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I. Choose the best option (Part 1)

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Being a KOL (Key Opinion Leader) has some good ________ such as receiving free products and access to exclusive events.

a)

income

b)

perks

c)

budget

d)

salary

2.

Lawyers need to have strong __________ skills to explain complex legal issues to their clients.

a)

communication

b)

problem-solving

c)

time-management

d)

multitasking

3.

The receptionist always prepares ________ the upcoming conference by organizing guest lists and ensuring all necessary materials are ready.

a)

for

b)

to

c)

with

d)

on

4.

When I was young, I __________ my summers helping out at my family's business.

a)

had spent

b)

have spent

c)

would spend

d)

was spending

5.

A ________ job provides a fixed work schedule that can offer stability and work-life balance for many people.

a)

apprenticeship

b)

nine-to-five

c)

freelance

d)

flexible

6.

Amanda would like to become a(n) __________ and have her own bakery.

a)

instructor

b)

banker

c)

beautician

d)

entrepreneur

7.

Being an influencer __________ a fun way to share your passions with others and potentially earn money.

a)

likely is

b)

could be

c)

has to be

d)

should be

8.

After the accident, I had to see a(n) __________ to regain strength and flexibility in my injured leg.

a)

physical therapist

b)

editor

c)

interior designer

d)

counselor

9.

I could never be a lawyer because I don't want to __________ all the arguing and conflict.

a)

help out

b)

hang out

c)

put on

d)

deal with

10.

__________ you help me fill out this application form as I'm not familiar with the process?

a)

Should

b)

Could

c)

Shall

d)

Must

11.

Our academic advisors can help you choose courses, understand academic policies, and fill ________ important forms.

a)

out

b)

up

c)

off

d)

on

12.

He is the singer about __________ I often tell you.

a)

him

b)

whom

c)

who

d)

that

13.

The concert ____ I listened to last weekend was boring.

a)

both B and C

b)

who

c)

which

d)

that

14.

The engineers __________ designed the building received an award.

a)

which

b)

whose

c)

whom

d)

who

15.

Yesterday I met the professor - Jackson, __________________ can speak 6 languages.

a)

who

b)

that

c)

which

d)

whom

16.

Our career counselors can help you explore your career options, write resumes and ________ letters, and prepare for job interviews.

a)

career

b)

cover

c)

reference

d)

qualification

17.

The plants __________ are in the living room need a lot of water.

a)

which

b)

who

c)

what

d)

when

18.

Please remember to take back to the library all the books ________ are due this week.

a)

that

b)

they

c)

ø

d)

when

19.

A blind man is a person __________ cannot see anything.

a)

whose

b)

whom

c)

who

d)

which

20.

The stories __________________ Tom tells are usually very funny.

a)

where

b)

who

c)

that

d)

when

21.

The homeless people _____ story appeared in the paper last week have now found a place to live.

a)

whose

b)

that

c)

whom

d)

who

22.

The bed ______________ I slept in was too soft.

a)

which

b)

who

c)

whose

d)

what

23.

Nora is the only person ______________ understands me.

a)

what

b)

who

c)

whose

d)

which

24.

A fridge is a machine ______________ is used for keeping food fresh.

a)

which

b)

where

c)

who

d)

when

25.

I think you should take your car to a(n) __________ to get it fixed; it is making a strange noise.

a)

counselor

b)

mechanic

c)

developer

d)

electrician

26.

Many jobs in advertising or marketing require you to constantly think __________ new ideas to draw consumers' attention.

a)

for

b)

about

c)

on

d)

with

27.

A(n) __________ is a person whose job is to design buildings and other structures.

a)

electrician

b)

developer

c)

architect

d)

engineer

28.

Vloggers need to be __________ so that they can make videos which keep their audience engaged.

a)

patient

b)

polite

c)

calm

d)

creative

29.

Software developers need to adapt __________ rapidly changing technologies and programming languages.

a)

for

b)

to

c)

on

d)

with

30.

After graduation, I __________ to work as a wildlife photographer, capturing the beauty of nature through my lens.

a)

am loving

b)

loved

c)

would love

d)

am going to love

31.

When I was young, I __________ of becoming a lawyer who fights for justice.

a)

would dream

b)

has dreamt

c)

used to dreaming

d)

was dreaming

32.

I think I __________ my own business because I want to be my own boss.

a)

have had

b)

had

c)

would have

d)

am having

33.

I don't think working in an office __________ a good idea for me as I prefer a more flexible environment.

a)

should be

b)

would be

c)

has been

d)

was

34.

Ahmed: "Would you help me with my interview preparation?" Darcy: "__________"

a)

Yes, I like interviews.

b)

Congratulations on having an interview.

c)

Of course! I'd be happy to assist.

d)

Job interviews are difficult.

35.

Lucy: "Which characteristics do you need to be an architect?" Amelia: "__________"

a)

A bachelor's degree in architecture.

b)

Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for design.

c)

Good salary and benefits.

d)

Long working hours and pressure.

36.

It is important that applicants put modesty aside and show ____ in their CV.

a)

self-control

b)

self-discipline

c)

self-confidence

d)

self-determination

37.

Increasingly recruiters are looking for graduates who are ready for the global ____ and an international career.

a)

workforce

b)

workroom

c)

workstation

d)

workshop

38.

Employers will often take on students for a ____ but you can also apply for as internship after you graduate.

a)

leap year

b)

gap year

c)

light year

d)

calendar year

39.

A CV is a concise document which summarizes your past existing professional skills, proficiency and ____.

a)

feelings

b)

experiences

c)

qualifications

d)

reputation

40.

The purpose of a CV is to ____ that you have the necessary skills to do the job for which you are applying.

a)

demonstrate

b)

define

c)

express

d)

determine

41.

If your CV is always ____ then you can quite easily fill in those online applications because you have got all that information to hand.

a)

up-and-coming

b)

up-to-date

c)

out-of-date

d)

up-and-down

42.

Whatever your decision, bear in mind that most people change ____ paths up to five times during their lifetime.

a)

career

b)

occupation

c)

job

d)

vocation

43.

I got on so well with my tutor ____ I did with my elder brother.

a)

as

b)

as if

c)

like

d)

so

44.

It's taking me longer to get ____ the operation than I thought.

a)

through

b)

by

c)

up from

d)

over

45.

When the princess kissed the frog, it turned ____ a handsome prince.

a)

out

b)

over

c)

up

d)

into

46.

I really like Joe's dad but I don't get ____ with his mother at all.

a)

at

b)

like

c)

out

d)

on

47.

You shouldn't stay at home so much. Get ____ and make new friends.

a)

over

b)

away

c)

out

d)

by

48.

His teenage daughter is driving him crazy. He can't ____ her moods, her music, and her constant demand for money.

a)

go on with

b)

put up to

c)

keep up with

d)

put up with

49.

As soon as she came ____ after the operation, she asked for a drink of water.

a)

round

b)

up

c)

under

d)

across

50.

Bary has come ____ some good suggestions for raising the money we need.

a)

round to

b)

up with

c)

across with

d)

onto

51.

You must walk slowly if you want the children to ____ with.

a)

keep up

b)

keep on

c)

go on

d)

come up

52.

LinkedIn, a social media, is a great way to ____ your skills and experience.

a)

focus

b)

respect

c)

highlight

d)

attend

53.

I ____ everything in my bag three times but my keys were nowhere to be found.

a)

looked at

b)

went out

c)

went over

d)

looked for

54.

Although I'd never made a sandwich before, my first attempt turned ____ quite well.

a)

over

b)

into

c)

out

d)

up

55.

I always run ____ of money before the end of the month.

a)

up

b)

back

c)

down

d)

out

56.

They hope to ____ a cure for the disease.

a)

go out with

b)

fill up with

c)

come up with

d)

catch up on

57.

Don't worry, we'll try to ____ the problems and find a solution for everyone.

a)

carry on

b)

make up

c)

sort out

d)

switch off

58.

Toby was totally opposed but if you give him some time to think about what you said. I'm sure he will ____ to your point of view.

a)

come round

b)

deal with

c)

keep down

d)

fit out

59.

The teacher explained so much stuff in just one lesson that most of the students could ____ only half of it.

a)

break up

b)

get through

c)

take in

d)

let out

60.

He wasn't able to ____ with the stresses and strains of the job.

a)

handle

b)

cope

c)

come down

d)

catch up

61.

Urbanization can bring social health and benefit; ____, it also has its drawbacks.

a)

by the way

b)

furthermore

c)

however

d)

moreover

62.

We have to come to the conclusion. We are ____ out of time.

a)

driving

b)

going

c)

walking

d)

running

63.

We're having terrible weather. Just can't put ____ it for much longer.

a)

on

b)

away

c)

up with

d)

up

64.

Over the past 50 years, many illnesses have been brought ____ control.

a)

to

b)

under

c)

over

d)

in

65.

When I break ____ for the summer, I'm going to Spain for three weeks.

a)

in

b)

up

c)

out

d)

down

66.

The life of a journalist can be both ____ and ____.

a)

interesting - excited

b)

demanding - excited

c)

tedious - exciting

d)

demanding - exciting

67.

She will be ill ____ she takes a few days off.

a)

so that

b)

unless

c)

as

d)

if

68.

Can you remember the first time you ____ in love?

a)

found

b)

fell

c)

went

d)

felt

69.

She's gradually getting ____ a bad cold, which kept her off work for a week.

a)

into

b)

over

c)

up

d)

on

70.

The career may be stressful, but it can be very ____ in salary as well as in pride of accomplishment.

a)

accepted

b)

exciting

c)

low

d)

rewarding

71.

It is important to make your CV or curriculum vitae to ____ out from the crowd.

a)

stand

b)

sit

c)

get

d)

keep

72.

It's very cold in here. Do you mind if I put ____ the heating?

a)

off

b)

on

c)

away

d)

down

73.

I told him I'd prefer to walk, but he insisted ____ giving me a lift.

a)

for

b)

on

c)

about

d)

to

74.

There's a rumor that the National Bank is going to take ____ the company I work for.

a)

off

b)

after

c)

over

d)

on

75.

The motor of the car won't work, we have run ____ petrol!

a)

out

b)

on

c)

out for

d)

out of

76.

Their pay was low and they had no job security or legal ____.

a)

advice

b)

actions

c)

rights

d)

requirements

77.

I've always got ____ well with old people.

a)

off

b)

through

c)

on

d)

in

78.

When they ____ for the beach the sun was shining, but by the time they arrived it had clouded over.

a)

set off

b)

went off

c)

left out

d)

went out

79.

When the alarm clock went off, Tom just turned ____ and went back to sleep.

a)

down

b)

out

c)

over

d)

up

80.

I studied languages ____ I could work abroad.

a)

as

b)

so

c)

if

d)

so that

81.

She is acting in an ____ role in the administration.

a)

advisor

b)

advisement

c)

advisable

d)

advisory

82.

I'd love to get ____ from this place for a few days. I really feel I need a break.

a)

b)

c)

d)

83.

90. The smell of floor polish still brings ____ memories of my old school.

a)

on

b)

up

c)

back

d)

over

84.

91. In their latest attack, terrorists have tempted to blow ____ the bridge.

a)

up

b)

down

c)

over

d)

through

85.

92. I've just spent two weeks looking ____ an old aunt of mine who's been ill.

a)

after

b)

out for

c)

for

d)

at

86.

93. A positive workplace ____ encourages creativity because employees feel that their ideas will contribute to the success of the organization.

a)

attitude

b)

emotion

c)

position

d)

confidence

87.

94. We use compact florescent light bulbs, ____ last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

a)

they

b)

that

c)

what

d)

which

88.

95. These eggs come from free-range chickens ____ eat only organic grains.

a)

who

b)

what

c)

which

d)

they

89.

96. Earthquakes are one of the scariest natural phenomena ____ they are so unpredictable.

a)

neither

b)

so

c)

but

d)

because

90.

97. Plant shade trees to reduce summer heat ____ reduce watering needs in summer months.

a)

and

b)

or

c)

but

d)

so

91.

98. Mary feels confident about the competition ______ she has been well-prepared for it.

a)

despite

b)

because of

c)

because

d)

although

92.

99. Many people have objected to the use of animals in ____ experiments.

a)

scientifically

b)

scientific

c)

scientist

d)

science

93.

100. One of the most popular ______ used in smartphones at present is voice recognition.

a)

applicant

b)

apply

c)

applications

d)

applicable

94.

101. Many animal species are under threat of extinction ______ widespread deforestation.

a)

because of

b)

because

c)

despite

d)

although

95.

102. Pam and her parents want to visit the city zoo ______ they want to see the baby panda.

a)

despite

b)

because

c)

because of

d)

although

96.

103. He want to go on holiday. ____________, he did not have enough money.

a)

Therefore

b)

However

c)

Despite

d)

While

97.

104. Jack sold his motorbike, ______ he could pay for a holiday.

a)

but

b)

so that

c)

and

d)

or else

98.

105. Tom passed the exam, _____ made people surprised.

a)

which

b)

what

c)

they

d)

that

99.

106. They came to see me, _____ made me very happy.

a)

which

b)

they

c)

what

d)

that

100.

107. The temperature dropped suddenly last night, ______ means that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.

a)

which

b)

why

c)

that

d)

who

101.

108. We should change our energy consumption habit, ______ can help reduce our carbon footprint.

a)

what

b)

which

c)

that

d)

when

102.

109. We ______ Dorothy since last Saturday.

a)

that

b)
c)
d)
103.

111. Christopher Columbus ______ American more than 500 years ago.

a)

had discovered

b)

had been discovering

c)

has discovered

d)

discovered

104.

114. They hope to ____ a cure for the disease.

a)

fill up with

b)

go out with

c)

come up with

d)

catch up on

105.

115. Although it was more than an hour late, the superstar finally showed up and ____ the attention of the audience.

a)

paid

b)

took

c)

grabbed

d)

held

106.

117. When I last saw him, he ______ in London.

a)

has lived

b)

is living

c)

was living

d)

has been living

107.

118. The man got out the car, ______ round to the back and opened the boot.

a)

walked

b)

walking

c)

walks

d)

walk

108.

119. When her mum came home, she ______ in her room.

a)

studied

b)

studies

c)

is studying

d)

was studying

109.

121. Sometimes it can be really _____ to go hiking alone in the forest.

a)

dangerously

b)

danger

c)

endanger

d)

dangerous

110.

123. One _____ method for keeping our mind active is doing cross.

a)

popular

b)

popularly

c)

popularize

d)

popularity

111.

124. Her academic performance has greatly improved since she _____ her study methods.

a)

was changing

b)

will change

c)

changed

d)

would change

112.

126. One of the most popular ______ used in smartphones at present is voice recognition.

a)

applicant

b)

applicable

c)

apply

d)

applications

113.

128: My children are very excited ______ going to the zoo.

a)

at

b)

about

c)

for

d)

with

114.

Would you kindly inform me who is responsible ______ the travel arrangements?

a)

to

b)

in

c)

for

d)

on

115.

He saw an accident when he ______ to the cinema yesterday evening.

a)

was going

b)

had gone

c)

has gone

d)

went

116.

She didn’t walk home by herself ______ she knew that it was dangerous.

a)

although

b)

because of

c)

despite

d)

because

117.

The doctors know that it is very difficult to save the patient's life, ______ they will try their best.

a)

despite

b)

however

c)

although

d)

but

118.

Though built in 1946, computers were sold ______ for the first time in the 1950s.

a)

commerce

b)

Commercial

c)

commercialize

d)

commercially

119.

When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will ______ that position.

a)

take over

b)

stand for

c)

catch on

d)

hold on

120.

Walters ______ no major book since he settled in Uganda.

a)

has published

b)

publishes

c)

had published

d)

published

121.

My aunt used to be a woman of great ______, but now she gets old and looks pale.

a)

beauty

b)

beautiful

c)

beautifully

d)

beautify

122.

I don’t mind ______ you ______ the washing up.

a)

to help – to do

b)

helping – do

c)

helping – doing

d)

help – do

123.

Her advice made him ______ his mind.

a)

to change

b)

changed

c)

changing

d)

change

124.

Ms. Lan enjoys ______ because she loves working with children.

a)

teach

b)

to teach

c)

teaching

d)

to be teaching

125.

It’s better to avoid ..................... during the rush hour.

a)

travelling

b)

to travel

c)

travelled

d)

travel

126.

It was a nice day, so we decided ..................... for a walk.

a)

having

b)

going

c)

to have

d)

to go

127.

Would you mind ______ after my children for a while?

a)

to looking

b)

looking

c)

to look

d)

look

128.

At school, students usually take part in ..................... money for charity.

a)

raising

b)

to raise

c)

raised

d)

raise

129.

They want ..................... by air because it is much faster than other means of transport.

a)

travelling

b)

travelled

c)

travel

d)

to travel

130.

Why don’t you consider ..................... me? I really look forward to ..................... you.

a)

to visit – to see

b)

visit – see

c)

to be visited – saw

d)

visiting – seeing

131.

It’s not good to avoid ..................... the teacher’s questions in class.

a)

answer

b)

answering

c)

answered

d)

to answer

132.

I can’t bear people ..................... at me.

a)

shouted

b)

to shout

c)

shouting

d)

shout

133.

Do you hope ..................... your father again this weekend?

a)

met

b)

to meet

c)

meet

d)

meeting

134.

Never let children ..................... alone in the street.

a)

play

b)

to play

c)

playing

d)

played

135.

Have you promised ..................... with me?

a)

going

b)

gone

c)

to go

d)

went

136.

Trong ngữ cảnh sa thải, dismissal gần nghĩa nhất với từ nào?

a)

application

b)

employment

c)

redundancy

d)

recruitment

137.

Cụm hands-on trong câu "gain hands-on experience" gần nghĩa với từ nào?

a)

practical

b)

considerable

c)

relevant

d)

prior

138.

Từ devoted trong câu "She was a devoted teacher" gần nghĩa với từ nào?

a)

lazy

b)

dedicated

c)

polite

d)

honest

139.

Chọn từ đồng nghĩa với calm trong bối cảnh nghề y: "Nurses must be ___ when treating anxious patients."

a)

collected

b)

hurried

c)

impulsive

d)

agitated

140.

Trong bối cảnh khởi nghiệp, từ nào KHÔNG đồng nghĩa với benefit?

a)

boon

b)

burden

c)

advantage

d)

asset

141.

Trong quản lý dự án CNTT, hợp đồng temporary thường được mô tả trái nghĩa với từ nào?

a)

permanent

b)

contract

c)

rotational

d)

seasonal

142.

Trong định hướng nghề nghiệp CNTT, choice gần nghĩa nhất với từ nào?

a)

selection

b)

confusion

c)

chance

d)

accident

143.

Chọn từ trái nghĩa gần nhất với flexible trong câu: "With a flexible schedule, Julia can balance her childcare responsibilities with her freelance writing work."

a)

busy

b)

convenient

c)

fixed

d)

demanding

144.

Từ nào trái nghĩa với organized trong câu: "Lucas is such an organized accountant who can find any receipt from years ago within minutes."

a)

structured

b)

untidy

c)

disciplined

d)

indifferent

145.

Trong câu: "I believe Mr. Brown is the most suitable candidate for the job..." Từ trái nghĩa với suitable là gì?

a)

acceptable

b)

proper

c)

inappropriate

d)

tailor-made

146.

Từ trái nghĩa đúng với blue-collar trong câu: "The daughter of a blue-collar factory worker, Anne grew up on a council estate..."

a)

laboring

b)

mental

c)

manual

d)

physical

147.

Trong câu: "Previously financial matters were dealt with by qualified accountants, financial advisers." Chọn từ trái nghĩa với qualified.

a)

incompetent

b)

skilled

c)

experienced

d)

professional

148.

Chọn từ trái nghĩa với permanent trong câu: "This scholarship is being established in her name as a permanent reminder of her work."

a)

stable

b)

long-run

c)

temporary

d)

ever-lasting

149.

Sắp xếp thành đoạn văn mạch lạc: 1.a-e: "While I was hiking through the forest, I slipped and fell down a steep hill." 1.b: "When I finally stopped, I was relieved to find that I was not seriously injured." 1.c: "I will never forget my last holiday in the countryside of France." 1.d: "Although the experience was frightening, for it as a reminder to be more careful in the future." 1.e: "As I was tumbling down, I was really scared because everything happened so fast." Chọn thứ tự đúng.

a)

d-c-a-e-b

b)

c-d-a-e-b

c)

a-e-b-c-d

d)

c-a-e-b-d

150.

Sắp xếp đoạn văn: 2.a "Suddenly, we heard the distant rumble of thunder and dark clouds quickly gathered." 2.b "It happened two years ago when I was camping with friends." 2.c "Strong winds began to howl, so we ran as our life depended on it, trying to reach shelter before the rain came down really hard." 2.d "The day had been perfect - sunny skies and a gentle breeze." 2.e "Later, after the storm disappeared, we learned that several trees had fallen in the campsite, but thankfully, no one was hurt." Chọn thứ tự đúng.

a)

b-c-e-d-a

b)

b-d-a-c-e

c)

b-a-c-d-e

d)

b-c-a-d-e