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Total questions: 135

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Câu 1: The family cat was …............ for three days, and then it finally died.
a)
A. at a loose end
b)
B. at a loss
c)
C. at best
d)
D. at death’s door
2.
Câu 2: Hong Kong Telecom has been a cash …........... , thanks to a huge number of international calls.
a)
A. buffalo
b)
B. cow
c)
C. cat
d)
D. hen
3.
Câu 3: Now look at the way you treat me! I spent the day working my fingers to the …........... , and now I want to relax.
a)
A. bone
b)
B. neck
c)
C. nose
d)
D. head
4.
Câu 4: The old lady had lead a solitary life, but when she kicked the …............. , the whole neighbourhood came to her funeral.
a)
A. bucket
b)
B. packet
c)
C. package
d)
D. parcel
5.
Câu 5: Don’t go off ….............. . There are some dangerous areas in this city.
a)
A. track
b)
B. pathway
c)
C. trace
d)
D. imprint
6.
Câu 6: She’s feeling a little under the …............... so be quiet and let her rest.
a)
A. colour
b)
B. weather
c)
C. health
d)
D. feeling
7.
Câu 7: I took some aspirin, went to bed, and in the morning I was as …............. as rain.
a)
A. healthy
b)
B. strong
c)
C. well
d)
D. right
8.
Câu 8: I don't really like Meg, but I had to ask her for help because she was the only one still in the office last night when my computer crashed. Any port in a….............. , I guess.
a)
A. storm
b)
B. wind
c)
C. huricance
d)
D. typhoon
9.
Câu 9: He was trying to sell me a new laptop which I suspect fell off the back of a …............ .
a)
A. van
b)
B. lorry
c)
C. truck
d)
D. car
10.
Câu 10: Once you've done some stretching exercises, you will be as fresh as a ….......... again.
a)
A. rose
b)
B. daisy
c)
C. tulip
d)
D. sunflower
11.
Câu 11: She is still thinking about her boyfriend and still sad about it. I just tell her there are plenty more…............ in the sea but I don’t think it helps.
a)
A. crab
b)
B. fish
c)
C. shrimp
d)
D. snail
12.
Câu 12: Don't start to think we've got this game in the …............ , gentlemen. I've seen teams make bigger comebacks than this, so we can't let up.
a)
A. bag
b)
B. note
c)
C. book
d)
D. wallet
13.
Câu 13: When my cousin was a teenager, she played her drum set without ear protection, and she was as deaf as a …......... by the age of twenty-five.
a)
A. a deaf
b)
B. a post
c)
C. a stone
d)
D. a tree
14.
Câu 14: We should be in when you arrive, but if the worst comes to the …........... , the neighbours have a spare key and will let you into the house.
a)
A. final
b)
B. worst
c)
C. best
d)
D. last
15.
Câu 15: When we stowed our tools for the day we were …........... -tired and were hustled into barracks.
a)
A. cat
b)
B. dog
c)
C. monkey
d)
D. goat
16.
Câu 16: Leaving Ireland wasn't easy and I …............ about it a couple of times.
a)
A. pulled my finger out
b)
B. got cold feet
c)
C. held my horse
d)
D. called it a day
17.
Câu 17: I'm still not sure if I'm ready to spend that much money. Can I …............ ?
a)
A. read between the lines
b)
B. pass the buck
c)
C. sleep on it
d)
D. take it to heart
18.
Câu 18: You've only been there a week—I'm sure you'll feel better once you've gotten your…...............
a)
A. hands
b)
B. toes
c)
C. feet
d)
D. ears
19.
Câu 19: Peter had to go to hospital because he burnt the …........... at both ends.
a)
A. candle
b)
B. fire
c)
C. light
d)
D. wood
20.
Câu 20: Jacob thinks he's a big …........... now that he's been promoted to assistant manager.
a)
A. cheese
b)
B. chalk
c)
C. mouse
d)
D. cat
21.
Câu 21: The company's vice president received a $500,000 …............. handshake after being pressured to leave his position.
a)
A. gold
b)
B. silver
c)
C. golden
d)
D. diamond
22.
Câu 22: Ever since her father was injured, she’s been working two jobs to bring …............ the bacon.
a)
A. hometown
b)
B. house
c)
C. way
d)
D. home
23.
Câu 23: An internship might not sound very interesting, but it's a great way to get your …............. in the door at this company.
a)
A. foot
b)
B. toe
c)
C. knee
d)
D. hand
24.
Câu 24: It should have been like shooting…........... in a barrel, but convincing them to increase their investment is proving a lot trickier than we expected.
a)
A. crab
b)
B. fish
c)
C. shrimp
d)
D. snail
25.
Câu 25: The flood had destroyed all the road signs, leaving drivers and commuters…...........
a)
A. at sixes and sevens
b)
B. at first sight
c)
C. at will
d)
D. at random
26.
Câu 26: I have to watch my …......... at work - there are a lot of people who would like my job.
a)
A. nose
b)
B. eye
c)
C. back
d)
D. foot
27.
Câu 27: I hate living out of a …............ . For my next vacation, I want to go to just one place and stay there the whole time.
a)
A. luggage
b)
B. suitcase
c)
C. baggage
d)
D. belongings
28.
Câu 28: I felt like a …........ wheel when they started looking at each other affectionately.
a)
A. fifth
b)
B. forth
c)
C. third
d)
D. second
29.
Câu 29: That hotel took me for a …............ . When I booked a room they said they’d give me a full cooked breakfast but all I got was a cup of coffee and a piece of toast. I’m never going back there again.
a)
A. travel
b)
B. ride
c)
C. sail
d)
D. swim
30.
Câu 30: Once when I saw him off at the bus stop, he began to try to …........... a lift and I could see the other people in the queue looking at his odd behaviour.
a)
A. thumb
b)
B. make
c)
C. catch
d)
D. wave
31.
Câu 31: My toddler is as stubborn as ….......... , and he'll throw a tantrum any time he doesn't get what he wants.
a)
A. a mule
b)
B. a spoilt child
c)
C. a strawberry
d)
D. a cat
32.
Câu 32: Instead of dining in top restaurants and wearing expensive suits, he likes to eat hamburgers and buys clothes off the …....... .
a)
A. peg
b)
B. record
c)
C. cuff
d)
D. beaten track
33.
Câu 33: The police hauled Tom in and charged him with a crime. His lawyer helped him….........
a)
A. hit
b)
B. make
c)
C. catch
d)
D. beat
34.
Câu 34: I was worried losing his job was going to trigger his depression, but it seemed to roll off him like water off …............ .
a)
A. a duck’s head
b)
B. a duck’s back
c)
C. a dog’s back
d)
D. a dog’s head
35.
Câu 35: I have to be dressed to the ….......... at this gala tonight - a lot of important people will be there.
a)
A. nine
b)
B. nines
c)
C. ninth
d)
D. September
36.
Câu 36: This is a private deal - we don't have to do everything by the …........... .
a)
A. comic
b)
B. story
c)
C. book
d)
D. notebook
37.
Câu 37: Whenever I have to speak in public, I get …............. in my stomach.
a)
A. worms
b)
B. butterflies
c)
C. crabs
d)
D. mosquitoes
38.
Câu 38: Nickey had his television taken from his room on the fourth floor. The police suspect it was a cat …............
a)
A. thief
b)
B. robber
c)
C. burglar
d)
D. theft
39.
Câu 39: After the serious wedding photos were finished, everyone ….......... a silly pose for a funny picture.
a)
A. did
b)
B. made
c)
C. struck
d)
D. had
40.
Câu 40: That company's stock price plummeted after the media ….............. the whistle on the CEO's embezzlement scandal.
a)
A. beated
b)
B. blew
c)
C. hit
d)
D. told
41.
Câu 41: Our father was always as strong as …........ , so it took us all by surprise when he was hospitalized by a heart attack at the age of 48.
a)
A. an elephant
b)
B. a mountain
c)
C. a gorilla
d)
D. a horse
42.
Câu 42: My uncle spent five years in the….......... for money laundering.
a)
A. box
b)
B. room
c)
C. house
d)
D. pen
43.
Câu 43: I just don't have an …........... for design, so I need you to help me pick out paint colors.
a)
A. nose
b)
B. ear
c)
C. head
d)
D. eye
44.
Câu 44: Sally cooked Bob's …........ for treating her the way he did.
a)
A. cock
b)
B. hen
c)
C. goose
d)
D. duck
45.
Câu 45: The politician portrayed himself as moderate, but turned out to be a wolf in sheep's…...........
a)
A. clothing
b)
B. dress
c)
C. costume
d)
D. clothes
46.
Câu 46: My boss grilled me about the mix-up in the report, making me explain the whole thing right there on the…......... .
a)
A. make
b)
B. spot
c)
C. dot
d)
D. take
47.
Câu 47: The culprit let the ….......... out of the bag when he was caught by the police.
a)
A. cat
b)
B. dog
c)
C. fish
d)
D. bird
48.
Câu 48: I take my …............. off to that organization for providing help when no one else does.
a)
A. cap
b)
B. helmet
c)
C. hat
d)
D. bonnet
49.
Câu 49: These elite troops have been selected by the royal palace to ….......... against any possible invaders.
a)
A. head over heels
b)
B. heart and soul
c)
C. tooth and nail
d)
D. foot and mouth
50.
Câu 50: He gave me some cock-and-….......... story about having to be at his cousin's engagement party.
a)
A. hen
b)
B. chicken
c)
C. bull
d)
D. duck
51.
Câu 51: I've been keeping a few tricks up my…......... if he decides to pursue legal action against me.
a)
A. jacket
b)
B. neckline
c)
C. button
d)
D. sleeve
52.
Câu 52: The escaped convicts have been ….............. for a week, with no leads as to their whereabouts.
a)
A. on the run
b)
B. on the dot
c)
C. on the house
d)
D. on the rocks
53.
Câu 53: I’ve told him numerous times to manage his routine effectively, but I think I’ve just been flogging a dead ….......... .
a)
A. donkey
b)
B. horse
c)
C. elephant
d)
D. lion
54.
Câu 54: You cannot just pull your …............ up and expect to get out of this adventure unscathed. You will need to have a better plan.
a)
A. caps
b)
B. glasses
c)
C. socks
d)
D. hats
55.
Câu 55: As a police officer, you cannot turn a blind …............ to any of the illegal activities around you.
a)
A. ear
b)
B. nose
c)
C. eye
d)
D. head
56.
Câu 56: Anna and Beth are together all the time these days - they're as thick as ….......... .
a)
A. thieves
b)
B. robbers
c)
C. burglarss
d)
D. thefts
57.
Câu 57: I haven't been here in…......... 's years - I can't believe how much the town has changed.
a)
A. goat
b)
B. cow
c)
C. bull
d)
D. donkey
58.
Câu 58: He's the kind of man who'd give you the …......... off his back.
a)
A. T-shirt
b)
B. blouse
c)
C. shirt
d)
D. coat
59.
Câu 59: The area has been …............ to foreigners for more than a month.
a)
A. out of hand
b)
B. out of tune
c)
C. out of breath
d)
D. out of bounds
60.
Câu 60: It's putting me off, having you watching me like a ….......... all the time.
a)
A. parrot
b)
B. hawk
c)
C. bird
d)
D. owl
61.
Câu 61. My sister is very direct and always speaks her …......... , but at least she never talks about people behind their backs.
a)
A. mouth
b)
B. mind
c)
C. voice
d)
D. tongue
62.
Câu 62. Although John racked his…............. for the answers, he couldn’t come up with anything useful.
a)
A. brain
b)
B. head
c)
C. cells
d)
D. mind
63.
Câu 63. He made a joke about my driving skills, but when I passed the test, I had the …......... laugh.
a)
A. final
b)
B. best
c)
C. last
d)
D. eventual
64.
Câu 64. It was my uncle who showed me the …........ when I got my first job in a hospital in London because he is a doctor there.
a)
A. stones
b)
B. ropes
c)
C. wires
d)
D. books
65.
Câu 65. I was bored to….......... listening to that lecture this afternoon so I decided to make an escape during the break.
a)
A. heart
b)
B. feet
c)
C. teeth
d)
D. tears
66.
Câu 66. Jasmine’s got her driving test tomorrow and she’s terrified. I hope she doesn’t get cold…............
a)
A. hands
b)
B. head
c)
C. stomach
d)
D. feet
67.
Câu 67. Would you mind if I got an autograph? My son thinks the …......... of your writing.
a)
A. moon
b)
B. world
c)
C. earth
d)
D. sun
68.
Câu 68. I mentioned the money that she had borrowed from me last week, but she changed the…..........
a)
A. subject
b)
B. topic
c)
C. theme
d)
D. idea
69.
Câu 69. Cathy was tired of the ….......... race and knew she made up her mind to get a less stressful job.
a)
A. cat
b)
B. dog
c)
C. rat
d)
D. goat
70.
Câu 70. After it was discovered that some people had been …........ the queue for surgery appointments because they had a relative working at the hospital, there has been public outrage.
a)
A. jumping
b)
B. crossing
c)
C. skipping
d)
D. leaping
71.
Câu 71. Amanda has a sweet …........ ; she always orders apple pie after a meal in a restaurant.
a)
A. taste
b)
B. tongue
c)
C. tooth
d)
D. food
72.
Câu 72. She doesn't have time to make cupcakes from…...... , so I'm sure they're from a box.
a)
A. carve
b)
B. scratch
c)
C. wound
d)
D. cut
73.
Câu 73. I’ve to continue to put my …............ to the grindstone if I want to be considered for this promotion.
a)
A. belly
b)
B. nose
c)
C. eyes
d)
D. back
74.
Câu 74. It’s a long drive, so we’ll have to leave at the …............. of dawn if we want to get there on time.
a)
A. crack
b)
B. leak
c)
C. imprint
d)
D. hollow
75.
Câu 75. His essay about the disadvantaged children, which he submitted at the last ….......... , won the prize.
a)
A. hour
b)
B. second
c)
C. clock
d)
D. minute
76.
Câu 76. The emergency services are working at full …........... today to cope with the accident.
a)
A. mass
b)
B. limit
c)
C. stretch
d)
D. percent
77.
Câu 77. Although Indonesia got off to a …............. start with a goal in the first half, Vietnam still won the match in the end.
a)
A. jumping
b)
B. flying
c)
C. leaping
d)
D. kicking
78.
Câu 78. I feel so angry because the smartphone that I bought last week no longer works. It’s….............
a)
A. an orange
b)
B. a banana
c)
C. a lemon
d)
D. an apple
79.
Câu 79. She has set her …............ on becoming a famous actress since she was only a small kid.
a)
A. head
b)
B. feet
c)
C. brain
d)
D. heart
80.
Câu 80. My friend looks a little ….......... around the gills at school today. He must have stayed up late to finish the homework last night.
a)
A. red
b)
B. blue
c)
C. green
d)
D. black
81.
Câu 81. We thought the cost of the van’s repairs was roughly $600, but our estimate was way off the …............ , it was $350.
a)
A. mark
b)
B. point
c)
C. spot
d)
D. trace
82.
Câu 82. Despite being purchased for a long time, the clock was in perfect working …........... .
a)
A. cycle
b)
B. order
c)
C. sequence
d)
D. procession
83.
Câu 83. Kelly has been…........... the midnight oil trying to work on this project, so she must be worn out today.
a)
A. burning
b)
B. hitting
c)
C. boiling
d)
D. heating
84.
Câu 84. Just hold your …........... , Sammy! Let’s think about this for a moment because it is an important decision to make.
a)
A. cats
b)
B. dogs
c)
C. horses
d)
D. lions
85.
Câu 85. You’ve …........... the sun on the back of your neck. You must have spent a lot of time playing outside the beach.
a)
A. caught
b)
B. taken
c)
C. broken
d)
D. made
86.
Câu 86. After many hours of researching, the team finally ….............. the problem.
a)
A. shattered
b)
B. cracked
c)
C. crashed
d)
D. crushed
87.
Câu 87. Lucy was promoted last week and …............ to another department.
a)
A. transmitted
b)
B. transacted
c)
C. transported
d)
D. transferred
88.
Câu 88. The local authority was trying to …........... the spread of the virus by imposing a lockdown.
a)
A. include
b)
B. comprise
c)
C. contain
d)
D. involve
89.
Câu 89. The young man …............ the coronavirus because he refused to wear a face mask in public places.
a)
A. recruited
b)
B. signed
c)
C. contracted
d)
D. trained
90.
Câu 90. If you …............. the second step in the process, don’t worry. You can still make a delicious dish.
a)
A. skip
b)
B. quit
c)
C. hide
d)
D. leave
91.
Câu 91. Her happiness to get the job was …................. by having to leave her family behind in Chiangmai.
a)
A. shrouded
b)
B. blanketed
c)
C. clouded
d)
D. covered
92.
Câu 92. His dream of competing in the annual sporting event was …............... by a recent injury.
a)
A. dashed
b)
B. ruined
c)
C. demolished
d)
D. shattered
93.
Câu 93. One way to…............. your immune system is to drink enough water on a daily basis.
a)
A. boost
b)
B. surge
c)
C. rise
d)
D. climb
94.
Câu 94. In recent years, the …............. prices of property in big cities have brought about some changes in society.
a)
A. forbidding
b)
B. prohibitive
c)
C. restricted
d)
D. inflatable
95.
Câu 95. I had a momentary …............. of concentration and I couldn’t finish the test.
a)
A. error
b)
B. mistake
c)
C. fault
d)
D. lapse
96.
Câu 96. The mother tried to …............ herself together when she heard that her son had been killed in the tragic accident.
a)
A. pull
b)
B. drag
c)
C. push
d)
D. bring
97.
Câu 97. Students in …............ regions have difficulty in studying online during the covid-19 pandemic.
a)
A. far-reaching
b)
B. far-flung
c)
C. far-fetched
d)
D. far-sighted
98.
Câu 98. The event for the disabled children has received …............ support from the locals.
a)
A. light-hearted
b)
B. warm-hearted
c)
C. big-hearted
d)
D. whole-hearted
99.
Câu 99. The government has been working in close …............... with Teachers Union to introduce a new law on education.
a)
A. combination
b)
B. containment
c)
C. relation
d)
D. collaboration
100.
Câu 100. In the first week of your apprenticeship, you will spend much of your time …............... one of our supervisors.
a)
A. clouding
b)
B. shadowing
c)
C. stalking
d)
D. dimming
101.
Câu 101. She told her children to be on their best …............ when the guests came.
a)
A. act
b)
B. conduct
c)
C. behaviour
d)
D. style
102.
Câu 102. Since the scandal, the rising star has become increasingly….............. and doesn’t want to talk to anyone.
a)
A. withdrawn
b)
B. retired
c)
C. abolished
d)
D. retracted
103.
Câu 103. Unless stricter measures are taken, it will be harder to….............. the spread of the virus.
a)
A. arrest
b)
B. catch
c)
C. seize
d)
D. grasp
104.
Câu 104. When young, I formed a strong …............. to one of my neighbours.
a)
A. fastener
b)
B. connector
c)
C. junction
d)
D. attachment
105.
Câu 105. Anyone who fails to…............... the rules is subject to a fine of VND5 million.
a)
A. adhere
b)
B. observe
c)
C. comply
d)
D. conform
106.
Câu 106. The melody of the song ‘Day by Day’ has always …............ memories of my youth.
a)
A. evoked
b)
B. reminisced
c)
C. instilled
d)
D. incited
107.
Câu 107. I can’t understand what holds appeal to my son; he’s been …............. to the computer screen for three hours!
a)
A. stuck
b)
B. hooked
c)
C. glued
d)
D. attached
108.
Câu 108. Given that he’s a distinguished author, everyone is …............. towards him.
a)
A. respected
b)
B. respective
c)
C. respectable
d)
D. respectful
109.
Câu 109. Bob was so shocked that he could hardly …............. his feelings.
a)
A. devised
b)
B. imagined
c)
C. conceived
d)
D. composed
110.
Câu 110. The employee was …........... to tears when her boss criticised her in front of the board of directors.
a)
A. declined
b)
B. reduced
c)
C. diminished
d)
D. plunged
111.
Câu 111. He grew up in poverty, so he ….............. with disadvantaged children.
a)
A. recognise
b)
B. identify
c)
C. classify
d)
D. select
112.
Câu 112. The stadium was packed with cheering …................ who came quite early this morning.
a)
A. audiences
b)
B. onlookers
c)
C. viwers
d)
D. spectators
113.
Câu 113. In a bomb last near the theatre, there were more than 300 people ….............. .
a)
A. spoiled
b)
B. injured
c)
C. wounded
d)
D. hurt
114.
Câu 114. When I was at high school, I went through a difficult …............. .
a)
A. stint
b)
B. phase
c)
C. span
d)
D. point
115.
Câu 115. You should enrol in this course; it …................. for all ability ranges.
a)
A. caters
b)
B. serves
c)
C. customizes
d)
D. furnishes
116.
Câu 116. His unacceptable behaviour at the press conference left a dark…............. on his reputation.
a)
A. dirt
b)
B. dust
c)
C. filth
d)
D. stain
117.
Câu 117. Oliver had some ….............. on his legs after falling while hiking.
a)
A. sprains
b)
B. bruises
c)
C. rashes
d)
D. stains
118.
Câu 118. The virus can be …........ through couging and sneezing.
a)
A. transformed
b)
B. transacted
c)
C. transmitted
d)
D. transported
119.
Câu 119. He couldn’t ….............. his anger when hearing that news.
a)
A. contain
b)
B. consist
c)
C. include
d)
D. comprise
120.
Câu 120. The old man on the bus ….............. a glance at my bag.
a)
A. kidnapped
b)
B. stole
c)
C. embezzled
d)
D. abducted
121.
Câu 121. It’s typical of Paul to…................ for the simplest task; he’s so lazy.
a)
A. incline
b)
B. elect
c)
C. opt
d)
D. adopt
122.
Câu 122. Volunteers …................ disabled children with affection.
a)
A. poured
b)
B. sprayed
c)
C. showered
d)
D. soaked
123.
Câu 123. Mark soon …............. a natural aptitude for speaking in front of a large audience.
a)
A. revealed
b)
B. published
c)
C. displayed
d)
D. unveiled
124.
Câu 124. Two students were….............. dead after 3 days of getting the first jab of the covid-19
a)
A. voiced
b)
B. pronounced
c)
C. uttered
d)
D. verbalised
125.
Câu 125. The …............... from the top of the hill was spectacular!
a)
A. glance
b)
B. look
c)
C. view
d)
D. vision
126.
Câu 126. I wasn’t surprised at his suddent ….............. because he’s always dissatisfied with his job.
a)
A. escape
b)
B. evacuation
c)
C. departure
d)
D. takeoff
127.
Câu 127. There are many unexpected twists in the …............. , keeping the audience guessing throughout the series.
a)
A. plot
b)
B. scriptwriter
c)
C. cast
d)
D. setting
128.
Câu 128. Some students …............... their complaints about the service of the language centre.
a)
A. voiced
b)
B. announced
c)
C. declared
d)
D. uttered
129.
Câu 129. He …............. himself in books all day and even didn’t talk to his girlfriend.
a)
A. hided
b)
B. shrouded
c)
C. buried
d)
D. entombed
130.
Câu 130. One thing to remember before cooking anything is that you have to wash your hands and all cooking …................... .
a)
A. devices
b)
B. accessories
c)
C. gadgets
d)
D. utensils
131.
Câu 131. The heavy rain in no way …........... from the football fans’ overall excitement of the match.
a)
A. subtracted
b)
B. detracted
c)
C. protracted
d)
D. attracted
132.
Câu 132. He’s the only ….................. who saw the gunmen leave the bank.
a)
A. audience
b)
B. eyewitness
c)
C. spectator
d)
D. viewer
133.
Câu 133. Bob finally took the ….......... and gave up his job as a teacher.
a)
A. drop
b)
B. dive
c)
C. decrease
d)
D. plunge
134.
Câu 134. It’s necessary that we come up with new ways to ….......... the problem.
a)
A. approach
b)
B. contact
c)
C. reach
d)
D. surround
135.
Câu 135. We saw a …............... of dolphins stranded on those rocks.
a)
A. herd
b)
B. flock
c)
C. school
d)
D. swarm