OLYMPIC GRADE 7: TEST 1-10

Test 1
Pronunciation
1. a. coach b. cull c. cease d. cut
c
2. a. bureau b. durable c. pure d. pull
--> d
3. a. study b. hull c. bull d. hut
--> c
4. a. gar b. garlic c. garage d. garbage
--> c
5. a. gentle b. gay c. great d. gate
--> a
6. a. master b. ask c. absent d. cast
 c

Find the mistakes

7. Although there are approximately 120 intensive language institutes in the United States in 1970,
there are more than three times as many now.
a. are
b. approximately
c. in
d. three times as many
a

8. Cartographers did not make an accurate map because the political situation in the area changes so
rapidly that they were not able to draw the boundaries correctly.
a. changes
b. so
c. to draw
d. correctly
a

9. This year designers are showing very bright colors and styles that were worn closer to the body
than those shown last year.
a. very
b. were
c. than
d. those
b

10. Everyone who saw Star Wars said that it is one of the best science fiction movies that had ever
been released.
a. who
b. is
c. the best
d. been
b

11. Before he retired last April, Mr. Thompson is working as foreign student advisor for thirty years at
Community College.
a. retired
b. last April
c. is working
d. for thirty years
c

Grammar and Vocabulary

12. She couldn't …………. her children to his care.
a. admit
b. confide
c. trust
d. convince
b

13. It was an extraordinary villa. It was quite ……… .

a. extreme
b. funny
c. big
d. exceptional
d

14. His answer was so confused that the teacher could hardly make any …………... of it at all.
a. meaning
b. interpretation
c. intelligibility
d. sense
d

15. Commodities were sent from various parts of the world. They came from …………parts.
a. difference
b. same
c. different
d. differently
c

16. An old man taught her how .................. the violin.

a. play
b. playing
c. to play
d. played
c

17. There was a great deal of machinery. This means there ……….. .
a. was one big machine
b. was one big engine
c. were many machines
d. was one powerful machine
c

18. Mr Pike's passport …………. last month, so he will have to get a new one.
a. ended
b. elapsed
c. expired
d. researched
c

19. There were ten million viewers in all. That was the………. .
a. all
b. whole
c. result
d. total
d

20. "Where ..........................?" "In London."

a. were you born
b. are you born
c. have you been born
d. did you born
a

21. Hospitals were built with the profits. They were built with the …….. .
a. benefits
b. earnings
c. winnings
d. excesses
b

22. Nam .........…… to school alone if Tam doesn't come.

a. goes
b. will go
c. had gone
d. went
b

23. This girl was fast asleep. She has a .............. sleep.
a. deeply
b. sound
c. quick
d. soundly
b

24. He doesn't want to let me ……....... he was going out.

a. to know
b. knew
c. knows
d. know
d

25. He got a ladder from the shed. He ………. one.

a. fetched
b. took
c. brought
d. carried
a
26. We .........…… everything we can to help you!
a. do
b. shall do
c. would do
d. had done
b

27. My boss spoke in a sarcastic voice. He spoke in a ……… voice.

a. critical
b. laughing
c. despicable
d. mocking
d

28. I'll have Mary .........……. the umbrella to you immediately.

a. take
b. to take
c. taking
d. took
a

29. His daughter nearly fell off the ladder. She nearly …….. .
a. fell in
b. fell over
c. fell down
d. fell away
c

30. ……......... what he is saying?

a. Do you understand
b. Did you understand
c. You understand
d. You understood
a

31. If I walk in with muddy boots, Dad always .................. me.

a. scolds
b. beats
c. rebukes
d. both a & c are correct
d

32. I wish I …….......... a famous singer.

a. am
b. be
c. will be
d. were
d

33. When the company had to close because of economic difficulties, he became ...............
a. inconsiderate
b. affected
c. redundant
d. concerned
c

34. It's 5 months since I last ....……..... to her.

a. talk
b. talking
c. talked
d. have talked
c

35. This summer resort is absolutely wonderful and I’d ………. it to anyone.
a. recommend
b. talk
c. praise
d. accommodate
a

36. “Can we begin the test?” “We can’t unless the teacher …………… so.”
a. will say
b. is saying
c. shall say
d. says
d

37. When was the last time she .......……. her bedroom?
a. cleaned
b. clean
c. have cleaned
d. are cleaning
a

38. We had to walk since we couldn’t ………… to take a bus.

a. afford
b. be wealthy
c. supply
d. furnish
a

39. Whose child ……… he is?

a. do you think
b. have you thought
c. will you think
d. were you thinking
a

40. Our life would be very difficult without ………..

a. luxury furniture
b. water
c. saving-labor machines
d. electricity
d
41. I felt embarrassed when I .......……. in front of the class.
a. stand up
b. will stand up
c. stood up
d. are standing up
c

42. The boy took a long ................ on his first morning at camp.
a. horseback ride
b. walk
c. bicycle ride
d. swim
b

43. It was ............. lovely weather that we spent the whole day on the beach.
a. so
b. such a
c. so a
d. such
d

44. After retiring, my aunt spent her ……… on an expensive holiday.

a. dollars
b. accounts
c. savings
d. cheques
c

45. ………... games without asking for my permission.

a. Do not play
b. Not play
c. Won't play
d. Didn't play
a

46. My ................... is collecting coins from all over the world.

a. pastime
b. career
c. business
d. vocation
a

47. Never ...……….. too much wine.

a. drink
b. have drunk
c. to drink
d. drinking
a

48. Mr. Pike should ………. the speech of welcome.

a. do
b. make
c. have
d. speak
b

49. I am working. Please do ……........ talking.

a. stopping
b. stopped
c. being stopped
d. stop
d

50. Smoking is ................. in many companies in our country.

a. permitted
b. taught
c. banned
d. stopped
c

Test 2
Pronunciation
1. a. heighten b. neighbour c. heinous d. lei
--> a
2. a. chemical b. chaos c. chase d. chiropodist
--> c
3. a. swab b. what c. yacht d. bat
--> d
4. a. lose b. rose c. move d. movie
--> b
5. a. mass b. class c. grass d. mark
--> a
6. a. colour b. honey c. glove d. collar
 d

Find the mistakes

7. The secretary thought that she will have to wait until tomorrow to send the letters because the mail
had already gone, but her boss suggested that she take them to the post office instead.
a. will
b. wait
c. gone
d. take
a

8. Although Emily Dickinson publishes only three of her verses before she died, today there are more
than one thousand of her poems printed in many important collection.
a. publishes
b. only
c. are
d. more than
a
9. Between one thing and another, Anna does not get through with her term paper last Friday.
a. one thing and another
b. does
c. with
d. term paper
b

10. Dew usually disappeared by seven o'clock in the morning when the sun comes up.
a. usually
b. disappeared
c. by
d. in the morning
b

11. She was among the few who want to quit smoking instead of cutting down.
a. the few
b. who
c. want
d. smoking
c

Grammar and Vocabulary

12. The new proposals for students loans should be ...............
a. be taking
b. takes
c. take
d. taken
d

13. The clerk had to ................... the conversation to wait on a customer.

a. break off
b. hurry
c. continue
d. begin
a

14. She couldn't skate then ..................... her foot problem.

a. because of
b. because
c. although
d. as
a

15. This time next week they .................. to London.

a. will be flying
b. will fly
c. are flying
d. have flown
a

16. Now, let's ……........ the original with the copy.

a. comparing
b. compares
c. compared
d. compare
d

17. Peter won't be home for ....................... dinner this evening.

a. this
b. a
c. no word is needed
d. the
c

18. Let me ..........…… a look at this picture.

a. had
b. has
c. is having
d. have
d

19. My mother is always complaining about ....................... us from school.

a. to meet
b. meeting
c. to collect
d. collecting
d

20. Something .........…….. right in what he says.

a. be
b. would be
c. being
d. is
d

21. A lot of people left school at 16 and they now .................... leaving so early.
a. sorry
b. regret
c. confuse
d. worry
b

22. Can you tell Jack I .....……….. in a little late?

a. had been
b. am being
c. be
d. will be
d

23. This man was defeated in the elections. He was ………

a. conquered
b. won
c. beaten
d. destroyed
c

24. Please ............... more slowly.

a. spoke
b. speak
c. speaking
d. to speak
b

25. We ……….. what the weather’s going to be like next Sunday.

a. think
b. suppose
c. wonder
d. demand
c

26. We shouldn't ......…… them what they want.

a. give
b. gave
c. to give
d. had given
a

27. I didn’t recognize the man until he turned round to ……….. me.
a. look
b. face
c. stare
d. head
b

28. How about ......……. to Nha Trang?

a. travel
b. travelling
c. to travel
d. travels
b

29. He did everything he could to attract her ……. : shouted, whistled, waved his arms-but she still
didn’t see him.
a. attention
b. notice
c. recognition
d. eyesight
a

30. Remember ............. the door before going to bed.

a. locking
b. to lock
c. locked
d. not locking
b
31. Mary was………. with friends at school because she always made them laugh.
a. familiar
b. considerate
c. popular
d. attractive
c

32. I am expected .............. the result of last exam.

a. knowing
b. to know
c. know
d. knew
b

33. The boy’s teachers………… him to improve his drawing.

a. encouraged
b. insisted
c. made
d. persisted
a

34. If you didn't follow his advice, you ............... a fool.

a. will be
b. would be
c. are
d. would have been
b

35. ………. you do, please don’t go too near the edge of the cliff.
a. Wherever
b. However
c. Whatever
d. Whenever
c

36. Nancy talks as if she ............... everything.

a. knows
b. had known
c. knew
d. not know
c

37. Jane looks ………. she’s been pulled through a hedge backwards!
a. as
b. like
c. as if
d. whether
c

38. His father was so angry that he didn't dare .................

a. to come
b. to coming
c. coming
d. came
a

39. She’s been gazing out of the window……….since it started to snow.

a. always
b. ever
c. fairly
d. already
b

40. Many things which we can do now couldn't .............. years ago.
a. do
b. done
c. being done
d. be done
d
41. He……… possibly be Charles’ father! He doesn’t look old enough.
a. mustn’t
b. shouldn’t
c. can't
d. needn’t
c

42. She would play well if she ............ more.

a. practised
b. practises
c. practising
d. practice
a

43. “I think we’d better bring John .........……. this discussion.” the teacher said.
“He’s got a lot of experience in this field.”
a. up against
b. in on
c. round to
d. up with
b

44. Tell me what you ............... on the way to school this morning.
a. see
b. saw
c. had seen
d. seen
b

45. We shall always ……. not going on a trip to London when we had the chance.
a. forget
b. detest
c. resent
d. regret
d
46. She .............. eating since they arrived.
a. doesn't finish
b. hasn't finished
c. didn't finish
d. not finish
b

47. The old clown was in a ……….sight, standing there with tears running down his cheeks.
a. harmful
b. pitiful
c. careless
d. blameless
b

48. You ....... better stay at home so as not to give flu to others.
a. should
b. have to
c. had
d. have
c

49. Since the time the prices ........................ considerable.

a. have risen
b. rose
c. rise
d. had risen
a

50. They were very strict. They wouldn't let her daughter ........... back home after 10 p.m.
a. come
b. coming
c. came
d. to come
a

Test 3
Pronunciation
1. a. tail b. tain c. plait d. rain
--> c
2. a. through b. rough c. wound d. group
--> b
3. a. drama b. bamboo c. damage d. mamba
--> a
4. a. architect b. chemist c. parachute d. psychology
--> c
5. a. born b. embroider c. bark d. bomb
--> d
6. a. jaguar b. jean c. jam d. just
 a
Find the mistakes
7. On October 19, 1781, Cornwallis surrenders his army to General Washington, a gesture that
signaled the end of the Revolutionary War.
a. On
b. surrenders
c. to
d. that
b

8. The price of coffee is low last month, but everyone knows that it is going to go up this month.
a. is
b. knows
c. it
d. going to
a

9. In a special report last year, Dan Rather said that the crime rate is increasing in spite of community
and government programs aimed at providing education and employment opportunities for first
offenders.
a. is
b. in spite of
c. aimed at
d. for
a

10. Dr Alvarez was displeased because the student had turned in an unacceptable report, so he
made him to rewrite it.
a. displeased
b. had turned in an unacceptable
c. so
d. to rewrite
d

11. The fruit and vegetables at the Shop Mart are always very fresh because they were shipped in
every day from the local farm markets.
a. fruit
b. they
c. were
d. farm markets
c

Grammar and Vocabulary

12. He wishes she ……… to him before she went and bought that house.
a. spoke
b. have spoken
c. had spoken
d. would have spoken
c

13. I bought a computer. My son often played games and didn't learn his lessons. I wish I ..................
it.
a. didn't buy
b. wouldn't buy
c. hadn't bought
d. doesn't buy
c

14. There was nothing for it…….. to get off the bus and walk back home.
a. other
b. but
c. otherwise
d. than
b

15. His mother makes him ............... English harder.

a. to study
b. study
c. studying
d. studied
b

16. …….. my opinion, we should reorganize the whole company.

a. As far as
b. To
c. According
d. In
d

17. When he was young, he used to ............... camping with his friends.
a. going
b. went
c. have gone
d. go
d

18. His grandmother was suddenly……… ill during the night and died the following afternoon.
a. fallen
b. taken
c. got
d. become
b

19. When I first visited Moscow, I couldn't get used ............... the cold weather.
a. with
b. to
c. for
d. in
b

20. He can’t stop. He’s………his way to a very important meeting.

a. on
b. out of
c. in
d. towards
a

21. You needn't ......... back again!

a. came
b. to come
c. come
d. coming
c

22. Her teachers were …….. that she passed the examination.
a. anxious
b. mad
c. concerned
d. delighted
d

23. They insisted she ................ the party.

a. attended
b. attends
c. to attend
d. attend
d

24. Look! The people over there ................. in a queue ............... for their turn.
a. is standing / to wait
b. stand / to wait
c. are standing / to wait
d. is standing / waiting
c

25. The boys speak English .................

a. fluent
b. fluently
c. fluency
d. fluencyly
b

26. Their hosts……….. them a very warm welcome.

a. did
b. had
c. made
d. gave
d

27. Tuition at this University runs .................. one thousand pounds a semester.
a. so high as
b. as high to
c. as high as
d. as high than
c
28. Hello! - Oh, I’m awfully sorry. I…….. you for a close friend of mine.
a. neglected
b. mistook
c. thought
d. mislaid
b

29. Tell me .....………. you are looking for and I will try to help you.
a. that
b. what
c. who
d. which
b

30. Could you hold the ladder ………..while I climb up and pick the coconuts?
a. firm
b. solid
c. steady
d. rigid
c

31. You'd better drink more water, ................?

a. hadn't you
b. had you
c. wouldn't you
d. didn't you
a
32. Can you ………. The results of the coming general elections?
a. foretold
b. forecast
c. foresaw
d. forewarned
b

33. Some people are used to ..................... bicycle trips to the countryside every Sunday.
a. rode
b. ridden
c. ride
d. riding
d

34. We can’t go wrong if we…….. the instructions.

a. follow
b. take
c. guide
d. keep
a

35. Why do you always believe in everything ……….. he says?

a. who
b. which
c. when
d. what
b

36. One of the reasons why the French wished to establish colonies in the New World ……….. some
of them wanted to escape religious persecution at home.
a. was because
b. was that
c. were because
d. were that
b

37. I usually like history, but I didn't care for the ................... last year. We did nineteenth century
European history. It was boring.
a. syllabus
b. study
c. plan
d. timetable
a

38. If you see Daisy, ……. you mind ……… her to meet me?
a. will……….reminding
b. will……….to remind
c. would……….reminding
d. would……….to remind
c

39. I wish I knew the girl .....…….. Daisy is talking to.

a. whom
b. what
c. which
d. whose
a

40. Dick ………… for Singapore as soon as he………..about your accident.

a. had left / was informed
b. had left / had been informed
c. leaves / has been informed
d. left / was informed
d

41. If he .................., please wake me up.

a. would come
b. will come
c. had come
d. comes
d

42. We think that we will elect Mr. Brown ……….

a. for our chairman
b. be our chairman
c. being our chairman
d. our chairman
d

43. The building ……........ they built last year was damaged by the storm last night.
a. who
b. when
c. that
d. where
c

44. ………at 3 p.m, John was thought ……… the suspect.

a. Seen and left / be
b. To be seen leaving / to be
c. Seen leaving / to be
d. He seen and left / to be
c

45. Some of my friends are taking extra classes in English ...................... become tourist guides.
a. so that
b. so as
c. in order that
d. so as to
d

46. His explanation……….. reasonable.

a. is not sound
b. does not sound
c. is not sounded
d. is not sounding
b

47. Do you know the name of the restaurant ...……… we had dinner in last night?
a. where
b. what
c. when
d. which
d

48. "Come……….with us next Saturday", said Jack.

a. fish
b. fishing
c. to fish
d. being to fish
b

49. In a fortnight, there are ................... days.

a. ten
b. twelve
c. forty
d. fourteen
d

50. Although the fire lasted about two and half hours, nobody ....................
a. injured
b. was injured
c. In so doing
d. Doing so
b

Test 4
Pronunciation
1. a. naked b. sacred c. wanted d. walked
--> d
2. a. heaven b. weapon c. cheap d. head
--> c
3. a. nerve b. function c. butter d. stomach
--> a
4. a. blue b. solution c. roof d. dull
--> d
5. a. sure b. lure c. pure d. cure
--> a
6. a. town b. flow c. now d. drowse
 b

Find the mistakes

7. The maid does not finish cleaning the rooms at College Dormitory yesterday because she had to
help scrub the floors in the kitchen and the cafeteria.
a. does
b. cleaning
c. to help
d. scrub
a

8. It is necessary to put a return address that included your name, street number, city, state, and zip
code on all correspondence.
a. to put
b. a return address
c. included
d. all
c

9. If one does not have respect for himself, you cannot expect others to respect him.
a. himself
b. you
c. others
d. him
b

10. The governor, with his wife and children, are at home watching the election returns on television.
a. his
b. are
c. watching
d. on television
b
11. Those of us who belong to the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs should have their
memberships renewed in September.
a. who
b. should have
c. their
d. in September
c

Grammar and Vocabulary

12. The swamp contained ................ thousands of fish.
a. much
b. one
c. many
d. few
c

13. “What happened to Mark’s arms?” “He ............... in the Second World War."
a. was wounding
b. wounded
c. had wounded
d. was wounded
d

14. This is a photograph of our friends ........…….. went on holiday last week.
a. who
b. whose
c. whom
d. which
a

15. Ms Elan, .................... her house on fire, managed to save something.

a. seeing
b. to save
c. see
d. saw
a

16. Smoke from factories is a kind of ................

a. fertilizer
b. smog
c. pollutant
d. vapour
c

17. John is sixteen years old, but Mary, his sister, is only eight.
a. He is older than his sister two times
b. He is twice as old as his sister
c. His sister is twice as young as him
d. He is two twice as older as his sister
b
18. The flight ...……..... he wanted to travel on, was exploded.
a. where
b. which
c. when
d. who
b

19. Michael and his friend were badly injured in the last match, so………can play today.
a. both of them
b. either one of them
c. neither of them
d. not any of them
c

20. The little girl is afraid of seeing the doctor ......………. makes her take medicine.
a. which
b. who
c. whose
d. whom
b

21. Mary put a ………. on the letter.

a. five-cents stamp
b. five-cent stamp
c. stamp of five cents
d. five-cent stamps
b

22. The present ............... Lan sent me last week is very nice.
a. which
b. where
c. when
d. who
a
23. Somebody once ................ Mark Twain whether he ................ remember the first money he
ever................
a. asks / can / earns
b. had asked / could / earned
c. asked / could/ earned
d. has asked / could / earned
c

24. Ten pupils, none of ........…….. got good marks, took last examination.
a. who
b. which
c. whom
d. whose
c

25. Charlie is very ........................ irritated by loud noises.

a. easily
b. easy
c. easement
d. easiness
a

26. Take two ................... of this medicine after each meal.

a. spoonfuls
b. spoonful
c. spoon's full
d. sponfull's
a

27. They……….for Canada tomorrow.

a. will be leaving
b. will have left
c. are left
d. have left
a

28. The child stared at the posters ... .....……… was very beautiful.
a. when
b. which
c. where
d. who
b

29. Charts…………to the navigation of a ship.

a. has essential
b. have essential
c. is essential
d. are essential
d

30. There was a wood …….......... they spent a pleasant day.

a. when
b. which
c. where
d. who
c

31. Their houses are on the same hill. His is…….. hers.
a. over
b. on
c. above
d. upon
c

32. Politicians often write their ............. at the end of their careers.
a. memories
b. memoirs
c. remembrances
d. souvenirs
b
33. We quarreled ………..the choice of a house.
a. on
b. over
c. for
d. to
--> b

34. Fish were among the earliest forms of life. Fish ............. on earth for ages and ages.
a. existed
b. are existing
c. exists
d. have existed
d

35. “I saw Paul at the theatre yesterday.” “You………… . He’s in the hospital.”
a. won’t have
b. couldn’t have
c. should have
d. could have
b
36. She has a friend .....…….. is very good at telling jokes.
a. whose
b. which
c. who
d. whom
c

37. “Are you going to the movies.” “If Betty goes, ……….”
a. I do so
b. so go I
c. so I’ll go
d. so will I
d

38. He is living in the building ..........… has twenty storeys.

a. where
b. that
c. when
d. whom
b

39. “Why haven’t these letters been mailed?” “Well, Dane said she’d get someone ……… tomorrow.”
a. for mailing them
b. mailing them
c. will mail them
d. to mail them
d

40. ................... the better she seems to feel.

a. When she takes more medicine
b. The more medicine she takes
c. Taking more of the medicine
d. More medicine taken
b

41. “He seems to have a lot of money with him.” “Yes. The store ………”
a. cashed for him a check
b. cashed him a check
c. cashed a check to him
d. cashed a check for him
d

42. The musician is a person .....……. plays a musical instrument.

a. that
b. which
c. when
d. whom
a

43. I ……….her that much money.

a. oppose to lend
b. oppose to lending
c. am opposed to lend
d. am opposed to lending
d

44. Farmers can ............ their land by yearly rotation of crops.

a. keep
b. protect
c. prevent
d. draining
b

45. Lan …………to the hospital yesterday evening but nobody took her there.
a. could go
b. would go
c. should have gone
d. must have gone
c

46. That athlete hopes to .................. a new world record.

a. do
b. make
c. build
d. fix
b

47. “Charles has lived in Tokyo for thirteen years.” “Yes, but he…………doesn’t understand
Japanese.”
a. already
b. yet
c. still
d. anymore
c

48. The boy .....……… stole the woman's bag ran away.
a. when
b. that
c. which
d. whom
b

49. I thought you said Jane was going away this summer, ………?
a. didn’t I
b. didn't you
c. wasn’t she
d. wasn’t it
b

50. There are a lot of people at my friend's wedding party, only a few of ………. I had met before.
a. who
b. whose
c. whom
d. which
c

Test 5
Pronunciation
1. a. threat b. with c. smooth d. although
--> a
2. a. good b. root c. stool d. shoot
--> a
3. a. engineer b. enrich c. enhance d. enjoy
--> a
4. a. labour b. flour c. rumour d. honour
--> b
5. a. bush b. fussy c. pull d. push
--> b
6. a. winter b. intelligent c. bin d. combine
--> d

Find the mistakes

7. Everyone who takes the examination will receive their score reports in six weeks.
a. who
b. takes
c. their
d. in six weeks
c

8. The popularity of soccer in the United States were increased significantly by the playing of the
World Cup in cities throughout the country in 1994.
a. were increased
b. significantly
c. the playing
d. in 1994
a

9. Few airports in the United States is as modern as that of Atlanta.

a. is
b. as
c. that
d. of
a

10. Those of us who move during the semester should have their addresses changed at the
registrar's office.
a. who
b. during the semester
c. their
d. changed
c

11. If one had considered the consequences carefully, you would not have agreed to sign a two-year
lease.
a. had
b. carefully
c. you
d. two-year
c

Grammar and Vocabulary

12. Tom was a really intelligent boy when we were in high-school. I still remember………..very
intelligent and strange questions.
a. his asking
b. asking him
c. him to ask
d. his being asked
a

13. I often go to visit my friends in Hue, ............. is 80 miles away.

a. who
b. which
c. what
d. where
b

14. “You have been spending a great deal of money lately.” “You’re right. I need to ………on my
expenses.”
a. cut out
b. cut up
c. cut down
d. cut away
c

15. “.................. will the train start?” “In a few minutes' time.”
a. When
b. How long
c. How long ago
d. How much
a

16. “Did you enjoy the film?” “Yes, but I don’t think the actors performed as well as they ……..”
a. do
b. have done
c. once did
d. did
c

17. I want ................... to her why we can't go.

a. would explain
b. explained
c. to explain
d. will explain
c

18. There's no need to get ............... just because I am a few minutes late.
a. annoyed
b. annoying
c. annoy
d. annoys
a

19. The reason ……....... he didn't attend your party was obvious.
a. when
b. why
c. which
d. who
b

20. He feels dizzy but he expects the feeling will pass……….in a minute.
a. off
b. on
c. by
d. from
a

21. When I picked up my pen, I found that the nib ...........

a. broke
b. had broken
c. has broken
d. had been breaking
b

22. What ………to see her at the stadium!

a. the surprise
b. surprise
c. a surprise
d. surprising
c
23. Our teacher appeared after we .................. for him for fifteen minutes.
a. was waiting
b. have waited
c. had waited
d. waiting
c

24. She spent all ................. on a new modern car.

a. the money she had saved
b. the money she had borrowed
c. the money she borrowed
d. the money she had lent
a

25. Mr Nam, ........... is a doctor, eats in this restaurant everyday.

a. when
b. where
c. why
d. who
d

26. She ................ at the beautiful model standing by the counter.

a. glanced
b. stared at
c. watched carefully
d. paid attention to
a

27. Mary, ......……. children are at school all day, is free and wants to get a job.
a. who
b. whose
c. whom
d. which
b

28. We can’t help laughing. There are some excellent ………. in this magazine.
a. jokes
b. laughters
c. reviews
d. comments
a

29. Our companies should ................ with foreign companies.

a. compare
b. cooperate
c. solve
d. borrow
b

30. People said that 85% of all these accidents were caused by drivers’……..
a. care
b. careless
c. carelessness
d. careful
c

31. Don't drink too much beer, ......…….. will make us fat.
a. which
b. when
c. who
d. whom
a

32. He is very ..................., so he goes to see a doctor.

a. overweight
b. healthy
c. gaining weight
d. losing weight
a

33. Banking is the ............... activity of banks.

a. business
b. barter
c. technology
d. society
a

34. All of us have seen the arrival or departure of migrating ………of birds.
a. flocks
b. herds
c. fleets
d. schools
a

35. The meat …….......... was in the kitchen cupboard was rotten.
a. which
b. who
c. when
d. whose
a

36. When you want to go on a camping trip, you’d better bring………to sleep in.
a. tools
b. food
c. cooker
d. a tent
d

37. She has bought some more food ................. her friends stay to dinner.
a. in case
b. if
c. provided
d. as long as
a

38. Mr. Pike is selling his house. His house is ………..

a. sold
b. to let
c. for selling
d. for sale
d

39. He confessed to .............. the bicycle.

a. steal
b. stealing
c. be stolen
d. to steal
b

40. Before Daisy went to bed, she……….the lights.

a. closed
b. turned on
c. closed up
d. switched off
d

41. Can people use the sea to produce electricity?

a. Can the sea be used to produce electricity?
b. Can people be used the sea to produce electricity?
c. Can the sea be used by people to produce electricity?
d. Can the sea to be used to produce electricity?
a

42. She advised us to wait for him for a while. She advised us to wait ……….
a. patiently
b. for a short time
c. for a minute
d. for a long time
b

43. The noise .....……… the naughty boy made, woke his father up.
a. whose
b. which
c. when
d. whom
b

44. He nodded. This means he ………. .

a. agreed
b. said no
c. shouted
d. whispered
a

45. You had better put breakable ornaments out of ...................... when your child is playing around.
a. reach
b. hand
c. hold
d. place
a

46. A gust of wind swept the bed of the roof. The wind blew very ……..
a. hard
b. fast
c. quickly
d. soon
a

47. After telling Lan that she would be dismissed, her colleague ..................... silent for a moment.
a. keep
b. remained
c. talked
d. whispered
b

48. There was a good …..….. of the mountain from my grandmother's cottage.
a. sight
b. view
c. scene
d. scenery
b

49. The friend to ..........……. he was talking on the phone is English.

a. who
b. whose
c. whom
d. which
c

50. The policeman ………. the driver for driving too fast.
a. told
b. held
c. stopped
d. found
c

Test 6
Pronunciation
1. a. neither b. eight c. sleigh d. weigh
--> a
2. a. laud b. draught c. naughty d. pause
--> b
3. a. platform b. platoon c. plasma d. plan
--> b
4. a. myth b. mystify c. butterfly d. tiny
--> c
5. a. duty b. dual c. dutiful d. dux
--> d
6. a. peace b. meat c. instead d. leader
--> c

Find the mistakes

7. Buenos Aires is one of the world capitals that are noted for its busy harbors.
a. is
b. world capitals
c. are
d. its
d

8. It is surprising that there were not a serious objection to their changing the regulations for the
chess tournament without consulting the officials.
a. It is
b. were
c. their changing
d. consulting
b

9. If you had sat the plant in a cooler location, the leaves would not have burned.
a. sat
b. in a cooler
c. the leaves
d. have burned
a

10. This class, that is a prerequisite for microbiology, is so difficult that I would rather drop it.
a. that
b. prerequisite for
c. so difficult
d. would rather drop
a

11. That these students have improved their grades because of their participation in the test review
class.
a. That
b. have improved
c. because of their
d. participation in
a

Grammar and Vocabulary

12. She is pleased with the .............. in her pupils' work.
a. improvement
b. experiment
c. environment
d. payment
a

13. His flat was ……….. into while he was away and his computer, television and video were stolen.
a. taken
b. broken
c. thrown
d. gone
b

14. He lent me many picture-books, most of ………. I had read.

a. whom
b. which
c. whose
d. who
b

15. The best………about his new job is the extra money.

a. thing
b. object
c. idea
d. stuff
a

16. This is the student ....…….. will help your son.

a. whom
b. who
c. which
d. whose
b

17. When she was a child, she wished to be a teacher but she changed her…........ later on.
a. head
b. heart
c. mind
d. memory
c

18. It was the room ...………... we booked.

a. that
b. when
c. where
d. what
a

19. This girl’s …….. is so quiet that we can hardly hear what she says.
a. noise
b. voice
c. sound
d. echo
b

20. The new hospital .....……… is more well-equipped than the old one will be built next month.
a. who
b. where
c. which
d. when
c

21. When you are enjoying yourselves, time ……… by very quickly.
a. goes
b. does
c. moves
d. runs
a

22. She is going to spend her holidays in Dalat, ..……. her sister lives.
a. which
b. where
c. when
d. who
b

23. Betty decided to………..up with Jack when she met Richard.
a. make
b. reach
c. break
d. hang
a

24. After winning the beauty contest, Miss White was awarded 100,000 dollars, half of …….. she
gave the charity.
a. which
b. who
c. whom
d. what
a

25. An eclipse of the sun………. when the moon comes directly……. the sun and the earth.
a. occurs/among
b. occurs/between
c. is occurring/among
d. is occurring/between
b

26. She is well-qualified ............... typing.

a. from
b. with
c. on
d. in
d

27. The trade talks which had begun between many countries were……….when the war began.
a. broken down
b. broken in
c. broken off
d. broken out
c
28. This is the picture ………... was stolen a few years ago.
a. where
b. that
c. when
d. why
b

29 . ………….. she left for America to further her studies.

a. Twenty years old,
b. She was twenty years old,
c. Having been twenty years old,
d. When she was twenty years old,
d

30. We didn't know your address; otherwise we ................ to see you.

a. came
b. had come
c. would come
d. would have come
d

31. Fuss! ..............................…………..

a. There is someone comes
b. There is someone come
c. There is someone has come
d. There is someone coming
d

32. I’m reading the novel. I ………………… all morning and I have read 50 pages.
a. have read
b. have been reading
c. had read
d. had been reading
b

33. The car ....…….. I hired three days ago was made in Japan.
a. which
b. who
c. when
d. where
a

34. “Japanese is hard-working and industrious” “I……………”

a. think it’s, too
b. too think
c. think so, too
d. think it’s also
c

35. He drew a lot of money ................. the bank yesterday.

a. from
b. in
c. with
d. for
a

36. “They’re important women.” “Which one’s………..”

a. most important woman
b. the most important woman
c. the most important of all
d. more important than all
c

37. The apples ......…… my mother bought yesterday are eaten by my brother.
a. that
b. where
c. when
d. who
a

38. “Mr. Thompson has a lot of free time.” “Yes, but ……….. is how he spends it.”
a. the amaze thing
b. what amazes me
c. I find amazing
d. it is amazing
--> b

39. The day ....…… we went fishing was Saturday.

a. which
b. in which
c. on which
d. at which
c

40. She kept telling me ......................... I finally told her to cut it out and mind her own business.
a. how doing the job
b. how the job is
c. how is the job
d. how to do the job
d

41. The girl …….... is sitting in front of me, is the most beautiful in my class.
a. who
b. whom
c. which
d. whose
a

42. Her………..daughter will go to school next fall.

a. five-year-old
b. fives year old
c. five years old
d. five years’ old
a

43. The boy ....…….. father is my brother is coming to see me today.

a. whose
b. whom
c. who
d. which
a

44. He keeps the dog ..………. so that it will bite nobody.

a. in chain
b. unchained
c. chained up
d. to be chained
c

45. The sweater ……....... she gave me was knitted herself.

a. that
b. when
c. who
d. whose
a

46. “Is Miss Marie still having trouble with Russian?” “Yes, she can’t get accustomed………….fast-
speaking Russians”
a. toward
b. with
c. for
d. to
d

47. These newspapers, ........……. you can buy in any bookstall, will give you some information about
Osama Bin LaDen.
a. who
b. which
c. where
d. whose
b

48. …………at once or you will never see him again.

a. Better come
b. You had better come
c. Had you better come
d. Should you come
b

49. The stadium was full of spectators ..……... were fans of Liverpool and Manchester.
a. who
b. which
c. whom
d. whose
a
50. …………is missing from the shelf in this library. Who has taken it?
a. One of book
b. One of a book
c. One of books
d. One of the books
d

Test 7
Pronunciation
1. a. heir b. prayer c. fare d. player
--> d
2. a. window b. flow c. how d. show
--> c
3. a. full b. dull c. pull d. bull
--> b
4. a. country b. ceiling c. recover d. economy
--> b
5. a. discipline b. vision c. scene d. muscle
--> b
6. a. myth b. with c. both d. cloth
--> b

Find the mistakes

7. To prevent cavities, dental floss should be used daily after brushing one's teeth.
a. dental floss should be used
b. daily
c. brushing
d. one's
a

8. Having hit more home runs than any other player in the history of baseball, Hank Aaron's
record is famous.
a. hit
b. than
c. any other player
d. Hank Aaron's record
d

9. That Mr Jones is not prepared to teach this course is not doubted; however, at this late date it is
not likely that we will be able finding a replacement.
a. That
b. doubted
c. it is not likely that
d. be able finding
d

10. This class has canceled because too few students had registered before registration closed.
a. has canceled
b. because
c. too few
d. had registered
a

11. The doctor suggested that he lay in bed for several days as a precaution against further damage
to the tendons.
a. lay
b. in bed
c. several
d. further damage
a

Grammar and Vocabulary

12. The gate was shut ........... the cows won't get out of the cage.
a. so as to
b. in order to
c. so as not
d. so that
d

13. ………… such a fantastic film.

a. Rarely have we seen
b. Rarely we have seen
c. We rarely do see
d. We do rarely see
a

14. The men ……..... tried to rob the bank, have been arrested.
a. who
b. which
c. when
d. whom
a

15. ………… that you first heard the rumor?

a. When was it
b. Since when was it
c. For how long was it
d. Since how long was it
a

16. She didn't take the job ............. the salary was good.
a. because
b. if
c. though
d. as
c
17. Could you inform him ………….
a. when she leaves?
b. when does she leave?
c. when did she leave?
d. when she does leave?
a
18. Although her present job isn't wonderful, she prefers it ……….... her first job.
a. than
b. in
c. to
d. on
c

19. Her teacher has warned Mary too many times not to talk in class;
………………………….........................
a. Mary pays still no heed
b. Mary still pays no heed in him
a. Mary pays him no heed still
d. still Mary pays no heed to him
d

20. The world's coal ................... should last longer but, once used, these cannot be renewed.
a. reserves
b. stores
c. mines
d. contents
a

21. …………. supper will be served.

a. In three quarter of an hour time
b. In three quarters of an hour time
c. In three quarters of an hour’s time
d. In three quarter’s of an hour’s time
c

22. The police caught him when he was driving ………...... 100 k.p.h.
a. in
b. on
c. with
d. at
d

23. China is the place ………..

a. I would most like to see.
b. I would like to see it most.
c. I would like most to see it.
d. what I would like most to see.
a

24. Two men were taken ......…….. hospital last night. I believe one of them is still ……….. hospital.
a. in / on
b. to / in
c. to / on
d. in / in
b

25. “Has Mark arrived yet?” “No. He…………half an hour ago.”

a. must have come
b. should have come
c. had better come
d. was suppose to come
b

26. My father retired ………..... 60 and went to live ………….. the country.
a. at / in
b. about / in
c. at / on
d. in / in
a

27. “Did you enjoy the party?” “Yes, I………..well by the hosts.”
a. treated
b. was treated
c. was treating
d. treating
b

28. “Are you learning English?” “Yes, but I wish I ................. to learn it.”
a. didn't have
b. will not have
c. don't have
d. may not have
a

29. “I think I understand her point.“ “Then ………….......................”

a. explain it to me
b. explain me it
c. explain it for me
d. explain for me it
a

30. Her husband refused to allow her to go back ....………. work.

a. with
b. to
c. for
d. in
b

31. It is difficult to tell the true age of a tortoise, as its size often bears no relation………its age.
a. to
b. on
c. with
d. about
a

32. If you write ...……… him, his family will forward your letter ....…….. his new address.
a. to / for
b. at / to
c. to / to
d. for / to
c

33. “Do you like chocolate?” “Not really, I’m not………..it”

a. use to eat
b. use to eating
c. used to eat
d. used to eating
d

34. I don't want to speak ......... him.

a. to
b. with
c. for
d. of
a

35. “Did she need a watch?” “Yes, she ………one or she couldn’t get to work on time.”
a. had had
b. had to have
c. has had
d. had to had
b

36. I managed ................ the book I was looking for.

a. finding
b. found
c. find
d. to find
d

37. “Is she a good student?” “Yes, she speaks French……..of all.”
a. the fluently
b. the most fluently
c. more fluently
d. as fluent
b

38. She is interested .....….... chess but she is not very good ……..... it.
a. about / at
b. on / at
c. in / at
d. in / in
c

39. He comes to see his grandmother from time ………. time.

a. to
b. in
c. on
d. for
a
40. “Why is your son going to the doctor.” “He’s going to have his eyes……….”
a. to test
b. testing
c. tested
d. tests
c

41. I'm going to swim ……...... Sunday ...……..... Tom.

a. in / with
b. on / with
c. at / with
d. on / and
b

42. He must remember…………up early tomorrow.

a. will get
b. get
c. getting
d. to get
d

43. She had to ask her son .....................

a. to stop playing
b. stop playing
c. stop to play
d. stopping to play
a

44. What a pity I didn’t know about the show! I would like………
a. to go
b. going
c. having gone
d. to have gone
d

45. She loves touring the country .............. train.

a. in
b. on
c. with
d. by
d

46. “Do you like to paint?” “Yes, I might even take up professional painting ………..”
a. in those days
b. day by day
c. one of these days
d. these days
c

47. “How do you go to work?” “It depends ....……… the weather.”

a. in
b. about
c. on
d. at
c

48. The operation lasted for over five hours. That’s how long it……..
a. went
b. went on
c. went over
d. went off
b
49. Mary wants to post a parcel .....……. her friend ……..Italy.
a. from / in
b. to / on
c. for / in
d. to / in
d

50. She is used to traveling by car. She is……….to it.

a. accustomed
b. habitual
c. customary
d. inhabited
a

Test 8
Pronunciation
1. a. pretty b. get c. net d. wet
--> a
2. a. hasty b. nasty c. tasty d. wavy
--> b
3. a. ache b. orchestra c. charity d. chorus
--> c
4. a. gild b. list c. imitate d. mile
--> d
5. a. male b. majority c. majestic d. instant
--> a
6. a. cycle b. envy c. type d. typewriter
--> b

Find the mistakes

7. Before testifying, their answers were sworn in by the court.
a. their answers
b. were
c. by
d. court
c

8. Every day the watchman would lock the doors, turning on the spot lights, and walk around the
building.
a. the
b. turning
c. spot lights
d. walk
b
9. Ice skating and to go skiing are popular winter sports in the Northern United States.
a. Ice skating
b. are
c. winter sports
d. in
a

10. Men who liked thousands of years ago, long before alphabets were devised, they used pictures to
record events and to communicate ideas.
a. who
b. ago
c. they
d. to communicate
c

11. The committee decided to cancel its law suit, to approve the contract, and that it would adjourn
the meeting .
a. to cancel
b. its
c. law suit
d. that it would adjourn
d

Grammar and Vocabulary

12. According ……....... Mary, you were in Hanoi last week.
a. to
b. for
c. in
d. with
a

13. His brother had a bad temper. He was in a bad………….

a. spirit
b. mood
c. feeling
d. disposition
b

14. He felt ashamed …………... having done so little work.

a. of
b. about
c. with
d. in
a

15. Children often get presents ………..... Christmas.

a. on
b. at
c. in
d. into
b

16. Her niece was found in a(n) ………..house in remote village.

a. deserted
b. un-possessed
c. deserting
d. wild
a

17. He arrived ………....... Vietnam at 6 p.m ……....... a wet October day.

a. at / on
b. at / in
c. in / on
d. in / at
c

18. She was taking her evening ………

a. walk
b. walking
c. going out
d. traveling
a

19. We often get a bus ……….... this stop.

a. on
b. in
c. from
d. at
d

20. How ……………….. since we ……………. school?

a. are you / left
b. have you been / have left
c. were you / left
d. have you been / left
d

21. The .................. of Vietnam is about eighty million.

a. people
b. citizenship
c. nation
d. population
d

22. May I have Monday ………....? I want to go ………. my sister's wedding.

a. on / to
b. off / to
c. in / to
d. off / in
b
23. Jill’s best friend, Kitty, died of a brain ………
a. tumour
b. swelling
c. hump
d. hole
a

24. Person who rides motorbike is called ...........................

a. motor-cyclist
b. motorist
c. cyclist
d. rider
a

25. The victim was………….to hospital in a ambulance.

a. moved
b. rushed
c. transported
d. hurried
b

26. They went to work late because ………… the traffic jams.
a. for
b. on
c. at
d. of
d

27. To ……… infection, water should be boiled or purified with tablets.

a. avoid
b. cure
c. treat
d. stop
a

28. My mother's picture is over there, …………. the wall.

a. at
b. in
c. on
d. under
c

29. It’s my parent’s wedding………….. next Sunday.

a. memory
b. souvenir
c. anniversary
d. meeting
c

30. The police accused him ..………… selling secret information ………….enemy.
a. of / for
b. about / for
c. of / to
d. about / to
a

31. They’ve got a long journey, and the petrol ……… is empty.
a. tank
b. holder
c. container
d. filler
a

32. He was ……........ prison ................ 1994 to 1998.

a. in / in
b. on / in
c. in / from
d. in / on
c

33. Dick was in prison for four months. He has just been……….
a. relieved
b. released
c. set out
d. put out
b

34. ...……….. the age ..........…. 18 David was sent to prison for theft.
a. At / of
b. In / of
c. From / of
d. At / in
a

35. Several shots were…………in the night.

a. opened
b. fired
c. started
d. exploded
b

36. "Hamlet" is written .....……… Shakespeare, and you'll find more .....………. his play .............. that
shelf.
a. with / of / on
b. by / of / on
c. by / about / on
d. by / of / in
b

37. Many fans asked Hong Nhung singer for her…………

a. autograph
b. automat
c. autonomy
d. signal
a

38. I want two seats ....………. Oliver Twist ....……. Sunday night.
a. of / on
b. for / in
c. for / on
d. of / in
c

39. The major was found dead from sleeping pill..........

a. overdose
b. extra-dose
c. surplus
d. drinking
a

40. The teacher made her student ………..... up.

a. stand
b. to stand
c. standing
d. stood
a

41. Instead of burning fossil fuels everyone should concentrate ......... more economic use of
electricity.
a. on
b. in
c. of
d. about
a

42. Did he remember ....……… the raincoat with him?

a. take
b. to take
c. taking
d. took
c

43. She angrily told her debtor to……….

a. disappear
b. clear off
c. clear away
d. remove
b

44. The man ....……….. in the accident last night was taken to hospital.
a. injure
b. to injure
c. injured
d. injuring
c
45. On Tet holiday, he often goes back his family for .........................
a. union
b. conference
c. resolution
d. reunion
d

46. She refused ...…………. for such a bill.

a. pay
b. to pay
c. paid
d. paying
b

47. It was an early morning in winter and there were no people or houses .......…….
a. in sight
b. in view
c. on sight
d. on view
a

48. The ………..... pictures haven't been found yet.

a. steal
b. to steal
c. stolen
d. stealing
c

49. He had never been………..as insane, and legally, he could leave at any time.
a. ratified
b. demonstrated
c. certified
d. divided
b

50. After ....…….. a week on the farm, they went on their trip.
a. spend
b. to spend
c. spent
d. spending
d

Test 9
Pronunciation
1. a. thousand b. mouth c. mouse d. moustache
--> d
2. a. striker b. strip c. machine d. swing
--> a
3. a. hear b. dear c. pear d. clear
--> c
4. a. punctual b. rubbish c. frustrate d. furious
--> d
5. a. theatre b. therefore c. throughout d. thunder
--> b
6. a. influenced b. accompanied c. terrified d. averaged
--> a

Find the mistakes

7. Air travel is fast, safe, and it is convenient.
a. Air travel
b. is
c. fast
d. it is
d

8. Please send me the smallest, most recently published, and less expensive dictionary that you have
available.
a. me
b. the
c. recently
d. less
d

9. Some international students use a cassette recorder to make tapes of their classes so that they
can repeat the lectures again.
a. use
b. to make
c. so that
d. again
d

10. Blood plasma it is the transportation system for all of the widely separated organs in the human
body.
a. it
b. all
c. widely
d. human body
a

11. Charles Schulz he made the first drawing of the famous cartoon strip Peanuts thirty years ago.
a. he
b. made
c. the first drawing
d. ago
a

Grammar and Vocabulary

12. She herself had always been interested in the special problems of ………. patients.
a. long-stayed
b. long-stay
c. stay-long
d. staying-long
b
13. He tried ............ answering my question.
a. avoid
b. avoiding
c. to avoid
d. avoided
c

14. She is ........................ a kind girl that all of us want to make friend with her.
a. so
b. such
c. very
d. too
b

15. I daren't .................. him what happened.

a. telling
b. to tell
c. told
d. tell
d

16. By the…………of the century gold had been found in South Africa.
a. turn
b. switch
c. change
d. bend
a

17. Do you know the man ...………….. over there?

a. stand
b. to stand
c. stood
d. standing
d

18. Do you think physical………….is important?

a. consolidation
b. fitness
c. building
d. role
b

19. ………….. about the traffic jam, they had to return back home.
a. Warn
b. To warn
c. Warned
d. Warning
c
20. If it wasn’t him who took my ruler, it must have been……….
a. somebody
b. somebody else
c. another one
d. anybody
b

21. It is starting ...........

a. rain
b. to rain
c. raining
d. rained
b

22. “Betty is an excellent professor.” “Yes, she is better than ………. teacher they have.”
a. some other
b. any other
c. some
d. any
b

23. Could you ...……… me the time?

a. tell
b. to tell
c. telling
d. told
a

24. “Which floor is your class?” “Try to find.............”

a. floor one
b. first floor
c. one floor
d. floor first
a

25. Having ....……….. twice, she doesn't want to meet anyone.

a. fail
b. to fail
c. failing
d. failed
d

26. Did the woman................ by the committee accept the job?

a. appointing
b. appointed
c. was appointed
d. to appoint
b

27. She enjoys ......……..

a. dance
b. to dance
c. dancing
d. danced
c
28. Don’t leave your books.................. on the table.
a. lie
b. lay
c. lying
d. laying
c

29. Would you like ………..... lunch with us?

a. have
b. to have
c. having
d. had
b

30. It should be difficult for my aunt to find more time to spend with her children ……….. she has to
work in the evenings and on weekends any more.
a. even though
b. now that
c. due to
d. but
b

31. I'm too tired ………. to her complaints.

a. listen
b. to listen
c. listening
d. listened
b

32. You must lend him the money for the trip ............., he won’t be able to go.
a. Consequently
b. Nevertheless
c. Otherwise
d. Although
c
33. They don't allow us ………... here.
a. walk
b. to walk
c. walking
d. walked
b

34. It looks like she’s going to succeed..............her present difficulties.

a. despite
b. because of
c. even though
d. yet
a

35. The sweater ....………. in that shop is expensive.

a. buy
b. to buy
c. buying
d. bought
d

36. ........... you’re going to the fruit market, do you mind picking up some oranges and grapes for me?
a. Even if
b. Although
c. So
d. As long as
d

37. I used ……......... at this school from 1994 to 1998.

a. learn
b. to learn
c. learning
d. learned
b

38. ..............the salary meets his expectation, he will accept the job offer.
a. Due to
b. Even if
c. Provided that
d. Unless
c

39. I dislike .......….. eggs and butter.

a. eat
b. to eat
c. eating
d. ate
c

40. Marge cannot express himself clearly and correctly in interviewing. He will never advance in his
job ............ he improves speaking English.
a. otherwise
b. if
c. only if
d. unless
d

41. ………..... by a dog, she screamed loudly.

a. Bite
b. To bite
c. Biting
d. Bitten
d

42. He studied English for three years in high school. ............., he had trouble talking with people
when he was traveling in London.
a. Therefore
b. On the other hand
c. Moreover
d. Nevertheless
d

43. He will buy a car when .............. a lot of money.

a. have
b. to have
c. having
d. had
c

44. Some fish can survive only in salt water,...........other species can live only in fresh water.
a. whereas
b. unless
c. even though
d. due to
a

45. She insisted on ......……… early.

a. leaving
b. to leave
c. leave
d. left
a

46. The flowers will soon start to bloom.........winter is gone and the weather is beginning to get
warmer.
a. even if
b. now that
c. so
d. even though
b

47. When ............. good marks, Quynh feels happy.

a. giving
b. given
c. to give
d. give
b

48. Mark is motivated to study...............he knows that a good education can improve his life.
a. therefore
b. because of
c. because
d. so
c

49. My sister is interested in ………….. poems.

a. compose
b. to compose
c. composing
d. composed
c
50. ................Joe arrives, I will have finished this group project.
a. By the time
b. Until
c. Now that
d. Since
a

Test 10
Pronunciation
1. a. value b. fluent c. fuel d. due
--> b
2. a. neither b. either c. height d. leisure
--> d
3. a. measure b. pleasure c. feather d. mean
--> d
4. a. issue b. influence c. pursue d. statue
--> b
5. a. bear b. hear c. fear d. dear
--> a
6. a. push b. bush c. fussy d. bullet
--> c

Find the mistakes

7. In order that go abroad, one must present a medical report.
a. that
b. one
c. must present
d. medical
a

8. My friend she had the admissions officer send me an I-20 so that I could come to the University.
a. she
b. send
c. so that
d. come
a

9. After she bought herself a new car, she sold her bicycle.
a. bought
b. herself
c. she sold
d. her
a

10. The Southern part of the United States has ideal conditions for raising cotton because the climate
is sufficiently warm enough to allow a six-month growing period.
a. for raising
b. enough
c. to allow
d. a six-month growing period
b

11. There were a time that I used to swim five laps every day but now I do not have enough time.
a. were
b. used to swim
c. every day
d. have enough time
a

Grammar and Vocabulary

12. Can you help me ............ this table?
a. to move
b. move
c. moving
d. both a and b are correct
d

13. ...............unprepared for the exam, he felt sure he wouldn’t get a high score.
a. Being
b. Having
c. Because
d. Upon
a

14. They decided to postpone …………. to the beach.

a. go
b. to go
c. going
d. went
c

15. ............her niece reaches the age of eighteen, she will have the right of vote.
a. Having
b. Since
c. Once
d. Because
c

16. If you want me ................ with you, please phone me.

a. come
b. to come
c. coming
d. came
b

17. He was found ............ on the library floor of his country house.
a. died
b. dead
c. death
d. deadly
b
18. A ………… boy needs to take a rest.
a. tire
b. to tire
c. tiring
d. tired
d

19. He makes up his mind to visit................to ask about his future.

a. a doctor
b. a fortune-teller
c. an astronaut
d. a mechanic
b

20. They are expected ……….. in a few days.

a. arrive
b. to arrive
c. arriving
d. arrived
b

21. Jim was ............ to pass the examination.

a. comfortable
b. interested
c. fortunate
d. disappointed
c

22. The little boy gave up ....………. coins.

a. collect
b. to collect
c. collecting
d. collected
c

23. You feel .......... .... when you do something wrong.

a. flexible
b. embarrassed
c. safe
d. sensible
b

24. They have just gone, there's nothing ...…………

a. to leave
b. leave
c. leaving
d. left
d

25. The policeman............. the thief’s arm as he tried to run away.

a. urged
b. pushed
c. grabbed
d. fixed
c

26. Can you remind me ............ Peter tomorrow.

a. phone
b. to phone
c. phoning
d. phoned
b

27. All of us can’t .............to see little children being badly treated.
a. support
b. stand
c. undergo
d. bear
d

28. Will you help me ....……… the floor?

a. clean
b. not clean
c. cleaning
d. cleaned
a

29. Mr. Hamilton recently found a sister who was thought ...........thirty years before.
a. to have been killed
b. to have killing
c. to have killed
d. to have been killing
a

30. Being ....……… by the guard, he ran away.

a. see
b. to see
c. seeing
d. seen
d

31. Bill won’t pass his examination.................

a. unless he is diligent
b. unless he was diligent
c. if he not diligent enough
d. unless he wasn’t diligent
a

32. You had better not ....……….. for permission, your father will never let you go out after 9 p.m.
a. ask
b. to ask
c. asking
d. asked
a
33. The Daily Times has the largest circulation of................newspapers in Florida.
a. all
b. any
c. all the
d. any of the
c

34. He would prefer .......... by car.

a. go
b. to go
c. went
d. going
b

35. He should have tried his best to bring up his children, but he never...............
a. had
b. tried
c. did
d. ought
c

36. …………. up by his noise, she was very angry.

a. Wake
b. To wake
c. Waking
d. Woken
d

37. She has no close friends ………… him.

a. other than
b. other
c. the other
d. other day
a

38. They seem ……….... late.

a. be
b. to be
c. being
d. been
b

39. There’s smoke and I smell something burning. There................be a fire nearby.
a. have
b. must
c. ought to
d. might
b

40. She disliked …………..... asked personal questions.

a. be
b. to be
c. being
d. been
c

41. It was.............we met Mr. Brown in Tokyo.

a. before many years ago
b. since many years ago when
c. many years ago that
d. for many years since
c

42. She would like ........... rich.

a. be
b. to be
c. being
d. been
b

43. That’s excellent. At any rate, it’s worth...........

a. looking into
b. to be looked into
c. a looking into
d. to look into
a

44. He tried to avoid ………….... her angry.

a. make
b. to make
c. making
d. made
c

45. Michel Jackson is a famous .................... in the world.

a. actor
b. singer
c. dancer
d. writer
b

46. Jean is thinking of ....………. his present job and applying for another one.
a. leave
b. to leave
c. leaving
d. left
c

47. If a person wants to get a tube of toothpaste, he will probably go to ...........

a. the greengrocer's
b. the barber’s
c. the dentist’s
d. the chemist’s
d
48. She is so busy that she lets the phone ..…………. many times.
a. ring
b. to ring
c. ringing
d. rang
a

49. Correspondents say Seoul is …………. of the more confrontational approach of the US.
a. wary
b. worried
c. ready
d. afraid
a

50. He doesn't fancy ............ shopping.

a. go
b. went
c. going
d. to go
c