500 CÂU LEXICO – GRAMMAR THI CHUYÊN ANH

1. Closure of schools took place _______________ falling numbers of students.

A. with regard to B. in the context of C. in consideration of D. with a concern for
2. When wet, _____________________________. WITH
A. these old papers give off a bad smell B. we get a bad smell from these old papers KEY
C. a bad smell comes from these old papers D. there is a bad smell coming from these old papers
3. Why do you have such a ________________ with model railways?
A. desire B. love C. fascination D. preference
4. That's exactly what I mean, Ben. You've _________________ !
A. put your foot on it B. killed two birds with one stone
C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head
5. The new Arts Centre seems to have been ________________ construction for quite some time.
A. in B. under C. on D. below
6. Luckily, I _______________ a new pair of sunglasses as I found mine at the bottom of a bag.
A. needn't have bought B. needed not to buy C. didn't need to buy D. hadn't to buy
7. Mrs. Davies asked me to tell you that she would like ______________ by Friday at the latest.
A. sending the orders B. that you sent C. sent the orders D. the orders sent
8. The film is ________________ released at the end of next year.
A. on the point of B. about to be C. on the verge of D. due to be
9. Sending out e-mails that people haven't asked for to _____________ addresses is often known as being 'spamming'.
A. sufficient B. multiple C. countless D. widespread
10. Mary: "Do you want to watch this or the news?"
Linda: "Oh, __________________, It's up to you."
A. I agree we had expected. B. I couldn't agree more
C. Don't mention it D. I'm easy
11. He was ______________________ we had expected.
A. by far much more efficient at written work than B. efficiently working like
C. not more efficient in writing than D. not nearly as efficient at working as a writer as
12. My sunburnt nose made me feel rather ___________________ for the first few days of the holiday.
A. self-effacing B. self-centered C. self-conscious D. self-evident
13. There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened ______________ a sudden loud noise.
A. being there B. should there be C. there was D. there have been
14. John invited Peter to visit his gardens:
Peter: "I love your garden! The plants are well taken care of!"
John: "Thanks. Yes, I suppose I've always _________________”
A. seen the wood for the trees B. turned over a new leaf
C. had green fingers D. let nature take its course
15. You'll have to _______________ on your general knowledge before you go on that quiz show.
A. brush up B. clear up C. take up D. smarten up
16. You don't have to decide now, you can __________.
A. put it aside B. call it off C. tear it up D. think it over
17. I have just bought a _____ shirt for you, son. I hope you will like it.
A. blue cotton beautiful new B. beautiful new blue cotton
C. new beautiful cotton blue D. cotton beautiful blue new
18. In the hotel lobby the detective caught _______ of the man he had been hired to follow.
A. glance B. view C. vision D. sight
19. The first people to live in _______ Hawaii were the Polynesians, who sailed there in large canoes from other Pacific
Islands about 2,000 years ago.
A. now where is B. the place is now C. now this is D. what is now
20. Mr. Brown has kindly agreed to spare us some of his __________ time to answer our questions.
A. valuable B. worthy C. costly D. beneficial
21. It's hard to ____________ on less than a million Vietnam dong a month.
A. make a mess B. make up your mind C. make ends meet D. make a fuss
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22. Mr. Dawson was given the award in ____________ of his services to the hospital.
A. spite B. charge C. recognition D. sight
23. When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will _____ that position.
A. stand for B. take over C. catch on D. hold on
24. I think I should have _________ your mother while I was passing.
A. dropped in on B. come up with C. got on with D. run into
25. She could ______ in the garden when we came around, which would explain why she didn't hear the bell.
A. work B. be working C. have worked D. have been working
26. The chairman requested that ____________.
A. the members studied the problem more carefully B. the problem was more carefully studied
C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied D. the members study the problem more carefully
27. The boy _________ having had anything to do with the break-in.
A. refused B. denied C. objected D. rejected
28. Mr. Albert is intelligent but he ______ common sense.
A. fails B. lacks C. misses D. lacks of
29. The referee _________ the coin to decide which team would kick the ball first.
A. cast B. tossed C. threw D. caught
30. It was ________ easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.
A. purposefully B. exceedingly C. relatively D. normally
31. Don't let a good chance _______.
A. go by B. go off C. go down D. go over
32. A lot of progress has been ______ since the country became independent.
A. created B. done C. built D. made
33. Our project was successful _________ its practicality.
A. in terms of B. with a view to C. regardless D. on behalf of
34. On the battle field ___________.
A. lay the tanks B. laid the tanks C. did the tanks lie D. the tanks lay
35. I wrote to them a fortnight ago but ___________ I have not had a reply.
A. as yet B. those days C. so long D. just now
36. The school authorities ______the child's unruly behavior on his parents' lack of discipline.
A. attribute B. accuse C. blame D. ascribe
37. He may be shy now, but he'll soon come out of his ____when he meets the right girl
A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole
38. Sales of the toy ______ sharply when the TV news reported that a child had swallowed part of the toy and almost died.
A. dropped off B. dropped over C. took away D. turned out
39. I don't think it would be wise to try to make Max change his mind about divorcing Narnara. Well, in his place I
________ her at all.
A. would never have married B. needn't have married
C. would never marry D. must never have married
40. The new Garden City is well worth _____________if you're in the area.
A. being seen B. a visit C. to visit D. the sight
41. Her outgoing character contrasts __________ with that of her sister.
A. sharply B. thoroughly C. fully D. coolly
42. My father _______ when he found out that I'd damaged the car.
A. hit the roof B. saw pink elephants
C. made my blood boil D. brought the house down
43. You can imagine how upset I was after the closure of the magazine. Since the first day on its staff I _________ it was
my best job ever.
A. have considered B. considered C. had considered D. was considered
44. I'm afraid we haven't got a spare bed. Can you _____________ with a mattress on the floor?
A. make do B. make by C. make over D. make up
45. I know him by ___________ but I have no idea what his name is.
A. sight B. myself C. heart D. chance
46. Would you please leave us details of your address ____ forwarding any of your mail to come?
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A. as a consequence of B. for the purpose of C. for the sake of D. by means of
47. M.D. played much better than their opponents, they almost ________ the match.
A. dominated B. eliminated C. activated D. terminated
48. If you don't repay the money, we will, as a last ________, take you to court
A. measure B. attempt C. act D. resort
49. In the middle of the blue river ______________.
A. does a tiny violet flower emerge B. did a tiny violet flower emerge
C. emerged a tiny violet flower D. emerge a tiny violet flower
50. She said that she would be punctual for the opening speech, ____________ she were late?
A. but what if B. how about C. and what about D. so if
51. There has been a recommendation from the union leaders that the offer of 5% ____
A. is rejected B. has been rejected C. be rejected D. rejects
52. In all ______, he failed to understand the consequences of his actions.
A. odds B. probability C. certainty D. possibilities
53. We failed to lay eyes on a tiger during our expedition, ________ film one.
A. let alone B. not to mention C. apart from D. but for
54. Is it far to Stamford? Not at all. It's only a _________ from here.
A. stone's throw B. bird's eye view C. short cut D. step in the right direction
55. The genus Equue became extinct in North America during the glacial period, and it was not reintroduced until
________ by the Spaniniards.
A. was brought there B. brought there C. bringing it there D. it brought there
56. We decided to celebrate by going out and painting the town ______________
A. red B. purple C. gold D. brown
57. The actors gave a very ___________________ performance, and the critics expressed their disapproval in their reports
the following day.
A. pie-in-the-sky B. run-of-the-mill C. good-for-nothing D. behind-the-scene
58. He was _____________ devastated by the news.
A. utterly B. extremely C. deeply D. immensely
59. Suppose she ______________ that outrageous story circulating around the office, she'd be furious.
A. has heard B. would hear C. were heard D. had heard
60. They go to the seaside ________________ they should be disturbed by the noise of the city.
A. as B. for C. lest D. so that
61. Could I pick your ____________ on the subject before the meeting?
A. brains B. head C. intellect D. mind
62. I ______________ with the performances but I got flu the day before. of
A. was to help B. helped C. was to have helped D. had helped
63. ________________, they slept soundly.
A. Hot though was the night air B. Hot though the night air was night air was
C. Hot as was the night air D. Hot although the night air was
64. You should be _________________ ashamed of yourself for what you have done.
A. thoroughly B. hopelessly C. entirely D. earnestly
65. You'll be glad to know that Yuki's work is showing a _______________ improvement.
A. mediocre B. minimal C. prominent D. pronounced
66. When she puts her mind to it, she is always capable of ______________ sarcasm.
A. sharpening B. biting C. slicing D. striking
67. He was absolutely with _______________ anger when he found that I had scratched his car.
A. burned B. carmine C. livid D. fickle
68. Fred has a _______________ of staying out of trouble at the office - he never gets involved.
A. trait B. ability C. skill D. knack
69. Lindsay's excuses for being late are beginning to _______________ rather thin.
A. get B. turn C. wear D. go
70. The train service has been a __________________ since they introduced the new schedules.
A. rumpus B. shambles C. chaos D. fracas
71. The zoo attendant opened the cage and tried to ______________ the animal back in.
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A. coax B. induce C. seduce D. convince
72. I have given up trying to make my sister see the sense, and now I am ______________ to the fact that she is going to
marry Jason.
A. adapted B. resigned C. adjusted D. accepted
73. I am rather suspicious of your brother's sudden concern for your welfare and fear that he may have _____________
motives.
A. untold B. concealed C. ulterior D. secondary
74. Mary said she wanted to be Prime Minister when she grew up but Anna, not to be _______________, said she was
going to be Queen.
A. overawed B. outdone C. outclassed D. overtaken
75. I'm not surprised people are arguing - they are at the ________________ of their tether.
A. termination B. limit C. finish D. end
76. The size of the pop-star’s personal fortune was the subject of much ____ in the press.
A. doubt B. guessing C. speculation D. wonderment
77. Jeremy’ friends were fond of him ____because of his generosity.
A at least B. still less C. even less D. not least
78. The thick fog ____ out any possibility of our plane taking off before morning.
A. ruled B. struck C. stamped D. crossed
79. Looking down at the coral reef, we saw ____ of tiny, multi-colored fish.
A. swarms B. flocks C. teams D. shoals
80. Ellen decided that election to the local council would provide a ___ to a career in national politics.
A. springboard B. turning point C. milestone D. highway
81. Miriam left her husband after a ____ row.
A. blazing B. burning C. hot D. heavy
82. My father ____ when he found out that I’d damaged the car.
A. hit the roof B. saw pink elephants C. made my blood boil D. brought the house down
83. When I got my case back, it had been damaged ____ repair.
A. further B. beyond C. above D. over
84. ____ of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would improve.
A. On the top B. In the end C. At the bottom D. At the height
85. There are a lot of computer programmers nowadays, but really good ones are few and far ___.
A. amongst B. apart C. away D. between
86. It was Martin who ……… the initiative in introducing our guest to the princess.
A. adopted B. took C. led D. pursued
87. I was awfully tired. However, I made up my mind to ____ myself to the tedious task once again.
A. involve B. absorb C. engross D. apply
88. Ann’s encouraging words gave me ____ to undertake the demanding task once gain.
A. a point B. an incentive C. a resolution D. a target
89. We are going to build a fence around the field with ____ to breeding sheep and cattle.
A. a goal B. an outlook C. a reason D. a view
90. You may feel sure the casting will be done perfectly, just ____ your trust in me and you will see I’m right.
A. lay B. forward C. grant D. allow
91. Filing may be a____ procedure, but it is essential for the smooth running of the office.
A. strenuous B. tedious C. weary D. stuffy
92: _______ when they learned that the chairman would not be able to join the meeting.
A. When they realized why they were all there in that early time of the day
B. Hardly had the committee learned the reason of the meeting
C. However professional they tried to be seen
D. It wasn’t until they got a phone call about an urgent meeting the next day
93. The Egyptian coast guard received a(n) ______signal from the ship at 11.34 last night.
A. distress B. anxiety C. stress D. disquiet
94. Most armies around the world use satellite technology ____ orders.
A. emit B. impart C. release D. relay
95. It was imperative for the authorities to ____ the epidemic.
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A. succeed B. localize C. spread D. define
96. When we start work in the morning, I usually ______ at the schedule for the whole day.
A. glimpse B. watch C. monitor D. glance
97. Scottish pound notes are not legal ______ in England.
A. tender B. money C. exchange D. value
98. If you’re interested in a career in ______, you must be prepared to work hard for little money.
A. acting B. playing C. performance D. stage
99. Mrs. Smith always likes someone to ______ her to the bus stop at night.
A. go B. company C. join D. accompany
100. After the funeral, the residents of the apartment building ______.
A. sent to the cemetery each week flowers faithfully. B. sent faithfully flowers all week to the cemetery.
C. sent flowers faithfully to the cemetery each week. D. sent each week faithfully to the cemetery flowers.
101. I don’t like Anthony, he seems to take too much ______ in criticizing everyone.
A. joy B. fascination C. pleasure D. entertainment
102. Conversations you strike up with travelling acquaintances usually tend to be ______.
A. insufficient B. perverse C. trivial D. imperative
103. He found that the test was child's ______.
A. play B. games C. matches D. delight
104. The unscrupulous salesman ______ the old couple out of their life savings.
A. deprived B. swindled C. robbed D. extracted
105. _______ for Tom's opposition, we would have agreed to the contract.
A. Be it not B. Would it not have been
C. Should it not have been D. Had it not been
106. Sheila couldn’t attend the meeting as the date ________ with her holidays.
A. clashed B. struck C. opposed D. occurred
107. Our town has a real problem with youth crime, ______ do many other British towns.
A. so B. nor C. as D. like
108. It was Martin who ______ the initiative in introducing our guests to the princess.
A. adopted B. took C. led D. pursued
109. I was proud to be ______ out for special praise for my performance.
A. selected B. singled C. separated D. distinguished
110. The teacher gave me some ______ advice on which college to enrol.
A. nonsensical B. sound C. loud D. preposterous
111. She did six hours’______ studying a day for her exam.
A solid B heavy C strong D big
112. He opened the account with a(n) ______ to running up a healthy overdraft.
A. aim B. view C. purpose D. plan
113. I haven’t got the time to do my own work, ______ help you with yours.
A. leaving aside B. not counting C. let alone D. apart from
114. Helen was very much in ______ of her father.
A. respect B. awe C. regard D. admiration
115. ______ are a form of carbon has been known since the late eighteenth century.
A. Diamonds B. Because diamonds C. That diamonds D. Diamonds, which
116. His landlady gave him a week’s________to leave the flat.
A.threat B.notice C.advice D.caution
117.My brother is intelligent but he_______common sense.
A.fails B.lacks C.misses D.wants
118.Iam_______tired to think about that problem at the moment.
A.far too B.simply C.much more D.nearly
119.His_______of the school regulations really can't be ignored any longer.
A.carelessness B.inattention C.unfamiliarity D.disregard
120.______after trying three times,he passed the examination.
A.Last of all B.Lastly C.Last D.Atlast
121.It took me a long time to______what the aim of the game was.
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A.ponder B.consider C.grasp D.reckon
122.He_______ malaria while he was in Africa.
A.infected B.contracted C.was caught D.gained
123.The question of late payment of the bills was______again at the meeting.
A.raised B.risen C.brought D.taken
124.None of us has ever______of cheating in class.
A.declared B.persisted C.approved D.concluded
125.We have been working hard. Let’s______a break.
A.make B.find C.do D.take
126.It’s advisable to_______any contact with potential rabis animals.
A.escape B.avoid C.prevent D.evade
127.“Would you mind helping me with these heavy boxes?”_______
A.“Yes,I would.” B.“Not at all.” C.“What a pity!” D.“My Gosh!”
128.There should be no discriminationon_______of sex,race or religion.
A.fields B.places C.areas D.grounds
129.He felt_______when he failed the exam the second time.
A.discouraged B.annoyed C.undecided D.determined
130.He gave me his personal_______that his draft would be ready by Friday.
A.endurance B.insurance C.assurance D .ensurance
131.It’s high time we got going,_______?
A.isn’t it B.didn’t it C.should we D.aren’t we
132.The weather forecast was for rain,but the day was fine and dry,_____it turned out.
A.When B.though C.like D.as
133.The book would have been perfect_______the ending.
A.it had not been for B.hadn't been for C.it hadn’t been to D.had it not been for
134.The film is______released at the end of next year.
A.on the verge of being B.due to be C.about to be D.on the point of being
135.“Why did Laura go to town?”
“_______for was to attend an interview.”
A.What she went B.That she went C.Why she went D.She went
136. He got his university degree last year. Now he’s doing ............ studies.
A. graduate B. graduating C. postgraduation D. graduation
137. I will only sign the papers ............ my solicitor.
A. within reach B. of the agreement of C. under surveillance of D. in the presence of
138............. our pre-paid order, they failed to send us the items in time.
A. With respect to B. Regardless of C. On behalf of D Without any notice of
139. Not only..........in the project, but he also wanted to become the leader.
A. did Jack involve B. had Jack been involved C. was Jack involved D. Jack was involved
140. I assure you that I ............ no prejudice against what you are doing.
A. harbour B. shelter C. imply D. shadow
141. I felt a bit ............and seemed to have more aches and pains than usual.
A. out of sorts B. on the mend C. over the worst D. under the fevers
142. The inn owner was so generous. What we consumed was ............ the house.
A. in B. on C. off D. of
143. Although the cyclist was unhurt, his bicycle was ............ between the lorry and the wall.
A. clapped B. crushed C. split D. banged
144. The school was closed for a month because of a serious ............ of fever.
A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak
145. You should iron out the ............ in that dress.
A. wrinkles B. crumples C. folds D. creases
146. I don’t think he’s ever been there, ............?
A. do I B. has he C. do you D. hasn’t he
147. I would appreciate ............ it a secret
A. you to keep B. your keeping C. that you keep D. that you will keep
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148. After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their ............ down for a while.
A. hair B. heads C. hearts D. souls
149. ............there are more cars in Los Angeles than people.
A. Fact that B. As fact that is C. The fact that D. It is a fact that
150. The management are making ............ to increase the company’s efficiency.
A. measures B. steps C. moves D. deeds
151. They had a four-day holiday, then began work ............
A. on end B. out of bounds C. in proportions D. in earnest
152. The draw’ took place yesterday, but the competition winners ............
A. are yet to be announced B. haven’t been yet announced
C. yet are to be announced D. haven’t announced yet
153. I haven’t seen Jane for nearly ten years, ............she had got married and had two children.
A. for that duration B. at that point C. during which time D. in that time
154. He is a nice guy but I don’t know why he ............so rude today.
A. is B. has been C. is being D. is to be
155. Lisa: “It’s nearly the end of the holiday already.” Mary: “........................!”
A. How time flies B. Let’s call it a day C. It’s a small world D. There’s nothing to it
156. Helen was ________ disappointed when she learnt that she hadn’t won the beauty contest.
A seriously B bitterly C strongly D. heavily
157. The bank employee will ________ trial for embezzlement.
A pass B go through C face D. stand
158. Tomorrow we will go fishing, weather ________.
A agreeing B allowing C permitting D giving
159. Rescue teams continue to search for the people who got lost during the avalanche, but after so many days hopes
are____________.
A dying away B disappearing C fading D flying away
160. Bill Clinton’s love affair with Monica Lewinsky ________ the news in the whole world. People were constantly
chatting about it.
A made B delivered C struck D filled
161. Although Mary and Paul are ________ apart in personality, they make an excellent couple.
A leagues B ways C miles D poles
162. I’d opt for a glass of mineral water just to ________ my thirst.
A quit B quench C quiver D quieten
163. The first amusement park in our city was a ________ success for its owners. Everybody would go there to have a
good time.
A cracking B ringing C sparking D roaring
164. This position is very prestigious, you should ________ to any occasion to prove that you really deserve it.
A assume B rise C conform D endeavour
165. The number of the victims of the earthquake has been ________ at no less than 150.
A amounted B counted C estimated D scored
166. About two hundred illegal immigrants have been ________ from the country.
A expelled B enforced C evicted D expired
167. Tim was praised for having ________ with his research work in spite of increasing difficulties.
A insisted B lasted C sustained D persevered
168. It’s obvious everyone would like to have their ________ in such an important meeting.
A talk B word C claim D say
169. This quiet village is ________ of the one I grew up in.
A reminiscent B similar C remnant D identical
170. Samuel couldn’t find any reasonable arguments to ________ his claims in the court.
A assure B enforce C persist D uphold
171. Bob was in terrible pain, but none of us knew how to ________ his suffering until the ambulance arrived.
A dissolve B exclude C cease D relieve
172. Susan has taken _________ to Peter’s remarks about her appearance.
A annoyance B exception C irritation D nerve
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173. The terrorists were asked whether they ________ guilty of the wrongdoing.
A pleaded B confirmed C stated D admitted
174. Frankie has always been held in high ________ among his workmates because of his exceptional skill at handling the
most difficult tasks.
A respect B admiration C prestige D esteem
175. She may still have a few fans in the world, but she is definitely past her ______________.
A. fame B. abilities C. prime D. fortunate
176. She would always _______ a clear impression of the incident.
A. reconcile B. rebuke C. reflect D. retain
177. His company went bankrupt, three years of hard work ________ the drain.
A. into B. in C. down D. on
178. He’s a tough politician – he knows how to ________ the storm.
A. ride out B. run down C. keep up D. push back
179. _______map of _______world, until _______end of ________fifteenth century exhibited only _______ one
hemisphere, and even that was not completely explored.
A. The/ the/ the/ the/ the B. The/-/ -/ the/ -
C. A/ the/ -/ -/ - D. The/ the/ the/ the/ -
180. On entering the nursery I stumbled on the wooden blocks _________ all over the carpet.
A. plunged B. scattered C. settled D. tossed
181. We are pleased to announce that Keith Danish ________ replace Susan William as Operations Manager from 24th
September.
A. does B. is to C. is about to D. is due
182. When I came to the theater last night, the crowd was so large and the tickets cost ____.
A. an arm and a leg B. a hand and a leg C. a finger D. all hands and fingers
183. The mayor has decided to ____________ crime. It’s about time, if you ask me.
A. stepped up B. crack down on C. blow over D. stamp down
184. On being told about her sack, _________.
A. her boss felt sorry for Mary B. Mary was shocked C. Mary’s face turned pale D. all are correct
185. _________ their physical appearance, our ancestors distanced themselves _________ the rest of animals.
A. Customize/ away B. Customizing/ away C. Customized/ from D. By customizing/ from
186. Mary usually buys her clothes ________. It’s cheaper than going to a dressmaker.
A. in public B. on the shelf C. off the peg D. on the house
187. John was asked to ________ before the judge.
A. wit B. testify C. execute D. prejudice
188. We must send ________ aid to the refugees.
A. Humanism B. Human C. Humanitarian D. Humane
189. When _________ treating me with some respect at work?
A. will they have started B. are they starting
C. are they going to start D. will they be starting
190. Ben crept _______ on Lisa and put his hands over her eyes.
A. out B. off C. round D. up
191. The book would have been perfect _________ the ending.
A. had it not been for B. it hadn’t been for C. it had not been for D. hadn’t it been for
192. To be honest, Jane is __________ Alison is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious C. nothing as ambitious than
B. nothing near as ambitious as D. nowhere near as ambitious ast
193. The country around here is so _______ that you can only get around in a jeep.
A. severe B. weathered C. rugged D. jagged
194. Kathy was as pleased as __________ when she heard she had passed the exam.
A. punch B. a poppy C. a sunflower D. a dungeon
195. Demand for the products is expected to peak 5 years from now and then to _________.
A. tapped off B. fall down C. set back C. drift away
196. After a long and exhausting journey, they arrived home ______.
A. finally B. by the end C. at the end D. at last
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197. The completion of the new Town Hall has been ______ owing to a strike.
A. held off B. held down C. held up D. held on
198. It is accepted that the actress is old, _____ that as it may, she still acts well.
A. be B. to be C. being D. been
199. _____ every industry in our modern world requires the work of engineers.
A. Wholly B. Hardly C. Most D. Virtually
200. He has impressed his employers considerably and _____ he is soon to be promoted.
A. nevertheless B. accordingly C. however D. eventually
201. His premature death at the age of 28 is a great loss.
A. violent B. abrupt C. too early D. very mysterious
202. Your new car must have cost ______.
A. an eye B. the earth C. a bank D. a leg
203. In the ______of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times.
A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
204. The trouble with Ann is that she is ______with sport.
A. obsessed B. packed C. matched D. dealt
205. Because of its warm typical climate, Hawaii ______ subzero temperature
A. almost experiences never B. almost never experiences
C. experiences never almost D. experiences almost never
206. After the accident, there was considerable doubt ______ exactly what had happened.
A.in the question of B. as to C.in the shape of D.for
207. When young Americans first go to university, many of them join a fraternity or Sorority social organizations for male
and female students ______.
A. respectively B. certainly C. orderly D. consequently
208. I’m ________ my brother is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nothing as ambitious than D. nowhere near as ambitious as
209. I am going to be ________ with you, Mr Hederson. Your daughter is a thief.
A. sincere B. open C. frank D. genuine
210. Having ______ the table, the girl called her parents and sisters for dinner.
A. laid B. swept C. completed D. Ordered
211. “Can I have a piece of cake?” – “ Yes, you can have _______”
A. all it B. all of it C. all D. the all of it
212. The house we have rented is _____. So we shall have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc ...
A. unprovided B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. Unable
213. Mrs. Carter ______ he son for getting dirty.
A. brought off B. put down C. took on D. told off
214. As you pass the courthouse, you’ll be able to see Mr. Watson’s orange gloves ___.
A. on your right B. at your right hand
C. to your right side D. to your right-handed side
215. It is a federal law ______ vaccinated before entering the first grade.
A. for children be B. that children will be
C. that children be D. requires children to be
216. Business has been thriving in the past year. Long _______ it continue to do so.
A. could B. does C. may D. might
217. The escaped prisoners remain on the _________ in the hills.
A. open B. loose C. liberty D. free
218. He’s a rumbustious character who always tries to live life to the ________.
A. extent B. full C. fun D. end
219. This ward has been reserved for the ________ ill.
A. terminally B. deeply C. terribly D. deathly
220. Only _________ people in their chosen profession are invited to attend this prestigious event.
A. prominent B. infamous C. fading D. eminent
221. Just because he’s seventy doesn’t mean he’s__________.
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A. lost it B. past it C. up to it D. over the hill
222. The __________ to listen while not being listened to should not be underestimated.
A. aptitude B. ability C. technique D. skill
223. Being very frustrated by his 4ignific, she has no alternative but _______ the boat.
A. rattling B. shake C. to rock D. to roll
224. All Jane’s friends visited her in hospital to wish her_______ .
A. a rushing recovery B. a speedy recovery C. recovering hastily quickly D. recovering
225. The winds changes abruptly and it looks as if our sailing team_______out on top.
A. had floated B. has got C. is coming D. reached
226. Sandra’s unpleasant_______suggested that she knew about Amanda’s terrible secret.
A. grimace B. smirk C. snort D. wince
227. The student’s rude interruption brought a sharp _______from his teacher.
A. recoup B. repeat C. report D. retort
228. Their discussion quickly developed into a _______ argument over who should receive the money.
A. burning B. heated C. hot D. scorching
229. The salesman demonstrated how a push of the button would cause the aerial to______.
A. rebound B. recoil C. retract D. retreat
230.Students are rarely able to_______ all the information given in one of the professor’s lectures.
A. absorb B. achieve C. capture D. interest
231. She is usually_______courteous to strangers.
A.absolutely B. exceedingly C. somewhat D. utterly
232. The idea of locking twelve strangers in a house and letting millions of the viewing public watch the minutiae of their
daily routine must have seemed to some producers a _______ idiotic way of eating into their budget.
A. comprehensively B. finally C. sheer D. totally
233. It’s_______ clear that television is taking us down roads that no one in their right mind would wish for the medium.
A. abundantly B. out-and-out C. outright D. plain
234. It will make a(n) _______ change to meet someone who is so dedicated to their work for once.
A. refreshing B. significant C. social D. sudden
235. The Government has announced plans to make _______ changes to the tax system next year.
A. considerable B. dramatic C. far-reaching D. political
236. This film ......... several scenes which were very funny.
A. features B. pictures C. depicts D. illustrates
237. Sales of margarine rose last year ............. those of butter.
A. comparing B. at a loss of C. at the expense of D. with regard to
238. We all feel that his jokes about immigrants were in very poor ...............
A. form B. view C. feeling D. taste
239. As the President was absent, I was asked to ....... the meeting.
A. officiate B. govern C. chair D. regulate
240. The product was withdrawn from sale because there was no longer any ... for it.
A. call B. interest C. claim D. order
241. The trouble with Stan is that he makes such a fuss about even the most....... injury.
A. slight B. trivial C. basic D. elementary
242. I had no chance to defend myself; the dog ......... for me as soon as I opened the door.
A. went B. ran C. fell D. stood
243. Please .......... a copy of your application form for at least six months.
A. return B. revise C. retain D. refer
244. They turned down the proposal ............ that it didn’t fulfil their requirements.
A.by reason B.on the grounds C.as a cause D. allowing
245. Sales reached a ............ in June and then fell off.
A. climax B. summit C. peak D. height
246. Get him to sign the contract before he has second...................
A. plans B. thoughts C. intentions D. ideas
247. Tim was ....... on causing mischief and nothing was going to stop him.
A. intent B. determined C. fixed D. obsessed
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248. He muttered something under his ............, but I didn’t catch what he said.
A. mouth B. breath C. voice D. chin
249. How exactly did you set ......... training the horses to work so well together?
A. up B. to C. about D. out
250. If you’re at a(n) ...... end, you could help me in the garden.
A. open B. free C. loose D. empty
251. He agreed to accept the position………………..that he would be given a share of the company’s profits.
A. in the agreement B. with the aim C. with the purpose D.on the understanding
252. This calculator has a number of..........in the way it can be used.
A. reservations B. constrictions C. obstructions D. limitations
253. I could tell at a ............... that nothing had changed between Barbara and Edward.
A. glimpse B. blink C. wink D. glance
254. The new road currently under......will solve the traffic problems in the town.
A. design B. progress C. construction D. work
255. I must go to bed early tonight; I sat up till the ........ hours to finish that report.
A. small B. late C. deep D. last
256. In spite of our big effort, we have not managed to ............... enough money for renovation of the school buildings.
A. raise B. compose C. rear D. score
257. I don’t believe a .................of what he says.
A. sentence B. word C. phrase D. matter
258. Due to the snowstorm, there was a slight ......... in my flight time.
A. corollary B. plateau C. culprit D. delay
259. Even a few drops of this liquid would represent a ......... dose for a small child.
A. lethal B. mundane C. terminal D. mortal
260. The polite usher ......... us to our seats in the theatre.
A. commanded B. sent C. helped D. directed
261. The accountant ......... the company fund and ran away to another country.
A. swallowed B. confiscated C. embraced D. embezzled
262. The government has been criticised for its new economic ......... .
A. policy B. infrastructure C. constitution D. legislation
263. The silly boy only ......... at the memory, feeling rather embarrassed.
A. laughed B. giggled C. sniggered D. roared
264. Her choice of word, according to the professor, is a bit ......... .
A. obsolete B. antiquated C. elderly D. old-fashioned
265. The road twists and turns—it is ......... .
A. curved B. bent C. wavy D. winding
266. If you go on ............ me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report.
A. disturbing B. afflicting C. concerning D. affecting
267. Judy didn’t ............ for a second to agree to Mike’s proposal as she had been in love with the boy for a long time.
A. decide B. linger C. hesitate D. await
268. His ............ of the safety regulations really can’t be ignored any longer.
A. disregard B. unfamiliarity C. carelessness D. inattention
269. The first thing for all of you to remember is that ............ your duties may result in an instant dismissal.
A.escaping B. neglecting C. resisting D. missing
270. Patrick is too ............ gambler to resist placing a bet on the final game.
A. instant B. spontaneous C. compulsive D. continuous
271. We couldn’t stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy............ of his birthday and hurried to the airport.
A.days B. returns C.moments D. regards
272. Ever since we quarreled in the office, Janice and I have been ......... enemies.
A.assured B. confirmed C.defined D.guanranteed
273. A young tourist has been declared ............ after he got lost in the mountains last Monday.
A.absent B.deserter C. missing D. vanished
274. Michael was ............ withanger when he saw his car had been scratched.
A.stored B.fixed C.loaded D. filled
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275. The schoolboy’s excuse wasn’t ............ at all. Nobody in the classroom believed in the far-fetched story he told.
A. credible B. credential C. creditable D. credulous
276: ___________the government fall, the stock market will crash.
A. Provided B. In case C. Should D. Had
277: Staying in a hotel costs ___________renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A. twice more than B. as much twice
C. more than twice as D. twice as much as
278: Please accept this cheque as a __________ of your services.
A. recognisement B. recognition C. recognising D. recognisation
279: Price increases are now running at a(n) ___________ level of thirty percent.
A. highest B. record C. uppermost D. top
280: - "I don't think English is too hard to study" - " ______________"
A. I do too B. I don't neither C. neither do I D. either do I
281: -Lorie is very thin, ____________her young sister, who is quite heavy.
A. unlike B. dissimilar to C. dislike D. unlikely
282: Population expansion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to meet ___________food.
A. the requirement of B. the command of
C. the demand for D. the necessity for
283: Either excessive social obligations or just plain laziness __________him from his work.
A. has kept B. has been kept C. have kept D. have been kept
284: The reason why this game attracts so many youngsters is that ___________ other video games, this one is far more
interesting.
A. comparing to B. in compared with C. on comparison to D. in comparison with
285: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. from time to time B. time after time C. again and again D. very rapidly
286: I can not understand why she did that, it really doesn’t add up.
A. doesn’t calculate B. isn’t mathematics
C. doesn’t make sense D. make the wrong addition
287: With his excellent qualifications and a good command of English, James is _______above the other applicants.
A. head and hands B. head and ears B. C.head and hair D.head and shoulders
288: If it...................their encouragement, he could have given it up.
A. had been for B. hadn’t been for C. wouldn’t have been for D. hadn’t been
289: All the students get the high marks in the test but Nga stood out.
A. got a lot of marks. B. got higher marks than someone.
C. got very good marks. D. got the most marks of all
290: The judge ____________the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
A. accused B. convicted C. sentenced D. prosecuted
291: I’d rather you _________ in here.
A. don’t smoke B. shouldn’t smoke C. didn’t smoke D. not smoke
292: I think I should have _____________your mother while I was passing.
A. dropped in on B. come up with C. got on with D. run into
293: She never says a word; she’s as ____________as a mouse.
A. quiet B. small C. slight D. noiseless
294: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.
A. have not got wet B. have got no water
C. have been successful D. have got home dry
295: He lost in the election because he is a weak and ____________leader
A. undeciding B. undecided C. undecisive D. indecisive
296. After congratulating his team, the coach left, allowing the players to let their _______ down and enjoy themselves.
A. hair B. heads C. hearts D. souls
297. Her sales figures are climbing; she should ask for a pay rise while she’s still on a _______.
A. run B. roll C. rush D. roam
298. No one knows exactly how much he earns a month, but $2.500 can’t be _______ of the mark.
A. far B. wide C. broad D. distant
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299. The weather is going to change soon – I can feel it in my _______.
A. teeth B. legs C. skin D. bones
300. The footballer never really recovered from the injury he _______ at the beginning of the season.
A. struck B. endured C. sustained D. grasped
301. When my new motor kept breaking down, I knew I’d been taken for a _______ by the second-hand car salesman.
A. driven B. ride C. walk D. stroll
302. The judge imposed a light sentence in view of the _______ circumstances.
A. lightening B. extensive C. extenuating D. qualifying
303. It was felt that the new bonus for increased production would provide an _______ to work overtime.
A. incitement B. attraction C. initiative D. incentive
304. They threw petrol onto the bonfire and the sudden_______lit up the whole garden.
A. glow B. twinkle C. spark D. flare
305. It’s a shame that they didn’t pick you, but it doesn’t _______ out the possibility that you might get a job in a different
department.
A. rule B. strike C. take D. draw
306. I’ve been doing my best to reduce the backlog but I must admit that I’ve hardly make _______ in the problem so far.
A. a dent B. a foot C. a face D. a damper
307. Paul’s been in Alice’s bad _______ ever since he offended her at the party.
A. eyes B. books C. likes D. treats
308. _______ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion.
A. What the moon B. That the moon C. When the Moon D. The Moon which
309. I’m rather suspicious of your brother’s sudden concern for your welfare and fear that he may have _______ motives.
A. ulterior B. underlying C. aggrieved D. aggravated
310. I’m really sorry I won’t be able to see you this week but I’m absolutely _______ under with work.
A. snowed B. stormed C. hailed D. flooded
311. You must be off your _______ if you think you’re going to get away with this.
A. face B. tongue C. head D. eye
312. I was kept awake for most of the night by the _______ of a mosquito in my ear.
A. whine B. moan C. groan D. screech
313. Now’s a _______ time to tell me you’re going out this evening – I’ve spent the whole day preparing supper for you.
A. suitable B. reasonable C. right D. fine
314. He was not _______ to taking on all the extra responsibilities the promotion entailed.
A. hesitant B. unenthusiastic C. reluctant D. averse
315. During the rioting several houses in the area had their windows _______.
A. clinked B. smashed C. banged D. crashed
316. Something’s_____________up, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it this afternoon.
A. shown B. pulled C. cropped D. cut
317. Could you close the window? There is a bit of a _____.
A. current B. wind C. draught D. breeze
318. Thousands of steel _____ were used as the framework of the new office block.
A. beams B. girders C. stakes D. piles
319. The ceiling fans were on, but unfortunately they only _____ the hot, humid air.
A. stirred up B. poured through C. turned into D. cut back
320. He set one alarm-clock for five o’clock and the other for five past so as to _____ that he did not oversleep.
A. assure B. ensure C. insure D. reassure
321. When Tim was eating a cherry, he accidentally swallowed the _____.
A. nut B. stone C. seed D. core
322. It was only _____ he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the same school .
A. then B. until C. as soon as D. when
323. He got an excellent grade in his examination _____ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard .
A. on account of B. because C. in spite of D. although
324. Their eventual choice of house was _____ by the time Peter would take to get to the office.
A. related B. consequent C. determined D. dependent
325. It turned out that we ______ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours .
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A. hadn’t B. should have C. mustn’t D. needn’t have
326. The coastguard boarded the ship and found__________
A. four injured alive men B. alive four men injured C. four injured men alive D. injured four alive men
327. The police are __________________ certain who the culprit is.
A. in some ways B. more or less C. here and there D. by and by
328. Women’s participation _________ in the workforce was lower in the countries which had less-developed economies.
A. scale B. speed C. velocity D. rate
329. Although the patient received intensive treatment, there was no _____________ improvement in her condition.
A. decipherable B. legible C. discernible D. intelligible
330. I’ve been doing my best to reduce the backlog but I must admit that I’ve hardly put __________ in the problem so far.
A. a dent B. a foot C. a brave face D. damper
331. From time to time he __________________himself to a weekend in a five-star hotel.
A. craves B. indulges C. treats D. benefits
332. Men still expect their jobs to take _________.
A. superiority B. imposition C. priority D. seniority
333. According to a recent survey, most people are on good _________________with their neighbours.
A. terms B. relations C. relationships D. acquaintance
334. I didn’t____________out to be a millionaire, I just wanted to run a successful business.
A. set B. go C. begin D. watch
335. I’m___________my brother is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious C. nothing as ambitious than
B. nothing near as ambitious as D. nowhere near as ambitious as
336. Andrew is a very disciplined employee. He ________ great importance to coming to work in time.
A. affixes B. attributes C. admits D. attaches
337. The scientists broke down as they realized that all their efforts had gone to ________ .
A. loss B. failure C. waste D. collapse
338. After eating the apple, she threw the ________ into the bin.
A. core B. remains C. center D. stone
339. Peter was the ________ force behind the company’s rapid expansion.
A. driving B. leading C. rising D. managing
340. The tracker stalked the tiger for days but the animal ________ capture.
A. missed B. eluded C. jumped D. slipped
341. The minister made no ________ of any further negotiations.
A. comment B. mention C. remark D. indication
342. After years of working together, the partners found themselves ________ linked.
A. permanently B. perpetually C. inextricably D. indelibly
343. It was difficult for the projector to ________ his voice to the back of the hall.
A. project B. raise C. shout D. deliver
344. He was prepared to announce the news to all and ___________.
A. remainders B. odds C. sundry D. select
345. He seems ___________ of any humour whatsoever.
A. lacking B. devoid C. light D. low
346. If you are at a(n) ________ end, you could help me in the garden.
A. open B. free C. loose D. empty
347. I must get to bed early tonight; I sat up till the ________ hours to finish that
A. late B. small C. last D. deep
348. Being alone in the house all day looking after three young children is enough to make anyone’s patience wear
________ .
A. thin B. out C. down D. slim
349. He justified his harsh words on the grounds that they had been made in the ________ of the moment.
A. spur B. heat C. flash D. height
350. After several hours on the road they became ________ to the fact that they would never reach the hotel by nightfall.
A. dejected B. resigned C. depressed D. disillusioned
351. The ________ of blood always makes him feel sick.
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A. view B. scene C. form D. sight
352. ________ is known about the side-effects of the new drug.
A. All but nothing B. Next to nothing C. Next to everything D. Next to anything
353. Anna sat on the grass ________ an apple.
A. chewing B. munching C. grinding D. sucking
354. People expect their representatives on the council to be ready and willing to ________ the important local issues.
A. address B. criticize C. target D. hint
355. Check the bottle carefully to make sure they have not been ________ .
A. tampered with B. touched up C. broken into D. taken out
356. In the..........of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times.
A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
357. The strike was.............owing to a last- minute agreement with the management.
A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down.
358. Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to...................rather thin
A. get B. turn C. wear D. go
359 . ...................., the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
A. By and large B. Although C. To a degree D. Virtually
360. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on TV, but she rose to the.............wonderfully.
A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion
361. The train service has been a...............since they introduced the new schedules.
A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas
362. Is an inexperienced civil servant..................to the task of running the company?
A. capable B. skilled C. eligible D. suited
363. John’s got very ................feelings about taking on more responsibility at the moment.
A. puzzled B. jumbled C. mixed D. muddled
364. You’ve lived in your city for most of your life, so..............you’ve used to the noise.
A. apparently B. presumably C. allegedly D. predictably.
365. The storm ripped our tent to..................
A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks.
366. His heartless treatment of his former colleague revealed a.................of cruelty in his nature.
A. taint B. stain C. mark D. streak
367. The deceptively simple decoration on this kind of pottery gives the layperson no real.............to its true value.
A. idea B. indication C. clue D. key
368. The winter is usually mild, although we sometimes get a cold.................at the beginning of the year.
A. spell B. term C. interval D. wave.
369. Although the council had expected opposition to the scheme, the local residents proved only too..............to help.
A. anxious B. concerned C. hasty D. cautious
370. The newspaper had been tipped................about the star’s arrival and sent a photographer to the airport.
A. up B. in C. off D. on
371. The new school timetable will.................rearranging the meal breaks.
A. incur B. need C. oblige D. mean
372. Can I.....................your brain for a moment? I can’t do this crossword by myself.
A. have B. pick C. mind D. use
373. Rosemary................Chris to buy a new car with the proceeds of the sale.
A. pressed B. insisted C. offered D. afforded
374. There was an open day at the fire..................when the public could see how the fire brigade operated.
A. centre B. station C. office D. quarters.
375. You haven’t heard all the facts so don’t....................to conclusions.
A. dash B. jump C. spring D. fly.
376. You may be artistic, but I believe you are not cut.............. the job at the theta
A. down for B. in for C. down to D. out for
377. I knew he disagreed with my idea when I saw him...........
A. shake his head B. blink C. comb his hair D. stretch his arm
378. In your revision, you should ............ priority to tenses
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A. take B. give C. have D. bring
379. Dora ....................... in university when you come back in three years' time.
A. will be studying B. will have been studied
C. is studying D. would study
380. I like babysitting, although the children always................a mess.
A. do B. produce C. make D. take
381. If only we...........a long time ago.
A. met B. did meet C. were meeting D. had met
382. The plants need...........before noon.
A. watering B to water C. be watered D. being waters
383. The school required that every student........... before September 1st.
A. register B. registered C. registers D. was register
384. She resented.........waiting for hours in front of the cinema.
A. to be kept B. keeping C. being kept D. being keeping
385. Doctors always hope that there will be new cures ................. some diseases.
A. to B. of C. in D. for
386. Small pox and diphtheria disappeared in Britain many years ago, cancer, AIDS and ..........heart disease are now
predominant.
A. because B. in the event that C. in case D. whereas
387.We haven't seen .................... for ten years. I did wonder where you were.
A. one other B. each other C. together D. the others
388. In 1997, ................ the noise and pollution of the city, best-selling author Will Smith moved out to Chersey.
A. tiring with B. tire about C. being tired from D. tired of
389. I'd rather walk................a bus.
A. than catch B. to catch C. to catching D. than catching
390. I ................... three rooms of the house so far today; I'll do the other two this afternoon.
A. has been cleaning B. cleaned C. are cleaning D. have cleaned
391. Charlie Chaplin was............. of the silent movies.
A. one of the great actor comics B. the greatest comic actors
C. one of the greatest comic actors D. a great comic actor one
392. Although we do not live in the same town, my cousin and I still keep............... and often speak on the phone.
A. up date B. in touch C. in hand D. off work
393. I am looking for a friendly young person to help.................. my elderly mother while I go out to work during the day.
A. take after B. give care of C. put up with D. look after
394. .......... did you see such a good advertisement?
A. In which issue of which newspaper B. In which newspaper of which issue
C. In which issue newspaper D. What is the issue of which newspaper
395.................. my personal qualities, I have experience of working in a multi-national company for three years.
A. Beside B. In addition C. Instead of D. Apart from
396. In spite of his poor education, he was the most ....... speaker.
A. articulate B. ambiguous C. attentive D. authoritarian
397. Wasn’t it you yourself ......... the door open?
A. to leave B. to have left C. who left D. that should leave
398. ....... of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would improve.
A. At the bottom B. At the height C. On the top D. In the end
399. Could you possibly......... me at the next committee meeting.
A. stand in for B. make up for C. fall back for D. keep in with
400. You should ....... at least three days for the journey.
A. expect B. permit C. accept D. allow
401. Please accept our ....... congratulations!
A. finest B. warmest C. dearest D. deepest
402. I’d sooner they ........ deliver the new furniture tomorrow.
A. shouldn’t B. didn’t C. wouldn’t D. mustn’t
403. Sales of margarine rose last year ....... those of butter.
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A. comparing B. at a loss of C. at the expense of D. with regard to
404. She should have been here but she’s ............ flu.
A. gone through with B. gone down with C. come in for D. come up against
405. The trouble with Stan is that he makes such a fuss about even the most ..... injury.
A. slight B. trivial C. basic D. elementary
406. ...... from being embarrassed by his mistake, the lecturer went on confidently with his talk.
A. Distant B. Far C. A long way D. Miles
407. The increased pay offer was accepted although it ..... short of what the employees wanted.
A. fell B. arrived C. came D. ended
408. The competition he set up for young musicians is another ..... of his life-long support for the arts.
A. exposition B. manifestation C. token D. exhibition
409. The new regime determined to ......... compulsory military service.
A. stop off B. end up C. phrase out D. break off
410. The tennis player couldn’t ..... the possibility of the withdrawing from the championship because of injury.
A. come off B. pass over C. rule out D. do without
411.The plan received ................support although none of the committee spoke openly in its favour.
A. tacit B. mute C. silent D. quiet
412. In the ..............of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all times.
A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
413. I have several problems at the moment, .............the least of which is lack of money.
A. but B. not C. only D. far
414. The illness spread .............all our attempts at keeping it in check.
A. regardless B. contrary C. despite D. against
415. Mr Jones wants twenty copies of this letter .............off on the photocopier.
A. put B. run C. taken D. turned
416. John Archer’s book is selling like hot _____.
A. stuff B. cakes C. property D. soup
417. It took Anna a long time to get the _____ of the new computer programme.
A. hang B. grips C. means D. grasp
418. Look, will you stop _____ in and let me finish my sentence?
A. moving B. pushing C. butting D. plugging
419. My mother always told me that I shouldn’t judge people _____. The way they look says nothing about their character.
A. by their appearance B. with their outlook C. through appearance D. by their face
420. I really need a new watch. This one doesn’t _____ very good time.
A. show B. record C. indicate D. keep
421. It is the _____ of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather.
A. height B. depth C. source D. matter
422. In my view, the changes to the education system have been to good _____.
A. influence B. outcome C. upshot D. effect
423. Poor management brought the company to the _____ of collapse.
A. brink B. rim C. fringe D. brim
424. The plumber agreed that he had made a mistake and promised to put it _____ the next day.
A. correct B. proper C. sound D. right
425. I can’t understand why you have to make such a _____ about something so unimportant.
A. mess B. stir C. fuss D. bother
426. The judge looked at the _____ and reminded him that he had to tell the whole truth.
A. bystander B. witness C. onlooker D. viewer
427. I was disappointed that the restaurant had _____ flowers on the table.
A. false B. untrue C. artificial D. forged
428. As she is so heavily overlooked, there is a _____ possibility that she will have a nervous breakdown.
A. distinctive B. distinct C. little D. manifest
429. _____ to the invention of the steam engine, most forms of transport were horse-drawn.
A. Akin B. Prior C. In addition D. With reference
430. The truant was _____ from school for unbecoming behaviour.
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A. dispelled B. repelled C. expelled D. compelled
431. Of course he can lift that! He is as ______ as a horse.
A. tough B. big C. heavy D. strong
432. Fearing for his life, he _____ the mugger for mercy.
A. pleaded B. petitioned C. urged D. begged
433. I am not convinced that financial advisers always act in their clients’ best _____.
A. advantage B. interest C. intention D. result
434. The case against the bank robbers was _____ for lack of evidence.
A. discarded B. dismissed C. refused D. eliminated
435. Five readers _____ the correct solution to our recent competition.
A. communicated B. qualified C. submitted D. subscribed
436. Do you know................?
A.who how many people go on Sundays to church
B. who go to church on Sundays how many people
C. how many people who go on Sundays to church
D. how many people who go to church on Sundays
437. We watch the cat...............the tree.
A.climbed B.climb C.had climbed D.was climbing
438. If we had known your new address, we...............to see you.
A.came B.will come C.would come D.would have come
439. You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to...............is at the desk.
A.whoever B.who C.whom D.which
440. He looked forward to...............his first pay packet.
A.receive B.have received C.be receiving D.receiving
441. Carol refused;...............,her answer was“no”.
A.in other words B.otherwise C.words for words D.however
442. If you seeTom...............you mind...............him to get in touch with me?
A.will/reminding B.will/to remind
C.would/reminding D .would/to remind
443................I hear that song,I think of you.
A.Whatever B.Forever C.Whenever D.However
444.“Let’s go dancing,...............?”–“Yes, let’s.”
A.will we B.don’t we C.do we D. shall we
445. I wish I...............all about this matter a week ago.
A.knew B.know C.had known D. B&C are correct.
446. He was...............he could not wake up.
A.very tired that B.such tired that C.too tired that D.so tired that
447. Joan asked................
A. if there was coffee B.there was coffee C.was there coffee D.where was the coffee
448. She didn’t know...............to have fish or chicken for lunch.
A.both B.whether C.neither D.as
449. For lunch,you may have...............fish or chicken.
A.both B.neither C.not only D.either
450. I suppose there's a lot...............between now and the first show.
A.to be done B.done C.we do D.to have done
451. I...............my house................That is why there is all this mess.
A.had–paint B.have–paint
C.had–had paint D.am having–painted
452. I warned him................
A.to be not late B.don’t be late C.not to be late D.he is not late
453. I should have...............my hair cut weeks ago, but just don’t seem to have had time.
A. let B.made C.had D.gotten
454. I could not cut the grass because the machine...............a few days previously.
A. brokedown B. has been broken C.had broken down D.breaks down
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455. If you want to develop inner tranquility, you have to stop...............by every little thing that happens.
A. bothering B.being bothered C.to bother D.to be bothered
456. The new cirriculum has been designed to ________ students' learning by combining theory with hands-on practice.
A. alleviate B. exaggerate C. sharpen D. optimize
457. The consultant called in by the firm had a ________ of experience bearing on the problem.
A. wealth B. carton C. bank D. hoard
458. The chairman had a recommendation that ________.
A. each member studied more carefully the problem
B. the problem was more carefully studied by each member
C. with more carefulness the problem could be studied
D. each member study the problem more carefully
459. A career in marketing has always been what she desires, so she just ________ herself in her work.
A. immersed B. submerged C. engulfed D. engrossed
460. Rather than ponder the questions, the interviewee ________ out the first answer coming into his head.
A. blundered B. blurted C. bungled D. botched
461. She rocked the baby in her arms and watched his little face as he ________ to sleep.
A. drifted off B. burned with C. slipped into D. popped up
462. He was so highly knowledgeable on the areas that many would say he was something of a ________.
A. veteran B. novice C. probationer D. archivist
463. Many people refused to fall in with the idea that religion is a(n) ________ disputable anachronism.
A. academically B. cerebrally C. cognitively D. intellectually
464. A large proportion of the households in this area is ________ to the internet thanks to a generous foreign donor.
A. linked with B. wired up C. hooked up D. crossed with
465. It was a close ________ but we just made it to the airport on time for our flight.
A. drive B. run C. call D. go
466. You are not supposed to park on the hard ________ except in an emergency.
A. shoulder B. area C. lane D. head
467. Round and round ________.
A. went the wheels of the engine B. the wheels of the engine went
C. did the wheels of the engine go D. going the wheels of the engine
468. I was thrilled to meet Paul Mc Cartney in the ________ when I sat next to him at the theatre.
A. face B. flesh C. blood D. vein
469. He preferred to ________ any profits he made back into business.
A. sow B. plan C. plough D. dig
470. His new manager, who is always willing to do somebody a good ________, is kind-hearted and sociable.
A. go B. turn C. play D. part
471. It was a hot summer day and ice cream salesmen were doing a ________ trade.
A. roaring B. bustling C. flickering D. staggering
472. The choreographer ______ his fingers in time to the music so that the dancers could pick up the tempo.
A. clenched B. snapped C. nudged D. beckoned
473. The football club decided to ________ the team with a couple of world-class players.
A. beef up B. chuck out C. match against D. sort out
474. When you join this game, it's important that you should ________.
A. keep your wits about you B. gather your wits
C. keep your head in the clouds D. go to your head
475. Regional parliaments allow ________ for remote parts of the country or islands far from the captital.
A. self-government B. self-sufficiency C. self-regulation D. self-support
476. When she puts her mind to it, she is always capable of _____ sarcasm.
A. biting B. sharpening C. slicing D. striking
477. Fred has a__________ of staying out of trouble at the office - he never gets involved.
A. trait B. ability C. skill D. knack
478. It is ________that the Minister of Justice should be accused of corruption
A. sarcastic B. sardonic C. ironic D. cynical
479. You can’t believe a word that woman says –she is a ________liar.
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A. committed B. compulsive C. impulsive D. devoted
480. The judge show that the murderer had shown a callous ________for human life.
A. disregard B. ignorance C. omission D. neglect
481. It was ________ whether the operation would go ahead because so many staff were on sick leave that week.
A. safe and sound B. touch-and-go C. pros and cons D. grin and bear
482. Anna’s friend knew the casting director, so she pulled a few ________ to arrange an audition.
A. ropes B. wires C. threads D. strings
483. The play is simply a vehicle for its stars and falls ________ of having a decent plot.
A. fast B. short C. quick D. thin
484. Although he’s shy, it certainly hasn’t _______ his career in any way.
A. restricted B. obstructed C. cramped D. impeded
485. She was caught cheating in the race. _______, she was disqualified.
A. Explicitly B. Accordingly C. Equally D. Fundamentally
486. Burglar alarms on cars and houses may act as a _______ to the casual thief.
A. prevention B. precaution C. stopper D. deterrent
487. The ________ are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal.
A. chances B. bets C. prospects D. odds
488. Hardship and hard work are very much part and ________ of student life.
A. package B. section C. province D. parcel
489. I’m sorry to have bothered you. I was under the ____ that you wanted me to call you.
A. mistake B. miscalculation C. misconception D. misapprehension
490. ____ we went swimming.
A. Being a hot day, B. It was a hot day, C. The day being hot, D. Due to a hot day,
491. I’ve yet ________ a person as Theo.
A. to meet as infuriating B. to have met such infuriating
C. been meeting as infuriating D. been meeting such infuriating
492. Sniffer dogs are able to locate survivors beneath the rubble with ________ .
A. precision B. correctness C. meticulousness D. exactitude
493. The preparations for the Olympic Games are on ________ according to the committee in charge.
A. goal B. progress C. target D. aim
494. A ________ number of mothers with young children are deterred from undertaking paid work because they lack
access to childcare.
A. substantial B. bleak C. thoughtless D. quaint
495. As I waited on the pavement, a black Mercedes __________beside me.
A. pulled up B. pulled down C. pulled off D. pulled through
496. The police say they have some important clues ____ the murderer.
A. on B. about C. to D. in
497. Camels have either one hump or two humps. The Arabian camel has one hump. The Bactrian camel, ____ has two
humps.
A. nevertheless B. however C. therefore D. otherwise
498. I’ll be with all of you in ______________ hour.
A. a quarter of an B. one quarter of an C. a quarter of one D. a quarter of
499. ____ any other politician would have given way to this sort of pressure years ago.
A. Really B. Practically C. Actually D. Utterly
500. Private printing was simply a means ____ he could increase his income.
A. whereupon B. whereby C. wherewithal D. whereabout

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