.
lavish
open-handed
big-hearted
mean
OPPOSITE 2. We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime. We do not think that he did it
crimeless
skillful
clean
guilty
OPPOSITE 3. Her identity will never be revealed in order to protect her children from being judged.
uncovered
proclaimed
leaked
hid
OPPOSITE 4. This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly.
uneducated
knowledgeable
ignorant
rude
OPPOSITE 5. White blood cells help defend the body against infection.
fight
cover
protect
abandon
1. When I ____ home last night, I ____ that Jane ____ a beautiful candle light dinner.
had arrived/discovered/preparing
. was arriving/has discovered/was preparing
. have arrived/was discovering/had prepared
arrived/discovered/was preparing
2. Tran Hung Dao was a great ____ to lure the enemy to enter deeply into his land, then attacked to destroy them.
strategy
strategist
soldier
king
3. ____ Emperor Quang Trung was ____ second emperor of ____ Tay Son Dynasty, reigning from 1788 to 1792.
The - a - the
. x - a - the
x - the - the
x – the - x
4. While I ____ TV last night, a mouse ran across the floor.
watch
watched
was watching
am watching
5. Emergency crews are ____ progress in fixing the broken levees, but they are in a desperate race to stop the flooding.
making
doing
getting
becoming
6. When I woke up this morning, it ____.
rained
was raining
has rained
. is raining
7. Her ____ to medicine was so great that she had little time for anything else.
importance
dedication
emphasis
reputation
8. While Tom ____ tennis, Ann ____ a shower.
played / took
playing / taking
was playing / was taking
was play / was take
9. When they ____ in the garden, the phone ____
worked / was ringing
were working / rang
worked / rang
work / rings
10. A year into his presidency, Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (2009) ____ his promise to promote world peace.
about
for
with
on
1. We ____ to the hospital to visit Mike when he ____ to say that he was fine.
were driving - was calling
drove - called
were driving – called
drove - was calling
What ____ to you on Sunday night?
happen
happened
was happening
would happen
3. Last night, we ____ for you for ages but you never ____ up.
waited – showed
would wait - showed
were waiting - were showing
waited – was showing
4. We ____ our quality time when the unexpected guess ____.
had – came
were having - came
had been having – came
have had – would have come
5. Since they ____ us they ____ to visit us last Sunday, we ____ forward to the day.
were telling - came - looked
would tell – would visit - would look
told – would come - were looking
tell - are coming - will look
6. I ____ out last night but at the last minute I ____ that I had a quiz this morning.
was going to go – realized
went – realized
had gone – would realize
would go - have realized
7. She hasn't paid as much attention to her children as she ____ since she ____ working.
does – starts
did - started
was doing - was starting
has done - would start
8. My brother ____ at the road when he ____ into a hole.
wasn't looking - was falling
didn't look - has fallen
wasn't looking – fell
won't look - fall
9. Magellan ____ the first European who ____ through the strait.
was - was sailing
was being - was sailing
had been – sailed
was - sailed
10. The first self-sufficient village in Britain ____ the Norman's idea. They were some strange invaders who ____ to change the country in a better way.
was – hoped
is - have hoped
have been - were hoping
was being - had hoped
11. Who is ____ girl over there with Jimmy?
the
a
an
X
12. We are having ____ terrible weather which is quite strange. Usually ____ weather in UK is not this bad.
the – the
a – the
Ø - the
the - a
13. After a hard-working day, I went to ____ bed and had ____ most beautiful dream ever.
the - the
a – the
a – a
Ø - the
14. I have visited ____ Portugal but I have never been to ____ Netherlands.
the – the
Ø - the
a – the
a - a
15. He left on ____10 o'clock train yesterday to see his father who was taken to ____ hospital last week when he broke his right leg.
the - the
the - a
a - a
the - Ø
1. Last month, while my friend was traveling round England by the car, he crashed the car into a tree.
a
b
c
d
2. She was walking to the library to borrow some books when she was seeing a robbery.
A
B
C
D
3. Please turn off television. I also like watching TV but now I have to study for the exam.
A
B
C
D
4. He was reading out the data while Sara wrote it down carefully.
A
B
C
D
5. Many people used to think that learning English is full of the difficulties.
A
B
C
D
6. The biggest problem with eating too much sugar is that it can cause the diabetes.
A
B
C
D
7. The most people need healthy eating and enough exerciseevery day.
A
B
C
D
8. The doctor said that she was making a relatively slow progress because she was quite old.
A
B
C
D
9. The moment I was seeing him, I realized I had met him somewhere before.
A
B
C
D
10. We were talking happily when Jane was coming in and shouted at us.
A
B
C
D
1. Henry would rather that his girlfriend work in the same department as he does.
(a)
2. It is a recommendation from a doctor that the patient stops smoking.
(a)
3. It is high time I had left for the airport.
(a)
4. It is important that we be talked about how developed countries have solved the urbanization problems and propose some solutions to those in Viet Nam.
(a)
5. Is it really necessary that we included new information in the conclusion?
(a)
6. It is recommended that the presentation were no more than 15 minutes.
(a)
7. I suggest that we focused on its advantages and disadvantages.
(a)
8. Our Geography teacher also advised that we will talk about issues that are familiar and important to our classmates.
(a)
9. It is important that he gets into a good university.
(a)
10. The teacher demanded that the classroom clean immediately.
(a)
11. It is vital that people allow to choose where to live.
(a)
12. She requested that everyone in my class attends her presentation.
(a)
13. It is crucial that urban people don’t look down on rural people.
(a)
14. Her parents insisted that she studies hard for GCSE.
(a)
15. The doctor suggested that his patient does not stop smoking.
(a)
1. I enjoyed the movie very much. I wish I______the book from which it was made.
have read
had read
should have read
am reading
2. You are late. If you______a few minutes earlier, you______him.
came/would meet
had come/would have met
come/will meet
had come/would meet
3. I can’t stand him. He always talks as though he______everything.
knew
knows
has known
had known
4. His doctor suggested that he______a short trip abroad.
will take
would take
take
took
5. We might have failed if you______us a helping hand.
have not given
would not give
had not given
did not give
6. The law requires that everyone______his car checked at least once a month.
has
have
has
will have
7. He was busy yesterday, otherwise he______to the meeting.
. would come
would have been
could have been
would be
8. If there were no subjunctive mood, English______much easier.
will be
would have been
could have been
would be
9. I don't understand this point of grammar. I wish I______it better.
understood
would understand
had understood
understand
10. It never stops raining here. I wish it______raining.
stopped
would stop
had stopped
stops
11. I should never have said that. I wish I______that.
didn't say
wouldn't say
hadn't said
don’t say
12. I miss my friends. I wish my friends______here right now.
were
would be
had been
are
13. I speak English terribly. I wish I______English well.
spoke
would speak
had spoken
speaks
14. I cannot sleep. The dog next door is making too much noise. I wish it ______quiet.
kept
would keep
had kept
will keep
15. -“What will you do during winter vacation?” -“I don’t know, but it’s about time______something.”
I decided
I’ll decide
I’d decided
I’m deciding
16. He was very busy yesterday, otherwise, he______to your birthday party.
would come
came
would have come
should come
17. The two strangers talked as if they______friends for years.
should be
had been
have been
were
18. It is about time you______harder for the next exam.
work
are working
worked
have worked
19. The ceiling in this room doesn't look very safe. It looks as if it______down.
would fall
falls
is falling
is going to fall
20. Team rules require that each player______responsible for memorizing one rule and then for teaching that rule to all of the players.
is
was
be
were
1. Please don’t tell anyone about it.
=> I’d rather you …………tell anyone about it.
(a)
2. I would prefer you deliver the sofa this afternoon.
=>I’d rather you……………the sofa this afternoon.
(a)
3. “Why don’t you ask her yourself?”
=> My friend suggested that .…………
(a)
4. She urged her husband to apply for the post in the government.
=> She urged that ………………………for the post in the government.
(a)
5. They insisted on my coming early.
=> They insisted that ……………………………
(a)
6. An accountant has to master computer science.
=> It is necessary that …………………computer science
(a)
7. It is time for us to leave now.
=> It’s time …………………
(a)
8. What a pity! Your sister can’t come with us.
=> If only ………………………with us
(a)
9. Everyone find it important for us to do something to save the environment.
=> It is important that …………………something to save the environment.
(a)
10. Michael lost his job last month, so he couldn’t buy a car.
=> If ……………his job last month,he (a) a car.
11. He regrets applying for the job in that company.
=> He wishes……………………for the job in that company.
(a)
12. The headmaster insists on every schoolgirl’s wearing Ao Dai every Monday.
=>The headmaster insists that every schoolgirl’s……………Ao Dai every Monday
(a)
13. They advise her to eat less meat and fat to keep herself healthy.
=> It is advisable that……………………less meat and fat to keep herself healthy.
(a)
14. Naturally, a child had better respect his parents.
=> It is natural that a child (a) respect his parents.
15. He needs to come to the interview early.
=> It is necessary that ………………………………………the interview early.
(a)
1. Some managers require that the secretary (be) (a) responsible for writing all reports as well as for balancing the books.
2. It is essential that cancer (diagnose) (a) and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.
3. It was suggested that Oscar (study) (a) the material more carefully before attempting to pass the exam.
4. It is imperative that a graduate student (maintain) (a) a grade point average of “B” in his major field.
5. It is necessary that one (meet) (a) with a judge before signing the final documents for a divorce.
6. I bet she wishes that she never (get) (a) involved in the whole mess.
7. I'd rather you (not say) (a) anything to John about this conversation.
8. I would rather you (not get) (a) to school so late last Tuesday.
9. I wish Paul worked as hard as Mary (do) (a) .
10. John left without a word. If only he (say) (a) something.
11. It has been raining for days now. I wish it (stop) (a) soon.
12. Frankness is a great thing, but I'd rather you (not repeat) (a) to Miss White what I think about her.
13. I left my office at four because I was sure Mr. Andrews wouldn't come. Now I wish I (wait) (a) for him.
14. I'm afraid very few people know about the concert and almost no one will come. If only the posters (hang) (a) on time.
15. Jack, the security guard at the factory, wishes the robbery (not occur) (a) on his shift.
16. The fans proposed that they (stand) (a) there when G-Dragon gets off the plane.
17. It is recommended the candidate (take) (a) as many IELTS mock tests as possible before going for the real exam, which costs nearly $250.
18. The board of executives requested every employee (come) (a) to the meeting this weekend.
19. We suggested that you (admit) (a) to the organization.
20. It is imperative that you (be) (a) ready when the car comes for you.
1. Since the renovation policy launched in 1986, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has experienced the fastest
(a) process. URBAN
2. There has been a rapid (a) of rural people to urban areas for jobs and better living. MIGRATE
3. Urbanization promotes foreign direct (a) which in turn helps in improving the foreign exchange reserves of the country. INVEST
4. The support policies for social housing development in Vietnam remained (a) as only a few people were lucky enough to be able to get access to preferential loans. EFFECT
5. Several international organizations want to invest in social (a) development for the youth in Vietnam. HOUSE
6. At the moment, finding solutions for (a) urban development is one of Vietnam's current top priorities. SUSTAIN
7. Urban (a) must rely on the rural hinterland for agricultural production. DWELL
8. As the world continues to ____________, sustainable development depends increasingly on the successful management of urban growth. URBAN
(a)
9. A city that grows without these structures in place is at high risk for poverty and ___________.STABLE
(a)
10. Some people worry that the city has become (a) . POPULATE
CLOSEST 1. People in the city of Porto Alegre in Brazil, famous for its participatory budgeting have a life expectancy of 76 years.
anticipation
suspense
lifespan
hopefulness
CLOSEST 2. Bangalore was renowned for its trees, lakes and pleasant air only 25 years ago.
proverbial
notable
distinguished
famous
CLOSEST 3. Urbanization brings with it several consequences - both adverse and beneficial.
negative
favorable
advantageous
preferential
CLOSEST 4.After I had deleted several details in the report, I found out that they contained necessary information.
ignored
described
erased
included
CLOSEST 5.I just want to stay at home to watch TV and take it easy.
sleep
sit down
eat
relax
OPPOSITE 1. This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind-hearted boss.
ambitious and greedy
attentive and helpful
generous and gracious
polite and friendly
OPPOSITE 2. Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the exams, but such gender discrimination is now disappearing.
unfairness
injustice
partiality
equality
OPPOSITE 3. Without economic security and amid poor living conditions, crime is inevitable.
assured
compulsory
inescapable
preventable
OPPOSITE 4. The absence of effective and representative government exacerbates urban environmental health problems.
aggravate
heighten
reduce
magnify
OPPOSITE 5. Most of the world's largest cities are considerably smaller by the year 2000 than had been expected.
substantially
slightly
significantly
greatly
1. The urban population ratio rose steadily throughout the period.
=> There was a steady rise ……………………………throughout the period.
(a)
2.There was a continuous fall in the rural population ratio during this 60-year period.
à. The rural population ratio fell ……………during this 60-year period.
(a)
3. The urban population ratio rose from 25% to 45 % between 1950 and 1980.
=>. There was a rise ………………………………………between 1950 and 1980.
(a)
4. From 1980 to 2010 there was a steady increase in the ratio of urban population.
à From 1980 to 2010, the ratio of urban population ……………………………………….
(a)
5. The rural population ratio decreased by 50% from 1950 to 2010.
à There was a decrease …………………………………… from 1950 to 2010.
(a)
1. Some managers require that the secretary is responsible for writing all reports as well as for balancing the
books.
A
B
C
D
2. It is essential that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.
A
B
C
D
3. It was suggested that Oscar studies the material more carefully before attempting to pass the exam.
A
B
C
D
4. It is imperative that a graduate student maintains a grade point average of “B” in his major field.
A
B
C
D
5. It is necessary that one met with a judge before signing the final documents for a divorce.
A
B
C
D
6. The famous Jim Thorpe won both the pantaloon or decathlon in the 1912 Olympic Games.
A
B
C
D
7. Knowledges about cultures provides insights into the learned behaviours of the groups.
A
B
C
D
8. The mostbulkiest of the poisonous snakes is the diamond backed rattler, which reaches 8 feet 8 inches long.
A
B
C
D
9. Trees are designed as neither hardwoods or softwoods.
A
B
C
D
10. Copper was the first metal used by man and is still of strong demand because it is a good conductor of
A
B
C
D
A. round B. ground C. shout D. touch
A
B
C
D
2. A. travelled B. behaved C. practised D. combined
A
B
C
D
3. A. threatened B. promised C. injured D. agreed
A
B
C
D
4. A. bread B. heat C. peak D. steal
A
B
C
D
5. A. performed B. discussed C. cancelled D. followed
A
B
C
D
6. A. leave B. teach C. speak D. learn
A
B
C
D
7. A. count B. doubt C. group D. sound
A
B
C
D
8. A. happened B. reduced C. survived D. bothered
A
B
C
D
9. A. deal B. teach C. break D. clean
A
B
C
D
10. A. supported B. approached C. noticed D. finished
A
B
C
D
11. A. laughs B. drops C. maintains D. imports
A
B
C
D
12. A. justice B. campus C. culture D. brush
A
B
C
D
13. A. wanted B. stopped C. decided D. hated
A
B
C
D
14. A. century B. culture C. secure D. applicant
A
B
C
D
15. A. finished B. developed C. defeated D. looked
A
B
C
D
OPPOSITE 1. The organization's long-term goal is to gain a strong position in the European market.
short-sighted
short-term
short-handed
short-tempered
OPPOSITE 2. The number of young people finding a part-time job in big cities has fluctuated over the past five years.
increased
decreased
Levelled out
fell
OPPOSITE 3. More and more people are migrating to urban areas to look for better job opportunities.
crowded
quiet
rural
spacious
OPPOSITE 4. Urbanization has resulted in massive problems besides the benefits.
major
serious
few
minor
OPPOSITE 5. Overpopulation in big cities has severely affected the air and water quality.
seriously
insignificantly
largely
commonly
1. It is desirable that the hotel manager ____ to call the maintenance staff every 6 months to clean up the air conditioners.
remember
will remember
must remember
remembers
2. The Principal demanded that the heaters ____ immediately. Winter is coming!
are repaired
be repaired
were repaired
repair
3. It's vital that the government ____ more on environmental issues.
focuses
must focus
should be focused
focus
4. The boss insisted that Sam ____ at the meeting as he is too talkative for such a confidential project.
not be
isn't
was
is
5. The fans proposed that they ____ there when G-Dragon gets off the plane.
be standing
stood
should have stood
were standing
6. It is recommended the candidate ____ take as many IELTS mock tests as possible before going for the real exam, which cost nearly $250.
takes
should take
must take
will take
7. The board of executives requested every employee ____ to the meeting this weekend.
to come
comes
come
must come
8. We suggested that you ____ to the organization.
be admitted
admitted
admit
are admitted
9. It is imperative that you ____ ready when the car comes for you.
be
will be
getting
are already
10. Olga recommends that his brother ____ the job without reading the work contract thoroughly.
should take
can take on
take
not take
11. The doctor advised that the man ____ to a private room.
should transfer
be transferred
transfer
must be transferred
12. The lawyer was insistent that the contract ____ in the presence of all the parties concerned.
sign
should be signed
must be signed
were signed
13. These days, most young people would like to look for ____ jobs rather than secure ones.
long-term
well-paid
fast-growing
long-lasting
14. More and more people are moving to live in the city in search of better ____ prospects.
occupation
jobs
career
work
15. People migrate to urban areas on a massive ____ for many reasons.
scale
level
extent
number
